Art Asylum / Diamond Select TOS Phaser build with metal parts.

[Feyth]

Feyth is that a clear plastic piece or is it like the gray piece in the attached photo?
These plastic parts are usually strong. Maybe on the 2008 Art Asylum phaser's and later they are using a more fragile piece.

This one is from a 2003 Art Asylum phaser and it is a very strong piece. Never had a problem with it.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n547/spacerone1/phaserproject33_zps7c027c45.jpg

Yes I think this is the part. No it is pretty strong... My floors are cement, and despite the phasers best attempts to attack the floor, it's not strong enough. I thought casting the whole thing both P1 and P2 and making a rubber one maybe one solution, Then one has to worry about seams and such like.

 

[spacerone]

Yes I think this is the part. No it is pretty strong... My floors are cement, and despite the phasers best attempts to attack the floor, it's not strong enough. I thought casting the whole thing both P1 and P2 and making a rubber one maybe one solution, Then one has to worry about seams and such like.

Maybe a thick rubber mat on the floor might help.:lol

 

[Feyth]

See, this mannequin's hand is open enough to accept the phaser, I haven't figured out how to get it to stay. So when it falls... Well you know!

 

[spacerone]

See, this mannequin's hand is open enough to accept the phaser, I haven't figured out how to get it to stay. So when it falls... Well you know!

View attachment 331371

If one of the fingers was on the trigger that would help. Maybe you can jam a piece of cloth between the phaser and hand
or tie it on with a piece of string or something? It's a cool looking display though.

 

[robn1]

Magnets

 

[Feyth]

Yeah, That's what I thought too, about one of the fingers. I was also thinking about some hockey tape... You'd see that I think from a mile off! anyway, here is the rest of it!

- - - Updated - - -

Magnets

Hmmmm..... Not a bad idea.....

 

[spacerone]

Yeah, That's what I thought too, about one of the fingers. I was also thinking about some hockey tape... You'd see that I think from a mile off! anyway, here is the rest of it! View attachment 331390

That uniform is the perfect length for showing off those legs.:love

 

[Feyth]

It's cannon! every millimetre, Some of the ladies I run with don't like that it's so short... What should it matter? Only a mannequin has to wear it! ... Anyway I should digress now and say, I got myself a new Phaser today... also my comic book dealer has another phaser and TOS communicator for me so that's 2 phasers and a communicator, How is that for timing? I got thinking, There is really no need to retouch it... since it is cannon... After all they had used them for "In A Mirror Darkly". Which mean's less work. Just the same, I'm wondering which blue laser will fit and not cause too much of a power drain. So... I'm thinking about this job, By and large model making was never my thing so this could take a while... fortunately, I have plenty of time!

 

[spacerone]

Time to start on my next phaser project. It feels like it has been months since I have seen one of these.

My favorite part of the build. :devil

​

 

[Chrisisall]

NO! A beheading!

 

[spacerone]

NO! A beheading!

Chris how are you:confused It was quick and painless, the phaser never felt anything.:devil

​

 

[james kirk]

Great another one...
Yeah!!! :lol

 

[spacerone]

Great another one...
Yeah!!! :lol

Yes! I need to balance my phaser collection, not enough black & whites! :lol

But this one is being a pain in the butt, the more I torture it the less it cooperates with me.:facepalm
So it's time to get a little more aggressive with it. :devil

​

 

[asalaw]

Just came across this thread waiting for breakfast to heat up... amazing, guys!

Spacerone, you've totally inspired me to upgrade my DST phaser to a hero B&W instead of just letting it keep rattling around. You're a phaser-making machine!

 

[spacerone]

Just came across this thread waiting for breakfast to heat up... amazing, guys!

Spacerone, you've totally inspired me to upgrade my DST phaser to a hero B&W instead of just letting it keep rattling around. You're a phaser-making machine!

Thanks asalaw! You are welcome to join me in my adventure, let the building begin.

I think I'm almost done abusing this phaser:lol

Well maybe just a little bit more, it won't hurt me.:devil

​

 

[asalaw]

Whip it! Beat it! Make it write bad checks!

 

[spacerone]

Whip it! Beat it! Make it write bad checks!

That's not a problem!
I have all weekend to beat the plastic out of it.:angry
When I'm done with it there won't be a plastic front tooth left.:lol
I'll make it talk!

​

 

[spacerone]

I think the abuse is just about over for the p2.:cry
It has earned its stripes

Time for test fitting some parts!

​

 

[spacerone]

The p2 showing off it's new stripes

Acting so bravely in the line of duty it was awarded a few metals.:angel

And how proudly it wears them.:cool

A few more little adjustments and it will be the pride of the nation.:lol
​

 

[spacerone]

Time to get some of the handle parts cleaned up so they will be ready for painting.

​