Building the Nostromo Emergency Destruction System Unit....Lid Finished-ish.
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Re: Building the Nostromo Emergency Destruction System Unit.....Possible?
The French are big on nuclear power.
So it makes sense that perhaps they were contractors for the destruct system.
What is odd is the ESD warnings.
Really? Should a nuclear detonation system be ESD sensitive???
Oops, I forgot to wear my wrist strap. KABOOOOM!
The stickers probably just looked cool. And were kinda new at that time.
Now we see the warnings on all kinds of electronics.
The French are big on nuclear power.
So it makes sense that perhaps they were contractors for the destruct system.
What is odd is the ESD warnings.
Really? Should a nuclear detonation system be ESD sensitive???
Oops, I forgot to wear my wrist strap. KABOOOOM!
The stickers probably just looked cool. And were kinda new at that time.
Now we see the warnings on all kinds of electronics.
SKIN JOB 66
Sr Member
Re: Building the Nostromo Emergency Destruction System Unit.....Possible?
Oh yes Tim, I remember that guy, "the one from the Gonzo Division", as Karl called him !
Thank you mate for your kind words, your amazing projects... and also your generosity !
:angel
Fred
Re: Building the Nostromo Emergency Destruction System Unit.....Possible?
hmmm
One button says "PADME".
Go figure.
hmmm
One button says "PADME".
Go figure.
SKIN JOB 66
Sr Member
Re: Building the Nostromo Emergency Destruction System Unit.....Possible?
Interesting theory, must admit I never thought about it before !
:eek
We had some interesting thoughts about it on propsummit 2 years ago, please follow this link and then scroll down to one of my last posts for more :
Propsummit.com a Blade Runner Prop Community Forum BladeRunnerProps.comView topic - THE CABINET OF CURIOSITIES
Fred
PS : IIRC German markings could also be seen here and there on the bridge...
Interesting theory, must admit I never thought about it before !
:eek
We had some interesting thoughts about it on propsummit 2 years ago, please follow this link and then scroll down to one of my last posts for more :
Propsummit.com a Blade Runner Prop Community Forum BladeRunnerProps.comView topic - THE CABINET OF CURIOSITIES
Fred
PS : IIRC German markings could also be seen here and there on the bridge...
Mr Webber
Master Member
Re: Building the Nostromo Emergency Destruction System Unit.....Possible?
Its a special one i had made for Fred from his design Mike as we theorised that there must have been one at the start of production or the idea for them came after Hurt jioned the cast, only two were made.
Its a special one i had made for Fred from his design Mike as we theorised that there must have been one at the start of production or the idea for them came after Hurt jioned the cast, only two were made.
stromo
Well-Known Member
Re: Building the Nostromo Emergency Destruction System Unit.....Possible?
I'm helping Mr Webber with the text/graphics for this screen. If anyone is able to supply a higher resolution version of this picture, or others of the screen, it would be much appreciated.
SKIN JOB 66, I've already caught your image and French text on that other forum, so merci beaucoup for that.
I'm helping Mr Webber with the text/graphics for this screen. If anyone is able to supply a higher resolution version of this picture, or others of the screen, it would be much appreciated.
SKIN JOB 66, I've already caught your image and French text on that other forum, so merci beaucoup for that.
SKIN JOB 66
Sr Member
Re: Building the Nostromo Emergency Destruction System Unit.....Possible?
You're very welcome stromo, always glad to help !
Fred
You're very welcome stromo, always glad to help !
Fred
Luke Warmwater
Sr Member
Re: Building the Nostromo Emergency Destruction System Unit.....Possible?
Fred, you are correct. It was a stupid thing to say. My apologies.
Fred, you are correct. It was a stupid thing to say. My apologies.
SKIN JOB 66
Sr Member
Re: Building the Nostromo Emergency Destruction System Unit.....Possible?
Thank you Luke. I apologize too.
OK now, back to Tim's great thread !
:cool
Fred
Thank you Luke. I apologize too.
OK now, back to Tim's great thread !
:cool
Fred
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Re: Building the Nostromo Emergency Destruction System Unit.....Possible?
I also see Shakti, another SW character, on one of the buttons.
I don't know about the complete destruction mechanism, but I would take a few of the activator bolts Fred linked to.
I also see Shakti, another SW character, on one of the buttons.
I don't know about the complete destruction mechanism, but I would take a few of the activator bolts Fred linked to.
Interceptor6
Sr Member
Re: Building the Nostromo Emergency Destruction System Unit.....Possible?
I6
Interesting... I did a little "research" on clutch plates, and found a 'clutch plate removal tool' that looks familiar.:eek
I6
Grey
Sr Member
Re: Building the Nostromo Emergency Destruction System Unit.....Possible?
Did you miss the one I posted on the first page?
Did you miss the one I posted on the first page?
SKIN JOB 66
Sr Member
Re: Building the Nostromo Emergency Destruction System Unit.....Possible?
Good catch I6 !!!
I'm not that surprised to see some parts related to each other... I currently work on a Blade Runner VIDPHON project and discovered after comparing (blurry) shots from the film that ALL the wiggets seen on it probably came from the real phone used as the basis for the prop...
It's just my impression but these bolts remind me of Lightsabers each time I look at them, or at least the way they were probably made ? (Remember both props were made in the UK) Any chance some of their parts were also used on some of the original trilogy sabers ? (I'm not a SW expert, must admit, that's why I ask)
Fred
Good catch I6 !!!
I'm not that surprised to see some parts related to each other... I currently work on a Blade Runner VIDPHON project and discovered after comparing (blurry) shots from the film that ALL the wiggets seen on it probably came from the real phone used as the basis for the prop...
It's just my impression but these bolts remind me of Lightsabers each time I look at them, or at least the way they were probably made ? (Remember both props were made in the UK) Any chance some of their parts were also used on some of the original trilogy sabers ? (I'm not a SW expert, must admit, that's why I ask)
Fred
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androidandy
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Re: Building the Nostromo Emergency Destruction System Unit.....Possible?
Awesome thread guys.
Andy
Awesome thread guys.
Andy
SKIN JOB 66
Sr Member
Re: Building the Nostromo Emergency Destruction System Unit.....Possible?
We talked about it at a certain point on propsummit, iirc... but damn, didn't find where on the board... damn memory... (but I think it was used as set dressing somewhere on the Nostromo)
Andy, any idea ???
:confused
Fred
We talked about it at a certain point on propsummit, iirc... but damn, didn't find where on the board... damn memory... (but I think it was used as set dressing somewhere on the Nostromo)
Andy, any idea ???
:confused
Fred
Mr Webber
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Re: Building the Nostromo Emergency Destruction System Unit.....Possible?
Thats really great I6, i thought it might have been a type of clutch plate cause my dads got a couple of MF tractors and although much bigger, have the same vibe. Ive never seen that removal tool before, its almost the exact thing.
Definately on the right track now. I think a search of British made clutch plates from the mid 70`s, unless that was what you were looking at anyway, may reveal some more. Thanks again. :cool
Thats really great I6, i thought it might have been a type of clutch plate cause my dads got a couple of MF tractors and although much bigger, have the same vibe. Ive never seen that removal tool before, its almost the exact thing.
Definately on the right track now. I think a search of British made clutch plates from the mid 70`s, unless that was what you were looking at anyway, may reveal some more. Thanks again. :cool
