CCBacara Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 So until recently I thought the pistol and "scout sniper" was the only thing we could carry at non-canon events. But now I see there is this whole carbine thingy. So I think I have the rules correct in that as long as it is a non-canon event and my CO doesn't say anything to me, I can carry a pistol, sniper, and or carbine. (correct me if I am wrong). With that said, I have obviously seen the guidelines for the pistol. And while there are no set guidelines for the sniper, the DLT-19 with a scope is pretty much the standard look everyone goes for. But what about this carbine? I have combed the forums looking at pictures of other folks carbines and ALL of them look different. Not a single one looks the same. So does that pretty much mean anything goes? Just your interpretation of what you think it should look like? I “acquired” a Recon CS-6 from my son (meaning I had to make a crack deal by offering to paint his Boba Fett blaster to make it look like a movie prop) which seems to be a good standard that other folks are using to make their carbine. I made a few minor modifications to it but cutting down the butt stock to make it shorter, remove the barrel iron site, and moving the red dot from under the barrel to the scope position. But honestly that is all I really want to do to it…I think it looks BA just like that. Of course I will sand away all the logos and warning labels, but I like the way it looks. So bottom line question I guess is…is that acceptable to the biker scout community? Or is someone going to give me hell for having a painted nerf gun with no mods? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Witness Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 For non canon events, you can carry anything you want. The carbines people use and make are based off of the concept artwork created prior to the filming of ROTJ. There are two separate carbines seen in that artwork. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 I use the Recon CS-6 too for my carbine. All I did was add a different scope and change up the bottom mount under the barrel. Then I painted it black, painted the grip and stock wood, and just added silver and grey weathering. It is perfect because you can shoot darts and everybody. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
303trooper Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 For non canon events, you can carry anything you want. The carbines people use and make are based off of the concept artwork created prior to the filming of ROTJ. There are two separate carbines seen in that artwork. One of the girls in the ukg used to own the top concept carbine. It was a beautiful piece of kit. If I ever make one it'll be that one. Looks so right with the scout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
automaton Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Hey Andrew, What kind of scope is that? It looks really good on the gun. -a I use the Recon CS-6 too for my carbine. All I did was add a different scope and change up the bottom mount under the barrel. Then I painted it black, painted the grip and stock wood, and just added silver and grey weathering. It is perfect because you can shoot darts and everybody. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozarkscout Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 I'm wondering if the Nerf CS-35 "Raider" would make a good starting point for a carbine along the lines of the first concept art Witness posted... thoughts? Because it already has the forward handle, if you got rid of the stock and drum magazine and added a sling, seems like you'd be in the ballpark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Witness Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Here is the carbine as Vixx made it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCBacara Posted July 28, 2011 Author Share Posted July 28, 2011 Here is the carbine as Vixx made it. This is freakin amazing...I love it! Unfortunatly I have to work with what I have, so mine will look a lot more like a painted nerf gun then anything else. But someday.....someday. I got all the nerf labels and such scratched off last night and the first coat of paint done. I will try to finish the weathering tonight and be done with weapons for a while. Of course I will post photos when I am done! Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Shale Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Hey Andrew, What kind of scope is that? It looks really good on the gun. -a Definitely would like to know what scope you got on there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashcove Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 I'm using an air soft FAMAS for my carbine. Hey, it doesn't look like anything in the concept art, but is almost unknown to us Yanks! Lots of work filling screw holes and seams, sanding down mold marks, before it gets painted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCBacara Posted July 31, 2011 Author Share Posted July 31, 2011 I finished mine up this weekend...I am pretty happy with the results... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashcove Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 That's really nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin-X Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Dude, that looks amazing to me. I love your weathering skillz brotha...! Nice job. There is some great art on this link but think this is mostly an interpretation. Imperial Scout Trooper One of the pics looks like an e-11. I kind of like that...a modified e-11, tricked out, and battle worn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Witness Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Dude, that looks amazing to me. I love your weathering skillz brotha...! Nice job. There is some great art on this link but think this is mostly an interpretation. Imperial Scout Trooper One of the pics looks like an e-11. I kind of like that...a modified e-11, tricked out, and battle worn. That picture is from the Star Wars Galaxies Trading Card Game. I used to have an E-11 with a shoulder strap just like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin-X Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 That picture is from the Star Wars Galaxies Trading Card Game. I used to have an E-11 with a shoulder strap just like that. Thanks! I love that look; it's pure and seems genuine. Now we need some grenades for the Rebel Scum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashcove Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Well, I finally got the acrylic rods epoxied in and sanded on my FAMAS, and will do a quick and dirty paintjob this week so I can use it at Mechacon. Have a gaming convention this weekend at the National World War II Museum, so a good paintjob will have to wait! So many toys, so little time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Witness Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Just a reminder to everyone that despite all of this LFL approved artwork, anything other than a holdout blaster is still not canon. Be careful what you troop with anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin-X Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Just a reminder to everyone that despite all of this LFL approved artwork, anything other than a holdout blaster is still not canon. Be careful what you troop with anything else. 10-4, thanks Dave. Here's a shot of mine: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashcove Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Yep, well aware that the only canon gun is the holdout blaster. Leaves a great openning for non-canon events. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin-X Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Yep, well aware that the only canon gun is the holdout blaster. Leaves a great openning for non-canon events. I like the little hand-held. Here's my non-canon BFG, also a Nerf Recon CS-6. Before: During: After: Also just finished an E-11 kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCBacara Posted August 16, 2011 Author Share Posted August 16, 2011 I like the little hand-held. Here's my non-canon BFG, also a Nerf Recon CS-6. Before: During: After: Also just finished an E-11 kit. Great weathering man! What color/brand of paint are you using for your black and weathering...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin-X Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Great weathering man! What color/brand of paint are you using for your black and weathering...? Thank you! I am using Krylon gray primer, w/flat black and then a bright metallic and a darker metallic. I'm using q-tips and a sponge. I don't have it down fully, but getting better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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