has anyone ever tried to build a replica rebreather?

wvbond

I have been all over the internet looking for replicas of this....it does not look like it would be hard to build out of a set of c02 gun tubes but I just need a little advice or design ideas?


thanks for the help!

Voituer

I have a few different ones made by different skilled people over the years including the official SD Studios one. Do not get tempted by ones from South America as they are very poor quality. if you have a bit of engineering ability and access to tools then it should be more rewarding to contruct one yourself. I did one some years ago with screw on adapters for the bulbs you buy for cream whippers!

wvbond

Voituer wrote:

I have a few different ones made by different skilled people over the years including the official SD Studios one. Do not get tempted by ones from South America as they are very poor quality. if you have a bit of engineering ability and access to tools then it should be more rewarding to contruct one yourself. I did one some years ago with screw on adapters for the bulbs you buy for cream whippers!

Anu chance you could pm me some pictures to get an idea of how to piece it together?

danjaq_0ff

Gun tubes as you call them are to big, you would need to look for co2 sparklets -{

MANDY1

^^Brings always a happy smile to me face, when i see this - my favorite prop/gadget and a centerpiece of my humble collection.

ics

Teppo wrote:

^^Brings always a happy smile to me face, when i see this - my favorite prop/gadget and a centerpiece of my humble collection.

Ditto Teppo... it is amazing..but the orginal drawings are also niceeeeeeeeeeeeeee -{
Peter nice photo -{

bondpropfan

I know it grinds me to see it all the bloody time......

Green eyed monster again... sorry!!!!

texas007

Yes - agreed

ics wrote:

Teppo wrote:

^^Brings always a happy smile to me face, when i see this - my favorite prop/gadget and a centerpiece of my humble collection.

Ditto Teppo... it is amazing..but the orginal drawings are also niceeeeeeeeeeeeeee -{
Peter nice photo -{

Voituer

lower right corner of that drawing is the top part of a circle, in that circle is the number 79!

CarsonDyle

What is the centre section made of?

wvbond

wow looks awesome...I want to try and build one to gift to my brother for his 30th Birthday!

Voituer

danjaq_0ff wrote:

Gun tubes as you call them are to big, you would need to look for co2 sparklets -{

That is a really nice job and the box really sets it off. Years ago I did a custom job for a customer with a special box made to look as though it was issued at the time. I used a US Forces metal box ( originally for a micrometer) this was painted and sprayed up, inside was the rebreather and six spare cannisters along with the killer last pieces, a small spanner, spare o rings and brush for cleaning. It looked so real

wvbond

does anyone have a list of materials that would be ideal to make a quick reproduction on a budget...i smoke R&J so I have those style containeers

minigeff

wvbond wrote:

does anyone have a list of materials that would be ideal to make a quick reproduction on a budget...i smoke R&J so I have those style containeers

Off the top of my head.....

Wooden box
Acrylic for display stand
Gold effect plastic for plaques
Flocked plastic for display tray
MDF
Brass tacks
Self adhesive felt
Brass bar
Brass sheet
Threaded bar
Sparklet bulbs
Casting resin
Primer paint
White primer paint
Sharpie marker (pete's favourite)
BA CSK bolts
Araldite
Cigar tube
Gold plating kit
Silicone rubber for mould
Sandblaster
Sand paper
Milling machine
Rotary table with chuck
Milling cutters
Lathe
Lathe tools
Centre drills
Drill set
Electricity
Workshop
Laser cutting fees
Printing fees
Blueprints

Think thats about it. Expect around 30hrs work, and I dunno what it'd cost you as you might some of these already.

danjaq_0ff

Voituer wrote:

danjaq_0ff wrote:

Gun tubes as you call them are to big, you would need to look for co2 sparklets -{

That is a really nice job and the box really sets it off. Years ago I did a custom job for a customer with a special box made to look as though it was issued at the time. I used a US Forces metal box ( originally for a micrometer) this was painted and sprayed up, inside was the rebreather and six spare cannisters along with the killer last pieces, a small spanner, spare o rings and brush for cleaning. It looked so real

That sounds cool Nick, any pics?

minigeff

danjaq_0ff wrote:

Voituer wrote:

danjaq_0ff wrote:

Gun tubes as you call them are to big, you would need to look for co2 sparklets -{

That is a really nice job and the box really sets it off. Years ago I did a custom job for a customer with a special box made to look as though it was issued at the time. I used a US Forces metal box ( originally for a micrometer) this was painted and sprayed up, inside was the rebreather and six spare cannisters along with the killer last pieces, a small spanner, spare o rings and brush for cleaning. It looked so real

That sounds cool Nick, any pics?

Yeah I quite like the idea of spare cylinders and tools etc, nice touch*


*MG speak for "bastard, wish I'd thought of that"

wvbond

looks like i have my work cut out for me!

im looking to try making some "cheap ones" first as gifts...without a real display case and all....ideas for those?

danjaq_0ff

wvbond wrote:

looks like i have my work cut out for me!

im looking to try making some "cheap ones" first as gifts...without a real display case and all....ideas for those?

minigeff

pmsl )

wvbond

har har .... haha


just didnt know if i could put together a gag gift one.....not that one haha.....out of a few simple items at the local hardware store

Voituer

danjaq_0ff wrote:

wvbond wrote:

looks like i have my work cut out for me!

im looking to try making some "cheap ones" first as gifts...without a real display case and all....ideas for those?

Where would one insert that device )

Voituer

That sounds cool Nick, any pics?

You know I don't - I collect merchandise but I used to love making things. I made tons of cool stuff over the years and sold them on thinking one day I would make another for myself, never did! Making one is a challenge, replicating it is dull and boring 8-)

I'm sure MG understands the thrill of making far outweighs the ownership. The making it work, getting that stupid detail right that 99% of people would not notice or even care about.

My favourite was ripping the guts out of the LTK polaroid camera, installing a laser and reworking the mechanism so it would spit out the Xray photo when the button was pressed. I think that sold to Cars of The Stars.

CarsonDyle

minigeff wrote:

wvbond wrote:

does anyone have a list of materials that would be ideal to make a quick reproduction on a budget...i smoke R&J so I have those style containeers

Off the top of my head.....

Wooden box
Acrylic for display stand
Gold effect plastic for plaques
Flocked plastic for display tray
MDF
Brass tacks
Self adhesive felt
Brass bar
Brass sheet
Threaded bar
Sparklet bulbs
Casting resin
Primer paint
White primer paint
Sharpie marker (pete's favourite)
BA CSK bolts
Araldite
Cigar tube
Gold plating kit
Silicone rubber for mould
Sandblaster
Sand paper
Milling machine
Rotary table with chuck
Milling cutters
Lathe
Lathe tools
Centre drills
Drill set
Electricity
Workshop
Laser cutting fees
Printing fees
Blueprints

Think thats about it. Expect around 30hrs work, and I dunno what it'd cost you as you might some of these already.

You should do a YouTube video on how to make a breather. If I had your skills, having the opportunity to say the timeless Blue Peter quote "...here is one we prepared earlier..." would be too great a temptation to avoid. Although "...and now, back to the studio". Runs a close second.

minigeff

CarsonDyle wrote:

minigeff wrote:

wvbond wrote:

does anyone have a list of materials that would be ideal to make a quick reproduction on a budget...i smoke R&J so I have those style containeers

Off the top of my head.....

Wooden box
Acrylic for display stand
Gold effect plastic for plaques
Flocked plastic for display tray
MDF
Brass tacks
Self adhesive felt
Brass bar
Brass sheet
Threaded bar
Sparklet bulbs
Casting resin
Primer paint
White primer paint
Sharpie marker (pete's favourite)
BA CSK bolts
Araldite
Cigar tube
Gold plating kit
Silicone rubber for mould
Sandblaster
Sand paper
Milling machine
Rotary table with chuck
Milling cutters
Lathe
Lathe tools
Centre drills
Drill set
Electricity
Workshop
Laser cutting fees
Printing fees
Blueprints

Think thats about it. Expect around 30hrs work, and I dunno what it'd cost you as you might some of these already.

You should do a YouTube video on how to make a breather. If I had your skills, having the opportunity to say the timeless Blue Peter quote "...here is one we prepared earlier..." would be too great a temptation to avoid. Although "...and now, back to the studio". Runs a close second.

THATS what I forgot;

Sticky backed plastic and a washing up liquid bottle!

YouTube video....... hmmmm

Cheers for the compliment by the way. -{

CarsonDyle

minigeff wrote:

CarsonDyle wrote:

minigeff wrote:

Off the top of my head.....

Wooden box
Acrylic for display stand
Gold effect plastic for plaques
Flocked plastic for display tray
MDF
Brass tacks
Self adhesive felt
Brass bar
Brass sheet
Threaded bar
Sparklet bulbs
Casting resin
Primer paint
White primer paint
Sharpie marker (pete's favourite)
BA CSK bolts
Araldite
Cigar tube
Gold plating kit
Silicone rubber for mould
Sandblaster
Sand paper
Milling machine
Rotary table with chuck
Milling cutters
Lathe
Lathe tools
Centre drills
Drill set
Electricity
Workshop
Laser cutting fees
Printing fees
Blueprints

Think thats about it. Expect around 30hrs work, and I dunno what it'd cost you as you might some of these already.

You should do a YouTube video on how to make a breather. If I had your skills, having the opportunity to say the timeless Blue Peter quote "...here is one we prepared earlier..." would be too great a temptation to avoid. Although "...and now, back to the studio". Runs a close second.

THATS what I forgot;

Sticky backed plastic and a washing up liquid bottle!

YouTube video....... hmmmm

Cheers for the compliment by the way. -{

Credit where it's due -{

Remember to use a black felt tip pen to obscure the branding on the tube of UHU.

ChromeJob

THUNDERBALL making of doc has a bit where the set dresser or production designer was called up by MoD types asking how long the rebreather would last for. When he answered, "Um, for as long as you can hold your breath," there was silence and a click.