This is the all New N-Strike Elite "Seeker"!
Naw, just kidding. It's an old blue Nite Finder circa 2003 that predates the N-Strike Lineup (you can tell because it doesn't have the Tactical Rail on top yet). I thought it was odd that we haven't seen anything in pistol-format for the N-Strike Elite lineup, but I suppose it's easier for them to engineer larger blasters to fire further than to crank out extra range of a smaller blaster.
However, I DID add white stripes to this old Nite Finder to make it look like part of the N-Strike Elite series. This guy is "Elite" since it's got an Orange Mod Works 2.5 strength spring in it, so it packs a wallop! I used white Scotch-brand Decorate & Repair Tape (plastic tape) and cut it so that it looked like the Elite stripes on the Retaliator and Rampage. It's a pretty simple process that I just wanted to test out on a smaller blaster before I try it out on something like my Longshot. The plan is to actually use this same method on my Blue Longshot after the OMW Immortal kit gets here. It's a smooth, glossy finish tape that won't rub off like paint will.
I was trying to think of a name to call this NiteFinder that would sound like an "Elite" blaster name, and the Seeker was all I could come up with. If you've got a better suggestion, lemme know and I might just rename this fella!
That actually looks pretty good with just a stripe. Too bad it doesn't have the tac rail, but what really looks good on a nitefinder tac rail anyway? XD
ReplyDeleteim really looking forward to an elite sidearm (if one ever comes out)by the way nice mod!!!
ReplyDeleteCall it the "Assailant"
ReplyDeleteI am not a complete fan of it. The blue stripe is really nice but I just thought."YOU HAVE TO USE PAINT" It's a great idea though and the blaster looks great.
ReplyDeleteThe tape decals will be more durable/won't rub off compared to had I painted the stripes on. It was just an easy way to convert a stock blaster into something "Elite" looking. It gets a nice clean finish to it. You could easily make your Raider an "Elite" blaster with this same method.
DeleteDo you think you can make an "Elite" Maverick
ReplyDeleteThat is amazing. :O
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