Overview

Brandenburg Munitions Plant
Assembly Overview
This pressure mine, also know as the Symmetrical Paintball Land Mine (or in the D-
Day game: APLM-1) is a very simple design and is quite effective against a single
target. It uses PVC parts that can be purchased from most hardware stores or home
improvement centers, like Home Depot. A single 12 gram CO2 cartridge is triggered by
stepping on the top of the plunger shaft. The CO2 is punctured, releases its charge and
immediately forces paint from the chamber out of the four holes on the top of the
threaded cap. The target is consumed in a cloud of paint.

This document gives an overview of how the Symmetrical Paintball Land Mine, US
Patent 6,688,234 might have been constructed. In one particular area, it enhances the
design by adding an additional “safety collar” on the plunger instead of the basic
retaining screws. If you do not currently own a Symmetrical Paintball Land Mine to test
this enhanced safety feature, you can construct a mock one from the preceding
instructions. Most importantly, this document does not encourage the reader to violate
any existing US Patents on this device and is solely provided for informational
purposes only.

Below are two pictures from the US Patent which should provide a cross sectional
overview of the mine:

German Anti-Personnel Mine

Pressure Type 1

APLM-1
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 Tools Needed:
• Drill
• 1/16 Drill Bit
• 1/4 Inch Drill Bit
• 3/16 Inch Drill Bit
• 7/8 Inch Paddle Drill Bit
• PVC Saw or metal hack saw
• Philips Screw Driver
• PVC Primer and PVC Cement
• 2 Ton Epoxy or JB Weld type glue

Advice
Build one to become familiar with how it all comes together. If
you plan on making several mines, set up in such a way so that
it is task based.

Example:
• Measure all of your pipe sections and then cut them.
• Drill the same all the same size holes at the same time.

Safety and Warranty

1. You should be at least 18 years of age before attempting to construct the
mine.
2. This information is provided as-is.
3. The writer of this document does not provide any warranty, expressed,
written or implied for the information contained.
4. The reader of this document assumes all responsibility and liability.
5. The reader should take the necessary precautions and wear the proper
safety devices when using any tools, building the device or deploying the
device.

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Parts Needed 1 2 Inch PVC Pipe 2 IN
Qty Description Length
1 ½ Inch PVC Pipe 2 ¼ IN

1 ½ Inch PVC Cap 1 2 Inch PVC Female Clean Out

Trap

1 ¾ Inch PVC Pipe 2 ¾ IN

1 2 In PVC Treaded Clean Out Cap

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 1 2 Inch PVC Construction
Detonator Head

1. Cut the ½ inch PVC cap in half and save both halves
2. Take the 2 inch threaded cap and draw a line from corner to
corner on the top of the square part of the cap so you can
center your drill.
3. At the center of the X drill a 7/8 Inch hole.
4. Drill four 3/16 holes on the top of the cap along the sides of
the square part.

2 #8 ½ Wood Screws
1 1 inch ring
1 2 inch cotter pin

Fill
• 1 Part children’s washable paint (Orange, Pink or Yellow
work the best)
• 2 Parts water
• .15 Parts vegetable oil

Mix all ingredients thoroughly. Store in an airtight container, like 5. Prime and cement the round end of the ½ inch cap on the ½
inch PVC section (now called the plunger.)
an empty plastic milk 1 qt. jug.
6. ¾ of an inch from the end of the cap on the plunger, drill a
Charge 1/16 hole all the way through the shaft.
One 12 gram CO2 cylinder 7. Insert the plunger through the 7/8 inch hole of the threaded
cap.

Total Approximate Per Unit Cost:

$4.00

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 8. Prime and cement the ring part of the ½ inch cap on the other 3. In the 2 inch cap, cement in (with the 2 Ton Epoxy or JB
end of the plunger (this will serve as safety collar so the Weld) the ¾ PVC section with the holes toward the bottom.
plunger shaft doesn’t shoot out) Ensure it is centered on the screw.
9. Tap with a 1/16 drill bit and insert one screw (added safety)

4. Allow to dry.
Mine Chamber 5. Prime and Cement the 2 inch section of PVC pipe into the
1. Take the ¾ PVC section and drill four ¼ holes, a half inch cap.
from one end (These holes will allow the CO2 to release into 6. Prime and cement the clean out trap onto the cap assembly.
the bottom of the chamber.)
2. Drill a 1/32 hole dead center in bottom of the 2 inch PVC cap
and insert one screw so the point is on the inside of the cap.
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 Deployment
1. Insert one 12 gram CO2
2. Pour in fill up to the bottom of the threads
3. Dig a hole with either a small gardening shovel or bulb
planter.
4. Place the mine in the hole (The plunger should protrude no
more than 1.5 inches)
5. Remove the safety cotter pin.
6. Camouflage with a few leaves, but do not bury the mine
completely.

Final
1. Screw the Detonator Assembly onto the Mine Chamber.
2. Insert a cotter pin and ring assembly through the plunger
hole.
3. As a finishing touch, paint the exterior of the mine flat black.
4. Test each mine thoroughly.

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