Nerf Gun Props? YES!

Wicked · 01-26-2011, 03:21 PM

I can't remember the specific branding, but there's that Kryon spray paint made especially for plastics that works like a dream as a base coat with no priming. I don't think I've ever had to do more than 2 coats of the black, and that was only because I sanded off the Nerf logos.

Fetts.Sobriquet · 01-26-2011, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Wicked

I can't remember the specific branding, but there's that Kryon spray paint made especially for plastics that works like a dream as a base coat with no priming. I don't think I've ever had to do more than 2 coats of the black, and that was only because I sanded off the Nerf logos.

krylon fusion

Wicked · 01-26-2011, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Fetts.Sobriquet

krylon fusion

Winnah!

Ronster · 01-26-2011, 07:53 PM

If you ever have any extra money, I would suggest investing in vinyl dyes. You can find them in the automotive paints at like, auto-zone or walmart. It's mostly for leather touch-ups, but it works really well for plastics. The dye actually "fuses" with the plastic, instead of layering on top of it.
Only problem is that it is more expensive and only comes in basic vinyl leather colors (primaries, tans, grays, and black).

lunar lord · 01-26-2011, 08:27 PM

those are awesome

JohnsonArms · 01-26-2011, 09:47 PM **Thread Starter**

"Here are a couple of longshots that I did.
The first one, I didn't really mod too much, however I did body fill every screw hole, and logo.
Sanded the heck out of the entire thing, and painted it.
The second one I had a lot of fun with.
I didn't worry too much about smooth surfaces as I wanted it to look really beat up.
Scott"

Great stuff! The last link didnt show, can you fix it so I can see it?

JohnsonArms · 01-26-2011, 09:55 PM **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by DRBJR

Great paint jobs! I especially like the last pic in your first thread that shows the effect from gas escaping the vents. Have you left the screw holes unfilled in order to reassemble after painting?

To be honest, the holes are usually left unfilled because a lot of the people buying them will take them apart to fit thicker springs, remove air restrictors, etc.. It's also more time consuming (as I found out on the Boba Fett blaster) so it reduces the number of guns I can do in a week and it hasn't been a real issue for most of the people buying them. I would always prefer to fill them and if the buyer wants it I just charge for the additional time spent and do it correctly (same goes for removing the nerf logos. I leave them on unless the person requests it. I really detest sanding down the logos!! heh)

JohnsonArms · 01-26-2011, 09:57 PM **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by Interceptor6

Exceptional work! I've got a box full of guns (for the grandson of course!) waiting for the time to paint.
Could you do a tutorial on the weathering you do? It's kick-ass!!

That would be cool to do up a few of their guns. I had about 10 orders this year where the guns were going to be the main Christmas gifts for the recipient. That was the highest of compliments for me and I also have a 7 year old son who really digs them as well. It will make dying of lung poisioning worth while!

I will try to put together a video or something like that showing some of the techniques I've "found". I say that in quotes because I've only really been at this for about 6 months and I'm more or less self-taught. I do have an art background, but they never showed a class for "Nerf Painting 101"

JohnsonArms · 01-26-2011, 09:59 PM **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by Ronster

If you ever have any extra money, I would suggest investing in vinyl dyes. You can find them in the automotive paints at like, auto-zone or walmart. It's mostly for leather touch-ups, but it works really well for plastics. The dye actually "fuses" with the plastic, instead of layering on top of it.
Only problem is that it is more expensive and only comes in basic vinyl leather colors (primaries, tans, grays, and black).

I appreciate the advice! I'll go have a look and see if I can handle the cost. I know I'll pick up some to play with, but depending on how much it is, I might not be able to recover the cost if I can't see an increase in price as a result. I will make a few, though, because you have me interested in this idea

Thanks again!

Jedi2016 · 01-26-2011, 09:59 PM

Very impressive work. I keep thinking "Those are NERF guns?!?" when I look at the pics.

Jannix Quinn · 01-26-2011, 10:00 PM

This is my one from this thread.

JohnsonArms · 01-26-2011, 10:02 PM **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by Wicked

Fantastic work JA, I've dabbled in these too. If you have a Goodwill Clearance Center near you they're the absolute best source I've found for base. Apparently the regular Goodwill stores won't carry any firearm related toys so they all end up in the clearance centers. In the last year I've picked up:

Longshot - $1 (missing the clip)
3 Mavericks - $1 each
Nite Finder - $1
Firefly - $1

tons of off-brand guns, and a giant laser tag gun for $2. Most of them are in near perfect condition except that they're missing the darts (which I don't use anyway). They have tons of fodder too. I'm probably going to do a barricade next or one of these:
Amazon.com: Buzz Bee Toys Hunter Bolt Action Rifle with Secret Storage: Toys & Games

Great tip! I do live pretty close to the main distribution center for GW in St Petersburg, FL. I've found a few nerf, but I also love all the little bits and pieces you can find in the back.

Make sure you post up your work when you get a chance!

JohnsonArms · 01-26-2011, 10:03 PM **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by Fetts.Sobriquet

Tutorial PLEASE

Twist my arm, will ya?

I'll do something up soon, promise!

Cody1138 · 01-26-2011, 10:15 PM

I love the Nerf designs and I have seen a pile of great paints and mods over the past few years. I have a few WIPs but here is one I did as a cheapo Bat Grapple:

JohnsonArms · 01-26-2011, 10:19 PM **Thread Starter**

Thanks again to all the folks who posted and also the ones who just lurked by for the pictures

It's appreciated! Here's a few more from tonight's photo shoot and maybe a few older ones if you guys can stomache it!

New logo (1 of 2)

New Logo (2 of 2) More favorite

Nerf Recon with Stampede 18rd mag

Another Triple-shot shotgun. Love the look of this one!

One of the tiny nerf guns. This one shoots about 30-40 feet with the air restrictor removed!

Tommy 20 by Buzz Bee

and sometimes I don't paint guns. I do other things...hehe

JohnsonArms · 01-26-2011, 10:21 PM **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by Cody1138

I love the Nerf designs and I have seen a pile of great paints and mods over the past few years. I have a few WIPs but here is one I did as a cheapo Bat Grapple:

Nice and clean! I likes it!

JohnsonArms · 01-26-2011, 10:22 PM **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by Jedi2016

Very impressive work. I keep thinking "Those are NERF guns?!?" when I look at the pics.

Ha! I take that as high praise! Isn't there someone who's supposed to beat me up for wasting time painting nerf guns? You guys all seem WAY too nice!

JohnsonArms · 01-26-2011, 10:33 PM **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by Jannix Quinn

This is my one from this thread.

Very nice job! Looks heavy!

JohnsonArms · 01-26-2011, 10:34 PM **Thread Starter**

Here's an actual airsoft G36. Yeah, the skull is kind of my trademark logo when people want it on a gun

RedArc · 01-27-2011, 05:42 AM

woow you do such an awesome paint job

congrats !

Wicked · 01-27-2011, 09:11 AM

I haven't taken very many pics of the Nerf stuff I've done, but here's a few (I apologize ahead of time for the bad picture quality):

This was my first Mav, wasn't really thrilled with it, but I did find this great little cross with a skeleton climbing on it that fit perfectly on the slide.

This one has another part to it that I haven't done yet, a glass vial that slides into the hole on the top previously used for a ball hopper. I forget what the brand is, but there's an orange flavored energy drink that comes in a bottle with a great shape and it's perfectly sized to fit in that hole. If I can snap a picture of it sometime I'll post it.

Here's some shots of a couple cheapie toy handguns (with working slide action and sounds) that I started to do for Halloween. You can find them super cheap on Amazon, if anybody wants the model just shoot me a pm and I'll look it up.

I did the slides with this Krylon anodized metal paint that I am really enjoying so far. Gives it some great metal shading without all the hassle of painting a base color and then doing a wash over it. If you use it though make sure you shake the hell out of it first or it'll spray like glue.

JohnsonArms · 01-27-2011, 11:20 PM **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by Wicked

I haven't taken very many pics of the Nerf stuff I've done, but here's a few (I apologize ahead of time for the bad picture quality):

This was my first Mav, wasn't really thrilled with it, but I did find this great little cross with a skeleton climbing on it that fit perfectly on the slide.

This one has another part to it that I haven't done yet, a glass vial that slides into the hole on the top previously used for a ball hopper. I forget what the brand is, but there's an orange flavored energy drink that comes in a bottle with a great shape and it's perfectly sized to fit in that hole. If I can snap a picture of it sometime I'll post it.

Here's some shots of a couple cheapie toy handguns (with working slide action and sounds) that I started to do for Halloween. You can find them super cheap on Amazon, if anybody wants the model just shoot me a pm and I'll look it up.

I did the slides with this Krylon anodized metal paint that I am really enjoying so far. Gives it some great metal shading without all the hassle of painting a base color and then doing a wash over it. If you use it though make sure you shake the hell out of it first or it'll spray like glue.

Really great job on those! Ya, the picture qualty isn't the best, but it's better than no pictures at all

JohnsonArms · 01-27-2011, 11:20 PM **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by RedArc

woow you do such an awesome paint job

congrats !

Thank you!

KenKenobi2 · 01-27-2011, 11:25 PM

These all look great!

I love this kind of prop creation. Nothing I saw in this thread couldn't be in a movie. Sand and or putty over the NERF marks and whamo, instant cool-*** movie guns. That's how I really began to love this stuff.

I am inspired now...hmmmm.....

Ken

SWFreak · 01-29-2011, 08:45 PM

Nice work guys! Here's a few I did...

Nerf Longshot carbine I made for a Terminator 4 Resistance costume.

A Mara Jade hold out pistol I made for my wife.

A Steampunk pistol I recently made.

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01-26-2011, 03:21 PM	#26
Wicked Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 195	Re: Nerf Gun Props? YES! I can't remember the specific branding, but there's that Kryon spray paint made especially for plastics that works like a dream as a base coat with no priming. I don't think I've ever had to do more than 2 coats of the black, and that was only because I sanded off the Nerf logos. Share Share this post on Share on Facebook Tweet this Post Submit to StumbleUpon Submit to Reddit! Digg this Post

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Ronster Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 47	Re: Nerf Gun Props? YES! If you ever have any extra money, I would suggest investing in vinyl dyes. You can find them in the automotive paints at like, auto-zone or walmart. It's mostly for leather touch-ups, but it works really well for plastics. The dye actually "fuses" with the plastic, instead of layering on top of it. Only problem is that it is more expensive and only comes in basic vinyl leather colors (primaries, tans, grays, and black). Share Share this post on Share on Facebook Tweet this Post Submit to StumbleUpon Submit to Reddit! Digg this Post

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JohnsonArms Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Clearwater Florida Posts: 429	Re: Nerf Gun Props? YES! "Here are a couple of longshots that I did. The first one, I didn't really mod too much, however I did body fill every screw hole, and logo. Sanded the heck out of the entire thing, and painted it. The second one I had a lot of fun with. I didn't worry too much about smooth surfaces as I wanted it to look really beat up. Scott" Great stuff! The last link didnt show, can you fix it so I can see it? Share Share this post on Share on Facebook Tweet this Post Submit to StumbleUpon Submit to Reddit! Digg this Post

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01-26-2011, 09:59 PM	#35
Jedi2016 Join Date: Jul 1999 Posts: 3,953	Re: Nerf Gun Props? YES! Very impressive work. I keep thinking "Those are NERF guns?!?" when I look at the pics. Share Share this post on Share on Facebook Tweet this Post Submit to StumbleUpon Submit to Reddit! Digg this Post

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01-26-2011, 10:15 PM	#39
Cody1138 Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 4	Re: Nerf Gun Props? YES! I love the Nerf designs and I have seen a pile of great paints and mods over the past few years. I have a few WIPs but here is one I did as a cheapo Bat Grapple: Share Share this post on Share on Facebook Tweet this Post Submit to StumbleUpon Submit to Reddit! Digg this Post

01-26-2011, 10:19 PM Thread Starter	#40
JohnsonArms Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Clearwater Florida Posts: 429	Re: Nerf Gun Props? YES! Thanks again to all the folks who posted and also the ones who just lurked by for the pictures It's appreciated! Here's a few more from tonight's photo shoot and maybe a few older ones if you guys can stomache it! New logo (1 of 2) New Logo (2 of 2) More favorite Nerf Recon with Stampede 18rd mag Another Triple-shot shotgun. Love the look of this one! One of the tiny nerf guns. This one shoots about 30-40 feet with the air restrictor removed! Tommy 20 by Buzz Bee and sometimes I don't paint guns. I do other things...hehe Share Share this post on Share on Facebook Tweet this Post Submit to StumbleUpon Submit to Reddit! Digg this Post

01-26-2011, 10:34 PM Thread Starter	#44
JohnsonArms Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Clearwater Florida Posts: 429	Re: Nerf Gun Props? YES! Here's an actual airsoft G36. Yeah, the skull is kind of my trademark logo when people want it on a gun Share Share this post on Share on Facebook Tweet this Post Submit to StumbleUpon Submit to Reddit! Digg this Post

01-27-2011, 05:42 AM	#45
RedArc Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Austria , Europe Posts: 50	Re: Nerf Gun Props? YES! woow you do such an awesome paint job congrats ! Share Share this post on Share on Facebook Tweet this Post Submit to StumbleUpon Submit to Reddit! Digg this Post

01-27-2011, 09:11 AM	#46
Wicked Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 195	Re: Nerf Gun Props? YES! I haven't taken very many pics of the Nerf stuff I've done, but here's a few (I apologize ahead of time for the bad picture quality): This was my first Mav, wasn't really thrilled with it, but I did find this great little cross with a skeleton climbing on it that fit perfectly on the slide. This one has another part to it that I haven't done yet, a glass vial that slides into the hole on the top previously used for a ball hopper. I forget what the brand is, but there's an orange flavored energy drink that comes in a bottle with a great shape and it's perfectly sized to fit in that hole. If I can snap a picture of it sometime I'll post it. Here's some shots of a couple cheapie toy handguns (with working slide action and sounds) that I started to do for Halloween. You can find them super cheap on Amazon, if anybody wants the model just shoot me a pm and I'll look it up. I did the slides with this Krylon anodized metal paint that I am really enjoying so far. Gives it some great metal shading without all the hassle of painting a base color and then doing a wash over it. If you use it though make sure you shake the hell out of it first or it'll spray like glue. Share Share this post on Share on Facebook Tweet this Post Submit to StumbleUpon Submit to Reddit! Digg this Post

01-27-2011, 11:25 PM	#49
KenKenobi2 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 569	Re: Nerf Gun Props? YES! These all look great! I love this kind of prop creation. Nothing I saw in this thread couldn't be in a movie. Sand and or putty over the NERF marks and whamo, instant cool-*** movie guns. That's how I really began to love this stuff. I am inspired now...hmmmm..... Ken Share Share this post on Share on Facebook Tweet this Post Submit to StumbleUpon Submit to Reddit! Digg this Post

01-29-2011, 08:45 PM	#50
SWFreak Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,143	Re: Nerf Gun Props? YES! Nice work guys! Here's a few I did... Nerf Longshot carbine I made for a Terminator 4 Resistance costume. A Mara Jade hold out pistol I made for my wife. A Steampunk pistol I recently made. Share Share this post on Share on Facebook Tweet this Post Submit to StumbleUpon Submit to Reddit! Digg this Post

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