Lightning Bug Overview 498 Nerf 2021-01-10 | Want to purchase your own Lightning Bug? Visit the Impact 498 Etsy shop - etsy.com/shop/Impact498Lightning Bug is a compact, semi-auto, short dart flywheel blaster. It comes with a seven round magazine and is compatible with Talon mags. Built with Kraken motors, it features custom flywheels and is designed to run on a 2S Lipo.
Impact498 Raptor - Operational Overview 498 Nerf 2021-09-02 | Want to purchase your own Raptor? Visit the Impact 498 Etsy shop - etsy.com/shop/Impact498Raptor is a competition grade foam dart blaster that shoots half length foam darts. Printed entirely in PETG, it features 5 Picatinny style rails, an adjustable stock and is compatible with Talon magazines. Raptor also features a solenoid powered Select Fire core that can be operated in semi-auto and full-auto modes with a completely adjustable rate of fire, ranging from 1 dart per second all the way up to 12 darts per second. Raptor uses the Sextant flywheel system, featuring OoD Kraken motors and six flywheels that give the blaster incredible accuracy with a muzzle velocity that exceeds 200 fps!
Impact498 Raptor - Overview and Firing Demo 498 Nerf 2021-09-02 | Want to purchase your own Raptor? Visit the Impact 498 Etsy shop - etsy.com/shop/Impact498Raptor is a competition grade foam dart blaster that shoots half length foam darts. Printed entirely in PETG, it features 5 Picatinny style rails, an adjustable stock and is compatible with Talon magazines. Raptor also features a solenoid powered Select Fire core that can be operated in semi-auto and full-auto modes with a completely adjustable rate of fire, ranging from 1 dart per second all the way up to 12 darts per second. Raptor uses the Sextant flywheel system, featuring OoD Kraken motors and six flywheels that give the blaster incredible accuracy with a muzzle velocity that exceeds 200 fps!
Preview - Impact498 Raptor 498 Nerf 2021-08-03 | This is a first look at the newest blaster coming from Impact498 - the Raptor!
Foxfire Talon Select 498 Nerf 2020-09-29 | Want to purchase your own Foxfire Talon Select? Visit the Impact 498 Etsy shop - etsy.com/shop/Impact498This is the overview video for the Foxfire Talon Select - a flywheel blaster in the Foxfire line that takes Talon mags and features select fire!
Impact 498 Virtual Foamcon 2020 Tour 498 Nerf 2020-09-24 | This is what could have been. Hopefully see you all next year.
Broken Blaster - Perses Rewire 498 Nerf 2020-07-14 | Taking the broken Perses, adding a 15 amp switch, and rewiring it for a 3S Lipo.
Foxfire Release v1.5 498 Nerf 2020-07-09 | Want to purchase your own Foxfire? Visit the Impact 498 Etsy shop - etsy.com/shop/Impact498Release 1.5 for the Foxfire MBS system. This release cleans up the tolerances for moving parts, eliminates the need for support on several prints, and includes the new "Sleek" motor housing.The latest Foxfire MBS Blender source and STL zip files can be found within the 498 Nerf Google Drive folder here: drive.google.com/open?id=13eYzMTXRKAKGfze9U05y3Gbq6fla53E7
Broken Blaster - Perses Evaluation 498 Nerf 2020-06-30 | A friend sent me a broken Perses. In this video we take a look inside to see what is going on.
Foxfire Housing-S v1.4 498 Nerf 2020-01-28 | Want to purchase your own Foxfire? Visit the Impact 498 Etsy shop - etsy.com/shop/Impact498This is an overview of the newest Foxfire front end - Housing S (i.e. Shorty). It support Stryfe style cages with 130 motors. It is also just large enough to work with the Foxfire 2-stage flywheel cage.Download: Source: drive.google.com/open?id=1a2062tRQ_uGWJbUOtQjqkNag3poHd2TZ STL Files: drive.google.com/open?id=1i8EqTQe-akqYJ9FaepJVIl5bFbORVyZN
Rival Staff Weapon - Overview and Firing Demo 498 Nerf 2019-12-17 | Want to purchase your own Rival Staff Weapon? Check out the Impact498 Etsy shop - etsy.com/shop/Impact498Overview and demonstration of the Rival Staff Weapon, a full-auto flywheel blaster that shoots Rival rounds. The shaft of the staff holds 75 rounds and can fire them at up to 140 fps at rate of 10 rounds per second.
Light of Iluvatar 498 Nerf 2019-11-19 | Light of Iluvatar is a 6 1/2 foot tall Rival staff weapon that uses its shaft as an internal magazine. Running on a 2S Lipo, this blaster features Fang Revamped motors, Worker flywheels, and has an internal capacity of 75 rounds.
MaTok Build Journal - Part 4 498 Nerf 2019-11-05 | Complete end piece that includes the blower fan and battery compartment. This section also provides the loading port to drop in rival rounds.
MaTok Build Journal - Part 3 498 Nerf 2019-10-29 | Quick looks at the control pod use to run the blower/flywheels and acuate the control wheel.
MaTok Build Journal - Part 2 498 Nerf 2019-10-22 | Breakdown of Ma'Tok's control/propulsion system and the shroud that surrounds it.
MaTok - A Rival Staff Weapon 498 Nerf 2019-10-08 | Ma'Tok is a staff weapon that shoots Nerf Rival rounds. Ma'Tok is seven and a half feet tall and shoots 10 Rival rounds a second. The shaft serves as the magazine for Ma'Tok and can hold 90 rounds. Featuring an innovative three flywheel propulsion setup, Ma'Tok can shoot rival rounds at over 110 fps.
Foxfire MBS Release 1.4 498 Nerf 2019-10-01 | Want to purchase your own Foxfire? Visit the Impact 498 Etsy shop - etsy.com/shop/Impact498Release 1.4 for the Foxfire MBS system. This release includes two new modules - the L Housing and a Receiver for the Worker double stack magazine. It also includes a set of Foxfire flywheel cages (1, 2 and 3 stage) and files for a storage stock.The latest Foxfire MBS Blender source and STL zip files can be found within the 498 Nerf Google Drive folder here: drive.google.com/open?id=13eYzMTXRKAKGfze9U05y3Gbq6fla53E7
MaTok Build Journal - Part 1 498 Nerf 2019-10-01 | Taking a look at the initial prototype for Ma'Tok's blower system and the 1 inch schedule 80 PVC pipe that comprises its core.
Nerf Essentials - Cleats 498 Nerf 2019-03-26 | One of the most under appreciated aspects of a Nerf loadout are what you put on your feet. Here is what I wear.
Foxfire MBS - Extended Battery Cover 498 Nerf 2019-01-15 | Want to purchase your own Foxfire? Visit the Impact 498 Etsy shop - etsy.com/shop/Impact498Foxfire Extended Battery Cover that fits both Semi-auto and Full-auto Cores.Source Files: drive.google.com/open?id=1_XWsF2psIrIq6eKREpR0ZPmkadIE2TujSTL Files: drive.google.com/open?id=1rNTZhHk8csTMWiCwb7gUMMJJuquojkf9Foxfire MBS Release: drive.google.com/open?id=13eYzMTXRKAKGfze9U05y3Gbq6fla53E7
Foxfire MBS - Talon Receiver 498 Nerf 2019-01-08 | Want to purchase your own Foxfire? Visit the Impact 498 Etsy shop - etsy.com/shop/Impact498Foxfire Receiver that supports Worker Talon mags.Source Files: drive.google.com/open?id=1vHfR1bJsILB9XA-q30FRliY2CAWes3uJSTL Files: drive.google.com/open?id=1U5BJYWaeRCISEtvNHBMCmq0R3ttl8D7ZFoxfire MBS Release: drive.google.com/open?id=13eYzMTXRKAKGfze9U05y3Gbq6fla53E7
Foxfire MBS - Tear Down and Reassembly 498 Nerf 2018-12-04 | Want to purchase your own Foxfire? Visit the Impact 498 Etsy shop - etsy.com/shop/Impact498Video showing how to disassemble and reassemble a Foxfire blaster.
Foxfire Short Overview 498 Nerf 2018-11-20 | Want to purchase your own Foxfire? Visit the Impact 498 Etsy shop - etsy.com/shop/Impact498Overview video of the Foxfire Short build, a specific build based on the Foxfire MBS models. Foxfire Short is a semi auto blaster that shoots half length darts built with the P Housing and a Katana receiver.
Rapidstrike inside a Centurion (Part 2) 498 Nerf 2018-11-13 | Follow up video on the "modification" of a Centurion with a Rapidstrike tucked inside.
Foxfire MBS Release 1.3 498 Nerf 2018-11-06 | Want to purchase your own Foxfire? Visit the Impact 498 Etsy shop - etsy.com/shop/Impact498Release 1.3 for the Foxfire MBS system. This release includes a reintroduction of a redesigned P Housing along with a redesigned G Housing. It also includes many structural model improvements and a cleanup of non-manifold geometry in the previously released modules.The latest Foxfire MBS Blender source and STL zip files can be found within the 498 Nerf Google Drive folder here: drive.google.com/open?id=13eYzMTXRKAKGfze9U05y3Gbq6fla53E7
Foxfire Burst Overview 498 Nerf 2018-10-02 | Want to purchase your own Foxfire? Visit the Impact 498 Etsy shop - etsy.com/shop/Impact498Overview video of the Foxfire Burst build, a specific build based on the Foxfire MBS models. Foxfire Burst is a full auto blaster built with an A Housing and a dual magwell receiver.
Custom Worker Tipped Full Length Darts 498 Nerf 2018-09-25 | Looking at the performance of custom darts built by attaching a Worker Gen2 short dart head to a full length foam shaft.
Barbie Foxfire Drawing 498 Nerf 2018-09-19 | Want to purchase your own Foxfire? Visit the Impact 498 Etsy shop - etsy.com/shop/Impact498The winner of the Barbie Foxfire is DevilZcall. Please get in touch with me in the comments below so we can work out a place (Reddit, Facebook, email, etc.) where I can reach out to you to coordinate shipping information.
Barbie Foxfire Giveaway 498 Nerf 2018-09-11 | Want to purchase your own Foxfire? Visit the Impact 498 Etsy shop - etsy.com/shop/Impact498To enter, leave a comment below. Only one comment please, I will sort out multiple comments so that only the first comment will count.
Foxfire Precise Overview 498 Nerf 2018-09-04 | Want to purchase your own Foxfire? Visit the Impact 498 Etsy shop - etsy.com/shop/Impact498Overview video of the Foxfire Precise build, a specific build based on the Foxfire MBS models. Foxfire Precise is a semi-auto blaster built with an A Housing and a dual magwell receiver.
Foxfire Etsy Shop - Impact 498 498 Nerf 2018-08-25 | Want to purchase your own Foxfire? Visit the Impact 498 Etsy shop - etsy.com/shop/Impact498
EndWar / FoamCon Foxfire Announcement 498 Nerf 2018-06-15 | Come look us up at FoamCon! We will be doing a Foxfire MBS blaster give away and will have a few blasters for sale. Stop by our booth to talk Foxfire, 3D printing, or just about anything Nerf.See you at FoamCon.
Foxfire MBS - Full Auto Core 498 Nerf 2018-05-22 | Want to purchase your own Foxfire? Visit the Impact 498 Etsy shop - etsy.com/shop/Impact498A closer look at the Foxfire MBS v1.2 Full Auto Core module. This setup shoots at around 12 darts per second.48:1 Gear Motor: etsy.com/listing/569808257/plastic-gear-motor-yellow-3-6v-dual-axis?ref=shop_home_active_221 Amp Microswitch: etsy.com/listing/573798451/21a-microswitch-clone?ref=shop_home_active_6
Short Dart Foxfire 498 Nerf 2018-05-15 | Want to purchase your own Foxfire? Visit the Impact 498 Etsy shop - etsy.com/shop/Impact498A more in depth look at the Katana Foxfire build from the 1.2 release video. The blaster is using an OFP two stage "RIOT" flywheel cage with Containment Crew Cyclone flywheels. The first stage motors are Neo Hellcats and the second stage has are Fang Revamped motors.Average velocity for the 10 darts shoot was 161 fps with a top shot of 172 fps.
Foxfire MBS Version 1.2 498 Nerf 2018-05-04 | Want to purchase your own Foxfire? Visit the Impact 498 Etsy shop - etsy.com/shop/Impact498Release 1.2 for the Foxfire MBS system. This release includes three new modules - a Katana mag Receiver, a Full-Auto Core, and a Dual Receiver to hold an extra mag. It also includes many model improvements to the previously released modules.The Blender source and STL zip files can be found within the 498 Nerf Google Drive folder here: drive.google.com/drive/folders/1zT9DyhyNdYVbGbL9lLBeyRu5BX_X4WxL?usp=sharing
Foxfire MBS v1.1 Hardware 498 Nerf 2018-02-20 | Want to purchase your own Foxfire? Visit the Impact 498 Etsy shop - etsy.com/shop/Impact498A look at the hardware required to assemble a Foxfire MBS blaster.ComponentsScrews - amazon.com/gp/product/B00GDYDCC0Compression Spring - mcmaster.com/#9657K266Extension Spring - mcmaster.com/#9654K514Hex nut - mcmaster.com/#98676A100Thumb Screw - http://www.containmentcrew.com/shop/misc/misc_0006XT60 Connectors - hobbyking.com/en_us/new-xt60plus-with-insulating-end-cap-5set-bag.html21 Amp Switch (not shown) - http://www.containmentcrew.com/shop/misc/omron_02
Foxfire MBS Version 1.1 498 Nerf 2018-02-13 | Want to purchase your own Foxfire? Visit the Impact 498 Etsy shop - etsy.com/shop/Impact498Update to the Foxfire MBS system. Version 1.1 includes a redesigned grip, sling attachment point, top tac rail, and a new foregrip Housing. It also includes many fixes to correct model errors and changes to facilitate 3D printing.STL and Blender Files: drive.google.com/open?id=1ZuDcDsEiJt893fwmwuO7qbRlzfQERFjN
Foxfire MBS Components - Housing (A) 498 Nerf 2018-01-30 | Want to purchase your own Foxfire? Visit the Impact 498 Etsy shop - etsy.com/shop/Impact498A look inside version 1.0 of the A variant (assualt) motor Housing for the Foxfire system.Model files:STL - drive.google.com/file/d/147sV4d_LvnWx3L_LCzGHxsbd2MsczvD3/view?usp=sharingBlender - drive.google.com/file/d/1Evwoi2T7_mKCgEgzWvHHoqCblLi9zcf_/view?usp=sharing
Foxfire MBS Components - Housing (P) 498 Nerf 2018-01-23 | Want to purchase your own Foxfire? Visit the Impact 498 Etsy shop - etsy.com/shop/Impact498A look inside version 1.0 of the P variant (pistol) motor Housing for the Foxfire system.Model files:STL - drive.google.com/file/d/1uFJdfo9LZ7DQCCqFYKEkr3LNRyBVXPyG/view?usp=sharingBlender - drive.google.com/file/d/14wEp-LVkN9P2_L9SJa0dWOjSYzrnS0a7/view?usp=sharing
Foxfire MBS Components - Core (semi-auto) 498 Nerf 2018-01-16 | Want to purchase your own Foxfire? Visit the Impact 498 Etsy shop - etsy.com/shop/Impact498A look inside the version 1.0 of the semi-automatic Core of the Foxfire system.Model files:STL - drive.google.com/file/d/11AYUDRly-NTCvhnjTsvkV3q4Y00DQWM4/view?usp=sharingBlender - drive.google.com/file/d/1WmHDqZrZo5QCLmG67ZyW4_xLIuOZ2sl1/view?usp=sharing
Foxfire MBS Components - Receiver (base) 498 Nerf 2018-01-01 | Want to purchase your own Foxfire? Visit the Impact 498 Etsy shop - etsy.com/shop/Impact498A look inside of version 1.0 of the base Receiver which forms the central component of the Foxfire system.Model files:STL - drive.google.com/file/d/1OxSoHhpoER4QnCKlBPEekp4yELovS9jf/view?usp=sharingBlender - drive.google.com/file/d/1Eb_nRJ5KTl3cc03xoNV4I_ShBvGNjRsh/view?usp=sharing
Foxfire MBS Project Overview 498 Nerf 2018-01-01 | Want to purchase your own Foxfire? Visit the Impact 498 Etsy shop - etsy.com/shop/Impact498Overview of the Foxfire Modular Blaster System (MBS) with firing demo. Foxfire MBS is a fully 3D printed Nerf compatible blaster system. It features Core, Receiver, and Motor Housing sections that can be mixed and match. Foxfire MBS is designed to be build into a variety of superstock and ultrastock blasters.STL and Blender files can be found in the Foxfire MBS Google Drive folder - drive.google.com/drive/folders/1BdJwDo0UEeWYURvyPe-4mqAqeHlPX-p3?usp=sharing
Rapidstrike Inside a Centurion 498 Nerf 2017-10-17 | A quick look at my next project - a "sniper" rifle built from a Centurion with the guts of a Rapidstrike tucked inside.
150+ fps Sleeper Stryfe Pair 498 Nerf 2017-09-26 | I have to say, dual wielding these blasters was the most Nerf related fun I have had in quite a while. It was just amazing!Components used to build these blasters:OFP high-crush cage - kellyindustries.us/product/stryfe-open-flywheel-project-cageCC Cyclone flywheels - http://www.containmentcrew.com/shop/cc/cc_cycloneMeishel 2.0 motors - http://www.containmentcrew.com/shop/fw_blaster/meishel_21000mAh 2S Lipo - hobbyking.com/en_us/zippy-compact-1000mah-2s-40c-lipo-pack.html
Arctic Wind - Twinshock Khaos Integration 498 Nerf 2017-09-19 | Arctic Wind is a custom built Rival blaster built from a Nerf Rival Khaos, a Nerf Mega Twinshock, and pieces of a Nerf Rebelle Rapid Red. It is a dual function blaster - the front portion is a pump action shotgun and the rear portion is a full auto, mag fed blaster. Arctic Wind runs off of a 3S Lipo and features polar bear artwork (done by my daughter) along with a light up front when the shotgun is primed.
Arctic Wind Build Journal - Part 8 498 Nerf 2017-09-12 | Looking at the final setup for the hop up on the twinshock and the wiring of the flywheels, conveyor, LEDs and voltmeter.
Arctic Wind Build Journal - Part 7 498 Nerf 2017-09-05 | Looking at the accent painting and hop-up for the Twinshock barrels.
Arctic Wind Build Journal - Part 6 498 Nerf 2017-08-29 | Taking a look at the priming and painting of the main shell of the blaster.
Arctic Wind Build Journal - Part 5 498 Nerf 2017-08-22 | Taking a look at the fine detail work on this blaster. This is the work that happens post integration but before final sanding and painting.
Arctic Wind Build Journal - Part 4 498 Nerf 2017-08-15 | Continued look at the Twinshock barrel assembly as well as a replacement pump grip for this blaster.
