Nerf Scout Trooper Blaster Repaint
- Thread starter 13doctorwho
- Start date
AnubisGuard - Outstanding work! That blaster looks fantastic!
Firespray
Well-Known Member
Finished up my blaster as well. Big thanks to everyone that contributed to make this possible. I started with a matte finish and used a satin finish on the transistor and scope mount. Buffed out areas of the grip that might have a bit of a shine from heavy use. I added a groove for the scope ring and drilled out all the plastic screws and replaced with real screws. Not sure why Hasbro had one standard head screw and one phillips head on the transistor. Weird! Also added a greeblie on the bottom side of the scope. Had the same issue as AnubisGuard with the scope not snapping on. It may need to be glued. All in all, this was a fun build and is a nice new addition to the collection.
Attachments
AnubisGuard
Master Member
Those real screws look fantastic!
I'd considered doing that but didn't; it really adds a lot so I wish I had!
I'd considered doing that but didn't; it really adds a lot so I wish I had!
Firespray
Well-Known Member
My regret is not adding a watch crystal to the scope like you did. Your blaster looks amazing!
AnubisGuard
Master Member
You still can – it just drops in with a little glue around the rim. Here's the one I used, the 25mm size:
Antique Pocket Watch Glass Crystal Open Face Domed Size 16/0s-19s /17MM –50 MM | eBay
Excellent, unused condition. Don't have a beveled edge toward the bottom for a press fit and you will need to glue it in place.
www.ebay.com
Firespray
Well-Known Member
Thank you!
Firespray
Well-Known Member
Cool. I didn't realize you added that after the scope piece was already glued in. Got one ordered. Thanks for the link!You still can – it just drops in with a little glue around the rim. Here's the one I used, the 25mm size:
Antique Pocket Watch Glass Crystal Open Face Domed Size 16/0s-19s /17MM –50 MM | eBay
Excellent, unused condition. Don't have a beveled edge toward the bottom for a press fit and you will need to glue it in place.www.ebay.com
