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2. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Austin, John, 1978 Miniweapons of mass destruction 2 : build a secret agent arsenal / John Austin. p. cm. Summary: As a budding spy, what better way to conceal your clandestine activities than to miniaturize your secret agent arsenal? Hide a mini catapult in a breath mint tin. Turn a Tic Tac case into vest-pocket candy shooter. Or transform a milk jug cap onto a fake wristwatch that launches tiny paper darts. Toy designer and author John Austin provides detailed, step-by-step instructions with diagrams to show James Bondiacs how to build 35 different spy weapons and surveillance tools. All of the projects in MiniWeapons of Mass Destruction 2 are built from common household itemsbinder clips, playing cards, rubber bands, markers, clothespins, paper clips, and discarded packagingclearly detailed on materials lists. In addition to movie- inspired sidearms and other weapons, youll find plans to construct periscopes, bionic ears, grappling hooks, and decipher pens. Once you have assembled your arsenal, the author provides a number of ideas on how to hide your stashinside a deck of cards, a false-bottom soda bottle, or a cereal box briefcaseand targets for practicing your spycraft, including a flip- down firing range, a fake security camera, and sharks with laser beams. And if you think yourself more of an evil-genius in training, this book also has projects to keep you busy while you finish planning your volcano laira Q-pick blow gun, a paper throwing star, a bowler hat launcher, and more. Fluffy Persian cat not included Provided by publisher. ISBN 978-1-56976-716-0 (pbk.) 1. Amusements. 2. Miniature weapons. 3. Handicraft. I. Title. II. Title: Build a secret agent arsenal. III. Title: Mini weapons of mass destruction 2. IV. Title: Miniweapons of mass destruction two. GV1201.A8745 2011 790dc23 2011027267 Cover and interior design: Jonathan Hahn Illustrations: Austin Design, Inc. MiniWeapons of Mass Destruction is a trademark of Austin Design, Inc. All rights reserved. 2011 by Austin Design, Inc. All rights reserved Published by Chicago Review Press, Incorporated 814 North Franklin Street Chicago, Illinois 60610 ISBN 978-1-56976-716-0 Printed in the United States of America 5 4 3 2 1 MW2_FINAL interior.indd 2 7/18/11 11:22 AM 3. To those rookie special agents who have sworn an oath to protect and defend against all enemies foreign and domestic. So that you may bear the appropriate tools to obtain valuable confidential information for the greater good, maintain the secrecy of this agency and your own true identity, and conduct espionage operations with a minimum of risk, you have been granted the following guide to building a secret agent arsenal. Congratulations, agents, and may you be ready for anything! Thinkyouhavewhatittakes? MW2_3rds.indd 3 7/18/11 11:12 AM 4. Join the MiniWeapons army on Facebook: MiniWeapons of Mass Destruction: Homemade Weapons Page MW2_3rds.indd 4 7/18/11 11:12 AM 5. Introduction vii Conceal This Book! ix Play It Safe xi 1 Agent Sidearms 1 PPK Tic Tac 3 Candy Glock 33 15 Cotton Swab .38 Special 27 Vest Pocket Mini 35 The Golden Gun 43 Binder Beretta 92 53 44 Marker Magnum 63 Round-Nosed Bullet 73 2 Weapons in Disguise 75 Semiauto Dice Launcher 77 Gift Card Coin Launcher 85 Mint Tin Catapult 93 Crayon Cannon 97 Pen Blowgun 101 Mint Pack and Arrow 105 Contents MW2_3rds.indd 5 7/18/11 11:12 AM 6. 3 Villain MiniWeapons 109 Q-pick Blowgun 111 Rubber Band Derringer 117 Double-Barreled Band Gun 123 Pushpin Dart 129 Bowler Hat Launcher 135 Paper Throwing Star 143 4 Gadgets 157 Paper Dart Watch 159 Grappling Gun 167 Assassin Blade 173 Detonating Pen 179 Smoking Pen 183 5 Surveillance and Intel 187 Bionic Ear 189 Toothpaste Periscope 195 Mini Inspection Mirror 201 Code Wheel 205 Keyhole Eye 211 6 Concealment 213 Deck of Deception 215 Secret Soup Safe 221 Plastic Bottle Compartment 225 Cereal Briefcase 231 7 Targets 239 Shark with Laser Beam 241 Security Camera Knockout 243 Killer Octopus 245 Flip-Down Targets 247 Print-Out Targets 249 MW2_3rds.indd 6 7/18/11 11:12 AM 7. Introduction Its time to build a secret agent arsenal with MiniWeapons of Mass Destruction 2, the latest homemade weapons guide. Youll soon see the full potential of everyday items to be transformed into the gadgets, weaponry, and sophisticated tools every spy needs. This collection of highly classified documents was gathered by our research and development department to provide field agents like you with quick countermeasures to any known threat. It is this divisions job to equip our agents with mission-specific gear that will keep them from being capturedor worse. Many of your missionsshould you choose to accept themare intense and rigorous, but acquiring the tools and weaponry to com- plete them shouldnt be. Each item in this book is built by following a bill of easy-to-locate materials and step-by-step instructions. And when you are not involved in top-secret spying or espionage, you can hone your marksmanship skills with the small library of simple targets in the final chapter. Always prepare for the unknown. This is a book for spies of all ages. It pushes the laws of phys- ics, inspires creativity, proposes experimentation, and fuels the imag- ination. Many of these projects are modeled after real-life gadgetry used by agents today but cost only pennies to assemble, giving you a license to build! Keep in mind that this book is for entertainment purposes only. Please review the safety page for your personal protection. Build and use these projects at your own risk. vii MW2_3rds.indd 7 7/18/11 11:12 AM 8. MW2_3rds.indd 8 7/18/11 11:12 AM 9. ix ConcealThisBook! According to our counterintelligence division, there have been reports that this book is a high-priority target and might be confiscated by unknown saboteurs (a.k.a. teachers). So for obvious reasons, you must make sure its highly classified contents remain out of reach of unau- thorized hands. You can do this by quickly disguising your MiniWeap- ons book with a simple magazine cover. First, find an outdated magazine you might normally read, then remove the binder staples and discard all the pages except for the cover. Next, place the magazine cover face- down on the table, then fold the top and bottom of the magazine to align with the height of this book as shown in the illus- tration below. Make sure your creases are nice and crisp. MW2_3rds.indd 9 7/18/11 11:12 AM 10. x Now fold over the edges of the magazine cover above the Mini- Weapons book cover. Tape one side of the magazine cover together; do not tape your book. Repeat this step on the other side. You have disguised your MiniWeapons book! ConcealThisBook! MW2_3rds.indd 10 7/18/11 11:12 AM 11. PlayItSafe This book wont self-destruct, but homemade weapons might! Remem- ber that the unexpected can happen. When building and firing Mini- Weapons, be responsible and take every safety precaution. Switching materials, substituting ammunition, assembling improperly, mishandling, targeting inaccurately, and misfiring could all cause harm. Like any good spy, you should always be prepared for the unknown. Eye protection is a must if you choose to experiment with any of these projects. Most rookie spies dont have a sophisticated research and devel- opment (R&D) lab, so always be aware of your environment, including spectators and flammable materials, and be careful when handling the launchers. Arrows and darts have sharp points, and elastic and latex shooters fire projectiles with unbelievable force that can cause dam- age. Weaponsincluding handgunsshould never be painted to look realistic; instead, choose a bright colororange, red, or yellow. Ammo, no matter what the material, can cause harm. Never point a launcher at people, animals, or anything of value. And never take or transport any of these projects on public transportation, such as an airplane, bus, or trainthese projects are to be used at home. It is important to remember that since miniweaponry is homebuilt, it is not always accurate. Basic target blueprints and proposed print- outs are available at the back of the book and downloadable at www .JohnAustinbooks.com; use these to test the accuracy of your Mini- Weapons, not random targets. xi MW2_3rds.indd 11 7/18/11 11:12 AM 12. xii This book also contains plans for a Detonating Pen (page 179). Despite the name, this pen bomb could never be modified to do any serious damage. However, it is very loud. Ear protection is recom- mended for all bombs. Some of the projects outlined in this book require various tools such as hobby knives, pocketknives, hot glue guns, and wire cutters that can cause injury if handled carelessly. Tools need your full atten- tionmake safety your number-one priority. If you have trouble cut- ting, your knife may be dull or the selected material may be too hard; stop immediately and substitute one of the two. Junior agents should always be assisted by an adult when handling potentially harmful tools. Always be responsible when constructing and using miniweap- onry. It is important that you understand that the author, the publisher, and the bookseller cannot and will not guarantee your safety. When you try the projects described here, you do so at your own risk. They are not toys! PlayItSafe MW2_3rds.indd 12 7/18/11 11:12 AM 13. 1 Agent Sidearms MW2_3rds.indd 1 7/18/11 11:12 AM 14. MW2_3rds.indd 2 7/18/11 11:12 AM 15. 3 PPKTicTac PPK Tic Tac balloon marker pen cap playing card binder clip Range: 1060 feet Supplies 1 standard art marker 1 small balloon Duct tape 2 plastic pen caps 1 large paper clip 1 craft stick 1 Tic Tac container 1 small binder clip (19 mm) 2 playing cards Tools Safety glasses Pliers Hobby knife Hot glue gun Scissors Ammo 1+ small, hard candies Small and lightweight, the Walther PPK was the signature weapon of a very popular British secret agent. This homemade design features an incredible elastic firing range and an integrated candy dispenser, giving you an endless clip of minty bullets. paper clip tape candy dispenser MW2_3rds.indd 3 7/18/11 11:12 AM 16. 4 AgentSidearms Step1 Locate a standard art marker; a recycled plastic marker is preferred because of the softness of the outer housing, but any marker will work. Using pliers, remove the markers end cap by slightly twisting it from the housing. Then use the pliers to remove the marker nibthe writing pointby sliding it out the tip of the marker. Discard this nib to avoid a mess. Using a hobby knife, pierce the marker housing below the plastic point as shown, and slowly rotate the marker. Rotating the housing, rather than the knife, will make cutting safer. Once this end has been removed, the internal ink cartridge should slide out. Discard this car- tridge. (If the housing contains ink residue, rinse it out and dry it.) The marker housing will become the barrel of your PPK Tic Tac. The housing pathway should be unobstructed by any plastic fragments that might have broken off during cutting. Save the marker cap for a later step. MW2_3rds.indd 4 7/18/11 11:12 AM 17. 5 PPKTicTac Step2 Now its time to manufacture the power source of your PPK gun bar- rel. Pull a balloon over the end of the marker housing with a majority of it covering the housing, as shown. Once in place, tape the balloon securely into position. Test the strength of the tape restraint a few times by pulling the balloon, and add more tape if needed. It is impor- tant that you test it before you continue construction. MW2_3rds.indd 5 7/18/11 11:12 AM 18. 6 AgentSidearms In this step you will prepare three different components that will be used in the next few steps. Round up two plastic pen caps, one large paper clip, and duct tape. Component A: Using a hobby knife, cut off the pen clip. This will become the barrel sight. Then, from the same pen cap, cut off a -inch ring. This will become the hammer detail. Component B: With the second plastic pen cap, slowly bend down the clip without breaking it. This component will eventually become the trigger. Component C: Place the large paper clip on a slightly larger piece of duct tape. Securely wrap the clip so that all of it is covered with tape. This is the beginning of the trigger guard assembly. Step3 discard cut bend MW2_3rds.indd 6 7/18/11 11:12 AM 19. 7 PPKTicTacPlug in the hot glue gun. While it heats up, lay out the components according to the illustration. Hot glue the marker barrel onto the craft stick, being careful not to burn the balloon. The craft stick should extend approximately 1 inches off the balloon side. Once that has set, glue the bent pen cap to the bottom of the craft stick as shown. After the craft stick has cooled, attach the cut pen cap clip to the top of the marker barrel, and then glue the cap ring to the rear of the craft stick. Remember to avoid burning the balloon with the hot glue gun. If you do burn the latex, repeat step 3 with a new balloon. Step4 MW2_3rds.indd 7 7/18/11 11:12 AM 20. 8 AgentSidearms Its time to build the firearm handle and clip assembly. Hot glue the marker cap to the opposite side of the Tic Tac container; the cap should extend from the bottom approximately inch. Now remove the metal handles of the small binder clip (19 mm) and fix the clip to the opposite side of the pen cap. The clip should be level with the bot- tom of the plastic container, as shown. The stock assembly has been completed. Step5 MW2_3rds.indd 8 7/18/11 11:12 AM 21. 9 PPKTicTacIts time to join both of the assemblies. Place the barrel assembly onto the Tic Tac container so that the craft stick touches the small binder clip. Once in position, use duct tape to secure both items together. Hot glue is suitable, but the duct tape will camouflage the recycled components. You now have a functioning launcher. The rest of the steps are for aesthetic purposes. Step6 MW2_3rds.indd 9 7/18/11 11:12 AM 22. 10 AgentSidearms Use two playing cards to transform the PPK Tic Tacs housing. Start with the first playing card. In the length (longest) direction, with the playing card faceup, fold the card into three sections, with the center section approximately the width of the marker barrel. With scissors, cut two 45-degree incisions starting at the card corner and ending at the two fold lines, as shown. Fold up both triangles, using the center fold lines as their base. Toward the center of the card, fold both triangles at a 45-degree angle. On the opposite end of the card, cut two more 1-inch straight lines along the center fold lines. Now fold the sides of the playing card up to align with the cut angle. Once in place, glue the triangles to the side of the card. With scissors, trim the tips of the triangles and cut off the bottom rectangu- lar flap. Step7 cut fold cutfold trim MW2_3rds.indd 10 7/18/11 11:12 AM 23. 11 PPKTicTacNow modify the second playing card. Fold the second card similar to the first, making three sections and two crease lines. With scissors, cut along each crease line; you will end up with three sections of card. Discard the center section. Using the scissors again, snip off one corner of each card section. This will make it easier to access the balloon when shooting and is close to the design of a real Walther PPK, James Bonds favorite gun. Time for more glue! Attach both sections to the inside of the modi- fied first card. The new sections should protrude 1 inches, with the total assembly looking like a rhombus. Step8 discard snip glue MW2_3rds.indd 11 7/18/11 11:12 AM 24. 12 AgentSidearms Now slide the playing card assembly underneath the barrel assembly and fasten it into place using hot glue. If the pen cap trigger detail causes a problem with the fitting of the card assembly, just cut off some card material with scissors. Step9 playing card assembly MW2_3rds.indd 12 7/18/11 11:12 AM 25. 13 PPKTicTacFinally, dont forget your trigger guard. Grab the duct tapewrapped large paper clip from step 3 and a pair of pliers. Use the pliers to slowly bend the paper clip three times to shape the PPKs trigger guard. Fol- low the illustration above to determine the bends. Once bent, position it in front of the pen cap trigger and use hot glue to secure the guard in place. Additional tape can also be used. Now, load a Tic Tac or other small, hard candy into the barrel so that it falls into the balloon. (You can also use a cotton swab, bean, small eraser, or peanut.) Locate it with your fingers. Once you have a grip on it, pull it back, point your shooter, and release. Remember: it is important that you pick a safe target to practice your marksman- ship. Never operate the launcher if the balloon is showing signs of wear; it is possible for ammunition to eject from any tear in the latex. After you fire, the balloon might get wedged into the marker hous- ing. If it does, just blow it out from the other end of the barrel. Step10 MW2_3rds.indd 13 7/18/11 11:12 AM 26. 14 AgentSidearms Every Tic Tac PPK needs a highly sophisticated silencer attachment. Raid the bathroom for a travel-sized plastic shampoo bottle. Using a hobby knife, create a small incision at the bottom of the containerthen with the blade still in the bottle, slowly rotate the bottle 360 degrees. Be careful and take your timeif you rush it, this can be hazard- ous. Use scissors to level or clean up the edge of the cut. To get the PPK barrel to match the diameter of the shampoo bottle, wrap tape around the barrel tip to increase its diameter. Now slide the silencer onto the barrel for a snug fit, but do not glue it in place. Perma- nently attaching the silencer will make it difficult to load your launcher. AlternateConstruction discard MW2_3rds.indd 14 7/18/11 11:12 AM 27. 15 CandyGlock33 Supplies 1 plastic soft drink bottle, approx. 16.9 fl. oz. (500 mL) 1 medium balloon Duct tape 1 glue stick (0.28 oz. preferred) 1 standard art marker cap 12 playing cards 1 small binder clip (19 mm) 1 large binder clip (51 mm) Tools Safety glasses Pocketknife Scissors Marker Hot glue gun Ammo 1+ round candies Forged out of playing cards, the Candy Glock 33 has a simple and sleek design. It has an innovative flip-down magazine under the barrel, making candy reloading quick and easy. It also features an ergonomic grip that can be customized to the users hand and an integrated inter- nal metal frame. CandyGlock33 playing card Range: 1060 feet bottle top balloon glue stick binder clip MW2_3rds.indd 15 7/18/11 11:12 AM 28. 16 AgentSidearms Operation Candy Glock 33 is a go! The first step is to assemble the bean shooter, the firing mechanism. Using a pocketknife blade, care- fully saw or cut off the threaded neck of a soft drink bottle. Once you have removed the neck, use the knife to trim any sharp protrusions that may be left on the cut edge. Next, use the scissors to cut the balloon in half as shown above. Discard the mouth end. Step1 recycle discard MW2_3rds.indd 16 7/18/11 11:12 AM 29. 17 CandyGlock33Next, you will tightly tape the half-section of the balloon to the bottle topbut before you do, be certain that youve cleaned up the edges of the bottle in step 1. Sharp edges on the bottle top will eventually lead to holes or rips in the balloon, causing ammunition to fly out unexpectedly. Your basic bean shooter is complete. Feel free to test it out. Drop a bean or piece of candy ammo into the shooter, pull back on the bal- loon, aim it away from any person or pet, and let it fly. Step2 MW2_3rds.indd 17 7/18/11 11:12 AM 30. 18 AgentSidearms Next, youll start the assembly of the Candy Glock 33s stock. Using a glue stick, sandwich five playing cards together in a perfect stack, then let the cards set until they are completely dry. Step3 X5 MW2_3rds.indd 18 7/18/11 11:12 AM 31. 19 CandyGlock33Using a marker, draw the suggested grip pattern shown above onto the stack of cards. The suggested pattern includes finger grips and a trigger guard opening that should be drawn large enough for your finger to be comfortable. Use scissors to cut the pattern out. Discard the scraps. Step4 discard discard discard MW2_3rds.indd 19 7/18/11 11:12 AM 32. 20 AgentSidearms In this step, use the five-card assembly as a template for two more individual cards. Align the template on top of one card and then use a marker to trace the outline. With scissors, remove the pattern and discard the scraps. Draw the pattern on the reverse side of the second card and again remove the pattern with scissors. Drawing the pattern on the reverse side is for visual reasons only; it will insure that only the card back will be visible on the final gun, and not the faces of the card. Step5 use as a template X1 X1 flip one card MW2_3rds.indd 20 7/18/11 11:12 AM 33. 21 CandyGlock33The next step is the assembly of the flip-down magazine chamber, which is optional but convenient. Although a 0.28 oz. (8 g) glue stick is preferred, if this is not available, a lip balm container or larger glue stick (0.77 oz.) can be substituted. Remove the glue from inside the glue stick container by snapping off the rotating bottom end and pull- ing out the innards. Now, hot glue the cap from a standard art marker to the bottom end of the glue stick container. Later, in step 9, this cap will fit snugly inside a large binder clip. Step6 discard marker cap MW2_3rds.indd 21 7/18/11 11:12 AM 34. 22 AgentSidearms To avoid ammunition spills from the magazine, add a hinge system that is fabricated from a small binder clip. Before attaching the binder clip to the container, you will need to hot glue the metal handle on one side only. Now place the modified clip at the end of the glue stick, with the glued handle facedown, and tape the binder clip into position as shown. Then place the cap in front of the container and tape it to the binder clip metal handle. Once assembled, the cap should click and lock up and down. Finally, wrap 11 inches of duct tape around the glued marker cap to increase its diameter. Step7 one side only nonglued side MW2_3rds.indd 22 7/18/11 11:12 AM 35. 23 CandyGlock33The barrel on the Candy Glock 33 is constructed from playing cards. You will need to fold each card twice; the center width will be the diam- eter of the bean shooter. Use the bean shooter as a guide and fold the two sides of the playing card at a 90-degree angle. Put crisp crease line in the folds, and then repeat this step with four additional cards (for a total of five folded cards). Step8 fold lines finished card MW2_3rds.indd 23 7/18/11 11:12 AM 36. 24 AgentSidearms Its time for the Candy Glock 33 to take shape. Start by sliding the marker cap end of the magazine clip assembly into the triangular void of the large binder clip. The 11 inches of added tape around the marker cap should make for a snug fit, but adjust if needed. The binder clip hinge should be under the magazine, as shown. Next, place the five-card custom grip approximately inch into the large binder clip and lock it into place. Flip the metal handles down when finished. Step9 MW2_3rds.indd 24 7/18/11 11:12 AM 37. 25 CandyGlock33Glue one of the folded playing cards onto the glue stick container, but be careful not to glue the card onto the hinged cap. Next, coat one side of the playing card handle with hot glue and then place one of the single grip cards over the metal handle. Repeat this step for the opposite side, with the last grip pattern card. Once both cards are fixed to the grip, add a little hot glue between the trigger guard and glue stick magazine to bring it all together. Step10 no glue on cap MW2_3rds.indd 25 7/18/11 11:12 AM 38. 26 AgentSidearms The barrel assembly is the last step. First, hot glue two of the folded cards faceup to create a channel. These two cards should be flush with the existing fixed card and large binder clip. You will need to over- lap the cards to strengthen the barrel support. Second, once the channel is in place, heavily glue the bean shooter assembly into the rear of the channel as shown. The balloon firing mechanism should be protruding from the back, making it easily accessible to grip. Third, use the final two cards to cap the barrel assembly and com- plete the chamber. Again, add glue to both the existing cards and the bean shooter assembly for support. Now load a round candyor an eraser, mini marshmallow, or pea- nutinto the barrel and locate it with your fingers. Once you have a grip on it, pull it back and release it. It is important that you pick a safe target. This launcher shoots with incredible force! Step11 MW2_3rds.indd 26 7/18/11 11:12 AM 39. 27 CottonSwab.38Special Supplies 1 standard art marker 1 small balloon Duct tape 1 plastic ballpoint pen 1 large, empty dental floss container 1 plastic shaving cream can cap (approx. 2 inches in diameter by 1 inches high) Tools Safety glasses Pliers Hobby knife Scissors Hot glue gun Ammo 9+ cotton swabs RecycleReuseReload! The Cotton Swab .38 Special is manufac- tured with lightweight recycled plastic. The friendly design is smooth to operate and extremely accurate. With a small barrel designed to reduce ammunition jams, its the perfect handheld MiniWeapon starter. CottonSwab .38 Special marker Range: 1060 feet balloon pen housing cotton swab cap dental floss container MW2_3rds.indd 27 7/18/11 11:12 AM 40. 28 AgentSidearms The barrel of this launcher is made out of one standard art marker. A recycled plastic marker is preferred because of the materials softness, but any marker will work. Using pliers, remove the markers end cap by slightly rotating it from the housing. Again, use pliers to remove the marker nib by pulling it from the opposite end of the marker. Discard the nib to avoid a mess. Using a hobby knife, pierce the housing below the plastic point on the marker housing and slowly rotate the marker, not the knife. This will make cutting it safer. Once this end has been completely removed, the internal ink cartridge should slide out. Discard this cartridge. (If the housing contains ink residue, rinse it out and dry it.) The now-empty tube should be unobstructed by any plastic frag- ments that might have broken off during cutting. Save the marker cap for a later step. Step1 MW2_3rds.indd 28 7/18/11 11:12 AM 41. 29 CottonSwab.38SpecialElastic firepower! Pull a balloon over the end of the marker tube hous- ing; a majority of it should cover the housing. Once in place, tape the balloon securely into position. Test your tape job a few times and add more tape if needed. It is important that you do this before you begin construction on the rest of the MiniWeapon. Step2 MW2_3rds.indd 29 7/18/11 11:12 AM 42. 30 AgentSidearms Next, disassemble a plastic ballpoint pen into its various parts. Depend- ing on how the pen has been manufactured, you may need a tool to assist you with dislodging the rear pen-housing cap. A hobby knife (for cutting it off) or small pliers (for pulling it out) would both work just fine. Once the pen is disassembled, use a hobby knife to remove inch of material from the pen housing. Step3 discard rear pen-housing cap MW2_3rds.indd 30 7/18/11 11:12 AM 43. 31 CottonSwab.38SpecialSlowly bend back the plastic clip detail on the pen cap. Then tape the pen housing 1 inches onto the marker barrel, protruding from the balloon end as shown. After that is secure, tape the bent pen cap onto the pen housing approximately inch from the end of the pen housing. These measurements are only guidelines; products and spacing may vary. Step4 bend MW2_3rds.indd 31 7/18/11 11:12 AM 44. 32 AgentSidearms Fix the completed barrel assembly to the bottom end of the empty den- tal floss container. Apply tape to both the bent pen cap and the empty pen housing as shown, but do not cover the dental floss containers opening. This container has been transformed into the revolvers handle and also has a nifty little compartment to hold extra ammo. Step5 opening cover MW2_3rds.indd 32 7/18/11 11:12 AM 45. 33 CottonSwab.38SpecialThe next step is to create the revolvers cylinder. Use the cap from a small shaving cream container, very similar in size to an aerosol can cap. Different size caps will definitely change the look of this launcher, so feel free to experiment. The barrel will pass through this cap, so you will need to cut a hole through it. To do this, use the marker cap as a template. Trace the marker cap first, near the edge as shown. After that, mark an additional eight smaller sized holes to house the cotton- swab bullets. Remove one end of the cotton swab to determine the desired size. Now, carefully use the hobby knife to slice out the areas you just marked, then test-fit both the barrel and a cotton swab in each hole. Perfect circles will be impossiblejust remove enough material to allow the items to fit. Step6 template remove MW2_3rds.indd 33 7/18/11 11:12 AM 46. 34 AgentSidearms Slide the revolver cylinder over the marker barrel, then hot glue the cap into place. For some finishing touches, glue the rear pen housing to the tip of the barrel for a built-in sight. Then add the short section of pen housing under the barrel to mimic the extractor rod cylinder. Now cut off the ends of eight more cotton swabs and slide them into the small holes you cut into the revolver cylinder. Any extras, or dif- ferent types of ammo, can be placed in the dental floss handle. Lock, stock, and one-marker barrel! To fire, load one of the modi- fied cotton swabs into the barrel, allowing it to drop down to the bal- loon, with the cotton tip pointing out. Locate the swabs stick inside the balloon with your fingers. Once you have a grip on the stick and a target, pull it back and release. Although cotton swabs have a cotton tip, they should always be pointed at a safe target. Step7 slide on MW2_3rds.indd 34 7/18/11 11:12 AM 47. 35 VestPocketMiniCompact like a butterfly but stings like a bee, the Vest Pocket Mini is a popular secondary sidearm. When its unleashed, minions and hench- men will be blown away with a single shot. It also features a customiz- able building-block handle, making it adjustable and easy to carry. Vest PocketMini gift card Range: 1060 feet balloon marker paper clip tape pen cap building block binder clip Supplies 1 standard art marker 1 small balloon Duct tape 1 large paper clip 2 medium binder clips (32 mm) 5 2-peg-by-4-peg building blocks 1 plastic pen cap 1 expired plastic gift card Tools Safety glasses Pliers Hobby knife Scissors Hot glue gun Ammo 1+ small, hard candies MW2_3rds.indd 35 7/18/11 11:12 AM 48. 36 AgentSidearms Similar to other sidearms in this chapter, the Vest Pocket Mini is made from one standard art marker. If possible, a recycled plastic marker is preferred because of the materials softness, but any marker will work. Using pliers, remove the end cap by slightly rotating it from the hous- ing. Again, use the pliers to remove the marker nib by sliding it out the tip of the marker. Discard this nib to avoid a mess. Using a hobby knife, pierce the housing below the plastic point on the marker housing and slowly rotate the marker, not the blade. This will make cutting it safer. Once this end has been completely removed, the internal ink cartridge should slide out. Discard this cartridge. (If the housing contains ink residue, rinse it out and dry it.) The marker housing pathway should be unobstructed by any plas- tic fragments that might have broken off during cutting. Discard the marker cap. Step1 MW2_3rds.indd 36 7/18/11 11:12 AM 49. 37 VestPocketMiniThe Vest Pocket Mini sports an unbelievable single-shot firing mecha- nism, made from a standard balloon. Put a water-balloon sized balloon over the end of the marker housing; a majority of the balloon should cover the housing. Once in place with roughly to inch overhang- ing, tape the balloon securely into position. Test your tape restraint a few times, and add more tape if needed. It is important that you do this before you build the rest of the sidearm. If the balloon is too large, use scissors to remove some of the bal- loon material near the mouthpiece, then mount the remainder on the marker housing. Step2 MW2_3rds.indd 37 7/18/11 11:12 AM 50. 38 AgentSidearms The trigger guard is constructed with a large paper clip and duct tape. Place the clip onto the sticky side of a slightly larger piece of duct tape. Securely wrap the clip so its completely covered. Use pliers to slowly bend the clip to resemble a trigger guard as shown in the illustration. You should be making three bends in the clip, starting with the first bend in the center at 90 degrees. Now affix the trigger guard onto the marker barrel as shown. The trigger guard should start approximately inch from the tip of the bar- rel. Once in place, use duct tape to secure it. Step3 MW2_3rds.indd 38 7/18/11 11:12 AM 51. 39 VestPocketMiniNow clip two medium binder clips onto the marker housing, centering them side by side in the middle. The clips will be positioned on the opposite side of the mounted trigger guard. Remove the clips front set of metal handles (opposite from the balloon), while flipping down the rear set of handles. Step4 remove swing down MW2_3rds.indd 39 7/18/11 11:12 AM 52. 40 AgentSidearms Start the construction of the Vest Pocket Minis handle by assembling the 2-peg-by-4-peg building blocks into a five-block column. Next, snap or cut off the clip of one plastic pen cap. Then hot glue or tape the modified cap to the center of the side of the block column. The pen cap should protrude approximately inch off the top nub end. Slide this custom handle between the two metal binder clips. Step5 offset MW2_3rds.indd 40 7/18/11 11:12 AM 53. 41 VestPocketMiniWith the handle assembly between the two metal binder clip handles, duct tape it into place by wrapping the tape around the cap, blocks, and clip handles as shown. To complete the junior pistol housing, fold the plastic gift card into three parts using two creases, the center being the width of the binder clips. Hot glue this molded card onto the binder clips to add styling. Step6 fold MW2_3rds.indd 41 7/18/11 11:12 AM 54. 42 AgentSidearms Because the Vest Pocket Mini is so compact, it lacks ammunition stor- age. This problem can quickly be solved with a side-mounted clip with removable cap. Using a pocketknife blade, carefully saw or cut off the threaded neck of a soft drink bottle, similar to the firing mechanism for the Candy Glock 33 (see page 15). Once you have removed the neck, hot glue it to the side of the Vest Pocket Mini as shown. Right-handed shooters should mount it to the left side of the handle, while left-handed shooters should mount to the right side. Once the neck is mounted and the glue has cooled, load the cap with candy ammo and seal it using the original bottle cap. AlternateConstruction MW2_3rds.indd 42 7/18/11 11:12 AM 55. 43 TheGoldenGun Supplies 1 inexpensive mechanical pencil 1 plastic ballpoint pen 1 glue stick (0.28 oz.) 1 medium highlighter Duct tape 1 wide rubber band 1 medium binder clip (32 mm) 1 Tic Tac container 1 large binder clip (51 mm) 2 small binder clips (19 mm) Tools Safety glasses Hobby knife Pliers, wire cutters, or industrial scissors Scissors Ammo 1+ small, hard candies The Golden Gun is one of the most popular villain weapons in spy history. Our reverse-engineered version is constructed out of everyday objects, not gold, but its marksmanship is still amazing at close range. The GoldenGun highlighter Range: 830 feet pencil plunger glue stick large binder clip small binder clip pen housing medium binder clip tape candy MW2_3rds.indd 43 7/18/11 11:12 AM 56. 44 AgentSidearms Dissect an inexpensive mechanical pencil using brute strength. First, pull out and save the pencil plunger. The outer housing of the pencil can be discarded or saved for a future MiniWeapons build, but you wont need it for this project. Next, disassemble a plastic ballpoint pen by removing the tip and ink cartridge. You do not need to remove the rear pen-housing cap, however. Keep the pen housing and discard the rest of the pens com- ponents. Step1 pencil plunger pen housing MW2_3rds.indd 44 7/18/11 11:12 AM 57. 45 TheGoldenGunGrab a 0.28 oz glue stick and remove its cap, twist end, and glue insides, including the push rod. The twist end should just snap off, but use pliers if you find it difficult. Discard the glue and twist end; how- ever, save the cap for the Q-pick Blowgun (page 111). Next, you will dismantle a medium highlighter. Carefully remove the nib and inside ink canister. (If the housing contains ink residue, rinse it out and dry it.) Discard these components, except for the highlighter cap; the cap can be used for the Shark with Laser Beam (page 241). Step2 discard discard discard MW2_3rds.indd 45 7/18/11 11:12 AM 58. 46 AgentSidearms Using a hobby knife, increase the inner diameter of the narrow end of the highlighter housing. This can be done by slowly rotating the blade and carefully removing shavings or by shortening the housing by removing inch of material at the end. The ultimate goal is to have the pencil plunger slide easily in and out of the highlighter. Next, use duct tape to increase the highlighters outer diameter to match the inside diameter of the glue stick housing. Step3 pencil plunger remove friction MW2_3rds.indd 46 7/18/11 11:12 AM 59. 47 TheGoldenGunUsing scissors, cut a wide rubber band to separate the loop. Then wrap the band around the bottom of the glue stick housing, centering it on the end of the tube as shown. Leave about inch of slackbut not moreon the looped end before taping the rubber band. The two loose rubber band ends will be tucked into the housing in the next step. Step4 MW2_3rds.indd 47 7/18/11 11:12 AM 60. 48 AgentSidearms Slide the taped end of the highlighter into the glue stick housing. The fit should be snug, with the rubber band ends tucked into the housing for added strength. If the highlighter housing is loose, add additional duct tape around the highlighter to increase its outer diameter. Step5 MW2_3rds.indd 48 7/18/11 11:12 AM 61. 49 TheGoldenGunNow push the rubber band loop to the side and slide the pencil plunger (from step 1) into the twist end of the glue stick housing. Once in, wrap duct tape around the eraser end of the pencil and rubber band. You will add additional elements to this detail in a later step. Step6 MW2_3rds.indd 49 7/18/11 11:12 AM 62. 50 AgentSidearms The trigger feature of the Golden Gun is very unique, a mechanism that is not found on any other MiniWeapons launcher. It has a spring- activated trigger, which allows the gunner to hold the launcher and fire it with one hand. To begin assembly, use pliers, wire cutters, or industrial scissors to remove the two metal handles from one medium binder clip. These ends will poke your hand if you arent careful. The metal handle loops from this size binder clip should be large enough to fit the pen housing through. Slide both metal handles onto the pen housing, then position the housing onto the bottom of the Tic Tac container, on the opposite side of the dispensing end. Tape both metal handles onto the con- tainer, as shown. The pen housing should slide back and forth with limited friction but not be loose. Step7 remove ends MW2_3rds.indd 50 7/18/11 11:12 AM 63. 51 TheGoldenGunOK, agents, its time assemble the Golden Gun using binder clips. Place the glue stick barrel assembly on top of the sliding pen housing and use a large binder clip to secure it into position. Next, snap one small binder clip over the eraser end of the tapped plunger, then remove the metal handles. Mirror the same action on the pen housing from below. Once its in place, remove the handles again. Step8 MW2_3rds.indd 51 7/18/11 11:12 AM 64. 52 AgentSidearms To finish the Golden Gun, use duct tape to secure the large binder clips and barrel assembly to the breath mint package. Finally, tightly tape both small binder clips together to complete the trigger assembly. Once they are combined, load the barrel with a Tic Tac or other small, hard candy, use your trigger finger to push the elastic plunger back, then quickly release it to fire! Troubleshooting distance: To increase the Golden Guns firing dis- tance, reposition the rubber band to maximize the elastic tension. If built correctly, this launcher will fire ammo a great distance. Troubleshooting misfires: Just before firing, when the trigger (and plunger) is pulled back, tilt the barrel backward to allow the candy to rest on the plunger, then release the trigger. Step9 tape together MW2_3rds.indd 52 7/18/11 11:12 AM 65. 53 BinderBeretta92 Supplies 3 small binder clips (19 mm) 1 plastic ballpoint pen 2 standard art markers 1 balloon Duct tape 1 plastic mint gum container 1 playing card 1 small paper clip 1 large paper clip Tools Safety glasses Hot glue gun Hobby knife Pliers Scissors Ammo 1+ small, hard candies The Binder Beretta 92s single-action, long-barrel design is counter- weighted by a large candy dispenser. The generic design encourages mission-specific upgrades, such as a front-mounted flashlight or laser pointer. BinderBeretta92 Range: 1060 feet balloon marker pen housing playing card marker cap paper clip/duct tape tape candy dispenser binder clip paper clip MW2_3rds.indd 53 7/18/11 11:12 AM 66. 54 AgentSidearms Place hot glue on the bottoms of two small binder clips, then carefully push them together and hold them until the glue cools. Then, remove three of the four metal handles as shown in the bottom graphic. Next, hot glue a third small binder clip to the top of the remaining metal bracket. Step1 MW2_3rds.indd 54 7/18/11 11:12 AM 67. 55 BinderBeretta92Next, disassemble a plastic ballpoint pen by removing the tip, ink car- tridge, and rear pen-housing cap. If you need a tool to dislodge the rear pen-housing cap, use a hobby knife (carefully!) or a small set of pliers. Now, use a hobby knife to shorten the pen housing length by 1 inch. The small removed section can be discarded. Then, using a hot glue gun, reattach the pen-housing cap to the pen housing, approxi- mately inch from the end. Step2 rear pen-housing cap MW2_3rds.indd 55 7/18/11 11:12 AM 68. 56 AgentSidearms The length of this launcher will require you to modify two standard art markers. Again, if possible, a recycled plastic marker is preferred because of the material softness, but any marker will work. Using pli- ers, remove the end cap by slightly rotating it from the housing. Use pliers to remove the marker nib by sliding it out the tip of the marker. Discard this nib to avoid a mess. Using a hobby knife, pierce the housing below the plastic point on the marker housing and slowly rotate the marker; this will make cutting it safer. Once this end has been completely removed, the internal ink cartridge should slide out. Discard this cartridge. Repeat this for both markers. (If the housing contains ink residue, rinse it out and dry it.) Make sure that the housing pathway is unobstructed by any plastic fragments that might have broken off during cutting. Save one of the marker caps; the other can be discarded. Step3 MW2_3rds.indd 56 7/18/11 11:12 AM 69. 57 BinderBeretta92Measure approximately 2 inches from the end of one marker and slowly cut it off with a hobby knife. Attach a small balloon to one end of the second marker housing. The majority of the balloon should cover the housing and roughly to inch should overhang the end. Tape the balloon securely into posi- tion. Test the tape restraint a few times, and add more tape if needed. It is important that you do this before you begin construction of the rest of the gun. If the balloon is too large, use scissors to remove some of the bal- loon material from the mouthpiece end, then mount the remainder on the marker housing. Step4 MW2_3rds.indd 57 7/18/11 11:12 AM 70. 58 AgentSidearms Use tape or a hot glue gun to join both marker housings to the short- ened pen housing, creating one long cylinder. The pen housing should be set back approximately inch from the front of the barrel as shown. Next, clip the binder clip assembly onto the pen housing and pen housing end cap. Once in place, it should be on a slight angle (see illustration); this is preferred. When you are happy with the position, remove the two metal handles, but not the glued handle. Step5 remove handles MW2_3rds.indd 58 7/18/11 11:12 AM 71. 59 BinderBeretta92For the Binder Beretta 92 handle, we suggest a plastic mint gum container. If this is not available, you might find a substitute health or beauty package that is small and grip-like, such as a deodorant dispenser. Glue the container onto the binder clip assembly. After the glue has cooled, add additional tape to strengthen the connection. Step6 MW2_3rds.indd 59 7/18/11 11:12 AM 72. 60 AgentSidearms Now use a playing card to complete the industrial styling of this barrel. First, use scissors to reduce the cards size. Cut around the trim of the playing card, removing approximately 3/16 inch, or just follow the printed border (if its about the same width). Next, fold the card into three sections, using two crease lines. The center section should be similar to the width of the pen housing. Step7 discard MW2_3rds.indd 60 7/18/11 11:12 AM 73. 61 BinderBeretta92Glue the modified playing card underneath the pen housing as illus- trated. Cut and adjust it to fit correctly if needed. Next, glue one of the saved marker caps to the bottom of the play- ing card, pressed against the candy container as shown. Step8 playing card marker cap MW2_3rds.indd 61 7/18/11 11:12 AM 74. 62 AgentSidearms Use one small and one large paper clip for the final step. The small paper clip will be a simple barrel sight. Create it by bending one end of the clip at a 90-degree angle as shown. Use hot glue or tape to secure it to the end of the barrel. The large paper clip is used for the trigger guard detail. Place the clip onto the sticky side of a slightly larger piece of duct tape. Securely wrap the clip so its completely covered. Next, use pliers to slowly bend the clip to resemble a trigger guard as shown in the illustration. You should be making three 90-degree bends in the clip, starting with the first bend in the center. Once your trigger guard resembles the one in the illustration, hot glue or tape it to the launcher. Before you suit up for your mission, load the barrel with some test ammo, such as a Tic Tac or other small, hard candy. Once the ammo slides into the balloon, locate it with your fingers and pull back. Find your (nonhuman) target and release! Step9 MW2_3rds.indd 62 7/18/11 11:12 AM 75. 63 44MarkerMagnum Supplies 4 standard art markers 2 plastic milk jug caps 1 plastic ballpoint pen 1 small binder clip (19 mm) 2 rubber bands Duct tape 1 craft stick 1 medium binder clip (32 mm) 2 large paper clips 1 2-peg-by-6-peg building block 1 plastic mint gum container Tools Safety glasses Hobby knife Pliers Hot glue gun Ammo 1+ small, hard candies Once called the most powerful MiniWeapon in the world, the 44 Marker Magnum features a hefty cylindrical construction and an elastic pullback trigger. It is capable of firing small candy ammo at a high veloc- ity and storing additional reloads in the grip handle. 44Marker Magnum marker Range: 1030 feet milk cap pen housing rubber band marker cap building block paper clip candy dispenser binder clip tape MW2_3rds.indd 63 7/18/11 11:12 AM 76. 64 AgentSidearms The revolver cylinder is made up of three marker caps sandwiched between two plastic milk jug caps. The marker barrel passes through the revolver cylinder, but before you get to that step youll have to cut two small holes to allow for that. First, use one marker cap as a template and trace the caps diam- eter on top of two plastic milk jug caps, near the edge as shown. Then, carefully use a hobby knife to cut out the two circles. The circles do not have to be perfect. Step1 template MW2_3rds.indd 64 7/18/11 11:12 AM 77. 65 44MarkerMagnumTo construct the powerful 44 Marker Magnum barrel, you will use the length of two standard art markers, each with a -inch diameter. If possible, use art markers manufactured with recycled plastic; the material is thinner, making it easier to cut. Using pliers, remove the end cap by slightly rotating it from the housing. Then, use the pliers to remove the marker nib by sliding it out the tip of each marker. Discard the nibs to avoid a mess. Save one of the marker caps; the other can be discarded. Using a hobby knife, pierce the housing below the plastic point on the marker housing and slowly rotate the marker. This will make cutting it safer. Once the end has been completely removed, the internal ink cartridge should slide out. Discard this cartridge. Repeat this for both markers. (If the housing contains ink residue, rinse it out and dry it.) The barrel housing pathway should be unobstructed by any plastic fragments that might have broken off during cutting. Step2 MW2_3rds.indd 65 7/18/11 11:12 AM 78. 66 AgentSidearms Disassemble a plastic ballpoint pen. You may need a hobby knife or pliers when removing the rear pen cap. The hollowed-out pen housing will be used for your 44 Marker Magnums elastic trigger. Discard the other pen contents. Next, use a hobby knife to make two small holes across from one another in the pen housing, about inch from one end. These holes will be very small, just large enough to accommodate the metal handle wire diameter of a small binder clip. Remove one metal handle from a small binder clip, then slide two rubber bands in between the rods. Once in place, slide the binder clip metal handles into the pen housing until they click into the two cus- tom holes you created, popping out from the inside. Adjust the holes and length if needed. Step3 pen housing MW2_3rds.indd 66 7/18/11 11:12 AM 79. 67 44MarkerMagnum To prevent discomfort and add strength, wrap a small amount of duct tape around the end of the pen housing to cover the protruding metal handle tips. Next, slide your 44 Marker Magnums elastic trigger into one of the hollowed-out marker housings. Once in place, tightly tape the rubber bands to the marker housing. Pull back the trigger a few times to con- firm the tapes holding power, and add tape if necessary. Step4 MW2_3rds.indd 67 7/18/11 11:12 AM 80. 68 AgentSidearms Now slide the marker housing with attached trigger mechanism through the two modified plastic milk jug caps, with the flush ends of the caps to the ends. Place three marker caps in between the caps for a snug fit. Use hot glue to secure the whole assembly. The marker barrel should extend at least inch from the cap; inch is ideal. Reference the illustration above for proper spacing and placement. Step5 slide onto marker MW2_3rds.indd 68 7/18/11 11:12 AM 81. 69 44MarkerMagnumTo extend the barrel, carefully hot glue the second hollowed-out marker housing to the end of the first marker housing. It is important that you limit the amount of hot glue inside the barrel because excess glue might interfere with the elastic trigger mechanism. To add barrel support and styling, hot glue a single marker cap to the bottom of the barrel assembly as shown. You may want to use the hobby knife to add a slight angle to this marker cap to make it more realistic. Additional barrel support comes from a cut-down craft stick mounted with hot glue to the top. Determine the length you need by holding it up to the maximum distance of the barrel. Then cut the craft sticks length and width to fit the top of the barrel. You may want to use a metal straightedge when cutting the sticks width. Step6 MW2_3rds.indd 69 7/18/11 11:12 AM 82. 70 AgentSidearms Remove the remaining metal handle from the small binder clip and both handles from a medium binder clip. Now, following the diagram, use hot glue to mount the clips to the 44 Marker Magnum. The small binder clip on the end of the barrel creates a serious sight for a serious gun. The medium binder clip should be glued to the back of the milk jug cap using plenty of hot glue; this will be the handle mount. Step7 remove handles MW2_3rds.indd 70 7/18/11 11:12 AM 83. 71 44MarkerMagnumNow construct the trigger guard and grip detail. Use two large paper clips for the internal framework. Place both clips end to end onto the sticky side of a slightly larger piece of duct tape, as shown. Securely wrap the clips so they are completely covered with tape. Then use pliers to slowly bend the clips to resemble a trigger guard as shown in the bottom left illustration. You should be making three 90-degree bends in the clip, as shown. Tape or hot glue the top, flat side of the trigger guard assembly onto a 2-peg-by-6-peg (or equivalent) plastic building block. The rear of the paper clip trigger guard will be attached to the side of a plastic mint gum container or a small package of your choosing (and/or availability). Step8 MW2_3rds.indd 71 7/18/11 11:12 AM 84. 72 AgentSidearms Now combine the grip assembly with the barrel assembly using hot glue. For additional support, add duct tape around the milk jug caps and the building block, as shown. Load the barrel and make sure the ammo slides back to the pen housing trigger. Pull back the elastic trigger and watch it fire. This is a great MiniWeapon that can be customized and tweaked to perfection. A simple holster can be constructed from a cardboard tissue roll. To do this, cut two small belt slits into the side of the tube, then slide the 44 Marker Magnum into the tube. Step9 MW2_3rds.indd 72 7/18/11 11:12 AM 85. 73 Round-NosedBullet Supplies 1 plastic ballpoint pen 1 Tic Tac candy Tools Hobby knife Most MiniWeapon launchers have several ammunition options, from small candies to mini marshmallows, but a Round-Nosed Bullet gives the homemade weapon enthusiast something authentic. What this ammo lacks in firing distance, because of its size, it more than makes up for in awesomeness, something above and beyond a candy slug. Round-NosedBullet pen housing rear pen-housing cap candy MW2_3rds.indd 73 7/18/11 11:12 AM 86. 74 AgentSidearms The Round-Nosed Bullet casing is manufactured from a simple plas- tic ballpoint pen. First, dissemble the pen: remove the rear pen-housing cap, using a hobby knife (or small set of pliers) if needed. Discard the ink cartridge; the rest of the pens components will be reused. Now, use a hobby knife to carefully slice off -inch sections of the pen housing, as shown. Each section will form a bullet casing. Next, slide a Tic Tac into one end of a pen section. The fit will be tight, which is good. Push the candy only halfway into the pen housing. To complete the bullet assembly, reinsert the rear pen-housing cap so its not quite flush. This will be the rim. Rummage around your desk drawer to find a few more pen caps to complete a few more rounds with the leftover -inch sections. Never aim a loaded MiniWeapon launcher at a human or ani- mal! However unlikely, the Round-Nosed Bullet can shatter on impact. Always expect the unexpected. Step1 discard MW2_3rds.indd 74 7/18/11 11:12 AM 87. 2 WeaponsinDisguise MW2_3rds.indd 75 7/18/11 11:12 AM 88. MW2_3rds.indd 76 7/18/11 11:12 AM 89. 77 SemiautoDiceLauncher Supplies 1 deck of playing cards with box 1 lip balm container 1 wide rubber band Tools Safety glasses Scissors Superglue or hot glue gun Hobby knife Ammo 3+ dice Whether Double-O or Single-O, the life of a spy is high stakes. Secret missions often put you in close proximity of the intended targetcode name: Rabbit. Gambling to keep your true identity shielded takes skill and training. The good news: the Semiauto Dice Launcher is the per- fect MiniWeapon to catch your royale target off guard. SemiautoDiceLauncher Range: 1020 feet playing cards rubber band lip balm container MW2_3rds.indd 77 7/18/11 11:12 AM 90. 78 WeaponsinDisguise Gather your materials. Using scissors, trim off approximately 3/8 of an inch from the two long sides of a playing card, then repeat that step for two more cards. Do not cut the short sides. Depending on the design on the back of the cards, you might be able use the design border as a guide. Step1 cut lines MW2_3rds.indd 78 7/18/11 11:12 AM 91. 79 SemiautoDiceLauncherNow fold two of the cut playing cards twice to make two three-walled channels. The center distance between crease lines should be the width of the card boxuse the box as a guide, then fold the cards. Dry fit the two cards together to create a tunnel. Test to see if the dice can slide through the tunnel easily, then superglue or hot glue them together. On one end of the card tunnel, cut four -inch slits up each of the four corners. Then fold out the four sides at 90-degree angles (not shown). Cut off two of these flaps, opposite one another, so that only two of the flaps remain; refer to the illustration. Step2 fold line MW2_3rds.indd 79 7/18/11 11:12 AM 92. 80 WeaponsinDisguise Fold the third cut card into a three-sided channel, similar to the last two cards. The center distance between crease lines should be the width of the playing card box. After folding, unfold the card and lay it flat. Using the dice as a template, place three of them together down the center section of the playing card, starting from one end as shown. Mark the square foot- print of the innermost die and remove that square with a hobby knife. Step3 fold MW2_3rds.indd 80 7/18/11 11:12 AM 93. 81 SemiautoDiceLauncherNext, cut two small doors on the bottom of the playing card box. Both door openings should be approximately the height of the last folded playing card. Apply glue to the two sides of that card, then carefully slide it into the card box with the trough opening down, as shown. Insert your fin- ger and press the card walls and the box walls together. The card walls should rest flush on the bottom of the box, and the dice must be able to slide through this square channel unobstructed. Step4 MW2_3rds.indd 81 7/18/11 11:12 AM 94. 82 WeaponsinDisguise Now you need to create another hole through the top of the card box that aligns with the die-sized box you removed from the playing card channel earlier. Use three dice to measure the exact distance, and then cut out the box material with a hobby knife. Apply glue to the two flaps on the custom assembly made out of playing cards, then slide the card assembly into the hole you just cut out. Connect the card assembly to the card slot already fastened inside the box. Once the glue is dry, drop a few dice into the slots to confirm they can pass through both corridors, down from the top and end to end. Step5 MW2_3rds.indd 82 7/18/11 11:12 AM 95. 83 SemiautoDiceLauncherNext, remove the cap from a lip balm container and coat the inner, seal- ing surface of the container with a little superglue or hot glue. Place a wide rubber band across the top opening and squeeze the cap back onto the lip balm container. The rubber band will be sand- wiched between the cap and container, sealing it into place. Step6 MW2_3rds.indd 83 7/18/11 11:12 AM 96. 84 WeaponsinDisguise Insert the lip balm into the rear door of the playing card box, and wrap the rubber band around the box. Youre finished! Load several dice into the top hole, which is now your ammo clip. When you pull back the elastic lip balm trigger, one die will fall into the chamber. Release the lip balm container and let the die fly. Pull back the container once more to load and fire another die bullet. To hide the weapons identity, undo the rubber band and slide it into the box, then close the card box flaps. What could be sneakier? Step7 load MW2_3rds.indd 84 7/18/11 11:12 AM 97. 85 GiftCardCoinLauncher Supplies 3 expired or zero-balance plastic gift cards 2 heavy rubber bands Tools Safety glasses Permanent marker Hobby knife or scissors Superglue or hot glue gun Ammo 1+ coins Implementing the latest in MiniWeapon nanotechnology, the Gift Card Coin Launcher is paper thin, perfect for stashing in your pocket or wal- let until its time to make your target pay! Camouflaged with expired or zero-balance gift cards, this launcher will elude any security check- point. Just remember to fill your deep pockets with the kind of cash that jinglesnot folds. Gift CardCoinLauncher gift cards Range: 820 feet rubber band coin MW2_3rds.indd 85 7/18/11 11:12 AM 98. 86 WeaponsinDisguise First, round up the gift cards. Rummage through the junk drawer or junk mail to locate three expired or zero-balance plastic gift cards. Pro- motional, nonfunctioning plastic credit cards or unused frequent flyer cards also work. All three cards will be glued together or cut, so do not use a card that is still active. Step1 MW2_3rds.indd 86 7/18/11 11:12 AM 99. 87 GiftCardCoinLauncherThe middle card must be transformed into the firing mechanismthe most complicated part of this project. Center the coin you will use as ammo halfway onto the middle card, then trace the diameter using a permanent marker. Use the illustration for reference; the diameter can vary depending on the coin ammo yet yield the same results. On the same card, draw two lines parallel to one another slightly offset from the half-coin outline. As the two lines near the opposite end of the coin template, increase the center width. This wider end will eventually be the pullback handle. Cut four small slots approximately the same width as the two heavy rubber bands. These four slots should be parallel. Notice on the illus- tration how two of the marker slots are on the firing mechanism (center piece) while the other two are outside the parallel lines (outer pieces); this will help you determine how wide to make the pullback handle. Step2 pullback handle MW2_3rds.indd 87 7/18/11 11:12 AM 100. 88 WeaponsinDisguise Once your marks match the drawing, use scissors to separate the card into three sections by following the two parallel marker lines. Dont forget to S cut out the pullback handle. Next, remove the semicircular coin piece from the center section. Discard the half circle. Then remove the four very small tabs. These tabs are approximately the width of the rubber bands. Discard the tab scraps. Step3 discard MW2_3rds.indd 88 7/18/11 11:12 AM 101. 89 GiftCardCoinLauncherUsing superglue or a hot glue gun, fasten the two outer pieces of the middle card you just crafted onto the top of the bottom card. The sides should be flush to the edges. Be careful not to spill any glue onto the center of the cardany glue in the center will hinder your launchers performance. After the glue cools or dries, remove the same two tab notches on the bottom card using the newly placed card sides as a template. By the pullback end, remove inch of plastic card from the bot- tom card. Use the illustration as a reference. Removal of this material will allow you easily to access the pullback trigger with your fingers. Step4 MW2_3rds.indd 89 7/18/11 11:12 AM 102. 90 WeaponsinDisguise Now carefully glue the top card onto the bottom-and-middle-card assembly. Remember not to overgluenothing should ooze into the inner channel. Before the glue sets, make sure all the sides are flush. Step5 MW2_3rds.indd 90 7/18/11 11:12 AM 103. 91 GiftCardCoinLauncherAt this point, all three cards should be sandwiched together with glue. Wait till they have completely dried before continuing. Again, you must remove another small set of rubber band tabs from the third gift card using scissors or a hobby knife. Use the other two card slots as a template. Also, remove approximately inch of material by the pullback area. Use the bottom card cut line as a reference. Slide the final middle piece into the middle channel. If it rubs the sides and doesnt go all the way in, pull it back out and shave a small amount off the outer edge to make it fit. Step6 MW2_3rds.indd 91 7/18/11 11:12 AM 104. 92 WeaponsinDisguise Now its time to attach the power supply! Slip two heavy rubber bands over the full assembly and slide them into the four small end tabs you cut out earlier. The bands should be tight and incapable of falling off. If this is not the case, substitute both of them with a smaller size. Now pull back the plunger and load the coin ammo into the front slot until the coin is no longer visible. Then carefully pick your target and let it rip! The coin will be catapulted out the front of the launcher and travel at a high velocity until it kisses its target. Firing coins can be dangerous and damaging. Always use com- mon sense when picking a nonliving target, and use this MiniWeapon at your own risk. Step7 load load MW2_3rds.indd 92 7/18/11 11:12 AM 105. 93 MintTinCatapult Supplies 1 plastic spoon 1 mint tin (Altoids or similar) Duct tape 1 medium binder clip (32 mm) 1 playing card Tools Safety glasses Hobby knife or scissors Hot glue gun Ammo 1+ soft candies Tucked away in this small tin is a powerful weapon capable of launching breath mints almost 20 feet. The Mint Tin Catapult has been redesigned with a single binder clip launching arm, making its construction and durability simple and impressive. How you wield such a MiniWeapon is your choice, but youll deliver your foul-mouthed targets a mint they wont soon forget! Mint TinCatapult mint tin Range: 820 feet plastic spoon mint ammo binder clip tape playing card MW2_3rds.indd 93 7/18/11 11:12 AM 106. 94 WeaponsinDisguise First, use scissors to cut the handle of a plastic spoon so that the spoon can be concealed inside the tin. Use the tins interior length to find the approximate length, then trim the spoon with scissors. Discard the handle scrap. Next, securely duct tape the short-handled spoon onto the metal handle of a medium binder clip. Slightly flex the spoon to confirm that its secure. Step1 MW2_3rds.indd 94 7/18/11 11:12 AM 107. 95 MintTinCatapultTo support the power of the binder clip throwing arm, youll use two playing card segments to help anchor it to the tin containers floor. If a playing card is not available, use a material similar in thickness and durability. Cut the playing card to the same width as the interior width of the mint tin. Discard the extra clippings. Use scissors to cut off the first section of card; this section should be the same width as the binder clip. Once its cut, glue the card seg- ment to the interior of the clip as shown in the illustration. The second card segment should be longer than the metal binder clip handles. Once cut, glue the card onto the top surface of the han- dle, as shown. Step2 slide inside cap MW2_3rds.indd 95 7/18/11 11:12 AM 108. 96 WeaponsinDisguise Now that your catapults launcher assembly is complete, it needs to be fastened to the interior of the tin container. Load the interior floor with hot glue, and before it can dry, place the catapult assembly on top and press it into place. Once the glue cools, youre ready to launch. The tin wall will help stop the catapult arm from firing mints into the ground. Adjust or modify it for desired results. The tin is also a good place to store your ammo. Remember to use eye protection! Never aim this catapult at a living target and use only safe ammunition. Soft mints and mini marsh- mallows work nicely. Step3 MW2_3rds.indd 96 7/18/11 11:12 AM 109. 97 CrayonCannon Supplies 1 crayon box (16 count) 1 standard art marker 1 small balloon Duct tape Tools Safety glasses Hobby knife Pliers Hot glue gun Ammo 1+ crayons Lets hear it for the Crayon Cannon! Loaded with 16 colorful rounds of ammunition, this single-shot launcher is the perfect MiniWeapon for the artistic sharpshooter. Boxed in an all-in-one artillery housing, it can be transported during undercover operation and is a cinch to refill. Before unloading, pick your target carefully, or the writing will be on the wall! CrayonCannon crayon ammo Range: 830 feet marker balloon tape MW2_3rds.indd 97 7/18/11 11:12 AM 110. 98 WeaponsinDisguise In this version of the Crayon Cannon, youll be using a 16-count crayon box because of the boxs width. Other boxes can be adapted from these general instructions if this size of box is not available. Emptybut do not discardall 16 crayons from the box. Then use a hobby knife to remove two cut squares from the top cover and bottom of the box. The dimensions of these squares should be slightly larger than those of a standard art marker. Step1 MW2_3rds.indd 98 7/18/11 11:12 AM 111. 99 CrayonCannonThe barrel of the Crayon Cannon is fabricated from one art marker. If possible, a recycled plastic marker is preferred, but any marker will work. Using pliers, remove the markers end cap by slightly rotating it from the housing. Again, use the pliers to remove the marker nib by sliding it out the tip of the marker. Discard this nib to avoid a mess. Using a hobby knife, pierce the housing below the plastic point on the marker housing and slowly rotate the marker. This will make cutting it safer. Once this end has been completely removed, slide out the internal ink cartridge and discard it. The housing pathway should be unobstructed by any plastic fragments that might have broken off during cutting. (If the housing contains ink residue, rinse and dry it.) Now pull a small balloon over one end of the marker housing, with the majority of the balloon covering the housing and roughly to inch overhanging the end. Tape the balloon securely into position, test the tape restraint a few times, and add more tape if needed. Step2 MW2_3rds.indd 99 7/18/11 11:12 AM 112. 100 WeaponsinDisguise The last step is to install the marker barrel inside the crayon box. Insert hot glue into both openings in the box you cut out earlier. Before the glue cools, carefully slide the marker into the box. Be care- ful not to melt the balloon with the hot glue. Now load a crayon missile into the marker opening and let it drop down into the balloon. With your fingers, locate the bottom of the crayon in the balloon. Holding the crayon between your fingers, pull the balloon back and safely aim the cannon away from spectators and anything breakable. When ready, release the colorful ammunition from your grip and let it fly! The latex balloon will catapult the crayon missile through the barrel at high velocity. Note: never operate the Crayon Cannon launcher if the balloon is showing signs of wear. Step3 marker housing MW2_3rds.indd 100 7/18/11 11:12 AM 113. 101 PenBlowgun Supplies 1 plastic ballpoint pen Clear tape Tools Safety glasses Hobby knife or pliers Scissors Hot glue gun (optional) Ammo 1+ sticky notes 1+ small metal pins or staples (optional) Balloon targets beware! With lethal accuracy, and various dart designs, the Pen Blowgun will soon be a staple in your MiniWeapons arsenal. Designed with minimal construction, assembly is quick, perfect for an operative in training. Its pen housing makes the blowgun stealthy, untraceable by nonspies. The Pen Blowgun is capable of firing pointed and nonpointed darts, depending on the seriousness of your mission. PenBlowgun pin Range: 820 feet paper cone pen housing MW2_3rds.indd 101 7/18/11 11:12 AM 114. 102 WeaponsinDisguise Disassemble one plastic ballpoint pen into its various parts. Depend- ing on how the pen has been manufactured, you may need a tool to assist you with dislodging the rear pen-housing cap. You can use a hobby knife to cut it off or a small set of pliers to pull it outboth work just fine. Step1 discard pen housing MW2_3rds.indd 102 7/18/11 11:12 AM 115. 103 PenBlowgunThe blow darts are constructed from paper. Start with 1-inch-square pieces of paper. If you have a 3-inch-by-3-inch sticky note available, fold it in half, then fold it one more time to create four stacked squares (not shown). Then unfold the sticky note and use the crease lines as your 1-inch box cut lines (remove all four squares for four darts). Now roll one of the small 1-inch paper squares into a cone. Once you have a cone shape, place a small piece of clear tape on the edge to hold it in place. Fit the small paper cone into the pen housing, being careful not to damage it. Once its gently wedged into the pen housing, use scis- sors to trim off the extra material hanging out of the cylinder. Now the darts maximum width is the same size as the pen tubes inner diam- eter. Repeat this cone construction for the other paper squares. Step2 MW2_3rds.indd 103 7/18/11 11:12 AM 116. 104 WeaponsinDisguise Your Pen Blowgun is complete! However, you do have the option to equip your dart with a straight pin or straightened staple if youre hunt- ing balloons or dartboards. Push the pin through the back of the cone so that the point pro- trudes from the pointy end. Once in place, dab a small amount of hot glue inside the cone to hold the pin in place. Now stuff the dart into the pen housing with the point facing toward the exit. Take a deep breath, then aim the pen and hold it to your lips. Exhale sharply to blow the cone dart out. It is very important to remember that youre firing needles from your mouth. You should never inhale while the pen is in your mouth wait- ing to be launched. Always be responsible and fire it in a controlled manor. Safety glasses are a must, as is staying clear of spectators. AlternateConstruction MW2_3rds.indd 104 7/18/11 11:12 AM 117. 105 MintPackandArrow Supplies 1 inexpensive mechanical pencil 1 Tic Tac container 1 wide rubber band Duct tape Tools Safety glasses Scissors or hobby knife Hot glue gun Ammo 1+ cotton swabs Can I offer you a breath mint, General Evil? Super small and super cool, this all-in-one MiniWeapon launcher pretends to be a simple breath mint container but is capable of launching cotton-swab arrows 20 feet! Pocket-sized and fully stocked with ammo, the Mint Pack and Arrow packs a punch. Mint Packand Arrow Range: 1025 feet MW2_3rds.indd 105 7/18/11 11:12 AM 118. 106 WeaponsinDisguise First, disassemble an inexpensive mechanical pencil. Pull out the pen- cil plunger and remove the eraser from the end. Line up the width (side) of the Tic Tac container to the pencil plunger end, then remove that width from the end of the pencil plunger using scissors or a hobby knife, as shown. Discard the pencil and the full-length plunger scrap. Finally, cut a wide rubber band in half as shown. Step1 pencil plunger package width MW2_3rds.indd 106 7/18/11 11:12 AM 119. 107 MintPackandArrowCover the eraser end of the pencil plunger with the center of the rub- ber band half. Duct tape the rubber band onto the pencil plunger as shown; the rubber band should not be tight to the eraser end, as this will make grabbing it difficult. Any extra rubber band should be overlapped to increase the strength of the hold (see the bottom images) and taped into place. If there is excess rubber band after you have folded it back and taped it, trim it off with scissors (not shown). The pencil plunger firing assembly is complete. Step2 MW2_3rds.indd 107 7/18/11 11:12 AM 120. 108 WeaponsinDisguise Remove the cap from the Tic Tac container. Use scissors to make four small slits in the container that are the approximate width and height of the pencil plunger firing assembly. Fold down the cut flaps toward each other, making a shelf on which to rest your firing assembly. (If the flaps are too brittle to fold, snap them off.) Opposite the Tic Tac container door, cut the same-sized opening into the cap as shown. Remove the material from the cap so it does not interfere. Hot glue the pencil plunger firing assembly onto the shelf inside the Tic Tac container. Then snap the cap onto the container. To fire your Mint Pack and Arrow, remove one end from a cotton swab and load it into the pencil plunger opening, remaining swab side out. Find the cut end of the cotton swab in the rubber band, and then pull back the rubber band and release. The Mint Pack and Arrow can also fire toothpicks and modified pen ink cartridges. When using the weapon to fire toothpicks, remove the pointed end to avoid wear on the rubber band. And never aim this devious little launcher at anyone! Step3 fold down MW2_3rds.indd 108 7/18/11 11:12 AM 121. 3 Villain MiniWeapons MW2_3rds.indd 109 7/18/11 11:13 AM 122. MW2_3rds.indd 110 7/18/11 11:13 AM 123. 111 Q-pickBlowgun Supplies 3 plastic ballpoint pens Duct tape 1 metal coat hanger 1 plastic milk jug cap (or similar) 1 plastic lip balm cap (or similar) Tools Safety glasses Hobby knife or pliers Wire cutter or pliers Scissors Hot glue gun (optional) Ammo 1+ toothpicks 1+ cotton swabs (plastic) With competition styling and standardized construction, the Q-pick Blowgun is one of the few tournament-graded MiniWeapons the department has developed. The plastic blowpipe and wooden-tipped darts can be built for less than pennies, making it an excellent choice for a small army of ninja assassins. Q-pickBlowgun coat hanger Range: 1030 feet tape lip balm cap milk jug cap pen housing toothpick cotton swab MW2_3rds.indd 111 7/18/11 11:13 AM 124. 112 VillainMiniWeapons Search your junk or desk drawer for three plastic ballpoint pens, all similar in dimension and diameter. Disassemble each pen into its vari- ous parts. Depending on the pens, you may need a tool to dislodge the rear pen caps. A hobby knife or small pliers should be sufficient. Save the rear pen caps for building the Round-Nosed Bullet (page 73); the ink cartridge can be discarded. Carefully duct tape all three pen housings together to create a long tube. The pen cylinders alignment will need to be exact, so take your time and do a careful, thorough job. Inspect the cylinder by peer- ing through it. Step1 discard remove MW2_3rds.indd 112 7/18/11 11:13 AM 125. 113 Q-pickBlowgunWith pliers or wire cutter, remove the straight section from the bottom edge of a metal coat hanger. Tape this section to the long cylinder of pen housings to strengthen the blowgun. Step2 coat hanger MW2_3rds.indd 113 7/18/11 11:13 AM 126. 114 VillainMiniWeapons Each blow dart will be constructed from one plastic cotton swab and one toothpick. Cut one end off the plastic swab as shown, then slide a single round wooden toothpick into the plastic cavity of the cotton swab. Push it in until its tight. You can glue the pieces together, but its prob- ably not necessary. Repeat this step to create at least eight blow darts. Step3 discard MW2_3rds.indd 114 7/18/11 11:13 AM 127. 115 Q-pickBlowgunNow build the dart holder out of two plastic caps, the first being a milk jug cap and the second being a lip balm cap, or similar-sized cap. These two caps are suggested because they are manufactured using thin, soft plastic, making them easier to cut. (This dart holder is optional and will not affect the Q-pick Blowguns performance.) Using the pen housing as a template, cut two holes similar in diam- eter, each in the center of both the milk jug cap and lip balm cap using a hobby knife. The holes do not have to be perfectly round; you are only looking for a tight fit when they eventually slide onto the pen housing. Next, cut eight evenly spaced smaller holes around the perimeter of the milk jug cap. Each hole should be roughly the same size as a the diameter of a wooden toothpick. Again, these holes do not have to be perfectly roundsmall triangular cuts might be easiest. Step4 MW2_3rds.indd 115 7/18/11 11:13 AM 128. 116 VillainMiniWeapons Slide the lip balm cap approximately 7 inches down the pen barrel. The flat, flush end of the cap should be facing the exit (long end) of the barrel, as shown. If the cap is loose, fasten it to the barrel with hot glue or tape. Next, slide the milk jug cap approximately 5 inches down the pen barrel, with the flush end of the cap facing the mouth end (dart entrance) of the barrel. Secure this cap in place using hot glue or tape. Load the extra darts into the milk jug cap and angle them inward, into the lip balm cap. This should hold the darts in place; adjust or modify the spacing if needed. Now stuff a Q-pick dart into the pen housing with the toothpick point facing toward the barrel exit. Take a deep breath, aim, and exhale sharply to blow out the dart. Never inhale while the pen housing is in your mouth waiting to be launched. Always be responsible and fire your Q-pick Blowgun in a controlled manor, never at any living thing. Safety glasses are a must, as is staying clear of spectators. Step5 slide onto tube exit entrance MW2_3rds.indd 116 7/18/11 11:13 AM 129. 117 RubberBandDerringer Supplies 1 glue stick container Duct tape 2 craft sticks 1 plastic tape dispenser 1 small binder clip (19 mm) Tools Safety glasses Pliers Hobby knife Ammo 1+ rubber bands Villains are crazy for this single-shot Rubber Band Derringer because it can be operated with one hand, freeing the other hand to clutch stolen jewels or loot! Its design is easily concealable, and loading the elastic bullets is quick and easy. Release the binder clip hammer and watch the rubber band zing off toward its intended target. But be on alert other owners of this MiniWeapon often sport double derringers! RubberBand Derringer glue stick Range: 820 feet tape craft stick binder clip rubber band tape dispenser MW2_3rds.indd 117 7/18/11 11:13 AM 130. 118 VillainMiniWeapons Your first step is to disassemble a glue stick or similar small-cylinder container. To remove the insides, snap off the bottom twist. You may need pliers to assist you. Once the bottom twist is off, remove the rotating bar and any remaining glue inside. Discard the insides and bottom twist; however, save the cap for the Q-pick Blowgun (page 111). On the open side of the small cylinder, use a hobby knife to cut two small slits on each side, about inch apart. Then bend the plastic flaps between the two cuts inward, toward each other. This groove will hold the rubber band in place. Step1 remove (optional) discard MW2_3rds.indd 118 7/18/11 11:13 AM 131. 119 RubberBandDerringerUsing duct tape, fasten two craft sticks parallel to each other on the opposite sides of the small container. The craft sticks should align with the small slits you cut in the first step (glue stick opening), but at the other end of the tube. See the illustration. This completes the simple barrel assembly. Step2 MW2_3rds.indd 119 7/18/11 11:13 AM 132. 120 VillainMiniWeapons Now tape the barrel assembly to an upside-down plastic tape dis- penser. This dispenser will be a quick and easy gun stock and handle, complete with a makeshift trigger guard. Step3 MW2_3rds.indd 120 7/18/11 11:13 AM 133. 121 RubberBandDerringerUse duct tape to attach the small binder clip to the back of the tape dispenser. To test the clips location, load a rubber band through the clip with the other end around the tip of the barrel, securing it into the two cut slots at the end. While wearing safety glasses, carefully aim the launcher away from you and press down on the top metal handle. If the rubber band does not launch, readjust the clip as needed (prob- ably forward). Never aim your Rubber Band Derringer at a human or animal, but defiantly at a robot! A rubber band can sting or cause eye damage, so always wear safety glasses when firing. Step4 MW2_3rds.indd 121 7/18/11 11:13 AM 134. 122 VillainMiniWeapons The Rubber Band Derringers generic design invites custom modifica- tions. If you want to add some bulk to your shooter, clip a few large binder clips (51 mm) to the underside of the barrel and handle, as shown. Additional upgrades can be made using various paper tubes around the barrel and other cylinders. Have fun with it! AlternateConstruction MW2_3rds.indd 122 7/18/11 11:13 AM 135. 123 Double-BarreledBandGun Supplies 3 small binder clips (19 mm) 3 pencils Duct tape 2 wooden clothespins 1 large binder clip (51 mm) 1 plastic tape dispenser Tools Safety glasses Ammo 2+ rubber bands When not holstered, the Double-Barreled Band Gun packs a one-two punch. When fired, the elastic bands are silent, avoiding the sonic boom caused by some of the bean shootertype sidearms found in chapter 1. Designed to fire each rubber band individually, this gun also allows you to unload both barrels simultaneouslythe perfect indoor MiniWeapon! Double-BarreledBandGun binder clip Range: 820 feet pencil rubber band clothespin binder clip tape tape dispenser MW2_3rds.indd 123 7/18/11 11:13 AM 136. 124 VillainMiniWeapons Fasten a small binder clip 2 inches from the eraser end of a pencil. Then gently dislodge the eraser from its metal casing by twisting or rocking it. Place the removed eraser into the clip as shown. Once the eraser is in place, remove the metal handles from the clip. Repeat this step one more time, for two complete barrels. Step1 MW2_3rds.indd 124 7/18/11 11:13 AM 137. 125 Double-BarreledBandGunNow duct tape a wooden clothespin to the top of one binder clip/ pencil assembly. The duct tape should be exceptionally tight and thor- ough; a loose fit will cause the assembly to slide forward when loaded with a rubber band bulletnot good. Repeat this step one more time, for two complete builds. Step2 MW2_3rds.indd 125 7/18/11 11:13 AM 138. 126 VillainMiniWeapons Place a third pencil between the two modified pencils fixed with clothespins and line up all three pencils so the ends are flush. Once in place, duct tape the pencil ends together to hold all three in place. Now place a small binder clip over the end of the three pencil ends as shown. Fold the metal handles down and duct tape them against the pencil housing. Step3 MW2_3rds.indd 126 7/18/11 11:13 AM 139. 127 Double-BarreledBandGunSlide a large binder clip over the back end of the pencil assembly as shown. Do not cover the top segment of the clothespins. Snap the entire assembly onto the bottom surface of a plastic tape dispenser. Step4 MW2_3rds.indd 127 7/18/11 11:13 AM 140. 128 VillainMiniWeapons If you have a tight fit, remove both metal handles from the large binder clip. If your assembly seems loose, flip down both metal handles on the big binder clip so they rest on the side of the tape dispenser. Add duct tape if the fit is loose. Now load each barrel with a rubber band. First clip the rubber band inside the clothespin, and then wrap the loose end of the band around the tip of the launcher. Repeat this step on the opposite side. Prior to launching, the rubber band should be fixed as shown in the first illustration (page 123). When operating your Double-Barreled Band Gun, wear safety glasses and always prepare for the unexpected. Never aim your rub- ber band gun at a living target. Always use common sense, and use this weapon at your own risk. Step5 MW2_3rds.indd 128 7/18/11 11:13 AM 141. 129 PushpinDart Supplies Duct tape 1 pushpin 4 small paper clips 1 square sticky note (3 inches by 3 inches) Tools Safety glasses Hot glue gun Scissors Pushpin Darts are awesome! Equipped with a factory-molded inte- grated metal point, each dart is extremely durable. Its simple shaft and flight design is constructed from paper clips and one sticky note, mak- ing it colorful and practically free to build! PushpinDart pushpin Range: 820 feet tape paper clips sticky note MW2_3rds.indd 129 7/18/11 11:13 AM 142. 130 VillainMiniWeapons Wrap tape around the handle of a pushpin (1) as shown (2). Build up the pins diameter so its even with the rear plastic push. Next, evenly space four small paper clips around the newly wrapped tape and hot glue them in place (3). After the glue has cooled, cover the glued paper clips with tape (4). Step1 MW2_3rds.indd 130 7/18/11 11:13 AM 143. 131 PushpinDartFold the opposite corners of the sticky note together to form two trian- gles (1), then unfold the paper and fold the other two corners together to form two triangles, as shown (2). Open the sticky note flat, then fold the paper in half both ways (3 and 4). Once you have finished, you should have folded the paper a total of four times and should have four crease lines, as shown above. These crease lines will act as guides for the major folds in the next step. Step2 MW2_3rds.indd 131 7/18/11 11:13 AM 144. 132 VillainMiniWeapons Now, creatively fold the square to create the flight wings or fins. Push up the center point while pushing down on the middle of the sides until you have what appears to be a star. This may take a few attempts due to the confusing nature of the creases and the stubbornness of the paper. Use the illustration above for reference. Once youve completed the folds, run your fingers along the fold lines to sharply crease the edges. They will help the paper keep its form during construction. Then use scissors to cut off the very front tip of the newly folded fins. Step3 MW2_3rds.indd 132 7/18/11 11:13 AM 145. 133 PushpinDartSlide the folded fins between the four paper clips. You may need scis- sors to remove a bit more paper from the tip to ensure a tight fit. Step4 MW2_3rds.indd 133 7/18/11 11:13 AM 146. 134 VillainMiniWeapons Add hot glue around the areas where the paper clips and paper meet. This will ensure the fins dont fly off when shooting a friendly game of darts. If you need to practice your throwing, check out the printout targets in chapter 7 (page 249). Step5 MW2_3rds.indd 134 7/18/11 11:13 AM 147. 135 BowlerHatLauncher Supplies 1 CD spindle bottom 5 medium binder clips (32 mm) Duct tape 1 plastic ruler 1 wide rubber band Tools Safety glasses Dremel or wood-burning tool Pliers Hot glue gun Ammo 1+ unwanted CDs or DVDs 1+ plastic caps (approx. 2.5 inches in diameter) Even if a villain is superior in hand-to-hand combat, he or she might rely on some oddjob weapons. The Bowler Hat Launcher ejects a lethal flying disc disguised as a gentlemans hat. The flying disc could also act as a clay pigeon launcherif you wished to test your aim of a differ- ent MiniWeapon using a moving target. BowlerHatLauncher CD Range: 825 feet plastic cap CD spindle binder clip rubber band tape plastic ruler MW2_3rds.indd 135 7/18/11 11:13 AM 148. 136 VillainMiniWeapons You will only be using the bottom of a CD spindle. (You can save the top of the spindle to make the CD-Spindle Catapult in the first Mini- Weapons book.) Flip over the disc spindle so that the protruding tower can function as a handle. Depending on the configuration and thickness of the plastic, you might need a Dremel or wood-burning tool to complete the rest of this step. If the medium binder clips do not firmly clasp to the base of the spindle as shown, cut three holes in the surface of the CD spindle, each the length of the binder clip. The width of these holes needs to just allow one side of the binder clip to pass through. All three holes will be made around the perimeter, two directly across from one another and the third between the first two. Use the illustration as reference. Again, if the CD spindle has a large plastic lip, you might not need to Dremel (cut) the housing. Step1 binder clip width plastic lip handle MW2_3rds.indd 136 7/18/11 11:13 AM 149. 137 BowlerHatLauncherFor each of the three binder clips, slide one end through the newly cut slots and clip the other end around the side of the CD spindle. Remove all but one of the metal handles from the clips. You will keep only the left clips inner handle in place (see above). This handle will be a safety guide for the disc. Step2 do not remove MW2_3rds.indd 137 7/18/11 11:13 AM 150. 138 VillainMiniWeapons Now take another medium binder clip and, using pliers, bend the center middle tab 180 degrees, toward the mouth of the binder clip. This middle tab detail will clip into the disc and hold it in place before launching. With the metal handles still attached, hot glue the binder clip to the center binder clip already fastened to the CD spindle, as shown. Add duct tape to the inside and outside of this clip to increase its holding power. It cant be too strong; this clip will be under a lot of pressure when the Bowler Hat Launcher is loaded. Step3 bend MW2_3rds.indd 138 7/18/11 11:13 AM 151. 139 BowlerHatLauncherNow fasten the last binder clip to one end of the plastic ruler. Depend- ing on the rulers design, you can use the factory details molded into the ruler to increase the binder clips holding power. Add hot glue if needed. Once snapped onto the ruler, remove the metal handles from the binder clip. Next, tape one wide rubber band to the ruler at the opposite end of the fastened binder clip. Test its position by stretching it to the far end of the ruler. If you have a nice, tight feel with little ruler flex, your placement is perfect. Once you have finished this step, you still have the opportunity to easily adjust the rubber band for desired results. Step4 MW2_3rds.indd 139 7/18/11 11:13 AM 152. 140 VillainMiniWeapons Load the top of the binder clipopposite from the clip with a single handle hanging downwith hot glue, then carefully press and hold the ruler assembly clip to the hot glue. Hold the assembly together until the glue has cooled. If you are wary of the connections strength, sub- stitute superglue and add duct tape around this connection. Step5 MW2_3rds.indd 140 7/18/11 11:13 AM 153. 141 BowlerHatLauncherUsing a hobby knife to cut a compact disc is very difficult, if not impos- sible. Instead, use a Dremel or wood-burning tool to cut a very small slit in the face of an unwanted CD or DVD. The slit just has to exceed the width of the bend you made in the medium binder clip (in step 3). If youd like the disc to resemble a bowler hat, like a famous super- villains hat, hot glue a small plastic cap to the top of the disc. But remember that any additional weight to the disc will slow it down. Without the added plastic cap, this launcher is quite capable of fling- ing a disc over 30 feet. Step6 MW2_3rds.indd 141 7/18/11 11:13 AM 154. 142 VillainMiniWeapons Before loading the Bowler Hat Launcher, put on your safety glasses, just in case! Clip the disc onto the top binder clip with the modified tooth detail. This clip should be fully shut, ensuring the disc will stay locked into place until you release it. Adjust the disc custom notch-out if its too small. Once the disc is locked in, stretch the rubber band around to the near side until it stays put behind the disc, as shown. Having the rub- ber band offset will create a perfect Frisbee rotation when released. Aim and push down on the metal clip handle to launch. Remember, this is a homemade launcherbe prepared for the unexpected. If the ruler arm is not secure, it could whip back and hit you. Be careful! The disc launcher is designed to launch the disc forward in an accurate direction; however, you may need to adjust the design for best results. Always wear safety glasses and never shoot at a living target. Step7 MW2_3rds.indd 142 7/18/11 11:13 AM 155. 143 PaperThrowingStar Supplies 2 sheets of paper Tools Scissors Pencil Wielded by the ninja as a secondary weapon, the Paper Throwing Star (also known as a Shuriken or Ninja Star) can play a pivotal role in a secret agent battle. Using the ancient art of origami, a skilled warrior can manufacture various sizes and colors. Its a simple weapon, but you will need some patience, little grasshopper. With no cost, this will be a perfect addition to your MiniWeapons arsenal. PaperThrowingStar Range: 825 feet MW2_3rds.indd 143 7/18/11 11:13 AM 156. 144 VillainMiniWeapons This ninja star design is crafted from two identical, perfectly square sheets of paper. If you are starting with two standard sheets of rectangular printer paper, fold over one corner flush to the opposite side and then crease the diagonal fold. This is sometimes called a valley fold. While the paper is still folded, use scissors to cut along the layered edge to remove the leftover rectangle strip. Repeat this step with one more sheet of paper so you end up with two identical squares. Step1 MW2_3rds.indd 144 7/18/11 11:13 AM 157. 145 PaperThrowingStarUnfold both sheets of paper to reveal the custom squares. Mirror the sheets next to one another as shown in the illustration. Make sure the folds are in the correct direction. Step2 square 1 square 2 MW2_3rds.indd 145 7/18/11 11:13 AM 158. 146 VillainMiniWeapons Fold both squares in half to create two rectangles (1). Press your fin- ger along the crease lines make them flat and sharp. Then fold each sheet once more, making two long rectangles (2). Each rectangle will be four layers thick. Step3 fold fold MW2_3rds.indd 146 7/18/11 11:13 AM 159. 147 PaperThrowingStarNext, fold both rectangles in half, end to end, as shown (3). These folds will create crease lines that will help with the next step. After you have folded both rectangles, unfold them to reveal the crease lines (4). You may want to use a pencil to highlight the new crease lines. Step4 unfold MW2_3rds.indd 147 7/18/11 11:13 AM 160. 148 VillainMiniWeapons Using each middle crease line, valley fold one end of each rectangle at an overlapping 45-degree angle (5). Apply pressure to the fold lines to hold the L shapes in place. Note that the second folded L should mirror the first. Compare your results with the circled diagram and adjust if needed. Step5 fold MW2_3rds.indd 148 7/18/11 11:13 AM 161. 149 PaperThrowingStarNow mirror step 5, and repeat the valley fold on both pieces of paper. Fold down the L at a 45-degree angle so that the new fold runs along the first fold at the center (6). Repeat this step on the second L. Compare your results with the circled diagram and adjust if needed. Step6 fold MW2_3rds.indd 149 7/18/11 11:13 AM 162. 150 VillainMiniWeapons Flip over both pieces of folded paper and line them up as shown in the diagram. The dotted lines in this illustration represent the next steps fold lines. If you want to mark those lines with a pencil to make them easier to follow, do that now. Step7 rotate both MW2_3rds.indd 150 7/18/11 11:13 AM 163. 151 PaperThrowingStarIn this step, both pieces of paper will be folded until they resemble a Z and an S. You will accomplish that by working with the square segments and the ends of each paper assembly. On the first folded piece of paper, valley fold the end squares to create two triangles. Use the circle diagram on the bottom right to compare your folds. Once they are correct, use the diagram to line up the Z and S pieces. Step8 folding folding finished finished MW2_3rds.indd 151 7/18/11 11:13 AM 164. 152 VillainMiniWeapons In this step, you will create crease lines to be used later in step 11. Take the folded tip triangles and fold them toward the center to create a parallelogram (bottom image). Repeat this step on the second fold assembly. Once completed, unfold both pieces of paper so they resemble a Z and an S again, just as in step 8. Step9 folding finished MW2_3rds.indd 152 7/18/11 11:13 AM 165. 153 PaperThrowingStarFlip only the Z piece of paper (on the right in the top image). Line up both halves of the ninja star similar to the bottom illustration. Though the outer shapes are similar, the inner folds now arent. Step10 rotate this one only MW2_3rds.indd 153 7/18/11 11:13 AM 166. 154 VillainMiniWeapons Rotate the second (right) paper assembly 90 degrees and place it on top of the first paper assembly, as shown. Step11 lay on top MW2_3rds.indd 154 7/18/11 11:13 AM 167. 155 PaperThrowingStarFold the top and bottom points of the bottom paper assembly into the cavities of the top paper assembly. See the illustration. Step12 cavity finished cavity MW2_3rds.indd 155 7/18/11 11:13 AM 168. 156 VillainMiniWeapons Now, flip over the entire, partially assembled Paper Throwing Star and complete the folds on the backside. Once flipped, the second paper assembly will be on the bottom. Fold the top and bottom points into the cavities of the top paper assembly as you did in the previous step. Make sure all the points are tucked in and secure. Your Paper Throw- ing Star is complete! To toss, grasp it with two fingers and fling it like a Frisbee. Remember: never throw your paper star at a living target. Its paper points could cause eye damage. Step13 cavity cavity MW2_3rds.indd 156 7/18/11 11:13 AM 169. 4 Gadgets MW2_3rds.indd 157 7/18/11 11:13 AM 170. MW2_3rds.indd 158 7/18/11 11:13 AM 171. 159 PaperDartWatch Supplies 1 sheet of 4-inch-by-4-inch plastic scrap 1 plastic milk jug cap 4 drinking straws with flexible heads 1 1-inch brass fastener 1 large rubber band 1+ lifestyle magazines Tools Safety glasses Marker Scissors Hobby knife Hot glue gun Ammo 1+ sticky notes Clear tape The Paper Dart Watch is standard issue for any agent involved in covert intelligence. Its integrated elastic band keeps it locked to your wrist when youre chasing somebody . . . or being chased! Lock onto your target by rotating the watch face, then launch one of the four paper darts. Youll soon understand why this gadget is an agents best friend. PaperDartWatch watch and cutout Range: 412 feet milk jug cap paper straw plastic circle rubber band MW2_3rds.indd 159 7/18/11 11:13 AM 172. 160 Gadgets First, locate some flat, thin but rigid plastic material, such as that used for product packages with clear windows. If plastic is unavailable, heavy-duty cardstock will also work. You will need two 2-inch-by-2- inch squares, or one 4-inch-by-4-inch square, of whatever material you decide to use. Place a milk jug cap on top of the thin plastic, then trace the caps diameter onto the plastic with a marker. Do this twice to make two circles. Use scissors to cut out both plastic circles. In one of the circles, poke a small opening through the center of the disc. The diameter of this circle will need to fit a brass fastener, so smaller is better. Step1 plastic or cardstock template MW2_3rds.indd 160 7/18/11 11:13 AM 173. 161 PaperDartWatchUsing a hobby knife or scissors, cut the bendable heads off of four plastic drinking straws, just below the bellowed (bendy) sections. Dis- card the longer segments of the straws. These short straws will eventually be placed inside the milk jug cap in step 3. But first you will first mark the area of the milk jug cap that you will need to remove to fit the straws inside. Place two pairs of straws next to one another on the top of the underside of the milk jug cap, as shown. Use a marker on the milk jug cap to mark the area you will cut out. Do not place the straws in the center of the cap because they will interfere with the brass fastener rotating feature. Step2 discard group mark width MW2_3rds.indd 161 7/18/11 11:13 AM 174. 162 Gadgets Using a hobby knife, cut along the eight lines you marked on the side of the milk jug cap, then remove the tabs as shown in the upper right diagram. In addition, cut a small hole in the center of the cap. This hole will eventually need to fit the brass fastener. Remove any other plastic that might interfere with the straws fitting inside the cap. Now place all four straw sections into the milk jug cap and secure them in place using hot glue, as shown. The bellowed sections should overhang one side of the cap. These flexible tubes will make firing the darts easier. Step3 discard MW2_3rds.indd 162 7/18/11 11:13 AM 175. 163 PaperDartWatchFrom the outside of the milk jug cap, slide a brass fastener through the center hole in the cap assembly and up through the plastic circle with the center hole. Bend the brass fastener into place. Do not hot glue the plastic circle to the straws or milk jug cap; this will prohibit the Paper Dart Watch from rotating. Step4 one circle brass fastener MW2_3rds.indd 163 7/18/11 11:13 AM 176. 164 Gadgets Next, test a wide rubber band around your wrist to see if it fits comfort- ably, and then remove it. If the bands fit is satisfactory, sandwich the rubber band between the two plastic circles using hot glue. Step5 circle two MW2_3rds.indd 164 7/18/11 11:13 AM 177. 165 PaperDartWatchYou will need a watch face to complete your gadgets disguise. Flip through a few lifestyle magazines for watch ads you can cut out. Many of these ads will have life-size or larger-than-life-size, high-resolution pictures of watches. Find a picture of a watch face that fits the milk cap diameter perfectly. You can also draw a watch face or print one from an online watch ad. Hot glue the watch face to the top of the milk jug cap assembly, as shown. This realistic face will help camouflage your gadget from curious eyes. Finally, use scissors to trim down the straws, but only on the non- bellowed ends. The flexible straw ends should remain on the watch so they can be positioned for optimal firing. Step6 magazine clipping discard MW2_3rds.indd 165 7/18/11 11:13 AM 178. 166 Gadgets The four darts for this MiniWeapon are constructed from paper. Start with 1-inch-square pieces of paper. If you have a 3-inch-by-3-inch sticky-note, fold it in half, then fold it one more time to create a square. Then unfold it and cut along the crease lines to create four 1-inch- square pieces (not shown). Roll each small paper square into a cone. Once you have a cone shape, place a small piece of clear tape on the edge to hold it in place. Insert the small paper cone into one of the straws, being careful not to damage it. Trim off any extra paper with scissors. Now the darts maximum width is the same diameter as the straw. Repeat to make three more darts. Fit one paper dart into each of the straws, with the tip facing the exit (nonbellowed end). Adjust a straw neck, take a deep breath, and exhale sharply into the straw to fire the dart. Always be responsible and fire the darts in a controlled manner. Safety glasses are a must, as is staying clear of spectators. Step7 discard MW2_3rds.indd 166 7/18/11 11:13 AM 179. 167 GrapplingGun Supplies 3 large paper clips Duct tape 1 plastic ballpoint pen 1 standard art marker 1 wide rubber band 2 pencils 1 plastic package of dental floss 1 clothespin 1 travel-size plastic bottle (approx. 3.4 fl. oz. or smaller) 1 3-inch soft plastic lid Tools Safety glasses Pliers Hobby knife Hot glue gun The tactical Grappling Gun allows you to snag something beyond your grasp or swing over obstacles such as trip-wire-fused land mines. It can be a tricky project, but with a little patience and some adjustment youll soon be shooting, grabbing, and snatching whatever you please. GrapplingGun pen Range: 812 feet clothespin tape paper clip dental floss travel-sized bottle plastic lid dental floss container MW2_3rds.indd 167 7/18/11 11:13 AM 180. 168 Gadgets The guns grappling hooks are constructed from three large paper clips. Each hook is made separately and then attached to the pen housing. To construct one hook, place a large paper clip on a slightly larger piece of duct tape, then securely wrap the clip until it is completely covered with tape. Then, use pliers to bend the covered paper clip in two spots. Refer to the illustration for the position of the bends. Repeat this step with two more paper clips. Evenly space the hooks around the cap end of a ballpoint pen, securing them with duct tape. Finally, use pliers to remove the rear pen-housing cap. Do not discard this cap; you will be reattaching it in a later step. Step1 rear pen-housing cap MW2_3rds.indd 168 7/18/11 11:13 AM 181. 169 GrapplingGunThe grappling hook guidethe barrelis fabricated from a standard art marker or similar diameter container (such as a lip balm cap) that is slightly larger than the pen grappling hook. If you use a marker, one made from recycled plastic is best, because the material is relatively soft. However, any marker will work. Using pliers, remove the markers end cap by slightly rotating it from the housing. Remove the marker nib using pliers, then slide it out the tip of the marker. Discard this nib to avoid a mess. With a hobby knife, pierce the housing to remove a 1-inch cylinder; rotating the housing while the knife is piercing the plastic will make it easier. Discard the internal ink cartridge. (If the housing contains ink residue, rinse it out and dry it.) Duct tape a wide rubber band to the 1-inch cylinder. Then wrap an additional piece of duct tape around the back of the rubber band to create a finger catch. Step2 discard catch MW2_3rds.indd 169 7/18/11 11:13 AM 182. 170 Gadgets Start building the guns frame by duct taping two pencils together. Then, on the eraser end, tape the Grappling Gun barrel with its attached rubber band. On the opposite end, attach the guns handle, crafted from an empty dental floss container. First, pop out the insides of the floss con- tainer but do not discard the floss; youll need it. Duct tape the con- tainer onto the two-pencil barrel as shown. (If you do not have a dental floss container, experiment with other health and beauty packages.) Finally, hot glue one clothespin on top of the pencil barrel above the dental floss handle. Step3 MW2_3rds.indd 170 7/18/11 11:13 AM 183. 171 GrapplingGunNext, assemble the lower-mounted Grappling Gun rope holder. Its built from a small, travel-size plastic bottle and a soft plastic lid approxi- mately 3 inches in diameter (the top from a can of Pringles works well). If this lid size is unavailable, just cut a 3-inch-diameter circle from card- board stock or experiment with other sized lidsfor example, coffee can, cream cheese, or peanut butter lids. Using the small bottle as a template, trace and cut its diameter from the center of the lid. Then slide the small plastic bottle into the opening and hot glue it into place. Affix the lid-and-bottle assembly to the dental floss handle and double pencil frame carefully using hot glue, as shown. Step4 use as template discard MW2_3rds.indd 171 7/18/11 11:13 AM 184. 172 Gadgets Uncoil about 10 feet of dental floss (or thread). Tie a small knot to one end and insert the knot into the back of the pen housing, then seal it with the original rear pen-housing cap, securely sandwiching the knot inside the housing. Finally, tie, tape, or hot glue the other end of the floss line to the back of the Grappling Gun rope holder. Loosely coil the remainder of the floss around the bottle, working outward. To fire, snap the rubber band into the clothespin, then slide the grapping hook and its attached line into the marker barrel as far as it will go. Aim the Grappling Gun and press the clothespin trigger when youre ready. Be aware that this is homemade projectile launcher is capable of malfunctions and misfires. Adjust it if needed, and always fire away from living targets. Step5 knot rope holder MW2_3rds.indd 172 7/18/11 11:13 AM 185. 173 AssassinBlade Supplies 3 expired or zero-balance plastic gift cards 1 plastic ruler 1 brass fastener 1 small binder clip (19 mm) Duct tape 3 large rubber bands Tools Scissors or hobby knife Hot glue gun The Assassin Blade is a nonlethal, retractable wrist weapon that allows you to keep a low profile when pursuing your target up close. Its designed to be a quick-strike MiniWeapon that stays out of view. Then, with a flick of your wrist, the ruler blade springs out of your sleeve and is ready for the attack. AssassinBlade plastic ruler Range: 10 inches rubber band gift card tape MW2_3rds.indd 173 7/18/11 11:13 AM 186. 174 Gadgets Place a gift card next to a flat plastic ruler, as shown. Use the gift card as a measuring template. Then with scissors, remove a gift cardlong section from the end of the plastic ruler (top image). Now, from the small section of ruler you just removed, cut off two -inch strips. Discard the center piece and save the two -inch strips for step 4. At one end of the longer ruler section, use scissors to cut out a knife shape, as shown. Step1 discard aggressive styling MW2_3rds.indd 174 7/18/11 11:13 AM 187. 175 AssassinBladeTo control the spring-loaded ruler blade, you will need to lock the blade in place when not in action. To do this, use a brass fastener and a small binder clip. First, duct tape or hot glue one of the binder clips metal handles onto the binder clip housing. Then puncture or cut a hole about inch from the edge of a gift card, centered as shown. (You may need scis- sors or a hobby knife to pierce the plastic card.) Finally, slide a brass fastener through the free, unglued binder clip handle and into the gift card. Bend the fastener clips to lock the fas- tener into place. This completes the spring-loaded locking mechanism. Step2 tape bottom handle MW2_3rds.indd 175 7/18/11 11:13 AM 188. 176 Gadgets Test fit two of the rubber bands on your wrist, then remove them. If the bands fit comfortably, place both of them around the binder clip/ gift card assembly as shown. Keep the bands far apart to maximize stability. Hot glue another gift card on top of this assembly, sandwich- ing both rubber bands and the brass fastener head between the two cards. Carefully hold everything in place as the glue cools. This is the base of your Assassin Blade holder. Step3 MW2_3rds.indd 176 7/18/11 11:13 AM 189. 177 AssassinBladeCheck the rulers width by dry fitting both -inch plastic ruler slices on the face of the middle gift card (top image). The blade ruler should move easily down the middle channel. If not, reduce the side slices as needed. If the ruler clearance is good, hot glue the -inch slices onto the middle card as shown in the bottom image. Avoid glue overflow into the channel, as this will stop the blade from moving. Once cooled, add hot glue on top of the two -inch slices, then add the last card to the top. Again, be careful not to get glue in the channel. Step4 check ruler width MW2_3rds.indd 177 7/18/11 11:13 AM 190. 178 Gadgets Now slide the plastic ruler blade into the channel, with the custom blade detail facing the binder clip. Tie a third rubber band to the back of the ruler, looping the band through the molded peg hook hole. Run the other end of the rubber band beneath the card and then wrap it around the attached binder clip (path shown with a dotted line). The ruler blade should now spring forward, tip out. If this is not the case, you will need a shorter rubber band. Once adjusted, attach the whole assembly to your wrist. Slide the ruler blade back and flip up the binder clip to lock it in place, back up your sleeve, until the blade is needed. When youre ready to strike, flip down the clip and watch the blade spring out and stop, ready for action. Step5 MW2_3rds.indd 178 7/18/11 11:13 AM 191. 179 DetonatingPen Supplies 1 champagne party popper 1 plastic ballpoint pen Tools Safety glasses Glue Scissors or hobby knife Pushpin The Detonating Pen is designed to intentionally startle or surprise a clandestine target by emitting a loud popping noise when its opened. The pen housing is packed with a nonlethal friction-actuated explosive charge (a party popper), which detonates when the cap is pulled off the pen. Though the gadget is nonflammable, it can cause ringing in the ears. DetonatingPen pen housing champagne party popper MW2_3rds.indd 179 7/18/11 11:13 AM 192. 180 Gadgets To start, youll need a party popper that has a pull-string trigger. These party poppers are not considered fireworks and are available at most major retailers that carry party supplies. Use your finger or the tip of a pen to remove the streamers and cardboard. This will make it easier to locate the small explosive charge inside. While wearing safety glasses, remove the tape or decorative foil around the back neck where the trigger string hangs out. Using scissors, cut out a side section of the party popper from the front, as shown. This will provide room for your fingers to grab the explosive charge, which is housed in a cardboard tube. Once you have it, slowly slide it out with the string still attached. If the cardboard tube feels like its not coming out, dont yank itthis might detonate the explosive charge. Take your time, and when youre finished, discard the popper housing. Step1 streamers cardboard remove tape MW2_3rds.indd 180 7/18/11 11:13 AM 193. 181 DetonatingPenDisassemble a plastic ballpoint pen into its various parts, but do not remove the rear pen-housing cap. Now slide the party popper trigger string through the plastic pen tip from the back, putting the small explosive charge in place of the ink cartridge. If the pen tip does not screw onto the pen housing, dab a small amount of glue inside the pen tip to ensure that it will stay place. Add- ing glue will limit the Detonating Pen to one-time use. Step2 discard MW2_3rds.indd 181 7/18/11 11:13 AM 194. 182 Gadgets Snap the pen-tip cap back into the pen housing. Then run the party popper trigger string through the end of the original pen cap (top image). If the ballpoint pen cap does not have any air holes molded into its end, make one by carefully using a pushpin or hobby knife. Once the string is through the cap, snap the cap onto the pen housing. Carefully tighten the string inside the pen cap and then tie a very small knot to keep it in place. (You may add a dab of glue onto the knot to make sure it holds.) Using scissors, cut off the excess string hanging out of the tip to make your booby trap less obvious. Hold onto to this noise gadget until you need it. Does your intended target need something to write with? Here, take my pen . . . Step3 MW2_3rds.indd 182 7/18/11 11:13 AM 195. 183 SmokingPen Supplies 1 retractable pen 1 bobby pin 1 strike-anywhere match Tools Safety glasses Pliers It might not be tear gas, but when activated this Smoking Pen will release a small cloud, a perfect distraction allowing you to slip out the back door. Its contents are simple: a strike-anywhere match and a mod- ified bobby pin make the perfect getaway device. SmokingPen pen housing bobby pin pen spring match MW2_3rds.indd 183 7/18/11 11:13 AM 196. 184 Gadgets Disassemble a retractable pen by removing the ink cartridge, plastic tip, and small spring. Save the spring and tip, but discard the ink car- tridge. Slide a single strike-anywhere match into the pen housing, with the match head facing out. Shake the pen housing until the match falls to the bottom of the housing, near the clip. Step1 retractable pen small spring MW2_3rds.indd 184 7/18/11 11:13 AM 197. 185 SmokingPenIf necessary, use pliers to remove the angled end of the bobby pin, then slide the spring over both bobby pin bars until it reaches the cir- cular end, as shown in the top image. Once in place, the spring should not be able to slide off the back; adjust the bobby pin or spring with pliers, if needed. Now slide the pen-tip cap onto the bobby pin. Bend the uncut end of the bobby pin with pliers to lock the pen tip in place. Step2 small spring angled end pen-tip cap MW2_3rds.indd 185 7/18/11 11:13 AM 198. 186 Gadgets Reassemble the pen tip assembly onto the pen housing as shown above. When you need to activate the smoke screen, pull the bobby pin forward and release it. The bobby pin will spring back, smashing into the strike-anywhere match head, creating heat from the friction. This heat will ignite the match and release a stream of smoke from the tip of the pen. Before you discard or store this MiniWeapon, make sure the match inside has stopped burning. Step3 MW2_3rds.indd 186 7/18/11 11:13 AM 199. 5 SurveilLance andIntel MW2_3rds.indd 187 7/18/11 11:13 AM 200. MW2_3rds.indd 188 7/18/11 11:13 AM 201. 189 BionicEar Supplies 1 2-liter plastic soft drink bottle 1 disposable plastic or paper plate (greater than 7 inches in diameter) Duct tape 1 plastic or paper disposable cup 1 spray bottle nozzle Tools Hobby knife Marker Scissors Hot glue gun Simply point this Bionic Ear at your subject to capture secret discus- sions. Its curved dish will focus and funnel whatever information you are trying to steal into an earpiece that fits perfectly around your ear. This is a must for any stakeout. Bionic Ear disposable plate tape pen housing 2-liter bottle disposable cup bottle cap spray bottle end MW2_3rds.indd 189 7/18/11 11:13 AM 202. 190 SurveillanceandIntel Using a hobby knife, remove the top 4 inches of a 2-liter plastic soft drink bottle. Save the plastic bottle cap for step 4 but discard the base of the bottle. Place the top of the bottle onto the disposable plate and trace the bottles diameter onto the plate as shown. Remove the bottle and draw four tab details onto the plate within the marked circle. These tabs will be used later to secure the disposable plate to the bottle. Step1 2-liter bottle tab detail MW2_3rds.indd 190 7/18/11 11:13 AM 203. 191 BionicEarKeeping the drawn tabs attached to the outer rim, use scissors to remove the surrounding area within the drawn circle on the plate sur- face. Once you have removed the material, bend the tabs toward the back of the plate as shown. Next, slide the 2-liter bottle top in between the tabs and use duct tape to secure it in place. You have just completed the dish that catches the audio. Step2 bend tabs MW2_3rds.indd 191 7/18/11 11:13 AM 204. 192 SurveillanceandIntel Use a hobby knife or scissors to remove the bottom 2 inches of the plastic or paper disposable cup. Discard the top of the cup and keep the base. Now, on the saved base section, slice out a 1-inch-by-1-inch trap door as shown. The end of the 2-liter bottle will eventually fit into this hole. Cut only three of the four sides, then hinge the door at a 45-degree angle. When the Bionic Ear is completed, sound will bounce off this angled flap and into your ear. Step3 discard top bottom hinge MW2_3rds.indd 192 7/18/11 11:13 AM 205. 193 BionicEarA nozzle from a spray bottle will make a suitable frame and handle for this homemade Bionic Ear. Twist off the nozzle from an old spray bottle and clean out any leftover liquid still trapped inside the nozzle. Hot glue the 2-liter bottle cap upside down on the top of the spray nozzle, near the dispenser end. Let it cool. Then hot glue the modified cup bottom to the back end of the spray nozzle. The 1-inch-by-1-inch hole you cut out should be in line with the bottle cap. See the illustration. Step4 inline MW2_3rds.indd 193 7/18/11 11:13 AM 206. 194 SurveillanceandIntel Slide the custom listening dish (2-liter bottle) on top of the glued bottle cap. The bottle neck should insert into the hole in the modified cup. Once in place, fasten it using duct tape. Next, use tape to seal all the holes so that sound cannot escape from the sides but is instead fun- neled into the cup. Aim the Bionic Ear toward sounds and then slide the cup over your ear. The device should amplify faint sounds up to 20 feet away, though results will vary. Professional Bionic Ears feature a built-in antenna protruding from the dish. You can add one (for visual effect) by hot gluing an empty pen housing to the inside of the 2-liter bottle end. It will look something like the finished illustration on page 189. Step5 MW2_3rds.indd 194 7/18/11 11:13 AM 207. 195 ToothpastePeriscope Supplies 1 toothpaste box 1 unwanted CD or DVD Clear tape Tools Marker Scissors Hobby knife As a spy, you must keep your true identity a mystery. Observing and obtaining information from a concealed location will accomplish this. To avoid being detected, you need the ingenuity of a good old-fashioned periscope. The Toothpaste Periscope is constructed with two simple CD mirrors and a large toothpaste box. It will allow you to see around corners or over walls, yet keep your head out of sight! ToothpastePeriscope CD toothpaste box MW2_3rds.indd 195 7/18/11 11:13 AM 208. 196 SurveillanceandIntel Center an empty toothpaste box on a highly reflective unwanted CD or DVD as shown. Then, use a marker to trace the boxs outline (width) onto the disc surface. Step1 trace MW2_3rds.indd 196 7/18/11 11:13 AM 209. 197 ToothpastePeriscopeNow cut two small mirrors from the disc. Using scissors, cut the disc slightly narrower than the drawn lines so that it will fit inside the tooth- paste box. When the disc is in three individual sections, use the scissors to cut across the center section, creating two halves, as shown in the bottom image. Discard the two long sides; you will only be using the two center segments. Step2 offset cut discard MW2_3rds.indd 197 7/18/11 11:13 AM 210. 198 SurveillanceandIntel Modify the empty toothpaste box to create eye holes and mirror slits. Carefully cut out and remove a square opening approximately 1 inches from one end of the toothpaste box. On the same side, cut a small slit approximately 1 inches from the opposite end. Step3 MW2_3rds.indd 198 7/18/11 11:13 AM 211. 199 ToothpastePeriscopeFlip over the box and repeat the previous step, but mirrored. On the reverse side of the end with the original small slit, cut out and remove a square opening approximately 1 inches from the end. On the same side, but opposite end (with the first eye hole beneath it), cut a small slit approximately 1 inches from that end, as shown. Step4 top slit rotate box top box bottom box bottom slit MW2_3rds.indd 199 7/18/11 11:13 AM 212. 200 SurveillanceandIntel Slide a single disc mirror through each slit at a 45-degree angle. Both mirrors should be angled parallel to each other with their reflective surfaces facing into the box. Hold your eye up to one eye hole and test out the arrangement. Fasten the mirrors with clear tape if needed. (For better results, use two small health and beauty mirrors.) Step5 slide into slit mirror look see mirror MW2_3rds.indd 200 7/18/11 11:13 AM 213. 201 MiniInspectionMirror Supplies 2 plastic ballpoint pens 1 inexpensive mechanical pencil 1 makeup compact with mirror Tools Hobby knife Pliers Hot glue gun Whether youre sweeping a room for electronic bugs, looking for lost cash, or double-checking for hidden assailants, the Mini Inspection Mir- ror is perfect for viewing any area that is obstructed from your direct line of sight. Its a great tool, because a good spy should always be aware of his or her surroundings . . . including under the couch. Mini InspectionMirror mirror pen housing pen cap mechanical pencil MW2_3rds.indd 201 7/18/11 11:13 AM 214. 202 SurveillanceandIntel Completely disassemble two plastic ballpoint pens. You may need a hobby knife or pliers to remove the rear pen caps. Save these rear pen caps for making the Round-Nosed Bullet (page 73). Using a hobby knife, cut both plastic pen caps in half. These will be used later to connect the various parts of the Mini Inspection Mirror. Next, remove the plunger from a mechanical pencil. Once removed, carefully bend the plunger at a 110-degree angle. Use the illustration to approximate the bend. Step1 remove tip pen housing pen plunger MW2_3rds.indd 202 7/18/11 11:13 AM 215. 203 MiniInspectionMirrorHot glue one of the modified pen caps to the end of one pen housing, with the clip detail extending from the end, not overlapping the hous- ing. Then slide the bent pencil plunger into the pen housing. Bend the pen clip to align it with the pencil plunger and push them together. Hot glue the clip to the plunger. Finally, slide the second modified cap onto the end of the first pen, then connect it to the second pen housing. Hot glue these pieces together. Step2 clip detail MW2_3rds.indd 203 7/18/11 11:13 AM 216. 204 SurveillanceandIntel Remove the circular or rectangular mirror from the makeup compact using your own strength or pliers; this might be difficult depending on how well its put together. Once the mirror is removed, use hot glue to attach it to the top of the pencil plunger. Holding the mirror in place, continue to secure it with duct tape. If you do not have a makeup compact mirror, a highly reflective DVD or CD cut to size will also work. (See the Toothpaste Periscope, page 195.) Step3 mirror MW2_3rds.indd 204 7/18/11 11:13 AM 217. 205 CodeWheel Supplies 1 8-inch-by-11-inch piece of cardstock or cereal box 1 brass fastener Duct tape Tools Marker Unwanted CD or DVD Scissors Hobby knife or pushpin Need to convert a secret message into code? One of a spys goals is to send and receive information, keeping it safe from anyone who tries to intercept it. This two-piece Code Wheel can be used to con- vert information or add observations to your secret mission journal or diary. This cipher wheel is constructed from two paper circles; when you twist them, different letters line up, slowly revealing an important message. We suggest you make two Code Wheels, one for the sender and the other for the recipient . . . just keep them out of enemy hands! CodeWheel cardstock paper brass fastener MW2_3rds.indd 205 7/18/11 11:13 AM 218. 206 SurveillanceandIntel The individual wheels are constructed from one 8-inch-by-11-inch sheet of cardstock. If this material is not available, use a cereal box or similar thin cardboard. With a marker, trace two DVD or CD disc circles onto the card- stock. Before removing the disc, mark the center points of both circles with an X. Cut out both circles with scissors and discard the scraps. Step1 disc template mark center MW2_3rds.indd 206 7/18/11 11:13 AM 219. 207 CodeWheelNow modify one of the paper discs. Use scissors to cut out a small wedge, inch deep and less than inch wide. Then, below the wedge diameter (illustrated with dotted lines), on the opposite end of the circle, cut out a small circle, no bigger than inch in diameter. Optional: draw a large arrow on top of the wheel and add the word IS at the point end and CODE below it. See the illustration. Step2 wedge diameter wedge small circle MW2_3rds.indd 207 7/18/11 11:13 AM 220. 208 SurveillanceandIntel Poke two small holes in the center of both paper wheels using a hobby knife or pushpin. Line up the wheels and fasten them with a brass fas- tener. Add some duct tape over the fastener arms on the bottom side of the lower wheel to hold the entire assembly in place. Step3 brass fastener MW2_3rds.indd 208 7/18/11 11:13 AM 221. 209 CodeWheelBetween the cut wedge write the letter A, then rotate the top wheel until that letter is out of sight. Now write B. Continue turning and adding letters until youve completed the alphabet and numbers 0 to 9. Next, turn the top dial back to A and hold the wheel in place. In the small circle opening, write the code letter you wish A to stand for. In the case above, weve written X. Continue adding unused letters and numbers (keep track!) until youve completed the alphabet and numbers 0 to 9. To send or receive a message, both parties involved must have identical Code Wheels, so build another using the same letter-to-letter code as the first. Step4 MW2_3rds.indd 209 7/18/11 11:13 AM 222. 210 SurveillanceandIntel A variation of this code wheel can be constructed from two different diameter circles. The sender of the message lines up a key combina- tion (D = A) and then codes the entire note without rotating the wheel for each letter. The sender must give the receiver a verbal key, which in this case is D stands for A, so the receiver can decode the message. AlternateConstruction MW2_3rds.indd 210 7/18/11 11:13 AM 223. 211 KeyholeEye Supplies 1 sheet of black construction paper 1 small clear marble Tools Scissors Tape (any kind) Pencil Can you hear whispers behind a closed door but cant pinpoint the source? The Keyhole Eye makes it easy for a spy to observe whats happening, even in hidden rooms. Just slip this pocket-sized gadget into a door gap or access hole and watch closelythe mission might just depend on it! But dont be alarmed that the room is upside down; its just the marble playing tricks on you. Keyhole Eye tape clear marble black construction paper MW2_3rds.indd 211 7/18/11 11:13 AM 224. 212 SurveillanceandIntel With scissors, cut a piece of black construction paper approximately seven times as long and five times as wide as the clear marble youre using. If black paper is not available, cut a white piece of paper the same size, and then color it with a black marker. The less light that comes through the paper, the better. When the paper is ready, place the marble at one edge of the con- struction paper and then tightly roll the black paper around it, creating a tube. Fasten the tube together using tape. With a pencil, adjust the marble until half of it is sticking out of the constructed tube. Once its in place, tape around the edge the marble, where it meets the paper, to hold it in firmly. You could also use glue. To use, slide the marble end through any small door openings and place one eye tight to the tube end. Just remember to remain silent and never lean against the door, in case your intended target tries to make a quick exit. Step1 MW2_3rds.indd 212 7/18/11 11:13 AM 225. 6 Concealment BIG PACK MW2_3rds.indd 213 7/18/11 11:13 AM 226. MW2_3rds.indd 214 7/18/11 11:13 AM 227. 215 DeckofDeception Supplies 1 deck of 52 playing cards 1 piece of scrap paper 1 wide rubber band Tools Glue stick Scissors Dont want to get caught transporting unauthorized cargo? The Deck of Deception can help. Its small, hollowed-out cavity is perfect for stash- ing coordinate chips for top-secret satellites, test tubes filled with clone army DNA, a secret strain of the zombie virus, or candy. DeckofDeception deck of cards rubber band MW2_3rds.indd 215 7/18/11 11:13 AM 228. 216 Concealment Use a glue stick to attach two sets of three playing cards together, all facing down. These combined sets will make up the bottom and top of your Deck of Deception. Step1 MW2_3rds.indd 216 7/18/11 11:13 AM 229. 217 DeckofDeceptionFold the remaining playing cards (48 if you use the Jokers) in half as shown. Once each card is folded, use scissors to remove a large rect- angular hole from inside each card. Use the cards printed design to help make the holes a consistent size. For strength, each frame should be about inch wide. Step2 inside rectangle MW2_3rds.indd 217 7/18/11 11:13 AM 230. 218 Concealment Next, place a sheet of scrap paper on your tabletop surface to keep it clean. Now its time to stack the deck! Start with one of the three-card glued sets as the bottom, facedown. Use a glue stick to outline the edge of the top card, then place one framed card on top of the group- ing. Continue to glue all the remaining framed cards, one by one, on top of the base. Make sure each card is aligned with the next, so they appear to be neatly stacked. Step3 paper MW2_3rds.indd 218 7/18/11 11:13 AM 231. 219 DeckofDeceptionThe Deck of Deception is almost completeit just needs a lid. Glue half of the stacked deck, then place the last group of laminated cards on top, facedown. Step4 fold glue no glue MW2_3rds.indd 219 7/18/11 11:13 AM 232. 220 Concealment Now tightly wrap a wide rubber band around the card assembly to hold it in place. After the glue has dried, open up the nonglued lid to con- ceal your prized possessions. Keep the rubber band tightly wrapped around the deck for illusion and deception. (It also hides the folds you made earlier.) Step5 MW2_3rds.indd 220 7/18/11 11:13 AM 233. 221 SecretSoupSafe Supplies 1 empty soup or vegetable can 1 small glass jar with twist-off cap Paper towels or newspaper Tools Can opener Hot glue gun Scissors (optional) Afraid your room will be targeted in a shakedown? This Secret Soup Safe will be bypassed during any raid by the opposition. Stuff your valuables in the bottom and then twist it shut. Feebleminded hench- men will be clueless! Secret SoupSafe jar jar lid tin can paper towel tin can bottom MW2_3rds.indd 221 7/18/11 11:13 AM 234. 222 Concealment Use a can opener to remove the bottom of a sealed soup or vegetable can. Empty (and eat!) the contents, and wash out the can. Let it dry. Do not discard the bottom. Step1 bottom MW2_3rds.indd 222 7/18/11 11:13 AM 235. 223 SecretSoupSafeWash the small glass jar with twist-off cap and let it dry. This jar should fit inside the soup can. Confirm the fit before continuing. Wrap a paper towel or some newspaper around the glass jar until the jars outer diameter is equal to the inside diameter of the empty can. Next, hot glue the can bottom to the center of the jar lid, as shown. Step2 jar lid can bottom MW2_3rds.indd 223 7/18/11 11:13 AM 236. 224 Concealment Tightly stuff the wrapped jar into the can. Adjust the can so that when you screw the jar lid back onto the jar, the can bottom returns to its original location, flush with the base of the can. If the lid becomes dif- ficult to grasp when screwing it onto the base, use your palm to com- plete the last few rotations. The Secret Soup Safe is complete. You can load it with valuables and twist it shut. If the jar rotates when you try to remove the cap, add hot glue to hold it in place. Step3 MW2_3rds.indd 224 7/18/11 11:13 AM 237. 225 PlasticBottleCompartment Supplies 2 plastic bottles, approx. 16.9 fl. oz. (500 mL) each 1 piece of Styrofoam, approx. 1 inch thick Tools Large cup Hobby knife Scissors Marker Hot glue gun In the field of espionage, things are never what they appear. Secrecy is essential. The Plastic Bottle Compartment is a devious tool used to hide, store, and transport sensitive material. To the curious eye, the bottle appears unmodified and full of liquid, but with a simple twist the bottle reveals a small hidden compartment behind the label area. When constructing this concealment tool, use a beverage that you prefer to drink so as not to attract undue attention. Plastic BottleCompartment plastic bottle Styrofoam MW2_3rds.indd 225 7/18/11 11:13 AM 238. 226 Concealment Start with two plastic bottles that are the same size. Empty as much of their liquid as you can into a large cup, then drink whats left. If using a carbonated drink, allow the liquid to go flat before refilling the Plastic Bottle Compartment in steps 3 and 4. With a hobby knife or scissors, cut the first bottle below the label area as shown on the left side of the illustration. Do not remove the label from this bottle. Discard or recycle its base. Remove the label from the second bottle. Cut the bottle about 1 inch below where the top of the label rested. Discard the upper half of this bottle. Step1 discard remove discard MW2_3rds.indd 226 7/18/11 11:13 AM 239. 227 PlasticBottleCompartmentUsing the base section from the second bottle as a template, trace the bottle diameter twice onto the Styrofoam. (An old box from an elec- tronic appliance is a good place to find Styrofoam.) Then, cut out the two circles with a hobby knife. Step2 Styrofoam MW2_3rds.indd 227 7/18/11 11:13 AM 240. 228 Concealment Pour 2 to 3 inches of the original liquid back into the bottom bottle section, as shown. The liquid should stop slightly above the removed label area, but no further. Apply hot glue around the inside of the bottle, just above the liquid, and carefully slide the Styrofoam into the bottle. Push down the Styro- foam until it just touches the liquid. Add an additional ring of hot glue around the top seam to ensure that the seat is watertight. Step3 Styrofoam label area MW2_3rds.indd 228 7/18/11 11:13 AM 241. 229 PlasticBottleCompartmentMake sure that the cap on the top section is on tightly, then flip the bottle over, as shown. Pour the original liquid back into the bottle until the liquid has reached the label area (left image). Carefully apply hot glue around the inside of the bottle just above the liquid, then slide the Styrofoam into place until it just reaches the liquid. Once in place, add more hot glue around the seam to insure that its watertight. Once the glue cools, turn the bottle over to make sure it doesnt leak, and add additional glue if needed. You may experience some slight warping of the plastic bottle due to the heat of the glue. This is common, but wont affect the end product. Step4 label label MW2_3rds.indd 229 7/18/11 11:13 AM 242. 230 Concealment Slide the bottom bottle into the top bottle assembly for a snug fit. When the sections come together they create a small secret compart- ment, no taller than a few inches. When the sections are connected the bottle looks normal, except for being slightly taller. Just in case the top hot glue seal fails, its best not to put anything electronic inside the compartment. To be even safer, seal your secret treasure in a resealable plastic bag and then load it into the bottle compartment. Step5 void MW2_3rds.indd 230 7/18/11 11:13 AM 243. 231 CerealBriefcase BIG PACK Supplies 1 cereal box 2 sheets of sturdy cardboard, each 1 feet square 1 plastic handle from a deter- gent box, shoe box, or com- puter component box Duct tape 2 brass fasteners Tools Scissors Hot glue gun Marker Hobby knife Crafted from a cereal box, the Cereal Briefcase can be customized to store and protect your secret agent arsenal. When the briefcase is closed, your identity and cargo are unknown. Once youre in a safe place, open the briefcase and pick from a library of weapons or gad- gets. The briefcase can also be designed to hold extra ammo. CerealBriefcase plastic handle cereal box brass fastener MW2_3rds.indd 231 7/18/11 11:13 AM 244. 232 Concealment Start with an empty cereal box or cardboard box that is similar in size. Disassemble the box by carefully peeling apart the factory-glued tabs that hold it together. Refold the box, but with the package printing on the inside. Then, using the scissors and hot glue, refasten the box but leave one long side open as a lid. To reassemble the short sides, you may need to cut the flaps off the open side and glue them to rest of the box. Use additional material if needed to fill in any gaps. Step1 lid MW2_3rds.indd 232 7/18/11 11:13 AM 245. 233 CerealBriefcaseNow place the assembled box on top of a sheet of sturdy cardboard, as shown. Use a marker to outline the boxs dimensions onto the card- board. Use scissors to cut out the traced rectangle from the cardboard. Save the leftover cardboard for step 4. Step2 outline remove discard MW2_3rds.indd 233 7/18/11 11:13 AM 246. 234 Concealment The next step is to create a custom interior that will separate and pro- tect your MiniWeapons and gadgets. Of course, the briefcase will only be able to store items that are smaller than the interior of the box. Lay out your chosen weapons and gadgets on top of the card- board rectangle. The illustration above is just an example. Draw a sim- ple outline around each item. Try to minimize the outline detail, making a simple footprint super with a minimum number of smooth, straight lines. Once the outlines are drawn, use a hobby knife to carefully remove the shapes. Do not discard these shapes; you will need them in step 6. Step3 outline BIG PACK shapes MW2_3rds.indd 234 7/18/11 11:13 AM 247. 235 CerealBriefcaseCut two small slits on the top surface of your briefcase box that will fit the plastic handle. Slide the handle into place, and then tape the handle from the inside of the box to secure it. Next, place the briefcase box on a new cardboard sheet. Measure out the width of your box and mark it with a pencil, making a strip. Then cut several feet of these strips with a hobby knife or scissors. Step4 grooves cardboard MW2_3rds.indd 235 7/18/11 11:13 AM 248. 236 Concealment Turn over the cardboard cutout sheet and use the strips of cardboard to outline the backside of your weapons pattern, folding, cutting, and gluing the strips for a custom fit. Your craftsmanship doesnt have to be perfect because this is the bottom surfacejust make sure you com- plete each outline. This could take several minutes, so have patience. Step5 rotate MW2_3rds.indd 236 7/18/11 11:13 AM 249. 237 CerealBriefcaseGrab the weapons and gadget outlines you removed in step 3. Slide each shape back into its designated area. Before hot gluing the shapes into place, flip the assembly over so that you can adjust the depth of each shape to accommodate the height of each MiniWeapon. Once you are satisfied, hot glue all the shapes into your assembly. Add two brass fasteners to the underside of your assembly. Care- fully use a hobby knife to cut the holes for both of them at the corners of the cardboard. Once in place, duct tape or hot glue each fastener to the cardboard. These fasteners are a quick and inexpensive way to keep your briefcase lid shut. Velcro strips will also work. Step6 shapes MW2_3rds.indd 237 7/18/11 11:13 AM 250. 238 Concealment Turn over your assembly and slide it into the briefcase box as shown in the illustration. Test whether the cover can close, and adjust it if needed. Open the lid and glue around the edge of the cardboard to fasten the custom interior to the boxs bottom. Cut two holes in the briefcase cover so that the two brass fasten- ers can slide though and bend shut. If you want to go above and beyond the call of duty, customize your Cereal Briefcase by painting it to look like a real briefcase. Step7 slide into place MW2_3rds.indd 238 7/18/11 11:13 AM 251. 7 Targets MW2_3rds.indd 239 7/18/11 11:13 AM 252. MW2_3rds.indd 240 7/18/11 11:13 AM 253. 241 SharkwithLaserBeam Supplies 1 oatmeal container 1 highlighter cap with clip 2 plastic bottle caps Tools Scissors or hobby knife Hot glue gun Marker As a spy, you never know what to expect when entering a secret com- pound. Weve heard stories of mutated sea bass, hungry piranhas, and sharks with laser beams. To earn the coveted license to kill, construct this Shark with Laser Beam from a large oatmeal container. Then use it for target practice with your favorite MiniWeapon. Hopefully, this will decrease your chances of becoming a warm meal. SharkwithLaserBeam MW2_3rds.indd 241 7/18/11 11:13 AM 254. 242 Targets Remove the lid and bottom of a large cylindrical oatmeal container. Use scissors or a hobby knife to cut both ends of the cylinder at an angle to shape the sharks body. Then use that removed material to cut out two triangular pectoral (side) fins and glue both to the cylinder with a hot glue gun. Cut out a dorsal (top) fin from the cylinder as shown, then glue it to the top of the cylinder. The remaining bottom material becomes the caudal (tail) fin. You may need to cut a small slit into the crescent moonshaped bottom to fit onto the cylinder. Attach the tail fin with hot glue. With scissors or a hobby knife, cut out the teeth pattern shown above. Slide it into the modified oatmeal cylinder and hot glue it into place. Glue two plastic bottle caps to the top or side of the sharks head and use a marker to draw scary eye details. Finally, clip a high- lighter cap (or laser pointer!) onto the dorsal fin to represent a laser beam. Step1 MW2_3rds.indd 242 7/18/11 11:13 AM 255. 243 SecurityCameraKnockout Supplies 2 disposable cups 1 sandwich bag box 1+ rubber bands 1+ sheets of bath tissue Tools Hot glue gun Tape When spying around, watch out for electronic trip wires and security cameras. Trip wires can be avoided, but youll still need to knock out security cameras. For practice, build a few of these homemade security cameras and place them around your lair for target practice. They feature a tissue lens and breakaway side panel, perfect for registering a knockout hit from one of your MiniWeapon sidearms. An agent out of sight is an agent out of mind. SecurityCameraKnockout rubber band sandwich bag box tissue paper tape disposable cup MW2_3rds.indd 243 7/18/11 11:13 AM 256. 244 Targets Glue two disposable cups to the small sandwich bag box, the first cup to the side of the box (for the cameras lens housing) and the second cup beneath the box (for a camera mount). Next, rubber band or tape some tissue over the end of the lens cup. This tissue will make it easy to register a hit. If the boxs lid is missing, tape additional tissue over that opening as well; this will be the control panel area. Tape, binder clip, or balance a few of these homemade cameras around your training facility. Always be aware of your makeshift shoot- ing range; do not place the cameras around or near anything break- able. Step1 MW2_3rds.indd 244 7/18/11 11:13 AM 257. 245 KillerOctopus Supplies 1 bath tissue roll 1 small balloon Tape (any kind) Tools Scissors Marker Shhh . . . what was that? Aaaahhhh! The radioactive octopuses found us! Mutated to hunt and kill by someone evil, these mysterious octo- puses are among the most intelligent of all creatures, land or sea. But during their atomic makeover, someone forgot to add a protective outer shell! With a quick hit from the Q-pick Blowgun, youll plaster their little latex guts all over the wall! The Killer Octopus is easy to build, using just a balloon and a tissue roll. KillerOctopus balloon marker bath tissue tube MW2_3rds.indd 245 7/18/11 11:13 AM 258. 246 Targets Make several evenly spaced cuts around one end of a bath tissue roll, each about inch up the tube. Then roll each cut section to form little tentacle ends, as shown in the illustration. Next, inflate a small balloon and tape the end into the uncut end of the modified tube. Use a marker to draw the octopuss eyes and mouth. Step1 MW2_3rds.indd 246 7/18/11 11:13 AM 259. 247 Flip-DownTargets Supplies 4 pencils 1 plastic ruler 3 medium binder clips (32 mm) 3 playing cards Tools Hot glue gun Tape (any kind) MiniWeapon sharpshooting takes practice, and what better way to unload some ammo than at your very own one-two-three Flip-Down Targets. Fashioned out of a few binder clips, pencils, and playing cards, these targets will help you become a marksman in no time. Flip-DownTargets playing card pencil medium binder clip ruler MW2_3rds.indd 247 7/18/11 11:13 AM 260. 248 Targets Hot glue two pencils, end to end, to a plastic ruler along one edge. Then hot glue three equally spaced medium binder clips on top of the pencil, with the metal clip handle resting on top of the ruler, as shown. Glue the bottom metal clip handles to the ruler as well. Now place two more pencils on top of the binder clips, under the metal clip handles. Hot glue only the pencils in place; the clip handles should still rotate. Finally, tape three playing cards to the clip handles as shown. Your Flip-Down Target system is complete. Never place your target system in front of a backdrop made of breakable materials such as glass, thin wood, or ceramic. Step1 MW2_3rds.indd 248 7/18/11 11:13 AM 261. 249 CameraTarget CompetitorDate Competitor Signature Use a copy machine to make multiples and enlarge. MW2_3rds.indd 249 7/18/11 11:13 AM 262. 250 ExplosiveBarrelTarget CompetitorDate Competitor Signature Use a copy machine to make multiples and enlarge. MW2_3rds.indd 250 7/18/11 11:13 AM 263. 251 Sidearm10-FTTarget CompetitorDate Competitor Signature Use a copy machine to make multiples and enlarge. MW2_3rds.indd 251 7/18/11 11:13 AM 264. 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Zombiologist John Austin even explores the upside of being a zombie. Gone are the burdens of employment, taxes, social networks, and basic hygiene, allowing you to focus on the simple necessities: the juicy gray matter found in the skulls of the living. So NowYoureaZombie A Handbook for the Newly Undead John Austin 978-1-56976-342-1 $14.95 (CAN $16.95) MW2_3rds.indd 254 7/18/11 11:13 AM 267. PracticalPyromaniac,The Build Fire Tornadoes, One-Candlepower Engines, Great Balls of Fire, and More Incendiary Devices William Gurstelle 978-1-56976-710-8 $16.95 (CAN $18.95) What a fun, totally engrossing book! Gurstelles projectseverything from a tiny single-candle engine to a flamethrowerare both easy to build and hard to resist. . . . Think of The Practical Pyromaniac as a cookbook for the budding scientist in each of us. James Meigs, editor in chief of Popular Mechanics The Practical Pyromaniac combines science, history, and do-it-yourself pyro- technics to explain humankinds most useful and paradoxical tool: fire. William Gurstelle, frequent contributor to Popular Mechanics and Make magazine, presents dozens of projects with instructions, diagrams, photos, and links to video demonstrations that enable people of all ages (including young enthusi- asts with proper supervision) to explore and safely play with fire. BackyardBallistics Build Potato Cannons, Paper Match Rockets, Cincinnati Fire Kites, Tennis Ball Mortars, and More Dynamite Devices William Gurstelle 978-1-55652-375-5 $16.95 (CAN $18.95) If you want to make a potato souffle, pick up a book by Julia Child. If you want to decorate your holiday cards with hand-cut potato stamps, look to a Martha Stewart manual. If, however, youd like to launch a potato in a blaz- ing fireball of combusting hairspray from a PVC pipe, your best source is Backyard Ballistics. Time Out New York Ordinary folks can construct 13 awesome ballistic devices in their garage or basement workshops using inexpensive household or hardware-store materi- als and this step-by-step guide. Clear instructions, diagrams, and photographs show how to build projects ranging from the simplea match-powered rocketto the more complexa scale-model tabletop catapultto the offbeat a tennis-ball cannon. MW2_3rds.indd 255 7/18/11 11:13 AM 268. TheArtoftheCatapult Build Greek Ballistae, Roman Onagers, English Trebuchets, and More Ancient Artillery William Gurstelle 978-1-55652-526-1 $16.95 (CAN $18.95) This book is a hoot . . . the modern version of Fun for Boys and Harpers Electricity for Boys. Natural History Whether playing at defending their own castle or simply chucking pumpkins over a fence, wannabe marauders and tinkerers will become fast acquainted with Ludgar, the War Wolf, Ill Neighbor, Cabulus, and the Wild Donkey ancient artillery devices known commonly as catapults. Instructions and diagrams illustrate how to build seven authentic, working model catapults, including an early Greek ballista, a Roman onager, and the apex of catapult technology, the English trebuchet. Soda-Pop Rockets 20 Sensational Rockets to Make from Plastic Bottles Paul Jarvis 978-1-55652-960-3 $16.95 (CAN $18.95) Anyone can recycle a plastic bottle by tossing it into a bin, but it takes a bit of skill to propel it intoa bin from 500 feet away. This fun guide features20 different easy-to-launch rockets that can be built from discarded plastic drink bottles. After learning how to construct andlaunch a basic model, youllfind new ways to modify and improve your designs. Clear, step-by-step instructions with full-color illustrations accompany each project, along with photographs of the author firing his creations into the sky. MW2_3rds.indd 256 7/18/11 11:13 AM 269. ThePaperBoomerangBook Build Them, Throw Them, and Get Them to Return Every Time Mark Latno 978-1-56976-282-0 $12.95 (CAN $13.95) The Paper Boomerang Book is the first- of-its-kind guide to this fascinating toy. Boomerang expert Mark Latno will tell you how to build, perfect, and troubleshoot your own model. Once youve mastered the basic throw, return, and catch, its on to more impressive tricksthe Over-the-Shoulder Throw, the Boomerang Juggle, the Under-the-Leg Catch, and the dreaded Double-Handed, Back- ward, Double-Boomerang Throw. And best of all, you dont have to wait for a clear, sunny day to test your flyersthey can be flown indoors in almost any sized room, rain or shine. Mondo Magnets 40 Attractive (and Repulsive) Devices & Demonstrations Fred Jeffers 978-1-55652-630-5 $16.95 (CAN $22.95) Surprising and seemingly impossible effects result from the 40 experiments included in this fascinating guide to the wondrous world of magnetism. Each experimentsuch as using a common refrigerator magnet to create a three-dimensional image or floating a magnet and carbon sheet in midairis outlined with step-by-step instructions and diagrams. Even the most experienced at-home tinkerer will find dozens of new tricks in this amazing collection. MW2_3rds.indd 257 7/18/11 11:13 AM 270. GonzoGizmos Projects & Devices to Channel Your Inner Geek Simon Field 978-1-55652-520-9 $16.95 (CAN $18.95) This book for workbench warriors and grown-up geeks features step-by-step instructions for building more than 30 fascinating devices. Detailed illustra- tions and diagrams explain how to construct a sim- ple radio with a soldering iron, a few basic circuits, and three shiny pennies; how to create a rotary steam engine in just 15 min- utes with a candle, a soda can, and a length of copper tubing; and how to use optics to roast a hot dog, using just a flexible plastic mirror, a wooden box, a little algebra, and a sunny day. Also included are experiments most science teachers probably never demonstrated, such as magnets that levitate in mid- air, metals that melt in hot water, a Van de Graaff generator made from a pair of empty soda cans, and lasers that transmit radio signals. ReturnofGonzo Gizmos More Projects & Devices to Channel Your Inner Geek Simon Field 978-1-55652-610-7 $16.95 (CAN $22.95) This fresh collection of more than 20 science projectsfrom hydrogen fuel cells to computer- controlled radio transmittersis perfect for the tire- less tinkerer. Its innovative activities include taking detailed plant cell photographs through a microscope using a disposable camera; building a rocket engine out of aluminum foil, paper clips, and kitchen matches; and constructing a geodesic dome out of gumdrops and barbecue skewers. Most of the devices can be built using common household products or components available at hardware or electronic stores, and each experi- ment contains illustrated step-by-step instructions with photographs and dia- grams that make construction easy. MW2_3rds.indd 258 7/18/11 11:13 AM 271. Haywired Pointless (Yet Awesome) Projects for the Electronically Inclined Mike Rigsby 978-1-55652-779-1 $16.95 (CAN $18.95) A great first book for the budding inventor or engi- neer. Eric Wilhelm, cofounding partner of Squid Labs, CEO of Instructables Written for budding electronics hobbyists, Haywired proves that science can inspire odd contraptions. Create a Mona Lisa that smiles even wider when you approach it. Learn how to build and record a talking alarm or craft your own talking greeting card. Construct a no-battery electric car toy that uses a super capacitor, or a flashlight that can be charged in minutes then shine for 24 hours. Each project is described in step-by-step detail with photographs and circuit diagrams, and helpful hints are provided on soldering, wire wrap- ping, and multimeter use. Unscrewed Salvage and Reuse Motors, Gears, Switches, and More from Your Old Electronics Ed Sobey 978-1-56976-604-0 $16.95 (CAN $18.95) Unscrewed is the perfect resource for all UIYers Undo It Yourselferslooking to salvage hidden trea- sures or repurpose old junk. Author Ed Sobey will show you how to safely disassemble more than 50 devices, from laser printers to VCRs to radio-controlled cars. Each decon- struction project includes a treasure cache of the components to be found, a required tools list, and step-by-step instructions, with photos, on how to extract the working components. It also includes suggestions on how to repurpose your electronic finds. Fight the mindset of planned obsolescence theres technological gold in that there junk! MW2_3rds.indd 259 7/18/11 11:13 AM 272. Available at your favorite bookstore, by calling (800) 888-4741, or at www.chicagoreviewpress.com The WayToys Work The Science Behind the Magic 8 Ball, Etch A Sketch, Boomerang, and More Ed Sobey and Woody Sobey 978-1-55652-745-6 $14.95 (CAN $16.95) Perfect for collectors, for anyone daring enough to build homemade versions of these classic toys and even for casual browsers. Booklist Profiling 50 of the worlds most popular playthingsincluding their history, trivia, and the technology involvedthis guide uncovers the hidden science of toys. Discover how an Etch A Sketch writes on its gray screen, why a boo- merang returns after it is thrown, and how an RC car responds to a remote control device. This entertaining and informative reference also features do-it- yourself experiments and tips on reverse engineering old toys to observe their interior mechanics, and even provides pointers on how to build your own toys using only recycled materials and a little ingenuity. TheWayKitchensWork The Science Behind the Microwave, Teflon Pan, Garbage Disposal, and More Ed Sobey 978-1-56976-281-3 $14.95 (CAN $16.95) If youve ever wondered how a microwave heats food, why aluminum foil is shiny on one side and dull on the other, or whether it is better to use cold or hot water in a garbage disposal, now youll have your answers. The Way Kitchens Work explains the technology, history, and trivia behind 55 common appliances and utensils, with patent blueprints and photos of the guts of each device. Youll also learn interesting side stories, such as how the waffle iron played a role in the success of Nike, and why socialite Josephine Cochran really invented the dishwasher in 1885. 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