Monday Mod Tips - Episode 4 - Padding Plunger Heads

[@jasonisbored6679]

PLEASE do removing stripped screws and how to avoid stripping screws. I have a rapidstrike with a stripped screw attaching the flip up front sight, and I can't even open it all the way.

[@Fred-ur9vk]

Try using a drill bit smaller than the screw to get it out, and drill right into the screw. However make sure you have a strong drill bit

[@jasonisbored6679]

it is totally wrecked, and I will try to drill it out. Thanks! A video would still be good though

[@CaptainXavier]

ooooh, good one. I will add it to the list.

[@thenerfbeaver6482]

Captain Xavier can you please add a link too the specific foam you use, just for a little more covient.

[@KenkageJack]

I'm pretty sure there are special drill bits that are threaded opposite to the screw. Once it bites in deep enough it'll extract the screw for you.

[@TalonAvalon]

A mod tip that I would like to see is how to properly and effectively apply epoxy putty, examples of what blasters it's good in to potentially extend the life of it and what good alternatives there are to epoxy. Hope you consider it :)

[@likeabaws124578]

Gotta have that protection kids

[@MongooseJakeNerf]

Very nice tip and series for those getting into modding spring blasters! I'm going to have to rip off this idea it's so good, lol.

[@epicgamernik76]

I had a Retaliator that I broke because I didn't pad the plunger head. Luckily I had a Recon MK2 lying around that I can take the plunger from, but I guess I learned my lesson. Definitely padding it this time.

[@SrgtKush]

Can you do tips on speedloaders and couplering a blaster?

[@whatstdiggn]

There is an adative in gorrilla brand super glue that allows it to flex and increases the shear strength far eyond that of regular super glue effectively rubberizing it. If you dont mind waiting a silicone based adhesives would be better as it also flexes and will add aditional cushioning. Goop brand is my favorite. They label it with different applications in mind ie shoe, automotive, marine etc but im pretty sure its all the same except for maybe sun screens in the marine and automotive kind.

[@Spaceraptorderp]

Nice, you can also use foam furniture feet pads too

[@rezaleon7453]

I wished I padded my Recon's reverse plunger, or even the dart sled, cause the last time I fired my recon, I took off the stock mount, fired it, and the back of the reverse plunger split in half and one part flew into my cheek and landed into a potted plant. This happened during January and I decided to buy an actual replacement

[@bluebear121]

Could You Please Do A Video On O-Rings And Seal

[@fallenzombie1]

Who ever reads this, have a nice day.

[@TardisPilot2004]

FallenZombie1 hey, thanks man ( or woman)!

[@christianreid5550]

FallenZombie1 I will thanks I hope you do too

[@bipedalnarwhal277]

And to you

[@rockstarsupervillain]

No. Hurt yourself in a bad way.

[@troopermotion4164]

Rockstar SuperVillain what is wrong with you

[@jc1200u]

Great modding video Captain. Your blaster videos are funny and very informative to watch and so keep up the great work! By the way I saw this post at Nerfhaven that suggests using Silicone Sealant would be better for padding the plunger head nerfhaven.com/forums/topic/22201-simple-and-durable-plunger-head-padding/ The Silicone Sealant would be more durable than craft foam because over time the constant impact between the plunger head and the end of the tube will cause the foam to collapse and be crushed When the Silicone Sealant is cured it will have the viscosity of very soft rubber and will absorb shock quite well I used Loctite waterproof silicone sealant to pad my Buzz Bee blaster plunger head and it seems to work just great

[@1Scimetar]

Might suggest a link to Bobololo's channel and his batteries tips video. He didn't have physical example like you have been using, but he did a great job of matching pictures with what he was talking about and he had some very helpful advice for using and keeping the batteries safe. Just wanted to leave a reminder that that topic has already been covered by someone else and I thought that you might want to take the easy route, making mor3e time to work on the commission backlog the you keep saying you have to work through.

[@CaptainXavier]

There are no topics I could possibly cover as far as modding advice that have not already been covered...it has all be done...many times. But I wanted to create a dedicated series of simple tips on simple techniques all in one place to help beginning modders.

[@_thehumblepotato17.49]

Can you make a Monday mod tips about adding shells on others like a strayven? That would be awesome.

[@artemistherin9262]

_ thehumblepotato17.4 that falls under the "integration " category which he said he's going to do after covering flywheel mods.

[@manningcustom]

I used the 1/4 foam to pad my plunger in my alpha trooper and now I don't think the prime goes back far enough to let the clip in. Sadly I had to super glue the tube back together becuase it was solvent welded. Do you think the foam will compress over the next few days enough to get the clip in?

[@joeyetc-lt2sb]

Hay cap what size of bolts should I use for a recon barrel and rough cut

[@CaptainXavier]

...to do what?

[@dahhunta7969]

Captain Xavier he wants to make a master key

[@ocean6828]

Could you do one on how to make a plunger tube?

[@vintajecheese7803]

any tips on padding the plunger head in retaliators, I ask this because of the way they're designed with a large cavity in the center of them

[@CaptainXavier]

+VintajeCheese use two layers of foam. One to fill the hole and one for padding.

[@rowdybutrequiem565]

i have a insane idea captain xavier can you make a 60 dart shot gun thats magular ps sorry for spelling

[@anonymouscheez2979]

@@CaptainXavier what thickness do you recommend for the foam?

[@irishjoshplays636]

Omg I can't believe my request became a video!

[@RoryStarr]

On the EAT, my plunger cannot be removed due to a cap on the rear side of the plunger tube. Is there a trick to removing this? I don't want to grind up the thing if it is unnecessary. I had to remove the A/R and I'm running an 8 kg spring, so... it needs padding.

[@ethanlake7176]

does Owen's Corning foam work? it's that pink thick foam used on houses for construction

[@wahnacleboy]

Can you pad a plunger head if it can't be removed from the plunger tube like the slingfire? Also does this make the blaster quiter and does this affect performance such as fps? Thank you for the great content captain.

[@CaptainXavier]

No Yes No

[@tompio9648]

Can you make a video how to make a pad for plunger in magazine fed springers?

[@CaptainXavier]

You really can't. The way the bolt pushes the plunger back means if you add padding things will not work properly anymore.

[@IamtheWV17]

I've had issues with magazine fed blasters not being able to load a magazine with a padded plunger head... The padding making the head too long which means the boltsled doesn't move back far enough. How is this issue resolved?

[@CaptainXavier]

Good question...thinner pad? Cut the lower lip of the bolt a little?

[@loosemoose4134]

Would "peel and stick" foam work as well, or would it be better to use a stronger adhesive?

[@CaptainXavier]

I have no idea how good the adhesive on "peel and stick" foam is. I would stick with super glue.

[@n1ghtmar3mach1n3]

@@CaptainXavier I see what you did there...

[@deborahjohnston1919]

If you replace your plunger head with a metal one would you need to still pad it with a heavier spring load in it? My other question is will the metal plunger head 'for the long shot' work with one shot pistols plunger heads?

[@CaptainXavier]

Yes, it protects the plunger tube from the metal plunger. And no. The Longshot plungerhead is much larger than those in single shot pistols.

[@deborahjohnston1919]

@@CaptainXavier what could you do then to make the life last longer when you have a heavier spring and remove the ar etc

[@christianreid5550]

Can you please do an episode in modding reverse plunger because most of my blasters are sadly

[@CaptainXavier]

Not much you can do with reverse plunger. If you can find a spring that fits that is an option. Alternatively a power stock. Some can have their internals replaced with elite internals...but what is the point? Just use the elite blaster...

[@akagainesy]

Christian T-D 85 Captain a clear retaliator/recon or any of the other clear blasters is why you'd drop in elite internals 😉 because clear blasters are super awesome cool 😊....... Until they invent clear paint lol

[@benlosi]

Have you ever tried the craft foam that already has the sticky back? I was thinking about using that but not sure how well the sticky back glue would hold up

[@CaptainXavier]

@benlosi I have not. If you do try it, let me know how well it works.

[@richardallen8506]

When you do upgrading catches, can you also show what you do if you have to upgrade the catch plate itself?

[@Saengchaen]

Can you use the foam/felt pads that you put on the bottom of furniture?

[@CaptainXavier]

Yes

[@Mephiston]

would adhesive backed felt work too, or would there not be enough cusion/padding to make it worthwhile?

[@CaptainXavier]

It would help.

[@corporalbodhi387]

What about reverse plungers?

[@CaptainXavier]

What about them?

[@corporalbodhi387]

Captain Xavier how do you pad a reverse plunger?

[@Brawler_1337]

Corporal Bodhi Simple: You take out the reverse plunger and put in a direct plunger conversion kit. /s

[@diogoalfaia3238]

You have to padd the bottom of the cap. I did it with my Sharpshot and it make it more durable and silent.

[@The_RC_Dude]

Should/do I pad jolt esc blasters? Such as my AR removed jolt and triad

[@CaptainXavier]

Probably

[@The_RC_Dude]

Captain Xavier, which part does the padding protect? The plunger head or the body/shell or something else?

[@CaptainXavier]

Both

[@Jope1899]

Im putting a stage 2 from omw and a 10kg spring as well as a new catch spring and ar removal in a longshot, should I pad the plunger head? Thanks!!

[@CaptainXavier]

+Juan Pablo Silveira probably

[@Jope1899]

Captain Xavier Ok thanks and love your videos!!

[@froopty1854]

chaylo, what did you think about the total solar eclipse?

[@CaptainXavier]

It was only partial where I am so...not much?

[@grahamgrecian1332]

Hey! So, what is the foam on the end of the plunger-holder-thingy? Its in a half-circle shape and fits around the pointy part of the AR.

[@CaptainXavier]

...what?

[@grahamgrecian1332]

@@CaptainXavier There's on orange tube on the strongarm that holds the plunger. It also has an AR attached to it. On the end of the tube is some padding. Does it serve a purpose or is it just cosmetic? Thanks!

[@CaptainXavier]

That is what creates the seal between the plunger tube and the cylinder. It is very much important.

[@grahamgrecian1332]

@@CaptainXavier Great to know. Thank you so much!

[@bctwinkletoes977]

For the next mod Monday can you do how to reinforce blasters and what not

[@CaptainXavier]

It is on the list...somewhere...

[@bctwinkletoes977]

Captain Xavier thank you

[@Cheesicle_]

do i need to pad mag fed springer blasters sush as rampage ?

[@CaptainXavier]

If you remove the AR and upgrade the spring...yes.

[@Cheesicle_]

thanks!

[@TardisPilot2004]

I'm early-ish. Edit: Can you do more storytime?

[@CaptainXavier]

yes...I can...when I have time...

[@organisationoffreenations130]

I’m pretty sure this reduces noise as well

[@CaptainXavier]

Indeed

[@jonashediger182]

How much does this effect the range?

[@CaptainXavier]

In some cases it actually improves it ever so slightly.

[@mikeread3470]

I need help on padding the Nerf mediator. Can you do a mod video on that. Thanks

[@MalSint]

Thank for the tip!

[@thenerfbeaver6482]

This one is extremely helpful, Thank You.

[@user-zq6yz5gf6d]

Hey Cap i took the ARs out of my hotshocks without knowing that it can eventually break it. What should i do?

[@CaptainXavier]

Seriously? You ask what to do in the comments of a video that quite literally tells you what to do?

[@user-zq6yz5gf6d]

@@CaptainXavier oh yes... Yea im dumb

[@user-zq6yz5gf6d]

Just to redeem myself, may i request a mod tips video on lipos and xt60s, and also integrations?

[@CaptainXavier]

@@user-zq6yz5gf6d already done LiPos and integrations. Not sure what a video on XT-60s would even involve. It has two leads. Solder wires to the leads.

[@user-zq6yz5gf6d]

@@CaptainXavier oh.. didnt know that, um.. *tries to think of something not already done* Airtanks? As in modding things like the titan and magstrike airtanks, and intergrating them into other blasters to make them extremely powerful

[@NanashiCAST]

I've been using the furniture pads lol

[@randydaugherty8984]

How do you pad a retaliator plunger? It's not removable to get to the plunger head?

[@CaptainXavier]

Sure it is. You just have to work a little harder. That retaining ring can be removed (carefully) and then glued back in place.

[@zethd03]

Good day capitan

[@foxen_nerf1278]

You should make a easy to make modded hammer shot

[@Private057Ben]

Do you know if 1/8 inch craft foam works as well

[@CaptainXavier]

Probably

[@shadowsa2b]

is the padding meant to sit in top of the lip of the plunger head, or inside it? does the padding effect air compression at all, or is it simply to absorb impact from an increased spring load?

[@CaptainXavier]

Inside the lip so it does not cause friction with the sides of the plunger tube. It does fill some dead space but a negligible amount so it is mostly just to cushion the impact.

[@fallenzombie1]

Hello Captain Xavier

[@skelepus2171]

Does this affect performance? Cause i wanna add it to my retailiator pluger tube

[@CaptainXavier]

No

[@briccedupchiccienuggie]

Every time i dump the atlas , I smell burning plastic, can you give me advice on which part this smell is coming from?

[@CaptainXavier]

Dump the Altas? Is this a euphemism? O.o

[@FoamFlingingHS]

will felt work for padding the plunger head?

[@CaptainXavier]

Probably

[@FoamFlingingHS]

@@CaptainXavier nvm i found out that my Firestrike has the rubber at the end

[@lazzy_koala8733]

Captain Xavier you should do a ppsh stryfe mod.

[@CaptainXavier]

A what?

[@yourdailydoseofcrapcontent6625]

I may do some fan art, Do i email it to you, or what??? and what do i do it of????

[@CaptainXavier]

Sure, feel free to email it. Do a picture of me in full gear atop a mound of dead zombies with more climbing up at me. EIR flinging foam for all she is worth!

[@akziongarcia4112]

Should i pad my rapidstrike?

[@CaptainXavier]

Absolutely! Pad the grip, the stock, the sights. I also would pad the carry handle, the bottom of the magazine, and front of the battery housing. For internals, I would pad around the barrel, under the flywheel cage, and behind the Rev and Trigger switches. The only thing you don't need to pad is the plunger head because the rapidstrike is a Flywheel blaster and does not have a plunger head...

[@akziongarcia4112]

@@CaptainXavier lol

[@ft6016]

Do you have time for a commission

[@CaptainXavier]

Sadly, no

[@calebtebeest7425]

I put a barrel atachment point in a stockade

[@christianreid5550]

Caleb Tebeest I always thought it would look good with a barrel attachment

[@CaptainXavier]

Nice

[@calebtebeest7425]

Christian T-D 85 it does

[@zethd03]

I need your help with something

[@CaptainXavier]

Yes?

[@zethd03]

Captain Xavier See, I want to make a Nerfing event. But need advice on how to set it up.

[@zethd03]

Captain Xavier Any tips? Rules, restrictions, game types?

[@christianreid5550]

ZetHD 03 I used to play a game type with friends where it's free for all but when you getter tagged you help the person who tagged you

[@CaptainXavier]

Watch my last Q&A. I cover that in detail.

[@clowdragon8037]

K 26 what is the full number

[@CaptainXavier]

9637K26

[@thehunterplayz1580]

Lit

[@biohazard724]

SALSA COOKIES! GIVE ME TWO PLEASE!

[@corkboarddoodles5452]

#captainmycaptain

[@icyvg4804]

Why no more SCIENCE intro? Please use that intro its funny

[@CaptainXavier]

...because this is not a SCIENCE! episode...I will continue to use it in those videos...

[@hugo511]

dude really using trauma scissors for cutting foam

[@CaptainXavier]

I use them to cut everything from foam to leather to thin sheet metal. They are amazing.

[@hugo511]

hell yea

[@foxen_nerf1278]

Hi

[@CaptainXavier]

Hello

[@rayray_wiggles]

That one diss like

[@likeabaws124578]

Ha

[@DankMistaPanda]

3rd li

[@DoinYourMom428]

Im going to remove the air restrictor of my magnus then i will add the plunder padding what will happen if i dryfire the magnus? Also how does it effect the performance?

[@CaptainXavier]

The first couple of times? Probably nothing. Eventually it will break. As for performance, removing the AR will likely do very little if you do not also replace the breach. The AR is not there to limit performance but to reduce damage. Removing only helps if you have a system that can actually utilize the full air volume. A stock breach cannot.

[@DoinYourMom428]

@@CaptainXavier thanks