spaceman

All right, I've been working on this wildfire for over a year now and need some suggestions. I'm pretty sure that my current problem is the one-way valve in the end of the pump (see pictures. It's the black thing inside the pump)





Now, I don't have any problem re-epoxying the back of the pump valve back together, but when I pumped I could hear and feel air escaping through the end of the pump tube.

I believe that if I replace the one-way valve, this problem should be fixed, but so far I can't get a good seal with this one. I didn't get a picture of it while it was out, but here's a simple paint drawing from a side view (arrow points to top)



So, anybody know where or how to get/make a replacement for this or maybe how to repair this one.

I've done a lot to this wf and when I'm finally done, I'll write it up as well as my longshot that I've done some original mods to.

Thank you,
Brad

If this'll work or not, I really can't say, but either way I'll probably be trying this tomorrow night. Also, if this has already been posted, my bad; I couldn't find anything via search.

Most of us know that adding a barrel extension requires a bit of balance between length of the barrel and range. If the barrel is too short, you won't be getting the maximum performance out of your gun, while if the barrel is too long, the gun can't put out enough pressure behind the dart and you'll essentially create a vacuum within your barrel (dart never leaves the barrel).

Well, here's an idea to be able to find that (near) perfect length the good old fashion method of trial and error (yeah, I'm working towards my mech. engineering degree; future looks bright for the world ).

1. First, use pvc pipe or some other material that you can easily drill holes into and make it overly long for the gun.
2. Next, attach barrel however you'd like to your gun.
*Now if the dart gets stuck in your barrel (by the vacuum)...good, it's long enough.
4. Then drill a single hole into the top of your barrel about a half and inch from the end.
5. Fire again.
6. If the dart still gets stuck, then measure another half inch from your last hole (still only drilling through the top of the tube, not all the way through) and drill again.
7. repeat steps 5 and 6 until your dart not only leaves the barrel, but also gets maximum range.
*if you drill too many...fill one. may I suggest duct tape.

My theory here is that once the pressure maxes out within the barrel, the trial-and-error method will allow you to find right where a hole is needed to create equilibrium and allow the dart to then coast on the air still beneath through the rest of the tube giving you max range and accuracy (the longer the barrel = more accuracy).

Now, I know I'll have to find a way to clean off the hanging material from the drill that could catch on the dart as it passes the holes, but I think a little sand paper and a thin stick could do the trick

I'll post what happens tomorrow night soon. I'll probably use a NF and a modded secret strike (mod doesn't effect how it shoots, just how I can use it...also post later).

peace

Although as it stands right now, only residents of Thomas Jefferson Res. Hall can play, it may change (we're only on our second game so far) and someone might want to start this at their college (I know that Missou already has one going, but I have no idea as for the rest).

Anyway, at University of Missouri-Rolla, a friend of mine has brought back a long-standing tradition of TJ Assassins in which you register through his website and then once the game starts, you're assigned a target to 'kill' (one of the others registered). However, as you probably have already figured out, there is also someone out there after you as well.

Even though you really can use just about anything to 'kill' someone with, most people are using nerf guns. The Maverick since that's just about all our walmart carries.

If you want to check this out, the website is http://assassins.webhop.org

PS. The rules are very well setup and in result there haven't been really any big problems during the game-play.

Enjoy, I know that I am.
-Brad