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zanderwitaz
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[2009-07-22 02:11:33 +0000 UTC]
"Zander"
(United States)
# Statistics
Favourites: 15; Deviations: 61; Watchers: 347
Watching: 6; Pageviews: 25806; Comments Made: 212; Friends: 6
# Interests
Favorite movies: SW trilogy,Casino Royale, Rogue 1, Pacific Rim, LOTR trilogyFavorite TV shows: ST Next gen, voyager, SG1/Atlantis, GOT, Firefly
Favorite bands / musical artists: TheFatRat, Pendulum, The Prodigy, Odeza, A perfect Circle/Tool
Favorite books: Ender's shadow/game etc.
Favorite writers: Anyone except Rian Johnson.
Favorite games: Starcraft I/II, Destiny, N64 classics, TF2
Favorite gaming platform: PC
Tools of the Trade: Scroll Saw, Dremel, Drill Press. That's all folks!
Other Interests: Too many
# About me
Hi There, I'm a self taught 3-D artist that started making scratch built models and selling them since I was in middle school.Fast forward 9 years and now I do it full time for a living!
I have a background in Industrial design. Maybe I'll upload some samples someday.
This is my informal picture dump. See my blog for a more professional, presentation.
My other hobbies include Cars, Starcraft, Gunsmithing, Design/Sketching, etc.
See my blog at www.zprops.blogspot.com!
Current Residence: Dublin, CA
Favourite genre of music: electronica
Favourite style of art: 3D
# Comments
Comments: 34
Wow mate just wow Β your tf2 props are spectacular Β Β
Like very spot on detail Β :3Β
Lol I want one so bad Β
but I'm broke at the moment 
Β all well I think my cardboard sniper rifle can last a few more years :3 Β
but yeah brilliant props mateΒ
cheers rubyΒ
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your props are amazing dude
big tf2 fan and i love how they all are so accurate
good job
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Thanks! I try pretty hard to make them precise as possible!
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I love your TF2 props, i'd kill to get my own scattergun or Force a nature. If I could recommend a possible future prop I'd recommend the Pyros Flaregun or if you wanna go a bit bigger the demos pipe launcher. Keep up the good work and keep creating them awesome props! ^^
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Hello! I was wondering if I could perhaps commission you for a weapon. I am going to comic con in New York. Also, about price
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Amazing work!Β I was wondering... How difficult would it be/costly for you to make a Colt M-4 Carbine look like a Mass Effect rifle.Β I'm thinking the M-29 Incisor.Β Obviously they wouldn't look completely alike, but I think it would be cool if I could do something to my M-4 other than just a new paint job.Β
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You make props, and you're a gunsmith? For real? Color me impressed! I've seen many artists (including Blizzard's) who don't understand how guns function at all, and their work suffers for it. I see you're in Irvine, where Blizzard's headquarters are. Go knock on their door and explain why you can load shotgun shells into a blunderbuss, okay?
Your props are top notch! Do you do commissions?
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Thanks! I think those artists have their hands full, Probably not a lot of time for the range for them! I myself haven't been in a year or so. Usually artists and guns dont get along, maybe that's the reason you're impressed with it!
Sadly, I'm not in Irvine anymore but might move back within a month or so.
Yes, I do this for a "living" so commissions are something I do. Although, they are quite rare as most people have no clue how much time these things take. (they get expensive)
Selling resin kits is the norm nowadays!
Thanks for the comments!
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That's true. I'm sure they are very busy. And yeah, artists and guns . . . LOL!
I imagine! Having worked on sculptures and miniatures, I'm not quite sure how anyone makes commissions affordable.
Good luck!
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A real industrial designer making props -- you go straight to the Watch list. Epic blog too!
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I'm certainly not a "real" industrial designer, just have a degree! but thanks so much!
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How much do one of those Mass Effect replicas go for? They look amazing!
Also; you should make Han Solo's blaster.
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You should make:
quick fix tf2
dc15 star wars
deadric sword skyrim
loch n load tf2
love your props btw
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I saw the Dragoncon photo for your Mattock...and now I wish I had money to get a Valiant made.
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Im actually working on one. Albeit very slowly!
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curses! and I'm broke but that is awesome! can't wait to see it. Favorite sniper rifle.
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Im glad someone thinks so! thanks!
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Thanks for the support!
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Hey you have some great stuff, I'm curious what materials do you use to make the props?
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Mostly MDF, styrene, and PVC. do a search for "zprops" on facebook or google and you can find my build logs. And thanks!
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Very amazing stuff, you totally need to make a replica of a DMR, Assault or Battle Rifle from the Halo games. Keep it up!
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Thanks! I might do one as a commission someday, but I dont have a strong personal interest in halo. although with enough spare time, I may give the spartan laser or the needler a go!
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