Lady Chrystal
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« on: May 21, 2012, 10:40:43 am » |
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Greetings to you, Gentlefolk of Brass Goggles, As you will see from the attached photographic representation, we are in the process of converting my scooter into a Time Machine. The process is not complete and the machine does not yet function fully as a time travelling device. Hopefully the conversion will be completed next year. Or last year...  |
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« Last Edit: May 21, 2012, 09:02:52 pm by Lady Chrystal »
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« Reply #1 on: May 21, 2012, 11:59:12 am » |
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That is hugely cool. markf
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Capt. Dirigible
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« Reply #2 on: May 21, 2012, 12:02:06 pm » |
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What a great idea! Nice work..it's looking really good already.
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But look at you! You're shaking all over!
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« Reply #3 on: May 21, 2012, 12:14:33 pm » |
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Superb!
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Lady Chrystal
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Wales
Lady Adventurer, Chronicler
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« Reply #4 on: May 21, 2012, 12:39:34 pm » |
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Thanks, Guys.
The next stages will be to address the hood (I never thought I'd describe something as "too purple") and the seat. And possibly motorise the disc (which currently turns by hand power).
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« Reply #5 on: May 21, 2012, 12:41:31 pm » |
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And possibly motorise the disc (which currently turns by hand power). Which I'm guessing limits you to moving forwards and backwards in time by only a few seconds  |
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Lady Chrystal
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Lady Adventurer, Chronicler
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« Reply #6 on: May 21, 2012, 01:25:15 pm » |
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And possibly motorise the disc (which currently turns by hand power). Which I'm guessing limits you to moving forwards and backwards in time by only a few seconds Precisely. It's further complicated by the temporal trubulence that occurs around the disc as it spins - it's too dangerous to someone else to stand close enough to turn it for me and it's awkward to get up any real speed turning it from my seat. |
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« Reply #7 on: May 21, 2012, 02:22:20 pm » |
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I for one, am very impressed. What a great idea.
This is the second "Scooter" steampunk conversion that I have seen, perhaps you should organise a rally.
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« Reply #8 on: May 21, 2012, 02:39:22 pm » |
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I for one, am very impressed. What a great idea.
This is the second "Scooter" steampunk conversion that I have seen, perhaps you should organise a rally.
Modded scooter races at Asylum? Just throwing it out there..... |
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Lady Chrystal
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Wales
Lady Adventurer, Chronicler
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« Reply #9 on: May 21, 2012, 03:05:04 pm » |
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I for one, am very impressed. What a great idea.
This is the second "Scooter" steampunk conversion that I have seen, perhaps you should organise a rally.
Modded scooter races at Asylum? Just throwing it out there..... Ooh, interesting idea. Can we make it an obstacle course? Mine's an off-roader.  |
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« Reply #10 on: May 21, 2012, 04:43:15 pm » |
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I for one, am very impressed. What a great idea.
This is the second "Scooter" steampunk conversion that I have seen, perhaps you should organise a rally.
Modded scooter races at Asylum? Just throwing it out there..... Ooh, interesting idea. Can we make it an obstacle course? Mine's an off-roader. Sure. Your competitors are the obstacles.  |
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Lady Chrystal
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Lady Adventurer, Chronicler
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« Reply #11 on: May 21, 2012, 05:14:36 pm » |
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I for one, am very impressed. What a great idea.
This is the second "Scooter" steampunk conversion that I have seen, perhaps you should organise a rally.
Modded scooter races at Asylum? Just throwing it out there..... Ooh, interesting idea. Can we make it an obstacle course? Mine's an off-roader. Sure. Your competitors are the obstacles. Good point...  |
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« Reply #12 on: May 21, 2012, 06:21:52 pm » |
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Cracking idea, waiting to see the progress, or have I seen it already?
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Lady Chrystal
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Wales
Lady Adventurer, Chronicler
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« Reply #13 on: May 21, 2012, 07:34:58 pm » |
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Cracking idea, waiting to see the progress, or have I seen it already?
There will be more work on it. I'll post pics as advances are made. I'll also get the Professor to post some WIP photos from the last month or so. |
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Atterton
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Only The Shadow knows
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« Reply #14 on: May 21, 2012, 07:42:21 pm » |
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Splendid idea, good luck with it.
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Professor Magnim
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« Reply #15 on: May 21, 2012, 08:05:50 pm » |
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Should anyone wish to know, here are a few details of how Lady Chrystal's wish for temporal enhancement of her Tramper was realised. The machine of the 1960 film is referenced, but as a rough guide rather than a template for duplication. The disc is a 1.2m parabolic reflector (from a de-commissioned microwave radio link that once carried mobile phone calls). The outer rim was cut away, then a hub added (made from wheelchair castor wheels) which would allow rotation of the disc when finished but also helped with the spray painting (the hub is covered by a plastic bag here). After painting, vinyl decals were added (threefold symetry was chosen partly because the disc already had three small holes but also just to be different) and an edging strip added round the outside (as used on restoring old cars with protruding spot welded seams). Here it is mounted to the vehicle. Construction of the control unit next, the body is simply a section of 150mm duct and MDF end discs covered in black vinyl. A further internal disc is rotatable and is accessible through a slot, it has a threaded socket into which the control rod can be inserted. The lamp unit consists of a base cut from two layers of a discarded hardwood bread cutting board, conventional bayonet lamp sockets, and cages bent from 4mm brass tube. I was a bit unsure of bending the brass tube, but found it was easy to form around discs cut from plywood and screwed down. The control rod itself is a spindle from a plant pot stand, further turned down, finished and with a glass crystal inside a 2mm brass tubing cage at the end. In situ, the control unit is supported by brass (effect) wardrobe rail and brackets. In this picture you can also see the power feed (it is parasitic upon the buggy) made from conventional PVC wire inside the braided casing of a shoelace. And here is the final ensemble. Close inspection will reveal that all the brass screw heads have their slots aligned. My inner Sheldon cannot be denied... |
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« Reply #16 on: May 21, 2012, 09:11:42 pm » |
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Looking good. Nice to see the work in progress. Looking forward to more.
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Just call me Rob
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« Reply #17 on: May 21, 2012, 09:31:02 pm » |
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A working time machine!
I look forward to seeing it last year.
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« Reply #18 on: May 24, 2012, 09:40:00 pm » |
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It's further complicated by the temporal trubulence that occurs around the disc as it spins - it's too dangerous to someone else to stand close enough to turn it for me and it's awkward to get up any real speed turning it from my seat.
But, wouldn't that start disapating as you approach 88 Miles Per Hour? I would also like to the machines Flux Condensor. |
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« Reply #19 on: May 25, 2012, 12:06:46 am » |
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Great work! Just don't point that the thing at the setting sun (Atlantis was destroyed in a similar situation). |
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Well, it seemed like a good idea at the time...
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Lady Chrystal
Immortal
Wales
Lady Adventurer, Chronicler
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« Reply #20 on: May 25, 2012, 12:15:49 am » |
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It's further complicated by the temporal trubulence that occurs around the disc as it spins - it's too dangerous to someone else to stand close enough to turn it for me and it's awkward to get up any real speed turning it from my seat.
But, wouldn't that start disapating as you approach 88 Miles Per Hour? I would also like to the machines Flux Condensor. Ah, no - you can nullify that problem by reversing the polarities. Great work! Just don't point that the thing at the setting sun (Atlantis was destroyed in a similar situation). Ah, thanks for the warning! |
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« Reply #21 on: May 25, 2012, 09:38:31 am » |
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I believe Arceye is undertaking a scooter mod ( I donated small carriage lamps)
With the Asylum being a 'campus' rather than hotel based con this type of scooter mod is necessary for some members, especially given Steep Hill
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Proudly giving the entire Asylum The Finger!
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« Reply #22 on: June 04, 2012, 11:33:15 pm » |
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ah ha! finally found the thread! this mod was really one of the hot topics at Waltz this year and has made many a blog posting by some of our guests Everyone who saw it was awe-struck including my other half who was so excited he made up a new award to give out to Lady Chrystal and Prof Magnim for the Spirit of Steampunk. It things like these that warm a steampunks cockles |
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« Reply #23 on: June 04, 2012, 11:49:30 pm » |
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But, wouldn't that start dissipating as you approach 88 Miles Per Hour? Bah! The umbrella effect would never allow 88MPH! Outrageous! Besides- you would run over the man with the Red Flag! Seriously though,this is lovely! More pics please! (BTW Mr Crow- from your new Avatar... surely placing a Nameless horror from the Outer Deeps on a frictionless surface is only going to Pi55 Him Off Royally when he gets off through one of those *wrong* angles...  ) HP |
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« Reply #24 on: June 12, 2012, 10:45:05 pm » |
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Well, that's just one of the coolest things I've ever seen!
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