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Fall Guy Replica Lighter {PICS}

Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2003 8:43 pm
by IndianaJames
Just finished last night, what do you think?

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Sorry its a little pixelated, shutterfly did that when I uploaded it....

I J

Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2003 8:53 pm
by IndianaJames
and this one.....the first one is closest in color, its an off white....

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I J

Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2003 8:54 pm
by Shtick
Nice job! Is the whole thing lacquered? Looks pretty accurate.

Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2003 8:59 pm
by cliffhanger
Whoa, excellent job James! I am quite impressed. I agree the first one is closer, but the second one looks fine. Is it an original 1940s Zippo?

Peace,
Cliff

Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2003 9:10 pm
by Fedora
I need me a lighter like that. Does anyone know if these are for sale at any site? regards, Fedora

Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2003 9:44 pm
by Band Director Jones
Fedora wrote:I need me a lighter like that. Does anyone know if these are for sale at any site? regards, Fedora
Here are two places. I have the second one listed (which is Zippo's version). Others have said that it is prone to chipping, but I've had mine for about a year and not one scratch on it.

Kingego.com
Studioshowroom.com

Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2003 9:54 pm
by Michaelson
I have one I ordered from Indiana Magnoli, who originally approached the Studio to get Zippo to produce these for us. The second location listed above is the company who first carried them. I've had mine for several years now, and except for expected pocket carry wear, it's still a good looking lighter! Regards. Michaelson

Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2003 10:21 pm
by IndianaJames
Yes, the whole front is epoxied over the paint, big thanks to buletman for the help! Im glad the epoxy came out smooth, also it really smoothed out the white paint which looked a bit rough when I was done painting.
I J

Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2003 12:08 am
by MK
I thought it was an Indiana Jones lighter.

Is it a FAll Guy lighter becuase it is completely unreasonable and you can never really lose it?

Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2003 1:05 am
by IndianaJames
it is completely unreasonable and you can never really lose it?
:?: :?:

I just thought I would say that becuase I replicated his lighter using his info....! :wink:

I J

Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2003 8:07 am
by SHARPETOYS
Fedora
Check out Ebay i got mine for $26.00. Do a history search and you'll find another vendor who sells them as well.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... tegory=790

Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2003 1:38 pm
by buletman
IndianaJames wrote:Yes, the whole front is epoxied over the paint, big thanks to buletman for the help! Im glad the epoxy came out smooth, also it really smoothed out the white paint which looked a bit rough when I was done painting.
I J

Not a problem...#### your clover looks PERFECT...good job...

How did you get epoxy on smooth? how many minutes for drying? i used 5 minute...and i think that is why mine dried with grooves :( (it was all i could find lol)

Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2003 3:55 pm
by IndianaJames
Thank you! Yes I beleive that was your vice, I used Devcon epoxy that had a 30 minute working time, and just let it dry overnight, no oven. I simply taped off the edges, and poured the epoxy right on....!

I J

Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2003 3:57 pm
by IndianaJames
Sharpetoys,
Be careful about posting ebay auctions if they arent yours, its against COW rules....Just so ya know!

8) I J

Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2003 4:18 pm
by buletman
Did you use the paint I used?

I really liked my paint...

Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2003 11:47 pm
by IndianaJames
I sure did! Good stuff, easy to work with on the metal surface!

I J

Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2003 10:21 am
by auntsugar
NICE JOB!!! :shock: