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Distorted_Light
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 22 ส.ค. 2023
Distorted Light is based in the New Forest and designer David Hale creates unique and bespoke lights, lamps and lighting features.
With a new website at www.distortedlight.co.uk, all pieces made are available to purchase.
David qualified as an EET (PAT) tester in June 2023 and tests and certifies each design.
Feel free to comment or request prices or quotes for your own ideas.
With a new website at www.distortedlight.co.uk, all pieces made are available to purchase.
David qualified as an EET (PAT) tester in June 2023 and tests and certifies each design.
Feel free to comment or request prices or quotes for your own ideas.
@Distorted_Light with a new project for Vampire and spooky castle lovers!
I have started a project that has appealed to me for months: originally intended for Halloween but I was never one for deadline constraints!
A gorgeous rich picture of the Prince of Darkness himself, printed on lush velvet for the shade, this is going to be one of my “Themed bottle lamps” using a limited edition gin bottle from Whitby in Yorkshire, UK.
The setting for the original Count Dracula story by Bram Stoker, Whitby is a rugged and atmospheric location atop a windswept cliff, with the ruins of an and a church, and the book describes Dracula in the form a dog bounding up the 199 steps leading to the church after the deaths of all of the crew of the ship that brought him to Whitby…
My aim is to create a striking lamp based on the limited edition gin bottle celebrating the Dracula story, and I want to make it so that the entire lamp tilts, activating the power switch to turn the lamp on and off. Just like the hidden mechanism attached to the vase of a candlestick in a spooky castle, which activates a hidden doorway…!
The base of the bottle has a gorgeous ammonite shape, so the tilting mechanism will also show this off.
The lamp will sit on a base that will depict the 199 steps ( well, a few of them!), with a sea wall to finish.
Watch this space, I will post more as the project develops.
#vampire #dracula #whitby #bramstoker #christopherlee #nosferatu2024 #nosferatu #yorkshire #countdracula #bespokelamps #lampshades #lamps #lighting
A gorgeous rich picture of the Prince of Darkness himself, printed on lush velvet for the shade, this is going to be one of my “Themed bottle lamps” using a limited edition gin bottle from Whitby in Yorkshire, UK.
The setting for the original Count Dracula story by Bram Stoker, Whitby is a rugged and atmospheric location atop a windswept cliff, with the ruins of an and a church, and the book describes Dracula in the form a dog bounding up the 199 steps leading to the church after the deaths of all of the crew of the ship that brought him to Whitby…
My aim is to create a striking lamp based on the limited edition gin bottle celebrating the Dracula story, and I want to make it so that the entire lamp tilts, activating the power switch to turn the lamp on and off. Just like the hidden mechanism attached to the vase of a candlestick in a spooky castle, which activates a hidden doorway…!
The base of the bottle has a gorgeous ammonite shape, so the tilting mechanism will also show this off.
The lamp will sit on a base that will depict the 199 steps ( well, a few of them!), with a sea wall to finish.
Watch this space, I will post more as the project develops.
#vampire #dracula #whitby #bramstoker #christopherlee #nosferatu2024 #nosferatu #yorkshire #countdracula #bespokelamps #lampshades #lamps #lighting
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@Distorted_Light Last Christmas MartianFighting Machine
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Christmas is fast approaching and I have reached a stage where I am satisfied with the build of the Martian Fighting Machine in this design. I have another build planned as a possible alternative so there can be a choice for when licensing discussions take place. A lot of hard work and money has gone into developing this model/lamp and I am happy to be taking a short break from it over the Chri...
@Distorted_Light latest news Martian Fighting Machine
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Just a quick video to show the development of this little beastie; the addition of sound via an MP3 recorder/player, and the iconic “Ulla” sound! I am making the FINAL version (I hope!) as per a request by the licence holders to bring this in line with their thinking and product requirements: the vintage water bottle body is going, so watch this space for what I hope will be exciting developmen...
@Distorted_Light the OFFICIAL War of the Worlds Martian Fighting Machine V6 ,Jeff Wayne’s musical
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Back in July I met with the humble, musical genius Jeff Wayne in his studio in Hertfordshire. The aim was to discuss the possibility of licensing my bespoke smart lamp as official merchandise in preparation for the launch of the anniversary musical of Jeff Wayne’s War of the Worlds stage show in 2025. It was a lovely meeting and I agreed to create the latest model, V6, in the image of the model...
@Distorted_Light and a peak at official merchandise…
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Just a teaser for the latest Martian Fighting Machine which is being geared towards becoming official Merchandise of Jeff Wayne’s The War of the Worlds. I hope to showcase it inside the week. Saturday 14th September 2024 #thewaroftheworlds #jeffwayneswaroftheworlds #martianfightingmachine #martians #aliens #alien #robot #invasion #space
@Distorted_Light War of the Worlds Fighting Machine Version 5
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Hi everyone, Version 5 is complete and will be taken to meet the great man Jeff Wayne on Monday 15th with a view to licensing it as an official product! There are still tweaks I want to make: the tail needs developing more and I am still looking for a solution for the hatching on the eyes. Also the heat ray needs to be more impactful and I have some ideas for that. Thanks for dropping by, and p...
@Distorted_Light I lied about the finished V5!
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Hot on the heels of this morning’s video, I took Jeff the Martian Fighting Machine back to the workshop to add a bit of detail and chroming. Strange creator waffling about what’s changed. #creative #alien #howto #industrial #waroftheworlds #jeffwayne #lamps #martian #moneyfornothing #upcycling #lamps #collectors #unique #martianfightingmachine
@Distorted_Light Version 5 Martian Fighting Machine lamp Voice Control via Alexa
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This is V5 of my Martian Fighting Machine. Complete with laser in the heat ray, lights in the pods and two SMART WiFi bulbs which are controllable by Alexa, Google Assist or app. THIS version will be travelling with me to be shown to Jeff Wayne, the genius of War of the Worlds, on the 15th July, hopefully to become a licensed product. This video is showing some of the ranges of colour and brigh...
@Distorted_Light Machine Fighting Machine creation videos 3
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In this short video, I am progressing through to wiring in the electrical flex , and installing the main lamp holders as well as the rear leg and arms. Thanks for dropping by! #creative #alien #waroftheworlds #jeffwayne #industrial #howto #upcycling #martian #lamps #moneyfornothing #jayblades #smartlamp
@Distorted_Light Martian Fighting Machine creation V4 videos part 2 (a short)
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Continuing the very long process of building a Jeff Wayne’s War of the Worlds Martian Fighting Machine with this second (short) video showing the process. #creative #alien #howto #industrial #waroftheworlds #jeffwayne #lamps #upcycling #martian #moneyfornothing #JayBlades #DistortedLight #localcreators #diy #lamp #lighting
@Distorted_Light between jobs waffle by a demented creator…
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I have so many projects on the back burner due to the success of the Martian Fighting Machine, that I took the plunge and began this simple lamp while between stages on Version 5 of said Martian…! #creative #howto #industrial #lighting #dementedcreator #distortedlight #steampunk #jayblades #moneyfornothing
@Distorted_Light
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Version 4 of my bespoke SMART lamp Martian Fighting Machine from Jeff Wayne’s War of the Worlds. This one was commissioned by Ash in Yorkshire via my Etsy shop, and is en route to him today. This one incorporates a larger heat ray with LED built in, two side lighting pods with LEDs, three-toed feet and a larger tail fin. Set on a tile base and fished in silver chrome. Thanks for watching and I ...
@Distorted_Light Martian Fighting Machine creation videos part 1
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So I thought I would dabble with time lapse and have been filming my work on VERSION 4 of my War of the Worlds Martian Fighting Machine. Hot on the heels of V3 which appeared at the weekend, and is now with Laurie in Oxford, the proud new owner, this one has been commissioned by Ash who lives in West Yorkshire. A mix of explanatory and time lapse , the videos show the time and work that goes in...
@Distorted_Light and Heart of Glass bespoke lamp. Music composed/performed by Blondie
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@Distorted_Light and Heart of Glass bespoke lamp. Music composed/performed by Blondie
@Distorted_Light Selection of stylish lamps for the home. Music composed/performed by Take That
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@Distorted_Light Selection of stylish lamps for the home. Music composed/performed by Take That
@Distorted_Light a brief insight into the War of the Worlds Martian lamp. Music by Dire Straits
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@Distorted_Light a brief insight into the War of the Worlds Martian lamp. Music by Dire Straits
@Distorted_Light and a gorgeous copper presentation can Lamp. Music by Coldplay
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@Distorted_Light and a gorgeous copper presentation can Lamp. Music by Coldplay
@Distorted_Light The Martian has legs!! #alien #eddiemurphymovies
มุมมอง 30ปีที่แล้ว
@Distorted_Light The Martian has legs!! #alien #eddiemurphymovies
@Distorted_Light WaroftheWorlds Martian tripod lamp #waroftheworlds #lamps #restoration
มุมมอง 102ปีที่แล้ว
@Distorted_Light WaroftheWorlds Martian tripod lamp #waroftheworlds #lamps #restoration
@Distorted_Light It all began with green flashes… #waroftheworlds #aliens #martians
มุมมอง 763ปีที่แล้ว
@Distorted_Light It all began with green flashes… #waroftheworlds #aliens #martians
@Distorted_Light “Sleeping Satellite” lamp creation #satellite #lamps #restoration
มุมมอง 19ปีที่แล้ว
@Distorted_Light “Sleeping Satellite” lamp creation #satellite #lamps #restoration
@Distorted_Light tribute to Mods. Acknowledging The Jam for track #MODS #lambretta
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@Distorted_Light tribute to Mods. Acknowledging The Jam for track #MODS #lambretta
@Distorted_Light makes the Tesla Lamp #tesla #teslacoil #lamp
มุมมอง 10ปีที่แล้ว
@Distorted_Light makes the Tesla Lamp #tesla #teslacoil #lamp
nice
@@Cashier405 thank you 🙏
WHAT THE HECK HAPPENED SINCE LAST TIME? WHY DOES IT LOOK SO GREAT NOW?
@@ThePizzaPier there have been eight versions, all designed to improve the model and how it looks so it’s been a long process. Thanks for your positive comment.
@@Distorted_Light My jaw has absolutely dropped with this version.
@ thanks man, this will be one of two versions awaiting official licensing
Can this model ship to the u.s or no?
@@Bismarckguy if you give me your zip code I can get a quote for you ☺️
@@Bismarckguy you just have to give me your zip code, otherwise I don’t know how much shipping is.
Alr
@@Bismarckguy that’s not working, comparison sites need a full postal code
Its a tripod from Ohio
😂 tell me why?
Tjrur
@@fitriaayu1581 tjrur?
you should make the handling machine next
@@Phen228_makes_memez it’s going to happen 😁
HELL YEAH
THAT IS SO COOL!
@@Kungusgrungus thanks man 👊
Since this is technically complete, will you try repurpose version 2 to become the scouting machine?
@@ThePizzaPier I think that’s a possibility. Also looking at the Correa version at some point too
Nice jeff wayne tripod bro 👍🏻😄
Check out the latest one, version 7 after I met with Jeff Wayne: th-cam.com/video/nCYOqdOS04E/w-d-xo.htmlsi=AL8sS--IWGosCxKm
love this man
@@john-scanningmacine that’s really nice of you to say, I appreciate it a lot 🙏👊
Where can i get it?
@@GDPepiman it’s available on my website, three easy payments if preferred. www.distortedlight.co.uk/shop/the-martian-fighting-machine/
I saw that it didn’t ship to the USA is there anyway it can I’m a big fan of Jeff Wayne’s musical and having this would be incredible
@@Bismarckguy I would be happy to ship it to the USA my friend but it would be incredibly expensive. I looked at a shipping cost to Germany last week and it cost over £100 with the insurance 😮 **send me ur zip code and I will see what I can do
Alr
Wow
Nice
v6 is around the corner? Nice! (Advice I'd give is to add those leg bulk things or whatever they are, you can see what they are on the Spotify original album)
@@ThePizzaPier I shall be posting this evening ☺️ V6 is based on the actual model that sits in Jeff Wayne’s studio… give me an hour or so and it will be up.
Im just wondering, are the eyes just covered?
@@ThePizzaPier they are actually light bulbs with headlight vinyl for cars on them. However, there’s going to be a big change to the eyes with version 6 😆
@@Distorted_Light Nice!
Damn this is amazing I can't wait to see more of your work
@@Common_moth thank you! There is work on version 6 underway that will be closer to the artwork from the 1978 album artwork 🤩
So basically, you can make it a scouting machine if you want
@@kamipollna225 yes indeed. And there are plans for other models from the original HG Wells ahead too. There is also some very exciting news which will be announced when the time is right!
@@Distorted_Lightcool!
@@Distorted_Light I would recommend trying the classic illustrated comic design. It’s the most simple.
@@kamipollna225 the Correa version? I will be doing one of those at some point for sure 😀
@@Distorted_Light no like that comic design the one that looks like it’s wearing goggles.
ULLAAAAAAAAAAAAA
@@yuoik7yu441 ULLAAAAAAAAAA!!
Hey its kinda similar to Scouting machine 💀
What the f*** how did you make that
Ha ha! Great comment! Check out my other videos to see the sped up process. It began life as a military water bottle and old antenna parts, amongst other things 😃
cool
So this is the new one
It is, but I am working on the next one as a commission too, complete with a laser in the heat ray 😁
This is sick! Could you also make the correa fighting machines? They are a very simple design!
@RedLBP3 thanks so much! I will Google the Correa and get back to you 🙏🤩
@@Distorted_Light thanks!
Keep going man I love the content hope everything is well
Thanks very much, it’s all a learning curve and developing it with each version 🙂
the eyes look like the scouting machine's eyes
Check out the newest build 🤩
peak
@grunt0022 this is peaked? 😊
@@Distorted_Light very peak, the finished will be amazing
@@grunt0022 thanks man 🙏✊
Hehe looks goofy
Haha! He does look kinda goofy! Damn those eyes 🤣
Looks more like the Scout Machine from The 1998 RTS game more than the Fighting Machine, but still looks really damn cool regardless
I think I am gonna have to take a look at this game! Thanks for dropping in, latest version for customer should be here tomorrow ☺️
@@Distorted_Lightthe game isn't cheap btw
**UPDATE** Thanks to those who have commented about the big eyes… it’s something that has bugged me too, smallest smart bulbs I can find. But I am completing my third version and hope to have the video up at the weekend, showing the revised eye problem. Something I should have highlighted on the original post is that this is a SMART LAMP. It is built from scratch using upcycled parts, the main body is an old military water bottle. No 3D printing, no CAD design, just built from scratch, made up as I went along. Thanks for dropping by!
It’s eyes are too bulgy
Hi Olly Yes, they are! I have noted before that the bulbs are the smallest round smart bulbs I can get, but it’s annoyed me that they are so big… just finishing my third build which has the issue corrected 😀 it should be up here at the weekend with any luck 🍀
That look so bad i can make better than that and you're supposed to put the eyes inside the head not outside the head
Why don't you do it then?
this is really cool i just dont like how big the eyes are, 9/10 keep cooking
I hear you, @Grunt002 but that’s the smallest smart bulbs I have found so far. However, working on an improvement! Thank you for your comment 🙏
@@Distorted_Light so peak
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OuuuuuuLllllAAaaaahhhhhhhhh!
Ooooolllaaaaaa! Nice to see you dropping by
Let's make that bad boy
I have just started a third one from a commission so will showcase it here once done. Thanks for visiting ☺️
Cool keep up the good work ULLLAAAA!!!
Thanks Nathan, good to see you dropping by. Uuuulaaaaaaaa!
Ooooooolaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
Oooooollaaaaaaaaaaaa!
JEFF!!!!!
UULLLLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!
Both chilling and awesome at the same time!
no it's ULLLAAAAAAA!!!!!!
Are you sure about that man?
Absolutely. Some like the 50s version, some like this version. Some like the Tom Cruise version. It’s the joy of choice 😃
This looks like the 1978 version with lightbulbs for eyes but I get your point
@@Random_stuff_E hey my friend, yes indeed it is! From the artwork on the Jeff Wayne album, and this is a bespoke smart lamp so the eyeballs are functional as well. Thanks for taking an interest 🥰
@@GtecAerials so true ☺️
The best fighting machine version!
💐 *promosm*
Lol come again?