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 Topic: Tomenosuke Blaster finally finished (pic heavy) |
VFX Freak
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 Forum: Blade Runner Blaster Information and Discussion Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2014 8:14 pm Subject: Tomenosuke Blaster finally finished (pic heavy) |
| Wow! That is an absolutely stunning finish. I think it's a fantastic representation of what the gun would have looked like when Deckard first got it. That's what I was going for as well, but I didn't ... |
| Topic: Blade Runner Holster Article - A Long Overdue Treatise |
VFX Freak
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Forum: Blade Runner Blaster Information and Discussion Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2014 12:34 pm Subject: Blade Runner Holster Article - A Long Overdue Treatise |
| Very nice! Thanks for posting that, Phil. |
| Topic: Sanding Tomenosuke barrel for metal look |
VFX Freak
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Forum: Blade Runner Blaster Information and Discussion Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2014 3:53 pm Subject: Sanding Tomenosuke barrel for metal look |
| I tried this as an experiment on my barrel before I cut it off and replaced it with one of Dave G's steel barrels. It does work. The key is to dry sand it. If you wet sand it you will never get the me ... |
| Topic: Another Tomenosuke Variant in the wings? |
VFX Freak
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Forum: Blade Runner Blaster Information and Discussion Posted: Fri Oct 10, 2014 4:18 pm Subject: Another Tomenosuke Variant in the wings? |
| Rich does bring up very good points. I confess I probably spilled as much Perma Blue as I used on the gun. I got tired of buying (and knocking over!) the little bottles, so I just bought the big 32 ou ... |
| Topic: Another Tomenosuke Variant in the wings? |
VFX Freak
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Forum: Blade Runner Blaster Information and Discussion Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2014 6:47 pm Subject: Another Tomenosuke Variant in the wings? |
Hmm, think I'll try the bluing after all... I'm not too keen on the idea of painting the metal parts.... Still figuring out which method to use...
So far I think I've read about two different appro ... |
| Topic: Another Tomenosuke Variant in the wings? |
VFX Freak
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Forum: Blade Runner Blaster Information and Discussion Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2014 4:08 pm Subject: Another Tomenosuke Variant in the wings? |
Best finish EVER. IMO, that's it of course.
Not only elegant, clean, but also movie accurate, as it was just released for the factory.
You just made my favourite blaster and will serve as inspit ... |
| Topic: Showoff: Handbuilt Silver Deckard Blaster (better photos!) |
VFX Freak
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Forum: Blade Runner Blaster Information and Discussion Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2014 10:20 pm Subject: Showoff: Handbuilt Silver Deckard Blaster (better photos!) |
That looks fantastic! I have envy.
Have to say I like the idea of the blue LEDs. Don't mind the black bits myself. I think it adds to the overall effect. |
| Topic: Another Tomenosuke Variant in the wings? |
VFX Freak
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Forum: Blade Runner Blaster Information and Discussion Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2014 9:12 pm Subject: Another Tomenosuke Variant in the wings? |
| For anyone tackling this blaster for the first time, it can be daunting if you've never blued zinc before. I built the previous Tomenosuke Pro kit and after a lot of trial and error I was happy with t ... |
| Topic: Building a Shooter |
VFX Freak
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Forum: Blade Runner Blaster Information and Discussion Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2014 8:34 pm Subject: Building a Shooter |
| Great information, Eltee. I'm starting a live fire build soon myself. I have the Bulldog and I bought a 4.5 inch barrel from Rich. The Steyr and other parts will be coming from the most recent Tomenos ... |
| Topic: Another Tomenosuke Variant in the wings? |
VFX Freak
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Forum: Blade Runner Blaster Information and Discussion Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2014 11:56 am Subject: Another Tomenosuke Variant in the wings? |
| I haven't been here in a while, but I got the email from Mune this morning and paid for my kit. I've got a perfect .44 spl Bulldog waiting so I can build a live fire version. Can't wait! |
| Topic: tomenosuke bluing/mods |
VFX Freak
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Forum: Blade Runner Blaster Information and Discussion Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2013 10:51 am Subject: tomenosuke bluing/mods |
Thanks for the kind words!  I made up a bluing guide for anyone who is interested. I had trouble getting an even finish and reached out for help over on the RPF. Via PhasePistol I was able to get so ... |
| Topic: tomenosuke bluing/mods |
VFX Freak
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Forum: Blade Runner Blaster Information and Discussion Posted: Sun Oct 27, 2013 9:29 pm Subject: tomenosuke bluing/mods |
| Hmmm... Not much activity here lately. Perhaps there's a better place to post this? I finally finished my Tomenosuke Pro kit (for now. I plan to weather it eventually.) I'm really happy with the resul ... |
| Topic: Amber grips interest thread. |
VFX Freak
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Forum: Blade Runner Blaster Information and Discussion Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2013 10:52 pm Subject: Amber grips interest thread. |
| I'd definitely buy one pair, thanks! |
| Topic: Tomenosuke, new amber grips. |
VFX Freak
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Forum: Blade Runner Blaster Information and Discussion Posted: Tue Jun 25, 2013 10:28 pm Subject: Tomenosuke, new amber grips. |
| I haven't even been able to open my kit yet and already I'm excited about replacing the grips. This isn't a hobby, it's a sickness! Nice work so far! |
| Topic: tomenosuke bluing/mods |
VFX Freak
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Forum: Blade Runner Blaster Information and Discussion Posted: Mon Jun 24, 2013 8:29 pm Subject: tomenosuke bluing/mods |
I've been out of town working and my Blaster kit is waiting for me at home. After seeing all the build tips here I can't wait to get started... in a few months  In the meantime I remember Adam Sa ... |
| Topic: Tomenosuke assembly kit PREORDER PAGE IS UP -- $550 |
VFX Freak
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Forum: Blade Runner Blaster Information and Discussion Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2013 10:15 pm Subject: Tomenosuke assembly kit PREORDER PAGE IS UP -- $550 |
| Thanks very much for the response, Rich. At this point I have read every thread I could find, including Eltee's excellent one about his firing version. My question was more related to making certain I ... |
| Topic: Tomenosuke assembly kit PREORDER PAGE IS UP -- $550 |
VFX Freak
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Forum: Blade Runner Blaster Information and Discussion Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2013 8:46 pm Subject: Tomenosuke assembly kit PREORDER PAGE IS UP -- $550 |
| Thanks for the replies. I'll send a PM to the members you mentioned. I've read through all the threads and have seen the great work they've done, so I'm sure they'll know the answer. If anyone is curi ... |
| Topic: Tomenosuke assembly kit PREORDER PAGE IS UP -- $550 |
VFX Freak
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Forum: Blade Runner Blaster Information and Discussion Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2013 6:30 pm Subject: Tomenosuke assembly kit PREORDER PAGE IS UP -- $550 |
| Hi there. I'm new here but I see a lot of familiar names from the RPF. I got my name on Mune's list for two PRO Blaster kits and look forward to finally owning a great replica of one of my Holy Grail ... |
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