Knex Hybrid Interchangeable Shield, Crossbow, Gun

This is an idea I had a while back. I finally got around to making it. This knex hybrid is a shield, crossbow and gun. The gun and crossbow are interchangeable. You can shoot both of them from behind the shield.

The crossbow is actually more like a sling shot. It does not have a trigger. The gun however has a true trigger and also a side loading slot, so you don't have to reach in front of the shield to load.

Parts list:

rods:

Gray rods: 19
Red rods : 3
yellow rods: 60 (Can be any length I had more yellow)
blue rods :1
white rods :14
green rods :20

Connectors:

blue connectors: 8
yellow connectors: 11
green connector: 60
red connectors: 11
light gray: 5
orange: 7
gray clip: 6
blue clip: 3

Misc...
4 blue spacers
2 gray spacers
2 black hinge piece and one complete hinge
3 green flexi

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Step 1: Make shield

Pic 1: build 19
Pic 2: build
Pic 3: build
Pic 4: build
Pic 5: attach
Pic 6: attach other side panel
Pic 7: attach
Pic 8: attach yellow rods
Pic 9: build 3
Pic 10: attach all 19 on 2 gray rods
Pic 11: build 14
Pic 12: add 7 on each side
Pic 13: add

metalchopper says: Apr 15, 2011. 5:19 PM

the 1 thing i whanna know is.............WERE CAN I GET 1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 :)

dsman195276 says: Aug 13, 2008. 2:01 PM

ok, now normally i don't say this, but you might want to put a block trigger on the gun. with the true trigger your hand is completely exposed, and a block trigger should be easier to pull FOR THIS GUN.

Furloy in reply to dsman195276Jan 9, 2010. 7:52 AM

or you could have sear system or a lever ontop like iac heavy cannon

knex_mepalm in reply to dsman195276Aug 7, 2009. 3:38 AM

have some common sence, wear gloves, like me lol

Killer~SafeCracker in reply to knex_mepalmAug 22, 2009. 11:53 AM

Well if someone would use this in war. (Which I don't think anyone would) If your hand gets hit even if you are wearing gloves, you would be out.

knex_mepalm in reply to Killer~SafeCrackerAug 25, 2009. 12:13 AM

no what i mean is that he was having trouble cocking it so wear gloves for grip

Killer~SafeCracker in reply to knex_mepalmAug 25, 2009. 5:17 AM

That would just make it harder.

knex_mepalm in reply to Killer~SafeCrackerAug 25, 2009. 5:53 AM

i thought you only posated your best ibles and how did you get so much knex

Killer~SafeCracker in reply to knex_mepalmAug 25, 2009. 6:05 AM

What are you talking about?? I do post my best ibles. And I get my knex off ebay.

knex_mepalm in reply to Killer~SafeCrackerAug 26, 2009. 11:23 PM

this doesnt look anywhere near your best

Killer~SafeCracker in reply to knex_mepalmAug 27, 2009. 6:13 AM

What are you talking about?? I didn't make this.

Katarukito in reply to dsman195276Nov 11, 2008. 7:46 PM

or he could just make a smaller shield below the big one to protect the hands.

Bartboy in reply to dsman195276Sep 15, 2008. 6:55 PM

o.o .O. wow......

dsman195276 in reply to BartboySep 16, 2008. 3:39 AM

well think about it, the shield should protect you, but it's no use if your hand is out side of it. with the block trigger it can be pulled from the top of the gun, so your hand stays inside the shield the entire time.

knex_mepalm in reply to dsman195276Aug 25, 2009. 12:13 AM

how can anyone fit behind the shield withought getting shot?

Wafflicious in reply to dsman195276Dec 27, 2008. 7:07 PM

or he could make the trigger upside down?

Bartboy in reply to dsman195276Sep 16, 2008. 7:04 AM

yeah yeah, it makes sense, im just saying...

buckers11 says: Apr 9, 2009. 1:24 PM

dont make this gun if it backfires it could be painful i learnd that the hard w\ay

vvcq1324 says: Mar 21, 2009. 2:38 AM

...not realy good...

Wafflicious says: Dec 27, 2008. 7:10 PM

to change between the gun and crossbow mabey make use of those connectors that look like yellows but connect to make a right angle

TigerNod says: Oct 30, 2008. 12:33 PM

Nice idea. Just a nice idea, nothing more. Perhaps it would be better if the shield was bigger, but not so piece consuming. I rate a 4.0

barrax says: Sep 20, 2008. 10:29 AM

interesting, but if this only covers your hand, what are you going to do with the rest of your body? PS 4*

I_am_Canadian says: Aug 11, 2008. 5:30 PM

Hmm.. not bad.. okay gun, and a great idea. 4 stars

knexkrazy (author) in reply to I_am_CanadianAug 12, 2008. 10:17 AM

I'm glad you liked it. What would make this a 5 star in your opinion?

DrWeird117 in reply to knexkrazySep 6, 2008. 5:57 PM

HOW DO YOU SEE? lol

I_am_Canadian in reply to knexkrazyAug 12, 2008. 10:35 AM

It would be sweet if it was a bit more piece efficent (the shield) and the weapons a bit more powerful. it also looks a bit troublesome to use. But thats just me, and im veyr picky.