My Prop Replica Collection - New Arrival : The Godfather
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Thank you for your kind words Gary
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So after 10 years, I finally finished the Titanic Model
This is a Revell RMS Titanic 100th Anniversary Edition Model Kit.
Unfortunately, I could not find the small flags that go at the back & the top of the masts, lord knows where they ended up after a decade.
After trying my luck on ebay & failing, I ended up on the Revell website, that has a ''spare parts'' page with an inquiry form to send. I filled it up & said ''yeah, right''. To my surprise, the next day (today), I got an email from Revell saying that they are sending me the flags etc free of charge !
Truly unexpected, but it really made my day. Anyway, enough bla bla bla, & here she is, placed in the recently expanded part of the prop room (to follow)
I really wish my main camera hadn't gone on the fritz, because my cellphone really does not capture details very well close up. I tried & tried, & finally I managed to get a good shot of what I mean, like the decking planks etc.
And without further ado, here's that 3rd & final (for now) prop room space expansion.
This is the before, the part being that disorganised work-desk full of junk underneath, papers on top etc.
And thank you Ikea & others, for enabling me to do this at a very reasonable cost .....
Lots of space created on both sides of the room now, for more stuff & plenty of replica musical chairs that will last quite while to come
Gladney
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As usual ,Alan you did a first rate job ,both of the Titanic and your prop room !Thank you for your kind words Gary
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So after 10 years, I finally finished the Titanic Model
This is a Revell RMS Titanic 100th Anniversary Edition Model Kit.
Unfortunately, I could not find the small flags that go at the back & the top of the masts, lord knows where they ended up after a decade.
After trying my luck on ebay & failing, I ended up on the Revell website, that has a ''spare parts'' page with an inquiry form to send. I filled it up & said ''yeah, right''. To my surprise, the next day (today), I got an email from Revell saying that they are sending me the flags etc free of charge !
Truly unexpected, but it really made my day. Anyway, enough bla bla bla, & here she is, placed in the recently expanded part of the prop room (to follow)
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I really wish my main camera hadn't gone on the fritz, because my cellphone really does not capture details very well close up. I tried & tried, & finally I managed to get a good shot of what I mean, like the decking planks etc.
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And without further ado, here's that 3rd & final (for now) prop room space expansion.
This is the before, the part being that disorganised work-desk full of junk underneath, papers on top etc.
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And thank you Ikea & others, for enabling me to do this at a very reasonable cost .....
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Lots of space created on both sides of the room now, for more stuff & plenty of replica musical chairs that will last quite while to come
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I really wasn't expecting that at all !
Here's a link for a better look at the Rings and DHD for you
OMG I just realised that was almost 10 years ago
. Don't know if to laugh or cry. I choose Cheers buddy, much appreciated as always. I'm so happy & glad to share
That Titanic model is awesome, although obviously not complete. When are you adding Jack and Rose?
I'm laughing because last night I was ever so proud when I asked my wife into the prop room to come see it finished, and that is EXACTLY what she said !
I told her to make or buy 2 miniatures & I'd gladly put them at the tip of the bow.
I make the same promise to you James if you provide them
It's already all ''booked'' to be half full in the immediate & near future
I had to complete the expansions first
Watch this space .......
Now that the current expansion has left plenty of room all over, time to start filling it up bit by bit.
From ''Lost'', this needs no introduction, the virgin Mary statue used by Eko to smuggle heroin.
From the first 2 screencaps below, as well as from other photos available online, the statues did not have a very detailed finish, & looked pretty beaten up.
Compare the first 2 to the 3rd screencap, where Locke is holding it, & it can easily be made out, for example, that the heart has green painted flora in the middle, the edges of the robe sleeves have a golden border, and it's not at all beaten up / missing paint etc.
I presume these were used for close-up's / ''hero'' props (?)
Therefore, when I got my replica, I decided to leave it looking brand new, although I may decide in the future to re-paint the robe & reduce some of the gold band on the other parts of the robe.
Still mulling that though. I rather like it as it is.
My replica .....
... with small display ... (''heroin'' included)
.... located here.
From ''Lost'', this needs no introduction, the virgin Mary statue used by Eko to smuggle heroin.
From the first 2 screencaps below, as well as from other photos available online, the statues did not have a very detailed finish, & looked pretty beaten up.
Compare the first 2 to the 3rd screencap, where Locke is holding it, & it can easily be made out, for example, that the heart has green painted flora in the middle, the edges of the robe sleeves have a golden border, and it's not at all beaten up / missing paint etc.
I presume these were used for close-up's / ''hero'' props (?)
Therefore, when I got my replica, I decided to leave it looking brand new, although I may decide in the future to re-paint the robe & reduce some of the gold band on the other parts of the robe.
Still mulling that though. I rather like it as it is.
My replica .....
... with small display ... (''heroin'' included
).... located here.
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Two things about this statue as a sideline.
I was surprised how much the angle of photography effects what the face looks like from a total frontal view, the latter being the more common view of the original props.
And this is what it looked like as purchased originally.
I was surprised how much the angle of photography effects what the face looks like from a total frontal view, the latter being the more common view of the original props.
And this is what it looked like as purchased originally.
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Thank you !
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From Star Trek DS 9, this memorable scene where Quark reprograms the replicators with his adverts & Worf is furious with the ''Advert Jingle Mug'' that came out with his prune juice in it
Been trying for years to get me an identical mug through the ebay daily automatic search notification for ''hotjo mug''. No can do, so got me a very close enough one ... (pic from the purchase listing)
Bye bye logo (1st coat of 3) .....
... and hello replica
Put it here for now ....
Bonus Material ...... speakers on ........
Behind the scenes
And it's LOUD !
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Friggin CLASSIC!!!!!!!Thank you !
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From Star Trek DS 9, this memorable scene where Quark reprograms the replicators with his adverts & Worf is furious with the ''Advert Jingle Mug'' that came out with his prune juice in it
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Been trying for years to get me an identical mug through the ebay daily automatic search notification for ''hotjo mug''. No can do, so got me a very close enough one ... (pic from the purchase listing)
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Bye bye logo (1st coat of 3) .....
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... and hello replica
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Put it here for now ....
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Bonus Material ...... speakers on ........
Behind the scenes
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And it's LOUD !
Beautiful detail work my Man!!
trekker670
Well-Known Member
Very nice! This mug has been on my wish list for a while now. Just a week or so ago I was able to find the correct mug, but it has a large logo around most of the mug and is the wrong color, so I'll need to figure out how to remedy that. I'm planning on also adding sound to it, so I love seeing that you did the same! Would you be willing to share your build process?Thank you !
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From Star Trek DS 9, this memorable scene where Quark reprograms the replicators with his adverts & Worf is furious with the ''Advert Jingle Mug'' that came out with his prune juice in it
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Been trying for years to get me an identical mug through the ebay daily automatic search notification for ''hotjo mug''. No can do, so got me a very close enough one ... (pic from the purchase listing)
View attachment 1550137
Bye bye logo (1st coat of 3) .....
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... and hello replica
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Put it here for now ....
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Bonus Material ...... speakers on ........
Behind the scenes
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And it's LOUD !
Aw shucks, Thanks man
A very close enough version. Thank you
It does do the job indeed. Cheers
Thanks Tony, I knew you'd like this one
Nothing complicated at all, exactly like the pics I posted.
3 coats of matt white spray gets rid of the shine & covers any logo / writing etc. Just make sure each coat is very light each time & leave a couple of hours between each one.
Stickers are available on Etsy, seller TheCargoHoldDesigns.
The soundboard is $3 from Aliexpress, 30 seconds recordable, photosensitive, meant for greeting cards.
Since it's too complicated to embed it to the bottom of the mug, I just made a ''box'' out of some scrap wood, just high enough for the bottom of the mug not to touch the ''record button'' and just plonked the mug down on it.
I suppose I could have glued the box to the bottom of the mug, but I prefer it this way. Also, doing it this way ensures that the jingle starts immediately upon lifting the mug, since the speaker & sensor are facing up.
I thought of creating a ''Quark's Bar'' themed base & put the sound board in the middle of that, but decided against it because it would detract from the mug itself.
The sound clip is from here.
Hope this helps
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