Classic Army Blowback M4

by Mr.Subtle | October 21, 2008 at 8:47 am
Filed under · Classic Army, Gas Blow-Back

Yup, even Classic Army has jumped on the Blowback Bandwagon™.

Check out the YouTube video below.

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Coming Soon - Classic Army CA416 (HK416)

by Mr.Subtle | September 16, 2008 at 8:03 am
Filed under · AEG, Classic Army

Well, as excited as I was to hear about the upcoming release of Classic Army’s HK416 remake, the CA416, I was again disappointed by a lack of trademarks on the gun. I know, I know - if I want a pretty HK416, I can always get a VFC.  But for once, I’d like my workhorse AEG to look as good as it performs.  VFC guns are great, but are pricey here in Canada, and there is no way I would use one as my primary AEG. It’s a show piece.

Myself (like many other CA product owners I’m sure) am beginning to wonder if CA is even making an effort to get their product traded.  If a company like JG can put an HK logo on the side of an AEG, CA has GOT to be able to.  If CA has no intention of trading their products, then I’d love to see the price drop to reflect it.

One of our readers may know more about the legalities surrounding H&K licensing, so feel free to chime in.

I for one, am rather disappointed.  I’ve always been impressed with the rigidity and feel of any CA product I’ve owned, and it would be wonderful if they could start backing up their products with trades (and a factory-upgraded mechbox, but that’s another story).

Here are the pics:

As for where to buy, you lucky Americans will be able to purchase this from Spartan Imports (hopefully shortly), us Canadians are at the mercy of the first retailer able to shove a load of these up their arse from whatever source available to you.

UPDATE: Here is a YouTube vid of this gun in action. Thanks to spartan117 on ASC for the video URL.

Note the functional bolt release and charging handle. A first for Classic Army, if memory serves.

Peace.

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Airsoft Fun - PIMP MY AIRSOFT!

by Mr.Subtle | September 8, 2008 at 10:29 am
Filed under · Airsoft, Airsoft Fun, Classic Army

http://dragonflyteam.free.fr/pimpmyairsoft/

Probably the most fun I’ve had with a “dollmaker” web script ever.  I won’t get into my previous engagements with it, but this “Pimp My Airsoft!” site deserves good mention.

Above is a sample (albeit a tame one) of something you can create with it.  I re-created my JG HK416 Custom job as a pixel-art GIF.

Using it is incredibly easy - just make sure you let the entire page load before you use it.

To use it (taken directly from the page itself):

1. Wait for the page to load fully (1 mn or more) until to see “amusez vous bien” box (”enjoy” in French)
2. At the top of the page is a square with a “PIMP MY AIRSOFT” title. That’s your work area.
3. At the middle of the page is a selection of guns. Click on a family.
4. Parts will appear at the bottom of the page.
5. Double click the part to put it in your work area. You can also drag it to your work area or around it (but the parts (out) won’t appear on the final picture.
6. To delete a part, right click the part and click ‘EFFACEZ’
7. To put a part forward an other , right click the part and click “mettre devant”
8. When satisfied with your creation, click the “CONSTRUIRE” box.
9. A DollMaker page will load, with a small error. Click OK…then your creation is display! Click the diskette icon or right click to save to your HD

If your connection is rather slow (I was using it on a low-signal WiFi connection at the time), you may need to reload the page to see all the images of the various components you can attach to your gun.  I also found that double-clicking the part was easier than trying to click+drag the part to the work area.

Needless to say, you can have a LOT of fun with this.

Kudos to it’s creator, nougou51, on the Airsoft Canada Forums.

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MGS4 - M4 Custom Project: Update.

by Mr.Subtle | August 7, 2008 at 10:03 am
Filed under · AEG, Airsoft, Classic Army, D-BOYS, Jing Gong, MGS4: M4 Custom, Mad Bull, Trigger Master

Update to my MGS4: M4 Custom Project.

OMFG.  Words cannot describe my level of frustration.  Selecting the JG M4 S-System as my base gun was probably the worst possible thing I could have done.

In short, I’m better off building the gun from scratch.

After disassembling the SIR front-end, receiver, and trying to comprehend how I’m ever going to attach the S-System’s proprietary outer-barrel to my D-Boys Metal Receiver - I gave up.  Instead I found someone who had a lightly used CA M15-A2 (I believe) outer barrel.  The model without the notch for the grenade launcher.  Which is probably what I should’ve done to begin with, as the original 3D Render I was working from doesn’t have that notch anyways.  So, all is good in the world. Right.

Back on topic… now that I’ve decided to keep the S-System intact, I needed a new source for some internals.  Luckily for me, a good friend of mine operates the Xtreme-Tactics Online Store.  He was able to hook me up with some parts I needed (i.e. inner-barrel, hop-up rubber & bucking) at a good price.  So now there is a Mad Bull Black Python 363mm tight-bore installed, with a CA hop up rubber and bucking.

The CA hopup rubber seems a little thicker than TM ones I’ve used in the past, but with a little lube (silicon oil, you perverted bastard), it slid on in without a problem.

I still have to make a decision as to where I’m going to put the battery.  Eddie from CRW-Airsoft told me he has his (3-cell Firefox 11.1v 1200mAH LiPo) in the RIS system he used (not the same free-float RAS I’m using), but that the same bettery would fit in the stock buffer tube.  I have this battery and with some slight modification to the lower-receiver it will fit.  So here are my options:

1. Rear-wire to the buffer tube.  Safe, hidden, adds some rear-weight (albeit not much, the LiPo is incredibly light).
2. Front-wire to the RAS.  There is a possibility the battery could be struck by a BB through the holes inthe RAS.  While you would need an incredibly hot gun to damage the battery to the point of catastrophic failure, I’d rather aire on the safe-side.  But this is an option.
3. Front-wire to an AN/PEQ unit.  If I can find one that has a buildt-in laser for cheap - then that’s an added feature I suppose.  But it will add more weight to the front-end of the gun, and PEQ units aren’t to everyone’s tastes.

I’m open to suggestions, or other alternatives if you have any ideas.  Register (don’t worry, you won’t be added to any mailing lists, it’s against the law here), and post in the comments.

So while I have the gun assembled, albeit incomplete, here are a few photos.  I apologize in advance for the shitty camera work, I blame my iPhone.  I’ll get better pics up when my Sony is charged.

Cosmetically; I’m still missing the front-sight.  I opted not to take the one off the S-System to leave the gun intact.

Internally; I need to decide on a wiring scheme (front/back), I’d like to install a Trigger Master to control the LiPo (update coming soon on this review as well), and I need a motor (again, I’m not using the S-System’s).

So, I’ll have another update shortly, as soon as I get a front-sight and motor in.

Until then.

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Product Alert: Classic Army “UMC”

by Mr.Subtle | August 5, 2008 at 6:54 pm
Filed under · AEG, Airsoft, Classic Army

Saw this on Arnie’s today.  UMP = UMC to the folks at Yick Fung Industrial (AKA Classic Army).

Take a look at the eye candy below:

Expect this baby to be available through Spartan Imports soon.

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Classic Army - New Products coming in August.

by Mr.Subtle | July 28, 2008 at 8:18 am
Filed under · AEG, Classic Army

Some good news from Yik Fung Industrial (Classic Army) recently.  A few new products coming, including some re-designed products, and a brand new AEG (well, for CA, that is).

Check it out:

New Product Release - August 2008

• Free Float Rail System for M15 Series
• Endplate Tactical Sling Adapter for M15 Series
• Tactical Flash Hider 14mm CCW
• Magazine for CA90 (300 Round)

Improved Product Release - August 2008

• MP5 A4 Full stock w/wiring (10.8v Large Battery Compatible)

Upcoming Product Release

• CA90
• CA90 TR

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Spartan Imports: New Products

by Mr.Subtle | June 30, 2008 at 11:14 am
Filed under · AEG, Classic Army

Some new product details coming from Spartan Imports.

M15A4 PMC (Private Military Contractor)

SA58 OSW, M14A4 Carbine SportLine (Metal), & BT5A2 Wide Forearm Sportline (Metal)

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