BlkMesaHero
New Member
I always thought Nerf guns would make good conversion props. A little paint here, some changes here, and add a few parts here..........then your done.
Nerf Gun Props? YES!
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Wicked
Active Member
New guns. I love the Toy Fair.
IMG_1220 | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
I'm a particular fan of the little revolver in the top right corner of the picture with all the guns mounted on the wall.
IMG_1220 | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
I'm a particular fan of the little revolver in the top right corner of the picture with all the guns mounted on the wall.
Noeland
Master Member
A couple shots of the new paintjob on my thunderstrike. I removed all traces of "Nerf" and "Thunderstrike" and I also sanded down some crazy looking textures on the body of the gun. And added a Raider sliding stock.
I'm also adding a metal barrel so it looks a bit more real, since this will be set dressing as part of the wall arsenal for the cyberpunk flick.
Here she is in components. I still have some work to do on her. Weathering, and a red dot scope.
I'm also adding a metal barrel so it looks a bit more real, since this will be set dressing as part of the wall arsenal for the cyberpunk flick.
Here she is in components. I still have some work to do on her. Weathering, and a red dot scope.
JohnsonArms
Sr Member
I learned today that a nerf rocket launcher was used in The Incredible Hulk! I surfed on over to the IMFDB to see, and sure enough:
Obviously it's been modded to death, and looks nothing like a nerf gun anymore. Which I think is very cool.
That is really cool
I bet it still cost the studio 1,000 to get it!
JohnsonArms
Sr Member
A couple shots of the new paintjob on my thunderstrike. I removed all traces of "Nerf" and "Thunderstrike" and I also sanded down some crazy looking textures on the body of the gun. And added a Raider sliding stock.
I'm also adding a metal barrel so it looks a bit more real, since this will be set dressing as part of the wall arsenal for the cyberpunk flick.
Here she is in components. I still have some work to do on her. Weathering, and a red dot scope.
Nice job! I gotta figue out why I'm not seeing them locally yet. Are the just at TRU stores?
JohnsonArms
Sr Member
Thanks a lot. This ones a pain to mask off so most of it is just a really steady brush...I will say that it needs the big scope for a final photo shoot
A couple shots of the new paintjob on my thunderstrike. I removed all traces of "Nerf" and "Thunderstrike" and I also sanded down some crazy looking textures on the body of the gun. And added a Raider sliding stock.
I'm also adding a metal barrel so it looks a bit more real, since this will be set dressing as part of the wall arsenal for the cyberpunk flick.
Here she is in components. I still have some work to do on her. Weathering, and a red dot scope.
Raider sliding stock, as in the Nerf Raider?
That's pretty awesome.
So you're not selling of these huh?
JohnsonArms
Sr Member
Stuff from this weeks batch...enjoy
Ok, so these first few are airsoft, but I thought that would be ok..
The front is obviously not done, but it's close!
Nerf Barricade Semi-auto
Rattler Supersoaker
Finished Maverick in a Steampunk style
Nerf Stampede - Full auto w/ 35rd drum. This is not quite finished..
Another WIP Shotgun for HvZ games
thanks for looking! If you're interested in ordering something, shoot me a PM. Thanks!
Brian
Ok, so these first few are airsoft, but I thought that would be ok..
The front is obviously not done, but it's close!
Nerf Barricade Semi-auto
Rattler Supersoaker
Finished Maverick in a Steampunk style
Nerf Stampede - Full auto w/ 35rd drum. This is not quite finished..
Another WIP Shotgun for HvZ games
thanks for looking! If you're interested in ordering something, shoot me a PM. Thanks!
Brian
Roughneckone
Sr Member
You are a painting machine Brian, really nice work. Don't suppose there's any chance of a basic painting tutorial for us lesser mortals (obviously without giving up any of your "Trade Secrets")?
Roughneckone:cool
Roughneckone:cool
JohnsonArms
Sr Member
Cool idea!
JohnsonArms
Sr Member
I wish I could put together something that would be original, but honestly there are people who have done it better that I ever could on YouTube and other places. I'm self-taught so my techniques are probably a little unconventional in some areas. When I have time I may be able to hand over a few brush techniques, I'll just have to pay attention to what I'm doing..hehe
JohnsonArms
Sr Member
Couple more finished tonight
Roughneckone
Sr Member
I would say that the work you have shown us here is up there with virtually any other weapon paint jobs I've seen around TBH.
The fact that you can create realistic (and repeatable) paint jobs speaks volumes as to your skill I would say. I realise that there are many other paint technique sources on the Splinternet, I just like the results you get time after time!!! Any techniques you felt you could pass on in the fullness of time I'm sure would be most gratefully received.
I really love your finished Stampede BTW, I have one just like that sitting next to my workbench right now (with the addition of a Longshot scope), waiting to be modded up and painted, if it ends up looking half as good as yours I'll be well chuffed!
I can see that you "De-Nerfed" it badge moulding wise but did you sand off the moulded Digi Camo effect on the Stampede as well or is it just hidden in the paint?
Roughneckone:cool
JohnsonArms
Sr Member
You have my word I'll come up with something soon! Probably a video so I don't have to type a lot, hehe!
I'm kind of amazed that I keep up the pace that I've been at, but I realized I wouldn't get anywhere just doing a few guns here and there. The other motivator is a recent divorce and my desire to make sure I have a good enough income to still have my own home and make sure I can see my kids just as often as I can. It's been a blessing, honestly and at some point I hope the work will be noticed by more people needing that kind of "skill". In the mean-time, I'm just happy to have something to do that brings in extra money and in a way, I feel like I'm getting paid to practice. Words of encouragement like yours and the other great people on here really keep me wanting to top my last project and that can't be anything but good, right?
Good luck with you Stampede and I hope you'll post the results when you have a chance as well!
JohnsonArms
Sr Member
More finished stuff and maybe a few repeats, but they're MORE FINISHED and in different poses!
100% completed now..
100% completed now..
JarodRussell
New Member
These look awesome!
Can you give a short tutorial on how you repaint these? That would be great! I'm an absolute beginner regarding this and I'd love to try it myself. Thanks!
Can you give a short tutorial on how you repaint these? That would be great! I'm an absolute beginner regarding this and I'd love to try it myself. Thanks!
Roughneckone
Sr Member
LOL, thanks a video would be great (picture paints a thousand words, etc) :thumbsup.You have my word I'll come up with something soon! Probably a video so I don't have to type a lot, hehe!
I'm kind of amazed that I keep up the pace that I've been at, but I realized I wouldn't get anywhere just doing a few guns here and there. The other motivator is a recent divorce and my desire to make sure I have a good enough income to still have my own home and make sure I can see my kids just as often as I can. It's been a blessing, honestly and at some point I hope the work will be noticed by more people needing that kind of "skill". In the mean-time, I'm just happy to have something to do that brings in extra money and in a way, I feel like I'm getting paid to practice. Words of encouragement like yours and the other great people on here really keep me wanting to top my last project and that can't be anything but good, right?
Good luck with you Stampede and I hope you'll post the results when you have a chance as well!
Need for cash can certainly be a great motivator, but enjoying what you do is always a better one I think and it certainly looks like you're enjoying yourself with these paint jobs.
I think most of us try to learn from each project and do better on the next one (don't always succeed though, :lol), so you're right that isn't anything but good.
For sure I'll post some shots of my Stampede when I get to working on it it. Busy re-vamping a Hasbro Boba Fett EE-3 at the moment but I'm not as quick as you plus this is more of a re-build than a re-paint so it might take me some time yet:eek.
Roughneckone:cool
Noeland
Master Member
Some new shots of the thunderstike all dolled up.
I created some 20 guage prop shells for her too.
Little better shot of the weathering.
Also, I've started on the mods for the other super soakers, and I went out and picked up the tornado strike too.
I'm planning heavy mods for these. The tornado strike will have an extended barrel, and I'll be adding something to the front of the grip to make it look more realistic.
It doesn't have a trigger, so I'll be adding a trigger too.
The point break is very Judge Dredd, so I'm thinking about adding some electronics and lights, and will probably go very worn and weathered metallic on the finish.
J.A. I really dig that robocop pistol in Olive Drab and black. That looks fantastic! The rattler looks cool too. Those are very seburo looking. Did I post that already?
I created some 20 guage prop shells for her too.
Little better shot of the weathering.
Also, I've started on the mods for the other super soakers, and I went out and picked up the tornado strike too.
I'm planning heavy mods for these. The tornado strike will have an extended barrel, and I'll be adding something to the front of the grip to make it look more realistic.
It doesn't have a trigger, so I'll be adding a trigger too.
The point break is very Judge Dredd, so I'm thinking about adding some electronics and lights, and will probably go very worn and weathered metallic on the finish.
J.A. I really dig that robocop pistol in Olive Drab and black. That looks fantastic! The rattler looks cool too. Those are very seburo looking. Did I post that already?
