Mounting pnue internals in other frames

[Toll]

What frames would you suggest?

I have tried to use an old impulse frame..but it just required too much work to fit correctly and was way too far back.

My real problems are the mounting of the mpa3 and the 3way fitting.


By and large I'd like something nice and cheap for my first run, as I dont want to demolish a nice chimera frame (though I'd likely mount the lpr on the foregrip, so I don't know how much I'd have to)


Any suggestions would be peachy.

[longi]

i've just started this mod in the last few days. I'm using an Intelliframe as a prototype then i'm gonna move on to a Chimera frame 'cos that's the frame i really want, because it's a vert type, and there is rakes of space for all the parts with minimal effort. There's one problem with them though, they seem to be hard to get hold of....

http://www.themagsmith.com/

TheMagSmith.com

http://www.tunamart.com/index.php

Tunamart
Both have sold out at the mo. (Doh!)
The intelliframe that i am using requires alot of milling internally to accomodate the parts.
The 3 way is the easiest part to fit, go for a Fabco MSV-2 so you don't have to drill through the frame. The QEV (Clippard MEV-2) my version just sits in the frame loosely, it is snug though so there shouldn't be too much movement (i hope) when firing. The MPA-3 is the hard bit to site. Getting enough clearence so that the near sear arrangement is proving to be a bit of a challenge. I think i have it cracked now although i did ruin an MPA-3 in the process, however that enabled me to experiment with it without fear of ruining another one and enabled me to solve the problem. I can tell you this though, maybe you should go for the Chimera frame as it's probaly the least hassle. you could try ClassicMagger (on the AO forum) he may be able to help you as i have just ordered on from him.
If all else fails, Pneumagger could build you one if you don't fancy doing it yourself.
There's plenty of help from people that are doing or have done this mod on this forum, They've helped me loads!! Best of luck mate.

[Pneumagger]

The forgerip install is nice andclean. Just drill and tep the VA for a 1/8-27 NPT (sold at hardare stores in pipe threading).

Then gat a mill or dreaamel and do a slot downthe inside of the rail. Take a look at shingo's pneu conversion picture site for ideas

[Pneumagger]

Chimeras are the easy vert frames to work with...but IMO the logic verts give the lightest/best pull and I just like them more (that's why I'm making another logic pneu)

[longi]

I really think the Chimera is the way forward, the intelliframe is an absolute ! to squash everything in!!! Check out Pnuemagger's new baby, it's a beaut!!

[Toll]

I figure going with a chim frame and a tickler LPR on the front end might be the best course of action. I would haveliked a 45 frame simply because everyone uses chims, but if it's going to be a huge pain, I'd rather get more experience under my belt before I try it.


All thats really left is getting access to a hand drill/etc to do the taps and getting all the parts in (It is a pain in the *** to get a tickler lpr)

After that I can bother with getting an xvalve instead of my stainless steel one...*is psyched*

[Pneumagger]

Intelliframes aren't a huge pain at all. Take a look here http://www.automags.org/forums/showthread.php?t=201247 This is a intelli I did. You can use all the best parts. A QEV isn't needed, (but go with the TRV if you must) and just shave out inside back of the intelli with a dremmel cutting wheel.

I think the intelli install is about 13 times easier than a Logic install. Plus there's more material to put the sear stop through so all it will need to stay put is a dab of locktite.

Edit:
I have a chrome intelli that has an msv-1, mpa-3 and QEV if you want it...real cheap cause I gots my new baby . The MSV-1 gives it a bit heavier pull than the MSV-2, but fairly walkable with a ULT. All it needs is an LPR and I recomend a lukes piston into it.

[Toll]

You have a pm sir.

[FinchMan]

if you really want a cheap frame to mess around with, cocker frames should fit automags without modification. You might need to chop up the trigger a bit and/or remove the existing mechanics, but they are indeed cheap.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Dye-Swing-Trigge...QQcmdZViewItem

...looking at a few other pictures on ebay, it looks like you would need to cut out a whole section for the sear and MPA-3.

[Shingo]

Intelli is very doable... it's cheap if you can find one used. As long as you don't try to cram the LPR inside it'll work. I prefer to keep my Micro Rock LPR external... it gives my setup a raw feel.

Originally my frame used the MSV-1. The trigger pull was wicked short, but heavy. So I installed the MSV-2. With some Mod to the frame and MSV-2, it all fits into the intelli. I lost the short >1mm pull but gained a light "butter smooth" trigger pull.

Now my Micro PneuMag has been upgraded to Micro PneuMag 2.0.


Intelli Internals


Recommend the MSV-2 on any PneuFrame if you can your hands on one.

~Shingo~

[Pneumagger]

Damn, you didn't cut that arm at all.

I'll bet it is rediculously light.

[UltraMag527]

Nice! I like how you dropped down the MVS-2.

[Shingo]

Dropping the MSV-2 was fun. It has two purposes, to keep as much of the MSV arm and my mounting plate covers up all the milling I had to do to fit that valve in there... Plus I like the way it looks.

To fit the entire arm on the MSV-2 I had to trim off the sides so I can bend it a little. But I was able to keep 95% of the MSV-2 arm

Here's a pic of the arm before I bent it to fit into the frame:


As for how light the pull is... they only way I can discribe it is that it's smooth... really smooth and wicked light. The only problem I'm seeing now is that my lvl 10 classic valve can't keep up with the rate of fire *pop,pop,pop, chuff, pop, chuff...*

Never "chuffed" when I had the MSV-1... but then again i couldn't walk the trigger with the MSV-1. I'm hoping once I install a sear stop, it'll solve this problem.

~Shingo~

[Pneumagger]

sear stop not really needed and won't solve this problem. that is not why it chuffs. I've found 3 solutions to the chuffing problem...

1) More air flow - allow the trigger to open the 3 way more or up the pressure
2) add more shims to the ULT
3) replace the ULT with an the RT on/off

However, shingo... If you aer running co2 to that classic it will shortstroke. If you are firing very fast... you may outshoot the valve hardcore. What on/off do you have? For classics, I've found the best on off is the RT with a quad oring.

[Shingo]

sear stop not really needed and won't solve this problem. that is not why it chuffs. I've found 3 solutions to the chuffing problem...

1) More air flow - allow the trigger to open the 3 way more or up the pressure
2) add more shims to the ULT
3) replace the ULT with an the RT on/off

However, shingo... If you aer running co2 to that classic it will shortstroke. If you are firing very fast... you may outshoot the valve hardcore. What on/off do you have? For classics, I've found the best on off is the RT with a quad oring.

Running HP with a Pure Energy 68/4500 tank into a classic valve with original on/off assembly. I've upped the pneumatic pressure and seen little improvement. So my only option may be in a RT on/off. What is "Quad Oring"?

~Shingo~