AlphaEarth
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Do you happen to have a link?
Nerf Gun Props? YES!
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Do you happen to have a link?
KayleeJade
Jr Member
I waited a few days after painting to reassemble my Maverick, just to make sure the paint was dry. I tried to disassemble it again today because the fireing action wasn't working and now the dang thing is acting as if I've glued it closed. Did I not wait long enough for the paint to cure and now it is stuck? Anyone else have this happen to you?
I'm a leaf on the wind.
I'm a leaf on the wind.
Did you mask off the screw sockets inside (the long cylindrical bits that fit together for the screws)? Getting paint on those will do what you described since they're already tight enough to be push fit.
I nearly did the same with the last one, just noticed before I did though so I was able to remove most of the paint first (luckily).
KayleeJade
Jr Member
No, I didn't mast the screw sockets. Is there anything that can be done to pry the sides apart or should I just chalk this up to a learning experience?
How does one mask the screw sockets?
I'm a leaf on the wind.
You might have to mark that one down to experience, but possibly a mild paint stripper soaking would work after a while.
Masking the screw pillars is easy, just put a bit of masking/sellotape/paper/whatever takes your fancy over all the pillars on both halves before applying primer or paint (for those very new to all this, the pillars circled in red).
Make sure whatever you use to mask them doesn't creep to the outside half of the gun shell, nothing more frustrating than finding out at the end of an awesome painting session that you've accidetally masked off a bit and need to fix it.
KayleeJade
Jr Member
So, what do you do/use to get that wonderful depth and weathered look around the edges?
I'm a leaf on the wind.
I'm a leaf on the wind.
fuelish
Sr Member
Been forever since I built a blaster(or made a post). This is a Nerf Hammershot. Modded to remove the front cylinder mount and derestricted, it shoots a solid 50 feet. The base paint was Krylon for plastic. I was not real happy with its appearance but it worked great as a primer. The darts are cut down to fit fully in the cylinder.
Roughneckone
Sr Member
That's almost has a Bladerunnerish look to it, I love it.
Roughneckone
Roughneckone
On the white Firestrike, grunge in the crevices is an acrylic wash; worn edges are thinned silver enamel rubbed on with a nearly-dry paper towel . . . essentially dry-brush techinque with a paper towel rather than a brush.
binarysunset
Well-Known Member
This is such an inspiring thread - the level of talent and artistry is simply amazing!
When my kids had finished with them, I painted a couple of Nerf water guns, along with a couple of other cheap sci fi toy pistols and mounted them on a rack for my man-cave. Choose your weapon...
When my kids had finished with them, I painted a couple of Nerf water guns, along with a couple of other cheap sci fi toy pistols and mounted them on a rack for my man-cave. Choose your weapon...
AlO
New Member
ok, here we go. I've been lingering in the shadows for maybe a few years now, particularly this thread. It has been a massive inspiration and source of information and i thank each and every one of you for adding to my brain. Here's just a sample of average photos of my work, hope they please and would love some feedback if you can spare a bloke your two cents,
Al.
Al.
Helpful Nerd
Sr Member
I picked up this exact same one at a Good Will in Roswell months ago. it's in pieces, with some parts sanded. I need to dust off this project and get it finished.
I really like what you did with the paint job on yours, very nice.
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