Sledge Posted May 12, 2006 Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 If it's derived from the AR-18, it might. The AR-18 was intended as a cheaper rifle for export/licensing than the 15. Interestingly, one book I read suggested it might be superior. Link to post Share on other sites
Rob15 Posted May 12, 2006 Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 Would be good if it did, use MAG mid caps in it then. Starting to like the look of that gun too much now Link to post Share on other sites
scooberoo Posted May 12, 2006 Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 Let's see, Marui can catch up on some AEG's. They need to make M249, M60, L85. To innovate, I'd like to see the vietnam era Stoner Rifle used by the spec ops. Link to post Share on other sites
Rob15 Posted May 12, 2006 Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 Isnt that just another M16/M4 varient though? Link to post Share on other sites
sturgis Posted May 12, 2006 Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 wait wait... it's turned into a non-boy L85a1 now? (by rumour then) cool... hope you can get alot of pics then ! Link to post Share on other sites
chatham Posted May 12, 2006 Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 No. Completely new gun. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stoner_63 Link to post Share on other sites
Rob15 Posted May 12, 2006 Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 No. Completely new gun. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stoner_63 <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ah, my bad. Thats quite nice though Link to post Share on other sites
LeMongelo Posted May 12, 2006 Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 Carrot already makes a Type89 conversion kit for the Marui Version2 gear box. Although I like the look of it, I don't think it's a very popular model, even in Japan. They also made a rather nice FN-FAL conversion kit, which is now a bit harder to find. Both were about $200. Hey FarEast, they called it the Hatchi-Kyu-Aru Buddy (89R Buddy)!!! Link to post Share on other sites
Wraith18A Posted May 12, 2006 Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 Is it just me, or does that look like a possible SCAR-L/H conversion kit base? Link to post Share on other sites
orca Posted May 12, 2006 Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 Is it just me, or does that look like a possible SCAR-L/H conversion kit base? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Maybe just you. The SCAR-L is a more FNC Style: Great collection of pics of a Naval Armory of SCAR's wait wait... it's turned into a non-boy L85a1 now? (by rumour then) Well this specifc gun was developed and shipped to the JGSDF (Japanese Army) in small quantities, for training purposes back in 2004 before the M14 shipped and the "rumors" of the TM Full Size L85. Link to post Share on other sites
MDK_Marshal Posted May 12, 2006 Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 It'd take a bit of work, but it does look like it. Am i also the only one that thinks it looks kinda like a normal G3? Not the SG1, but the old ones that marui used to make... Link to post Share on other sites
Rob15 Posted May 12, 2006 Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 You mean the G3A3? Doesnt look anything like it imo Link to post Share on other sites
systema Posted May 12, 2006 Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 I dig, but I prefer the MC-51 Link to post Share on other sites
Bob_Marley Posted May 12, 2006 Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 *looks at book about obscure firearms, so his idea will be different* Looks like an FN CAL to me... And maybe we'll get an AR-18 at some point, I'd love a widowmaker... Link to post Share on other sites
sadigh Posted May 12, 2006 Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 Well i already have my ticket for this guys, and the batteries on the camera are charging. I have a press ticket for the Saturday opening on the 21st so I should be able to get some shots of the 1911,Type 89 and also the rumoured non-boys L85A? but we shall see. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yes! Nice one FarEast, it'l be good to get some news about that TM l85 Link to post Share on other sites
DrewLawson Posted May 12, 2006 Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 May put of gettin an M16 for this Link to post Share on other sites
MARQUISADOR Posted May 12, 2006 Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 It might be a while, but if you can wait then DUH! Link to post Share on other sites
Gir Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 Jeez, type 89, thats gonna be alot of money.... http://www.mrmodels.co.nz/New_Uploads_13_0...ype_89_Tank.jpg Expensive! Link to post Share on other sites
leftyliao Posted May 14, 2006 Report Share Posted May 14, 2006 Jeez, type 89, thats gonna be alot of money.... http://www.mrmodels.co.nz/New_Uploads_13_0...ype_89_Tank.jpg Expensive! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> indeed Link to post Share on other sites
FarEast Posted May 15, 2006 Report Share Posted May 15, 2006 Guys, The L85 was never mentioned to be a boy’s size. It just appeared in the section, no facts where given by TM if the L85 was going to be 'Boys' or a Replica, Just like some of the newer releases where shown in the Springer version of the handguns yet were released as Gas Blow Backs....... I will quote what the PR guy at TM said "We placed the silhouettes of the future releases in places where they would fit in the catalogue without disrupting the layout of the weapons already available" No other FACTS are available on the future releases, apart from the FACTS that they are on the drawing boards and will eventually make it on to the shelves. Link to post Share on other sites
FarEast Posted May 15, 2006 Report Share Posted May 15, 2006 Carrot already makes a Type89 conversion kit for the Marui Version2 gear box. Although I like the look of it, I don't think it's a very popular model, even in Japan. They also made a rather nice FN-FAL conversion kit, which is now a bit harder to find. Both were about $200. Hey FarEast, they called it the Hatchi-Kyu-Aru Buddy (89R Buddy)!!! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ok the kit in Japan was not popular in Japan due to the price and availability, also the fact that has been well known since the M14 that the Type 86 Rifle would be the next out, so Japanese collectors and players held off for this replica. This weapon will be exactly the same as the real steal version (It is not know what the materials will be until the show but it is rumoured to be the first metal bodied weapon by TM) as TM has secured the rights with MHI who manufacture this weapon here in Japan for the JSDF. It is called the "Buddy" as this is it's nickname in the Japanese SDF and Coast Guard. Link to post Share on other sites
Tripod Posted May 15, 2006 Report Share Posted May 15, 2006 Ok the kit in Japan was not popular in Japan due to the price and availability, also the fact that has been well known since the M14 that the Type 86 Rifle would be the next out, so Japanese collectors and players held off for this replica. This weapon will be exactly the same as the real steal version (It is not know what the materials will be until the show but it is rumoured to be the first metal bodied weapon by TM) as TM has secured the rights with MHI who manufacture this weapon here in Japan for the JSDF. It is called the "Buddy" as this is it's nickname in the Japanese SDF and Coast Guard. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Shouldn't the M14 or VSR10 be considered the first "metal bodied" airsoft guns from TM? Both have metal recievers, which makes them metal bodied.... Link to post Share on other sites
IronWolf Posted May 15, 2006 Report Share Posted May 15, 2006 Shouldn't the M14 or VSR10 be considered the first "metal bodied" airsoft guns from TM? Both have metal recievers, which makes them metal bodied.... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I guess that depends on ones definition of "metal bodied". Personally, while they do indeed have metal receivers, the bodies are plastic so I wouldn't consider them "metal bodied". To each his own I guess Link to post Share on other sites
sturgis Posted May 15, 2006 Report Share Posted May 15, 2006 Guys, The L85 was never mentioned to be a boy’s size. It just appeared in the section, no facts where given by TM if the L85 was going to be 'Boys' or a Replica, Just like some of the newer releases where shown in the Springer version of the handguns yet were released as Gas Blow Backs....... I will quote what the PR guy at TM said "We placed the silhouettes of the future releases in places where they would fit in the catalogue without disrupting the layout of the weapons already available" No other FACTS are available on the future releases, apart from the FACTS that they are on the drawing boards and will eventually make it on to the shelves. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> wicked ! Link to post Share on other sites
scooberoo Posted May 15, 2006 Report Share Posted May 15, 2006 I thought the M1 Thompson's were metal bodied. If they are, then they must be the first. Link to post Share on other sites
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