Hero Phaser Scratchbuild

[robn1]

I've been trying to work out a way to do these castings without getting bubbles. The epoxy/glass mixture is very thick and the bubbles can't escape. If I'm very careful how I spread it into the mold, sometimes it comes out OK sometimes not. It's not too bad, just a few pits in the surface, but I'd like to avoid it.

I'll be starting the new P2 master soon.

 

[Seanpnichols]

Wow! When you said scratchbuild you were not kidding! Thanks for making my mouth water and keep up the good work!

 

[robn1]

Thanks guys! I've been having some problems with this, for some reason both the epoxy and resin is sticking to the silicone pulling out chunks of it. I don't know why, and I don't have time to work it out now.

I have P1 shells ready, and a P2 coming from another maker. I'll finish up the Western Costume build, then get back to the mold problem.

 

[MARK M3]

That is truely amazing work, amazing work indeed Sir!
Huge Trek Original series fan here.

Love the Phaser!

 

[mlsmithjr]

Adding a light and/or sound kit?

 

[robn1]

I'm not adding anything no, other than what the original props had. They can certainly be added though.

 

[ecl]

fantastic!!!!

 

[Pghtrooper21]

That looks Great!

Andy

 

[robn1]

Thanks guys!

I've been working on the clear sight and meter dome parts. Cut from acrylic rod, but I have to sand it by hand because power sanders run too fast and melt it. I made a jig to keep the ends square while sanding.

This jig will be a guide for drilling the axle holes in the sights.

 

[Chrisisall]

You are master modeler, Rob.
:cool

 

[Tiberius Kirk]

Nice!

 

[robn1]

The axle mount for the thumb wheel, not authentic but it's easy to build and it works.

Also made the brass sight hood.

And got started on the handle. I cut three handles to length with a tube cutter.

And had this much left over :cool

P1 shells are primered and ready for paint.

 

[DrMcoy]

leewwwwwwkinnnnnngggg gooooooowwwwwwwddddd!

 

[Chrisisall]

Ehhh... I don't think it's working, Rob. Better start from scratch. You can send what you have so far to me... just so it doesn't go to waste... I'll pay the postage... love

 

[Ray22]

This is looking fantastic Rob!

 

[NakedMoleRat]

I continue to be in Awe of this build! Wah didn't have it come out this clean!

 

[robn1]

Mixing paint, black plus white equals Zynolyte.

 

[Chrisisall]

Mixing paint, black plus white equals Zynolyte.

It's what I've always said.:lol
Or would've been, if I said it...

 

[robn1]

Shells are painted. Assembly starts tomorrow.

 

[Engelnicht]

Wow! That's fantastic, Rob!