doc holliday's cup from tombstone. research thread.
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One final critique. I think the widening of the handle is good, but I think it needs to start a little further back (at the top and bottom) and that it needs to be a little more smooth of a transition at the widest point and not quite so pointy. Otherwise, fantastic!
epilepticsquirl
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I'll re-work the handle so it's not as sharp. :thumbsup
How does this look. Thoughts?
How does this look. Thoughts?
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epilepticsquirl
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Here's a better rendering of the cup and bottom.
And there it is!
epilepticsquirl
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awesome, glad you all like it. I've sent my final revision to Mr. Bungles; so pending any new screen grabs or info, that should be it. Looking forward to the results!
epilepticsquirl
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there's always shapeways for a rough prototype :thumbsup
Interceptor6
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The film cup looks more like a one piece machined aluminum version, probably made for the movie. I've got a collection of antique pewter and tin cups I use for re-enactments, and the style and color doesn't match anything I've seen before. Also reminds me of Armitale by Wilton, a pewter copy popular in the the 70's.
If these are getting made, count me in!
If these are getting made, count me in!
Hi!
The cup did collapse. I made it, and my Dad engraved it. It took a long time to figure out the telescoping feature. We made a total of four cups, two each of two different sizes. The first pair, made to the prop guy's specifications, was too big and hit Kilmer's hand when he spun it.
The cup did collapse. I made it, and my Dad engraved it. It took a long time to figure out the telescoping feature. We made a total of four cups, two each of two different sizes. The first pair, made to the prop guy's specifications, was too big and hit Kilmer's hand when he spun it.
epilepticsquirl
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The engraving on the cup is gorgeous! Would it be possible for more pics of it? I never knew just how much work went into the cup!
wow!!! i stand corrected!!! please make more!!!! i want one.......
did val have any problems spinning the cup due to the light weight of the cup??
the one i had made was pretty heavy but it helps when you spin the cup because of the weight. if the cup is too light the cup does not want spin right.
I thought I would note that years ago I read an interview with Kilmer about his career and the movie "Tombstone" specifically. It was either in "True West Magazine" or "Cowboys & Indians", but I can't remember which. He noted that the prop cup was just a little too lightweight to do the flipping scene effectively, so they added some unseen putty to the inside for extra weight. It let him get some extra inertia so he could practice and perform the scene.
That cup is gorgeous for a prop. Cupsmith, you and your dad did beautiful work and I hope we see you chime in here again with more info, photos, and perhaps contact information. Considering Tombstone's enduring cult status, I suspect you would have no trouble finding some customers.
That cup is gorgeous for a prop. Cupsmith, you and your dad did beautiful work and I hope we see you chime in here again with more info, photos, and perhaps contact information. Considering Tombstone's enduring cult status, I suspect you would have no trouble finding some customers.
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