Blade Runner 2049 Binoculars

[Mojoatomic]

Hi all, new to the group.

I'm pretty much a Blade Runner freak, so... I started on a replica of the 2049 Binoculars from JON-A-TRON & Empiricus. Excellent models. Outstanding work gents.

I also followed PaulH's build and got some major inspiration. I just completed 3D printing the parts (Whew!) and, after making a few mods - I've settled on some design changes.

I love the overall movie prop, but I wanted to make a few changes for my prop replica (homage?); anyway, you be the judge. The concept was "Make a similar model to Deckard's binoculars, from the same company, but a slightly different model."

Here's what I have fo far -
All parts printed
Some parts sanded/primed (more primer on order)
Settled on design goals (more on that later...)

As you can see - there are differences. Just as PaulH did, I added screws to panels - it's a super nice look. I designed a few of my own parts and installed them. The biggest deviation, however, is on the front end - I just NEVER liked the ocular viewing end of the original prop - it seemed an afterthought and a missed opportunity. In my prop, I added a Mamiya M42 lense I had laying around, and I really like the look.

So this is the state of the project as of this evening - some parts as you can see require prep work - but it's all there. More later as progress is made -

 

[stussy]

looking cool so far,well made.

 

[Mojoatomic]

looking cool so far,well made.

Thanks!

 

[Mojoatomic]

The Passche H strikes again

went with Vallejo “Olive Green”... miiiiight be too dark. Well, I never can tell until it dries. 1 mist and 2 wet coats - we’ll see later.

 

[Mojoatomic]

So... yeah. The Vallejo olive green was WAY to dark.

Didn’t have what I wanted for a color, so I mixed one. 20 drops Vallejo Olive Green, 2 drops Createx opaque white and 4 drops Createx transparent sand = the closest I’ve ever gotten to “Army Man Green”. So - that’s what imma call it. And this definitely has notes on how to recreate it - cause I really like thcolor.

Didn’t have brick red either... but I had 10 drops Createx red opaque + 8 drops Createx opaque yellow + 4 drops Createx brown. Pretty good brick.

Vallejo black on the visor.

pics in the sun and shade.

 

[stussy]

wow,that came out really well,looks the part.

 

[Mojoatomic]

1st round of weathering, followed by clear.

I figured out a really good way to simulate worn runner (when it peals and blisters) - allow thinner to sit in a spot and then dab with a rag - as the top skin softens, rub with your thumb and remove down to the primer. Paint more black, let sit and dab. Then clear. Last pic in this series.

 

[Mojoatomic]

Thanks Stussy

 

[joberg]

Excellent work! Eager to see your next update.

 

[Mojoatomic]

Excellent work! Eager to see your next update.

Thanks joberg - I’m looking forward to more progress a well -

 

[Mojoatomic]

Little more progress made.

I attached the large Rotary wheels on either side, greebly on top and the reservoir cover. Reprinted it with my design revisions and drilled/tapped for the 2 screws.

 

[Mojoatomic]

Update -

 

[joberg]

Looks like real metal! Love the wear and tear.

 

[Mojoatomic]

Looks like real metal! Love the wear and tear.

Thanks Joberg! Lots of fun to make.

 

[Mojoatomic]

Actually... I need more photos. Looks like I had some sort of weirdo filter turned on accidentally on the iPhone :-(

 

[Mojoatomic]

Ok, these are way better...

 

[stussy]

that's so good.

 

[BAGraphics]

1st round of weathering, followed by clear.

I figured out a really good way to simulate worn runner (when it peals and blisters) - allow thinner to sit in a spot and then dab with a rag - as the top skin softens, rub with your thumb and remove down to the primer. Paint more black, let sit and dab. Then clear. Last pic in this series.

Fantastic!

 

[PAULH]

Fine work sir !