Blade Runner- A Web of Props (Original Pics updated)

[Talisen]

OK, I'm currently reading though the RPF archived thread. Its a shame that 90% of the photos have been lost, it's hard to understand some point of discussion that relied heavily on those images.

So, though it looks like it has been mentioned, I'd like to bring it up again - the rear green LED on the "lazer pointer"

Unaltered screencap from the HD remastered Fan DVD:

Slightly lightened screen cap:

Discuss

 

[Talisen]

You know what, finally got through the entire 28 page thread, low and behold it's there on the last 2 pages that, yes, there is some thing in the way of a LED there at the back end.

Strange that I have yet to see a build up that incorporates that detail.

 

[nick daring]

I've been fighting to prove the front and rear LED theory since day one. It's nice to have some new screen caps to backit up.

I've said it before and I'll say it again, I promise to get the old pics up again very soon.

Nick

 

[Prop Runner]

I remember this debate well... Question is, were they just decorative, or did they light up? They don't look powered in the top screen cap...

- Gabe

 

[Fatherless One]

Sorry for the "off topic" but where could I obtain this "HD remastered Fan DVD".

I loved the "original" Blade Runner with the narration from Harrison.

PM me please

Alan.

 

[spinner 44]

Ah the green led.

That was a question I made from page one. After pages and pages of discussing and screen caping Phil was kind enough to contact the property master (I think it was him) and he confirme that indeed there is a 3mm green led head in the front of the "laser pointer", and on the back he was told it was a acrylic rod running from the led to the back of the piece that trasfered the green light. I'm not conviced 100% of this, and I think there are 2 led heads on both tips, but that is me. The leds were not powered BTW.

Would you be so kind to post me fullsize captures of the closeups of the gun (when chasing Batty and Zhora) and when Deckard drops the gun to the floor? I'm an obsessive researcher on this gun and you'll help me a great deal, as the original dvd is plain crappy. I have a 2 gig account at sergiouat yahoo dotcomm (sorry for the bad spelling to avoid spam).

Thank you in advance

 

[spinner 44]

Every time I see these screencaps I become (even) more convinced that all the Steyr parts and the barrels are a medium-dark steel color, not black as it has been so many times pictured. Just compare it to the Steyr ammo clip thta is true black and you'll see what I mean.

Regards

 

[spinner 44]

Every time I see these screencaps I become (even) more convinced that all the Steyr parts and the barrels are a medium-dark steel color, not black as it has been so many times pictured. Just compare it to the Steyr ammo clip thta is true black and you'll see what I mean.

Regards

 

[spinner 44]

Every time I see these screencaps I become (even) more convinced that all the Steyr parts and the barrels are a medium-dark steel color, not black as it has been so many times pictured. Just compare it to the Steyr ammo clip thta is true black and you'll see what I mean.

Regards

 

[philippes]

Originally posted by spinner 44@Feb 1 2006, 02:55 PM
Every time I see these screencaps I become (even) more convinced that all the Steyr parts and the barrels are a medium-dark steel color, not black as it has been so many times pictured. Just compare it to the Steyr ammo clip thta is true black and you'll see what I mean.

Regards

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Actually, all of the metal parts would likely have been a dark plum-colored blue (standard on old Steyrs). The magazine and it's holder, however, would be dark black as this part is made of black nylon plastic.

Phil

 

[spinner 44]

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@Feb 1 2006, 02:55 PM
Every time I see these screencaps I become (even) more convinced that all the Steyr parts and the barrels are a medium-dark steel color, not black as it has been so many times pictured. Just compare it to the Steyr ammo clip thta is true black and you'll see what I mean.

Regards

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Actually, all of the metal parts would likely have been a dark plum-colored blue (standard on old Steyrs). The magazine and it's holder, however, would be dark black as this part is made of black nylon plastic.

Phil

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Phil,

Would you maybe wanted to mean plumb or lead? I searched for plum in the wikipedia (my faulty english :cry ) and I saw is a purple color, I guess you didn't want to mean that.

BTW I'll have to check my awfull spelling, in my last 3 post I see missing letters everywhere, sorry.

 

[philippes]

Originally posted by spinner 44@Feb 1 2006, 03:17 PM
Phil,

Would you maybe wanted to mean plumb or lead? I searched for plum in the wikipedia (my faulty english :cry ) and I saw is a purple color, I guess you didn't want to mean that.

BTW I'll have to check my awfull spelling, in my last 3 post I see missing letters everywhere, sorry.

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Over time, these finishes often go from a deep lustrous blue to a very dark plum. I suppose this is the effect of ongoing oxidation of the steel.

It's also the color a blued gun turns as the finish is worn off.

Phil

 

[Talisen]

I think Phil does mean purple - as in a really dark blue-purple colouration on the gun.
I've alway invisioned that the main gun is a properly blued metal (except for the Magazine and holder I guess, makes sense)

As for the LED front to acrylic Rod, I can believe that looking at the pic, considering how much smaller the end point is. But if this pointer was originally some sort of Tool, would that be hollow - if so, then it all fits. If not, would they bother to bore it out? Or, it could just be the back end is also a small green LED that's just pushed a lot further into the tool so you're only seeing the tip.

I also doubt the LEDs are powered since they never really show up like the Red ones do, only when the light favours them.

Spinner, if you want some better pics, please email me so more information on the specific scenes you're interested in. I took quite a few for my own use and don't mind sharing KCR @ pathcom . com

 

[nick daring]

I too would love some HD screen caps.

I'll be e-mailing soon as well.

Nick

 

[Talisen]

Hey Guys, just to clarify, I don't have a HD file, it's a new DVD made from a remastered HD file. Yeah it's cleaner than the existing DVD, but sadly it's not HD.

Originally posted by nick daring@Feb 1 2006, 04:29 PM
I too would love some HD screen caps.

I'll be e-mailing soon as well.

Nick

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[nick daring]

Anytthing is better than the cruddy DVD that has been released.

Early DVD transfers look so crappy compared with the work that being done today.

Nick

 

[Noeland]

Does anyone have any pictures of the "other" laser pointer used on the gun? I have this one, but am not sure of it's origins, I THINK it came from the propstore of london.

Certainly is room enough for a LED in there.

Here is another stunt blaster that is the same:

My hunch is they chopped the end of the pointer at an angle because of air bubbles in the casting.

Also, any idea WHY so many changes were made to the blaster after the stunt models were cast? Is it just a case of needing the cleanest lines for the mold?

Just thinking out loud.

Njc--------------------

 

[Talisen]

The "other" lazer pointer? weird. Is there a reason the end in your pic is cut at an angle? Broken?

For the changes, I had a similar comment about why there are Stormtrooper and Sandtrooper differences - I understand that Sandies came first and then changes were made, but why? - no need to sully this BR thread with a SW reply, just pointing out a similar circumstance.

 

[Noeland]

Is there a reason the end in your pic is cut at an angle?

There probably is, yes. What that reason may be? No idea.

I do believe it was disputed, unproven, whether or not this is a screen used hero stunt gun.

 

[mrviper]

Originally posted by Noeland@Feb 2 2006, 11:13 PM

Is there a reason the end in your pic is cut at an angle?

There probably is, yes. What that reason may be? No idea.

I do believe it was disputed, unproven, whether or not this is a screen used hero stunt gun.

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If you look at the grips you can clearly see that this is a stunt casting with old RAC grips on it. Notice the interrupted diamond pattern and the small size? Also the color is a dead give away. The early Coyle grips had these problems.