Handles the Cyberman (Second Attempt)

[Davros Skaro]

OOPS! I meant PVC conduit, just forgot the "PVC" bit, but have rectified. I always use the PVC, metal is to hard to work with. Have to thread it each time. 

Chris.

[The14thDr]

Thanks again guys. We also have plenty of PVC conduit, and at 20mm diameter I think it should be the perfect size for Handles' Handles.

[The14thDr]

For the next stage of the ears, I cut out two more templates of the side of Handles' head and glued the ear pods into place.



Next up: finishing off the ears and attaching them to the rest of the head.

Kind regards, The14thDr

[The14thDr]

I've just finished putting together the final layer of the ears.

Although the templates say that the third layer should be half as thick as the second, after looking at photos of the original prop, it appears that these layers are in fact the same thickness

[The14thDr]

Final update for today.

This afternoon I finished the first coat of paper mache.



And I couldn't resist a quick photo with Handles' older brother.



More updates tomorrow, when I'll hopefully be finishing the ears.
Kind regards, The14thDr

[galacticprobe]

Although the templates say that the third layer should be half as thick as the second, after looking at photos of the original prop, it appears that these layers are in fact the same thickness

Another case of "as intended" vs. "as built". (Templates and concept art "are more guidelines than actual rules". )

...a quick photo with Handles' older brother.

Ha-ha! I love it! Remember those L'eggs pantyhose I mentioned that came in the plastic egg-shaped containers that I was collecting? (The containers, not the pantyhose.) I was turning the large end of the containers into "R2 Unit" domes, and I made one in those colors! (Great minds think alike. ) I also made a plain R2-D2 dome, and had started working on a light blue version of a droid dome. (The R2-D2 and red domes are all that survived.)

As for Handles' progress, it looks to be moving along nicely. You can actually see what he is when you look at him now.

Brilliant work as always, 14th!

Dino.

[The14thDr]

Ha-ha! I love it! Remember those L'eggs pantyhose I mentioned that came in the plastic egg-shaped containers that I was collecting? (The containers, not the pantyhose.) I was turning the large end of the containers into "R2 Unit" domes, and I made one in those colors! (Great minds think alike. ) I also made a plain R2-D2 dome, and had started working on a light blue version of a droid dome. (The R2-D2 and red domes are all that survived.)

I'd love to see your R2 Unit domes if you have any photos! The paint is getting quite patchy on mine, so I think it needs a little TLC (and sometime this year I'd like to get round to giving her a body and adding the extra details to the dome.)

As for Handles' progress, it looks to be moving along nicely. You can actually see what he is when you look at him now.

Brilliant work as always, 14th!

Thanks Dino!! I must admit, a couple of my friends (despite being fellow "Whovians" did mistake Handles for an Iron Man helmet ) but at least now he looks a little more Cyber-like. Once I get the ears and handles installed, there will be no mistaking what he's supposed to be!

[Karomak]

Once I get the ears and handles installed, there will be no mistaking what he's supposed to be!

A bald handles does look weird.

[Rassilons Rod]

BH (Bald Handles) reminds me of this....



This is wholly on topic because this guy is a Who fan since the classic era and was in the show last year

[galacticprobe]

This is wholly on topic because this guy is a who fan since the classic era and was in the show last year

And is the stuff nightmares are made of! Which episode or story was he in? And do you know what part he played? (Trivia like that is always nice, and fun.)

I'd love to see your R2 Unit domes if you have any photos!

I need to dig them out of the storage box. They got packed up when the water heater flooded the TV room. The shelving unit they were on didn't go back - water damage - so not all of my nicknacks came our of their boxes. As soon as I find them I'll take a few snaps and find a good place to post them.

Dino.

[Rassilons Rod]

This is Corey Taylor from Slipknot. He played the roar of the Fisher King. Tom Baker is his Doctor

[The14thDr]

Okay, so this update is WAAAAYY overdue. I've had the photos on my phone for a couple of weeks, I've just never gotten round to posting them.

Here is the second ear pod:



I also attached the left-hand ear to Handles' head using a lot of double-sided tape and PVA glue.



Kind regards, The14thDr

[galacticprobe]

Handles is coming along really nicely, 14th! The ear pods look spot on.

Okay, so this update is WAAAAYY overdue.

And remember... we never hold anyone to a time table when it comes to posting Updates. People post when they can. (We all know how life gets in the way - work, school, house maintenance, under the weather, Auton invasion, etc. )

Dino.

[Cardinal Hordriss]

This is looking really good.

Character Options seem to have lost interest in Doctor Who, when you think of the random characters they made figures of that only appeared in the show once, now we just get occasional repaints of 5 inch figures (Having said that I wouldn't mind some different colour schemes in 3.75 inch daleks) but I have been holding out for a new voice changer Cyber helmet to make my own Handles from. The Cybusmen helmets were really popular I can't think why they haven't done it yet. Rant over. If yours turns out well, and I think it will, you might consider  molding it in fiber glass or something to produce others as kits.

[Karomak]

Auton invasion

I've had five of those to stop this month alone, 2 in 2005, a re-attack

But on a serious note, this prop is really starting to come along fantastically.