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NERF Mod - Quick Loading NERF Strongarm
Just for fun I made a quick loading NERF Strongarm. You can load all
barrels without extending the cylinder -- or rotating it. Ugly as hell
but it works like I envisioned.
NERF Mod - Rapidstrike Final WIP
Final WIP on the ULTIMATE Rapidstrike mod before paint. Going with desert tan and USMC Desert Digital. Some final pics of the paint job on this beast here.
NERF Mod - Hammershot 7 Shot Hammershot Update
Update on the Chinese Ebay cylinder: So the other night I repeatedly shot this thing over and over in
between rounds of PvZ Garden Warfare - and suddenly it started to lose
power. Eventually it stopped firing and the darts would barely leave the
barrels.
So I took it apart and noticed that the foam gasket was ripped off the compression tube;
If you do buy one of these, be sure to sand down those edges prior to installation. I’ve shot this thing repeatedly with the sanded edges and this seems to completely eliminate the problem.
Note that this cylinder was the first of four 7 shot cylinders I have purchased. Here's an overview of all four cylinders.
So I took it apart and noticed that the foam gasket was ripped off the compression tube;
If you do buy one of these, be sure to sand down those edges prior to installation. I’ve shot this thing repeatedly with the sanded edges and this seems to completely eliminate the problem.
Note that this cylinder was the first of four 7 shot cylinders I have purchased. Here's an overview of all four cylinders.
NERF Mod - Roughcut Tactical Shotgun WIP
Work In Progress. Roughcut tactical shotgun. Pistol grip, detachable stock, three weaver rails attached to the original Roughcut foregrip. Detachable foregrips, LED/Laser combo unit.
NERF Mod - Yellow Guardian
I noticed the Guardian uses the same spring size as the Strongarm - so I swapped out the stock Guardian spring for a 7kg Orange Mod Works Strongarm Spring. This little beast hits 100 ft no problem.
NERF Mod - 7 Round NERF Hammershot
I finally received my 3D printed 7 shot Hammershot cylinder from China. Wrapped nicely in a bunch of bubble wrap - It’s just like the picture in the ad.
Note that this was the first of four (4) seven shot cylinders I have purchased. There is an update on this cylinder here, and an overview of all four different cylinders here.
It doesn’t have any posts in the barrels - so this thing is “stefan ready” and can handle most common dart types.
It works, well… OK. I noticed that you need to use new darts in order to have a snug fit in the barrels. When I used old Elite darts some of them would fall out. You can see the finish is not smooth - so there is some friction in the barrels. It works well with Koosh darts, those new K’Nex K-Force darts, Elites, Zombiestrike, etc. It DOES NOT work with Zuru’s Xshot Bug Attack darts - they fall right out of the barrels and don’t even make a seal. They simply cannot be fired from this cylinder (but they do work in a stock/unmodified Hammershot)
One apparent weakness it has which is stated in the Ebay ad; if you turn the cylinder when the blaster is primed, it will break the drive sprocket. I've never actually turned a cylinder on any Hammershot when it has been primed, so I wasn't too concerned. It hasn't broken yet...
I would add the caveat that I wouldn’t use these if I was a dual-wielding Hammershots - or if I relied heavily on my single Hammershot. Since my Hammershot is my tertiary I am not too concerned about the fit of the darts/the need to make sure you use new/tight fitting darts, etc.
So in summary, if you are OK with using new(er) darts every outing, this cylinder will give you two extra shots. This is no problem for me because I like to use new darts at every outing. (saving a few dollars to reuse old darts is just plain silly IMHO - when new darts help you stay alive) These two extra shots may not seem like much - but when your human existence depends on every dart, it might just save your life.
As with any new part or mod kit I always hammer on them in the living room and then in daylight take them outside and put them through their paces. Once I’ve used it during several outings, dropped it and kicked it around I’ll have a better idea of durability. My luck it will break right when I need it the most.
Update on this piece here.
Note that this was the first of four (4) seven shot cylinders I have purchased. There is an update on this cylinder here, and an overview of all four different cylinders here.
It doesn’t have any posts in the barrels - so this thing is “stefan ready” and can handle most common dart types.
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| Of course I had to shave the grip – I hate those freaking zombie rags on the Hammershot. |
It works, well… OK. I noticed that you need to use new darts in order to have a snug fit in the barrels. When I used old Elite darts some of them would fall out. You can see the finish is not smooth - so there is some friction in the barrels. It works well with Koosh darts, those new K’Nex K-Force darts, Elites, Zombiestrike, etc. It DOES NOT work with Zuru’s Xshot Bug Attack darts - they fall right out of the barrels and don’t even make a seal. They simply cannot be fired from this cylinder (but they do work in a stock/unmodified Hammershot)
One apparent weakness it has which is stated in the Ebay ad; if you turn the cylinder when the blaster is primed, it will break the drive sprocket. I've never actually turned a cylinder on any Hammershot when it has been primed, so I wasn't too concerned. It hasn't broken yet...
I would add the caveat that I wouldn’t use these if I was a dual-wielding Hammershots - or if I relied heavily on my single Hammershot. Since my Hammershot is my tertiary I am not too concerned about the fit of the darts/the need to make sure you use new/tight fitting darts, etc.
So in summary, if you are OK with using new(er) darts every outing, this cylinder will give you two extra shots. This is no problem for me because I like to use new darts at every outing. (saving a few dollars to reuse old darts is just plain silly IMHO - when new darts help you stay alive) These two extra shots may not seem like much - but when your human existence depends on every dart, it might just save your life.
As with any new part or mod kit I always hammer on them in the living room and then in daylight take them outside and put them through their paces. Once I’ve used it during several outings, dropped it and kicked it around I’ll have a better idea of durability. My luck it will break right when I need it the most.
Update on this piece here.
NERF Mod - My New Rapidstrike Primary Project
I haven't done any custom blasters for a while and wanted to make an "ULTIMATE" series Rapidstrike. I keep seeing blasters on Ebay and Etsy that are basically just painted guns with a high price tag -- I've seen painted Hammershots going for 250 bucks, or painted steampunk guns going for 290+.
I want to offer NERF fanatics a chance to own one of my ULTIMATE series blasters with an array of upgrades, enhancements and custom improvements. In my humble opinion these will be blasters that are actually WORTH paying 250 bucks for.
The idea on this project was for a voltage modified Rapidstrike with reduced weight, a more balanced design (not so nose heavy by switching to smaller batteries and moving the battery box to the middle), and with increased accuracy (using a slightly longer barrel). This one can run either 7.4 or 11.1 volts using two or three Efest IMR batteries.
Here it is below my other primary. All the parts are just resting loosely in place at this point.That's my kitten's tail at the top.
I want to offer NERF fanatics a chance to own one of my ULTIMATE series blasters with an array of upgrades, enhancements and custom improvements. In my humble opinion these will be blasters that are actually WORTH paying 250 bucks for.
The idea on this project was for a voltage modified Rapidstrike with reduced weight, a more balanced design (not so nose heavy by switching to smaller batteries and moving the battery box to the middle), and with increased accuracy (using a slightly longer barrel). This one can run either 7.4 or 11.1 volts using two or three Efest IMR batteries.
Here it is below my other primary. All the parts are just resting loosely in place at this point.That's my kitten's tail at the top.
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