Thursday, May 23, 2013

"Minnie" - M4 CQC



Operator:
Brendon "BEARD Actual" Wright

Details:
So as most of you that airsoft with me know, I spend the vast majority of my playtime at indoor CQC fields, as opposed to outdoor fields. As amazing as the Masada is, with its 14" barrel and fixed stock, it can become a bit unwieldy in a large percentage of encounters. I love using Tilly, but she is still just a handgun and not ideal for any prolonged skirmishes. Once again, I found myself in the same situation as I did with Lana, requiring a purpose-built weapon built to my exact specifications.


Vitals: 
Overall Length: 22.5"
LOP: 11"
FPS: 310 (with .20g)
RPS: 31
Weight: 2,570g

Internals: 
G&P Reinforced V.2 Gearbox w/ 8mm Bearings and Selector Plate [link]
G&P Ball Bearing Spring Guide for V.2 Gearbox [link]
G&P 8mm Ball Bearing Bushings [link]
G&P Steel Gear Set [link]
Madbull Ultimate Hopup (placeholder until replaced) [link]
Matrix Wiring and Switch Assembly with Mosfet for V.2 Gearbox (Rewired Deans) [link]
Systema M100 Irregular-Pitch Spring [link]
[All Other Internal Components Salvaged From Other Projects]

Externals:
Madbull Daniel Defense 4" Lite RIS with 4" outer barrel and 6.03mm tightbore [link]
Madbull ACE Ultra Lite SOPMOD Stock [link]
G&P Limited Edition Magpul Metal Body [link]
G&P Ambidextrous Magazine Catch [link]
G&G Steel QD Sling Swivel [link]
 A2 "Birdcage" Flash Hider [link]
Matrix Reinforced Steel Dust Cover [link]
Command Arms Magazine Well Grap w/ Pressure Switch Mount [link]
Eotech 552 Holographic Sight Replica [link]
Low Profile Offset Flashlight Mount [link]
200 Lumen Flashlight With Remote [link]
   replacement single mode LED [link]
Magpul MBUS Set (Black) [link]
Magpul MOE Grip [link]

Builder/Tech:
Brendon "BEARD Actual" Wright

Build Updates:
2/15/2013 - [Mockup Phase] - Was able to assemble the majority of the external components.
2/17/2013 - [Internals Testing] - Assembled gearbox, shimmed gears, corrected AOE. First test fire resulted in 225 FPS @ 30 RPS. Swapped spring, resulted in 300 FPS @ 25 RPS.
2/18/2013 - Pictures taken of current work in progress. Still missing some external components.
2/19/2013 - Additional external components arrived and installed. Pictures updated.
2/20/2013 - Working with cylinder/pistol/air nozzle/hopup in attempt to increase compression and reach target FPS of 335. Still waiting for lower-profile light mount to arrive.
2/21/2013 - Fielded "Minnie" for the first time. Results exceeded expectations. Still need to install bolt forward assist for aesthetics, and new selector plate for more smooth firing mode transition. Video taken: First one demonstrating raw fire rate. Second one slow motion POV for s**ts n' giggles.

Pictures: 

2/15/2012















2/18/2013















2/19/2013

















2/21/2013



5/12/2013









"Lana" - M4 DMR



Operator:
Brendon "BEARD Actual" Wright

Details: 
After playing with a number of field rifles and trying to decide on what DRM to acquire, but never really finding the right one, I finally came to the only logical conclusion: build one from scratch. Introducing my new ground-up (and still work-in-progress) DRM build, "Lana" (Yes, named after this: [YouTube Video] Lana).

Vitals: 
Overall Length: 44-45"
LOP: 14.5-15.5"
FPS: 540 (with .20g)
RPS: [semi-only]
Weight: 5,500g

Internal Upgrades:
G&P Reinforced V2 8mm Gearbox [link]
BTC Chimera (V2 GB) Mosfet [link]
HS Armory R-Hop Tuned Prometheus Inner Barrel (590mm) [link]
Lonex A2 Infinite Torque Motor (Long Type) [link]
SPEED Airsoft M4/M16 AEG Tunable Trigger - (Black) [link]
Systema M150 Spring [link]
Guarder Infinite Torque-Up Gears [link]
Matrix 80 degree Hopup Bucking [link]
Modify Quantum Piston with Titanium Coated Teeth [link]
Systema Aluminum Piston Head with Bearings [link]
Guarder Double O-Ring Cylinder Head [link]
Systema Tappet Plate [link]
Systema Air Nozzle [link]
Matrix V2 Ball Bering Spring Guide [link]

External Upgrades:
Madbull Noveske MUR Metal Body [link]
Madbull Tactical Charging Handle - Model A [link]
Madbull - Noveske Rifleworks Free Float 12.658inch Handguard Rail [link]
Madbull Daniel Defense 20" Steel Government Profile Outer Barrel [link]
Madbull Noveske Adjustable Gas Block [link]
Surefire Licensed Airsoft QD Mock Suppressor 7.5" [link]
ELEMENT PSG1 grip - M4 [link]
Magpul PTS PRS Stock - For AEG Rifles (Black) [link]
G&P PRS Stock Pipe For Magpul PTS PRS AEG Version [link]
Magpul AFG2 - Angled Fore Grip, Black [link]
Magpul PTS MOE Trigger Guard [link]
UTG Tactical OP Bipod - Combat Profile Adjustable Height [link]
Weaver Offset Rail Adaptor [link]
Ultimate Arms Gear Tactical Micro Compact Green Dot Open Reflex Sight [link]
UTG 30mm SWAT 3-12x44 F.S. IE Scope with AO Mil-Dot, EZTap R/G [link]
UTG Quick Detach Scope Rings (2 Piece, 30mm Diam, 4-Screw Hi Profile) [link]
Guarder Steel Reinforced Gas Tube [link]

Builder/Tech:
Brendon "BEARD Actual" Wright

Build Updates:
1/23/2013 - First components begin to arrive. Begin work on gearbox, rewiring, and modified buffer tube.
1/25/2013 - Catastrophic failure of upper receiver. Made decision to switch from Magpul receiver, to full Noveske receiver, RIS, gas block, etc.
1/30/2012 - Still in the mockup stage. Waiting for some internal components to arrive before test firing.
2/10/2013 - A few more internal parts arrived, as well as a few external components. Installed the adjustable gas block, gas tube, and MOE trigger guard.
2/11/2013 - Dremeled down charging handle profile to accommodate clearance issues with gearbox and receiver.
2/13/2013 - Installed the Chimera, tuned the trigger, shimmed and corrected AOE. Initial chrono: 535 FPS (0.20g BB). Some new parts ordered and installed, parts list to be updated soon.
2/14/2013 - Updated Parts List
2/18/2013 - R-Hop Materials Ordered.
3/02/2013 - R-Hop Installed.


Pictures:

1/23/2013












1/25/2013















1/30/2013









2/10/2013






















2/13/2013



"Tilly" - Tokyo Marui 5.1 Hi-Capa


Operator:
Brendon "BEARD Actual" Wright

Details:
This build started off as a bone stock Tokyo Marui Hi-Capa and evolved into something more than I ever expected. I'm currently naming her Tilly, after the Bond girl Tilly Masterson in Goldfinger (The avenging sister of the girl killed by being covered in gold).

Vitals: 
Overall Length: 8"
FPS: 330 (with .20g, using propane)
Weight: 690g

Starting Platform: 
-Tokyo Marui 5.1 Hi-Capa [link]

Upgrades: 
-Prog4 Infinity Hybrid Slide (black) and Barrel (gold) Set [link]
-Prog4 Infinity Hammer (gold) [link]
-Steel Guide Rod (gold) [link]
-Shooters Design 150% Recoil Spring & Hammer Spring Set [link]
-Nine Ball Custom Grip [link]
-Nine Ball Shooter's Pro Trigger [link]
-AIP Grip Screws (gold) [link]
-KJ Night Sight Set (green) [link]
-Nine Ball 6.03mm Precision Inner Barrel [link]
-KJ Metal Extended Slide Stop [link]
-AIP Aluminum Blowback Housing [link]
-AIP 120% Enhanced Loading Nozzle Spring [link]
-AIP Reinforced Loading Muzzle [link]

Builder/Tech:
Brendon "BEARD Actual" Wright


Pictures:  (please excuse crummy camera-phone pics)



"Helga" - The Bastard Spawn of a TM 5.1 Hi-Capa and KJW KP06 "Xcelerator"


Operator: 
Nick "Hodor" Gilliam & Brendon "BEARD Actual" Wright

Details:
So, my buddy Nick and I were sitting around bored on a Wednesday night and decided to take inventory of my giant-box-o-gas-pistols. We had a (mostly) working Xcelerator lower, and the hodgepoged leftover parts of several TM hicapa projects. The idea struck us, why not just chop the Xcelerator frame down to give it that "operator" look on a 5.1... A little dremeling and rummaging later, we have this working monstrosity:

Vitals:
Overall Length: 8"
FPS: 330 (0.20g @ 70F Propane)
Weight: [Not Yet Measured]

Build Details:
-KJW PK06 Xcelerator lower frame, grip, magwell, and trigger
-Tokyo Marui 5.1 Hi Capa Slide, hopup, barrel
-Creation Steel Hammer
-AIP Blowback Unit

Builder/Tech:
Brendon "BEARD Actual" Wright
(with Nick "Hodor" Gilliam assisting)

Pictures: 
The "Concept" Stage















The original idea...

Cutting down the Xcelerator frame









Checking the first rough cut




 After cleaning up the chop-job



[Insert 80s Themed Internal Component Assembly Montage Here]


The Finished Product:



Yo Dawg, I heard you like taking pictures... So I took a picture of you taking a picture.


Now 63% more operator