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I have decided
Posted: Sat Sep 02, 2006 1:37 pm
by frankrede
I am going to build a hybrid. All Sch 80. Pneumatics and combustions are boring me easily,even at 140 psi. I need a challenge.
Posted: Sat Sep 02, 2006 1:41 pm
by Velocity
Ok... but hybrids are not THAT much more of a challenge to build than a complicated combustion or hybrid. Have you built large piston valves, or made an advanced ignition?
Anyways, for a hybrid, make sure to focus on making your solvent welds PERFECT. With a combustion, and even a pneumatic, you can sometimes get away with shoddy solvent welds. Not a hybrids though.
Posted: Sat Sep 02, 2006 1:53 pm
by ProfessorAmadeus
yeah just be carefulwith these. When you mess up a hybrid you dead and may i sugest remote stungun ignition.
Posted: Sat Sep 02, 2006 2:37 pm
by Velocity
As said by boogieman: If you mess up on a combustion or a pneumatic, you are out a few dollars. If you mess up on a hybrid, you are dead.
Posted: Sat Sep 02, 2006 2:46 pm
by frankrede
rmich732 wrote:Ok... but hybrids are not THAT much more of a challenge to build than a complicated combustion or hybrid. Have you built large piston valves, or made an advanced ignition?
Anyways, for a hybrid, make sure to focus on making your solvent welds PERFECT. With a combustion, and even a pneumatic, you can sometimes get away with shoddy solvent welds. Not a hybrids though.
I don't want to waste money on my basic combustions by using a spark strip Ill use that on my hybrid.
Posted: Sat Sep 02, 2006 3:12 pm
by cannon freak
Have you decided on any dimensions yet?
Posted: Sat Sep 02, 2006 6:04 pm
by noname
I think if I make a hybrid it'll be all galvanized steel, just as a precaution. I'd advise you to use screws to attach joints together as well as solvent welding but that might weaken it?
Posted: Sat Sep 02, 2006 6:09 pm
by SpudStuff
What will allow for more chance of a leak. and the screws could fly out. then you would really be screwed
Posted: Sat Sep 02, 2006 6:21 pm
by noname
the screws could fly out. then you would really be screwed
Or you could use bolts with nuts that go all the way through the fitting on the other side. And leaks are easily fixed with sealant or epoxy.
Posted: Sat Sep 02, 2006 6:30 pm
by SpudStuff
how do you gets the nuts on when the cap covers the hole.
Posted: Sat Sep 02, 2006 9:18 pm
by noname
Solvent weld everything, then drill holes and put in the bolts and nuts.
Posted: Sat Sep 02, 2006 10:41 pm
by frankrede
cannon freak wrote:Have you decided on any dimensions yet?
Hmm, I want to model it after boogie mans hybrid,but my version will be my style.
I am going to have remote ignition and onboard.
I take risks.
1.5" barrel for launching modified steel pegs.
3" chamber. Onboard propane/air.
Posted: Sat Sep 02, 2006 10:45 pm
by frankrede
noname wrote:Solvent weld everything, then drill holes and put in the bolts and nuts.
my way would have 3 nuts Cause I am a proffesional at overlooking simple ideas. 2 inside one outside but yourr way would work just as well