Herr Döktor
Gadgeteer, Contraptionist, and Inventor, FVSS
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Herr Döktor, and friend.
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« Reply #25 on: November 04, 2008, 11:26:28 pm » |
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Thought I'd pop a picture of where the project is at the minute: Oh, and much to my surprise, I found ANOTHER one of those strange flower vase... things... that the engines were made from, here's a picture of it in it's original form:  as utilised here:  Must get round to some Martian scenery... |
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« Reply #26 on: November 04, 2008, 11:35:08 pm » |
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Truly, good Döktor, you are a crafter of magnificent proportions. This quite ingenious craft warmed me to the very cockles of my clockwork. Thank you for such an inspirational piece of art. Truly, you should make a few of these to sell to interested parties (namely, myself!)
Looking forward to more of you Work,
J.
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Jemima Annabelle Clough
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« Reply #27 on: November 04, 2008, 11:40:26 pm » |
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That is coming together remarkably well.
The vase is a little odd, though...
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Herr Döktor
Gadgeteer, Contraptionist, and Inventor, FVSS
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« Reply #28 on: November 04, 2008, 11:51:58 pm » |
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I bought the first vase just because it was a number of interestingly shaped plastic 'things', and had got some way into the basic structure of the Sphere before the gas lamp went on over my head!
But yes, it is rather peculiar...
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« Reply #29 on: November 04, 2008, 11:57:01 pm » |
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Herr Doktor,
Once again... truly inspired. My hat is nearly permanently tipped to you and your creative effort.
You inspire us all!
-Gordon
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« Reply #30 on: November 05, 2008, 05:20:55 am » |
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That vase looks like something your aethernaut crew might have brought back from Mars!  |
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Herr Döktor
Gadgeteer, Contraptionist, and Inventor, FVSS
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« Reply #31 on: February 25, 2009, 01:04:37 am » |
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Well, it's been a while, and I've decided how to display the Sphere: I'm making a launch gantry scene: As you can see, there's a platform with a wire mesh floor and vents for the exhausts, and a loading/maintenance gantry- this will be mounted on a set of railway wheels, and run around a ring of track. More soon!  |
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Dr cornelius quack
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Arrant Carney. Phmebian Cultural Attache.
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« Reply #32 on: February 25, 2009, 01:19:07 am » |
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Ha, haha ha!!
You can't fool me!
You just want to build a model railway.
Nowt wrong with that.
Looking good!
You annoyingly talented swine you!
Dr. Q.
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Such are the feeble bases on which many a public character rests.
Construction of illegal outdoor Privvys on common land a speciality. Our customers always come back.
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Herr Döktor
Gadgeteer, Contraptionist, and Inventor, FVSS
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United Kingdom
Herr Döktor, and friend.
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« Reply #33 on: February 25, 2009, 01:21:18 am » |
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CURSES! My subtle ruse has been seen through! At least now I can go and buy a little engine with my head held high! |
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« Reply #34 on: February 25, 2009, 01:23:00 am » |
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Ah, phlogiston reaction chambers! A good way to avoid messing around with that pesky goo, cavorite. That cannon wasn't too sane by itself too. Just remember to keep your phlogistonite tanks firmly sealed, or you'll end up stranded on Mars like Dr. Freud, Calamity Jane and a few others, back when Percival Lowell's Great Cannon malfunctioned.
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DAMN YOU LINEAR CAUSALITY!!!! DAMN YOU TO HELL!!!!!
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Dr cornelius quack
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Arrant Carney. Phmebian Cultural Attache.
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« Reply #35 on: February 25, 2009, 01:29:15 am » |
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Always thought you had a bit of a look of "The Fat Controller" about you.
Aside from the not being fat part, that is.
I've got one of those old Hornby "Ducking Giraffe" sets if it's any good to you.
Dr. Q.
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Herr Döktor
Gadgeteer, Contraptionist, and Inventor, FVSS
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« Reply #36 on: February 25, 2009, 01:32:01 am » |
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Ah, phlogiston reaction chambers! A good way to avoid messing around with that pesky goo, cavorite. That cannon wasn't too sane by itself too. Just remember to keep your phlogistonite tanks firmly sealed, or you'll end up stranded on Mars like Dr. Freud, Calamity Jane and a few others, back when Percival Lowell's Great Cannon malfunctioned.
Martian Dreams, Shoggy? Alas, probably better than Martian reality!  Always thought you had a bit of a look of "The Fat Controller" about you.
Aside from the not being fat part, that is.
I've got one of those old Hornby "Ducking Giraffe" sets if it's any good to you.
Dr. Q.
Hmm, well, those bits that stick up from behind giraffe's ears look a bit like Martian antennae... ...But what would cause a Martian giraffe to duck? PS: Vis. the Fat Controller resemblance- it's the top hat, isn't it? |
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Dr cornelius quack
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« Reply #37 on: February 25, 2009, 01:34:31 am » |
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Thin atmosphere?
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« Reply #38 on: February 25, 2009, 01:47:35 am » |
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I still dream Martian dreams...
And regarding that Martian giraffe, I think that a loud >QUACK< goes a long way to make it go like a duck...
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Dr cornelius quack
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« Reply #39 on: February 25, 2009, 02:06:42 am » |
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I still dream Martian dreams...
And regarding that Martian giraffe, I think that a loud >QUACK< goes a long way to make it go like a duck...
Only kind there is. |
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« Reply #40 on: February 25, 2009, 02:54:54 am » |
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Beautiful! Your attention to detail is amazing, like the heat oxidation on the rocket nozzles. If you ever get around to building the real thing, I would be more than happy to buy one... no, seriously, make one and I'll buy it.  |
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Rev. Marx
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« Reply #41 on: February 25, 2009, 04:50:15 am » |
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Watching your progression through the photos of the different stages of assembly is remarkable and truly inspiring. However, I would also be very interested to see some of the fabricating being done on the parts themselves. You obviously are a highly skilled model maker and I think we could all benefit from watching some of your skills "in action", as it were. I, for one, would be eager to pour over as many photos and as much description of the creation process as you could bear to supply. Maybe, if we say please, could you give us aspiring artists a more detailed glimpse at how you achieve those wonderful details, on some of your future projects? ---Please  |
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« Reply #42 on: February 25, 2009, 07:18:49 am » |
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« Reply #43 on: February 25, 2009, 07:04:29 pm » |
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Herr Döktor, me being, I shall attempt some criticism. Which, if I may add, is hard because of your skills. Firstly, is the right-most 'foot' of the Sphere slightly skewed? Secondly, shall I assume the loading crane will have some extra supports added? Otherwise, such a 'pillar' is mighty unbalanced, riding around on such little surface Otherwise, obviously great work |
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Herr Döktor
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« Reply #44 on: February 25, 2009, 08:41:33 pm » |
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Thank you for the kind and encouraging words, one and all! Worry not, Mr. Faust, the feet are hinged for landing on uneven terrain, and the one you pointed out is merely not sitting parallel to the ground; as for the gantry/crane, I will be adding counter weights and a small locomotive to move it on the track, so it'll be well counter balanced. |
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« Reply #45 on: February 25, 2009, 08:44:22 pm » |
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Hinged for landing...Good Gods, I had not imagined it was that detailed and functional! And, well, I shall mention that no more, then The gantry/crane, however...Could you indulge me and Paint what you have in mind? I am starting to wonder now |
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« Reply #46 on: February 26, 2009, 07:22:13 pm » |
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Love it. Beautiful piece of work. Keep it up. Looking forward to seeing more.
Haint
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Herr Döktor
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« Reply #47 on: February 26, 2009, 09:56:09 pm » |
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Thank you, Mr. Haint! I'm going to make a little shunter style engine like this:  But more caricatured, foreshortened into a little bulldog of an engine- with the base of the gantry very securely bolted to it, so a minion could move the gantry for loading and maintenance. I'll hopefully get some workshop time this weekend, so I'll be updating soon! |
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« Reply #48 on: February 27, 2009, 11:22:35 am » |
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I will just wait and see, I suppose |
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Herr Döktor
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« Reply #49 on: February 27, 2009, 09:16:13 pm » |
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I'm working on the flagstoned floor:  Each stone cut from .5mm styrene, corners rounded with sandpaper, and glued down to the acrylic disc base. The gun is for if it all gets too much for me.  |
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