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big bore sniper nerf conversion
« on: Dec 21, 2014, 11:47 PM »
hey guys slowly building up my kit but i am heavily involved in building my heavy snipers rifle out of a modded nerf centurion. here is how far i have got!
i have chopped alot off and added a new wooden stock and custom scope,also extened the barrell with an old vacuum pipe
before i prep it for painting i was after some opinions as far as "nerfyness" goes i know that alot of bumps need to be removed but im just after the overall impression from you guys! ;D

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Re: big bore sniper nerf conversion
« Reply #1 on: Dec 22, 2014, 12:16 AM »
@_@  Oh lordy... thats not just big bored, thats HUMUNGOUS.  Thats what, fifty mill?  I love the Centurian nerf rifles, wicked things and almost as tall as I am.  With what you've done already, its probably taller.

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Re: big bore sniper nerf conversion
« Reply #2 on: Dec 22, 2014, 03:19 AM »
Yep she's a big un!

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helmet:
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sniper rifle:
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Re: big bore sniper nerf conversion
« Reply #3 on: Dec 23, 2014, 07:18 PM »
I like the look of it so far! Keep it up, vod! :D

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Re: big bore sniper nerf conversion
« Reply #4 on: Dec 27, 2014, 12:54 PM »
Looks cool.
fill all the screw holes, modofy the trigger a bit, remove and fill some of the slots and ridges, and the nerfyness will start disappearing.
If you do the above and give it a coat of primer, you will get a much better idea of where its going. It's a tough journey nerf-modding, I'm gking through it right now :)

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Re: big bore sniper nerf conversion
« Reply #5 on: Dec 27, 2014, 06:47 PM »
So what should I do to the trigger?
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helmet:
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sniper rifle:
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Re: big bore sniper nerf conversion
« Reply #6 on: Dec 27, 2014, 06:57 PM »
That type of trigger is hard to mod, maybe extending the  holes that are in it. Or you could try to open the area behind the trigger if you don't mind having limited use.

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Re: big bore sniper nerf conversion
« Reply #7 on: Dec 27, 2014, 07:20 PM »
I just took out the back panel, and roughed up the trigger profile a bit. Removimg that backing is the main thing.

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Re: big bore sniper nerf conversion
« Reply #8 on: Dec 29, 2014, 01:38 AM »
added a few greeblies


losing that nerfiness i think now!
just gunna prime it stain the stock and cut up that pesky trigger!

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Re: big bore sniper nerf conversion
« Reply #9 on: Dec 30, 2014, 01:43 AM »
all primed up!



thoughts and opinions?

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sniper rifle:
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Re: big bore sniper nerf conversion
« Reply #10 on: Dec 30, 2014, 02:03 AM »
That is looking... serious!
Great work vod :)

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Re: big bore sniper nerf conversion
« Reply #11 on: Jan 03, 2015, 08:38 PM »
few more bits sanded down and a few more greeblies added, trigger trimmed out and with a few sintra sheets to cover up nerfy naughtiness! thoughts? will it pass approval do you think?



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helmet:
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sniper rifle:
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Re: big bore sniper nerf conversion
« Reply #12 on: Jan 03, 2015, 08:51 PM »
That looks pretty good actually.  There are a few small pieces that, since I am looking for them, i notice.  But you are probably good. It will really come down to your paint job though.

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Re: big bore sniper nerf conversion
« Reply #13 on: Jan 03, 2015, 09:14 PM »
Wow looks awesome! Can't wait to see it finished

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Re: big bore sniper nerf conversion
« Reply #14 on: Jan 03, 2015, 09:44 PM »
There aren’t a lot of Nerf mods that I am a huge fan of but this one looks like it is coming along very nicely. As Jorad said it will come down to the paint job to make this look excellent, but it has some real potential.

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Re: big bore sniper nerf conversion
« Reply #15 on: Jan 04, 2015, 02:08 AM »
thanks for the feedback! I'm going to wrap the handgrip with leather straps too to cover up any more nerfiness!

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helmet:
http://mandalorianmercs.org/forum/index.php?topic=96369.0
sniper rifle:
http://mandalorianmercs.org/forum/index.php?topic=85582.0
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Re: big bore sniper nerf conversion
« Reply #16 on: Jan 04, 2015, 01:25 PM »
thanks for the feedback! I'm going to wrap the handgrip with leather straps too to cover up any more nerfiness!


What I suggest for that is going to a thrift store and buying a cheap leather jacket. With most other leathers, it can make the grip look to bulky. A leather jacket is thin enough to cut into strips to wrap the handle. It will have a good look and will still be comfortable.

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Re: big bore sniper nerf conversion
« Reply #17 on: Jan 04, 2015, 02:13 PM »

What I suggest for that is going to a thrift store and buying a cheap leather jacket. With most other leathers, it can make the grip look to bulky. A leather jacket is thin enough to cut into strips to wrap the handle. It will have a good look and will still be comfortable.
nice tip thanks!

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helmet:
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sniper rifle:
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Re: big bore sniper nerf conversion
« Reply #18 on: Jan 06, 2015, 12:03 AM »
Very nice conversion work,
Im thinking of going the "converted nerf gun" route as well.....there are some really cool nerf guns coming out that just scream to be converted for Star Wars costuming.

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Re: big bore sniper nerf conversion
« Reply #19 on: Jan 06, 2015, 07:03 PM »
Very nice conversion work,
Im thinking of going the "converted nerf gun" route as well.....there are some really cool nerf guns coming out that just scream to be converted for Star Wars costuming.
Problem here being, Nerf guns require excessive amounts of modding in order to be accepted as approved weapons.  Not trying to discourage you, just giving you a heads-up that you'll have your hands full if you choose to go the Nerf route.

Josh, your blaster's looking solid.  I love the addition of the real-wood stock.  I have a few blasters lying around that could benefit from a touch like that... :D

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Re: big bore sniper nerf conversion
« Reply #20 on: Jan 07, 2015, 01:21 AM »
Problem here being, Nerf guns require excessive amounts of modding in order to be accepted as approved weapons.  Not trying to discourage you, just giving you a heads-up that you'll have your hands full if you choose to go the Nerf route.

Josh, your blaster's looking solid.  I love the addition of the real-wood stock.  I have a few blasters lying around that could benefit from a touch like that... :D
Thanks! As for the work modding these I can testify to that! Knowing what I know now I probably would have gone scratch built like my mates doing with some wood and a Hoover pipe and some PVC tubing! Plus after all this I'm still not sure if mines going to be approved! Lol save yourself the effort go scratch built or mod a toy replica much easier! That said its a mean as gun! Just got my bipod in the post will post up pics when I can!

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helmet:
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sniper rifle:
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Re: big bore sniper nerf conversion
« Reply #21 on: Jan 11, 2015, 02:33 AM »
got my bi pod weathered my stock and filled in all seams and screw holes plus got a side arm now too! next step paint!

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helmet:
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sniper rifle:
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Re: big bore sniper nerf conversion
« Reply #22 on: Jan 11, 2015, 11:12 AM »
There's still a bit more Nerfyness than most would like, but I think you're paint job will hide a lot of it. 

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Re: big bore sniper nerf conversion
« Reply #23 on: Jan 11, 2015, 03:09 PM »
There's still a bit more Nerfyness than most would like, but I think you're paint job will hide a lot of it.
Ok where do you see the worst of the nerf?

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sniper rifle:
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Re: big bore sniper nerf conversion
« Reply #24 on: Jan 11, 2015, 03:15 PM »
Handgrip, the original barrel muzzle and the sliding door for the clip well.  Fill that in with bondo to hide the sliding door and you should be decent.  I know the original muzzle is a big fragile if you take off the outer shell panels, I used to have one myself.  My suggestion would be once you get it all done up and painted, get some cloth and wrap around the meeting point behind the nerf muzzle and the hoover tube.  Look at old WWII sniper rifles for what I mean.

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