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 UPDATED11/11!!!

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

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


:lol
 
Re: Yodacappy's Projects - Currently: Curio and Yoda's Hut Display UPDATED11/11!!!

Shooting for getting back on the horse, err curio, NEXT weekend! :yess:
 
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Re: Yodacappy's Projects - Currently: Curio and Yoda's Hut Display UPDATED11/11!!!

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!
 
Re: Yodacappy's Projects - Currently: Curio and Yoda's Hut Display UPDATED11/11!!!

Okay here's the WIP pics:

Applying the mirror adhesive:
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The first mirror glued on (15 1/4 x 48 inches):
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The second mirror added:
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The whole thing:

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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.
 
Re: Yodacappy's Projects - Currently: Curio and Yoda's Hut Display UPDATED 4/05!!!

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.
 
Re: Yodacappy's Projects - Currently: Curio UPDATED 4/22!!!

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:

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

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

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

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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:

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Next session will be breaking it down (and I'll take pictures of each component) and a day of sanding. :thud:
 
Re: Yodacappy's Projects - Currently: Curio UPDATED 4/22!!!

Cant wait to see the final product
 
Re: Yodacappy's Projects - Currently: Curio UPDATED 4/22!!!

epic in progress......:lecture
 
Re: Yodacappy's Projects - Currently: Curio BIG UPDATE 5/21!!!

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:

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This will be screwed into the bottom when assembled

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The top:

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

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

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

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

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Side:

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Bottom rail:

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All that's left now is to finish the sanding, do the staining and sealing and then installation!
 
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Re: Yodacappy's Projects - Currently: Curio BIG UPDATE 5/21!!!

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...
 
Re: Yodacappy's Projects - Currently: Curio QUICK UPDATE 5/28!!! Post #110

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!
 
Re: Yodacappy's Projects - Currently: Curio QUICK UPDATE 5/28!!! Post #110

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
 
Re: Yodacappy's Projects - Currently: Curio QUICK UPDATE 5/28!!! Post #110

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!
 
Re: Yodacappy's Projects - Currently: Curio QUICK UPDATE 5/28!!! Post #110

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:

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

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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:

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



And finally the footboards for the base were cut:

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