Yodacappy's Projects - Currently: Curio And Yoda's Hut UPDATE 6/17!!! Post #115

[Yodacappy]

So, my "dollies" (as Mark would say...lol) needed a home and quite a while ago, I got the bright idea to build a curio. A friend of mine has the skills and I've got some sweat equity and ideas. Basically, been taking it a Sunday at a time and we are getting closer to being finished.

Here's some details: 91 3/4" high, 48" wide, 20" deep. Will have 3/8" glass shelves that will be etched with Star Wars emblems. Door will be a sliding picture frame style door.

Today, we basically cut the grooves in the back for shelf support and also crafted a few wooden supports for the back.

Here's a picture of the front view (with 12" battle droid in bottom for scale":

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/djohnson11/Curio_front.jpg

Jabba's Throne and Han in Carbonite will be in the bottom :)

[Yodacappy]

A view from the side:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/djohnson11/Curio_side.jpg

Did I mention it will be lighted from the top?

[Yodacappy]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/djohnson11/Curio_molding.jpg

Finally a close-up of the custom crown molding we did. Can't wait to see this finished!

[Dinosoar Daz]

That is a beautiful piece of carpentry, Yodacappy. Your collection of ‘dollies’ is going to look marvellous in there. Looking forward to seeing the etched glass.

[Yodacappy]

That is a beautiful piece of carpentry, Yodacappy. Your collection of ‘dollies’ is going to look marvellous in there. Looking forward to seeing the etched glass.

Thanks! It's been a long process but very much worth it. Next weekend we'll start on the door. :)

[Dorgmal Snow]

I have no idea what a Curio is but it looks friggin big and chuffin coo!
A perfect home for your dollies..... humm wonder if the Mrs will let me build one?.....

hummm, I think I have more chance of the Pope, or solving world peace or breathing underwater!!!

[ComputerFly]

Yoda , when you get close to done, I would love to know how much $$ you have invested in this. Materials and how many hours you spent on it. It will be interesting to see how much you saved versus just buying one.

The work you guys have done so far looks excellent. Can't wait to see the final product.

[Yodacappy]

Yoda , when you get close to done, I would love to know how much $$ you have invested in this. Materials and how many hours you spent on it. It will be interesting to see how much you saved versus just buying one.

The work you guys have done so far looks excellent. Can't wait to see the final product.

Biggest problem was that I couldn't find one that was the size I wanted with the sliding door (and it wouldn't have the etched shelves either but that could have been done after the fact). I could generally find the right width and depth but not the height that wanted. It's been more time consuming than costly but worth it as I've learned a lot. The other issue was that one this size wouldn't really fit in the house in one piece so this one is collapsable and can be taken apart for moving. :)

[Yodacappy]

I have no idea what a Curio is but it looks friggin big and chuffin coo!
A perfect home for your dollies..... humm wonder if the Mrs will let me build one?.....

hummm, I think I have more chance of the Pope, or solving world peace or breathing underwater!!!

A curio is nothing but a fancy word for a display case. She might would go for it since it's furniture!

No picture can do justice to the size of this thing. Put it this way, in a room with a wall 8 feet high and 10 feet wide, this thing would take up almost half the width of the wall and almost touch the ceiling! :)

[Dorgmal Snow]

Lol nah the only way I could build something that HUGE, is if I got hurried in in... With all my dollies.... Now there is an idea

[Yodacappy]

Did some more work today. Started on the door and hope to finish that part in the next work session. After that, it's a matter of finishing and getting the glass. :)

[Yodacappy]

Worked some more on this beast of a curio. Nothing really picture worthy but what we worked on was getting the door bearings into the picture frame door. We should have that figured out and have some progress in the next session.

[jkno]

This seems like an interesting and fun project. Will watch closely :)

[Yodacappy]

This seems like an interesting and fun project. Will watch closely :)

It has been very interesting but one more out of necessity for storage and display reasons LOL. Once we get the door done then it's just a matter of finishing, staining, etc. and it'll be done. :yess:

[jkno]

It has been very interesting but one more out of necessity for storage and display reasons LOL. Once we get the door done then it's just a matter of finishing, staining, etc. and it'll be done. :yess:

I know, I had to get some curios and cabinets for my collection as well, but everything to be done before moving to the new house.

[OT Freak]

Very nice! Great craftsmanship. :hi5:Oh the days of having my workshop. :( I miss it.

[Yodacappy]

Very nice! Great craftsmanship. :hi5:Oh the days of having my workshop. :( I miss it.

I'd love to take credit for it (not to mention have the ability to do so!) but my friend is the extremely talented part of the project. I chip in with some labor and ideas. :)

[orbitingx]

Looking really nice so far. I can't wait to see how you finish yours w/ etched glass.

My sliding glass curio/ display measures at 61 1/2" L x 20" W x 74" H. I thought mine was big.

91 3/4" high.......that's massive :eek

[Yodacappy]

Looking really nice so far. I can't wait to see how you finish yours w/ etched glass.

My sliding glass curio/ display measures at 61 1/2" L x 20" W x 74" H. I thought mine was big.

91 3/4" high.......that's massive :eek

Yeah, we are actually building it so that it can be taken apart when I move (whenever that might happen) and will have to actually assemble it in the room because the hallway isn't wide enough to maneuver it!

[Dinosoar Daz]

Gonna need to build it bigger now to fit Yoda's hut in! Congrats.

[Yodacappy]

Gonna need to build it bigger now to fit Yoda's hut in! Congrats.

LOL, I don't think this one could get bigger! However, I am planning a stand alone display for the hut :slap

[Shanester]

A lot of nice work there. I am a carpenter myself, so I can appreciate the work. Very nice indeed. I may need the blueprints. :P

[Yodacappy]

On a bit of a hiatus, football season takes over around this time of year...:rock

[Yodacappy]

Little bit longer break than I anticipated (life issues, ugh) but work should resume very soon!

Just getting this up there so I won't have to dig for it :)

[Darth Kearnivorous]

Dude, can you put a latest pic up. Looking forward to seeing this work complete. Great idea too, wish I had the space.

[Yodacappy]

Dude, can you put a latest pic up. Looking forward to seeing this work complete. Great idea too, wish I had the space.

Right now, the latest is up unfortunately but I'll make sure to update this every work session. I'm eager to get it finished and stocked!

[Yodacappy]

Looks like I'm finally going to be able to get back to work on this project! Can't wait to see it finished, it's taken quite a long time.

[Yodacappy]

Planned for tomorrow: Doing some detail work and some door work.

I'll take more pictures. Not sure how different it will look but work will be done. :)

[Yodacappy]

Great day in the shop today.

First, we crafted a couple of wedges that will be used to conceal the parts in the bottom of the curio that enable it to be taken apart to move it.

Then we fabricated 10 guidance bearings from scratch (5 for the top and 5 for the bottom of the door) that will enable the door to be the sliding picture frame style.

Here is a picture of what one of those looks like:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/djohnson11/Guidance_bearing.jpg

And then those are screwed into the bottom of the door frame and the top of the door frame and looks like this:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/djohnson11/bottom_door.jpg

Next session (hopefully next Sunday) will be routing the inside of the door, measuring for glass and starting the preparation for the finishing steps!

The door was a MAJOR hurdle for us.

[Dorgmal Snow]

Doors sshmoors ya dont need door hahaha. Man I cant wait to see this all put together! I can already see Jabba sprawled out in there

[EXOTICLEX]

wow....have you really been working on this thing for almost a year now....impressive to say the least....would love to see the final project....

[Yodacappy]

wow....have you really been working on this thing for almost a year now....impressive to say the least....would love to see the final project....

Longer than that actually but it's weekends here and there, some scattered more than others and taking breaks for football season.

It really hit yesterday that it's almost done.

[Yodacappy]

Next work day will be this coming Sunday and we'll be working on the door frame.

As a side project, my Star Wars room is currently getting a makeover in the way of me putting laminate flooring down Saturday. :)

Will take pics of it when it's done and refurnished. Unfortunately, the SS portion of it is all in their original shipping boxes until the beast is completed...lol

[Yodacappy]

Here's the before shots of my Star Wars Room:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/djohnson11/000_0194.jpg

Left side of the right hand wall (SW Novels)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/djohnson11/000_0195.jpg

My 80" shelving with my 3 3/4 collection (well, most of it)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/djohnson11/000_0196.jpg

Right side of the right hand wall (Junior novels, children's books, etc.)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/djohnson11/000_0190.jpg

This is where the curio will go and all my Sideshow collection (well, most of it).

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/djohnson11/000_0189.jpg
The wall facing you from the door has a dresser currently that I use to store stuff and display stuff.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/djohnson11/000_0186.jpg
The other short wall has the closet and a half book case with all my graphic novels in it.

Here's what I'm currently doing to the room tonight and tomorrow:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/djohnson11/SW_Room.jpg

[barryo]

i love demolition................:yess:

[Dorgmal Snow]

oooowww cool and hell yeh demolition is fantastic.... its the beginning of something... and its great fun tooooo...

your curio is gonna be ace in there!! OWw i hope yopu can get it in through the door!

[Yodacappy]

oooowww cool and hell yeh demolition is fantastic.... its the beginning of something... and its great fun tooooo...

your curio is gonna be ace in there!! OWw i hope yopu can get it in through the door!

When we planned it out, I measured the hallway and the door area, used a piece of cardboard as a mock model and realized there was no way that was going to happen so we figured out how to make it so that it will actually be assembled inside the room. The great part is that it can also be disassembled when the time comes for me to move!

I'm putting down laminate flooring today and hopefully moving everything back in if everything goes as planned.

Tomorrow will be more work on the curio! :thud:

[Yodacappy]

i love demolition................:yess:

LOL, I didn't like it when I pulled up that carpet and found out they used particle board underlayment. There's a section that got wet so I'm having to replace it today before I get started. :gah:

[Chakaman]

Looking forward to seeing this finished, as I am sure you are. :)

You are going to have a blast setting everything up once your room is done. I couldnt wait to set all my stuff up a couple years ago when we were finishing our basement.

Looking good, looks like you have a great collection!

[Yodacappy]

Ok, so today we built the door frame and cut the recess for the glass to set in. A couple of hiccups that we'll have to work out but that should be done soon.

Next step, is ordering the glass and doing some etching. After that, just a matter of doing the finishing!

Here's a picture of the door (sliding picture frame style). The ladder is there for scale, it's a 5 foot ladder.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/djohnson11/Door.jpg

[Dorgmal Snow]

this...... is gonna be grand!

[Yodacappy]

Flooring is delayed as I'm having to repair a section of subflooring...:gah:

[Dorgmal Snow]

:monkey2..............

[Yodacappy]

:monkey2..............

Yeah, definitely not fun but not too big of a deal really. I'll fix that Saturday morning and then get back on track...

[barryo]

oh the downside of demolition.............finding hidden damage......:mad:

good to hear it isnt too bad & wont delay you too long.........:yess:

[Yodacappy]

oh the downside of demolition.............finding hidden damage......:mad:

good to hear it isnt too bad & wont delay you too long.........:yess:

Yeah, I'll slap down a piece of plywood tonight and then attach the particle board underlayment on top of that Saturday morning (Yeah, I know but that's what is on the floor and I'm not ripping it all up...LOL) and be done with it. After that it should go rather quickly.

[Yodacappy]

Subfloor replacement is complete and I'm working on laying down the laminate. Shooting for being finished with that on Saturday-ish and resuming work on the curio Sunday. :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/djohnson11/Newsubfloor-1.jpg

[Yodacappy]

Almost met my goal on the flooring. I have one more row to do and a small closet, some touch up on painting and re-installing baseboards and then moving everything back in. Once I finish, I'll post a picture before I move everything back in and then take pics with everything moved in.

Today is curio day! Hopefully, we'll get the door squared away and then we'll take measurments for glass and start the finishing process.

[OT Freak]

Flooring is delayed as I'm having to repair a section of subflooring...:gah:

Damn I hate that. You get already to do one thing and you end up opening a can of worms. Now you have take more time to go buy more material and whole project gets pushed back. It happens to eveyone that owns a home.

[Yodacappy]

Damn I hate that. You get already to do one thing and you end up opening a can of worms. Now you have take more time to go buy more material and whole project gets pushed back. It happens to eveyone that owns a home.

Yeah, that's the nature of the beast but it got conquered!



As for today, we still have a minor issue with the door so we'll need another work session on it and then we'll start the finishing process. Good news is that I've got the official measurements for the glass and have to go glass shopping somewhere in between demolishing my carpet and replacing it...:panic: :thud:

[Yodacappy]

Flooring in my Star Wars room! Now just have to put up the baseboards, move stuff back in and take pictures for you all! :)

Will do that tomorrow and Sunday if necessary.

Next work session on the curio will be on Monday where I'm hoping we solve the door issues and start the finishing process ::yess:

[barryo]

wip pics or it didnt happen......:lecture...........:wink1:

[Yodacappy]

wip pics or it didnt happen......:lecture...........:wink1:

:rotfl

I'm gonna get the baseboards up this morning and will take pics for ya right after that. Then I'll move everything in, do some touch up painting, put everything in it's place and take final pics (before the curio enters the building). :yess:

[enaud]

Bring it! From my woodworking past & appreciation,I for one am very interested in seeing the finished product.

[Chakaman]

Looking forward to seeing some pics.

[Yodacappy]

Well, baseboards are finally up but I need to do a little cleaning before taking the pictures (I know, I know--I'm a human delay). Touch up work should happen Wednesday or Thursday and then I'll move everything back in. :)


As for the curio, it was a GREAT day today. We fixed the issue with the door and I'm now shopping for glass! :clap

Once I get the glass bought, we'll break that beast back down and begin the finishing process: sanding, staining and sealing.

It'll be roughly 3 weeks before the next session since I'm not only putting flooring in my Star Wars room but throughout the house which is complete chaos right now.

[Yodacappy]

Okay, moved some stuff and here's the room with the new floor, baseboards up but still needing some touchup work! Sorry for the crappy picture :(

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/djohnson11/SW_Room_beforetouchups-1.jpg

[Yodacappy]

Added a WIP picture on post #47 just for you barryo:joy

[barryo]

looks good so far YC.................:clap

[Yodacappy]

Thanks barryo!

Touchups got done yesterday so this evening and weekend will be moving stuff back in, organization, etc. :thud:

[Yodacappy]

Just moved some tubs into the closet along with my box of all the ornaments and other supplies. Will also put my comic boxes in there as well.

Also, bookcase #1 has been moved in. Working on restocking it's shelves. Will take pics of everything when it's done. :)

[Yodacappy]

Just moved the last bookcase in and starting to organize some. This seems like it's taking forever...:thud:

[Yodacappy]

Got all my SS stuff moved in (whew). ATM, it's rather depressing but once the curio is done I'll actually have a display!

Still have some goodies to move in and then I'll take pics of the whole shabang.

[Yodacappy]

Ok, close enough to give a tour so here goes:

As you enter the room, in the center is/will be my Yoda's Hut display:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/djohnson11/Yoda_Hut.jpg

Straight ahead on the left side of the wall will be/is my Luke/Yoda Premium Format display:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/djohnson11/Luke_Yoda.jpg

To the right of that on the same wall is my Trade Paperbacks comics bookcase with Clone Wars 3 3/4 display:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/djohnson11/TPBs.jpg

On the next wall on the far left, is my novels bookcase:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/djohnson11/Novels.jpg

In the center are my 80 inch shelves for my 3 3/4 collection:

The left:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/djohnson11/Middle_shelves.jpg

The middle:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/djohnson11/Middle_2.jpg

The Right:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/djohnson11/Right_shelves.jpg

On the far right of this wall is the second bookcase which has all my youth novels and books in it.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/djohnson11/Right_youthbooks.jpg

And then there's the closet that houses my boxes and my comics:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/djohnson11/Closet.jpg

And here is where my curio will be full of my Sideshow stuff:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/djohnson11/Curio_stuff.jpg

[Yodacappy]

And finally, the last bookcase which houses the video games and RPG books:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/djohnson11/Games.jpg

[Chakaman]

Good stuff, you have a huge collection! Im really looking forward to seeing that curio filled with all of your Sideshow stuff. :)

[Yodacappy]

Good stuff, you have a huge collection! Im really looking forward to seeing that curio filled with all of your Sideshow stuff. :)

You and me both! Tired of looking at just boxes of stuff.

[Yodacappy]

Just got in the main component for my Yoda's Hut display. When we're able to get back on the curio in a couple of weeks the plan is while stain and stuff is drying, I'll be working on this display. :thud:

[Yodacappy]

Still glass shopping. Prices are killing me!

[Yodacappy]

Great news--I found my glass!!!

Should be ready for pickup next Thursday and the finishing process will commence next Sunday more than likely.

So it's get the glass, do some sanding, staining and sealing and the beast will be complete!:yess:

[Yodacappy]

Started prepping it for the finishing stages today. Most likely 3 work sessions to go until complete. Next one will be in 2 weeks and that will be fitting the glass, taking it apart and sanding it and finally staining it. The last two sessions will be sealing it.

Should be some new pics next session!

Also, started planning out the Yoda's Hut display and the dimensions for it. I've got most, if not all, of the material except for the acrylic but the plan is in place and I'll be working on that while the curio is drying.

[Yodacappy]

More good news for a change! My glass order is ready and will be picked up Thursday!!! $400 for glass--sheesh...

[Yodacappy]

Glass was successfully picked up yesterday :). Next weekend will be the installation and the sanding/staining. I can't wait!

[barryo]

what kind of coffee did you have this morning?.................:lol


whole lot of talking & not enough pics
:postpics:

[Yodacappy]

what kind of coffee did you have this morning?.................:lol


whole lot of talking & not enough pics
:postpics:

:gah::panic:

Rest easy barry, pics will be plenty next weekend. :yess:

[Yodacappy]

A little more chatter for Barryo...:pfft:

Went stain shopping and really didn't find anything I liked so while working this Sunday, at some point, we'll do more stain shopping and hopefully stain that bad boy before I leave. Either way, I'm anticipating pics of the backing mirrors installed and the shelves in place. :yess:

[Chakaman]

How was lunch today? :D

[barryo]

:slap.......................:lol

[Yodacappy]

How was lunch today? :D

Boiled peanuts and a banana split...:yess:

[Yodacappy]

Okay, so starting off the day it became apparent that an adjustment would need to be made to the backing for the mirrors to fit and have room for the shelves.

Here's the mirrors that will be behind all the shelves and figures:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/djohnson11/Mirrors.jpg

And here's the test run of the fitting to the back of the curio ( I had to actually stand on a chair to get most of it in the picture!):

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/djohnson11/Shelves.jpg

To make the adjustment we needed to make a run to the big box store and while we were there we found the right color stain! Also, we picked up the adhesive for the mirrors and the extra material to correct the alignment.

Here are the infamous 4 foot long, 20 inch deep shelves:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/djohnson11/Mirrors_fitted.jpg

Next weekend, we'll be doing the routing work, mounting the mirrors and then working on shelf supports. If we are able to do two days then we'll also get into sanding and HOPEFULLY, staining.

[barryo]

holy crap .........:horror..................actual pictures............:panic::panic::panic:





:lol..............looking damn good YC............:clap

[the dude person]

:panic: What? Pictures? Nooo!!! That's impossible!!

*ahem* I concur with barryo. Lookin' good so far!

Mirrors are always good for display cabinets. That way, you can just pretend you have twice as many action figures as you actually do, that are just facing the other way. :wink1:

[Yodacappy]

holy crap .........:horror..................actual pictures............:panic::panic::panic:





:lol..............looking damn good YC............:clap

I almost took a picture of the quart of stain just for you! Of course, I almost took a picture of the Home Depot princess behind the counter just for me. Definitely a cutie!

[Yodacappy]

Next work session is Monday. Should have the mirrors fitted on the back permanently and who knows what else!

[Yodacappy]

Great session today. Hold on to your socks!

First, just for barryo--the infamous can of stain:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/djohnson11/stain.jpg

Okay, so we re-cut the dados for the mirrors to fit between and that will support the back of the shelves to begin the day and that was a success. Due to weather, we were unable to attach the mirrors BUT the show did go on as there's more to do.

So we decided to get on with etching shelves despite the weather which got VERY adventurous to say the least.

First, we cut out the 8 symbols for the shelves (2 on each). As fate would have it, they are 12 inch versions of the symbols. So 12 inch symbols for 12 inch figures!

We accomplished this by using a Cricut machine:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/djohnson11/cricut.jpg

After that, I had the task of finding the center point of each halve of the shelf:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/djohnson11/etch_center.jpg

Then we applied the negative of the symbol to the shelf in the center of the half it belonged:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/djohnson11/neg_applied.jpg

In the next step of preparation, the rest of the shelf was taped off so that only the part we wanted etched would get sandblasted:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/djohnson11/neg_app_taped.jpg

Then it was placed on a stand for blasting!:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/djohnson11/etch_setup.jpg

Fully etched but still taped and after battling the rain, watching our canopy blow over our heads, etc:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/djohnson11/Etching_finished.jpg

And then the nerdgasm of seeing the shelf finished! :

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/djohnson11/Finished_shelf.jpg

Next session will be Saturday!

Oh and here's a sneak peek of the Yoda's Hut Environment display work materials:

The Wood (particle board):

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/djohnson11/Yoda_wood.jpg

The Lazy Susan:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/djohnson11/lazy_susan.jpg

[KatyaR]

Love the etched glass shelves. Even if this ends up costing more than a ready-made curio, it will be a display you can be proud of.

[Yodacappy]

Love the etched glass shelves. Even if this ends up costing more than a ready-made curio, it will be a display you can be proud of.

It's costing far less really. A ton of labor but one this size alone would run $2,500 easy. I've got just a touch over $1,000 in this one.

You are exactly right though, the shelves really make it a one of a kind, Star Wars piece. It's going to be great to get it in the house, get it assembled and stocked!

[barryo]

looking really good YC..................:clap

loving the glass shelves. very professional. awesome work......:lecture

[Yodacappy]

looking really good YC..................:clap

loving the glass shelves. very professional. awesome work......:lecture

TY. Thought you'd get a kick out of that can of stain pic. :lol

We would have done the other shelves but the weather was crazy. Should be able to get those done this Saturday though.

The symbols idea is really amazing. I had no idea how all that worked but fortunately my friend knows what he's doing and has plenty of experience and is passing it along to me which I'm very grateful for.

[barryo]

i'm still a bit put out that you didnt post the cute home depot girl.........:cool:










































:wink1:

[Yodacappy]

Bad news, no work sessions for 2 weeks...:monkey2

[Darth_IMPoor]

That sucks man, but what you've done so far looks freaking awesome. Can't wait to see the next steps when you get back on it.

[Yodacappy]

Worse news, no work sessions until November most likely...:gah:

[Yodacappy]

Happy to say that I snuck in a work session this weekend and we finished etching the rest of the shelves. As soon as I get the pics, I'll post them up.

From this point, all that's left is shelf supports and the sanding/staining/sealing process. :clap

[Yodacappy]

Well better late than never! Here's the rest of the shelf pictures:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/djohnson11/shlf1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/djohnson11/shlf2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/djohnson11/shlf3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/djohnson11/shlf4.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/djohnson11/shlf5.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/djohnson11/shlf6.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/djohnson11/shlf7.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/djohnson11/shlf8.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/djohnson11/shlf9.jpg

[Yodacappy]

For those keeping up, my friend's shop had some electrical issues so we've been on hold but those are fixed now. Hopefully we'll wrap this up after thanksgiving. :)

[Yodacappy]

Okay, so make that after New Year's...:impatient:

[barryo]

:impatient::impatient: x 2

:wink1:

[Yodacappy]

:impatient::impatient: x 2

:wink1:

:rotfl

Right there with ya on that one. It's killing me!

[Yodacappy]

Hey guys-- I'm still among the living and hoping to finish this bad boy up soon but that's out of my hands...:impatient:

[barryo]

:impatient::impatient::impatient::impatient:

x 4..........................:panic:


:lol

[Yodacappy]

Shooting for getting back on the horse, err curio, NEXT weekend! :yess:

[Yodacappy]

We finally got to work on the curio again! :yess:

I got a couple of pictures that I'll add to this post later on.

We glued the 5 mirror pieces to the backboard of the curio. The pictures really don't show the size of this thing.

Also, we worked on the corner shelf supports (finishing work) and also working on polishing aluminum support braces to a mirror finish. They are going to look very snazzy!

Next tentative date is the 14th and we'll install the shelf supports and hopefully after that breaking it down for sanding and prepping for the staining/sealing process! I really can't wait to get it done and get my collection in it!

[Yodacappy]

Okay here's the WIP pics:

Applying the mirror adhesive:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/djohnson11/photobucket-1949-1333645194509.jpg

The first mirror glued on (15 1/4 x 48 inches):
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/djohnson11/photobucket-5075-1333637989166.jpg

The second mirror added:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/djohnson11/photobucket-5667-1333638032742.jpg

The whole thing:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/djohnson11/photobucket-4692-1333645399478.jpg

Polishing the aluminum supports was a chore. First did some sanding with sand paper, then a course grade of steel wool followed by a fine grade of steel wool and then applying Brasso and rotary polishing. Doing 4 of these took virtually an entire afternoon as they are 4 feet in length.

[Yodacappy]

Plan today is to finish the aluminum supports and get them mounted along with the back shelf supports. Then to break it down and start sanding!

I think you guys will be interested in seeing exactly how it's broken down for portability.

[Yodacappy]

Okay, this was a great day! Pretty much the last session prior to finishing.

First, here are the front corner shelf supports that we installed:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/djohnson11/photobucket-2761-1335134569253.jpg

And here's the aluminum shelf supports that I've been polishing to an almost mirror finish:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/djohnson11/photobucket-9759-1335134589037.jpg

Next, we re-attached the back of the curio (with all mirrors firmly in place and cured):

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/djohnson11/photobucket-19653-1335134610395.jpg

And a picture with a shelf and a Hasbro 12" figure:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/djohnson11/photobucket-16828-1335134637626.jpg

Each shelf should hold about 30 figures so I'll have room for 120 along with Jabba, Han in Carbonite and a few figures in the bottom. :yess:

And finally, a picture of the back shelf supports that I sanded down and beveled edges:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/djohnson11/photobucket-2889-1335134652698.jpg

Next session will be breaking it down (and I'll take pictures of each component) and a day of sanding. :thud:

[scottyb]

Cant wait to see the final product

[barryo]

epic in progress......:lecture

[Yodacappy]

Okay, this is last pictorial update before it's complete :panic:

Yesterday, we took it apart to do some woodfilling and sanding. I thought I'd take pictures of the components so you could see how it disassembles. Because of the size of the thing, this was a necessity. It will be put together in the Star Wars room and when the day comes for me to move, it'll be able to be taken apart and put back together at the new location.

You've already seen pictures of the door and the back with mirrors so I did not duplicate those. Here are the remaining pieces--

The bottom molding:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/djohnson11/photobucket-2776-1337603027112.jpg

This will be screwed into the bottom when assembled

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/djohnson11/photobucket-7275-1337603156057.jpg

The top:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/djohnson11/photobucket-1640-1337603180590.jpg

The electronics inside the top (lights and cooling fan):

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/djohnson11/photobucket-4828-1337603209438.jpg

The bottom that will support Jabba (top piece is sanded plywood that fits into a recess that was routed out of the frame):

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/djohnson11/photobucket-4925-1337603246319.jpg

Top rail with joining mechanism (thing is uber strong!):

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/djohnson11/photobucket-6672-1337603286691.jpg

There are one on each side of the top rail and the bottom rail joining each to the sides in this fashion:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/djohnson11/photobucket-6714-1337603327236.jpg

Side:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/djohnson11/photobucket-930-1337603349711.jpg


Bottom rail:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/djohnson11/photobucket-2778-1337603426203.jpg

All that's left now is to finish the sanding, do the staining and sealing and then installation!

[Yodacappy]

Finished the sanding today and put the 1st coat of stain on.

1 more coat should do it, then it's sealing x2 and it'll be ready to go!


On deck: Yoda's Hut display...

[elar]

Photos! I want new and big photos of this amazing project!

[Yodacappy]

Photos! I want new and big photos of this amazing project!

Thanks and I will make sure to take plenty once that last coat of stain goes on and it's all glossy and looks like furniture. :horror

Can't wait to take pictures with all the figures in it!

[barryo]

use a hair dryer to speed up the process for piss sakes...........:cuss





:lol...............dude this is gonna be awesome. be sure to cast this up so copies will be available.............:banana

[Yodacappy]

use a hair dryer to speed up the process for piss sakes...........:cuss





:lol...............dude this is gonna be awesome. be sure to cast this up so copies will be available.............:banana

:rotfl Thanks barry! I can't wait to post the finished pictures and start stocking it!

[Yodacappy]

So, we put the second coat of stain on today and I'm liking it! Still have to polyurethane before putting it together.

Meanwhile, project #2 began! So without further ado, here's the beginnings of the display for Yoda's Hut Environment!

So naturally there's the planning and drawing the highly technical blueprints:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/djohnson11/photobucket-27969-1339980025546.jpg

After that, it was time to transfer the blueprints to the material (particle board for this one):

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/djohnson11/photobucket-2744-1339980097321.jpg

Part of the display is going to be a motorized lazy susan so we took a plain lazy susan and cut the groove for the drive belt:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/djohnson11/photobucket-4528-1339980128539.jpg

And here's the lazy susan in action!: (Click and turn head sideways--sorry)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/djohnson11/th_photobucket-2065-1339980504570.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v85/djohnson11/?action=view&current=photobucket-2065-1339980504570.mp4)

And finally the footboards for the base were cut:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/djohnson11/photobucket-21584-1339980699007.jpg

[elar]

Please, post bigger photos and mainly of your #1 project! We are waiting on it!!!

[scottyb]

Yes im am eagerly awaiting pics of this also since im considering doing the same thing. Hurry up already:)

[Yodacappy]

While we are waiting for cooperation with the temperatures here in the South, here's my list of "to do's":

1. Curio
2. Yoda Hut Environment display
3. Dagobah Luke and Yoda Premium Format Display
4. Dewback/Sandtrooper Display

In between these displays:

1. 1/6 body suits
2. Cantina band instruments #6 and #7

[Yodacappy]

Bought supplies for the Cantina band instruments. I'll post pics of the prototypes and if the interest is there, I'll do some casting :)

[Qrest Fourstar]

Looking forward to your take on the two missing band instruments. The Bigger of the two has always held a fascination for me. I was searching google today and found a couple good pics of it- but that ain't saying much. It appears to be on a raised L shape

[Yodacappy]

Looking forward to your take on the two missing band instruments. The Bigger of the two has always held a fascination for me. I was searching google today and found a couple good pics of it- but that ain't saying much. It appears to be on a raised L shape

The taller instrument is similar to a wash tub base.

http://threads.rebelscum.com/photogallery/data//500/SWW_CBM_SWHS_pic_1.jpg

The other has a chair next to him so I'm using the set from SDCC for the figures so that I'll already have the chair and here's the instrument:

http://threads.rebelscum.com/photogallery/data//500/SWW_CBM_SWHS_drum_player.jpg

http://threads.rebelscum.com/photogallery/data//500/SWW_CBM_SWHS_drum_player_2.jpg

[Qrest Fourstar]

The taller instrument is similar to a wash tub base.

http://threads.rebelscum.com/photogallery/data//500/SWW_CBM_SWHS_pic_1.jpg

The other has a chair next to him so I'm using the set from SDCC for the figures so that I'll already have the chair and here's the instrument:

http://threads.rebelscum.com/photogallery/data//500/SWW_CBM_SWHS_drum_player.jpg

Yeah, but there's a couple boxes on either side of that piece with a couple of metal orbs on it.

[Yodacappy]

Yeah, but there's a couple boxes on either side of that piece with a couple of metal orbs on it.

Do you have a pic of that? I'm planning to watch that segment of the Holiday special repeatedly to make sure I get everything incorporated :FREAK:

[Qrest Fourstar]

Do you have a pic of that? I'm planning to watch that segment of the Holiday special repeatedly to make sure I get everything incorporated :FREAK:

The pics are from SW and they really dont show alot. You can make out the metal thing in the center.

Send me your e-mail and Ill forward what I got.

[Yodacappy]

Should have the 1/6 black bodysuit prototype done Saturday hopefully while waiting for suitable weather to finish the curio!

Will post pictures of the bodysuit as soon as it's ready! :)

[Yodacappy]

Decided to go a different direction with the bodysuits so it will be a little longer on it but not much!

[Yodacappy]

Going to be a while on the curio. Unfortunately, temperatures in the southern US aren't very conducive to poly sealing so we have to wait for it to cool down.

In the meantime, I'm still hashing out the bodysuits, researching the instruments to make sure I get those right, will work on the Yoda's Hut display and my latest project, working on my horror movie script.

[scottyb]

Going to be a while on the curio. Unfortunately, temperatures in the southern US aren't very conducive to poly sealing so we have to wait for it to cool down.

In the meantime, I'm still hashing out the bodysuits, researching the instruments to make sure I get those right, will work on the Yoda's Hut display and my latest project, working on my horror movie script.

Poly it in the night time. As long as its under 35 degrees u are OK.

[Yodacappy]

Poly it in the night time. As long as its under 35 degrees u are OK.

Unfortunately, the only time we can do it is during the day. Pretty sure you meant 85 not 35...lol but just to give you an example, it won't get below 85 until about 9pm tonight and at 10 am it'll already be very close to 85. Summers are rough in Georgia, especially when you add in humidity of 70% plus once it actually cools off some.

[scottyb]

No I meant 35 im a cunuk! Im guessing after 9 is your bed time lol. I don't understand the measurement u guys have for the temperature.

[Yodacappy]

No I meant 35 im a cunuk! Im guessing after 9 is your bed time lol. I don't understand the measurement u guys have for the temperature.

Yeah, we have the farenheit deal going on. With the humidity, etc. it' really needs to be about 29 C or lower for it to have the right conditions for drying time here. At 35 C, the humidity is so thick here that it wouldn't ever dry.

[Yodacappy]

FINALLY, got to do some polyurethaning! (but I broke my phone so no pics) :(

Still a few things to do with it. I know, I know...