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#20934 Yet Another Ss1 Mod
Posted by Grinch on 08 March 2004 - 09:11 PM in Modifications
Just to let you know, people, there are going to be a LOT of pictures on this page.
First off, in an SS1, the plunger tube has an orange triangular piece that provides a locking mechanism (because the gun could previously switch between one and two barrels). However, I did away with this function, as well as the whole triangle piece itself. For people who are curious, this is what this triangular piece looks like:
Originally, for my brassed SS1, I had bored out the plunger tube so that its ID would be the same as a 1/2" piece of PVC's OD, so I could squeeze the PVC inside the plunger tube (the PVC was nesting the brass). There are two reasons why this was not a good idea. First of all, the plunger would hit the PVC before it could reach the end of the shaft. Second, after countless rams with the PVC, the plunger was probably weakened dramatically.
The concept is a bit hard to understand, but here's a picture that may help. Props to Yakman.
As you can see, the plunger tube is widened. All I did was shove a piece of PVC inside.
Anyways, once all was good and done, I had the gun looking like this, covered in electrical tape goodness:
The above modification I did back in December. I didn't get good results at all. This is because there are no air restrictors in the plunger tube. This makes it so that the plunger does not build up much pressure. On top of that, I used a brass barrel, which does not have much friction, and doesn't allow much pressure to built up inside of it.
Okay. A few days ago I took my Secret Shot apart again to re-examine it. I completely scrapped the whole PVC/brass barrel, and started over. Using hot glue, I glued a 1/2" CPVC coupler to the top of the plunger tube, without pushing it inside. For people that don't know, a 1/2" CPVC coupler has an OD that is roughly equivalent to the OD of a normal piece of 1/2" PVC pice. I added several layers of glue and wrapped the whole deal in plenty of electrical tape to achieve a tight fit back in the case.
The electrical tape is so tight and supportive that the coupler can barely budge when it is protruding from the SS1 case. I also stuck some foam backer rod in there for even extra support.
I cut myself a 1/2" CPVC barrel about 4" long, and pushed it into the coupler. The gun itself shot at least 55 feet, but I'm guessing it went over 60. Either way, the SS1 outdistances my Lock 'n Load.
The reason this mod gets so much better range than the brass one is because CPVC has a smaller ID, which allows the dart to built up more pressure.
By the way, the reason the case is partially cut off is because the gun was previously tri-barreled, like I said. Oh, and by the way, Secret Shots and Eagle Eyes should be the overrated guns, not the Lock 'n Load and the Tech Target. :wink:
Comments, questions? Enjoy the breach loaded SS1.
~Grinch~
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The coupler in the case, wrapped in tape:
Gun without barrel in:
Gun with barrel in place: (by the way, it doesn't look like the barrel is straight, but it is)
#49161 Old Screenshots
Posted by Grinch on 09 March 2005 - 08:44 PM in Site Feedback
Sorry, large filesizes. 56k beware!
http://img225.exs.cx.../6431/nh7ok.jpg
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http://img225.exs.cx.../2933/nc8rv.jpg
#57126 Image Posting Tutorial
Posted by Grinch on 10 June 2005 - 12:51 AM in Site Feedback
How to Post Images on Nerf Haven
by Grinch
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Step 1
Go to http://www.imageshack.us/ .
Step 2
Once you arrive at the page, click the Browse button.
Step 3
A dialog box will pop up. Locate a picture on your computer. Highlight it, and click open.
Step 4
You should now be back at the ImageShack homepage. Click "host it!".
Step 5
Find the link on the ImageShack page that says "Direct Link to Image" next to it. Copy it to your clipboard by typing in CTRL+C or by using the Edit>Copy on the menu bar at the top of the screen.
Step 6
Post your picture on the Nerf Haven forums! When you are starting a topic or replying to a post, paste the image link into the text box by typing CTRL+V or by using the Edit>Paste function on the menu bar at the top of the screen.
Make sure you include the image tags around the link:
#11283 Lnl Question
Posted by Grinch on 11 October 2003 - 01:38 PM in Modifications
#13457 Cutlass Hose Handle
Posted by Grinch on 30 November 2003 - 03:04 PM in Homemades
EDIT: Alrighty, I found out where the leak was. It was right by the tubeless tire valve, so I used some Marine Epoxy Putty to see if it'll seal it.
#16696 Multi Barrel 750
Posted by Grinch on 19 January 2004 - 06:17 PM in Modifications
#13185 Let It Be - Naked
Posted by Grinch on 24 November 2003 - 12:25 AM in Off Topic
#9700 Rawray's X-bow Mod
Posted by Grinch on 15 September 2003 - 05:49 PM in Modifications
#34932 Custom Scout Prototype
Posted by Grinch on 23 August 2004 - 01:40 AM in Modifications
#9670 Rawray's X-bow Mod
Posted by Grinch on 14 September 2003 - 11:56 PM in Modifications
EDIT: Actually, none of the mods are loading up with pictures.
#10612 How Do I Post A Pic
Posted by Grinch on 28 September 2003 - 05:08 PM in General Nerf
#11484 Thrift Stores?
Posted by Grinch on 15 October 2003 - 09:42 PM in General Nerf
#17667 Shrunk Plunger
Posted by Grinch on 31 January 2004 - 01:27 AM in Modifications
Another thing: I actually modified the gun for my cousin to prove to him that I could do it without having it appeared as being modified. Naturally, I used clear PETG barrel tubing, and I saved the stock barrel that I cut off from the plunger shaft. I sanded it down so it would fit snugly around the PETG, and fit it back in the case. The gun pretty much looks like a normal Eagle Eye with a stock barrel...and a 1" piece of clear plastic extending out of the front for some reason...
Basically...reinforce it.
#30939 Nf Cosmetic Mod
Posted by Grinch on 12 July 2004 - 12:49 AM in Modifications
I'll get right into it. Using PVC pipe cutters, I cut the shell.
I took out the barrel, and glued a piece of 1/2" Sched. 80 PVC on the brass for extra support. It's the part wrapped in electrical tape. I made it about 1mm longer than the brass.
Next, I bored out the inside of the 1mm of PVC I left overhanging the brass. I did this so it would fit flush and snugly over the Nite Finder's barrel base, shown here: (props to Rags)
The final barrel assembly, plunger shaft and all.
Next, I had to widen the hole for the barrel to come out of in the shell. I did so, and placed foam rubber to keep the barrel straight and secure.
The final product.
The first ridge, closest to the shell, is the original cylindrical object that goes around the NF's barrel. The second cylindrical object is a coupler. Why? No reason.
Enjoi.
#24540 Nerf World
Posted by Grinch on 20 April 2004 - 12:13 AM in Off Topic
It's back. It's blue. And it's ready to rule.
Nerf World, after a several months of down time, is back. We have so much new content, our web space had to be upgraded to 50 MB.
We now host Foam Fortress. I am happy to announce new members of our NW team: Jangadance, IronRhino, Vassili, Lech, and Talio. Both sites were obviously very popular, and we both shared common goals in creating an "ultimate" Nerf site. When FF closed, it needed an up-and-running Nerf site to host it's content; Nerf World.
We've spent a long time perfecting this. Hope you like it.
Nerf World
#24410 Eab/1500 Integration
Posted by Grinch on 16 April 2004 - 08:10 PM in Modifications
The internal pictures didn't come out. I'm really angry about that, but it's too much of a hassle to open the gun back up. Anyways, the 1500 tank is located where the forestock used to be. This is also where the foam is in the front of the gun. You can see the PETG barrel coming out of the front of the gun.
The gun is fired by pulled back on the large, foam contraption at the back of the gun. This pulls the firing pin. I can't explain the setup. Basically, I took an old barrel peg. Not the air restrictor type, but the kind the dart actually slides over. Since these are hollow inside, I wrapped the 1500 firing pin in electrical tape, and slid the post over it. With a little hot glue, it was secure. Then, I wrapped an electrical tie around the little plastic bend on the top of the barrel peg, and brought it out the back of the gun.
See the holes on the top of the barrel pegs? I stuck the tie through there.
Anyways, I also got the pump tube to come out the space in the back of the gun along with the firing mechanism. The reason there's a space there is because in the Expand-a-Blast there's originally a stock that pops out. After removing the stock, there plenty of space to toy with.
Anyways, here's the finished product from the side and user's point of view. Once again, I'm sorry that the internal shots didn't come out.
<EDIT> I found the following picture: it's the internals of the gun. However, this is an outdated shot. The whole "air restrictor" firing mechanism is not there yet. Just to let you know, this original design was faulty, but I'm just posting it so you guys can get a general idea.
#20874 Painting Techniques And Types
Posted by Grinch on 07 March 2004 - 06:12 PM in Modifications
#12481 Some Questions
Posted by Grinch on 06 November 2003 - 07:15 PM in Site Feedback
2. To find out how long Nerf Haven's been around, just look at Cxwq's joined date. It's around mid-September. And, he started this Nerf site because, the extremely popular Nerf Online had just closed, and all the veterans needed somewhere confined to go. Nerf HQ was too "n00bish", and NC was just...there. Necessity is the mother of invention.
3. Hmm. When you joined, this site was already this weird-ass whitish color. Little do you know, the forums used to have an extravagant black and blue scheme...dark, easy on the eyes. Anyhow, Cxwq switched hosts, and it's been a little hectic through the last few weeks. He's a married man, with a kid and a job, so naturally working on a Nerf site for a bunch of kids isn't necessarily top priority. He's still writing the new skins. And working on the avatar gallery. I've got an article pending. So, he's a busy guy, and you'll just have to have patience.
Hope it helps.
#12161 My Site
Posted by Grinch on 30 October 2003 - 08:06 PM in Off Topic
Uh, some tips:Here it is http://com3.zipforum...mairsoftgunscom and if anybody could help that would be great just PM me. I know it sucks but I'm going to ad alot.
Spell "Off Topic" right.
Spell "Trading" right.
You might as well get rid of the new members forum. Unlike NHQ, you're not going to have a new guy every day.
#11134 The Animatrix
Posted by Grinch on 07 October 2003 - 09:55 PM in Off Topic
Dude! Listen! Do you realize that this topic was started 8 months ago! 8 months! That's 245 days ago! That's 5,880 hours! That was 352,800 minutes ago! That was 21,168,000 seconds ago! That's a long time! Nobody wants to read about something that got posted 2/3 of a year ago!i heard it was really bad
Don't bring up old topics.
#24417 Eab/1500 Integration
Posted by Grinch on 16 April 2004 - 09:50 PM in Modifications
Yeah, I did. Like I said, the top one has a big foam contraption on the back, which is used for the trigger. The internal shot down below is outdated. The current internals look nothing like that.Great job, dude. Did you ever get your second shot working?
#10727 What's Up With Nhq?
Posted by Grinch on 29 September 2003 - 06:52 PM in Off Topic
The problem is bandwidth. Every time someone views a thread, it eats up bandwidth. And NerfHQ is, without saying, the most populous Nerf forum on the net, so Spanky's wee 5 GB bandwidth limit isn't sufficient--especially when combined with the portion that is used up with his dad's site.
To get NerfHQ up faster, you can help. Spanky needs 5 gigabytes more bandwidth, which is a painfully high fee of $79. Donations are greatly appreciated. To make a donation, contact The Infinite Shindig or me (mgrinch_nm).
Now, this topic has already been discussed several times on numerous boards (especially NerfEvolved), so stop asking about it.
#34830 Scout Question
Posted by Grinch on 22 August 2004 - 12:31 AM in Modifications
#13725 Maxshot Mod
Posted by Grinch on 05 December 2003 - 12:00 AM in Modifications
http://nerfevolved.f...ons/maxshot.php
Just to let you know, I did Cxwq's Max Shot mod, and it is very, very sturdy and performs exceptionally well. My only problems was when a friend accidentally pushed the 9/16 brass too far into the 17/32 brass will inserting the PVC barrel into the coupler, and the 2" stub of 17/32 brass ripped right out. I had a hell of a time opening it up and jamming the brass back in the white tube, and as it turned out, the white tube cracked a tiny bit. After sealing this with a bit of hot glue, all was well again, and after I put the gun back together, it performed better than it did before.
I suggest doing Cxwq's mod unless you can't get brass. If you do decide to do, however, make sure not to jam the PVC into the coupler.
#10238 Tts Mod
Posted by Grinch on 23 September 2003 - 12:00 AM in Modifications
Tech Target Set: Constricted Brass Barrel
#2453 Lnl Mods
Posted by Grinch on 20 March 2003 - 01:31 PM in Modifications
Anyway, just take the yellow cocker of you lucky son of a...
#2396 No-purchase Regrets
Posted by Grinch on 19 March 2003 - 05:53 PM in General Nerf
#20235 Nerf In Aus
Posted by Grinch on 28 February 2004 - 11:49 PM in General Nerf
You can't wait for them to come to you. You gotta go out and look for 'em, man! It makes it more fun when you find something good.
#14484 Airbrushes...
Posted by Grinch on 16 December 2003 - 10:57 PM in Modifications
#20729 Commando
Posted by Grinch on 05 March 2004 - 01:55 AM in General Nerf
Well, considering most of the guns he sells include at least twenty darts, he probably doesn't put a lot of time into them.I know his real name because I bought some darts from him. Kinda wish I didn't because the quality isn't too great,they make good fodder for shot guns or my power clip.
His darts are about an inch long with a bb covered in hot glue, but the bbs are hardly set into the FBR at all, are often off center and the hot glue is less than uniform.
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