Shot with Canon PowerShot S10 at 2007-06-29
That is the whole setup, showing- A) The two-part breech setup B The stefan and it's shell, and C) My mAd SkIlLz at using PVC Primer/Cement.
(Edit: Damn that stupid smiley with sunglasses.)
Shot with Canon PowerShot S10 at 2007-06-29
This is a close-up on the gun half of the breech. As you can see, there is an o-ring, and two sizes of PEX tubing in this part of it. I will later explain with words and pictures, how this all works, if you haven't figured it out already.
Shot with Canon PowerShot S10 at 2007-06-29
Here is the barrel part of the breech. The barrel, consisting of 11 inches of 3/4" PEX tubing, is housed inside of an 18" length of 1" PVC. It is centered, using E-tape and Duct-tape. There is obviously a hole cut into the PVC, which is where you load the shells.
I will now attempt to explain the process (refer to ALL of the pictures for reference.)
First, you load you shell with one mega stephan, next you will load the shell into the breech of the barrel half. After that, connect the two halves of the breech together. Doing so will result in the smaller sized PEX tube, push the dart into the main barrel. The two o-rings, seal the shell with the barrel, and the other half of the breech. Next, prime your weapon, in this case I will pump up my simple ball-valve homemade (pump not shown.) Lastly take aim and fire.
Here is a final picture of the "closed" breech. It shows the shell, connected with the main barrel, and other half of the breech.
Shot with Canon PowerShot S10 at 2007-06-29
I hope that my descriptions weren't too confusing, I will try to clear up any questions you might have. Also, I am trying to think of a magazine that would work with this. Right now, I think I might just build one out of balsa.
Edited by DarkInfection, 29 June 2007 - 07:51 PM.