Use a 1.25" endcap, lop off the connecting part (you only need the back), drill a hole in the middle to accommodate the plunger rod/endcap, and sand the hell out of it until you have a nice smooth catchface. It's a superlative with the durability of a preeminent. I feel like I said this before....
EDIT: I misspoke, I meant catchRAMP. My Snap uses a PVC catchramp attached to a metal washer for the catchface. Basically take the Superlative and replace epoxy putty with PVC.
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#293132 Community Snap Thread
Posted by
on 19 January 2011 - 10:06 PM
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#293083 Community Snap Thread
Posted by
on 18 January 2011 - 08:11 PM
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Just make sure you mount the bushing well- either with screws or PVC cement. That said, SNAPS are built like tanks and either way works (Mine is stopped by the rear- with a rubber washer between endcap and priming handle)
#293154 Community Snap Thread
Posted by
on 20 January 2011 - 05:44 PM
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The clothespin is deceptive- a well made Snap will not misfire. As far as I can tell, both catches are as strong as they would need to be. So, no real difference.
#288422 Check-skirt
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on 15 November 2010 - 12:05 AM
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Interesting concept, though in need of minimization (I'm sure you're already working on it). Honestly, I haven't had a ton of problems with this on my +bow (choppered)- I have a CPVC dart guide to avoid vac-jamming, and if I do feel a vacuum in the PT I just open the ball valve a hair to equalize pressure.
#282391 Chano 3.5
Posted by
on 07 August 2010 - 11:22 AM
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Gonna check my work schedule today (it's too short notice to request off so here's hoping I get lucky!), and if the stars align I'm totally there, possibly with 1-3 friends!
EDIT: Go figure, the one day that week I work is smack in the middle of the war. So it looks like I'm out for the 14th. 21st anyone?
EDIT: Go figure, the one day that week I work is smack in the middle of the war. So it looks like I'm out for the 14th. 21st anyone?
#314417 Cataclysm 3 - Chicagoland War
Posted by
on 15 April 2012 - 09:40 PM
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Aww yeeah! I'm in!
#297317 Cataclysm 2 - Chicagoland War
Posted by
on 19 April 2011 - 04:15 PM
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hellz yeah! Will do my best to be there; likely with friends.
#298414 Cataclysm 2 - Chicagoland War
Posted by
on 22 May 2011 - 05:44 PM
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Hooray for the beginning of nerfing weather!
Pros:
+Everyone was awesome
+Meeting BrokenSVT and Kid Flash- both are cool dudes
+My RCP performed beautifully all day- now if only I could aim....
+Water and (almost) toads as alternative ammo
+2-minute 4B mod with a Leatherman
+Culvers- om nom nom
+Seeing some awesome blasters
+Getting some tacticool blasters
+Minimum rain- it turned into a nice day!
+Hanging out w/ Noodleownz on the trek south
+PINK FOAM
Cons:
-Double Headshot (what does it mean??)
-Ticks
-Skeeters
-Sunburn, humidity
-Getting shot in the forehead 4 times throughout the war
-tired
-very overgrown field- killed dart recovery
-Nobody had enough bullets!!
-High RoF means high reload times
-Iron Man Magstrike
-Getting pinned down by an AT multiple times
Fantastic war!
Pros:
+Everyone was awesome
+Meeting BrokenSVT and Kid Flash- both are cool dudes
+My RCP performed beautifully all day- now if only I could aim....
+Water and (almost) toads as alternative ammo
+2-minute 4B mod with a Leatherman
+Culvers- om nom nom
+Seeing some awesome blasters
+Getting some tacticool blasters
+Minimum rain- it turned into a nice day!
+Hanging out w/ Noodleownz on the trek south
+PINK FOAM
Cons:
-Double Headshot (what does it mean??)
-Ticks
-Skeeters
-Sunburn, humidity
-Getting shot in the forehead 4 times throughout the war
-tired
-very overgrown field- killed dart recovery
-Nobody had enough bullets!!
-High RoF means high reload times
-Iron Man Magstrike
-Getting pinned down by an AT multiple times
Fantastic war!
#296387 Brocken Ls Plunger Tube
Posted by
on 21 March 2011 - 09:22 PM
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I can sell you a LS PT; PM me
#294600 Barrel Material For Stock Micros
Posted by
on 16 February 2011 - 10:37 PM
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Don't bother, if you're shooting stock ammo just chamfer the edge. I use the serrated edge on my pocket knife to give a smooth curve, or a Dremel, or an X-acto. You want a tight-ish fit for springers, remember.
#294581 Barrel Material For Stock Micros
Posted by
on 16 February 2011 - 06:14 PM
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CPVC it. If you don't know how, check out our fantastic mods directory. End of story.Would it be best to leave the stock barrel in a Nite-Finder or replace it with some other material?
I have CPVC and PVC to replace it with, as well as a drill to bore out pipes if need be.
#295890 Awno 2.5 - War On The 26th Of March.
Posted by
on 12 March 2011 - 04:06 PM
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OOH OOH OOOH! War! I'm in, possiblyy with guests. Noodle wantsa carpool?
#296484 Awno 2.5 - War On The 26th Of March.
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on 23 March 2011 - 10:20 AM
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Looks like Cheerios fell through; Im still wheedling the powers that be to let me go. If I make it I'll be bringing at least 1 friend.
EDIT- I have the green light! I'm a definite with at least 1 friend, checking around to see if more want to go. I'm low on darts though...
EDIT- I have the green light! I'm a definite with at least 1 friend, checking around to see if more want to go. I'm low on darts though...
#295919 Awno 2.5 - War On The 26th Of March.
Posted by
on 13 March 2011 - 12:14 AM
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Sure, long as you don't mind chipping in for gas.Ybrik what about me? I'm a maybe as of now.
EDIT: I can probably cram another nerfer or 2 in the car; put me down as definite/likely + guest(s)
#303441 Ammo counter
Posted by
on 17 August 2011 - 01:19 AM
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On the topic of micro controllers, Texas Instruments is selling its launchpad microcontroller with interface and IDE for $4.30! The controller is a 14 pin Dual Inline Package (Read- can fit in a AA battery), C-programmable, and looks to be great for our low-power, low-skill, low-cost application.
//Slight off-topic- TI also makes a programmable, wireless watch with accelerometers. Could this be used in a high-tech nerf gun? Possibly, probably not, but it's cool.
//Slight off-topic- TI also makes a programmable, wireless watch with accelerometers. Could this be used in a high-tech nerf gun? Possibly, probably not, but it's cool.
#303125 Ammo counter
Posted by
on 09 August 2011 - 07:21 PM
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This would be so much fun, but I think it'd be much more cost effective if it was worked out in Medium-scale integration instead of on a pricey microcontroller. Excellent work putting more electronics into nerf than just lights and lazors!
#305012 Alpha Trooper help
Posted by
on 26 September 2011 - 08:07 AM
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When it's together, try holding the slide all the way forward. Slamfire blasters have this little side effect- the breech must be ALL the way forward for the little slam-fire-y bit to work. Want to not have to worry about it? See that lock just to the right of the barrel cover? Put it back.
This was a hunch based on what you gave us, remember 1. NH does NOT like spoon feeding info, and2. if you're going to ask for help you may want to to get the actual firing mechanism in the picture!!
EDIT- the important picture seems to have a broken link
This was a hunch based on what you gave us, remember 1. NH does NOT like spoon feeding info, and
EDIT- the important picture seems to have a broken link
#305034 Alpha Trooper help
Posted by
on 26 September 2011 - 06:03 PM
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No, the Slamfire piece is right, it's definitely the lock/hold-it-forward issue. fyi, before closing it up again it's worth doinf the spring compression mod- a duct tape ring that makes the spring hit full compression when cocked.The catch isn't working obviously, so maybe the piece under the catch isn't clipped in the right place?
#285071 Alpha Trooper Air Restrictor Removal
Posted by
on 08 September 2010 - 06:45 AM
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I have heard that some people use cut down [k26] springs in their raiders. Since the alpha trooper is just a reshelled raider that would probly work.
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No. [k26] doesn't fit in any of the Recons (Such a shame...). RFSG springs, however, do.
I have heard that some people use cut down [k26] springs in their raiders. Since the alpha trooper is just a reshelled raider that would probly work.
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No. [k26] doesn't fit in any of the Recons (Such a shame...). RFSG springs, however, do.
#280123 A Quick Question
Posted by
on 12 July 2010 - 11:55 PM
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4.5" is really small for such a large plunger as the 3B; I recommend trying longer barrels (My [k26] 3B has a 12"). A spring addition/replacement is ideal, and definitely double check the seal- both on the plunger head and also on the joint where the PT meets the coupler part.
#297318 A new style Pump-action SNAP
Posted by
on 19 April 2011 - 04:22 PM
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I got mine at Do It Best; they have online ordering with free shipping to your nearest store- go here. It's $4-ish for 10' with no shipping hassles or driving to numerous Ace's to search for the stuff.Beautiful. May I ask where you happened to find 1 and 1/2" thinwall pvc? If I can get my hands on some of that, I will have to make one of these.
#283735 4 Chan, Johnny
Posted by
on 22 August 2010 - 08:49 AM
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Given no weird scheduling shit I'm so in, with 2+ friends.
#286535 4 Chan, Johnny
Posted by
on 03 October 2010 - 10:34 PM
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Effeminate war!
+Having 2 Stampedes on the field (And do well too! I was glad to be on their team).
+Ring-around-the-treesie (Ended with one of them Stampedes)
+Eliminator with Stampede shield- the greatest in the sub-optimal category
+ Meeting up with my buddies from Cataclysm
+Here's the deal- Wendys was great!
+Used the hell outta my +Bow
+Chronographs are not only neat- they're 133.7!!
+Got 2 legit wyes and clear PVC for less than I expected to pay
+Everyone being cool (Not just because of the weather) about the relocation
+BIGGEST WAR in the region! Woot!
-Relocation.
-Gun breakage. Thank God I brought my electric screwdriver
-Cold and windy! Grab the mobstacles!!
-Lost 80% of my darts
-In-game dart failure. Liquid nails does NOT work on stefans, you hear me Sluggy?
-Had to leave early
+Having 2 Stampedes on the field (And do well too! I was glad to be on their team).
+Ring-around-the-treesie (Ended with one of them Stampedes)
+Eliminator with Stampede shield- the greatest in the sub-optimal category
+ Meeting up with my buddies from Cataclysm
+Here's the deal- Wendys was great!
+Used the hell outta my +Bow
+Chronographs are not only neat- they're 133.7!!
+Got 2 legit wyes and clear PVC for less than I expected to pay
+Everyone being cool (Not just because of the weather) about the relocation
+BIGGEST WAR in the region! Woot!
-Relocation.
-Gun breakage. Thank God I brought my electric screwdriver
-Cold and windy! Grab the mobstacles!!
-Lost 80% of my darts
-In-game dart failure. Liquid nails does NOT work on stefans, you hear me Sluggy?
-Had to leave early
#286397 4 Chan, Johnny
Posted by
on 01 October 2010 - 11:20 PM
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I'm still in, sans friends.
Oh, and if the U3 could bring 2 spare hunks of clear 1/2" PVC and some wyes for a certain yBrik, that'd be great.
Oh, and if the U3 could bring 2 spare hunks of clear 1/2" PVC and some wyes for a certain yBrik, that'd be great.
#321058 "Freehand" Molded Silicone Domes
Posted by
on 26 August 2012 - 02:48 PM
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Darts and Barrels
How do you recommend drilling the dome molds? Is there a specific bit for it?
