The Definitive Dredd 2012 Lawgiver Research Thread
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Max Replica
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I was able to get some information about the Dredd lawgivers directly from the armourer who made them. I will quote him here (with just some slight paraphrasing for order and clarity):
The Lawgivers for Dredd 3D were made by overlaying custom prop parts onto a Glock 17.
Several versions of the lawgiver prop were used in the film:
There were standard semi-auto blank-firing versions, Glock 17's with sears for full-auto firing, airsoft semi-auto blowback versions, a remote controlled silencer extending version, versions with electronics for light up displays, and solid rubber guns for stunt and background.
The front mag originally was meant to have a mechanism that would rotate out the (fake) specialized ammo, but this was ultimately not used in the film. The front mags used in the film were empty and the silver rounds that you see in the front mag are actually just 2D printed pictures of the specialist bullet heads and the mechanism that was built (but not used).
The lawgivers were spray painted a matte/satin black with silver weathering.
The Lawgivers for Dredd 3D were made by overlaying custom prop parts onto a Glock 17.
Several versions of the lawgiver prop were used in the film:
There were standard semi-auto blank-firing versions, Glock 17's with sears for full-auto firing, airsoft semi-auto blowback versions, a remote controlled silencer extending version, versions with electronics for light up displays, and solid rubber guns for stunt and background.
The front mag originally was meant to have a mechanism that would rotate out the (fake) specialized ammo, but this was ultimately not used in the film. The front mags used in the film were empty and the silver rounds that you see in the front mag are actually just 2D printed pictures of the specialist bullet heads and the mechanism that was built (but not used).
The lawgivers were spray painted a matte/satin black with silver weathering.
Gary Pahls
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Thanks Jared. Back to the store for new paint
PhoenixTrooper
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Nice write up Jared. A pity they didn't use that function on screen. It would have been the final touch to one of the best on screen weapon props I've seen in a long time.
rasendori04
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Just wanted to point something out, not sure if I am allowed to post here or not, or if this has been pointed out or not, let me know. If you want a fairly accurate looking Lawgiver with minimal modification, and that shoots, why not look in to getting a Nerf Retaliator? It is a relatively new blaster that comes in four parts: The blaster w/ 12 dart clip, a stock, a barrel and an assault grip.
The blaster, assembled.
The blaster, Lawgiver lookalike.
Using only the blaster part, you could have a close looking gun that would need a paint job using the colours mentioned above, and if you wanted, attach something for the ammo indicator on the side. Best of all, the blaster would shoot. You could even paint the darts to represent the different ammo types. The blaster runs at about 30$, a bit pricey, but I feel like it would be a cool addition to an Judge costume.
Just wanted to point that out, and I apologize for any broken rules or out of place posts.
The blaster, assembled.
The blaster, Lawgiver lookalike.
Using only the blaster part, you could have a close looking gun that would need a paint job using the colours mentioned above, and if you wanted, attach something for the ammo indicator on the side. Best of all, the blaster would shoot. You could even paint the darts to represent the different ammo types. The blaster runs at about 30$, a bit pricey, but I feel like it would be a cool addition to an Judge costume.
Just wanted to point that out, and I apologize for any broken rules or out of place posts.
Syrus
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For minimal-modding Nerf guns, I saw someone suggesting the Nerf Shell Shock X-6, but after a little research, it seems that it has been discontinued. I found what looks like the same air dart gun being produced by a company called Lanard Toys, under the name "Huntsman Judge" :lol
I haven't been able to find it locally, but it looks like it is still available through online retailers.
I haven't been able to find it locally, but it looks like it is still available through online retailers.
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EnglishArcher
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The rubber stunt Lawgiver and its master.
According to Michael Van Kesteren: "The soft versions were based on a crudely thrown together master using the same parts as the hero ones." There are a number of indicators that the plastic/metal prop is the master, most notable of which is the large gap between the receiver top-cover on the left-hand side, which is probably an artefact of its hasty construction. The large gap doesn't appear on any of the other Lawgiver props (the firing or electronics versions)
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According to Michael Van Kesteren: "The soft versions were based on a crudely thrown together master using the same parts as the hero ones." There are a number of indicators that the plastic/metal prop is the master, most notable of which is the large gap between the receiver top-cover on the left-hand side, which is probably an artefact of its hasty construction. The large gap doesn't appear on any of the other Lawgiver props (the firing or electronics versions)
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