Nerf Gun Props? YES!

KlotziDotCom · Sep 14, 2014

Thought I'd contribute...

These are the parts used:

This is the result - The Carson Defense Concepts SRN-001 'Siren':

Detail:

Working Ammo Counter:

Hazonku · Sep 14, 2014

Awesome weathering in those paint jobs, folks!

foldart · Sep 15, 2014

This is one of the threads that inspired me to join RPF!

Unitl a few months ago, I had no clue about modifying and painting Nerf guns and their relatives; never even suspected the existence of that subculture. Now that I have been awakened, I find lots of promising project material in discount stores, e.g.:

This pursuit could keep me busy for a while!

Canobi · Sep 16, 2014

Quick scope build update

Not sure about the thing on top, might replace it as I have something else that would go.

RogueTrooper · Sep 16, 2014

foldart said:
This is one of the threads that inspired me to join RPF

That is why the RPF is awesome baby!!.....

$5 Nerf....small cell batteries......cut down motherboard.......paint and rub and buff..........

Mara Jade's Father · Sep 16, 2014

RogueTrooper said:
That is why the RPF is awesome baby!!.....

$5 Nerf....small cell batteries......cut down motherboard.......paint and rub and buff..........

http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd422/501ghostrider/Nerf Weapons/DSCF6046.jpg
http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd422/501ghostrider/Nerf Weapons/DSCF6079.jpg

YES! Someone who takes the time to fill in screw holes. Well done.

Roughneckone · Sep 16, 2014

RogueTrooper said:
That is why the RPF is awesome baby!!.....

$5 Nerf....small cell batteries......cut down motherboard.......paint and rub and buff..........

http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd422/501ghostrider/Nerf Weapons/DSCF6046.jpg
http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd422/501ghostrider/Nerf Weapons/DSCF6079.jpg

That is an awesome piece of work, love the new paint scheme, the greeblie additions, and I second MJF's comment about the screw holes, that makes such a difference. My only negative thought has to do with the button cells as detail, nothing wrong with the idea as such but I have found that they can start too leak after a while, just a thought!

Roughneckone

Solo · Sep 18, 2014

Hey, anybody know where I can find some phony labels to put on a weapon? I see some guys are doing that (I'm looking at you, Johnson Arms). I'm currently repainting a cheap electronic ray gun for my brother and want to try and place some kind of hazard label on it somewhere. Also, any advice on how to print it and attach it to the toy would be helpful.

Thanks for the help!
S

KlotziDotCom · Sep 19, 2014

Solo said:
Hey, anybody know where I can find some phony labels to put on a weapon? I see some guys are doing that (I'm looking at you, Johnson Arms). I'm currently repainting a cheap electronic ray gun for my brother and want to try and place some kind of hazard label on it somewhere. Also, any advice on how to print it and attach it to the toy would be helpful.

Thanks for the help!
S

Your best guess would be decal printing paper from Testors. Simply print desired decal, cut out, apply.

foldart · Sep 19, 2014

Avery makes a variety of "transparent" sticky-back inkjet and laser label products; however, the stuff I have (inkjet) is lightly frosted, not truly transparent. Depends on what you want.

SigsegV · Sep 23, 2014

Cameron1138 said:
My cheapo Blade Runner blaster:
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It began life as this: http://www.amazon.com/Kids-Army-Lights-Sounds-Machine-Pistol/dp/B00AFK01YK/ref=cm_cr-mr-title

I took it apart, cut off things that weren't supposed to be there (like the non-movable hammer and the huge sight), and added a few other things (the upper barrel, made from audio cable connectors; the lower barrel and second trigger, both from a revolver from a dollar store; and halves of a bottle of hand sanitizer for covering up the fake bullets), put it back together, and painted it.

Figuring out how to simulate transparency on the handle was tricky. I had painted the entire handle silver, and first, I wanted to use transparent paint for glass, but I couldn't find any in the right color. I ultimately decided to try going over it with orange and yellow-orange Sharpies and then putting on a few layers of Mod Podge to seal it and make it shiny. I'm quite happy with how it turned out.

I've been planning to do the same thing, getting the same one off of Amazon even, but I've never gotten around to it. Now that I've seen how great yours turned out I'll have to bump that project up in the queue.

Cameron1138 · Sep 24, 2014

Badsprout said:
Got me a new Zombie Strike Doublestrike. It's got a nice, industrial look to it, hence the Dieselpunk makeover.

I hadn't seen that gun before, but upon seeing it the first thing I thought was that it could probably be customized into a somewhat Malcolm Reynolds-like pistol.

Canobi · Sep 24, 2014

Anyone know where to find the UNSC stencil font, been looking for ages to no avail

Badsprout · Sep 25, 2014

Cameron1138 - I honestly hadn't thought of the Firefly/Serenity angle; but it looks right at home in the 'Verse, doesn't it.

Mara Jade's Father · Sep 25, 2014

Cameron1138 said:
I hadn't seen that gun before, but upon seeing it the first thing I thought was that it could probably be customized into a somewhat Malcolm Reynolds-like pistol.

Now that you say it, I would like to see someone do a mod with a longer barrel.

Helpful Nerd · Sep 25, 2014

The decal printing paper and Avery inkjet sticker paper is a great idea.

Also you can find awesome "hazard" graphics here: http://www.vectorstock.com/royalty-free-vectors/hazard-vectors

Make sure hazard graphics are vector so that when you print them the graphics are crisp and clear, I imagine after you applied the label you would hit it with a bit of weathering too, which will look great.

Hammerghast · Sep 25, 2014

AWESOME stuff! I LOVE that Vulcan and the Longshots! But in all fairness those are not unattractive guns to begin with...excellent work!

Solo · Sep 29, 2014

Hey, guys. I haven't done a gun for awhile, but here's one I just did for my brother. Looks better in person, actually. I snapped this before he went home with it. He LOVED it!

KayleeJade · Sep 30, 2014

I'm getting ready to jump into my first round of making prop weapons for a costume. So far it looks as if I should practice on a few before I tackle the piece I really want to do. Any beginner mistakes I should look out for? I'm looking to make a steampunk blaster and lightsaber.

I'm a leaf on the wind.

nomuse · Oct 1, 2014

Clean the surfaces.

Watch the dry times...some paints are lenient, some will fleck and bubble if you hit a second coat at the wrong time. When in doubt consult the back of the can, when really in doubt spray something you won't miss.

Save messing with actions until you are comfortable stripping them down and re-building them. All that silly stuff with washers and so forth is just to get a few more feet of throw out of the darts -- by pushing the design margins out past where the designers wanted them. Fun to do when you get there, and some of it (like the full-drop on the Maverick rev 5) is really nice to have, but most of it is just tweak.

Start with trash so you feel free to experiment. You discover more with one mistake or happy accident than you do with ten paint jobs that went the way you planned them.

After that, it's all needs and aesthetics. Think about what the repaint and customization is supposed to accomplish. Weigh the trade-offs; does it need to be light enough to carry all day, does it need to be sturdy enough to fit in a holster? Would it be better to have a con-safe bright orange barrel or is it more important it look as real as possible? Display or use, close-up or emphasized, realistic or exuberant....

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