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superjedi Community Member
Joined: 02 Apr 2007 Posts: 389 Location: Newport News, VA
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Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2007 9:34 am Post subject: My new "Snubbie" :) |
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Hi all!
Recently I got a PKD Snub kit from Rick, and I just wanted to show some pics now that it's done.
This was a fun kit to build! I had some problems initially with paint adhesion, but I think I didn't wash the parts well enough when I started. But after being a little more thorough, everything worked out great.
Here it is next to my Coyle v.4x to show the size difference. After handling the Snub for a few days, the full-size PKD looks and feels like a cannon!
Below are a couple of shots of each side. I went with a paint scheme that is similar to the "Worldcon" colors. I used black for the "plastic" sideplates and ammo clip, and Testors metalizers for the body of the gun. I used Stainless Steel for the lower frame, Magnesium for the barrel, and Titanium for the upper section. After polishing the metalizer, I added a mist coat of Testors Dullcote to give it more of a matte look. I didn't want this one to be obviously "weathered," but have more of a very slightly worn in-service appearance.
A couple more close up shots in my photobucket album here:
http://s16.photobucket.com/albums/b20/superjedi/Blade%20Runner/
I'm building a new display case that will house both blasters. I'll put up a pic when I'm done.
Thanks for looking!
Eric _________________ I find your lack of faith disturbing. . . |
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Nexus6 Community Member
Joined: 15 May 2006 Posts: 473 Location: Off-World Colonies
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Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2007 10:08 am Post subject: |
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Nice job!
I wouldn't change a thing. |
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Jedirick Community Member
Joined: 01 Nov 2006 Posts: 311
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Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2007 11:06 am Post subject: |
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I like the titanium/magnesium look. Matte finish did the trick. Gonna have to add those colors to my paint supply. |
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doppelganger01 Community Member
Joined: 05 Nov 2006 Posts: 229 Location: L.V.N.V.
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Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2007 4:17 pm Post subject: |
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Great job!!! I'm glad you enjoyed building it.
Rick |
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sethb6025 Community Member
Joined: 22 Dec 2006 Posts: 248 Location: York, PA US
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Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2007 5:56 pm Post subject: |
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Nice, I like the color scheme _________________ Wait; I'm having one of those things! You know; a headache with pictures? |
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superjedi Community Member
Joined: 02 Apr 2007 Posts: 389 Location: Newport News, VA
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Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2007 6:36 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks all!
Rick, thanks for making such a cool kit.
Here's a couple shots of the display. This is pretty much like the display I had made previously for my Coyle blaster. It's a shadow box I got from Michael's, with some craft paper laid over the original backing, which was black.
I usually go for metallic backgrounds for my displays, which are usually Star Wars blasters, but I found this shade of brown and liked it because it kind of reminds me of Deckard's trenchcoat.
I hand cut some short lengths of acrylic rod and drilled them on one end to accept some miniature machine screws. I marked the position and drilled through the backing board and screwed them in from the back.
Man, glass is hard to photograph!
Oh, and the Boyards are made from the artwork posted on another thread here!
Eric _________________ I find your lack of faith disturbing. . . |
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Once-bitten Banned!
Joined: 18 Apr 2007 Posts: 1317
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Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 7:38 pm Post subject: |
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Really nice work!!!
I was so jazzed by your pics of the snubbie that I went right out and bought one from Rick.
I'll try to post pics when I recieve and build it! |
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superjedi Community Member
Joined: 02 Apr 2007 Posts: 389 Location: Newport News, VA
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Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 9:56 pm Post subject: |
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Once-bitten,
Just so you know, the triggers DO NOT work on this model!
_________________ I find your lack of faith disturbing. . . |
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amish Community Guide
Joined: 11 Apr 2006 Posts: 1433 Location: Outside Philadelphia
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Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 7:21 am Post subject: |
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LOL! That is a fantastic build Rick really did a great job with these kits!!!
Also, the Titanium is a great color for the upper part.
Thank you for sharing!
Tom _________________ www.propsummit.com
www.bladerunnerprops.com |
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Once-bitten Banned!
Joined: 18 Apr 2007 Posts: 1317
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Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 9:56 am Post subject: |
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Yeah, I covered everything with Rick and he also reminded me that his Snubbie is NOT movie accurate....which I thought was kinda funny cuz we don't even see a snubbie in the movie to the best of my knowledge. I got his point though.
I was a little worried that he might not even do business with me after reading my review and seeing my new avatar, but he's a really straight forward guy and didn't seem to have any hesitation whatsoever!
He said my kit should be in the mail to me this week AND he will give me up-dates as well as let me know when it ships! |
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amish Community Guide
Joined: 11 Apr 2006 Posts: 1433 Location: Outside Philadelphia
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Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 2:07 pm Post subject: |
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Seriously, you should have no worries with Rick. He is a great guy and a wonderful person to have in this hobby.
Keep us updated when you start building. Nothing beats a great build-up thread! Well, maybe a great discovery thread...lol _________________ www.propsummit.com
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phase pistol Community Member
Joined: 04 Nov 2006 Posts: 1147
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Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 10:16 pm Post subject: |
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Snubtacular! |
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KarlBud420 Community Member
Joined: 19 Apr 2006 Posts: 125 Location: Ashburn, VA
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Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 5:30 pm Post subject: |
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I like your display case, it looks quite nice.
Lots of good ideas in this thread for paint schemes and display options.
Bruce |
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