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BigEvil
08-30-2021, 01:55 PM
Spent two days with Mario @FxAnno working on this. The anno scheme is called Black Opal. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210830/4e37bf7e886bf1eaef82b9195455e6c7.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210830/faf7ceef5a08b99c8b02359f0c03a674.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210830/e55b0870d149021406d0097a04226175.jpg

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Added a video


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JED1eOjUAs

awo702
08-30-2021, 01:56 PM
That’s pretty amazing! Nice job!


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captian pinky
08-30-2021, 01:58 PM
Awesome!


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Gundam V
08-30-2021, 03:01 PM
Wow, that looks awesome.

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Konigballer
08-30-2021, 03:35 PM
soooooo pretty!

AnthonyW
08-30-2021, 03:40 PM
Well done looks amazing


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going_home
08-30-2021, 04:10 PM
And the Xvalve functions correctly ?

If so that's an accomplishment in itself.

;)

BigEvil
08-30-2021, 04:56 PM
Why?
And the Xvalve functions correctly ?

If so that's an accomplishment in itself.

;)

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going_home
08-30-2021, 05:22 PM
Why?

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To my understanding it's hard to re-anodize an Xvalve and the valve still function.

BigEvil
08-30-2021, 05:56 PM
Little Evil does not get "re-annoed" :O
To my understanding it's hard to re-anodize an Xvalve and the valve still function.

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BigEvil
08-30-2021, 07:42 PM
Added a video

Tunaman
08-31-2021, 06:48 AM
Little Evil does not get "re-annoed" :O

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Special thanks to Uncle Tuna ;):D

BigEvil
08-31-2021, 08:09 AM
Special thanks to Uncle Tuna ;):D


Much thanks to Uncle Tuna :)

knownothingmags
09-01-2021, 12:13 PM
To my understanding it's hard to re-anodize an Xvalve and the valve still function.I've had numerous valves re anodized. All worked amazing

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Tunaman
09-01-2021, 02:40 PM
I've had numerous valves re anodized. All worked amazing

Sent from my SM-G998U using TapatalkI've had approximately 6-8 over the years that were reannoed and looked beautiful...but the customers were all shocked when I tell them their valve is shot and you cant get the field strip screw in without unscrewing the valve halves...which would leak 100% of the time.

knownothingmags
09-01-2021, 02:42 PM
Oh damn. I definitely got very lucky then. Good info to know.

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Tunaman
09-01-2021, 02:44 PM
Oh damn. I definitely got very lucky then. Good info to know.

Sent from my SM-G998U using TapatalkThe risk is 325.00 now. Ask yourself if it is worth it...;)

luke
09-01-2021, 03:07 PM
I've had approximately 6-8 over the years that were reannoed and looked beautiful...but the customers were all shocked when I tell them their valve is shot and you cant get the field strip screw in without unscrewing the valve halves...which would leak 100% of the time.

I wonder if you could shim the oring or maybe use a thicker one, maybe use a metric oring that's a little thicker?

awo702
09-01-2021, 03:24 PM
I wonder if you could shim the oring or maybe use a thicker one, maybe use a metric oring that's a little thicker?

Was wondering that myself.


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awo702
09-01-2021, 03:44 PM
Would masking the threads be an option when stripping an anodized Xvalve? Or, is that even possible?


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cougar20th
09-01-2021, 06:12 PM
Would masking the threads be an option when stripping an anodized Xvalve? Or, is that even possible?


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Masking the threads/surfaces is pretty standard in anodizing. The anodizer would need to know to do. Unfortunately paintball anodizing is usually not done to any standard.

At work I am always showing mask areas on camera designs i do since the anodize layer does not conduct electricity well if at all. And mask threads is a very common note on the drawings. They use some sort of decal for the mask surfaces and a brush on or plug for the threaded areas.

captian pinky
09-01-2021, 07:55 PM
Would masking the threads be an option when stripping an anodized Xvalve? Or, is that even possible?


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the wall face is just as important as the threads. any deviation and thickness and the lock pin won't be in the slot anymore. That is why the pin installed after ano.

Tunaman
09-01-2021, 07:59 PM
the wall face is just as important as the threads. any deviation and thickness and the lock pin won't be in the slot anymore. That is why the pin installed after ano.
correct. But the zlock pin isnt really the issue. You can always remove that. It's the field strip screw that is the issue.

captian pinky
09-01-2021, 08:00 PM
correct. But the zlock pin isnt really the issue. You can always remove that. It's the field strip screw that is the issue.

ehh, they all get helicoiled when they end up it some gorillas possession.

awo702
09-01-2021, 08:12 PM
the wall face is just as important as the threads. any deviation and thickness and the lock pin won't be in the slot anymore. That is why the pin installed after ano.

Agreed. I basically meant masking anything not showing when screwed together.


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wetwrks
09-02-2021, 09:09 PM
Lucky kid. Looks really good!

Loguzzzzzz
09-03-2021, 11:51 AM
Now all you have to do is convince him to go outside and then to actually play!

mobsterboy
09-03-2021, 04:15 PM
How is he going to use this in Fortnite?

BigEvil
09-04-2021, 03:48 PM
Gonna convince him there is a fortnite event at a local field lol
How is he going to use this in Fortnite?

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govnamac
09-06-2021, 04:28 PM
Padded hat and shirt, arm guard and shin guards, cup. He won’t be able to move but also won’t feel anything.

Tunaman
09-06-2021, 06:52 PM
The kid can stand/hide behind Scott...nobody would ever see him. In fact, maybe 2 or 3 kids could hide behind him!:D

captian pinky
09-06-2021, 06:53 PM
The kid can stand/hide behind Scott...nobody would ever see him. In fact, maybe 2 or 3 kids could hide behind him!:D

I think I used a bunker last time I played with Scott.[emoji23]


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cougar20th
09-06-2021, 07:28 PM
The kid can stand/hide behind Scott...nobody would ever see him. In fact, maybe 2 or 3 kids could hide behind him!:D

I have used bigger friends as mobile bunkers. Can’t remember if any were named Scott.

BigEvil
09-08-2021, 11:17 AM
Ive run into the Alamo and the EMR Castle first to cover a row of people behind me. :D The term is "Mobile Bunker"

ScottyBeans
09-09-2021, 02:18 PM
this thing came out awesome!!!

BigEvil
09-16-2021, 08:34 PM
this thing came out awesome!!!

Thank you. Pics and video doesn't really do it justice. Mario did a P.E. gun of his like it and it's amazing as well.