Evolution Props

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JedIinTraining

Hunter

• Aug 18, 2015

• #1

I was just looking for the consensus on the metal products from Evolution Props. I see he sells a lot on EBay. Some stuff looks to be good quality.

Thanks in advance

 

Fett 4 Real

Sr Hunter

• Aug 18, 2015

• #2

Meh....none of its accurate at all....so I mean if you want metal just to have it, you can buy it. But several people sell metal pieces that are accurate here.

 

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JedIinTraining

Hunter

• Aug 18, 2015

• #3

It was the shin tools I liked. Seems it would be nice to have them in aluminum. Accuracy is paramount though. I didn't know what people thought of them.

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=121631338832&globalID=EBAY-US


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dv8r

Hunter

• Aug 18, 2015

• #4

ditto what F4R says. My tale of woe: I bought some stuff from Gabe (Sonic Beam Weapon, Anti-Security Blade, Survival Knife, JetPack Tool, JetPack Beacon, Collar/Cod Studs), and it's not accurate at all. The Sonic Beam and Anti-Security Blade are both too thin, with the Anti-Security Blade (in ESB style) and JetPack Tool also slightly smaller, while the Survival Knife looked nice, but was tapped poorly so the screw comes through the side, and the top is secured with an oval rather than counter sunk pan head screw (so it sticks up above the top). The JetPack Beacon is almost OK, but the top is open, rather than closed with the small dome. I can't say about the studs, Gabe said he sent them in the (pretty poor IMO) "boots" I bought, but they weren't there and he stopped responding once I'd made that clear. :-(

 

Mullreel

Well-Known Hunter

• Aug 18, 2015

• #5

If accuracy is what you want then the get the actual squeegee and such. You can pic them up with out too much trouble.


Also you aren't supposed to post live ebay links unless they are yours.

 

fettfw3

Hunter

• Aug 18, 2015

• #6

good timing on this post coz I to was thinking about getting the shin tools from evolution props. Now I know to stay clear of them.
who's a good person to get the tools from here on tdh ?

 

dv8r

Hunter

• Aug 18, 2015

• #7

Mullreel said:

If accuracy is what you want then the get the actual squeegee and such. You can pic them up with out too much trouble.

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This is my recommendation, what I did... There's a very nice tutorial

http://www.thedentedhelmet.com/f20/shin-tools-build-using-paterson-original-found-parts-52156/

on making the Sonic Beam Weapon and Anti-Security Blade from the found part squeegee and the Survival "blade" from the chemical stirrer, both are easy to follow and straight-forward to execute even with only beginning painting and weathering skills.

 

fettfw3

Hunter

• Aug 18, 2015

• #8

Thanks dv8r. never came across that tutorial in all the vast knowledge here at the helmet.

 

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JedIinTraining

Hunter

• Aug 19, 2015

• #9

Great tutorial. I have been looking for shin tools. Haven't had much luck recently. Keep getting beat to them when they are posted.

Thanks for all the info.


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JedIinTraining

Hunter

• Aug 19, 2015

• #10

fettfw3 said:

good timing on this post coz I to was thinking about getting the shin tools from evolution props. Now I know to stay clear of them.
who's a good person to get the tools from here on tdh ?

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Hey, check out this link and search Paterson Squeegee or Paterson chemical stirrer and you'll see them. Just ordered mine.

B&H Photo Video Digital Cameras, Photography, Camcorders

Just need the aluminum pieces. Anyone have any suggestions?



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dv8r

Hunter

• Aug 19, 2015

• #11

JedIinTraining said:

Just need the aluminum pieces. Anyone have any suggestions?

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If you mean the Mitchell Stylus Brush handles, MojoFett makes very nice replicas: go to eBay and search mojo_skywalker -- I'd link his site but...

 

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JedIinTraining

Hunter

• Aug 19, 2015

• #12

dv8r said:

If you mean the Mitchell Stylus Brush handles, MojoFett makes very nice replicas: go to eBay and search mojo_skywalker -- I'd link his site but...

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Thanks! Just ordered.

You should live on the edge a little and send that link next time.


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