Blade Runner Toy gun Mod FINISHED **pic heavy**

[baron von blondle]

So after seeing seeing this toy "replica" posted here previously and finding one in a cheapo gift store I decided, as there are none here, to start a thread documenting my (rather heavy handed) attempt at converting it from a garish childs toy into a near as dammit prop to be displayed with pride (lets see about that...)

The inspiration is originally from a rather fine fellow Kev who has previously converted one or two of them and in turn from this chap...

YouTube - blade runner gun - Almost

for those not familiar with the starting product here's a pic...

it has lights and sounds..all of which I've gutted as per the video as I'm also gonna attempt to install more realistic light effects (static led's)

after removing the innards...

I noticed that part of the poppy outy barrel end, when inverted, fits nicely as the barrel end to extend the overall length

so far so good...next I cut off the 'props' and extra plastic at the top of the grip to give it a more cutaway feeling as per the real prop

I've also decided to cut off the trigger guard and install a larger metal one in anticipation of installing double triggers

after much cutting, testing, recutting and testing it finally slots in quite nicely...

I also removed the fore sight and cut two plastic washers to sit above the main barrel as per the movie prop

I will try to include the little pointy thing in the top barrel nose too..but that's for later.

so progress so far "mocked up" prior to other works and of course painting, greeblies and electonics..

more to come as and when...

Respect
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[Knightjar]

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Nice work! I have a couple of these myself waiting for attention that I'm looking forward to working on. The new trigger guard makes a huge difference.

 

[CB2001]

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Frakkin' awesome, dude!

 

[MooCriket]

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He shoots.....he scores! That turned out great!

 

[UFO]

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thats awesome! where can this gun be found?

 

[MrSinistar]

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AWESOME! I have one of these and I wasn't really sure where to begin modifying it. I really love the plastic washer bit. It really makes it look much more accurate.

UFO, you can get one of these on ebay.co.uk under "bladerunner"

 

[androidandy]

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I have been waiting to see someone do one of these up. Nice work so far. I picked up a few myself and have yet to decide what to do with them.

Andy

 

[baron von blondle]

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todays efforts...

In my search for greeblies I came across an old 12" Hasbro Darth Maul lightsaber hilt..looks like a laser sight to me!

I cut out a groove for it to sit into on the side of the revolver portion...

and in it pops...

Just need to hollow out the saber for wires and led's.
next was making space for and test fitting the on/off switch for the steyr mag

it just about fits after removing the switch workings and squeezing it a bit with some plyers.

You can see in this set of pics that I've also begun sanding off the lettering and raised edges

All I await now is my modelling putty to arrive and it's time to get serious..painting soon!

Respect
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[Badsprout]

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Nice work, Baron.

 

[baron von blondle]

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today's update includes....

greeblie number 1 - taken from another cheapo waterpistol, a kind of safety catch. I want to try to make the left side as different from the right and as close to the true prop as possible, I've also shaved down the surplus bolt so it blends more

greeblie number 2 - the screw/adjuster (it has a name I forget) Cannibalised from a PC case and an extra groove cut into the top

Plasto filling the markings to make for a smoother barrel and cylinder

I also decided to cut out the existing barrel end and make my own more realistic top barrel..

using rubber tap washers (thanks Badsprout) I made a concave end

and another cannibalised part - a star wars weapon cut up to utilize the tip only

and shazam...here it is (sorry for the poor pics)

more to come....

Respect
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[Badsprout]

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Like what you've done with the washers, Baron. It puts mine to shame.

 

[Noeland]

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Good God man! You may as well have scratch built a blaster!

Honestly though, this is fun to see because I have considered doing the same thing.

Are you planning to install new triggers?

 

[themanwoaname]

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this is just too awesome not to keep up with! looking incredible so far

 

[baron von blondle]

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shhh...it's a secret...

Unfortunately I lack the skills, not to mention tools and workspace to build from scratch, but give me a template and I'm happy

Respect
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[MooCriket]

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This thread just keeps getting better all the time!

 

[thejumbo]

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I'm loving the work so far!

 

[baron von blondle]

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while I'm impatiently waiting for the plasto to dry for sanding down...test fitting of the now trimmed to fit barrel ends...again sorry for the poor pics!

Respect
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[kdawg1]

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This looks FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Keep up the great work this really looks good!

 

[Hirohawa]

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Nice work!

I got one of these also and look forward to your progress.

 

[SSgt Burton]

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I've had my eye on one of these toy guns since it was first posted a while back.

Your build up is all kinds of awesome right now! Can't wait to see the end result! :thumbsup


Kevin