New to the forum, and looking for parts.

Post by **jclayman99** » Tue Jun 14, 2011 2:02 am

Hi all. My name is Jeff. I just ordered 2 Cylons. 1 to display and 1 from CORA (Jim) to build. I am wondering if you can help me. I am looking for some parts for my build. I have contacted G&M about a belt but no reply. I have dredged the internet and found nothing. I am looking for a screen accurate G&M power belt and a pair of screen accurate Cooper gloves. Ebay has some gloves but they don't look correct. Anyone looking to sell or any help tracking these down would be greatly appreciated. I Did find some boots that are identical to the Georgia boots on amazon, very happy about that thanks for the help in advance.

Post by **GoldCylon** » Tue Jun 14, 2011 2:47 am

Hey Jeff welcome on board. The G&M battery belt is one of the hardest items to find, and I have seen them go as much as $350, and as little as $75. G&M is long gone out of business, but the original owner Gideon is still around, but just doesn't follow though of his work. I tried to order 10 belts a few years ago, and a few emails exchanges after that, and noting. Passing the blame off to his suppliers.
As for the gloves I have about 5 pair around someplace, but I can tell you they aren't easy to find since 90% of my stuff is packed away. My BSG related stuff that is. Don't fear they pop up now and then on eBay. About 1-2 times a month.
Welcome to the club.

Post by **jclayman99** » Tue Jun 14, 2011 7:08 am

GoldCylon wrote:Hey Jeff welcome on board. The G&M battery belt is one of the hardest items to find, and I have seen them go as much as $350, and as little as $75. G&M is long gone out of business, but the original owner Gideon is still around, but just doesn't follow though of his work. I tried to order 10 belts a few years ago, and a few emails exchanges after that, and noting. Passing the blame off to his suppliers.
As for the gloves I have about 5 pair around someplace, but I can tell you they aren't easy to find since 90% of my stuff is packed away. My BSG related stuff that is. Don't fear they pop up now and then on eBay. About 1-2 times a month.
Welcome to the club.

thanks I appreciate the help.

YouTube · Post by **Cylon-Knight** » Tue Jun 14, 2011 11:59 am

jclayman99, welcome! Glad you've joined - looking forward to seeing your builds. Will one Centurion be Chrome and one Gold? I've also emailed G&M Power... we'll see if they want to reply to Cylon-Knight

Post often and enjoy the site!

Post by **Skullbeast** » Tue Jun 14, 2011 12:26 pm

Welcome!!

Cylon knight!! I'm in too!! I would like one also.

Post by **jclayman99** » Tue Jun 14, 2011 4:14 pm

Cylon-Knight wrote:jclayman99, welcome! Glad you've joined - looking forward to seeing your builds. Will one Centurion be Chrome and one Gold? I've also emailed G&M Power... we'll see if they want to reply to Cylon-Knight

Post often and enjoy the site!

One is a Krop Cylon, Not screen accurate, but good for display. the other is From CORA for Screen accuracy. they will both be Silver. I am also working with my brother in law who is an electrical engineer to see if we can crack this voice changer dilemma. He seems pretty confident that we can create an accurate voice in a streamlined package. If so, I will offer them up here first. We will aslo try to incorporate the Eye Warble. if you hear anything about the belts let me know. I may just go over to G&M at lunch and see if anyone is on the property.

YouTube · Post by **Cylon-Knight** » Tue Jun 14, 2011 10:36 pm

Awesome, yes, keep on G&M - we'll get em

Voice changer sounds great... that is... the Cylon Holy Grail as it were. Keep us posted.

Post by **Red Eye** » Wed Jun 15, 2011 9:11 am

I'd be interested in one voice changer as well...

I'm curious to see what you can come up with!

Post by **jclayman99** » Thu Jun 16, 2011 1:08 am

Red Eye wrote:I'd be interested in one voice changer as well...

I'm curious to see what you can come up with!

We started prototyping today. We will be including the Eye Warble as well as the voice changer. The eye warble will run continuously and not cut out when talking. This stage will take a while as My engineer is doing this in his free time. Any links on creating the original voice through the Vocoder would be helpful thanks.

YouTube · Post by **Cylon-Knight** » Sun Jun 19, 2011 1:34 pm

You may try to PM groupleaderzeta ... I know that he's been working a bit on a new Vocorder too, and been in touch with some of the original builders of the VMS.

Post by **jclayman99** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 3:02 am

I stopped By G&M's address and it is just a house with a for sale sign on it. phone numbers go straight to Voice mail and the email gets no reply. I made about 100 calls this week around town and found an old distrubuter of G&M belts but he no longer has the parts. I did get some good info though. G&M became Victory belts, and is now Powerhouse. All 3 are now out of business. Sad times for all of us. I found a belt at an old studio rental house. I lucked out. I also got the name of the other half of G&M. G stands for Gidon Benokiva. M stands for Jerry Mizelli. Jerry became the sole owner when he bought out Gidion and re-named Victory battery. Victory battery was sold about 4 years ago. Anyway I guess we have to hunt for them from now on. all original sources are gone. good luck all.

Post by **Skullbeast** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 9:44 am

Was it this address

G & M Power Products

912 S Glenoaks Blvd
Burbank, CA 91502
818-558-7444

Or

http://gmpowerproducts.com/

Well if they can't be found, I just need one to borrow so we can replicate and be done with this nonsense.

YouTube · Post by **Cylon-Knight** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 10:16 am

WOW what a mess!
Thanks for the info jclayman99, and doing all the leg work. I'll add the info to the belt thread.

Skullbeast, make em up, I'll buy one

Post by **GoldCylon** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 10:33 am

I have spoken with Gideon a few times via email and phone. He still has the original bucks that were used to form the belt boxes. Last time we spoke was 2 years ago has he replied back to a conversation when he was on a cruise ship. Looks like he folded up shop 100% now. I guess time to make a inside casting of the inside of the box sections.
There is also a plastic box inside each compartment.

Post by **Hand-Schaub** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 12:03 pm

Come to think of it I have a belt with the batteries removed but it still has the plastic inserts. I think I can remove one and make a buck out of it. The sticky part is forming the leather or using vinyl for the covering.