Valrico Florida TARDIS project.

[john_christian_s]

Hello! Although I have been utilizing this site for a bit, this is my first post.
I am building what can be considered a Tennant style TARDIS... sort of. I have been working on it since 14th of February 2011, and it is taking a very long time due to the technical difficulties of my particular build. The only major difference I have in my plan in relation to the boxes others have constructed is that I need to have mine disassemble able, because I will need to move it in and out of whatever location I am living, as I do not plan to live at my current location forever and I do not want to invest in something I cannot take with me wherever I decide to go. In the end I want my TARDIS to house my DVD and Music collections, like my own amazing entertainment cabinet. So my interior is just as important as the exterior in my particular construction. I keep thinking I may be off my rocker to be taking on this project... and for wanting a full-size TARDIS to add to my already alarming collection of odd things. I know I will be happy; that makes it all worth it as far as I am concerned. I love that my family supports all my crazy ventures, as this is clearly a prime (if not ultimate) example of just how crazy my ventures become.

So far this has been quite expensive for me (Being a Starbucks employee, we don't make a whole lot ) so I will be spending a little here and a little there over the long span of time (and space) it will take to finish this wondrous box. I believe, since I know myself well, the result of all this will be a spectacular creation worthy of the Doctor himself. I will be proud of it... and I will be the only person I know with their very own personal full-size TARDIS. I have been working for Weeks days and hours on designing my TARDIS, and I want an award for this when it is done: this design is so complex because it has to break-down easily, it is hurting my head!

there are a few things I am in need of for this project, and if anyone can help please send me a message! I need to get a hold of 1. A lantern (Preferably the Gardman Parisian Garden Lantern) and 2. the Wicks silver door handles. I have friends in England, but none of them are sympathetic to my desire for these items (Maybe I should re-think the term 'friends'), so I am sending a plea for help here on this forum... if anyone can help with those items I will be so grateful!

I tried to post pictures, but it didn't work... will post when I figure it out.

[john_christian_s]

With the four columns in the background (On the sawhorses and the ground) The base as it was coming to life.

[john_christian_s]

The 'top' view of one column.


The 'bottom' of one column showing the bit that will fit into the base.


The corner of my base.


My base mostly complete. This thing weighs a ton! I will have some serious muscle when this thing is finished. I have to move this monstrosity in and out of the garage every time I need to work on this project. Note the four square slots for the columns to fit into.


My motivation. I will make the words on this sticker true someday soon!

[kiwidoc]

Nice work, very tidy!

[the_temporal_mechanic]

Nice build so far.  I don't think you're the only builder in Florida though.  It seems that we have another member that  has a build there I think.

[john_christian_s]

It would be cool if there was another builder in the state... The map on this site made me feel so alone.

[lswl]

I know what you mean, I feel that I'm one of the few Davros builders in the world,  After a while that feeling goes, and you get awesome bragging rights!

[DoctorWho8]

Uncle Lew from Orlando is a fellow Floridian who built an 80's TARDIS look up his build on YouTube.
Bill "the Doctor" Rudloff

[Scarfwearer]

Uncle Lew has a gallery here too: [ref topic=460]My TARDIS Build video diary[/ref], but he hasn't been a member for a while.

Timefreak is also in Florida...
Also not everyone fills in their location.

Crispin

[Avadh]

A great start and good luck with the rest of the build.

[metrosonus]

hey you know what? I'm in apollo beach. Me and my son are in the process of trying to put together a K9.

[geminitimelord]

Nice build so far.  I don't think you're the only builder in Florida though.  It seems that we have another member that  has a build there I think.

You are correct Ben, He was on the old site as Moonbeam one or something. On You Tube he is Uncle Lew. He built a TYJ and entered it in an Art Fair at the Orlando Airport.

EDIT.... well I see several confirmed this, guess that is what I get for not visiting for a day.

[john_christian_s]

The lightbox (One of four).


Close-up of lightbox from behind.


Close-up of lightbox from front.


All pieces assembled so far.


Closer view of the top.


Close-up of the inside corner. All four corners are color-coded; this is the yellow corner.


Close-up of the inside corner at the top. The pieces need a slight trip to fit closer together, but it looks awesome so far. Next I will start on the pannels that will make up the walls.

[DoctorFan]

Looks nice- I can't wait to see it finished!

Ryan

[atomicgraph]

This is lookin great! You really have nice clean lines and I notice your doing you lintel signs the way I did mine. If they are really snug they'll end up scraping the paint on the posts when you slide them in. Good luck it's lookin great so far