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Author Topic: Zbigniew, from NerfHQ, a Hippo original.  (Read 361 times)
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« on: February 02, 2010, 06:51:47 PM »

Good evening everyone, tonight I present to you something completely original, a PVC singled Longshot:



Materials:
>1 Longshot
>PVC of preferred length
>1 Airzone arrow or similar material
>Hot Glue
>An extra catch spring
>1 NF spring
>1 NF plunger rod

Part 1, the Priming mech and springs:



Okay, I set this up like a classic springer, and since PVC can't fit in a Longshot's plunger tube, I had to make it a pullback. I slapped on a NF spring, and made appropriate reinforcements, as long as I don't prime it too fast, It doesn't go off.

Part 2, the barrel:



I'm a sucker for accuracy, so I decided to chamber my signature blaster with my ammo of choice, mega stefans. So with this in mind, it's dead accurate at close range, Nerf is a fast, close range sport, so accuracy is key. Minimization's on the front were made to accommodate the PVC's length.

Part 3, the seal and barrel connection:



Since PVC doesn't fit onto a longshot's plunger tube effectively, I sliced a hollow portion of an air zone arrow off, and used the piece to support the PVC, It worked quite nicely, I also padded the plunger tube.

Part 4, other aspects:

I wanted my signature blaster to be personal and unique, and after feeling a jolt of patriotism from my quarter of Polish-ness, I slapped a Polish flag on the side, and dubbed it the most outrageous and unpronounceable Polish/Slavic name I could think of: Zbigniew, those attending BAFF 5 will see this guy in the flesh!


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« Reply #1 on: February 02, 2010, 06:53:27 PM »

Internals?  I need to know...
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« Reply #2 on: February 02, 2010, 07:15:32 PM »

I can't open Zbigniew, due to the effort that went into the catch, but I can compromise:

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« Reply #3 on: February 02, 2010, 07:17:30 PM »

How'd you connect the NF handle to the LS plunger rod?
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« Reply #4 on: February 02, 2010, 07:28:32 PM »

Hot glue, 'nuff said.
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« Reply #5 on: February 02, 2010, 08:27:30 PM »

You like mega darts, huh? What do you used to weight them? 1/4'' steel slingshot ammo?
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« Reply #6 on: February 02, 2010, 08:32:24 PM »

#8 washers with hot glue heads, no need to worry, the washers are covered!
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« Reply #7 on: February 03, 2010, 12:40:02 AM »

Just to let you know, if you ever go to a war with those megas...some people won't like washers covered in hot glue.

Not bad work all around, though.
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Awesome range, this could be great if you had a Nerf war in a small closet.
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« Reply #8 on: February 03, 2010, 10:57:45 AM »

Hot glue, 'nuff said.

You might wanna do something else like this:
http://www.nerfhq.com/smf/index.php?topic=8666.0

I see the ranges you're getting.  What you might wanna try is sealing the Orange piece from the bolt to the inside of the PT.  Good work, but I think I've already done something extremely similar.
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« Reply #9 on: February 04, 2010, 10:16:08 AM »

Very nice work, pretty original. Are megas more accurate than micros? Is hot glue enough to hold the NF plunger rod to the LS plunger rod?
P.S I,m part polish to my, grandfathers last name is Wozniak
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« Reply #10 on: February 04, 2010, 07:13:53 PM »

This reminds me of waskos old LongBow experiment. I still have my LongBow too, but the stock has broken off.


Overall (uncocked)

Cocked

Also has totally awesome tactical black paintjob that makes me so much cooler because it would get me shot if I used it outside.
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If it doesn't work, slap a NF rifle in it and call it good.
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« Reply #11 on: February 04, 2010, 07:50:46 PM »

Nice sentence there at the end, made me lol.
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« Reply #12 on: February 04, 2010, 11:18:13 PM »

Very nice work, pretty original. Are megas more accurate than micros? Is hot glue enough to hold the NF plunger rod to the LS plunger rod?
P.S I,m part polish to my, grandfathers last name is Wozniak


You bet they are! It's because they're heavier, and less affected by wind. Also, It's good to see another Polish nerfer!
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« Reply #13 on: February 05, 2010, 07:39:01 PM »

Polish people FTW!!!
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« Reply #14 on: February 28, 2010, 03:58:24 PM »

good job....not very clean, I agree megas are incredibly accurate
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