Here is my marker mostly complete. (The links should open up in a new window.) I need to get some updated pictures that show the rail & sight. It's real nice and works very well with my mask. I just have to get used to shooting at an offset. I'm pretty sure I can do that ;?)

Walled
Angled
Floored

We'll call it version 1.2:

MARKER: Tippmann A5 w/ WAS e-grip
CYCLONE: TechT Cylone Vortex/LightningRod/QEPH, X7 Sprockets, Ricochet R5 Hopper
BARRELS: Apex Barrel + NCSTAR DAB Red & Green Dot Sight (Mounted Sideways)+ Smart Parts Freak Deluxe Kit
AIR: X7 Complete Valve, DOP's Pro Seal, Palmer's Stabilizer + DOP's Vertical Adapter + Bob Long 1200psi Mini Gauge, Tacamo Remote, Pro Line Pro Connect Complete, Smart Parts On/Off Tank Valve
GRIP: Double Trigger, Tapco T6 Adjustable Stock, 3pt Tact. Sling, Trinity Handle w/ Side Rails
MODs: Heat Shrink Air Hose & Ends of Remote, Polished Internals, Filed the sharp tips off of 4 cyclone screws, FVA Mod, Shaved Cyclone Sprocket Sharp Edges)
GEAR: UTG Desert Camo Mesh Vest (eBay), OPSGEAR MOLLE Butt / Vest Pack, 6*100 Pods, Ronin Gear Shin / Knee pads (so I can play in shorts & stay cool), JT Radar Elite Mask + Fan, Tippman Marker Bag w/ Shoulder Strap, Desert Camo CamelBak

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Looks good. for including the links. I have almost the same set-up and I love it. I like the vertical adapter with the stab. I am going to have to look into that mod.

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Thanks. The reason for the vertical adapter (for me) is that I *hate* the stock foregrip... I like how it looks. Keep in mind, you will need a longer length of braided hose. The vertical adapter is 2.5" more "forward". The stock asa location + stabilizer uses a 9" hose... Either an 11 or 12 inch hose should be appropriate. I could not easily find an 11" hose for a reasonable price so I bought the 12" from ActionVillage here.

I would love to get a Lapco barrel if there was any way of keeping my Apex tip.... I've done some searching here and on Google...I found one guy that was going to try it and one guy that said it wouldn't work. Not 100% sure at this point, but doesn't sound likely.

Edit: I also need to figure out what kind of "grip" (motocross parts store) will fit my Palmer's very snugly... Once I find a tight fitting grip that is long enough, I'll be pulling it over my palmer's stabilizer and I'll find a way to velcro it down... perhaps just a simple velcro strap (possibly sewn) into place.... I asked palmer's if they'd ever come up with something like that but they aren't interested because us paintballers are too fickle...we'd want too many different designs for it to be worth them doing the R&D on. lol. They said "just use a grip from a motorcycle or something like that...that's what other people do"... lol. I had been hoping for a full shroud in the form of a hand grip. oh well. heh.

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Nice job on your marker. It looks like you really been paying attention to some of the mods guys are doing around here, and at the same time developing your own likes and dislikes. Keep up the good work.

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Looking forward for you next upgrade. I like that set up.

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Thanks pressence & worr. I was going for mostly functionality... even minor. I'll be polishing my internals this week or weekend when ever I have time. I think the vertical adapter isn't very functional, but it is "form"...ergonomics...

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Great marker! Keep up the good work!

Added a Red Dot (and green) NCSTAR Sight. I think I need to look into getting a raised rail mount...

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$470 A5 Marker Kit w/ Carrying Bag, Face Mask, Tank, etc.
$38 Vortex & Lightning Rod
$35 QEPH
$13 X7 Sprockets
$12 R5 Hopper
$25 NCStar RedDot Sight
$90 Freak Barrel Kit
$85 Palmer's
$48 Vertical Adapter
$10 Mini Gauge
$6 Sling
$43 Misc HeatShrink, 2 9v Batteries + Recharger, 90 degree fitting, o-rings
$50 UTG Tact Vest
$22 Spare 20oz CO2 Tank
$8 Neck Protector
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........$955

Having it "*Just* the way you want it" -- Priceless. Quality only hurts ya one time.

Added:
$32 DOP's Pro Seal
$25 Pro Line Pro Connect quick-disconnect valve
$20 Smart Part's On/Off Valve
$33 Molle Butt / Vest Pack (Holds CO2 + 100rd Pods on vest)
$43 Trinity Carry Handle & Side Rails

Some say it isn't a hobby until you've spent $1000 on something. My car and my marker... gotta love tweaking, modding, and engineering ;?)

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You could always try a paracord wrap for the regulator...





I had pics of an AR15 with a Dieter CQB vertical foregrip wrapped in paracord...it is an awesome look! Unfortunately, I can't find them right now.

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