building a sniper rifle

[redpaint]

So, I know they're not canon but I have always wanted a sniper rifle for my scout.

I've been fiddling with making one for a while but have now started.

Basically it's a cheap blaster and some plumbing parts and the stock is cut out of some board.

 

 

My question is should I leave the stock in a timber finish or paint it black as the rest will be?

[4505Marcel]

Defo paint it black mate I would say, in my eyes with their futuristic materials would they then use wood on a blaster??

[Griffin-X]

Cool blaster...looking good! I would go all black with some weathering on the body...maybe antique the stock a bit w/some burnt umber or something.

[Eagerly]

Very nice m8. I agree with the rest it will look loads better painted black and weathered. Where did you get the donor gun, i love the hand grip just before the extended barrel

[redpaint]

cheers guys, the donor gun is one of those sheap blasters you see in the cheap shops every so often.

I bought it intending to have a cheap e-11 clone for trooping that didn't matter if got damaged.

[niktom]

I love that blaster!! Can't wait to see the finished product.

[flashcove]

Looks really good!

[redpaint]

well here is the finished gun.

 

 

 

I've gone for the all black look.

I haven't got around to weathering it yet. Will do some this weekend.

Should do for something a bit different on troops.

[Griffin-X]

Very cool!