New Kids Nitro

New Kids Nitro Country Netherlands Directed by Steffen Haars, Flip van der Kuil Release Date December 8, 2011 Main Cast Character Actor Robbie Schuurmans Steffen Haars Gerrie van Boven Tim Haars Richard Batsbak Huub Smit Rikkert Biemans Wesley van Gaalen Barrie Butsers Flip van der Kuil

New Kids Nitro is a 2011 Dutch absurd comedy about the life of a group of five anti-social and dysfunctional young men in the Dutch village of Maaskantje, in the rural south of Holland. Just like in the prequel New Kids Turbo they have nothing much to do with their lives but to drink beer and hang around in the village center.

One day, just as their clash with a gang from the rivalling village of Schijndel seems to be getting out of hand, they are contacted by Dutch secret service. Zombies have emerged in the northern part of Holland and an attempt by special forces to stop them has failed. The New Kids, who are deemed totally expendable, are supplied with a trunk full of guns and send against the zombies.

The following guns were used in the film New Kids Nitro:

Handguns

Smith & Wesson Model 586

Robbie is carrying a rather unusual revolver to fight zombies. This particular gun has been identified by a source close to the original owner as an AT Customworks PPC Smith & Wesson Model 586 customized by Alan Tanaka Custom Gunworks of Gardena, California. Even though the chrome finish makes it look like a Smith & Wesson Model 686, it’s actually a Smith & Wesson Model 586 of which the original dark finish has been covered with a chrome finish. The heavy barrel has been especially designed to fire .38 wadcutter rounds.

Smith & Wesson Model 586 with 6" barrel - .357 Magnum

During the battle at the gas station, Robbie is wondering if his Smith & Wesson Model 586 will actually stop an approaching zombie. Note the smooth cylinder and the special target sights.

While eating a fried snack prepared by the snack counter owner in the background, Robbie takes out a few more zombies. Special attention to the customized tri-part front sight.

Walther P5

Maaskantje police officers are correctly portrayed with the Walther P5 which is the current standard side arm of Dutch police. Unfortunately, in most instances the Walther P5 is handled with a total lack of trigger discipline resulting in several ‘freak’ shootings of innocent bystanders.

Walther P5 - 9x19mm

The ‘strong arm of the law’ in Maaskantje trying to make an arrest with their Walther P5’s at the ready. Note that the officer on the left is making a non-convincing attempt to speak through a megaphone and aim his gun at the same time…

Gerrie showing off to his friends a Walther P5 that he took from a Maaskantje police officer. His friend Robbie (on the right) does not seem to be scared at all by Gerrie’s finger on the trigger, instead concentrating on his beer and a snack.

Beretta 93R

One of the Schijndel gang members is using a Beretta 93R to fight off the hordes of zombies at the gas station battle. The gun is seen firing short bursts but surprisingly the front-handle is not used.

Beretta 93R with wood grips - 9x19mm

A Schijndel gang member (left) using the Beretta 93R, apparently not aiming at all and only using one hand to control the gun.

In this behind-the-scenes shot, the actor using the Beretta 93R is showing off the gun, note the two appropriate high-capacity magazines at his hip.

Taurus PT99AF

At the end of the movie, Rikkert switches to a silenced Taurus PT99AF as his personal side-arm. Even though it is seen very briefly, the receiver-based safety and the white markings give it away as a Taurus PT99AF.

Taurus PT99AF (blued) - 9x19mm

In the final scene, Rikkert is showing his Taurus PT99AF to the female Schijndel gang member contemplating what to do with it.

Rikkert aiming the Taurus PT99AF at two approaching Dutch government officials. He seems to be aiming with his mouth…

Rifles

Arsenal AR-SF

One of the rappers from Woensel, who unexpectedly join the battle at the gas station, is carrying an Arsenal AR-SF as identified by the design of its distinctive muzzle brake.

Arsenal AR-SF - 5.56x45mm NATO

The lead rapper seems to have problems to distinguish a microphone from an Arsenal AR-SF; not a wise thing to do…

M16A2

In several scenes, Gerrie is seen carrying a M16A2 Rifle. He never uses the rifle, which has a distinctive addition to the carrying handle which seems to be designed to fit a scope.

M16A2 Rifle - 5.56x45mm. Select Fire rifle (Safe/Semi/3 round Burst Only).

Gerrie (right) with his M16A2 Rifle, the addition to the carrying handle clearly visible. No kind of scope is ever seen mounted on this addition.

Submachine Guns

Heckler & Koch MP5KA1

Dutch special forces send to deal with the zombie threat are armed with the Heckler & Koch MP5KA1 submachine gun. It’s seen only briefly, but a detailed shot of the fire selector and the receiver can be seen in the overview section on the bottom of this page.

Heckler & Koch MP5KA1 - variant fitted with low profile sights intended for covert carry - 9x19mm

Having a Heckler & Koch MP5K in one’s hand surely does not guarantee victory when confronted with zombies…

Intratec TEC-DC9

In several scenes, Richard is dual-wielding a pair of Intratec TEC-DC9’s. These guns also feature prominently on the movie poster and together with his eye patch, they give him a really evil look.

Intratec TEC-DC9 - 9x19mm

Surprisingly, with one eye covered by a patch and the other one closed, Richard still manages to take out zombies with his dual-wielded Intratec TEC-DC9’s…

… and take out even more zombies in a next scene while jumping up and still having both eyes closed!

Machine Guns

MG34

The ‘New Kids’ drive into battle with the zombies in an Opel Manta sports car that has been refurbished ‘A-Team’ style with a pair of mocked-up MG34's that can be operated from a seat in the trunk of the car.

MG34 with front and rear sights folded down - 7.92x57mm Mauser

A good shot of the dual MG34’s and the gunner’s seat that comes up from the Opel Manta trunk. Note the absence of any kind of ammunition boxes.

During a break at the gas station shoot-out, Barrie discusses a criminal transaction with the leader of the Woensel rappers.

In a view reminiscent of a first-person-shooter video game, zombies arising from the farmlands are being killed by the dozens by the dual MG34’s.

A behind-the-scenes shot of Gerrie having fun by demonstrating how to ‘properly’ handle dual MG34’s.

M249-E1 SAW

Rikkert finds himself fighting the zombies with a M249-E1 SAW machine gun. Muzzle flashes are apparently CGI generated as no shell casings or chain links are ever seen ejected.

M249 (first pattern U.S. adopted variant of the original FN Minimi) - 5.56x45mm

A good view of the upper receiver of the M249-E1 SAW; Rikkert in full action against the approaching zombies.

Rikkert firing off his first shots at the zombies with the M249-E1 SAW while Barrie in the background is almost too close for comfort with his MG34’s.

Shotguns

Franchi SPAS-12

Rikkert and Richard use a Franchi SPAS-12 during the New Kids’ first confrontation with the zombies.

Franchi SPAS-12 with stock folded and butt-hook removed - 12 Gauge

The first zombie encounter gives rise to discussion among the New Kids, with Rikkert deciding to use his Franchi SPAS-12 to see if this stops the zombies.

With Rikkert’s first shots having no impact on the zombies, Richard grabs the Franchi SPAS-12 off Rikkert and with only one eye left (…) starts firing at the zombies.

Franchi PA3

A Schijndel gang member can be seen with a Franchi PA3 as his crew jumps in to join the battle with the zombies at the gas station.

Franchi PA3 - 12 gauge

A Schijndel gang member (middle) is using a Franchi PA3 in defence of the gas station from the zombie attack.

In a behind-the-scenes shot, an actor is shown playing around with his Franchi PA3.

SWD/Cobray Street Sweeper

The female Schijndel gang member is using a SWD/Cobray Street Sweeper in the gas station battle against the zombies. She is not handling the shotgun in a very convincing way though.

SWD/Cobray Street Sweeper with short barrel and top folding stock - 12 Gauge

The female Schijndel gang member appearing to be more interested in her beer than in properly using her SWD/Cobray Street Sweeper.

Overview images

Dutch special forces fail to deal with the zombie threat. It is then decided to supply the New Kids, who are deemed totally expendable by Dutch authorities, with a trunk full of weapons of which most see extensive use in the movie.

Guns can be identified as: (1) M16A2 Rifle, (2) unidentifiable version of the Desert Eagle, (3) Mini Uzi, (4) Franchi SPAS-12, (5) SWD/Cobray Street Sweeper, (6) Intratec TEC-9, (7) Beretta 93R, (8) Heckler & Koch MP5KA1, (9) Intratec TEC-9, (10) Colt King Cobra, (11) customized Smith & Wesson Model 586 (see details above), (12) some kind of Glock 17 version, (13) Arsenal AR-F or Arsenal AR-M1F and (14) another Franchi SPAS-12.

In the final scene, there’s a few good shots of the whole crew with their guns. Below two images both show the same (left to right); Schijndel gang member with a converted Franchi SPAS-12, female gang member from Schijndel with a SWD/Cobray Street Sweeper, Barrie with a Franchi SPAS-12, Robbie with a customized Smith & Wesson Model 586, Richard with a pair of Intratec TEC-9’s, Gerrie with a M16A2 Rifle and Rikkert with a M249-E1 SAW.