Front-primed 1995 Kenner Crossbow
Extra internals pics: https://imgur.com/a/PixWTVO
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Posted by Silly on 31 July 2020 - 03:55 PM in Modifications
Posted by Silly on 07 July 2018 - 08:55 PM in Modifications
After almost a full year of work, my dual Titan tank Centurion Prototype is done!
It has the following mods:
* 2' long 1/2" CPVC Barrel
* Stryfe Magwell & PVC Breech for mag/clip functionality
* Stryfe handle merged into Centurion handle for air compressor trigger
* Air Compressor (12v) * Pump for bottom tank, compressor for top (mag/clip) tank
* 1/2 Inch PVC coupling for bottom tank * Strongarm handle for bottom tank
More closeup pictures @ My Imgur.
Posted by Silly on 14 December 2016 - 10:49 PM in Modifications
So I decided to mod the Mega Magnus to make it look like the mandalorian pistol from starwars the clone wars series.I can't seem to paste a picture so your going to have to look it up. I'm looking to make the sides as flat as possible as the lower side's on the Mega Magnus are quite bumpy and full of ridges. Since sanding it would take of all of the exterior plastic, what ways would you guys recommend to fill the gaps?
Posted by Silly on 28 October 2016 - 03:53 PM in Homemades
Man is that a beauty. Dang.
Anyway, would the design accept other materials for the handle? Like wood, clear polycarb, or even maybe *ooh shiny* aluminium?
Also, would you recommend using that Y you are currently as a pumpgrip for other homemades?
Posted by Silly on 25 April 2017 - 12:06 PM in Homemades
Partslist
SpoilerMy next batch of 3D-printed parts should show up this afternoon.9637K26 1 Cut-to-Length Compression Spring, Spring-Tempered Steel, 11.0" Long,.844" OD, .08" Wire, packs of 5 $12.15 $12.15 9245K25 6 Easy-to-Form Clear PETG Tube, 5/8" OD, 1/2" ID $1.55 $9.30 2.75-inch length of 1 SCH40 PVC Pipe 2-inch length of 1/2 SCH40 PVC Pipe (Clear) 8788K181 1 High-Temperature CPVC Rectangular Bar, 1/8" Thick, 1-1/2" Width $2.56 $2.56 8975K297 2 Multipurpose 6061 Aluminum, Rectangular Bar, 3/32" x ½", 2 foot $1.45 $2.90 1658T18 1 Highly Corrosion-Resistant 6063 Aluminum, Architectural, 1-1/2" OD, 0.065" Wall Thickness, 2 feet $8.78 $8.78 4490T171 1 Highly Corrosion-Resistant 6063 Aluminum, Architectural, Rounded Edges, 1/8" x ¼", 3 feet $1.78 $1.78 1608T144 1 Standard-Wall Black ABS Pipe & Pipe Fitting, 1-1/2 Pipe Size, Wye, Female Socket Ends $4.57 $4.57 93330A447 2 Aluminum Female Threaded Round Standoff, 1/4" OD, 3/4" Length, 6-32 Thread Size $0.51 $1.02 90126A509 1 #6 Washers $1.35 $1.35 92510A444 3 Aluminum Unthreaded Spacer, 1/4" OD, 3/8" Length, for Number 6 Screw Size $0.34 $1.02 9452K21 1 Oil-Resistant Buna-N O-Ring, 1/16 Fractional Width, Dash Number 012 $2.51 $2.51 9562K46 2 Stretch-Fit Shaft Seal for 1" Diameter Shaft $5.27 $10.54 98704A210 1 Plastic Knurled Head Thumb Screw with Socket Drive, 6-32 Thread, 17/32" Long $6.00 $6.00 1658T11 1 Highly Corrosion-Resistant 6063 Aluminum, Architectural, 5/8" OD, 0.049" Wall Thickness $3.19 $3.19 94135K1 1 Type 302 Stainless Steel Extension Spring, 1.0" Length, .188" OD, .023" Wire Diameter 6.76 6.76 8576K15 5 Black Delrin ® Acetal Resin Rod, 1/2" Diameter $1.51 $7.55 8574K211 1 Impact-Resistant Polycarbonate Sheet, 1/4" Thick, 12" x 12", White $13.29 $13.29 90273A146 1 Zinc-Plated Steel Flat Head Phillips Machine Screw, 6-32 Thread, 3/8" Length $3.42 $3.42 90403A148 1 Zinc-Plated Steel Pan Head Phillips Machine Screw, 6-32 Thread, 1/2" Length $5.60 $5.60 90272A155 1 Zinc-Plated Steel Pan Head Phillips Machine Screw, 6-32 Thread, 1-1/4" Length $3.94 $3.94 90272A150 1 Zinc-Plated Steel Pan Head Phillips Machine Screw, 6-32 Thread, 5/8" Length $3.00 $3.00 9495K93 1 Spring-Back 302/304 Stainless Steel Wire, 0.063" Diameter, 1/4 lb. Coil, 23' Long $3.87 $3.87 Sub-Total: $111.23 Optional Plunger Tube Material 1 Polycarbonate Round Tube, 1-1/2" OD, 1-3/8 ID, 2 feet $9.02 $9.02 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000OMFMC0
Posted by Silly on 09 June 2017 - 12:47 PM in Homemades
Posted by Silly on 02 March 2017 - 01:00 PM in Homemades
Full [k26] version with stock extended by 1.500 inches. Also requires a separate nose piece to hold the end of the plunger tube which had to move 2.500 inches forward beyond the profile of the original shell.
STEP 214: http://captainslug.c...Crossbow95b.zip(1.4mb)
For a while now ive been working on a stock and front crossbow expander kit, but this just bypasses it.
Good job!
Posted by Silly on 24 May 2017 - 09:42 AM in General Nerf
Posted by Silly on 25 May 2017 - 06:06 AM in General Nerf
Posted by Silly on 17 August 2017 - 05:28 PM in General Nerf
Posted by Silly on 01 December 2016 - 01:38 PM in Homemades
Posted by Silly on 01 December 2016 - 06:34 PM in Homemades
I don't think any kind of resin casting is a cheap process. It's got a lower entry threshold than an injection mold, but you're still talking $hundreds. Dig through herefor some good tips as well.
Posted by Silly on 23 February 2017 - 05:33 PM in Homemades
I didn't realize that the tubing that connects the plunger tube to the arrow post has a spring inside of it that keeps the tubing from collapsing at bends. I haven't had an entirely stock one of these in my hands since the mid-90s.
If you want, i can post some pictures of a mostly stock crossbow i have. just missing catch, spring, plunger rod, catch spring, and bow arms.
Posted by Silly on 20 February 2017 - 08:48 PM in Homemades
Could these (if someone bought one *unlikely* or found someone with one or otherwise got access to one) be easier/better/stronger/easier then all the other options listed here?
As far as i can tell its better then:
3d Printing
Casting
molding (purely because price)
carving/whatever it is (CapSlug's Posts)
Please tell me what you think!
Posted by Silly on 22 August 2017 - 06:25 PM in Modifications
Posted by Silly on 26 March 2017 - 12:21 AM in Modifications
Posted by Silly on 29 November 2016 - 10:25 AM in Modifications
Posted by Silly on 12 May 2017 - 10:00 AM in Homemades
Posted by Silly on 12 May 2017 - 08:15 PM in Homemades
Oh, also: How it's Made (the show, watch on YouTube) has some fascinating machinery and production lines that probably have parts that would apply to this project. One I saw was a conveyer that moved cans and appeared to consist of simply 6 metal rods - one for each end and two for each of the sides. That'd be easier to build into whatever shape needed and probably lower friction than machining solid materials to shape.
Small problem: those use electric motors, chains, sh!t loads of power (over time), and are heavier then...well...something really heavy.