Thursday, December 27, 2012

Test Fitting and More Slots


I test fit the slots in my 3/4 rings/bases with the 1/2 pieces of the frame and the loose ones are few and far between. I still need to test fit the 1/2 on 1/2 pieces which I will do tomorrow. I have all the pieces cut out and will be doing a double check test fit later next week while I'm still on break.

Pics of my cut out frame and Moncal skirt!!!





Tuesday, December 25, 2012

Winter Break: Busy busy busy (frame frame frame!)

I've been away for a while and am finally getting back to R2 work. There were around 3 shooting threats (copy cats of Sandy Hook, REALLY PEOPLE? THIS IS DISGUSTING AND SAD!) at my school, an elementary school near us, and one at a middle school near us. They were all empty and (the world didn't end) nothing happened so all good!

some updates from the past week or so..... 
-My skirt from Moncal arrived!!!
-I cut + test fit some more frame pieces and test fit the skirt, everything fits so far.
-I HAVE 3 MORE SMALL PIECES OF THE FRAME TO CUT OUT SLOTS ON!!!!!! ALMOST DONE!!!
-My frame will be modified (not have all the pieces cut out) for times sake and things seem to be moving along quickly so I might be able to do the whole thing!
- sent out a check for my single layer uncut styrene dome yesterday after life got in the way and made me wait =...(

-Some of my slots are a bit big on the frame but I can fix it so we're all good.

Sunday, December 9, 2012

LEGS DONE, Frame is coming along

So I cut out all the pieces ( finished hollowing out the center layers ) of my Franco style wooden legs and have yet to glue them since I need to sand them. I'll be cutting them more when I work out all the wiring. I cut out the base layers of the frame and some of the slots. I test-fit the slots by taking a 1/2 piece of scrap wood and sliding it in since the pieces of the frame that you slide in are 1/2 thick. I have maybe 10-18 more slots depending on how many small frame pieces I have time for. I made 2-3 of the slots a bit big so I'll have to be careful next time and maybe use filler or extra glue on those.
Tip for newbies with a jig saw: Always triple check the slot size with the slot pieces, you want to cut the slots a bit smaller and then make them bigger if you need to. 
A bit Small=snug :)
Too Big = Loose and pieces falls out of place :(


Also learned how to straighten a slightly bent jig saw blade. Place the blade on a table on the side that's bent so that when you kneel down and look at it level with the table top you can see under the blade. Next take a hammer and tap the middle or bent area of the blade until it straightens out. The area on mine was the middle so it took a few minutes of light tapping with the hammer. It's faster than running around looking for that exact size ( came with the saw and was not labeled). If its really badly bent you obviously need a new one. I've already broken two blades.



19 more frame pieces to go. Shouldn't take long and I should be able to test fit soon.....

Saturday, December 8, 2012

DOME SOLUTION!!!!!!

Finished drawing the rest of the Senna frame pieces onto my wood.
Cutting the wood for them soon.
I have finished cutting the legs and will start on the frame ASAP. Funny story my uncle popped up out of NOWHERE and came in to visit, so I had to stop working.

THE GODS OF ASTROMECH HAVE SEEN MY SACRIFICE OF PIZZA AND REWARDED ME WITH THIS..... A SINGLE LAYER UNCUT STYRENE DOME FOR ONLY $40!!!!!!!
http://astromech.net/forums/showthread.php?t=12842

So now I send the payment when I have a chance (cheese filled bread sticks with dipping sauce ) and start on my dome!!!!!!!

A big thanks to all 4 people who PM or emailed me this link. I saw it and literally had 2 pm's and an email 5 minutes later .