This might be old news, but I found the lantern that was used in the cemetery scenes in KOTCS.
Another hobby of mine is collecting old kerosene style lanterns. One of the most reputable companies which still manufactures kerosene lanterns apparently was commissioned to build 5 lanterns which were used in KOTCS.
Unfortunately for us gearheads the only way to get one is to find an actual prop. These were not based on any particular lantern and were custom built by Kirkman to "look the part."
I do have a channel of communication with this company, so I might suggest that they build a short run of these lanterns if the interest is there. You guys let me know.
Here is what is stated on the W.T. Kirkman website - http://www.lanternnet.com/
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
What a surprise to see where the above lantern turned up when we went to see the latest Indiana Jones movie. Actually, there were five of these that we hand made to a very specific order about a year ago for Genre Productions, a prop company that was working on a "secret" movie project. The name of the movie they were to be used in was never revealed to us, not even a working title. "The lantern" is used and seen for about 5 minutes in the first half of the movie when Dr. Jones is "visiting" an ancient cemetery. The lanterns were built with specially cut "vent" holes to cast light back onto whoever was holding the lantern. The prop company used an ultra high powered, and very hot lamp as a light source, so the lanterns were made with welded and riveted construction so that they would hold up to the heat. Although these were not based on any specific lantern model of the past, they certainly "looked" the part.
On a side note, I love old lanterns, like most stuff from the early 1900s, so if any of you guys like older style lanterns and would like to buy one for occasional use at home, or for having around in case of a power outage, or just because they are a really cool thing to have (my reason), send me a PM. There are good ones, and there are not-so-good ones out there. There are current production of really cheap but high quality lanterns, but you have to find them.
The Lantern used in KOTCS found.
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The Lantern used in KOTCS found.
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Woody is the "W" in W.T.Kirkman. I will give him a call tomorrow and see what he can tell me about that.HJoe wrote:I would like to add one to my mantle collection.
I wonder what happened to the props?
HJoe
Who knows? He might be willing to make a few more for a reasonable price. It's hard to say. From what the description says the original prop might take some sort of special light source (expensive?). I'll just have to call and chat with him and see what I can find out. I have other business to talk to him about also.
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Minnesota Jones sent me that info on June 6th while compiling CS information for the site, and a thread already exists. Wish it were a LITTLE BIT lower in cost.
So, if you have $400-$580 to put down for a flashlight, have at it. Personally, I can think of a few other items I'd rather spend my money on right now.... ;-) BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA! MY kind of humor....
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Regards! Michaelson
So, if you have $400-$580 to put down for a flashlight, have at it. Personally, I can think of a few other items I'd rather spend my money on right now.... ;-) BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA! MY kind of humor....
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Regards! Michaelson