How to Steampunk a Nerf (DIY)

[@WilliamJakespeareProps]

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[@MoonlightMiyu]

Thank you for the walk-through! I was just given a broken Nerf gun to mod (The same one you were modding in the video), so it was actually really nice seeing what you did with the same gun! Taking a snapshot of the inside is a very good idea, thank you so much :)

[@WilliamJakespeareProps]

Thanks!

[@roar3330]

I use to watch this as a kid and had like 8-10 of that maverick and just cutting bits off and painting different parts, I dont know why I am here after like 9 years but this bring back so much memories

[@WilliamJakespeareProps]

Hey thanks, glad you found it helpful!

[@tonykplayter8019]

so you just randomly have some guitar pick ups and amp tubes, fair enough :)

[@kurtlindner]

I really gotta say, you do a really good job, and the videos are quite polished. Just subscribed, can't wait to see what's next.

[@tackyman2011]

Want it to last longer? Glue metal bits and softer plastic parts with GOOP. Hard plastic gets thick Super Glue. Paint it afterward. I like Krylon for coverage, and because it dries quick. Seal Rub-n-Buff with clearcoat. It will lose some of the metallic but be real glossy. I make props and costume accesories as my job. Try these tips!

[@CaptainGrimlock]

a jango fett styled jet pack. the ghost busters guns, backpacks, and traps from "extreme ghost busters". there are lots of build for the regular ghost buster gear but none i have found for the extreme series gear. predator wrist blades that actually retract and extend.

[@Ducttapestuff]

Woah, that silver rub and buff makes it look amazing. Exactly the look I was searching for, thank you sir!

[@WilliamJakespeareProps]

autumn gold 76372m. that's what i used in my steampunk flashdrive DIY vid

[@bonerock1]

I have a couple of Dollar Store water guns that would look great. Thanks for the tips!

[@MonetizationMoneyMakers]

Awesome video dude, me and my 6-year old son are watching and we are planning to build some (steampunk) guns. Thanks for the tut and inspiration. And I subbed :-)

[@WilliamJakespeareProps]

same thing but cover the areas i left black with gold rub n buff

[@alyn1b]

This w2as really excellent video. Nice, easy, simple! been looking for something exactly like this! Thanks

[@kristenacook8824]

Since you left this one black and with a simpler style it looks more dieselounk in my opinion- deiselpunk is super cool too tho! I definitely want to try this myself one day. Thanks for the great tips!

[@MinxInWa]

Great tips, thank you! I'm enthused to try to saw on my own Nerf now.

[@23Pinicale]

I recently purchased a Lion Sword from Party City it was damaged with severe paint damage. I thought of Steampunking the sword. Aside from how to paint it I have no idea where to begin. Oh I'm going to paint a double barrel shotgun I got. Your video was very helpful on how to begin the paint job. Thanks.

[@butchlandus2437]

Thanks Will, I'm just starting and this is perfect!

[@TheMysteriousWhistle]

you can paint those carefully and give them run'n'buff on the tips

[@johnDingoFoxVelocity]

except if you are doing this for a convention several conventions won't allow modified nurf nor airsoft guns

[@ThePhrostyNeRd]

Just a quick tip when you are gluing on things to your nerf gun be careful the things don't exactly like to stick to spray paint it just melts the paint

[@evila71]

Great job sir. Loved the beginning!

[@Tjb140]

Looks great! Im actually looking to repaint two mavericks for a "Steampunk Deadpool" cosplay. I probably wont remove pieces or add little gadgets to it, but dremeling off the logos and stuff would be a good idea. Ive been looking for the right paints and your video has helped me settle on what I want to use. Thanks for your help! :D

[@stockingcpl]

I got, last year, two shades of gold. One of copper, one of brass, and one of silver. If these don't work, then you might want to look into traditional modeling techniques. Hobbytown USA is a nation wide chain that will probably have what you need. :-)

[@cgartist1217]

Making mine today Jake!!! Thanks for the tips!!!

[@WilliamJakespeareProps]

you're welcome! good luck!

[@cgartist1217]

Hey Jake just an update. Painted the gun a nice brass and bronze with a brown wash and it looks good. For the past week or so I've been playing around with ideas for any gadgets that I could put on. I bought these nice cleat plastic vials that I want to incorporate but I'm having a mental block. Do you have any suggestions?

[@WilliamJakespeareProps]

Cody Goodman look through boxes of old junk and plumbing parts.

[@jinnanli589]

Cody Goodman ｜！

[@Alecs_automotive_adventures]

i do live in the states. i have checked out michals but all they have is silver and a few shades af gold they dont have things like gold leaf and other colors

[@MrJAVAgamer]

Wow dude, this is really awesome! I hope to see more steam-punked Nerf guns you made! :)

[@dorianvalentine859]

The gun you modded in the video would totally fit in with Diesel punk and Cyber punk

[@scalp8790]

Really great job ! Congrats !

[@WilliamJakespeareProps]

Rub n' Buff metallic finish

[@TonyThomann]

Excellent how to video, keep up the good work!

[@godofimagination]

Hey Jake I would really appreciate your insight on how to make pouches for my sci fi armor on a budget and would also like it if you would make things that would make a sci fi film seem more sci fi. Your observation of octagon doors in sci fi movies was very insightful and I was wondering if you could expand that idea further but with other things.

[@Kaiju17]

If you made the barrels copper, and added some cloth or leather on the grip, it'd look like one of the Smoker's guns from Waterworld.

[@raphfelix6305]

thats more DIESELPUNK then STEAMPUNK

[@therealmr.bullard3636]

Than not then

[@raphfelix6305]

yes i know.. i had posted it and forgot to edit it.. so it just kinda stood as that.. i was like damn... that's the wrong spelling... you have keen eyes, and good grammar skills.. i bet you can spot the year on a dime from across the room...

[@Nobody7397]

I found that a file and sandpaper work just as well as a dremel.

[@princegariago8550]

So Kewl!do you have to coat the gun with anything after the rub and buff? will it rub off?

[@MrShadow12622]

During the first bit you pulling out that other gun threw me off!!! lol

[@stockingcpl]

If you live in the States, you can get the rub-n-buff at Michael's Art Supply.

[@mcanetsola]

Which is the paint you use for silver to plastic? Looks pretty good.

[@MsSoulProvider]

Great,- I want to steampunk a few (old) celular phones that I still have,- now I got an Idea how to do it. Thanx 4 post!

[@Alecs_automotive_adventures]

thanks a lot. what color did you use for your first nerf gun

[@asajordan6195]

where did you find the multiple colors of rub-n-buff? all stores in my area only carry on color

[@Tatterpuffs]

The only issue with that may be that (if you plan on taking it out in public / to a convention) it would most likely not be permitted into the convention or near schools or public official buildings (depending on your local laws), seeing as to how it can be considered an active and possibly lethal weapon capable of seriously maiming bystanders O.O

[@decepticonnoah15]

Would what the gun looked like before you put bronze on it be classified a Dieselpunk Nerf gun?

[@dj_steamzy]

Can you do more steampunk videos please as looking for more craft ideas

[@MetiriDubstep]

Does the spray paint make the gun sticky? Or is that just with gloss paint

[@DayDayChan6623]

Would there be any chance of you making a sword or dagger in the future?

[@StringKiller]

What kind of paint are you using? I didn't really get it from the video since I'm not a native english speaker... Nice job by the way

[@Phulax.]

The Rub 'N Buff looks very neat! Unfortunately I haven't found any Rub 'N Buff products in the Netherlands :/ Do you happen to know an alternative? (Not spray paint, because I'd like to be more accurate with painting smaller parts)

[@K-11609]

I know this was a long time ago, but one method that always worked for me was spray painting on a paper towel and rubbing it on the prop. I know you said no spray paint, but this was the only thing I did and it worked out well for me.

[@princegariago8550]

Your so smart! and creative! Im Amazed!

[@dave41184]

Does the rubbing buff dry on its own or do you have to seal it with a varnish?

[@thewordwithin]

Cool build thanks!!!

[@snackdragonn]

I just made my own (well, actually, I got a little too excited and made four) steampunk gun! One was this exact Nerf gun, and the others were water guns. They look so kick ass. So do my fingers, for that matter. I look like I got frisky with a robot.

[@owenroberts3206]

so did you just get ordinary gold and silver rub n buff or metallic finish ones? Also, did you use a whole tube of each colour of rub n buff for this? I'm hoping to steampunk a slightly bigger nerf gun but can't spend a lot of money on paints etc...

[@tsukikyou]

Does the hot gun hold up really well or is there a better glue?

[@unmachedskil]

Yeah, I'm with MasterShadic2. Do you do commissioned work?

[@johnastley2567]

Incredibly simple build but very fun

[@xMemoryLane]

I hadn't heard about rub 'n buff before this vid and apparently it's not even sold in my country so I'm trying to order it online, can you please tell me if this is the right kind to use? 'Rub-N-Buff Finish 1/2 Ounce Tube' on amazon it says wax so I'm a little puzzled if this is the same stuff as you used (I want a gold-ish tone to create something that looks like your first one)

[@gyrrakavian]

How would you steampunk up a Chinese style bell-sleeve jacket?

[@franklodesky755]

Thanks I have the maverick from when I was like a

[@ArsenijeIlić]

this is awesome! Good job! 👍👏

[@marquiejo13]

So did you black and then gold for the other gun? or just straight black to gold?

[@lolagreywall8240]

do you think you can make death the kids death cannons?? :D

[@blazen113]

looks liek something youd see in borderlands! Awesome Job

[@markkeller2785]

Cool thanks!

[@imlaen]

thx for ideas

[@terralance07]

jake can you make a time jump device similar to what was used on MIB3?

[@Nobody7397]

What did you do to cover up the holes where you cut parts off?

[@DatAznNextDoor]

Where can you get the stuff that you used to paint the gun?

[@NateTheGreat308]

would you recommend steampunking an airsoft gun?

[@Alecs_automotive_adventures]

ok. also what did you use for the scope on the first gun

[@TheEMP1978]

Do you sell them too? Can I buy one?

[@matthieudelamotterouge7897]

really nice gun and video

[@eianschulz9220]

The guns look epic

[@chuckfinley400]

Hi.. I have watched a few of your videos.. Great stuff... Just a few thoughts, I have been substituting foam insulation board for EVA and using diluted Spackle as a filler. Can you post the links to the specs for the guns you have been building - thanks

[@rendaruiz1374]

Thanks for this. You have inspired me!

[@WilliamJakespeareProps]

then my mission is complete.

[@bmwzc]

Hey can you show how to make a spacesuit

[@karrotkake96]

could you make steampunk googles? im trying to figure out a good way to go about it but i cant think of anything...

[@WesselGerrits]

a kv-1 tank model

[@BootserGold]

can u list all the paints u use to make that?

[@ແມ່ໂລມາ]

Yay! A revolver! Called a Mavrick! Revolvers are good guns!

[@PaintPlastic]

Needs more copper/bronze and some verdigris effects.

[@MrStitches777]

Hey man, where can I get the rub and buff paint?

[@cellestteheb683]

Did you get your shirt from threadless?

[@minecrafter2.055]

It's what I like to call an upgrade

[@rochamster]

Good job on this

[@emmanuelesparza1993]

Hay I was wondering does gold & copper paint works too? My mom says that it will work but I don't really know

[@Bustymoosenuckles]

That looks sick

[@elizabethguillen8966]

Would you please make a steampunk spear? I think that would be fun to make. =)

[@CaptainGrimlock]

as far as other guns go i would love to see some alien weapons from halo. especially the needler.

[@DarkEpicPheonix]

How do you make it look like the pistol at the start?

[@curtisdrago]

Your shirt is awesome.

[@garretthipp]

Can you make steampunk binoculars or goggles?

[@Alecs_automotive_adventures]

I have looked and i CANNOT find bronze rub n buff i can find every other color but not bronze, please help jake

[@songbirdglitch5859]

Turning a nurf gun to a gun at the beginning 😂😂 cops are going to get my ass if I do that!

[@Eli-sp8fl]

tru

[@tackyman2011]

Oh, and nice props!

[@Savings_and_Grift_Plan]

finally somebody who replaced indymogul's bfx

[@Dmsstudios64]

William Jakespeare tempted to buy that from you cause im too lazy to DIY lol

[@shelbyp7434]

What colors Rub 'n Buff do you use??

[@jaynedough52]

I learned a lot from your demo (the heat shield is awesome), and I thank you for that. However your usage of hot glue drives me nutzo. Have you tried using an E6000 or other glue instead? It will hold better and is paintable.