Wanted to share my latest work with you guys in the 40mm replica arena

[grog18b]

I was contacted a few weeks ago by the prop folks doing the new Terminator movie about producing some replica 40MM LV, MV, and HV grenades for them, and figured I'd throw a few photos up here for you guys to enjoy:
The first are the S413 HEDP SD for the Mk-19, they wanted two belts of 20:

The next is the DRACO Thermobaric made by MEI, Medium Velocity for the Mk-14 by Milkor:

Last, a few M433 HEDP:

It was a fun project, and I'm looking forward to seeing the movie. GROG

 

[Weasel]

Wow Grog,
They look amazing, you should be really proud of those.
Best regards Weasel.

 

[SG500]

Very impressive thanks for showing them.
What's a thermobaric grenade?
Dave.

 

[SG500]

Ignore last question, I googled it.
Dave.
http://sadefensejournal.com/wp/?p=193

 

[xPANZERx]

they look amazing, better than the real thing.

 

[grog18b]

I used the real ink on these, I think the decals that I use "look" better, but figured they would want more realism, as opposed to looks. So, I used stamps and ink. I was looking at the crimper someone made for brass 40mm Bofors and such, and might make something similar to mark round munitions. It can be hard doing it by hand, to get everything lined up perfect. Thanks for all the kind words. GROG

 

[kahu1]

They look very real.
Apart from 'film prop' pricing, i reckon they would sell well!.

Bob

 

[pointblank0]

Really impressive. You certainly have a talent.

 

[kiwieod]

hi,did you use real nose cones on the HEDP or did you have the whole projectile CNC turned.

 

[Slick]

hi,did you use real nose cones on the HEDP or did you have the whole projectile CNC turned.

I believe they are solid cast resin(plastic).