Fifth Element prop builds & acquisitions 15 Feb 2016: Mangalore rifle sling
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Re: Fifth Element prop builds. 01 Nov: Winner ticket update.
A few minor mistakes to correct. Next I'll work on the NYC MAIL envelope. It doesn't pop up yet, but it will!
Just like the original, there are two tickets separated by a semi-transparent piece of paper.
Comparison with an original and Tee's replica.
A few minor mistakes to correct. Next I'll work on the NYC MAIL envelope. It doesn't pop up yet, but it will!
Just like the original, there are two tickets separated by a semi-transparent piece of paper.
Comparison with an original and Tee's replica.
Re: Fifth Element prop builds. 31 Oct: Winner ticket update.
Looking stellar dude!
Looking stellar dude!
Fifth Element prop builds. 6 Nov: Winner ticket pop-up working (video)
After several attempts I got the pop-up to work. Thanks to Matt for his assistance with all things Fifth Element as usual.
Click the thumbnail for video (the video was not juddery before I uploaded it!)
Next I'll be adding the sound...
After several attempts I got the pop-up to work. Thanks to Matt for his assistance with all things Fifth Element as usual.
Click the thumbnail for video (the video was not juddery before I uploaded it!)
Next I'll be adding the sound...
Re: Fifth Element prop builds. 6 Nov: Winner ticket pop-up working (video)
You're killing it dude! If you did a run of these I'd be there in a heartbeat.
You're killing it dude! If you did a run of these I'd be there in a heartbeat.
Nick Storm
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Re: Fifth Element prop builds. 12 Nov: ZF1 remote
love the firearms prop! Has anyone done a mangalore costume??
love the firearms prop! Has anyone done a mangalore costume??
Re: Fifth Element prop builds. 13 Nov: ZF1 remote / Fhloston Paradise tickets update
Just finished the final prototype for the Fhloston Paradise tickets.
The envelope is now noticeably fatter than it was...
That's because it has one of these greeting card sound modules inside!
These work with a reed switch that has a thin piece of plastic between the contacts which is pulled out to close the switch. There is a piece of clear plastic on the back of the tickets, folded up slightly at the end.
I added internal 'rails' to the envelope so that the tickets can easily be inserted and the clear plastic strip lines up with the switch automatically.
It just slides into place with no effort.
Just finished the final prototype for the Fhloston Paradise tickets.
The envelope is now noticeably fatter than it was...
That's because it has one of these greeting card sound modules inside!
These work with a reed switch that has a thin piece of plastic between the contacts which is pulled out to close the switch. There is a piece of clear plastic on the back of the tickets, folded up slightly at the end.
I added internal 'rails' to the envelope so that the tickets can easily be inserted and the clear plastic strip lines up with the switch automatically.
It just slides into place with no effort.
Re: Fifth Element prop builds 13 Nov:ZF1 remote / Fhloston Paradise tickets w/sound (
Forgot to add that I cut the record button off once I had finished recording, otherwise it could be accidentally pressed and the recording would be erased. I also cut the microphone off since it's useless without the record button and sticks out too far.
Forgot to add that I cut the record button off once I had finished recording, otherwise it could be accidentally pressed and the recording would be erased. I also cut the microphone off since it's useless without the record button and sticks out too far.
Fifth Element prop builds / acquisitions. 16 Nov:Mangalore Grenade &President's Phone
Finished upgrades to the President's phone. Switch relocated and electronics rewired and much more secure.
I reacquired one of Russrep's Mangalore Grenades recently, courtesy of Mr. Munsen. I sold my old one while saving for a house move years ago and always planned on replacing it one day. Lovely piece.
Finished upgrades to the President's phone. Switch relocated and electronics rewired and much more secure.
I reacquired one of Russrep's Mangalore Grenades recently, courtesy of Mr. Munsen. I sold my old one while saving for a house move years ago and always planned on replacing it one day. Lovely piece.
Re: Fifth Element prop builds & acquisitions 16 Nov:Mangalore Grenade & President's P
Mangalore rifle is finally ready for paint. What does everybody think for the black coat on the hero rifles? Looks like satin black but also looks matt in some pictures. The really shiny areas could just be polishing from handling. Also, the barrels on the hero are probably aluminium tubes so look much cleaner.
Hero is on the right.
Mangalore rifle is finally ready for paint. What does everybody think for the black coat on the hero rifles? Looks like satin black but also looks matt in some pictures. The really shiny areas could just be polishing from handling. Also, the barrels on the hero are probably aluminium tubes so look much cleaner.
Hero is on the right.
Re: Fith Element Mangalore rifle build
Wow impressive work!
Wow impressive work!
Thanks very much guys.
Difficult seams are now gone.
http://i678.photobucket.com/albums/vv142/kurtyboy2/props2/mangalore21.jpg
Serial number plate just needs the numbers stamped into the aluminium as soon as I get the die stamps.
http://i678.photobucket.com/albums/vv142/kurtyboy2/props2/mangalore22.jpg
And got this update from my metal guy, Sidewinder
http://i678.photobucket.com/albums/vv142/kurtyboy2/props2/mangalore23.jpg
Fifth Element prop builds & acquisitions 7 Dec: Started painting the Mangalore rifle
Rain and snow stopped today (still didn't help that half the spray paint was blown away in the wind) so I was able to get a few coats of black down on one side of the Mangalore rifle.
Matt black was definitely the right choice.
Rain and snow stopped today (still didn't help that half the spray paint was blown away in the wind) so I was able to get a few coats of black down on one side of the Mangalore rifle.
Matt black was definitely the right choice.
justice league
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Re: Fifth Element prop builds & acquisitions 7 Dec - Started painting the Mangalore r
looking good Kurt
looking good Kurt
Re: Fifth Element prop builds & acquisitions 7 Dec - Started painting the Mangalore r
Cheers. I was really hoping to get the black paint finished this weekend but yesterday was pee-ing down and today was sub-zero. Will have to try again next weekend because it's dark by the time I get home during the week. :facepalm
Cheers. I was really hoping to get the black paint finished this weekend but yesterday was pee-ing down and today was sub-zero. Will have to try again next weekend because it's dark by the time I get home during the week. :facepalm
Fifth Element prop builds & acquisitions 25 December : Multipass colored rods
I still haven't been able to get out and finish painting the Mangalore rifle due to continuous rain and/or wind!
Anyway, I came up with a little something for the colored Multipass rods...
I also installed new clear domes into the buttons with the 'nipple' intact! (Thanks Matt).
I still haven't been able to get out and finish painting the Mangalore rifle due to continuous rain and/or wind!
Anyway, I came up with a little something for the colored Multipass rods...
I also installed new clear domes into the buttons with the 'nipple' intact! (Thanks Matt).
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