My first project, first post...

Deus Machina · 05-20-2006, 07:10 PM

...and as far as I'm aware, the *world's* first pump-action, pneumatic-assist Spyder.

Meet Mr. Rogers.

And a thumbnail for a bigger pic.

Yes, it's painted, not annoed. It's a prototype.
Anyway, the list:
Custom-milled Spyder Victor body (sorta halfbacked it, partially on accident)
Customized grip (cut from a double-trigger)
STO pneumatics.
Custom nylatron bolt and pump handle.
Custom rear block.
'Cocker detent.
Custom feedneck (adapter)
Custom stainless striker.
Custom reg cap (that's a WGP ergo mounted against the trigger guard).

I have yet to chrono it properly since lightening the striker--it shot visibly hot with the full-weight one, even with hard valve spring and soft mainspring. Even so, it points and shoots like a friggin' dream. Better than even my Phantom.

Robertsr · 05-21-2006, 11:04 AM

Very SNAZZY!

I love seeing an actual custom marker instead of one with aftermarket parts bolted on.

Do you know what kind of efficency you're getting out of it yet?

blackrain · 05-21-2006, 12:51 PM

Man that's SCARY looking!!!! I like it excellent job! Very ORIGINOL!
Later,
Blackrain

Deus Machina · 05-21-2006, 12:55 PM

Thank you, thank you.

As for efficiency, I don't know exactly yet. When I cut off the air supply, enough air remains in to cycle and fire it about a dozen times.

Deus Machina · 05-21-2006, 01:00 PM

Whoops, wrong link to the big picture. Too. Better one.

Firestorm · 05-22-2006, 06:53 AM

I would like to see some more pictures, it is very interesting.

K_Obeastly · 08-06-2006, 06:47 PM

pretty

did you go with a strict pump action or are you still letting the hammer run in semi? I see what looks like it could be a cocking rod in the back, so thats why I ask.

Azzy · 08-06-2006, 07:00 PM

So you entering that in the custom spyder contest?

Chaos · 08-06-2006, 10:41 PM

That's kinda the idea I had for the Spyder contest,just not done the same way I was thinking about doing it.Pretty cool to see it done though.

Deus Machina · 08-07-2006, 06:35 AM

Wow. Been a while, and *now* I get replies. :P

I wasn't planning on entering it in the contest when I made it, but I may now. I would have liked to get it annoed, but it was my first project, I had to use some JB on it, and I don't know if the Alumi-pro I used to stick the mounts on will take it. Our own Knightmare should be checking that eventually. No rush.

I'm planning on a second one, but I've got other stuff first.

Beastly, yes it's strict pump. I machined a stainless valve pin for it so it doesn't recock. Tiny bit of hammer bounce, but it shoots very nicely. Points, pumps, and shoots even better than my Phantom. Just need to get some O-rings on the bolt.

Since I posted this, the brass insert I had in the hammer stripped out, and the cocking rod comes out at an angle. I need to make a new all-stainless hammer.

05-20-2006, 07:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
Deus Machina Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Location: Valrico, Florida Posts: 1,193	My first project, first post... ...and as far as I'm aware, the world's first pump-action, pneumatic-assist Spyder. Meet Mr. Rogers. And a thumbnail for a bigger pic. Yes, it's painted, not annoed. It's a prototype. Anyway, the list: Custom-milled Spyder Victor body (sorta halfbacked it, partially on accident) Customized grip (cut from a double-trigger) STO pneumatics. Custom nylatron bolt and pump handle. Custom rear block. 'Cocker detent. Custom feedneck (adapter) Custom stainless striker. Custom reg cap (that's a WGP ergo mounted against the trigger guard). I have yet to chrono it properly since lightening the striker--it shot visibly hot with the full-weight one, even with hard valve spring and soft mainspring. Even so, it points and shoots like a friggin' dream. Better than even my Phantom.

05-21-2006, 11:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
Robertsr Ultimate Battle Monkey Z Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Waynesboro, VA Posts: 3,253	Very SNAZZY! I love seeing an actual custom marker instead of one with aftermarket parts bolted on. Do you know what kind of efficency you're getting out of it yet? __________________ Geriatrically Assured Destruction

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K_Obeastly Seasoned Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 600	pretty did you go with a strict pump action or are you still letting the hammer run in semi? I see what looks like it could be a cocking rod in the back, so thats why I ask. __________________ I b da fat one http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oERRPtEf8EM Glen Benton: doing more to convert me to christianity by 6 A.M. than most christians do all day.

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Azzy Mod-O-Rator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Finleyville, PA Posts: 7,109	So you entering that in the custom spyder contest? __________________ Bryan "Azzy" Spiegel webmaster - Riverside Renegade Paintball / C.C. S.V.S. Plankowner - LPPC#6 Check out VintageRex.com, the premiere paintball museum "A Patriot and free-thinker with respect to social standards in 1760, is today's traitor and dangerous mind." - incynr8

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blackrain MCB Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: America Posts: 2,998	Man that's SCARY looking!!!! I like it excellent job! Very ORIGINOL! Later, Blackrain

05-21-2006, 12:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
Deus Machina Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Location: Valrico, Florida Posts: 1,193	Thank you, thank you. As for efficiency, I don't know exactly yet. When I cut off the air supply, enough air remains in to cycle and fire it about a dozen times.

05-21-2006, 01:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
Deus Machina Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Location: Valrico, Florida Posts: 1,193	Whoops, wrong link to the big picture. Too. Better one.

08-06-2006, 10:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
Chaos Spread The Virus Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Hudson,MA Posts: 2,994	That's kinda the idea I had for the Spyder contest,just not done the same way I was thinking about doing it.Pretty cool to see it done though. __________________ Chaos PoG Member # 1018 LPPC Member #71 NO'MAAM #5 My Gallery My Feedback FORUM RULES AND FAQ'S

08-07-2006, 06:35 AM	#10 (permalink)
Deus Machina Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Location: Valrico, Florida Posts: 1,193	Wow. Been a while, and now I get replies. :P I wasn't planning on entering it in the contest when I made it, but I may now. I would have liked to get it annoed, but it was my first project, I had to use some JB on it, and I don't know if the Alumi-pro I used to stick the mounts on will take it. Our own Knightmare should be checking that eventually. No rush. I'm planning on a second one, but I've got other stuff first. Beastly, yes it's strict pump. I machined a stainless valve pin for it so it doesn't recock. Tiny bit of hammer bounce, but it shoots very nicely. Points, pumps, and shoots even better than my Phantom. Just need to get some O-rings on the bolt. Since I posted this, the brass insert I had in the hammer stripped out, and the cocking rod comes out at an angle. I need to make a new all-stainless hammer.

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