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[Guinness]

While I question the virtue of scooping other Airsoftinista News sites for intel, I couldn't resist the temptation........

http://www.ksc-guns.co.jp/

the referring article on Airsoft-News EU:

http://www.airsoft-news.eu/news.php


This will be a 1911 'clone' .45- The 'real-steel' is made in Brazil (i.e. Taurus) by the manufacturer "Imbel" http://www.imbel.gov.br/ and is a replica of a weapon from the popular Japanese Anime series "Black Lagoon".

I know many of us say "Ho-hum, yet another GM version......

But perhaps the popularity of this replica will spur other 1911 'sisters' such as the Radom, which would be welcomed by many I think. Hey I know.....how about a Norinco!

Edited by Guinness, 24 October 2006 - 11:25 PM.

[Lt.Fenix]

Hmm.. I can't really see any differences from the original besides the slide markings?

[rottenotto]

Hmm.. I can't really see any differences from the original besides the slide markings?

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Welcome to the world of Western Arms.....seems to work for them

[fal]

another most unexciting airsoft news by KSC. well done!

[Guinness]

another most unexciting airsoft news by KSC. well done!

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er um.....

See, this is what's great about a public news forum- everybody has equal opportunity to post what they and others might deem interesting and news-worthy. And those that don't find it interesting can choose not to read it.

Perhaps you thought the topic title "KSC 1911 Clone" meant "New DarkHawk EBB with authentic trademarks!" ?












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[Utty]

If only KSC guns were any good.

[gazchap]

Maybe they'll fix the problem with their M1911A1 where the entire front-end of the gun shoots off if you forget to check that the bit that holds it on hasn't come unseated

[Utty]

Haha, maybe.

[hitmanNo2]

Wasn't that an issue when using green?

[Lithium Jack]

On mine it is an issue when using practically anything, the retaining thingeys that hold the bushing in are so poor. I'm steering clear of this one...

[hitmanNo2]

I dont get it. what retaining thingeys?
Did the internal groove in the slide break ? i.e this V

[Lithium Jack]

Not so much broken, as poorly constructed initially. It is very shallow, and I think the design of the thing (more accurate to the original than the WA [don't know about the TM]) meant that the path of least resistance eventually became for the metal bushing to wear the edge of the groove away and fly out of the gun.

We'll just have to wait and see if they've rectified this problem in the new one though.

[Shinden]

I posted this news awhile ago in a different forum topic, however just to add to this, KSC will also be releasing the M92 Sword Cutlass model from Black Lagoon used by 'Revy' in the anime.

[sekiryu]

KSC will also be releasing the M92 Sword Cutlass model from Black Lagoon used by 'Revy' in the anime.

Son of a bitch! I need money....NOW!

Apparently it is used by one of the main characters in Japanese cartoon called "Black Lagoon."

....######. It's anime, not cartoon.

Edited by sekiryu, 26 October 2006 - 06:56 PM.

[gazchap]

....######. It's anime, not cartoon.

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cartoon noun a film made by photographing a series of drawings, each showing the subjects in a slightly altered position, giving the impression of movement when the film is run at normal speed.

Anime is a cartoon in other words.

[sekiryu]

In technicality, yes. But it is a more mature and detailed form of "cartoon".

The term "cartoon" refers to comedic kids' shows.

[gazchap]

Yes, because "When the Wind Blows" is a comedic kid's show.

[sekiryu]

That would be called an animation.

Cartoon=kid's junk, usually poorly drawn animation
Animation=not neccessarily kid's stuff, but still poorly drawn, or "American rip-off anime"

Anime=PG13+ and well drawn animation

Anime>Animation>Cartoon

Yes they are technically all cartoons/animations, but when you say "cartoon", the first thing that comes to mind is "kid's shows".

Edited by sekiryu, 26 October 2006 - 10:38 PM.

[Shinden]

Well the word ANIME is a Japanese slang for Animation or a short for that word. Us Japanese people would pronounce it as "Animeeshon" and thus the word is cut down to "Anime". Then again the term Anime helps distinguish between the art style of the animation society of that of the western culture and eastern culture. I can talk more about this, but I'll keep it short.

It's like how you some people say Survival Game, but to us, we refer it as "Sabage" in Japan.

[sekiryu]

I thought it was　サーバイーブールケーム.

I thought the term アニメ came from the French word?