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Post by Shadow (314) on Feb 10, 2009 12:21:51 GMT -5
The foam tip tubes wouldn't explode, and would only propel flour out the back. I say flour because it's lighter and doesn't need a heavier spring to be pushed out, making it safer, and because it will spread better in the air unlike BBs only going one direction. I think seeing a little poof cloud when it hits the ground could be really fun. Anyone with a white spot or mist on them is out. I think this could work because flour easily sticks to cloth, and also can be easily wiped off. No need to wash your gear everytime, unlike paint.
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Post by cqbr on Feb 10, 2009 12:26:10 GMT -5
Tex's idea is the only one that would actually be allowed in a Michigan game, so your pretty much stuck there.
El's guy in that link has a cool product though. It reminds me of those toy grenades that would use the individual popping caps when I was a little kid.
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Post by Great Troub of Troubistan on Feb 10, 2009 12:30:32 GMT -5
I thought my idea was viable
*crosses arms and pouts*
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Post by Shadow (314) on Feb 10, 2009 12:47:03 GMT -5
troubadour, that could work and work well. I'm just not sure if people would feel comfortable with that. I do have a possible solution. I have a working model of an airsoft mortar round that weighs only 10 ounces and will 'detonate' on impact. I'm using Newton's first law for the triggering mechanism. It will only use a spring (legal) and will be able to make a nice little cloud (safe). Best of all! It will be disposable be made of cheap parts! I have some drawings if anyone would like to see them.
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Post by El Phantasamo on Feb 10, 2009 13:09:48 GMT -5
The problem with Tex's idea is that the nerf footballs have a core in them. the MilSIm labs mortars do not. the have a more "give" to them than Nerf products, but are still durable enough for repeated use.
I just got of the phone with the guy from MilSim labs. Hes a very sharp fellow, who has put a LOT of thought, effort, and pride in his products.
Hes not making a frag mortar round simply because of safety issues, It would be just too heavy. these mortars would have to be used with "balst radius rules"
I'm going to order some mortar rounds in a week or 2. Ill let you know what I think.
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Post by Shadow (314) on Feb 10, 2009 13:18:27 GMT -5
Hey, cool. If you can, I think we'd all really appreciate a review.
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Post by Relarz on Feb 10, 2009 14:48:25 GMT -5
That stuff looked pretty bitchin', El. I'd see want to see if it can shoot farther though.
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Post by Phantom G3 on Feb 10, 2009 15:21:27 GMT -5
I wouldn't mind picking up a few of those for the team (grenade mines theing [check out the website]).
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Post by redalert on Feb 10, 2009 15:31:24 GMT -5
What about putting some model rocket parachutes on a swivel stud that's mounted on a tornado grenade? It's still falling through the air but should go off before hitting the ground so people should at least know where it is. Plus it'd be easier to find after.
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Post by Shadow (314) on Feb 10, 2009 16:20:37 GMT -5
I agree. Also, the tornado grenades are heavy enough to go some distance. The only thing stopping me is the price of launching 12 or so in a game.
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Post by Phantom G3 on Feb 10, 2009 17:21:06 GMT -5
Yah, those are pretty pricey...
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Post by Shadow (314) on Feb 10, 2009 18:49:24 GMT -5
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Post by El Phantasamo on Feb 11, 2009 0:26:25 GMT -5
What about putting some model rocket parachutes on a swivel stud that's mounted on a tornado grenade? It's still falling through the air but should go off before hitting the ground so people should at least know where it is. Plus it'd be easier to find after. You COULD do that, but what if the parachute fails, and lands on someones head or face? Could lead to A broken nose........ Looks straight forward to me. you pinch off one side of the hose, fill it with water and BB's, cap off the other end with the safety clip and "trigger ball". I may get some of these with my mortar rounds. ;D
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Post by El Phantasamo on Feb 11, 2009 13:32:01 GMT -5
That's what i'm thinking. It wouldn't be so heavy as to kill someone, but heavy enough to go some distance. Maybe that could be one of the few munitions that can be used for a more realistic mortar. Airsoft Fragmentation Mortar Rounds Are Too Heavy To Be SafeLike I said earlier, MilSim Labs is NOT making a fragmentation mortar round because its too heavy. If you were to do that, (according to MilSIm Labs) It would be heavy enough to potentially break someones nose, or cause internal bruising, or even crack A rib. In short, mortars land at too high a speed for any airsoft fragmentation round to work safely. the only reason he is still working on a fragmentation M203 round is because it launches at A much lower velocity than A mortar version would land.
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Post by Shadow (314) on Feb 11, 2009 15:35:28 GMT -5
Ok. I'm still going to try some other methods. I'm not looking for people saying it's not going to work. I'm looking for ideas to help make it work. This includes making it safe. If you think it's impossible, I don't want to hear it.
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