Chrisisall
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Hobbytalk, Star Trek Prop Enthusiasts, Starlog Magazine (though that's more of a general sci-fi site).....
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Yes, another Diamond Select TOS phaser toy-to-prop-replica conversion.
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I finally made something that actually reached 100% of my target goal.
This is a first for me.
This is a first for me.
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When I last showed my phaser, it was all indoor shots, so I just took it outside for some natural light ones. What a long way it came from a simple AA/DS toy...
A lil’ doom-browsing for inspiration on my part as I ready my new build. That’s a nice rig, as well as your ingenious P1 mod shown on Hobby Talk (maybe the same - hard to tell?) The stock AA/DS sight always falls short but you’ve managed to work that added lift and it really looks great! Thanks for sharing ~
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Yeah, it's the same mod I used on my prior P1 (except no sight mod since it never gets raised while in the P2). They both fit in there.
That custom sight assembly really makes a difference. I wish AA/ DS would have incorporated something similar into their pieces.
I just completed drawings for a scratch-build. I used to do jewelry work years ago, so I’m tooling-up to fabricate all the metal components as well. I’m thinking nickel-silver in lieu of aluminum for ease of brazing. I should begin my posts in the next few weeks. Advice welcomed! Thanks
I just completed drawings for a scratch-build. I used to do jewelry work years ago, so I’m tooling-up to fabricate all the metal components as well. I’m thinking nickel-silver in lieu of aluminum for ease of brazing. I should begin my posts in the next few weeks. Advice welcomed! Thanks
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Got it! After reading Alleged Screen Used Hero TOS Phaser up for auction (now the aftermath) for the umpteenth time, i’m all gassed up + ready to gun it hard lol
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Nickle & silver will look so much nicer than aluminum...
…just be sure to not use any fake auction props as reference.
I’ll be posting a full kit for one of these builds (Diamond Select Phaser with the required metal upgrades) in the Junkyard, later today.
looking forward to checking it out
Kit is now up for grabs in the Junkyard:
www.therpf.com
Star Trek Phaser II Kit
Up for a grabs is a complete Diamond Select Phaser II and Machined Metal Upgrade Kit. A (minimum) $190 value offered at a substantial discount. Price includes shipping in the USA. Sorry, no international shipping offered on this one.
www.therpf.com
Glad that sold so quickly. A package deal makes it easier if you’ve never taken one on. It’s a fun, challenging project. I hope they enjoy their mod!Kit is now up for grabs in the Junkyard:
Star Trek Phaser II Kit
Up for a grabs is a complete Diamond Select Phaser II and Machined Metal Upgrade Kit. A (minimum) $190 value offered at a substantial discount. Price includes shipping in the USA. Sorry, no international shipping offered on this one.
Chrisisall
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It's not easy. I find that I'm still working on mine- the DS handle is too long & the raised bits don't meet the upper grip as they should.
More work...
Yes, when I built the HMS/Rodd.com kit (which the DST/AA toy is based upon), some years ago, I made a few mods to accurize it a bit, including shortening the handle.
It's still an excellent replica, as-is, and accurate for a "Trials & Tribble-ations" build, but a few tweaks are needed if one is aiming for a TOS look.
Your work looks spot-on, and I’ve learned so much reading about yours, and others amazing phaser projects.
I think I’ve noted the primary difference in tolerances between the AA/DST and Hero replicas, so I do have those numbers. I’d like to incorporate the full acrylic sight assembly but then it’s probably complete the full J Long style internals... On the fence about taking that on. I can always go the easy(er) route then upgrade later. Thank you again!
I think I’ve noted the primary difference in tolerances between the AA/DST and Hero replicas, so I do have those numbers. I’d like to incorporate the full acrylic sight assembly but then it’s probably complete the full J Long style internals... On the fence about taking that on. I can always go the easy(er) route then upgrade later. Thank you again!
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