Testing my ballistic Shields

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2 жыл бұрын

In this video I show the ballistic tests done on my shields! For build footage see here: • how to make a bullet r...
Although it didn't hit the level I wanted, both ended up close to it. So with a few more layers of composite and bit of refinement we'll have some nice bulletproof shields! My vehicle build will be using a similar method for it's armor, so check back soon. check out my Discord: / discord
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@Techthisoutmeow 2 жыл бұрын

here's the build footage for those that want to see how its made:

@colinjohnson5515 2 жыл бұрын

It’s a shame how few subs and views you get dude. I love your ballistic experiments. I never would have thought homemade armor could be that effective! Great work!

@riflemanm16a2 2 жыл бұрын

It's interesting that people often erroneously call bullet fragmentation "spall" when discussing steel body armor, but these shields' polycarbonate layers were actually spalling (fragmentation of the armor itself coming from the side opposite the strike face). I'm surprised that the polycarbonate was brittle when shot but not when bent during the formation of the shields. Excited to see further developments!

@yungbuk5116 2 жыл бұрын

Let's not forget about the father that supports his son through thick and thin shields.

@richbattaglia5350 2 жыл бұрын

Bit of advice.

@TOPHAT1966GS 2 жыл бұрын

When layering your fiber sheet layers it will help if you use a vacuum bagging technique this will pull bubbles out from between the layers making it stronger. If you use a peel layer on the outside this will wick away any pools of adhesive during the vacuum bagging making it lighter. Vacuum bagging might get your plates denser and possibly thinner.

@riffhurricane 2 жыл бұрын

Watching with great interest! I have polycarbonate sheet, porcelain floor tiles, fibre glass weave & epoxy resin. Now all I need to procure is a day when I'm not working & I'll be messing around with these designs. Big thanks to you for all your experiments. Cheers!

@nateb4543 2 жыл бұрын

My understanding of how plastics slow/stop a bullet is that the fast, hot bullet melts the plastic. As the bullet slows, the heated plastic rapidly cools.

@unprofessionalgopnik6827 Жыл бұрын

I recommend adding a 1 inch layer of hdpe between the polycarbonate and fiber glass to improve ballistics, and also adding rhino liner to the front and edge to help seal it.

@johnthomson2377 Жыл бұрын

Had the strange feeling you were an orthobro, God bless!

@gamecubekingdevon3 2 жыл бұрын

regarding the levels: .223/ 5.56x45 is RF1 for the M193, and 357mag is nij II (IIA is for 9x19).

@drewwilliams9457 2 жыл бұрын

I love your builds! Great work as always. I've been thinking a lot about armor ideas and watching different plates get tested.

@GtsAntoni1 Жыл бұрын

8 months since the car project man.

@rj.8.8.u

very informative. taught me how to create something DIY that I can use to protect myself from intruders or to protect my windows behind my soundproof pads.

@stanislavvasyliev3899 2 жыл бұрын

Great job Man!!!

@guytech7310 2 жыл бұрын

I wonder if that was plexiglass and not polycarbonate. Plexiglass usually shatters and Polycarbonate usually blisters, & deforms.

@pacman10182 2 жыл бұрын

if you're going to make a version 2, might I suggest standard 10x13 curved plates

@evansaw293 2 жыл бұрын

This is great. Your ceramic shield is almost identical what has become my standard plates. I use 2 layers of ceramic and 16 layers of fiberglass backer when possible and wrap it all in a layer of fiber glass to stop the spall works out to 18 layers behind the ceramic and one in front.