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moltuae
4th April 2015, 08:26 AM
Ok, stop me if I'm being too nerdy here ....

... but I was thinking it would be kinda cool to have a replica of the aluminium flight case used in Ronin to use as a toolcase, travel case or whatever.

Found this after a little research (images below also taken from this website):
http://www.thx-trailer.com/replica/ronin/ronin.htm

Searching on various flight case manufacturer's websites, I can't find anything quite the same. There are some that are a similar style and size, but nothing quite the same, especially not with the same style combination locks.

It's quite common to have flight cases custom made, so I'm considering contacting a manufacturer to see if it's something they would be able to replicate. A one-off would probably cost a few hundred at least, so I'm wondering if anyone else would be interested in owning one?


http://i.imgur.com/aYZr3vf.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/O6M6nKb.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/xC9t8ia.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/Rn3Q5O4.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/ypT8bZE.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/8onRyVo.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/xKT7VRd.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/UAWvzbd.jpg

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http://i.imgur.com/XPVXBxw.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/80qkep0.jpg
tintin
4th April 2015, 08:54 AM
Nice…just make sure the paint doesn't come off!
moltuae
4th April 2015, 09:35 AM
Nice…just make sure the paint doesn't come off!

:lol:


Took me a while to realise what you meant there.

I assume you're referring to the part where he (Sam/De Niro, I think it was) notices his hand was silver after handling the case. At which point, he quickly throws the case (under the nearest car) and it promptly explodes.

I never did understand that bit; maybe I missed something. How did he know that the silver paint (or whatever it was) meant that the case was likely to explode?
Adrian E
4th April 2015, 11:19 AM
The original case looks like one designed to transport vinyl? Must still be available from dj equipment suppliers or retro stuff on eBay?
moltuae
4th April 2015, 11:35 AM
The original case looks like one designed to transport vinyl? Must still be available from dj equipment suppliers or retro stuff on eBay?

Hadn't thought of that. You're right, it does look about the right size for 12" vinyl.

I might have another search ....
notorious
4th April 2015, 05:06 PM
What's in the case?
ScottD3
5th April 2015, 07:30 AM
What's in the case?

gwyneth paltrow.
The_Laird
5th April 2015, 08:20 AM
gwyneth paltrow.

I'll have one then! :)
tintin
5th April 2015, 08:33 AM
gwyneth paltrow.

Or even better, and more related - Natascha McElhone - an unbeatable combination of eyes and accent :D

:lol:

Took me a while to realise what you meant there.

I assume you're referring to the part where he (Sam/De Niro, I think it was) notices his hand was silver after handling the case. At which point, he quickly throws the case (under the nearest car) and it promptly explodes.

I never did understand that bit; maybe I missed something. How did he know that the silver paint (or whatever it was) meant that the case was likely to explode?

1 - The previous (real) case didn't do this
2 - This was fake => dangerous => get rid...
moltuae
6th April 2015, 08:44 AM
1 - The previous (real) case didn't do this
2 - This was fake => dangerous => get rid...

That possibility did cross my mind too, but it seems a bit odd that while all parties involved clearly wanted to get their hands on this case at any cost, someone would make a cheap fake with an improperly painted handle.

Another thought that occurred to me was that maybe it wasn't paint but some sort of explosive powder. Still not sure why it would be all over the handle though.