baron von blondle
Sr Member
So after seeing seeing this toy "replica" posted here previously and finding one in a cheapo gift store I decided, as there are none here, to start a thread documenting my (rather heavy handed) attempt at converting it from a garish childs toy into a near as dammit prop to be displayed with pride (lets see about that...)
The inspiration is originally from a rather fine fellow Kev who has previously converted one or two of them and in turn from this chap...
YouTube - blade runner gun - Almost
for those not familiar with the starting product here's a pic...
it has lights and sounds..all of which I've gutted as per the video as I'm also gonna attempt to install more realistic light effects (static led's)
after removing the innards...
I noticed that part of the poppy outy barrel end, when inverted, fits nicely as the barrel end to extend the overall length
so far so good...next I cut off the 'props' and extra plastic at the top of the grip to give it a more cutaway feeling as per the real prop
I've also decided to cut off the trigger guard and install a larger metal one in anticipation of installing double triggers
after much cutting, testing, recutting and testing it finally slots in quite nicely...
I also removed the fore sight and cut two plastic washers to sit above the main barrel as per the movie prop
I will try to include the little pointy thing in the top barrel nose too..but that's for later.
so progress so far "mocked up" prior to other works and of course painting, greeblies and electonics..
more to come as and when...
Respect
P.
The inspiration is originally from a rather fine fellow Kev who has previously converted one or two of them and in turn from this chap...
YouTube - blade runner gun - Almost
for those not familiar with the starting product here's a pic...
it has lights and sounds..all of which I've gutted as per the video as I'm also gonna attempt to install more realistic light effects (static led's)
after removing the innards...
I noticed that part of the poppy outy barrel end, when inverted, fits nicely as the barrel end to extend the overall length
so far so good...next I cut off the 'props' and extra plastic at the top of the grip to give it a more cutaway feeling as per the real prop
I've also decided to cut off the trigger guard and install a larger metal one in anticipation of installing double triggers
after much cutting, testing, recutting and testing it finally slots in quite nicely...
I also removed the fore sight and cut two plastic washers to sit above the main barrel as per the movie prop
I will try to include the little pointy thing in the top barrel nose too..but that's for later.
so progress so far "mocked up" prior to other works and of course painting, greeblies and electonics..
more to come as and when...
Respect
P.
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