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| dragonvilla4 | Grenades | 10 | Jul 22 2010, 5:06 PM EDT by Carnack | ||||
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Thread started: Jul 22 2010, 2:45 PM EDT
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against both humans and possibly even zombies or infected individuals grenades would possibly be a good asset to have. Especially if you have a large horde closing in on your fort grenades would be able to dismenmber there limbs slowing down undead zombies. Also against infected individuals or as you may call them Ragers they will also be good since there still humans and can die from human injurys like a bullet in the heart or being dismembered. So in conclusion wether its a molotov or a Pipebomb grenades would still be an effective weapon to have
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| Kelen_Moonhunter | Explosives: Very Last Resort (page: 1 2 3) | 46 | Jul 20 2010, 5:29 PM EDT by PedroAsani | ||||
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Thread started: Apr 23 2008, 8:36 PM EDT
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Honestly I think that explosives of any type, large or small blast, shrapnel or conflagration oriented, home-made or store-bought, are to besed for the absolute, dead last resort. Even then I don't think I would use one. Explosive make noise, a lot of noise. Even the small ones do and noise attracts zombies. Not only that but, some believe that certain movement and light might also attract zombies. Explosives combine many of the ills. Noise, light, and depending on what you're blasting, movement of something (bodies, structural debris, etc.). Does anyone else agree that explosives in zombie survival are bad?
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| Mercob | Tennis ball impact grenades :) | 8 | May 19 2010, 6:52 AM EDT by AlexHigginbotham | ||||
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Thread started: Aug 11 2008, 2:58 AM EDT
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First off these will give about a 2m fire diameter and a 5m blast radius in which if there is shrapnel around could prove quite deadly...
Items you will need: Tennis ball about 10 packs of matches which will cost all up about $1 throwdowns or gunpowder ( i realise that we dont use gunpowder today and its sumfin like blackpowder but i dunno the name) scissors duct tape lighter (to melt the duct tape edges) zippo or another good fuel which doesnt evaporate that quickly... 1. start by puncturing a 1.5cm hole but 1.5cm in the tennis ball and drop a few throwdowns in there. 2. Cut all the heads of the matches off place it so it is almost full make sure there is no air gaps. 3. Fill the remaining gap with more throwdowns. 4. Duct tape the hole and melt the edges with the lighter... be careful not to heat the ball to much or there is escape powder everywhere as this can set it off. 5. before you throw the ball cover it in a fuel that is highly flammable and will not evaporate very quicky, i suggest zippo fluid 6. throw it at the zombies :)
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| Finnishsurvivor | Gasoline + 9 Volt battery = Boom? | 1 | Aug 28 2009, 10:15 AM EDT by DevilNuts | ||||
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Thread started: Aug 28 2009, 7:46 AM EDT
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am i right?
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| Happyman0 | And no Chemistry? | 2 | Aug 25 2009, 12:41 AM EDT by Drewblet | ||||
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Thread started: Aug 25 2009, 12:12 AM EDT
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I haven't read this in a while but since that last time I did it has gotten pretty ridiculous. The Log Bomb did it for me. So the are explosives synthesis still against the rules to discuss? I think a couple of these are a lot more then trying to brew up RDX on your own. A couple of these also seem quite useless. May I cite the MRE "Bomb". The triggers need pictures (Mousetrap & Boomstick). And what would be a good way to get aluminum powder?
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| Forewarned76 | Shotdart shells | 12 | Apr 2 2009, 3:41 PM EDT by DevilNuts | ||||
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Thread started: Mar 29 2009, 9:42 AM EDT
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If you happen to find some sharp tipped darts and some shotgun shells you can't use, try this.
Tape the dart to the shell with the point against the primer, and now try for a bullseye
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| Forewarned76 | Plastic Explosive Filler Question | 8 | Mar 31 2009, 8:42 PM EDT by 3DayAsylum | ||||
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Thread started: Mar 31 2009, 8:48 AM EDT
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In my army surplus Improvised munitions handbook, the first page has a recipe for plastic explosive filler, by combining 9 parts of finely powdered potassium chlorate to 1 part vaseline
I just wonder if this could be adapted to other substances or fomulae, such as smokeless powder or aluminum powder and rust.
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| Forewarned76 | WIP Flamethrower | 1 | Mar 29 2009, 6:34 AM EDT by Forewarned76 | ||||
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Thread started: Mar 29 2009, 5:39 AM EDT
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WARNING: BUILD AT YOUR OWN RISK
How to turn a caulking gun into a flamethrower that uses Ronson 42oz. butane canisters First, find a decent quality manual caulking gun, it should have a bit of heft to it and not rattle too much when you shake it, Next find a small metal condiment dish that will fit flush in the end of the gun, drill a small hole in the center of the dish that will allow the small end of the butane nozzle to fit through easily and set it aside Next take a piece of PVC pipe that's the same diameter as the dish and cut a piece approx. half the length of the caulking gun this is your cartridge chamber, it should hold the can centered and stable, Fit the dish into the end of the PVC chamber until the dish's lip fits almost flush with the end of the chamber. Fill the slight gap between with Epoxy resin, and let it set. Once the epoxy has set, slip your butane can into the chamber, it should fit reasonably snug. If it doesn't, make a small spacer from thinwall PVC pipe For your flamethrower's igniter, I recomend using a Bernzomatic flexible utility lighter. The flame is windproof and it has an LED light Position the lighter with its igniter switch on the side of your weak hand. I recommend making a cementing a hose clamp to the bottom of the caulking gun and using it to secure the lighter to the whole unit. To load, place the butane cartridge into the chamber, when the nozzle comes through the hole in the pan, lay chamber and all into the bed of the caulking gun, and squeeze the the trigger until the plunger gently rests on the back of the can. Give the unit a quick shake and you're ready to roll. I'm surprised none of the aussies considered making one of these to help deal with their mouse plagues... Did I say that?
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| Forewarned76 | Four blade Caltrops (page: 1 2) | 22 | Mar 25 2009, 11:11 PM EDT by WolfofDawn | ||||
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Thread started: Mar 16 2009, 7:22 PM EDT
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I do not know how effective caltrops will be on Zeds but in the event of raiders they'll be a handy thing to have a bag of.
My simple to make caltrops involves a one hundred count package of replacement utility razors, some superglue, and an epoxy resin kit. You will notice that the utility blades have a pair of notches on the back. Take four of the utility blades and join them at the notches in a " # " and secure them with superglue After the glue sets, mix together the epoxy and use it to reinforce the joins in the device.
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| KailaKrush | Why Explosives are Bad (page: 1 2 3) | 47 | Mar 11 2009, 5:29 PM EDT by inu-dude25 | ||||
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Thread started: Feb 15 2009, 9:39 PM EST
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Generally, explosives are bad at killing zombies. Remember, zombies have no feeling, except the hunger for human flesh.
The main reason why HUMANS are injured or killed from explosives is because of the shrapnel. Zombies do not feel this pain, and even with a missing arm or leg will still come stumbling after you. You, as a human, risk being hit by your very own shrapnel. As for fire ... unless you are a skilled fireman who can control a fire, this is also a bad idea. Zombies do not feel the pain of being caught on fire, and if they can reach your area before it is burned to ashes, it will most likely catch everything around it on fire. Including your base. Zombies also lack the intelligence of staying away from each other when on fire. This may seem like an advantage because the more zombies that are on fire is awesome right?! Wrong. They are very slowwww fire balls that will just very slowly come get you. On fire.
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| NRAgunlover | The everymans Grenade Laucher (page: 1 2) | 20 | Feb 18 2009, 11:44 PM EST by Forewarned76 | ||||
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Thread started: Jan 21 2009, 6:57 PM EST
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Here is what one can make to shoot almost anything, If you have some basic building skills. It's a crossbow, and it will shoot a road flare pretty damn far, so imagine what dynamite would do. Now it could be useful against Zombies and even Vampires if loaded with a stake (just kidding what fool believes in vampires). It will launch almost anything and is not a toy. You can see it in my album. http://www.zombiesurvivalwiki.com/album/78041/NRAgunlovers+basic+gear/photo/3642370/Dynamite+Launcher
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| ZombieSurvival101 | LAND MINES! | 12 | Feb 18 2009, 5:38 PM EST by ww3sabiture | ||||
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Thread started: Feb 6 2009, 7:20 PM EST
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im surprised noone added this video. its a very simple and easy way to make a landmine. this can protect your base by alerting them of your pesence!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pb8sZ3fQ5II&feature=related * NOT MINE! I HAVE NO IDEA WHO MADE THIS VIDEO, ASK THE PERSON WHO POSTED IT ONTO YOUTUBE!
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| womule2005 | what about thermite? | 0 | Jan 21 2009, 7:17 PM EST by womule2005 | ||||
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Thread started: Jan 21 2009, 7:17 PM EST
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here's a link http://www.ehow.com/how_2081916_make-thermite.html?ref=fuel&utm_source=yahoo&utm_medium=ssp&utm_campaign=yssp_art
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| andyroo89 | Idea came from left 4 dead (page: 1 2) | 28 | Jan 1 2009, 6:55 PM EST by alicestar | ||||
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Thread started: Dec 16 2008, 12:07 AM EST
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well if you play L4D then you know about the pipe bomb well I wondered what speaker was on the pipe bomb to make the noise and realized its this I bought couple of years ago for another experiment http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2102817 I think it is a good idea to rig a buzzer and LED light on a pipe bomb like in L4D since this has two sense on it since zombies can hear very well they will hear the buzzer and go after it and if they are attracted my little blinking light then they got that too. :D Some of may disagree with me on this also which is fine.
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| Crashr | Watch out for the Home-made stuff | 6 | Dec 31 2008, 8:24 PM EST by inu-dude25 | ||||
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Thread started: Dec 1 2008, 5:12 PM EST
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When you start making these explosives, you can never forget to evaluate how dangerous some of these materials can be. When you make a pipe bomb, or a Molotov Cocktail, you need to think of how efeective they're REALLY going to be. Unless you need it for burning bodies or clearing a room, there's no real point to alot of this stuff. Also, what is the danger of a backfire? If that happens with ammonia, theres a good chance you can DIE. Alot of bomb-makers end up with missing fingers or burns on thier bodies. Good luck shooting a skin-job without a trigger finger. There is an off chance that you will need one or two of these things, but even so, there's a good chance that there are other solutions to your dilema. Point being, don't be inconsiderate and reckless. Evaluate, THEN execute.
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| dooran | Non-explosive improvised weapons? | 5 | Dec 31 2008, 12:29 AM EST by John_234 | ||||
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Thread started: Dec 30 2008, 2:52 PM EST
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For example, for stronghold defence, etc. I came up with a very simple idea. All it takes is a cinderblock and a length of chain.
Go up to the roof, securly bolt the cinderblock in place, preferably take time to calibrate the length to head height, when zombies are pressing up against the barricade, go to the edge of the roof, way off to the sid, and let the block swing. It should swoop down from the side, impact against skull, and take out at least one zombie. What do you think? It's not really effiecent, but it is something that doesn't waste non-renewable ammunition.
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| byates | Impact Molotov Coctail ideal | 0 | Aug 21 2008, 11:29 PM EDT by byates | ||||
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Thread started: Aug 21 2008, 11:29 PM EDT
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Caution, just handling the chemicals to make this can cause serious burns and possibly kill you. Again these are dangerous ideals, do not try this at home, for informational purposes only.
http://www.polishresistance-ak.org/25%20Article.htm "Moreover, the Home Army produced exceptionally effective Molotov Cocktails (especially during the Warsaw Uprising). Some of these were technologically quite advanced, the flammable substance being petrol with added concentrated sulphuric acid and a fuse comprising potassium chlorate and ground sugar. " "During the Warsaw Uprising one of the means of making up for the shortage of anti-tank weapons was the production of catapults for Molotov Cocktails and hand grenades (as designed by Henryk Knabe code name ‘Glowacki’), crossbow type Molotov Cocktail launchers (Jan Bobrowski and Marian Chmielewski), rubber band type Molotov Cocktail launchers (Engineer Szczepan Kiełb) as well as pipe Molotov Cocktail launchers (Sergeant Bogumil Jaszkowski code name ‘Jarek’)." |
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| The_Last_Skater | Ghetto throwing knives?? | 5 | Aug 20 2008, 2:11 AM EDT by dominickmagas | ||||
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Thread started: Aug 19 2008, 1:58 AM EDT
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Ok now this may sound really stupid but.. i was just thinking in class today and i came up with an idea on how to make throwing stars (kind of) and lastly I DO NOT WANT TO GET FLAMED FOR THIS, BUT U CAN LAUGH AT IT =P
Now all u need is a fork and a sharpening stone.. my idea is basicly , sharpen the fork points then flatten it out and take off the handle.. simple fast.. easy .. it does not take much force to break a fork or bend it ;) , it probably wont kill a zombie (unless u throw hard enough) but it will mess up a human!! =p (i have made some and can throw them into the wall ! XD )
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| Diablo185 | Pointless | 11 | Jul 25 2008, 12:02 PM EDT by ~Jack~ | ||||
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Thread started: Jul 2 2008, 1:32 PM EDT
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About 95% of these weapons are completely useless. The Raid bomb, Boom Stick, and Four Winds Shotgun are good ideas because, if positioned correctly and in the right hands, could be potentially fatal to Zack. However, the rest are't meant for annihilation. A frag grenae? come on. The chances of a shard of shrapnel piercing the skull and entering the brain are extremely low, maybe non-existant. Those are meant to wound soldiers and make them bleed or get an infection from an open wound. Zack is already diseased with God knows what, and can't be wounded that much, since their body is already dead. The propane tank IS prectical to an extent. The explosion could knock back the zombies, and make them crash into something, thus crushing the skull, or even make an entire building collapse on a horde of them. but the fire from a molotov, napalm grenade, and the propane tank, will do nothing unless their heads are split open and they have the brain revealed. yes, they would be good to use if you're trying to escape from Zack or slow them down until help arrives, but other than that, nothing really practical. hell, I'm not even sure if the Raid bomb would work against Zack!
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| dominickmagas | Grenade shooting? | 5 | Jul 22 2008, 3:47 PM EDT by dominickmagas | ||||
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Thread started: Jul 22 2008, 2:20 PM EDT
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I'm no firearm expert, but if a standard frag grenade were to be shot with a high powered rifle, would it detonate? What if the rifle used incendiary rounds?
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