User blog:Zorrodelcinicismo/I am terrible at modding

'If at first you don't suceed, try, try again...' - The worst mantra in the world

My Modding History
Every time I attempt to do something Nerf tell you not to do to a blaster, it explodes in my face.

The first time I tried this was with my old Element. Although I had only managed to find green, white and black paints I set about colouring my blaster with no previous experience. These were matt paints and hence there was mess everywhere for a day or two.

After completeion, I was vaguely happy with my effort, although not all of the blaster could be covered as the priming slide extends but is too tight. I also felt the new colours didn't gel with the other yellow N-strike blasters (Maverick, Barricade) I had at the time. Therefore, I began scouring, and a year on, it is still not done. The Element is half green and I cannot be bothered to finish.

Later, I tried my first 'mod'. I found the closest screwdriver and attempted to bust open my new favourite; the Recon. However, the screwdriver was not good enough and I only managed to get halfway before the other screws were worn-down and inpenetrable. This resulted in the recon being destroyed.

In early 2012, I attempted faux slam-fire with my new Praxis. THis resulted in, well, you can guess.

And earlier this year, I made shotgun shells by cutting a streamline in half. However, I added a head to the lower half. This resulted in the lower half getting stuck in the plunger tube and, the rest is history.

What I have learned

 * Ensure you have a carbon fiber and diamond tipped x screwdriver (smallest imaginable).
 * Grow extremely strong wrist muscles.
 * Buy blue spray-paint first.
 * Follow instructions to a tee. Do not divert.  Sometimes your father is correct about this being a bad idea.
 * Find a new hobby.

Feedback
I would honestly appreciate help in how to adequately modify / paint nerf blasters without ruining them forever. I hope this cautionary tale has jarred you. It certainly has me.

RIP ALPHA TROOPER CS-18 WITH DEAD RECON STOCK + SIGHT 10/11/12 - 13/2/13. Never forget :(