Sydney Nerf Wars
Would you like to react to this message? Create an account in a few clicks or log in to continue.
Search
 
 

Display results as :
 


Rechercher Advanced Search

Latest topics
» 35 dart drum vs 18 dart clip
Semi-Auto Magstrike Write-up EmptySat 29 Mar 2014, 11:11 am by mrtops

» Introductions - Who are you really?
Semi-Auto Magstrike Write-up EmptyFri 03 Jan 2014, 2:14 pm by inphamous

» Naplolean's sales
Semi-Auto Magstrike Write-up EmptyMon 14 Jan 2013, 2:16 pm by -mirsho

» [deleted]
Semi-Auto Magstrike Write-up EmptyMon 07 Jan 2013, 8:35 am by -mirsho

» Strongarm general modification
Semi-Auto Magstrike Write-up EmptyMon 07 Jan 2013, 6:22 am by inphamous

» WAZDAKKA BRAND COMMISSIONS
Semi-Auto Magstrike Write-up EmptyWed 02 Jan 2013, 6:52 am by BFG

» -mirsho's selling stuff ...again
Semi-Auto Magstrike Write-up EmptySun 30 Dec 2012, 9:14 am by inphamous

» Gemini Pistol - Modding Comp entry.
Semi-Auto Magstrike Write-up EmptyFri 23 Nov 2012, 3:49 pm by Captain Crooks

» inPhamous' Trading thread
Semi-Auto Magstrike Write-up EmptyThu 15 Nov 2012, 12:08 pm by inphamous

March 2024
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
    123
45678910
11121314151617
18192021222324
25262728293031

Calendar Calendar


Semi-Auto Magstrike Write-up

2 posters

Go down

Semi-Auto Magstrike Write-up Empty Semi-Auto Magstrike Write-up

Post by bakabill Sat 14 Jan 2012, 10:21 am

This is my writeup for making a semi auto megastrike Smile

After seeing this write up on a semi auto magstrike on NH:
http://nerfhaven.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=21373
I fell in love, however that love was not strong enough to shell out $40 for a shotblast.

Then came the megastrike that Lefty posted:
http://www.oznerf.com/t3658-megastrike-mega-missile-magstrike-reshell

I had a MM lying around and a Magstrike which I never use... so I guess there was no reason not to finally give this a shot!

What you need:

Megamissile tank
Magstrike
Check valve - I got mine from an aquarium store
Tubing to suit check valve - I am using 4mm aquarium tubing because that is also the size of the magstrike tubing
Barbed Connectors for your tubing - again, 4mm fits the standard magstrike tubes!


Alright, similarly to Lefty's arrangement - Cut down your megamissile pump tube and place a barbed connector inside it then block up the end with epoxy putty and seal with araldite

Semi-Auto Magstrike Write-up 111


Next, the magstrikes built in air-fill button should be relocated to a position so that you can press it from outside the shell (the nerfhaven writeup placed it right above the trigger, however I chose the location shown due to personal preference)

Once you've decided where you want it, connect the button back to the bladder using your barbed connectors and tubing as shown:

Semi-Auto Magstrike Write-up 211

Make any adjustments to your shell to allow the tubing to pass without getting squished and thus impede airflow!

Semi-Auto Magstrike Write-up 311

Secure your air-fill button to the shell making sure it's positioned upright.
You can see that there's a green check valve connected right after the button - this is important to stop the air from being lost back through the button!

Semi-Auto Magstrike Write-up 415
The check valve is connected to the barbed connector going into the Megamissile pump tube (as shown in the very first picture)

Connect whatever type of RSCB you want to the megamissile. I am using a weird arrangement of cut down PVC fitting + Conduit couplers.
This is because conduit couplers are smaller than the pvc couplers, allowing me to place the T-coupler lower in the shell (this allows me to better fit my RSCB setup inside the shell)

Semi-Auto Magstrike Write-up 513

My RSCB clip with ball valve integrated into the shell so that I can open and close the valve from the exterior of the shell.

Semi-Auto Magstrike Write-up 612

You will need to hack the shell a fair bit to get the ball valve to fit- otherwise you can simply use an endcap or something that sticks out beyond the shell, as seen in Lefty's pics!


Now connect the firing pin of the tank to the magstrike trigger - I drilled a hole into the trigger and tied a wire around the two parts to join them, make sure the wire is VERY taught or your trigger pull will not open the valve fully and lead to poor air output!

Semi-Auto Magstrike Write-up 712

Finally you will have to cut a hole on the opposite shell to allow access to the air-fill button - the position of this hole depends on where you placed your button, so this is for you to figure out Razz

I placed a black nub over the slim orange button to make the button push easier.

Semi-Auto Magstrike Write-up 811

Screw that shell closed and you're done!

Semi-Auto Magstrike Write-up 912


This is actually a fairly easy mod to do - it took me about 4hours of work to complete.

For those interested in seeing it in action simply check out the vid in the nerfhaven writeup... it's esentially the same.



Hope you liked this write-up, feel free to ask any questions!
bakabill
bakabill

Posts : 10
Join date : 2011-12-20
Location : Kogarah Sydney

Back to top Go down

Semi-Auto Magstrike Write-up Empty Re: Semi-Auto Magstrike Write-up

Post by BFG Sat 14 Jan 2012, 8:04 pm

I can highly recommend this write-up to anyone new to air-tank integrations, clear, easy to follow and above all, readable. My first working air tank integration was this very mod, and it's still kicking it well. IMO, this works better with a BBUMB tank, see pictures below for internals

Semi-Auto Magstrike Write-up Photo040
Internals, as you can see it's a fairly simple matter of just swapping out the MM tank for a BBUMB tank, which will be far cheaper in the long run (MM's are rarer and usually over $15 each, BBUMB's are everywhere and only $10 each in most cases).
Please ignore the ghetto of the tank, I'd covered it in epoxy and hot glue in another previous, failed integration.
BFG
BFG

Posts : 65
Join date : 2011-12-23
Age : 29
Location : Bomaderry, NSW, 2541

Back to top Go down

Back to top

- Similar topics

 
Permissions in this forum:
You cannot reply to topics in this forum