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[Eraser475]

This has probably been done before but might as well give it a shot. This is a speedloader that was made from parts from my parts bin.

Materials:

1. 2' of CPVC

2. Maverick turret cover and orange front

3. Epoxy or hot-glue


1. Take the orange piece of the turret and cut all of the barrels of. Leave about 1/2" of the barrel.

2. Cut 6 4" lengths of CPVC

3. Put the pieces of CPVC through whats left of the orange barrels and the barrel holders in the turret cover.



4. Epoxy the barrels in or molest them with hot-glue like I did.



5. Let whatever adhesive you used cure.

Finished product:



It fits couplers just perfectly:



Yay for obnoxious pictures!



On a BBB:

[arfink]

Can't say I've seen that one before. Cool idea.

[Awesomenerfer823645]

think I have seen this before but I cant remember so It is probably a first.

I also think that you don't need to use a maverick turret just make some sort of spacer.

over all good job

[Bchamp22795]

It seems like a waste of a Maverick Turret. Awesomenerfer is right.

Another idea is that you could always do something like this but with a maverick instead of a firefly.

[Eraser475]

This is from my parts bin and I liked the perfect spacing; I think that tinkering with getting the spacing right is a son of a bitch. Thanks for the feedback

[Aeromech]

If you need a speedloader, Venom213 sells high quality barrel spacers which could also be used for this application without the need to scrap a Maverick. Not that the Maverick would be missed...

EDIT: My bad, if the turret was scrap already then this is just being efficient.

Edited by Aeromech, 20 November 2011 - 09:09 PM.

[taerKitty]

There's no such thing as wasting something that is already a waste of plastic to begin with.

Back to the mod - good use of a piece of scrap. I know some people buy (used) Mavs to parts out for the handle and the slide (the latter being used as the fore-end for a Pump-SNAP). This is a great way to use the turret as well.

Edited by taerKitty, 20 November 2011 - 02:52 AM.

[hamoidar]

You could probably do the this with a hyperfire turret. Although that may be a bit front heavy.

Edited by hamoidar, 20 November 2011 - 02:44 PM.

[taerKitty]

You could probably do the this with a hyperfire turret. Although that may be a bit front heavy.

ObiWonTwo did that - turned a DTG into a full-on turret (one part inserted into the coupler, multiple barrels rotating around an axle fixed to that one part.)

[Nsnerfing]

Very nice! Great use of spare parts!

[nicholasy11]

Great job! I love it! I'm gonna go build this tomorrow with the old mav turret I have laying in my desk somewhere...

[HasreadCoC]

ObiWonTwo did that - turned a DTG into a full-on turret (one part inserted into the coupler, multiple barrels rotating around an axle fixed to that one part.)

Heh, I was just thinking that literally the moment before I read your post. (For those who don't know, I'm Obi, I just have a different name here). I pray that none of you ever wastes a DTB turret as a spacer though if the rotation mech is still functioning. Unlike mav turrets, DTB turrets can function even when out of their shell with a few supports, and can be made rear loading and coupler compatible. Original thread is here: http://nerfhaven.com...=1 for those who are interested. Anyway, I personally enjoy Mav turret spacers, I'll bet a PETG one (with CPVC at the back to be coupler friendly) would look awesome with a clear Mav turret.

[nicholasy11]

All done! Here it is on my Element bow:

edited for resized picture

Edited by nicholasy11, 27 November 2011 - 04:52 PM.

[Daniel Beaver]

edit: goddamn how do I resize this!?

You need to re-size the source picture, and then re-upload it. There isn't a way to do it directly from nerfhaven. You can use an image editor, or an online tool. I would suggest a width of 800 at most.
Cute gun. Bow power is the best .

Edited by Daniel Beaver, 27 November 2011 - 04:04 PM.

[nicholasy11]

You need to re-size the source picture, and then re-upload it. There isn't a way to do it directly from nerfhaven. You can use an image editor, or an online tool. I would suggest a width of 800 at most.
Cute gun. Bow power is the best .

haha. That's mostly my shits and giggles gun It's got a small spring in it still just to give it a little bit more power.

[Eraser475]

Very nice bow! I love making things for the shiggles. Thanks for posting your speedloader! I like seeing how others turn out. How do you like it?

[nicholasy11]

Very nice bow! I love making things for the shiggles. Thanks for posting your speedloader! I like seeing how others turn out. How do you like it?

I like it lots, man. It's a great idea I think for old maverick turrets.