playing in the rain?

Nik12 · July 22nd, 2007, 14:05

I'm fairly certain it's Aluminum (or some alloy there of). Every site I've seen has either just mentioned it as being "metal" or actually saying it's aluminum. Then again, I'm assuming ICS uses the same metal in all of their AEGs (as I am talking about an ICS MP5, not an AK).

Lakonian · July 22nd, 2007, 14:16

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Originally Posted by Nik12

I'm fairly certain it's Aluminum (or some alloy there of). Every site I've seen has either just mentioned it as being "metal" or actually saying it's aluminum. Then again, I'm assuming ICS uses the same metal in all of their AEGs (as I am talking about an ICS MP5, not an AK).

I'm talking about the ICS AK74M. There are some parts which are obviously aluminum (bolt), but others seem too rigid to be aluminum.. example: 2mm thick outer shell. If it were aluminum, I'm sure it'd dent, and scratch alot easier.

Vivisector · July 23rd, 2007, 17:52

It isn't steel.

Also, 2mm thick aluminum would be a lot tougher than you seem to think. Auto bodies are made with thinner stock.

Nik12 · July 23rd, 2007, 19:36

An airplane's fuselage coverings are no different (although they may be thicker than 2mm...but 2mm is still a good chunk of Al).

Whozat · July 23rd, 2007, 20:15

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Originally Posted by arman

that was a PM not for the fourms! why do we have pm if people just do that?

What, you really thought you could hide behind a PM? Act like an Asshat behind the scenes and someone's going to put out it in plain view.

Later,

arman · July 24th, 2007, 04:59

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Originally Posted by Whozat

What, you really thought you could hide behind a PM? Act like an Asshat behind the scenes and someone's going to put out it in plain view.

Later,

nope just thought it was for his eyes only they should call it a OM... i was just on my rag that day.?. ya all know

Whozat · July 24th, 2007, 05:24

I guess you won't make that mistake again.

Later,

freewheelin4eva · July 24th, 2007, 22:42

for the gent. talking about running a motor in water to help seat the brushes, I have heard of this for a sealed can. but if you have a means to run the motor at a lower amperage, you do not need to run a motor that you can open up. it serves no purpose, I may be mistaken though. also my metal body is aluminum, I have never also the gearbox is cast aluminum, I am quite sure. maybe take a magnet to it. but just don't use an aluminum magnet.

Beazer · July 24th, 2007, 23:05

Arman, Vipamave, and now Whozat.
Do the mature thing and just stop it.
Arman, what would your child think if they saw how you have acted in this thread? Vipamave, have the decency and morality to keep private pm's private.
That's why they are called Private Messages.

So stop.

Rain will rust certain parts of your aeg, not much else.

Whozat · July 25th, 2007, 04:39

Excuse me? Mature? Explain to me how I wasn't. And as far as PMs are concerned, is this the first time you've seen this occur? Stick around, you'll see it more often. You are right though PM does stand for Private Message, but for one to think that they can hide behind that and not be exposed is just plain ignorant.

Later,

wKnight · July 25th, 2007, 11:34

I just finished playing a game this past weekend where it rained a rediculous amount. The only issue suffered by AEG's at the game was a bit of water entering the barrel which made the BB's spin out of control. As soon as the barrell dried out the issue was gone. SO i wouldn't be too worried about having water runing down the barrel into the mechbox since the BB's will clear it out (unless you have submerged the gun of course)

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July 22nd, 2007, 14:05	#46
Nik12 Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Toronto	I'm fairly certain it's Aluminum (or some alloy there of). Every site I've seen has either just mentioned it as being "metal" or actually saying it's aluminum. Then again, I'm assuming ICS uses the same metal in all of their AEGs (as I am talking about an ICS MP5, not an AK). __________________ G19 Out of Sport. Have Fun!

July 23rd, 2007, 17:52	#48
Vivisector Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Etobicoke, Ontario	It isn't steel. Also, 2mm thick aluminum would be a lot tougher than you seem to think. Auto bodies are made with thinner stock. __________________

July 23rd, 2007, 19:36	#49
Nik12 Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Toronto	An airplane's fuselage coverings are no different (although they may be thicker than 2mm...but 2mm is still a good chunk of Al). __________________ G19 Out of Sport. Have Fun!

July 24th, 2007, 05:24	#52
Whozat Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: New Westminster, B.C.	I guess you won't make that mistake again. Later, __________________ Paul / Whozat BCAC

July 24th, 2007, 22:42	#53
freewheelin4eva Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cow town	for the gent. talking about running a motor in water to help seat the brushes, I have heard of this for a sealed can. but if you have a means to run the motor at a lower amperage, you do not need to run a motor that you can open up. it serves no purpose, I may be mistaken though. also my metal body is aluminum, I have never also the gearbox is cast aluminum, I am quite sure. maybe take a magnet to it. but just don't use an aluminum magnet.

July 24th, 2007, 23:05	#54
Beazer Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Calgary	Arman, Vipamave, and now Whozat. Do the mature thing and just stop it. Arman, what would your child think if they saw how you have acted in this thread? Vipamave, have the decency and morality to keep private pm's private. That's why they are called Private Messages. So stop. Rain will rust certain parts of your aeg, not much else.

July 25th, 2007, 04:39	#55
Whozat Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: New Westminster, B.C.	Excuse me? Mature? Explain to me how I wasn't. And as far as PMs are concerned, is this the first time you've seen this occur? Stick around, you'll see it more often. You are right though PM does stand for Private Message, but for one to think that they can hide behind that and not be exposed is just plain ignorant. Later, __________________ Paul / Whozat BCAC

July 25th, 2007, 11:34	#56
wKnight Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Moncton, NB	I just finished playing a game this past weekend where it rained a rediculous amount. The only issue suffered by AEG's at the game was a bit of water entering the barrel which made the BB's spin out of control. As soon as the barrell dried out the issue was gone. SO i wouldn't be too worried about having water runing down the barrel into the mechbox since the BB's will clear it out (unless you have submerged the gun of course)

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