almar bouwman
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The two side boxes are octagon (8) shaped and cut in half and not hexagon (6).
Andor/Rogue One binoculars build
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woodywaverider
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I see what you mean, you could still use hexagonal cut in 1/2 and packed up on some 3 or 4 mm plate.
I’ll be interested to see how you do them.
I’ll be interested to see how you do them.
lonepigeon
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The prop is a rough recasting of the Rogue One macrobinoculars. They WERE actually made for Rogue One, not just concepted.
They added and removed details but definitely started with a copy of the R1 prop.
Andor reused lots of props, costumes, creatures etc from Rogue One because both were filmed in the UK.
They added and removed details but definitely started with a copy of the R1 prop.
Andor reused lots of props, costumes, creatures etc from Rogue One because both were filmed in the UK.
almar bouwman
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Thank you so much for that info. Helps me a lot. I should probably change the title into Andor/Rogue One Binoculars. Any pics of that R1 prop (not the concept)?
Well today I'm working on the lenses. Removing the paint already gives it that SW vibe.
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almar bouwman
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Adding brass rods to the bottom (3mmx5mm). If they had aluminum at the modelshop I would have used that.
almar bouwman
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Basically this is it. All I need now are the three 'boxes' on top. Then it's ready for paint.
I've been breaking my head over the two 'half' octagon shaped boxes on top of the binocs. If they were machined out of metal, wood or whatever, all sides and angles would be the same. I can imagine the sides having a different length but the angle should be the same, it's pre-set. If a real octagon shaped item was used all sides and angles would be the same. But that is not the case, the length of the sides and angles differ. So I have no idea what it is.
It might be part of a model kit or a toy or something.
Yes I can easily fabricate an idealized version of this with even sides and angles but I am dying to know the story behind this.
I've been breaking my head over the two 'half' octagon shaped boxes on top of the binocs. If they were machined out of metal, wood or whatever, all sides and angles would be the same. I can imagine the sides having a different length but the angle should be the same, it's pre-set. If a real octagon shaped item was used all sides and angles would be the same. But that is not the case, the length of the sides and angles differ. So I have no idea what it is.
It might be part of a model kit or a toy or something.
Yes I can easily fabricate an idealized version of this with even sides and angles but I am dying to know the story behind this.
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almar bouwman
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The R1 concept and the Andor wip prop
woodywaverider
Sr Member
Great job, they look good together. Definitely need to get round to starting my own R1 concept build, and will need to add these new ones to my list too
almar bouwman
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Scratch building these from a 1mm polystyrene sheet
almar bouwman
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Little progress shot
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woodywaverider
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Really enjoying seeing your progress on this, I’m impressed by how quickly you’ve put this together. I went a head and picked up a 470 & a 471, the one I got didn’t have the little nub you pointed out, must be a different variant, but I’m not too bothered by that.
Definitely won’t be as quick as you (I’ve still not got round to building the R1 concept lol) but at least I’ve got the parts for when the time comes.
Definitely won’t be as quick as you (I’ve still not got round to building the R1 concept lol) but at least I’ve got the parts for when the time comes.
almar bouwman
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That's because I have a 3 week holiday
Surprised to hear that about the 470, could be a variant.
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almar bouwman
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Anyone who can print this pattern on a transparent sticker? 114mm x 32mm
almar bouwman - I can't help you with the printing, but I can help by creating a clean version of the reticle markings (unless of course you want the image above printed exactly as is... here is my first take on the markings... I can see what appear to more "waves" as the horizontal lines extends, but I went with more right-angle markings in keeping with the measurement intent of a scope reticle. Let me know if you are interested and I can iterate/size/color the design as you need.
If you prefer, here is a quick version of the original image with the perspective tweaked...
And alternately, I can combine these two as well (clean vector reticles with a hazy blue image behind, etc.)
If you prefer, here is a quick version of the original image with the perspective tweaked...
And alternately, I can combine these two as well (clean vector reticles with a hazy blue image behind, etc.)
woodywaverider
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Thanks.
Wherever I get round to starting I was planning to use this mirrored green/blue Perspex.
Your reticle over the top on a transparency should work great.
Wherever I get round to starting I was planning to use this mirrored green/blue Perspex.
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Your reticle over the top on a transparency should work great.
Printing on clear is tricky at home but Staples has "overhead" printing on clear. Because your image does not need to be reversed, it could print either way and still have the choice of gloss, in or out (but printing reverse and normal while at the store is only a couple bucks extra, so do it and save yourself a trip). The issue in printing arises from the plastic sheet melting as these are toner only prints. Staples has a function on their printers that will print cooler than normal. Here is a sample:
Because I know how things never look quite 100% opaque, I started with shades . I think I ended up using something far less opaque on my final.
Because I know how things never look quite 100% opaque, I started with shades . I think I ended up using something far less opaque on my final.
Oh and sizes, if you are even slightly unsure, make several sizes of the image per print sheet. Your size might be perfect but the print might be scaled, even a little at 100 percent.
almar bouwman
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Definitely interested.
Had the same idea.Thanks.
Wherever I get round to starting I was planning to use this mirrored green/blue Perspex.
MIRROR Acrylic Perspex Sheet Custom Cut To any Size all colours A6 A5 and More | eBay
4mm Safety Coloured Mirror Acrylic / Perspex Plastic Sheet. Applications - Acrylic (perspex) Mirror is a versatile material that has great impact strength yet is light weight with an exceptional high quality mirror finish, and can be used for a number of applications such as.www.ebay.co.uk
Your reticle over the top on a transparency should work great.
But I don't know how/where to start. And living in the Netherlands doesn't help.
almar bouwman
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