Disruptor?

T'Bonz · March 13 2011, 04:48 AM

I figured this would be the perfect place to ask since I know that props are bought/made for the various productions.

Have any of you come across any model Romulan disruptors? I just want one that looks nice, it doesn't have to have lights or sounds. I didn't see anything while searching the 'net but I figure if this exists, you guys would know where to find it.

Thanks.

FalTorPan · March 13 2011, 04:57 AM

This eBay listing claims to have a fairly accurate replica of Nero's disruptor from the latest Trek movie:

http://cgi.ebay.com/STAR-TREK-XI-11-...item27b925b2b5

I'm not the seller, and I'm not into the latest Trek movie enough to recognize this as accurate or not.

I've no idea where you might find a TNG-like Romulan disruptor. On the other hand, in "The Enterprise Incident" TOS episode, the Romulans used Eminian-turned-Klingon disruptors. Here is a replica of one of those:

http://www.roddenberry.com/props/pro...tor-built.html

Gep Malakai · March 13 2011, 05:14 AM

I've seen replicas of the TNG-style disruptor pop up in the collections of people on the Replica Props Forum; they're usually one-offs that the person got on eBay. I think you might just have to wait for an auction to show up, if that's the style you're after.

USS Intrepid · March 13 2011, 09:04 AM

The RPF would have been my suggestion as well. I've got a couple of TNG era Romulan disruptors, and got both of them from prop-makers that hang out there.

T'Bonz · March 13 2011, 08:12 PM

I'll keep an eye on both that and Ebay, where I see they have a Nero Trek XI weapon, but I'd rather have a TNG-era disruptor. I'm trying to keep the cost under $100 if possible, so I don't need anything fancy.

I have almost a year to find something, so hopefully I'll get lucky between now and then. It's a pity I can't make one myself but the "arts and crafts"-type gene seems to have been left out of me.

That RPF site is pretty cool; some of their skills in costuming are amazing. I'm jealous of the talent.

FalTorPan · March 13 2011, 08:25 PM

Given the "boxiness" of the disruptor's design, and depending on your needs, you might be able to cobble something together with foam and Bondo.

This guy made a disruptor from Balsa wood: http://www.madwulf.com/PropsWeapons.htm

T'Bonz · March 13 2011, 08:46 PM

LOL, you don't get it. Even a kiddie paint-by-number set is pushing it for me. I can dig out family roots back to the 1500s, but crafts and such are beyond my skill set other than a bit of sewing skill. I have made some costumes, but I'm not at the level of real costumers and with arthritis settling into the hands, I don't think that's in my future. I have nothing but admiration, though, for those who have that level of talent.

This is why I have to pay someone else who has those skills. It's a bit of a drag that there isn't some cheapo kit out there. That's the problem of not liking the popular alien of Trek. Bet Klingon disruptors are dime-a-dozen

USS Intrepid · March 13 2011, 09:49 PM

You can buy static resin casts, that are a single piece. You'd just need to paint it.

T'Bonz · March 13 2011, 10:28 PM

I'm assuming those are the white ones? I saw one on Ebay, but it was from a week or so ago and was expired. If not, have you seen them anywhere?

I could probably paint a model. It would involve lots of cussing, but it's doable. Creating an actual model out of wood or whatever is out of my league.

One guy on Ebay had a nice one a few months back. He still sells stuff, so I emailed to ask if he would be offering more in future, but he said he wouldn't be doing so. Ah well, the search continues.

USS Intrepid · March 13 2011, 10:53 PM

The resin ones are often white, yes. You'd need to watch though, because the quality of casting can vary wildly. A really poor one would need a lot of work to finish.

I've haven't seen any lately, but posting a request on the RPF would likely get you a hit.

DestinyCaptain · March 15 2011, 06:59 AM

Aren't the Romulan disruptor rifles of TNG just modified Visitor rifles from V?

Admiral Buzzkill · March 16 2011, 04:05 AM

Doesn't look like it:

http://webcache.googleusercontent.co...www.google.com

USS Intrepid · March 16 2011, 04:04 PM

There is a similarity, but I think that may be as far as it goes.

Captain Robert April · March 18 2011, 05:26 AM

Go on eBay, do a search (say, "Star Trek Romulan disruptor"), then save that search. That way, you'll get an email with the results whenever something shows up.

T'Bonz · March 18 2011, 06:32 PM

^
I usually check Ebay daily (mostly for books). Sooner or later, I hope, one will show up for a reasonable price.

March 13 2011, 04:48 AM	#1
T'Bonz Romulan Curmudgeon Location: Across the Neutral Zone	Disruptor? I figured this would be the perfect place to ask since I know that props are bought/made for the various productions. Have any of you come across any model Romulan disruptors? I just want one that looks nice, it doesn't have to have lights or sounds. I didn't see anything while searching the 'net but I figure if this exists, you guys would know where to find it. Thanks. __________________ Live long and suffer! - Ancient Romulan greeting. Romulans aren't paranoid. We're merely proactively cautious.

March 13 2011, 04:57 AM	#2
FalTorPan Vice Admiral Location: Out there... thataway.	Re: Disruptor? This eBay listing claims to have a fairly accurate replica of Nero's disruptor from the latest Trek movie: http://cgi.ebay.com/STAR-TREK-XI-11-...item27b925b2b5 I'm not the seller, and I'm not into the latest Trek movie enough to recognize this as accurate or not. I've no idea where you might find a TNG-like Romulan disruptor. On the other hand, in "The Enterprise Incident" TOS episode, the Romulans used Eminian-turned-Klingon disruptors. Here is a replica of one of those: http://www.roddenberry.com/props/pro...tor-built.html __________________ Watch ASTRONUTS! Visit Trekplace! Check out my personal website!

March 13 2011, 05:14 AM	#3
Gep Malakai Vice Admiral	Re: Disruptor? I've seen replicas of the TNG-style disruptor pop up in the collections of people on the Replica Props Forum; they're usually one-offs that the person got on eBay. I think you might just have to wait for an auction to show up, if that's the style you're after. __________________ "From the darkness you must fall, failed and weak, to darkness all." -Kataris

March 13 2011, 09:04 AM	#4
USS Intrepid Commodore Location: Dundee, Scotland, UK	Re: Disruptor? The RPF would have been my suggestion as well. I've got a couple of TNG era Romulan disruptors, and got both of them from prop-makers that hang out there. __________________ Star Trek: Intrepid

March 13 2011, 08:12 PM	#5
T'Bonz Romulan Curmudgeon Location: Across the Neutral Zone	Re: Disruptor? I'll keep an eye on both that and Ebay, where I see they have a Nero Trek XI weapon, but I'd rather have a TNG-era disruptor. I'm trying to keep the cost under $100 if possible, so I don't need anything fancy. I have almost a year to find something, so hopefully I'll get lucky between now and then. It's a pity I can't make one myself but the "arts and crafts"-type gene seems to have been left out of me. That RPF site is pretty cool; some of their skills in costuming are amazing. I'm jealous of the talent. __________________ Live long and suffer! - Ancient Romulan greeting. Romulans aren't paranoid. We're merely proactively cautious.

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March 13 2011, 08:25 PM	#6
FalTorPan Vice Admiral Location: Out there... thataway.	Re: Disruptor? Given the "boxiness" of the disruptor's design, and depending on your needs, you might be able to cobble something together with foam and Bondo. This guy made a disruptor from Balsa wood: http://www.madwulf.com/PropsWeapons.htm __________________ Watch ASTRONUTS! Visit Trekplace! Check out my personal website!

March 13 2011, 08:46 PM	#7
T'Bonz Romulan Curmudgeon Location: Across the Neutral Zone	Re: Disruptor? LOL, you don't get it. Even a kiddie paint-by-number set is pushing it for me. I can dig out family roots back to the 1500s, but crafts and such are beyond my skill set other than a bit of sewing skill. I have made some costumes, but I'm not at the level of real costumers and with arthritis settling into the hands, I don't think that's in my future. I have nothing but admiration, though, for those who have that level of talent. This is why I have to pay someone else who has those skills. It's a bit of a drag that there isn't some cheapo kit out there. That's the problem of not liking the popular alien of Trek. Bet Klingon disruptors are dime-a-dozen __________________ Live long and suffer! - Ancient Romulan greeting. Romulans aren't paranoid. We're merely proactively cautious.

March 13 2011, 09:49 PM	#8
USS Intrepid Commodore Location: Dundee, Scotland, UK	Re: Disruptor? You can buy static resin casts, that are a single piece. You'd just need to paint it. __________________ Star Trek: Intrepid

March 13 2011, 10:28 PM	#9
T'Bonz Romulan Curmudgeon Location: Across the Neutral Zone	Re: Disruptor? I'm assuming those are the white ones? I saw one on Ebay, but it was from a week or so ago and was expired. If not, have you seen them anywhere? I could probably paint a model. It would involve lots of cussing, but it's doable. Creating an actual model out of wood or whatever is out of my league. One guy on Ebay had a nice one a few months back. He still sells stuff, so I emailed to ask if he would be offering more in future, but he said he wouldn't be doing so. Ah well, the search continues. __________________ Live long and suffer! - Ancient Romulan greeting. Romulans aren't paranoid. We're merely proactively cautious.

March 13 2011, 10:53 PM	#10
USS Intrepid Commodore Location: Dundee, Scotland, UK	Re: Disruptor? The resin ones are often white, yes. You'd need to watch though, because the quality of casting can vary wildly. A really poor one would need a lot of work to finish. I've haven't seen any lately, but posting a request on the RPF would likely get you a hit. __________________ Star Trek: Intrepid

March 15 2011, 06:59 AM	#11
DestinyCaptain Commander Location: U.S.S. Destiny NCC-720 Leif Ericson II Class Explorer	Re: Disruptor? Aren't the Romulan disruptor rifles of TNG just modified Visitor rifles from V? Last edited by DestinyCaptain; March 15 2011 at 07:36 AM.

March 16 2011, 04:05 AM	#12
Admiral Buzzkill The Man Location: Defying Gravity	Re: Disruptor? Doesn't look like it: http://webcache.googleusercontent.co...www.google.com __________________ I had steak and a loaded baked potato for dinner on Sunday. As a steak I enjoyed it a lot, but as macaroni and cheese I thought it was disappointing.

March 16 2011, 04:04 PM	#13
USS Intrepid Commodore Location: Dundee, Scotland, UK	Re: Disruptor? There is a similarity, but I think that may be as far as it goes. __________________ Star Trek: Intrepid

March 18 2011, 05:26 AM	#14
Captain Robert April Vice Admiral Location: In selfless service to fandom, on the road to becoming a Star Trek trivia god...	Re: Disruptor? Go on eBay, do a search (say, "Star Trek Romulan disruptor"), then save that search. That way, you'll get an email with the results whenever something shows up.

March 18 2011, 06:32 PM	#15
T'Bonz Romulan Curmudgeon Location: Across the Neutral Zone	Re: Disruptor? ^ I usually check Ebay daily (mostly for books). Sooner or later, I hope, one will show up for a reasonable price. __________________ Live long and suffer! - Ancient Romulan greeting. Romulans aren't paranoid. We're merely proactively cautious.