Bakster

 

 

Gamera

My taste in movies makes the dog look at me like this...

 

 

 

 

Laughing. 

 

Btw. What does your dog know anyway. He thinks the cats litterbox is a box of chocolates. So ... he is not one to cast stones.

Gamera

My taste in movies makes the dog look at me like this...

 

Laughing. 

My taste in movies makes the dog look at me like this...

Gamera

Bakster:I was thinking (always a dangerous thing) that maybe you could check doll house fixtures for stuff like the tassels if you haven't already?

Anything I might find will probably be out of scale too large. But, it might be a good reason to get distracted at HL, as Capn likes to say.  

I have some thoughts. We shall see. 

Gamera

Steve5: Well I ain't good-looking, smart, or wealthy so I might as well try to be funny!

You forgot your impeccable class A taste in movies. 

And just kidding. I like the same movies. 

Bakster:I was thinking (always a dangerous thing) that maybe you could check doll house fixtures for stuff like the tassels if you haven't already?

Steve5: Well I ain't good-looking, smart, or wealthy so I might as well try to be funny!

that made me laugh gamera , cheers mate .

gregbale

 

 

Bakster

Speaking of learning. It is time for those inclined to provide a lesson in simulated fabric construction. I can look this up on the net, but I'd prefer to hear from you guys for tried and tested methods. I have not tried this before, so it will be a first.

 

 

 

My favorite 'fake fabric' comes from picnic napkins (slightly thicker than regular tissue, and with some interesting textures available -- check party stores for a good selection) soaked in about a 50/50 mix of white glue and water. If you need to do some more advanced 'drapery shaping,' you can up the PVA percentage and wait till it starts to firm up, then shape it with a damp, soft brush.

If you need something more like pleats, the heavy foil used to seal stuff like yogurt containers is ideal...though you may have to rub it down with the back of a spoon if there's an annoying texture to lessen or remove. It's what I typically use for the 'accordian pleat' curtains on airliner models, easy to shape and holds it's form without crinkling the way regular kitchen foil would.

Cheers

 

Hey Gregbale-- thanks so much for your advice. You have given me something to think about. Using foil is something I did not think about as well. That might be the ticket. I will try both methods and see how it goes. 

Making these is a little ways off yet but not too far.  I wanted to get my ducks in line. 
Thanks again!

Gamera

And let me add 'Blood Beat', probably the best slasher movie about a possessed suit of samurai armour ever filmed in Wisconsin. To be honest it tried to put me to sleep several times. Dull film but the ending is totally cray-cray! Whole thing is on YouTube. No way I'd pay to see it...  

Lol. Will do as the other. Thanks!

Gamera

Yeah, the entire movie is on YouTube. Not sure if I'd recommend the regular version or the MST3K version though. Both are on YouTube. 

Hey thanks, Cliff. I will add this to my Library to watch!

Bakster

Speaking of learning. It is time for those inclined to provide a lesson in simulated fabric construction. I can look this up on the net, but I'd prefer to hear from you guys for tried and tested methods. I have not tried this before, so it will be a first.

My favorite 'fake fabric' comes from picnic napkins (slightly thicker than regular tissue, and with some interesting textures available -- check party stores for a good selection) soaked in about a 50/50 mix of white glue and water. If you need to do some more advanced 'drapery shaping,' you can up the PVA percentage and wait till it starts to firm up, then shape it with a damp, soft brush.

If you need something more like pleats, the heavy foil used to seal stuff like yogurt containers is ideal...though you may have to rub it down with the back of a spoon if there's an annoying texture to lessen or remove. It's what I typically use for the 'accordian pleat' curtains on airliner models, easy to shape and holds it's form without crinkling the way regular kitchen foil would.

Cheers

And let me add 'Blood Beat', probably the best slasher movie about a possessed suit of samurai armour ever filmed in Wisconsin.

To be honest it tried to put me to sleep several times. Dull film but the ending is totally cray-cray!

Whole thing is on YouTube. No way I'd pay to see it...  

Yeah, the entire movie is on YouTube. Not sure if I'd recommend the regular version or the MST3K version though. Both are on YouTube. 

Trailer: 

Gamera

Yeah the horned lizard to use the more accurate and PC name is a pretty ordinary lizard other than being kinda funny looking and the whole squirting blood from the eyes thing. I just like the older less PC name. 

They're better than the friggin' gila monster though, I don't like anything that's poisonous. Plus I watched 'The Giant Gila Monster' on MST3K waaaaaaaayyyyyyyy too many times. Though to be honest the lead actor's singing is more scary than the giant gila monster. 

 

That is a hoot, Gam. I enjoy hearing about the old movies you watch. I will have to look that one up. 

Bakster

Speaking of learning. It is time for those inclined to provide a lesson in simulated fabric construction. I can look this up on the net, but I'd prefer to hear from you guys for tried and tested methods. I have not tried this before, so it will be a first.

I plan to remove some of the molded curtains. Primarily, from the rear doors. I will fabricate something more 3d and hang them in each corner of the carriage. This will enhance the look but also help hide any wiring I run. 

Btw. I will probably remove the tassels and make something better too.

 

Now that is know nothing about. Looking forward to seeing how you do this. 

Yeah the horned lizard to use the more accurate and PC name is a pretty ordinary lizard other than being kinda funny looking and the whole squirting blood from the eyes thing. I just like the older less PC name. 

They're better than the friggin' gila monster though, I don't like anything that's poisonous. Plus I watched 'The Giant Gila Monster' on MST3K waaaaaaaayyyyyyyy too many times. Though to be honest the lead actor's singing is more scary than the giant gila monster. 

Speaking of learning. It is time for those inclined to provide a lesson in simulated fabric construction. I can look this up on the net, but I'd prefer to hear from you guys for tried and tested methods. I have not tried this before, so it will be a first.

I plan to remove some of the molded curtains. Primarily, from the rear doors. I will fabricate something more 3d and hang them in each corner of the carriage. This will enhance the look but also help hide any wiring I run. 

Btw. I will probably remove the tassels and make something better too.

CapnMac82

 

 

Gamera

Unless you have a spare Horny Toad lying around

 

 

They are kind of baoring, actually.  That, from their refex to predators ging to be very still  Mind, disturb them enough and they'll shoot blood from their tear ducts (up to 5 feet).

Texas Horned Lizard (Phrynosoma cornutum) is not toad, an amphibian, but a tru lizard.

Their diet is red ants, so the invasion of fire ants has cut down on their numbers.  TPW has mounted several campaigns to beat back the fire ants and some return of native horned lizards has been seen.

The mascot of Texas Christian University in Fort Worth has been the "Horned Frog" since their founding.

Sadly, under-equipped of LED or rivets, or even velveteen coats in Victorian style and panache.

 

Always learning something on this forum. 

CapnMac82

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Laughing...

Gamera

Unless you have a spare Horny Toad lying around

They are kind of baoring, actually.  That, from their refex to predators ging to be very still  Mind, disturb them enough and they'll shoot blood from their tear ducts (up to 5 feet).

Texas Horned Lizard (Phrynosoma cornutum) is not toad, an amphibian, but a tru lizard.

Their diet is red ants, so the invasion of fire ants has cut down on their numbers.  TPW has mounted several campaigns to beat back the fire ants and some return of native horned lizards has been seen.

The mascot of Texas Christian University in Fort Worth has been the "Horned Frog" since their founding.

Sadly, under-equipped of LED or rivets, or even velveteen coats in Victorian style and panache.

As a matter of fact, ...

Yes, I have horny toads. 

There e everywhere out here. The bigger ones get to be about the size of my hand.

We also have two different kinds of frog , turtles, and the " Sonoran death toad" 

( apperently, they secret a toxin that can be hallucinogenic)

Thanks Timmy but I'll pass too.

Unless you have a spare Horny Toad lying around.

Always wanted one since as a kid I kept hearing Yosemite Sam screaming about them...

littletimmy

I got plenty of em.  Diamond backs , Mohavies... let me know if you need any..

Hmm. No I think I am good.

littletimmy

( BTW, just shot a diamondback last Sunday morning. Right at the back door.... my stupid cat was thinking about playing with it so it was " rattling " pretty loud.)

I don't think there is a cat alive that wouldn't be tempted to play with it. Bad news bears.

littletimmy

Nice job on the interior roof.

Thank you.

littletimmy

But I have made them out of thin brass wire ( 1/87 scale)  so it can be done.

Thats my plan. I have plenty of wire I can use.

Snakes, you say...???

I got plenty of em.  Diamond backs , Mohavies... let me know if you need any..

( BTW, just shot a diamondback last Sunday morning. Right at the back door.... my stupid cat was thinking about playing with it so it was " rattling " pretty loud.)

Nice job on the interior roof. Placing rivets always  causes "MADDNESS"  for me.

If you look at some model train sites, you may find some ready made "cages" for your light. But I have made them out of thin brass wire ( 1/87 scale)  so it can be done.

Gamera

He seems to be fine, he was at work today. Just a small snake, about a yard/metre long- still as you put it no joke. He was at the hospital a couple of hours while they pumped him full of anti-venom though an IV

Glad to hear there was a good outcome. Phew. 

Yikes!!! Any snake bite is a bad snake bite. Big fan of reptiles in general but some don't play nice. 

Bakster

 

 

Gamera

BTW: Guy at work was bitten by a copperhead while cleaning his garage Sat. Maybe feral hogs aren't so bad compared to poison snakes... 

 

 

Not sure what is worse. Copperheads are no joke. What more can you tell us? How well did he come out?

 

 

He seems to be fine, he was at work today. Just a small snake, about a yard/metre long- still as you put it no joke. He was at the hospital a couple of hours while they pumped him full of anti-venom though an IV. 

Gamera

BTW: Guy at work was bitten by a copperhead while cleaning his garage Sat. Maybe feral hogs aren't so bad compared to poison snakes... 

Not sure what is worse. Copperheads are no joke. What more can you tell us? How well did he come out?

Ohhhhhh, that looks cool! I wanna see it all lighted up though! 

Good luck with the lanterns!!! 

BTW: Guy at work was bitten by a copperhead while cleaning his garage Sat. Maybe feral hogs aren't so bad compared to poison snakes...  

Work on the light is done.

I opted to place the connection points at the back of the carriage. I can hide wiring more readily because of the rear doors and curtains. 

Some things I can note:

1. The Led color is a sort of lime green. It is an odd color for an odd build.

2. I was pleased at how easily the copper tape takes to solder. It worked like a charm.

3. I cut grooves for the wiring to help recess them. I can't have a raised profile, or the roof and ceiling won't lay flat. In a few areas I had to remove some material under the roof for this goal. They are hidden by the ceiling piece though.

4. I tested the Led within the carriage and I doubt it will backlight the EM guns. The Led is not a high intensity sort. Maybe in a completely dark environment it could. Either way, it's not a deal breaker. That was not my goal; it would have been a plus. The main purpose for the light is to drop a spotlight on the gold bars I'll have stacked below it. And for that purpose, I think it will be perfect. It drops a nice circle of light on the carriage floor. I'd like to have shown you an image of it, but I'd need 4 hands to accomplish that.

I made the Led base out of the same stock I used for the ceiling. I lowered its profile some though, through sanding.

The mechanicals are for the most part done. I can move towards painting the assembly.

One other thing. Once when I have the assembly painted, I will attempt to fashion a  cage for the lamp, sort of like below. 

 End of update

mustang1989

Cool stuff going on with this build Steve. Loving this.

 

Hey Joe, thanks! So glad you are enjoying this.

Thanks for following. It's not a party if I'm the only one there. 

CapnMac82

In a lot of graphic arts versions, dissimilar metals can be very common against painted finishes.  Like brass or bronze rivets or hex nuts over similar washers.  Which can contrast nicely with painted finishes.

Agreed. That's what makes a piece visually pop!

CapnMac82

If being a pain to model.

Also agreed. I'd love to do this here but sometimes a person has to say, good enough.