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New member, new Pulse Rifle build
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Author:  QuartZ [ Sat Mar 15, 2008 6:45 am ]
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I started my PR build. I'm waiting on all the parts to come in. I know I have a good deal of work ahead of me. But, I couldn't resist snapping this shot when the SPAS parts arrived:

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I've created a blog http://www.pulserifle.blogspot.com to keep track of the build up.

-Dana
Author:  Scapey [ Sat Mar 15, 2008 12:15 pm ]
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Shiiiiny.
Author:  Cpl Potter [ Sat Mar 15, 2008 3:24 pm ]
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very nice. keep us updated
Author:  michellejordi [ Sat Mar 15, 2008 3:41 pm ]
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wooooow :shock:
nice
Author:  Eagle [ Sun Mar 16, 2008 2:19 am ]
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Nicey nice! 8)
Author:  lonerthx [ Thu Mar 20, 2008 8:00 am ]
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Looks great, I'll be following closely.

Where did you source the pump slide grip? I have a real cage and would like to get a real grip too.
Author:  QuartZ [ Thu Mar 20, 2008 10:25 pm ]
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Both SPAS-12 parts came together as a set and are both OEM. Got them from a board member here. Not sure if they still have any or would sell as separate parts. I'll let them chime in if they have more.

No work on it since the photo was taken, waiting on parts still.

-Dana
Author:  QuartZ [ Sun Mar 30, 2008 2:25 am ]
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Progress Update: Matt's parts came in, so I snapped a shot of my naked PR. I'll update the blog tonight with more photos and details. I love the shrouds Matt makes. Oh man are they superb! Photo of those later in the blog update.

-Dana
Author:  Cpl. Lipni [ Sun Mar 30, 2008 4:35 am ]
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Looks great! Can't wait to see the shroud on.
Author:  friendlyskies [ Sun Mar 30, 2008 9:01 am ]
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I actually think the Pulse Rifle looks pretty cool even without the shrouds on. Obviously I have put shrouds on mine but there is something about the way it looks even without them that I really like.

Darren
Author:  nick-a-tron [ Mon Mar 31, 2008 3:51 pm ]
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Hock dang that is looking good QuartZ! i too cant wait to see pics of the shrouds.
Author:  QuartZ [ Sun Apr 06, 2008 10:29 pm ]
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Thanks everyone. I get all my inspiration from you guys! So, yesterday I did some work on cutting/drilling the SPAS cage to fit parts to it, and also did some finer trim/fit work on the shrouds. They still need some minor adjustment, but it's looking cool:

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Going to cut the pump grip next, at this point, it's starting to look "missing" in photos.

-Dana
Author:  Eagle [ Mon Apr 07, 2008 12:55 am ]
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That grip looks comfy! 8)
 
Author:  michellejordi [ Mon Apr 07, 2008 6:31 am ]
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wow beautiful. love it
Author:  hirohawa [ Mon Apr 07, 2008 11:14 am ]
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Looks great! Almost identical to the parts list I am/will be using on my build.
Author:  QuartZ [ Thu Apr 10, 2008 9:35 pm ]
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Eagle: The grip IS comfy :)
michellejordi: Thanks I think the work you are doing on your scratch build is beautiful!
hirohawa: Cool, maybe we can exchange tips!

I just got one of these dropped into my greedy hands last night:
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Needless to say, I'm very excited.

-Dana
Author:  hirohawa [ Thu Apr 10, 2008 10:04 pm ]
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Great Pics also.
Author:  nick-a-tron [ Fri Apr 11, 2008 4:03 pm ]
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agreed. ill be ordering all the parts for my new PR soon so these pics and tips etc will come in most useful :)
Author:  Big Stew [ Mon Apr 14, 2008 12:30 am ]
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That's looking great. building a hero my self cut price using a tm spas cage with the maruzen m870 have you an idea how your going to power the shot gun? external rig or have you figured out how to mount a gas tank in the body?
Author:  QuartZ [ Mon Apr 14, 2008 6:00 am ]
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wildeone: I only wanted the Maruzen for the shell racking function. I never intended to fire it (or the Thompson for that matter). So...I disconnected all the stuff at the back of the receiver. Good luck getting your Maruzen M870 into a TM SPAS cage. See below for my adventure with the real steel cage!

I'm almost ready to post pics of the M870 inside the SPAS-12 cage. It's in there, just have to cut the barrel to length and the shell ejection port in the SPAS cage. Boy was it a lot of work to get the M870 in there. Without a doubt the most challenging part of the build.

As a side note, it was absolutely NOT possible to get the Maruzen M870 I have into the real SPAS-12 cage without cutting into the side of the M870 receiver. I took measurements over and over again (because some people here said they were able to slide it in without any modifications) and I can tell you that mine wouldn't fit. The width of the M870 receiver was 1/16" smaller than the inside width of the SPAS cage, BUT with the grooves that guide the pump grip on the inside, there's NO way it could fit in mine (they eat up about 1/8" of the inside width.

Is it possible that the SPAS parts have some variance on width such that some can actually slide over the Maruzen? Anyway, it turned out fantastic after a LONG period of test fitting.

-Dana
Author:  Pepperpete [ Mon Apr 14, 2008 6:06 am ]
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I had the exact same thing when I tired to install my Tanaka M870 into my Spas-12 hand guard . There simply isn't enough room at all for it to just slide in there.

It took me hours to get it just right and lined up properly. You can add all the electronic sound effects you want, but there is nothing as sweet as that cha-chunk sound you get...

My wife almost made me sleep on the couch because I couldn't stop doing it. =)
Author:  Big Stew [ Tue Apr 15, 2008 1:18 pm ]
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hi you got any pics of the tanaka in the cage as i might go down that root.
Author:  DATA [ Tue Apr 15, 2008 6:53 pm ]
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I done two PR with real S.P.A.S cage and two Maruzen M870 shotguns and you do not need to cut the Plastic body of the M870 to fit into the cage. Yes is a great fit the cage bends a bit and then it slides in ok.

Please go to airsoft section on my Autocad drawings on the Maruzen M870, S.P.A.S cage, grip, on were to cut.

My PR works with the M870, Airsoft M1A1 works and also counter works. All the power sources like battery and gas tank are inside the shroud and is great.

I hate it when people just cut up a working M870, S.P.A.S cage, M1A1, G&P kit that wrong.


I have done full scale detail drawings on making a fully working PR. I spent two years on measuring and alot of money getting it right.

The Best PR is not mine but Friendly Skies as I learn't from my mistakes on the first PR and got his right. I will have to steal the parts back from him one day.

Cheer's Steve
Author:  Pepperpete [ Tue Apr 15, 2008 7:20 pm ]
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wildeone wrote:
hi you got any pics of the tanaka in the cage as i might go down that root.


I would imagine it would look identical to Quartz's M870 inside. It wasn't that difficult. The tough part was the alignment for the pump racking action.

But yes I had to make the notch in the side. It was NOT possible for me to slide it in without making the notch. Not possible in any way at all. I would have had to use a sledge hammer to get it in there.

The dremel made it nice and quick. Dremel'd off the notch and slides in smooth as silk.
Author:  QuartZ [ Tue Apr 15, 2008 9:56 pm ]
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Steve,
While I highly respect your work, diagrams, and opinion. I can tell you without any hesitation, that the SPAS cage and M870 I used could not be assembled without the cut.

However, if you are saying that it can somehow be forced inside, and that the steel SPAS cage will bow (bend slightly outward) to accomodate the width of the Maruzen, then that might be a possibility. I personally would not want my SPAS cage to be warped.

-Dana
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