Monday Mod Tips - Episode 1 - K26

[@jessenunez2306]

I appreciate that you are taking time to learn different and difficult topics for us to better our modding

[@FurballMK3]

Great stuff sir! It's really awesome to see more resources like this in the community. Love the work you're doing

[@CaptainXavier]

:D

[@cr4shmycar118]

I have a couple of ideas: 1. Soldering/batteries/wiring. Basically what you need to do a basic rewire. 2. Painting. 3. Integrations. Thank you for this awesome video!

[@quincybrazeau5363]

Mod tips, soldering

[@FeuerToifel]

check MTB, they made a good soldering guide

[@shiikon2193]

q.j 500 Chris fix also has a good one

[@quincybrazeau5363]

Chicken Bro Productions thanks!

[@aubreyredding9925]

Captain Xavier I finished my rampage version of your "Wrist Raider" that I've dubbed the "Right Arm Rampage MSX-6" in reference to you. Again, thank you for all of the things you do and contribute to the nerfing community. P.S. MSX stands for Magazine System X because it's accurate, it is referencing you, and anything with an X in the name sounds cool.

[@CaptainXavier]

:D That pleases me! Thanks!

[@aubreyredding9925]

It's also a Sonic Fire one. For some reason it hits extremely hard, like 1.5 times as strong, but I haven't modded the spring. I personally think it is the power of the X.

[@CaptainXavier]

:D

[@thewanderer3041]

Captain Xavier what are your social media's and are you open for commissions

[@Zedhunter]

His orders for commisions you have to ask via email. And he's currently not accepting any as it says in the description. As a side note, honestly, Captain, I think it's about time you do an update video on EIR.

[@Telemachus2814]

How about a video on batteries? The different types and kinds and what's good in which blaster et cetera. Also, what a dummy battery is and when and why to use them.

[@zeroblade7708]

Telemachus2814 Iambobololo has a vid on batteries.

[@Brian-cr1ep]

Telemachus2814 boobalo has that

[@Telemachus2814]

But I don't watch him. I watch The Captain and Walcom. The Captain asked for ideas and that's what I had. Thanks anyway though guys. 😊

[@luketimmer3872]

Telemachus2814 the batteries can get very confusing. 2s is about 7 volts and 3s is about 11 volts. The 2s and 3s are Lipo classification for the amount of cells in the batteries. The dummy batteries are for imrs but not many people use thoes anymore. I use Lipo. If you are not experienced with them be very cautious dude... they literally explode. I had to chuck one out of my house like a grenade.

[@Flygonial]

Foamblast has a dead simple video on Lipos, Foamdata Services has a two part series on 'balance' (not overdischarging) and selecting the right pack for something more specifically focused on such. Of course, more people echoing the facts to help people pick up on it are still appreciated at this point.

[@tatelovell2659]

A recommendation is integrations as in: cutting 2 blasters, and sticking them together with epoxy putty.

[@rizenzombie9197]

Hey great idea I think I'm gonna enjoy watching this series. I'd like to see an episode on integrating stocks onto other blasters. I got an idea how to but I'd like to see the master show me how he'd do it. Thanks!

[@jeremylopat4092]

Can you do one on lubrication and maintenance

[@zargax245]

A moment of silence for all our fallen modded babies.... may they find peace in the workshop in the sky

[@aubreyredding9925]

Zargax 24 *21 nerf gun salute in the background* They will be greatly missed.

[@heyitsfranklynn168]

Brass breaching. You could upgrade the bolt slead on your longshot and do a before and after chrony (k26ed of coarse.) Thats pretty much the only thing i dont know how to do.

[@CaptainXavier]

I don't have a Longshot. Well I do...but not a modded one. I do plan to eventually.

[@heyitsfranklynn168]

Captain Xavier the longshots definitely my favorite blaster. I have two, one i built my own pump grip out if pvc, the other i 3d printed a grip. Both are k26ed +basic mods. They're is just so much versatility with that blaster!

[@heyitsfranklynn168]

Bradley Phillips you dont say. (Sarcasm) but he made the "can it take a k26 series, so i figured it would be fitting. No impoliteness ment by the sarcasm btw.

[@heyitsfranklynn168]

Bradley Phillips i know how the moderator is with his flame war comments.

[@partyfrogmarkle2743]

Awesome series, Please cover Catch Springs and Soldering. (such as for a Stryfe rewire.)

[@cavanmorber3238]

this was really helpful! Thank you!

[@jupitersinthebeans]

happy new year i was just watching this when 2019 came hope everyone has a great time!

[@nugget_68]

Yay now a reason to get up on Mondays

[@JMasterTheNerfer]

Nice video! You should do an episode on minimizing nerf pistols. I know how to do it but some people may not.

[@diablo2706]

What a pleasant surprise

[@GuitarSamurai17]

Teach us how to make armor!

[@daveyboi3684]

Step 1: make armour

[@henryyin2471]

Step 2: profit

[@TargetSparky]

Step 3: get the ladies

[@greenshadowgames4295]

the worker extended mag release fits in the regulator perfect

[@kyleisaho-chunk8040]

Mod tips upgrading a mag drum spring (ex 25,35,18 drum mag)

[@Boragon77]

Bring on the mod requests like "Show me how to integrate a Jolt into a Stryfe" and "Make a Retaliator with air compressed blow back, there by making a semi-auto springer"...oh wait, that's a good idea!

[@CaptainXavier]

That last one is a good idea...but not really a "Mod Tip" as much as an "MIT Mechanical Engineering Final Project"

[@surprisedpikachu4821]

Simple integrations and applying epoxy. Btw your my favorite KZbin

[@superwakky2947]

I have burnt myself using the dreamer becouse dum me I put he smaller cut peice over my finger kinda messing around but that hurt becouse it just got cut with the dremel

[@michaeltorna1756]

Mod tips, integrations (best materials and sources)

[@slimebuck]

thx Capt for the new awesome pick up line! 0:50

[@topsecret1837]

The blasters will eventually break anyway. You can also 3D scan the parts to print them, just don’t let Hasbro know.

[@xandercage2107]

How to make a simple brass breech for the Retaliator and the Longshot

[@cjsexton5380]

The best way to integrate blasters together

[@ajhoffman9259]

can you make a tutorial on how to make homemade stefans or how to rebarrel a blaster

[@andywood5063]

Thank you so much for an excellent guide 🙂.

[@samuelboehlke1713]

Definitely, catch springs.

[@graig654]

How to take apart blasters that are solvent welded. For example the tri strike rocket missle stock.

[@woah8932]

K26 on the new buzzbee line? Monorail and thermal hunter? (and those other two the shotgun pistol thing and tactical storm)also very informative video ! I would love help on modding the stampede i know you are a master at building them and i need help modding mine thanks! :)

[@corey4908]

Quick question, say i put k26 in a recon with metal internals , will the blaster still fail eventually?

[@CaptainXavier]

No...because the Recon cannot take a K26... ;P

[@nerfblacksoule]

I had a crazy modded nightfinder. CPVC coupler with a PETG flip barrel (4.5") It has a K26 and somethi g else from a blaster I don't remember. And a 100% air seal. It hit 130fps... Then the blaster broke. I threw it's guts into another night finder... And it broke. By the 3rd shell I named it "Redirection" And somehow it not hit 140fps. I'm anticipating a break soon. :P

[@therealscorpion95]

What about an episode on brass barreling for example single shot, magazine fed etc.

[@froopty1854]

dear captain xavier, have you ever tried to make a nite finder rifle?

[@CaptainXavier]

Nope

[@CelticViking57]

please try

[@froopty1854]

Captain Xavier I need some tips on making one, I am completely and uterly confused with mine.

[@kyleisaho-chunk8040]

mod tips wire circuits for fly wheel blasters

[@tythosdelta2650]

i must have read over 100 comments before realizing that people were saying integrations, and not interagatins

[@BBS_bricks]

Rewiring or removing the motors from a barricade / stockade

[@williamchristensen9019]

Well done!

[@RDMANGLEYT]

Can you do an episode on welding wires for electric blasters

[@zargax245]

Please do a video on wiring. Basic upgrades,soldering and switches.

[@CaptainXavier]

That is at least 3 different videos.

[@zargax245]

Captain Xavier Well shoot. I will wait then

[@lilacocto9103]

Could you Do mod Tips for AR Removal or Catch Spring Upgrades?

[@williamchristensen9019]

I would love to see a video on how to reinforce the spring lands.

[@chrisschultz7443]

Spring rattle....Maverick syndrome.

[@Bigos4]

Masterkeys (eg. roughcut attached to retaliator barrel)

[@Strawberry92fs]

I know you've touched on it before Captain, but I'd like a video on simple threaded attachments. how to cut down an air blaster to the tank, and apply a thread, how to modify the attachment to take the other thread, yadda, yadda

[@CaptainXavier]

Yeah yeah, I will cover absolver blasters. But like "integrations" that is a multi part process and each part will be a video.

[@gairkarohncatarn4527]

Could we get a mod tips video on selecting parts?

[@redbaron91801gameing]

Do one on making chop shop blasters I.e. taking 2 or more blasters and cutting them up and merging them

[@lukemcevoy5371]

How to do a brass barrel retaliator and how to rewire a flywheel blaster

[@larryjohnson1019]

Make a tutorial on how to use cut down retaliator barrels for a tac rail when u cut down blasters

[@vexidoodle6265]

Nice video, Captain! I have a question. What stock looks good on an Alpha Trooper? Thanks!

[@CaptainXavier]

Depends what you like. "Good" is a subjective thing. I like my Gear up Raider Stock. Or my Worker stock.

[@vexidoodle6265]

Captain Xavier I see. Thank-you! I might go with the stock from the Recon Mk.2. It seems to bring a nice sharp finish to the end of the blaster in my opinion.

[@CaptainXavier]

Nice. I do like the recon mkII stock. I have mine on my minimized Stampede

[@vexidoodle6265]

Cairo Nerf Oh, cool! Yeah, I think I'm going to use that stock!

[@daddydewey1254]

Vexidoodle I use a demolisher stock and put a sock bomb in it for HvZ and it looks good on my OJ alphatrooper

[@dragonblaster-vu8wz]

Could you do a video about epoxy putty, specifically on how to clean it up after it is applied

[@CaptainXavier]

On the list!

[@rzrider683]

When your texting your girlfriend but then you see a captain xavier video...this is why my relationships never work out. CURSE YOU AND YOUR APPEAL TO ME CAPTAIN X

[@CaptainXavier]

XD

[@45H3R]

would making metal components stop the wear and tear?

[@TrappedInTheMatrix]

Do you have an extra slingfire?

[@hyperactivedimwit2652]

Dear Captian Xavier, hi, me again, another idea i came up with thats actualy pheezable for my know how, makeing an old darttag speedswarm to shoot half length darts so it is holsterable. just a simple secondary because i can

[@jasonisbored6679]

could you do a vid. at some point on non performance modding, like with your remote controlled nerf guns, or ergonomics, like putting on maverick grips?

[@Freashskywalker]

My intention for my nerf mods isnt that the blasters are going to break. My intention is to fix them and make them better than they were before because most of the blasters i buy aren't working. ^^

[@maikawebster2438]

INTEGRATION

[@CaptainXavier]

Be more specific. "Integrations is at least 100 different topics"

[@Aydensnake]

How about an episode on air tanks or an episode on absolvers?

[@ThingsUnknown]

oooooh, new series.

[@cybrog1708]

Mot Tips. How to do intergrations

[@CaptainXavier]

I will cover integrations but it will be spread out over about 20 videos. That is a HUGE topic.

[@cybrog1708]

Cool. Can't Wait.

[@Chester4515]

You should make a video on how to make a homemade blaster, possibly a +bow

[@CaptainXavier]

That is not a mod tip, that is a whole mod guide. But it is on my list...somewhere...

[@tatelovell2659]

*watching a really airsoft video, then see that CX posted.* screw it team Captain!

[@tatelovell2659]

I meant to put cool between really and airsoft

[@CryoCustoms]

Tutorial on brassing barrels and clips. (I.e. Battlescout clip

[@xenomorphjedi9124]

What size of bolt cutters do you use? Obviously my 8in ones are not doing the trick. Any answers would be appreciated.

[@CaptainXavier]

Bigger than 8 in... ;P Mine are closer to 14in I would guess.

[@xenomorphjedi9124]

@@CaptainXavier lol I have found that out the hard way, my hands are tore up! Thanks, I shall purchase them next payday!

[@jacksonruff9817]

mod tips - Brass Bareling

[@vintajecheese7803]

there is a K26 cheat sheet on Nerfhaven if you are having problems doing the math or are lazy like myself

[@romangalindogarcia5249]

what if u put a heavier spring load on an indirect plunger system would the catch wear off the same way because i was looking to put the spring of my broken magnus as it fits into my longstrike

[@CaptainXavier]

Eventually, yes. ALL moving parts in any system will eventually wear out. This is simply the nature of friction. This can be slowed through the use of lubricants but it cannot be halted entirely.

[@mcpsquad5352]

Cool video

[@BiggestSancho]

How to brass the barrel of a single shot pistol! please sir.

[@DrX427]

Could you do a video on brass breeches, like for a Longshot?

[@mongobusbongobus]

Im that guy who used the hacksaw. Can confirm that it sucks.

[@CaptainXavier]

Oh good. I would hate to discover it is actually easier and cleaner. :P

[@mongobusbongobus]

There was one benefit. It wasn't sharp at all. I don't really know why, but I ran my finger over the cut and it was dull.

[@claudeblue2281]

So how's the pump action strong arm idea, I think you may do a better job than I do because you just that cool .

[@claudeblue2281]

I'm a big fan of pump action high power revolvers, I now use a legend fire as secondary, but I think a trigger will be wayyyy better than slam fire only

[@codygreene4008]

Mod tips on how to approach an integration

[@derpaknight2285]

Mod tips: reinforcing weak points

[@Bean41]

Will a number 55 Fastenal spring work for a K 26 m6 I accidentally lost my catch spring and I would like to find a replacement

[@CaptainXavier]

#55 as a catch spring? No...#55 is heavier than K26. I think you mean #155. And I do not know. Probably.

[@unorthodoxn3rfer180]

Brassing single shot blasters and mag fed blasters. Please I really need this for my sentinel

[@dianawhaley660]

Where would you get a light?bow

[@nerffamilystudios2285]

Hello I love your work

[@CaptainXavier]

Thanks!

[@Pxreless]

Soooo... what is the actual pull-weight of a k26 spring? I searched 0.180 kg. Is this true?

[@CaptainXavier]

2.88 lbs/in I believe.

[@thegoathead7538]

What is a good and solid replacement catch spring that can be used for blasters using a K26 spring? Also, anyone asking for a modding tutorial on soldiering, go to MakeTestBattle on KZbin, and for a battery suggestion guide, go to IAmBobololo.

[@ryanbillado3545]

What about afterburners?

[@CaptainXavier]

What about them?

[@ryanbillado3545]

How do you make them and what are they good for?

[@CaptainXavier]

That is not a "mod tip" so much as a massively complex and complicated mod guide....think simple things...

[@ryanbillado3545]

Ahh, got it. What about a battery episode?

[@randallslinkard1819]

Howdy..any source for springs smaller in diameter than a k26 for those situations when a k26 is too large?

[@CaptainXavier]

+Randall Slinkard no

[@CaptainXavier]

+Captain Xavier other than companies that sell strings specifically for Nerf blasters.

[@randallslinkard1819]

Captain Xavier thank you

[@randallslinkard1819]

Do have info on a smaller spring for blasters that can't take a k26?

[@CaptainXavier]

+Randall Slinkard nope

[@magicmanz1601]

Did you make that custom rocket launcher in your intro?

[@CaptainXavier]

Yes

[@monicahernandez1712]

When you go to the store goodwill and get nerf guns

[@CaptainXavier]

Yeah...I do videos on that when I do that...

[@romulas-cushmanproject3273]

Flywheel cage/ flywheels/ motor, replacements

[@harrisontashjian752]

Welp, good thing the disruptor is cheap

[@gamerguy9729]

Captain Xavier does a stock rival apollo have metal gears because I found an apollo at goodwill that was broken and had metal gers

[@CaptainXavier]

Yes. The newer releases have metal gears. Presumably they had failures with the plastic ones and switched to metal.

[@gamerguy9729]

Captain Xavier thanks I thought they were plastic and that perhaps the one I got was modified

[@gamerguy9729]

Captain Xavier what would you want in exchange for a stampede

[@zacharystoddard6826]

Blaster shell combining

[@theaychgee]

Rewire a stryfe for lipo power.

[@o41-n4f]

what happens if the spring replacment is rubbing against the plunger tube plz respond

[@CaptainXavier]

You lost me...

[@CelticViking57]

removing stripped screws

[@shiikon2193]

Do a guide on how to wire in volt meters and leds

[@shiikon2193]

I need a volt meter guide bad!

[@Flygonial]

I could help you out with that beforehand. It would be great for him to do it, of course, but, I'd like to ask: Do you want the voltmeter to activate, say, when the jam door is opened? Or would you be OK with it being always on?

[@shiikon2193]

Flygonial with a button, or a push switch

[@Flygonial]

That's probably even simpler than the jam door method as you don't need to know or figure out which terminals are which on the stock switch. If you're just using a two pin button, you could just splice a thin wire off the main positive power (the wire that comes straight from the battery), solder it to the switch, and solder the positive of the voltmeter to the other terminal on the switch. Then, solder the negative of the voltmeter to the ground, or the negative wire that leads straight to the battery (you don't have to specifically wire splice per say, but it's easier in a Stryfe). By wire splicing, I mean stripping the wire somewhere down the middle, pulling the insulation apart to expose the strands, soldering onto it, and then insulating it with electrical tape or preferably heat shrink.

[@shiikon2193]

Flygonial Thank you for being a great part of the nerf community

[@dr.jex___]

cherry switches

[@spidermonkeybuzzkill4065]

Basic circuitry modification

[@alexkelly1418]

Brassing barrels