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Bartlesville Tardis - WWMM version

Started by jimwelchok, Jul 08, 2015, 07:12 pm

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jimwelchok

Jul 08, 2015, 07:12 pm Last Edit: Jul 08, 2015, 09:01 pm by jimwelchok
Chop Saw 2.jpg
Cutting the side frame pieces.
Pocket Cross 1.jpg
Drilling the pocket holes with my brand new jig, in the first of 40 cross braces
Panel Frame Assembly 1.jpg
Clamping all of the frame pieces before inserting the pocket screws.
Panel Frame Assembly 2.jpg
Jury rigging the clamps with scrap pieces to "flatten" all of the joints.
Panel Frame Done.jpg
First panel assembled. 7 more to go!
Panel Frame 3.jpg
All panels assembled, ready for hardboard backing.
Naked Tops.jpg
The three tops together for a test fit.
Base Assembly.jpg
Last step of the base assembly. Note the use of pocket screws so no outside showing screws.
Naked Assembly 1.jpg
The first test fit of the major pieces. Tops 2 & 3 won't fit in the garage.
Naked Tardis.jpg
Moved outside for complete test fit. including a paper sign.
Tardis_Hot Street 25_05_2015.jpg
The first public show - Bartlesville Hot Street Party - June 26, 2015. Pouring rain hit 2 hours later as I was disassembling it, for the night.

jimwelchok

Still need to add lights and sound, fix up some mistakes.

russellsuthern

I think that's a lovely TARDIS, perfect for a street party.
I just hope no one mistook it for a portaloo.... :o


Russell

galacticprobe

Jul 09, 2015, 05:04 am #3 Last Edit: Jul 09, 2015, 05:05 am by galacticprobe
Ah... I see you've beaten me to the punch as far as posting photos. The "Old Thing" looks great, Jim. (And of course, the more photos, the merrier. :))

Dino.
"What's wrong with being childish?! I like being childish." -3rd Doctor, "Terror of the Autons"