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WHOEVER REBLOGS THIS I WILL DRAW A DOODLE OF WHAT I FIRST THOUGHT OF WHEN I READ YOUR URL

Doing everyone. I promise. Don’t care how many notes this gets.

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So excite!

#art #doodle #awesome

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My interview with Clark Gregg about Marvel’s S.H.I.E.L.D. show, the awesome fans and more.

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#Marvel #Coulsonlives

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Art (from my tumblr, Nonsense Thoughts)

#art #philosophy #priorities #submission

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This was written by Michael Cordover, originally published on Facebook. Full and unqualified credit to him. It is an excellent piece that sums up my thoughts very well, so I am re-posting it here (with his permission). I am particularly persuaded by the argument that...

#same-sex marriage #Tasmania

Finished mods, commissions, shop!

As you can see from the photos in my previous posts, I've finally finished my phaser rifle Stampede, and the Iron Man Magstrike I created for my brother. Both were fairly large tasks, and I learned a lot doing them.

I can post more detailed descriptions of how I modified them if you're interested, but for now you should know that I am taking commissions! If you like either of the designs I've posted, or have a great idea you'd like me to create for you, contact me through my Ask box or through my new Etsy shop! I'd love to hear from you.

The next projects I'll be working on are a Rainbow Dash-themed Nerf Vortex Proton for my girlfriend, followed by a more complicated Doctor Who-themed mod. I promise progress photos this time, so stay tuned for updates!

#Nerf #mods #Etsy #Iron Man #Star Trek #Magstrike #Stampede #Rainbow Dash #My Little Pony #Doctor Who

The Iron Man-inspired Nerf Magstrike I modified for my little brother's birthday. We weren't able to capture it well in a photo, but the push-button switch near the trigger causes the triangle to light up blue.

#Nerf #Iron Man #Avengers #mods

My finished, modified Nerf Stampede, inspired by the Type 3-A phaser rifle from Star Trek.

#Nerf #Stampede #mods #Star Trek #phaser rifle

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Happy 50th Birthday, James Marsters! (August 20, 1962)

#Buffy #Spike #BtVS

Resources

I expect I'll have some sort of Area Of Useful Links at some point, but until then, this shall suffice.

If you're at all interested in Nerf modding and you haven't seen his videos already, check out LordDraconical on YouTube. Smart, uncomplicated videos that consistently tell you nearly everything you could want to know. Unquestionably the best modding videos around.

If you want to get a little further into modding and start using custom or replacement parts, your first port of call should be Orange Mod Works. They retail upgrade kits for several Nerf blasters at two levels: Unleashed and Massacre. I'm awaiting delivery of my first kit from them (the Alpha Trooper Unleashed kit) and will update here when I have it installed, but they come highly recommended and their website is refreshingly well laid out.

Johnson Arms is a brilliant display of incredible work. Mostly customised Nerf guns in a variety of styles, this oft-updated blog also displays wonderful prop recreations, and quite a lot of the items shows are available on Etsy or Ebay. This is an excellent example of just how much can be done with these brilliant toys.

Finally, if you like looking at things with your eyes (admit it, you do) use them to look at Annie Benham Photography. A brilliant, up-and-coming artist and some incredible shots that will remind you what beauty is.

#links #Nerf #LordDraconical #Orange Mod Works #Johnson Arms #AnnieBenhamPhotography #mods #modding

Progress

Over the past couple of weeks I've been undergoing the exciting and challenging process of modifying my Nerf Stampede. I began with the simple upgrades: tightening the plunger seal, removing the air restrictor, adding a new spring. I did a size reduction, removing the end of the orange barrel with a coping saw.

I always intended to perform a voltage upgrade, which proved to be slightly more challenging than I anticipated. The Stampede ECS is originally powered by six D-size batteries providing a total of nine volts, and the batteries are housed in a removable tray held in with two screws. I purchased a twelve volt rechargable battery pack which, while relatively small, was still too large to fit into the stock battery tray. I carved out the base of the tray to squeeze the pack in, and soldered wires from the battery terminals to the connections in the tray. I was able to just squeeze it into the compartment, but with some difficulty, and once I had the blaster refused to fire. I removed the tray and connected the battery directly to the terminals inside the blaster via wires with alligator clips to confirm that the battery did work, and the Stampede fired with no problems.

I ended up removing the end cover of the battery tray, which is the piece that covers the opening in the blaster and contains the two screws that secure it. This comes off in two pieces, but can be a little tricky to remove the first time. It's secured to the rest of the battery tray with two security screws that have small, triangular heads. I was unable to find the correct tool for them but they are removable with a small flathead screwdriver and a little effort. If you plan on doing a voltage upgrade this way I recommend bypassing the battery tray entirely. I have connected the battery to the terminals inside the battery cavity (easily accessible when you open the blaster) with alligator clips on relatively long wires so I can easily remove the battery before unclipping. I pack it in with rags to avoid the weight shifting when the blaster is carried, and with the end of the battery tray screwed in it all looks normal from outside.

While I was contemplating paint jobs for the Stampede, I noticed its similarity in shape to the Type 3a Phaser Rifle, first seen in Star Trek: First Contact. I've sanded the blaster back in preparation for painting, and purchased some mid-range enamel sprays. I also purchased some craft clay in an attempt to add on the angled sight piece on top of the rifle, but it just ended up looking awful. I have removed nearly all of the top tactical rail/handle piece, leaving only the part that contains the iron sight. After painting I intend to insert an orange LED in that area, as well as some blue ones in the barrel housing of the blaster.

I've done all I can on it at the moment and am just awaiting good weather for painting. It's been an interesting experience so far, and I've learned a lot. I'll keep updating and post photos at the next opportunity.

#Nerf #Stampede #mods #Star Trek

An Endorsement

I have just come home from a concert, and it was incredible. A dear friend of mine has taken a huge step and put on a show of his own songs, and it is truly brilliant. If you're in Hobart tomorrow night (Sunday July 29th) go see it. Just go. It's twenty dollars that you won't miss, you'll be supporting local talent, and you will leave the theatre feeling thoroughly enriched. If you see it and you don't enjoy it, I will refund your ticket price. I mean it.

Go. You won't regret it.

#All Been Done #music #concert