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Post by KaiRhann on Jul 27, 2004 18:49:35 GMT -5
One of the props I've not seen many of lately, and one I only just now got around to making. This came out pretty well, and was easily made...  The "air tanks" on mine are made from two handles from some cheap sharpening rods (cutlery rods...sharpening steel...) which I modified slightly (length, removal or steel ring on the ends used to hang the tool from...) and painted metallic pewter... ~Kai Rhann |
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Post by azfarmboy on Jul 28, 2004 0:02:08 GMT -5
Very nice! Looks great.
What did you use for the mouth piece? I have heard of people using plastic sthingys.
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Post by KaiRhann on Jul 28, 2004 8:45:51 GMT -5
I cut the mouthpiece out custom from 1/8" thick white plastic stock. I tend to stockpile materials like that where I work, scrap plastic, metals, MDF, etc.
I cut the mouthpiece to a rough shape on a band saw, and then used a drum sander attatchment on a dremel to refine the shape. Took perhaps 10 minutes to make.
The black center part of the unit is made from a piece of 3/4" wooden dowell rod. Tapered the ends, flattened the portion that the mouthpiece attatches to, drilled holes for the hinges and mouthpiece screws. I also covered this part in shrink tubing (this is rubber tubing for covering wires and cables, like a bike inner tube...shrinks when a heat gun is used on it) as I wanted a rubber-like piece there. A similar effect can be achieved with Plastidip/Plastikote (for tool handles)...
~Kai Rhann
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Post by azfarmboy on Jul 28, 2004 9:06:09 GMT -5
Wow! It's pretty cool how the simple materials make great looking stuff.
I think we have some of that plastic here at work too. I have been wanting to do this one for a while just never found the time. But you have given me inspiration.
Your stuff always looks great. Can't wait to see more.
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Post by EchuuShenJon on Aug 5, 2004 18:18:42 GMT -5
;D ;Dtotally awsumm looking ;D ;D
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Post by Jaren Valnor on Aug 10, 2004 13:51:55 GMT -5
Kai, how did you get the little things that connect the mouthpiece to the air tanks? You know, with the hinges?
Can't wait to make mine. [Bows to Master Jerra]
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Post by Naar Birala on Nov 7, 2006 12:13:32 GMT -5
I made this A-99 Breather a few months back. The filters is that material called 'rug sure' that keeps the carpet sticking to the floor. The air canisters are dowel wood and some kind of plumbing repair parts I bought. The other stuff are washers, O-rings, and the usual model plane hinges. The mouthpiece was carved from a wooden cooking sthingy. The material attached to the hinges is heat shrink.  |
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Post by Stey Fann Jull on Nov 7, 2006 21:08:56 GMT -5
i just think when you have the look, and you can reconnize what it is, the majic is done. Very nice guys. Im starting working on mine this weekend
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Post by Starkindler (The Naked Jedi) on Nov 7, 2006 22:15:24 GMT -5
Very nice !!
gotta get to one of these sooner rather than later.
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Post by Cronto Tocrone on Nov 7, 2006 23:33:18 GMT -5
I really should try to get one made maybe in time for c4 just maybe
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Post by Stey Fann Jull on Nov 12, 2006 17:05:30 GMT -5
This is my all home made and made from all recycled pieces. Im not to happy about it cause i could do a bit better but its was my first attempt. Next one will be way better.  I make it used to gave nice effect. |
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