Cloud bbmg help.

warhead052 · Sun Apr 10, 2011 11:36 am

I am not sure were to put this, but because it runs off air I thought pneumatic.
( moved here by BTB) I have about 8 inchs of 2 inch ID pvc, and I want to make it into a cloud bbmg. What do I need to do that? I thought 2 end caps and a barrel of some sort, would that work?

Crna Legija · Sun Apr 10, 2011 11:56 am

it would go in the bb/airsoft/pellet gun descussion

and yea that about all you need.

warhead052 · Sun Apr 10, 2011 12:44 pm

Ok, thanks. I am thinking about making a vortex block sometime, but I am experimenting with clouds first. If this works, I am going to make a vortex block...

JDP12 · Sun Apr 10, 2011 1:36 pm

that is going to be a huge cloud chamber. the problem with clouds is they are incredibly inefficient. You are going to need a huge compressor to power that.

I would recommend a much smaller one- i built one out of 1.25" pvc and only 2 inches long. However, I quickly turned to vortex guns as they are a little more efficient.

Honestly, I would recommend building a vortex and bypassing a cloud. Since clouds are so inefficient, vortex guns have much more reliable feeding, and are very easy to build.

warhead052 · Sun Apr 10, 2011 3:22 pm

My problem is that I dont have a hole saw to make a vortex block, or a compressor. I have a huge air tank that I use a bike pump to fill up (stupid idea I know....), but it works. It holds alot of air, and at around 20 - 50 psi, so its not bad. I am in the process of getting a compressor...

al-xg · Sun Apr 10, 2011 4:02 pm

I've used 22mm copper tube and epoxy putty to make a vortex block (in fact a half vortex block) before and that works pretty well.
The vortex cap style bbmgs are quite easy to make without tools.

warhead052 · Sun Apr 10, 2011 4:13 pm

Ok, my only problem is I need either a video or plans to make one... I am no good just looking at pictures...

JDP12 · Sun Apr 10, 2011 4:37 pm

check out www.neospud.com

pretty much outlines exactly how to make one.

he uses a full hole for his inline vortexes, but noname has found using a half hole works better. search for noname in spudfiles, and you'll see.

warhead052 · Sun Apr 10, 2011 4:45 pm

Ok thanks. I will check it out.

JDP12 · Sun Apr 10, 2011 5:06 pm

no problem.. have fun. high ROF bbmg's are a blast, albeit extremely inefficient.

warhead052 · Sun Apr 10, 2011 6:11 pm

I just tryed making a wooden vortex block... Failure, and it is too big for my gun. Now I kinda wish that spud bux were real so I could just buy these parts...

JDP12 · Sun Apr 10, 2011 6:49 pm

i've used wood. make sure its a hard wood, not balsa. you have to be pretty precise about it, making sure the holes are alighned properly. I messed up a couple times at first as well, don't give up.

warhead052 · Sun Apr 10, 2011 8:19 pm

I will trade ya 250 spud bux for a vortex block that will fit in a 2 inch pipe!

JDP12 · Sun Apr 10, 2011 9:00 pm

haha. Well if I was at home I would make you one and send it to you no problem.. possibly another member could? Unless you wanna wait a month, then I could send you one.

Gun Freak · Sun Apr 10, 2011 9:06 pm

If you lived near me then I would make you one. I have made 3 vortex blocks for 2" pipe.