Mini farnsworth build

[falloutboy]

So, I spent this last weekend revisiting a project of mine that was on the back burner- a miniature Farnsworth communicator!

I used the technical drawings for the individual buttons, and the red indicator to recreate them as (quite accurate) 3d models,
then retooled my model of the faceplate, and finished my lense (based on my interpretation of the profile presented in the QMX replicas),
and printed them at moderate resolution on a resin SLA printer.

I still want to add the black push-button center for the right button, and may tweak the speaker grill- but, very satisfied on my progress!
The pieces are just lightly set in place at the moment.
I'm especially pleased that the red light indicators internal geometry gives it a look missing in the QMX version in my opinion?

I'll likely redo the black and brown button paint with an airbrush when I finish our move over the next few weeks.

I would love comments, critiques, etc.

 

[nomuse]

Re: A miniature Farnsworth build

Is that an altoids tin?

 

[falloutboy]

Re: A miniature Farnsworth build

It's a generic tin, same sized as an altoids tin though

 

[falloutboy]

Re: A miniature Farnsworth build

Some more progress pics

Not sure what people think on it though?

 

[falloutboy]

Re: A miniature Farnsworth build

Update pic-(kinda a odd angle. Sigh) hoping to do some more work on the lense, Carbo carbochan and the right black button piece tonight/tomorrow depending on how you view your sleep scheule. Time permitting I'll get the side jacks in too

 

[falloutboy]

Re: A miniature Farnsworth build

Allllmost there.


Just have to actually glue the foil to the bottom of the carbochan, drill holes on the case for the jacks, make a post for the brown knob and some snap in internal frame to keep the faceplate and lense in place. And give it a satin clear coat.
Very very happy with it so far.

 

[falloutboy]

Re: A miniature Farnsworth build

Size comparison with my original kit face plate and Wheatley box

 

[falloutboy]

Re: A miniature Farnsworth build

Hmm. Also will try to print the buttons at full size- still missing a 'brown' knob.

 

[falloutboy]

Re: A miniature Farnsworth build

Test fit of the side jacks.

 

[falloutboy]

Re: A miniature Farnsworth build

 

[brainshatterer]

Very nice, I want to do two, one for me, one for my son. I still need to finish up my full size one. Electronics and mount it, then maybe get around to ordering a second Wheatley box for my spare plate... That is the same size as a regular altoids or the larger altoids tin? What are the boxes dimensions, I have a project idea and haven;t snagged up a tin yet, but my idea would be a way to make a mini one actually work. The full size has the room, but the screen is tooooooo small. In the altoids tin it might actually work. Is your faceplate 3d printed or is it brass as well?

 

[PeterLC]

I built a mini one based on a Farnsworth but built into a cigarette case. I called it the "Philo".