One of the things that makes Stargate such an interesting franchise is the diverse props. While many of the Earth based props were intended to reflect modern technology, the props used by alien races pushed the boundaries of what is typically seen in a science fiction show set in the modern day. Stargate props are a blend of modern science, ancient history and creatively alien.
After the incursion by Apophis’ Jaffa in Children Of The Gods, the Stargate Command upgraded the Stargate with a protective iris to prevent matter from rematerializing through the gate without permission. Obviously this would pose a problem for offworld SG team members, and so the SGC issued the G.D.O. remote code transmitter to each member. […]
Tau’ri Power The Naquadah Generator is a pivotal piece of technology in the Stargate properties. In one form or another Naquadah generators provide the Tau’ri with a potent source of energy to power their ships and technology. No further proof of the importance of this tech is required than the fact that it made the […]
Creating The Armatures When sculpting a wearable prop it can be helpful to sculpt on an armature which simulates the final wearer. In this case I began by creating a series of crude plaster casts from my fingers. These proved to be the ideal way to sculpt the finger caps and the rings for each […]
Stargate SG-1 Energy Weapon Prop This prop came to life on the small screen as a result of effort between the Stargate Command and the Tok’ra to combat the new Goa’uld Super Soldiers. With a little ingenuity from Samantha Carter, the SGC adopted it to military use by mounting it on P90s and M249s. This […]
Airsoft MP5 options The MP5 was one of the first weapons to be offered by Japanese airsoft manufacturers due to it’s widespread popularity throughout the 80s with global military units. As a result there are dozens of airsoft MP5s including spring operated versions, gas guns, low powered electric guns, mid powered electric guns and high […]
AR Carry Handle Scope Throughout Stargate SG1 the most unique scope configuration for the MP5 was the use of an AR series carry handle scope. What makes this configuration unique is that it modifies a scope intended for another weapons platform (the AR15) for use on the MP5. The AR carry handle scope dates back […]
