Great news. There is finally a Russian support weapon besides the RPK available. HSC Airsoft has announced their RPD machine gun is now available. The guns are available for purchase now for $499 and include a motorized drum magazine. There may be a conversion kits for sale in the future as the guns are built on a Version 3 AK gear box. The HSC Airsoft web site is www.hscairsoft.com

is it just me or does this look like a commercial post?

They look like s**t, to be honest. The front grip is a clamshell, held together with a couple of screws? The casting looks incredibly soft and rough? For $500USD I'd expect a hell of a lot better.

Unsolicited commercial post.