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Looking to find some of those relatively out of stock cyma or lct plum midcaps.  I also enjoy collecting Russian oversuits, size is somewhat between a 48 and 50-4 for reference,


I can do paypal or if close to Mason or attending the REC games put on at TC paintball Charlotte field I can do cash.  Feel free to let me know here or on my "Gunmane" accounts on Red Alliance or Arnies Airsoft forums.


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Tech Questions / Re: Any techs still out there?
« on: November 17, 2018, 11:39:20 AM »
Thanks for the offer, wasn't sure if you were still taking on projects.  I've managed so far to fix most of my issues, got a soldering tool and managed to not destroying everything using it to put deans on.  Despite all the headaches I should have done this stuff years ago.

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Tech Questions / Any techs still out there?
« on: November 05, 2018, 10:24:59 PM »
As the title says, I severely need help from someone who does not hurt themselves somehow every time they open up a gearbox (just tore a chunk out of one finger tonight).  Not sure whether to put this over in commerce or not.

I have three v3 gearboxes out of action atm, of which two I have either failed to get back working or have ruined the new wire harness sets I had for them and thus cannot go further with trying to fix them.

One is from a LCT RPK, and save for spring and SHS high torque motor is completely stock.  Had tried to put one of those Modify brand wire harness that come with deans in and whilst trying to get the semi auto setting to not do burst or having other issues, one of the metal tabs that is apart of the switch portion sheared off.  Tried to put the original wire harness in (which frustratingly had its screw to the shell missing) but cannot get the gearbox to work again.

Other is an older cobbled together gearbox which failed last sunday in game.  Discovered to my amusement the spring guide had broke.  Had it all back together but yet again another Modify wire harness tab shear off, and my heart sank.

Third gearbox I am afraid to touch atm till at least my hands recover.  I assume something in it has broken as well.

I just want to get gearboxes working again and with deans connectors for my recent switch to 7.4v lipos, possibly even have my old Real Sword SVD get deans put on it.  I may keep trying to at least get the old wiring sets back in and the gearboxes working, but I am at my wits end now and considering going for the nuclear option and just buying some gearboxes of GI or anywhere else that would convert them to deans.  Sick and tired of screwing up what should be simply work.

I live just outside of Mason so I am unfortunately far away from most fields and possible techs so I would likely have to ship stuff out if not flat out hire someone to send me new boxes made idiot proof.

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After Action Reports / REC: No Limits/Action Paintball 9/29/2018
« on: September 29, 2018, 09:19:44 PM »
Seeing as how everyone has moved on to facebook besides me, I might as well type something up regardless.

Feels like a decade has passed since I last visited Jeremy and the SK crew.  Worth the drive despite how ineffective I was today.  Naturally there are the usual issues that come up during games, which get amplified with such a large crowd, but all in all I had a positive day, unlike most Saturdays I have had in the past year.

Thanks again to Jeremy for the kind gift that saved my day, and the laughs during breaks.  I have always loved hearing stories of past games and events.  My thanks to the cameraman Nick (apologies if I got your name mixed up, brain a bit fried still), and the rest of the SK crew and friends for herding all the cats today.  Not sure if I'll be able to get back out to see you all again this year, but I will try to get out to your side of the Mitten more often.  Hopefully next time I'll have some of my stuff reworked to at least be up to 5 years ago in battery tech wise. ;D

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The Gallery / Re: Michigan Airsoft Photo Archive
« on: August 13, 2018, 06:34:15 PM »
Did that bring back memories for sure.  If only I could wind the clock back now.  Thanks for the post!

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Event Planning / Re: Action paintball big airsoft game tomorrow
« on: July 20, 2018, 06:26:28 PM »
First I have heard of it since any discussion is likely on facebook and not here.  Having no account over there myself, I can only check the field owner's public page which bears no mention of it.

I'm set for a more local game on Sunday and have yard work tomorrow which is unfortunate.  Been meaning to see Pagan and the SK crew again for some time.

All I can say is don't miss out on it if you are local to Action Paintball, and prep for possible rain.

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Airsoft Discussion / Re: How many mags do you carry?
« on: July 01, 2018, 02:52:16 PM »
In the few games I have attended this year, I've rarely had to carry more than one or two additional mags, depending on the replica I am using (Bizon for example is a bit more hassle to carry a spare than a kalash).  Due to the nature of REC games with multiple reload times and that I have usually stuck to semi only over the years and a speed loader or two usually lasts me long enough in those situations.

Of course, that has backfired on me before when I neglect to carry a spare magazine and the current game lasts longer than expected.

If I had to be fully loaded for some reason it would probably be between 5-7 magazines,

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Figured that despite not a lot of traffic here nowadays I might as well throw something up.  Had a blast both today and the previous game held last month.  Event hosts are both fine blokes who truly care about the hobby and having a great time.

Despite the rain days prior, field was relatively drier than last time.  Vegetation worked well at times for myself and others.  Good sports all around despite some folks getting lit up hard.  I was fortunate despite wearing a lighter oversuit the latter half of the day to only get some arm marks, but I saw firsthand some folks unfortunately getting some ugly marks.

To the gentleman folks were calling "Captain Vietnam" all day, thank you for letting this old Russkie tag along for most of the day. 

I encourage anyone who hasn't come out yet still to do so next month.  I only wish my long arms had functioned better and that I could get that damn rpk's fps down to field limits somehow.  Bizon kept me going though.

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Airsoft Locations / Re: Updating the fields list?
« on: May 01, 2018, 08:28:37 PM »
82nd from what I have gathered is also gone for the moment due to permit issues.  Shame as they looked to be the nearest field I would be interested in going to.  Being next to the underside of Lansing and living attached to a golf course is not the most ideal places. :P

As someone without a facebook account it is at times difficult to find out info due to either facebook or the page runners themselves keeping information behind login sections.

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Off Topic / Re: What do you do for a living?
« on: March 24, 2018, 02:17:16 PM »
Been awhile since I've last talked on here.  Ended up landing a full time job at LorAnn Oils up in Lansing.  Have the weekends off now, but since most games seem to be held on Sundays and I gotta be up and functional Monday mornings, I seem to be in my same predicament as before.   :(

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Context: I work all through the weekend normally and often have my 2/3 days off during the middle of the week.  I have a backyard that is open bordered with a golf course and neighbors that might not want to see someone outside practice firing.

I have always wondered what if any activity occurs during weekdays at either indoor fields or outdoor fields that are not just open on weekends.  Does that exist here in Michigan?  I assume if it was available it would be at some indoor field towards Detroit.  I do not keep much in the loop these days social media wise.

I would gladly settle for a place to go and test fire stuff every once in awhile on a day off.

Just wanted to get something that's been on my mind for a long time.

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Off Topic / Re: What do you do for a living?
« on: September 21, 2017, 04:58:18 PM »
I'm a ground handler for a private company on loan to American Airlines at the Lansing airport.  Still not full time but I end up working weekends so no chance to get to any fields still around.

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Airsoft Events / Re: TC Paintball Lansing is Starting Airsoft
« on: April 10, 2017, 04:07:51 PM »
I recommend folks to take the dirt road all the way around to the regular parking lot.  Last time I decided to come out when the field was opened up for play folks were told to attempt to drive over a ditch to park on grass away from the regular facilities, and the result was several damaged cars.

Have they curbed the growth a little?  It was quite out of hand back then, to the point where certain areas were not traversable.

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Airsoft Discussion / Re: What was your first airsoft gun?
« on: January 29, 2017, 11:11:51 PM »
Some springer pistols my father had gotten me when I was young.  First that I got for myself when I actually got into airsoft was one of those spring shotguns everyone else local had. 

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After Action Reports / REC: No Limits/Action Paintball 11/05/2016
« on: November 05, 2016, 07:07:46 PM »
Well, couldn't have asked for a better day weather wise for a game.  Glad to meet familiar and new faces, chew the fat, and sling plastic today.  My thanks to the SK crew and friends for putting on a good finisher for the year.  Hope to see you again next year.

Also, if anyone wants to post up any media from today, I would appreciate seeing it (if I can, facebook is not something I use).

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