WhiteCommandoV2 Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Well, kudos to those who are tackling this project. And January 2, 2009 was a great day since we were given some killer images! So, I started 3D modeling it on January 2nd. I also believe a combination of rapid prototyped knobs, by a 3D Printer (a ZCorp, or similar) would be good – just waiting for my 3 vendors to get back to me... Here is the dial I generated in Lightwave 8 (on January 2nd, the day the image was discovered), and I have tweaked and exported as a .dxf format... and removed all non-four-point-polygons. The face panels were sent off to a Laser-cutter to be made in acrylic yesterday. Please view, though I merely used CS2 Suite to make art for 2D output. I kept a log of my activity, as to show an active pre-production. More pictures to come. And for fun, I generated a YouTube of a full 3D model, though it is just to show an end result... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFqU7kgdPjo...re=channel_page More pics to follow. For some reason, I can't get all the images up. Well, I will just post up what I can. And yes, the 12 divot ring on the base tier will be laser cut, and added... and a cap with 12 divots will be added to the recessed area on the primary dial. If I decide to produce, this may be a solo project. Mike assisted with the dial screen, but the rest was mine... well, it is really Uncle George's. Mike, if you want, I can draw from scratch and have decals made up. AND, I may tap a friend for a silicone shell and glass or resin or rubber these suckers. Detail would be crisp – especially since I used "LASERS" for the panel work. A fiberglass radio face may be the way to go. Chime in. Thanks Stukatrooper, Mike, and John... for all the info and research!!! Thoughts? John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burt Landcaster Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Looks good thus fair! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nice-biscuit Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Coming together. I can see the amount of work that has gone into this. Just the points mentioned needs changing I think. Looking forward to seeing this from the desktop onto backpacks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Looking good bro. I can´t wait, to see more. Its too cool to see, so many makers trying to push the level up. For us all being as movie accurate, as we can. When it comes to radio boxes, pauldrons, weapons, armor/parts, pouches, packs etc... A full TD is a hard suit, to make accurate. But thats also the fun part, about it. Trying to be accurate, all the way. Thanks for the look, so far John . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theGreatSot Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Looking great there John! I'm looking forward to seeing how your project turns out. I, for one, would be down for a fiberglass version! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch Dirty Trooper Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Great work bro ! Grtz RAY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteCommandoV2 Posted January 16, 2009 Author Share Posted January 16, 2009 Thanks guys. I am still waiting for a quote for the dials. Drawing them was a tiny challenge... you would be surprised. However, a new topic... a buddy of mine sent me an idea. He thought it might be cool to have an array of lights in the left top part, with the screen MH drew up, then have 4 pieces of laser-cut acrylic in 1/32" thickness to overlay on top of the dial – four corners, like a black widow mark... Two in transparent and two in smoked transparent charcoal, and have the four "quarters" on top of the decal. The decal could easily be printed merely on Photo-paper, and then back light with an array of lights... would just need someone to rig a sequencer to simulate a "Radar" or scanning effect. I will try to draw .gif animation showing the effects. I am getting the "panels" for the face by Monday of next week. And then I have to figure the best way to replicate. Thanks A Lot... This is a super fun project. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boba Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Nice work buddy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 awesome keep up the good work!can't wait to see how these turn out!i just added sound to mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteCommandoV2 Posted January 17, 2009 Author Share Posted January 17, 2009 The Primary Dial has been printed. Pics in next post. It was made with tolerances of .001" inch, I believe the process basically involves wafers of laser-cut laminated ABS which is extruded, re-lasered, heated, and cooled, and should have great detail. Minor sanding and filling... to make perfect. The square and rectangle panels are being CNC'd at a shop in Dallas, and will be ready Monday, and I will pick them up in person. The dial will arrive Wednesday. Then I send off for replication. Soon... Thanks for the support Brothers! John awesome keep up the good work!can't wait to see how these turn out!i just added sound to mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteCommandoV2 Posted January 18, 2009 Author Share Posted January 18, 2009 Dial is made tangible. Paid for and will be shipped tomorrow! I am pleased, since it is my first 3D prototype. Minor wet-sanding and pin-hole fills will make it nearly perfect! YAY! I can make 3D stuff now. Anybody have a wish list of what we need next? John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Looks 100% accurate from here, very nice work John. A+ . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pappy Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Can i eat that? looks 'delicious'!!! When you gonna make a sign up thread on the project orders? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch Dirty Trooper Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Great work bro. When list of intrest will be fired..put me on ! Thanks for sharing, Grtz RAY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-1536 Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 I think that inner ring needs to be filled in, I may just pour some resin in it. It would also create difficulty in the mold. Regardless, that is excellent!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteCommandoV2 Posted January 19, 2009 Author Share Posted January 19, 2009 I concur. Resin, or resin, then some filler putty. Just sand smooth after it sets up, get one of those single-direction ******* files (yes, they are called that)... the jeweler type, with the small triangular cross-section, and smooth a couple of spots in the ridges... sand the face, and it should be close to perfect. Oh, and this is only for Mike and I. Sorry guys! KIDDING!!! I think that inner ring needs to be filled in, I may just pour some resin in it. It would also create difficulty in the mold. Regardless, that is excellent!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nice-biscuit Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Oh that main knob looks good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burt Landcaster Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theGreatSot Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 I can't wait to see how the whole radio turns out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteCommandoV2 Posted January 19, 2009 Author Share Posted January 19, 2009 Well, once I get one of the finished pieces, just come over. I am in Grapevine... you are in Fort Worth. Maybe 20 miles away. Send me your contact information in a PM. When I get a radio, you can come look and we can drink a beer. I can't wait to see how the whole radio turns out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theGreatSot Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Ah, well... I've been going to school in New York, and I'm currently still here until May. Otherwise I'd love to see that radio and grab a brew! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteCommandoV2 Posted January 20, 2009 Author Share Posted January 20, 2009 A pony keg in place of the "cistern" would be cool. I will have to figure up a mod kit for the Heineken to be installed there. Just add rings, attach, and have the spout run down the sleeve. But seriously, come by my house on Spring Break... I should have one assembled up. I am working on a actuated radar simulator, that spins slowly, to put behind Mike's Decal. We should have something very soon! Thanks for the PM brother! John Ah, well... I've been going to school in New York, and I'm currently still here until May. Otherwise I'd love to see that radio and grab a brew! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theGreatSot Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Spring break is definitely an option, I'm going to try to be home for AllCon (and my grandmother's 84th birthday). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteCommandoV2 Posted January 21, 2009 Author Share Posted January 21, 2009 Want to troop at AllCon? My TD is nearing perfection (for me). TE2, as finished by MH. TD-252 orange Paudron AND Seth White Pauldron. New Caboots. Finalized T-21 and DLT-19. I will finish my V2 Backpack in 48 hours! New, more accurate pauldron ammo pouch. One more light layer of Fuller's Earth. Bingo!!! LMK by e-mail... john.sale@me.com John Spring break is definitely an option, I'm going to try to be home for AllCon (and my grandmother's 84th birthday). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteCommandoV2 Posted January 22, 2009 Author Share Posted January 22, 2009 UPDATE: Acrylic parts en-route to Mike. Yay! John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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