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The XFN Snowflak3: 
The gun which has had the same general concept to for two years. 
A simple tube and stick rifle with a block trig system.

Pros:
Very accurate
Powerful (can pierce 6-8 sheets of corrugated cardboard)
Fairly easy to make, simple in design
Comfy handle
Compact and lightweight

Cons:
Block trigger
No clip
Trigger is far away from the handle
Uses a few cut pieces (but good if you have already cut pieces and want to use them)
Uses so many !@#$%^& snowflake and half-snowflake pieces...

So yeah... I've tried to make this as detailed as possible, the yellow boxes with notes help, I hope. Have fun with it (if you have enough snowflakes mwhahaha)
For increased stability, replace all long gray rods with the harder black ones.

 
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Step 1: Barrel and chamber construction

 Just follow the pictures... Notes on pictures can be helpful in making the things pictured.
DJ Radio says: Oct 31, 2009. 11:10 AM
You are probably the first member in YEARS who has gotten away with good comments on a block trigger.
Lowney in reply to DJ RadioNov 22, 2009. 9:11 AM
Because lots of people rate 5* randomly based on looks alone. Recklessly. This knida looks like a true trigger at first glance too
AppleFizz (author) in reply to LowneyNov 23, 2009. 12:48 PM
HA ha HA haha
Lowney in reply to AppleFizzNov 23, 2009. 2:09 PM
Think of it as a compliment: you have made a pretty gun
DJ Radio in reply to LowneyNov 22, 2009. 10:38 AM
I dont think anybody rated this 5*, they just like the design.
Lowney in reply to DJ RadioNov 22, 2009. 11:23 AM
Meh, still higher than this deserves
AppleFizz (author) in reply to DJ RadioNov 1, 2009. 12:24 PM
Hahaha! I win.
Oblivitus says: Oct 28, 2009. 7:46 PM
It's a nice "fashion statement".
DJ Radio in reply to OblivitusOct 29, 2009. 1:28 PM
How are you guys able to favorite it????
Oblivitus in reply to DJ RadioOct 29, 2009. 2:35 PM
I supposedly don't have to pay for extras because I've been a member since before the pro accounts.
DJ Radio in reply to OblivitusOct 29, 2009. 2:45 PM
No fair =(.  I have 2 favorite buttons, one of them gives me the "go pro" message, the other one gives me an error with random gibberish in it.
Lowney in reply to DJ RadioNov 11, 2009. 8:50 AM
Really? I can favourite stuff! WATCH!
lioneatr in reply to LowneyNov 22, 2009. 4:35 AM
 me too
AppleFizz (author) in reply to OblivitusOct 29, 2009. 4:49 AM
 ha
Seleziona says: Nov 8, 2009. 9:16 AM
 This looks cool....
AppleFizz (author) in reply to SelezionaNov 8, 2009. 6:03 PM
 Thank you
Seleziona in reply to AppleFizzNov 9, 2009. 6:19 AM
 your welcome!
knex_builder_freak says: Oct 30, 2009. 1:08 PM
Can you get a brighter pic for the intro I wanna see if it's build worthy..
AppleFizz (author) in reply to knex_builder_freakOct 31, 2009. 8:22 AM
 Roger that. It'll be up in a while.


knex_builder_freak in reply to AppleFizzNov 1, 2009. 8:11 AM
Cool
knex gun builder freak says: Oct 29, 2009. 2:35 PM
4 stars for looks.
DJ Radio says: Oct 28, 2009. 11:17 AM
The design looks nice.
AppleFizz (author) in reply to DJ RadioOct 28, 2009. 1:50 PM
 Thanks
DJ Radio in reply to AppleFizzOct 28, 2009. 8:19 PM
However, it's a block trigger, so I'm afraid the max I can give you is 2.5*.
AppleFizz (author) in reply to DJ RadioOct 29, 2009. 4:49 AM
 ayeaye
~KGB~ says: Oct 28, 2009. 2:32 AM
very unique gun
AppleFizz (author) in reply to ~KGB~Oct 28, 2009. 1:51 PM
 That's one way to say it haha
Thanks
~KGB~ in reply to AppleFizzOct 28, 2009. 3:53 PM
yu deserve it
AppleFizz (author) in reply to ~KGB~Oct 28, 2009. 4:09 PM
 Thats like the nicest thing anyone's ever said to me :') lol
~KGB~ in reply to AppleFizzOct 28, 2009. 4:15 PM
lol
knex_builder_freak says: Oct 28, 2009. 10:25 AM
I like it.
AppleFizz (author) in reply to knex_builder_freakOct 28, 2009. 1:50 PM
 Thanks to you too
knex_builder_freak in reply to AppleFizzOct 28, 2009. 2:07 PM
yup
knexguy says: Oct 28, 2009. 5:01 AM
Looks nice and tidy for a tube and stick. 
AppleFizz (author) in reply to knexguyOct 28, 2009. 1:50 PM
 And thanks to you
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