Adam Savage Repairs The Expanse's Amos's Auto-Shotgun Prop

Unboxing a Hero Prop

• 📦 Adam Savage receives a hero prop of Amos's auto-shotgun from The Expanse, sent by a producer from the show.
• ✨ The prop is described as heavy, beautiful, and made of machined aluminum that is anodized black, not painted.
• 🚀 Graphics on the prop include "Mars" and "MCC," indicating its origin within the show's universe.

Identifying the Base Model

• 🎯 Adam notes the prop is based on a specific mod of an MK16 airsoft replica, which he happens to own.
• 🛠️ This allows him to identify and potentially swap parts to fix a damaged component on the hero prop.

Repairing the Prop

• 💡 A spongy button on the prop is identified as the main issue needing repair.
• 🔧 Adam plans to disassemble the prop, extract the switch from his replica, and install it into the hero prop.
• 🔨 He also intends to mill a small section to allow for structural strengthening around the repaired area.

The Finished Prop and Appreciation

• ✅ After the repair and assembly, the auto-shotgun prop is fixed and ready for Adam's collection.
• 💖 The experience reinforces Adam's love for The Expanse and its prop department's craftsmanship.
• 🤝 He expresses gratitude to the cast and crew, highlighting the welcoming atmosphere on set and the sense of family found in such collaborations.
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