Pysis Monocular - Prop Run CLOSING TIME JAMES! See post 30

minigeff · June 2016

Well here it is, Bond's pysis monocular.

This is the first off, learnt a few things along the way and used a couple of new techniques I've never done before, so this has been quite a rewarding project.

Want one?

You know the name, you know the number....

bondpropfan · June 2016

Lovely MG
Lovely.....

Thunderpussy · June 2016

Superb ! -{

Gadget Meister · June 2016

Beautiful, you are truly the master. As to the other little bits, the photos are done and am going to edit them tomorrow evening, standby for incoming.

Sir Miles · June 2016

Remarkable work as usual, MG - class -{

minigeff · June 2016

thanks guys -{

The Domino Effect · June 2016

minigeff wrote:

You know the name, you know the number....

Umm, Tom Hiddleston #7?

(Fantastic work, minigeff!)

CJ007Goldeneye · June 2016

truly amazing!!

minigeff · June 2016

thanks guys, kind words -{

thespyboys11 · June 2016

As per usual, Jeff has come through with an amazing prop replica worthy of coming right out of Q-Lab itself!!!
Truly amazing replica worthy of being in everyone's collection. KUDOS!!! - Ed

Charmed & Dangerous · June 2016

MG are you sure you didn't just buy one and pretend it's your own work?

It's that good!

Amazing work as always MG -{

Gadget Meister · June 2016

C&D this is exactly what I mean with Jeff being the master, I have a real one and if I hadn't seen Jeff's with my own eyes I would swear that they were the genuine article. There should be no fence sitting on this one at all, get 'em whilst they're hot {[]

minigeff · June 2016

Gadget Meister wrote:

C&D this is exactly what I mean with Jeff being the master, I have a real one and if I hadn't seen Jeff's with my own eyes I would swear that they were the genuine article. There should be no fence sitting on this one at all, get 'em whilst they're hot {[]

Cheers pal, most kind -{

For some it's the glam threads and locations, for others it's the hunt of the rare and sought after items, for me its the research and planning of making what I can't find or afford.

I'll post a development shot later on.

minigeff · June 2016

As promised, this pic shows what goes into (at least a small part of it) a prop being made.

Sketch model, patterns and cast final parts assembled.

Between these three stages are several test fits, reworks, mould making, material selections and paint choices, so this pic is really just the tip of the shaft... i mean iceberg.

Anyway, behold!

Higgins · June 2016

Looks nothing like a MR cam 8-)

The Bond Experience · June 2016

This is the type of stuff I was talking about in another thread...it boggles my mind when I see the concept to delivery of an item like this. I know a part of it is the sheer wonderment of the talent needed to produce this but the other part is the patience and discipline that I know is needed to complete something like this. Really great job and I loved waking up and seeing this behind the scene shot into the making of....

minigeff wrote:

As promised, this pic shows what goes into (at least a small part of it) a prop being made.

Sketch model, patterns and cast final parts assembled.

Between these three stages are several test fits, reworks, mould making, material selections and paint choices, so this pic is really just the tip of the shaft... i mean iceberg.

Anyway, behold!

minigeff · July 2016

So to finish things off I thought some effort needs paying to the presentation of the Pysis.

I thought about several methods and designs of display base etc, but thought a more realistic idea would be to have the Pysis sit snug in its own flight case, almost as if Q had put it in the boot of the DB5 ready for Bond's use.

After trawling the net I finally found the right sized case, so I set to work getting a foam insert cut to hold the Pysis snug for transit.

The case features a Q Branch plaque on the outside, with the s/n depicting which of the run each replica prop is. Inside is another plaque stating what the prop is, so any lucky owners can display the box open or closed.

Underneath is a makers plaque, hidden away but there for anyone interested.

Thanks to everyone's uplifting and kind compliments, some people have snapped one of these up already, there's only going to be this run and when they're gone, they're gone!

Thanks guys,

MG -{

The Bond Experience · July 2016

Absolutely perfect! Can't wait.

Thunderpussy · July 2016

That is just amazing -{

Sir Miles · July 2016

An inspired touch to complete the prop - brilliant -{

UNCLE27 · July 2016

Absolutely amazing work! {[]

ke02eww · July 2016

Stunning MG... As one would expect from you!

minigeff · July 2016

ke02eww wrote:

Stunning MG... As one would expect from you!

Thanks paul, and you've just pointed out my biggest problem - the constantly upward moving horizontal rod.

Gadget Meister · July 2016

And that's why we love what you do {[]

minigeff · July 2016

Gadget Meister wrote:

And that's why we love what you do {[]

Cheers pal, and I love doing it again now as well -{

Would be cool if it encouraged others to show n tell

CJ007Goldeneye · July 2016

where would we be without the rugged cool look of peli cases and minigeff a...

minigeff · July 2016

CJ007Goldeneye wrote:

where would we be without the rugged cool look of peli cases and minigeff a...

"If it weren't for me* you'd have been drowned in budgie smugglers years ago!"

* and a few others

Sir Miles · July 2016

minigeff wrote:

CJ007Goldeneye wrote:

where would we be without the rugged cool look of peli cases and minigeff a...

"If it weren't for me* you'd have been drowned in budgie smugglers years ago!"

Any chance of pointing me in the direction of this 'drowning', please ? ;%

minigeff · July 2016

Sir Miles wrote:

minigeff wrote:

CJ007Goldeneye wrote:

where would we be without the rugged cool look of peli cases and minigeff a...

"If it weren't for me* you'd have been drowned in budgie smugglers years ago!"

Any chance of pointing me in the direction of this 'drowning', please ? ;%

Ooooh matron!!

You'd be up to your budgies in smugglers at the earliest opportunity to silver tongued dirty bar sted!

minigeff · July 2016

Hi guys, here's a quick update on things;

I've had a few people ask about the Pysis run and from the materials I had, all but one has found a home. Not all ten have been made, so this isn't a final curtain call, just a 'last orders' on the current batch.

I've got 3 people who have stated an interest but no one has confirmed yes or no yet. I'm not going to start chasing people or reserving anything without someone confirming their interest.

If anyone is interested then please put your hand up.

Closing time James,

MG

The Bond Experience · August 2016

Just received my Pysis...MG, my jaw has suffered significant damage from hitting the floor so hard. This has to be one of the most meticulously crafted, studied and accurate props I own. Stunning, seriously....will take some hero shots this weekend amongst my other Goldeneye goodies to truly show off this artwork in the environment it deserves...cannot thank you again for doing this initiative and allowing me to participate.

Pysis Monocular - Prop Run CLOSING TIME JAMES! See post 30

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