LIS Exact Replica?

[kelsobrooks]

RPFers
Wondering if anyone knows this seller and what are your thoughts on the item that is an Exact Replica of the Season 1 LIS Rifle?

Lost in Space Laser Rifle Season one EXACT replica | eBay

From the images the proportions of the Red Rings seem a little small for an exact replica...? I have wanted one of these for years, but not sure if this is the one to try and purchase...?


Guidance and thoughts...?

Kelso

 

[rkpetersen]

Well it's definitely not exact, no matter what the listing says. I looked that person's stuff over awhile ago and decided that it wasn't quite close enough to make me happy. Still looking...

 

[Nicksdad]

It's off in many places, and the shape of the back stock and grip could use some work. I used to make a few replicas of LIS rifles back in the day and actually have a mold taken from the back stock and grip of this version. The original was machined aluminum tubes with the back stock and grip made of wood. The upper section with the 3 lights on it was made out of sheet brass that was soldered together.

 

[Apollo]

You would be better off trying to get Nicksdad to make you one!

 

[Nicksdad]

You would be better off trying to get Nicksdad to make you one!

Oh the pain...the pain

 

[Apollo]

:lol :lol :lol

 

[kelsobrooks]

@Nicksdad...

I used to make a few replicas of LIS rifles back in the day

Hmm... When you say back in the day.... how far back are we talking...?And what are your current plans for building any LIS props :lol


I guess I will pass on this one.....But I will continue looking.


Kelso

 

[Nicksdad]

Kelso,
I've done commission work on LIS props for many years. I've done just about every main pistol and rifle used on the show.
One of these years I need to finish my season 2/3 pistol. No replica to date has gotten that one right. I have tracings and measurements form Greg's hero metal version that I have been using while building the master.

 

[Krel]

Photos of the first season rifle here: John Robinson hero Laser Rifle from Lost in Space - Prop Archives : original movie props, screen used wardrobe You can see the details that Nicksdad wrote about in the photos.

I always like that design the best. I figure that they changed the design so that it would be easier to make a toy of it.

David.