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Weekend Watch: Steampunk Prop Building with “It’s a Trap!”

Weekend Watch: Steampunk Prop Building with “It’s a Trap!”

By Jeremy S Cook

Jeremy S Cook

Jeremy is an engineer with 10 years experience at his full-time profession, and has a BSME from Clemson University. Outside of work he’s an avid maker and experimenter, building anything that comes into his mind!

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For steampunk props and accessories, look no further! The gents behind “It’s a Trap!” Props and Productions have you covered.

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It Took 4 Years to Build This Detailed, Posable Terminator Replica

It Took 4 Years to Build This Detailed, Posable Terminator Replica

Jamie Staff

By Jamie Staff

Jamie Staff

(AKA Jaz) lives in Newcastle, Australia. I'm a 47 year old self-employed mad inventor and while I hold no official qualifications, over the last 20 or so years, I've pretty much taught myself everything that has taken my interest, from magic to metallurgy and everything in between. My dream has always been to get to the stage where I can be making and doing the work I love.

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This Terminator T800 replica is life-sized, posable, and meticulously crafted. It took creator Jamie Staff 4 years to complete.

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This Cold Casting Technique Lets You Cast Metal Props Without a Forge

This Cold Casting Technique Lets You Cast Metal Props Without a Forge

By Jeremy S Cook

Jeremy S Cook

Jeremy is an engineer with 10 years experience at his full-time profession, and has a BSME from Clemson University. Outside of work he’s an avid maker and experimenter, building anything that comes into his mind!

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Cold casting is a technique that allows you to get metallic props that are magnetic, can be buffed to a shine, or artfully rusted.

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This Millennium Falcon Toy Is Straight Out of Star Wars After a New Paint Job

This Millennium Falcon Toy Is Straight Out of Star Wars After a New Paint Job

By Jeremy S Cook

Jeremy S Cook

Jeremy is an engineer with 10 years experience at his full-time profession, and has a BSME from Clemson University. Outside of work he’s an avid maker and experimenter, building anything that comes into his mind!

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The Millennium Falcon toy looked a bit too clean when it came out of the box, so Tristan Elliot painted and weathered it to its Jakku glory.

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