gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldog44[TK] Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 Cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkrestonva[TK] Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 And ... added to my "Force Friday" shopping list, as if I haven't dropped nearly enough cash on my TFA kit and other TFA stuff. I'm going to need a new credit card by the time the movie comes out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted August 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 (edited) Managed to find one of these in our local Kmart in Australia, looks a little smaller that shown in the celebration magazine but still worth adding some lights, sound and some fresh paint soon. Edited August 28, 2015 by gmrhodes13 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted August 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2015 (edited) Size comparison for those interested Edited August 29, 2015 by gmrhodes13 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumgrum Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 I managed to pick one up on Monday too, does anyone know if this roughly matches the size of the screen used props? has anyone managed to do a comparison yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebedee[TK] Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 (edited) I did a rough comparison of the blaster to see if a conversion was possible, but the changes that Nerf have made, to make it compatible with their range of upgrades make a conversion kit impossible. -------------- Barrel is too short Rear stock would need removing magazine housing is too big and on the wrong side Scope rail is completely wrong Trigger is inaccurate Iron sights are wrong and would have to be removed and replaced You could possible cut the lower parts off and stick them to a pipe build or doopies upper body, but it would be more work than buying an accurate kit. I don't think there is yet enough reference material to compare the pistol though Edited March 11, 2021 by gmrhodes13 link not working, removed gmrhodes13 2021 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumgrum Posted September 4, 2015 Report Share Posted September 4, 2015 On 9/3/2015 at 10:25 PM, zebedee said: I did a rough comparison of the blaster to see if a conversion was possible, but the changes that Nerf have made, to make it compatible with their range of upgrades make a conversion kit impossible. --------------- Barrel is too short Rear stock would need removing magazine housing is too big and on the wrong side Scope rail is completely wrong Trigger is inaccurate Iron sights are wrong and would have to be removed and replaced You could possible cut the lower parts off and stick them to a pipe build or doopies upper body, but it would be more work than buying an accurate kit. I don't think there is yet enough reference material to compare the pistol though Thanks Rowan I thought as much on that one, seems more like the Captain Phasma one but a bit squashed - did you look at the smaller blaster as well? not even sure what that one is called. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The5thHorseman[TK] Posted September 4, 2015 Report Share Posted September 4, 2015 I've held this NERF hand pistol in my hand and even though it is not that bad regarding details, it's far too small. And, like Rowan says, the NERF version of the E-11 has pretty much nothing salvageable for us. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumgrum Posted September 4, 2015 Report Share Posted September 4, 2015 I've held this NERF hand pistol in my hand and even though it is not that bad regarding details, it's far too small. And, like Rowan says, the NERF version of the E-11 has pretty much nothing salvageable for us.Damn thanks guys will hand the nerf gun to my son now lol Sent from my SM-N910F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebedee[TK] Posted September 4, 2015 Report Share Posted September 4, 2015 I've bought both, will have a look at the pistol against the images we have so far at the weekend. I'm thinking the blaster will be good for "shoot-a-trooper" type events 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumgrum Posted September 4, 2015 Report Share Posted September 4, 2015 I've bought both, will have a look at the pistol against the images we have so far at the weekend. I'm thinking the blaster will be good for "shoot-a-trooper" type events I will more than likely see it tomorrow and buy it I'm terrible with anything Stormtrooper related. Sent from my SM-N910F using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vertex[TK] Posted September 4, 2015 Report Share Posted September 4, 2015 (edited) I'm pretty confident that the blaster (prop) is built around a glock 17 (either gen 3 or 4). So you could use that as a frame of reference. I think the nerf one has been scaled down a bit - maybe by 10-15% while the pistol grip has been scaled down even more (20% or more) on its circumference, presumably to accommodate smaller (child) hands.<br><br><br> The concept is not that far from what you see in airsoft with glocks and conversion kits. Do a google search and you'll see what I mean. Edited September 4, 2015 by Vertex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesnarles Posted September 5, 2015 Report Share Posted September 5, 2015 It's also mirrored, like the original Sterlings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebedee[TK] Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 The Nerf pistol is quite similar in scale to a Glock (pictured against my airsoft Glock 17); As you rightly said, the pistol grip could do with being bigger, but the rest is not a bad scale; The trigger guard and top parts are almost a match, dimensions wise! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin[Admin] Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 (edited) On 9/3/2015 at 10:25 PM, zebedee said: I did a rough comparison of the blaster to see if a conversion was possible, but the changes that Nerf have made, to make it compatible with their range of upgrades make a conversion kit impossible. --------------- Barrel is too short Rear stock would need removing magazine housing is too big and on the wrong side Scope rail is completely wrong Trigger is inaccurate Iron sights are wrong and would have to be removed and replaced You could possible cut the lower parts off and stick them to a pipe build or doopies upper body, but it would be more work than buying an accurate kit. I don't think there is yet enough reference material to compare the pistol though Thanks for the notes. Edited March 11, 2021 by gmrhodes13 link not working, removed gmrhodes13 2021 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumgrum Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 (edited) Right that settles it then I have to keep one of the smaller ones and paint it haha Lets hope a conversion kit comes out for the grip, unless I attempt to make my own..... Maybe :S Edited September 8, 2015 by Grumgrum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkrestonva[TK] Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 I also picked up one of the Nerf pistols this past weekend. Sand off the raised branding (if possible), give it an accurate paint job (now that there is plenty of reference material to do the job properly), and install a couple of bolts to make it compatible with the thigh holster, and it'll make for a decent stand-in until someone comes up with something more accurate. Since it only cost $12 or so at Target, I can easily buy two or three of them and experiment on what works best. Bonus points for finally being able to shoot back during Blast A Trooper. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin[Admin] Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 Good idea Brian - thanks! I'll grab a few myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebedee[TK] Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 (edited) A comparison shot of the pistol; ----------- To my mind the top slide could be a bit thicker, and the cone on the front longer. I'm also tempted to drill out a gap in the slide under the sights. Edited March 11, 2021 by gmrhodes13 link not working, removed gmrhodes13 2021 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin[Admin] Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 Sounds like a tutorial in the making Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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