You saw right. I'm building up a near-complete Ak5 parts kit on a donor FNC receiver. I have a friend who works for the FMV and was a huge help to me in my quest for the unicorn.
Here are some of the several parts he sent me. Several were sold, like the Ak-5D handguard, Generation 1 stock, and the B model tools, among other things:
The lower receiver internals, Ak-5 stock hinge block, dust cover assembly, and bayonet adapter are the parts missing from the picture. The only parts needed for a complete (US-legal) kit are the rear stock plate, the thicker Generation 2 handguard retainer, the stock locking plate, and a barrel:
The gas block in particular is interesting. It is a virgin Ak-5 gas block that has not yet had the handguard retaining pin installed. Hipes Consulting is making an Ak5-profile barrel for the rifle and drilling and installing the handguard retaining pin. These parts will be nitrocarburized for longevity:
So the question is: What's the progress on the build? Well, at one point it was off at Second Amendment Sports in Arizona:
...having some parts assembled, including the milling of the sling/stock locking plate channel in the lower receiver:
...and having the brass deflector installed:
...and being recoated for an even finish. Cerakote Sniper Green is the way to go. Big thanks to SAS and TBA Suppressors/Hi Caliber Mfg. for the paint job.