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joberg Community Member
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Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2013 8:57 pm Post subject: |
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Yes, this is an older post and discussion also, but since my V.K. debacle and the frustration of trying to make a working prop ...well, I simply wasn't in the mood for building anything anymore; that's right, I was done with this particular machine and props in general.
So after all this time, I cleaned what I had and built what I had.
I'll post more pics as it draw near completion and yes: this is the closest V.K. from the original prop (1st machine built by Michael Fink, not the one made with the U.K. video screen).
That's why I put it here so we can compare it to the pics Nick and Bwood had posted a long time ago it seems, but for me it's like a re-birth of some kind, not only the re-birth of a favorite if elusive prop, but also for me it's back at building props once again
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Mr Webber Community Member
Joined: 13 Apr 2008 Posts: 1824 Location: Terra Australis
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Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2013 6:27 am Post subject: |
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Looking good J, welcome back on the horse. _________________ Formerly offworld66 |
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Bwood Community Member
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Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2013 11:29 am Post subject: |
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Impressive work for sure, Joberg. I am so glad you have resumed work on this project with renewed energy and conviction. I applaud your efforts and will be watching your progress with great interest. |
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joberg Community Member
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Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2013 12:16 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks guys A word about accuracy: it's a static piece and therefore not accurate (also some of the measurement and scale are a little off).
Is it the closest to the other V.Ks. found on the web (including the one I sold to Propsjonnyb)? Yes it is I think we had that discussion before, but short of the real thing, it's only a close interpretation...maybe after building this one, I'll build another until I come close to the real machine. |
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Noeland Community Guide
Joined: 24 Oct 2006 Posts: 1328
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Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2013 12:24 pm Post subject: |
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Good lord, that is an incredible build!!
Drool.
It's inspiring. _________________ I don't have enough blasters! |
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nickdaring Community Member
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Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2013 4:43 pm Post subject: |
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I'd still to get a better resolution version this pic from Bwood-
So much cool detail I'd love to check out!
Hell I'd love hi res version of any of those Bwood photos. They still blow my mind! |
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joberg Community Member
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Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2013 5:02 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks Noeland and thanks Nick for that big pic from Bwood, yes I wish his friend would've taken the time to publish more pics...
In the mean time: back to the build.
Little details that eluded us for so long, specially in the "trench".
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Much more to do/to come...so stay tuned |
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Bwood Community Member
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Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2013 12:03 pm Post subject: |
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Sorry guys, that's all I've got. He who gave me those pictures is out of the VFX business at the present, and attending college back east to get his masters.. |
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joberg Community Member
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Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2013 6:12 pm Post subject: |
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Well, we'll just have to hunt him down |
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joberg Community Member
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Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2013 6:54 am Post subject: |
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O.k. here's one of the missing pic and the transformation I did on one part of the machine. Since Nick blew-up Bwood's pic to a bigger size, I noticed to things:
1) The 2 "arms" produding from the rear of the machine seems hollow, something I hadn't seen on previous pics.
Hollow because the eye of the main arm has to fit inside the trench and the other part ot the said arm has to follow suit; that's why this part has now been transformed.
2) Looking at the machine from the rear, I noticed that the left hand side part (near the base of moving arm/eye) is also hollow. I believe it was done that way as to try to cram the electronic components behind that arm. When you see the machine's innards, it's pretty crowded in there.
I will not hollow that part, since it's a static prop and that that move couldn't make the arm move better anyway.
this is the old design.
this is now the new hollow design...more to come of course |
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joberg Community Member
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Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2013 5:42 pm Post subject: |
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I was wondering if any of you have a good pic of the metal part of the arm...I think that it's full of little machined circles on the aluminium part? |
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joberg Community Member
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Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2013 7:30 pm Post subject: |
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Another challenge of course is the arm...here's the beginning
More to come as I affix the pullies on top of the arm |
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Bwood Community Member
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Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2013 10:50 am Post subject: |
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That finish on the aluminum is known as 'jeweled' and is quite common. Looks like you've got it down. |
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joberg Community Member
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Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2013 12:08 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks Bwood, I used metallic tape and sandpaper (180 grit) to achieve the "look"...I think it's looking good since I didn't have machined alu to do the arm |
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joberg Community Member
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Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2013 7:35 pm Post subject: |
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And the pullies are in place and the bottom painted black...now the search is on for a link belt
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joberg Community Member
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Posted: Fri Mar 01, 2013 6:35 am Post subject: |
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That arm is giving me grief I had to hollow the part at the end near the main black box to make it pivot better. Now I'm trying to figure a way to make the entire eye piece turn toward the machine and then pivot again to fit into the trench, making it easier to transport (sleeker too).
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Bendzhamin1967 Community Member
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Posted: Fri Mar 01, 2013 10:47 am Post subject: |
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THIS looks awesome, my friend! _________________ I've had people walk out on me before, but never when i was being so charming |
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Ozwepaie Community Member
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Posted: Fri Mar 01, 2013 10:55 am Post subject: |
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I'm really enjoying this thread. You're doing excellent work. _________________ Que la Force soit avec toi |
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joberg Community Member
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Posted: Fri Mar 01, 2013 6:29 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks guys, it's really appreciated. I'm taking a little break from the construction of the arm. I'll spend the next few days drawing the eye and building a mock-up to make sure everything fits...more to come for sure |
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SKIN JOB 66 Community Member
Joined: 16 Jan 2008 Posts: 2724 Location: FRANCE
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Posted: Sat Mar 02, 2013 5:05 am Post subject: |
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Oh mate, JB... How did I missed this build !!!
Impressive work once again, eager to see the next update !!! (can't wait to see it with a coat of paint, or at least primered)
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