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Deprecated Blade Runner 2049 - K's blaster....in Metal (Seller Banned)
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JediJohn182
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Hi all, I’d like to pick this up, but concerned about shipping to Ireland, were guns are tightly controlled. I’m worried I may have trouble importing. Our laws on guns would be similar to the UK.
Would anyone have any experience or knowledge about importing replica guns into the UK/Ireland
Would anyone have any experience or knowledge about importing replica guns into the UK/Ireland
pnag
Sr Member
Morning! I order replica sci-fi/fantasy firearms all the time - live in Kildare, and it always comes through without a hitch. As long as the seller labels the item as "Sci-fi replica" or similar, I've never had a problem - not once, in over 20 years of ordering, and many, many replicas. Feel free to drop me a PM if you like?
Also, remember, airsoft is now completely legal here too.
JediJohn182
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Pang you absolute gent thanks, I’m just outside Gorey myself and work in Dublin. We must keep in touch
don’t know many prop collectors in Ireland
pnag
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Pang you absolute gent thanks, I’m just outside Gorey myself and work in Dublin. We must keep in touch
Any time! Drop me a PM!
In work but will get back to you soon as I can.JediJohn182
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Bummed I missed this one but OP has added me to the interest list for any future 2nd run if there is one
sengel67
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PM sent!
Retroneon
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When it comes to functional cases, I will always recommend TANOS systainers.
It is a very comprehensive and functional system. The benefits become apparent when you have to store and retrieve many of these cases.
www.tanos.de
The label slots are sized to the ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1 format. So they will fit many of the Blade Runner cards already available on eBay.
en.wikipedia.org
The limitation of a systainer is the size. They were only intended to house basic power tools. The rest of your props and costumes will have to be stored in open shelves or closet-sized cabinets and drawers. Cases for these larger items have no standard system. So that aspect becomes irrelevant.
The criteria that might remain then, is how much character or creativity the case has.
Perhaps you might like the aesthetics of the aluminium cases by ZARGES. They evoke the stark and monochrome look of the sequel. Zero Halliburton cases are too rounded; and associated with the James Bond franchise. RIMOWA attaché cases look like they belong in the first BR movie.
zargesusa.com
Unfortunately, all of the small ZARGES cases are still too big. I think they discontinued their smallest cases. While I can keep listing the names of case manufacturers, I feel that you ultimately want to create an original case.
So what do we know? Wood is scarce on Earth in the future. But there is a thick layer of ash and kipple blanketing everything. This stuff is plentiful. It stands to reason that people recycle it by compressing the stuff, and stabilize it in a resin binder.
Perhaps you can simulate this by carving the master out of the styrofoam at your workplace. No need to prime and smooth the surface texture.
When you have a silicone mold, place in some themed newspaper articles. The resin is tinted to be transparent grey-green, with swirls of opaque black and silver. The idea is to make the case look like it is made out of nonhomogeneous garbage. The lid could be frosted clear.
What about the design of the case? If you look up "Japanese toolbox" your browser will show a very utilitarian design that fits together using traditional wood joinery techniques. It has none of the ceremony associated with metal hardware. The lid is locked by a wedge piece. Perhaps you can make this wedge with a contrasting color such as glossy transparent yellow. The wedge is a shape that stands out; which works in your favor. Drawings by Syd Mead tend to have arcs that intersect to form wedge shapes. So this case can have a Syd Mead look.
It is a very comprehensive and functional system. The benefits become apparent when you have to store and retrieve many of these cases.
Systainer³ - Welcome to the TANOS GmbH
www.tanos.de
The label slots are sized to the ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1 format. So they will fit many of the Blade Runner cards already available on eBay.
ISO/IEC 7810 - Wikipedia
The limitation of a systainer is the size. They were only intended to house basic power tools. The rest of your props and costumes will have to be stored in open shelves or closet-sized cabinets and drawers. Cases for these larger items have no standard system. So that aspect becomes irrelevant.
The criteria that might remain then, is how much character or creativity the case has.
Perhaps you might like the aesthetics of the aluminium cases by ZARGES. They evoke the stark and monochrome look of the sequel. Zero Halliburton cases are too rounded; and associated with the James Bond franchise. RIMOWA attaché cases look like they belong in the first BR movie.
Cases - Standard Cases
ZARGES standard aluminum cases are ideal for securely transporting and packaging a wide variety of goods. We offer many choices of standard cases, including the ZARGES K470 universal shipping and storage case, the K440 line, and the innovative two-part case system of the K470 PLUS. ZARGES cases...
zargesusa.com
Unfortunately, all of the small ZARGES cases are still too big. I think they discontinued their smallest cases. While I can keep listing the names of case manufacturers, I feel that you ultimately want to create an original case.
So what do we know? Wood is scarce on Earth in the future. But there is a thick layer of ash and kipple blanketing everything. This stuff is plentiful. It stands to reason that people recycle it by compressing the stuff, and stabilize it in a resin binder.
Perhaps you can simulate this by carving the master out of the styrofoam at your workplace. No need to prime and smooth the surface texture.
When you have a silicone mold, place in some themed newspaper articles. The resin is tinted to be transparent grey-green, with swirls of opaque black and silver. The idea is to make the case look like it is made out of nonhomogeneous garbage. The lid could be frosted clear.
What about the design of the case? If you look up "Japanese toolbox" your browser will show a very utilitarian design that fits together using traditional wood joinery techniques. It has none of the ceremony associated with metal hardware. The lid is locked by a wedge piece. Perhaps you can make this wedge with a contrasting color such as glossy transparent yellow. The wedge is a shape that stands out; which works in your favor. Drawings by Syd Mead tend to have arcs that intersect to form wedge shapes. So this case can have a Syd Mead look.
brandomack
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I have the hammer video shot and 95 percent ready. I just have to shoot the pewter casting part. I’ll be finishing it tonight after we get back from Thanksgiving dinner at the in-laws.
Gprops2
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Have a happy thanksgiving and can’t wait to see more. It’s looking really awesome.
brandomack
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Thank you!
RhinoActual
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Thanksgiving? It is October still correct?
brandomack
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brandomack
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Some exciting filmmaking there, Brandon. ;-) Thanks for the update!
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