Nerf Longshot "Brass Breech" Mod Update!

This is an update to my Nerf Longshot "Brass Breech" Mod Guide.

Mod Guide Link: http://modworks.blogspot.com/2010/03/nerf-longshot-brass-breech-mod-guide.html

One of the issues with that brass breech design was that the brass barrel half-pipe prevents clips from being loaded when the breech is open, due to the width of the half-pipe.

From a modding suggestion by "phuonguyen" over at the OzNerf forum a while back, the idea of a thinner "quarter-pipe" for the brass barrel was hatched. Credit goes to phuonguyen for his idea.

So i made a brass barrel with the quarter-pipe design, and it worked perfectly!

Basically just cut a quarter-pipe into the brass barrel.



Then just install it into the Brass Breeched Longshot as per normal.



The above photo shows the brass barrel with quarter-pipe installed in a Longshot with the original angel breech bolt attachment design.

Note that if you are following my additional brass bolt half-pipe design, you'll also have to do the quarter-pipe technique on the brass bolt too, so that both parts will have quarter-pipes to line up nicely for clips to be loaded and unloaded properly.

Now you can load and unload clips when the brass breech is open! :)

Nerf Stampede - Internals Guide!

This guide will serve as a reference for the internals of the Nerf Stampede ECS.

For a detailed review of the Nerf Stampede, click Here.

Nerf Stampede ECS - Disassembled




Nerf Stampede ECS - Motor, Circuits & Gears Detail




Nerf Stampede ECS - Plunger & Gears Detail




Nerf Stampede ECS - Plunger Comparison with Nerf Longshot CS-6

(Top: Longshot / Bottom: Stampede)




Nerf Stampede ECS - Plunger Internals Detail

Nerf Barrel Break - Internals Guide!

This guide will serve as a reference for the internals of the Nerf Barrel Break IX-2, along with parts comparisons with the Nerf Recon CS-6.

For a detailed review of the Nerf Barrel Break, click Here.

Nerf Barrel Break IX-2 - Disassembled

Nerf Barrel Break IX-2 - Internals Close-Up




Nerf Barrel Break IX-2 - Double Plunger Detail




Nerf Barrel Break IX-2 - Break Action Ratchet Detail




Nerf Barrel Break IX-2 - Spring Comparison with Recon CS-6

(Top: Barrel Break / Bottom: Recon)




Nerf Barrel Break IX-2 - Plunger Comparison with Recon CS-6
(Top: Barrel Break / Bottom: Recon)

Custom Fabricated Nerf Longshot Aluminium Bolt Sled - Review!

The Nerf Longshot has been one of the more popular blasters in the Nerf blaster range due to its high modification potential, but one of its weaker internal components is the bolt sled which has a tendency to crack or break when used with stronger aftermarket springs.

Solution: Custom Fabricated Nerf Longshot Aluminium Bolt Sled!

The custom fabricated bolt sleds are made from precision milled aluminium and designed for a direct fit in Longshots.

Nerf Longshot Aluminium Bolt Sled - Comparison with Stock Nerf Longshot
(Top: Stock Bolt Sled / Right: Custom Fabricated Aluminium Bolt Sled)

Nerf Longshot Aluminium Bolt Sled - Close-up Detail




Nerf Longshot Aluminium Bolt Sled - Internal Fitment

(Top: Stock Longshot / Middle: Modded Longshot / Bottom: Brass Breeched Longshot)

Custom Fabricated Nerf Longshot Aluminium Bolt Sled - Overview & Internal Fitment Video

Lanard Big Salvo Mod Guide!

The Lanard Big Salvo is an air-tank based blaster that can fire foam arrows in both semi-auto or burst "salvo".

This configuration is an ideal base to create a blaster that can fire foam darts too.

Here is a very easy mod to convert it from firing only foam arrows, to also being able to fire foam darts. In fact, this mod is so simple... it'll only take a few minutes to do. :)

Step 1: Remove the Air Baffles (AB) from the launcher tube tips. Use a pair of needle nose pliers to grip onto the baffle vents, then just twist it to remove.

Step 2: Cut to length your choice of barrel tubes. Use barrel tube material that can fit into the existing launcher tubes. Make sure the barrels have an air-tight seal within the launcher tubes.

In my example, i use 4 x 6" lengths of ½" ID smoked grey PETG tubes that slot perfectly into the launcher tubes.



Its done!

Pump it up, load the foam darts into the barrels... and fire! :)

Foam arrows can still be used after this mod is done, therefore you could fire both foam arrows and foam darts at the same time too.

Useful for Nerf game scenarios where there are additional special rules for foam arrow/missile hits. :)

:: Sample Test Fire Data ::

PTG: Parallel-To-Ground (Shoulder height, no elevation)
ATG: Angled-To-Ground (Aimed higher, 30 degrees elevation)

Distance is measured at where the dart lands (Average of 4 darts).

Firing foam darts:

PTG = 75 ft
ATG = 90 ft

Note that the test was done indoors with customised foam darts. The results are sample estimates for reference (your results may differ depending on foam darts, materials and mod techniques used).