Gundrosen Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 (edited) It wasnt that difficult. I did have to do some modification to the reciever(where the feedcover locks in place) There you have to dremel in a few mm's and then you have to make new locking points for the new CA feedcover locking buttons(which I still havent got a hold of) Overall it takes some time, but in my opinion it's worth it, the whole feel of the weapon is different with the metal feed tray cover (BTW, the best would be to get a full feed tray cover(with locking bits and everything) Dont think they sell it anywhere, but maybe if you contact CA they might be to some assistance) Just got this in the mail: That is a RS 100rd mag, no function, just for the looks. Maybe I'll try to transfer the internals from a STAR mag into this Edited August 16, 2006 by Gundrosen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Storebror Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 Gundrosen, was it hard to get the RRS MK II stock to fit? What modificaitions was necessary? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gundrosen Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 It took some time, but it wasnt that difficult. Mine came without the part to secure the stock to the weapon, so I had to use the part from the old stock(which required quite a bit of dremeling) But if you manage to find a complete stock it might fit right on(although I must mention that on my MK1 stock(that is complete) the part that secures the stock to the weapon is slightly different then the STAR version and will NOT fit. But I am not sure if it is the same with RS MKII as mine came incomplete) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gundrosen Posted August 17, 2006 Report Share Posted August 17, 2006 Can anyone give me a simple shimming guide for the M249, I just got a new piston. But cant really make out the right shimming Quote Link to post Share on other sites
[FC] pish ma JoBie Posted August 18, 2006 Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 Hi there, part of my decision to buy the STAR M249 was because of this excellent review thread (kudos to all) the other part was because of the ease of changing out the gearbox and the upcoming availability of a range of ready made custom gearboxes:- Red Gearbox Then they decided against releasing prebuilt gearboxes Being a gearbox virgin I have managed to swap out the spring for a SP110 and a SP120 for experimental purposes but have reached the limits of my knowledge. What I'd really like to do is build a gearbox from scratch based around this:- Metal Gearbox I am aiming for something that will run (very) high speed on a 10.8/12V battery whilst pushing the SP110 spring. Specificaly what piston/gears/motor/tappitythings/etc/etc do I need? What advice would you offer? All help is greatfully appreciated. If possible could you provide links to the items (preferrably on Airsoft Global so I can see what you are talking about. This is my first internals airsoft project - thanks for making it a good one. Jamie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Killer7 Posted August 20, 2006 Report Share Posted August 20, 2006 I just saw a terrible thing on stars website, the M249 doesnt include the carrying case anymore... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gundrosen Posted August 20, 2006 Report Share Posted August 20, 2006 Bummer. But this is just sick: http://www.starairsoft.com/S_M249_Stock.htm 150$ for a f*cking stock. For gods sake, you can get a CA full metal PARA stock cheaper then that. And you can get the G&P MKII stock for around 60$. Oh, btw, two new pics of the M249: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kingcodez Posted August 20, 2006 Report Share Posted August 20, 2006 Wow I love the weathered look of that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maccarone Posted August 22, 2006 Report Share Posted August 22, 2006 Hi Guys Cpt Kaos is back... I was curios, does anyone had try to replace the gearbox in the middle of a skirmish, can You really do it in 90 seconds as They say??? Ciao Cpt Kaos Quote Link to post Share on other sites
[FC] pish ma JoBie Posted August 22, 2006 Report Share Posted August 22, 2006 yup and almost - stripped it out looking for a jam in the hop up took litterally a couple of minutes Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MeTron Posted August 23, 2006 Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 would the G&P MKII stock fit the star. has anyone tried? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maccarone Posted August 23, 2006 Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 Thank You FC So do You think that if You have a spare gear box, and your gun let You down ,You should be able to replace it on the field and be good to go? Me and my team mate (both SAWgunner) are looking for a weapon that We can bring with Us in a 48hours game and can stand the "heat".... Ciao Cpt Kaos Quote Link to post Share on other sites
[FC] pish ma JoBie Posted August 23, 2006 Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 Hi there, part of my decision to buy the STAR M249 was because of this excellent review thread (kudos to all) the other part was because of the ease of changing out the gearbox and the upcoming availability of a range of ready made custom gearboxes:- Red Gearbox Then they decided against releasing prebuilt gearboxes Being a gearbox virgin I have managed to swap out the spring for a SP110 and a SP120 for experimental purposes but have reached the limits of my knowledge. What I'd really like to do is build a gearbox from scratch based around this:- Metal Gearbox I am aiming for something that will run (very) high speed on a 10.8/12V battery whilst pushing the SP110 spring. Specificaly what piston/gears/motor/tappitythings/etc/etc do I need? What advice would you offer? All help is greatfully appreciated. If possible could you provide links to the items (preferrably on Airsoft Global so I can see what you are talking about. This is my first internals airsoft project - thanks for making it a good one. Jamie <{POST_SNAPBACK}> anyone? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nightfire6 Posted August 24, 2006 Report Share Posted August 24, 2006 I just saw a terrible thing on stars website, the M249 doesnt include the carrying case anymore... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Well I saw it and I was horrified too, but I saw that they decreased the price, and I guess the shipping price will be reduced as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gundrosen Posted August 24, 2006 Report Share Posted August 24, 2006 @[FC] pish ma JoBie, from what I have heard, using other then STAR parts may cause you some trouble. My tip would be to use as many STAR parts as you can But I shure wish STAR would release the RED gearbox(not for the FPS, as I can only have it 350 anyway) but because of durability, I've already had to replace the piston in my stock gearbox Quote Link to post Share on other sites
[FC] pish ma JoBie Posted August 25, 2006 Report Share Posted August 25, 2006 Thanks Gundrosen - does anyone have a specific and comprhensive list of parts required? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WarMonger Posted August 27, 2006 Report Share Posted August 27, 2006 for anyone still wondering about batteries for the 100rnd ammo pouch, i had a couple made at cheap battery packs .com 9.6v 2500's, and they fit PERFECTLY. I had it built with CBP 2500 AA cells. each battery only cost me about 27.00, and i recieved them in about 4 days. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
attoe123 Posted September 1, 2006 Report Share Posted September 1, 2006 hi ppl just a quick question on my star minimi mk2 i have no copper pipe inside the box mag like on staticzeros pictures, insted mine jus the spring tubing, it is just a para thing or a usa thing as mine didnt come with nything like that Quote Link to post Share on other sites
g.pugh01 Posted September 1, 2006 Report Share Posted September 1, 2006 Mine has the brass tube from the spring to the feeding mechanism, does yours just have the spring all the way down to the feeding mechanism? Not seen that before. Is it new or 2nd hand? Where did you get it from? Pugh. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
attoe123 Posted September 1, 2006 Report Share Posted September 1, 2006 (edited) yeh goes straight into the feed got it brand new from special airsoft supplies about a month ago Edited September 1, 2006 by attoe123 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
g.pugh01 Posted September 1, 2006 Report Share Posted September 1, 2006 Sorry dude. Not seen that before. All the one's i've seen have had the brass feed tube with the spring attached to it. I take it it feeds ok. So if it ain't broke don't fix it i say! Pugh. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gundrosen Posted September 3, 2006 Report Share Posted September 3, 2006 STAR's PARA stock: http://www.starairsoft.com/S_M249_Stock.htm Is from what I have gathered metal, so the price of 120$ aint that bad. Just a little heads up to anyone who's planning on buying a PARA stock. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cougarkiller Posted September 5, 2006 Report Share Posted September 5, 2006 K, so i bought a used on one of these sucks, but have a problem. The gun only seems to shot like 200 Fps or lower. Now ive open up the mec boxs and everything seems fine. It puts out a nice punch of air, no problem. So there for i guess the problem would be in the hop up!!! I just can't seem to figure out what could be slowing down the BB's. Any suggestions? Thank you Ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WarMonger Posted September 6, 2006 Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 (edited) try replacing the hop up rubber, if it looks ok, try wrapping teflon tape around the outside of it. if you take the barrel out with the hop up chamber still attached, and you put your finger over the hop up end, and blow through the muzzle end you shouldnt feel any air escaping through the hop up chamber. I had the same problem you are describing, and nothing was wrong with the gun, the hop up leaked. Edited September 6, 2006 by WarMonger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cougarkiller Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 try replacing the hop up rubber, if it looks ok, try wrapping teflon tape around the outside of it. if you take the barrel out with the hop up chamber still attached, and you put your finger over the hop up end, and blow through the muzzle end you shouldnt feel any air escaping through the hop up chamber. I had the same problem you are describing, and nothing was wrong with the gun, the hop up leaked. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Are you saying the hop up rubber or the rubber bucking?, and when u say cover the hop up end do you mean the very end and feeding hole? Also with the teflon tape what exactly do you want to wrap the bucking or the barrel? PICS would really help, we got a big game this saturday and i am trying my hardest to get this thing shooting right, any and all help is appreciated thanks guys. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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