Lextreme
06-10-2015, 12:10 AM
1st Micromag
I recently purchased a Gen 4 Pro Team Products Micromag from another MCB Member. Back when I first started I owned an automag but I always wanted one of these but never purchased one. This year I came back into the sport and told myself I was going to get one. It was a uber cheap, dust black, all original(valve and all) but it needed a rebuild and did not come with the Vertical ASA(unicorn of VASA's). Found another member, C_losjoker, that had a Micromag Vertical ASA so i snagged that. I always loved the Pro Team Products Intruder Expansion Chamber, So i purchased one From rgunn4 for this micromag(I now have 3 PTP Intruder X chambers). I figured I'd pay homage to Pro Team Products with this Mag. Haha ... I picked up a 8" Lapco Bigshot barrel as well...
So I decided To Get this one Anodized. Forest at PTP was nice enough to send me bare aluminum intruder housing pieces at no cost! Next it was time to find Someone to anodize it! I made this thread (http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/custom-projects-custom-questions/274628-need-help-finding-place-anodize.html). After numerous quotes(12 week waiting list) and alot of no responses, I was told to message another MCB member, pdobrove. He sent me some of his work and I was super impressed. His price quote and time frame for completion was super reasonable. He sent me Pictures of the process to keep me updated.
Here are the pictures:
I recently purchased a Gen 4 Pro Team Products Micromag from another MCB Member. Back when I first started I owned an automag but I always wanted one of these but never purchased one. This year I came back into the sport and told myself I was going to get one. It was a uber cheap, dust black, all original(valve and all) but it needed a rebuild and did not come with the Vertical ASA(unicorn of VASA's). Found another member, C_losjoker, that had a Micromag Vertical ASA so i snagged that. I always loved the Pro Team Products Intruder Expansion Chamber, So i purchased one From rgunn4 for this micromag(I now have 3 PTP Intruder X chambers). I figured I'd pay homage to Pro Team Products with this Mag. Haha ... I picked up a 8" Lapco Bigshot barrel as well...
So I decided To Get this one Anodized. Forest at PTP was nice enough to send me bare aluminum intruder housing pieces at no cost! Next it was time to find Someone to anodize it! I made this thread (http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/custom-projects-custom-questions/274628-need-help-finding-place-anodize.html). After numerous quotes(12 week waiting list) and alot of no responses, I was told to message another MCB member, pdobrove. He sent me some of his work and I was super impressed. His price quote and time frame for completion was super reasonable. He sent me Pictures of the process to keep me updated.
Here are the pictures:
What it Looked like when I purchased it:
http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx246/is300FREAK23/Micromag%20build/null_zpslq43kiz3.jpg (http://s760.photobucket.com/user/is300FREAK23/media/Micromag%20build/null_zpslq43kiz3.jpg.html)
http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx246/is300FREAK23/Micromag%20build/null_zpsdra7i95s.jpg (http://s760.photobucket.com/user/is300FREAK23/media/Micromag%20build/null_zpsdra7i95s.jpg.html)
http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx246/is300FREAK23/Micromag%20build/null_zpso4jpzpbw.jpg (http://s760.photobucket.com/user/is300FREAK23/media/Micromag%20build/null_zpso4jpzpbw.jpg.html)
http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx246/is300FREAK23/Micromag%20build/null_zps8lqtucod.jpg (http://s760.photobucket.com/user/is300FREAK23/media/Micromag%20build/null_zps8lqtucod.jpg.html)
Anno work (by: pdobrove)
Stripped of original Ano:
http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx246/is300FREAK23/Micromag%20build/1621_zpsuukfbfsw.jpeg (http://s760.photobucket.com/user/is300FREAK23/media/Micromag%20build/1621_zpsuukfbfsw.jpeg.html)
Clear(Base), Black(Sponge), and Corn Yellow(Splash) with Matte/Dust Finish
http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx246/is300FREAK23/Micromag%20build/1637_zps4zsy31ol.jpeg (http://s760.photobucket.com/user/is300FREAK23/media/Micromag%20build/1637_zps4zsy31ol.jpeg.html)
http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx246/is300FREAK23/Micromag%20build/1634_zpsgi1hvrze.jpeg (http://s760.photobucket.com/user/is300FREAK23/media/Micromag%20build/1634_zpsgi1hvrze.jpeg.html)
http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx246/is300FREAK23/Micromag%20build/1640_zpshrconic7.jpeg (http://s760.photobucket.com/user/is300FREAK23/media/Micromag%20build/1640_zpshrconic7.jpeg.html)
and here it is assembled:
http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx246/is300FREAK23/Micromag%20build/IMG_20150609_174957664_zps3cqzpsd0.jpg (http://s760.photobucket.com/user/is300FREAK23/media/Micromag%20build/IMG_20150609_174957664_zps3cqzpsd0.jpg.html)
http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx246/is300FREAK23/Micromag%20build/IMG_20150609_174924392_zpsqeh32ytj.jpg (http://s760.photobucket.com/user/is300FREAK23/media/Micromag%20build/IMG_20150609_174924392_zpsqeh32ytj.jpg.html)
In Sunlight:
http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx246/is300FREAK23/Micromag%20build/IMG_20150609_182210302_zpsz7xqea5w.jpg (http://s760.photobucket.com/user/is300FREAK23/media/Micromag%20build/IMG_20150609_182210302_zpsz7xqea5w.jpg.html)
http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx246/is300FREAK23/Micromag%20build/IMG_20150609_182223652_HDR_zpsb0zukkxp.jpg (http://s760.photobucket.com/user/is300FREAK23/media/Micromag%20build/IMG_20150609_182223652_HDR_zpsb0zukkxp.jpg.html)
With Flash and White backdrop:
http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx246/is300FREAK23/Micromag%20build/IMG_20150609_231345792_zpse51qz0br.jpg (http://s760.photobucket.com/user/is300FREAK23/media/Micromag%20build/IMG_20150609_231345792_zpse51qz0br.jpg.html)
http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx246/is300FREAK23/Micromag%20build/IMG_20150609_231400143_zpswqbec6nc.jpg (http://s760.photobucket.com/user/is300FREAK23/media/Micromag%20build/IMG_20150609_231400143_zpswqbec6nc.jpg.html)
As you may have realized by how many pictures I took, I'm in love with this gun now!
The Do List for this Gun:
1. Send out Intruder Expansion To Forest at PTP to get rebuilt/reassembled
2. Purchase/install/tune Level 10 bolt
3. Possibly Pick up 2 Vertical Feed Adapters(If they Are Made)
Shout outs:
Can not thank Pdobrove enough for the high level of excellence and professionalism on this anodizing! I definitely will be sending more guns your way to get anodized. I would recommend him to anyone looking for top notch anodizing on their marker. It Seriously is a work of art! :youtheman:
Also Shout out to Forest at PTP for all the help/support and for putting up with my 20+ emails about all of this! LOL
Last but not least anyone I purchased parts from on MCB or AO for this build. Without the parts I bought from you guys, this wouldn't have been possible.
Now onto my "build from parts" Micromag...... To be Continued(2nd post) :D
I recently purchased a Gen 4 Pro Team Products Micromag from another MCB Member. Back when I first started I owned an automag but I always wanted one of these but never purchased one. This year I came back into the sport and told myself I was going to get one. It was a uber cheap, dust black, all original(valve and all) but it needed a rebuild and did not come with the Vertical ASA(unicorn of VASA's). Found another member, C_losjoker, that had a Micromag Vertical ASA so i snagged that. I always loved the Pro Team Products Intruder Expansion Chamber, So i purchased one From rgunn4 for this micromag(I now have 3 PTP Intruder X chambers). I figured I'd pay homage to Pro Team Products with this Mag. Haha ... I picked up a 8" Lapco Bigshot barrel as well...
So I decided To Get this one Anodized. Forest at PTP was nice enough to send me bare aluminum intruder housing pieces at no cost! Next it was time to find Someone to anodize it! I made this thread (http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/custom-projects-custom-questions/274628-need-help-finding-place-anodize.html). After numerous quotes(12 week waiting list) and alot of no responses, I was told to message another MCB member, pdobrove. He sent me some of his work and I was super impressed. His price quote and time frame for completion was super reasonable. He sent me Pictures of the process to keep me updated.
Here are the pictures:
I recently purchased a Gen 4 Pro Team Products Micromag from another MCB Member. Back when I first started I owned an automag but I always wanted one of these but never purchased one. This year I came back into the sport and told myself I was going to get one. It was a uber cheap, dust black, all original(valve and all) but it needed a rebuild and did not come with the Vertical ASA(unicorn of VASA's). Found another member, C_losjoker, that had a Micromag Vertical ASA so i snagged that. I always loved the Pro Team Products Intruder Expansion Chamber, So i purchased one From rgunn4 for this micromag(I now have 3 PTP Intruder X chambers). I figured I'd pay homage to Pro Team Products with this Mag. Haha ... I picked up a 8" Lapco Bigshot barrel as well...
So I decided To Get this one Anodized. Forest at PTP was nice enough to send me bare aluminum intruder housing pieces at no cost! Next it was time to find Someone to anodize it! I made this thread (http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/custom-projects-custom-questions/274628-need-help-finding-place-anodize.html). After numerous quotes(12 week waiting list) and alot of no responses, I was told to message another MCB member, pdobrove. He sent me some of his work and I was super impressed. His price quote and time frame for completion was super reasonable. He sent me Pictures of the process to keep me updated.
Here are the pictures:
What it Looked like when I purchased it:
http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx246/is300FREAK23/Micromag%20build/null_zpslq43kiz3.jpg (http://s760.photobucket.com/user/is300FREAK23/media/Micromag%20build/null_zpslq43kiz3.jpg.html)
http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx246/is300FREAK23/Micromag%20build/null_zpsdra7i95s.jpg (http://s760.photobucket.com/user/is300FREAK23/media/Micromag%20build/null_zpsdra7i95s.jpg.html)
http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx246/is300FREAK23/Micromag%20build/null_zpso4jpzpbw.jpg (http://s760.photobucket.com/user/is300FREAK23/media/Micromag%20build/null_zpso4jpzpbw.jpg.html)
http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx246/is300FREAK23/Micromag%20build/null_zps8lqtucod.jpg (http://s760.photobucket.com/user/is300FREAK23/media/Micromag%20build/null_zps8lqtucod.jpg.html)
Anno work (by: pdobrove)
Stripped of original Ano:
http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx246/is300FREAK23/Micromag%20build/1621_zpsuukfbfsw.jpeg (http://s760.photobucket.com/user/is300FREAK23/media/Micromag%20build/1621_zpsuukfbfsw.jpeg.html)
Clear(Base), Black(Sponge), and Corn Yellow(Splash) with Matte/Dust Finish
http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx246/is300FREAK23/Micromag%20build/1637_zps4zsy31ol.jpeg (http://s760.photobucket.com/user/is300FREAK23/media/Micromag%20build/1637_zps4zsy31ol.jpeg.html)
http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx246/is300FREAK23/Micromag%20build/1634_zpsgi1hvrze.jpeg (http://s760.photobucket.com/user/is300FREAK23/media/Micromag%20build/1634_zpsgi1hvrze.jpeg.html)
http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx246/is300FREAK23/Micromag%20build/1640_zpshrconic7.jpeg (http://s760.photobucket.com/user/is300FREAK23/media/Micromag%20build/1640_zpshrconic7.jpeg.html)
and here it is assembled:
http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx246/is300FREAK23/Micromag%20build/IMG_20150609_174957664_zps3cqzpsd0.jpg (http://s760.photobucket.com/user/is300FREAK23/media/Micromag%20build/IMG_20150609_174957664_zps3cqzpsd0.jpg.html)
http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx246/is300FREAK23/Micromag%20build/IMG_20150609_174924392_zpsqeh32ytj.jpg (http://s760.photobucket.com/user/is300FREAK23/media/Micromag%20build/IMG_20150609_174924392_zpsqeh32ytj.jpg.html)
In Sunlight:
http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx246/is300FREAK23/Micromag%20build/IMG_20150609_182210302_zpsz7xqea5w.jpg (http://s760.photobucket.com/user/is300FREAK23/media/Micromag%20build/IMG_20150609_182210302_zpsz7xqea5w.jpg.html)
http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx246/is300FREAK23/Micromag%20build/IMG_20150609_182223652_HDR_zpsb0zukkxp.jpg (http://s760.photobucket.com/user/is300FREAK23/media/Micromag%20build/IMG_20150609_182223652_HDR_zpsb0zukkxp.jpg.html)
With Flash and White backdrop:
http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx246/is300FREAK23/Micromag%20build/IMG_20150609_231345792_zpse51qz0br.jpg (http://s760.photobucket.com/user/is300FREAK23/media/Micromag%20build/IMG_20150609_231345792_zpse51qz0br.jpg.html)
http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx246/is300FREAK23/Micromag%20build/IMG_20150609_231400143_zpswqbec6nc.jpg (http://s760.photobucket.com/user/is300FREAK23/media/Micromag%20build/IMG_20150609_231400143_zpswqbec6nc.jpg.html)
As you may have realized by how many pictures I took, I'm in love with this gun now!
The Do List for this Gun:
1. Send out Intruder Expansion To Forest at PTP to get rebuilt/reassembled
2. Purchase/install/tune Level 10 bolt
3. Possibly Pick up 2 Vertical Feed Adapters(If they Are Made)
Shout outs:
Can not thank Pdobrove enough for the high level of excellence and professionalism on this anodizing! I definitely will be sending more guns your way to get anodized. I would recommend him to anyone looking for top notch anodizing on their marker. It Seriously is a work of art! :youtheman:
Also Shout out to Forest at PTP for all the help/support and for putting up with my 20+ emails about all of this! LOL
Last but not least anyone I purchased parts from on MCB or AO for this build. Without the parts I bought from you guys, this wouldn't have been possible.
Now onto my "build from parts" Micromag...... To be Continued(2nd post) :D