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    Lanard Max Shot Overhaul

    Silent Scope
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    Post  Silent Scope Wed Jun 22, 2011 7:58 am

    Intro

    Released in 2003, the Max Shot was the blaster that was meant to give the Crossbow a run for it's money in performance. Medium-large plunger volume, smooth lever action, and cheap pricetag at the time made this blaster a favourite for a short time before AirTechs and N-Strike came on the scene. Still, if you need something light and mobile to use with a fair punch and you happen to have one, look no further.

    This mod aims to:

    • increase plunger displacement
    • improve plunger seal
    • install a modular coupler setup with compatibility with UPVC accesories
    • allow the use of smaller OD springs

    Materials Required

    Blaster-plunger tube prep-up:

    • 32mm Holman-branded pressure-PVC pipe
    • 32mm pressure-PVC coupler
    • 16mm UPVC reducer
    • 20mm UPVC coupler
    • 25mm UPVC reducer
    • PVC Cement + primer
    • E-tape
    • Zap-a-Gap
    • Araldite epoxy - 3 day cure (for better results)

    Plunger:

    • 32mm bathplug
    • mudguard washer
    • stainless steel washers
    • nut and bolts - sizes depend on the tapping thread used, ask professional help for assistance

    Tools:

    • rotary cutting tool/dremel
    • assorted files and other woodwork tools
    • tapping set - pick a size suitable for your needs (8-32 was used in this write-up)

    Build time: 5 hours (excluding drying times)

    Let's give this classic a good remake!

    MOD TIME!

    If you haven't already done so, refer to this link on how to disable the locks and fix the trigger safety measures: cxwq's Original Mod

    Plunger Head

    Let's remove the stock plunger head by hammering out the pin (use an object suitable to strike the pin).
    Lanard Max Shot Overhaul Stock_10

    Now the rod is exposed.
    Lanard Max Shot Overhaul Stock_11

    Start prepping out your drill bit and tapping set. Drill down the middle to the very end cavity, then tap the thread.

    Front:
    Lanard Max Shot Overhaul Plunge11

    Side:
    Lanard Max Shot Overhaul Plunge12

    Rear:
    Lanard Max Shot Overhaul Plunge13

    Then sand out the ridges to allow smaller springs to be installed.
    Lanard Max Shot Overhaul Plunge14

    The plunger head components will be installed in the following layout.
    Lanard Max Shot Overhaul Plunge15

    Lanard Max Shot Overhaul Plunge16

    The bathplug head will stick with a skirt-style seal for a change.
    Lanard Max Shot Overhaul Max_sh11

    Lanard Max Shot Overhaul Max_sh12

    Let's test it. If you're satified, whack your spring combos in and start getting to the next step.

    Plunger Tube Fabrication - Coupler System

    Cut a 50mm piece out of your stock plunger tube. Wrap enough e-tape until it can be snuggly fitted inside the 32mm PVC tube.
    Lanard Max Shot Overhaul Plunge10

    NOTE: This part does NOT get glued in the plunger tube.

    NOTE: While this write-up does not contain any methods in a spring rest, it's advised you install a spring rest using a 25mm UPVC reducer or equivalent sized and nest it inside the stock plunger tube spacer to prevent the blue plunger tube rest from disintegrating.

    Now, lets cut the desired plunger tube length at 150mm. Smoothen to your liking.

    The coupler setup used is comprised of the following parts:

    • 16mm UPVC reducer
    • 20mm UPVC coupler
    • 25mm UPVC reducer
    • stock plunger tube spacer with e-tape fitting

    As displayed:
    Lanard Max Shot Overhaul Couple10

    So, first thing's first is to solvent weld the 16mm reducer inside the 20mm UPVC coupler.
    Lanard Max Shot Overhaul 16mm_i10

    NOTE: While this write-up does not contain any methods in a dart stop, you may want to add a pin on the inside of the 16mm reducer to prevent darts getting vacuumed in the plunger tube.

    Then solvent weld the 20mm coupler inside the 25mm UPVC reducer.
    Lanard Max Shot Overhaul 20mm_i10

    Then solvent weld the stock plunger tube spacer over the 25mm UPVC reducer.
    Lanard Max Shot Overhaul 25mm_i10

    Finally, epoxy the whole coupler setup in the upsized plunger tube.
    Lanard Max Shot Overhaul Max_sh16

    And you should then get something similar to this picture (albeit glued in place with the proper 32mm pressure-PVC piping)
    Lanard Max Shot Overhaul Max_sh15

    Now, grab that dremel ready with your earplugs for this noisy step.

    Shell Preparation

    There are two major areas of interest in which the shell needs to be hacked away. The methods are applied to both sides of the blaster.

    First, dremel away as required at the plunger tube provisions up to the point where your upsized plunger tube can fit inside.
    Lanard Max Shot Overhaul Dremel11

    Lanard Max Shot Overhaul Dremel12

    Then, the front of the shell needs to be smoothened out to allow your plunger tube spacer to comfortably fix and stabilise in the blaster. Also, mark out where to dremel away the front closing of the shell by marking off using the 32mm pressure-PVC as a guide before hacking away. Double-check by closing the shell through guess-and-check methods.
    Lanard Max Shot Overhaul Dremel10

    Once completed, we have one more step to go. Homestretch in sight...

    Stability and Final Assembly

    Not much info is needed. Simply cut your 32mm pressure-PVC coupler for some stabilising rings.

    Install the tube, then mark out where the rings should go. It's important that you ensure a nice snug spacing of the rings so that the tube does not move while firing. Like such:
    Lanard Max Shot Overhaul Overal10

    Glue them in place. Zap-a-Gap is ideal for the smaller one while the larger one can either utilise a solvent weld or glueing process.

    Final check:
    Lanard Max Shot Overhaul Overal11

    Once satisfied, lube accordingly, close the blaster up, and start utilising your barrel setups. Fire away!

    My favourite: Speedloader setup
    Lanard Max Shot Overhaul Max_sh17

    Lanard Max Shot Overhaul Max_sh18

    Ranges

    With an SS spring installed, a cold day with a 3-dart incline clip was hitting the 85-95' flat range using streamline-length stefans with size 00 splitshots. More results are to come in the future as kinks are rectified...

    I've noticed that my Max Shot blew apart in the blue plunger tube rest, preventing the spring to achieve full compression. Range updates will come in the future. I'm hoping for 110+' flat with the SS spring.

    Final Comments

    It vacuum-loads so bonus points there. Unless you're silly like me and forgot to put a dart stop...

    This blaster now provides a lightweight punch on the field with smooth priming plus extra street-cred for having such a classic in your arsenal. You've now got a large volume blaster with a nice modular setup that can accept anything you want compatible with the UPVC fittings. It may have some deficiencies of range potential as opposed to the Hand Cannon, but the Max Shot does boast much better handling properties. Go ahead and dickwave for all anyone cares if you complete this mod; you deserve the right to do so.

    However, I must stress that I may do more improvements and revisions for this blaster as I find there are some kinks that need to be resolved.
    clunk07
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    Post  clunk07 Wed Jun 22, 2011 8:00 am

    Looks sweet SS, nice write-up too.

    Another item to keep my eyes open for.

    Cheers,
    oxymoron
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    Post  oxymoron Wed Jun 22, 2011 9:03 am

    Excellent write-up! Talk about one hell of a pistol. Do you know what the actual plunger draw length is with this setup?

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