Cloud 9

Legendpilot · Thu Feb 22, 2007 10:24 pm

Okay, here's my first attempt at making a BB machine gun. I did my homework and decided to make a 'cloud' type repeater. This decision was based on the fact that it was indeed easier than building a vortex block, and yielded almost the same results. From what I understand, vortex blocks consume less air, therefore allowing for more 'run' time. Is this true? Regardless, I'm sure I'll build one anyway eventually.

Below is the video link of my shooter in action. I am using 6mm air soft bb's in a 7.9 mm brake line. All of the auto part stores in my area have brake line that goes from 6.3mm, which is too small - go figure, to 7.9. The blow-by is minimal although it does exist. If I can find something better I'll switch barrels, I'm always looking. In the meantime the thing shoots like a champ.

I made a backstop from a cardboard box and some old bed sheets, which works very well. -Lp

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Check out my YouTube SpudGun Channel! · Thu Feb 22, 2007 11:39 pm

Nice. Looks good

TwitchTheAussie · Fri Feb 23, 2007 12:24 am

Great cannon. Even better choice of music. Wish you were my dad

killagorrila99 · Fri Feb 23, 2007 3:26 am

Ohh Nice craftsmanship! ME likey!

Insomniac · Fri Feb 23, 2007 4:16 am

Very nice! Could you get a stack of old CD's and get a vid of you shooting them? That would look really cool.

killagorrila99 · Fri Feb 23, 2007 4:18 am

Whats with you and shooting cd's? God...Lol, We dont have that much money!

chaos · Fri Feb 23, 2007 4:25 am

i got heaps of "coasters" i might shoot them with my SSR yer n ill film it sounds fun anyways.

peace

Insomniac · Fri Feb 23, 2007 5:00 am

killagorrila99 wrote:Whats with you and shooting cd's?

I don't know, they just look really cool when they shatter because all the shiny foil comes off the plastic and floats around in the air.

Oh and you don't need lots of money, you can get cd's for FREE easily. Eg ask anyone who has dial-up for the old cd's they use to top up their internet time, the free cd's you get in cereal boxes, the cd's that come free in the sun-herald, scrached cd's that don't work anymore etc.

nate_003 · Mon Feb 26, 2007 10:33 pm

very kick ass.i was wanting to to build a cloud like that.got any suggestions?

Check out my YouTube SpudGun Channel! · Mon Feb 26, 2007 10:50 pm

Yeah, Search.

noname · Tue Feb 27, 2007 12:24 am

Yeah, it's so hugely complicated, you'd better research for a few years first.

VH_man · Thu Mar 01, 2007 9:59 pm

How well does that brakeline fit the bb's? is it like an airsoft barrel salvaged from a cheap springer or is it loose like a pen tube?

Legendpilot · Fri Mar 02, 2007 9:15 am

VH_man wrote:How well does that brakeline fit the bb's? is it like an airsoft barrel salvaged from a cheap springer or is it loose like a pen tube?

There is blow-by, but it's not too bad. The brakeline is 7.9mm.

spudthug · Sat Mar 03, 2007 8:33 am

sweet gun very clean and nice vid looks like it could do alot of damage....
i like guns that are clean and i want to build a cloud so bad but cant find out wat to use for an airsoft bb barrel...any ideas/ suggestions

Legendpilot · Sat Mar 03, 2007 8:42 am

Try any auto parts store. Take a few airsoft bb's or whatever your planning to use as ammo with you. Ask the clerk where they keep the brake line, (some keep it in the back of the store but will let you go back and look) and just see which fits the bb the best.

I've also heard of someone using the metal tube from the pressurized garden/bug sprayers, although I've never tried it.

Good luck making one, they're loads of fun!

-Lp