Maybe I should have given my about me or mission statement before I started posting my projects. Lol I like to do things back ward's I guess.
Anyways, I have always desired a prop collection and I find myself front and center when ever I run into a prop display no matter what film it's from. It would be a dream to actually be able to work on a set with background props or in a dusty shack putting together hand props for the film. My construction background always kicks in when I'm at places like universal studio's, mgm or disney and studying the gizmos and set ups. Being an electrician by trade, I understand the wiring and control systems but I also understand the structure and what goes into it.
My collecting goals are more guided to props that have grabbed my full attention such as anything stormtrooper, vader, boba fett. Also the 4 main lightsabers and hans blaster.
As you may have noticed, I love to weather my props. It's not a must, however I am going for the closest look from the films as possible. The phrase screen accurate is a hard phrase to live up to because there are many variations of each prop used over and over. I just go with the most common and do the best I can to make it look right. I am also a fan of dull or matte finishes. I used to watch a show (forgot the name ) that had set building and prop making contests and one of the biggest no no's was the shiny finishes. The judges were usually directors or other important film crew people and they would deduct points because they called the finish a filming nightmare because of the glare and reflection. Not that any of my props will ever see a camera, I like the fact that they can.
Anyways, now that I have bored you to tears, maybe some of what you see in the upcoming builds will make more sense. This is a great forum and I am really happy to be able to share with people as crazy as I am. Your builds and ideas are truly inspirational.
Thanks for letting me in and thanks for following my builds.
Kevin
