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by Andrew
Mon Apr 15, 2013 6:05 pm
Forum: Homemades
Topic: Pumps Guide - SuperPiston MK I and MK II
Replies: 24
Views: 20223

Re: Pumps Guide - SuperPiston MK I and MK II

If you can find one long enough (and cheap enough :goofy: ), an internally threaded tube would work, and you could just thread on a pump handle at the other end!
by Andrew
Sat Apr 13, 2013 8:34 pm
Forum: Homemades
Topic: Developing an APH
Replies: 15
Views: 2955

Re: Developing an APH

As already mentioned, the deadspace is the issue. It's something I thought about a little bit, but pretty much ignored when building my homemade (It doesn't need to pump air to pre-charge) You could reduce the deadspace in the design you've already made (there is quite a bit of exposed pipe between ...
by Andrew
Tue Apr 09, 2013 7:38 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: Nerf SS
Replies: 21
Views: 5432

Re: Nerf SS

dx: we already established that they are weaker. however, BBT doesn't look as cool, and most of the kids don't check the range on the guns. I know that even with the range difference I would prefer a Switchshot and hydropack to the Gorgon. but that's just personal preference. It's not just range th...
by Andrew
Sun Apr 07, 2013 1:08 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: Nerf SS
Replies: 21
Views: 5432

Re: Nerf SS

If it's a Hydrocannon you can colossus it (add layers of rubber tubing to the pressure chamber) and modify the nozzle. Non of the NERF SS's have spherical bladders, so no k-mods (adding rubber balloons to pressure chamber) unfortunately. If it's electric, then you could voltage mod it (Trustfires/Ul...
by Andrew
Tue Apr 02, 2013 8:02 pm
Forum: Homemades
Topic: Designing in CAD
Replies: 21
Views: 6147

Re: Designing in CAD

It's the 2012-2013 student design kit. I get a new version each year for the next four years or more (until I leave uni). I still use pentel & paper for most, but turn to CAD if I want to show others. :goofy:
by Andrew
Tue Mar 19, 2013 6:46 pm
Forum: Homemades
Topic: Designing in CAD
Replies: 21
Views: 6147

Re: Designing in CAD

It would have to be a little more complex than just drag and drop, as you'll have to constrain the components to stop them rotating / moving around when you move the other components. Most of the tools in the complex CAD packages are for building new components anyway. If all you want to do is impor...
by Andrew
Tue Mar 19, 2013 6:38 pm
Forum: Homemades
Topic: Price NO OBJECT. NEED Water Cannon!
Replies: 13
Views: 5371

Re: Price NO OBJECT. NEED Water Cannon!

It's simply one of these pumps with an intake tube running from it into the water, with an exit hose to a nozzle, and diesel/petrol (depending on type) and/or a battery (I'm sure you can get electric versions) to run it. The water pump is the main component and comes in one piece, so you should be a...
by Andrew
Thu Mar 14, 2013 4:48 am
Forum: Homemades
Topic: Re-Create Dusty's water gun
Replies: 12
Views: 4835

Re: Re-Create Dusty's water gun

This is close , but much smaller :goofy: It's technically not CPS. It has a bladder, but it's purpose is to separate air and water. It's pre-pressurised and (as the air volume is greater than the water volume esp. in larger ones) the pressure drop-off less significant. Dusty's is basically two of t...
by Andrew
Wed Mar 13, 2013 6:30 pm
Forum: Homemades
Topic: Designing in CAD
Replies: 21
Views: 6147

Re: Designing in CAD

In some ways I look at CAD like programming. It's most powerful when you can use it to repeat the same process multiple times (loops with programs, parametric modelling with CAD). With designing a homemade I suppose CAD is not as advantageous, as you probably won't be making a family of similar desi...
by Andrew
Mon Mar 11, 2013 3:40 pm
Forum: Homemades
Topic: Designing in CAD
Replies: 21
Views: 6147

Re: Designing in CAD

3D CAD is probably the best way to go. Not only because of the 3D printer, but also because not all designs are symmetrical. At the minute I tend to use Solidworks. :P That's mainly because I've got a student license through uni though. I normally use proDesktop or sketchup. I like the idea of using...
by Andrew
Sun Mar 10, 2013 8:36 am
Forum: Tips & Tactics
Topic: liquid Curiosity
Replies: 35
Views: 15845

Re: liquid Curiosity

I've opened a shaken fizzy drink bottle before (and I'm guessing most other peole have at some point), and the stuff goes everywhere, makes a horrible mess, can stain stuff and is a sod to get out if you don't wash it out in time. As I said, I wouldn't be too keen on being drenched in fizzy drink in...
by Andrew
Sat Mar 09, 2013 1:45 pm
Forum: Maintenance & Repairs
Topic: Huge Repair Project
Replies: 44
Views: 8223

Re: Huge Repair Project

A corrosion-resistant (stainless steel, aluminium or brass) metal dowel would be very strong, but plastic should be cheaper and much lighter. I can get plastic dowel on ebay over here. I'm guessing US ebay should have something aswell (sometimes they are listed as rods or shafts). I wouldn't go for ...
by Andrew
Wed Mar 06, 2013 2:25 pm
Forum: Maintenance & Repairs
Topic: Huge Repair Project
Replies: 44
Views: 8223

Re: Huge Repair Project

I'd second a plastic or metal dowel over wood. I had a wooden one rot and snap on me while I was using it once. Plastic or aluminium would be good options as neither corrode. I couldn't find the right size or right type of plastic for a decent price, so had to use brass to replace the wooden one (al...
by Andrew
Wed Mar 06, 2013 2:15 pm
Forum: Tips & Tactics
Topic: liquid Curiosity
Replies: 35
Views: 15845

Re: liquid Curiosity

Not sure about anyone else, but I wouldn't be too keen on being drenched in fizzy drink. Soooo sticky! :goofy:
by Andrew
Tue Feb 26, 2013 2:24 pm
Forum: Water Blasters
Topic: Hands-On: Water Warriors Hydro Current @ iSoaker.com
Replies: 5
Views: 2159

Re: Hands-On: Water Warriors Hydro Current @ iSoaker.com

There are other HH Dreams aswell. Basically cheap AP/squirt gun knock-offs.
by Andrew
Tue Feb 19, 2013 9:59 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: Will longer barrels help?
Replies: 23
Views: 4985

Re: Will longer barrels help?

That is a fair point, especially with the detail in those photos. The only real benefit would be to make it easier for some people if the homemade were compiled into one place, rather than spread over two. After all, Fishfan didn't come across he DR-4 in the forums, and I probably only found it as I...
by Andrew
Sat Feb 16, 2013 2:08 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: Will longer barrels help?
Replies: 23
Views: 4985

Re: Will longer barrels help?

An APH works well for me. What you're asking for is subjective, and to be honest I don't think anyone's made anything ergonomically comparable to manufactured water guns. So if that's what you want, well, wait for someone to make it and then get back to me. To my knowledge, the only notable ergonom...
by Andrew
Sat Feb 09, 2013 7:30 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: Replacement Backpacks and tubing
Replies: 9
Views: 2442

Re: Replacement Backpacks and tubing

They are sort of like Boston valves that come pre-attached to a patch. You could get the threaded type, and a patch, put the threaded valve into the patch, and glue the patch to the bladder. Probably looking around £4-5 (somewhere around $7?) for the threaded type. I can't find any images of the pat...
by Andrew
Sat Feb 09, 2013 7:14 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: CPS 3000 laminator redo.
Replies: 2
Views: 1255

Re: CPS 3000 laminator redo.

You might be surprised! The laminator in a stock CPS blaster (although, from what I've seen, the 2k laminator might be a bit better) is pretty restrictive compared to a homemade straw-based laminator: https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-uet5Un0OdZ8/UCdk79VFJfI/AAAAAAAAAYw/vVqgpwsxdPQ/s640/DSC_0250.JP...
by Andrew
Sat Feb 09, 2013 6:41 pm
Forum: Homemades
Topic: PoP Nozzle.
Replies: 32
Views: 6149

Re: PoP Nozzle.

Pieces cut using hacksaw. I just love that my dad works at a factory. Stuff, for free! Solvent Welding expected tomorrow or Sunday. Final Pictures and guide, too. I has a good body, like a grip, and stock structure. How do I attach PVC Designer Pictures??? I can't add via file nor copy-paste. Help!...