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« Reply #1000 on: April 20, 2013, 08:36:11 pm » |
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It's not as heavy as you might think. It's all hollow.
I took the innards from the extinguishers which contain lead cast parts.
It now weighs exactly 3.1Kg. Just over 6lbs.
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« Reply #1001 on: April 20, 2013, 08:51:42 pm » |
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It does look extremely heavy though. I hope that you have somewhere good to wear it.
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« Reply #1002 on: April 21, 2013, 07:38:41 am » |
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Some work in progress of my 'Air Kraken' plasma pulse jet-pack! Fire extinguishers, old Mysto pesticide sprayer, brass vases, car horns and plumbing parts... The next part will be making the harness...   I have not built anything in a while - but on seeing this masterpiece I am inspired to get back to tinkering. I am calling it, I know it is only April but this is the contender for RPOTY 2013. |
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Capt. Dirigible
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« Reply #1003 on: April 21, 2013, 10:38:05 am » |
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*CLUNK* (picks jaw up from floor..looks at jet pack again.).....*CLUNK*
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I say, Joe it's jolly frightening out here.
Nonsense dear boy, you should be more like me.
But look at you! You're shaking all over!
Shaking? You silly goose! I'm just doing the Watusi
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« Reply #1004 on: April 21, 2013, 03:48:53 pm » |
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Whaaaaa? That is just gorgeous. I am eagerly awaiting the finished pack. Great work!
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« Reply #1005 on: April 25, 2013, 05:24:33 pm » |
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*CLUNK* (picks jaw up from floor..looks at jet pack again.).....*CLUNK*
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« Reply #1006 on: April 25, 2013, 05:50:54 pm » |
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« Reply #1007 on: April 26, 2013, 10:26:47 am » |
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Today I started work on a rocket pack. Not much to it yet, just plastic bottles and cardboard glued together, but all of the large shapes that will be needed are there. I'm predicting another twelve or so hours of work on it before it really starts looking like more than a heap of plastic bottles.
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« Reply #1008 on: April 27, 2013, 12:52:21 am » |
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Today I started work on a rocket pack. Not much to it yet, just plastic bottles and cardboard glued together, but all of the large shapes that will be needed are there. I'm predicting another twelve or so hours of work on it before it really starts looking like more than a heap of plastic bottles.
Well done sir, good to hear another rocket pack is underway. Meanwhile - yesterday I purchased a genuine WW2 pair of airman's goggles to add to my flight kit. |
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« Reply #1009 on: April 29, 2013, 01:22:58 pm » |
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Here’s more progress on the ‘Airkraken Mk I’. http://brassgoggles.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,29912.msg848334.html#msg848334This is the harness assembly. The mainstay is a 2mm thick mild steel plate which was cut to shape, and drilled. Then I covered it in leather and added the brass eyelets. Fastening straps were cut, edges skived, oiled and applied to the plate. The brass decorations at the front are old door appliqués riveted to the leather. The shoulder straps are connected to two brass ‘Sam Browne’ studs on the waist belt. The whole thing will now be screwed to the jetpack itself... more pics to follow when complete! |
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« Reply #1010 on: April 29, 2013, 01:46:36 pm » |
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Beautiful. Going to be one excellent rocket pack.
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« Reply #1011 on: April 29, 2013, 09:53:40 pm » |
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That looks really great, a beautiful job.
Maybe you can answer a question for me? The studs at the bottom of the front straps, what are they called? I've wanted to get some for ages but I don't know what to look for.
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« Reply #1013 on: April 30, 2013, 01:00:23 am » |
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Man, that is going to be a very nice jet pack. I like the harness, always thought leather work in SP was gorgeous.
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« Reply #1014 on: April 30, 2013, 02:01:42 pm » |
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It looks incredible - and I want one!
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« Reply #1015 on: April 30, 2013, 04:40:30 pm » |
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It looks incredible - and I want one! Thankyou! It may be up for sale later in the year!  |
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« Reply #1016 on: May 01, 2013, 07:32:28 am » |
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I was able to do a bit of work on my pack tonight, it is still very rough but coming along. Here is a photo of the test fit for a secondary burn fuel injector and air intake valve for the main booster. There will be six fuel injectors and five air intakes on the main booster when all is said and done. And here is the main booster sitting in about the correct position atop the fuel tank assembly armature Tomorrow I'm going to try to get all the major parts added to the main booster and start fleshing out the fuel tank assembly. I have yet to start on the directional thrusters, and the whole thing will need skinned (most likely in paper mache), detailed, and painted. But it is coming along. |
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« Reply #1017 on: May 03, 2013, 03:48:46 pm » |
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I love it. I used pop bottles in both my son's and daughter's packs, and they work really well.
I don't know if you've considered this, but I found filling the bottles with self expanding builders foam really helps to strengthen them, making them a lot easier to work with and lot more robust.
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« Reply #1018 on: May 04, 2013, 04:16:33 am » |
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I love it. I used pop bottles in both my son's and daughter's packs, and they work really well.
I don't know if you've considered this, but I found filling the bottles with self expanding builders foam really helps to strengthen them, making them a lot easier to work with and lot more robust.
Have you tried painting the inside of the bottle and then adding the foam? I have wondered if the solvents in the foam would affect the paint.... I figure the paint inside the bottle will be more durable. Maybe sunday.... I have a small bottle painted and ready to test... |
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« Reply #1019 on: May 04, 2013, 06:01:08 am » |
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I love it. I used pop bottles in both my son's and daughter's packs, and they work really well.
I don't know if you've considered this, but I found filling the bottles with self expanding builders foam really helps to strengthen them, making them a lot easier to work with and lot more robust.
I had thought about that but the bottles I am using are pretty robust as is and I don't think they will need the foam. The build is coming right along, by the end of Sunday I hope to be ready for painting, finally assembly, and adding the greebles. |
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« Reply #1020 on: May 09, 2013, 02:56:05 pm » |
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I was able to do a bit of work on my pack tonight, it is still very rough but coming along. Here is a photo of the test fit for a secondary burn fuel injector and air intake valve for the main booster. There will be six fuel injectors and five air intakes on the main booster when all is said and done. And here is the main booster sitting in about the correct position atop the fuel tank assembly armature Tomorrow I'm going to try to get all the major parts added to the main booster and start fleshing out the fuel tank assembly. I have yet to start on the directional thrusters, and the whole thing will need skinned (most likely in paper mache), detailed, and painted. But it is coming along. Are those gatorade bottles? If so, I found they have little dimples that pick up a dry brush excellently. |
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« Reply #1021 on: May 10, 2013, 10:23:53 am » |
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I was able to do a bit of work on my pack tonight, it is still very rough but coming along. Here is a photo of the test fit for a secondary burn fuel injector and air intake valve for the main booster. There will be six fuel injectors and five air intakes on the main booster when all is said and done. And here is the main booster sitting in about the correct position atop the fuel tank assembly armature Tomorrow I'm going to try to get all the major parts added to the main booster and start fleshing out the fuel tank assembly. I have yet to start on the directional thrusters, and the whole thing will need skinned (most likely in paper mache), detailed, and painted. But it is coming along. Are those gatorade bottles? If so, I found they have little dimples that pick up a dry brush excellently. Yes they are gatorade bottles, I'm hoping with a proper paint job the finished product looks like more than just the sum of it's parts. |
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« Reply #1022 on: May 12, 2013, 08:30:43 pm » |
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I posted these in another thread, but I seem to recall someone mentioning rocket boots in this one. These are made from CO2 canisters for bike pumps and airguns, used as part of a modular accessory set I'm working on for the missus.  I'm planning on making another set or two, a little more elaborate next time (these were knocked up in an hour). |
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« Reply #1023 on: May 17, 2013, 09:10:28 pm » |
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Race number in place. Probably about finished now, I reckon.  |
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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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