OCTOPUSSY Faberge egg

Higgins

Hello gents,

after all these Skyfall clothing threads, I thought, that I'd post a bit abbout replica here to get back to AJB's roots

Some of you know, that I am working now for the 5th (!!) year on my Octopussy egg replica.

We have currently stopped the making as we can't get further with the coach.

Here is the coach from the prop egg:

and here is the one, which my silversmith has casted from a miniature of the 1953 coronation coach:


Obviously the coach is off-scale compared to the prop (too large) and inaccurate in details (roof, wheels etc.).

The coronation coach looked like that in nature:


Now my question to the experts: Do you know a model of the coronation coach, which is similar to the one from the prop egg?

Does someone know the overall length of the original coronation coach - so that we can calculate down the scale?

The overall length of the model coach should be 40-42 mm, longer coaches won't fit into the egg shells.

Is there anyone who's registered on RPF and may post the question there as well?

Thanks for your help guys.

Higgins

danjaq_0ff

what about this one

texas007

danjaq_0ff wrote:

what about this one

beautiful, my daughters would love that

But seriously if we have the spec size we easily recreate it digitally based on pictures and have it printed in metal which can later be gold plated.

danjaq_0ff

Dont give me that Kan, you love it to

texas007

danjaq_0ff wrote:

Dont give me that Kan, you love it to

Who can resist SKYFALL blue matching my OB Setter

ke02eww

Bondtoys wrote:

Hello gents,

after all these Skyfall clothing threads, I thought, that I'd post a bit abbout replica here to get back to AJB's roots

Some of you know, that I am working now for the 5th (!!) year on my Octopussy egg replica.

We have currently stopped the making as we can't get further with the coach.

Here is the coach from the prop egg:

and here is the one, which my silversmith has casted from a miniature of the 1953 coronation coach:


Obviously the coach is off-scale compared to the prop (too large) and inaccurate in details (roof, wheels etc.).

The coronation coach looked like that in nature:


Now my question to the experts: Do you know a model of the coronation coach, which is similar to the one from the prop egg?

Does someone know the overall length of the original coronation coach - so that we can calculate down the scale?

The overall length of the model coach should be 40-42 mm, longer coaches won't fit into the egg shells.

Is there anyone who's registered on RPF and may post the question there as well?

Thanks for your help guys.

Hey bond toys..


Heres the info on coach dimensions...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gold_State_Coach

And this is the best known scale model by matchbox.... A bit big but plenty of detail
http://www.vintagebritishdiecasts.co.uk/2index/scoro.htm

There are loads of articles on it.. Just google coronation coach 1953

Cheers Paul

Higgins

texas007 wrote:

But seriously if we have the spec size we easily recreate it digitally based on pictures and have it printed in metal which can later be gold plated.

Hello Kan,

thanks for your input.
Would you be able to do something based on the 1st pic and a size in mm that I would provide you?


Thanks

M.

texas007

It is very possible to get a coach as seen in picture 1 to match any sizes you want. The tiny details can be enhanced later after we have the initial 3D model. Once everything checked out digitally then we print - in resin for prototype then later in metal for final.

Bondtoys wrote:

texas007 wrote:

But seriously if we have the spec size we easily recreate it digitally based on pictures and have it printed in metal which can later be gold plated.

Hello Kan,

thanks for your input.
Would you be able to do something based on the 1st pic and a size in mm that I would provide you?


Thanks

M.

ics

Nice version Kan... Markus - hope you succed -{

Higgins

texas007 wrote:

It is very possible to get a coach as seen in picture 1 to match any sizes you want. The tiny details can be enhanced later after we have the initial 3D model. Once everything checked out digitally then we print - in resin for prototype then later in metal for final.

Hello Kan,

thanks for your input. We are doing still some research on the optimal coach size and as soon as I know something, I'll let you know.

Christof also offered me his help, so I am positive that we can solve this in a perfect way.

Thanks again guys!

Higgins

just a little update:

texas007

love the update -{

ics

Nice update Markus -{ -{

Asp9mm

Is it chocolate?

Higgins

Pewter.... 8-)

Kleynen

Looks GREAT! {[]

MANDY1

Yes!! Lovely updates indeed, specially those updates on his signature

Higgins

Thanks for the feedback, guys.

It's been like that for over a year as we are still woring on the right size of the coach. Btw thanks for offering me help Kan and Christof - Christof as soon as I have the correct size for the coach, I'll get back to you.

Teppo: My account has been hacked and some blind Dalton fan (god knows who he is - he must be the only one in the world ) put that.
I have modified it a little in the meantime to fit to my taste

minigeff

i thought you'd have gone in for this markus?




Loving theupdates mate, really is a true work of art. -{

Higgins

minigeff wrote:

Loving theupdates mate, really is a true work of art. -{

It gives you credit, that while you are not able to produce work of art :v ( particularly not a MR cam ) you are at least able to identify it

MANDY1

Since he's the president of a new "F@nny club", There's gotta be a name-change to BondChoice :v

ke02eww

Shock latest .....

EF-EE rumoured to be about to think about announcing that they are laying an exact working copy of the octopussy fablousjay egg complete with real live horses (6 of them) inside and a jewel on the crown.

Estimates of cost range from $100 to $299.99999 and postage is expected to be free

For more information check my personal website at

Www.anotherjbwebsite.com

texas007

I got that set )

minigeff wrote:

i thought you'd have gone in for this markus?




Loving theupdates mate, really is a true work of art. -{

MANDY1

texas007 wrote:

I got that set )

minigeff wrote:

i thought you'd have gone in for this markus?




Loving theupdates mate, really is a true work of art. -{

WE have that set too, it's lovely - and my daughter is sooooo pleased with it :007)

Gotta edit this post as I truly hope that we'll all see the finished coronation egg - i think it's one of the "Bond Prop"- Holy Grails and knowing who's behind it, I can only expect more than awesome -{

Higgins

Just a short update:

I had to sack the entire project because of inaccuracies re. the proportions of the 2 egg halves and the coach.

I will start all over from scratch soon - watch this place.

If anyone is interested in the eggs like from the pics for a VERY low price please get in touch with me in the next days.

Thanks for your supports guys

minigeff

hey pal, sorry to hear this, that truly sucks balls.

hope you get what you want in the end mate, gutted it's not worked out for you this time.

MG -{

Higgins

thanks, short man named Jeff.

Like a wise person said, it's important to stand up once more than you fall {[]

ke02eww

Bondtoys wrote:

thanks, short man named Jeff.

Like a wise person said, it's important to stand up once more than you fall {[]

With instructions like these, any wonder your eggs turned out om let? 8-)

Seriously bro, know you poured your soul into this so gutted for ya...

But like bond, BT will return.. -{

Asp9mm

ke02eww wrote:

Bondtoys wrote:

thanks, short man named Jeff.

Like a wise person said, it's important to stand up once more than you fall {[]

With instructions like these, any wonder your eggs turned out om let? 8-)

) Indeed, it reminds me of that old saying - 'You can lead a horse to water, but a pencil must be lead'.

Higgins

Just wanted to give a short update:

Works started again: