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AaronD82
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 09, 2011 5:36 pm    Post subject: PKD from australia up on ebay - Recast? Reply with quote

Hi guys, whilst still actively pursuing a decent cheap option for getting a PKD for my father, I stumbled across this.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Blade-Runner-PKD-Blaster-Prop-Kit-Deckard-/320711660524?_trksid=p4340.m263&_trkparms=algo%3DDLSL%252BSIC%26its%3DI%26itu%3DUCI%252BIA%252BUA%252BIEW%252BFICS%252BUFI%252BDDSIC%26otn%3D8%26pmod%3D320707233403%252B320707233403%26po%3D%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D533830488687660796#ht_500wt_1156

Any ideas of its origins? looking at the sellers feedback, he seems to sell a lot of these - which makes me think it's a recast, but from the pics, it looks like a half decent budget option.

What do you reckon?
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 09, 2011 6:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

It is a recast Rick Ross PKD-2. They aren't the worst cast, but will take a bunch of bubble filling. Rick has no issue with these he told me, because no longer sells the PKD-2, since he sold his masters and molds to EDC/Charles Wallace, who never really produced them after a point, even after still selling them.

Matsuo is also coming out with his version of the PKD-2 at some point as well, but not sure when. That one will be fully authorized by Rick too, and may be customized by Matt, as well as having metal bit parts, and also likely have an aluminum cold cast resin version. Still may be a while for them to come out.

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PostPosted: Thu Jun 09, 2011 10:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

What Andy said. The kit has suffered a bit of shrinkage. The grips are small and the receiver feels small too.
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 10, 2011 5:22 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

ok cheers guys
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 10, 2011 10:38 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nothing to add to this particular thread, other than to say this news makes me stupid excited, Andy!


andy wrote:
It is a recast Rick Ross PKD-2. They aren't the worst cast, but will take a bunch of bubble filling. Rick has no issue with these he told me, because no longer sells the PKD-2, since he sold his masters and molds to EDC/Charles Wallace, who never really produced them after a point, even after still selling them.

Matsuo is also coming out with his version of the PKD-2 at some point as well, but not sure when. That one will be fully authorized by Rick too, and may be customized by Matt, as well as having metal bit parts, and also likely have an aluminum cold cast resin version. Still may be a while for them to come out.

Andy
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 10, 2011 1:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The australian kit is pretty rough. I bought one and will sell it to you for less than you can get it on ebay if you are interested.
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 11, 2011 7:29 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I just bought one, and received it on Friday. I am moving house at the moment but will post my thought on it and try for some detail pictures. I got it as I am in Sydney and it is way easier that getting one from Melbourne than risking a top quality one to get through customs here.

This will be my first PKD bit not my first resin kit.
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 11, 2011 8:12 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Good stuff...eager to see pics Wink
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 13, 2011 12:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote



Here's mine, they build up well with a little work.
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 13, 2011 12:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

That looks great neiloh1!

If I can get hold on one of those kits and do it up to look like that - my Dad will be over the moon!
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 14, 2011 7:30 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Looks good neiloh1
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 14, 2011 8:35 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Looks excellent, can't wait to get started on mine. Still in the box, damn house moving.
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 15, 2011 9:07 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Here is a look at what came in the box, the contents are all nicely bubble wrapped with a 6 page double sided set of instructions that look like they are from an original kit. The grips are very clean with no bubbles with a good uniform colour. The main grip looks to be a little distorted.

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PostPosted: Wed Jun 15, 2011 9:18 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks for posting this up amfx74!
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 15, 2011 2:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

very, very interested to see how this works out. thanks for sharing it!

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PostPosted: Thu Jun 16, 2011 7:14 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Eager to see the final result
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 17, 2011 5:43 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks to hirohawa - I now have one of these kits on the way!

Can't wait to get started on this, my Dad is gonna freak out when I give it to him Very Happy

Are the triggers fixed on these? Or are they spring loaded?
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 17, 2011 6:09 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

In mine the instructions are for the spring loaded version but the kit just comes with 2 individual triggers with no spring loading. Have not had time to see if you could possibly fit the springs.
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 17, 2011 6:32 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Smile sounds like a challenge!
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 20, 2011 1:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I didn't get instructions with mine, lucky you! Very Happy

It's easy to spring load the triggers. When you pin the trigger, just use a spring from a pen, cut down until it fits in the body between the back of the trigger and epoxy it to the back of the trigger. This lets you remove the trigger to adjust the tension by cutting the spring down or stretching it.

Hope that makes sense.
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