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!




And check out my music!
http://www.myspace.com/kyledurkinmusic

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

[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.

[knexsniper1]

What kind of range does this gun receive?

[ryry2011]

what program do you make your knex invention on?

[Oblivitus]

mlcad (mike's lego cad)

[ryry2011]

Thank you.

[JonnyBGood]

I had fun with my z35 but more fun modding it's look! Hopefully it's not to offensive.

[Oblivitus]

Ha, wow. I can see that. Most extensively modded I've seen. Thanks for sharing.

[PotatoCoffee]

Textured butt. Please.

[guitarfreak_87]

i cant figure out how to attach the stock to the main body. it looks like its a layer to much but i cant figure it out. could someone help me asap! looks great though

[elwoodknight]

cool gun 5 star all the way ps can you check out my gun and tell me what you think its a assault rifle bolt action 25-30 round mag and a front grip with an attachable grenade launcher heres a link http://www.instructables.com/id/knex-assault-rifle-48/

[Oblivitus]

Thanks. All right.

[knexpert1700]

Hey, what software is that? I have a home made software that a guy made but it sucks.

[Oblivitus]

MLcad

[knexpert1700]

I have MLcad too but I don't think it's the same, I think mine is a much older version, 2004.

[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.

[Oblivitus]

You would probably have to get rid of the stock.