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#299546 Homemades Picture Thread
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on 08 June 2011 - 06:19 PM
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Homemades
Rainfire prototype
Clear hopper
Clear hopper
#298938 Cataclysm 2 - Chicagoland War
Posted by
on 29 May 2011 - 07:22 PM
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Nerf Wars
Good war. Build party was even better, Edwards.
+ No Cops
+ adequate weather
+ SUPA Pink darts
+ TOAD
+ Banan-ammo
+ Choco taco
+/- Location was smaller than I would have liked but was good for fast-paced rounds
+/- Prototype blaster didn't work well, but does function as designed
+/- ROAD TRIP ..in a small car
- Gnats
- Significant down time between some rounds
Fun fact; the nearest 7 11 is nearly 400 miles from where I live.
+ No Cops
+ adequate weather
+ SUPA Pink darts
+ TOAD
+ Banan-ammo
+ Choco taco
+/- Location was smaller than I would have liked but was good for fast-paced rounds
+/- Prototype blaster didn't work well, but does function as designed
+/- ROAD TRIP ..in a small car
- Gnats
- Significant down time between some rounds
Fun fact; the nearest 7 11 is nearly 400 miles from where I live.
#297886 Apocalypse 2011
Posted by
on 05 May 2011 - 06:14 PM
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All dates work for me.
#297664 Saint Paul Area Nerf Outing 2011
Posted by
on 28 April 2011 - 09:46 PM
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Nerf Wars
I'm pretty sure that the 18th would work for me.
#297654 Improving accuracy and precision
Posted by
on 28 April 2011 - 04:43 PM
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Darts and Barrels
For consideration as you didn't really touch on this:
The barrel wobbles in the coupler, this probably isn't a problem for most but it does happen.
The barrel wobbles in the coupler, this probably isn't a problem for most but it does happen.
#297511 May Minnesota Nerf Outing
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on 24 April 2011 - 06:14 PM
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Nerf Wars
This is on mothers day weekend, I can't request it off and will thus not be able to attend..
#297483 Cataclysm 2 - Chicagoland War
Posted by
on 23 April 2011 - 09:10 PM
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Nerf Wars
Either date works but I'd prefer the 21st.
#296749 Saint Paul Area Nerf Outing 2011
Posted by
on 28 March 2011 - 02:02 PM
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Nerf Wars
I'll be there.
#296748 5th Annual Minnesota Spring Break War
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on 28 March 2011 - 01:56 PM
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Nerf Wars
<< Would have liked to have been there.
#294060 Modification and Paintjob Pictures
Posted by
on 07 February 2011 - 11:56 AM
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Modifications
Did some work on my SSSM5K a while back
#294008 Minnesota Re-boot Mod Party
Posted by
on 06 February 2011 - 06:19 PM
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Nerf Wars
I'm definitely interested in going, right now this is scheduled when I'm supposed to volunteer at my co op (Ican change that).
how should we organize the mcmaster order, FB messages as usual?
how should we organize the mcmaster order, FB messages as usual?
#292239 Janu-war-y In Mn
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on 04 January 2011 - 08:13 PM
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Nerf Wars
Attendance: improbable.
#291182 Minnesnowta
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on 19 December 2010 - 07:11 PM
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Nerf Wars
We were there until noon, Getting (everybody who's supposed to show up/host)'s numbers/contact info could help with this sort of thing.WHAT HAPPENED TO EVERYONE?!
I got there at 1ish, and nobody was there... That's like the 8th time this has happened! From now on, I resolve to show up ON TIME
And we need to get more people to Nerf with us. TELL YOUR FRIENDS
Seriously, most males think Nerfing is pretty cool, and would not be opposed to it.
It was pretty fun for just the four of us (Stark, his friend, Velveeta and myself), we played a few rounds, I tested out that camera mount dealie (I got like four minutes of footage) and everybody got snow in their shoes.
#290826 Minnesnowta
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on 13 December 2010 - 06:18 PM
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Nerf Wars
Lets start at 10.What time is this thing gonna be at? Cuz it's been entirely too long since I've lobbed some foam . . .
#290576 Minnesnowta
Posted by
on 10 December 2010 - 02:48 PM
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Nerf Wars
I'm setting the day for this war as the 18th as it appears that the most amount of people will be able to go that day.
So feel free to post something for the next war if you can't go.
So feel free to post something for the next war if you can't go.
#289639 Mn War Council (planning)
Posted by
on 01 December 2010 - 04:26 PM
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Nerf Wars
Good idea, I'll add the parks we frequent.I have made an unlisted google map which anyone can edit. Please consider marking up the map with parks you like and your own location.
http://maps.google.c...5dd622690057003
#289621 Minnesnowta
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on 01 December 2010 - 02:15 PM
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Nerf Wars
It's hardly then other side of town; it's like 10 miles from Columbia heights to Newell, that's a 20 minute car ride, not that bad.Arg, why do all the wars have to be on the opposite side of town... And on Saturday.
Saturdays have been the choice day for nerfing since forever because most folks have them off, you're an exception but if another day during break works for you (like the 20th or January 2nd) say so.
I'd like to host this on a day when we can have the maximum number of people, if that happens to be a weekday or a sunday I'm down with it.
#289501 Minnesnowta
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on 30 November 2010 - 04:54 PM
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Nerf Wars
Let's nerf, guys.
Dec 18th
LOCATION: Newell Park, St Paul
BANNED:
Douchebagery
All the things you hold dear.
ATTENDEES:
atomatron
BustaNinja
Velveeta
Eh what?
Stark
POSSIBLY:
Elemental Storm
SADFACE:
Nerfbros
Son
arfink
thedom21
Dec 18th
LOCATION: Newell Park, St Paul
BANNED:
All the things you hold dear.
ATTENDEES:
atomatron
BustaNinja
Velveeta
Eh what?
Stark
POSSIBLY:
Elemental Storm
SADFACE:
Nerfbros
Son
arfink
thedom21
#288741 Snap-on Camera Mount
Posted by
on 22 November 2010 - 06:48 PM
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Homemades
Thanks for the feedback.
I've decided to ditch the down barrel view, I won't be able to aim with the camera there...
Yeah, a couple pieces of polycarb will do nicely to protect the lens/screen.
Brit, those are really cool. I might get a pair if I can find a job.
I've decided to ditch the down barrel view, I won't be able to aim with the camera there...
Yeah, a couple pieces of polycarb will do nicely to protect the lens/screen.
Brit, those are really cool. I might get a pair if I can find a job.
#288672 Snap-on Camera Mount
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on 20 November 2010 - 10:18 PM
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Homemades
I've been frustrated with how little I've been filming at wars, this is to make it easier to film. Turning (I'm taking this round out to take pictures) to (I'll just turn this on).
It's a variation of the current SNAP handle.
I used
-A section of 1+1/2" PVC
-Some piece of wood
-What I believe is a 1/4-20 1+1/2" machine screw (fits in the bottom of the camera)
-2 nails (you should use screws)
Make these:
Drill holes, screw the two together, drill a bigger hole for the bigger machine screw, insert it:
Snap to your SNAP/Rainbow/Bow:
Attach camera:
And take pictures
To Do/I'd like suggestions
-Protecting the back and the front of the camera while being able to access the buttons
-Vertical mount (view down the barrel)
It's a variation of the current SNAP handle.
I used
-A section of 1+1/2" PVC
-Some piece of wood
-What I believe is a 1/4-20 1+1/2" machine screw (fits in the bottom of the camera)
-2 nails (you should use screws)
Make these:
Drill holes, screw the two together, drill a bigger hole for the bigger machine screw, insert it:
Snap to your SNAP/Rainbow/Bow:
Attach camera:
And take pictures
To Do/I'd like suggestions
-Protecting the back and the front of the camera while being able to access the buttons
-Vertical mount (view down the barrel)
#288616 Minnesota Invite Lots Of Friends War
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on 19 November 2010 - 05:07 PM
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Nerf Wars
I'm not going to be there, fyi.
#287706 Minnesota Haloween Nerf Out
Posted by
on 30 October 2010 - 07:56 PM
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Nerf Wars
It was still a good war, not the most fun I've had nerfing but good..
This war marks the two years for me. That's nearly 40 wars in total, assuming each war lasted about 6 hours: 10 full days..
Now enough about me
What went well:
+Free for all and dtc
+My bow and Rainbow preforming well throughout the day
+GETTING TWO KILLS WITH A STOCK MANTA, WEEEEEE!
What could have been better:
-manta ray getting cracked after being shot by my rainbow
-Taco bell mishearing my order
-getting really tired, which makes no sense because I did fine at Chano a few weeks ago..
-Beaver is going back to Puerto Rico, bad for nerf-dom in general
I'll post a thread at some point for a war in january... possibly.
This war marks the two years for me. That's nearly 40 wars in total, assuming each war lasted about 6 hours: 10 full days..
Now enough about me
What went well:
+Free for all and dtc
+My bow and Rainbow preforming well throughout the day
+GETTING TWO KILLS WITH A STOCK MANTA, WEEEEEE!
What could have been better:
-manta ray getting cracked after being shot by my rainbow
-Taco bell mishearing my order
-getting really tired, which makes no sense because I did fine at Chano a few weeks ago..
-Beaver is going back to Puerto Rico, bad for nerf-dom in general
I'll post a thread at some point for a war in january... possibly.
#287656 Minnesota Haloween Nerf Out
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on 29 October 2010 - 04:58 PM
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Nerf Wars
Aw crap, this is at highland..
Now I NEED a ride.
Now I NEED a ride.
#287655 Rainbowpump
Posted by
on 29 October 2010 - 04:53 PM
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Homemades
(Generic compliment on quality of the blaster and how cool/effective it looks)
Would putting a spring on the plunger rod between the steel bar and the back plate of the catch assembly work to make it dry fire-able?
Also; that plastic bin in the last pic is mine. I wondered where it was.
Would putting a spring on the plunger rod between the steel bar and the back plate of the catch assembly work to make it dry fire-able?
Also; that plastic bin in the last pic is mine. I wondered where it was.
#287509 Minnesota Haloween Nerf Out
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on 25 October 2010 - 07:17 PM
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Nerf Wars
I could bring the ~600 stock darts I've amassed.
If anybody can give me a ride that'd be great.
If anybody can give me a ride that'd be great.
#286943 Homemades Picture Thread
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on 14 October 2010 - 12:07 PM
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Homemades
This is... BOW
it's about 4.5" tall, the barrel on it is 20". The cross section is identical to those on PACs and it can be taken apart down to the cross assembly.
Cutting this slot was a real pain, at the back there is a catch which can work but I found it sort of a pain and I have since made it so that it doesn't work.
It has an 11" draw and puts out 16 in^3.
I reamed out a 1/2"PVC coupler and attached it to the string for easier pulling, then there's a 1/2" to 1 1/4" bushing, a 1 1/4" coupler and the plunger tube of 1 1/4" PVC.
SNAP style seal on the nylon rod that is the plunger rod
it's about 4.5" tall, the barrel on it is 20". The cross section is identical to those on PACs and it can be taken apart down to the cross assembly.
Cutting this slot was a real pain, at the back there is a catch which can work but I found it sort of a pain and I have since made it so that it doesn't work.
It has an 11" draw and puts out 16 in^3.
I reamed out a 1/2"PVC coupler and attached it to the string for easier pulling, then there's a 1/2" to 1 1/4" bushing, a 1 1/4" coupler and the plunger tube of 1 1/4" PVC.
SNAP style seal on the nylon rod that is the plunger rod
#286791 Homemades Picture Thread
Posted by
on 11 October 2010 - 11:24 AM
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Homemades
My RainBow; the pink and black
I used 1/2" ID polycarbonate for the plungertube (not advised as it costs 8 times more than PVC and there aren't any PVC fittings that really fit). I used a [k25], a magical 3/4" to 1/2" reducing coupler thing for the front and a 1/2" OD washer sandwich.
The handle is similar to PACs
Closeup of the trigger setup
SUPA DRAW
It's output is 13.2 ^3 in
Stock
Speed holes
I used 1/2" ID polycarbonate for the plungertube (not advised as it costs 8 times more than PVC and there aren't any PVC fittings that really fit). I used a [k25], a magical 3/4" to 1/2" reducing coupler thing for the front and a 1/2" OD washer sandwich.
The handle is similar to PACs
Closeup of the trigger setup
SUPA DRAW
It's output is 13.2 ^3 in
Stock
Speed holes
#286790 Rainbow
Posted by
on 11 October 2010 - 11:01 AM
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Homemades
Speed/vent holes are kind of important as there isn't much clearance around the catch mechanism for air to move.
Mine was dryfire-able before I added these:
Mine was dryfire-able before I added these:
#286585 4 Chan, Johnny
Posted by
on 04 October 2010 - 11:20 PM
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Nerf Wars
The ride was worth it.
+Building a bow that was the coolest (ONLY true bow) on the field
+New Mobstacles
+using a hopper for most of a war and it was good.
+After using said hopper for most of the day, I appreciated how accurate my LS is
+FINDING $20 ON THE GROUND AT THE PARK
+Hangin' with the doods
+Road trip was pretty ok,
+I'm really glad we've switched to slugs
+Everybody that attended was quality
+Good mix of stuff on the field, I think shields add a lot to how shorter range blasters can be used
+I should have brought my manta
-Sorta crappy weather
-I burned through darts
#286160 Has Anyone Considered Making/using Sights?
Posted by
on 27 September 2010 - 07:31 PM
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Modifications
I've been using a sight for about a month now on my singled rfsg in which the CPVC speedloader acts as the front sight, it also indicates if the barrel is crooked in the coupler. I've personally found it practical up until about 90'.
The thing in it's entirety:
What my left eye would see:
What I see from my right eye when sighting up:
The thing in it's entirety:
What my left eye would see:
What I see from my right eye when sighting up:
#286042 Modification and Paintjob Pictures
Posted by
on 25 September 2010 - 05:54 PM
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Modifications
Ratchet blast Repairs
And put some super rainbow shiny sticker sheet on my LS:
And put some super rainbow shiny sticker sheet on my LS:
#286013 Newno 2010
Posted by
on 24 September 2010 - 10:21 PM
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Nerf Wars
Somebody bring my dart stick, I miss it.
#285546 Newno 2010
Posted by
on 16 September 2010 - 08:18 PM
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Nerf Wars
I'll be there.
#284671 Hyland Ruckus!
Posted by
on 03 September 2010 - 09:06 AM
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Nerf Wars
I'm not going to be there.
Because being sick is better than Nerf.
Because being sick is better than Nerf.
#283807 4 Chan, Johnny
Posted by
on 23 August 2010 - 07:50 AM
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Nerf Wars
I should be able to make it.
#281930 Jessica Alba Or Meghan Fox?
Posted by
on 03 August 2010 - 02:30 AM
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Off Topic
Pizza.
#280732 Stampede: Leaked
Posted by
on 19 July 2010 - 08:31 PM
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General Nerf
DERP
#280128 Modification and Paintjob Pictures
Posted by
on 13 July 2010 - 12:40 AM
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Modifications
Mod party results:
Interchangeable stock for my RFDG:
A section of 1/2" PVC is hot glued into the stock attachment thing and then I bolted the PVC bit to the shell on both sides, (I intend to use the folding stock thing with this) also the raider stock is bolted all the way out.
Xbow fix:
I tapped the stock/worn out screw ports for 6-32 and cut bolts down to fit, works well so far.
Interchangeable stock for my RFDG:
A section of 1/2" PVC is hot glued into the stock attachment thing and then I bolted the PVC bit to the shell on both sides, (I intend to use the folding stock thing with this) also the raider stock is bolted all the way out.
Xbow fix:
I tapped the stock/worn out screw ports for 6-32 and cut bolts down to fit, works well so far.
#280125 Illinois Foam Fest 3
Posted by
on 12 July 2010 - 11:58 PM
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Nerf Wars
I'm part of that MN carpool thing and will thus be attending.
#280084 Possible Mn War
Posted by
on 12 July 2010 - 07:53 PM
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Nerf Wars
Only Friday for me..
We could get into the civil engineering building 9am to 5pm any weekday (it said those hours on the doors so this may not be the case, worth a shot though).
We could get into the civil engineering building 9am to 5pm any weekday (it said those hours on the doors so this may not be the case, worth a shot though).
