Well, I might as well jump in the mix.
I confess, I'm really enjoying the new show. I'm curious if the interest is there for an all metal set of clubs as seen on the show. I've noticed others offering these in rubber and resin so if that satisfies the market, I'll step aside. However, if you're like me and you prefer a real-world feel and studio quality build to your props, this may be a nice option. You tell me...
This is a no-brainer for me since I've already been to this dance over a decade ago with a more complex (movie version) set of clubs. I still have my engineering notes for those pieces and I can could easily tweak a few things and produce these in metal. Hell, I'm even dialed in on the couplers which were clearly inspired by the aforementioned movie pieces. I love jobs like this that require zero engineering effort since it's already been done!
I do; however, have a time issue. I'm committed to other projects and my plate is full. I simply can't take on any additional commitments at this time.
However, if the interest is there and I can get my new shop guy to agree to run the parts, it may be possible to look at these in a few months. I'll speak with him this weekend and see what can be done. Again, I'm committed to other projects so this would depend 100% on another shop (I've been working with on the side) agreeing to run my parts while allowing me to sheppard the job.
My narrow window of opportunity may actually be a good thing here. While I'm pretty dialed in on what's happening with these newer clubs, reference is indeed limited. Given a little time, new reference could present itself allowing last minute changes, etc.
Simply put. No reason to rush this. Let's do it right, if at all. :thumbsup
Price for a metal set of clubs (estimate) would be a very reasonable 399.00 finished. I may consider an unfinished option which would simply leave the painting up to you. Remember, these would be metal and beautifully machined.
No promises on moving forward yet. Just spit balling... Let's hear your thoughts and we'll see if the planets line up.
-Rylo
Here's a look at some of my previous movie clubs (NO, never making these again!) which really were much more complex. I'm simply showing them here as an example of prior work related to this particular prop.
And an exploded view:
And the working grapples video:
I confess, I'm really enjoying the new show. I'm curious if the interest is there for an all metal set of clubs as seen on the show. I've noticed others offering these in rubber and resin so if that satisfies the market, I'll step aside. However, if you're like me and you prefer a real-world feel and studio quality build to your props, this may be a nice option. You tell me...
This is a no-brainer for me since I've already been to this dance over a decade ago with a more complex (movie version) set of clubs. I still have my engineering notes for those pieces and I can could easily tweak a few things and produce these in metal. Hell, I'm even dialed in on the couplers which were clearly inspired by the aforementioned movie pieces. I love jobs like this that require zero engineering effort since it's already been done!
I do; however, have a time issue. I'm committed to other projects and my plate is full. I simply can't take on any additional commitments at this time.
However, if the interest is there and I can get my new shop guy to agree to run the parts, it may be possible to look at these in a few months. I'll speak with him this weekend and see what can be done. Again, I'm committed to other projects so this would depend 100% on another shop (I've been working with on the side) agreeing to run my parts while allowing me to sheppard the job.
My narrow window of opportunity may actually be a good thing here. While I'm pretty dialed in on what's happening with these newer clubs, reference is indeed limited. Given a little time, new reference could present itself allowing last minute changes, etc.
Simply put. No reason to rush this. Let's do it right, if at all. :thumbsup
Price for a metal set of clubs (estimate) would be a very reasonable 399.00 finished. I may consider an unfinished option which would simply leave the painting up to you. Remember, these would be metal and beautifully machined.
No promises on moving forward yet. Just spit balling... Let's hear your thoughts and we'll see if the planets line up.
-Rylo
Here's a look at some of my previous movie clubs (NO, never making these again!) which really were much more complex. I'm simply showing them here as an example of prior work related to this particular prop.
And an exploded view:
And the working grapples video:
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