Darthwolf7
Sr Member
Fun....
Blade Runner Blaster Questions
- Thread starter TheHeroFromDOOM
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Consider these facts:
I have not seen a Steyr receiver under $1000.00 and the complete rifles run $1500.00 and up.
You will need a VERY good machine shop to do the machining. IF they mess up you're out the $1500.00 for the Steyr.
You need to find a 1968 Steyr to be reasonably accurate.
The serial number and import stamps will be wrong.
FYI.
Rich
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The Bulldog frame has the serial number and thus is the controlled part of the gun, so it most likely will be treated as a complete real gun.
Rich
I have not seen a Steyr receiver under $1000.00 and the complete rifles run $1500.00 and up.
You will need a VERY good machine shop to do the machining. IF they mess up you're out the $1500.00 for the Steyr.
You need to find a 1968 Steyr to be reasonably accurate.
The serial number and import stamps will be wrong.
FYI.
Rich
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The Bulldog frame has the serial number and thus is the controlled part of the gun, so it most likely will be treated as a complete real gun.
Rich
Darthwolf7
Sr Member
That's why I'm talking to a friend who's a machinist and metalsmith to just fabricate those pieces for me accurately... he said he can do it but it won't be cheap at all...
Sean
Master Member
Would he be doing a Cad program and then CNC?
Darthwolf7
Sr Member
Most likely...I was going to scan the frame into a computer and have him CAD it then using a plasma cutter CNC machine to make the parts!? Not sure if he's 100% sure yet but if it works out I might have him do me a few up to help me cover my own costs...this does not in any way mean I will be "offering a run" of these because I will not! But maybe if it works out for me I can see if he will make me a few...
TheHeroFromDOOM
New Member
Lolol, you guys now are making me want to not get a prop, but to get the real gun version one day lol. BTW thank you all for making this thread so helpful to me and everything!
TheHeroFromDOOM
New Member
O yea, since I know of a few people who now make such good replica of the gun. Can any of you tell me if any more good pre made one will be coming out soon beside the upcoming Tomenosuke's Blaster? Thank you.
Darthwolf7
Sr Member
Not that I personally know of...I'll check around and see what I can find out for you though...
KramStaar
Sr Member
TheHeroFromDOOM, Elfin Knights are reportedly releasing a new blaster and here's what Macky wrote about the new release on PropSummit:
Japanese Blaster Meister Ryosuke Takagi, will release a new blaster from MULE(CRAFT APPLE WORKS).
Features of this blaster.
Magazine is screwed to be the same as the hero blaster.
It is designed to research the Hero Blaster and real gun.
This model is characterized by the hero blaster than TOMENOSUKE.
You can get more information on the Propsummit thread: Propsummit.com a Blade Runner Prop Community Forum BladeRunnerProps.comView topic - TAKAGI TYPE M2019BLASTER
Regards
MARK
Japanese Blaster Meister Ryosuke Takagi, will release a new blaster from MULE(CRAFT APPLE WORKS).
Features of this blaster.
Magazine is screwed to be the same as the hero blaster.
It is designed to research the Hero Blaster and real gun.
This model is characterized by the hero blaster than TOMENOSUKE.
You can get more information on the Propsummit thread: Propsummit.com a Blade Runner Prop Community Forum BladeRunnerProps.comView topic - TAKAGI TYPE M2019BLASTER
Regards
MARK
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TheHeroFromDOOM
New Member
Wow those are so nice and new looking, thanks guys!
Why all steel?
You can get a good idea of what's steel and what's not from the Worldcon pictures. The gun was not well kept after the movie production, as the steel is covered and pitted with rust. The extended trigger guard is rusted; steel. The exposed bare metal of grip and butt plate are not rusted, which indicates that they were made from aluminum; aluminum doesn't rust like steel. It's likely the cosmetic cylinder covers were also made from aluminum, as it wouldn't make sense to machine them out of steel.
Aluminum has been used to make firearm frames and receivers for decades, so it's not like aluminum isn't strong enough for a firearm.
Darthwolf7
Sr Member
Yes..I do know most of this...though many others may not. I have been studying the blaster for a few years now... aluminum is obviously way easier to work with...the aluminum frame will be considerably lighter AND cheaper for me to get made...cost is my main issue...I don't know why Sean needs all steel...it will be way too heavy as well!? The original prop used a Charter Arms .44 Bulldog...the grip frame is aluminum I believe... the rest of the gun is pretty cheaply made too...they were not the most reliable side arms to begin with from what I understand!??? However... the Steyr receiver was steel and all the other parts you mentioned...a combo would be just fine get all the BD parts you can find and get a frame made...put them on it and then get a Steyr made...bam...PKD...sounds easy...its NOT ..
Darthwolf7
Sr Member
Go for it...make me one,!!
I doubt you'll be able to get an aluminum Bulldog replica frame machined cheaper than the actual gun. A used Bulldog goes for about $200 and California may be antigun; but they haven't tried banning revolvers, yet.
Darthwolf7
Sr Member
I can't own a gun...
Darthwolf7
Sr Member
It never ends...ha! Ha!
