Recent content by John Harvey

Hi Nwerke Keep hassling Tim Launder. He has that info (or can get it). But it will cost you a lot !!!! :lol even your soul. Thanks John

Hi Chucko My craft knife, powerfile and dremel My inspiration ? to have fun thanks John

Hi Hawaiiangb, I'm sure there are props out there that have been stolen, but the craziest wasn't a prop, but a quad bike on set that was found stashed in a bush Cheers John

Hi Val It sounds like you have a good base of skills already, other than the casting and sculpting that's all I do. It is probably a good idea to gain woodworking skills and if you know someone with a metal lathe get them to teach you how to use it. Base tools are; a craft knife, dremel...

Hi RCB Yes, 3D printing and modeling is here now and is just another tool ... and I don't think props will disappear Cheers John

Hi Smithy It was a friend that asked me to fill in for two weeks (Xena was my first real job). My fav job was LOTR, it was 5 years of pure fun. Thanks John

Hi Vanguard I enjoy it, always have, money helps Susan's bow and quiver, Hellboy's gun, Navi weapons and guns, lots of guns and LOTR the whole thing Cheers John

Hi Jeroen We do have freedom in the creation of props, some a lot more than others. But at the end of the day it is us who have to turn a drawing into a 3D object. I would say very difficult to visit Weta due to confidentiality of jobs on at the moment. Thanks John

Hi Jerome They differ so much from job to job. Give me an example of a prop and I will get back to you. Thanks John

Hi juno I really enjoy "real fiction" if that makes sense ... like LOTR we created a fictional place that was totally believable. Thanks John

Hi squirk I know you all exist. I think it's great. Who cares about the rest anyway ... Cheers John

Hi Volpin Yes, we do ... we all have a kid in us even at 38 years old. R&R is very important. Weekends are very important to me. So most of them are spent with family and friends. Cheers John

Hi superprops As per Q136 above Thanks John

Hi Kommissar Just answered this question above. Good luck and keep going Cheers John

Hi punisher Just keep going ... try, try, try. Meet or talk to people. Aim for the top but you will probably have to start from the bottom. MY favourites are many, from Susan's bow and arrows and quiver, to Hellboy's gun, to Avatar guns, LOTR props, and some of the D9 guns that were not seen...