The Madhatter Posted June 7, 2023 Author Share Posted June 7, 2023 continuing on with the base, the insert is painted and lit: I have sprayed black underneath since taking that shot to add light blocking. It looks pretty good to me The walls have also been started. You won't see much once the middle layer is added but there is enough to make it interesting: Well, that's it for now but I'll update this again once the bottom layer has been finished. I think I'll need to black base the bottom first before I start on the top layer as it'll be impossible to get in there once the middle deck has been added. The top plate is almost ready for paint too. I still need to add frame work to it which I'll do once the bottom part is done. As always, thanks for stopping in and having a look Si chrish, Greif8, Uilleann and 14 others 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 Man, this thing is so cool... but a long time coming. The Madhatter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Madhatter Posted June 10, 2023 Author Share Posted June 10, 2023 no one knows that more than me Still, its finally coming together now. themongoose and LSP_Kevin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 Great stuff! The only unfortunate thing about this build is anyone seeing it for the first time in person may not have any idea how much work actually went into it........unless of course they get up close and personal! The Madhatter and Uilleann 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Madhatter Posted June 13, 2023 Author Share Posted June 13, 2023 The thought has occurred to me, but I'm happy in the knowledge that you, me and everyone who's visited this thread knows better The bottom layer is now pretty much ready for painting. I just need to add some PE ladders to the frame work and it'll be done. Then to make the top layer which will be pretty much the same as whats on the bottom. I'll add in some lighting too to both layers - just for added interest The next update should see some paint on it! Getting closer to the end - sort of As always, thanks for stopping in and having a look Si patricksparks, themongoose, Alain Gadbois and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 Any update on this amazing build ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Madhatter Posted January 27 Author Share Posted January 27 hey Neo Sorry mate, nothing really has changed since the last update. I've been busy doing other things as a result of supply issues. which pertained to running out of fiber optic cable. I did buy more but the stuff that came in after a nearly 4 month wait was not the size I needed. I just haven't had it in me to source more. However, as a small consolation for you, I have included some relatively recent pics that hadn't made it to an update yet The second layer has also been started and nearly finished: Test fitting the second layer : Those little brass pipes like the one shown just below the written D on the base plate, are for feeding the SMD spotlights through the sidewalls into the internal cavity. I am regretting drilling out so many holes that need to be filled. I haven't even started on the side walls or anything else yet Sorry mate, but that's all I have. I do intend to return to this (yeah I know, that sounds sooo familiar. We've all been there - don't judge ). Maybe once I have finished my current project, I'll attempt to bring my mojo levels up enough to go back an try get that base finished. If anyone lives in Melbourne and feels like threading some fiber for me, drop me a line ... I expect to hear from no one Regardless, thanks Neo, for the continued interest all the same. I'll try get this done ASAP but I don't want to rush it either. LOL, not that I can be accused of that any time soon Christoffer Lindelav, Landrotten Highlander, LSP_Ray and 9 others 11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ray Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 Wow, you have a real rat's nest going there! The Madhatter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themongoose Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 Ha! And i thought i had done a lot of fiber…NOT…i am a neophyte compared to your needs! Dang that’s a lot of fiber. The Madhatter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Madhatter Posted January 27 Author Share Posted January 27 LOL, and that's only the top part. I thought I had another 30 feet of .80 cable but it turned out it was .30. Opps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 Wow thanks for the update, shame to be stalled because of missing items! Looks like a spider web in there!! Better install a rgb set to have a party mode! Really love your work, hope to see more when ever your ready The Madhatter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Madhatter Posted January 28 Author Share Posted January 28 yeah I know mate. Fiber cable is very expensive - prohibitively so ATM. Behind the scenes, the amount of time and money that this has drained from me is enormous with so much more to do. On the plus side tough, It's shaping up to be my best work to date! LSP_Ray and Neo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Madhatter Posted January 29 Author Share Posted January 29 well, seeing as I have some making up to do in regards to this thread, here's a couple of the most recent (as of tonight) of where I am up to. I'm over half way done on the left hand side but now that I've added some extra plating on this side, I'll have to do the same on the other side and also the top plate. I have to go careful that I don't extend the shelf too far out or all the detail work will be lost which is why I will be installing SMD's on both levels. Up until 2 nights ago it was looking like this: And now it looks like this: And a couple of close ups. Bear in mind, the detailing is not yet finished as I need to blend the parts in more which I will do over the course of the next couple of weeks Hopefully you can see where I'm going with it. Once it's primed etc, it'll look totally different and much more cohesive Thanks for sticking around! Si Ol' Scrapiron, patricksparks, themongoose and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ray Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 Damn... The Madhatter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rigor Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 Looks great so you gonna have little fighters for the trench run The Madhatter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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