SUB-PLINKER (Bolt-Action Toy Blaster)

SUB-PLINKER (Bolt-Action Toy Blaster)

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0.16mm layer, 3 walls, 15% infill
0.16mm layer, 3 walls, 15% infill
Designer
16.4 h
6 plates
4.5(2)

Modified for Brass Inserts, TPU Bullets
Modified for Brass Inserts, TPU Bullets
25.1 h
10 plates

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Description

SUB-PLINKER (Plinker 2.5):

The Sub-Plinker is a compact, low-power shell ejecting blaster with printed projectiles. The design was heavily inspired by the Kriss Vector submachine gun and the Ticon pistol from Cyberpunk 2077. This is a simplified design of the Plinker V2.0 with fewer printed parts, less hardware, easier printing and simpler operation.

UPDATE (JUNE 1/2024):

I have found some issues with the magazine & ammunition, it struggles to hold more than three rounds without feeding issues. I will hopefully have a fix very soon. 

Features:

  • Bolt-action priming.
  • Functional Rails.
  • Printable attachments.
  • Shell Ejection.
  • Printed Ammo.

Printed Parts: (3 Walls, 15% Infill, PLA, Supports Required)

  • Lower Frame.
  • Upper Frame.
  • Barrel.
  • Bolt.
  • Striker.
  • Trigger.
  • Striker Latch.
  • Charging Handle.
  • Spring Rail.
  • Spring Rail-Guide.
  • Magazine.
  • Magazine Lift Table.
  • Magazine Spring Base.
  • Magazine Base.
  • Magazine Catch.
  • Foregrip.
  • Sight.
  • Reticle.
  • Casing.
  • Projectile.

PRINT ORIENTATION:

 

Non-Printed Parts:

Nuts & Bolts:

3 x M3*8 mm Screw.

4 x M3*12 mm Screw.

1 x M3*16 mm Screw.

1 x M3*20 mm Screw

3 x M3*25 mm Screw.

2 x M3*28 mm Screw.

10 x M3 Nut.

Springs:

2 x Pen or Mechanical Pencil Spring.

1 x Compression Spring (Dimensions: Outer Diameter – 10 mm, Wire Diameter – 0.8 mm, Length – 85 mm).

1 x Compression Spring (Dimensions: Outer Diameter – 10 mm, Wire Diameter – 0.6 mm, Length – 130mm).

SPRINGS: 305mm Compression Spring Wire Dia 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 1 - 5mm Outer Dia 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 7 8 10 12 - 60mm Length 305 mm (aliexpress.com)

Tools:

  • Superglue.
  • Screwdriver.
  • Sandpaper/Metal files.

ASSEMBLY VIDEO: 

Thank you & Enjoy!

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Unfortunately, just saying you "suck at documentation and build guides" is not an excuse. It is a reason to improve! With that said, the links provided to the hardware do not work, and you used AliExpress's poor excuse for item descriptions rather than actual specifications for the hardware. Ali's search really blows! They follow the "throw everything at the wall and see what sticks" approach. I found a suitable long spring on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B6J1QPZC/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A2T37KO80TMWQQ&psc=1 This spring bulk kit should also contain the other springs needed: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09C1DDHRV/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?smid=A25FQ1MTF4GUFQ&psc=1 Then this bulk kit of M3 bolts and nuts should fulfill the rest of the requirements. I think the black fits nicely with the color scheme: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CMC3RCVX?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details The assembly video is also gone, apparently again, though it seems you have quite a few other videos for your other prints on Reddit. (https://www.reddit.com/user/BrewBoy420/) I have the base and the internals done at the moment. I hope to have the rest of the parts printed by the end of the evening and the long spring delivered in the next day or so. Hopefully, an assembly video will be made available by then too. ;-) If not, I'll see what I can whip up myself and share.
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The Aliexpress link I posted seems to be region locked to Canada, I used that link just yesterday and checked it again today and it works on phone and computer for me. The actual spring specs (OD, WD & Length) should be in the hardware guide. I can't figure out why the video won't work on the model page but if you look through the comments, I posted the URL to the video, it's is up and working as intended on printables, don't know why it won't work here.
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Heres is the build video: https://youtu.be/WH7zMJH1bRI?si=_XUl7FixMierUCvg Also, I'm currently working on some fixes for the magazine and projectiles. Magazine only holds three rounds right now and then it runs into some feeding issues. I'm working on a fix that should be out early this week
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Replying to @BrewBoy :
The video issue apparently was due to new settings either with Windows or Chrome. For some reason I am in "restricted mode" and I need to see "my network administrator". Uhmmm, that's me, lol. Anyhoo, I just opened it in Edge. Whatever change that was made took place when I shut my PC down to move my desk across the room, heh. I do have a couple of suggested minor improvements. Once I finish the assembly I'll post some pictures.
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Fully assembled and in its new home with all its buddies. A relatively quick print, looks great in the matte colors. Once I was able to access the video, assembly was pretty easy. An "exploded" diagram added to the description could help those who can't access YouTube. Just a couple of minor improvements to strengthen some components, and it's a great little patio plinker.
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Damn! That's quite the collection!
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Replying to @BrewBoy :
That's only part of the collection. ;-) Some of the "wall hangers" lost a battle with gravity recently and I havent repaired them. Not sure if I will, or if I'll replace them with something else. https://gallery.designcreations.us/index.php?/category/replicas
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The few improvements I suggested: For the magazine catch, I suggest using a brass threaded insert. This will allow a strong attachment with the bolt and provide some adjustment if needed so that the magazine can be released easily. (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09TNK8GD6?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details) Then, on the upper receiver, enlarge the two holes for the spring rail guide a bit to allow for the insertion of brass inserts. This will keep the rail guide firmly in place with each pull of the bolt. Also, it looks like you just have the bolt lever friction fit. It's tempting to glue it in place, but this will lead to issues if it breaks. Not gluing it will make it easy to lose. A brass insert in the bolt and a hole in the bolt lever will create a strong lever that can be replaced if it breaks. Regarding the base of the magazine, consider reversing the structure. Instead of sliding the baseplate into the magazine, construct a baseplate that the magazine slides into. Think MagPul, if that helps. This will also allow you to make a "fatter" baseplate, which will make it easier to extract the magazine from the mag-well and even from magazine pouches. Here's an example: (https://www.glockstore.com/assets/images/products/Glock-Factory-High-Capacity-Magazines_main-0001.jpg?resizeid=7&resizeh=275&resizew=275) This will also negate the need for any support during printing. I ended up splitting the very thin edge when removing the small amount of support. For the loading issue you mentioned, try using a Z-shaped spring that fits the interior of the magazine. There may be too much movement between the magazine spring base and the magazine lift table, possibly causing misalignment when under tension with more than three rounds. Just a thought. Something like this: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5537203
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Thank you so much, I will take take a closer look at all this tomorrow. What you said about the misalignment due to spring tension makes a lot of sense
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Replying to @BrewBoy :
Glad to help! For "gits-an-shins" I tried printing a spring but I was a having issues with bed adhesion. Oh well. My real spring should arrive today so I can finally finish the build. Pretty excited, kinda like a little kid, lol. I'll pull the magazine and followers into 3DS Max and see what I can do with a "Z" spring. That will be eaasier to 3D print. Test it out and let ya know.
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Replying to @sonjamichelle :
Awesome, I'm going to try my hand at making a z-spring too. I've made some in the past but they were always way to stiff.
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is it a air soft gun or what
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a very low power one, with printed projectiles
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Not "airsoft" more of a patio or office plinker. and maybe a "naughty kitten tamer" lol. The design of the projectiles allow you to make the shells out of PLA and the tips (bullets) out of TPU. A really nice feature!
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Parts printed great, but do you happen to have another source for the springs? I'm having a hard time finding the 85 and 130mm springs, and the aliexpress link no longer works.
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You wont be able to find springs in that exact length, I've been buying 305 mm springs and cutting them down to size. "Chong-Su Spring Store" is the name of the supplier on aliexpress I've been using but there are hundreds of other selling the same thing. I would try "Stainless Steel Compression Springs" or "305mm Compression Springs" as some good search terms to find what you need. Glad the parts all printed well!
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Replying to @BrewBoy :
Thanks for the info!
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Print Profile
0.16mm layer, 3 walls, 15% infill
Fun to print. Solid, construction and build. But you have to be exact with the dimensions/specs on the springs. Amazon sent me springs that SHOULD have fit but were not in spec and were too tight on the bolt. So I can't test the operation. When I have more time to spec some better springs I'll revisit. Other than that, a great looking sub machine gun style patio plinker! The designer is very priactive with improvments to his designs as well!
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Thank you for the honest review and all your help and feedback!
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Assembly video wont appear for some reason, so here is a direct link: https://youtu.be/WH7zMJH1bRI?si=bcV9FZBhX4J0Doey
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