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Re: Custom Staff of Gandalf the Grey

Update - I have a completed staff. I tried painting it like the NC one, but I couldnt get it Quite the same. After comparing it to BD screenshots, it appears to be much darker colors anyhow. It is resin from top to bottom - with a steel threaded rod cast into the center. Still trying to figure out t...

Forum: Costuming & Prop Making
Topic: Custom Staff of Gandalf the Grey
Replies: 11
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Thu Aug 04, 2011 12:03 pm
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Re: Custom Staff of Gandalf the Grey

I'll probably tinker around with a light up feature - I made it work on my old version but it was too innacurate for me to feel it was worth the effort of continuing.

Forum: Costuming & Prop Making
Topic: Custom Staff of Gandalf the Grey
Replies: 11
Views: 8139
Sat Jul 09, 2011 1:27 pm
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Re: Custom Staff of Gandalf the Grey

Thank you sir! It looks a bit soft in these pics, but I really did try to capture it as accurately as possible. After studying close up pics of the NC staff, it actually was very roughly sculpted in places (the prop, I should say - since the NC was cast from it).

Forum: Costuming & Prop Making
Topic: Custom Staff of Gandalf the Grey
Replies: 11
Views: 8139
Sat Jul 09, 2011 12:40 pm
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Re: The Sword of Samwise (Museum Collection) Review and Photos

Actually after taking a picture I could see it much clearer... I have #0479. Did you guys write your # onto the COA or just leave it blank?

Forum: Reviews & Articles
Topic: The Sword of Samwise (Museum Collection) Review and Photos
Replies: 92
Views: 44971
Sat Jul 09, 2011 10:20 am
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Custom Staff of Gandalf the Grey

Hi there - I am fairly new to posting here but I am a long time poster over at The RPF. I made one of these a while back, but wasnt too concerned with accuracy... because, well, I didnt e xp ect it to work lol. So, now knowing I have the ability to complete it, I started a new sculpt to make a nice,...

Forum: Costuming & Prop Making
Topic: Custom Staff of Gandalf the Grey
Replies: 11
Views: 8139
Sat Jul 09, 2011 9:29 am
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Re: The Sword of Samwise (Museum Collection) Review and Photos

I just got this as well - the review was what finally sold me on it. This was a sword I always wanted UC to make, but never thought they would. In my mind Sam is the real hero of the story. My COA didnt have the number written, and its 100% unreadable on the sword LOL.

Forum: Reviews & Articles
Topic: The Sword of Samwise (Museum Collection) Review and Photos
Replies: 92
Views: 44971
Fri Jul 08, 2011 3:38 pm
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Re: UC Sword of Strider cross guard discoloration...?

Ok - well, I stripped off all the weathering with acetone and the dark parts are still dark. Its looks better overall and more screen accurate, and the shininess makes the dark areas harder to notice - but I'm still open to suggestions on how I might lighten these up...

Forum: The Lord of the Rings & The Hobbit
Topic: UC Sword of Strider cross guard discoloration...?
Replies: 11
Views: 4336
Fri Jul 08, 2011 3:25 pm
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Re: UC Sword of Strider cross guard discoloration...?

Do you guys think if I did it just a little at a time I could make it match the rest? Or will it just flake off?

Forum: The Lord of the Rings & The Hobbit
Topic: UC Sword of Strider cross guard discoloration...?
Replies: 11
Views: 4336
Fri Jul 08, 2011 10:30 am
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Re: UC Sword of Strider cross guard discoloration...?

I have little to no e xp erience with strippers (no, not those kinds, lol) - is there a specific product you'd recommend so I dont use the wrong thing?

Forum: The Lord of the Rings & The Hobbit
Topic: UC Sword of Strider cross guard discoloration...?
Replies: 11
Views: 4336
Fri Jul 08, 2011 10:18 am
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Re: UC Sword of Strider cross guard discoloration...?

Can it just be taken off entirely? I'd prefer just shiny silver anyway. It really stands out and is distracting...

Forum: The Lord of the Rings & The Hobbit
Topic: UC Sword of Strider cross guard discoloration...?
Replies: 11
Views: 4336
Fri Jul 08, 2011 6:50 am
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Re: UC Sword of Strider cross guard discoloration...?

Heres some pics - sorry they are fast and crappy. Only one side looks black but they both have darkened:

Forum: The Lord of the Rings & The Hobbit
Topic: UC Sword of Strider cross guard discoloration...?
Replies: 11
Views: 4336
Thu Jul 07, 2011 12:41 pm
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UC Sword of Strider cross guard discoloration...?

Hi there - I am a long time reader on this forum, though I havent don much posting. I thought maybe you guys would have some insight on the problem. I recently unboxed by UC Strider Ranger sword and noticed something odd on the ends of the cross guard. You know how there are little pieces that are s...

Forum: The Lord of the Rings & The Hobbit
Topic: UC Sword of Strider cross guard discoloration...?
Replies: 11
Views: 4336
Thu Jul 07, 2011 11:34 am
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Re: UC Limited Wishlist

I'm surprised that they seem so sure they wont do Guthwine because that seems to be the one item I see people talking about the most that they wish had been made. I agree that anything that isnt a sword or a knife doesnt really stand a chance, but the things they made in the past were impressive for...

Forum: Products you'd like to see
Topic: UC Limited Wishlist
Replies: 23
Views: 10859
Sat Mar 22, 2008 3:34 pm
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Re: UC Limited Wishlist

With new things happening with UC - I thought I'd give this OLD thread some new life. Items I would DEFINITELY buy is made by United Cutlery would include: Mouth of Sauron Helm Sam's Sword (I know, we hardly see this, but I think it would look great next to Sting) Legolas Bow (I want a UC one!) Witc...

Forum: Products you'd like to see
Topic: UC Limited Wishlist
Replies: 23
Views: 10859
Sat Mar 22, 2008 1:18 pm
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Re: United Cutlery 2008

awesome to hear - do you know if any of the items that are not yet back in production are going to be? Ex.: will the Boromir sword be brought back possibly?

Forum: New Products, Release Dates, & Updates
Topic: United Cutlery 2008
Replies: 70
Views: 88862
Fri Mar 21, 2008 9:23 am
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Re: Glamdring UC1265 2003 VS 2008 PICS!!!

I' ve had an older glamdring (dont know which color box - it came without one) and now have a newer one. I took many pics of the old one, comparing it to the Noble Collection version (which I also have), and I can saw the newer UC one is better. The differences are minimal, but they are there. As st...

Forum: The Lord of the Rings & The Hobbit
Topic: Glamdring UC1265 2003 VS 2008 PICS!!!
Replies: 30
Views: 11011
Thu Mar 20, 2008 1:36 pm
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Re: United Cutlery 2008

Are there plans to continue the LOTR line next year? Or is the "maybe" items for this year gonna be it? Or have they just not thought that far ahead yet, LOL.

Forum: New Products, Release Dates, & Updates
Topic: United Cutlery 2008
Replies: 70
Views: 88862
Mon Mar 17, 2008 4:21 pm
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Re: United Cutlery 2008

So we can assume at least that all LOTR items seen on UC's site will be released at some point this year?

Forum: New Products, Release Dates, & Updates
Topic: United Cutlery 2008
Replies: 70
Views: 88862
Sun Feb 17, 2008 7:15 am
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