Can it Take a K26? - Episode 55

[@coolmagicforum6018]

I did this upgrade today and am so totally happy with it! Helios is a much overlooked blaster. It performs well stock but, with the K26 upgrade it is excellent! It's more accurate now and packs almost as much punch as my two upgraded Kronos. I cut the spring to the same size as the stock one to be safe. The K26 springs from Luke are really beefy. It was so easy to do this upgrade. The extra power seems to make the jam door want to open and I really gotta make sure and prime it properly. But, It went from an ok blaster to one that is super fun to shoot

[@TheMindRobber42]

In Coop's video about the Helios, he says that you have to let go of the priming bar after priming because it's engineered to go forward by itself, which is probably why you got the jams.

[@TT.357]

TheMindRobber42 so, like an AK?

[@mykr0324]

I always pull and push the priming bolt, shot mine about 100 times yesterday and had 1 jam.

[@StudioEnergizerMV]

@@mykr0324Just remember when you manually push forward do it all the way without skipping otherwise it jams!

[@tomiloco11x31]

Watched that video

[@coolbean259]

I have primed mine and pushed halfway to try to jam it, but I’ve tried it at least 50 times and mine hasn’t jammed yet.

[@Hippie-uh6fv]

Just upgraded my rampage, doubled the spring and catchspring, and now it is just mean, hard hitting machine. it is kinda scary but i am glad that i will be welding it.

[@CaptainXavier]

+Hippie3719 nice!

[@jacobh7102]

If u didn't know the hellos jams because u have to let go of the bolt at the back or SLAM it home. The helios is like an actual firearm in that sense

[@PurplSkater]

So its noechanical error its just very very weak to human error is what theyre saying

[@blackrat9177]

Hey cap thought you might want to know that lord draconical put a 12kg nerf turf spring in the mediator I think the spring is smaller in diameter

[@pobodysnerfect5415]

Do you think that you might replace your wrist mounted raider with the mediator or make a v2 with the mediator?

[@jacobh7102]

But then he is just remaking something he already has; but for ones of us that aren't complete madmen because we have a frickin minigun, good idea

[@nerflover1013]

yeah i'm with Southern Studios i'll duel wield nemisis

[@lukealford1]

Hello sir, what's your testing procedure for the longevity of the blaster. Yes the Helios can take a K26, but can it take it after 100 rounds? Just curious, if the gears will break. Cheers!

[@zetazane]

Haven't you ran out of blasters yet? Jeez, I remember when this started.

[@CaptainXavier]

Well, as this video rather excellently demonstrates...people keep sending me more. :P

[@idiotsupreme8685]

The Mediator, the world's first farting nerf blaster!

[@dansdillthompson9662]

No, it was the hyperfart(fire)

[@gavintuttle]

the fist video was cringy but they're so much better now

[@The_Cat_Kiff]

There is something called making new ones

[@hiekeech2229]

Captain Xavier, I heard on your jolt video that you don't have a 3D printer and would want to create some things. I have recently gotten a 3D printer and if you design something you want to make I could print it and send it to you

[@nickjohnstone8403]

good idea now im sub'd

[@Kayso789]

Wow your a nice guy!

[@sir_goofs9456]

This episode is full of great things that fall into perfect timing

[@RawFreestyleFPV]

Have you tried the Nerf Dog Tennis Ball Blaster?

[@govin2889]

I’m watching this on Christmas 3 years later

[@beriorgar]

i love how you always start opening up a blaster by grabbing a screwdriver, and after half a second grab the electric one

[@bigemugamer]

with the shape of the mediator around the priming grip is perfect for left handed shooters as they could have the vertical grip removed and have a grip that hugs the area where the vertical grip is, the fact that there's a rail on the right side of the blaster make it perfect for left handed shooters as their fingers would not come into contact with the rail! cool series! =D

[@romulas-cushmanproject3273]

It would be cool to see a top fed magazine blaster, and have a rail on each side that is at a 45° angle so you could put a sight on it and make a BREN! And by 45° angle I mean that the rail isn’t on the top or on the side of the blaster but on the top corners)

[@AxerTheAxe]

I loved your video!I think you deserve at least 100k or 1 million subscribers.Your channel is great.

[@fat_turtle_gamez8496]

I put a horizontal pump on the mediator and now it’s my new stock primary. I DESPISE the vertical mediator grip but with a horizontal foregrip it’s perfect ergowise.

[@Eulemunin]

As someone who works with a large number of Helos, the failure point is the yoke on the barrel. It slips off when forced.

[@wapiti3895]

You could make a spin off with tek spring which are amazing probably one of the best spring you can get by scrapping. it fit the hammershot and some magfed blaster and give them a really good punch.

[@andrewbaker6595]

I bought the bellows a while back and have been looking forword to this videiow

[@gammaprysem]

Its like i said in the r/nerf group nerf HIR are made from a Hygroscopic foam material. They also seem to break down in water. After i ran testing and found that HIRs are indeed hygroscopic i decided to run further testing. I stored 5 HIRs in a dry box like i do with my filament, and 5 in a standard container, and five out in the open. the second and third groups grew about 0.7-1.1 mm in diameter compared to the 5 in the dry box. Upon placing groups 2 and 3 in the dry box they shrunk back down, however group 3 did not fully return to stock diameter.

[@BenthewildchildE750]

How would a 45° grip look on this blaster? It would be coming out where the mag well is.

[@dtbjason]

The Mediator has one of the most large-hand friendly blaster grips i've come across.

[@SofaPop.]

You should do a pump grip mod tutorial,I recently got one and prefer the angled pump grip

[@TylerSnyder305]

Would be cool to see a folding vertical pump handle on the mediator to make it sort of like the serbu shorty 12GA shotguns.

[@snorribjorn5074]

Very nice! A compact Rampage!? I may have to get one for myself now!

[@AwesomeSuaceable]

I really like the helios, probably my favourite jolt reskin, but I have one major gripe with it: it's oddly loud. and I don't mean like normal powerful springer loudness, but like, it sounds super hollow and it rings/vibrates even when you _aren't_ dryfiring. idunno maybe I'm crazy.

[@Andrew-ry9be]

The jams in the Helios are just pure human error. Let the priming handle go once pulled back for no jams, especially with the new spring in, or if you want to hold onto the handle the whole way, just go very fast.

[@KIANAKASLANAK423]

i managed to install a 10 kg retaliator spring and upgraded the catch spring and it was shooting a lot more powerfully

[@zeroblade6599]

Hmm, for a new pumpgrip maybe the guardian crossbow or the roughcut one might fit. Mediator isn't available here yet so I can't try it out, but maybe you've got one of them lying around doing nothing more interesting?

[@colonel_koopa]

there is a very potent mod for the strikefire(dart tag), you can penny mod it like a maverick, but with only two pennies. remove the ar and you have a great backup weapon

[@totinospizzarolls4752]

My suggestion for helios is if you re right handed put the handle on the right so it forces you to let go of the handle so you dont accidentally hit the mag release

[@manafx4448]

What if you attach a jolt or triad to the pump handle of the mediator for an extra shot

[@JunoJPG]

The Mediator is my favorite blaster of all time

[@laylahingram838]

opinion: any preference ?? 13kg or 15kg spring in the Helios ?? is there any significant variation in the performance between the 2 springs ?? happy new year 🎉🎉🎉

[@evilpenguin219]

mediator as a new arm mount?

[@travisvotaw5784]

I wanna see you put a k26 in an air warriors rads 12.

[@adventuretonothingness7554]

do a reassembly video on this and the falconfire

[@tokydre]

When firing a k26ed helios, the primary problem i have faced is the jam door blasting open from the kick

[@zargax245]

I mean let's do a Walcom and have mags come out all sides because why not

[@rpgiv3175]

Did you notice any difference in accuracy or if the balls curved a bit more on the helios

[@iowansirenrecordings2454]

I heard the helios has hop up on the balls

[@dfm-fn1qg]

The mediator comes with darts,magazine, magazine well,the blaster, and the instructions. That's it :) but wait. Modulus... Where are the attachments? dun dun DUUUUUUN!!!!!!

[@wapiti3895]

Could you do a can it take a k26 on the xshot angelbow, It will be much appreciated to know before ordering some K26 for it, thank you in advance magnificent captain Xavier.

[@CaptainXavier]

+Wapiti I do not have one but if I find one I will try it!

[@elijahroberts4540]

Captain X I think I go to come out with a mirror mod for lefty like you

[@CaptainXavier]

+Elijah roberts :D

[@nickf.3762]

You’ve picked up so many vortex blasters in good will runs!! I don’t have any vortex blasters at all and I’m sooooo jealous

[@aperson5006]

the reason you were jamming was probably that the Helios has a real steel like spring back priming mec so if you rid the priming bar or dont let it go all the way you can get two balls in the chamber and jam the blaster so i would just let go of the priming bar when priming

[@CaptainXavier]

+Henry Heinz so I have been told...many times already. Force of habit. I am working on it.

[@The_Real_Ryan]

He’s put k26’s in 184 blasters so far.

[@nerdtvch5]

Imagine nerf making side loading blasters that could be swapped for left or right handed people.

[@jimmmyjohns2853]

its just mediator internals put in a mediator shell

[@chatotalks5325]

can't wait to see if the acustrike quadrant can take a K26!!!!

[@fat_turtle_gamez8496]

Instead of a mag that comes out of the top (with anything bigger than a 12rounder being an ergo nightmare) they should make a rampage-length blaster with it coming out of the bottom.

[@CaptainXavier]

So...the Alpha Trooper?

[@dansdillthompson9662]

Have you tried the expanded plunger from worker in a retaliator?

[@1Scimetar]

OutOfDarts recommended putting some kind of grip tape on the butt plate of the helios. His biggest complaint was that the smooth, almost non-existent texture there was making it hard to prime because it kept trying to slide off of his shoulder.

[@lingks7641]

Hey captain, Lover your vids. 1 question, For the pump action rivals such as apollo/helios/kronos. Does adding a k26 make accuracy worse due to increase spin on the rival ammo or are they about as accurate as the stock versions??

[@CaptainXavier]

It ruins the accuracy after about 50ft. That is the trade off. Much faster and thus harder to dodge at mid range but no accuracy at all at long range.

[@shadowsa2b]

just browsed through all 10 season play lists plus the more recent epidsodes. in one episode, you said you would examine a Lawbringer if you ever had the opportunity. perhaps i simply missed it, but it did not see a video where that question was answered, and i am curious. perhaps in the next season?

[@CaptainXavier]

+shadowsa2b perhapd. I have not covered it yet.

[@mikarri7260]

Episode 56 homie

[@themessenger1680]

The Stryfe did the Raider (Rampage if that is more familiar to you) and thus we got the Mediator! The Stryfe did the Raider and thus we got the Mediator!

[@Dragonlord2305]

The Messenger what

[@VaskoG384]

The Messenger what

[@jacobh7102]

When u cross a tristrike (core) with a raider would probably be a better analogy

[@jacobh7102]

Benjamin Channon the mediator doesn't have flywheels though

[@jesselucero8695]

a bead of hot glue on the mag release will allow a one handed release using the heel of the trigger hand.

[@Erik_Oathbreaker]

Have you thought about trying to integrate a deploy mag well in its place for the mediator

[@KDWolf27]

Could you use the end of a Specter stock on the Helios? I think that might work. A Modulor Specter stock that can attach via a track rail. If there is anyone that can make it happen, you're the man for the job, Captain.

[@CaptainXavier]

+KDWolf27 that might work. Or a vortex stock.

[@KDWolf27]

The vortex stock might work.

[@shadowmagnus4961]

Greetings Captain Xavier, do you think that someone could make a barrel attachment mod for the Helois? Cause if someone does, I think it would be cool, but if you design one, you could call it the Helois X barrel, or maybe you could turn it into a shotgun look, these are just suggestions/ideas, feel free to use them

[@karisasani7006]

Have you ever modified a hydro cannon? I think it could easily replace your bazooka with it having a larger air tank and much larger pump.

[@CaptainXavier]

+Karis AsaNi I have not. Do hydro cannons have bigger tanks than Drain Blasters?

[@karisasani7006]

Captain Xavier Judging by the size of the length of the pump I assume they are larger than those of drain blasters problem is I haven't seen the internals of a hydro cannon

[@maclarenschell8855]

Captain Xavier it seemed so based on walcoms7s video.

[@raulreyes5141]

My rival kronos , when iam priming IT IT feels that it has the k 26 spring

[@Nisel-v1x]

how old/strong are you

[@shancyroesner9212]

Can it take brushless motors?!

[@TeoHarlan]

I wonder if you could purposefully soak the rival rounds and theoretically get a slightly better seal and farther ranges, kinda like a pseudo rival stefan? hmmm....

[@TheDanlovejoy]

Maybe a Retaliator priming thing could be modified for the mediator?

[@tacforcedonut8337]

Captain Xavier have you done a k26 vid on the brainsaw for the zombie strike yet?

[@CaptainXavier]

+DEATH RIDER nope, but I just got one for Christmas!

[@tacforcedonut8337]

Ok maybe can you do a k26 vid on it if your willing

[@CaptainXavier]

+DEATH RIDER of course I will!

[@tacforcedonut8337]

Thank you captain X

[@cracdealer9007]

I’m about to get my hands on a Helios, can’t wait to turn it into a car98 uzi!

[@juanpabloruiz5474]

How many coils should I use for the Helios on a K26 from out of darts? sorry NOOb here :(

[@aayushyularen8882]

wow this series is old

[@CaptainXavier]

+xPugs34Gaming H so am I. :P

[@akagainesy]

Have you tryed k26 in an expanded plunger tube for the retaliator/prophacy?? And do you think it would be stronger than the big 25turn spring worker does??

[@CaptainXavier]

+a.k.a. Gainesy I have not and I have no idea.

[@danmclean7375]

A fellow lefty!!! Love your vids dude; keep up the good work!

[@andrewbaker6595]

Do you think it possible to make a pump action attachment for the helliows

[@quincybrazeau5363]

Andrew Baker he said it would be easy, and that someone will most likely be able too

[@FCtweak]

The Mediator will take a Buzz Bee Boss or Zenith spring if you have a spare.

[@matthewslater1059]

I forgot what the k26 is and where can I get it

[@CaptainXavier]

+Matthew Slater it is a spring. Out of Darts sells it on his Etsy shop.

[@rpgiv3175]

How long was the spring (k26) in inches or centimeters when you cut it?

[@CaptainXavier]

No idea. The same length as the stock one.

[@fredtorgerson6702]

My local target has rapidstrikes for $30. Was wondering what they normally go for

[@CaptainXavier]

$40 in most places.

[@TheNaim116]

Can you confirm that this uses the same catch Spring and Springs as the rampage? I wanna try to get an upgrade kit for my mediator

[@CaptainXavier]

It should be, yes

[@TheNaim116]

@@CaptainXavier thanks!

[@adamfazar8364]

Have you seen just a jolt's video on the alpha toucan?

[@roowillow4041]

Can a switch shot take a k26

[@andrewbaker6595]

Do you think Ivan is a good nerf primary name

[@bike_rider-k2h]

I would imagine a sentinal being called Ivan.

[@orcatwar9810]

will you do the toy are us dart guns???

[@CaptainXavier]

+orc at war 98 probably.

[@quickdiy8127]

Does the helios still function some odd months later?

[@CaptainXavier]

Yup

[@willieslife68]

ive wanted to see the internals of the helios but have been too scared to open it because i got it about a month ago EDIT: and im also a fairly new modder aswell

[@JiJ1511]

I await the Pump Action Helios kit

[@ethangoldsmith9332]

No, they aren't jolt reskins, they are Captain X.

[@JackSparrow-go6qf]

Captain, my captain, I am terribly sorry for taking up your time, but I have a few ideas for absolvers. The first one I know Beret will enjoy-the Nerf nitro car. Also, I thought that possibly you could create an attachment with tubing with another attachment on the other end to allow you to shoot around corners and such. I know these two ideas are ridiculous, but I also know that ridiculous might as well be your middle name. Sincerely, your private, Morethanasuperhero

[@CaptainXavier]

The Nitro car is problematic because they are so irregular it would almost impossible to get a seal. But the corner shot idea...that I like...

[@hibro6422]

i want to see a elite internal magazine shotgun since you have done mega and rival already

[@overchug2933]

Can it take an air restrictor spring?

[@NekroDusien]

How come nobody remembers the original rampage, the raider?

[@CaptainXavier]

Oh, we remember it. I have an under arm Raider on my heavy loadout.

[@caughtyoulackin7494]

Make a wrist launcher it would work since your left handed

[@chatotalks5325]

oh my god you've never checked if the deploy can take a K26!!!!

[@CaptainXavier]

...yes I did...

[@CaptainXavier]

It is just not in the thumbnail...trying to throw off the haters...but if you search "Deploy k26" it comes up. :D

[@dieseldave1196]

I would switch the mag well with my raider

[@baker90338]

Have you considered maybe modding your hammershot to have a ramrod?

[@bike_rider-k2h]

Baker Tankersley There isn't much modding needed to stick a stick down a turret.

[@lucklessrain857]

I regret trying to mod my Helios it’s falling apart now please in ur spare time or if u want to make a disassemble video or re assembly video for it because i really like this nerf gun

[@brandonboeh5613]

Yo captain I’ve modified several blasters but this Helios is about to get trashed. Help please. Lol 5th time I’ve i reassembled it and I know for sure every single part is in the right place and working order. Like to a T perfect. But every time I get it back together again the very first time I try to prime it the priming bolt gets jammed and stuck only 3/4 of the way back and then jams so hard it won’t go the last 1/4 of the way back and also will not budge to slide it back forward to load the bullet and get ready to fire. Unbelievably annoying and frustrating when I put this damn hung together slowly and for sure the right way. Any tips would help. And thank you motor tips on the khaos bc they are definitely powerful enough to handle lipo and not need motor upgrades. Drops a 45 round clip in 3.17 seconds.

[@pastiesandagstring]

Couldn't you just cut the pistol grip off the mediator and make it just a normal pump? That was what I had in mind.

[@shadowcubing9936]

Can a styrfe take a k26 tho????????

[@CaptainXavier]

+Shadow Cubing what? Of course it can. I proved that over a year ago in the Holiday special episode.

[@darecubtem493]

Technically the Stryfe ECS-6 is a flywheel powered blaster, and not a springer... so in short: no.

[@sapporo1664]

@@darecubtem493 yes it can u pleb

[@veyron0606]

@@darecubtem493 r/wooooosh

[@jackphillips6655]

Yess I got a helios for Christmas as well

[@thomasd6179]

Hi cap how different is the plunger tube in rival springers to the longshot plunger tube.

[@CaptainXavier]

+LegoTD MINECRAFT LOVER very

[@thomasd6179]

Captain Xavier thank you.

[@blah596]

Reshells? If anything they're both jo