Dynofiend
Well-Known Member
There are a few of these builds on the forum now, mainly thanks to the work of Quest in putting the plans for the shroud online (thank you!). Due to the restrictions of the Nerf blasters, the finished rifles usually have incredible handiwork done on the shrouds, but less accurate blaster parts, particularly around the grenade launcher.
I've seen one person starting to use a toy SPAS shotgun to add to the front part of the gun, and this looked really promising. Unfortunately for me these toys aren't available in New Zealand, and importing them would be expensive and problematic. As such, I was forced to look for an alternative solution.
Below is the progress of the build so far.
I started with the usual Longshot, Recon, Raider parts combos, and then set to work building the shroud from 4mm MDF. MDF is ideal for my needs as it's very cheap and extremely easy to work with. It will also allow decent smoothing and rounding of edges, and once sealed, hopefully produce a good paint finish.
I've seen one person starting to use a toy SPAS shotgun to add to the front part of the gun, and this looked really promising. Unfortunately for me these toys aren't available in New Zealand, and importing them would be expensive and problematic. As such, I was forced to look for an alternative solution.
Below is the progress of the build so far.
I started with the usual Longshot, Recon, Raider parts combos, and then set to work building the shroud from 4mm MDF. MDF is ideal for my needs as it's very cheap and extremely easy to work with. It will also allow decent smoothing and rounding of edges, and once sealed, hopefully produce a good paint finish.
There is one piece I've not finished yet as I don't have the right material to make it from, that is the 'mid band' which runs under the rear of the shroud with the block that hangs under it. This would have to be quite solid and removable and isnt suitable to make from plastic or wood. Only metal will do. I can add it later once I've found the right material.
