timelordjedi777
Sr Member
That is the most beautiful thing I have ever seen. I must have one.
Maltese Falcon
- Thread starter Kwally89
- Start date
Arlington Beech
Sr Member
Now that is a thing of beauty. Very nice work!!!!
GeordieIndy
Sr Member
Fantastic work OZ!!! :thumbsup
I've been looking closely at MK's, Adams, Haunted Studios... and of course your bird. I have to say I think you have done it, yours has to be the most accurate replica to date!!!
Can't wait to see the other versions you do!!
Andy
I've been looking closely at MK's, Adams, Haunted Studios... and of course your bird. I have to say I think you have done it, yours has to be the most accurate replica to date!!!
Can't wait to see the other versions you do!!
Andy
Ozymandius
Sr Member
Hmm, you have picqued my interest. Anyone else interested?
GeordieIndy
Sr Member
Thought I would share another photo with you guys. I am guessing some of you will have already seen this, but some might not have...
I believe this is the one that went walkabout from John's Grill... although I could be wrong.
EDIT: I was wrong, see lastdiplomats post further down!
Andy
I believe this is the one that went walkabout from John's Grill... although I could be wrong.
EDIT: I was wrong, see lastdiplomats post further down!
Andy
Last edited:
lastdiplomat
Well-Known Member
I've always thought that was the plaster version given to John's Grill as well, but given the coloring/patina and the little ding on the nose, I actually think it's Dr. Milan's lead bird being displayed at the restaurant for a publicity photo.Thought I would share another photo with you guys. I am guessing some of you will have already seen this, but some might not have...
I believe this is the one that went walkabout from John's Grill... although I could be wrong.
Andy
I've also seen this photo in a NY Times article about the theft:
The text under the photo says it was taken at John's Grill in March 2005 and shows the stolen bird. Can anyone who went to John's Grill and saw the one on display confirm it was this one? If the photo I posted is actually the bird they had at the restaurant, then it looks like the Haunted Studios replica and not, as the restaurant always claimed, an original plaster version from the film.
There's still a big question about whether or not any plaster versions were ever made. MK believes none of the so-called plaster versions are real, but I've read articles stating some have been authenticated. Not sure which to believe since I haven't seen any confirmed photos of a plaster bird yet.
On a related note, as I mentioned earlier, the resin bird is back on the auction block. Details and a (new?) photo are available here: Maltese Falcon Statue Auction
Forsaken
Well-Known Member
I visited a place in Chicago, on Addison years ago, called Metro Golden Memories.
They specialized in Movie and old time radio memorabilia, They had a copy of the Maltese Falcon for sale, it looked really accurate if I remember correctly.
I always planed to return and pick one up but unfortunately never made it back there, a shame really because I did live in the Chicago at the time and had plenty of opportunities to return, but never did.
Been kicking myself silly ever since, for failing to purchase it when I had the chance.
Al
They specialized in Movie and old time radio memorabilia, They had a copy of the Maltese Falcon for sale, it looked really accurate if I remember correctly.
I always planed to return and pick one up but unfortunately never made it back there, a shame really because I did live in the Chicago at the time and had plenty of opportunities to return, but never did.
Been kicking myself silly ever since, for failing to purchase it when I had the chance.
Al
Fresno
Well-Known Member
Looking for the perfect complimentary piece to display along side Ozzy's masterpiece? How about the unique semi automatic revolver used to dispatch Miles Archer?
This one is for sale on gunbroker.com
Too rich for my blood. I'd love to see one of our well heeled forum members pick this up and make it available to be replicated for the tribe.
Anyone interested? I'd be willing to pitch in on this project.
This one is for sale on gunbroker.com
Too rich for my blood. I'd love to see one of our well heeled forum members pick this up and make it available to be replicated for the tribe.
Anyone interested? I'd be willing to pitch in on this project.
division 6
Master Member
Given all the photos from different angles and measurement supplied in the auction you could scratch build it.
MacGyverSG10
Active Member
That would be awsome, but way, way, WAY outside of my spending range (even for a partial contribution to collectively buy it.) 
Great find Fresno!!
-Mac
Great find Fresno!!
-Mac
Ozymandius
Sr Member
Looking for the perfect complimentary piece to display along side Ozzy's masterpiece? How about the unique semi automatic revolver used to dispatch Miles Archer?
You *****. You just knew I'd HAVE to make one of these, didn't you? :lol
Well if enough of you guys would be interested in a cold cast metal one, I'm up for doing the job. I've already got a good supply of reference pics and a source for all the dimensions.
MacGyverSG10
Active Member
Coolness.
Well Oz if the $$ are right, I sure would be interested.
-Mac
Well Oz if the $$ are right, I sure would be interested.
-Mac
Ozymandius
Sr Member
Allright guys, the wait is almost over. I finally have all the materials on hand and will begin production Monday morning. The official Junkyard sale thread will be up sometime this weekend. I just need to do the last two demo casts of the weighted resin bird and the Bronze Art bird, and we'll be set to go.
I've taken my time with all the casting prep because, with the large number of orders I'm facing, I wanted to make sure it would run smoothly and that everyone would get their order in a timely manner. Turn around time from payment to delivery should be no more than a week for those in the US.
However, the costs of the materials and the time involved is more than I originally estimated, so the price will correspondingly have to be adjusted. Full details will be posted in the Junkyard.
I've taken my time with all the casting prep because, with the large number of orders I'm facing, I wanted to make sure it would run smoothly and that everyone would get their order in a timely manner. Turn around time from payment to delivery should be no more than a week for those in the US.
However, the costs of the materials and the time involved is more than I originally estimated, so the price will correspondingly have to be adjusted. Full details will be posted in the Junkyard.
Similar threads
