I just got Mal's gun... and it wuddn't easy to find.

POSTED BY: chrisisall
UPDATED: Sunday, December 18, 2011 19:04
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CHRISISALL

Friday, November 4, 2011 7:23 PM (P)

I found a place that had resin kits, and I snatched 2 of 'em up!
I am gonna make these look SO pretty!!!! Just like in Serenity (they're Firefly-style at the moment).
You can get 'em here:
http://www.monstersinmotion.com/cart/lifesize-collectibles-props-item-
list-a-e-c-5_151/browncoat-pistol-firefly-1-1-prop-replica-pistol-model-resin-kit-p-8838

Note, it comes in ONE piece, not the three as described. But it's pretty full of detail (y'know, for a resin reproduction. They do need some fancy work to be shiny).

The laughing Chrisisall

CHRISISALL

Friday, November 4, 2011 10:23 PM (P)

Okay, a little simple research shows this gun to be fairly accurate in general lines, but gorram terribly lacking in the details. I just bought a whole passel of work for myself.

But I WILL make it shiny!! I swear by my pretty floral bonnet!!

The laughing Chrisisall

PENGUIN

Saturday, November 5, 2011 12:35 AM (P)

If anyone can, it's you!

King of the Mythical Land that is Iowa

CHRISISALL

Saturday, November 5, 2011 12:42 AM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by Penguin:

Oh, now that is a thing of beauty!!!!

Was it much coin?

(the gun is nice too)

The laughing Chrisisall

PENGUIN

Saturday, November 5, 2011 4:17 PM (P)

$150.00

King of the Mythical Land that is Iowa

CHRISISALL

Saturday, November 5, 2011 7:28 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by Penguin:
$150.00

Was Opus included, or was it just the hat?

How much was the gun, BTW?
(you are NOT gonna tell me you got a gun like that for $150, are ya?)

The laughing Chrisisall

PENGUIN

Sunday, November 6, 2011 12:28 AM (P)

The gun was $150.00.

Opus and the hat were extra!

King of the Mythical Land that is Iowa

CHRISISALL

Sunday, November 6, 2011 12:39 AM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by Penguin:
The gun was $150.00.

Opus and the hat were extra!

Where in the sphincter of hell did you find a gun like that so cheap?!?!?!?!?!?!?!
It's really awesome.

The laughing Chrisisall

PENNAUSAMIKE

Sunday, November 6, 2011 1:01 AM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by chrisisall:
Where in the sphincter of hell did you find a gun like that so cheap?!?!?!?!?!?!?!
It's really awesome.

The laughing Chrisisall

That is a pretty reasonable going rate for the QMx BDM Serenity Mal pistol,
at least until recently.

There is a lotta-lotta-lotta info out there about the various Mal pistols
and how they compare to each other, and to the original Mal pistols.

The pistols you bought from MIM are basically recasts of the fan-sculpted Wilco,
so they are a generation removed from what was an interpretive piece to begin with.

You can still build them into a decent representation of a Mal pistol,
but the QMx Serenity Mal is probably the most common, accurate Mal pistol.
I've posted all this info and considerably more, in many threads here,
on www.fireflyprops.net
the replica prop forum, www.therpf.com
(which I've seen you post your BSG Vipers on)
and the www.serenitymovie.net site.

I see many people pay ridiculous sums for inaccurate, often outright horrible, Mal pistols, while other times excellent versions like the phillipes and Sidkit slide under the radar for nearly nothing.

Good Luck on your builds,
Mike

CHRISISALL

Sunday, November 6, 2011 1:14 AM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by pennausamike:

The pistols you bought from MIM are basically recasts of the fan-sculpted Wilco,
so they are a generation removed from what was an interpretive piece to begin with.

You can still build them into a decent representation of a Mal pistol

Oh, I just love a challenge, and this one is that. It'll be a LOT of work, still, for the price I paid, it's a nice starting point, and definitely saves me time on the front end of the build.

The laughing Chrisisall

PENNAUSAMIKE

Sunday, November 6, 2011 3:16 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by cdabel:
By the way, where can one get those acrylic stands?

The acrylic stand was a limited release from QMx.
But, if you join the RPF,
someone or someones have made a version of them available now and again.

http://www.therpf.com/f9/qmx-mal-pistol-stand-38763/

WINGNUT1066

Tuesday, November 22, 2011 1:44 AM (P)

The Mal resin gun is a fun build. I did mine a few years back, and have one suggestion that worked well for me. I carefully trimmed off the resin "screws" with a razor blade, then found some antique brass screws at a hardware store to use in their place.
There were two small ones on the front sight, four on top of the frame, and one on each side of the grip. For the paint and metal effects I pretty much followed the directions that came with the model. Good luck!

I aim to misbehave.

CHRISISALL

Tuesday, November 22, 2011 2:13 AM (P)

Thanks, I was heading in that direction...

The laughing Chrisisall

PENGUIN

Saturday, December 10, 2011 4:59 PM (P)

https://store.qmxonline.com/Malcolm-Reynolds-Metal-Plated-Pistol-Repli
ca_p_160.html

King of the Mythical Land that is Iowa

CHRISISALL

Saturday, December 10, 2011 7:22 PM (P)

Thanks Pengy, I saw it. Too late for me; I already have the kits. But for anyone else I heartily recommend it!!! It looks perfect.

The laughing Chrisisall

JO753

Saturday, December 10, 2011 10:51 PM (P)

If you really want to get serious, I coud make you a metal copy.

Looks like about a 2,000$ job, more if you want moving parts.

You coud order 5 and make money selling the extras!

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DUZ XaT SEM RiT TQ YQ? - Jubal Early
http://www.nooalf.com

CHRISISALL

Sunday, December 11, 2011 12:04 AM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by JO753:
If you really want to get serious, I coud make you a metal copy.

Thanks, but I got no need of a realer lookin' one than I can make for my own self. 'Preciate the offer, though!

The laughing Chrisisall

JO753

Sunday, December 11, 2011 2:23 AM (P)

No problem.

I hav a hankerin to do sum experiments that coud lead to a practical weapon. The main objectiv iz to get rid uv bullets, or at least minimize their space requirements.

Going to need sumthing for the impending zombie apocalypse anyway, so I shoud get to work soon.

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DUZ XaT SEM RiT TQ YQ? - Jubal Early
http://www.nooalf.com

CANTTAKESKY

Wednesday, December 14, 2011 6:06 PM (P)

https://store.qmxonline.com/Malcolm-Reynolds-Metal-Plated-Pistol-Repli
ca_p_160.html

This one sells for $80.

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ANTHONYT

Thursday, December 15, 2011 2:56 AM (P)

Hello,

It would rock to have a working, firing version of this weapon.

Also, a Lemat converted to fire cartridges.

And I think the Lemat would actually be popular with non-fans.

--Anthony

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CHRISISALL

Sunday, December 18, 2011 7:04 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by canttakesky:
https://store.qmxonline.com/Malcolm-Reynolds-Metal-Plated-Pistol-Repli
ca_p_160.html

This one sells for $80.

Yeah, but it was just pointed out to me that polystone is kinda brittle. My resin one will be nicer to drop occasionally.

The OOOPS Chrisisall