THE ARMOURY- STAR TREK: TYPE 1 HAND PHASER, DEEP SPACE NINE ISSUE (CIRCA 2360)
I sculpted these replica Star Trek props out of plasticine and then cast them in rubber moulds out of Fastcast two-part plastic. I really like Fastcast. It has a five minute curing time, and is exceptionally strong. It also sands and machines well after it has hardened.
The finished props are painted in acrylic then sealed with an oil based gloss finish. I've used Letraset rub on lettering to add a bit of extra detail, such as the DEEP SPACE NINE legend as well as (Unseen from this angle) the name MAJOR KIRA NERYS and a serial number 199301-A. Come to think of it, 1993 was probably when I made these pieces. Although this prop is non-functional I did embed a red L.E.D in the business end just for effect.
The hand phaser is a direct descendant of the small weapons used in the original Star Trek series, which were designed by artist Wah Chang. These Next Generation/Deep Space Nine era variants were designed by Rick Sternbach.
PHASER stands for PHASed Energy Rectification.
The large insignia is a Bajoran Communicator badge, the smaller one is a collar pin. Both have pin and gripper attachments embedded in the backs. I made this particular set for my partner, Gail, to go with her Bajoran costume, but also turned out a couple to go with my Federal Marine outfit as well.
The phaser is authentically scaled (the picture above is roughly actual size) and sits very sweetly in the hand, though I have to admit I'd much prefer to have at least a pistol grip between me and than much raw energy if it were a real weapon!
THE ARMOURY- STAR TREK: TYPE 1 HAND PHASER, DEEP SPACE NINE ISSUE (CIRCA 2360)
I sculpted these replica Star Trek props out of plasticine and then cast them in rubber moulds out of Fastcast two-part plastic. I really like Fastcast. It has a five minute curing time, and is exceptionally strong. It also sands and machines well after it has hardened.
The finished props are painted in acrylic then sealed with an oil based gloss finish. I've used Letraset rub on lettering to add a bit of extra detail, such as the DEEP SPACE NINE legend as well as (Unseen from this angle) the name MAJOR KIRA NERYS and a serial number 199301-A. Come to think of it, 1993 was probably when I made these pieces. Although this prop is non-functional I did embed a red L.E.D in the business end just for effect.
The hand phaser is a direct descendant of the small weapons used in the original Star Trek series, which were designed by artist Wah Chang. These Next Generation/Deep Space Nine era variants were designed by Rick Sternbach.
PHASER stands for PHASed Energy Rectification.
The large insignia is a Bajoran Communicator badge, the smaller one is a collar pin. Both have pin and gripper attachments embedded in the backs. I made this particular set for my partner, Gail, to go with her Bajoran costume, but also turned out a couple to go with my Federal Marine outfit as well.
The phaser is authentically scaled (the picture above is roughly actual size) and sits very sweetly in the hand, though I have to admit I'd much prefer to have at least a pistol grip between me and than much raw energy if it were a real weapon!