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NIB G36C, arrived 12/17/2002. (Tokyo Marui announced the release of G36C on 12/12/2002)
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NIB G36C, arrived 12/17/2002. (Tokyo Marui announced the release
of G36C on 12/12/2002)
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3 Hours Later (12/18/2002, 1:30AM)... Voila!! a G36K! Flash hider
reminiscient of the whats seen in Tomb Raider
The modifications are actually fairly easy. The hard part is getting the parts (especially the stock)!
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Discovery #1: Handguards won't fit without modifications. Marui fattened the
belly of the handguard for the battery, that's why G36 handguards will not fit
on. You have 2 options: Modify your gun's receiver (the recommended method),
or grind open the handguard's lower fork (the handguard can be flexed to fit,
but there will be a slight upward tilt to the handguard). Go down further for
pics of receiver modifications.
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Custom outerbarrels machined from aluminum tube stock. 2 lengths
for K and CQB versions. Made different versions for different muzzle threads.
If anyone needs one, I'll sell (or make one) for $35 + shipping (see Custom
Parts page).
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Outer barrels after being painted dark metallic gray to simulate
parkerized finish (note black automotive primer gives the same look). I made
one to thread on the XM-style flash hider just for fun. This particular XM-style
flash hider also works as a loudener.
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CQB-length (15.4" real-life) barrel with genuine H&K flash hider.
Unlike the real gun, I don't have to worry about the gasblock! I did, however,
make a fake gas cylinder so it doesn't look as "empty" inside the
handguard.
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K-length (12.5" real-life) barrel with genuine H&K 4-prong flash
hider. Barrels are left natural for these pics.
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The receiver dovetails needs to be modified via filing so the
H&K optics will slide on.
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Full-length G36 stock. Some modifications required :D
I will offer to do yours for a fee (see Custom Parts page). All I'll say is that it is somewhat tricky to do!
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Folds and locks perfectly! The gun's ABS plastic receiver will
break before the polymer stock or the handguard!
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The recommended way to do the handguard fitment modification.
I used a mill to make this modification, although you can do the same thing
using a Dremel as Wallace
Lau (AirsoftOhio.com) had done for his KAC K-handguard fitment.
These pics from Wallace might give a better idea of what area to cut, as he has a better camera than I do :) Different profile cuts, but same concept.
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G36K with Hensoldt 3X/Reflex Dual Optics, new version K handguard.
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Same as above, with rails, a KAC vertical grip, and a tactical
light added. The grip is too far forward from ideal.
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G36 with Hensoldt 3X/Reflex Dual Optics, CQB barrel, full-length
handguard, and Harris bipod.
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OAL is just a little shorter than 36"
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Full-length barrel. This can be a one-piece barrel or a 2-piece.
Interestingly, when you screw together the K + CQB outer barrels, you get just
about full-length. Note the different sight rail.
More battery space is available with G36/K handguards, but how you make use of the space is up to you. I only have limited experience to share in this matter but I did have success with SD packs (#607SD6) from onlybatterypacks.com. Jeff from onlybatterypacks.com recently told me they now have G36C-specific split battery packs available (their stock #607G, #608G, #1007G, #1008G), but I have not tried them. They should be perfect for these conversion projects.
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No modifications required to the host gun.
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This
battery pack will fit just about perfectly in all of the forearms I've tried.
In some cases (original style K forearm, for example) I might try separating
the 2 columns of cells if I don't want the fit to be exactly snug (note: it
is not necessary to do this). I would advise you to try their G36C packs, which
reportedly have the 2 columns of cells separated for best fit - they just became
recently available (3/21/03 or thereabouts).
I have also modified 9.6V mini packs to fit - you'll need to separate the 2 columns of cells and rewrap them.
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Reference: This is a picture from HK-USA website. HK G36 outfitted
with CQB barrel and AG36 grenade launcher
If you cannot wait and want to build your own, you can do so with the info and links given (and maybe with some parts from me). This is not a difficult conversion and anyone can do this even with basic tools (files, dremel). It will, however, cost a bit of money, but you get these nearly-indestructible polymer stock and handguard parts.
There are now some Hong Kong shops selling conversion kits. You can probably read about the quality of them on ASP or ASZ. I recommend that you do the conversion yourself instead with real Heckler & Koch parts for more durability. I can't justify paying similar prices on replica G36 parts from overseas when you can probably get real and more durable parts here in the USA for not much more.
Defining elements:
Forearm: You can
order G36/K forearms from any authorized H&K dealer. You may also get airsoft-specific
replicas.
Barrel extension: There are generic outer barrels threaded 14mmCCW to
screw right on, but they may not be the appropriate length. You can also
buy my custom made outer barrels.
Flash hider: Guarder makes a HK53 hider for the MC51. It is reasonably
close and you can use that.
Full-length shoulder stock: I can only help you up to the extent of
what I have on hand. Otherwise I really can't help you since I got all of
mine from private sellers, and they are difficult even for me to get. They are
not usually sold as replacement parts. Unfortunately, the conversion won't be
fully authentic without this. I'm sure people can live with the original G36C
stock, since most players might place a greater emphasis on the ability to accept
a longer inner barrel and possibly more battery space.
Optics is not an issue since it is variable, so you can do whatever you like or keep the short sight rail.
These days you can get replica airsoft G36K conversions from various Hong Kong retailers. It is no longer necessary to use authentic parts for conversion.
You can get just about any H&K parts/optics from any authorized H&K dealer. Check www.hecklerkoch-usa.com
I cannot help you get parts. Please do not ask.
I make custom outer barrels
and muzzle thread adapters on a special order basis. Contact me
or go to my Custom Parts page.
SD-Unit writeup on custom AA-battery solution
onlybatterypacks.com Good source of battery packs for all your power needs