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Discussion in 'Ship Comparison' started by Savage 1776, Jun 2, 2014.

  1. Savage 1776

    Savage 1776 New Member

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    So should I get 3 guns with strait magazines or curved if I am going to put the guns in the same turret in the back or should I just get the gun kit from battlers connection for it?
     
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    If you order the gun kit, it comes with hoses, valves, etc, which is helpful for getting started.
     
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    You can specify what guns you want (straight or coil magazine). If you're planning on two guns in one turret, you'll need straight mags. I'm pretty sure A-D's turrets are too small to put all three in, but you can email BattlersConnection and they'll tell you for sure..
     
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    Go with all straight mags. Do NOT try a rotate on your first ship.
     
  5. Savage 1776

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    Once I am assembling the ship, I am thinking of putting two guns on stern pointing back and one on bow, pointing forward. If I get all straight mags, It would not include the hoses and valves like in the cannon kit though would it?
     
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    Email Rick at BC, he'll tell you for sure. Most likely, he will put together a "custom" A-D kit for you with the guns you want at no or little added cost. Both the BC and Strike teams are awesome, enthusiastic sponsors for the hobby. They will go above & beyond to help you out.
     
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    I would think about a sidemount gun (or really, two of them). AD is a battleship and as such is allowed one per side. It'll do more damage that way.
     
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    Now with the battery... Can I us my nimh smart charger on lifePO4 Batteries?
     
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    Oh HECK no.
     
  10. Savage 1776

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    What bottle of gas and regulator should I get from Strike? I really appreciate all of the help!
     
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    Figure about one ounce of Co2 for every gun. So with the Doria having three guns, the 5 oz. bottle would probably be your best choice.
     
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    5 oz with valve pin or on/off valve? Do I also need a fill station? Where do I get co2 to refill the tanks? What hose do I get to connect the bottle and regulator to the guns?:confused:
     
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    I like the On/Off valve. Others might like the pin valve. Both have their pros and cons. You don't if you have a local paintball place that will fill the tank for you. If not, one might not be a bad investment. If you have a fill station, you should be able to get it filled by a company that fills tanks for cutting torches and such. Check out Battlers Connection for hoses. Usually, 1/8 ID hose from the regulator to the solenoids, and 1/16 ID hose from there to the guns.
     
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    What are solenoids? Where do I get the balsa for the siding?
     
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    Solenoids are electronically actuated valves. They open to let gas go to the guns. Balsa can be gotten from Battlers Connection, or National Balsa.
     
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    What do you guys wish you knew for your first ship build?
     
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    What do you guys wish you knew for your first ship build?
     
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    What do you guys wish you knew for your first ship build?
     
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    Uhhh how can I delete some of these messages? I just tried to post from My ipod again and it posted like 4 times