Tom Spina is the king of fixing masks....who would the board recommend for guns?

tardis55 · 08-23-2011, 09:26 PM

I live in Chicago...and would prefer someone nearby. I have a screenused prop rifle that may be in need of electronic work to fix working parts and definately lights.

Love to know who could do this job justice. Matsuo is a name I hear thrown around alot for guns.

Tell me your thoughts?

mbmcfarland · 08-23-2011, 09:51 PM

I would definitely recommend Matsuo for gun work. For electronics specifically, though, you might want to talk to Hyperdyne.

Amish Trooper · 08-23-2011, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mbmcfarland

I would definitely recommend Matsuo for gun work. For electronics specifically, though, you might want to talk to Hyperdyne.

I 2nd Matsuo

bothanspy · 08-24-2011, 12:28 AM

Yes, Matt is the king! Matsuo!

franz bolo · 08-24-2011, 08:10 AM

Matsuo! for guns

Nightcat for electronics

FB

tardis55 · 08-24-2011, 01:54 PM

I wonder if people can work out what this item is...with just a small piece of it.

Let the fun begin!

PepMaster · 08-24-2011, 02:15 PM

Stormtrooper Blaster maybe?

tardis55 · 08-24-2011, 06:03 PM

nope...keep going....another pic tomorrow of a different piece....

robstyle · 08-24-2011, 06:10 PM

it would help if you just post what work you need done. Many times electronics are very basic on props yet other times I wonder how many 8 balls it took someone to run such a mass confusion of wires in such a confined space.

Mike J. · 08-24-2011, 07:56 PM

Calico? Endoskeleton laser?

OneHotHemi · 08-24-2011, 08:17 PM

That is an Calico M-955-a grip most likely from the M1-L1 rifle from Deep Rising, either that or the upper assembly to Robocop's hand cannon from Robocop 3 given the additional grip added to the base of the lower portion of the stock and pistol grip used to either extend the stock or hide the grip. Also used in Stargate SG1, and a few other shows it floated around for a few years. Matsuo did some threading for me as I didn't have the piece to gauge the thread at the time and he does excelent work. I've been known to dabble with Firearms a little as well and have an FFL if it helps. The calico is well know, cheap to modify, simple trigger and barrel assembly to clean, large cap roung upper magazine drum and most come in 9mm, easy to modify for blanks of multiple loads.

Question is... what do we get if we get it right lol ?

tardis55 · 08-25-2011, 01:34 AM

Im just keeping the thread going whilst I wait for this thing to hit my doorstep....

I tell you its hard being patient.

franz bolo · 08-25-2011, 09:58 AM

Just post a pic of the piece from the auction! No need for games if you already won it.

FB

Art Andrews · 08-25-2011, 10:13 AM

I will fourth, fifth, whatever for Matsuo. He does great work. Not sure on the electronics, but he does amazing gun based work. You might also contact morganthirteen. I don't know if he would be interested or not, but he hhas experience with the Calico and does his quality of work is second to none.

tardis55 · 08-25-2011, 03:13 PM

Poor old Franz....wants to open his Chrissy presents early.

Like I said....when I have it in hand. Wasn't an auction....craigslist would u believe.

robstyle · 08-25-2011, 09:07 PM

then im guessing its the Deep Rising gun the stunt studio in the desert had.

Mike J. · 08-26-2011, 07:12 PM

Oh, yeah?

Well, I'm guessing it's the Spaceballs rifle!

-MJ

tardis55 · 08-27-2011, 06:04 AM

Time to spill the beans...."Deep Rising" it is also known as Octalus.

franz bolo · 08-27-2011, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tardis55

Poor old Franz....wants to open his Chrissy presents early.

Who is Chrissy??

FB

Mike J. · 08-27-2011, 11:20 AM

Christmas.

Art Andrews · 08-27-2011, 12:29 PM

Congrats on a cool snag!

tardis55 · 08-27-2011, 12:58 PM

Thanks guys. Yeah it was hard dealing with someone who just accepts cash etc...and then waiting a few days hoping it wouldn't become a nightmare board story....but yep...its real and although a non firing version with what I can only assume is lighting wiring....its been resprayed a number of times.

One thing about the movie....and hookay at times as it becomes Famke is gorgeous and Jerry's music is among is coolest scores.

AND....these guns rock!

Caveneau · 08-29-2011, 01:10 AM

Wow, that really is a great score.

I read a thread a while back where someone was trying to hunt down any kind of details on who made the originals.

Very cool.

I hate to ask what you paid for it........ is it a number between $2000 - $8,000?

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08-23-2011, 09:26 PM	#1
tardis55 Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 404	Tom Spina is the king of fixing masks....who would the board recommend for guns? I live in Chicago...and would prefer someone nearby. I have a screenused prop rifle that may be in need of electronic work to fix working parts and definately lights. Love to know who could do this job justice. Matsuo is a name I hear thrown around alot for guns. Tell me your thoughts?

08-24-2011, 12:28 AM	#4
bothanspy Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: USA Posts: 5,002	Re: Tom Spina is the king of fixing masks....who would the board recommend for guns? Yes, Matt is the king! Matsuo!

08-24-2011, 08:10 AM	#5
franz bolo Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 4,951	Re: Tom Spina is the king of fixing masks....who would the board recommend for guns? Matsuo! for guns Nightcat for electronics FB

08-24-2011, 01:54 PM	#6
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08-23-2011, 09:51 PM	#2
mbmcfarland Advacnded Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 815	I would definitely recommend Matsuo for gun work. For electronics specifically, though, you might want to talk to Hyperdyne.

08-24-2011, 02:15 PM	#7
PepMaster Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,129	Re: Tom Spina is the king of fixing masks....who would the board recommend for guns? Stormtrooper Blaster maybe?

08-24-2011, 06:03 PM	#8
tardis55 Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 404	Re: Tom Spina is the king of fixing masks....who would the board recommend for guns? nope...keep going....another pic tomorrow of a different piece....

08-24-2011, 06:10 PM	#9
robstyle Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: SoCal Posts: 11,736	Re: Tom Spina is the king of fixing masks....who would the board recommend for guns? it would help if you just post what work you need done. Many times electronics are very basic on props yet other times I wonder how many 8 balls it took someone to run such a mass confusion of wires in such a confined space.

08-24-2011, 07:56 PM	#10
Mike J. I'm a pixel pusher Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Posts: 5,845	Re: Tom Spina is the king of fixing masks....who would the board recommend for guns? Calico? Endoskeleton laser?

08-24-2011, 08:17 PM	#11
OneHotHemi Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 148	Re: Tom Spina is the king of fixing masks....who would the board recommend for guns? That is an Calico M-955-a grip most likely from the M1-L1 rifle from Deep Rising, either that or the upper assembly to Robocop's hand cannon from Robocop 3 given the additional grip added to the base of the lower portion of the stock and pistol grip used to either extend the stock or hide the grip. Also used in Stargate SG1, and a few other shows it floated around for a few years. Matsuo did some threading for me as I didn't have the piece to gauge the thread at the time and he does excelent work. I've been known to dabble with Firearms a little as well and have an FFL if it helps. The calico is well know, cheap to modify, simple trigger and barrel assembly to clean, large cap roung upper magazine drum and most come in 9mm, easy to modify for blanks of multiple loads. Question is... what do we get if we get it right lol ? Last edited by OneHotHemi; 08-24-2011 at 08:34 PM.

08-25-2011, 01:34 AM	#12
tardis55 Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 404	Re: Tom Spina is the king of fixing masks....who would the board recommend for guns? Im just keeping the thread going whilst I wait for this thing to hit my doorstep.... I tell you its hard being patient.

08-25-2011, 09:58 AM	#13
franz bolo Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 4,951	Re: Tom Spina is the king of fixing masks....who would the board recommend for guns? Just post a pic of the piece from the auction! No need for games if you already won it. FB

08-25-2011, 10:13 AM	#14
Art Andrews RPF Staff Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 10,480	Re: Tom Spina is the king of fixing masks....who would the board recommend for guns? I will fourth, fifth, whatever for Matsuo. He does great work. Not sure on the electronics, but he does amazing gun based work. You might also contact morganthirteen. I don't know if he would be interested or not, but he hhas experience with the Calico and does his quality of work is second to none.

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tardis55 Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 404	Re: Tom Spina is the king of fixing masks....who would the board recommend for guns? Poor old Franz....wants to open his Chrissy presents early. Like I said....when I have it in hand. Wasn't an auction....craigslist would u believe.

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Mike J. I'm a pixel pusher Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Posts: 5,845	Re: Tom Spina is the king of fixing masks....who would the board recommend for guns? Oh, yeah? Well, I'm guessing it's the Spaceballs rifle! -MJ

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tardis55 Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 404	Re: Tom Spina is the king of fixing masks....who would the board recommend for guns? Time to spill the beans...."Deep Rising" it is also known as Octalus. Attached Thumbnails

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Mike J. I'm a pixel pusher Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Posts: 5,845	Re: Tom Spina is the king of fixing masks....who would the board recommend for guns? Christmas.

08-27-2011, 12:29 PM	#21
Art Andrews RPF Staff Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 10,480	Re: Tom Spina is the king of fixing masks....who would the board recommend for guns? Congrats on a cool snag!

08-27-2011, 12:58 PM	#22
tardis55 Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 404	Re: Tom Spina is the king of fixing masks....who would the board recommend for guns? Thanks guys. Yeah it was hard dealing with someone who just accepts cash etc...and then waiting a few days hoping it wouldn't become a nightmare board story....but yep...its real and although a non firing version with what I can only assume is lighting wiring....its been resprayed a number of times. One thing about the movie....and hookay at times as it becomes Famke is gorgeous and Jerry's music is among is coolest scores. AND....these guns rock!

08-29-2011, 01:10 AM	#23
Caveneau Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 426	Re: Tom Spina is the king of fixing masks....who would the board recommend for guns? Wow, that really is a great score. I read a thread a while back where someone was trying to hunt down any kind of details on who made the originals. Very cool. I hate to ask what you paid for it........ is it a number between $2000 - $8,000?