Interesting bit of work by there Bagpuss.

I initially tried my Thompson out at a game day before doing the PR build. This & the fact that I'd been so happy with tha Galil meant that I left it stock for the time being.

I gamed with it in PR form for the first time yesterday & was very impressed. I agree regarding the groove in the shroud too. For airsoft it seems to act as a much better sighting system than you'd think. Without doubt I like it much better as an M41A than as an M1A1!

Cheers.

John.

Thanks Matsuo. Something like this had crossed my mind. I wonder if they were able to obtain just the complete Thompson receivers without the outer barrel assembly & buttstock etc? Either way I'm sure you're right regarding the build quality.

We see a similar thing with rebranding with Cybergun here in Europe come to think of it.

Cheers.

John.

P.S: Love the M41-A markings on your prop models! Great bit of extra detail!

Thanks. Rear wiring means opening up the gun is much easier as you can use the original wire routing. The blow back is dead easy, just don't do the coat hanger mod. Do the same but use a bit of plastic clearing rod. You can then drill a hole through one end and use strong gift ribbon to attach to the bolt plate. The was you haave a bit of flex in the rod, it doesn't wear the spring guide and doesn't bash the rear of the piston head. It costs pennies and is dead easy to replace if it wears ( mine shows no sign after about 5k rounds on semi only).

That's ingenious mate, using those materials so that you have less wear & tear on the gearbox components.

Cheers.

John.

Bagpuss any chance of pics of the blow back mod?

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Reformed Pacifist

If this is the ARES being rebranded, ARES were down to produce two Thompsons (M1A1 and M1928) - so they should have a ready supply of M1A1 receivers.

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Good point. I remember hearing something about this on a WWII airsoft forum a while ago. Both models are currently listed as 'coming soon' on their website.

http://www.aresairsoft.com/coming.html

Not relevant to a PR build but it's nice to see they've at least managed to produce a 1928 with the correct upper receiver at last!

Cheers.

John.

Admittantly Im not an airsoft skirmisher. FWIW I have the CYMA Thompson in my wall hanger PR. Fires fine and everything matches up ok. For $350 this is a steal.

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Wow, I got a brazilion for this?

I'm thinking i'll grab one of these, to be honest the price makes it a good starter PR given i have to spread out the budget somewhat, and i have some talent in prop working so i should be able to fix any major issues with it.
Given i don't need it to be an Airsoft gun, i just want the functional parts (hence not getting a Resin), what's the verdict on it just as a display/trooping prop to work with?

I'm hoping the finished model will be decent, it should be anyway, and hell, for $350, you can't go that far wrong.

I'm guessing this will be subject to the VCR act???

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Hi Reaper,

Sadly, as it's a complete 1:1 scale model, I reckon so. Both Zero One & Land Warrior Airsoft state that UKARA membership is required for purchase of a G&P fully built version on their websites.

So although it's a sci-fi weapon it's still classed as a realistic imitation firearm under UK law. If anyone knows different feel free to chip in.

Cheers.

John.

Just preordered mine . Pretty good price compared to what's been out there . More of something cool then a competive airsoft rifle . Well we will see when it comes in the mail .

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does it come complete or do you have to build it?

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SSgt Kris "Bloodsucker" Kobus, VAS.
A09/TQ2.0.12136E1

Hi,

According to the info. in the linked article this is going on sale as a complete AEG, rather than a self assembly kit:-

"...This custom gun was very rare, limited and impossible to find. The impossible is now made possible by the technicians here at Evike.com and at Matrix! The Alien Pulse Rifle will now be sold as a complete AEG..."

Cheers.

John.

So what's the chances of getting one of these in the UK? I definitely would like one. If I have to join some airsoft club, so be it. I want that somofabitch.

But complete only means all the parts are there does not mean its Assembled lol

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SSgt Kris "Bloodsucker" Kobus, VAS.
A09/TQ2.0.12136E1

G&P now produce very good AEGs.

Good luck getting this if you're not a skirmisher, guys...

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"Everybody online... lookin' good".
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Don't think so.

In retail law I bet it has to say "Some assembly required" somewhere in the description if it's only a kit of parts.

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Corporal in 69th Regt. 1st Batt. Homer’s Heroes.

"I'd like to die at the age of 80 in my own bed, with a belly full of wine and a girl's mouth around my c**k."

but whos retail law? haha

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SSgt Kris "Bloodsucker" Kobus, VAS.
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I'm pretty sure that in most countries it'd apply.

Imagine buying a car in any country, then it turns up in a hundred large boxes for you to assemble.

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Steve
Corporal in 69th Regt. 1st Batt. Homer’s Heroes.

"I'd like to die at the age of 80 in my own bed, with a belly full of wine and a girl's mouth around my c**k."

ive seen that it also says made in china on the boxes

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SSgt Kris "Bloodsucker" Kobus, VAS.
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"...as a complete AEG"...

"...The factory completed Matrix Custom Alien Pulse Rifle..."

"...Package Includes: Gun, Magazine..."

To me the whole nature of the webpage seems to indicate it comes as a fully assembled AEG rather than a Thompson SMG with a seperate conversion kit. I guess you could always email Evike for confirmation though.

If they're only selling it as a complete rifle it will unfortunately fall foul of the UK's VCRA so you'd need the airsoft skirmishers defence to import one. All this hassle & I still can't believe that with its appearance & all its working features that the HCG one can be sold openly as a 'movie prop'!

Cheers.

John.

Hi mate,

If you really want one then here's the relevant UKARA info. for players who want to be able to purchase their own realistic imitation firearms or RIF's:-

http://www.ukara.org.uk/player-registration.htm

Hope that a little bit of help.

John.

The VCRA applies ONLY to the looks of an item, and has nothing whatsoever to do with functionality.

That's what makes this such a frustrating situation - Basically, if it IS legal to sell the HCG static model to someone who is unable to avail themselves of the Specific Defence... then it's also legal to sell an Airsoft model to them.

And vice versa - If it's illegal to sell the Airsoft version without being a registered skirmisher, then Forbidden Planet, Propstore, Play, and whoever else is breaking the law by selling them the way they do.

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Yeah, sorry Scapey that's true, it is all to do with realistic 'appearance' in law. Guess I should've left out the point on working features to avoid any confusion. Technically the sale of a fully finished 1:1 resin kit should have the same restrictions as an airsoft version I suppose.

I bet the open sale of the HCG model has been the cause of some debate on here. I only found out it wasn't classed as a RIF recently & was VERY surprised, seeing as how an assembled G&P based model is & is subject to all the restrictions of the VCRA.

Cheers.

John.