On a LOST Kick!

So, I've been on a LOST kick lately, Im not sure why... wait a minute, yes  I do.  I got on a LOST kick when I finally found a Swan Hatch Record Player for a decent price.  Thats what rekindled my love for the show, might even say its helped me to forget the last season.  The Record player is from an exciting time in LOST, a time of ever growing questions and some neat discoveries.  In my opinion, the Swan Hatch was the only station that was worth a shit.  (and I'd ware a teeshirt with that printed on it)  ;)

Here is a link to a youtube video, it needs to be displayed properly, this is just its temp home so it can be functional.

And the scene from the first episode of season 2

Stay tuned for more neat LOST stuff!  :)

Moon: H3 Canister 3D renders

Figuring out the size for the H3 Canisters proved to be more then a little tricky.  There really isn't anything to use as a size reference in any of the scenes with the canister. In the one good straight on shot of the canister Sam is wearing his space suit which makes the canister look smaller then it is. After going back and forth on the size, Im pretty have with the dims I have now.

Here are some 3D renders.

Moon: H3 Canister build begins.

I've started working on my replica H3 canister from Moon.  Here are some work in progress photos of the nose cone part of the canister.

More to come! :)

If you haven't seen Duncan Jones' Moon yet, go get it and watch it.

Source Code.

I saw Source Code last night and really liked it. I loved the homage to Quantum Leap, just loved it!

Duncan Jones is 2 for 2 on awesome movies, I can't wait to see what he does next!

Sam Bell Costume: A Shopping List

With all the great comments on my Sam Bell Costume that was posted on the ManMadeMovies site and all the people who are genuinely excited about it, I decided to put together a shopping list of links to where a person can assemble their own Sam Bell costume.
US fans be warned, most of the parts are only available in the UK, expect to spend a good portion of the total price on international shipping.  But its totally worth it. :)

First, the Grey Flight Suit
I knew finding the right flight suit was key.  I have firends who cosplay as Ghostbusters so I knew a bit about the styles of US flight suits and I could tell this suit was different - better, with more pockets and a more form fitting cut.  After looking at just about every pair of  grey coveralls on the net I finally found a small image of what looked like the correct grey suit.
Turns out its a German Air Force flight suit.

Here is a direct link:
Bundeswehr flight suit - grey











Next up, the Shoes
Sam's shoes are awesome, I love how the toes are covered in a greyish suede, it makes it look like they are covered in moon dust.
The correct shoes are a Hi-Tec brand Squash shoe, available only in the UK.
Hi-Tec sells shoes in the US, but only hiking and running shoes.
The idea of spending $60 on a shoe that I never tried on was a bit daunting, and the US to UK size conversion charts didn't ease my worry - but I came up with a brilliant idea.  I found a local store that carried Hi-Tec brand running shoes and went and tried them on.  Then when I found my size I just looked at the tag and noted what the UK size was, worked great.

Here is the direct link:
Hi-Tec Classic Squash Trainer











With the Shoes, we'll talk Socks
Three stripe yellow and white socks are a bit harder to find then you'd think. Google it to see for yourself.  I was finally able to find some at a American Apparel and lucky me they have a store in Denver.  The socks were one of two pieces that are available in the US and the only piece I was able to buy locally - Yay!

Here is a direct link
Stripe Calf-High Sock










Before I forget, The Patches
Probably more important then the Socks or Shoes are the Patches. There are 7 patches on the Sam Bell flight suit, and I love each of them, the artwork and graphics on Moon are so awesome.
I checked around with some of the patch places I knew about in the US, but they only had 6 of the 7 patches, they were missing the large Checker board patch that goes on the left arm.  Thru searching the UK ebay I found a place called Blue Tiger Trading in the UK.  They had the complete 7 patch set.

Here is the Direct link
Moon Patch Set

Best for last, Sam's Watch
The most asked about part of the Costume - Sam's awesome watch.
Whoever's idea it was to use this watch is brilliant.  Its futuristic looking, very sleek and simple.
It's a DIESEL brand watch, model DZ7076.  Its no longer made.  Luckily there still are some available online.

Here are a few direct links:
Diesel Men's Digital Black Leather Watch
Diesel Men's Digital Black Leather Watch
Diesel Men's Digital Black Leather Watch









That about does it for the "list of links" for the Sam Bell Flight Suit costume.  I hope everyone enjoys it and is able to put together their own awesome costume.

Maybe one day we can have 20+ Sam Bells crash a Con somewhere....

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My Sam Bell (Moon) Costume

My Sam Bell (Moon) costume was featured on the "Man Made Movies" blog, its the main Moon/Duncan Jones blog!

MOON: Sam Bell Spotted At Starfest 2011 In Denver

I've had a few requests about sharing links to where to get the components, I'm putting together a list and will post it on this blog in a day or so.

My New Prop Blog

I decided its time for me to start a blog about all the fun stuff I do.  Building replica movie props.
Im a member of the Replica Prop Forum, and have posted a bunch of stuff over there, but I figured I'd share with the rest of the world as well.