Show And Tell

Sir Miles · January 2010

Okay - a thread for all you great prop makers out there.

Please showcase your latest great work here - and tell us how you made it -{

danjaq_0ff · January 2010

Thanks Miles,

Right, shall I kick this thread off with The Prototype GoldenEye Magnetic Mine.

Turn up the volume, as it was shot with a girls phone camera

As you can see, it is still in the prototype stage, the finished mine will even be magnetic

thespyboys11 · January 2010

OH...you mean..like this...

Ed
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danjaq_0ff · January 2010

very nice Ed

forever updating -{

toutbrun · January 2010

thespyboys11 wrote:

OH...you mean..like this...

Ed
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OMG yours is perfect. And the plastic doesn't feel cheap. I'm jealous.

MANDY1 · January 2010

thespyboys11 wrote:

OH...you mean..like this...

Ed
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Ed, that sure looks fantastic. {[] Is that made from saitek mx230? It looks like you have painted only the top of the mine?

Looks great!!! Hope to get my GE mine finished soon.

Br,

Teppo

CJ007Goldeneye · January 2010

Ed can you show us a pic of the back of the mine, to see how the magnets are arranged and if there sunk in level with the base! Cheers

thespyboys11 · January 2010

I cut circles into the base then indent the magnet so it's level with the base.
Ed
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thespyboys11 · January 2010

Teppo wrote:

It looks like you have painted only the top of the mine?

Yes, only the top needs to be painted.
Ed
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CJ007Goldeneye · January 2010

Sweeet Ed how swish i guess thats where they would have been on the real prop! Where can one find magnets like that, i don't know anywhere localy where you can just buy magnets!

minigeff · January 2010

what country you in chickenjerky?

CJ007Goldeneye · January 2010

England!

minigeff · January 2010

try rapid electronics or rs components

thespyboys11 · January 2010

chickenjerky wrote:

I guess thats where they would have been on the real prop!

Believe it or not....there were no magnets on the actual prop.

When I saw it there was a wax strip of paper over something on the back of the mine.
I peeled it back to see what that was all about and saw that there was some type of sticky putty stuck to the back. In the film, all they had to do was "slap" it against something. We all, of course, thought it was magnetic....LOL Nope!! just gooey

The versions we're all making are more like what we THINK we saw in the film and therefore...better!!!
Ed
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minigeff · January 2010

I'd say a good deal of the stuff us guys on here make are actually better than the real props, wouldn't you say ed? B-)

thespyboys11 · January 2010

Only in the sense that we try to make our replicas item function as we see it perform in the film.

Often in a film several props, that each perform a different function, are used to make it appear as if the prop is capable of performing all of the different functions.

Sometimes digital compter enhancement is used to make lights flash, etc and the sound departments adds sound effects such as beeps, etc.

As we strive to duplicate these props we attempt to incorporate all the "special effects" into our replicas. We add circuit boards with LED's, incorporate sound boards, etc.

An example of this is mentioned above...it was much easier for the prop guys to add sticky putty to the back of the "Magnetic" mine and make us think it was magnetic as opposed to doing what I did and spend the time cutting and indenting actual magnets.

The end result is the same...the bomb "sticks" However, mine is what we perceive it should look like.

There are a few prop replica makers here amongst us which have produced outstanding replicas through their dedication to perfection and modelling skills.

No need to mention names....they know who they are.
Ed
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Gadget Meister · January 2010

I have used the rubberised self adhesive magnetic sheet, al a fridge magnets to cover the whole base. You can get it in A4 sheets, just trim to fit. It gives a very neat appearance and will stick to anything (metallic). Also you are normally going to display this mounted so the back won't be seen. Hope this helps.

ke02eww · January 2010

Just a thought Ed, but some would say the film version is "better" in that it is more adaptable..

try sticking your magnetic version to the painted plasterboard/fibreglass they used to look like metal doors/walls ..

when it comes to "bonding", there's nought better than goo..

minigeff · January 2010

reminds me of tom hanks in saving private ryan.

thespyboys11 · January 2010

I agree Paul...good point. It sticks to ANYTHING!!!

Ah yes....the "sticky" socks...
Don't think i'll be replicating that prop...LOL
Ed
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CJ007Goldeneye · March 2010

Bond it up, check this out peeps...
http://www.martinjetpack.com/

Jamster · March 2010

Been a bit busy with some other projects, but wanna get back on with some bond stuff so made myself a Goldfinger Mini homing device. Still needs a bit of clean up, and havent yet decided on whether to have a shiny or brushed look.

Homer

Also working on a buzz saw watch, but got a way to go on that yet!!

Whilst trawling you tube I came across this, which I thought was pretty kewl!!

Man with the golden gun reenactment

danjaq_0ff · April 2010

Jamster wrote:

Been a bit busy with some other projects, but wanna get back on with some bond stuff so made myself a Goldfinger Mini homing device. Still needs a bit of clean up, and havent yet decided on whether to have a shiny or brushed look.

Homer

Also working on a buzz saw watch, but got a way to go on that yet!!

Whilst trawling you tube I came across this, which I thought was pretty kewl!!

Man with the golden gun reenactment

Nice work Jamster, love the FRWL watch, anymore pics B-)

Jamster · April 2010

Thanks! More pics of the the watch?? I did post a while back about that, but think the images are no longer available. I can repost em if you like.

danjaq_0ff · April 2010

Jamster wrote:

Thanks! More pics of the the watch?? I did post a while back about that, but think the images are no longer available. I can repost em if you like.

Yeah Id love to see them, im sure others will to mate

Jamster · April 2010

danjaq_0ff wrote:

Yeah Id love to see them, im sure others will to mate

Ok, will do. Unfortunately my PC died a couple of days ago, but will post as soon as I get it running again.

Jamster · April 2010

PC up and running. Have reuploaded the pics to post no. 1 of my topic here. Im working on a better version of the watch, well a few variations of it anyway. Will update the topic when I have something worth showing.

danjaq_0ff · April 2010

Cheers for that, so did you ever make other versions of the watch ?

Jamster · April 2010

Ive made some parts, ie bits for the brass reels and some cases. I wanted to use a better/more accurate watch face. I wanted a watch with the sub sec dial at the 6 o'clock position. I purchased a mechanical one a while back, trouble with that is you have to wind it every day!!! I was looking for a battery version, or maybe an automatic. Either way the next one I make will be better!

Donald Grant · April 2010

Jamster wrote:

Ive made some parts, ie bits for the brass reels and some cases. I wanted to use a better/more accurate watch face. I wanted a watch with the sub sec dial at the 6 o'clock position. I purchased a mechanical one a while back, trouble with that is you have to wind it every day!!! I was looking for a battery version, or maybe an automatic. Either way the next one I make will be better!

I'll take the mechanical one with a sub-second dial. I don't mind winding everyday. I have several watches like that.

DG

Jamster · April 2010

Donald Grant wrote:

I'll take the mechanical one with a sub-second dial. I don't mind winding everyday. I have several watches like that.

DG

I havent done anything with the mechanical watch as yet. Ive wound it for the last few days and it seems to last about 8 hours. Also received another watch yesterday that I thought would be a good match, but when it arrived it was way too big!! The watches Ive seen that seem to be a good match are way too expensive!! The quest goes on......

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