obiwan kowalski
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Can my Lawgiver come out to play?
Nerf Gun Props? YES!
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Vacformedhero
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That looks great, do tell us what the breakdown of parts is
FakeBritishAccent
Sr Member
It looks like a Nerf Recon, with a modified slide and various gaps filled and sanded smooth. Great work!
Mr Mold Maker
Master Member
Great find! Actually picked one up today. Perks of living within walking distance of a DG I guess.
I almost like the finish enough as is to leave it alone... Almost.
Captain April
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Mr Mold Maker
Master Member
What do you kind folks typically do with screw holes and battery covers? Leave them? Fill them?
I'm debating whether or not I want I want the lights.. But that would mean batteries and access to the inside is necessary using their electronics.
I'm debating whether or not I want I want the lights.. But that would mean batteries and access to the inside is necessary using their electronics.
Captain April
Sr Member
It depends on the location of the screw holes, if they make sense leave them.
Mara Jade's Father
Master Member
Screw holes are a pet peeve of mine. However as said above, it depends on your needs. For instance, take a look at my droid blaster...
I got rid go the screw holes (although you can still see evidence of their existence as I still lack Bondo master skills) on the main body but left the visible screw on the grip for battery access. Mainly wanted the battery for the sound. Most of the light effects are not visible because there are now inserts in the barrel but the light can still be seen when viewed directly down the barrel.
I think one of the only other reasons you might want to keep screw holes unfilled is if you are talking Nerf Blasters. If you believe you might want to upgrade parts or might need to repair in the future, then you are going to want to have access to those screws.
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Noeland
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I use a 2 part putty, like milliput, or JB Weld "steel stik" to fill the holes. After they are filled, before the putty hardens a little bit of water on the tip of your finger will let you even it out so it disappears pretty well. This is much easier with milliput as it takes a few hours to set. If you use a fast setting putty, you have to be quick about it.
If that isn't enough to even them out, a little bit of sanding with a high grit sandpaper will do the trick nicely after the putty sets. Some times, I do both.
For battery compartments, it just depends on where they are and how they look, but I usually just fill in the seams, and cover the screw.
I really don't like the screw holes, because it used to be a case of them not appearing on real guns. But now days with the use of clamshell kits that turn pistols into carbines, and also companies like Kel-tec who sells a lot of guns with screw holes in the frames, it's less a problem for me. But still, I kind of hate them.
If that isn't enough to even them out, a little bit of sanding with a high grit sandpaper will do the trick nicely after the putty sets. Some times, I do both.
For battery compartments, it just depends on where they are and how they look, but I usually just fill in the seams, and cover the screw.
I really don't like the screw holes, because it used to be a case of them not appearing on real guns. But now days with the use of clamshell kits that turn pistols into carbines, and also companies like Kel-tec who sells a lot of guns with screw holes in the frames, it's less a problem for me. But still, I kind of hate them.
quiksilvababe
New Member
be gentle! this is my first gun prop and first time using foam.
Modelled after 1 source image, John Garrett's firearm from Elektra: Assassin
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another side note, what is the longest NERF gun out there? I need to make a big bad boy of a gun, something near 43 inches.
Modelled after 1 source image, John Garrett's firearm from Elektra: Assassin
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another side note, what is the longest NERF gun out there? I need to make a big bad boy of a gun, something near 43 inches.
Vim Fuego
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@quiksilvababe - The Mega Centurion is the longest at 40.5", then there's the Longstrike which is a few inches shorter, followed by the Longshot (in its original CS6 form with the barrel extension). All big, bad boys
Howlrunner
Master Member
Anyone recognise what gun this is made from?
Apologies for delayed reply. I had password issues due to age-related brain cramp.
Yes, it's a version of this: http://www.edukaan.buzz/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=982 Paint is an automotive aerosol, VHT Plate Finish.
The gun is mostly polypropylene (I think), so paint doesn't stick well. This VHT works OK but not great: it won't spontaneously fall off but can be scratched off.
Yes, it's a version of this: http://www.edukaan.buzz/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=982 Paint is an automotive aerosol, VHT Plate Finish.
The gun is mostly polypropylene (I think), so paint doesn't stick well. This VHT works OK but not great: it won't spontaneously fall off but can be scratched off.
Nice. The scope was formerly on top?
I have a bag of marked-down Han Solo water pistols waiting their turn in the project queue.
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