M4 DMR - "Lana"

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: [Not Measured Yet]


Internal Upgrades:
G&P Reinforced V2 8mm Gearbox [link]
BTC Chimera (V2 GB) Mosfet [link]
Angel Custom Stainless Steel 6.01mm Inner Barrel (590mm / AEG) [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]
Systema Hop Up 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]

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.


Picture of Work-In-Progress:

1/23/2013

1/25/2013

01/30/2013

02/10/2013

2/13/2013

Tokyo Marui 5.1 Hi-Capa "Tilly"

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: [Not Measured Yet]

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]

-PDI 6.01mm 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]

Pictures:  (please excuse crummy camera-phone pics)

Glock 17 Project - Filling Engraving on Slide

Materials You Will Need:
1) Acetone Free Nail Polish Remover
2) Isopropyl Alcohol
3) Nail Polish
4) Q-tips
5) Smooth, flat and rigid piece of plastic (ie: club card, old CC, etc)
6) Cotton Patches (Cut T-shirt, etc... Nothing too "fuzzy")
7) Gun Oil

Step One:

Wipe the area around the engraving thoroughly to remove any oils that may be on the slide/magazine. Dip the Q-Tip in the isopropyl alcohol and thoroughly clean the engraving to remove any debris or or oil that may be stuck in there.

Step Two:

Liberally apply the nail polish. Do not "paint" it on, dab it on using the tip of the brush to make sure that it gets deep into the engraving.

Step Three:

Wait about two minutes for the nail polish to start to harden, then use a smooth piece of plastic to scrape off the excess. I then used this opportunity to use the cotton patch to wipe off the area around the engraving, taking particular care to not run the patch over the actual engraving.

Step Four:

Apply acetone free nail polish to a clean cotton patch. Make sure there is no excess liquid on it, otherwise when you rub over the engraving you will be essentially be wringing out the nail polish remover into the grooves. Rub the surface over the engraving repeatedly and watch the excess slowly start to come off. 

Step Five: 

If the quality is not quite exactly as "bright" as you would like it, repeat the process from step two. 

Step Six: 

Once engraving is filled in to your desired quality and brightness, reapply oil to your slide. The process is identical for the magazines. Your finished product should look something like this:

Glock 17 Project - Filling Engraving on Slide and Magazines

Step-by-step how to with pictures coming this week! 

Here's a sneak peak at the finished product: 

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Erna's First Day on the Range

Erna Mag Dump

Project "Erna" Update

Update---

The Sig556 Finally arrived and I was able to put a few of the basic components on. More pics will come once the project is complete! (and the stock is currently locked and in compliance with California law... These pics were taken shortly after installing Double Diamond stock adapter and the Magpul UBR)