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Build thread: Custom Sub Thompson, FAP-R
« on: March 27, 2013, 10:28:24 AM »
Hey there guys!
Its me again, coming to you with another crazy gun project!

Its a Thompson! :D

BUT DONT TURN AWAY YET!

I have always liked the look and feel of the Thompson, but they are pretty much non-existant ont he field, outside of WW2 only events, and the occasional pickup.
Many things have to do with this, including it being outdated,no rail space, heavy, and a bit awkward. However, it is a good design from an AEG standpoint:

It uses,
1. The Ultra reliable and easy to work on Ver.6 gearbox
2. The mag release is controlled by the thumb on the pistol grip, no need to move your hand.
3. Mags hold a great deal of ammo, and are all metal
4. Lots of room in the shell
5. Woooooood

These are just a few of the perks I could pull off the top of my head, and they are definately advantages, however, to counter this,

1. Awkward to use, Long and heavy
2. Barrel is weakspot, breaks often
3. Not a lot of replacement body parts
4. Controls are awkward

WHERE am I going with all of this?

Im builing a new Thompson hahah.
While at Op:Red Storm this weekend, I saw something that really smacked me in the idea case, and it gave me a sweet idea.
A player had made a suppressed version of the Thompson, and it actually looked pretty good. However, For me that didnt really solve many of the issues I had with the gun,
Including that it still really looked like it had been made in WW2. SO, I came up with some crazy designs and penned them down on paper.

And got this!

A shortend, suppressed usable rifle that looks like it belongs in the 20th Centry!


So without further comments. Here is my next build thread, enter the Forward Assault Pistolized Rifle, or FAP-R for short. (I also like the Sub Thompson, or the Assault Service Specialized Home Made Rifle (ASSHMR). Hahah....were going to work on the name....

any comments and suggestions are welcome. And here we go!

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I picked up a Marui Thompson for this project, and it will serve as the base gun.

It actually saved me some time, because in typical Marui superior quaility and design, the barrel had already snapped off. I havent started in on the gearbox parts yet, but I have already ordered a new tappet, and some metal bushings in marui's "Oval" style...

The previous owner had fixed up marui's genius design with about three inches of JB weld, to reattach the barrel.



I dont know if you can see it, but the barrel was actually put back on at an angle, which would have been fun if I wasnt already tearing it all down anyway.



Thanks be to Dremels. And hand files. Pieces are apart.



Some nice trades..



As you can see, the body is finally begining to see an end of that JB weld, and actually coming out quite nicely.



Some sandpaper and a soak to clear off the debris, and shes looking good!



Letting my body dry out, planning on continuing the work tonight!
More pics to come.


Heres some proof of concept for the design. I am still debating suppressor length, whether or not to make it flush with the barrel,
and if I should leave the sight as is, or replace the rear sight with a small rail for reddots.



« Last Edit: March 27, 2013, 10:42:20 AM by Exarach »
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Re: Build thread: Custom Sub Thompson, FAP-R
« Reply #1 on: March 27, 2013, 10:49:16 AM »
Hot Damn, That sounds and looks like a fun project concept, keep the photos coming Please :)
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Re: Build thread: Custom Sub Thompson, FAP-R
« Reply #2 on: March 27, 2013, 10:50:33 AM »
Shorter suppressor, better yet, sound amplifier. Ghost ring sights, i.e. HK
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Re: Build thread: Custom Sub Thompson, FAP-R
« Reply #3 on: March 27, 2013, 12:31:37 PM »
I'm glad my gun is finally seeing something other than the bottom of my bed. I just nver had time, money or skill to fix it from the condition I bought it in. Just one question,  where does the battery go?
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Re: Build thread: Custom Sub Thompson, FAP-R
« Reply #4 on: March 27, 2013, 01:07:36 PM »
Quote from: headhunter on March 27, 2013, 12:31:37 PM
I'm glad my gun is finally seeing something other than the bottom of my bed. I just nver had time, money or skill to fix it from the condition I bought it in. Just one question,  where does the battery go?

I am undecided as of yet. Theres enough room to put a small lipo in the body behind the gearbox. Or I could run it to a battery sling. OR I was thinging about adding a laser PEQ box/ battery bag.

Probably going to put a mini lipo in the body, and then have the sling as back up.

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Re: Build thread: Custom Sub Thompson, FAP-R
« Reply #5 on: March 27, 2013, 01:47:03 PM »
Sounds like this will be one amazing gun. I would hide the lipo in the back too. If I remember correctly, the top of the thompson comes off with the press of a button without the stock. Seems like the most logical thing.
 I also agree that the thompson is rather big for a sub machine gun. I found it bulky and annoying to run with when i played with it. I hope that this thing becomes a pretty nifty gun.
Also, for anybody who thinks it was me who applied JB weld, it was not. The previous owner before me. Just so I dont seem stupid.
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Re: Build thread: Custom Sub Thompson, FAP-R
« Reply #6 on: March 27, 2013, 02:39:40 PM »
You still bought a gun with a JB weld... Anyways, I agree with headhunter's idea to keep the gun streamlined. I'm sure Exarach will come up with something awesome to keep the battery in.
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Re: Build thread: Custom Sub Thompson, FAP-R
« Reply #7 on: March 27, 2013, 02:45:10 PM »
Quote from: headhunter on March 27, 2013, 01:47:03 PM
Sounds like this will be one amazing gun. I would hide the lipo in the back too. If I remember correctly, the top of the thompson comes off with the press of a button without the stock. Seems like the most logical thing.
 I also agree that the thompson is rather big for a sub machine gun. I found it bulky and annoying to run with when i played with it. I hope that this thing becomes a pretty nifty gun.
Also, for anybody who thinks it was me who applied JB weld, it was not. The previous owner before me. Just so I dont seem stupid.

Dont freak man! TONS of people use adhesives on there guns thanks to marui's designs. I didnt put your name in the build thread, so I don't think people think that. Also, its not a huge deal, because the whole front end is on its way out anyhow haha.
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Re: Build thread: Custom Sub Thompson, FAP-R
« Reply #8 on: March 27, 2013, 02:56:28 PM »
If you've seen mine t looks almost the same but with a full Tri rail and red dot. It is def a nice looking gun but they can get heavy D:
Stream lined is the way to go for sure
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Re: Build thread: Custom Sub Thompson, FAP-R
« Reply #9 on: March 27, 2013, 06:07:21 PM »
Quote from: Exarach on March 27, 2013, 02:45:10 PM

Dont freak man! TONS of people use adhesives on there guns thanks to marui's designs. I didnt put your name in the build thread, so I don't think people think that. Also, its not a huge deal, because the whole front end is on its way out anyhow haha.
Lol. I just say that because I said it was mine in the previous post and I usually get flak for doing things like that just because I'm 13.
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Re: Build thread: Custom Sub Thompson, FAP-R
« Reply #10 on: March 27, 2013, 08:42:05 PM »
More you said? :D
More pics of progress! :D

Almost done with the body!



Now I have to decide which suppressor looks better!

Short:



Or Long:




I think both look pretty good!

Almost done with the major exterior work for now. And the Last of my gearbox parts come in Friday, haven't decided if I am going to use my DSG on this, or just a nice pair of 13:1's. I want it to be a hand cannon. :)

Enjoy!
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Re: Build thread: Custom Sub Thompson, FAP-R
« Reply #11 on: April 01, 2013, 04:09:19 PM »
I think you would like this it was one of airsoft megastore employee gun I know I took it off there Facebook page but I saw the gun in person at lion claw XL i got to hold it and it was awesome and was comfortable.




http://i1173.photobucket.com/albums/r586/Armyra12/image-9.jpg
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Re: Build thread: Custom Sub Thompson, FAP-R
« Reply #12 on: April 01, 2013, 08:12:24 PM »
Perhaps mount a full-length rail atop the gun?  And another small one on the side perhaps, for lasers and such?
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Re: Build thread: Custom Sub Thompson, FAP-R
« Reply #13 on: April 01, 2013, 08:20:45 PM »
Rails are over-rated. Shaun, I think the smaller suppressor would probably be better for the gun. It's supposed to be a small compact weapon, I'm visualizing it at Tempe going through rooms, so it needs to be compact and with limited mobility of the longer suppressor it would be harder to go through doors and whatnot. The only reason I would see the longer one being acceptable is if there was a barrel going through it. But even then, it seems overkill and not necessary for its description. With tactical thinking out of mind it looks tits both ways, so you really can't fuck this one up either way. Keep the ASSHMR small buddy ;D
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Re: Build thread: Custom Sub Thompson, FAP-R
« Reply #14 on: April 01, 2013, 08:51:09 PM »
Quote from: Armyra on April 01, 2013, 04:09:19 PM
I think you would like this it was one of airsoft megastore employee gun I know I took it off there Facebook page but I saw the gun in person at lion claw XL i got to hold it and it was awesome and was comfortable.
http://i1173.photobucket.com/albums/r586/Armyra12/image-9.jpg

that is mules gun from airsoftmega store. it is very comfortable to hold.


shaun: id like to check out the trigger switch you know how i like tunning them.
hit me up so we can talk.

and my vote is for the dsg and longer supressor
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