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Re: WIP vortex block

Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2017 4:58 am
by jackssmirkingrevenge
Shaping up nicely! What will you be using as a trigger valve?

Re: WIP vortex block

Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2017 6:03 pm
by farcticox1
just coming straight through the pressure washer trigger, I know this won't have good flow but I don't really have vast amounts of compressed air to feed it with anyway. I'll just be happy if something comes out the barrel when I pull the trigger. :D

Re: WIP vortex block

Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2017 4:13 am
by jackssmirkingrevenge
I don't really have vast amounts of compressed air to feed it with anyway
Paintball tank + pump and you're sorted, just saying ;)

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Re: WIP vortex block

Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2017 6:44 pm
by farcticox1
Got most of it together, sealed the pieces together with clear silicone. It is a bit of a Rubiks cube to assemble :shock:
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Re: WIP vortex block

Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2017 5:21 am
by jackssmirkingrevenge
Love the look on this one!

Re: WIP vortex block

Posted: Sat Aug 26, 2017 4:58 pm
by farcticox1
Got it finished, rate of fire is high :o needs lots of air to run and is very messy if I don't catch the BB's :shock: Now I know why I like single shots so much.
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Re: Vortex block finished

Posted: Sat Aug 26, 2017 7:52 pm
by hectmarr
Looks great! And shoot cute too. Nice work :)
If you need a little air, you can install a fairly large tank, then the pressure regulator of your compressor, with an air outlet, towards the gun, large, without retention, an 8mm hose. This will increase the available flow, albeit briefly. I've tried it with my automatic weapon model and everything works better. The bursts are more constant and sustained. It is an opinion only

Re: Vortex block finished

Posted: Sat Aug 26, 2017 8:24 pm
by farcticox1
Yes, air supply is key with this one

Re: Vortex block finished

Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2017 4:08 am
by jackssmirkingrevenge
Nicely done, power does seem a little on the low side however, likely because of the size of the air chamber that allows for too much expansion.