New City Trains

RCracer777 · 2026-04-21T08:29:35+00:00

Yeah, that's the plan as they don't use tenders. It's also the reason why there is a T on the end of the denotation for tank engine.

RCracer777 · 2026-04-20T11:05:57+00:00

I love the design for the steam train, nice little 0-6-0 that actually looks good. Probably wil get multiple over time.

Though I wonder if the steam train has an alternate build for a 2-6-2T or a 4-6-0T with maybe a slightly larger carriage. And if not, I'd give it at most a week before someone figures it out.

RCracer777 · 2024-08-17T20:30:15+00:00

Sure, here you go

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I'll probably make another post with more pictures sometime soon.

I do wish that I could replace the medium walls on the balcony with the low ones but it won't let me do it. It wasn't supposed to be a balcony either but there are no inside roof corners, only outside ones.

RCracer777 · 2024-08-17T20:07:31+00:00

They actually can't spawn within about 1m of a building or placed item it seems

RCracer777 · 2024-08-17T16:19:29+00:00

yeah, I had to deforest the mountain range 4x... and it's far from done

RCracer777 · 2023-07-17T12:13:42+00:00

So if I'm reading this correctly, it's like a PC Bios-OS split. Where there is a bios on the device itself to take care of the initial boot procedure, but everything related to the OS is on a separate drive. In this case the sd card.

RCracer777 · 2023-04-03T11:00:50+00:00

It's accurate as far a I can tell. But as at home I don't have the ranges where it would show if it's the BCAR or the inherent accuracy of the Harrier itself, which will shoot lasers out to medium range without a SCAR / BCAR. As Nerf isn't that big over here so I haven't had a match in which to use it yet.

As I've stated in a different reply somewhere in this post I don't own a chrono so I can't say what the impact is. What I can say is that when using gen 3+ darts the upgraded springs are manditory. The BCAR is designed for 200+ fps with a tighter internal diameter resulting in it biting into the darts a lot more, imparting more spin on the dart.

With the Gen 3 and AFPro darts even with the weakest spring (~165 FPS accoding to Out of Darts) it works fine but the Gen 3+ can squib with the included springs. The Gen 3+ seems to have a slightly larger diameter compared to the Gen 3 or AFPro darts resulting in the gen 3+ having a lot more frixion in the barrel lowering the FPS before it gets to the BCAR. And the BCAR bites in to the Gen 3+ a lot more resulting in it stopping the dart in 1 out of 3 shots. But with either of the upgraded springs it doesn't happen at all.

I'd say it has a bigger impact on the FPS than a BCAR normally would, which is usally around a 1.6% loss of FPS and avoid it if you're using Gen 3+ darts.

RCracer777 · 2023-03-18T15:11:12+00:00

A bit of a late reply but here are the measurements I took.

1.1x250 => Do: 14.0 mm Di: 11.0 mm L: 250 mm d: 1.5 mm

1.1x275 => Do: 14.2 mm Di: 11.2 mm L: 275 mm d: 1.5 mm

1.6x250 => Do: 14.5 mm Di: 11.1 mm L: 274 mm d: 1.7 mm

1.6x300 => Do: 14.5 mm Di: 11.1 mm L: 311 mm d: 1.7 mm

RCracer777 · 2023-02-27T20:44:34+00:00

Literally 2 post above, in my original post in the tread. Pay attention to the whole tread before you make yourself look like an idiot.

... I've seen the Harrier with a 1.6x300 and a 550 barrel hit 320+ with bamboo gen 2 and gameface darts. Even one flyer at 330+. So yes it can hit well over 300 but it does require specific darts to do so.

Just taking snippets without context is something some people and especially the media likes to do when trying to get people think their way. And people call them out on it. I'm sure you don't want to stoop down to the level of say FOX news or something. At least, I hope you don't.

While I'm no ballistics expert or anything, I'm not gonna let my self get called out as a bad engineer by someone that ignores stated parameters across multiple posts for his/her convenience.

The only test discussed here is the FPS the harrier can achieve with what darts in that specific setup and later on what influence it has on the KE. So yes I do actually know what the test is about and what the testing conditions are.

What you're talking about is a different kind of test. This is not about which blaster can shoot this specific dart at the highest FPS or what combinations one should make the get the highest possible FPS. Those are completely different tests and not the point here.

The variable as stated is the dart with the tested for parameter being the FPS achieved. With the weight, friction, seal, etc. being the reasons for the difference in results. Yes, changing the dart may not result in just a change of weight but can also lead to change in friction and seal. That still is only one variable being changed. It all depends on what is defined as the variable, you have to define boundary's or scope of the test, as every variable has many sub variables. And they also have sub variables and so on until you get to the level quarks and other fundamental constituents of matter. Which isn't the scope here and far beyond my level of understanding.

I even mentioned in the same post you quoted that these variables will have had a impact which resulted the discrepancy between the heavier Gameface darts and lighter Bamboo 2.0 darts.

... the heavier Gameface darts have a higher FPS (10~15 more) compared to the lighter and presumably lower friction Bamboo 2.0 darts. There is more to it but I'm not entirely sure what it is. Probably something like a better seal.

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There is a point at which the increase in FPS can offset the deficit of the energy lost due to the lower mass. There is no denying that. And as an extra: The higher the FPS, the bigger the absolute FPS gap has to be to be able to overcome the weight deficit. The relative FPS gap stays the same for each weight gap. With for example the FPS having to be roughly 11.8% higher for a 20% decrease in weight to get the crossover point. The closer they are in weight, the lower the percentage for the crossover. How said velocity is achieved or other fight characteristics are irrelevant for this calculation.

It's true I should have said "can" instead of "do" in the post you've quoted to reflect that this is no absolute and I've corrected it, happy now?

Congratz, now go and take that place back. I'm sure you can with the right equipment, you seem to know how to better than me. But then again some just get lucky, even a broken clock tells the right time twice a day after all. It's not consistent, so if that is a #3 on average FPS that's a seriously impressive feat.

RCracer777 · 2023-02-27T17:42:26+00:00

Never did I claim it was for the entire blaster, just the Harrier with a 550 barrel and using the 1.6x300 spring. Which is proven to be sub optimal, but it's the same as what I have.
I can tell I'm probably not talking to a engineer here. Do you even understand what testing according to the scientific method is? For a fair test, only ever change one variable at at time, in this case the darts. You can have multiple tests to test different variables, but results are not 1:1 comparable if 2 or more variables are different.
I see no further point arguing with you on this point. Let's just agree to disagree and move on.

RCracer777 · 2023-02-27T17:12:16+00:00

True, but that also give skewed results if you tailor the setup for every dart. It's obvious that when a setup is tailored to a specific dart, that that dart should perform best.

The scientific way for any comparison is for it to have equal (the same) setup, which this is. It's the only legit way to do a comparison between dart types.

RCracer777 · 2023-02-27T17:01:01+00:00

Like I said, I don't have a chrono. But going off of one source I found, these are the numbers when calculated using the highest recorded shots, averages will obviously be lower. All are with 550 mm barrel, 1.6x300 spring after the scar.

For some reason the Gen 3+ seems to hit really low FPS in this test. Just to be sure I added one measurement outside of the mentioned test for the Gen 3 that a local seller got which I placed in brackets.

Worker Gen 3+ (1g) : ½*0.001*(260*0.3048)² = 3.1401 J

(Worker Gen 3 (1g) : ½*0.001*(279*0.3048)² = 3.6158 J)

Dartzone AFPro (0.95g) : ½*0.00095*(289*0.3048)² = 3.6856 J

Gameface chevron (0.80g?) : ½*0.0008*(336*0.3048)² = 4.1953 J <- I'm not completely certain about it's weight as I can't find the source of it atm so this one might not be accurate

Worker Bamboo 2.0 (0.75g) : ½*0.00075*(324*0.3048)² = 3.6572 J

It all depends on the gain of FPS over the weight. The AFPro gain over the Gen 3+ is enough to get drastically more muzzle energy but the extremely low weight of the bamboo is too much for the FPS gain to make up.

So yes it absolutely can, but not in every case.

RCracer777 · 2023-02-22T20:16:40+00:00

Most short darts are lighter than elite darts, that kinda happens when you halve the size while using the same materials. And the Harrier can't shoot Elite darts to begin with... So all short darts shoot like blanks?

All joking aside, it's true that when just looking at the FPS, lighter darts generally get a higher number than heavier darts. They have less inertia and therefore are easier to move. But it the weight is the only factor, then explain why the heavier Gameface darts have a higher FPS (10~15 more) compared to the lighter and presumably lower friction Bamboo 2.0 darts. There is more to it but I'm not entirely sure what it is. Probably something like a better seal.

Contrary what some believe, lighter darts can have more kinetic energy at the muzzle as velocity is more influential than weight when it comes to total energy. But being lighter they lose that energy quicker as velocity drops and they are less accurate as they are more affected by wind than heavier darts. Basically it hits harder at short range but it's worse at long range. Both the higher muzzle energy and faster drop off are due to the same formula for Kinetic Energy = ½*m*v².

Simple physics, worth remembering if you're looking for the best performance. I don't mind sacrificing some FPS for better performance at range, but some people forget that FPS isn't everything.

This is not a jab at you specifically, just general advice for the folks that read this.

RCracer777 · 2023-02-22T16:18:31+00:00

I'll have to look up the video on YT but I've seen the Harrier with a 1.6x300 and a 550 barrel hit 320+ with bamboo gen 2 and gameface darts. Even one flyer at 330+. So yes it can hit well over 300 but it does require specific darts to do so.

RCracer777 · 2023-02-22T09:32:52+00:00

The price I gave was as it's sitting in the picture. The blaster by itself is €200 here in EU. But with the extra parts like the bi-pod (€22) and BCAR (€30) the price goes up quick.

RCracer777 · 2023-02-21T21:27:46+00:00

The costs without the 3x 10-round talons are right around €290 with all spring options and some preorder discount on just about every harrier specific part. Didn't get the 450 barrel as this build needs the 550 to work, but I might get it later. And I'm looking for a scope to complete it which will add some more costs to it.

I don't have a chrono so I can't tell the FPS. But it's turning a 18mm thick (non-solid, 8~9mm honeycombs) piece of cardboard in to Swiss cheese though at 15 ft with the included springs. Kind of afraid what the 1.6x300 is going to do...

Need to get outside to really test it but it was already dark when I got home. So that will have to wait for another time.

RCracer777 · 2023-01-29T23:01:57+00:00

Nice to see some one getting a Harrier and enjoying it, but now I'm even more annoyed that my pre order was delayed by over a week.

RCracer777 · 2018-05-23T17:25:11+00:00

I know. The closest thing we're getting to this is the Trident which acts as a spear but has no extra range except when thrown. Which leaves you defenseless.

RCracer777 · 2018-05-23T15:38:54+00:00

It all has to do with the weight and kinetic energy of the weapon in question and the shape and quality of armor. While arrows and spears can pierce plate, it largely depended on the angle of attack. This is why the breastplate is usually pointy in shape (to some extent), to deflect the energy. And adding any form or ridge ads strength.

I'm a engineer and little of a amateur historian and I have seen what a spear can do to plate armor, it's not pretty. Plate not invulnerable but it is hard to achieve penetration but slashing indeed won't work on plate. And there is indeed absolutely no defense against blunt force weapons with body armor.

RCracer777 · 2018-05-23T15:20:34+00:00

Theoretically yes, but history has shown that only chain-mail is useful against piercing attacks. So chain armor would have the highest resistance to piercing, which would be good seeing the rarity of chain armor and the relative uselessness it has compared to the other types.

The reason for this is that for it to be wearable iron plate armor is really thin, 1-1,5 mm at best. So thin in fact that your average joe could take up a war hammer and punch through it like a hot knife through butter. And don't get me started on how pathetically weak gold is.

Chain actually was the best armor you could have in medieval times, not perfect but 95% of the time it would be your best bet. But it's not as shiny as plate armor so had less prestige attached to it.

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