#johnson arms

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Mass Effect themed NErf Stampede v3 by JohnsonArms

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Johnson Arms Custom Nerf Guns (by toybot studios)

I encourage you to check out the larger-rez shots of this piece on Flickr, because they reveal some of the work that went into this Longshot.

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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.