Description
Book SynopsisThe Nerf Blaster Modification Guide has all you need to know to create a cooler-looking Nerf Blaster with increased range, projectile speed, and firing capacity. Luke Goodman—
better known on YouTube as “Out of Darts”—guides readers through the basics of Nerf's two main propulsion systems and provides simple mods that kids and their parents can make to their foam blasters. Nerf Blasters, first introduced in the 1980s, are experiencing a Renaissance!
Nerf Blasters are back to being one of the hottest toys on the market and have spawned a
YouTube phenomenon of DIYers showing off the modifications and tweaks they've made to their blasters.
With the modifications detailed in this guide, your Nerf Blaster will not only perform better, but look cooler, too. The guide includes sci-fi, history-, and steampunk-inspired paint jobs.
Every project comes with
easy-to-follow instruction
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Introduction: Why mod?
- Observe every part of the blaster system, identify role of each component, then create and execute a plan to increase performance or completely remove particular components to better fit your needs.
Section I. The Basics
- Mod at your own risk: propulsion limitations, safety reminders
- Springers
- Overview of core spring components and how they propel darts
- Step-by-step instructions cover basic springer modifications
- Show, don't tell: main- and catch-spring replacement, AR removal, air seal patches
- Flywheels
- Overview of core flywheel components and theory behind changing each
- Step-by-step instructions to cover basic flywheel modis
- Capacitors, resistors, thermistors, wiring gauge, battery replacement, flywheel grip options, motor replacement.
- Other Propulsion Mechanisms
- Quick overview and mod theories (air tank, bungee, etc.)
- Non-propulsion mods
- Overview of core components found in most Nerf blasters
- Trigger locks, magazine locks, use of lubrication, barrel replacements
Section II. Advanced Mods
- Intro: why go further?
- Integrations: combining strengths of two blasters into one: ammo, propulsion, noise, rate of fire
- Simplified guide to integrations: materials and techniques
- Examples of integrations: Show, don't tell
Section III. Painting
- Why paint? Unique factor, cool, tactics, custom, art
- Legal and ethical disclaimer regarding realistic paint jobs and orange tips
- Materials and technique: disassembly, sanding, taping, spray application, brush application, clear coating, reassembly
- Examples of paint jobs
Section IV. Inspiration
- Examples of projects to get reader brainstorming their own projects
