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Author:  robedavies [ Mon Sep 22, 2014 2:14 pm ]
Post subject:  Newbie from Basingstoke
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
Author:  nocternus [ Mon Sep 22, 2014 2:22 pm ]
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Welcome Robert any questions you may have feel free to ask
Author:  robedavies [ Mon Sep 22, 2014 2:28 pm ]
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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
Author:  nocternus [ Mon Sep 22, 2014 4:53 pm ]
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anything is ok with the UKCM you don't even need a uniform :-)
Author:  Osmotic [ Mon Sep 22, 2014 7:43 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Newbie from Basingstoke
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.
Author:  Hyena [ Mon Sep 22, 2014 8:17 pm ]
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Hello and welcome :)
Author:  CheifProfanity [ Tue Sep 23, 2014 7:24 am ]
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Welcome buddy!!

Just make sure you wear something under the armour....it does chafe some times...
Author:  robedavies [ Tue Sep 23, 2014 10:31 am ]
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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.
Author:  Chef [ Tue Sep 23, 2014 10:56 am ]
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£20 from eBay... works every time!
Author:  capn thrag [ Tue Sep 23, 2014 11:36 am ]
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Welcome and yip chef is correct just say 20 quid from ebay lol
Author:  robedavies [ Tue Sep 23, 2014 12:45 pm ]
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Chef send me the eBay link and you have a deal :)
Author:  robedavies [ Tue Sep 23, 2014 1:05 pm ]
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CheifProfanity wrote:
Welcome buddy!!

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


So do you recommend Lycra shorts and Nipple protectors? ;)
Author:  robedavies [ Tue Sep 23, 2014 1:21 pm ]
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My M40 Grenade as just arrived :)

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

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Author:  HugeBadWolf [ Thu Sep 25, 2014 9:08 pm ]
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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
Author:  robedavies [ Fri Sep 26, 2014 9:06 am ]
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HugeBadWolf wrote:
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


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
Author:  corsasri [ Fri Sep 26, 2014 9:45 am ]
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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.
Author:  HugeBadWolf [ Fri Sep 26, 2014 10:34 am ]
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That's the fella, got mine from amazon for about a fiver I think.
Author:  robedavies [ Fri Sep 26, 2014 10:36 am ]
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HugeBadWolf wrote:
That's the fella, got mine from amazon for about a fiver I think.


Thanks, just bought it
Author:  robedavies [ Fri Sep 26, 2014 12:21 pm ]
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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 :)
Author:  punkmarine [ Fri Sep 26, 2014 12:33 pm ]
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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.
Author:  robedavies [ Fri Sep 26, 2014 12:37 pm ]
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Pistol ordered :) :)

http://shop.ehobbyasia.com/pistols-gbb- ... CVP72Vwb4Y
Author:  robedavies [ Mon Sep 29, 2014 9:38 am ]
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Hello

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

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

Thanks
Author:  Pug50 [ Mon Sep 29, 2014 9:52 am ]
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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! :xeno:
Author:  robedavies [ Mon Sep 29, 2014 9:54 am ]
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Pug50 wrote:
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! :xeno:


Thanks for letting me know.

Rob
Author:  robedavies [ Sun Nov 09, 2014 4:05 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Newbie from Basingstoke
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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