Alchemist: A Smooth-Prime 300fps CQB Nerf Sniper!

In this video I test a new 3D printed Nerf blaster from Sillybutts called Alchemist.
Includes overview, chrono test, range test, accuracy test and gameplay!
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[@BradleyPhillipsYT]

Alchemist Blaster (AUS): www.foamwork.com.au/product/alchemist-by-sillybutts-aus-ver-/37?cs=true&cst=custom Alchemist Blaster (USA): outofdarts.com/products/alchemist-fully-assembled-blaster Flag & Armour BCAR (AUS): www.foamwork.com.au/product/foamwork-bcar-metal-/33?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=true Flag & Armour BCAR (USA): outofdarts.com/products/compact-cnc-metal-bcar-by-jingjia-flag-and-armor?_pos=4&_sid=57f52e779&_ss=r&ref=RIa3bVI3vXYhUs Worker Darts (AUS): www.foamwork.com.au/product/worker-gen-2-he-foam-dart/1 Worker Darts (USA): outofdarts.com/products/worker-short-darts-200-pack-gen3-improved-darts-2021?ref=RIa3bVI3vXYhUs

[@FoamworkAdelaide]

Appreciate all the work you do ❤ We will keep working with Sillybutts to improve the feel and style of Alchemist 🎉

[@Sillybutts]

7:13 The Alchemist is supposed to have a ball detent that locks into the ram to prevent breech opening. Its one of the main advantages of the blaster over other similar designs. I'll have to talk to Foamwork and see if their version is missing the ball detent. The ball detent is extra important on Alchemist because the breech is so smooth. The ball bearings make it a lot easier to move back and forth. Other blasters can rely on friction to keep it closed. Alchemists sold here in the US do have gravity drop mags. Print tolerances are probably making yours a hair too tight. The takedown pin in the rear shouldn't need any locking hardware. The bar tensioner in the front pulls against that pin to lock it in place. The blaster seems a bit un-tensioned on your example, hence the looseness. Overall, very well put together review. Always a big fan of how objective and straightforward your testing is!

[@BradleyPhillipsYT]

I checked with Jay myself after reading that it has a ball detent. He said that this one also does. While it doesn't come open from pointing it up, giving it a shake like you might experience from running around allowed it to come loose.

[@BradleyPhillipsYT]

With the gravity drop, the mag lips seem to hang at the widest part of the skinny pusher. Once I pull the mag past there it gravity drops.

[@BradleyPhillipsYT]

The side to side wobble always looks worse on camera than it is in real life. I just gave the tensioning nut about a quarter turn nip and it's very tight. Still has some side to side movement but slightly improved.

[@BradleyPhillipsYT]

Finally, yeah that locking hardware on the pin is quite unnecessary. I doubt I could even knock the pin out with a hammer with it tensioned.

[@Sillybutts]

@@BradleyPhillipsYT I see, makes a lot more sense with more context. Alrighty, thanks for the help!

[@doomedgunplaysark2387]

Another informative and interesting video by Bradley

[@ha-kyaa7815]

The anime reference lmfao At least I know you can make jokes😂

[@Kiborg.UA112]

Nice blaster but I don't really see the sense to buy it after getting the worker harrier which has very similar size and performance but not 3D printed. About the CQB in my opinion the lynx are still the best high fps CQB blaster. Anyway that's good that today nerfers have such a big choice of good high fps blasters and I'm sure that there is some players who will choose the Alchemist. As always nice review Bradley!

[@h-squared4690]

Good to have a review on this blaster since I was considering it but had no reviews to decide if I liked it

[@pv8685]

cool color sceme! silly buddz is an outstanding designer!

[@Paul-rv2sv]

I hope that you can one day do a review of a minimum hardware talon claw U. I want to see how it stacks against one that has actual hardware.

[@Sillybutts]

Now that would be an interesting video. FYI I'm working on a new low-hardware springer project on and off between other projects. Should be much nicer than the LHTCU since it's low hardware focused from the ground-up.

[@frogsbutfrogs]

@@Sillybutts any progress on this mr butts?

[@CRNerf]

Great review. Thank you.

[@h-squared4690]

Hey @BradleyPhillipsYT could you do a blaster tier list for player looking to get a blaster as there are not really any blaster vs blaster comparison videos

[@BradleyPhillipsYT]

That would be a heavy topic and the answer would depend on the individual person

[@h-squared4690]

Even a simple brack down would be great

[@sdchew]

This must be the PiggyJJ variant

[@lavatsunami_gaming9288]

what sight do you use?

[@trevormallow2788]

That locking clip on the rear takedown pin is redundant if the front tensioning bolt is properly tight.

[@BradleyPhillipsYT]

Yeah just tested it. Not sure why Jay added it unless maybe the tensioning nut comes loose over time or something. As it is currently I doubt I could physically knock the pin out with a hammer until loosening.

[@GrandmasterHobbyist]

ill never buy another 3d printed blaster after i paid like $300 for a caliburn and the priming handle foregrip broke off in like a week of light use. 3d prints are just too fragile for the kind of money these things cost..id rather spend a little more if i have to and get full metal or some molded plastic etc

[@Trashticz]

they can be a lot cheaper if you just buy the hardware and print the parts yourself

[@RicH0864]

Printing a blaster myself right now and it's extremely cheaper than buying off the shelf printed blasters. The strength of a part really depends on the orientation and settings it was printed in plus the type of material as some materials aren't UV and high temperature resistant. You definitely have a point of there being more value in metal or injection molded plastic if you're buying off the shelf though.

[@mattross9992]

Sorry to hear that Grandmaster. It's unfortunate but it sounds like either a very heavy spring load (which would mean adjusting the print and settings and maybe material to account for it) or just poor layer adhesion. I can't speak for everyone but a well printed blaster will be able to withstand plenty of abuse. It is however not the same as injection molded. I hope whoever you bought it from gave you another grip at the very least, I know I would. Also people tend to charge to much for time and labor (imo) so shop around you likely can find commissions for a better price.

[@samara8966]

how is it CQB if its a sniper

[@BradleyPhillipsYT]

Because it can do both

[@laptopcat6673]

Small enough to maneuver tight corners with ease, powerful enough to reach far distances accurately.

[@DEVILISHLY_DELICIOUS]

Did you mean to install the vertical grip with the finger grooves facing the trigger instead of the barrel?

[@BradleyPhillipsYT]

They're so shallow I didn't even notice they existed

[@DEVILISHLY_DELICIOUS]

@@BradleyPhillipsYT thanks for responding.

[@DartDynasty]

hey recently I put a worker scar barrel attachment on my gameface trion, but the short darts curve to the left! How do I fix this?

[@BradleyPhillipsYT]

Guessing your barrel might be angled a little to the left. Or you might need to adjust your sight to compensate.

[@DartDynasty]

@@BradleyPhillipsYT I found out that you have to turn the worker scar to a specific point because if it isnt twisted in right, the darts will curve left, now they are pinpoint straight

[@DartDynasty]

What is the best nerf blaster you can recommend for someone who is looking for max range and accuracy. Im looking for a price point max 300-320$. Thanks

[@DartDynasty]

My budget most likely will be 200-250 but we can see. Just list the top 3 under 300$!

[@BradleyPhillipsYT]

Worker Harrier or Worker Seagull

[@mhebert350]

this is a great design and all but I just aint a fan of 3d printing at all, especially with how cheap full metal blaster have come with the Apex (YES, I know its pricier than the alchemist when you just look prices without regarding anything else)

[@BradleyPhillipsYT]

If you're a new Nerfer coming into the hobby, assuming you don't have a 3D printer so would have to add that to the price, both printing or buying a printed blaster is also more expensive than something mass produced and injection molded like the Worker Harrier.

[@s0mepi884]

For those with a 3d printer I can allow you to build a blaster like this so much cheaper then any comparable commercial offerings.

[@BradleyPhillipsYT]

​@@s0mepi884it depends whether you're looking to have multiple 3D printed blasters or you just want one good blaster to use for gameplay

[@grn-xx]

Is the metric version open source or is it formworks proprietary remix?

[@BradleyPhillipsYT]

The files appear to be available on Foamworks product page for the Alchemist if you scroll down

[@grn-xx]

@@BradleyPhillipsYT thanks!

[@liltraeway9003]

What’s the best full auto for under 400 aud

[@PiggyJJ]

damn not full metal alchemist

[@frogsbutfrogs]

biggest aussie l ive seen yet, where is the metal reinforced bearings

[@faolan73]

Only a minute in and we get an Anime reference, love it!!

[@BradleyPhillipsYT]

At least I didn't make a dog reference

[@bacaraproductions6931]

Your grip is backwards

[@BradleyPhillipsYT]

Wondered if someone would notice

[@bacaraproductions6931]

@@BradleyPhillipsYTgreat video ether way