New Workshop, Nautilus Submarine Style

[Capt James Salt]

A couple of months ago I was looking for some ideas and I came across this drawing.  Notice the filigree designs in the corners of the wall panels.




 
I decided I wanted some steampunk style decorations in the corners of my walls.  So I tried out some ideas.  I tried out many many ideas.  






I almost gave up.  

Then a couple of days ago I found this design on a tattoo website.  It's a design that is free for anyone to use.  (At least that is what it says on the website.)    So I printed it out and I think it will work for my corners.







But how to make these decorations ?  

Then and idea came to me.  Yesterday I brought some polymer clay.  The kind you can harden in the oven.  I made wood patterns of the two pieces I needed.  Then I rolled out the clay to the same thickness as my gear.  (One eight of an inch)  Today I started cutting and baking.  Hey this is going to work !!!

[von Corax]

I rather like that design.

(FWIW, the cool thing to do would be to link back to the site where you found the design. Y'know, just so everyone knows where it came from.)

[Capt James Salt]

I rather like that design.

(FWIW, the cool thing to do would be to link back to the site where you found the design. Y'know, just so everyone knows where it came from.)

Good idea.  Here is the link to the steampunk tattoos........

http://www.tat-designs.com/steampunk-tats

[Capt James Salt]

Does anyone notice a problem with the front of my hatch??

[Professor Z]

You've got East and West mixed up on your compass rose.

[Professor J. Cogsworthy]

Continuing AWESOMENESS!!

Make sure you tell people you show this to once finished which of the 'controls and valves' you have made do not move or you will be repairing them after they try them out.... lol

[Capt James Salt]

You've got East and West mixed up on your compass rose.

That's correct !!  You see, we Steampunkers' operate in a reverse universe so the backwards compass would be appropriate........  LOL 

It's been fixed.

[Capt James Salt]

Continuing AWESOMENESS!!

Make sure you tell people you show this to once finished which pf the 'controls and valves' you have made do not move or you will be repairing them after they try them out.... lol

Yes, your very smart !  I did not think of this until a few days ago. 
It's already happened.  Someone tried to move the handle on my air lock adjustment knob.  I have grandkids (babies) so eventually I may have to make the knob and my one valve handle operable.   Scheese !


 

[Lt. Thomas Corvidae]

Aw man, I thought they were movable! I probably would have been one of those to break them then... if I see a valve or switch, I cant help myself. I'm that person that walks down the light switch aisle in Lowes Home Improvements and clicks all of the switches.

You gotta have something to play with!

[WillRockwell]

allow me to offer this image of the Nautilus bridge. You may find something of use here

[Cubinoid]

Oh, and my desktop image may be of use too, so here it is. It's from a Russian submarine (don't ask how...)
The dials are radioactive and illuminate after a torch has shone on them... illuminous paint, it's a wonderful thing!

[Professor J. Cogsworthy]

You gotta add a large clear tube full of water ( with a touch of blue food coloring ) in one
corner, lit from the bottom, with an air pump for bubbles. Just make sure you can drain and
refill the water from timer to time.

( this thought just occured to me... )

[Capt James Salt]

Hey !!

Some great ideas.  Thanks. 

I can do that colored water thing.  Perfect !  But I'll do it after I finish the room.
I keep adding ideas.  Darn.  This project keeps getting longer and longer.  LOL

[Lt. Thomas Corvidae]

Hey !!

Some great ideas.  Thanks. 

I can do that colored water thing.  Perfect !  But I'll do it after I finish the room.
I keep adding ideas.  Darn.  This project keeps getting longer and longer.  LOL

Oh no...he's onto us! Keep it going! We're having too much fun watching! 

[Professor J. Cogsworthy]

Maybe when it is done we can all go on a field trip to see it in person.....

Admission price: one large brass gear or pressure gauge

[Cubinoid]

It just needs an animatronic kraken to float outside the window, triggered by a motion sensor and a model ship with animatronic sailo...oh okay.

Game's up 

[Capt James Salt]

It just needs an animatronic kraken to float outside the window, triggered by a motion sensor and a model ship with animatronic sailo...oh okay.

Game's up 

Yeah, I'd love to.........

As of today I have every detail figured out.  Except, the scene outside the window.  I wish I was an artist and I had more money. 

I may end up with a transparent blue background with a few mechanical fish.  At least that's what I'm experimenting with at this time.

[Professor J. Cogsworthy]

I'm not sure I completely understand what the window actually is...
What is on the 'outside' of the window?
How much space is there to use?
Lighting?

[Capt James Salt]

I'm not sure I completely understand what the window actually is...
What is on the 'outside' of the window?
How much space is there to use?
Lighting?

Here is what my window looks like:



Notice that the submarine window is on the side of the sliding glass door that does not move.  Also the part of the sliding glass door that moves wipes across the outside of the submarine window.  The submarine window is 28 inches in diameter.  The sliding glass door leads out to an open patio.  Lots of sunlight comes in this window.  And I can turn on the patio light at night time.

There is enough room between the outside of the submarine window glass and the sliding part of the door to install a piece of Plexiglas that is painted with an underwater scene.  I just can't paint an artistic piece worth a darn.  I would need a piece of transparent art 36 inches by 36 inches.

I love the aquarium idea, but I don't think I want to go to that extent.

[Lt. Thomas Corvidae]

What about the young man who did the yellow brick road on the floor? Or do we not like him anymore? I would offer my services, but I have never been much good with paint as a medium.

[Capt James Salt]

What about the young man who did the yellow brick road on the floor? Or do we not like him anymore? I would offer my services, but I have never been much good with paint as a medium.

He is the father of my grandson.  Yeah, he would do it, but he is very busy with other projects.  And he needs me to buy all of the materials.  I could wait for him to do it.........

Here is some of his work.  My daughter is really into the Beatles.

[Wormster]

Oh, and my desktop image may be of use too, so here it is. It's from a Russian submarine (don't ask how...)
The dials are radioactive and illuminate after a torch has shone on them... illuminous paint, it's a wonderful thing!

Cubinoid, I think you have been a very naughty person indeed, I know where that is!

[Lt. Thomas Corvidae]

What about the young man who did the yellow brick road on the floor? Or do we not like him anymore? I would offer my services, but I have never been much good with paint as a medium.

He is the father of my grandson.  Yeah, he would do it, but he is very busy with other projects.  And he needs me to buy all of the materials.  I could wait for him to do it.........

Here is some of his work.  My daughter is really into the Beatles.

Wow, quality work. I probably shouldn't refer to him as a young man I guess....I'm probably younger than he is. Its always good to have an artist in the family.

I had some other ideas for the fish, but then you would be working on this workshop for forever.

[Cubinoid]

Oh, and my desktop image may be of use too, so here it is. It's from a Russian submarine (don't ask how...)
The dials are radioactive and illuminate after a torch has shone on them... illuminous paint, it's a wonderful thing!

Cubinoid, I think you have been a very naughty person indeed, I know where that is!

Oops.

[Countessa Lenora]

Your project is brilliant Captain!  I look forward to its continued progress.