The Cam ECS is a blaster I've always had my eye on, as its shell is quite nice, and as far as I'm aware it is also compatible with Stryfe flywheel cages. My problem was of course waiting for it to drop to a not-awful price, which I never saw when it was in stores. I jumped at the opportunity to acquire one for a more reasonable price second hand.







Internally, a stock Cam is quite a mess, since it has to support both the flywheel firing mechanism and the camera system.



The camera components can be mostly removed non-destructively, leaving you with a blaster that is essentially just a big Stryfe.



The new wiring is pretty simple. This Cam has my pair of Neo Rhinos in it, with Artifact Gen 2 Smooth Plastic flywheels.



I also added a lever mag release as the stock one is pretty awful. Pretty standard mods really.



I'm currently using a Turnigy Nanotech 3S 450mAh 65-130C. It doesn't last particularly long, but the Cam will likely just serve as a backup for my Bullpup RS (which is currently inoperable) so likely won't see too much use.



Muzzle velocity data can be found here. I have a feeling there's an alignment issue somewhere that's cost a couple of fps, but it still performs just fine for HvZ purposes. Overall I quite like the blaster. The handle is decent, the foregrip is very nice and the stock is a usable length. The trigger pull is also quite crisp.

I'm still undecided on what I'll do with the remainder of the body work. One option is to reinstall the camera block, empty. This is of course by far the easiest, but I'm not a fan of the huge chunk on the top. My current plan is to cut down the camera block and use it to give the Cam a flat(ish) top. My main concern with this is the flywheel cage, which does stick out a little bit and will be a complication. I also would like to find a better way of storing the LiPo that allows me to use a larger one. I'm unsure as to how or where, as the stock battery trays are not that big. I am currently considering getting another Artifact red cage to fit the blaster with, as I really like its form and feel. A full-auto kit is also something to consider, though my Desolator would also definitely appreciate one too.



I'm looking forward to giving it a combat test some time in the future.