Cylon rifle details

[starbuckcylon]

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I bought two battleship models I was recommended that might be what they used for the detail piece on the side of the rifle. But they were not correct. Take a look at these photos and see if you recognize any parts.

Thanks
Jim

www.wegottafindearth.com

 

[DrStranglove]

Pretty sure they are Navy ships of some kind.




















{Ducks beer can.}

 

[Treadwell]

I don't see any matches in those parts. Looks like you were led toward the wrong kits...it happens.

OR....some kits, such as the Yamato used for SW models, have been retooled over the years and no longer have matching parts. If that's the case here, you need to seek out vintage kits instead of the ones currently available.

 

[nickytea]

I dont know about the models, but my cylon rifle has the detail part seen in your lower picture on both sides. My entire rifle is vacu-form molded from the actual molds used on the show, the detail pieces on both sides are resin casts. I still need to do some dremeling and add a flash strobe.

 

[Houston Robocop]

Jim,

Were the detail parts used on the Cylon Rifles identical on both sides?

A ebayer I talked to before hade resin castings he said were castings off the original rifle. He had 2 of them on auction just last week. It look liked the second picture you posted... the one with the 3 ball-shaped part.

I think his ebay ID was chromefx


Nick

 

[Mike J.]

Kit scans: http://www.studioscale.com/kitscans.htm

May be helpful...


-Mike

 

[prop fan]

I use to have a cylon rifle that I had for about 12 years and the details were the same on both sides on mine.....the top black pictures posted by starbuck, the top detail with the label 6 1/2 " long is the detail part mine had and it was the same on both sides......it didnt have the other detail part, the one in the lower pic......I was told the detail part was a cast from one of the parts used on the Galatica ship model for the show although I dont know what kit bash it was from, but if anyone knows what kits were used to help make the Galatica that might be a start.

 

[Bug Stomper]

Hmm, at least the Missouri is a good start.

The parts seem to be from a ship of the same class, however there are subtle differences in the number of AA-guns and stuff. Based on the parts makred I'd first check if the scale is correct. Then look for kits of that class of ships.

Cheers,
Stefan

 

[starbuckcylon]

IÂ’ve seen the ebay auction for the side panels and itÂ’s a great deal. I think people missed the auction. He wants to get on the RPF but registration is closed. His screen used rifle has the same detailing on both sides.

Also IÂ’m looking for someone to machine the tip for me. I have detailed photos if someone can help me out.

Jim

www.wegottafindearth.com

 

[Montagar]

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IÂ’ve seen the ebay auction for the side panels and itÂ’s a great deal. I think people missed the auction. He wants to get on the RPF but registration is closed. His screen used rifle has the same detailing on both sides.

Also IÂ’m looking for someone to machine the tip for me. I have detailed photos if someone can help me out.

Jim

www.wegottafindearth.com
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Registration is open...

http://www.rpf.invisionzone.com/index.php?...ounce&f=6&id=22

 

[GoldCylon1]

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IÂ’ve seen the ebay auction for the side panels and itÂ’s a great deal. I think people missed the auction. He wants to get on the RPF but registration is closed. His screen used rifle has the same detailing on both sides.

Also IÂ’m looking for someone to machine the tip for me. I have detailed photos if someone can help me out.

Jim

www.wegottafindearth.com
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Registration is open...

http://www.rpf.invisionzone.com/index.php?...ounce&f=6&id=22
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Thanks Bill for opening up the door so I could sign up. I am Dale, I sold the rifle panels on eBay a few weeks ago. I haven't made anything like this before, but the few I made came out very good. The first couple were over loaded with black tint that left a tacky touch to the pieces. I have since cut back about 90% on the amount of tinting I used to color the crystal clear liquid plastic I was using. I wasn't told that I should use a release and the pours after the 4 or five panel I made, the rubber mold started pulling a part a little bit more each pour. It finally got to the point I didn't want to pour into that mold anymore. I am sure the minor detail of damage were so minor that you wouldn't be able to tell, but I could. So I made a new mold yesterday. This time I used a 1:1 resin mix, and well the guys at the counter gave me to different formula mixes. Nothing happened, it just sat in the mold like a muddle of muddy water. Four hours later I took the resin back, and exchanged it for a new set. It was tried out at the shop, with the mold I made, and click it heated up, and harden before I made it out the door. So I am now pouring a few more, and need a few days to catch up on what I have on back order. Once I get caught up, I'll place a few more up on eBay, and I'll post a note here when they are ready.
PS I only have the one panel that is posted by StarbuckCylon on the top photo.

 

[Dale]

Hi Jim,

I printed out the USS Missouri deck photo and the rifle detail photo and matched them up. It looks like a perfect match. The rifle detail appears to have been modified and shaved in some areas.

Dale T

 

[GoldCylon1]

That looks like a dead on match with a few extra parts added on.

 

[Treadwell]

Well done, Centurion. It matches better than I thought. However, I agree with Bug Stomper that the true match would be another model of the same ship or ship class. There are a few minor proportional differences.

But if it were me I'd probably use the part I had, it being already so close.

 

[Dale]

Thanks. I agree there are some subtle differences. You could be right. We need the exact length of the area used from the model and the length of the rifle detail section to see if they match up. Maybe Starbuckcylon and Chromed FX could post the measurements?.

Dale T

 

[Mike J.]

It also looks as if the screen-used one has engraved deck planks.


-Mike

 

[GoldCylon1]

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Thanks. I agree there are some subtle differences. You could be right. We need the exact length of the area used from the model and the length of the rifle detail section to see if they match up. Maybe Starbuckcylon and Chromed FX could post the measurements?.

Dale T
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Since I have it here on the desk, not just a photo I'll lay the ruler out, and place the panel next to the ruler, and snap a photo.

 

[Mycroft Holmes]

Try the 1/700 line like Waterline, Tamiya or Hasegawa. You will find the details is higher and they have plank detail And the two turbine details mid way look to be from a 1/48 F-18 or F-15. ALL of these were in the shop and used B)

How about some picts of the entire rifel and dimentions :angel



Mark

 

[GoldCylon1]

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Try the 1/700 line like Waterline, Tamiya or Hasegawa. You will find the details is higher and they have plank detail And the two turbine details mid way look to be from a 1/48 F-18 or F-15. ALL of these were in the shop and used B)

How about some picts of the entire rifel and dimentions :angel



Mark
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I have posted detail photo's of the rifle in the weapons section of my photo gallery.

 

[GoldCylon1]

Here is the side panel with a yard stick next to it.