Plager-Katsumate Series D Blaster 2019 Detective Special

[sotoolslinger]

Sorry I ain't been around all y'all. Life and stuff getting all up in my model building.  To get back in the swing of things I am going to do something relatively simple.




I got a mess o close up detail pics of the original prop here
http://karltate.wordpress.com/2006/08/31/props-of-blade-runner/

[Jeffry Fontaine]

Looks good Ron.  Have you thought about what you can use for ammunition for this prop?  A friend of mine built one a while back and used the 38.0 cm rockect projectiles from the Sturm Tiger for his prop ammunition since it was the perfect size and shape. 

[sotoolslinger]

Nice Idea brother. Got a link to that build?

[Dr. YoKai]

 Good to have you back, man. I've always like Deckard's blaster.

[Jeffry Fontaine]

Nice Idea brother. Got a link to that build?

John built that long before the internet became a thing.  It was built on commission for a customer and he was quite pleased with it. 

Good to have you back, man. I've always like Deckard's blaster.

Really hard to believe that a bolt-action rifle action/receiver was used for that prop.  Not a cheap one mind you but a very nice and expensive Steyr-Mannlicher rifle produced in Austria was the basis for that Blade Runner prop. 


(Image source: Steyr-Mannlicher

[Weaver]

Hi Ron - nice to see you back!  :) :) :)

There's a couple of good vids about the Blade Runner gun by Mythbuster's Adam Savage, who has an obsession with the prop:

Adam Savage's Blade Runner Blaster Obsession

Inside Adam Savage's Cave: The Blade Runner Blaster Pistol

[Volkodav]

Nice Idea brother. Got a link to that build?

John built that long before the internet became a thing.  It was built on commission for a customer and he was quite pleased with it. 

Good to have you back, man. I've always like Deckard's blaster.

Really hard to believe that a bolt-action rifle action/receiver was used for that prop.  Not a cheap one mind you but a very nice and expensive Steyr-Mannlicher rifle produced in Austria was the basis for that Blade Runner prop. 


(Image source: Steyr-Mannlicher

Been a fan of these ever since I first saw one in my army shooting days.  It was the prize for the top shot of the army so I got to see it from a distance but never got to touch let alone fire it.  If cash and time ever allows I wouldn't mind buying one, although I don't think they come in a left hand bolt.

[Jeffry Fontaine]

Nice Idea brother. Got a link to that build?

John built that long before the internet became a thing.  It was built on commission for a customer and he was quite pleased with it. 

Good to have you back, man. I've always like Deckard's blaster.

Really hard to believe that a bolt-action rifle action/receiver was used for that prop.  Not a cheap one mind you but a very nice and expensive Steyr-Mannlicher rifle produced in Austria was the basis for that Blade Runner prop. 


(Image source: Steyr-Mannlicher

Been a fan of these ever since I first saw one in my army shooting days.  It was the prize for the top shot of the army so I got to see it from a distance but never got to touch let alone fire it.  If cash and time ever allows I wouldn't mind buying one, although I don't think they come in a left hand bolt.

Same for me when I saw the Steyr SSG on the rack at the retail shop for the Rod and Gun Club in Wiesbaden, Germany.  I could ill afford the rifle due to finances being spread around for rent, car payments, groceries, etc.  So it was one of those missed opportunities for me.  I should have purchased the rifle when I had the opportunity to do so in Germany as I soon discovered upon returning to the civilian world later that the price for any Steyr-Mannlicher in the United States was horribly expensive.  Now with my upper shoulder replacement from motorcycle mishap number two I am not sure I would actually benefit from having one of these fine sporting arms in my possession.

[Brian da Basher]

Wow is it great to see you again, Ron and even better to see you giving us your take on one of my favorite movie weapons ever!

Looks like another prize-winner to me!

You've been missed around these parts, cowboy!

Brian da Basher

[kim margosein]

It depends what the prop shop had around.  It could have been something clapped out, or just handy, especially if they had more than one.

[sotoolslinger]

Thanks all y'all. Weaver, awesome vids, thanks.

[Weaver]

You're welcome. All those Adam Savage vids are worth a look: there are some on making and modifying retro equipment boxes that have caught my eye.

Aaaaand perfectly, here he is making a box for the Bladerunner gun:

One Day Builds: Adam Savage Makes Something Wonderful from Scratch

[sotoolslinger]

Here is progress so far. I first decided to modify the trigger guard to a more accurate shape and also correct the crappy casting of the triggers themselves.



After cutting ,heating ,and gluing the trigger guard to a proper shape I broke the dang thing off
So I decided rather than trying to pin and glue and still have a weak part I just made metal part from scratch which will be screwed on like the original prop

As y'all can see I also ground off the badly cast forward sleeve between the magazine housing and barrel and will be replacing it with metal and a real screw

I also am doing a custom set of burl walnut grips, synthetic butt plate , non standard greeblies and mostly replacing all the cast in screws with real ones

[John Howling Mouse]

Looking good Ron.  Looks like we'll be able to buy the real thing in only 5 years!

[sotoolslinger]

Yeah, I'll need a Spinner to go with that

[Brian da Basher]

That's coming along well, Ron! Looks like you've beat down all obstacles (Using metalworking to make a new trigger guard? Yowsa!).

Those new grips are really sweet.

Brian da Basher

[sotoolslinger]

Thanks BdaB. Here is progress so far







I am adding non standard greeblies as the ones that came with the kit were basically lumps of resin. I am not trying to create a perfect to the screen used prop so I figure I could go custom.

[GTX_Admin]

Coming along nicely.

[taiidantomcat]

Good progress!  :)

[Brian da Basher]

Better stop before Deckard wants his piece back, Ron!

Man you should be head modeler in a Hollywood prop dept.!

Your work never fails to amaze me.

Brian da Basher
(is not cop, is little people)

[sotoolslinger]

Thanks y'all. Progress is slow but steady. I work it every day just don't have time to post mostly.

[arkon]

those walnut handles are to drool over! got a 1911 that needs some fine wood like that!

[Scooterman]

You ARE going to finish that for Scalefest and bring it up for the show, yes? 

Got till the end of the month, dude.

[sotoolslinger]

Should finish this week

[Jeffry Fontaine]

I am certainly looking forward to seeing this one finished Ron.  Probably one of my all-time favorite movie weapons. 

[sotoolslinger]

All righty then. Talked to my new boss and I will definitely be at ScaleFest on the 31th New pics tomorrow

[sotoolslinger]

So she is done... Look at it

I SAID LOOK AT IT!

Funnin y'all bout my bad dramatic pics
Here are the good uns

[Jeffry Fontaine]

Looks better much nicer than Deckard's!  Still one of my all time favorite fictional weapons. 

[Weaver]

That looks brilliant - love it! 

[sotoolslinger]

Thanks y'all and many thanks for the nifty new avatar

[GTX_Admin]

Thanks y'all and many thanks for the nifty new avatar

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