Re: Question about Splatomatic Gun in Tank 009 [TANKS]

[Joe Sommer <anvilus9-at-adelphia.net>]

Jim,

At 06:01 AM 12/7/2004 -0800, Jim Neifert <jneifert-at-shaw.ca> wrote:
>The Splatomatic gun in tank 009 ... snip
>Also noticed Joe has one somewhat similar to tank 009.

Simm's Armoured Quadricyle #SV003
http://www.rctankcombat.com/support-vehicles/SV003/
carries a Splatmatic XJ40.  It fires 0.40 inch paint balls
and uses small disposable CO2 cartridges.  It can fire
about 50 yards and is accurate up to 25 yards.
There are several XJ40s currently on Ebay.  They
usually sell for $20 to $40.

Lief Goodson built his own 0.40 gun in Stuart #T009
http://www.rctankcombat.com/tanks/T009/ using
a Splatomatic ball feeder and CO2 valves.  Leif has
never reported on the Stuart or the gun.

Ted Callahan did a great job installing and documenting
installation of a Splatmatic XJ40 in his Stuart #T022
http://www.rctankcombat.com/tanks/T022/ .  His
barrel extension may make the gun more accurate.

I do not think that you will be able to fit a full size
0.68 marker in the Stuart turret.  However, Ted is the
expert on modifying Stuarts.

You might be able to squeeze a 0.68 pistol in the turret.
See  http://www.pbreview.com/products/cat/41/
They sell for $80 to $100 on Ebay (e.g. item #7118169848).

Hope this helps,
Joe


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