ChuckS Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 No, no riding mowers here! Just about $30 and some MacGyver-ing. I really wasn't sure how this AirSoft thing would work so I didn't want to drop a lot of cash on targets. It turns out I can FUBAR the rack with AirSoft just like at the range. I think this might just work! Later, Chuck (The targets on the garage door are dryfire targets) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h2osport Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 The bar for airsoft stages has been set pretty high. If you are not moving, and there are not outdoor power product involved, you are just playing catch up. If you can figure out how to integrate a gas weed eater into your stage, you will get some bonus points. Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 I'll fix the topic title for ya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrflyer Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 I'll fix the topic title for ya. Nice! I'd like to see an airsoft texas star! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckS Posted July 14, 2009 Author Share Posted July 14, 2009 I'll fix the topic title for ya. Nice! I'd like to see an airsoft texas star! I have been thinking about that but I have not come up with any mechanism to keep the plates in place while spinning but allow them to fall when hit. But then, I am an electrical engineer by trade and my mechanical engineering skills are pretty much useless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfpmb Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 I'll fix the topic title for ya. Nice! I'd like to see an airsoft texas star! I have been thinking about that but I have not come up with any mechanism to keep the plates in place while spinning but allow them to fall when hit. But then, I am an electrical engineer by trade and my mechanical engineering skills are pretty much useless. oh, its coming. test video of the BAM Pendulum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrflyer Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Nice! I'd think some of those really strong small magnets could do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket35 Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Here's something from Champion targets offer by Cabela's. Champion Ferris Wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane Thomas Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 I like it! After dealing with that puppy, a Texas Star should be easy by comparison. Does that unit also spin once you start taking off plates? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfpmb Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 I like it! After dealing with that puppy, a Texas Star should be easy by comparison. Does that unit also spin once you start taking off plates? The BAM STAR won't spin as fast as the BAM PEDULUM because of the more evenly dispersed weight. From this design, we are experimenting with some weight driven activaters. In the spirit of true training, I won't be doing top to bottom engagement of the star anyway. I would activate by hitting a lower target to start the movement, that way I start trapping or tracking the target. I generally don't have a terrible tim with texas stars but I, like everyone in my class, struggles with one that starts really moving on you. I think this type of stuff just helps with the vision, staying with the sights and peripherally knowing where the target is while its moving. I will try to put some video up soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket35 Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 I like it! After dealing with that puppy, a Texas Star should be easy by comparison. Does that unit also spin once you start taking off plates? Explosive shooting fun results when you test your skill against this rotating target holder. The wheel holds nine VisiChalk targets on a sturdy metal frame, and rotates when a target is hit to increase the challenge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemphisMechanic Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 I have plans for a Texas Star to accompany my plate rack. I've been thinking along the lines of either attaching the plate to a magnet, or maybe a small binder clip. The primary challenge is going to be keeping the five arms and center bearing light enough that those tiny plates will really start it swinging when they're removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckS Posted July 17, 2009 Author Share Posted July 17, 2009 I have plans for a Texas Star to accompany my plate rack.I've been thinking along the lines of either attaching the plate to a magnet, or maybe a small binder clip. The primary challenge is going to be keeping the five arms and center bearing light enough that those tiny plates will really start it swinging when they're removed. You can use an activator and a falling weight to get the spin rate up. Later, Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfpmb Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 I'll fix the topic title for ya. Nice! I'd like to see an airsoft texas star! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfpmb Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 I'll fix the topic title for ya. Nice! I'd like to see an airsoft texas star! video of BAM STAR I think this may be the first all metal airsoft star ever made. If not I would love to see the others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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