The Spirit of Paintball
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Topic: The Spirit of Paintball
Posted By: DeTrevni
Subject: The Spirit of Paintball
Date Posted: 22 November 2008 at 3:47pm
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So, I got a "new" toy. Kinda. As I'm sure you guys know, I'm attempting to narrow my collection to one semi and one pump. My pump is gonna be my Redux, but I'm still searching for the "perfect" semi. Thus far, I can't get over my love for 'cockers. In light of that, I wanted my semi to be something that accurately reflected my personality on the field. I wanted it to be something that had seen years of service, something I can restore and modify to my whim. So I found this:   It cost me $30 shipped, and included pre-2K spec. front and back blocks. No, I don't know what the engraving means. I do know it's a Thai Buddhist prayer medallion. This body is a '95, as far as I can tell. It's from the height of the 'Cocker v. 'Mag wars. It's from a time before electros and cheater boards and BPS caps. It's from a time when 'cockers were more accurate because they were closed bolt, and 'mags were blenders (  ). It's seen almost 14 years of play, and I'm gonna put it through more.My goal is to not restore it, but modernize it. It will be the sweetest mech I can build. AKA internals and pneus, slider frame, the works. It will be milled and anodized. It will most likely get shot, scratched and dropped soon after. But it will always be from the height of mechanical paintball, and it will always have its history. I can't wait to build it up.  ------------- Evil Elvis: "Detrevni is definally like a hillbilly hippy from hell" 
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Posted By: Yomillio
Date Posted: 22 November 2008 at 4:50pm
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And with the Ripper...?
But nice pickup. This should be interesting :) ------------- 
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Posted By: DeTrevni
Date Posted: 22 November 2008 at 4:52pm
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Ripper = undecided. I <3 it and all, but I just don't know. I may sell it. ------------- Evil Elvis: "Detrevni is definally like a hillbilly hippy from hell"
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Posted By: Yomillio
Date Posted: 22 November 2008 at 5:02pm
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If you do, make sure you let me know first. I may have to, you know, like assist you in selling it or something...
But yeah, I can't wait to see you finish this thing. I want to get a pre-2K 'Cocker once I get situated with building my main one. -------------
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Posted By: Enos Shenk
Date Posted: 22 November 2008 at 8:52pm
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That body could be upwards of a 97. No way to tell for sure, they didnt change the body until 98 I believe. Thats exactly the same style that the AutoClocker started out as. Im available for contract milling  ------------- 
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Posted By: DeTrevni
Date Posted: 22 November 2008 at 8:55pm
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Actually, the serial number is 2 something. I'll have to verify what year it is, but you can date a 'cocker by the number. Also, note the lack of detent. :) Edit: I'll toss my design your way when I'm done with it. See if you're up to it. :P Edit 2: Yep. Just checked the number. It's a '95. ------------- Evil Elvis: "Detrevni is definally like a hillbilly hippy from hell"
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Posted By: sinisterNorth
Date Posted: 22 November 2008 at 9:32pm
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Look at you! You cannot get enough of autocockers. I can't wait to see what you do with it.
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Posted By: DeTrevni
Date Posted: 22 November 2008 at 9:33pm
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Hah. I was waiting for you! PM'd. :P ------------- Evil Elvis: "Detrevni is definally like a hillbilly hippy from hell"
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Posted By: BearClaw
Date Posted: 22 November 2008 at 11:00pm
Blaspmamy how dare you insult the MAGS. INFACT if you really wanted the "perfect" mech semi you Should have got a MAG  . Naw all things considering i like cockers and kinda want to get one to mess with. Of course i will NEVER sell my good OLD classic Mag. But seriously Even a lvl 7 bolt classic mag is no worse on chopping than a cocker both can be short stroked and as long as ya dont short stroke you wont break paint. Only differance is with a mech Mag you still have the option of upgrading to a LVL 10 bolt and chops will be non existant even if you short stroke. I have had my current Classic valved mag since new in the 90's and it never been a blender. It started out stock i upgraded to the lvl 10 then switched back to a lvl 7 for simplicity/efficancy and still have no troubles. ------------- AGD 68 Automag Azodin KPII Sheridan PGP2K Tippmann Crossover XVR Tippmann ProCarbine Tippmann SL68-II Tippmann TiPX |
Posted By: DeTrevni
Date Posted: 22 November 2008 at 11:07pm
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I knew one of you 'maggots would pop out sooner or later! I was just messing around, just reiterating the big arguments of the '90's. :) ------------- Evil Elvis: "Detrevni is definally like a hillbilly hippy from hell"
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Posted By: thejudge
Date Posted: 23 November 2008 at 1:36am
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i wish i knew how to do half of what you want to do to that. sounds sweet. As for the cocker vs the mags i love em both. Good luck with that nice little project though. I cant wait to see the end result. ------------- Stay low, run fast, and hope that paintball doesn't hit your... http://www.deltasquad.info/"> 
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Posted By: SSOK
Date Posted: 23 November 2008 at 6:32pm
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I hate my autococker. Can I mail it to you so you can do some voodoo to make it shoot paintballs? Edit: Perhaps if I beat it with my Automag Ill get that hoe straight. ------------- 
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Posted By: ekeboo
Date Posted: 23 November 2008 at 7:13pm
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I must be weird.. I like mags and cockers.. DeTrev.. Shorty CP reg is on route to me. I'm thinking about giving up on all gloss black.. LPRs are hard to find. at least good ones. -------------  
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Posted By: Yomillio
Date Posted: 23 November 2008 at 7:20pm
If you're serious, and DeTrev doesn't want to bother, I'd be willing to take a peek.
Don't really know what you're looking for, but http://www.compulsivepaintball.com/itemdesc.asp?ic=15565# - link . -------------
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SSOK wrote:Posted By: SSOK
Date Posted: 23 November 2008 at 9:29pm
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Thanks Yomillio, but the local witch doctor(proshop) is fixing it. Reminds me of that one TWB where doc slid an ion body over a cocker to fix the ion. -------------
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Posted By: DeTrevni
Date Posted: 23 November 2008 at 9:33pm
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SSOK: I've seen many people claim to be a "'cocker doctor." Do you trust this guy? If you'd have paid shipping, I'd have taken a look at it for you for free... If he can't fix it, let me know. Yomillio: SCM's aren't exactly gloss. They're kind of a mix of gloss and dust. Very unique finish that would go well with dust and gloss finishes. Ekeboo: It's a good reg! Not top of the line, but a great reg, and one of the few true gloss regs out there... Have you looked for a gloss Tickler LPR? ------------- Evil Elvis: "Detrevni is definally like a hillbilly hippy from hell"
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Posted By: ekeboo
Date Posted: 24 November 2008 at 12:42am
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Wasn't the tickler WGP's High end LPR?? I should look for that. and Yomillio. Im looking for all gloss black parts.. but its hard... -------------
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Posted By: DeTrevni
Date Posted: 24 November 2008 at 12:49am
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Well, to be honest, they were only marketed as their high-end. All WGP LPR's are essentially the same. What made the Ticklers so nice is that they were externally adjustable. And to be honest, they were good LPR's. I mean, they were on the Karni, and it never had any recharge problems. And it's probably the most decent LPR you'll be able to find in gloss black. ------------- Evil Elvis: "Detrevni is definally like a hillbilly hippy from hell"
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Posted By: ekeboo
Date Posted: 24 November 2008 at 1:03am
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I get where your comin from... I will look into it!!
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Posted By: Yomillio
Date Posted: 24 November 2008 at 6:19am
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I'm pretty sure the site I linked you too before also had a gloss black Belsales Evolution LPR. Very expensive, but if you want to spend that kind of cash its a top of the line LPR. -------------
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Posted By: ammolord
Date Posted: 24 November 2008 at 5:28pm
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not bad. im working on getting a complete '99 cocker. ------------- PSN Tag: AmmoLord XBL: xXAmmoLordXx ~Minister of Tinkering With Things That Go "BOOM!"(AKA Minister of Munitions)~ |
Posted By: SSOK
Date Posted: 26 November 2008 at 7:39pm
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Local proshop claims Ion reg does not put out enough pressure to operate marker. Damn. -------------
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Posted By: DeTrevni
Date Posted: 26 November 2008 at 11:19pm
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Oh crap... I had forgotten that... I was under the impression Ion regs were capable of higher ranges (0-500ish PSI). Now that I think about it, I think they are LP regs (0-300ish PSI). I'm sorry about that, I was the one that told you it would work... ------------- Evil Elvis: "Detrevni is definally like a hillbilly hippy from hell"
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Posted By: DeTrevni
Date Posted: 02 December 2008 at 4:19am
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So, I hit MSpaint again, and here's my current plans for the body.
And a crazy splash ano. :) ------------- Evil Elvis: "Detrevni is definally like a hillbilly hippy from hell"
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Posted By: sinisterNorth
Date Posted: 02 December 2008 at 8:41am
| Is that a P-Block I see?? :] |
Posted By: DeTrevni
Date Posted: 02 December 2008 at 12:23pm
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You very well might. ;) Tough to be honest, it really depends on how much it will cost to machine it. ------------- Evil Elvis: "Detrevni is definally like a hillbilly hippy from hell"
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Posted By: Yomillio
Date Posted: 02 December 2008 at 4:00pm
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Nice and simple, still retains stockish looks and adds a nice touch. I imagine that your getting the hammer lug adjuster hole drilled in the top tube, correct? -------------
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Posted By: DeTrevni
Date Posted: 02 December 2008 at 6:21pm
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Actually, I think it's already drilled for a top-lug hammer. Which is good. I've got AKA internals I want to use. I'm hoping to get this thing fairly low-pressure. ------------- Evil Elvis: "Detrevni is definally like a hillbilly hippy from hell"
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Posted By: ctchofday
Date Posted: 05 December 2008 at 1:54am
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well i was in Inventor trying to make and render you a 3D model of your drawings. well apparently the program decided since it couldnt do a face loft like i asked it to it just closed itself. alas, i hadnt saved my progress up until then and im a retard and didnt set the timed autosave. so i have nothing to even prove i attempted it 
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Posted By: DeTrevni
Date Posted: 05 December 2008 at 4:52pm
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My multi-media teacher likes to emphasize, "Save early, save often." ------------- Evil Elvis: "Detrevni is definally like a hillbilly hippy from hell"
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Posted By: kurieitaa
Date Posted: 05 December 2008 at 8:05pm
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woot ms paint. nice design detrevni, looking foward to see it done, keep up the great work. ------------- 
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Posted By: DeTrevni
Date Posted: 05 December 2008 at 8:19pm
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I just hope my new Rainmaker (still on its way...) doesn't destract me from this. ------------- Evil Elvis: "Detrevni is definally like a hillbilly hippy from hell"
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