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Limited Run Resin Cast Thermoptic Pistol - Ghost In The Shell - 2nd Run Interest List
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Dear TMAX , any update?
Thanks for the prompt. Sorry all, but we are now officially delayed. My casting guy got picked up by a Netflix show and has been to the wall (12+ hour days, 6 days a week) for the last 6 weeks. At first we were hoping this would not affect our timeline too much, squeezing production in on the weekends and after hours and I had planned to make up the time during the "finishing" stages of the run on my end, still make the "shipping" goal. We had hoped to get a lot done last weekend to stay on track, however this didn't happen as the Netflix show required extra hours over the weekend allowing no time for production. So we are now delaying shipping to end of September. This will hopefully allow for any further minor delays in production and avoid any further disappointment.
Thank you for your patience. As we all know, delays are often unavoidable in a run like this as those involved do this in their spare time around a full-time job. While keeping to schedule is important to avoid disappointment, it is also imperative that this entire project is a success without "burning out" anyone involved. This will secure the prospect of future projects.
Any comments or concerns, feel free to post or PM me directly. Updates will follow.
Cheers,
T.
Johnny3072
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Hi tmax just wondering the version you offer on your Etsy store is different to this one right?
Correct. The kit on Etsy is the same design as this but printed in PLA. So makes a great kit for the black pistol that Major carries. But this offering here is a clear and white resin version of the Thermoptic pistol.
Hey all. A quick update... progress is continuing but slowly. Here’s where we are currently at...
So we’re really happy with the castings but due to the intensity of this Netflix show, we’re not as far along as we would like to be. Of course, our goal here is a high quality replica (rather than anything rushed) so we’d prefer to take the time needed to ensure a top result. With that in mind we are once again bouncing the ETA, now to the end of October.
As always, if anyone has any questions or concerns, please feel free to message me. But be assured, while this run is experiencing some delay, it will be completed with the best results possible.
So we’re really happy with the castings but due to the intensity of this Netflix show, we’re not as far along as we would like to be. Of course, our goal here is a high quality replica (rather than anything rushed) so we’d prefer to take the time needed to ensure a top result. With that in mind we are once again bouncing the ETA, now to the end of October.
As always, if anyone has any questions or concerns, please feel free to message me. But be assured, while this run is experiencing some delay, it will be completed with the best results possible.
Nakanokalronin
Sr Member
Just wanted to say that the updates are appreciated and the work looks fantastic.
Thanks. Most of the parts have been shipped and are on their way from NZ to Canada as we speak. We opted to ship the main gun body separately so as to avoid Canadian Customs issues. I will update again when parts have arrived.
Progress - all these parts have been prepped for paint.
The castings are great with minimal bubbles and imperfections and fitment is nice and snug. All-in-all I’m very happy with how they turned out.
Note: the “bubbles” you can see in the mags are actually just drops of water left over from washing the parts.
This week will be finishing the remaining parts and testing the paint finish on the clear parts.
The castings are great with minimal bubbles and imperfections and fitment is nice and snug. All-in-all I’m very happy with how they turned out.
Note: the “bubbles” you can see in the mags are actually just drops of water left over from washing the parts.
This week will be finishing the remaining parts and testing the paint finish on the clear parts.
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Update:
Everything is undercoat ready for white.
Also, here is some images for those wondering how transparent the clear is. We opted for a semigloss inside and out which is giving just the right finish...
The sliding top panel is 100% clear...
Happy with things so far. There is one thing I'd like to work out... bullet shells do not have a consistent diameter but rather a subtle cone shape. This causes them to slightly tilt when stacked on top of each other. While the tilt per shell is very subtle, it becomes more apparent after numerous shells are stacked...
While supplying dummy rounds is up to each collector, it would be great to work out a way to have the rounds sit level for buyers to adopt. The only thing I can think of is to make a jig replicating the shape of the mag, but with easy access, then glue each round together in the correct position remembering that the rounds sit slightly zig-zag up the mag and slightly forward of each other as they stack.
Surely there is a better way! Any thoughts?
Everything is undercoat ready for white.
Also, here is some images for those wondering how transparent the clear is. We opted for a semigloss inside and out which is giving just the right finish...
The sliding top panel is 100% clear...
Happy with things so far. There is one thing I'd like to work out... bullet shells do not have a consistent diameter but rather a subtle cone shape. This causes them to slightly tilt when stacked on top of each other. While the tilt per shell is very subtle, it becomes more apparent after numerous shells are stacked...
While supplying dummy rounds is up to each collector, it would be great to work out a way to have the rounds sit level for buyers to adopt. The only thing I can think of is to make a jig replicating the shape of the mag, but with easy access, then glue each round together in the correct position remembering that the rounds sit slightly zig-zag up the mag and slightly forward of each other as they stack.
Surely there is a better way! Any thoughts?
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Yeah good question. They could be cast into the mag, but they appear to be inserted. Of course they could have machined their own rounds and made the shells symmetrical so they sit level...
And of course on screen they used CGI to show the rounds "floating" in the receiver...
It's probably not that big a deal once inserted into the grip of course, but worth the discussion.
On another note, we have more progress...
The metal barrels are a big plus...
As with many film props there are numerous versions of the screen used gun, all with slight differences. The front of the pistol falls victim to this inconsistency, however we opted to go with the front seen in this hero shot...
The darkened area is actually gun metal grey and darker than the graphite color on the sides...
So far so good.
Retroneon
Active Member
I sent a PM on August 1, to write that I would like to be put on the 2nd Run Interest List. Just repeating that here, since the list hasn't updated.
One way to make the bullets parallel-ish, could be to make the rear of each bullet perpendicular to the ground. An insert that looks like polished clear upside down stairs may work. Turn the magazine over, and insert a single bullet with each stair step. Polishing the stairs helps the thing disappear inside the frosted magazine.
One way to make the bullets parallel-ish, could be to make the rear of each bullet perpendicular to the ground. An insert that looks like polished clear upside down stairs may work. Turn the magazine over, and insert a single bullet with each stair step. Polishing the stairs helps the thing disappear inside the frosted magazine.
Thanks and added
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