There is a little back story on this mod.
Awhile back, I this was my personal Nitefinder:
I miss you. :( |
:D:D:D:D |
Mods done to it include:
- Coupler'd
- Increased seal
- Spring replacement
- Catch spring replacement
- Various comfort and reinforcement mods
The way I did the coupler this time was different. I followed Blue's write-up, which is basically a cut down cpvc coupler nested inside the front "rings" of the plunger tube. I was very lucky when doing this mod because in modern Nitefinders, Hasbro glues the entire plunger tube assembly together. Mine was, but the glue bond was so weak that I just popped it off.
I also did various minimization mods to the blaster.
I cut a lot of the priming rod's handle off in attempt to minimize the blaster.
I also am not using the bottom battery "cap". (I sanded down the little nub)
Love how this looks |
And if you already can't tell, I've sanded the blaster down for a future paint job. I've also put FBR (foam backer rod) in the shell to reduce vibration. This is a pic of the blaster with a 2 round speed loader. I really love this gun. I now have successfully replaced my previous Nitefinder with flying colors.
Me likey |
So I guess you need a paint scheme for it. Hmmmmm. Red...and.....silver. Idk. Can't think of anything right now.
ReplyDeleteYeah, I was thinking of some sort of red.
ReplyDeleteI like red.
Maybe a Blue.
I personally think red is overused but if done well can look really good. Was there a guide you used for this? I'm really starting to think that this mod looks easy.
ReplyDeleteIt was easy. Check the links in the post.
ReplyDeleteRanges?
ReplyDeleteIt consistantly gets around 60-65".
ReplyDeleteLooks like you settled on a paint job for it! Now it looks as good as it performs!
ReplyDeleteActually the green and black was my first Nitefinder. My current one is still sanded. :3
ReplyDeleteWhat spring did you used for the spring replacment?
ReplyDeleteI used a Home Depot Handyman spring. Its about 25lbs.
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