Rapid Fire WBL?

Super Sonic · Post by **Super Sonic** » Fri Oct 22, 2004 11:16 pm

I was wondering if it is possible to make a rapid fire WBL. If You Have Any Ideas Post 'em Here.

Jadefalcon09 · Post by **Jadefalcon09** » Fri Oct 22, 2004 11:51 pm

I assume anythign can be done in terms of Homemades almost, however we would have to solve the problem of not having the QWater Balloons explode at such a fast rate going in and out of the barrel. Thats what Engineers are for B)

SSCBen · Post by **SSCBen** » Sat Oct 23, 2004 12:49 am

Of Course It Is Possible To Make a Rapid-Fire WBL. It is easier when capitalization is used correctly however.

Rapid-fire is a broad term. If it is semi-auto or full-auto is the question. Semi-auto, for those unaware of gun terms, means one trigger pull shoots one projectile, nothing else needed (at least until it runs out of air or ammo). Full-auto means, of course, that as long as the trigger is held down the gun will shoot.

I suppose if you had enough money, time and put enough effort into it, it is possible. But then again, nearly anything is possible with enough money, time and effort.

NiborDude · Post by **NiborDude** » Sat Oct 23, 2004 1:55 am

I was thinking something like this:

5 barrels or so, And they are connected somehow and you can fire each and reload each in a continuous motion. I think this might be an easy way to do it.

Neuro · Post by **Neuro** » Sat Oct 23, 2004 4:06 am

Or you could buy plans for P.A.C. 6 and modify it to use 2" chambers and barrel. Although it's not exactly rapid-fire, you also may want to try concocting a bolt-action style apparatus so you can breach load your WBL, that may make things a little bit easier without too much work.

Soaker Leader · Post by **Soaker Leader** » Sat Oct 23, 2004 9:11 am

Maybe this will work. :huh: Sorry for the bad drawing.

trekkie00 · Post by **trekkie00** » Sat Oct 23, 2004 12:47 pm

Wouldn't the weight of the other balloons crush the one below it? Also, the low pressure (?) following the shooting balloon could suck another out.

I was thinking of having it like the turnable nozzles on water guns. You load the 6/8/10+ tubes with balloons, fire one, twist the "nozzle", fire another, etc.

Super Sonic · Post by **Super Sonic** » Sat Oct 23, 2004 2:05 pm

I think what Nibordude is trying to go for something like a gaitling gun, right?

BlueSmudge · Post by **BlueSmudge** » Sat Oct 23, 2004 9:17 pm

Originally posted by Soaker Leader@Oct 23 2004, 04:11 AM
Maybe this will work. :huh: Sorry for the bad drawing.

That difinately won't work. The reload mechanism would work for semi-auto with some ajustments, but you need a constant aur supply. Thats the main problem, and the reason I have not attempted a semi-auto WBL.
I know Doom says he has somewhat solved this, but he won't tell me.

O well, until he does, or makes one of his own, the best option is compressed CO2 tanks.

RacerSoaker445 · Post by **RacerSoaker445** » Sat Oct 23, 2004 9:22 pm

Right, and, with that, there's no way to keep the balloons from falling down, also, it won't shoot without some packing.

Super Sonic · Post by **Super Sonic** » Sat Oct 23, 2004 9:50 pm

It might be expensive but I think you could use some sort of motor to have constant air pressure. Couldn't you?

BlueSmudge · Post by **BlueSmudge** » Sat Oct 23, 2004 9:57 pm

Are you sujesting some sort of on-board mini air compressor. That won't work. Nothithing small enough to be practical is powerful enough to keep a steady output, let alone reach the PSi you need quckly enough.
If you were using a WBL for base deffense, you could buy an expensive air compressor with a 10 gallon storage, and it should be large enough to be able to last for a good number of shots if it is producing compressed air at the same time.
You have to remember, we are trying to get a lot of range with these things, and they require much more air, than even the most powerful Nerf Guns.

RacerSoaker445 · Post by **RacerSoaker445** » Sun Oct 24, 2004 12:38 am

Exactly right, my WBL has a 3-foot long PC, it takes forever to pressurize.

Super Sonic · Post by **Super Sonic** » Sun Oct 24, 2004 4:20 am

I was thinking more of putting it in a backpack. I think an air compressor of that size should have more than enough power.

Crashdummy · Post by **Crashdummy** » Sun Oct 24, 2004 6:28 am

It would, but not while firing rapidly. Also, wouldn't that be quite heavy and weigh you down?