Thanks to the brilliant @theivyblack for modelling my Nerfs.
I've called this section Greatest Hits to showcase some of my favourite Nerfs that I've repainted over the years.
This Nerf Maverick became the "Three of Diamonds" Inspired pistol. I've been asked by several cosplayers to make this.
Painted in metallic red, black detailing, black hand grip and a black stripe running along the top.
Gold highlighting on cylinders, barrel, inner front sight, inner trigger and "safety levers".
Three of diamonds symbol on each side of the cylinder.
"Screw heads" painted in steel.
The only non Nerf I've painted. This is a Boom Co blaster repainted from bright red to a Mass Effect pistol.
It's unique way of charging the spring gave it this unique shape which lent itself well to the Mass Effect Universe.
Steel effect frame with a white body. Red vertical stripe at the front and N7 decal to finish off the look.
Here is the Destiny Vanguard colour scheme on another Nerf pistol, this time on a Nerf Strongarm. I made the V symbol extend from the top slide on to the main body making a bolder statement. Lots of measuring went into getting this right, made harder by the bottom of the symbol disappearing into the handgrip.
The black outer frame with bright red sides really stands out. All the black parts are given silver paint on the edges to give them a worn steel look. When this was all done then came the real worry; spraying 'M8' on each side. Stencil cut out on cardboard, held down with masking tape and sprayed lightly.
After the hours it takes to make each of these, I make sure to take plenty of photos from lots of angles.