* July Classic MOTM Vote *

**mr doo doo** · 08-10-2007, 08:25 PM

my vote goes to flyingpootang for such a ridiculous cool looking mag, but also since he is a fellow baydestrian, yahoo!!

**nate2k191** · 08-10-2007, 08:34 PM

>.< ::head explodes::

**kruger** · 08-10-2007, 08:38 PM

Originally posted by nate2k191

>.< ::head explodes::

Exactly what I was thinking. I am not going to vote just yet, gotta mull it over a bit. Very tough month.

**koleah** · 08-10-2007, 09:44 PM

Well Aronsmiths looks like a Phantom, and poontangs looks like a Carter, both of which are amazing by the way.

But I had to give it to Aronsmith because poontang used an X-valve and this is supposed to be the Classic MOTM.

**MedicDVG** · 08-10-2007, 09:58 PM

Man.. tough choices this time..

Both pumps are exquisite specimens... All the markers are sell a kidney to buy fantastic...

I will ponder more the force on this I shall..hmmm

**warbeak2099** · 08-10-2007, 10:00 PM

Omg that first pump is gorgeous. Got my vote.

**Freebird** · 08-10-2007, 10:27 PM

yea the x valve KILLS the classicness of fpt's pump, still a work of art!

**TwilightG** · 08-11-2007, 05:27 AM

I had to give my vote to [NA]WARLORD

Lately, the only thing making most of these mags "classic" are the valves. Everyone is all decked out w/ ULE bodies, warp feeds, custom annos, etc.

[NA]WARLORD has a nice (and still sought-after) splash kit w/ the big-ole expansion chamber and steel-braided tubing everywhere. He even managed to get the splashed grip frame to match which I think is rare.

Nice n' clean too! A true classic.

**Madmarx** · 08-11-2007, 06:48 AM

Originally posted by TwilightG

I had to give my vote to [NA]WARLORD

Lately, the only thing making most of these mags "classic" are the valves. Everyone is all decked out w/ ULE bodies, warp feeds, custom annos, etc.

[NA]WARLORD has a nice (and still sought-after) splash kit w/ the big-ole expansion chamber and steel-braided tubing everywhere. He even managed to get the splashed grip frame to match which I think is rare.

Nice n' clean too! A true classic.

I'm with you on this one G.
"Classic" should be "Old School" not just a classic valve.
[NA]WARLORD got my vote on this one.

**RRfireblade** · 08-11-2007, 09:08 AM

I suppose it's a subjective call but Flyings is the only one with a X and the only other with a ULE body. . . neither of which are set up vert feed.

4 of 5 have classic rails and classic valves , (most running CO2 also)

4 of 5 have old style single triggers ,

2 have AGD pump kits , 3 with stick feeds ,

1 is an almost stock Smart mag that was produced in lower numbers and rarely if ever seen complete anymore , can't recall the last 'full' smart mag I saw actually ,

You have a scratch built mini'd Sydarm and a warped and polished classic AM.

At least IMO , those are great examples of custom Classics with a modern flair of course.

It's still a custom marker contest.

I don't think there's very much fun in a museum collection contest , not many people are going to have a chance to participate in that either.

Just my feelings on it , I know you can't satify everyones tastes.

**AirAssault** · 08-11-2007, 12:37 PM

Wow, both the open and classic are filled with sweet mags!! Gonna have to hold off voting here too. Great job Aoers, way to keep us all in line and remembering why we own mags.

**[NA]WARLORD** · 08-11-2007, 01:17 PM

Originally posted by RRfireblade

I suppose it's a subjective call but Flyings is the only one with a X and the only other with a ULE body. . . neither of which are set up vert feed.

4 of 5 have classic rails and classic valves , (most running CO2 also)

4 of 5 have old style single triggers ,

2 have AGD pump kits , 3 with stick feeds ,

1 is an almost stock Smart mag that was produced in lower numbers and rarely if ever seen complete anymore , can't recall the last 'full' smart mag I saw actually ,

You have a scratch built mini'd Sydarm and a warped and polished classic AM.

At least IMO , those are great examples of custom Classics with a modern flair of course.

It's still a custom marker contest.

I don't think there's very much fun in a museum collection contest , not many people are going to have a chance to participate in that either.

Just my feelings on it , I know you can't satify everyones tastes.

Not to mention one of the entries posted Aug 01 which technically isn't July

FPT has a nice Mag, but he should have been automatically put in Augusts contest vs July's.

I believe the contest rules are to vague as what determines a Classic vs a custom as it could go either way, is a Classic Mag upgraded with modern parts, still considered a Classic or a Hybrid Hot Rod ? If I start out with a stock Mini Mag, swap the body for a ULE, the Trigger frame for an Intelli and the valve for an X Valve, is it still a Mini Mag ? Lastly, how is an upgrade kit (pump) considered a Classic, if it was never offered as a production unit ? To my knowledge, the pump Mag was never offered as a model in any years lineup, it was just an accessory like the Intelliframe or Warp Feed ..........

**RRfireblade** · 08-11-2007, 03:40 PM

That's completey true. It's all subjective and varies greatly. As I put right in the contest description , I don't really know what I'll take. I've put a bone stock AGD golden gun and a Centenial in the finals in the past , both one of the rarer of all mags and neither won by AO votes in the end.

'Classic' can be factual or feeling or spirit. I like having it very open ended like that so everyone can have a shot. Not everyone can or would buy an Xmag , mill it to death , anno it , hack the 'tronics and go full custom. By the same token , not anyone can get lucky and stubble on RT #17 or a NIB AM at a local garage sale. But pretty much everyone can gather 'classic' parts and assemble a nice custom worthy of MOTM.

That's the best part of the contest IMO and I like it that way.

**Nutsnyomowf** · 08-11-2007, 04:47 PM

Im going with robertsr1811. That looks like a classic and fun to play with setup hes got there. Add a InYoFace 10 inch stock and oh joy!
flyingpootang's pump Mag just speaks for itself. It just looks like a Foose car in a Stock Classic Car contest. Good luck to all

* July Classic MOTM Vote *