Hello my fellow Marines

I would like to introduce myself; my name is Robert Davies, I am 48, married, IT Consultant, I reside in Basingstoke, Hampshire and only recently joined the forum.

I have been planning to get involved in costuming again, this time with the 501st as a Storm trooper. I have a fully fletch E11 Blaster project on the go (lights and sound effects) and recently completed a Doopydoos E11 kit and Hasbro conversion kit.

Over the years I have been involved with RAFSTA “The Royal Air Force Star Trek Association” and had a complete Stargate SG-1 Uniform. But since getting married and now having two small children I have given that all up, until now!

A couple of weeks ago whilst playing Colonial Marines on my Xbox, I had a thought (or impulse) to buy a Pulse Rifle (Snow Wolf) M41A.

After much searching I found that most retailers (here and in China) were sold out. But fortunately my Airsoft site (Absolut Airsoft) had one in stock. I should mention at this point that I have been Airsofting for 14 years.

After picking it up, I was hooked on becoming a USCM. And was delight to find that there is similar like mind individuals out there that feel the same way.

I have already been using the services of “Noble” from the forum and he has been very kind in picking up extra Mags and bases from Evike. Also I have purchased his mag upgrade kit.

After my holiday in October I will be looking to buy a Chef’s armor and hopefully meeting up the members of UKCM.

I used my M41A for the first time yesterday and I was a bit disappointed, but not surprised in the lack of performance. The fps is extremely high (400 fps with 0.20g bb) but the hop-up was non-existent. I thought of writing up a thread, on upgrading the internals of this AEG.

Bye for now.

Robert

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Pvt. Robert E. Davies

69th Regt. 1st Batt. Homer’s Heroes

A08/TQ1.0.02129E1

Welcome Robert any questions you may have feel free to ask

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

Hi Kris and thanks

I do have lots of questions, but first off with regards the uniform;

I have a full set of British Army MTP uniform which I use for Airsofting, is this acceptable clothing to go behind the Armor, or do I need to stick to a US military paten?

Rob

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Pvt. Robert E. Davies

69th Regt. 1st Batt. Homer’s Heroes

A08/TQ1.0.02129E1

anything is ok with the UKCM you don't even need a uniform

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

Welcome Robert, like Kris mentioned you don't even need a uniform to come along. There's a number of meets coming up, check out the UKCM drop section at the top of the page.

Hello and welcome

Welcome buddy!!

Just make sure you wear something under the armour....it does chafe some times...

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Chaplain Sgt Hohenkerk,
Executive officer - 69th Regt. 1st Batt. Homer’s Heroes

Does not help,
Does not clean,
Will have sex with anything!

Now I'm in trouble with the wife or I will be when I tell her what I have done. I have ordered the armour from Chef.

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Pvt. Robert E. Davies

69th Regt. 1st Batt. Homer’s Heroes

A08/TQ1.0.02129E1

£20 from eBay... works every time!

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You don't have to be pitilessly sadistic to work here.... But it helps.
http://www.chefs-creations.co.uk/shop/index.php/colonial-marine

http://www.kgbairsoft.com/wordpress

Welcome and yip chef is correct just say 20 quid from ebay lol

Chef send me the eBay link and you have a deal

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Pvt. Robert E. Davies

69th Regt. 1st Batt. Homer’s Heroes

A08/TQ1.0.02129E1

So do you recommend Lycra shorts and Nipple protectors?

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Pvt. Robert E. Davies

69th Regt. 1st Batt. Homer’s Heroes

A08/TQ1.0.02129E1

My M40 Grenade as just arrived

It's a pity I'm going to stick in the M41A.

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Pvt. Robert E. Davies

69th Regt. 1st Batt. Homer’s Heroes

A08/TQ1.0.02129E1

Hi mate, welcome to the UKCM!
I'm just down the road from you in Reading so if you need anything then give me a shout and I'll try and help

Cheers,
Doug

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Sgt Doug Phillips
69th Regt. 1st Batt. Homer’s Heroes

"If it doesn't get you dirty, it's not worth doing."

Thanks Doug

I do have a question. In your thread on building your armour, you mention using a Rivit gun. Would this be suitable?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Heavy-Duty-Ha ... 20e8483076

Thanks

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Pvt. Robert E. Davies

69th Regt. 1st Batt. Homer’s Heroes

A08/TQ1.0.02129E1

Hi Robert and welcome to the boards. And your just down the road from me as I'm in newbury. So will probably be seeing you on a drop soon.

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Pt. G. Pusey.
Supplier of dog tags.
I`m willing to trade for an items not everone needs the cash.
Armour by Terry English.

That's the fella, got mine from amazon for about a fiver I think.

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A11/TQ1.0.4214
Sgt Doug Phillips
69th Regt. 1st Batt. Homer’s Heroes

"If it doesn't get you dirty, it's not worth doing."

Thanks, just bought it

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Pvt. Robert E. Davies

69th Regt. 1st Batt. Homer’s Heroes

A08/TQ1.0.02129E1

I have just started spraying up my M41a with undercoat and adding a few mods as well.

I'm looking at a Colt 1911 on Ehobby Asia

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Pvt. Robert E. Davies

69th Regt. 1st Batt. Homer’s Heroes

A08/TQ1.0.02129E1

Too late, the same one showed up in the also viewed items for £3.83 - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/POP-RIVET-GUN ... 8582&rt=nc

You do get what you pay for mind, I've found the cheap ones only last so long before the collet/jaws on them stop working very well.

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Martin 'Victim' Victory
A86/TQ3.4.49421E3
UKCM 13th Regt. 1st Batt. Freebooters


you can't take the PUNK outa Spunkmeyer

Pistol ordered

http://shop.ehobbyasia.com/pistols-gbb- ... CVP72Vwb4Y

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Pvt. Robert E. Davies

69th Regt. 1st Batt. Homer’s Heroes

A08/TQ1.0.02129E1

Hello

Does anyone know where I can purchase "UKCM" patches?

I have emailed and PM'd "Bazfish" but he has not responded yet!

Thanks

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Pvt. Robert E. Davies

69th Regt. 1st Batt. Homer’s Heroes

A08/TQ1.0.02129E1

Bazfish has a lot on at the moment, not least being out on the town over the weekend... I know he has some stock. But regardless, we need to do another run soon.

Anyway, welcome and hope to see you soon Rob!

Thanks for letting me know.

Rob

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Pvt. Robert E. Davies

69th Regt. 1st Batt. Homer’s Heroes

A08/TQ1.0.02129E1

As you can see my uniform, field kit and Pulse Rifle are coming together ready for my first drop!

PR includes "majenko's" excellent counter/sound board.

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Pvt. Robert E. Davies

69th Regt. 1st Batt. Homer’s Heroes

A08/TQ1.0.02129E1