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Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2008 12:50 pm
by Rook
This is what the plaque would look like... but in metal.
I'll see about grabbing a pic of the blackened front sight.
Russ
Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2008 2:38 pm
by Hairyloft
This replica looks amazing? Guess I'm way too late for the first run. Could I be added to the second run. I'm happy to send you the paypal whenever!
I'm in the UK and would like Light Weathered - Drilled, brass sight . Would love a plaque as well (just gotta hope you are gonna make more!)
I'll send you a PM to see my chances
Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2008 4:10 pm
by IndyMo
Rook,
I'll take one of those plaques
Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 2:41 pm
by Rook
Sorry for not responding sooner everyone.
Been struck down by some bug causing 102+ degree tempratures.
Technically, I shouldn't even be on the computer now...
Here's a (poor quality) picture of what the markered over brass front sight looks like. Honestly, I think it looks pretty good in reality. You get a hint of the "brass" depending on how the light hits it.
I'll be accepting payments pretty quick for the first 9 on the list since those guns are done (except for Crowe's. Sorry mate, the bug hit when I was working on yours!)
Russ
Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 3:37 pm
by IndyWannaBee
Rook! You got the Look!
I think it looks great and very realistic. Besides who is going to be down in the holster staring at the sight unless it is a fellow gearhead!
Godspeed my good man and get some rest! Take two of these and post to us in the morning!
Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 5:23 pm
by Indiana Bond
Yes that marker over the brass looks exactly like the sights on my real Webley. That's definately the way to go.
Great job and stay healthy!
IB
Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 6:38 pm
by Indy Magnoli
I like the Sharpied-brass! Get well!
Kind regards,
Magnoli
Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 4:18 am
by redsleighdown
I'll take a plaque/stand.
Can we customize what it will say? I like:
INDIANA JONES(adventure font)
AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL
INDIANA JONES
.455 WEBLEY "WG" REVOLVER
Club Obi Wan Limited Run: #27/27
The reason I say run, is because these aren't limited editions, correct? Others will be able to still get the guns, just not in this run.
Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 7:10 am
by Indiana Max
Sharpied-brass looks gorgeous
Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 7:58 am
by Arlington Beech
edit...just saw the edited part of your post
no worries..I can wait
Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 9:41 am
by Rook
redsleighdown wrote:I'll take a plaque/stand.
Can we customize what it will say? I like:
INDIANA JONES(adventure font)
AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL
INDIANA JONES
.455 WEBLEY "WG" REVOLVER
Club Obi Wan Limited Run: #27/27
The reason I say run, is because these aren't limited editions, correct? Others will be able to still get the guns, just not in this run.
The first 27 guns are "limited" insofar as they have the Club Obi Wan numbering. The plaques will be printed to reflect this fact as well.
If I need custom plaques done with different wording and such, the cost jumps to $15.50 per plaque. Keep in mind I'm not making any money on the plaques. I'm just offering them through the services of another vendor. He's the one who's doing the printing work on them.
Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 5:25 pm
by indywan kenobi
I'm so excited!
Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 6:17 pm
by IndyMo
Russ,
I like the sharpied over Brass sight as well - make mine that too. I promise no more changes.
Mike
Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 6:28 pm
by Rook
Sorry mate, yours gets the new Queen's Regimental Highland Tartan pattern on the sight.
Okay, stop crying, black it is.
Russ
Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 6:30 pm
by Michaelson
Rook wrote:Sorry mate, yours gets the new Queen's Regimental Highland Tartan pattern on the sight.
Russ
Now THAT'S one I'd like to see!!!
HIGH regards! Michaelson
Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 7:00 pm
by Rook
Just finished it. Still needs a clear coat to set it. Enjoy IndyMo!
Russ
Yes, I realize April 1st was almost 2 weeks ago. I promise to be good now.
Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 7:04 pm
by Michaelson
HIGH regards! Michaelson
Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2008 8:39 am
by IndyMo
Rook wrote:Just finished it. Still needs a clear coat to set it. Enjoy IndyMo!
Russ
Yes, I realize April 1st was almost 2 weeks ago. I promise to be good now.
Great that will match my Screen Accurate Kilt.
Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2008 8:54 am
by Indiana Max
That´s really one for Connery
Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 9:31 am
by Rook
Those in the first 9, check your PMs. I sent out payment info, but only received 3 replies/payments.
Thanks,
Russ
Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 6:11 pm
by IndyMo
Watch out everyone musical list - looks like we may be moving up!
Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 6:42 pm
by Rook
Had a couple people drop out, so yes, there have been move ups.
Cheers,
Russ
Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 11:56 pm
by Indiana MarkVII
I don't know what's happening. This is my 3rd log in to post here. I would like mine black over brass, too, and yes, I'm in for a plaque as well. I'm super jazzed tht I got moved up on the list. Sorry for those who had to bow out, but I hope you're all doing OK anyway.
Indiana MarkVII
Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 12:23 pm
by Hairyloft
I'm still last but I'm moving up!
Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2008 10:13 pm
by Rook
Indy Crowe's kit is FINALLY done! Yay!
I should be hearing back from the Plaque guy in a day or so.
I may just ship the pistols out and send the plaques afterwards so you guys don't have to wait any further.
Sorry about the delays everyone!
UPDATE:
I have #10 & 11 in the raw, and I'm hoping to get up to #15/16 by tomorrow night. Being gone visiting family really put a big crimp in my production schedule last week.
Not to mention catching up on a week's worth of unread e-mail. I think I'm up to day number 4 now.
Russ
Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 10:24 am
by Arlington Beech
yay!
Thanks so much for all the work you've done on these, they look phenomenal!
Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 1:06 am
by gmarthe
ANy idea on when you will start on the next run? I am very interested in aquiring one.
Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 7:09 pm
by Rook
There's a cursed one in the Cairo Bazzar... otherwise, it won't be until all the first ones are done. Probably in the beginning of June I imagine.
Russ
Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 10:25 pm
by gmarthe
I saw the cursed one (thanks!). I can wait until the next run I was just curious about if/when you would make some. They look beautiful.
Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 1:45 am
by Rook
I'm going to be conservative and say that the next run (after #27) will be in June.
Russ
Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 9:16 pm
by Rook
Got a pic of the plaques today...
This is only a few of them, but I think they look real nice.
http://img26.picoodle.com/img/img26/4/5 ... fac759.jpg
Russ
Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 9:25 pm
by thatguyno1
Woo Hoo!! There's my #8
When do you think you will get the plaques so you can ship the Webleys??
Paul ô¿ô
Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 9:32 pm
by Rook
I'm "hoping" this Saturday. Possibly early next week if it misses the Saturday delivery.
The plaque stands have been ordered and should be here in a day or two. The first two I ordered as a test arrived pretty quick.
Also, I have the next 12 guns almost ready for sanding and painting. I spent a few hours today drilling all the holes and trimming all the flashing where there was some.. I also found a smaller diameter brass rod for the lanyard loop locking pin, so I'm eager to try that out.
Russ
Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 10:26 pm
by ANZAC_1915
So, which gun includes the Honey Rider Bikini?
Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 10:29 pm
by thatguyno1
DANG!!! I missed that Bikini option in the earlier posts!!
Oh well - probably wouldn't have fit me anyway. 8-[
Paul ô¿ô
Posted: Fri May 02, 2008 12:45 am
by IndyWannaBee
Ooooooo! I saw number 21/27! Stoked!
My holster awaits!
Honey Bikini huh?
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Posted: Fri May 02, 2008 12:54 am
by Indiana Max
Honey without Bikini huh ?
Posted: Fri May 02, 2008 9:17 am
by Rook
I just want to know who's such a big James Bond fan they'd collect a bikini for display purposes?
Russ
Posted: Fri May 02, 2008 9:23 am
by Arlington Beech
apparently at least 3? lol
Posted: Fri May 02, 2008 9:29 am
by binkmeisterRick
Stay on target...
Posted: Fri May 02, 2008 1:40 pm
by IndyWannaBee
Cut the chatter Red-2!!
Posted: Sat May 03, 2008 10:55 am
by Rook
Just got e-mail confirmation that the plaques are shipping priority, so they should be here no later than Wednesday.
Russ
Posted: Sat May 03, 2008 5:34 pm
by Arlington Beech
And heres #4 put together with my paint job
(sorry about the crappy pic)
Posted: Sat May 03, 2008 6:07 pm
by K on the run
Never mind the crappy pic, with that great looking gun no one will ever notice
Oh boy, I can't wait.
Posted: Sun May 04, 2008 2:40 am
by Rook
Also, here's a little tidbit on opening the gun. Grab it by the barrel, with
your fingers resting in the grooves on the underside of the barrel. Put
your thumb on top of the barrel above the cylinder. Release the lever
with your right thumb and gently twist the two halves open.
DO NOT JUST GRAB THE BARREL AND OPEN IT!
There's a reason I said it so loud. By grasping closer to the hinge you're
putting less of a strain on the barrel itself, and in turn the hinge. It's a
simple lever after all. If you look at the scene on the beach in the LC,
("Let my armies be the trees, the rocks and the birds in the sky...")
you'll see indy grab his own pistol that high up, near the hinge. Again,
with this pistol (the resin one) it will put less stress on the gun and reduce
the risk of damage.
Russ
Posted: Sun May 04, 2008 1:34 pm
by MacFett
Is it too late to get in on this?
I know I may not get one of the original 27. But, I would be interested in one. Even if it's one of the unfinished provided there is a color guide to come with it.
BTW, fantastic workmanship.
Posted: Sun May 04, 2008 1:58 pm
by IndyMo
MacFett wrote:Is it too late to get in on this?
I know I may not get one of the original 27. But, I would be interested in one. Even if it's one of the unfinished provided there is a color guide to come with it.BTW, fantastic workmanship.
Check out Cairo Bazaar - Rook has a cursed one all ready too go.
Posted: Sun May 04, 2008 2:04 pm
by Rook
There's a sale pending on the cursed one. If the guy would just get back to me...
Macfett, I can add you to the list. In time.
Russ
Posted: Sun May 04, 2008 3:54 pm
by MacFett
Rook wrote:There's a sale pending on the cursed one. If the guy would just get back to me...
Macfett, I can add you to the list. In time.
Russ
What's up with the "cursed" one anyway.
As to the "In time", that's fine. I'm out of the country until after the Indy IV opening anyway.
Just let me know.
Thanks
Posted: Sun May 04, 2008 6:57 pm
by Rook
What's up with the "cursed" one anyway.
Look in the Cairo Bazzar section. The whole scary story is there .
Update: I have all the grip sections for #10-21 drilled and sanded. Took 3 hours to wet sand the grips.
Going to start drilling the barrels after a bit. Shouldn't take too long since I've been working assembly line style which is MUCH faster than how I did the first 9 pistols.
Russ