Has anyone made a Dick Tracy Badge?

[cjunco1937]

My inclination is that these are two different props based on the apparent difference in separation between seal and number. But regardless, I do agree that the seal is raised in both, and that there is a border around the seal and the ribbon. So, I'm thinking to strike a balance between the two pics/props as follows:

1- raise the seal and add a border to it as per the new, clearer pic above. I think maybe make the overall seal just a little bit bigger but keep some separation from the number and ribbon.
2- add the border to the ribbon as per the new clearer pic. My guess is the letters will need to shrink a little to preserve the overall size of the ribbon and spacing.
3-it looks to me from the new pic that the star has a more discernible curvature than I have my print. The existing design has some curve but I think it may need a bit more.
4- The font of the letters in the new clearer pic appears to be Arial or something like it. In the print, the font is more of a Times New Roman. I actually think the font in the original screencap look like TNR (note the D and also the drops of the edges on the Ts).

However, since the first pic is so blurry and pretty hard to make out definitively, I’m going to change the font to match the new screencap.

 

[Jpdesign]

That’s from when the Kid gives it back. Apparently either two different badges or the number came off and was put back on. But I would think it’s the same 4 parts put together.

 

[cjunco1937]

Very well might be. I’m kind of trying to strike a balance between the two pics. Some of it is angle I’m sure but you can also see here that the bottom of the triangle aligns differently with the 1 in each pic.

This is my latest rendering. It’s not quite on point for either pic. But I decided to just do a test print because the rendering is also trying to capture the increased curvature of the badge, so I don’t fully trust it.

 

[Jpdesign]

I like it. Question is, how to have one that is nickel plated with a copper “1”.

 

[Astyanax]

You can simply paint the copper after the nickel plating is done. There are paints out there with real copper in them. Or better yet, a little Rub'n'Buff!

 

[cjunco1937]

Here is the latest print, which will have to get redone because of that line on the right.

 

[bingoh]

Looking good! Is the line a flaw that will show once it's painted?

 

[cjunco1937]

It will be reprinted with the goal that it won’t be there at all. We’ll see.

 

[Jpdesign]

any progress?

 

[cjunco1937]

Funny you should ask, this is the latest (and likely last) print. Now for sanding and painting…

Besides removing the line, I had him make some tweaks to the three elements. Adjusted the size and placement of the seal and 1 and tweaked the shape/size of the ribbon flaps.

 

[cjunco1937]

Meantime, while the badge gets finished, my replica of the Colt Hammerless 1903, .32 cal. seen on Tracy’s desk next to the badge is done. This actually the same gun that Bogart carried onscreen in Casablanca and a number of his other films. Here is the comp of the finished replica against the screencap.

And here are comps of the replica against a real 1903 and some pics of the replica.

Although not involved in the design (other than a couple of tweaks that made for a better print), Astyanax did an incredible job handling all of the printing, finishing, painting and weathering. Thanks Bill!!

 

[cjunco1937]

And on the display, patiently waiting for the badge…

 

[Astyanax]

Thanks for the kind words!
What is that you're using as a stand for the Colt?

 

[cjunco1937]

Thanks for the kind words!
What is that you're using as a stand for the Colt?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0765CXTJB?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

 

[cjunco1937]

Thanks for the kind words!
What is that you're using as a stand for the Colt?

same thing I’m using for this beauty, that you’re also familiar with … ;-)

 

[Jpdesign]

Funny you should ask, this is the latest (and likely last) print. Now for sanding and painting…
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Besides removing the line, I had him make some tweaks to the three elements. Adjusted the size and placement of the seal and 1 and tweaked the shape/size of the ribbon flaps.

Very nice.
can’t wait to see it done.
Can I get one? I’ll do the sanding and finishing.

 

[RiserReps]

Hey folks. I'm new to RPF. I've been a big Indiana Jones guy for a long time but I'll be damned, Beatty's Dick Tracy has always been close to my heart. I wanted to make my first post a contribution to this thread because, unlike Indy, poor Dick Tracy gets no love from the prop world at all.

I found a prop badge from the film (not Tracys or Kid's) that sold at PropStore auction this year. Thought I would share a screen grab in case it helps anyone.

As for that amazing 3D print by cjunco1937, I hope you do a run of them because this prop deserves to get out there to the few of us who truly appreciate it and I'll gladly pay! Cheers!

 

[cjunco1937]

Very nice.
can’t wait to see it done.
Can I get one? I’ll do the sanding and finishing.

Thanks dude. Let me finish up this badge and I’ll give some thought to a possible run depending on interest.

 

[RiserReps]

Thanks dude. Let me finish up this badge and I’ll give some thought to a possible run depending on interest.

Awesome! I look forward to seeing the final product! Glad to see this movie has some love here

 

[cjunco1937]

Hey folks. I'm new to RPF. I've been a big Indiana Jones guy for a long time but I'll be damned, Beatty's Dick Tracy has always been close to my heart. I wanted to make my first post a contribution to this thread because, unlike Indy, poor Dick Tracy gets no love from the prop world at all.

I found a prop badge from the film (not Tracys or Kid's) that sold at PropStore auction this year. Thought I would share a screen grab in case it helps anyone.

As for that amazing 3D print by cjunco1937, I hope you do a run of them because this prop deserves to get out there to the few of us who truly appreciate it and I'll gladly pay! Cheers!

Welcome and thanks for the pic of the prop store badge, and for the compliment. I’m the same way. Primarily an Indy and Han Solo prop collector but love vintage characters like Tracy and the Green Hornet, so it’s fun to create some of those props. Like I mentioned above, let me give some thought to how best to do a run and I’ll get back to ya.