Wednesday, 15 April 2009
Friday, 20 March 2009
The Hurt Locker
Directed by the amazing Kathryn Bigelow (Point Break, Strange Days, Near Dark), The Hurt Locker is a new movie starring (among others), Ralph Fiennes, Evangeline Lily and Guy Pearce about a US EOD unit in Iraq.
Interview with Kathryn Bigelow about The Hurt Locker at 'Spout'
Interview with Kathryn Bigelow about The Hurt Locker at 'Spout'
Monday, 9 March 2009
Intelligent Armour & Intelligent Training Ltd
I've just had a mail from Alex at Intelligent Armour about his company's websites so I thought I'd give them a quick plug here, as well as permanent links on my Airsoft Links page.
Intelligent Armour Limited
Stockists of Blackhawk and 5.11 Tactical gear; Body Armour and Ballistic Helmets & Plates.
Intelligent Training International Limited
Defensive Driver Training courses; taught by Police and ex SAS instructors
He also sent me a link to a video of his company's work on YouTube...
Intelligent Armour Limited
Stockists of Blackhawk and 5.11 Tactical gear; Body Armour and Ballistic Helmets & Plates.
Intelligent Training International Limited
Defensive Driver Training courses; taught by Police and ex SAS instructors
He also sent me a link to a video of his company's work on YouTube...
Wednesday, 4 March 2009
Monday, 16 February 2009
First and Second Line Options
I've rebuilt the Hellcat rig by swapping around some of the pouches on my first line and the Pointman pouches that I reviewed elsewhere on this forum. The whole thing now consists of the following:
First line: TAG Padded Patrol Belt, (L to R) Tactical Tailor triple pistol pouch, Pointman medium utility pouch, Maxpedition medium roly-poly, Pointman large utility pouch, Pointman double frag pouch.
Second Line: SOTech Hellcat Mk2, custom PLCE X-Harness, Tactical Tailor general purpose pouch, Blackhawk admin panel, Tactical Tailor canteen pouch, Viper triple pistol pouch, UKDPM Camelbak 3L (on back).
The first line is now usable on its own as it can carry 3 pistol mags, 3 M4 mags and two frag grenades. Add a pair of HSGI suspenders and an HSGI drop holster and it should hold up quite nicely as a lightweight urban doorkicking loadout for the summer.
First line: TAG Padded Patrol Belt, (L to R) Tactical Tailor triple pistol pouch, Pointman medium utility pouch, Maxpedition medium roly-poly, Pointman large utility pouch, Pointman double frag pouch.
Second Line: SOTech Hellcat Mk2, custom PLCE X-Harness, Tactical Tailor general purpose pouch, Blackhawk admin panel, Tactical Tailor canteen pouch, Viper triple pistol pouch, UKDPM Camelbak 3L (on back).
The first line is now usable on its own as it can carry 3 pistol mags, 3 M4 mags and two frag grenades. Add a pair of HSGI suspenders and an HSGI drop holster and it should hold up quite nicely as a lightweight urban doorkicking loadout for the summer.
Tuesday, 10 February 2009
Belt Kit
I thought I'd stick this up here as well. This is my first line battle belt. It sometimes comes with a pair of HSGI braces (I refuse to call them suspenders) and an HSGI drop leg holster, in this instance, they're not pictured.
It's labelled up, so I don't really need to over what each bit is and what it's for. Loose ammo usually goes in the canteen pouch and stuff like a monocular, cam cream, tools and the like go in the GP pouch. not much more to say really.
It fits in with most loadouts. The HSGI braces came off as it was very rarely heavy enough to warrant them except when the holster was also being used. It fits in nicely with most loadouts and can carry a load of stuff in conjunction with something low-profile like my SOTech Hellcat. The belt is comfy and doesn't slip down and the whole thing carries everything short of mags. I might get a M4 magazine subload for it to make a nice tidy first line that can be used without a vest.
As well as the super high-speed belt kit, I also have a full set of customised PLCE that has been with me for ages and has gradually improved with age. It's just about exactly how I want it now, with the possible exception of a sandbag across the back of the yoke and some sniper tape instead of the nasty brown electrical tape securing the loose straps. No point in going over what's what, it's all pretty straightforward. double ammo, triple utility, medic pouch, single ammo and a FFD pouch on the yoke. All this sits on a PLCE belt with rollpin ends and a hippo pad underneath.
It's labelled up, so I don't really need to over what each bit is and what it's for. Loose ammo usually goes in the canteen pouch and stuff like a monocular, cam cream, tools and the like go in the GP pouch. not much more to say really.
It fits in with most loadouts. The HSGI braces came off as it was very rarely heavy enough to warrant them except when the holster was also being used. It fits in nicely with most loadouts and can carry a load of stuff in conjunction with something low-profile like my SOTech Hellcat. The belt is comfy and doesn't slip down and the whole thing carries everything short of mags. I might get a M4 magazine subload for it to make a nice tidy first line that can be used without a vest.
As well as the super high-speed belt kit, I also have a full set of customised PLCE that has been with me for ages and has gradually improved with age. It's just about exactly how I want it now, with the possible exception of a sandbag across the back of the yoke and some sniper tape instead of the nasty brown electrical tape securing the loose straps. No point in going over what's what, it's all pretty straightforward. double ammo, triple utility, medic pouch, single ammo and a FFD pouch on the yoke. All this sits on a PLCE belt with rollpin ends and a hippo pad underneath.
Home-made X-Harness
I saw on a forum that someone had made an x-harness for their webbing. It looked pretty straightforward so I had a go myself.
Essentially, it's a PLCE side-pouch yoke with all straps removed. I got a roll of 2" OD webbing (very dark OD, I have to add), some 2" lock monster buckles (free, as a result of a bit of begging to the manufacturer) and went to work with the sewing machine. This is what came out the other side of a few hours work...
Essentially, it's a PLCE side-pouch yoke with all straps removed. I got a roll of 2" OD webbing (very dark OD, I have to add), some 2" lock monster buckles (free, as a result of a bit of begging to the manufacturer) and went to work with the sewing machine. This is what came out the other side of a few hours work...
Airsoft Carbines
As I've photographed everything else, it didn't seem right to leave the gats out.
16"
L119A1
Guarder Colt Canada metal receiver
Marui M4 guts (upgrade on the 'to-do' list) & stock
AR15.net stock pad
DBoys RIS, delta ring, foresight cup
DragonRed L119A1 barrel
Blackhawk mag pouch
Guarder oversized grip
ACM ACOG
DBoys PEQ
Cheapo torch with DBoys switch and mount
CQB
M4 metal receiver
Marui RIS & fittings
DBoys PEQ
Spiderfire torch with DBoys switch and mount
SPR-style flip-up foresight
CQB stock (can't remember the make)
G&P Aimpoint with DBoys mount
Still on the to-do list is a full internal upgrade for the L119A1, and possibly a 10" L119A1 CQB makeover for the shorty, but might leave it and spend the cash on a DMR/sniper rifle (AW338 or SPR). Haven't decided yet.
16"
L119A1
Guarder Colt Canada metal receiver
Marui M4 guts (upgrade on the 'to-do' list) & stock
AR15.net stock pad
DBoys RIS, delta ring, foresight cup
DragonRed L119A1 barrel
Blackhawk mag pouch
Guarder oversized grip
ACM ACOG
DBoys PEQ
Cheapo torch with DBoys switch and mount
CQB
M4 metal receiver
Marui RIS & fittings
DBoys PEQ
Spiderfire torch with DBoys switch and mount
SPR-style flip-up foresight
CQB stock (can't remember the make)
G&P Aimpoint with DBoys mount
Still on the to-do list is a full internal upgrade for the L119A1, and possibly a 10" L119A1 CQB makeover for the shorty, but might leave it and spend the cash on a DMR/sniper rifle (AW338 or SPR). Haven't decided yet.
GEAR REVIEW - Snugpak Response Pack
This thing is genius. It’s technically a bum bag, which immediately makes it really uncool (my girlfriend actually laughed at it, which is not unusual when I buy tactical gear, but there you go). On the plus side, it has a carrying handle on the top so it can easily be grabbed out of the boot of a car, or from under the bed, for example and the belt strap can be tidily tucked away inside the back, where there are also MOLLE straps to allow it to be attached to a battle belt or MOLLE vest, or something along those lines.
There are four main compartments. A small one at either end, big enough for a small first aid kit, Petzl Tikka head torch and multi-tool (which is how mine is equipped) or similar sized goodies. The main compartment is big enough to keep a well appointed first aid kit, a ’58 pattern canteen, cup & hexi-burner (maybe not quite that much) or something along those size lines.
I keep a bunch of bugout bag essentials in mine; mini-maglite, survival tin, hexi-burner, monocular, chemlites, titanium spork and a few other odds ‘n’ sods. The fourth compartment is a zip up wallet-like secion on the front with a mesh pocket inside suitable for smaller bits and pieces: triangular bandage, silva compass, led torch etc.
There are a million and one things that you could use one of these for. As mentioned above, I use mine as a sort of emergency, bugout & camping bag (see pics) to keep a load of bits together in the same place that may or may not come in handy on days out camping, hiking or skirmishing. they retail for about the £17 mark so they're also cheap enough to have a couple.
As you can probably see, you can get a hell of a lot of stuff in them (the '58 pattern bottle and mug are carried in a seperate pouch mounted on the belt. I've been carrying it in the boot of my car during the recent bad weather and found it so useful, I bought my girlfriend’s brother one for Christmas. He uses it when he’s out on his motorbike.
GEAR REVIEW - Warrior Pouches
Triple 5.56mm Pouch £12.95
NEW from Warrior, a triple 5.56mm mag pouch that holds 6 x M4 5.56mm or 6 x SA80 5.56mm mags. There is plenty of room inside these pouches and the addition of non slip internal linnings and elastic retention means that even single mags will not rattle round, the tension is just right. There are 4 x attachement arms on the back for secure and sturdy fastening to any molle style rig or platform. Made from 1000D Cordura.
Small Vertical Pouch £8.96
New from Warrior the Small Vertical Pouch with dual zips and full opening for easy access. Allows the organised storage of numerous small miscellaneous items. An internal mesh pocket can hold a mobile phone, Multitool etc and opposite 2 molle loops can hold chem lights, knife etc. The main compartment will accommodate and or hold medic kit, gloves, hat, glasses, NVG monocular, binos, compass, torch, note book or GPS.
I can’t say much more about the Warrior pouches than has been said above. The construction is excellent, especially the mag pouches which have a nice rubberised section on the flap that sits on top of the magazines and, presumably, reduces wear on the cordura, and the elastic retention is really tight, tight enough to hold a single mag in without it moving around. They are a little bit snug with two mags in when new but will presumably loosen up a bit. The utility pouch was a bit of an impulse buy, partly to see what the quality of the gear is like and I’m not sure what I’m gonna use it for, but I’m sure I’ll find something. Keys and mobile phone when skirmishing spring to mind as there is a mesh pocket (ideal for a phone) and elastic loops (keys secured via karabiner perhaps). I’m sure there are a million reasons.
I’ve put the pouches on my SOTech plate carrier for the time being. This wasn’t for any particular loadout (although it is suitable for some PMC urban shenanigans), but with the addition of a Blackhawk Serpa holster and a SIG226, would do for UKSF.
Having bought these pouches from UKTactical, I’m seriously thinking about getting myself one of their RICAS vests. Under a hundred quid for a fully loaded releasable plate carrier sounds too good to be true, especially when you compare it to a similar product like the Eagle plate carrier, which is more than that on it’s own. If the construction and quality of these pouches is anything to go by, it’s not.
NEW from Warrior, a triple 5.56mm mag pouch that holds 6 x M4 5.56mm or 6 x SA80 5.56mm mags. There is plenty of room inside these pouches and the addition of non slip internal linnings and elastic retention means that even single mags will not rattle round, the tension is just right. There are 4 x attachement arms on the back for secure and sturdy fastening to any molle style rig or platform. Made from 1000D Cordura.
Small Vertical Pouch £8.96
New from Warrior the Small Vertical Pouch with dual zips and full opening for easy access. Allows the organised storage of numerous small miscellaneous items. An internal mesh pocket can hold a mobile phone, Multitool etc and opposite 2 molle loops can hold chem lights, knife etc. The main compartment will accommodate and or hold medic kit, gloves, hat, glasses, NVG monocular, binos, compass, torch, note book or GPS.
I can’t say much more about the Warrior pouches than has been said above. The construction is excellent, especially the mag pouches which have a nice rubberised section on the flap that sits on top of the magazines and, presumably, reduces wear on the cordura, and the elastic retention is really tight, tight enough to hold a single mag in without it moving around. They are a little bit snug with two mags in when new but will presumably loosen up a bit. The utility pouch was a bit of an impulse buy, partly to see what the quality of the gear is like and I’m not sure what I’m gonna use it for, but I’m sure I’ll find something. Keys and mobile phone when skirmishing spring to mind as there is a mesh pocket (ideal for a phone) and elastic loops (keys secured via karabiner perhaps). I’m sure there are a million reasons.
I’ve put the pouches on my SOTech plate carrier for the time being. This wasn’t for any particular loadout (although it is suitable for some PMC urban shenanigans), but with the addition of a Blackhawk Serpa holster and a SIG226, would do for UKSF.
Having bought these pouches from UKTactical, I’m seriously thinking about getting myself one of their RICAS vests. Under a hundred quid for a fully loaded releasable plate carrier sounds too good to be true, especially when you compare it to a similar product like the Eagle plate carrier, which is more than that on it’s own. If the construction and quality of these pouches is anything to go by, it’s not.
GEAR REVIEW - Pointman Gear Pouches
I saw a load of these pouches for sale on eBay from ‘pointman9665’, made by POINTMANGEAR.COM. They usually have a few different ones for sale in either British desert or temperate camo, most commonly, double frag, two sizes of utility, assorted grenade pouches and hydration carriers as well as MOLLE vests. Having looked at their website, this is about the entirety of their range. All the items on ebay are all listed as brand new factory seconds, due to slightly untidy stitching, although I can’t find anything wrong with the ones I received.
The two utility pouches are as good as any I’ve seen. Good, useful sizes with the smaller of the two being ideal as a backup mag pouch (although might rattle a bit as there is no elastic retention) easily holding three magazines, possibly four with a squeeze. The larger of the two will hold 5 (possibly 6) mags, canteen and mug plus extras, or something else along those lines. Both are of solid construction, strong straps and poppers on the bag for MOLLE attachment, and both Velcro (with integral optional Velcro blanking flap to reduce noise) and quick release buckle to keep them shut. £5.99 for the large one and £4.99 for the small one (plus shipping, which is combined if buying multiple items) ain’t a bad price either. These retail on their website for £11.99 and £10.99 respectively, again plus shipping.
The Frag pouch is where my only criticism starts. The MOLLE attachment on the double frag pouch is only about two inches wide, which doesn’t allow you to bridge two rows of PALS webbing without squashing it together. I couldn’t get it to fit onto a MOLLE vest and so had to stick it onto my TAG patrol belt, which has both single and double width PALS. The poppers are bloody hard to do up too as the double over at the back, making a sturdy fastening, but also means that it sits under the PALS webbing. This is okay with the larger pouches, where you have more room to manoeuvre, but not with the frag pouch, which would have benefitted from a more conventional fastening. For £4.99 (£10.99 from the website) though, it’s worth the punt, and they do sit nicely as part of my first line.
The other thing worth mentioning here is that because they are seconds, they come directly from the factory, which is in Singapore. It still only takes about five days, but is longer than expected (especially when you don’t read the delivery info like me) and they do mention that you should allow 7-10 days for delivery.
Official retailer Bumpf...
100% FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH THE NEW ISSUE OSPREY BODY ARMOR SYSTEM
PLEASE NOTE: These pouches are a factory seconds that’s why we are selling them cheap. The pouches are in 100% fully working order and the only thing wrong with then is the stitching is not neat and tidy, that’s why we can’t sell them at the full price. These pouches are a bargain and are excellent for personnel that are just getting into Airsoft or Paintballing and would like to keep the budget low.
Fabric & Construction
This pouch is made of waterproof DPM Invista 1000Denier nylon Cordura, the same fabric used in the British army PLCE equipment. This pouch has double layered construction for maximum durability. All stress points are bartacked in place which ensures strength and durability. The pouch edges are held together and finished off using 1 inch edge binding tape. The pouches are stitched using Mil-spec nylon bonded thread ensuring tight, strong, hardwearing seems.
Uses & Configurations
The pouches can be used in many applications and attached to any kind of molle style platform including osprey body armour system, vests, patrol packs, thigh/leg platforms, chest rigs etc… this gear has lots of potential whist on ops. Once you buy the pouches you can swap and change onto any platform into whatever configuration you desire.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: As these pouches are factory seconds they will be sent direct from our factory. Please allow 7-10 days for delivery, please be patient during this period it will arrive. In the unlikely event it doesn’t arrive within this time period please contact me and I will investigate.
The two utility pouches are as good as any I’ve seen. Good, useful sizes with the smaller of the two being ideal as a backup mag pouch (although might rattle a bit as there is no elastic retention) easily holding three magazines, possibly four with a squeeze. The larger of the two will hold 5 (possibly 6) mags, canteen and mug plus extras, or something else along those lines. Both are of solid construction, strong straps and poppers on the bag for MOLLE attachment, and both Velcro (with integral optional Velcro blanking flap to reduce noise) and quick release buckle to keep them shut. £5.99 for the large one and £4.99 for the small one (plus shipping, which is combined if buying multiple items) ain’t a bad price either. These retail on their website for £11.99 and £10.99 respectively, again plus shipping.
The Frag pouch is where my only criticism starts. The MOLLE attachment on the double frag pouch is only about two inches wide, which doesn’t allow you to bridge two rows of PALS webbing without squashing it together. I couldn’t get it to fit onto a MOLLE vest and so had to stick it onto my TAG patrol belt, which has both single and double width PALS. The poppers are bloody hard to do up too as the double over at the back, making a sturdy fastening, but also means that it sits under the PALS webbing. This is okay with the larger pouches, where you have more room to manoeuvre, but not with the frag pouch, which would have benefitted from a more conventional fastening. For £4.99 (£10.99 from the website) though, it’s worth the punt, and they do sit nicely as part of my first line.
The other thing worth mentioning here is that because they are seconds, they come directly from the factory, which is in Singapore. It still only takes about five days, but is longer than expected (especially when you don’t read the delivery info like me) and they do mention that you should allow 7-10 days for delivery.
Official retailer Bumpf...
100% FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH THE NEW ISSUE OSPREY BODY ARMOR SYSTEM
PLEASE NOTE: These pouches are a factory seconds that’s why we are selling them cheap. The pouches are in 100% fully working order and the only thing wrong with then is the stitching is not neat and tidy, that’s why we can’t sell them at the full price. These pouches are a bargain and are excellent for personnel that are just getting into Airsoft or Paintballing and would like to keep the budget low.
Fabric & Construction
This pouch is made of waterproof DPM Invista 1000Denier nylon Cordura, the same fabric used in the British army PLCE equipment. This pouch has double layered construction for maximum durability. All stress points are bartacked in place which ensures strength and durability. The pouch edges are held together and finished off using 1 inch edge binding tape. The pouches are stitched using Mil-spec nylon bonded thread ensuring tight, strong, hardwearing seems.
Uses & Configurations
The pouches can be used in many applications and attached to any kind of molle style platform including osprey body armour system, vests, patrol packs, thigh/leg platforms, chest rigs etc… this gear has lots of potential whist on ops. Once you buy the pouches you can swap and change onto any platform into whatever configuration you desire.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: As these pouches are factory seconds they will be sent direct from our factory. Please allow 7-10 days for delivery, please be patient during this period it will arrive. In the unlikely event it doesn’t arrive within this time period please contact me and I will investigate.
GEAR REVIEW - K J Eriksson Mora clipper knife
I’ve been meaning to buy a decent bushcraft/camping/general purpose outdoor knife for sometime but have, for various reasons, only just got round to it. I don’t need a massive Rambo style survival knife, just something that I can use for a bit of cooking, whittling, and in a pinch, any emergency cutting scenario that, god forbid, may arise on the odd occasion that I veer awar from central heating and readymeals. In the end, I went for a Swedish Mora knife. There are various types of these available under a variety of similar names and all fall around the £10-13 mark, which isn’t bad when you actually get the knife and weigh it up.
Much more than just a glorified kitchen knife (which is very much how it appears in pictures), it is very much more. It has a weighty blade and a nice, hefty, ergonomic grip made from what feels like very durable, grippy rubber. It feels very reassuring in your hand, like it’s not going to break on you at the first attempt to cut anything particularly sturdy, the blade is four inches long and etched with the manufacturers name of KJ Erickson of Sweden. It is surprisingly thick, razor sharp and should hold the edge nicely for a while before needing to be sharpened. The knife, overall is about nine inches long.
The sheath is a nice heavyweight plastic with a positive hold on the knife when it’s inserted. There is a chunky belt clip on the back that should accommodate most belts, although some sort of loop to stop it coming off in extreme circumstances is missing and would be a worthy addition.
I paid £4.99 plus £2.50 postage and packing for this knife from ebay. I dare say if you lurked there for a while, you could get one a bit cheaper, but a knife this versatile and useful is well worth seven and a half quid of anyone’s money.
Much more than just a glorified kitchen knife (which is very much how it appears in pictures), it is very much more. It has a weighty blade and a nice, hefty, ergonomic grip made from what feels like very durable, grippy rubber. It feels very reassuring in your hand, like it’s not going to break on you at the first attempt to cut anything particularly sturdy, the blade is four inches long and etched with the manufacturers name of KJ Erickson of Sweden. It is surprisingly thick, razor sharp and should hold the edge nicely for a while before needing to be sharpened. The knife, overall is about nine inches long.
The sheath is a nice heavyweight plastic with a positive hold on the knife when it’s inserted. There is a chunky belt clip on the back that should accommodate most belts, although some sort of loop to stop it coming off in extreme circumstances is missing and would be a worthy addition.
I paid £4.99 plus £2.50 postage and packing for this knife from ebay. I dare say if you lurked there for a while, you could get one a bit cheaper, but a knife this versatile and useful is well worth seven and a half quid of anyone’s money.
Monday, 5 January 2009
Wednesday, 19 November 2008
Help Wanted at Free Fire Zone Bulby Wood Site
Got this this morning from the FFZ crew...
Can you help please?
New Woodland SITE (Bulby)- Bunker Building on Sun 23rd Nov - Please reply to this email if you can help.
All helpers must be 16 or over.
There will be a free woodland walkon game to all those that help.
If have any friends who do not have guns then the free game can be used to take £20 off the price of a hire gun day time event.
We have more bunkers to build at the new woodland site and any help we can get will be appricaited.
Anyone available to help please reply to this email.
If you have any of these please bring gloves and your lunch.
We will meet on site at 10.00 and work for about 5 hours.
Many Thanks to all those that offer.
Directions to Bulby Hall Wood, 9 miles North of Bourne, LINCS
Phone contact on game day ONLY is 07835 402410
Site - If arriving from A15 Rippingale Crossroads Postcode is near PE10 0SD (this is approx 1 mile east of the site)
If arriving from A1, Colsterworth roundabout Postcode is near PE10 0RY (this is approx 1000 yards north of the site)
Site entrace map info
Grid ref: TF048269
Lat: 52:49:49N (52.83021)
Lon: 0:26:44W (-0.44551)
Multimap link
From the A1, Colsterworth roundabout approx 9 miles to site
Start out at A1 Colsterworth Roundabout
after 3.87 Turn left onto Tanners' Lane
after 0.36 Bear left onto Irnham Road
after 1.03 Continue forward onto Corby Road
after 0.95 Turn left onto Hawthorpe Road
after 1.39 Bear right Unclassified
after 0.09 Turn right Unclassified
after 0.06 Turn right into track leading to the wood
From A15, Rippingale crossroads, approx 4 miles to site
Turn towards Kirkby underwood onto Rippingale Road (stay on this road for approx 3.5 miles)
It will take you through Kirkby Underwood
Past Callans lane wood
Past a left turn to Bulby (Do not go left to Bulby)
On a right hand corner you will see a left turn into a field and that is the entrance to Bulby Hall Wood.
If you get to Hawthorpe you have gone too far.
Info - See www.urbanassault.org.uk for VCR and membership info
Info - FFZ membership now available £5 with card please provide passposrt sized photo with name on the back
Info - Please read about VCR Bill www.ukara.org.uk
Please sign in at FFZ by 9.15 on Sunday.
FPS limit for AEGs 345fps, Sniper fps limit - 500fps
Firesupport Airsoft Shop - FREE delivery to site on game days
www.fire-support.co.uk email sales@fire-support.co.uk tel: 01733 247171
Next GAMES www.urbanassault.org.uk or www.freefirezone.co.uk
SAT 15th Nov @ MILSIM Urban - NO HIREGUNS
++SUN 16th Nov Woodland game @ Bulby Hall Wood - 10 hire guns
--WED 19th Nov @ Urban NIGHT AEG - 6 Hire guns
SAT 22nd Nov @ Urban - 23 Hires
++SUN 30th Nov Woodland game @ Bulby Hall Wood - 10 hire guns
--WED 3rd Dec Urban NIGHT PISTOL and SHOTGUN - 5 Hires
SAT 6th Dec @ Urban - 23 Hires
++SUN 14th Dec Woodland game @ Bulby Hall Wood - 10 hire guns
--WED 17th Dec @ Urban NIGHT AEG - 6 Hire guns
SAT 20th Dec @ Urban - 23 Hires
Can you help please?
New Woodland SITE (Bulby)- Bunker Building on Sun 23rd Nov - Please reply to this email if you can help.
All helpers must be 16 or over.
There will be a free woodland walkon game to all those that help.
If have any friends who do not have guns then the free game can be used to take £20 off the price of a hire gun day time event.
We have more bunkers to build at the new woodland site and any help we can get will be appricaited.
Anyone available to help please reply to this email.
If you have any of these please bring gloves and your lunch.
We will meet on site at 10.00 and work for about 5 hours.
Many Thanks to all those that offer.
Directions to Bulby Hall Wood, 9 miles North of Bourne, LINCS
Phone contact on game day ONLY is 07835 402410
Site - If arriving from A15 Rippingale Crossroads Postcode is near PE10 0SD (this is approx 1 mile east of the site)
If arriving from A1, Colsterworth roundabout Postcode is near PE10 0RY (this is approx 1000 yards north of the site)
Site entrace map info
Grid ref: TF048269
Lat: 52:49:49N (52.83021)
Lon: 0:26:44W (-0.44551)
Multimap link
From the A1, Colsterworth roundabout approx 9 miles to site
Start out at A1 Colsterworth Roundabout
after 3.87 Turn left onto Tanners' Lane
after 0.36 Bear left onto Irnham Road
after 1.03 Continue forward onto Corby Road
after 0.95 Turn left onto Hawthorpe Road
after 1.39 Bear right Unclassified
after 0.09 Turn right Unclassified
after 0.06 Turn right into track leading to the wood
From A15, Rippingale crossroads, approx 4 miles to site
Turn towards Kirkby underwood onto Rippingale Road (stay on this road for approx 3.5 miles)
It will take you through Kirkby Underwood
Past Callans lane wood
Past a left turn to Bulby (Do not go left to Bulby)
On a right hand corner you will see a left turn into a field and that is the entrance to Bulby Hall Wood.
If you get to Hawthorpe you have gone too far.
Info - See www.urbanassault.org.uk for VCR and membership info
Info - FFZ membership now available £5 with card please provide passposrt sized photo with name on the back
Info - Please read about VCR Bill www.ukara.org.uk
Please sign in at FFZ by 9.15 on Sunday.
FPS limit for AEGs 345fps, Sniper fps limit - 500fps
Firesupport Airsoft Shop - FREE delivery to site on game days
www.fire-support.co.uk email sales@fire-support.co.uk tel: 01733 247171
Next GAMES www.urbanassault.org.uk or www.freefirezone.co.uk
SAT 15th Nov @ MILSIM Urban - NO HIREGUNS
++SUN 16th Nov Woodland game @ Bulby Hall Wood - 10 hire guns
--WED 19th Nov @ Urban NIGHT AEG - 6 Hire guns
SAT 22nd Nov @ Urban - 23 Hires
++SUN 30th Nov Woodland game @ Bulby Hall Wood - 10 hire guns
--WED 3rd Dec Urban NIGHT PISTOL and SHOTGUN - 5 Hires
SAT 6th Dec @ Urban - 23 Hires
++SUN 14th Dec Woodland game @ Bulby Hall Wood - 10 hire guns
--WED 17th Dec @ Urban NIGHT AEG - 6 Hire guns
SAT 20th Dec @ Urban - 23 Hires
Thursday, 13 November 2008
The Art of the Tactical Carbine
This is the trailer for a three DVD set called 'The Art of the Tactical Carbine' produced by Magpul (the guys behind (surprise, surprise) magpuls and fancy M4 stocks, amongst other things). I've just watched it and I've got wood!
Thursday, 6 November 2008
Next Project
I recently joined the Gearsoc.com forum, which incidentally, is a great forum, much friendlier, if not as frequently updated as Wannabe and is based in Sweden. If you're a regular on the UK gear and airsoft boards, there's a few screen-names that you'll recognise there.
All that aside, I saw on this forum that one of their members had modified a PLCE yoke as the load-bearing element for a custom Swedish chest rig. I thought that this was a great idea, and could see no reason why this should not work with other modular chest rigs such as the Tactical Tailor MAV or, in my case, the SOTech Tomcat.
First problem I ran into was sourcing the buckles. The Hellcat has female side-release buckles sewn to the chest rig, with the adjustable male section attached to the shoulder straps. Without wishing to take anything away from the modularity of the rig, and not wanting to ruin it in the event that my experiment with the yoke fails, I don't want to unstitch the buckles so I needed to find some more exactly the same. Fortunately, the buckles have 'Lock Monster' embossed on the back, so I started my Google search with that. Google did not fail me, and I found a couple of distributers that handled 50mm Lock Monster buckles. After sending several emails out (including one to SOTech thamselves), I have so far got two back:
Response 1
We have a $100.00 minimum order and 200 piece minimum on our stock
items. Listed below is the name and web address of a company that sells
plastic hardware wholesale in small quantities; please contact them for
your requirements.
Adventure 16
Website: www.adventure16.com
Thank you,
Toni Lopez
Sales & Purchasing Assistant
JOHN HOWARD COMPANY, INC.
Helpful enough, I hear you say.
Response 2
Please tell me if the female protion is adjustable or not?
Also give me your address and I will mail them to you.
Best Regards,
Ann Parrino
Customer Service Manager
How about that ? Ann Natmo has surprised the hell out of me by offering to ship me some buckles without even asking for payment. Is this too good to be true ? We'll have to wait and see.
Stay posted.
All that aside, I saw on this forum that one of their members had modified a PLCE yoke as the load-bearing element for a custom Swedish chest rig. I thought that this was a great idea, and could see no reason why this should not work with other modular chest rigs such as the Tactical Tailor MAV or, in my case, the SOTech Tomcat.
First problem I ran into was sourcing the buckles. The Hellcat has female side-release buckles sewn to the chest rig, with the adjustable male section attached to the shoulder straps. Without wishing to take anything away from the modularity of the rig, and not wanting to ruin it in the event that my experiment with the yoke fails, I don't want to unstitch the buckles so I needed to find some more exactly the same. Fortunately, the buckles have 'Lock Monster' embossed on the back, so I started my Google search with that. Google did not fail me, and I found a couple of distributers that handled 50mm Lock Monster buckles. After sending several emails out (including one to SOTech thamselves), I have so far got two back:
Response 1
We have a $100.00 minimum order and 200 piece minimum on our stock
items. Listed below is the name and web address of a company that sells
plastic hardware wholesale in small quantities; please contact them for
your requirements.
Adventure 16
Website: www.adventure16.com
Thank you,
Toni Lopez
Sales & Purchasing Assistant
JOHN HOWARD COMPANY, INC.
Helpful enough, I hear you say.
Response 2
Please tell me if the female protion is adjustable or not?
Also give me your address and I will mail them to you.
Best Regards,
Ann Parrino
Customer Service Manager
How about that ? Ann Natmo has surprised the hell out of me by offering to ship me some buckles without even asking for payment. Is this too good to be true ? We'll have to wait and see.
Stay posted.
Photos from the recent abortive barrel installation
Here are the photos I took to put on a forum for advice on installing my new L119 barrel (see previous post for details). You can clearly see in the pics that the Marui M4 RIS is too short to sit between the delta ring and the foresight cup.
Tuesday, 4 November 2008
L119A1 Project
It's been a while since I posted anything about thie project, mainly down to the difficulty in getting a barrel. I thought this sticking point had been resolved when I saw that DragonRed and AFS Airsoft both had an L119 barrel for retail, and in decent numbers (as opposed to the joke that Army Code's production runs were).
With a barrel on order at a slightly elevated price, of £62 thanks to the appalling rate of exchange against the dollar, I waited with baited breath.
The barrel arrived last Friday. and appeared to be of excellent quality, arriving as a 3-part set consisting of the main section, an extention that screwed on in front of the foresight, and a sleeve that slid over the end and replaced the washer at the end of the Marui barrel. The barrel had a nice weighty feel, and the parts all fitted together nicely with no play or wobble.
I was away at the weekend, so I had to wait until Sunday night to install it on my almost finished L119. Off came all the old Marui M4 front end with very little effort and on went the main section of the new barrel, fitting perfectly and snugly into the Guarder metal body.
Fitting the Delta ring, foresight and the cup at the front all went well, until I went to install the two halves of the Marui RIS unit, where I encountered two issues.
The section of the barrel at the end that attaches to the receiver is much thicker than the stock Marui barrel and the RIS does not fit around it. No problem there, out with the files and the Dremel to grind a bit away. The second issue is much more of a problem. The Marui RIS is not long enough to be held in place between the delta ring and the cup, there is about a 5mm defecit.
I havee no idea how I'm going to solve this at the moment. I have emailed DragonRed to ask their advice. I have posted on the DragonRed forum for advice. I have also emailed AFSAirsoft to ask them and they claim that they do not supply DragonRed with these items even though someone on the ASCUK forum said he bought a barrel from DragonRed and showed pictures of it complete with the AFSAirsoft label still attached to the packaging.
I now have two possible solutions to my problem.
1. Buy a new RIS unit. Simple enough, but how do I know that the unit I buy will be long enough to fit the barrel?
2. Buy an Element CQB barrel to replace the main section of the DragonRed barrel. Another suitable resolution, but makes me feel like I have wasted a lot of money.
I haven't taken any pics of the gun as it stands, but I feel like I needed to have a moan and to warn other prospective buyers of this barrel.
More to come, undoubtedly.
With a barrel on order at a slightly elevated price, of £62 thanks to the appalling rate of exchange against the dollar, I waited with baited breath.
The barrel arrived last Friday. and appeared to be of excellent quality, arriving as a 3-part set consisting of the main section, an extention that screwed on in front of the foresight, and a sleeve that slid over the end and replaced the washer at the end of the Marui barrel. The barrel had a nice weighty feel, and the parts all fitted together nicely with no play or wobble.
I was away at the weekend, so I had to wait until Sunday night to install it on my almost finished L119. Off came all the old Marui M4 front end with very little effort and on went the main section of the new barrel, fitting perfectly and snugly into the Guarder metal body.
Fitting the Delta ring, foresight and the cup at the front all went well, until I went to install the two halves of the Marui RIS unit, where I encountered two issues.
The section of the barrel at the end that attaches to the receiver is much thicker than the stock Marui barrel and the RIS does not fit around it. No problem there, out with the files and the Dremel to grind a bit away. The second issue is much more of a problem. The Marui RIS is not long enough to be held in place between the delta ring and the cup, there is about a 5mm defecit.
I havee no idea how I'm going to solve this at the moment. I have emailed DragonRed to ask their advice. I have posted on the DragonRed forum for advice. I have also emailed AFSAirsoft to ask them and they claim that they do not supply DragonRed with these items even though someone on the ASCUK forum said he bought a barrel from DragonRed and showed pictures of it complete with the AFSAirsoft label still attached to the packaging.
I now have two possible solutions to my problem.
1. Buy a new RIS unit. Simple enough, but how do I know that the unit I buy will be long enough to fit the barrel?
2. Buy an Element CQB barrel to replace the main section of the DragonRed barrel. Another suitable resolution, but makes me feel like I have wasted a lot of money.
I haven't taken any pics of the gun as it stands, but I feel like I needed to have a moan and to warn other prospective buyers of this barrel.
More to come, undoubtedly.
Friday, 24 October 2008
L119A1 News from AFS Airsoft
Had another email this morning from AFS Airsoft about their new L119A1 barrel and receiver...
Thanks for your patient, the L119A1 Metal body & Steel Barrel set has ready for delivery, please place your order by reply with this Email, and please find the enclosed file for reference, thank you.
Best regards,
Sales & Marketing
AFS Airsoft
AFS can be contacted by email at afsairsoft@gmail.com.
Thanks for your patient, the L119A1 Metal body & Steel Barrel set has ready for delivery, please place your order by reply with this Email, and please find the enclosed file for reference, thank you.
Best regards,
Sales & Marketing
AFS Airsoft
AFS can be contacted by email at afsairsoft@gmail.com.
Monday, 13 October 2008
New Free Fire Zone Woodland Site & Dates
WOODLAND Full day game SUN 19th OCT @ New 75 Acre woodland site Bulby Hall Wood - places limited please book.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO GET YOUR MEMBERSHIP FORMED STAMPED WHEN YOU ATTEND A GAME
>> Normal sunday game £15 (walkon), £35 (with hiregun)
>> AEG fps 345
>> Sniper fps 500
Costs
HIRE GUNS (inc game fee)- £35 per gun - Requires deposit of £20 paying by card per gun at time of booking
Walkon price with own gun £15
Pyro £3 each or 6 for £15, 50 or more £2.50 each must pre order
bbs .2g and .25 Excel and Marui (1 bag £10, 2 bags £15, 3 bags £20)
You can pre order a box of bbs (either 10 or 12 bags in a box) and the cost then is £5.50 a bag
New number 07925 959398 games days only
Directions to Bulby Hall Wood, 9 miles North of Bourne, LINCS
Phone contact on game day ONLY is 07835 402410
Site - If arriving from A15 Rippingale Crossroads Postcode is near PE100SD (this is approx 1 mile east of the site)
If arriving from A1, Colsterworth roundabout Postcode is near PE100RY (this is approx 1000 yards north of the site)
Site entrace map info
Grid ref: TF048269
Lat: 52:49:49N (52.83021)
Lon: 0:26:44W (-0.44551)
Multimap link
From the A1, Colsterworth roundabout approx 9 miles to site
Start out at A1 Colsterworth Roundabout
after 3.87 Turn left onto Tanners' Lane
after 0.36 Bear left onto Irnham Road
after 1.03 Continue forward onto Corby Road
after 0.95 Turn left onto Hawthorpe Road
after 1.39 Bear right Unclassified
after 0.09 Turn right Unclassified
after 0.06 Turn right into track leading to the wood
From A15, Rippingale crossroads, approx 4 miles to site
Turn towards Kirkby underwood onto Rippingale Road (stay on this road for approx 3.5 miles)
It will take you through Kirkby Underwood
Past Callans lane wood
Past a left turn to Bulby (Do not go left to Bulby)
On a right hand corner you will see a left turn into a field and that is the entrance to Bulby Hall Wood.
If you get to Hawthorpe you have gone too far.
Info - See urbanassault.org.uk for VCR and membership info
Info - FFZ membership now available £5 with card please provide passposrt sized photo with name on the back
Info - Please read about VCR Bill www.ukara.org.uk
Please sign in at FFZ by 9.15 on Sunday.
FPS limit for AEGs 345fps, Sniper fps limit - 500fps
Firesupport Airsoft Shop - FREE delivery to site on game days
www.fire-support.co.uk email sales@fire-support.co.uk tel: 01733 247171
Next GAMES UrbanAssault.org.uk or freefirezone.co.uk
++SUN 19th Oct Woodland game @ Bulby Hall Wood - 10 hire guns
--WED 22nd Oct @ Urban NIGHT AEG - 6 Hire guns
SAT 25th Oct @ Urban - 23 Hires
++SUN 2nd Nov Woodland game @ Bulby Hall Wood - 10 hire guns
--WED 5th Nov Urban NIGHT PISTOL and SHOTGUN - 5 Hires
SAT 8th Nov @ Urban - 23 Hires
++SUN 16th Nov Woodland game @ Bulby Hall Wood - 10 hire guns
--WED 19th Nov @ Urban NIGHT AEG - 6 Hire guns
SAT 22nd Nov @ Urban - 23 Hires
++SUN 30th Nov Woodland game @ Bulby Hall Wood - 10 hire guns
--WED 3rd Dec Urban NIGHT PISTOL and SHOTGUN - 5 Hires
SAT 6th Dec @ Urban - 23 Hires
++SUN 14th Dec Woodland game @ Bulby Hall Wood - 10 hire guns
--WED 17th Dec @ Urban NIGHT AEG - 6 Hire guns
SAT 20th Dec @ Urban - 23 Hires
PLEASE REMEMBER TO GET YOUR MEMBERSHIP FORMED STAMPED WHEN YOU ATTEND A GAME
>> Normal sunday game £15 (walkon), £35 (with hiregun)
>> AEG fps 345
>> Sniper fps 500
Costs
HIRE GUNS (inc game fee)- £35 per gun - Requires deposit of £20 paying by card per gun at time of booking
Walkon price with own gun £15
Pyro £3 each or 6 for £15, 50 or more £2.50 each must pre order
bbs .2g and .25 Excel and Marui (1 bag £10, 2 bags £15, 3 bags £20)
You can pre order a box of bbs (either 10 or 12 bags in a box) and the cost then is £5.50 a bag
New number 07925 959398 games days only
Directions to Bulby Hall Wood, 9 miles North of Bourne, LINCS
Phone contact on game day ONLY is 07835 402410
Site - If arriving from A15 Rippingale Crossroads Postcode is near PE100SD (this is approx 1 mile east of the site)
If arriving from A1, Colsterworth roundabout Postcode is near PE100RY (this is approx 1000 yards north of the site)
Site entrace map info
Grid ref: TF048269
Lat: 52:49:49N (52.83021)
Lon: 0:26:44W (-0.44551)
Multimap link
From the A1, Colsterworth roundabout approx 9 miles to site
Start out at A1 Colsterworth Roundabout
after 3.87 Turn left onto Tanners' Lane
after 0.36 Bear left onto Irnham Road
after 1.03 Continue forward onto Corby Road
after 0.95 Turn left onto Hawthorpe Road
after 1.39 Bear right Unclassified
after 0.09 Turn right Unclassified
after 0.06 Turn right into track leading to the wood
From A15, Rippingale crossroads, approx 4 miles to site
Turn towards Kirkby underwood onto Rippingale Road (stay on this road for approx 3.5 miles)
It will take you through Kirkby Underwood
Past Callans lane wood
Past a left turn to Bulby (Do not go left to Bulby)
On a right hand corner you will see a left turn into a field and that is the entrance to Bulby Hall Wood.
If you get to Hawthorpe you have gone too far.
Info - See urbanassault.org.uk for VCR and membership info
Info - FFZ membership now available £5 with card please provide passposrt sized photo with name on the back
Info - Please read about VCR Bill www.ukara.org.uk
Please sign in at FFZ by 9.15 on Sunday.
FPS limit for AEGs 345fps, Sniper fps limit - 500fps
Firesupport Airsoft Shop - FREE delivery to site on game days
www.fire-support.co.uk email sales@fire-support.co.uk tel: 01733 247171
Next GAMES UrbanAssault.org.uk or freefirezone.co.uk
++SUN 19th Oct Woodland game @ Bulby Hall Wood - 10 hire guns
--WED 22nd Oct @ Urban NIGHT AEG - 6 Hire guns
SAT 25th Oct @ Urban - 23 Hires
++SUN 2nd Nov Woodland game @ Bulby Hall Wood - 10 hire guns
--WED 5th Nov Urban NIGHT PISTOL and SHOTGUN - 5 Hires
SAT 8th Nov @ Urban - 23 Hires
++SUN 16th Nov Woodland game @ Bulby Hall Wood - 10 hire guns
--WED 19th Nov @ Urban NIGHT AEG - 6 Hire guns
SAT 22nd Nov @ Urban - 23 Hires
++SUN 30th Nov Woodland game @ Bulby Hall Wood - 10 hire guns
--WED 3rd Dec Urban NIGHT PISTOL and SHOTGUN - 5 Hires
SAT 6th Dec @ Urban - 23 Hires
++SUN 14th Dec Woodland game @ Bulby Hall Wood - 10 hire guns
--WED 17th Dec @ Urban NIGHT AEG - 6 Hire guns
SAT 20th Dec @ Urban - 23 Hires
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