Blaidon Props

Professional special effects artist and model maker. Mainly specializing in costumes, models and 1:1 prop replicas. I have been in the model making area for a few year now, mainly working in star wars props and costumes. key skills being that of airbrush and finishing work, but I am a capable model maker so can create new pieces, as well as finishing existing models and kits. Being new on the scene, I offer a very reasonable priced commission service to help build up a personal portfolio. Whether this be creating a realization you have, or painting and finishing that iconic prop you have always wanted. Ive worked with numerous clients from around the world, stretching from London to China, to America and Europe with all happy customers. Most of which work is located on this page. So free feel to either contact me via this page or by email if you need any work doing. Lewis

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Day 1 of not working on Star Wars is going well...im not having withdrawals 😭 #starwars #stormtrooper #mondays #lazyday #whattodo #costume #nerd https://www.instagram.com/p/BuBvlExAjzS/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1pnwbc5davpbt

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Now that was a party! Last night celebrated the end of filming on a great film. What a set up, all the cast, crew, food and music. And I got to meet a certain director. Bring on the trailer!! #starwars #starwars9 #episode9 #wrapparty #itsawrap #disney #london #geek #nerd #jjabrams #empire #imperialmarch https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt_D9I1AS6s/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1vwuzohlvua6q

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That’s a wrap! What a year, what a film and what an awesome crew. As a massive Star Wars fan, to be even a small part of it all, is mind blowing, something I will never forget. Onto the next big film 😂 #starwars #starwarsepisode9 #costume #modelmaking #droids #empire #firstorder #filmmaking #movie #moviemaking #northdock #pinewoodeast https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt6dc4NgUAR/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=10nb1gqanfchj

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Awesome little present from my boss at work. Gentle Giant holiday special Boba Fett bust. May have to have a crack at a full size helmet now 😂#starwars #gentlegiant #bobafett #statue #collectibles #geek #nerd https://www.instagram.com/p/Btv53BfAsFZ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=14ni82xfofjou

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A free trip to Jordan getting paid to play Star Wars dress up aaaaaaaand a free T-shirt...Thanks Lucasfilm 👍 #starwars #lucasfilm #costume #jordan #location #filmmaking #movie #bb8 #geek #nerd https://www.instagram.com/p/BttLPO8A7VH/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1marj0bty30ga

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Got one of the Idols back from chroming, sadly the other two didn’t take. These have been re done and sent off to hopefully look as shiny as this one. #goldenidol #indianajones #indy #raidersofthelostark #chrome #shiny #geek #nerd #modelmaking #prop #replica https://www.instagram.com/p/BtYS0DDAViY/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=pc8yxlh78we

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Something a little different to work on over the next few days. #bladerunner #bladerunner2049 #deckard #replicant #prop #modelmaking #geek #nerd https://www.instagram.com/p/BtTZXHUgbZI/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=wkm1br6iroi6

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The Perks of working in the costume department for Star Wars. Thank you Mr shiny robot man. @supergoose23 let me know if you want me to post yours or keep it safe 😁 #starwars #c3po #autograph #droids #geek https://www.instagram.com/p/BtNxTuEAa5i/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1pvbssuef5uwh

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Hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas. After a couple of days stuffing my face it’s time to get started on a few projects that have been on the back burner. #starwars #stormtrooper #tiefighter #tiefighterpilot #empire #costume #modelmaking #imperialscum #anewhope #empirestrikesback https://www.instagram.com/p/Br-ZjdWgwlp/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=m0bksbhm921d

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Finally got THE crew jacket to get. What an experience, lucky doesn’t come close. You guys are in for a treat. #starwars #awesome #geek #nerd #filmmaking #modelmaking #feelingprivileged https://www.instagram.com/p/BrqcgHdgvMx/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1bdgqsrweufy0

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My first time seeing ANH on the big screen, and also seeing the London Symphony orchestra. What an experience, goosebumps throughout. #starwars #anewhope #londonsymphonyorchestra #royalalberthall https://www.instagram.com/p/BqVxKFBAQ7U/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=2m8zs6yhc63

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Out of all the Fett helmets I’ve painted, I’ve only ever done one ROTJ style. This was a few years back, loads of tiny scratches and shading. Much harder to nail compared to the Empire helmet. Would love to have another go to redo my colour list, was never truly happy with the red. #starwars #returnofthejedi #bobafett #jabbathehutt #bountyhunter #mandolorian #hansolo #carbonite #helmet #costume #replica #movie #scifi #geek #nerd #armour https://www.instagram.com/p/Bpyl34BANiT/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1swrtm888mxid

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Here’s some FettFriday close ups for you guys. I’ve painted loads of these helmets and I swear each time I do I find some new detail or scratch. #starwars #propreplica #movie #costume #returnofthejedi #bobafett #mandolorian #empirestrikesback #geek #nerd #collectibles #empire #bountyhunter #solo https://www.instagram.com/p/BpZOLsNgeA7/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=67i4cas8drpo

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So this was a little different. This was a ROTJ helmet I painted for a client, who then requested that it had the eyes from the preproduction helmets put on it. A proper one off helmet this. All airbrushes and layered using enamels. #returnofthejedi #starwars #costume #movie #bobafett #cosplay #collectible #props #mandolorian #filmprop https://www.instagram.com/p/BpTtwrpAd9y/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=13hxtfultvvox

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You gotta love all the detail in that one cheek. Is there anything better than a layered painted Empire Boba helmet? #bobafett #starwars #starwarshelmet #empirestrikesback #mandolorian #bountyhunter #prop #film #movie #geek #nerd #painting #airbrush #modelmaking https://www.instagram.com/p/BpH0z29gkPQ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1hmmq0w7k6lic

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My favourite helmet, aside from Boba Fett. This is a cast from original, ABS biker scout helmet from Return of the Jedi. Assemble, painted...and worn of course by yours truly 😂 #starwars #lucasfilm #stormtrooper #rspropmasters #bikerscout #biker #costumeideas #costume #helmet #prop #movieprop #geek #nerd #scifi #movie #filmphotography #cosplay #returnofthejedi #endor #ewok #speederbike #propreplica https://www.instagram.com/p/BpEQfc_AU3X/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=utvos9bplegz

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So here’s a CZ-3 droid head I painted for a client a few years back. I believe this was a zorg helmet, although I altered the nose and made a few changes here and there. This was heavily weathered to match what is seen in the visual dictionary shot of the costume. #starwars #anewhope #droids #stormtrooper #lucasfilm #modelmaking #propmaking #props #movies #film #scifi #geek #nerd #costume #cosplay https://www.instagram.com/p/BpAN_K6F76z/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=nz77sar2i9fa