Men in Black J2 (MIB

[Rusty85]

Here are a few pics of my Men in Black J2. The camera ins't super high quality so forgive me if they aren't the greatest on detail. Anyways, this one is chrome-plated resin. Throw me some comments guys.

 

[Darth Kahnt]

Super cool. :thumbsup

 

[Kerr Avon]

Nice job on that.

 

[PHArchivist]

Cool prop but gotta agree with you on the pics. Where'd you get it?

 

[masterjedi322]

Nice. Try the macro mode on your camera.

Sean

 

[Rusty85]

I got this baby a few years back on ebay, they had weathered it a bit, but I got off most of it. Anyways though whoever made it orginally glued all the pieces together so it was too risky to try and pull it apart for electronics.

 

[Gigatron]

Nifty. I've always enjoyed the weapon designs from those two films.

If you wouldn't mind a few tips on photo taking, here's a few that may help you out in the future:

1) Lighting - This is the most important aspect of photography, even moreso than the camera. Even a million dollar camera will take crappy pics in the dark. To get nice, clean pics, you need as much bright, diffuse light as possible - especially when taking pics of chrome items. If you don't have a photo light tent, you can improvise with some bright lights and poster board. Set the poster board on either side of the prop and aim the lights at the board. The reflected light will eliminate hot spots caused by direct light and the flash.

2) Use the macro mode- the macro function forces the camera to focus in a very short range, usually between 2" and 12". Anything closer or further than that screws it up. Macro mode is usually represented by a picture of a flower in the camera settings.

3) If you don't have a macro mode and you're stuck with bad lighting, step way back from the prop, zoom in and use the flash. This should eliminate problems with hot spots and washout

4) shoot the picture with the piece on a solid color background. It makes it easier for the viewer to enjoy the subject and makes it easier for the camera to color balance and focus. Try shooting it on a solid color pillowcase.

-Fred

 

[Funky]

Ummmm...yeah.... :love

When you're ready to sell it, drop me a line. I have cash.

 

[Rusty85]

lol, kinda funny you should mention that, I actually just offered it no more then a week ago to sell it to a fellow member but they declined. I no longer need the money and decided against it ultimatley anyways.. I just couldn't let go of one of my favorite pieces, I'm sure you guys can vouch for that

 

[redshirt]

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...this one is chrome-plated resin. [/b]

Where'd you go to get the resin plated. I haven't been able to find a place that will touch the resin. They say it'll come off of resin?

Thanks in advance.

Tom

 

[Rusty85]

Sorry, I can't help you on that. I know back before I found this version I called a few places here to ask incase I got a kit, but they said they couldn't do resin. That's why I just went straight for the source and bought this one on ebay. lol