Marker in development, looking for local help in BC!

ApoC_101 · 04-15-2009, 09:45 PM

Hey friends, I am pleased to announce that my greatest marker design of all time, is finally ready to be prototyped, and if all is well, go into production, at a later time! Since you all love pictures so very much, here's a start:

the greatest features of this marker have to do with real simplicity, the internals, trigger workings, action in general have all been simplified and refined as best as possible, being simpler than most. the internal function is most similar to the sterling, though it's far improved. most of the design revolves around long, consistent springs inside, and ultra-light and snappy action, with autotrigger. it's also a very flexible design, in that it could be set up back bottle, bottomline, vert air/stock class, or remote directly off the body... gas through frame to bottomline is also a possibility down the road. while this model is built with a 45 style frame, it would also be possible to make a cheaper, M16 style frame.

I'm looking for interest in the lower mainland especially, I'd like to coordinate with locals to get this thing built and later, in production for everyone. this marker would not be highly priced, and would offer exceptional performance to price. While I'm experienced as a machinist/CNC, I don't have machines of my own, or sufficient access right now (no job! slow times). the prototype can easily be built using manual machines. so, who have we got out here with some interest and some tooling?

edit: heres an idea of what a production-style vert feed/SC body would look like:

that is angel threaded style. I'd also add a spot for a screw for the SC feed.

edit: latest improvements as of april 21:

and in stockclass:

side view:

russc · 04-15-2009, 10:00 PM

I like you when you're unemployed.

Stripes · 04-15-2009, 10:02 PM

it's funny, i was describing to apoc a design i came up with today

almost EXACTLY matches his prototype
i'll get mine finished and machined so we can see who's is better...

noctem89 · 04-15-2009, 10:09 PM

im really interested, but have no machines atm

paintballmarshaltn · 04-15-2009, 10:10 PM

Looks like a half block sterling!mmmm i would be interested in one when you get the stuff together and I get my stuff squared away. Pump looks like a WGP pump handle.I would change the look, don't want get a letter in the mail.

Justinb · 04-15-2009, 10:26 PM

looks nice, not digging the right feed though, and looks like its gonna be a pricey one.

Talfuchre · 04-15-2009, 10:35 PM

I think the right feed is a poor choice. CCM certainly didn't move a lot of them.

Also - Unless it has the right price point - I am not sure what it has to offer that many other markers have.

I do not want to be a wet rag - but I am not sure the point of reinventing the wheel.

TF

Seekey · 04-15-2009, 10:55 PM

Dual pump arms....you know my weakness!

Eh right feed isnt my cup of tea....Id go with an angel threaded body just to keep things simple.

Also the sterling valve system is just begging for a gas thru frame.

ApoC_101 · 04-15-2009, 11:33 PM

oh, rightfeed is for the proto/limited run only. the production marker will use a centerfeed, definitely with a stockclass feed available to fit it!

Frink · 04-15-2009, 11:36 PM

Shut up centrefeed lovers! RF FTMFW!

04-15-2009, 09:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
ApoC_101 Avratech Industries Inc. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Maple Ridge, BC Canada	Marker in development, looking for help in BC-Alberta! Hey friends, I am pleased to announce that my greatest marker design of all time, is finally ready to be prototyped, and if all is well, go into production, at a later time! Since you all love pictures so very much, here's a start: the greatest features of this marker have to do with real simplicity, the internals, trigger workings, action in general have all been simplified and refined as best as possible, being simpler than most. the internal function is most similar to the sterling, though it's far improved. most of the design revolves around long, consistent springs inside, and ultra-light and snappy action, with autotrigger. it's also a very flexible design, in that it could be set up back bottle, bottomline, vert air/stock class, or remote directly off the body... gas through frame to bottomline is also a possibility down the road. while this model is built with a 45 style frame, it would also be possible to make a cheaper, M16 style frame. I'm looking for interest in the lower mainland especially, I'd like to coordinate with locals to get this thing built and later, in production for everyone. this marker would not be highly priced, and would offer exceptional performance to price. While I'm experienced as a machinist/CNC, I don't have machines of my own, or sufficient access right now (no job! slow times). the prototype can easily be built using manual machines. so, who have we got out here with some interest and some tooling? edit: heres an idea of what a production-style vert feed/SC body would look like: that is angel threaded style. I'd also add a spot for a screw for the SC feed. edit: latest improvements as of april 21: and in stockclass: side view: __________________ ☼ Josh Grasby, Machinist/Airsmith/Paintballer Extraordinaire ☼ If you play with skill, style, class, finesse, honour, integrity, pump or semi, you play paintball. Last edited by ApoC_101; 05-06-2009 at 12:31 PM.

04-15-2009, 10:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
noctem89 Give in to the Night Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Austin, capital of the greatest country in the world, Texas	im really interested, but have no machines atm __________________ Give feedback please http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/f...-feedback.html chopper_duke: You guys just don't understand how hard it is to take pictures from a dark closet and not wake the person up... bring me a white rotor sale http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/m...ml#post1853123

04-15-2009, 10:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
paintballmarshaltn Post Whore Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Vancouver, B.C Canada	Looks like a half block sterling!mmmm i would be interested in one when you get the stuff together and I get my stuff squared away. Pump looks like a WGP pump handle.I would change the look, don't want get a letter in the mail. __________________ My feedback on MCB http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/s...ead.php?t=1806

04-15-2009, 10:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
Talfuchre Unharshed Mellow Join Date: May 2006	I think the right feed is a poor choice. CCM certainly didn't move a lot of them. Also - Unless it has the right price point - I am not sure what it has to offer that many other markers have. I do not want to be a wet rag - but I am not sure the point of reinventing the wheel. TF __________________ Pumpenstein - NSA National Champions TF's MCB Trust.

04-15-2009, 10:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
Seekey New England Lobsters #13 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clinton, MA	Dual pump arms....you know my weakness! Eh right feed isnt my cup of tea....Id go with an angel threaded body just to keep things simple. Also the sterling valve system is just begging for a gas thru frame. __________________ New England Lobsters NEXL Boston Paintball

04-15-2009, 10:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
Justinb Seasoned Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: 703	looks nice, not digging the right feed though, and looks like its gonna be a pricey one.

04-15-2009, 11:33 PM	#9 (permalink)
ApoC_101 Avratech Industries Inc. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Maple Ridge, BC Canada	oh, rightfeed is for the proto/limited run only. the production marker will use a centerfeed, definitely with a stockclass feed available to fit it! __________________ ☼ Josh Grasby, Machinist/Airsmith/Paintballer Extraordinaire ☼ If you play with skill, style, class, finesse, honour, integrity, pump or semi, you play paintball.

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