NS Infantry discussion thread

[The Archangel Conglomerate]

So... past the gas system, and detailing, I think ArchRifle is essentially done.


Actually, question. Assuming the use of a short stroke piston, what would be visible through those vents?
Halp plz!

[Coltarin]

There my armor again. Armored gauntlets, tactical wrist computer, HUD and a rebreather.

[Black Hand]

So... past the gas system, and detailing, I think ArchRifle is essentially done.
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Actually, question. Assuming the use of a short stroke piston, what would be visible through those vents?
Halp plz!

Is that a magwell, or is it a untextured magazine.

[The Archangel Conglomerate]

Is that a magwell, or is it a untextured magazine.

'Tis technically both. It is an (maybe) untextured internal magazine.

The rifle is charged by 36 round en-bloc clips (the waffle-y bit to the right).

[Black Hand]

Is that a magwell, or is it a untextured magazine.

'Tis technically both. It is an untextured internal magazine.

Oh, it's that Enbloc rifle.
that makes sense, I was confused at first.

[The Archangel Conglomerate]

Oh, it's that Enbloc rifle.
that makes sense, I was confused at first.

Yep. Hence the funky double sided magazine thing to the left.

See anything wrong with the rifle?

[Galla-]

Oh, it's that Enbloc rifle.
that makes sense, I was confused at first.

Yep. Hence the funky double sided magazine thing to the left.

See anything wrong with the rifle?

It's en bloc.

[Puzikas]

I had something planned for my 4000th post.
But I forgot it.

So, anything I can help with/address?

[Black Hand]

Oh, it's that Enbloc rifle.
that makes sense, I was confused at first.

Yep. Hence the funky double sided magazine thing to the left.

See anything wrong with the rifle?

Nope, it's looking good, and I see absolutely nothing wrong with it. it appears to be a good solid rifle.
may I ask why Enbloc? or is it just the design premise? I like the rifle But the magazine looks a little...... Protrusive.

[Xekliv]

Here are my super soldiers. Full listing of gear and all.

[Black Hand]

I had something planned for my 4000th post.
But I forgot it.

So, anything I can help with/address?

Combat knives, utility knives, and the like non-bayonets. what you liked, dislike, and used.

Also Camouflage patterns, While the majority of my Internal troops forgo camo, I'd like to know what you see as the best is.

[Bezombia]

I had something planned for my 4000th post.
But I forgot it.

So, anything I can help with/address?

Yes actually, if you don't mind.

We had this discussion last night but couldn't come to a conclusion.


Would a modernized 7.92x33 be roughly equal/better than 7.62x39? Presuming the latest/best powders, brass, bullets, etc.

[The Archangel Conglomerate]

It's en bloc.

It was decided that conscripts couldn't be trusted with something as complex and fiddly as a proper removable magazine.

Plus I'm taking an opportunity to be a hipster
Plus It makes a loaded magazine extremely light, at only .3kg.

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I had something planned for my 4000th post.
But I forgot it.

So, anything I can help with/address?

I'm sorry you forgot your 4.000th post plan.

What type of blade/point would be best for a modern bayonet/utility knife?

[Ontorisa]

Here are my super soldiers. Full listing of gear and all.

Holy duck shit.
Dude.
Wha-
What.
The.
Literal.
Wowwwwwww.

[Puzikas]

Combat knives, utility knives, and the like non-bayonets. what you liked, dislike, and used.

Also Camouflage patterns, While the majority of my Internal troops forgo camo, I'd like to know what you see as the best is.

1. AK Bayonet, probably the best all-around bayonet made to date. Granted, there are others, but as preference (and quite a few people agree) its basically a go anywhere, do anything kind of knife.
As a general rule its a good idea to have a utility tool, too. A bayonet does things that a utility knife cant, and vice versa. You cant rightly fuse the two in total while retaining the best of both worlds.

2. Im a fan of Partizan and EMR camouflages. Pactr and Ryab are also nice, just as a general range.
Multicam and CADPAT are pretty well liked.

Would a modernized 7.92x33 be roughly equal/better than 7.62x39? Presuming the latest/best powders, brass, bullets, etc.

Interesting.
Im going with no, because:
1. Less case capacity
2. Less aerodynamic bullet
Maybe within 100m they would be roughly on par but any further it would be in 7.62x39mms favors.

What type of blade/point would be best for a modern bayonet/utility knife?

Im not a knife expert, im more of a utilitarian. Ulfr would know more about that. But take a look at this.

[Purpelia]

1. AK Bayonet, probably the best all-around bayonet made to date. Granted, there are others, but as preference (and quite a few people agree) its basically a go anywhere, do anything kind of knife.
As a general rule its a good idea to have a utility tool, too. A bayonet does things that a utility knife cant, and vice versa. You cant rightly fuse the two in total while retaining the best of both worlds.

Which one? From what I understand there are several different types like the one with the steel box on the handle, the new plastic one etc. Also, how durable is the plastic?

Also, did you see the finished text for my bullet?

[The Archangel Conglomerate]

Nope, it's looking good, and I see absolutely nothing wrong with it. it appears to be a good solid rifle.

That's good news.

may I ask why Enbloc? or is it just the design premise?

Pretty much.
I decided that, since the GwPat-70 (formerly GwPat-80) was such a fantastically compact and lightweight cartridge, I could afford to do something other than the standard detachable box mag. En-bloc seemed neat, was very lightweight, and was similar to the HK36 magazine (the round of which inspired my previous generation of 4mm cartridges).

I like the rifle But the magazine looks a little...... Protrusive.

Eh. It doesn't look much worse than a FAMAS, to me at least

[Puzikas]

1. AK Bayonet, probably the best all-around bayonet made to date. Granted, there are others, but as preference (and quite a few people agree) its basically a go anywhere, do anything kind of knife.
As a general rule its a good idea to have a utility tool, too. A bayonet does things that a utility knife cant, and vice versa. You cant rightly fuse the two in total while retaining the best of both worlds.

Which one? From what I understand there are several different types like the one with the steel box on the handle, the new plastic one etc. Also, how durable is the plastic?

Also, did you see the finished text for my bullet?

They are all really very good. Yes, its very durable. The AK-74 and the AKM type II bayonets are the most versatile.

I did not. I didnt feel like reading 27 pages to be honest.

[Tronold]

How do you guys make those uniforms?

[Xekliv]

Here are my super soldiers. Full listing of gear and all.

Holy duck shit.
Dude.
Wha-
What.
The.
Literal.
Wowwwwwww.

Is that.. a good reaction or a bad one?

[Purpelia]

They are all really very good. Yes, its very durable. The AK-74 and the AKM type II bayonets are the most versatile.

Hm... I am modeling my own on the AK bayonet. So this has me thinking. Would it be a good idea to skip a type I and just go strait with a type II like design? I am not sure why they went from plastic to steel and back to plastic but I assume it had something to do with the plastic. If that is so I might even stick to wood for a while longer.

Also, how does the blade attach to the handle without things being conductive? I mean you have to put some lugs through the tang and into the handle sides. Is that plastic as well or maybe just rubber insulated?

Also, this is where I get all my data from.
http://worldbayonets.com/Misc__Pages/ak ... onets.html

I did not. I didnt feel like reading 27 pages to be honest.

It's not even on this thread... I think. Overall a good point.



Click the image to open it. If you have issues turning the pages just mouse over the page and the edge helper should curl up for you. I could not avoid some player specific issues so that's a workaround I included. The rest should be intuitive enough.

And yes, I know it's a bit gimmicky by now. But I think the text and images inside are mostly of a decent quality. But If I wrote something stupid tell me.

[Tronold]

Here are my super soldiers. Full listing of gear and all.

That's the ugliest thing I ever saw! (?)

It's awesome

[Ontorisa]

Holy duck shit.
Dude.
Wha-
What.
The.
Literal.
Wowwwwwww.

Is that.. a good reaction or a bad one?

Good reaction.
Wow.

[Republic of Astana]

Main infantry:


Assault Rifle: Tar 21
Equipment: M67 Frag Grenade, Smoke Grenade
Armor: Kevlar
Side Weapon: Makarov Pistol

Special Forces:

Main Weapon: Mp5 and soon to be the Honey Badger
Equipment: Flash Grenade, Gas Grenade, Combat Knife
Armor: Dragon Skin
Side Weapon: M9

Marksmen:


Main Weapon: IMBEL Fz
Equipment: Frag Grenade
Armor: Cyre
Side Weapon: Makarov

Those are the main infantry men of our greatest Republic of Astana.

[The Archangel Conglomerate]

Im not a knife expert, im more of a utilitarian. Ulfr would know more about that. But take a look at this.

Thank you Puz, I appreciate it.
I suspect I'll ask Ulfr when he reappears, but I'm thinking that either a tanto or stiletto will be what I need.

I do have a slightly different question though. If I'm already issuing multi tools, do I still need an ultra utility knife as well?
I'm thinking I might just do a specific combat knife/bayonet.