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Hydrowar > Arms Room > Modifications > TRIBULATION


Objective:
To make the ultimate close range night fighting gun

You Will Need:
A CPS 1500 or 1700
Party Balloons or Helium Balloons
Black Duct Tape
Black Spraypaint
Epoxy or JB Weld



Capacity
Max Output
Max Range
Shots/Tank
Before
100 oz
10.5 oz/sec
46 ft
4 full, 26 bursts (+1, 8 filled & charged)
After
175 oz
30 oz/sec
25 ft
7 full (+1 filled & charged)

You have probably heard something before about this weapon.  Now I'll tell you how to construct it.  Basically Tribulation is a CPS 1700 that has been so modded its almost a new gun.  This includes pressure mods, capacity mods, and nozzle mods, not to mention cosmetic mods.
Step #1: Dissasemble the gun.  Now dissasemble the circular plastic container that contains the actual rubber firing chamber.  Remove the firing chamber and get yourself some party balloons.  I used 48.  I know, I know, the more balloons you use the more power and range, but you have to remember that if you put on a whole bunch of balloons like let's say 70 your gun will not be able to pump as much water into your firing chamber as before so you'll have a decreased shot time, and with a 30x nozzle you already have pitiful shot time.  Not only that, but I'm not really sure how much the internals of a CPS 1700 or 1500 can take.  I know that reports are saying the CPS 2100 has been able to take around 75, but I wouldn't push it, so let's just go with around 48.  Because the balloons are pretty long they end up spanning the whole rubber firing chamber.  You don't want that because of the way the firing chamber is held by the rest of the internals.  The first inch or so of the firing chamber is like a cylinder and that part actually fits into the gun itself.  You will need to cut that first inch or so off of the balloons so that the firing chamber will fit inside the gun properly.  Don't cut it too much though, or else the balloons may come off at some point or another.  This is an important step.

Step 2: Check Valve Removal
See SSC for directions

Step 3: K Mod
I used 50 balloons.  See SSC for directions.

Step 4: Saw Off End of Reservoir
Right before the strap hook towards the end of the gun.  It is easier to do this when the gun is not taken apart.  You will need to make sure you make your cut before the reservoir changes its shape at the back to form a circle.  This will ensure a snugger fit for your reservoir addition.

Step 5: Cut 3 L Soda Bottle
Take a 3 liter soda bottle and cut it 2/3 of the way towards the top before it starts angling to the cap.  Get some plastic epoxy and coat the section of the bottle that will be inside the reservoir.  You will need to insert the 3 liter soda bottle into the reservoir with open end meeting open end. 

Step 6: Epoxy 3 L Bottle to Reservoir
Once it's inside you will need to apply more epoxy on the outside where the bottle and the reservoir meet.  I wrapped duct tape around the plastic bottle to make it more durable since it's not nearly as thick as the actual reservoir (especially the CPS 1500).  I advise that you do that although it's not essential.  That reminds me, the only difference between the 1500 and 1700 besides coloring is that the plastic on the 1500's reservoir is thicker.

Step 7: Saw Off Nozzle
Cut off the orange nozzle cone thingy.  I just did a cut on the top and was able to peel it off.  After you do this you'll see the nozzle selector exposed and you can unscrew it.  After that the nozzle size will be about 10x.  However, you can cut the rest of the orange/black part off all the way down to the white part right where the screen is.  Saw this off but be sure to leave the screen in tact.

Step 8: Spraypaint Black

Step 9: Add LED Maglight
Good for finding your way out on to the battle field and or blinding your enemy.  Don't use this during the actual fight as it will reveal your position.  I added this using duct tape, but in hindsight I wish I had lashed it on with rope.


Congrats!   You're finished!