PAULH
Well-Known Member
Inspired by Adam Savage's one-day build, I was keen to add the 2049 binoculars to my previous Blade Runner prop builds. I was lucky enough to buy a slightly-started kit from a fellow RPF member, and even luckier that it was the improved version modelled by Empiricus (on instructables.com), and it came complete with single lens binoculars for some real functionality. Here's what I started with:
While not screen accurate, I decided to drill out the dimples on this top panel so that I could add some M2 screws that I had on hand. For me, it just added a little more realism that this was a removable panel.
While in the mood for adding screws here and there, I also added them to this small panel:
My attention then turned to the main casing which was glued together from two halves. With CA glue I added some copper strips for added strength:
Copper is relatively heavy and would contribute to giving this prop a weight that matches its appearance. More of that later in the build.
That's it for now - more later as the build progresses.
Thanks for looking!
While not screen accurate, I decided to drill out the dimples on this top panel so that I could add some M2 screws that I had on hand. For me, it just added a little more realism that this was a removable panel.
While in the mood for adding screws here and there, I also added them to this small panel:
My attention then turned to the main casing which was glued together from two halves. With CA glue I added some copper strips for added strength:
Copper is relatively heavy and would contribute to giving this prop a weight that matches its appearance. More of that later in the build.
That's it for now - more later as the build progresses.
Thanks for looking!