Rate of Fire:
Four balls per second
Summary:
It’s a fascinating take on Prometheus, but it is not worth the effort unless you plan to modify it.
Blaze Storm ZC7119 Fauxmetheus Review
Blaze Storm (made in Zecong Toys), is well-known for its copying Nerf designs, although sometimes they come up with something new. But, when I see something like the Prometheus, it’s hard not to buy it.
Is it worth the I paid? Stock form no. If youre in need of a fun project, though, its fairly easy to bring it up to par with other Rival blasters!
This Looks Familiar!
First, credit to Abquintic for coining Fauxmetheus!
In terms of layout and styling, this isnt a carbon copy of the Prometheus, but its pretty close. The sizes are similar, the controls are the same, etc. However, there are definitely some important differences.
First, the capacity. The Prometheus had 200 rounds but could hold more. The copy was able to use the hopper in a different way. It became part of the shell and smaller. It comes with 60 rounds, but can hold about 150 without issue. Likewise, this version also has a smaller agitator and feed belt, leading to a lower rate of fire (more on that later). On the bright side, the loading port is much wider, and doesnt have a safety switch connected, so its possible to refill and still fire great for if you get caught during the reload.
The power plant of the blaster is also different. The Prometheus had an interchangeable 9.6V NiMH battery, but this blaster has a 7.2V NiMH one (the capacity is smaller at 2500mAh and 500mAh respectively). Also of note is the fact that the Fauxmetheus has a battery door and a compartment, instead of an entire battery unit that detaches! The pack kinda fits in the provided tray, but its a tight fit. The pack recharges via a USB cord.
The controls operate the same; a manual safety sits between the twin triggers.
Lower trigger revs flywheels; higher triggers fire.
It also has a carry strap and removable front handle. You’ll experience the same comfort issues and aiming problems as the Prometheus. You will need to learn how to aim from the hip.
Performance
Physically, the ZC7119 is an impressive copy. Performance in stock form, however, is severely lacking. The first shot comes out near 80fps, but the blaster quickly bogs down to 60fps under sustained fire. The blaster can fire up to four balls per second if you are lucky.
This is very disappointing, but not unexpected. This tiny battery pack can’t provide enough current to run the blaster effectively. Don’t buy if you don’t mod.
Internals And Modification
The Fauxmetheus is a great project for those looking for something fun. The blaster uses DPDT switches in its handle to cut both the negative and positive sides of the circuit. This not only means that there is a lot of wire left, but it also allows for spare wire to be used in projects or to hook up electronics.
I decided to do a complete rewire of my blaster with each trigger connected directly to a high-current MOSFET. Now, using a 3s Lipo (which sits in the battery compartment, no cutting required), Im averaging 100fps under sustained fire and six balls per second. Of course, now that the blaster is firing wellI noticed the lack of hop-up. This can be added though.
