I am going to miss your amazing videos. You are one of the best. You will continue to be even though we don't have the privilege of seeing these anymore.
I just watched your Project Finished video. I lost track of you a few years ago (sorry for that) and just now discovered that you had retired. Thanks for all the wonderful work and artistry you presented to us. I looked back at some of your work and you truly were a very fine artist and craftsman. I wish you well "from the future" and hope you find fulfillment in whatever else you do. Thanks for the inspiration and for keeping the channel watchable.
Thanks for the shoutout Mike. It's really looking great. I sometimes use my shop hair dryer to apply a little heat to the styrene. It's quick and easy. Also, I learned it is easier to un-curve than to curve. I will over-curve a longer strip of styrene than needed over a large dowel, cut out the piece I need then push it down on the surface I need to glue to. The ends are good and tight then. If you ever need to bend the EB, it requires heat as well. Have fun. I'm enjoying this build as I have said before. Regards, Solomon
Just a thought but you might want to make sure you do the experimenting with the foam cutter and styrene outdoors. If you do get it too hot and burn it the smoke is super toxic.
It look really nice with those brass element, make it feel real. A beautiful piece. I would suggest to use one more brass element to do an handle for the door. It would give an effect of practicallity, opening a firebox without a handle is pretty hot should I say.
It would be nice if the LED's were to light up. Not sure how you would do it, but having the glow in a firebox would really add to it. Alternative thought, if you use the globes from a LED tealight you'll even get a flickering effect (just connect them in parallel, not series. Series causes all the lights to flicker together).
Using watch mechanisms parts work great for Steampunk items... you can buy them in bulk on eBay. Dig through and you’ll find something you love I’m sure
I _think_ that one of the learning points from this project is that styrene is not a good material for really precise construction. ... it just can't be handled properly to fine tolerances (by which, I suppose I mean less than 1/32 - or, as we would say over here, much less than 1mm or so).
Can't wait to see the whole dio done. Love your work! I don't know what the plastaweld you are talking about is, but recently i heard about 'Methyl Ethyl Ketone' on Sideways King75's YT channel in his 'Styrene Diaries' video. It looks fast curing and melts styrene a tiny bit, to make a super strong bond. If i'll find it will give it a try.
While I appreciate the craftsmenship of doing it all in plasticard, it really feels like doing the core structure of the firebox as a 3D print might have been wiser. You'd have more precision and a firmer more even surface to serve as a base for your plasticard details.
I am going to miss your amazing videos. You are one of the best. You will continue to be even though we don't have the privilege of seeing these anymore.
I just watched your Project Finished video. I lost track of you a few years ago (sorry for that) and just now discovered that you had retired. Thanks for all the wonderful work and artistry you presented to us. I looked back at some of your work and you truly were a very fine artist and craftsman.
I wish you well "from the future" and hope you find fulfillment in whatever else you do.
Thanks for the inspiration and for keeping the channel watchable.
Thanks for the shoutout Mike. It's really looking great. I sometimes use my shop hair dryer to apply a little heat to the styrene. It's quick and easy. Also, I learned it is easier to un-curve than to curve. I will over-curve a longer strip of styrene than needed over a large dowel, cut out the piece I need then push it down on the surface I need to glue to. The ends are good and tight then. If you ever need to bend the EB, it requires heat as well. Have fun. I'm enjoying this build as I have said before. Regards, Solomon
We actually soak the wooden planks in hot water before using the plank bender when building model ships. The soldering iron works just as well.
Thank you for showcasing the brass etch, your decision to use those is next level.
I'm loving all of these videos, what a pleasant surprise seeing multiple uploads per week. You are going to spoil us Mike!
Awesome and minnutius job!
That came out really great Mike ! Makes anyone want to take up scratch building . TY
Just a thought but you might want to make sure you do the experimenting with the foam cutter and styrene outdoors. If you do get it too hot and burn it the smoke is super toxic.
You need to come back!
It look really nice with those brass element, make it feel real. A beautiful piece. I would suggest to use one more brass element to do an handle for the door. It would give an effect of practicallity, opening a firebox without a handle is pretty hot should I say.
It would be nice if the LED's were to light up. Not sure how you would do it, but having the glow in a firebox would really add to it. Alternative thought, if you use the globes from a LED tealight you'll even get a flickering effect (just connect them in parallel, not series. Series causes all the lights to flicker together).
I find you very amusing.
And very handsome too....
Xoxo
Silent Traveler By far the prettiest terrainbuilder on youtube ! 😂
This was a great tutorial, sad that you stopped making videos
heat gun might work to heat it up to soften as well.
its coming to gether yes see as you post and treat the fuzzy say hay to you know who
Using watch mechanisms parts work great for Steampunk items... you can buy them in bulk on eBay. Dig through and you’ll find something you love I’m sure
I _think_ that one of the learning points from this project is that styrene is not a good material for really precise construction. ... it just can't be handled properly to fine tolerances (by which, I suppose I mean less than 1/32 - or, as we would say over here, much less than 1mm or so).
Can't wait to see the whole dio done. Love your work!
I don't know what the plastaweld you are talking about is, but recently i heard about 'Methyl Ethyl Ketone' on Sideways King75's YT channel in his 'Styrene Diaries' video.
It looks fast curing and melts styrene a tiny bit, to make a super strong bond.
If i'll find it will give it a try.
Really off topic but did you ever finish those elven buildings? That project popped into my head today and I was curious.
While I appreciate the craftsmenship of doing it all in plasticard, it really feels like doing the core structure of the firebox as a 3D print might have been wiser. You'd have more precision and a firmer more even surface to serve as a base for your plasticard details.
Arthur Bugorski Sure ! But where is the fun in that ?
Jeez, buy an electric hot water jug. Most other countries use them exclusively instead of boiling water on the stove.
Excellent piece, but hey, a lot of effort. I hope you at least make a mould of it!