How'd you get the tip off? Is it just glued in? Did you just pry it out? I don't wanna do any more damage to mine.
I originally (2 years ago) just cut off the stock and replaced with a big piece of wood then bondo/repaint. A couple of weeks ago, I decided to fix where that was coming loose (ended up having to replace that whole "U" shaped part on the handle with 1/4" sintra). This time I used a lot of screws instead of just glue and Bondo. That'll keep it together. I bought some adhesive backed lead weights from a Hobby shop to add some weight to the front, since the wood was so heavy, it really throws the gun off balance.
I'd planned on taking it apart to repaint (I like that it lights up and makes the cheesy sound), but It doesn't come apart as easily as Clone Blasters or the E-11. I think it's just the orange tip and maybe part of the scope holding it together. I gave up and just started painting it while it was together and got the weights in there any way I could. A couple in the barrel, 5 under the barrel, a bunch in the scope and as much as I could fit in the battery case. The stock is still a little heavier, but it's not as awkward to carry. I gotta move the hooks I put in for the strap though. I had them set back a bit because of the balance problems. I'd also like to extend the barrel some day and possibly replace the handle with something more adult sized. Of course, once I've done all that, I've pretty much built it all. Might as well keep this as a reference and build one from scratch next to it.
The quickest, dirtiest paintjob I could come up with (I was running out of time and needed it for a troop) was all black, then a really uneven coat of Antique Brass. Masking with toothpaste, then another coat of black. Remove masking and then hit the damaged spots with aluminum and rust model paint from a tiny brush. Valspar matte clear coat made it look old and dusty.