Late 90's G Spot tarantula series recreation build thread

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  • scottieb
    Member since 2004
    • Jul 2020
    • 3948
    • Lincoln, Nebraska
    #1

    Late 90's G Spot tarantula series recreation build thread

    For the longest time this is the Spyder I've wanted to recreate. I am going to start now. My end goal is to have it looking just like this nearly 30 year old image from G Spot's old website. I will also be setting it up for low pressure as advertised all those years ago. I will update this thread as often as I can.


    The end goal:

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    Last edited by scottieb; 06-11-2026, 06:30 PM.
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    • Cdn_Cuda
      You can finish projects?!
      • Jul 2020
      • 4525
      • Vancouver, BC
      #2
      You'd think scorpion would be a better suited name with that sight rail. Looking forward to seeing you work you magic!
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        • automeister
          Bunker Buster
          • Aug 2021
          • 480
          #3
          What is your plan for the sight rail? Cool project!

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            • scottieb
              Member since 2004
              • Jul 2020
              • 3948
              • Lincoln, Nebraska
              #4
              Originally posted by automeister
              What is your plan for the sight rail? Cool project!
              I have half a dozen of those sight rails and back blocks so I've those bases covered.

              The only bit I am uncertain to have is that specific LPC. I know I've one like it, but is it the same one? I'll have to dig in order to find out.
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                • OpusX
                  #4.1
                  OpusX commented
                  06-12-2026, 07:43 AM
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                  Pretty sure its a taso lpc
                • iamthelazerviking
                  Make Paintballs 690 Again
                  • Jul 2020
                  • 2708
                  • Staunton, VA
                  #5
                  Fun! Subscribed to watch the process
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                    • OpusX
                      Still pumpin'
                      • Jul 2020
                      • 1448
                      • KCMO
                      #6
                      Looks like this marker has the proline 45 you seek (if needed)

                      https://www.ebay.com/itm/257559709505
                      Velcor will save us...

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                        • scottieb
                          #6.1
                          scottieb commented
                          06-12-2026, 08:20 AM
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                          I was able to source the correct frame block this year so I'm good there.

                          The one you've listed in the Ebay ad angles the ASA upwards. What's needed for this build is a block the angles downward, a much harder item to find.
                        • scottieb
                          Member since 2004
                          • Jul 2020
                          • 3948
                          • Lincoln, Nebraska
                          #7
                          In order to offer a fuller picture of this build, I'll leave some info on G Spot Customs.

                          I believe G Spot Customs was based out of California and the time frame would have been the late middle nineties to just into the new millennium. Customizing Spyders was their bread and butter. The Spyder offered an entry level paintball marker that could be customized with a wide variety of aftermarket bits and custom mods as well. G Spot was one of many outfits that offered custom services for the Spyder. Their Tarantula series is what caught my eye many years ago. There were many iterations of the Tarantula series with no real main trait. All colors and options could be had. G Spot never grew to be really big, and many have never heard of them. Check the wayback machine for more info on them.

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                            • GanonsGrin
                              Skeet Surfer!
                              • Jul 2020
                              • 524
                              #8
                              Pretty certain I have one of those LPCs, but I will have to dig and look. Anything else you’re after for this one?

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                                • Ecapnation
                                  MCB Member
                                  • Jul 2020
                                  • 4209
                                  • South Central Long Island
                                  #9
                                  Taso low pressure chamber... I might have one I'll look tonight

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