[SteveJ]

 

[SteveJ]

These is a Starship I believe, sorry couldnt figure out how to edit the original post

 

[KawKan]

This looks like a starship by FireAnt (formerly Wingshooter) alias Roger Henrie. I think maybe a 2450 with a Rotating Head.

He posted templates: https://slingshotforum.com/topic/27618-star-ship-24-50/?hl=star

I don't think Roger is making or selling slingshots these days.

 

[SteveJ]

This looks like a starship by FireAnt (formerly Wingshooter) alias Roger Henrie. I think maybe a 2450 with a Rotating Head.

He posted templates: https://slingshotforum.com/topic/27618-star-ship-24-50/?hl=star

I don't think Roger is making or selling slingshots these days.

curious, why a swivel head? It must be good, just dont understand

 

[KawKan]

Roger's theory is that the rotating head automatically ensures the forks are perpendicular to the path of the ammo/bands. He made these heads for both regular and extended forks.

I made one of his 24-50s in plywood. I still shoot it for fun occasionally. With the extended forks, you can see that it is a challenge to keep everything aligned. That said, I have 3-inch wide fixed forks on mine and have never had a fork hit! Knock on wood!

 

[Teep]

The pivot would insure equal power from each band but not necessarily true alignment as I see it. Would equal power but different lengths affect accuracy?

 

[ghost0311/8541]

If you ever shot on you would understand.mr Roger only made two of the one you see and I just sold that one to finance another project.

 

[ukj]

As I will never have a chance to shoot one would you explain further please.
About to start project and searching all
info.
I ponder swivel fork but maybe a reason
To go fixed?

THX ukj

 

[vince4242]

Fixed head on my Starships I've always worked fine. Never had any issues with accuracy in relation to it being a fixed position. Can't speak for the pivothead cuz I've never tried it.

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Cheers

 

[KawKan]

Fixed forks are simple, and work well.

Rotating heads are more complicated to build, and (in some opinions at least) work marginally better.

Here's a link to a discussion with pretty objective info: https://slingshotforum.com/topic/98658-rotating-head-slingshot/

As I will never have a chance to shoot one would you explain further please.
About to start project and searching all
info.
I ponder swivel fork but maybe a reason
To go fixed?

THX ukj

 

[BROOKS]

I was inspired by Roger's work and made a few of my own. The rotating head is a challenge. But I like a challenge!
I use bearings placed in a sleeve to make the rotating part.

I do find that it can help with accuracy, keeping the fork square to the target regardless of the angle it's held.

But for me an added benefit is being more comfortable. I can rotate my wrist to the angle that's most comfortable for me and the fork remains square to the target!

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