Pulce 40 Resin copy INTEREST LIST

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YES PLEASE.

That is an inspiring story. Thanks for sharing.

As a pulce owner myself, my opinion on the metal parts of the real deal is that they don't look all that metallic to me. The trigger has the look and feel of chrome-plated plastic. The main aluminum body tube has a medium shine with a very faint/dull reflection which seesm like it has been heavily anodized and looks almost more like lacquer-coated plastic. The tip does have more of a metallic look to it than that, but mine is so dull there is no reflection properties except where it has been scruffed in places. It almost looks powder coated. IMO I think the tip would do well as a cold cast piece while the rest of it would be fine just painted. It should be noted that we have no proof as yet that they didn't just paint the whole body of the speargun including the aluminum tube on the original prop (excluding the trigger, tip, and the ali nut on the back). The way it sits in the holster there is no way to tell. So in the end it might not even be necessary to retain the metal look on the main body of it.

Id like to get one of the tests if its cheap enough

Well done, I'd be interested

I'm interested in one!

Originally Posted by Fett 4 Real

Id like to get one of the tests if its cheap enough

That's what I was thinking, I'd love either a test or a final product.

You know I'm down, Dan. Test cast or otherwise. =)

totally interested!

I'd be interested depending on price.

Here is a quick test paint pic of the barrel on pull #3. I used a metallic matte nickel. It looks good for just throwing a quick coat on. It has a similar dull shine to the real Pulce. A light sanding and a few coats and I think it will look great. I do have a few other paints I will try. Also I will try painting the barrel slots on the sides and inside the barrel tip black.

What about painting it aluminum then hitting it with a clear coat? It should take away some sheen.

Yea that is another thing I was going to try. I have some aluminum, but the test I did looked a lot more shiny than the original part. You can get a good matte aluminum, but they were out today and I didn't feel like driving to the other Home Depot.

I have looked into pricing, and it varies all over. But then shipping comes into play, and availability, and reliability if you have not dealt with a particular business before, blah, blah... I have a few places in LA that have reasonable pricing, and the customer service is excellent, and to me that says a lot. Sometimes it may be worth a little extra to support a business you get along with. But thank you Jinto, I appreciate any and all feedback.

I masked off the barrel and threw on some red. The pic colors are off a bit from the flash, but you get the idea. I will sand and do another coat and we can check it out roughly painted with no weathering tomorrow.

That paint colour looks pretty slick, what did you use?

It's rust-oleum red primer. It really makes the material look different. It almost looks like it is made out of a red clay.

I would be interested price dependent

I rushed the paint a bit, so there are a few little areas that I need to fix. I also didn't put any black in the slots on the tip. I also want to weather it up. What does everyone think?

I did a few comparison shots. This pic;
the top is my Pulce 40
2nd is my Mojo Sidearm
3rd is my new version with test paint
and 4th is my new version out off the mold with a little trimming


I have had Mojo's version from back when he did his original run. I love it. I did notice something today that I overlooked all this time. His has a "60" on the side, and mine Pulce has a "40". I held them next to each other and his ali tube is just a bit shorter than mine.

I knew there was a version made by Technisub that has a longer barrel, but not shorter. I looked on the wiki and it says the movie version was the "40" but do we really know this for sure? When I really examined it, the only difference is the "60" and the tube is 1/4 inch shorter. The handle part is exactly the same, and the 4 inch barrel tip is exactly the same. Also Mojo's version is lighter by a few ounces, but not really noticeable.

sweet job

Great work! You're moving fast bro!

Those look great!!

**** i think ill have to try ponny up some loot; thort the 60 was alot longer?
Any way , Im sure you know what you are doing on the resin front and im sure you are obviuosly doing the most logic way (that was just my too cents)
They look great painted(you wont want to hand that to a kid either!)

I just want to comment on my recent posts. I have been doing comparisons of the sidearm, and I want to make something clear. Mojo makes an incredible sidearm. The quality is superior, and the attention to detail is quite obvious held next to the real thing. If anyone is looking for the absolute closest thing to an actual Pulce with metal parts, then there is just no substitute for what Mojo has done. It is worth every penny.

I am waiting for the paint to completely dry on my test piece and then the real test begins: I am going to drop it at various angles from certain heights to see if any damage occurs. I honestly don't think anything will happen, with the slight give that the barrel tip has I don't think anything will break. At most I bet the paint may chip or crack. We shall soon find out...

...and thank all of you for the kind words. As an artist I enjoy feedback, good or bad.

I don't think anyone would take your comments as a slam on Mojo's work.
It seemed pretty clear you were just making a comparison to show differences which are just that, differences.

your painted tests turned out fantastic. Congratulations. Very very good results when compared to the original.

I noticed some time back that the Mojo-Fett version was from a "60" not a "40" but I doubt it matters much since I do not think anyone knows for sure if it was a 40 or 60 that was used for the actual prop. The differences are not at all significant either way.

RESULT TIME: No damage! I did tests on the carpet and the tile floor, both places I dropped it at waist high so it hit the ground at an angle on the tip. Nothing. I held it straight out at eye level (approx. 5 feet) and again dropped it so it hit the barrel and nothing. If the ground is rough I am sure it could scratch it up, and I am sure there is a way for it to break, so I do not guarantee this, but the material is quite durable.

Interesting thing today. I pulled #4 from the mold, but this time I added some powder to the mix. Also I took the pic before I did any trimming so you can see it at it's raw beginning. All of the scrap on the seam and trigger area is wafer thin and easily rubs off with your hand.

Not a bad result, I would still paint it in this shade, but with that as a base color, it will hide scratches pretty well if you banged it around a lot. Maybe even just treating that area with a good weathering might be all that is needed. I could also try a slightly stiffer material that is clear so the color would be closer to the original. Since the stuff I am currently using is dark brown, it is mixing with the powder and darkening it up just a bit, so the clear stuff would probably be spot on, but it will be less durable. Something to consider. Either way, the powder is never perfectly uniform so each mold could have a unique swirl within the metallic color, but if it did, and you painted it, you would never see it, so no big deal.

Those are some great results there! This is really exciting!

Excellent workmanship! I have been thinking it was time to add a sidearm recently and I think I have found the perfect solution.

Keep up the great work and thanks for your dedication and love of this hobby. I too went through a somewhat similar experience that will absolutely put things in perspective and make you realize how important it is to do what you love and love what you do!

Great job and keep us posted.

Ted

Really interested in this bud! Price and shipping to Scotland please!!!

Excellent work! I am definitely interested in one of these provided the price is in the $100 range. I've been looking for one of these! Keep it up.

Here we go... I pulled a few more today. They came out really good, still a bit darker, but a great base to paint over. I also started weathering the painted one a bit. It doesn't really show in the pic, but I just started so I have a lot more I want to do to it.

very nice

Here is a video to show some durability tests. Sorry that it is sideways, I can't figure out how to rotate the video, but you can see I drop it several times right on the tip. Click the picture to watch the video.

its magic

What a neat video! Once again, I am definitely interested in one of these.

Your work here is very nice so far. Consider me interested!

interested for sure

Here is a few pics of my pull #3 paint-up



I'm not 100% happy with it yet, but it's getting there. I did throw some black inside the slots and the barrel tip. I cant decide if I like it or not. I did rush through it since I am busy working on several things at once. I may try a darker silver color instead of black and see how that looks, or maybe just detail the shading of the black better rather than just slopping some paint in the slot. I am interested in seeing how others paint them up.

I am just about ready. I went through my threads and took some notes. I compiled a starter list and will be contacting those people to confirm once I get the actual sale thread up. Just give me another day or two and we will be all set. I was going to set the price at $100 which I think is fair, but I am going to start out with an entry price of $90 plus shipping. I also decided that I will set up some sort of drawing. If I get at least 12 confirmed sales, I will put the buyers names in a hat, and the winning name will get their sidearm for free!

I really want one of these. I loved Mojos but just couldnt swing the $$$. This looks right up my alley. I am in!!!

Nice work. Did you get a price yet. Interested.

MEMMEMEMEME!!!!

Saw the price, very interested.

While you be selling these painted or unpainted?

I'm still in, maybe for two!!!

Def still in for one!!!

Put me on the interest list for sure now.

Ok. Right when I am ready to get rolling on this, I got some meetings with my lawyer about my accident. Nothing major so I will be back on track in the next day or so.

I shipped a painted up version to my friend Madmartigan from here at TDH today. He will get it in the next few days and then we can get some hands on feedback from him.

I am going to try to make my sale thread today or tomorrow, but I want to post up pics and video, and also get some PMs sent to formulate my official sales list, so it will take me a bit of time. I was able to pull 2 more last night so I have several ready to go. I think I may offer them unfinished, and also painted up for an additional fee, but I am interested to see how others will paint them as well.

For those of you that have shown interest, please give me a day or two to get PMs to everyone, and we will get rolling.

..and thanks again for all of the positive comments.

Here is a link to my Sales Thread:
http://www.thedentedhelmet.com/f31/e...ial-run-39998/

Originally Posted by dankenman

I shipped a painted up version to my friend Madmartigan from here at TDH today....

And he is giddy as a little schoolgurl..... =)

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hi i have a real pulce 40 technicub made in italy i want to sell its metal and plastic with the front cover still on it you can mail me for pics and more info

imrickjamesbitch1234@yahoo.co.uk