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A Prop Maker’s Dream! The Good Samaritan | HELLBOY

Paige Cambern January 20, 2020 Blogs, Electronics, Guns, Kits, Painting, Props, Videos

Bill’s assembling his dream prop! The Good Samaritan from Hellboy is one of his all time favorites, and thanks to this gorgeous kit from Volpin Props, it’s finally happening!

Elder Scrolls V SKYRIM – How to Gold Leaf an Elder Scroll + Retractable Insert!

Paige Cambern June 3, 2019 Blogs, Kits, Materials, Painting, Props, Scale Models & Non-Weapon Props, Skyrim, Techniques, Videos

Bill figured it was about time he got around to finishing the Elder Scroll prop he made 6 years ago, but simple paint just wouldn’t do! Take a look as Bill shows you how to use gold leaf to carefully take a prop from ordinary to extraordinary!

I Finally Made a Proton Pack!

Paige Cambern April 8, 2019 Blogs, Electronics, Full Builds, Kits, Props, VacuumForm, Videos

My buddy Garrick came to visit and helped me make my very own Proton Pack from scratch! This was a TON of fun and I’m so excited to own one of these amazing props.

Finishing my Fallout 4 Laser Pistol! – Assembly and Awesome Painting Techniques

Paige Cambern March 4, 2019 Blogs, Fallout, Guns, Kits, Painting, Props, Techniques, Videos

Bill got this amazing Fallout Laser Pistol kit from Jake of Reciprocation Props during the Prop Tarts Secret Santa event. All it needed was some paint, so Bill decided to try out some different techniques to create a really cool, weathered finish!

GHOSTBUSTERS: Spirit Halloween GHOST TRAP Mod + Repaint

PunishedProps February 11, 2019 Blogs, Kits, Painting, Scale Models & Non-Weapon Props, Toy Mod - Kit Bash, Videos

There’s a ghost causing trouble in our shop! Bill knows just what to do: build a Ghost Trap! Fortunately, Spirit Halloween has a great one for us to modify and repaint for all our ghost catching needs.

FALLOUT Pip Boy 2000 mk VI – Mod + Repaint

Paige Cambern December 10, 2018 Blogs, Electronics, Fallout, Kits, Props, Scale Models & Non-Weapon Props, Toy Mod - Kit Bash, Videos

Bill has an absolute blast showing you how to add electronics, repaint, and mod this beautiful Pip Boy 2000 mk VI model kit from Bethesda.

Snub Nose Blade Runner Blaster Kit Build & Paint – Goldberg Arms

Paige Cambern January 4, 2018 Blogs, Guns, Kits, Painting, Props, Videos

When Dave Goldberg released this kit back in 2011, I was enamored with the design. After 6 years I finally managed to get my greedy hands on one and had a ton of fun putting it together.

Building a Legit Blade Runner Blaster Kit Part 3

Paige Cambern December 11, 2017 Blogs, Electronics, Guns, Kits, Props, Videos

Watch in horror as Bill bumbles his way through the final touches on the Blade Runner blaster kit! Follow along with some wiring and soldering, metal buffing, and the final assembly.

Building a Legit Blade Runner Blaster Kit Part 2

Paige Cambern December 4, 2017 Blogs, Guns, Kits, Painting, Props, Techniques, Videos

Bill resumes his epic journey with the Blade Runner blaster prop kit. In this video he goes over how all the parts fit together and paints the resin pieces.

Building a Legit Blade Runner Blaster Kit Part 1

Paige Cambern November 27, 2017 Blogs, Guns, Kits, Props, Videos

In this first part of an epic, legendary prop build, Bill sorts through the pieces from his mystery Blade Runner pistol resin kit. This model has both resin and metal cast parts, all of which require some cleanup and sorting before the prop can be built.