Webley WG COW "27" pistol project!

Rook · Post by **Rook** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 5:43 pm

Will do.

Okay, I have paid for the plaques up to number 26 (ouch.).
They should be here a about a week from Tomorrow (Saturday).
Do those in the first 8 who wanted them (Indiana Max and ThatguyNo.1)want me to hold your guns and ship them with the plaques, or send the guns first and the plaques afterwards?

Russ

IndyMo · Post by **IndyMo** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 5:56 pm

I'm futher down the list but it would make sense too wait and ship together. Why incur more shipping costs if you don't have too. Rook you already have enough upfront expense into this.

My .02

redsleighdown · Post by **redsleighdown** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 7:22 pm

Rook wrote:Okay, I have paid for the plaques up to number 26

Rook wrote:C.O.W. #27 - redsleighdown - USA - Light Weathered - Drilled, Black over brass sight (+Plaque)

thatguyno1 · Post by **thatguyno1** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 10:16 pm

Thanks for the update - I can wait until you get the plaque.

Paul ô¿ô

Rook · Post by **Rook** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 11:48 am

redsleighdown wrote:
Rook wrote:Okay, I have paid for the plaques up to number 26

Rook wrote:C.O.W. #27 - redsleighdown - USA - Light Weathered - Drilled, Black over brass sight (+Plaque)

You wanted different art and wording than everyone else, so yours will have to wait. Sorry!

Russ

K on the run · Post by **K on the run** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 3:38 pm

Will you PM us when it's time to pay?

-K

Rook · Post by **Rook** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 9:42 pm

Will you PM us when it's time to pay?

Absolutely!

I got a total of 10 kits in the raw done today (put the last one in the pressure pot about 10 minutes ago)!

I hope to get a few more raw casts done tomorrow before my AL powder runs out and then it's on to the long process of fitting and finishing.

I may make the deadline yet!

Russ

redsleighdown · Post by **redsleighdown** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 1:10 am

Rook wrote:
You wanted different art and wording than everyone else, so yours will have to wait. Sorry!

Russ

Oh okay sweet, didn't know if that was gonna work out. Thanks a million Russ!

Indiana Max · Post by **Indiana Max** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 4:58 pm

Send my gun and plaque together, hopefully it´ll arrive before the premiere

Rook · Post by **Rook** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 6:53 pm

It "should" as it will be going international Priority Mail. Of course, I don't own the Postal service, so don't quote me on that.

Well, after receiveing another FOOT OF SNOW LAST NIGHT (It's April for goodness sake! What's up with this stuff?), I was able to only get 2 more raw castings done today, so we're up to 12 in the raw which will cover #10-21.

I also have a cursed pistol up in the marketplace.

Russ

IndyMo · Post by **IndyMo** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 8:34 pm

Rook wrote:
I also have a cursed pistol up in the marketplace.

Russ

Kind of like the movie Christine - Pretty Scary. By the way, my wifes name is CHRISTINE. So, I don't think I'll take a chance on it I have my hands full as it is.

Mike

Arlington Beech · Post by **Arlington Beech** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 8:42 pm

stupid curses....

like the name of this one though :p lol

Arlington Beech · Post by **Arlington Beech** » Fri May 02, 2008 5:52 pm

Got my Webley today, will post some pics once I paint 'er up

Thank you so much for this Rook!!!!

Rook · Post by **Rook** » Fri May 02, 2008 9:57 pm

Whew.

I'm glad you got 'er okay. Did customs even open it up?

Also as a side note, you might want to put a drop of glue on those side bolts to help lock 'er in place when you get it all painted/assembled.

The hole that the release lever bolt goes through is slightly threaded, so take it easy when tightening the bolt. If the release lever is too stiff, give the bolt a 1/4 turn out, or in if too loose.

MR style plaque stands arrived today! yay! Now all we neer are the plaques!

Russ

Arlington Beech · Post by **Arlington Beech** » Fri May 02, 2008 10:33 pm

Nope (and I loved your note to the customs people in case they did - "the only way someone could be hurt by this is if they dropped it on their foot" classic)

Everything went together great, just trying to figure out if i want it weathered or new...then I'll put up the pics, though the pics of your paint jobs have already put me to shame

Rook · Post by **Rook** » Sat May 03, 2008 12:20 am

Just take your time. I use Krylon semi-gloss (or Semi-flat if your a pessemist.

) black paint. Two coats. Then after drying for an hour or so, I use a fine grade steel wool to weather. Mainly with regard to weathering, less is more. Sure, I went ape on the prototype (my own personal pistol) but each following pistol I went sparingly. Mainly, highlight the areas that would see wear when putting it into and pulling it out of a holster. The muzzle, sharp edges on the sides of the barel, the edges of the "finger grooves" on the underside of the barrel, the edges of the cylinder, the sharp edges of the release lever, the knurling on the release lever and hammer...

If you need any clearer pictures of the paint job on the ones I've done already I can oblige. I really need to find time to make up an "assembly" and painting manual like I did for the Trigun pistol kits.

The best thing about the weathering is if you do too much... paint over it
and try again!

Remember to use the steel wool and NOT sandpaper to weather! And wet sand the seams with the sandpaper I included. Use the heavy grade to knock down the high points and the finer grade to smooth. Works great!

The very last things I did were to paint the bullets "brass" and the front sight. After the front sight is dry, give it a swipe with a black permanent marker. If it's too dark, lightly swipe it with the steel wool, and just like a real brass sight, the marker lightens right up.

Russ

James Bond · Post by **James Bond** » Thu May 08, 2008 1:18 am

I also want to buy one, someone who all ready have their gun and can show it??

Rook · Post by **Rook** » Thu May 08, 2008 9:30 am

James Bond wrote:I also want to buy one, someone who all ready have their gun and can show it??

viewtopic.php?t=28542

viewtopic.php?t=26180

Russ

James Bond · Post by **James Bond** » Thu May 08, 2008 1:20 pm

Can I chose the Indiana Jones grip?

Rook · Post by **Rook** » Thu May 08, 2008 2:00 pm

Um... that's what's on the gun.

Have a picture of what you're referring to?

Russ

James Bond · Post by **James Bond** » Thu May 08, 2008 2:07 pm

Rook wrote:Um... that's what's on the gun.

Have a picture of what you're referring to?

Russ

Ok I thought that it look different, sorry.

Rook · Post by **Rook** » Thu May 08, 2008 2:41 pm

Here's some additional information and pictures.

viewtopic.php?t=28869

Ok I thought that it look different, sorry.

Not a problem!

Russ

Irish Jones · Post by **Irish Jones** » Sun May 11, 2008 12:53 pm

Hey Rook,
I was really cool to finally meet you last night at the prop party!!! Man, you have some preti props!! It was cool to see your "MG" up close and personal...I am soooooo happy that I am on the list to get one for myself.

Best of luck as you plow through these, I know how much effort is going into each and everyone and I can't wait to get mine.

There is just as much anticipation here as there is for INDY 4

Cheers!
~Kevin

www.kevindoyleart.com

thatguyno1 · Post by **thatguyno1** » Mon May 12, 2008 4:54 pm

Talk about cutting it CLOSE!! I went to Louisiana this last weekend to visit Mom for mother's day. I drove back to Houston today and was making such good time I decided to drive straight through. I got home and not 10 minutes after I got in the house the door bell rang. It was the postman with a package that required my signature. Yup you guessed it - it was my #8/27 Webley with plaque from Rook. Had I stopped anywhere on the way home I would have missed the delivery. :evil:

Thanks Rook - it is better than I expected. You did a great job!!

Paul ô¿ô

Rook · Post by **Rook** » Mon May 12, 2008 7:48 pm

I'm glad you like it Paul, and that it arrived safely!

I'm taking tomorrow off from work to (duh) work on guns.

I hope to finish painting and start assembly.

Updates as they become available.

Russ

IndianaGear Hunter · Post by **IndianaGear Hunter** » Tue May 13, 2008 12:44 pm

Hi Rook,

Please add me to your second run:

1) US
2) Light Weathered.
3) Barrel style, "Drilled"
4) front sight style "Black Magic over brass."

Thanks!!

Pat

Rook · Post by **Rook** » Tue May 13, 2008 6:57 pm

I'll get you added in on the next update!

Because I'm so close to the end of the second group of guns, I'm now accepting payments for those in the #10 through #21 block.

If you live OUTSIDE the USA I need you to inform me as to how you would like the item described on the customs form (Movie prop/model kit/Live Bengal Tiger, etc.) and what value you would like me to list for it on the same form. Some countries force you to pay import duty fees on items over a certain dollar amount.

Payment information may be found here!

Also, Please be sure to include your board ID with your payment. Makes it easier to figure out who gets credit for the payment.

Thanks!

Russ

indiana lurch · Post by **indiana lurch** » Tue May 13, 2008 9:31 pm

Cool, I get paid on thursday but I'm on a trip to Boston tomorrow so I'll send the money on Tuesday if that is alright with you.

Since I live in Canada could you put the same thing you put on Indiana Crowe's package please. Which is something along the lines of marked as a gift and described as 'antique prop/toy gun'

Thank you kindly sir

IL

rjallen70 · Post by **rjallen70** » Tue May 13, 2008 9:33 pm

Paypal sent for #15!!!!!!!!!!!!

IndyWannaBee · Post by **IndyWannaBee** » Tue May 13, 2008 9:36 pm

Still at work but will pay tonight!!!

Work! Smurk! Funds sent for #21!

Rook · Post by **Rook** » Tue May 13, 2008 10:00 pm

Who lives at 9th Avenue in Calgary? A payment was sent before
I added the "Please include your Board ID" line on the info page, so I'm not sure who it's for.

Thanks!

Russ

redsleighdown · Post by **redsleighdown** » Wed May 14, 2008 2:42 am

I'll claim it if no one else does!

Dibs!!

Indiana Croft · Post by **Indiana Croft** » Wed May 14, 2008 11:40 am

Hey Rook, just noticed my name as #32 on the list, which I presume is in the catogory of "second" run. Sweet. Also will this be numbered like the rest?.

Finished: Light Weathered - Drilled, Black over brass sight (+Plaque) & stand.

Let me what I owe you and when. If the plauqe cost's you more, jut let me know a final cost.
Not in need for the premier, but do you have any kind of eta. Just want to make sure the moneys in my paypal account.
Thanks.

Croft

Indiana G · Post by **Indiana G** » Wed May 14, 2008 2:15 pm

Rook wrote:Who lives at 9th Avenue in Calgary? A payment was sent before
I added the "Please include your Board ID" line on the info page, so I'm not sure who it's for.

Thanks!

Russ

Sorry Russ.......that was me

. That's my work/shipping address. My apologies.....i can prove it.....there's also an 1100 and a 401 in the address too.....and a south west (SW)....

Rook · Post by **Rook** » Wed May 14, 2008 5:31 pm

@Indiana G: Okay, no problemo!

@Indiana Croft: The Second run will be numbered, just without the simple C.O.W. above it. ETA is looking like sometime in June.

@redsleighdown: Nice try pal.

Russ

Indiana Bond · Post by **Indiana Bond** » Fri May 16, 2008 1:31 pm

Payment sent! Thanks again!!

bleyd · Post by **bleyd** » Fri May 16, 2008 7:03 pm

Saw that mine shipped today. Woo Hoo! It should get to my Father's the same time as I will. Can't wait to fill my Webley holster.

Luke Warmwater · Post by **Luke Warmwater** » Sat May 17, 2008 9:47 am

Hi, Russ, add me to the list!

Maryland, USA
Light weathered finish
Drilled barrel with Black Magic over brass sight

Rook · Post by **Rook** » Sun May 18, 2008 4:44 pm

Added! Nice avatar by the way!

Updated shipping information.

Russ

Indiana G · Post by **Indiana G** » Mon May 19, 2008 11:06 pm

woohoo! mine is en route....i hope customs doesn't get ay-nul with it :evil:

she probably won't get here in time for the first outing to the theatre....perhaps i'll get it for the 4th or 5th outing

look'n forward to it russ! i'm getting a little tired of getting laughed at when i point my index finger at the guy at 7-11 and say'n "stick 'em up"!

Rook · Post by **Rook** » Tue May 20, 2008 12:53 am

Don't you know better...

Use somone else's pistol for that purpose! I'm sure you can hit National Tire or Walmart and pick up a nice clear plastic airsoft gun for that.

Russ

IndyWannaBee · Post by **IndyWannaBee** » Tue May 20, 2008 1:52 am

Thank you Rook!!!

You so totally ROCK, dude!!!

The circuit is now complete! Indy costume is NOW ready for May 22!!!!

Rook · Post by **Rook** » Tue May 20, 2008 1:59 am

Sooo... what are you trying to say exactly?

I'm glad you got it in time. I figured you would, but you never know.

Cheers!

Russ

Thousand Truths · Post by **Thousand Truths** » Tue May 20, 2008 2:00 am

Let's see some pics!!

BroadSword · Post by **BroadSword** » Tue May 20, 2008 1:58 pm

Well, I'm a Johnny-come-lately, but better late than never right? These look to good to pass up.

California, USA
Factory Finish (I rather enjoy the weathering part)
Drilled barrel, black sight

Thanks Rook!

Rook · Post by **Rook** » Wed May 21, 2008 10:31 pm

Okay, here's a money saving possibility for those in the #10-#21 group.

When I was painting and cleaning up the grips, I discovered that I had two relatively minor "defects" in a couple grip frames.

My personal pistol (Proto #0) has the exact same oops. Actually, mine is even bigger than the "big oops" pictured above, cutting halfway into the recessed notch for the hinge bolt. It's mainly hidden by the hinge bolt and side catch, so it's not real noticeable. Ask Minnesota Jones if he noticed it.

Here is mine "in the white." You can only see the very edge of the flaw.

Since they're not 100% perfect I'm willing to knock off $10 for whoever wants a pistol with this notch.

Let me know if you're interested.
Thanks!

Russ

Andymac84 · Post by **Andymac84** » Thu May 22, 2008 4:32 am

OH GREAT!! I turned down to #27 $\:D/$ Limited 27 YEARS RUN--I'M IN!!!

Indiana Croft · Post by **Indiana Croft** » Thu May 22, 2008 9:10 am

Hey ROOK.
Will it have the COW ecthed in along with the #?

If yes, then you can put me down for one if theres any left.

But if no, then we'll stay on target as before.

Let me know, Croft

ps: to bad we don't get to see enough of the Webly in the new flick.

Rook · Post by **Rook** » Thu May 22, 2008 9:38 am

Will it have the COW etched in along with the #?

Only the ones in the first 27 have the C.O.W. added with the number. It was mainly to differentiate between the "limited" guns and the ongoing run. Aside from the C.O.W. designation, there's no difference.

I drink the blood of the Kali from the barrel of every pistol before I assemble it regardless of wether its a "27 run" pistol or "regular"...

Wait, did I say that out loud?

Update: One of the two $10 off grips has been spoken for. There's still one left.

Cheers!

Russ

Indiana Croft · Post by **Indiana Croft** » Thu May 22, 2008 10:54 am

Ok, well keep as we were. Thanks.

Croft