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Ern 07-17-2008 09:06 PM

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Does anyone know if the HL inner airsoft barrel will fit through these metal barrel extensions? I would hate to get it, cut the outer barrel and find out the airsoft won't work with it.

$8.00 on that auction site

thomasjohnmurphy 07-17-2008 09:45 PM

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it just fits. If your inner barrel is any thicker (like the madbull) I had to drill mine out out. I did get one awhile back (I assume its the same maker) Now I just make my own using brass tubes .

Ern 07-17-2008 09:58 PM

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Thanks TJM... as you know, I have one MadBull barrel that I still haven't installed [:o] I switch to night shifts for a month starting this weekend and will have more spare time [since the wife and I will be on opposite work shifts ;) ]and plan on putting my first Tiger back together again with your airsoft gun and new RX14 board. No drill press here - I guess I could make one instead. I believe there are some "how-to" guides in past posts.

RCCOMMAND 07-17-2008 10:07 PM

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Ern, guess you haven't seen the chore list that she'll be leaving for you on a daily basis:)

Bill

Ern 07-17-2008 10:14 PM

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:(

...Thanks Bill - that's your RX14 board I was speaking of that has been collecting dust. It's killing me!!

I'll be sure to check the 'fridge for the list in the morning... "yes dear" [:'(][:@][&:]:([>:]

swathdiver 07-17-2008 11:21 PM

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My Systema barrels went right through. guess the Mad Bulls coating makes for the difference.

ManMachine 07-18-2008 06:35 AM

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Any regular airsoft inner barrel will do fine, but are expensive compared to a regular brass tube (both ways most probably requier mesuring and saw off at the right length). There are airsoft barrels that has a special teflon surface inside the barrel to make the bb travel with less friction.
If you just add the extension the original inner barrel is going to be to short wich may cause the bb to exit the inner barrel in a unstraight line. It may result in the bb colliding with the inside of the muzzel break and bounce of in some random direction. That has happend for me, but I will not keep the airsoft unit for now. Will upgrade later to recoil and scale barrel instead.

thomasjohnmurphy 07-18-2008 08:16 AM

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If you do have to drill it will just a bit. The one I had only need about a mm taken out (it already can with a hole for the stock barrel. Let me know when you get my gun installed. And remember. The best way is to just switch the motors so there is no chance of getting the wires crossed.

cmryan 07-18-2008 09:37 AM

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Can someone post a step-by step guide to fitting this thing as I'm a bit hesitant to start chopping my barrel without knowing exactly what I'm doing! Thanks.

ostketten 07-18-2008 09:56 AM

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ORIGINAL: cmryan

Can someone post a step-by step guide to fitting this thing as I'm a bit hesitant to start chopping my barrel without knowing exactly what I'm doing! Thanks.

Ditto here.... I just ordered two from a seller in the UK based on the info Ern posted, and I would appreciate any info from anyone who has installed one of these.

afv 07-18-2008 10:41 AM

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hi,
this is all i have, hope it's some help
regards jack.

Ern 07-18-2008 10:44 AM

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cmryan... Looks like you are new here. Welcome abord! Here a link to another forum [hope it isn't a rules violation] and it shows a lot of good step by step information on getting inside your tank and doing some of the cosmetic mods to make your tank more accurate. The FAQ section here is also very helpful. This will help getting the outer barrel off to work on. I have read of a couple people cutting the outer barrel to lengthen it while the tanks was still assembled and while doing so cut into and ruined the inner airsoft barrel, so I don't know if I'd try it. I guess you could do it with a fine hand saw, and imagine they were using a high speed Dremel cutter of something.

Once cut the metal extension piece looks like it should slide in. The knurled ends should hold it in place and a few drops of super glue would probably be a good idea. Here's a pic showing what the barrel should be and where to cut.
Hope this helps,



http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=743482

ostketten 07-18-2008 10:55 AM

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Great link and diagram Ern, and nice pics Jack. Thanks to both of you.;)

thomasjohnmurphy 07-18-2008 11:41 AM

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You don't need an inner barrel the same lengh as the outer. You do have to bore out the inner lip by the muzzle brake. If your airsoft unit fires hard enough then the bb won't touch the outer barrel. You will have to secure the inner barrel to your airsoft unit. I just put a small screw on the top of my gun's airsoft unit to secure the barrel.

cmryan 07-20-2008 03:29 PM

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ORIGINAL: Ern

cmryan... Looks like you are new here. Welcome abord! Here a link to another forum [hope it isn't a rules violation] and it shows a lot of good step by step information on getting inside your tank and doing some of the cosmetic mods to make your tank more accurate. The FAQ section here is also very helpful. This will help getting the outer barrel off to work on. I have read of a couple people cutting the outer barrel to lengthen it while the tanks was still assembled and while doing so cut into and ruined the inner airsoft barrel, so I don't know if I'd try it. I guess you could do it with a fine hand saw, and imagine they were using a high speed Dremel cutter of something.

Once cut the metal extension piece looks like it should slide in. The knurled ends should hold it in place and a few drops of super glue would probably be a good idea. Here's a pic showing what the barrel should be and where to cut.
Hope this helps,



http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=743482

Hi Ern, Thanks for the welcome. Since getting the S&S Tiger I've spent quite some time on the forums looking at mods. I've already done the main mods to the cupola, pistol port, and rotated the barrel. I was a bit concerned with taking a hacksaw to the barrel to fit the extension in case I cut in the wrong place or made a hash of it. From what you said it sounds like a good idea to strip out the gun (again!) but it will be worth it in the end.

I note some comments about lengthening/replacing the airsoft barrel for the extension - is there a standard gauge of bronze tubing available and if so what diameter is it?

Regards,

Chris

cmryan 07-20-2008 03:55 PM

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Thanks Jack.

ostketten 07-20-2008 06:32 PM

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I was a bit concerned with taking a hacksaw to the barrel to fit the extension in case I cut in the wrong place or made a hash of it.
I seem to remember reading something around here that some people were using small pipe cutters, the kind that are designed for hobbyists who need to cut relatively small diameter plastic and/or metal tubing, apparently these make a nice clean cut that is square with the tubing, and it's also easy to cut the tubing in precisely the right spot. I doubt I would be able to do the same with a hacksaw....:D

cmryan 07-21-2008 05:48 PM

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Excellent idea - I'll look out for one! Thanks

fv432 07-21-2008 06:05 PM

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Hi chris
another source for the corrections on H/long tigers can be found here http://www.hobbyhavoc.com/forum/index.php?topic=108.0


Enjoy ;):D:D:D:D:D

Rob

cmryan 07-22-2008 04:29 PM

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Cheers Rob, ordered the pipe cutter off that auction site and got the barrel today. Job for the weekend ;-)

matthewpeter 07-22-2008 05:02 PM

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ORIGINAL: cmryan



ORIGINAL: Ern

cmryan... Looks like you are new here. Welcome abord! Here a link to another forum [hope it isn't a rules violation] and it shows a lot of good step by step information on getting inside your tank and doing some of the cosmetic mods to make your tank more accurate. The FAQ section here is also very helpful. This will help getting the outer barrel off to work on. I have read of a couple people cutting the outer barrel to lengthen it while the tanks was still assembled and while doing so cut into and ruined the inner airsoft barrel, so I don't know if I'd try it. I guess you could do it with a fine hand saw, and imagine they were using a high speed Dremel cutter of something.

Once cut the metal extension piece looks like it should slide in. The knurled ends should hold it in place and a few drops of super glue would probably be a good idea. Here's a pic showing what the barrel should be and where to cut.
Hope this helps,



http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=743482

I was a bit concerned with taking a hacksaw to the barrel to fit the extension in case I cut in the wrong place or made a hash of it.
don't worry, its not too scary. I just took a deep breath and very gently and slowly sawed through it. Make sure its well supported though, the actually barrel itself is a bit thin.

ostketten 07-22-2008 05:36 PM

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ORIGINAL: fv432

Hi chris
another source for the corrections on H/long tigers can be found here http://www.hobbyhavoc.com/forum/index.php?topic=108.0


Enjoy ;):D:D:D:D:D

Rob

Is it just my system, or is anyone else having problems with this link...?? I can'y get it to work at all.[:o]

wackywheelz 07-22-2008 11:36 PM

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Working here just fine, may of been during maintenance or some unscheduled downtime.


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