Showoff: PKD Custom Part One

[Birdie]

I decided to build up my wonderful new Rick Ross Snub and Magnum kits as custom BR Universe guns. I spent a lot of time getting my metal Sidkit blaster as accurate to the Worldcon pics as possible, so I thought I'd have a little fun with these kits.

The Snub is a fantastic design by Rick. Its compact size and sleek curves made me think think that it is something that maybe a lady of LA 2019 might carry as conceal defense, and since Rachael is definiteley going to need protecting at the end of the movie, I figured I'd assign it to her

The built-up snub features pearl grips and blue leds replacing the red ones in the ammo chamber. I also added working leds to the custom 'laser pointer'.

I should be starting work on the custom Magnum build-up this week.

Any comments or questions welcome

 

[tommin]

Excellent... I really like that.

 

[Birdie]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(tommin @ Jan 9 2007, 05:59 PM) [snapback]1393902[/snapback]</div>

Excellent... I really like that.
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I aim to please

 

[Kylash]

damn thats pretty

 

[Gigatron]

Great work, Simon :thumbsup

So what did you finally settle on for the pearl finish?

-Fred

 

[Birdie]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Gigatron @ Jan 9 2007, 06:25 PM) [snapback]1393918[/snapback]</div>

Great work, Simon :thumbsup

So what did you finally settle on for the pearl finish?

-Fred
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Well, I went with your suggestion, Fred

I sanded off the diamond pattern, then sprayed them gloss white. I then used a sponge to apply circular 'whorls' of DecoArt White Pearl Dazzling Mettallics. I really like the effect.

Plastikote Pearl Spray should be avoided (expensive and, well, rubbish) as should acrylic pearl (just looks silver).

 

[Gigatron]

Nice technique with the swirling. You really captured the look of pearl :thumbsup .

I've only been able to use it on small (interestingly enough, pearl sized) pieces, so getting a true pearl effect has been a challenge.

-Fred

 

[Kadajiroth]

Wow. Really nice. The pearl grips are brilliant. I could imagine Rachael using this.

 

[Mr_Creepy]

Nice work--did you ever think of making the whole gun silver?

 

[Birdie]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(ToothTech @ Jan 9 2007, 11:00 PM) [snapback]1394115[/snapback]</div>

Nice work--did you ever think of making the whole gun silver?
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That would be an interesting look, but I've yet to come up with a satisfactory 'polished steel' paintjob to do the piece justice.

 

[Mr_Creepy]

The airbrushed Alclad II stuff I've seen generally looks really good, but that's not always an option. I've never found anything out of a rattle can that looked good either. :unsure

 

[kell]

Awesome work. I am unfamiliar with this kit, does it have any moving parts ?

 

[Eagle]

Wat?

I'd always assumed she shot Leon with Deckard's blaster. Just goes to show, you learn summink every day...

 

[fettster]

real nice.

 

[Birdie]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Eagle @ Jan 10 2007, 09:08 AM) [snapback]1394384[/snapback]</div>

Wat?

I'd always assumed she shot Leon with Deckard's blaster. Just goes to show, you learn summink every day...
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Read my intro again.

 

[Eagle]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Birdie @ Jan 10 2007, 10:35 AM) [snapback]1394399[/snapback]</div>

read my intro again. [/b]

Ahh.

 

[Coz]

Very cool pistol - and a great job on it.

Nice work.

C.

 

[rmschneider104]

Interesting blaster. The pearl grips are very cool looking. Are your grips a little off from where they should be? Doesn't seem like they are lined up quite right.

 

[Birdie]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(rmschneider104 @ Jan 10 2007, 12:40 PM) [snapback]1394424[/snapback]</div>

Interesting blaster. The pearl grips are very cool looking. Are your grips a little off from where they should be? Doesn't seem like they are lined up quite right.
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Fixed.

 

[Clutch]

nice job. i have one of these babies in the box ready to be sanded on myself.