Metadyne Thumper/Phoenix Redux

[Jonnydread]

This is the content I am here for

[RuleOfSines]

Neat! I like that. Did you do something to work around the detents?

[XEMON]

Got mine working! Only needed a completely redesigned front end.

I went a different route on mine.
I wanted the ball to seat in the bore too, so I pushed the freak insert back 😁

[XEMON]

I talked with Scott and they are starting to see that issue on their markers too. If the sliding elements (front piece+rods+thumb pusher) are not aligned properly they get wired air flow and break paint in the breach.
I need to make some test and see if I can replicate that.

Also they upgraded the orings they are using so they shouldn't come off the main valve rod shaft.
Again, I'll test it and see how it goes

[RuleOfSines]

I was previously giving them the benefit of the doubt that it would work better in warmer weather, but it appears that was unwarranted

[XEMON]

Field update:

I took mine to the field this past week and ... It went ... ? ...

Here are a few points:
- Shot at 220 fine, started breaking over that (~70f ambient; .690 freak insert)
- Crazy amount of double feed, normal stroke and detent in place.
- After 1 game, all the mounting screws for the frame were loose, everything was flapping around. Again, 1 game ...
- the spring recess on the back got dented in by the hammer/hammer pusher so the spring compresses to the side. I'm gonna make a spring guide to prevent that spring from bending sideways.

So ... Got some work to get a normal game going ..

Edit:
I talked to Scott and I have a bit of a different perspective on things. He pointed me towards a potential alignment issue causing the breaks over 220fps. I will test and report back 👍

[maninblack2k]

I e-mailed Scott and got a reply on 3/19 that he was shipping out the replacement feed gate and my Freak XL barrel. Haven't seen them yet but am just patiently waiting.

[Riot]

super squirrel

[RuleOfSines]

Has anyone who ordered the barrel kit, received one?

[XEMON]

Well, I'm disappointed (and kinda pissed) they are not selling spare parts ... I emailed Scott asking to purchase a few spares, and I got 1 email back saying he "could help" never to be heard from again 😔

So we're on our own with no support or parts once we purchase it ... Thumper 2.0 fell right there 😅

[RuleOfSines]

Good to know, I heard someone from Hawaii with similar feedback. Not just cold environs.

[dozernaut]

I'm in Texas and mine doesn't work. It was 70 F last weekend and I was finally able to chrono over 240. I broke 2-3 balls out of 30 shots? Frustrating.

[RuleOfSines]

Yep, the earlier Phoenix had an integrated VASA.

https://www.peculiarpaintball.com/manufacturers/metadyne/phoenix-prototype/

[superman]

Worse it was redesigned to remove it from the original design. lol

[XEMON]

I dont see VASA happening without at least a new frame and possibly some body machining too ... It wasnt design with any intent to ever add one or have any modification done to teh marker ...