Bakster

Is this project a secret? Not ready for primetime?

Mostly, it's off-topic.  My meat slicer (knife) went walkabout after visiting a family function.  I don't quite need one bad enough to give the nice people a J. Henckel's $175; and my knife block does not have a slot long enough for the Chicago Cutlery version (which is OOP).

So, Lonestar Knife Supply sets up at the Fort Worth show.  They had a nice Damascus slicer blank for $60.  (Slicer plades hae small scallops vertically long the blade with a straight cutting edge, the scallops reduce friction while cutting things like ham or pork, especially thinly.)  I picked up some curly bloodwood blanks for the hilt.  They did not have a good selection of Micarta on Saturday.  But, I have some thin white scrap peices to put inside the bloodwood.  By the way, I hate sanding micarta, even though it's beautiful for cooking knife hilts.

I made a cheese knife set with red, white, and blue micarta grips that turned out well. 

By way of some Port an post-prandial tobac, it occured that a space-rated turntable would probably more resemble a juke box.  Where the platter was captured beteen two hubs, and articulated against the cartridge.  If horizontal, the cartridge would probably "want" to be under the platter, rather than in over.  A vertical orientation would actually make more sense.  Especially if gimballed so the thing would track to whatever microgravity influences were afoot.

I dunno but here's the power cord for it.

Bakster

, "What's this contraption?"

I have seen this thing somewhere else, so I won't spoil the "fun".

The winner get's Spock's I-Pad.....

CapnMac82

 

 

Bakster

Is this project a secret? Not ready for primetime?

 

 

Mostly, it's off-topic.  My meat slicer (knife) went walkabout after visiting a family function.  I don't quite need one bad enough to give the nice people a J. Henckel's $175; and my knife block does not have a slot long enough for the Chicago Cutlery version (which is OOP).

So, Lonestar Knife Supply sets up at the Fort Worth show.  They had a nice Damascus slicer blank for $60.  (Slicer plades hae small scallops vertically long the blade with a straight cutting edge, the scallops reduce friction while cutting things like ham or pork, especially thinly.)  I picked up some curly bloodwood blanks for the hilt.  They did not have a good selection of Micarta on Saturday.  But, I have some thin white scrap peices to put inside the bloodwood.  By the way, I hate sanding micarta, even though it's beautiful for cooking knife hilts.

I made a cheese knife set with red, white, and blue micarta grips that turned out well. 

By way of some Port an post-prandial tobac, it occured that a space-rated turntable would probably more resemble a juke box.  Where the platter was captured beteen two hubs, and articulated against the cartridge.  If horizontal, the cartridge would probably "want" to be under the platter, rather than in over.  A vertical orientation would actually make more sense.  Especially if gimballed so the thing would track to whatever microgravity influences were afoot.

 

A juke box. Now there is an idea. Lol.

GMorrison

I dunno but here's the power cord for it.

 

littletimmy

I have seen this thing somewhere else, so I won't spoil the "fun".

Oh! It's the old I know what it is but I am not gonna say routine. Lol. 

Maybe you know. Maybe. The thing is, I have not seen this before. I thought this was my idea. You are a crafty one. Trying to get me to spill some hints.

Well there it is. The winner gets an official virtual Spock iPad. Good stuff. It is one of a kind. 

CapnMac82

 

 

Bakster

Is this project a secret? Not ready for primetime?

 

 

Mostly, it's off-topic.  My meat slicer (knife) went walkabout after visiting a family function.  I don't quite need one bad enough to give the nice people a J. Henckel's $175; and my knife block does not have a slot long enough for the Chicago Cutlery version (which is OOP).

So, Lonestar Knife Supply sets up at the Fort Worth show.  They had a nice Damascus slicer blank for $60.  (Slicer plades hae small scallops vertically long the blade with a straight cutting edge, the scallops reduce friction while cutting things like ham or pork, especially thinly.)  I picked up some curly bloodwood blanks for the hilt.  They did not have a good selection of Micarta on Saturday.  But, I have some thin white scrap peices to put inside the bloodwood.  By the way, I hate sanding micarta, even though it's beautiful for cooking knife hilts.

I made a cheese knife set with red, white, and blue micarta grips that turned out well. 

By way of some Port an post-prandial tobac, it occured that a space-rated turntable would probably more resemble a juke box.  Where the platter was captured beteen two hubs, and articulated against the cartridge.  If horizontal, the cartridge would probably "want" to be under the platter, rather than in over.  A vertical orientation would actually make more sense.  Especially if gimballed so the thing would track to whatever microgravity influences were afoot.

 

Never really thought about making my own knife handles but sounds pretty cool. Would love to see a photo! 

As to the turntable that does make sense. I've seen computers with those odd vertical CD drives, I wonder if you could design something like that for an LP with a system to hold the disc and a spring loaded arm for the needle instead of gravity. 

Bakster

Well... it will be a bit before I can post another relevant update. More supplies are ordered, and sanding will be the norm for this week. There is nothing to show with that!

Going out on a limb here but I thought we could have some fun. Who wants to play, "What's this contraption?" If you do... post your thoughts. If not, please ignore. I will let this run until Saturday. Which at that point, I will let you know what the thing is. Tim is responsible for the prizes. Got that Timmy?

Let me warn you that Tim's prizes are virtual. They may include such things as sabretooth chickens, and/or, nonstop talking caricatures that he cages for the fun it. Oh, and Tim. You can play too. But--I am warning you. Don't try your psychic vulcan mind melding on me. I am putting my thoughts in a lead lined container, and... I am putting it through a mental imagery scrambler.

I will only tell you that it has to do with modeling. I can't tell you more than that because Timmy can see into the ether. I have probably said too much already.  Sigh.

 

 

 

I think it's a donut holder. You place the donut there between the two top arms to keep it from picking up sanding dust and other gunk from the workbench. 

Gamera

I think it's a donut holder. You place the donut there between the two top arms to keep it from picking up sanding dust and other gunk from the workbench. 

Now you see? That's pretty good Gamera. Way to use your noggin! If a correct answer is not found by the Saturday deadline (Not saying your answer is not correct but...) I may have to award Timmy's awesome prize to the most creative entry. You may or may not be in the running for an official, collectors edition, virtual, Spock Ipad.  It does not get any better than this.

Thanks for playing, "What's this hunk of junk?" ER um. I mean, What's this contraption?"

Btw, Tim. Thanks for playing along and posting those. I forgot to thank you.

[quote user="littletimmy"]

 That's hilarious. LOL.

Your device is the basic frame work for the

                       Celestial Navigation Magnotromiter.

 Which is used to circumnavigate the work bench at a velocity of 3.79 pekinese, thus guiding you the lost parts of  (Loud deep voice inserted here)

                                       THE CONSTRUCION! 

These to be found only after the true alignment of the Breaks, Rotors and Pads as  happens on the plane of the encrypts. Or on alternate Thursdays in daylight savings time, as seen from the prime Madeira, less the clip of paper in the attention. 

and you thought nobody could ever get it- HA! I say sir. 

You’re Bumble Servant

Prop Duster

Bakster

Oh! It's the old I know what it is but I am not gonna say routine. Lol. 

Oopps.... OK I'm "busted" .

I'm suprised there's no paint on it...... it must be new ?

I had a roommate many year's ago who had one sort-of like this

It worked great... unless the record had a lot of scratches. Then it would "bounce around"..... which turn's out was a L O T  of fun to watch. ( think of a robot , having a seizure. )

[quote user="Bakster"]Btw, Tim. Thanks for playing along and posting those. I forgot to thank you.

littletimmy

    That's hilarious. LOL.

I found a " BUNCH" of them...

There's a few from the PotA but not as many ...

There are a few more.... but I'll save them for later

Hey what are you monkeys doing?!  Stop having fun in here, or the gorillas will lock you up!    Silly chimps.

OK I'll bite - that PVC pipe thing is to hold the Icarus for painting.  The pivot will allow you to swing the model horizontally for detail work.  And it will allow you to roast hot dogs on July 4th.

Either that, or you plan on displaying the Icarus in an aquarium, and the contraption will allow the model to assume the correct attitude.  Plus if you allow the pivot to unlock, the model can then go "gloop gloop gloop" and sink below the surface.  Then Luke will cry "Aw, now we'll never get it out!"  And Yoda replies "So sure are you.  Always with you it cannot be done."

(Throws banana into the monkey habitat before switching on the hyperdrive.). "Get us out of here Chewie!"

littletimmy

 

 

Bakster

Oh! It's the old I know what it is but I am not gonna say routine. Lol. 

 

 

Oopps.... OK I'm "busted" .

I'm suprised there's no paint on it...... it must be new ?

I had a roommate many year's ago who had one sort-of like this

It worked great... unless the record had a lot of scratches. Then it would "bounce around"..... which turn's out was a L O T  of fun to watch. ( think of a robot , having a seizure. )

 

Ah yeah that's the sort of thing I was trying to describe!!!

And love those meme photos- just what I needed on a slow rainy Wednesday... 

Breaker. Breaker. This is Monkey Pants calling that Real G. You got your monkey ears on? Over. (Static). Real G you out there? (Static). This interstellar CB radio works for (beep!) Where is LT Uhura when you need her. 

Real G

Stop having fun in here, or the gorillas will lock you up

Real G

OK I'll bite - that PVC pipe thing is to hold the Icarus for painting.  The pivot will allow you to swing the model horizontally for detail work.  And it will allow you to roast hot dogs on July 4th. Either that, or you plan on displaying the Icarus in an aquarium, and the contraption will allow the model to assume the correct attitude.  Plus if you allow the pivot to unlock, the model can then go "gloop gloop gloop" and sink below the surface.  Then Luke will cry "Aw, now we'll never get it out!"  And Yoda replies "So sure are you.  Always with you it cannot be done." (Throws banana into the monkey habitat before switching on the hyperdrive.). "Get us out of here Chewie!"

This is Monkey Pants 10-7 on the side. (Static)

Those are good ones Tim. I love the Nasa one. Wouldn't that have been a hoot.

littletimmy

There are a few more.... but I'll save them for later

Yeah save em. This is a long journey.

Hey Duster! A celestial Navigation Magono. Mag-nuh. Magnanana. Tra. Tra-tra. Mmm-eh ter? Phew. Thats a tough one. 

DUSTER

 Which is used to circumnavigate the work bench at a velocity of 3.79 pekinese, thus guiding you the lost parts of  (Loud deep voice inserted here)

Fantastic idea! So, when a piece of photo-etch flies off into interstellar space I can find it? Wow. That is GENIUS!

You are entered as well into the monkey business, What's this contraption?"

I suppose I can let you know how things are going. Sanding--sanding--sanding. I probably worked on it three hours last night. Mostly I worked on getting a better fit with the lower clamshell. It is improved, but it is as good as it is going to get. I will have some major filling to do later in the project. I will post some images soon of some surprises that popped up.

Over and out.

Well,  It would make a great Umberalla holder for modeling at the beach.

Or maybe just a spray paint can shaker.  Attach a drill and rotate.

     At first I was agAPE at the use of good PVC for just modeling.

     Was this something you scrAPEd together?

    The APErture looks pretty large for an Umbrella shaft. Perhaps a Magnifying lens holder for finding A PE part?

    Whatever it is glad it was cheAPEr to make your own.

           Nino

LOL.  Man, you guys are really bringing it. If I had a hat, I'd be tipping it. Use your imagination with that. This is good stuff!

Nino

Well,  It would make a great Umberalla holder for modeling at the beach. Or maybe just a spray paint can shaker.  Attach a drill and rotate.

Nino

At first I was agAPE at the use of good PVC for just modeling

Bakster

Where is LT Uhura when you need her. 

I found her ..... she's hanging out in the crew lounge.

littletimmy

I found her ..... she's hanging out in the crew lounge.

I don't blame her. That's where I would be.

Warning! For the faint of heart, I urge you to look away. Don't look at this next image.

The Icarus is under attack by an interstellar space parasite. It is hideous.

Last chance to look away.

I warned you.

Sanding areas of what I thought was slag ended up exposing these air-bubbles. Kind of gross looking.

I noticed on page one, that the window's were off a bit ( the right side window was further back than the left window ) 

So you would have had to sand no matter what.

It's an easy fix. fill in hole's with spot bondo, then replace the sanded off trim with some Plastistruct strip.

He has such skilled hand's ,.... I believe he will fix it easily.

Dr Zaius : Of that, I'm sure ..... ( Damn human's and there tendency to "tinker"...)

Firstly, thanks for the encouragement. Filling those holes shouldn't be terribly difficult.

And I see what you are saying about the offset. I just went to look at it. From what I can tell the window frame is not pushed back, but how they molded the detail forward of it that is angled wrong. Or is that what you mean by trim. I assumed you meant the window frame.

I don't see how this is an easy fix. Correct me if I am wrong.

i looked at the picture and I see what you are saying now. If you look at the roof of the ship you can see the angles are off. What a pain. Still not sure how this will be easy.

Steve, there's an addage I learned the hard way. 

"I spent a whole lot of time on something in order to make it look a lot better if I hadn't".

Bakster

Still not sure how this will be easy.

No, Not an easy fix.

GM may be right, you might be better off not trying to fix that window. Maybe throw some seaweed over it during final assembly ???

Or just don't worry about it. I lose momentum on models when I get into trying to fix every little thing.

BTW is Monster in Miniatures the casting company?

I built a Nemo model from them and it was the bomb.

My daughter: "Daaaad!"