MGS4: M4 Custom Project - Final Update

by Mr.Subtle | September 13, 2008 at 12:08 am
Filed under · AEG, Airsoft, MGS4: M4 Custom

MGS4 Final Pic #2

Well, the MGS4: M4 Custom Project is pretty well finished.

I’ve left the wiring to the front for now, although I have all the tools and equipment I need to use a rear-wired Li-Po battery in the buffer tube.  Which is probably the route I’m going - only problem is I’ve had enough offers to buy the gun that I’m seriously considering parting ways with it.

If I do, I’ll leave it up to the new owner as to how they want to run the battery.  Too many people these days are squeamish about Li-Po batteries.  Oh well, to each their own.

Here’s some pics of the final product:

MGS4 Final Pic #1

MGS4 Final Pic #3

MGS4 Final Pic #4

MGS4 Final Pic #5

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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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CRW-Airsoft: MGS4 - Snake’s LBV. In stock. You buy NOW!

by Mr.Subtle | July 10, 2008 at 9:32 am
Filed under · Airsoft, MGS4: M4 Custom, Vests & Plate Carriers

!

Hong Kong-based retailer CRW-Airsoft has released a MSG4 “Old Snake” LBV package (yes, complete with the Hideo Kojima patch) for $100 USD + shipping.  Everything you need to be just like Solid Snake! Well, cigarettes are not included.

What is included is quite good - even taking the obvious price inflation because it’s related to MGS4 into consideration.

Features:

• MGS4 snake patch
• Recon Harness
• Triple M4 Magazine Pouch
• Medical Pouch
• Map Pouch
• Radio Pouch (not shown in pic)
• 4 extra Pistol mag pouch by Combat Gear (1000D cordura)

Description:

• One size fit all
• MOLLE Compatible
• Material: Vest using 600 D cordura

Colours:

• Black
• Tan

YOU BUY NOW!

I figured I’d post this - because it would GO SO GREAT with my Solid Snake M4 Custom project.  Maybe I should buy one, and sell it with the completed project… ah, who cares.

Here’s some eye-candy for you people too lazy to visit CRW yourself:

Now, all you need is a set of OctoCamo, and super-tight buns, and you can be Solid Snake too!

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Custom Gun: Solid Snake’s Custom M4A1 from MGS4

by Mr.Subtle | July 8, 2008 at 9:14 am
Filed under · AEG, Airsoft, Jing Gong, MGS4: M4 Custom

Well, I have an abundance of time on my hands, and I am completely in love with MGS4.

So, I’ve decided to take on a new project to re-create an airsoft version of the M4 Custom from MGS4.  Parts are already on order, and should be here soon.  I have also alreay selected a “base” gun for the project - the Jing Gong M4 S-System.

I looked through dozens of websites, hundreds of products, and almost fifty different manufacturers before I came to my final parts list.

To save some of the surprise, I’m not going to post the full list - but rather take it as I assemble it.

So far - progress is slow - as all i have the base gun, the Jing Gong M4 S-System.  Parts are on order - so it’s a waiting game until they arrive.

Here is the base gun:

Which I will be turning into:

As you can see from the pistures, the front and rear flip-up sights are already a match, as are the Grip and Buttstock (save, the colour).  I’ve chosen not to paint the Grip and Buttstock, but rather order replacements that are injection-molded with the appropriate colour, to prevent paint-chipping should it get struck by a round.

It’s also difficult to tell the colour exactly in the CG render - but in-game screens and cutscenes show it to be pretty close to Tan, and sometimes Dark Earth.  I’ve chosen Tan due to the abundance & availability of aftermarket parts - but I may give it another go with a Dark Earth version too.

Original plans were to upgrade everything - including the stock Jing Gong internals - but because this is mostly just a show-piece, I really don’t care how reliably she fires.  Should it ever go up for sale, internals can be upgraded upon request (for a nominal fee, of course).

So - stay tuned to see how it comes together.  I’ll post my next update when I get more information and products start coming in.

Feel free to leave any feedback or comments on the project.

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