QuinnPrime
New Member
It took me quite a long time to finally join the Replica Prop Forum. I’ve been totally blown away by the work people are doing, and by the help and advice I’ve received in the very short time that I’ve been here. I’m especially interested in replicating items from The Expanse, which is currently my favorite show. At first I just wanted the stuff, and I asked a few people for help in re-creating logos and cutting vinyl so I could buy prop replicas. But I love making stuff too. So I don’t want to just pay people for the replica props that they’ve made. I want to try to make them myself. Doing that, and helping each other to do that is really what we’re here for.
So, inspired by all of you, and a couple of you in particular, I decided to start replicating props myself, and I’m announcing a big project I want to complete. My focus is drinkware, and bottles because I love the designs, and I love the practicality of them. They look awesome, but there’s also a utility to having a cool glass. I can pour from the same bottle as Miller, and drink out of the same glass, while watching the show. I can toast with some gin from the same bottle, with the same mug as the crew of the Rocinante. I absolutely love that.
I’m going to replicate as many of the interesting bottles, mugs, and glasses from The Expanse as I possibly can. I know this project is going to take a long time, which is actually a good thing. I started with the idea of replicating or purchasing found versions of every mug, bottle, and glass I see in the show. I very, very quickly realized that that would be unreasonable, and deeply cost-prohibitive. I saw three different whisky decanters and glassware sets in the background of a single episode. So I’m trimming my objective down to replicating the most interesting and significant items. That is, items that appear in particularly interesting scenes, are used by important characters, or have specific Expanse iconography and logos on them. There are also some instances where a logo is unclear. If it’s absolutely impossible to see something clearly, in order to accurately replicate it, I won’t stress over it. I’m still going to be replicating a lot of stuff.
Since this is such a big project - or at least feels big, with the 9 different items I’ve identified so far, just while watching season 3 - and is my first ever foray into prop replication, I started pretty small and simple with the MCRN mugs.
Screenshot:
My 1st version:
The letters other than the C were too tall, and I’m trying to be as accurate as possible, so I did some editing.
My final version:
This is the Emsa City Cup, with die-cut permanent adhesive vinyl.
I’m really pleased with the result. I know there are a lot of versions of that logo online, with a lot of people selling stickers, but in the true spirit of The RPF, I replicated the logo myself in Illustrator and cut my own adhesive vinyl. I ordered more city cups, so I’ll have 2 red and 2 silver. This first attempt, along with the encouragement of users here, has given me the confidence to undertake the rest of this project. It’s awesome! Thanks, RPF!!
I’ll be posting updates to this thread with screenshots of the next items I’m working on, and then a photo or photos of the finished product. If I get stumped or need help working on something, I won’t hesitate to ask.
Any and all coments and feedback are very strongly appreciated. And thanks to the RPF members for being so welcoming!
Here we go!!
So, inspired by all of you, and a couple of you in particular, I decided to start replicating props myself, and I’m announcing a big project I want to complete. My focus is drinkware, and bottles because I love the designs, and I love the practicality of them. They look awesome, but there’s also a utility to having a cool glass. I can pour from the same bottle as Miller, and drink out of the same glass, while watching the show. I can toast with some gin from the same bottle, with the same mug as the crew of the Rocinante. I absolutely love that.
I’m going to replicate as many of the interesting bottles, mugs, and glasses from The Expanse as I possibly can. I know this project is going to take a long time, which is actually a good thing. I started with the idea of replicating or purchasing found versions of every mug, bottle, and glass I see in the show. I very, very quickly realized that that would be unreasonable, and deeply cost-prohibitive. I saw three different whisky decanters and glassware sets in the background of a single episode. So I’m trimming my objective down to replicating the most interesting and significant items. That is, items that appear in particularly interesting scenes, are used by important characters, or have specific Expanse iconography and logos on them. There are also some instances where a logo is unclear. If it’s absolutely impossible to see something clearly, in order to accurately replicate it, I won’t stress over it. I’m still going to be replicating a lot of stuff.
Since this is such a big project - or at least feels big, with the 9 different items I’ve identified so far, just while watching season 3 - and is my first ever foray into prop replication, I started pretty small and simple with the MCRN mugs.
Screenshot:
My 1st version:
The letters other than the C were too tall, and I’m trying to be as accurate as possible, so I did some editing.
My final version:
This is the Emsa City Cup, with die-cut permanent adhesive vinyl.
I’m really pleased with the result. I know there are a lot of versions of that logo online, with a lot of people selling stickers, but in the true spirit of The RPF, I replicated the logo myself in Illustrator and cut my own adhesive vinyl. I ordered more city cups, so I’ll have 2 red and 2 silver. This first attempt, along with the encouragement of users here, has given me the confidence to undertake the rest of this project. It’s awesome! Thanks, RPF!!
I’ll be posting updates to this thread with screenshots of the next items I’m working on, and then a photo or photos of the finished product. If I get stumped or need help working on something, I won’t hesitate to ask.
Any and all coments and feedback are very strongly appreciated. And thanks to the RPF members for being so welcoming!
Here we go!!
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