Nerf Gun Props? YES!
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Gareee
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Something that might be cool, is pic up one of those 9 led flashlights from harbor Freight, and cut that opening large enough to hold one by compression.
Put an O ring on it so it won't slide all the way in, and then just slide it out, turn it on, and pop it back in.
You might want to reinforce that opening with a cut of painted pvc pipe if the bottle plastic is too thin to support the flashlight weight.
(And pick up a few of those flashlights, since its cheaper to replace them than to buy new batteries for them!)
Put an O ring on it so it won't slide all the way in, and then just slide it out, turn it on, and pop it back in.
You might want to reinforce that opening with a cut of painted pvc pipe if the bottle plastic is too thin to support the flashlight weight.
(And pick up a few of those flashlights, since its cheaper to replace them than to buy new batteries for them!)
Canobi
Sr Member
Any chance of a referance pic? I'll see if I can get an equivalent over here in the UK.
The depth of the plastic around the hole is surprisingly thick, so it should be plenty strong enough to support a light of some kind.
I do have these that I was going to use as gunlights for the boys:
but if the light you suggested looks good I might go with that instead.
The depth of the plastic around the hole is surprisingly thick, so it should be plenty strong enough to support a light of some kind.
I do have these that I was going to use as gunlights for the boys:
but if the light you suggested looks good I might go with that instead.
Gareee
Well-Known Member
3-1/2" Nine LED Flashlights, 2 Pack
On sale, they sell the two pack of red and blue for $1 US. I've seen them at walmart here as well, so I'm sure there's a UK equivalent.
They are VERY bright, and use 3 aaa batteries, included.
The batteries they come with will last about 6 hours. (I used these inside my clear greeen maverick green lantern conversions at Dragoncon this past year.)
JohnsonArms
Sr Member
3-1/2" Nine LED Flashlights, 2 Pack
On sale, they sell the two pack of red and blue for $1 US. I've seen them at walmart here as well, so I'm sure there's a UK equivalent.
They are VERY bright, and use 3 aaa batteries, included.
The batteries they come with will last about 6 hours. (I used these inside my clear greeen maverick green lantern conversions at Dragoncon this past year.)
They also have or HAD coupons on their mail outs that gave you a free one without a purchase as I recall. I stopped grabbing them once I had about 20 in reserve
great little flashlights.
Mara Jade's Father
Master Member
If you have a Dollar Tree around and need a cheap LED mini light, you might want to check them out.
ream
New Member
I've been lurking on these forums for a while now and have been following this thread for quite some time.
I thought i'd share some guns i've made.
Sorry in advance for the crappy phone photos.
The first one is a sort of spit wad gun i found at a local target.
I think the thing hurts a little to much for it to be safe for kids.
I've got the welts to prove it.
I thought i'd share some guns i've made.
Sorry in advance for the crappy phone photos.
The first one is a sort of spit wad gun i found at a local target.
I think the thing hurts a little to much for it to be safe for kids.
I've got the welts to prove it.
Canobi
Sr Member
I've been taking advantage of the great weather we'er having
Hanging around waiting for the next phase
90% done
I've got to tidy up the inside a bit so all the parts can move smoothly, paint a bit I missed, and weather it a bit. After that it gets it's top coat and will be delivered to its very happy owner.
Also made a start on my youngests (he really likes the red N7 colour scheme and wanted his like that)
Damn, this is fun
Hanging around waiting for the next phase
90% done
I've got to tidy up the inside a bit so all the parts can move smoothly, paint a bit I missed, and weather it a bit. After that it gets it's top coat and will be delivered to its very happy owner.
Also made a start on my youngests (he really likes the red N7 colour scheme and wanted his like that)
Damn, this is fun
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JohnsonArms
Sr Member
Very nice work!
Very nice work!
I've been taking advantage of the great weather we'er having
I've got to tidy up the inside a bit so all the parts can move smoothly, paint a bit I missed, and weather it a bit. After that it gets it's top coat and will be delivered to its very happy owner.
Also made a start on my youngests (he really likes the red N7 colour scheme and wanted his like that)
Damn, this is fun
Very nice work!
Canobi
Sr Member
Man, some of these builds are so epic! I can't wait to get to the stage of weapon building at this level.
Drooling at the awesome
Me too, I've only just started out.
Canobi
Sr Member
Hi guys
I got a bit more done on the Barricade mod.
Internals are back in, and I added the gun light:
I didn't weather it in the end as my skills are still rather rusty, but lucky for me he contacted me and wanted to keep it looking new.
I'm just waiting for a couple of parts to dry that I chromed (safety catch and stock lock), and the apoxy to harden in a few places, and it's done. I'm so chuffed with this one I might have to do another variation of it. I found a rip-off version that has a really cool built in stock, but otherwise identical.
Variation #2 (barricade showing original idea for mounting the stock part):
I got a bit more done on the Barricade mod.
Internals are back in, and I added the gun light:
I didn't weather it in the end as my skills are still rather rusty, but lucky for me he contacted me and wanted to keep it looking new.
I'm just waiting for a couple of parts to dry that I chromed (safety catch and stock lock), and the apoxy to harden in a few places, and it's done. I'm so chuffed with this one I might have to do another variation of it. I found a rip-off version that has a really cool built in stock, but otherwise identical.
Variation #2 (barricade showing original idea for mounting the stock part):
Mara Jade's Father
Master Member
FYI: This week:
Target has the Nerf Vortex (the one shot disc pistol) is on sale for $4.99.
K-Mart has buy one get one (BOGO) 50% off for Nerf N-Strike Blasters.
Target has the Nerf Vortex (the one shot disc pistol) is on sale for $4.99.
K-Mart has buy one get one (BOGO) 50% off for Nerf N-Strike Blasters.
Jack T Chance
Sr Member
Finally some more photos. Hope you guys enjoy em.
Han Solo Blaster finished
Canobi
Sr Member
Look up Quest's work on this forum, he has also made a beauty of a pulse rifle from nerf guns. Once I get good enough at modding them I'm definately going to attempt one as a preasant for my bro (Aliens fan).
Speaking of modding practice, I had a moment of insperation whilest looking at a collapsible storage box I had (I say had as it's now being cut up into very cool looking parts that I can slap on to my guns). I took the handles off as I recond that together they would look like a kind of stock, so I tried it on my youngests FrankenNerf: (please excuse the use of tape at this point) :
His so far (sorry for crappy indoor pics)
Added the handles:
I got a component tray from work (they chuck them out anyway) as it has some usefull shapes I could use and chopped off the pieces I wanted:
Needs a trim, but this cutoff could work
All together
I've still got a few thing to do to it, like the red dot laser and a few more disguises for the bottle, but I think I'll run with this look.
Speaking of modding practice, I had a moment of insperation whilest looking at a collapsible storage box I had (I say had as it's now being cut up into very cool looking parts that I can slap on to my guns). I took the handles off as I recond that together they would look like a kind of stock, so I tried it on my youngests FrankenNerf: (please excuse the use of tape at this point) :
His so far (sorry for crappy indoor pics)
Added the handles:
I got a component tray from work (they chuck them out anyway) as it has some usefull shapes I could use and chopped off the pieces I wanted:
Needs a trim, but this cutoff could work
All together
I've still got a few thing to do to it, like the red dot laser and a few more disguises for the bottle, but I think I'll run with this look.
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