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Limited Run Resin Cast Thermoptic Pistol - Ghost In The Shell - 2nd Run Interest List
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rpq1968
New Member
I am interested as well.First Run Full!
On a recent trip back to New Zealand, I made some very interesting industry connections that have allowed us to offer this incredibly accurate Thermoptic Pistol, as used by Major played by Scarlet Johansen in the Weta produced Ghost In The Shell.
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While I can't name names, etc, what I can tell you is that we have had access to some pretty incredible reference material, resulting in what we believe will be the most accurate replica available. Construction will utilise similar techniques used to create the original prop. The master will be 3D printed in New Zealand on a high-resolution SLA resin printer, then prepped for molding. Molding and casting will also be done in New Zealand by a professional prop maker, resulting in a mixture of clear and white resin parts. These castings will then be sent to my workshop in Canada where we will prep, paint and assemble the finished pistols, ready for shipping.
Our design work begun in August and here is our final design...
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These will have a moving trigger, metal barrel and removable mag. The mag will be hollow with a sliding top panel. This is so we can ship the replicas with empty mags so buyers can add their own dummy rounds, eliminating the concerns of sending "ammunition" through customs. The hollow mag fits 9mm rounds which will diagonally stack in the mag, as they would in a real Glock 17.
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Many months later, here is the final product...
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Getting the transparency correct was a trick, but I think we got it...
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Time frame:
Dec - final design signed off - Complete
Jan - resin master printed and molds made - Complete
Feb to Dec - casting in NZ (seriously delayed due to Netflix show) - Complete
Jan to Feb - finishing work & Shipping - Complete
As you can appreciate, while we feel confident with this timeline, factors outside of our control may cause us to have to adjust it to suit. We will of course keep everyone posted as things progress. Been around here long enough to understand the value of communication.
Pricing:
Pricing these has been quite the trick due to the numerous factors involved. So much time has already been spent on this prop it's definitely more a labour of love than anything! That said...
$340 plus $25 shipping (worldwide)
$200 deposit up front to secure your place. The remainder to be paid once the replicas are ready to ship
Paypal - tarrymortlock@gmail.com Please include your RPF name and "Thermoptic Pistol Deposit" in the details
Welcome aboard!
1st Run List: FULL
1. Sean - Received
2. RhinoActual - Received
3. el toro - Received
4. Max Jenius - Received
5. Jon (non-RPF) - Received
6. shpider - Received
7. RbbyRbt - Received
8. Cytochrome - Received
9. revoltage - Received
10. Sam Lowry - Received
11. VJEL - Shipped
First run is full. If you want one of these, please post that you want to be on the second run (don't pay a deposit).
2nd Run Interest List:
1. loveyuri
2. Punisher96
3. Nakanokalronin
4. BlindVoyeur
5. mtrixman
6. Retroneon
7. Wurfenstein
8. Nessrhyme
9. 3Dee777
10. Jedisushi
11. riddle
12. Griefboy
13. zombietwiglet
14. Kreativebox
15. kittspropshop
16. Obie71
17. Petrichor
18. Wah
19. The Sweatshop
20. czansgz
21. zort173
22. Beezy
23. Johnny3072
24. tturbulence
25. MechRep
26. jas070680
27. ErebusPony
28. Vertex
29. kragel1985
30. retraceoj
31. Cadiva
32. jasonh
33. ronhenriques
34. Max Replica
35. Padawan311
Cheers,
T.
pcenginefx
New Member
Exciting!! I missed the first round but count me in for the 2nd run if it happens!
Beezy
New Member
The DFW is a great spot! I've been keeping an eye out on this thread every so often lol Hoping we get a round 2 one day!
memberseven
New Member
Im interested in this as well!
GlimmerTwin
New Member
I would very much like to be on the list. evlust@gmail.comFirst Run Full!
On a recent trip back to New Zealand, I made some very interesting industry connections that have allowed us to offer this incredibly accurate Thermoptic Pistol, as used by Major played by Scarlet Johansen in the Weta produced Ghost In The Shell.
View attachment 966998
View attachment 966999
While I can't name names, etc, what I can tell you is that we have had access to some pretty incredible reference material, resulting in what we believe will be the most accurate replica available. Construction will utilise similar techniques used to create the original prop. The master will be 3D printed in New Zealand on a high-resolution SLA resin printer, then prepped for molding. Molding and casting will also be done in New Zealand by a professional prop maker, resulting in a mixture of clear and white resin parts. These castings will then be sent to my workshop in Canada where we will prep, paint and assemble the finished pistols, ready for shipping.
Our design work begun in August and here is our final design...
View attachment 969443
View attachment 969445
These will have a moving trigger, metal barrel and removable mag. The mag will be hollow with a sliding top panel. This is so we can ship the replicas with empty mags so buyers can add their own dummy rounds, eliminating the concerns of sending "ammunition" through customs. The hollow mag fits 9mm rounds which will diagonally stack in the mag, as they would in a real Glock 17.
View attachment 969446
Many months later, here is the final product...
View attachment 1253611
View attachment 1253612
View attachment 1253613
View attachment 1253614
View attachment 1253615
View attachment 1253616
Getting the transparency correct was a trick, but I think we got it...
View attachment 1253617
Time frame:
Dec - final design signed off - Complete
Jan - resin master printed and molds made - Complete
Feb to Dec - casting in NZ (seriously delayed due to Netflix show) - Complete
Jan to Feb - finishing work & Shipping - Complete
As you can appreciate, while we feel confident with this timeline, factors outside of our control may cause us to have to adjust it to suit. We will of course keep everyone posted as things progress. Been around here long enough to understand the value of communication.
Pricing:
Pricing these has been quite the trick due to the numerous factors involved. So much time has already been spent on this prop it's definitely more a labour of love than anything! That said...
$340 plus $25 shipping (worldwide)
$200 deposit up front to secure your place. The remainder to be paid once the replicas are ready to ship
Paypal - tarrymortlock@gmail.com Please include your RPF name and "Thermoptic Pistol Deposit" in the details
Welcome aboard!
1st Run List: FULL
1. Sean - Received
2. RhinoActual - Received
3. el toro - Received
4. Max Jenius - Received
5. Jon (non-RPF) - Received
6. shpider - Received
7. RbbyRbt - Received
8. Cytochrome - Received
9. revoltage - Received
10. Sam Lowry - Received
11. VJEL - Shipped
First run is full. If you want one of these, please post that you want to be on the second run (don't pay a deposit).
2nd Run Interest List:
1. loveyuri
2. Punisher96
3. Nakanokalronin
4. BlindVoyeur
5. mtrixman
6. Retroneon
7. Wurfenstein
8. Nessrhyme
9. 3Dee777
10. Jedisushi
11. riddle
12. Griefboy
13. zombietwiglet
14. Kreativebox
15. kittspropshop
16. Obie71
17. Petrichor
18. Wah
19. The Sweatshop
20. czansgz
21. zort173
22. Beezy
23. Johnny3072
24. tturbulence
25. MechRep
26. jas070680
27. ErebusPony
28. Vertex
29. kragel1985
30. retraceoj
31. Cadiva
32. jasonh
33. ronhenriques
34. Max Replica
35. Padawan311
Cheers,
T.
memberseven
New Member
I'm interested in the second run. cheers
KarlBud420
Well-Known Member
Interested in adding one to the collection if possible.
Thanks,
Bruce
Thanks,
Bruce
I’ve been creeping on the rpf for a while and decided to sign up because this prop has always caught my eye. Hope there is a second run and if so please add me to the list
Silverball
New Member
I'd definitely be in if you do another run.
timecapture
New Member
Here for it too!
On the plus side we don't have mass shootings or school massacres.Oh man I don’t envy you Aussies! Most my collection would never have made it!
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