This design has been in the back of my head since I started lurking here, consuming every scrap of information available (Jesus... theres more than I will ever need...). From all that I have gathered here, I assume it isn't going to be super powerful or anything, but im okay with that. I know there are many changes that would up its efficiency, but for my first build I am more concerned with achieving a working launcher.
Few goals include-
-Artistic; parts and design must be visually pleasing.
-Self-contained; all parts must be mounted to gun... barrel, tank, pump, everything but ammo.
-Comfortable to operate; basically feel/shoot like a normal rifle.
-Semi-accurate/powerful; able to hit a coke can @20yards 8 out of 10 shots.
All parts used are listed on the Parts Layout Diagram pic. The design uses a blowgun barrel, and standard blowgun ammo (see link). Operating pressure will be 100-150psi. Dont know my barrel:chamber ratio yet, but this is just the first post. I figure I have about a week untill I have a working launcher... then maybe 2 weeks after that to finish all the "art" work on her. (LOTS of hand cut / etched brass plate. maybe some woodcarving)
These darts specifically... but any blowgun dart would work.
http://www.dellsmart.com/index.php?_a=viewCat&catId=16
Now, a few pics
EDIT- disregard the date stamp on the last pic... the year is off... new camera
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