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  Topic: Machined Sight Rod
olsonspeed

Replies: 88
Views: 134082

PostForum: Blade Runner Blaster Information and Discussion   Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 8:05 pm   Subject: Machined Sight Rod
Put me on the list for a sight tube and a barrel. The parts look great.
  Topic: Science Fiction Museum: BR Spinner to be conserved,relocated
olsonspeed

Replies: 11
Views: 28647

PostForum: Replica and Screen Used Props   Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 12:20 am   Subject: Science Fiction Museum: BR Spinner to be conserved,relocated
I heard it was in a hall that wasn't open to the public, a reservation only meeting area.
  Topic: New Worldcon Kit Preview
olsonspeed

Replies: 147
Views: 226385

PostForum: Blade Runner Blaster Information and Discussion   Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2008 4:44 pm   Subject: New Worldcon Kit Preview
As we say up here in the northwest "don't poke the bear".
If you really must know, review all the previous messages on this board.
  Topic: New Worldcon Kit Preview
olsonspeed

Replies: 147
Views: 226385

PostForum: Blade Runner Blaster Information and Discussion   Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2008 11:25 am   Subject: New Worldcon Kit Preview
Eighteen days give or take on the shipping. Mine arrived in two packages two weeks apart, first the cylinder and clip electrics, second the remainder of the model. Yes I agree, I felt a bit of trepida ...
  Topic: New Worldcon Kit Preview
olsonspeed

Replies: 147
Views: 226385

PostForum: Blade Runner Blaster Information and Discussion   Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 4:45 pm   Subject: New Worldcon Kit Preview
My first kit package arrived last week and the clip is also black plastic. I would assume that plastic is the material that will be used for the kits.
Are the owners of the Bulldog based BR blas ...
  Topic: the tiles that bind...
olsonspeed

Replies: 119
Views: 183948

PostForum: Replica and Screen Used Props   Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 1:03 am   Subject: Ennis Tile Replicas
I believe these tiles were also used for the drug dealers apartment in Preditor II as well as many other movies. Other individuals have attempted to replicate the tiles without much sucess. Replica t ...
  Topic: Creating the White Dragon neon sign: could you believe?
olsonspeed

Replies: 9
Views: 24211

PostForum: Replica and Screen Used Props   Posted: Wed May 21, 2008 1:13 pm   Subject: White Dragon
Great! I obviously love the dragon sign. Does anyone know what happened to the original movie prop? I would think that it wouldn't have been destroyed because of the time and expense to construct it, ...
  Topic: Siderio new worldcon replica
olsonspeed

Replies: 142
Views: 266271

PostForum: Blade Runner Blaster Information and Discussion   Posted: Fri May 02, 2008 3:29 pm   Subject: "Just Make It Look Good On Film"
Good observation about the time pressure of the motion picture industry. Back in college (1970) we had a guest lecture by the designer of the phaser for "Classic Trek". He said the same thin ...
  Topic: Siderio new worldcon replica
olsonspeed

Replies: 142
Views: 266271

PostForum: Blade Runner Blaster Information and Discussion   Posted: Fri May 02, 2008 12:55 pm   Subject: More Comparison Photos
I used the term "smaller" to describe the Offworld grips, I should clarify that everyone who has handled my Offworld has remarked the grip is very crowded and uncomfortable to handle, the Bi ...
  Topic: Siderio new worldcon replica
olsonspeed

Replies: 142
Views: 266271

PostForum: Blade Runner Blaster Information and Discussion   Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 5:40 pm   Subject: Siderio new worldcon replica
Hello,
I recently purchased a set of Bianchi Lightning grips that are reported to be the basis for the hero blaster grips. I compared them to my Offworld blaster and the difference is greater than I ...
  Topic: The sight rod thread
olsonspeed

Replies: 53
Views: 100677

PostForum: Blade Runner Blaster Information and Discussion   Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 3:06 pm   Subject: The sight rod thread
As I said in my last post, the Bainbridge Needle Fid is the only object that has the two requisite “groves”. I have never seen, nor would it be feasible to have a double ended punch. The other thi ...
  Topic: The sight rod thread
olsonspeed

Replies: 53
Views: 100677

PostForum: Blade Runner Blaster Information and Discussion   Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 2:16 am   Subject: Bainbridge Needle Fid?
The barrel or the "object" seemed familiar to me I really felt like I have held it in my hands,... I did a bit more research. The groves in the barrel reminded me of a splicing fid I used b ...
  Topic: The sight rod thread
olsonspeed

Replies: 53
Views: 100677

PostForum: Blade Runner Blaster Information and Discussion   Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2008 1:32 am   Subject: The sight rod thread
Okay, I think we are making progress. Composite of several tools, genius! The knurled part in question I am positive is from a drafting lead holder of the early ‘70’s vintage. I had one of these ...
  Topic: The sight rod thread
olsonspeed

Replies: 53
Views: 100677

PostForum: Blade Runner Blaster Information and Discussion   Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 2:55 am   Subject: The sight rod thread
I did a bit more research and found an item for watch repair called a "spring bar" tool. It is double ended and appears aprox. the correct size. A carbide or diamond engraving scribe also i ...
  Topic: The sight rod thread
olsonspeed

Replies: 53
Views: 100677

PostForum: Blade Runner Blaster Information and Discussion   Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 1:44 am   Subject: The sight rod thread
Did you they heating the punch red hot and letting it slowly air cool? This should remove the heat treatment and allow you to ream the punch but you are still fighting the high carbon content of tool ...
  Topic: The sight rod thread
olsonspeed

Replies: 53
Views: 100677

PostForum: Blade Runner Blaster Information and Discussion   Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 1:33 am   Subject: The sight rod thread
I have read that the sight rod was a jeweler’s screwdriver; I initially thought it resembled the drafting lead holders I used back before AutoCAD and computers revolutionized the industry. Upon rev ...
  Topic: Worldcon Blade Runner Blaster pics, courtesy of Karl T.
olsonspeed

Replies: 71
Views: 326711

PostForum: Blade Runner Blaster Information and Discussion   Posted: Sun Feb 03, 2008 5:41 pm   Subject: Worldcon Blade Runner Blaster pics, courtesy of Karl T.
Okay! My intell. could incorrect and the Science Fiction Hall Fame blaster may very well be a cast prop, I have not personally made the pilgrimage to the SFHF.

I would like to point out that you ...
  Topic: Worldcon Blade Runner Blaster pics, courtesy of Karl T.
olsonspeed

Replies: 71
Views: 326711

PostForum: Blade Runner Blaster Information and Discussion   Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2008 3:28 am   Subject: Worldcon Blade Runner Blaster pics, courtesy of Karl T.
Hello,

I believe the hero blaster now resides in Seattle at the EMP Music Museum. This unique building also is home to the Science Fiction Hall Of Fame which also features the full sized "fl ...
 
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