Z35 K'nex Assault Rifle

Features
-Detachable, Storable, Pin-Pull, High Capacity Magazines (Optional)
-Detachable, Locking, One Shot, Breach Load Magazine (Optional)
-Textured Butt
-Sliding Chamber Door (Optional)
-Carrying Strap Capable (Optional)
-Folding, Lock-Up, Bipod with Textured Feet (Optional)
-Easy to use Sights (Optional)
-Straight Pull-Back Trigger
-Rotating Safety (Optional)
-Trigger Guard (Optional)
-Firing Rod Guide (Optional)
-Hop Up (Optional)

Coming Soon
-Scope

Pros
-Good Power
-Comfortable
-Sturdy Structure
-Jam Free
-Requires no cut parts
-Simple Design
-Sight rail is customizable

Credits/Influences
Popomaster's Glock - Handle
DJ Radio's AR4 - Bipod

MlCad 3D Program Download: http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-3d-knex-models-using-mlcad/

Z35 Reviews:

People who built it:
KSC: http://www.instructables.com/community/Z35-Knex-Assault-Rifle-Review/
KSBF: http://www.instructables.com/community/z35-review/
BD91: http://www.instructables.com/community/Z35-Assault-Rifle-Review/

People who didn't:
AA: www.instructables.com/id/STEECLDG1BBCPE0/

The Best Voted Knex Weapons Of 2009
http://www.instructables.com/id/Da-Best-voted-weapons-of-2009/

This gun hit #1 and reached 4.38 stars (in 2009).

The Z35 is the most commented on instructable of 2009, out of a whopping 12,000. I would like to thank everyone who helped me to achieve this.

Fungus Amungus' Guide:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Best-of-2009-Most-Commented/

PLEASE RATE!




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Step 1 Part Count Estimate

This part estimate is for the full features version of this gun and one high capacity magazine.

Connectors
16-Gray/Purple Connectors (1 Slot)
6-Tiny Tan Connectors
11-Tiny Metalic Blue Connectors
12-Gray Connectors (2 Slots)
30-Orange Connectors
30-Red Connectors
42-Green Connectors
174-Yellow Connectors
16-Blue Connectors (7 Slots)
4-White Connectors (8 Slots)

Rods
278-Tiny Green Rods
3-Yellow Rods
4-Tan Rods (Reinforced Red Rods)
1-Red Rod
1-Long Black Rod (Reinforced Gray Rod)
2-Long Gray Rods
88-White/Gray Rods
56-Blue Rods

Special Parts
1-T Connector (A Y Connector Will Work Fine)
30-Y Connectors
6-Blue Spacers
3-Gray Spacers
16-Ball Socket Connectors
2-Male Hinges
2-Female Hinges

Comments

[TheChemiker]

Great gun.  Great power with 2 strings of 2 #64 rubberbands.  Here is my Z35:

[Killer~SafeCracker]

I like this. This is the best thing you have made so far. It was worth the build time. Great job.

[finmonster]

lol the emperor got pawned

[Oblivitus]

Yep, I don't need his civil war, so I shot him. :)

[Killer~SafeCracker]

Most commented thing on ibles. Good job.

[Oblivitus]

Actually it's second, IAC's Heavy Cannon is still ahead at 1103 comments. But at this rate I'll pass it.

[Killer~SafeCracker]

#1 for 2009.

[DJ Radio]

Not on ibles, just #1 for 2009.

[DJ Radio]

Killerk's pistol and SRv1 have more.

[Killer~SafeCracker]

I know, I pointed that out farther down.

[Oblivitus]

Ahh, okay.

[karzonyx]

 wow master chief use one I'm defiantly gunna make it lol

[Oblivitus]

Haha, yeah, that's my great photo editing propoganda.

[Thomez]

Very good gun, I enjoyed building and firing it, good clear instructions.

The only bit I would change is the handle / trigger, although it works well I found it to be quite flimsy and uncomfortable, I have built my own version, so I suppose the instructable is also good for it's customization possibilities.

Overall 4.5/5 Almost perfect!

[KILLERK]

hey man keep up the good work!
i love your creativity
keep it up man

[Oblivitus]

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[KILLERK]

ull b back im sure of it
honestly the knex community needs you

[DJ Radio]

what does the hop up do?

[DJ Radio]

Ugh some stupid error made my other comment reply to this instead of just post a fresh comment.  Anyways how the hell do you damage your wrist from building?  I only damaged my thumbs and thats when I was a fresh builder and all.

[Oblivitus]

It makes the gun fire high for more accurate long ranged shooting. It's more novel than useful.

[Oblivitus]

This is from Wikipedia;

"Repetitive strain injury is an injury of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems that may be caused by repetitive tasks, forceful exertions, vibrations, mechanical compression (pressing against hard surfaces), or sustained or awkward positions."

I hurt my wrists by building for hours a day, day after day.

[DJ Radio]

Oh.  I don't do it for too long, I don't have the time to build.  I'd just build a bit, take a break to check up on stuff and eat, then go back an hour later.

[DJ Radio]

So the bullet basically hops up at an angle? 

[Oblivitus]

Yes, exactly.

[Oblivitus]

Well thanks, but I'm not so sure. I contribute with my concept drawings anyway. If you haven't looked at my "Knex Concepts" instructable (lately), then I suggest that you go check it out.

[Dashadower]

Im using new parts, so 2x the pain. : (

[Dashadower]

If you can't get the safety in, don't put it. I made a grenade launcher with the leftover parts

[toothn]

do i really need a safety

[DJ Radio]

Optional.

[Dr.Squirrel]

mine got blown of by the fireing rod=0

[Dashadower]

XD

[Oblivitus]

You were probably either using bent parts or made a mistake.

[Dr.Squirrel]

Mistake

[Dashadower]

yup, the "iron" sights!

[totoandamigo]

how do you release the magasine

[Oblivitus]

It connects and disconnects to/from the gun with 2 brown (orange) connectors by mere force. You push the mag in and the pieces connect, you pull the mag out and it disconnects.

[totoandamigo]

what does the guide do?

[Oblivitus]

It keeps the firing pin straight when you're pulling it back so that you don't have to control your pull as much. It also stops you when it's pulled all the way back.

[totoandamigo]

thank you

[dr. richtofen]

Great gun! However, is there an way to save like 40~45 yellow connectors without giving up it's features? I only have about 120~130 yellows.