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« Reply #390 on Sept 30, 2008, 3:56am »
Thanks everyone for the help!

Here's a slue of photos for all to see how this turned out!

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Well, onward to windows! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

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EDIT: Any ideas on a light source anyone???? ???
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« Reply #391 on Sept 30, 2008, 4:29am »

Sept 28, 2008, 3:39pm, Sorvan wrote:
With the problems that people have with the sloped part, I'm beginning to suspect even more that putting the sloped bits together first and then dropping in the lamp housing made the whole process a lot easier for me.

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If I had to do it again, I'd do exactly what you said Colin! No doubts about, your right on! Thanks again for your help too!

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« Reply #392 on Sept 30, 2008, 7:05am »
hurray - lovely!
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« Reply #393 on Sept 30, 2008, 12:03pm »
Fantastic work Jon and a great set of progress pictures too.
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« Reply #394 on Sept 30, 2008, 6:25pm »
Jon looking fantastic, one thing I might consider changing is your taplight. My dome is made from one as well, but try getting another one to test this with, remove everything but the plastic tap part and use that, not the ring surrounding it. You may already have that in the cards but thought I would mention it. your roof is awesome. Love it.

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« Reply #395 on Sept 30, 2008, 8:26pm »
Jon ol' son
Your roof is brilliant, just brilliant ;D Three steps, fresnel lens, the works. All the agonies behind you, well done.
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PS Just watch the ol' haystack when you fit it, yeah ;)
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« Reply #396 on Oct 1, 2008, 3:50am »
Thanks everyone! You're all so very kind in your words and support during this build. The roof was a bit of peach :P :-[ :-X :'( :-/, but she turned out quite grand due to the awesome technical support of Crispin and Colin... ;D 8-)
Great mates to say it right!

Karst - I thought when we spoke last that you used the entire dome light, including the housing...Whoops! I will dismantle it tomorrow. I looked all over for a 1/3 wooden dome, no such luck. I'll replace the photo once I change it out. Thanks man!

KB - oh, father dearest...lol... You are a kind man. I appreciate all your support too. You have been a huge help. I am watching the ol' haystack too. I strained it the day I brought the TARDIS up from the basement to the workshop and the one wall panel fell over on my back when I bent over to reach for a deck screw. Boy those walls are heavy... :o The Mrs. Iz was not pleased, especially since I am just over a year out from my back surgery. I had to doctor it up. LOL!

I am seeking opinions on how to light up the Fresnel lamp? The subject is open for discussion.

In the mean time, I am going to start on window frame construction. Signage is not too far off either.

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« Reply #397 on Oct 1, 2008, 4:38am »

Oct 1, 2008, 3:50am, DOCTOR IZ wrote:


KB - oh, father dearest...lol... You are a kind man. I appreciate all your support too. You have been a huge help. I am watching the ol' haystack too. I strained it the day I brought the TARDIS up from the basement to the workshop and the one wall panel fell over on my back when I bent over to reach for a deck screw. Boy those walls are heavy... :o The Mrs. Iz was not pleased, especially since I am just over a year out from my back surgery. I had to doctor it up. LOL!


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Re: Jon's ('DrIz') TARDIS
« Reply #398 on Oct 1, 2008, 3:51pm »

Oct 1, 2008, 3:50am, DOCTOR IZ wrote:
I am seeking opinions on how to light up the Fresnel lamp?

Three options come immediately to mind:

Run it off battery. You could buy a battery powered lantern, pull it apart and stick the bulb in your fresnel lens. You'd probably want to put the battery pack inside to make it easy to change batteries.

Run electrical service to your box and stick a regular light bulb in the lens. This is the route I'm taking, I'm planning to install a small electrical panel in my box and have outlets behind the phone door for plugging my car in during the winter.

Solar Power. Purchase a solar power garden light, pull it apart and put the guts in the lens. You'd have to re-do the cap for your lens, but you wouldn't necessarily have to run wires into your box.

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Re: Jon's ('DrIz') TARDIS
« Reply #399 on Oct 1, 2008, 5:51pm »
Hey Jon, sorry for the confusion on that :P, oh hey for the lamp flasher I was actually thinking of using this

http://www.nfss.com/hfholicooufl.html

I don't know how fast it flashes though but it seems to me that its a quick way to accomplish the effect, extension cord, flasher, bulb. What do you think? Anyone else?

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« Reply #400 on Oct 5, 2008, 4:23am »
Roof mounted here's a photo...

I am finishing up windows tomorrow as well.

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« Reply #401 on Oct 5, 2008, 4:47am »
Jon fantastic work on your tardis it really looks the business. Fantastic work as always.
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« Reply #402 on Oct 5, 2008, 5:09am »
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« Reply #403 on Oct 5, 2008, 5:18am »
wow i'm so glad to see the roof on top and man what a difference it makes to the overall look... great work bro see looks great. i don't know if this will work for you but on my "dome cap" i got a Styrofoam ball cut a section of it and covered it with paper mache'(sp) for texture glued it down and coated it with emulsion. that flashing light bulb mentioned above works i picked one up at the halloween store, but the flash is pretty fast with a medium pause in between flashes... i'll probably try something else later on, but for a quick fix its ok. once agian your build is fantastic
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« Reply #404 on Oct 5, 2008, 3:23pm »
That looks really nice.

So, did you plan for your TARDIS to fit in your garage fully assembled, or are you just lucky? ;D

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« Reply #405 on Oct 5, 2008, 11:02pm »
Thanks guys!
More photos of window construction to come later today.

Colin, dumb luck on the assembled TARDIS just fitting by 3/8" of inch from the ceiling... Yikes, it was close!

Jon~ ;D
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« Reply #406 on Oct 5, 2008, 11:21pm »
Wow - close fit there with the ceiling Jon! Anyway, great to see the lamp finished and the roof on - good luck with those windows!

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« Reply #407 on Oct 6, 2008, 2:04am »
Viola! Windows nearly completed. I just need to glue and clamp the lap joints then prime and apply 'TARDIS Blue' paint!

I think the next photos to be posted will be when my signs come in! The final posts will be the completed build! Nearly done friends! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

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P.S. Thanks for all the great comments everyone. Demat, you're in the home stretch now. Your build is looking fabulous too! 8-)
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« Reply #408 on Oct 6, 2008, 9:57am »
Gosh, your build looks familiar - I keep getting flashbacks every time you post up a new picture.

It's looking good, a nice sturdy build and the colour suits it really well too - wonder what it'd look like out in the sunshine.
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« Reply #409 on Oct 6, 2008, 12:20pm »

Oct 6, 2008, 9:57am, purpleblancmange wrote:
Gosh, your build looks familiar - I keep getting flashbacks every time you post up a new picture.

Why my good man, this build is being constructed off your build plans, as you already know...lol. Solid plans they are! Many thanks too! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D


Oct 6, 2008, 9:57am, purpleblancmange wrote:
the colour suits it really well too - wonder what it'd look like out in the sunshine.
I am optimistic that it will show a hint of green... :) ;) :o The colour does look quite good, if I don't say so myself... ;D ;) I just need to apply the filth wash over it and presto a very awesome colour for a fabulous project.

Thanks for all the great comments! I really do appreciate them.

Cheers,
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« Reply #410 on Oct 6, 2008, 12:49pm »
I definitely found the windows to be the fiddliest and most time consuming part of the build. Yours look very similar to the way I did mine; needs plenty of patience, but definitely worth it. Gives it some real strength, and when the wind blew one of of my sides down [when it was standing against the car], the glued in windows didn't budge. I just made sure there was PLENTY of wood glue in the joins. :D

There's something so joyful about seeing your Tardis finished, and seeing mine out in the yard really makes me smile every time I see it.

And weirdly, I can't really believe I've got one now, it's really cool because when i see it, I do just think "Can't believe I made that!"

I suspect you'll be very proud of your build, and rightly so. Enjoy it!
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« Reply #411 on Oct 6, 2008, 1:40pm »
Jon those windows frames look awesome. Great work my friend.
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« Reply #412 on Oct 7, 2008, 1:05am »
Gee, thanks everyone!

I thought I'd post photos of the window construction from yesterday. They just need primed and painted now.
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« Reply #413 on Oct 7, 2008, 1:56am »
looks great and i think thats probably the best way to make the window frames my windows look a mess from the inside :( but i don't think i've read in your build anywhere about the glass your going to be using. looks great can't wait to see more
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« Reply #414 on Oct 7, 2008, 5:58am »
Hi Doctor IZ! You sure are making a great job of your TARDIS!! Those window frames are excellent! Can't wait to see it with the signs and glass in!
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« Reply #415 on Oct 7, 2008, 8:40pm »
Excellent work on the windows Dr Jon.The more I see white window frames the more I like them ( I know yours are not painted yet ;) ) I`m so glad I had the opportunity to get mine punched in metal ;D
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« Reply #416 on Oct 7, 2008, 11:08pm »
Rox, avadh, atomic, rizla and apprentice - thanks for the comments on the windows.
I am most likely going for the 'TARDIS blue' frames apposed to white frames. I want this build to have both a Met Police Box feel with a touch of TARDIS too.

As for the glass itself, I am going to follow the recommendations of fellow TR2 members, I will pick up some perspex and sand it with a fine grit paper to give it a whitish look. I am basically going to build a square frame around each frame with a 1/4" in height above the frames themselves. I will lay a sheet of perspex and use glazing push points to secure the perspex in place. That is my plan... Any other suggestions are welcome.

I am eager to get the signs in place and have this build complete. Rox, I have to agree, I am already saying to myself, "I can't believe I built this TARDIS"... The satifaction when I see it completed will be priceless and I will be able to better relate to those of you that have completed your wonderful builds.

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« Reply #417 on Oct 8, 2008, 3:30am »
Jon,

Hey buddy, Nice Windows.
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« Reply #418 on Oct 8, 2008, 10:04am »
Of course, if you want the double option of white or blue, you could buy some 1mm acrylic in white, cut out the window frames [to the same size as your windows], and slide them into your windows as and when the mood takes you....
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« Reply #419 on Oct 8, 2008, 6:05pm »
OMG Jon, its beautiful, absolutely beautiful, you are doing a wonderful job. You are making amazing progress and despite the hiccups you have had you can't tell looking at the pictures. Awesome work.

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