Yodacappy's Projects - Currently: Curio And Yoda's Hut UPDATE 6/17!!! Post #115
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Re: Yodacappy's Projects - Currently: Curio and Yoda's Hut Display UPDATED 8/29!!!
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.
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.
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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!
holy crap ...........................actual pictures............
..............looking damn good YC............
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!
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Great session today. Hold on to your socks!
First, just for barryo--the infamous can of stain:
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:
After that, I had the task of finding the center point of each halve of the shelf:
Then we applied the negative of the symbol to the shelf in the center of the half it belonged:
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:
Then it was placed on a stand for blasting!:
Fully etched but still taped and after battling the rain, watching our canopy blow over our heads, etc:
And then the nerdgasm of seeing the shelf finished! :
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):
The Lazy Susan:
Great session today. Hold on to your socks!
First, just for barryo--the infamous can of stain:
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:
After that, I had the task of finding the center point of each halve of the shelf:
Then we applied the negative of the symbol to the shelf in the center of the half it belonged:
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:
Then it was placed on a stand for blasting!:
Fully etched but still taped and after battling the rain, watching our canopy blow over our heads, etc:
And then the nerdgasm of seeing the shelf finished! :
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):
The Lazy Susan:
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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.
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.
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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!
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!
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TY. Thought you'd get a kick out of that can of stain pic.
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.
looking really good YC..................
loving the glass shelves. very professional. awesome work......
TY. Thought you'd get a kick out of that can of stain pic.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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Right there with ya on that one. It's killing me!
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Right there with ya on that one. It's killing me!
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