Blade Runner F.C. - Frank Darabont's Spinner

[temponaut]

It is inspiring to see the Anubis/MiM built up so beautifully. I bought one from MiM myself, years ago, and it's remained in its box because, looking at the kit, it's obvious how labor-intensive it would be to do it right.

At one time there was a half-finished tutorial online for modding the Anubis with lights and other features, but I think the page disappeared about three years ago.

The buildup Darabont owns is stunning -- especially now that I know it came from the Anubis kit. :eek

 

[tobiasrichter]

Just saw the 4 hour doc on disc 2 - some insights, although nothing really new compared to the variuos books that are out there. But its nice to see all the faces - and some cool shots of the original spinner. Have to dig through the other discs tomorrow. I´d also say that it´s the Mim Spinner. I have one of these and although its nicely built - its not as nice as this one.

 

[anubispro]

:cool
"I" know who built it, and when.
And yes he spent some time making look like that.

....and in its defense, the master pattern was started by a talented "figure" sculptor, and finished by me,...in VERY short order.
We wanted to have it debut at Chiller.
To quickly turn around a kit of that magnitude,..roto-cast no less, was no small feat.

Back in the day, all the data we had on that subject was gathered from still-framing VHS. There was very little available. (Of course nice reference material showed up AFTER we finished it). :angry

For all its faults, it was a VERY popular kit, especially in Japan. (Frank D. liked it.)
It was even used as a ref. to take measurements off to make the full size one seen in the background shots in "Soldier".

...so there....

 

[MARK M3]

Yes the kit requires A LOT OF WORK, but it was a FUN ride! Here are several pics of the one I had and sold. I completely gutted out the interior. I scratchbuilt moredetail in the back, and was going to add all the lights. Anyhoo here it is.....

 

[Aegis159]

:cool
"I" know who built it, and when.
And yes he spent some time making look like that.

....and in its defense, the master pattern was started by a talented "figure" sculptor, and finished by me,...in VERY short order.
We wanted to have it debut at Chiller.
To quickly turn around a kit of that magnitude,..roto-cast no less, was no small feat.

Back in the day, all the data we had on that subject was gathered from still-framing VHS. There was very little available. (Of course nice reference material showed up AFTER we finished it). :angry

For all its faults, it was a VERY popular kit, especially in Japan. (Frank D. liked it.)
It was even used as a ref. to take measurements off to make the full size one seen in the background shots in "Soldier".

...so there....

Hehe wondered when you'd show up Dave

 

[MARK M3]

:cool
"I" know who built it, and when.
And yes he spent some time making look like that.

....and in its defense, the master pattern was started by a talented "figure" sculptor, and finished by me,...in VERY short order.
We wanted to have it debut at Chiller.
To quickly turn around a kit of that magnitude,..roto-cast no less, was no small feat.

Back in the day, all the data we had on that subject was gathered from still-framing VHS. There was very little available. (Of course nice reference material showed up AFTER we finished it). :angry

For all its faults, it was a VERY popular kit, especially in Japan. (Frank D. liked it.)
It was even used as a ref. to take measurements off to make the full size one seen in the background shots in "Soldier".

...so there....

anubispro
Just wanted to say thanks for a Nice Kit. Have you thought about doing another? With all the info Today,You should be able to come up with a killer kit!..Just a thought. Thanks again. I had a lot of fun with it,and was sad to sell it...

High Regards,
BP

 

[phase pistol]

That's right, with all the referece shots, hell even BLUEPRINTS, that are out there today... a very fine Spinner could be done. :cool

 

[anubispro]

Thanks, I am glad someone appreciated the effort.

Realistically, If "I" were to do it again, It would take about 6 years to finish.
NOW there is tons of ref. available and I am too "anal" not to try and make a perfect replica. (Besides, No matter how close I got someone would still pick it apart.)
I just dont have the time to invest in a project like that anymore.

Now, Randy Cooper, on the other hand is very good, but FAST.
He could do this project justice,...and in our lifetime.
Maybe if enough folk wanted one he would be interested?

...but arent there already good kits of the Spinner out there?

 

[Pauleysolo]

I built this one when it came out- always planned to light it up since the model was rotocast/hollow and very lighting friendly. I never got around to it.

 

[Pauleysolo]

I do not know who built this one up but it is a beauty- I especially love the urban hell display stand.

 

[Mechinyun]

From some of the comments in this thread, just wanted to point out this active thread over in the unkyard:

Large Scale Spinner kit - in pre-development
http://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=29833








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[anubispro]

Randy said he would be interested in re-visiting this subject. Probably same scale as old Anubis kit.
W/O figures tho.
He doesnt do figures.

That is, if enough folk were interested.

....and yes, that is Randys build-up that Frank is holding.

 

[Aegis159]

Very Cool!

I would want one larger than the Anubis one however, so it would be a little easier working in the interior.

 

[Carson Dyle]

This subject is begging for a good model builder to step up to the plate, and Randy certainly qualifies (I've seen F.D.'s model in person, and it's a sweet piece o' work).

As one who remembers Randy's beautiful scratch-built Spinner -- the one that used to be on display at Kit-Kraft in the Valley; the one that got ripped off following the Northridge quake -- I'd love to see him go to town on a new kit.

Interest-wise, count me in all the way.

 

[Walter]

I would love to see Randy put this together, I would love to have a Randy kit if it ever happens.

-Bryan

 

[cirrusx1]

I would love to see Randy put this together, I would love to have a Randy kit if it ever happens.

-Bryan

I would love this too! I have been waiting for an accurate model for, well since 1982. In fact, i'm so crazy about this vehicle, I bidded on the full size, Profiles in history spinner that now hangs in Paul Allen's Seattle Science Fiction Museum. I went to the max that was in my savings account! I was told after it was between myself and another bidder. Paul Allen was obviously a better home as it was fully restored and even more detailed out in the interior. Now we all can enjoy it!!

Regarding a Randy Cooper Spinner, Anyone else want one? Let's hear from more of you if you support this idea.

 

[kgaijin]

A Randy Cooper Spinner would be an absolute must have! Want Now!

 

[Prefect42]

Randy,

Count me in as VERY interested in a spinner kit from you.

Ted.
Prefect42.

 

[drusselmeyer]

Thanks, I am glad someone appreciated the effort.

Realistically, If "I" were to do it again, It would take about 6 years to finish.
NOW there is tons of ref. available and I am too "anal" not to try and make a perfect replica. (Besides, No matter how close I got someone would still pick it apart.)
I just dont have the time to invest in a project like that anymore.

Now, Randy Cooper, on the other hand is very good, but FAST.
He could do this project justice,...and in our lifetime.
Maybe if enough folk wanted one he would be interested?

...but arent there already good kits of the Spinner out there?

Glad to see you really are here Dave.

Unfortunately, the time estimate seems about right...especially for a studio scale. It seems Ian is right on schedule then.

The main problem is the reference material. Yes, the UCE has more than we have ever seen, but there is the whole problem that there are now known to be at least 3 spinners, not just the two we thought we saw. This is compounded by the fact that there are several incorrect versions of reference made by fans and the actual blueline prints do not always accurately reflect what was actually built! In construction, such records are known as "as builts".

The grail reference would to be to find these for the 1/4 scale hero (Paris Spinner).

I have yet to hear from anyone who has (or who has even seen) all the pages of the blueline prints for the 1/1 cars...in full size.

This doesn't make the project impossible, but it does tend to slow things down a bit.

And to be fair, for its scale and price range, the Anubis Spinner has yet to be matched.

Are there any good kits out there? Yes a few. Too few for the demand...and certainly none to fill the desires of die-hard studio scale fans.

 

[Aegis159]

Glad to see you really are here Dave.

WOW, pulling this one from the depths!! Cool!!