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Author:  Dropshipbob [ Wed Nov 23, 2016 10:24 pm ]
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This was simply going to be part of my toolbox, but it's such a large piece, I figured it needed it's own thread.

You hear this mentioned by Apone, "explosive damages, probably...seismic survey charges..."

Overall, this was pretty easy. Just a section of PVC coupler with the "pointy" end being from a container of mole killer bait. The end cap is a resin copy of a part from an old action figure, decals are some of that DIY stuff from Testors, which I think worked pretty good. Normally I'd weather the hell out of something like this, but I figured this isn't something that's just rolling around gathering dirt.

Which begs the question...would you find something like this sitting nonchalantly in someone's tool box?

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Author:  88reaper88 [ Thu Nov 24, 2016 12:35 am ]
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I can't imagine they'd be stored in a toolbox, maybe a hazardous locker like paint/chemicals are stored in garages?

Looks great by the way :)
Author:  retrogarde [ Thu Nov 24, 2016 2:49 am ]
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Damn dude, that came out GREAT!!
Author:  Shaman [ Thu Nov 24, 2016 3:14 am ]
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Really cool. The decals look great - is that just print-your-own waterslide decals?

I've dabbled in them before but not for full-scale props. Look really, really nice.
Author:  Drago Seron [ Thu Nov 24, 2016 3:52 am ]
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Awesome
Author:  septic [ Thu Nov 24, 2016 4:43 am ]
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Very cool!
I had to google "mole killer bait"; didn't know that was a thing (certainly not in NZ anyways).

It's shape does give the impression that it can be [lightly?] hammered into place though, so did you at any point think about changing the "Do Not Strike" to some wording to the opposite &/or adding a metal cap to the spike end?

The decals make it, and I agree re the clean look. Some form of carry box [for 4 or 6] would look killer ...
I think something like the transit case for German WW2 stick grenades is possibly a good reference / starting point -
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Author:  Yellowjacket [ Fri Nov 25, 2016 1:56 am ]
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That is an excellent addition to the prop world.
Author:  MattRendar [ Fri Nov 25, 2016 2:29 am ]
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Awesome stuff !
Author:  Corp_Hicks [ Fri Nov 25, 2016 11:10 am ]
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Aren't they hidden behind false walls in the colony?

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http://artisticimaginations.com/hiveseeker/weapons.html
Author:  Dropshipbob [ Mon Nov 28, 2016 5:16 pm ]
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The decals are the Testors brand water slide decal paper. They work really nicely if it's a dark decal on a light background as with this object. If it's the other way around, there can be trouble.

Septic, I put the "do not strike on top" becaue I didn't think anyone would want to take the chance of accidentally setting one of these off by hitting it. I thought it would be best to dig a hole and set it by hand. :) I don't think I'll be doing any sort of carrying case for this (other than my tool box). Since it never saw screen time, I just don't want to put that much emphasis on it.

Corp Hicks, I'm not sure what you are referring to? Is that from a game?
Author:  septic [ Mon Nov 28, 2016 11:15 pm ]
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Seismic survey charge sounds to me like something you'd be [possibly] using on rock, so hitting it with a mallet would be oookaaay - I like the idea that the charge isn't 'live' till you add in a blasting cap [like C4 blocks etc]. A wee decaled plastic bung/cap thingie would tell that story well, I think.
Extended Universe - bollocks to too much emphasis, you've already made a Lovely Thing, I reckon go hard out and make a case 8)
Author:  88reaper88 [ Mon Nov 28, 2016 11:37 pm ]
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From Wikipedia so this could all be bullshit:

"Explosives, such as dynamite, can be used as crude but effective sources of seismic energy. For instance, hexanitrostilbene was the main explosive fill in the thumper mortar round canisters used as part of the Apollo Lunar Active Seismic Experiments.[4] Generally, the explosive charges are placed between 6 and 76 metres (20 and 250 ft) below ground, in a hole that is drilled with dedicated drilling equipment for this purpose. This type of seismic drilling is often referred to as "Shot Hole Drilling". A common drill rig used for "Shot Hole Drilling" is the ARDCO C-1000 drill mounted on an ARDCO K 4X4 buggy. These drill rigs often use water or air to assist the drilling."
Author:  septic [ Tue Nov 29, 2016 2:04 am ]
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Aaaah, ok cool :)
Author:  Corp_Hicks [ Tue Nov 29, 2016 5:10 pm ]
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Dropshipbob wrote:
Corp Hicks, I'm not sure what you are referring to? Is that from a game?


You used the survey charges in Alien Trilogy to find hidden areas. Back in the PS1 and Sega Saturn days.
Author:  Dropshipbob [ Tue Nov 29, 2016 9:19 pm ]
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Ohhhh, o.k.! I think I remember playing that game...barely.
Author:  88reaper88 [ Tue Nov 29, 2016 11:33 pm ]
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