how do you make torps

Discussion in 'Weapons & Pneumatics' started by DeletedUser, Mar 23, 2008.

  1. DeletedUser

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    Guys how do you make torpedoes
     
    DeletedUser, Mar 23, 2008
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  2. crzyhawk

    crzyhawk Well-Known Member

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    In small gun you don't. Big gun uses 1/4 guns on a long delay refire timer to simulate them. I've heard of some big gun groups using 1/4 inch rods for torps, but I don't know how true that is.
     
    crzyhawk, Mar 23, 2008
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  3. JohnmCA72

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    Go to: http://www.bderc.com/

    Follow the "Products" link, then "Cannons / Cannon Plans". Order the "Weapons Manual #1" ($20 currently), which shows how to build 1/4" ball bearing torpedo guns.

    JM
     
    JohnmCA72, Mar 23, 2008
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  4. DeletedUser

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    oh ok
     
    DeletedUser, Mar 23, 2008
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  5. Knight4hire

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    In our club, the trops are a single shot weapon.
    They can be CO2 or spring fired.
     
    Knight4hire, Mar 25, 2008
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  6. DeletedUser

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    yeah what i heard it that the torps are little rods
     
    DeletedUser, Mar 25, 2008
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  7. JohnmCA72

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    I know that's been tried, but I don't think anybody is using them anymore. As I understand, the problem was that the rods would stick in the hole, keeping it plugged, until the ship scraped past something (like another ship, etc.) that would catch the rod & rip a big gash in the side. One case, not enough damage; other case, too much.

    JM
     
    JohnmCA72, Mar 26, 2008
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