Since I've finished the Star Trek Tech Manual Phaser, I've started putting all my energies into this custom build for the same client. He sent me a Hasbro/Nerf Rebel Blaster, and asked me to make a custom variation on the DH-17. I guess we can call it a DH-17A. Sounds snappy enough.
Again, he doesn't want any lights or sounds or the ability to shoot Nerf darts at cats; just a nice static display prop. I was asked to remove the stock clip on the rear underside of the barrel completely, as opposed to lengthening the barrel to the correct size. He also wants the end cap changed to just a plain cap with no protrusions on the underside. I still need to figure out if he wants the bandolier ring. I forgot to ask. Oops. I also need to put the red rod inside the single point, but I need not hollow out the whole scope so that it is functional like the one I made for myself that you can see in the link in my signature.
The biggest change, however, is that the ribbed barrel and cone muzzle are to be completely removed, and a shorter smooth barrel put on in its stead, along with a Sterling style layered muzzle with thick allen bolts.
And then, of course a groovy paint job.
Without further ado, here's what you came to see - Full Frontal Nudity!...er...I mean...The Blaster Pics!
The standard "before" picture:
When I initially chopped the barrel off, I tried replacing it with some PVC tube, but it was just too narrow and the next size up was too wide:
Then chrome plumbing to the rescue!:
Cut to size
SW and LFL logos/copyrights grinded off:
The beginnings of the Sterling-esque muzzle:
Had to glue in some styrene strip and cover in putty to repair the holes made by the foam dart holder:
And finally, began applying black paint to the blue plastic on the inside of the single point. I need to use an angled brush because I got unluck an there was a LOT of glue holding the scope tip on and I couldn't get it off:
That's all for now, but more updates tomorrow hopefully.
Again, he doesn't want any lights or sounds or the ability to shoot Nerf darts at cats; just a nice static display prop. I was asked to remove the stock clip on the rear underside of the barrel completely, as opposed to lengthening the barrel to the correct size. He also wants the end cap changed to just a plain cap with no protrusions on the underside. I still need to figure out if he wants the bandolier ring. I forgot to ask. Oops. I also need to put the red rod inside the single point, but I need not hollow out the whole scope so that it is functional like the one I made for myself that you can see in the link in my signature.
The biggest change, however, is that the ribbed barrel and cone muzzle are to be completely removed, and a shorter smooth barrel put on in its stead, along with a Sterling style layered muzzle with thick allen bolts.
And then, of course a groovy paint job.
Without further ado, here's what you came to see - Full Frontal Nudity!...er...I mean...The Blaster Pics!
The standard "before" picture:
When I initially chopped the barrel off, I tried replacing it with some PVC tube, but it was just too narrow and the next size up was too wide:
Then chrome plumbing to the rescue!:
Cut to size
SW and LFL logos/copyrights grinded off:
The beginnings of the Sterling-esque muzzle:
Had to glue in some styrene strip and cover in putty to repair the holes made by the foam dart holder:
And finally, began applying black paint to the blue plastic on the inside of the single point. I need to use an angled brush because I got unluck an there was a LOT of glue holding the scope tip on and I couldn't get it off:
That's all for now, but more updates tomorrow hopefully.
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