#1
Posted 27 September 2008 - 12:35 AM
Tools needed:
-Screw Driver
-Hacksaw
Supplies needed:
-½” CPVC coupler OR Endcap
-about 7” of CPVC
-Adhesive of choice
-E-Tape
-Dremel OR Sandpaper
-Wire Cutters that can slice through plastic
-Pipe cutters
-Paint (optional)
-Beefy replacement spring
-NF
-Tactical Light
-Craft foam, neoprene, etc.
Start off by opening up the Nite Finder.
Take out the useless laser.
Remove the plunger assembly and keep everything on the left of the following picture, and throw away what’s to the right.
Take this piece…
And sand it down like so.
Now take your coupler and mark it directly in the middle.
Use the pipe cutter to slice it in half.
Glue it into the shaved restrictor.
On the back of this piece, the end that comes into contact with the plunger head, glue on one or two layer of craft foam. This will make your gun last longer and put less stress on the coupler+restrictor.
Glue the coupler assembly into the plunger tube.
Now let’s move to the plunger. Wrap E-Tape around the plunger head and put the o-ring back on. Now remove the head and put on your new spring; I used a spring from Ace. Lube the plunger tube with something that doesn’t degrade plastics. Don’t forget to replace the catch spring if you do replace the spring.
This next step is optional, I did it because I like reinforcing shit to make it last longer. I glued some nuts I had laying around, onto the screw holes on the plunger tube. This made the nubs the holes are located on more sturdy.
Another reinforcement I did is with some metal onto the place where the spring presses against the shell.
Okay, on to the light. Open up the tactical light and cut of those nubs off of the light.
Trim the case like so, to fit the shell of the tactical light.
Now you have to trim the case of the tactical light and get rid of unneeded space. This is a picture of how I did it and where I glued it onto the gun. Keep in mind the only reason to glue these shells together is so the battery pack has somewhere to go; it looks a lot cleaner this way as well.
Next paint your gun if you want to. I painted mine black, which I know is a color scheme everyone hates and thinks it shows no creativity, which I entirely agree with. I had two good reasons for doing this, though. (1) I suck at painting. (2) I was pressed on time to finish this and black was all I had on hand.
Now glue the light part into where the laser used to be.
Put everything into the case exactly how it is in the next picture.
Cut the barrels, and make a speed loader if you wish. You're done! On mine I also added some sights.
Question? Comments? Flames?
#2
Posted 27 September 2008 - 12:38 AM
Edited by Coop, 27 September 2008 - 12:42 AM.
On the other hand, the guy who posted before me used the word 'fuck' a lot so he probably knows what he's talking about.
#3
Posted 27 September 2008 - 12:40 AM
#4
Posted 27 September 2008 - 12:41 AM
#5
Posted 27 September 2008 - 12:45 AM
Echnalaid: You are completely correct, I would never use this myself, it was made for a friend. It would be pointless in a war. I did toy with the idea of putting the battery pack where the AA's went when the NF was stock, but the pack was too bulky.
Banshee: Yep, I know I'm terrible at painting. I also used some acrylic protective shit that actually greened some of the plastic and annihilated the black paint in some parts.
Edited by TantumBull, 27 September 2008 - 12:47 AM.
#6
Posted 27 September 2008 - 12:57 AM
<a href="http://nerfhaven.com...howtopic=20409" target="_blank">Make it pump-action</a>
#7
Posted 27 September 2008 - 01:07 AM
I don't give a damn about the light, or the paintjob, but that coupler is just cute...
Umm, is that a compliment?
#8
Posted 27 September 2008 - 09:56 AM
Sorry to hear that man, it's like that one famous bumper sticker, "Shit Happens"
#9
Posted 27 September 2008 - 10:16 AM
PS: Nice work with the reinforcement, as well.
<a href="http://nerfhaven.com...howtopic=20409" target="_blank">Make it pump-action</a>
#10
Posted 27 September 2008 - 11:41 AM
It's simple, it eliminates dead space, it keeps the overall look of the gun cleaner, it should eliminate the need to dremel the shell, and it lets you mod 2 guns with one coupler, so yes--definitely a compliment. ~Rork
PS: Nice work with the reinforcement, as well.
Ah, I see. Thanks, rork.
#11
Posted 27 September 2008 - 11:41 AM
92% of teens have moved on to the N-Strike line.
If you are part of the 8% who still use real old guns,
copy and paste this into your signature
woot I use at3k.
#12
Posted 27 September 2008 - 11:45 AM
Good first mod it could be cleaner though for example the paint and hot glue the flip barrel intstead of etape.
Yes, I agree the paint does suck tremendously. I also agree that just E-Tape on the speed loader would be stupid. I didn't mention this in the write up, but I actually super glued them together; the tape is just for extra reinforcement.
#13
Posted 27 September 2008 - 12:33 PM
#14
Posted 27 September 2008 - 02:44 PM
Mind13
#15
Posted 27 September 2008 - 04:34 PM
Why not intergrate a at2k into that thing? The light is worthless.
Echnalaid: You are completely correct, I would never use this myself, it was made for a friend. It would be pointless in a war. I did toy with the idea of putting the battery pack where the AA's went when the NF was stock, but the pack was too bulky.
Anyways, great way to attach the coupler. Has this been done before? I know it will be done again, if/when I get a new Nitefinder.
Welcome to the 'haven.
#16
Posted 27 September 2008 - 04:59 PM
I beat my wife."
#17
Posted 27 September 2008 - 07:11 PM
FA_24's response to Ice's back pain thread:
I used to have that problem until I got circumcised. 15 pounds later I was able to stand up straight.
#18
Posted 27 September 2008 - 09:03 PM
Looks Great. Have you ever thought of putting some kind of removable plastic under the light to cover that hole.
It's funny you say that. Right after taking those picture I glued on a piece of acrylic. I used gorilla glue, which is so weak sauce that it basically is removable.
Renegademilitia15: I would if I still had it.
Edited by TantumBull, 27 September 2008 - 09:07 PM.
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