[VelveetaAvenger]

Zack the Mack, on Dec 23 2009, 10:56 AM, said:

I suppose I could. That will eliminate the elbow, but how would that save dead space? Also, getting the length of the CPVC segments is pretty tricky.

Vishamon, on Dec 23 2009, 11:15 AM, said:

in theory, this could work, especially since the cpvc wouldn't be operating in a pressurised capacity (ie as a tank), so you wouldn't need to worry about compromising it's integrity. However, bending pipes with heat guns is iffy at best, and bending them to the tolerances needed to both fit the shell and achieve a tight seal to the turret... well, I wouldn't try it, but you're welcome to!

EDIT: ugh, ninja'd

It wouldn't be worth it for deadspace reasons because the rotation mech is preventing it from traveling along the hypotenuse. All you'd be saving is maybe a 1/4 or 1/2 inch on height. If somebody in the future wanted to try and keep everything in the shell, it would make much more sense to just use some type of tubing that is already flexible.

But enough conjecture, this blaster is pretty sweet as it stands. You should try to give it wings and a couple more King Ghidorah heads.

↓ Awesome! Like Monster Zero, this blaster is gonna be a total badass! Also, I didn't realize that the cpvc was bracing the turret, that's actually a good thing since it probably helps a lot with the seal.

This post has been edited by VelveetaAvenger: 23 December 2009 - 12:27 PM

[Zack the Mack]

VelveetaAvenger, on Dec 23 2009, 12:30 PM, said:

If somebody in the future wanted to try and keep everything in the shell, it would make much more sense to just use some type of tubing that is already flexible.

I don't think that would work - the rotation mech is actually braced against the upward air pipe. Normally, it's held in place by a green bushing on the missile tube, but once this mod is performed, the air pipe serves this purpose. I feel like a flexible tube would jam the rotation mech and eventually get sliced through, but definitely give it a try!

VelveetaAvenger, on Dec 23 2009, 12:30 PM, said:

You should try to give it wings

All in good time...

This post has been edited by Zack the Mack: 23 December 2009 - 11:45 AM

[white moonlight]

Wow...
I really, really like this mod.
It's just screaming to be rearloading...
I'm sure this is very intimidating on the battle field.
Nice work...

[Gears]

Yeah.

Kinda excited to see this at the next PA War.

[Zack the Mack]

Rearloading and a pump replacement do seem to be pretty popular requests. Because of the sloppy way I closed up the turret, rearloading is impossible, but I could add it if someone would give me a replacement turret (wink wink).

I'm still trying to find a good place to drop a new pump. Any ideas?

[angelfalcon]

I would maybe use the bend in one of those straws with the bendy top ends to "straw mod" the elbow and cut down on deadspace.

Also a pump replacement doesn't really have to go anywhere, just stick it in the spot the current pump is. As for rearloading, I don't know how fucked the back of the turret is. Pics would be nice.

Hope this helps you out man.

EDIT: Found a pic:

http://www.journalnow.net/images/uploads/t...osts/straws.jpg

That's what I meant.

This post has been edited by angelfalcon: 24 December 2009 - 09:04 AM

[Just Some Bob]

The problem with flexible connections on the outlet of any firing port is that they're ... flexible. When the blaster fires, it will absorb part of the energy.

[Blacksunshine]

white moonlight, on Dec 23 2009, 01:29 PM, said:

It's just screaming to be rearloading...

I seen a movie about that once.



This is so added to the list. Great work. That is quite a beast.

[mystefansdontflystraight]

Just Some Bob, on Dec 24 2009, 12:17 PM, said:

The problem with flexible connections on the outlet of any firing port is that they're ... flexible. When the blaster fires, it will absorb part of the energy.

I think he is reffering to the straw mod on the mav: Putting it inside the plunger tube, in this case the CPVC. Wrapping it in tape a bunch of times and gooping it into the cpvc connections might improve ranges.
I really like this, I hope beserkers come to Canada soon.

As for the pump, just do like Rork does with his decrapified MMs. The pump can be in the same place.

Just for clarification, you pump the gun, cycle the shotgun style grip at the front, and then fire?

BS: Sigged momentarily

This post has been edited by mystefansdontflystraight: 24 December 2009 - 11:48 AM

[imaseoulman]

Maybe I missed something...but you removed the spring plunger system? I don't see why you would do that. The best feature of the blaster is that you have long range and high ROF. You still have long range and decent ROF, but not high ROF. Was it a space issue or just an issue with the handle or is it there and I'm just mildly retarded?

It is a brilliant idea and I like it, but I think it could be better. My (unfinished) version leaves it in the center but adds a Marvelous Salvo to the turret for a Seoul Style Smackdown (wow, I feel stupider for having actually typed that...it stays).

[vaan]

Why didn't you leave in the spring system, but just direct the BBBB part to the top of the turrect as you did? it would allow for both, since one fires from the top, and the other the bottom. The only problem is barrel length.

[Zack the Mack]

mystefansdontflystraight, on Dec 24 2009, 02:47 PM, said:

I think he is reffering to the straw mod on the mav: Putting it inside the plunger tube, in this case the CPVC. Wrapping it in tape a bunch of times and gooping it into the cpvc connections might improve ranges.

I thought about that, but decreasing the inner diameter would also restrict the airflow. While the elbow puts in a lot of dead space, the 4B tank also moves air very quickly. I'm not sure on this - does the restricted airflow outweigh the dead space?

mystefansdontflystraight, on Dec 24 2009, 02:47 PM, said:

Just for clarification, you pump the gun, cycle the shotgun style grip at the front, and then fire?

Exactly! The pump action is still fully functioning.

imaseoulman, on Dec 25 2009, 05:26 PM, said:

Maybe I missed something...but you removed the spring plunger system? I don't see why you would do that... My (unfinished) version leaves it in the center but adds a Marvelous Salvo to the turret for a Seoul Style Smackdown.

vaan, on Dec 25 2009, 05:57 PM, said:

Why didn't you leave in the spring system, but just direct the BBBB part to the top of the turrect as you did? it would allow for both, since one fires from the top, and the other the bottom. The only problem is barrel length.

I took out the springer for a few reasons. First, there's no way that pissant little plunger tube would manage to get a dart down a foot of PETG. Second, it would make the blaster harder to pump. Third, it increases the number of breakable moving parts. Finally, the LSFG handle doesn't have two triggers.

And of course you'd add a Marvelous Salvo to it, Seoul. You put Salvos on fucking everything. That's a really good idea, but 20 isn't a multiple of 3! That kind of thing bugs the crap out of me.

This post has been edited by Zack the Mack: 25 December 2009 - 09:33 PM

[Zack the Mack]

This station always takes requests! You suggested, I listened. I present to you... Daikaiju! Mark 1.1! Now with 100% more basketball pumps and rearloading!


Mmm, Spalding. I sawed off the pump tube and glued this puppy on with a big wad of epoxy putty, a la Rork's Mega Missile Decrapified. The tank's full in 2.5 pumps, 3 if I feel like living dangerously.


A close-up of the rearloading hole. To prevent losing darts, I made this chute out of thin aluminum plate.


According to your mom, size matters. My blaster is four feet long. What about yours?

This post has been edited by Zack the Mack: 08 January 2010 - 08:53 PM

[NerfRogue83]

Impressive upgrades......you have a real terror on your hands there. Look out PA Nerfers, eh?

[JATDO]

Beautiful..
I only it was as functioning as it is now during BFNY.
I would of been scared shit-less.