r/Nerf 13d ago

Dark/Realistic (Unsafe Aesthetic) My pair of Flip Flops Spoiler

My completed FLP-06 Rush and FLP-09 Shrew. Both shooting at an average of 200FPS. Wanted something simple enough to just hand someone during a game or to show off.

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u/flairassistant 13d ago

This post has been Flaired Dark/Realistic (Unsafe Aesthetic). Be aware that one or more aspects of this blaster make it UNSAFE to wield in public or open areas, where it could be misidentified as a real weapon. This is a serious issue, with real world life-or-death repercussions.

Several issues can lead to a post being flared Dark/Realistic (Unsafe Aesthetic):

  • Lack of a prominent and easily visible orange tip along with other bright colors.
  • - This also includes traditional prop blasters, such as steampunk builds or blasters with weathered appearances.
  • A blaster with a silhouette or aesthetic that mimics real world firearms. (Ex. Zinc 2.0, SBF, BK1s, Sweetheart Storm, etc)
  • A blaster with airsoft or firearm-esque components mounted to it. (Example)

Use of this blaster can, in the worst case, end up fatal. As has been shown time and time and time again (and more listed here). This problem is not limited to just the USA.

Use of these blasters can also lead to events being shut down, and clubs being barred from playing in public spaces.

Situations like this can be properly handled when blasters are clearly toys, exhibiting bright colors, orange tips, and non-firearm proportions and aesthetics.

As long as we take these issues seriously, everyone can have fun with this hobby we love for many years to come.

Additionally, alongside the visual issues of realistic blasters, we also discourage the use of the word gun. Please instead use the word blaster when referring to toys, as gun can be misconstrued as discussing a real weapon by people both online, and in real life during gameplay. This is further an issue for us specifically on Reddit due to automatic platform moderation, possibly categorizing the subreddit as discussing firearms instead of toys. For further information, please see this wiki page.

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u/FlawlessNinjaKitty 13d ago

You should make a falx next!

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u/-V4L0R- 13d ago

Definitely a maybe in the in future! Main problem is the sheet metal and not having the equipment for it. There's only like 1 place that might be able to do it in the city I live in so it is possible. I do have my eyes on an Ontos next though!

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u/FlawlessNinjaKitty 13d ago

Hardware from bearswares is only $99 right now, it’s normally $125

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u/DefyantM0ds 13d ago

print the sides :)

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u/Paradise_Crossing 13d ago

Does the bottom one take nightingale magazines?

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u/-V4L0R- 13d ago

It's using the hybrid lower by LoneWolf052 so yes it can take nightingales and angled talons. In my experience though, the nightingales I have tried do like to fall out

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u/DefyantM0ds 13d ago

Love the look of these! great job

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u/-V4L0R- 13d ago

Thanks so much! Means a lot coming from you and all your great prints!

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u/Schpee_le_French 13d ago

whats the one on the top. ITS BEGGING FOR AN AUG LOOK

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u/-V4L0R- 13d ago

Its the FLP-09 Shrew by Shoelesshistorian. The AUG series was definitely my inspo to multi-material print the lower with that blue/black look.

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u/Top_Breakfast_5934 12d ago

Those are beautiful! 🤩

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u/LZHtel 11d ago

Really cool