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« on: September 09, 2009, 09:20:52 am » |
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Greetings all, In keeping with the development of my Wells'ish Time Traveling persona...I have begun the next project; a Morlock Torch. In my first encounter with these underground devils I learned quickly that a mere match strike can drive them back and keep them at bay; but such a safeguard was wrought with problems. Matches were quick to go out and limited in number, not to mention the feeling as if an eternity was passing between match strikes. I would fumble with my silver matchbox, knowing full well that these vile creatures were drawing nearer to me, about to attack. It was only through shear luck I was able to return to my machine and escape the first time, this time I plan on arriving prepared. The construction is that of brass, with a faceted high density lens focusing the light at a polished silver-plated cone which in turn spreads this magnificent illumination in all directions around me. The light from this torch illuminates an area of 50 feet around me quite well, more then enough light to stave off the attacks of the wretched beasts. The torch is nearing completion, with only the pommel and leather covered handle to complete. Next will come the power source, a wood and brass box which will house a battery and reactor.    |
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« Last Edit: September 19, 2009, 08:29:11 am by Yaquina »
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MechanicalMouse
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« Reply #1 on: September 09, 2009, 09:25:48 am » |
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Amazing work, you'll have to list a break down of parts.
Must find more time for my little projects.
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WillRockwell
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« Reply #2 on: September 09, 2009, 10:54:29 am » |
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Lovely work, it would be nice if you had a table stand to be able to use and exhibit the lamp between Morlock missions
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« Last Edit: September 09, 2009, 07:13:19 pm by WillRockwell »
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markf
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« Reply #3 on: September 09, 2009, 11:50:50 am » |
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Really cool. Are those a couple of hurricane lamp bases meeting nose to nose at the glass? markf
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van der Waals
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« Reply #4 on: September 09, 2009, 04:39:52 pm » |
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Very nice!
I´m waiting for the power source!
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Gryffin Amadaeus
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« Reply #5 on: September 09, 2009, 04:44:39 pm » |
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Hm... I'm half hoping it'll activate by the electric field of the human body.
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Oh Earth, what changes have thou seen.
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Yaquina
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« Reply #6 on: September 10, 2009, 08:24:03 am » |
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Really cool. Are those a couple of hurricane lamp bases meeting nose to nose at the glass? markf
Not exactly. The parts are a mix of several different things as well as the electronics that control the ultra-bright LED which is the heart of the torch. This thing really does light a room up, big-time, and will run on 4.5 volts for more then 12 hours straight. I have fabricated props and similar for most of my life and have always believed that if you can make the prop actually function, it makes the whole experience and build far more satisfying. |
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Yaquina
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« Reply #7 on: September 19, 2009, 08:27:45 am » |
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Here are some photos of the finished Morlock Torch. The torch is mounted to the power unit and can be lit while in the saddle or removed for handheld use. The photos unfortunately do not give the full effect of the main reactors light. The larger colored window surges several different colors, slowly shifting, never blinking but more of a slow fade from one shade to the next. It gives the effect of a ever changing, very sci-fi looking, power reactor. It is a lighting effect I learned a long time ago and thought that it would look good for this. The gauge below the reactor reads a steady 135 volts AC (false of course) and is illuminated. The whole unit carries nicely on the shoulder via a leather and brass buckled shoulder strap. The torch itself is very bright and functions perfectly fine as a real illumination device, easly flooding a room with light. You'll note that I designed this prop to look more like a functional item (which it is) and avoided over doing it with too many fancy brass trinkets and pointless additions. I wanted it to look vintage and stylish but not lose the scientific instrument vibe.     |
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van der Waals
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« Reply #8 on: September 19, 2009, 10:01:28 am » |
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excellent work, I love it!
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Count L. Inksage
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« Reply #9 on: September 19, 2009, 10:27:42 am » |
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wow...just wow.
This has to be one of my favorite things that I've seen on this site.
Well done, sir. Very well done.
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Revd_Jericho
Rogue Ætherlord
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AKA Arthur Foot III
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« Reply #10 on: September 19, 2009, 12:30:06 pm » |
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That is a beautiful (and inspiring) piece of work. Bravo!
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Lucius Voltaic
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« Reply #11 on: September 19, 2009, 01:11:00 pm » |
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Wonderful! It looks so professional!
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"The man who is clever and lazy however is for the very highest command; he has the temperament and nerves to deal with all situations."
--General Baron Kurt von Hammerstein-Equord, clearly talking about me.
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Bald Knobber Labs
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Colonel B.R. Ashburry - Royal Colonial Lighthorse
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« Reply #12 on: September 19, 2009, 01:22:08 pm » |
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Very, very nice. Where did you come up with the cloth covered power cord? Did you fabricate it?Thats a neat little detail.
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Don't touch that boy, I have no idea what what it does.
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Titus Wells
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« Reply #13 on: September 19, 2009, 01:27:20 pm » |
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Beautiful work! That's all I have to say.
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"Who would have guessed that behind the formidable brow of his, which appeared to be made of some kind of rook, there lay so strange a mixture of memories and thoughts?"  |
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« Reply #14 on: September 19, 2009, 01:51:49 pm » |
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That really is a thing of beauty
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"Why Ambassador, with these lime and orange tic-tacs you are really spoiling us!"
Baron Redmond Asmodeus Maycock - Ship's Ambassadoer, HMAS Discombobulus
Freelance Investigator of the Eldritch, Otherworldly and Unusual / *Purveyor of fine Teas*
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Mercury Wells
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« Reply #15 on: September 19, 2009, 02:34:09 pm » |
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Very, very nice. Where did you come up with the cloth covered power cord? Did you fabricate it?Thats a neat little detail.
At a guess, it's probaly a boot/shoe lace. |
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Yaquina
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« Reply #16 on: September 19, 2009, 04:00:10 pm » |
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Very, very nice. Where did you come up with the cloth covered power cord? Did you fabricate it?Thats a neat little detail.
At a guess, it's probaly a boot/shoe lace. Not a boot lace. There are a couple of different companies out there replicating early telephone cloth covered handset cords for folks that collect/restore vintage telephones. In some cases just a quick Google search will save you a lot of fabrication time and trouble. |
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markf
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« Reply #17 on: September 19, 2009, 04:01:00 pm » |
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Simply outstanding! markf
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heavyporker
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« Reply #18 on: September 22, 2009, 10:59:36 pm » |
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I am staggered by the awesomeness of this... and so very, very envious. I really like this object!
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I hope you all enjoyed Air Kraken Day
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WillRockwell
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« Reply #19 on: September 23, 2009, 12:55:35 pm » |
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beautiful work, perfect blend of functionality and high Steampunk philosophy
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lilibat
Rogue Ætherlord
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gamer geek goth girl
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« Reply #20 on: September 23, 2009, 02:05:56 pm » |
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I look forward to seeing that in person at the con!
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Dr. makebot
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« Reply #21 on: September 23, 2009, 08:21:59 pm » |
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a most exelent piece of work.
it looks just as if it had steped from the book itself.
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