AT4 Bazooka Conversion (Firework Artillery Shell)

[Mark] and his friends love fireworks, but got tired of the traditional ground-launched mortar rounds.


A while back he purchased an Army-issue bazooka at a gun show but didn’t use it for much, so it sat unused for about 10 years. He dug it out of storage, then hit up his local hardware store for a few lengths of PVC piping. He cut the pipes to size and then used his 3D printer to build a couple of parts to securely mount the PVC pipe into the bazooka’s shell. With his standard tube, he can shoot 2” mortars from the bazooka, but says he can add a second nested length of PVC to allow for smaller rounds.
Obviously this sort of setup can be quite dangerous if it is mistaken for actual weaponry, or if your fireworks were purchased from some guy’s trunk at a highway rest stop. [Mark] and his friends have taken some precautions when they use the launcher, but this is still clearly a risky enterprise.
That said, we think its awesome, and if anyone has a spare bazooka sitting around, feel free to send it our way!
Continue reading to see the bazooka fireworks launcher in action.
[Correction]
Not a bazooka, it’s an AT-4. Thanks to those who pointed it out.

Description

One surplus AT4 (Bazooka) used + PVC PIPE + 3D Printer = Dangerous Fun


Experimental way to convert a used Bazooka Tube into a unique Firework artillery shell launcher.

3D printer can make you some semi useful stuff like whistles or bottle openers, but lets look deeper. Personal 3D printers give you the ability to make custom high precision parts quickly. Allowing you to combine two parts into one Assembly for maximum fun!

Primary Test video (A Must Watch!)

youtube.com/watch?v=TUdNGFR3cIw

Previous Life:

youtube.com/watch?v=h6Gq0GCP3BU

Instructions

Acquire:

1 X 2" PVC PIPE (12"~20")
1 X 2" PVC CAP
1 X Bazooka Top V1 (Printed)
1 X Bazooka Bottom V1 (Printed
1 X Used Bazooka (~3.3" ID)
1 X JB WELD
1 X PVC Cement
1 X 200 grit sand paper
1 X Knife

Instructions:
1) Print both Top and bottom Bazooka Parts.
2) Check if both parts side snugly on 2" Pipe (Sand parts till they do)
3) Glue 2" cap onto 2" Pipe (Allow to dry)
4)Slide Bazooka Bottom all the way to the bottom of the 2" Pipe (Jb weld in place)
5)Slide Bazooka top 2" From top (Jb weld in place
6)Paint tube if desired. Add Orange ring around the from to identify this is not A real Bazooka



Warning: These machine was build by trained professionals with years of experience. This machine is still experimental and it is strongly advised not to build this. Fireworks are not toys and should be used based on instructions provided with them. I will not be held liable if you build this.

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