Léon: The Professional
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brandomack
Sr Member
This is what I learned from my research on this project.
exterior was lacquered canvas
core was likely a heavy weight chip board 55pt or higher
lining was green suede
tandy leather sells the straps
look for trunk hardware for the latches, rivets and top strap.
materials costs are huge for this. I think I was around $1000-1200 from the research I did.
exterior was lacquered canvas
core was likely a heavy weight chip board 55pt or higher
lining was green suede
tandy leather sells the straps
look for trunk hardware for the latches, rivets and top strap.
materials costs are huge for this. I think I was around $1000-1200 from the research I did.
Awesome finds. Hands down one of my favorite movies.
brandomack
Sr Member
Here is a great site with many of the necessary components.
http://www.shenandoahrestoration.com/trunk_index.html
http://www.shenandoahrestoration.com/trunk_index.html
Wayne R.
Well-Known Member
I've had to wait two days before being able to post this, hope someone else saw it:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Large-Vic...pt=UK_Vintage_Accessories&hash=item4adfa05c22
Maybe a little far gone, but not a bad likeness.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Large-Vic...pt=UK_Vintage_Accessories&hash=item4adfa05c22
Maybe a little far gone, but not a bad likeness.
I did, wanted to post about it, but the inside is completely wrong sadly :x
I've been plugging away on a 3d model of the box with the guns for a while now, and it's coming out closer to 20" for me.
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thequackdealer
Active Member
Any more developments on this case? Would be awesome if someone could do a run!
thank you for sharing this information! i am a HUGE fan of the professional, im still hoping a sequel will be made.. i always wanted leons glasses as well, i could never find anything close, this is great you shared this info, now im going to really keep my eyes out .
Westies14
Master Member
It is a near-perfect film! Good luck with your hunt - the glasses are really unique; they're a satisfying one to find.
Westies14
Master Member
A very lucky eBay find - I contacted the seller as soon as I saw them and asked about a "Buy It Now" price, if she had one. She offered me a very fair quote, about what the same model goes for in the non-Léon color schemes or perhaps a little less, and I jumped on it! They do come up from time to time on the 'Bay, but that was the only time I saw them with the clear/smoke color combination. The yellow (still transparent) frames are up for auction once or twice a year, it seems.
jollyrancher120
New Member
I have been wanting to make the gun case for a long time. Recently accuired a springfield armory 1911-A2 conversion. Now I have motivation to start on the case. 
jollyrancher120
New Member
Sorry for inverted pic it showes up correctly in the preview. Then shows up inverted in my pictures file.
jollyrancher120
New Member
Tried loading more pictures with a scale for reference but it is giving me trouble. Here are some measurements I made.
pachmayr box
18 1/4in length
13 1/2in height
10 in. Depth
1911-A2 SASS pistol
13 in barrel to grip length
cut and paste is making me pull my hair out as well
pachmayr box
18 1/4in length
13 1/2in height
10 in. Depth
1911-A2 SASS pistol
13 in barrel to grip length
cut and paste is making me pull my hair out as well
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I know entirely too much about this prop. I have also shopped for a Springifeld SASS for 4 years now, with no luck. That is the only gun (outside of the modded S&W 586) that I have not been able to buy or find. If you choose to give up on this, I will buy your conversion 
