Walking Dead Sheriff Uniform

[Skruffy]

Not sure what rub and buff is. But if I go that route use a spray clear coat? And spray paint won't stick to it?? Either way there's no way fo moving parts to still work right? Thanks for the help. What do u think of the pistol?

This is Rub 'n Buff: Amazon.com: AMACO Rub 'n Buff Wax Metallic Finish, Silver Leaf, 0.05-Fluid Ounce: Arts, Crafts & Sewing

I recommend using a thinning agent to help brush it onto the gun. You may want to test it on something else since you've not used it before. RnB gives a better metallic finish than most acrylics or sprays, from what I've seen. But it will smear off if it is not clear coated. The moving parts may still work, but as they move they are likely to wear down the paint. That will be an issue no matter what painting technique you use. The pistol looks great! It's just a lot more effort and upkeep than I'd want to have to deal with .

 

[Skruffy]

And on the ebay badges... while there are enough differences that I can see that it is not a direct recast/copy of mine, it is clear to me that they've used my badges as reference for their own creation. I'm not really sure how I feel about that... but that's the way the cookie crumbles, I suppose.

 

[Feezle-Nuts]

We seem to have lost the link or pic of the gun you are considering. Anyone have it?

 

[Riceball]

Disregard this post. Mods, please delete.

 

[Feezle-Nuts]

Hello All,
Not sure if I'm new here lol. I can't figure out if this is the same prop forum I used to come to in the early 2000's when lightsabres were all the rage (graflex, heiland and BB&B salt shakers LMAO) Anyway, LOVE this thread trying to get a Rick Grimes costume together for halloween and any help would be appreciated. Going in my big thing was the Python. The wife won't allow me a real one and man I LOVE that gun so this is the closest I can get I guess, lol.
So after going through the thread and branching out from there I decided on this:

Is that metal or plastic? How much does it run?

 

[Rick20033]

And on the ebay badges... while there are enough differences that I can see that it is not a direct recast/copy of mine, it is clear to me that they've used my badges as reference for their own creation. I'm not really sure how I feel about that... but that's the way the cookie crumbles, I suppose.

I'm not familiar with the badges you made. The seller on Ebay told me he was lucky enough to be able to find the source for these particular badges and bought most of the stock. He also said they were selling fast. If you have the means to make more (and since the licensing hasn't finalized with Gentle Giant), it might be a great moneymaking opportunity for you. :thumbsup

 

[skippster86]

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I found a great gun for all the European/non US walking dead sheriffs. If only I could get one sent stateside.

ASG Zastava R357

 

[darth2602]

Depends on your hat size. Ricks are longer (you can tell from season two when carl starts to wear the hat) I would go for the longer version personally because mine from Quarter Master are a little too short on my giant sized head hat.

my hat size is 7 5/8 (61cm)

29"= (73.66cm)
31" = (78.74cm)

 

[skippster86]

Yeah, I would go for the longer ones. I wear the same hat size.

 

[Rick20033]

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I found a great gun for all the European/non US walking dead sheriffs. If only I could get one sent stateside.

ASG Zastava R357

Holy smoke! That's great!

 

[darth2602]

Yeah, I would go for the longer ones. I wear the same hat size.

very nice !

and for the color, i think it's chocolate (dark brown) , but it seem to be black on several promo picture because the image is "filtered". ok or not ?

 

[skippster86]

Yes, chocolate brown is the correct color. It matches the pants and parts of the uniform shirt.

 

[jedielias]

Is that metal or plastic? How much does it run?

I believe the airsoft guns are plastic. It was 50 on ebay. Can't go for something better though in time for halloween.

 

[jedielias]

Does anyone know if the grips on the airsoft guns can be switched?? because after hearing all that's involved with paining it ( Thanks Skruffy for all the advice!!!)I bought this :

Hoping I could switch the grips!

 

[SilentRaven]

Just ordered my gun today! for total of $12 shipped. i had to call and order it off the phone, the site says its out of stock but i emailed them and they said they had a few more, so if any one else is looking for a inexpensive gun that doesnt care about teh plastic look, here is the link...
411Toys: Toy Cap Gun: 3.57 Style 8 shot Silver Revolver

although you have to call them to order it. (818) 882-9760

 

[Akin]

Does anyone know if the grips on the airsoft guns can be switched?? because after hearing all that's involved with paining it ( Thanks Skruffy for all the advice!!!)I bought this :

Hoping I could switch the grips!

If that's the one from Amazon, you can't unscrew the grips... that screw is molded in for looks. it might be possible to remove them somehow, but it would take some work to get wood grips on it, I suspect...

 

[Akin]

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I found a great gun for all the European/non US walking dead sheriffs. If only I could get one sent stateside.

ASG Zastava R357

Okay if someone can figure out how to get these here in the States, I'd be your friend and buy you beer at D*C or Comic-Con, your choice... Airsoftpistol, GNB, R-357, Silver

 

[jedielias]

If that's the one from Amazon, you can't unscrew the grips... that screw is molded in for looks. it might be possible to remove them somehow, but it would take some work to get wood grips on it, I suspect...

Thanks. Actually I got it from airsoftstation.com It's an UHC Airshoft. So not sure if they come off then.

 

[Akin]

Thanks. Actually I got it from airsoftstation.com It's an UHC Airshoft. So not sure if they come off then.

You can see the box mine came in slightly over here... http://www.therpf.com/f24/walking-dead-sheriff-uniform-106373/index12.html#post2429815

 

[jedielias]

You can see the box mine came in slightly over here... http://www.therpf.com/f24/walking-dead-sheriff-uniform-106373/index12.html#post2429815

Thanks. And are your's removable on not? Also, where did you get your holster? What model is it?