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Poseidon – Seburo MN23 Resin Replica – Unofficial Recast

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Manufacturer: Poseidon (Japan)
Type: Resin Garage Kit – Unofficial Recast


Poseidon – Seburo MN23 Resin Replica – Unofficial Recast

This is another unofficial Poseidon resin recast. This is the Seburo MN23, which was used in Masamune Shirow’s Manga, Dominion Tank Police. This Seburo weapon was not in any of the Ghost in the Shell or Appleseed series. The orignal Poseidon – Seburo – MN23 kit could be fitted around a Tokyo Marui FAMAS, thus giving you an Anime based AEG. I have the kit since 2004, but haven’t hasd the time to try and put together yet. A friend of mine, who recently passed away, Steve Holtgrefe, bought the exact same kit and he couldn’t get it to work on his FAMAS, without some major midificaitons to the resin kit.

This Poseidon recast was created and sold by Monsters in Motion, and as with most recast, is very rough compared to the original Poseidon kit. Once I do get a good chunk of time, I will continue on with this project.


Poseidon – Seburo MN23 Resin Replica – Unofficial Recast

On a interesting sidenote. These Seburo – MN23’s were used in the 2003 Battlestar Galactica Mini Series. This is the main reason they were recast by Monsters in Motion were created.


Poseidon – Seburo MN23 Resin Replica – Unofficial Recast

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Poseidon – Seburo M5 Resin Replica – Unofficial Recast

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Manufacturer: Poseidon (Japan)
Type: Resin Garage Kit – Unofficial Recast


Poseidon – Seburo M5 Resin Replica – Unofficial Recast

I missed out on the original Poseidon production of the Seburo M5, Resin only replica. But I found a recast floating around Ebay. The quality is lacking form the original resin casting, but it serves it’s purpose as a prop gun. This is only a 1:1 resin model. It cannot ne modified to fire airsoft.


Poseidon – Seburo M5 Resin Replica

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Nitro.Vo – Battery Box Type-E

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Manufacturer: Nitro.Vo
Type: Battery Box

The Nitro.Vo – Battery Box Type-E can be best described as a Battery Box, with a dummy red dot scope. It serves it's purpose as a battery box, for an 8.4 mini battery well. Battery change out is a breeze.


Nitro.Vo – Battery Box Type-E

But the Red Dot scope is little more then an LED reflecting off a clear plastic lense. It does not function like a real red dot scope does. So if you are hoping this will serve in both roles, it won't. With a real red dot scope, the dot stays oriented down the barrel. The NitroVo boxes red dot is all over the place.


Nitro.Vo – Battery Box Type-E

I got this for my MK46 since after adding the fore grip rails, it became cumbersome to load the battery internally. I used an external PEQ box for a while, but thought the Nitro Battery Box would be a good solution.


Nitro.Vo – Battery Box Type-E – Comparison to a Real EOTech.

As you can see in the comparison pics, the Nitro Box is very plasticy. Very hard to replicate the black metal of the real EOTech. But the dimensions are suprisingly pretty close.


Nitro.Vo – Battery Box Type-E – Comparison to a Real EOTech.

Most dials and switches on the Nitro Box do not function.

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Retailer – Tokyo Model Company – Hong Kong


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Tokyo Model Company
Hong Kong

Please Note: Tokyo Model Co. in Hong Kong, has no relation to tokyohobby.net.

TMC has been around for years, I just never found anything of interest to order until recently. There website is a little problematic though and it lists items in stock when they are not.

I ended up ordering a couple of items from TMC, just to see how well they work. They work the usual Hong Kong way of taking your order, and sending you an email back quoting shipping. With other HK retailers this happens usually overnight, but there was about a 1 day difference with TMC's replies. The quote with shipping charges came back, and I paid with paypal immediately, but it took TMC 3 days to acknowledge the payment and another 4 days after to ship the products. they claim Easter caused the delay which I believe was fair.

Shipment came in this morning,but a problem with 1 of the parts, The Nitro.Vo – Battery Box Type-E, ?was?the wrong color. I ordered it in Black, not Sand.? Out of the hundreds of airsoft orders I've placed with Hong Kong retailers, this will be the first "mistake" I've had.

I'll keep you posted on how they after sales support is and if/how they fix this little problem.

04/13/2007

Recieved an email back stating they will excahnge the product back for the correct color, but paying double International shipping isn't sitting right with me (I could have bought this same part from a regular HK retailer with out a problem).? Will keep you guys posted.??

04/26/2007

Replacement item received in the proper color. It was an unfortunate mistake, but TMC was very professional and apologetic about the mistake and credited me?the shipping charge for the return.

05/05/2007

I have placed a 2nd order to use that shipping credit?and want to give TMC another chance to place an order. Wil keep you posted on the turnaround.

05/06/2007

I was informed by TMC that an item?I already?paid for was "not in stock".? This seems to be a problem with their website showing products in stock that are not. While its a little frustating as a customer, I simply asked for a different part to be substituted. Overall on this 2nd order I lost $1.00 due to the cost of the replacement part being $1.00 cheaper.? Not gonna fight for it though.

05/09/2007

2nd order received.

I think I gave TMC a few chances now, but I'd have to probably not recommend them based solely on the fact I haven't had these types of problems with WGC, UN, Den, Redwolf and other HK retailers.? If you do order, double check on stock?and color variants before you paypal. ??

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Tacticool Multicam Shorts

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Manufacturer: Me
Type: Shorts

To be perfectly honest, I've been on the fence about Multicam since the Chinese copies of it released. I was an early adopter of MC, buying the real Crye Precision stuff from SKD. But just like the clone AEG's it was bound to happen.


Multicam Shorts

So I think I found a good use for the knock off MC pants at least! I made a set into shorts. (My "Boss" lets me wear shorts to work). And when I tally all the costs up, $25ish for the pants and $10 to alter them to shorts it's about the same price as decent cargos anyway.


Multicam Shorts

Just for reference, you can see and feel the difference between real Crye MC and the Chinese copies.


Multicam Comparisons: Left: SKDTac Pants – 20+ Washes. Middle: Multicam HT Fabric – 0 Washes. Right: Fake MC – 2 Washes

After only 2 washings the knock off multicam showed visible signs of fading. My SKD's made out of real Crye multicam have shown no fading after over 20+ washes. The middle is a fabric bolt form Crye that has been unwashed for comparison.

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Oakley – S.I. Assault Boot – Night Camo

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Manufacturer: Oakley
Type: Footwear

These are the Oakley S.I. Assault Boot in Night Camo. These were on sale on closeout at sportsmansguide.com for $39.97 a pair.


Oakley S.I. Assault Boot – Night Camo

These are built like the original S.I. Assault Boots with a leather upper and polymer soles, but in the Night Camo pattern. These are extremely comfortable to wear and at the price they were at are a great buy. My S.I. Assault Shoes I wear on a daily basis have lasted well over 2 years now. So if these boots hold up half as long…

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Oakley – S.I. Assault Boot – 6″ Desert Tan

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Manufacturer: Oakley
Type: Footwear

These are the Oakley S.I. Assault Boot 6" in Desert Tan. These were on sale on closeout at Spotsmansguide.com for $49.97 a pair, so I had to grab some. I ended up buying 5 pairs which my wife gets 1 and 4 are going to some airsoft friends in Japan at the end of the month.


Oakley S.I. Assault Boot 6"- Desert Tan

These are a lower cut then the original Assault Boots at 6" and are also made from a different mix of materials then the mostly leather originals. These are made of ballistic nylon mesh with suede reinforcements on the upper, but have the original all weather polymer sole.


Oakley S.I. Assault Boot 6"- Desert Tan – Mesh and Leather Upper.

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Pelican – #1720 Weapons Case

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Manufacturer: Pelican Case (USA)


Pelican – #1720 Case – Wheeled Long Gun Case, Desert Tan

After my first Pelican #1600 Handgun Case I was definitely hooked on the Pelican brand and quality of work. I decided to get this #1720 case to carry multiple long arms. I was even happier to find out they now make these in OD and Desert Tan.


Pelican – #1720 Case – Backside

The cases specifications as follows:

  • Interior Dimensions: 42.00" x 13.50" x 5.25" (106.6 x 34.3 x 13.3 cm)
  • Watertight, crushproof, and dust proof
  • Easy open Double Throw latches
  • Open cell core with solid wall design – strong, light weight
  • O-ring seal
  • Automatic Pressure Equalization Valve
  • Fold down handles
  • Strong polyurethane wheels with stainless steel bearings
  • Stainless steel hardware and padlock protectors
  • Pick and Pluck Foam Inserts


Pelican – #1720 Case – Polyurethane Wheels w/ Stainless Bearings

This generation of Pelican cases has a newer double throw, heavy duty latch system. Easy to open and close compared to my older #1600. The Desert Tan is darker and more drab then a traditional tan.


Pelican – #1720 Case – TM Type 89, TM M4 S-System and Accessories easily all fit.

At this point I'm still debating which mix of AEG's will use this case. But the case came supplied with Pick and Pluck foam, so creating custom cutouts for the weapons and accessories is very easy. Will post more pics as the decision gets finalized.

Like with the Pelican #1600, this case is on the expensive side, but quality and protection wise it's a good choice for my weapons.

?This case(s) will also come in handy on my Japan trip next month and in October 😉

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Tactical Tailor – Insanely Custom Cell Phone Pouch, Multicam

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Manufacturer: Tactical Tailor (USA)
Type: Cell Phone Pouch


Tactical Tailor – Cell Phone Pouch, MC

Scored this "ultra custom" Tactical Tailor cell phone pouch!


Tactical Tailor – Cell Phone Pouch, MC

Perfect fit for my Motorola Krzr. E815 and some of the other similar sized phones will also work.


Tactical Tailor – Cell Phone Pouch, MC

MOLLE/PALs style straps in back give many options to attach the pouch system. On mine I used a Ripoffs brand belt clip.


Tactical Tailor – Cell Phone Pouch, MC

APRIL FOOLS! Nothing custom about this. This is just a Tactical Tailor knife pouch in Multicam 😉 I just got lucky that my KRZR fit so well in it. The KRZR also fits well in single stack pistol mag pouches like the Spectre Eagle and ESStac version 😉