After several months of not posting a video, Neo035 posts one that he recorded in December 2025 before he went into hiatus. He reviews an airsoft replica of the historic German Gewehr 98 rifle from World War I, custom built by Trench Airsoft. This replica utilizes an S&T Kar98k base but strips away almost all original parts to substitute realistic steel and aluminum components. Weighing in at over four kilograms, it matches the heft of its real-steel counterpart, giving players a solid workout while they try to figure out how to fit its awkwardly long magazines into standard historical pouches.

Neo035 shares his experience customizing the replica, which initially sported a light, factory-fresh wood finish that looked a bit too clean for a trench warfare veteran. After a bit of DIY staining to simulate real combat wear, he addresses some internal quirks, like replacing a worn piston seal and dropping in an upgraded sniper spring. These modifications boost the rifle's performance to a steady 450 feet per second, transforming a beautiful collector's piece into a skirmish-ready tool.

He wraps up with shooting tests at ranges between fifty and eighty meters, where the rifle consistently connects with its targets using heavy BBs. Despite a few quirks, like a safety lever that deviates slightly from real-world functionality and a total lack of spare cash left over for groceries after buying the matching historical uniform, Neo035 considers it a solid choice for World War I enthusiasts. It serves as a reminder that history can be both incredibly fun and moderately heavy to carry around a muddy field.