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superjoe247 · 08-01-2003, 05:55 AM

There are many of us out there that love to play paintball, but when running around on a college campus at night, that is kind of illegal. Therefore, the only alternative is water guns (which pretty much suck) or NERF warfare. I use two weapons, the 20-round full-auto model that looks reminiscent of a gattling gun crossed with a tear-drop, and my NERF sniper rifle.

The original concept came to me from a buddy, but you can find variations and creation instructions conveniently on the Internet.

First, you buy a big super soaker. I mean a pretty big one, like the CPS 2500 (or whatever flavor that Super Soaker has put out that summer). You want a squirter with a large pump, and a decently-sized water tank; however, the pump is the key component.

Second, get a 3/4" coupling; glue this onto the front of the soaker, so that the water-dispensing barrel is centered in the coupling.

Lastly, cut a 1/2" pipe down to 12" and wrap a bit of tape at one end. Be sure to smooth off any burs on either end!

Into this you will insert one of the micro-darts that NERF sells; then simply plug the barrel into the coupling, and start pumping. You have to pump until the soaker can pump no more, then take aim and squeeze off a round. If you've done it right, the dart should travel around 40-50 ft; which is considerably longer range than any conventional, store-bought NERF weaponry.

Have fun!

08-01-2003, 05:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
superjoe247 Upright Location: Boone, NC	NERF weaponry There are many of us out there that love to play paintball, but when running around on a college campus at night, that is kind of illegal. Therefore, the only alternative is water guns (which pretty much suck) or NERF warfare. I use two weapons, the 20-round full-auto model that looks reminiscent of a gattling gun crossed with a tear-drop, and my NERF sniper rifle. The original concept came to me from a buddy, but you can find variations and creation instructions conveniently on the Internet. First, you buy a big super soaker. I mean a pretty big one, like the CPS 2500 (or whatever flavor that Super Soaker has put out that summer). You want a squirter with a large pump, and a decently-sized water tank; however, the pump is the key component. Second, get a 3/4" coupling; glue this onto the front of the soaker, so that the water-dispensing barrel is centered in the coupling. Lastly, cut a 1/2" pipe down to 12" and wrap a bit of tape at one end. Be sure to smooth off any burs on either end! Into this you will insert one of the micro-darts that NERF sells; then simply plug the barrel into the coupling, and start pumping. You have to pump until the soaker can pump no more, then take aim and squeeze off a round. If you've done it right, the dart should travel around 40-50 ft; which is considerably longer range than any conventional, store-bought NERF weaponry. Have fun!