Hello all.
This 1st post is now being updated because we have a fully functional build to show. It is now an active run.
Those who committed (and confirmed) to the run before this update have been notified via PM. A HUGE THANK YOU to them. They signed up, sight-unseen, committing to get one of these from the very start providing the goals were met, and are therefore getting a lower cost as well as other perks!
For all others, including those on the committed list who have not responded, the following applies:
The project:
This is a 'working' replica KIT of the BR 2049 Portable Voight Kampff Eye Scanner replica. It was developed by myself along with a programmer (who has worked on space missions, no less). This project has been, by far, the most difficult engineering challenge we've undertaken together and I have been close to prop-burnout working on it. Previous projects were the Captain Marvel Pager, Orville Pulse Pistol and the (upcoming) Rocket/Groot Bomb from GotG Vol 2. At times it seemed almost impossible to be able to fit all the functionality into the unit and still keep screen accuracy in terms of size and details. But now it's ready!
Features:
The kit will come with more or less all the parts you need for assembly (aside from "consumables"), including a guide PDF with wiring diagram, tips and photos that will be shared, but you do need (basic) soldering skills and tools for prop/model building. (Note: I'm a complete noob amateur at soldering, but I managed to put it together, haha!) Please do not get in on this thinking it's a Level-1 snap kit!
Here are videos showing off the 1st assembled prototype:
And a render of the near-final body.
Full-kit photos will follow in a few weeks. (For an idea, check the build thread link below.)
Cost of a kit: ***RUN IS LOCKED*** If there are any sets left over, a cost will be posted. (Does not apply to committed signups!)
Yes, that's quite a lot of money for a kit, but the programmer (who has zero interest in props and doesn't like Blade Runner at all- incredible, I know) does not come cheap, nor did all the r&d or components (I have, for example, burned through all my reserve liters of resin in parts and alrady laid out large sums of money on r&d). Not to mention the thousands of man-hours put into this. We will have parts for around 20-ish of these and this will be a ONE TIME RUN. (I can still print the shell in the future of course, but we will only order a limited number of electronics sets and other parts.)
We have enough folks onboard (between 15-20) to start ordering components and having parts made, and will only take on a couple more signups before locking the list. There might be a couple left once all kits have been received, since we'll be ordering a couple more in case of damage or loss in the mail.
Shipping note: We can ship anywhere (except where there are covid restrictions) but please keep in mind that due to the virus it's virtually impossible to insure shipments, and we will do limited tracking chosen at-random on a few (undisclosed) packages to keep tabs on shipping times and to keep costs down. Also, these will ship from Europe, and the normal postage time of 3 weeks may be extended to a couple months if mail gets backed up in your country. Printing, ordering parts, packing and shipping will likely take a couple months at least, so count on having a kit in-hand around late-spring!
Note: We are planning for the popup arm assembly and back-plates to be laser-cut metal and aluminum but this is not a guarantee. (To clarify: We are having parts laser-cut, but with only one shot at getting it right, we may have to resort to the plastic/printed backup as a worst-case.) The video shows a 'frankensteined' metal/plastic hybrid and we've already had test parts laser-cut, so we're 95% sure it'll work out in all-metal.
A display stand may be offered to non-committed signups separately. (TBD as this is still being worked on.)
THERE IS ALSO A BUILD THREAD. PLEASE CHECK HERE! : )
Final note: This is now a RUN. No 'interest' is being taken. If you want one, PM me and you will receive details. Also please note that we are not offering 'buildups' of this- there simply isn't enough time to do them.
Final Committed Signups (before Jan 18 2021):
RhinoActual CONFIRMED
veektohr(2kits)CONFIRMED
pnag CONFIRMED
Jodo Had to leave run with good reason- no worries
UnitPD No response as of Jan 18
Kylo1 CONFIRMED
tcowden CONFIRMED
Helixios CONFIRMED
Matt009 No response as of Jan 18
mtrixman No response as of Jan 18
wraithassassin CONFIRMED
rickhoward CONFIRMED
Macorrie CONFIRMED
framed No response as of Jan 18
Flecktarn92 No response as of Jan 18
bransonch CONFIRMED
temponaut CONFIRMED
Treeman CONFIRMED
RogueScout CONFIRMED
Batstone No response as of Jan 18
mburkit CONFIRMED
asavage CONFIRMED
If I missed anyone, my apologies... just let me know and I'll add you!
Ok.. that's about it. Thanks again all for the kind words and support. Stay safe!
This 1st post is now being updated because we have a fully functional build to show. It is now an active run.
Those who committed (and confirmed) to the run before this update have been notified via PM. A HUGE THANK YOU to them. They signed up, sight-unseen, committing to get one of these from the very start providing the goals were met, and are therefore getting a lower cost as well as other perks!
For all others, including those on the committed list who have not responded, the following applies:
The project:
This is a 'working' replica KIT of the BR 2049 Portable Voight Kampff Eye Scanner replica. It was developed by myself along with a programmer (who has worked on space missions, no less). This project has been, by far, the most difficult engineering challenge we've undertaken together and I have been close to prop-burnout working on it. Previous projects were the Captain Marvel Pager, Orville Pulse Pistol and the (upcoming) Rocket/Groot Bomb from GotG Vol 2. At times it seemed almost impossible to be able to fit all the functionality into the unit and still keep screen accuracy in terms of size and details. But now it's ready!
Features:
- Prop accurate body, as much as is possible in regards to available electronic components- only small deviations in size or accuracy from the screen prop will be accepted, and then only when absolutely necessary to fit existing real-world circuits into it (which we have no control over).
- 3D printed shell in engineering grade resin on a professional machine. Smaller mechanism internals may have metal components or printed in other materials as needed (for example, to make them more durable) and at our discretion.
- Real hardware (screws and such) where viable.
- Actual Prop functionality - strobing RGB LED, static RED SM LED and flashing LCD screen.
- Role Play functionality with an animated movie-appropriate Sapper Morton "suspect screen" with sounds.
- Lens extension will be spring-loaded as in the film and real prop.
- Powered via USB, Phone charger or an internal, rechargeable 3.7v LiPo battery. (You need to supply your own battery, easily found on Amazon, eBay or electronics suppliers, due to shipping restrictions.) The power unit has an internal charger for the battery!
The kit will come with more or less all the parts you need for assembly (aside from "consumables"), including a guide PDF with wiring diagram, tips and photos that will be shared, but you do need (basic) soldering skills and tools for prop/model building. (Note: I'm a complete noob amateur at soldering, but I managed to put it together, haha!) Please do not get in on this thinking it's a Level-1 snap kit!
Here are videos showing off the 1st assembled prototype:
And a render of the near-final body.
Full-kit photos will follow in a few weeks. (For an idea, check the build thread link below.)
Cost of a kit: ***RUN IS LOCKED*** If there are any sets left over, a cost will be posted. (Does not apply to committed signups!)
Yes, that's quite a lot of money for a kit, but the programmer (who has zero interest in props and doesn't like Blade Runner at all- incredible, I know) does not come cheap, nor did all the r&d or components (I have, for example, burned through all my reserve liters of resin in parts and alrady laid out large sums of money on r&d). Not to mention the thousands of man-hours put into this. We will have parts for around 20-ish of these and this will be a ONE TIME RUN. (I can still print the shell in the future of course, but we will only order a limited number of electronics sets and other parts.)
We have enough folks onboard (between 15-20) to start ordering components and having parts made, and will only take on a couple more signups before locking the list. There might be a couple left once all kits have been received, since we'll be ordering a couple more in case of damage or loss in the mail.
Shipping note: We can ship anywhere (except where there are covid restrictions) but please keep in mind that due to the virus it's virtually impossible to insure shipments, and we will do limited tracking chosen at-random on a few (undisclosed) packages to keep tabs on shipping times and to keep costs down. Also, these will ship from Europe, and the normal postage time of 3 weeks may be extended to a couple months if mail gets backed up in your country. Printing, ordering parts, packing and shipping will likely take a couple months at least, so count on having a kit in-hand around late-spring!
Note: We are planning for the popup arm assembly and back-plates to be laser-cut metal and aluminum but this is not a guarantee. (To clarify: We are having parts laser-cut, but with only one shot at getting it right, we may have to resort to the plastic/printed backup as a worst-case.) The video shows a 'frankensteined' metal/plastic hybrid and we've already had test parts laser-cut, so we're 95% sure it'll work out in all-metal.
A display stand may be offered to non-committed signups separately. (TBD as this is still being worked on.)
THERE IS ALSO A BUILD THREAD. PLEASE CHECK HERE! : )
Final note: This is now a RUN. No 'interest' is being taken. If you want one, PM me and you will receive details. Also please note that we are not offering 'buildups' of this- there simply isn't enough time to do them.
Final Committed Signups (before Jan 18 2021):
RhinoActual CONFIRMED
veektohr(2kits)CONFIRMED
pnag CONFIRMED
Jodo Had to leave run with good reason- no worries
UnitPD No response as of Jan 18
Kylo1 CONFIRMED
tcowden CONFIRMED
Helixios CONFIRMED
Matt009 No response as of Jan 18
mtrixman No response as of Jan 18
wraithassassin CONFIRMED
rickhoward CONFIRMED
Macorrie CONFIRMED
framed No response as of Jan 18
Flecktarn92 No response as of Jan 18
bransonch CONFIRMED
temponaut CONFIRMED
Treeman CONFIRMED
RogueScout CONFIRMED
Batstone No response as of Jan 18
mburkit CONFIRMED
asavage CONFIRMED
If I missed anyone, my apologies... just let me know and I'll add you!
Ok.. that's about it. Thanks again all for the kind words and support. Stay safe!
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