Hey guys.
I know there are a few threads on making the barrel extension mechanism but I was wondering if anyone nows how to go about doing the handle twist method?
I think I have an idea on how to do it, but wanted to see what ideas anyone might have. Also, is there a way to do the handle - twist method and the green lever method?
TIA!!
Are you set on the handle twist method?
I mean that isn’t how it originally worked.
The best way for the twist method I think is to take a toilet paper holder that is spring loaded.. and add a notch that requires a turn to make it pop.. then mount that inside the handle.
I figured it would be something like that. I think for now I’ll work on the lever method.
Speaking of the lever, when I put in the brass rod in the gun body, what should I use to keep it secure on the other wall so it doesn’t slip around?
Also, which clear tube should I get from here: http://www.tapplastics.com/shop/product.php?pid=141&PHPSESSID=20080316143556813308955 ?
One of the “knobs” on the Proton Gun.. is really a shaft collar. It is there to hold the rod of the level mechanism in place. It would be assumed there is an identical one inside the proton gun shell to keep it from slipping.
And some other long forgotten plans and sorts can be found here…
That plan… actually makes no sense what-so-ever.. unless I am just thinking too much into it right now.
Yeah it sorta does. You need to show the spring pushing off of a solid object in the barrel. Then it will make more sense.
Oh.. no I see it now. You have to manually turn the clear tube to get it to pop out.
Yeah, so when its retracted the hook(aluminum piece) wouldnt be on top and extended it would be on the side of the clear tube. I dont think I would like that, I would always want it resting correctly.
extending clear gun tube?
I used the lever to do mine. There are a few pics of the mechanism in the thread by matt23matt.
It’s basically a piece of Kevlar thread that wraps around the brass shaft when you pull the lever down. This lifts a latch bar and releases the barrel. Not too tough to fabricate, plus it leaves a lot of room in the gun box for lights and stuff.
Does anybody know for sure if the “lever” is pushed or pulled to make the barrel extend? if it is pulled towards the person holding it, I believe it would be a very simple set-up to release the tube. If its pushed it would be much more complex…
If you know, or if you have a huge TV and can watch the part where Ray releases the barrel with his thumb, then speak up!!
Lawrence
He pulls it back towards him.
Cool AJ,
I think it would be easy to make a small latch that gets pulled up by moving the lever, thus releasing the spring loaded tube. I will try this in the next gun i make. And if there is any call for it i can make a short tutorial on how i do it too? Ill document everything i do even the trial and error parts if anybodys interested.
are there any measurments for the length of the plexi tube once its extruded from the gun? I’ve seen some on ones that people have done themselves… But the still look too long to me… but maybe im wrong.
Lawrence
Wow… lotta info here. Thanks!
Think I’ll be able to make the mechanism, but it seems like it’s going to be very hard since the gun box is 3" wide and only opens from the bottom (for the track).
We’ll see…