Who is this "Sidkit" and why don't I own his Mal Reynolds pistol?

[eltee]

Two different Mal pistols; notice the difference in the hole placement.
I think un-drilled grips are the way to go.

The picture (thanks!) illustrates exactly what I suspected, that the grips were placed on the gun and then drilled and screwed. Because of this, it only reinforces my belief that predrilled holes are going to be unreliable due to inconsistency of the location of the holes in that circular gusset.

 

[racprops]

That is common, these metal casting and plastic casting are never 100% the same, some drifting and size differances are SOP.

They move around on you.

Rich

 

[JOATRASH FX]

As promsied, here is a comparison shot (hosted by Whackychimp) showing the five most accurate Mal pistols.

From top to bottom:


- QMX Serenity Stunt (resin)
- Sidkit Serenity (candy-gold coated metal with wood grips made by me)
- Sidkit Firefly (candy-gold coated metal with wood grips by Phil)
- Phil's Model 47 (real bronze and steel with wood grips- the pride of my collection)
- Phil's casting (resin cast off a screen used with Sidkit grips)

 

[oldzey]

Shiny! thumbsup

 

[eltee]

The long awaited 3D modeled and CNC machined genuine walnut grip prototypes are done. See junkyard for interest thread.

 

[Bronson BB]

MAN I would love to get my hands on a Model 47.
*wistful sigh*

As promsied, here is a comparison shot (hosted by Whackychimp) showing the five most accurate Mal pistols.

From top to bottom:


- QMX Serenity Stunt (resin)
- Sidkit Serenity (candy-gold coated metal with wood grips made by me)
- Sidkit Firefly (candy-gold coated metal with wood grips by Phil)
- Phil's Model 47 (real bronze and steel with wood grips- the pride of my collection)
- Phil's casting (resin cast off a screen used with Sidkit grips)

 

[falcon dude]

How much did they go for? What were they made of? Were they solid or did they have internals? I could make one of those but it would be pretty time consuming and would probably cost a bit.

Helder

MAN I would love to get my hands on a Model 47.
*wistful sigh*

 

[JOATRASH FX]

It's constructed of bronze (I assume... too dark to be brass) and plated steel of some sort (I think). The magazine is removable, held in place by magnets, and the trigger and safety move. (The trigger has no hammer mechanism though.) There were very few made... like 20, and they cost over $1.5k.

They came in a wood display box lined with crushed velvet, a plaque and a screen-used bank note.

I'm not really sure but the outer plates might have been cast in the original molds...

How much did they go for? What were they made of? Were they solid or did they have internals? I could make one of those but it would be pretty time consuming and would probably cost a bit.

Helder

 

[dr_slurpee]

I created this PDF from Sid's instructions.

http://rapidshare.de/files/40937886/Sidkit_Mal_instructions.pdf.html

Can anyone send me this? I've tried to download it but it never works.

 

[Nexus6]

Can anyone send me this? I've tried to download it but it never works.

See if this works:

CLICK.

If not, PM me your e-mail addy, & I'll send them (~2 MB).

 

[robstyle]

It's constructed of bronze (I assume... too dark to be brass) and plated steel of some sort (I think). The magazine is removable, held in place by magnets, and the trigger and safety move. (The trigger has no hammer mechanism though.) There were very few made... like 20, and they cost over $1.5k.

They came in a wood display box lined with crushed velvet, a plaque and a screen-used bank note.

I'm not really sure but the outer plates might have been cast in the original molds...

If there is interest in a fresh all metal Model 47 run, just the gun, should I start an interest thread? No holster, no box, just the gun as seen in Bronson's picture.

 

[keelhauler]

If there is interest in a fresh all metal Model 47 run, just the gun, should I start an interest thread? No holster, no box, just the gun as seen in Bronson's picture.

That would be sweet! what kind of price?

 

[falcon dude]

ya that would be nice. Id like to finish up my own if possible. Would it be able to offer just the raw castings?

 

[robstyle]

Maybe have to rework things here and there to reduce complications, aluminum as opposed to steel frame, therefore reducing the price.... Ballpark for an all metal Model 47 run could be around $700- $900 a piece. These aint pot metal afterall and they are a boat load of work. If the grips were to be plastic/bakelite as opposed to wood, the price would be cheaper.

That could possibly include a stand and of course, a free gift.

 

[Kadajiroth]

Maybe have to rework things here and there to reduce complications, aluminum as opposed to steel frame, therefore reducing the price.... Ballpark for an all metal Model 47 run could be around $700- $900 a piece. These aint pot metal afterall and they are a boat load of work. If the grips were to be plastic/bakelite as opposed to wood, the price would be cheaper.

That could possibly include a stand and of course, a free gift.

I'd be in for a Model 47 if a new run was made, for sure. :thumbsup

 

[TurnipyOdour]

If there is interest in a fresh all metal Model 47 run, just the gun, should I start an interest thread?

love That would be the best thing ever!

Then remembers about the laws regarding realistic imitation firearms in the UK.

cry Crap!

Actually, what about offering just the finished shrouds and grip frame, then those of us who can't legally import replicas could put them on a deactivated Taurus 85?

 

[falcon dude]

Now THATS an Idea!
I love it. Id take one like that, it would be even more awesome if the frame were to be in parts like the real one!

Actually, what about offering just the finished shrouds and grip frame, then those of us who can't legally import replicas could put them on a deactivated Taurus 85?

 

[robstyle]

I dont think you guys would be able to make things fit around a demilled Taurus due to the grip frame, hammer, barrel and other issues I dont even want to get into. Remember, the hero pieces are not just simple add ons placed over a live weapon. The hero guns are highly modified and it took prefessional gunsmiths not once, but twice to perfect as they were rebuilt and modified for durability for the film.

Im suggesting a new cost effective version with an aluminum frame, NOT steel. A demilled Taurus wouldnt be needed as, same with the Model 47, the "Model 47A" would have a movable trigger.

There is zero chance of being able to fit a Taurus inside these.

Im not certain if kit form would be an option either. There is, as mentioned, lots of hands on work to do as well as fitment of the parts. Its possible shipping arrangments could be made for some parts of the world though

 

[DavidS]

count me in on this one Robstyle, you know im alwasy game!

 

[imaginager]

I'm in. Price sounds great to me. Wood grips are a must with something so nice, though!