MicroMag happiness, start to finish

Robertsr · 07-27-2010, 07:37 PM

So there I was... trolling eBay for deals when I came across a beater of a MicroMag that really needed a new home.

It had some things going for it... It had a right-feed. Um. Well, that's actually all it had going for it. The rest was pretty bad. It had been anno-stripped, and had some fairly bad pitting. The original gripframe was cut, there was a trigger-shoe to make it kind-of a double trigger, there was no original barrel, and overall, it was more than a little beat up.

The price was pretty low though, so I snapped it up. I figured I would do SOMETHING with it. After some heming and hawing, I decided to contact Ken at KPCS again. I was really happy with what he had done for me on my last MicroMag build, and I wanted to work with him again.

Here's the last MicroMag build for those of you who are keeping track...

I had really wanted to replicate the Tropical Jungle anno

But after talking things over with Ken I changed my mind. It wouldn't really be feasable with powdercoat, and I didn't want to have to do more to it after I got it back from him. I guess I could have done some kind of 2 stage process and duracoated in the black splash, but it just seemed like a finish that would be doomed to failure.

Ken is a wizard with powdercoat though, and I knew he could make me happy. I ended up choosing another translucent powdercoat like my first Micro with him, because it looks darned near identical to anno, and is comparable in durability.

When you do a translucent powdercoat the first thing you need to do is polish the parts. Ken was kind enough to send me a photo of that step of the process.

Now, if I didn't know better I would have thought that was as pretty as a MicroMag could get, but I've worked with this guy before...

The official color is called candy orange, but it's a full on match for polished copper. The damned thing looks like it's been plated. I don't think I've ever seen anything quite like this before. My Blazer is a polished bronze anno, and looks like brass, and if you put it side by side with this one, it actually looks a bit shabby.

Hats off to Ken at KPCS for another great job.

Dave-D · 07-27-2010, 07:40 PM

That's really a beautiful color......I would like to find something witty to say, but it has left me speechless.

EDIT: OMFG! Is that a Armson stealth barrel on it!!?

Robertsr · 07-27-2010, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave-D

That's really a beautiful color......I would like to find something witty to say, but it has left me speechless.

EDIT: OMFG! Is that a Armson stealth barrel on it!!?

Oh yeah... Can't have a MicroMag without stock parts man!

oldskoolkillz · 07-27-2010, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Robertsr

Oh yeah... Can't have a MicroMag without stock parts man!

call her Pennywise!!!!

Greenmtnphantom · 07-27-2010, 10:27 PM

Shes beautiful

Spider! · 07-27-2010, 11:05 PM

Very nice! Good save, sir.

b-cuzz · 07-28-2010, 12:23 AM

He does it yet again. Before I registered with MCB, I used to wonder where all the Micros went. I don't ask myself that anymore. Very nice build! Good call OSK, Pennywise fits it well.

oldskoolkillz · 07-28-2010, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by b-cuzz

He does it yet again. Before I registered with MCB, I used to wonder where all the Micros went. I don't ask myself that anymore. Very nice build! Good call OSK, Pennywise fits it well.

yes it does...."PENNYWISE"

Ivan · 07-28-2010, 09:34 AM

Question... I'm thinking that's a gen3 micromag, judging by the built in ball detent, and 2 screws on the feed... though don't the gen3s usually have a "lip" over the valve as well? Or am I confused?

Robertsr · 07-28-2010, 10:00 AM

The generations aren't nearly cut and dry. There is overlap, so call this one a 2.5 if you will.

07-27-2010, 07:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
Robertsr King of the OFG Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Waynesboro, VA	MicroMag happiness, start to finish So there I was... trolling eBay for deals when I came across a beater of a MicroMag that really needed a new home. It had some things going for it... It had a right-feed. Um. Well, that's actually all it had going for it. The rest was pretty bad. It had been anno-stripped, and had some fairly bad pitting. The original gripframe was cut, there was a trigger-shoe to make it kind-of a double trigger, there was no original barrel, and overall, it was more than a little beat up. The price was pretty low though, so I snapped it up. I figured I would do SOMETHING with it. After some heming and hawing, I decided to contact Ken at KPCS again. I was really happy with what he had done for me on my last MicroMag build, and I wanted to work with him again. Here's the last MicroMag build for those of you who are keeping track... I had really wanted to replicate the Tropical Jungle anno But after talking things over with Ken I changed my mind. It wouldn't really be feasable with powdercoat, and I didn't want to have to do more to it after I got it back from him. I guess I could have done some kind of 2 stage process and duracoated in the black splash, but it just seemed like a finish that would be doomed to failure. Ken is a wizard with powdercoat though, and I knew he could make me happy. I ended up choosing another translucent powdercoat like my first Micro with him, because it looks darned near identical to anno, and is comparable in durability. When you do a translucent powdercoat the first thing you need to do is polish the parts. Ken was kind enough to send me a photo of that step of the process. Now, if I didn't know better I would have thought that was as pretty as a MicroMag could get, but I've worked with this guy before... The official color is called candy orange, but it's a full on match for polished copper. The damned thing looks like it's been plated. I don't think I've ever seen anything quite like this before. My Blazer is a polished bronze anno, and looks like brass, and if you put it side by side with this one, it actually looks a bit shabby. Hats off to Ken at KPCS for another great job. __________________ MicroMags 'R Us

07-27-2010, 07:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dave-D Hoarder not Whore Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Florida's doormat	That's really a beautiful color......I would like to find something witty to say, but it has left me speechless. EDIT: OMFG! Is that a Armson stealth barrel on it!!? __________________ Will I go blind if I polish my Brass everyday? Feedback: http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/f...-feedback.html

07-27-2010, 11:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
Spider! MCB Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Houston, TX	Very nice! Good save, sir. __________________ My Feedback

07-28-2010, 09:34 AM	#9 (permalink)
Ivan Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: London, On.	Question... I'm thinking that's a gen3 micromag, judging by the built in ball detent, and 2 screws on the feed... though don't the gen3s usually have a "lip" over the valve as well? Or am I confused? __________________ "Hey. Did everything just taste purple for a second?" http://www.usc.uwo.ca/clubs/paintball/index.html I'll add my Feedback here, because I always forget to ask. My super awesome feedback of... awesomeness!

07-28-2010, 10:00 AM	#10 (permalink)
Robertsr King of the OFG Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Waynesboro, VA	The generations aren't nearly cut and dry. There is overlap, so call this one a 2.5 if you will. __________________ MicroMags 'R Us

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