Hitman71’s new weapon of choice
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Topic: Hitman71’s new weapon of choice
Posted By: hitman71
Subject: Hitman71’s new weapon of choice
Date Posted: 13 April 2008 at 2:43pm
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So as some of you may know I am VERY new to tippmanns. I picked it up off of ebay dirt cheap but beat to **edited** this thread has pics of ALMOST every step of my rebuild process(missing a few pics but not that big of a deal). I got the paint idea after looking at several guns with a 2 color fade. All comments are welcome. so with out further delay on with the pics: Starting point http://imageshack.us"> Took apart, hmmm "tippman" looks kind of ugly: http://imageshack.us"> AMF to "tippmann"(also played around with the "anodize spray paint"): http://imageshack.us"> http://imageshack.us"> All painted(can give details if wanted, just a basic black->blue fade with a metallic mist coat over the whole thing, which is why in some parts it looks silver): http://imageshack.us"> Parts bonanza: http://imageshack.us"> Getting the beast back together(was kind of a PITA, but still fairly easy): http://imageshack.us"> FINISHED PICS!!!!! Pic of paint, grip and rocket cock: http://imageshack.us"> 32* RVA: http://imageshack.us"> GTA expansion kit: http://imageshack.us"> Fully adjustable drop forward: http://imageshack.us"> CMI barrel(Didn't feel like messing with the Flatline @ tripple the cost of the CMI and even longer....CMI is pretty long IMO @ 16"): http://imageshack.us"> Total overview: http://imageshack.us"> Mod list: Rocket cock II 32* RVA Maddog Designs spring kit Maddog Designs Delrin strafire bolt GTA expansion kit Fully adjustable drop forward(not sure of brand...friend gave it to me for free) Full SS hardware kit CMI truflight barrel Total cost to this point about 250 bucks including all paint/filler putty and yes, even the gun itself
FUTURE POSSIBLE MODS: Response trigger Cyclone feed system |
(had top spray brakeclean on EVERY bolt to get the grime somewhat clean):
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Posted By: sinisterNorth
Date Posted: 13 April 2008 at 2:48pm
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16" is overkill. Looks good though.
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Posted By: jordanpischke
Date Posted: 13 April 2008 at 2:56pm
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Ya that barrel looks huge, but I like the black-blue fade. ------------- 
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sinisterNorth wrote:Posted By: bravecoward
Date Posted: 13 April 2008 at 3:02pm
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Drop Forwards are so 8 years ago
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Posted By: hitman71
Date Posted: 13 April 2008 at 3:08pm
| yeah barrell is pretty long, but that stock POS couldn't hit a wall from 20 ft away LOL |
Posted By: jester819
Date Posted: 13 April 2008 at 3:16pm
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very nice
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Posted By: hitman71
Date Posted: 13 April 2008 at 3:23pm
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thanks. Wanted to do something different than the traditional all black, camo or tactical looks so I looked towards the higher end speedball style makers for ideas. I guess not too many people do because I got several ?s/compliments on it when I took it to zephyr(local paintball store) yesterday. One guy didn't even know what it was at first and he worked there
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Posted By: xXK1CK1NVV1NGXx
Date Posted: 13 April 2008 at 5:28pm
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IMO get a double trigger and hunt down an ebolt.
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Posted By: Mack
Date Posted: 13 April 2008 at 6:01pm
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I am not a fan of speedball-styled Tippmanns. Based on the 8th picture, I'm not sure the paint job counts as a fade. (There appears to be a pretty definite differentiation between the two colors.) However, I really like the paint job anyway. I think the zig-zag line where one color ends and the other begins is an attractive effect (whether you meant to do it or not). Plus, the spot where it starts to darken again by the Rocket Cock provides an interesting "shadow" effect. Overall; good job. ------------- 
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Posted By: carl_the_sniper
Date Posted: 13 April 2008 at 7:12pm
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I'd love to someday buy a wrecked 98 and make a project marker.
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Posted By: hitman71
Date Posted: 13 April 2008 at 9:42pm
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thanks for the comments. yeah trying to do a fade with just rattle cans and the "misting" technique doesn't yield the most professional results, but I figure why spend all that money on a real paintjob by a pro when I can have that money to put towards future upgrades. |
Posted By: gangstermod1
Date Posted: 13 April 2008 at 9:50pm
LOL |
Posted By: kurieitaa
Date Posted: 13 April 2008 at 10:01pm
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looks alot better then it did befor, good job. ------------- 
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Posted By: Ace_Of_Spades
Date Posted: 14 April 2008 at 11:09am
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Posted By: hitman71
Date Posted: 14 April 2008 at 4:52pm
| What is an E-bolt? never heard of it. I've heard of the E-trigger, but that's only compatible with ACT guns as far as I know. |
Posted By: Sangreti
Date Posted: 14 April 2008 at 11:50pm
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e bolt was the early virson of the e trigger it has all the same speeds and modes as the e trigger and i have about 4 e bolts still wraped in my shed it has a nicer feel to it but you cant use a stock or rva with it, maby a stock with lots of mods ------------- ~square peg~ |
Posted By: hitman71
Date Posted: 16 April 2008 at 11:27pm
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Well, I'm not into stocks/tactical styled guns, but the RVA is pretty dope IMO....I'll see if I can find something about them on ebay/google if I like what I read, wanna let one of yours go?? |
Posted By: Sangreti
Date Posted: 16 April 2008 at 11:33pm
i might but they will come 2 way ready i have one set for a 3 way but thats the 20th 98c and it reciloes the gas ------------- ~square peg~ |
Posted By: thejudge
Date Posted: 16 April 2008 at 11:44pm
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looks good. I prefer all black markers but I am also more into the milsim look. Looks good though especially considering the heap it was originally. Nicely done. Also the next thing you should do is centerfeed it. It would look good on that and make feeding faster. ------------- Stay low, run fast, and hope that paintball doesn't hit your... http://www.deltasquad.info/"> 
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Posted By: oldpbnoob
Date Posted: 17 April 2008 at 3:18pm
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Be careful with the metal powertube and RT. I had issues with mine until I switched back to the stock powertube. ------------- "When I grow up I want to marry a rich man and live in a condor next to the beach" -- My 7yr old daughter. |
Posted By: Project Irene
Date Posted: 19 April 2008 at 1:18pm
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Haha, we have similar tastes. The only differences between my gun and yours is I have a different color (black) grip and a 14" J&J ceramic. |
Posted By: Snake6
Date Posted: 19 April 2008 at 1:33pm
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I would get an E-Bolt, LPK and Double Trigger. On top of that, I would do some milling.
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Posted By: choopie911
Date Posted: 19 April 2008 at 1:43pm
| Wow I expected it to be terrible, but that was solid. Get a shorter barrel. |
Posted By: hitman71
Date Posted: 27 April 2008 at 2:49pm
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LOL wow seriously? that's pretty cool. got pics of yours? I just like the multi-colored fade over single colored markes soo much better, unless it's a full tactical conversion like some do then I become a fan of either black or camo. |