I needed a break from the digital world and decided to create a custom loosely based on the guns from the PlanetSide Universe. I started with a Nerf Longstrike along with a few additional pieces scavenged from other Nerf guns and some other parts.



I painted over it in photoshop to work out a concept. Ultimately I decided to go with a Nanite Systems paint scheme instead of the Terran Republic version I painted here.



The plan was to repaint the gun, add some LEDs and mount a laser diode in the sight. I didn’t have the time for the laser, but the LEDs added a really nice visual touch.



I took the gun a part and created detailed schematics of where all the screws and parts went. There was over 50 screws, and at the end I only lost 1.



I sanded and prepped all pieces by washing them in a soapy mixture to remove the mold release and then sanded all the logos off the gun. I added a base coat of Krylon Fusion paint. This gave it a smooth surface to work on. Always wear eye protection and a respiration to avoid breathing in paint.



I laid down a few coats and let the paint dry over night. I then brought everything inside to begin detailing. I used Games Workshop Citadel paints to detail the gun. Chaos Black, Bolt Gun Metal, Mithril Silver, Tin Blitz, and Codex Grey got the job done.



I also used a special paint meant to heat seal BBQ’s which creates great tooth. When you dry brush those areas it creates a very convincing worn metal look.



I drilled some holes in the body and installed the LEDs which Roy helped me with again. I also bought some dowels and cut them to the same size as bullets and filled up the clips to give the gun some weight. Here are the final pictures!

 

Sweet lambda shoulder, but doesn't that have a crossbow, you know, rather than a sniper?

 

Thats awesome reminds me of a Mass Effect weapon.

 

That is a really gorgeous piece dude. Nice detail.

 

Thanks for the kind words guys, wish the thumbnails worked!

 

That is awesome.

 

That paint scheme also reminds me of Megatron.

 

thats HOT!!!!

 

DUDE! That looks EFFIN SICK!!! Excellent job!

 

Looks awesome. What a difference.

 

this is so awesome that you better be careful with it XD
dont get arrested XP

 

Haha, I'll do my best. I won't be running around outside with it at all, except when going to the bank, the post office, the day I have jury duty...etc

 

Ok, well I added a thumbnail now that the system has been fixed  

 

that's pretty sweet looking.

 

Maybe he's played Opposing Force more.

 

This is gorgeousness

 

Not bad two questions
1/ is this your first nerf gun because íf not I wouldnt mind seeing some of your other work
and
2/ Does it still fire?

 

Thanks man. I made one other Nerf gun which can be seen here. It was my first one so I don't think it's as good and the photography isn't as nice.

http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/radicons-customs/302827-nerf-maverick-post-apocalyptic-repaint.html

This gun doesn't fire. Mostly because of the additional electronics. Also, the commissioner wanted this as a prop gun so it didn't have to fire.

 

Fantastic job, as always! This thing even more amazing in person!

 

ahh so you're a beginner to teh world of NERF customs! Awesome, no I get asked to do a lot of NERF customs, I like to keep the NERF logo on it so that people know the brand of gun used as down here there are knock off NERF guns being sold as cheapo asian stalls in super markets. You do realise that the guns internals components could still be placed in there so it would be a working gun once more.