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I felt like I needed a new blaster for my Sith costume.  I wanted it small.  I looked around and found that I had this old NERF gun.
(http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y414/deadcow123/1372709258374_zps7839a9fd.jpg) (http://s1273.photobucket.com/user/deadcow123/media/1372709258374_zps7839a9fd.jpg.html)

I grabbed some black gloss enamel spray.
(http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y414/deadcow123/1372709364207_zpsebb7fce2.jpg) (http://s1273.photobucket.com/user/deadcow123/media/1372709364207_zpsebb7fce2.jpg.html)

Then I went to Walmart and got three different acrylic paints.
Gloss Black
(http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y414/deadcow123/1373066349947_zps172083a9.jpg) (http://s1273.photobucket.com/user/deadcow123/media/1373066349947_zps172083a9.jpg.html)

Gun Metal Grey
(http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y414/deadcow123/1373066373957_zpsc0dfb683.jpg) (http://s1273.photobucket.com/user/deadcow123/media/1373066373957_zpsc0dfb683.jpg.html)

and Antique Copper
(http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y414/deadcow123/1373066290685_zps6e144b2d.jpg) (http://s1273.photobucket.com/user/deadcow123/media/1373066290685_zps6e144b2d.jpg.html)

Here is the gun after just the black spray
(http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y414/deadcow123/1373055007754_zps8b10ab85.jpg) (http://s1273.photobucket.com/user/deadcow123/media/1373055007754_zps8b10ab85.jpg.html)

And the finished product.  I wanted it to look used, but not too beat up.
(http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y414/deadcow123/1373157995355_zpse0fd5771.jpg) (http://s1273.photobucket.com/user/deadcow123/media/1373157995355_zpse0fd5771.jpg.html)
I also used a clear coat to protect it.

Oh, and I also revamped my prop saber so that it matched the blaster.
(http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y414/deadcow123/1373158161860_zps33b25afb.jpg) (http://s1273.photobucket.com/user/deadcow123/media/1373158161860_zps33b25afb.jpg.html)

Lastly, the dynamic duo
(http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y414/deadcow123/1373158200303_zps04a1a67a.jpg) (http://s1273.photobucket.com/user/deadcow123/media/1373158200303_zps04a1a67a.jpg.html)

So tell me what you think, or give me ideas for the future.

Here is the original prop saber.  http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=14726.0 (http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=14726.0)

I wouldn't change a thing.  Looks great the way it is.  Very nice!

Point awarded for creativity and staying away from anything Valspar!

Thanks Blue!  I really like how the copper paint turned out.  I wanted it to be part of the project but not overpowering.  I keep wanting to add something to the saber, but I don't know what...

Very cool. The saber looks much better now that you painted it. I like the gun, too, but since you asked for suggestions, I will offer what I would do. I would add a thin barrel to the gun, kind of like the pistol that Padme carried in the Clone Wars. Of course, her's was more curved and feminine looking, but the overall profile was cool. I think if you got a dowel rod or a piece of thin PVC pipe (something that would slide into the NERF barrel) and painted it to match, that would look cool and make it look more full sized. Of course, it does look great as is, too. This is just a thought if you wanted to go further. Nice job.

Some greeblies would be a nice addition as well.

and it would mean if you didn't like it, it wouldn't be a very permanent addition, or you could easily change the look of it (long barrel vs short barrel) depending on how you felt that day  :)

good work on both :)

I dunno, I like the concept without a visible barrel.  That whole "holdout blaster" or BUG (Back Up Gun) is a great idea.  Never know when you might need a concealed blaster.

The name on the gun marks you though...Nerf Herder!

:)

Fun prop.

  Yeah, that's kind of what I was going for.  Kind of like the Derringer of Star Wars.

only thing i would have done different is sand the nerf name down so it  couldnt be seen

Nah.  I think he could say it is a nerf herder gun.