Art Asylum / Diamond Select TOS Phaser build with metal parts.
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spacerone
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That's what this thread is about, to build a phaser that is custom made to fit each of our own desires. I think blue and red are great colors, but I know green is the most visible of the three laser colors.
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Chrisisall
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In the mean time, I got my DS gray phaser, and it is so sweet! So, yeah, it needs some chrome work & deeper black on phaser 1, but MAN does it look nice!
I'll fill the handle with weighty stuff like I did with my others, but other than a touch of putty on the top forward silver piece and inside the nozzle area & new chrome paint, it's cool.
THIS is my Holy Grail of Trek props! At an affordable price, anyway!:lol
I'll fill the handle with weighty stuff like I did with my others, but other than a touch of putty on the top forward silver piece and inside the nozzle area & new chrome paint, it's cool.
THIS is my Holy Grail of Trek props! At an affordable price, anyway!:lol
REdYOdA
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Hi!
First post. I am a looong time reader of the RPF and thought I would add to this thread since I have one of these.
I've started posting more of my misc. Trek projects over at TPZ, and plan on posting more pics and info on this phaser soon.
Your own build is looking great so far and I will continue watching this thread with great interest!!
I commissioned Tony to modify a DST for me a while back with all upgrades except for the blue LED's on the power dial and indicator light on the P1 as it didn't really seem accurate. I am still contemplating on adding a sapphire crown to the P1 though. It does have the built in pager motor (awesome!) and it is switchable between the blue flashing LED or green laser. All sound effects are the same.
I have to say that this was by far the best prop purchase I ever made! I wanted a really nice TOS phaser that had accurate looks and some fun functionality...Tony's phaser fit the bill perfectly! Anyone I show this to...I usually have to take it away as they can't get enough of it haha!
So, I just made a real quick video in my kitchen of the green laser firing. Sorry for poor quality but you really can see the green laser quite brightly in just low light. My video looks much darker than it is in the house, there are actually a few lights on nearby. In the very dark...it looks incredible!
Anyways...here you go, and more to come later on...LINK
Good luck on your builds!!!
First post. I am a looong time reader of the RPF and thought I would add to this thread since I have one of these.
I've started posting more of my misc. Trek projects over at TPZ, and plan on posting more pics and info on this phaser soon.
Your own build is looking great so far and I will continue watching this thread with great interest!!
I commissioned Tony to modify a DST for me a while back with all upgrades except for the blue LED's on the power dial and indicator light on the P1 as it didn't really seem accurate. I am still contemplating on adding a sapphire crown to the P1 though. It does have the built in pager motor (awesome!) and it is switchable between the blue flashing LED or green laser. All sound effects are the same.
I have to say that this was by far the best prop purchase I ever made! I wanted a really nice TOS phaser that had accurate looks and some fun functionality...Tony's phaser fit the bill perfectly! Anyone I show this to...I usually have to take it away as they can't get enough of it haha!
So, I just made a real quick video in my kitchen of the green laser firing. Sorry for poor quality but you really can see the green laser quite brightly in just low light. My video looks much darker than it is in the house, there are actually a few lights on nearby. In the very dark...it looks incredible!
Anyways...here you go, and more to come later on...LINK
Good luck on your builds!!!
spacerone
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BATMANN I look forward to seeing how the blue laser comes out on your phaser.
spacerone
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Chrisisall lets see your Holy Grail. :lol
Chrisisall
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That is so beautiful....:cry
(good tears)
spacerone
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Thanks RedYoda I appreciate your comment! I have purchased some parts from him and very happy with them.
Thanks for posting your video so we can see how it looks. I hope to build one as good as his with all those features built into it.
spacerone
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Here is the finished custom DST Phaser built by Tony aka Federation Phaser:
...and the blue LED, switchable to green laser with the side turn knob...
Nice phaser !:love Laser and pager motor. :cool He does good work!
Chrisisall
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REdYOdA
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Thanks RedYoda I appreciate your comment! I have purchased some parts from him and very happy with them.
I posted these to inspire you! Yours is already looking incredible!!!
I had originally intended to build my own as well. In fact I had already ordered all of the metal parts separately...but, I got overwhelmed by the electronics, not my strong suit:$, so I went ahead with having someone with more experience do it.
So, I will by doubly impressed when you guys get these done!
spacerone
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Of course! Here it is, sitting on my altar of worship:
You did such a nice job on the cardboard phaser, you have to paint it now.:love With your talent you should tear that little classic phaser box apart and make it into a masterpiece.
Chrisisall
Sr Member
It IS a masterpiece! I could only improve on it slightly. :cool
Hard at work on this USS Bozeman for a client,
but I'll get to the phaser eventually!
And then I'll put it in a hermetic glass case.:lol
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spacerone
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We will do our best to impress you! I'm still waiting on some parts to finish up this phaser and then I may attempt a second build with all the inside goodies like yours. you never know when you will need a back up.:lol
Chrisisall
Sr Member
How many DS phasers do you have? I have 6 now, counting my Son's one. More than enough to start enhancing.
Chrisisall
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Spacer, just a thought- is it possible that your phaser will end up looking *better* than the actual hero phaser used on the show?
REdYOdA
New Member
THAT. IS. AWESOME!!!Of course! Here it is, sitting on my altar of worship:
Time to start the giant cardboard props section on the RPF? :lol
...and don't stop now...Giant Cardboard landing party set!!!!!
(Though you may need a bigger house)
