Mal's Pistol Resin Complete or Kit Needed

POSTED BY: Tristan
UPDATED: Sunday, July 23, 2006 14:15
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TRISTAN

Thursday, April 6, 2006 1:37 PM

I know there are a few postings in here in regards to the resin pistols, but there are no links or email addresses to get in touch with these people. I know of PtByNmbrs and a "Phil" from RPF forums. I have had sporadic contact with PyByNmbrs, but either his email does not like mine, or mine does not like his; I get undeliverable most of the time.
If anyone has any info or even a pistol for sale, please let me know. If you don't want to openly post, email me.
I am not desperate yet, but when I finally decided to break down and get one of these, all of a sudden I am unable to find a seller.

Thank you in advance.

Holding until you get back, Captain.

TRISTAN

Tuesday, April 11, 2006 9:43 PM

Never mind, I found one!

Holding until you get back, Captain.

GUYWHOWANTSAFIREFLYOFHISOWN

Tuesday, April 18, 2006 5:35 AM

where can I find one ?

it's my insanity that keeps me sane hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

TRISTAN

Tuesday, April 18, 2006 1:13 PM

There's one on ebay right now, but it's not like the one I purchased.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Firefly-Serenity-Mal-s-Pistol-Prop-Model-Kit_W0QQi
temZ6050956760QQcategoryZ1193QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
But the auction is over in about 12 hours...you can try contacting the seller, see if he has more...
I hope that helps. This pistol is oe of the hardest things to find, even though half the Browncoats sems to have one and everyone else made a resin cast and sold the replicas.

Holding until you get back , Captain.

STARSONG

Saturday, May 6, 2006 4:31 PM

That one's not particularly accurate.. especially around the grip area.

Honestly, keep an eye out for Phil S's cast of the hero prop over on RPF..it's worlds above the ebay one there. (and uh... half the price. )

I know he's done at least two runs now.. I expect when enough demand builds up he'll do another at some time.

TRISTAN

Saturday, May 6, 2006 6:23 PM

I actually have one of those. When I posted the above response, the one on eBay was the only one I could find, even though it did not look right.

Holding until you get back, Captain.

EMMARIGBY

Tuesday, May 16, 2006 1:56 PM

I am looking for a weapon now as well. Would it be possible for you to post a link to who you bought your resin replica from? There's nothing on e-bay at the moment (except for an authentic prop which I lusted after but at it's currently at about $120 I can only drool from afar!)

TRISTAN

Tuesday, May 16, 2006 6:21 PM

Actually, the one I bought was his last one! Sorry!
There is another forum rpf.invisionzone.com, that has links to the pistols every now and then. I will keep my eyes peeled.

Holding until you get back, Captain.

MRPACO

Wednesday, May 17, 2006 3:46 AM

Heh. Don't feel TOO upset about not being able to afford that one on eBay. If the one I saw is the one you were talking about, it's not an "authentic prop" - simply a resin cast of one.

Which happens to be the same as Phil's cast (if you're lucky enough to find one) - which I believe, while a bit more accurate, is not extremely different from the scratchbuilt casts.

Really, the only thing you'd be paying extra for is the fact that it's already painted and weathered. 'Course, that IS pretty dandy.

-Patrick

http://firefly-fans.deviantart.com/ My personal Firefly fanclub! We'd love new members!

TRISTAN

Wednesday, May 17, 2006 3:50 AM

I actually have one of those casts...and it came unpainted! Half the fun was sanding and painting it...when I finally get it done, I'll try to post photos.

Holding until you get back, Captain.

MRPACO

Wednesday, May 17, 2006 4:01 AM

Oh, I have no doubt it's a blast to take the blank thing and pull it together how you like it - but that would require skill, something I am duly lacking.

-Patrick

http://firefly-fans.deviantart.com/ My personal Firefly fanclub! We'd love new members!

EMMARIGBY

Wednesday, May 17, 2006 8:57 AM

How much did it cost, if you don't mind me asking?

I would love to see photos. Lots of really detailed ones that I could use as a guide if I ever do get my own.

TRISTAN

Wednesday, May 17, 2006 1:22 PM

$185.00 including shipping.
I've got it mostly painted, but I have to seal it now...when I get the time. I will post pics, though, just may have to keep reminding me every now and then

Holding until you get back, Captain.

TRISTAN

Saturday, May 20, 2006 3:37 AM

Got a few pictures of the painted pistol uploaded...I think I have some more touch-up to do, but I'm not sure...I kinda like the way it turned out.

http://s66.photobucket.com/albums/h250/tristan71/Mals%20Pistol/

Holding until you get back, Captain.

EMMARIGBY

Saturday, May 20, 2006 10:24 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Tristan:
Got a few pictures of the painted pistol uploaded...I think I have some more touch-up to do, but I'm not sure...I kinda like the way it turned out.

http://s66.photobucket.com/albums/h250/tristan71/Mals%20Pistol/

Holding until you get back, Captain.

Oooooh! [groans in heartfelt longing!] I WANT one! Also, beautifully painted! A real labour of love!

Don't think I can afford it though

Since I'm actually trying to mock up a Zoe costume I was thinking of roping in a friend who is a professional miniature modeller to help me make up Zoe's Mares Leg gun. Don't suppose someone has any screenshots or piccies of a replica that I can work from? Worth a shot!

PETRANEF

Saturday, June 10, 2006 5:56 PM

*Where* did you get your cast? Can you please give me an address or a link?

Thanks!

TRISTAN

Monday, June 12, 2006 7:05 PM

Petranf, sorry it took so long for me to get back to you...
I bought mine directly from a gentleman selling them on eBay. I did not buy it through eBay, I contacted him via email. He does not have anymore. There is a board called invisionzone.rpf where one of the guys who cast these originally posts. His name is Phillipes (or something similar). You may want to try there as well as checking eBay every now and then.

Hope this helps some.

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PETRANEF

Monday, June 12, 2006 7:30 PM

Thanks! I appreciate the info!

BABYWITHTHEPOWER

Sunday, July 23, 2006 1:48 PM

Alright, so I snagged a replica model of Mal's gun and I am faced with two delemas:

1. Where to find an accurate replica of his belt and holster?

2. I don't know nothin' about painting resin models. Give me a pewter figure and a brush and I'm shiney, but this is out of my scope of expertise.

So, any help anyone can give this guy on either of these topics will be greatly appreciated.

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I'll be in my bunk.

"Live with a man forty years. Share his house, his meals, speak on every subject. Then, tie him up and hold him over the volcano's edge--and on that day, you will finally meet the man." ~ Shan Yu

PENGUIN

Sunday, July 23, 2006 2:15 PM

Here's a site to keep your eyes on for making movie props...lots of Firefly/Serenity stuff.

http://www.propcircle.com/