loneferret
New Member
Hello,
would like to say congratulations to everyone here. The quality of the stuff I've seen so far is amazing. Not just Doctor Who,
but everything else (well the stuff I'm familiar with anyway). Hope, in time, I'll contribute a little something...eventually.
The Beginning...:
Will do my best not to write a novel's worth, but starting from the beginning seems to be a good idea.
Been watching Doctor Who for a little while (guess my first Doctor is Matt Smith), seen all of the new series and
enjoying the classic Who. A few months ago, I got the wife into the Doctor (in French) and since then been we've been watching
the show together regularly.
Not too long ago, I stumbled across a picture of a bookcase made to look like a Tardis. Got a good laugh and showed the wife.
She loved it, saying the symbolism of a Tardis hiding a whole world of books behind its doors was quite fitting. She then suggested
building one. A surprise to my ears to say the least. I really like the way it opens but that's about all I like about it.
(this one: http://static03.mediaite.com/themarysue/uploads/2012/12/TARDIS-bookshelf-580x423.jpg)
Trolling the Internet...:
Searching the InterWebs and Google, I came across this forum as well as "tardisbuilder.com". Found lots of information on both
sites and in other corners of the InterTubes. Not only do I need to research building a Tardis, but bookcases/bookshelves as well.
They are not the same, hence need a different outlook on how to build and plan. However, finding information on bookcases is
rather easy compared to a Tardis. Not to say one is easier or harder, but like anything the more ornate/complicated the more
time and resources are needed.
The Planning...:
After seeing an amazing build by Rebelscum, I contacted him about measurements and his design plans.
He was nice enough to share a bit, which got me started with my project. His design page and a few others found on
The other forum (containing many measurements) really helped me in figuring out key measurements. Since my Tardis will be a
bookcase, it won't be square like the prop Tardis. So the sides will be narrower and be part of the door.
The back will most likely just be flat.
Doing this by hand (and taking my time), as the build is scheduled for next summer. Lots of time to calculate, extrapolate and
convert into my desired size. Seeing it will be indoors, it needs to fit in a room with a standard height ceiling.
So far, unless things change, it will be 80 inches from top to bottom. At the end of the day, it won't be a replica as many
of the details will not be present or the same.
Taking the Plunge...:
The plunge I'm referring to is writing to this board. Although everyone seems nice and polite towards one another (you all Canadian?),
still intimidating sharing such a project when so many others have done great work. Also, I've just begun and starting a thread with so little
is a bit nerv racking as well.
Updating this will be a source of motivation, as this will be my build journal/diary. Will do my best (like so many others have said/done)
to write here when adequate progress or breakthroughs are done.
The Plan...:
Since the build can't actually start during winter, will be hammering out the dimensions and plans. Transfer them in a CAD application for more
accurate printouts & scale (maybe blender for show.. don't know). After that sound and lighting effects will be made/designed.
Got a spare Raspberry Pi, should do the trick. Making a list of tools I have, and may need to purchase or borrow depending on their use/necessity.
I plan on sharing everything. The ups and the downs, and whatever plans I come up with and code and diagrams that will go with sound & light effects.
How committed am I?...:
Well got the garage finally cleaned out.
First picture...:
I've included some rough (really rough) sketches and basic math formulas in what one would call "bad hand writing". So far I've got the
dimensions of the two front doors & windows. Not much to see, but I've got about 7 pages of math and little drawings. Didn't see the point
of picturing it all.
It's a start right?
Cheers.
would like to say congratulations to everyone here. The quality of the stuff I've seen so far is amazing. Not just Doctor Who,
but everything else (well the stuff I'm familiar with anyway). Hope, in time, I'll contribute a little something...eventually.
The Beginning...:
Will do my best not to write a novel's worth, but starting from the beginning seems to be a good idea.
Been watching Doctor Who for a little while (guess my first Doctor is Matt Smith), seen all of the new series and
enjoying the classic Who. A few months ago, I got the wife into the Doctor (in French) and since then been we've been watching
the show together regularly.
Not too long ago, I stumbled across a picture of a bookcase made to look like a Tardis. Got a good laugh and showed the wife.
She loved it, saying the symbolism of a Tardis hiding a whole world of books behind its doors was quite fitting. She then suggested
building one. A surprise to my ears to say the least. I really like the way it opens but that's about all I like about it.
(this one: http://static03.mediaite.com/themarysue/uploads/2012/12/TARDIS-bookshelf-580x423.jpg)
Trolling the Internet...:
Searching the InterWebs and Google, I came across this forum as well as "tardisbuilder.com". Found lots of information on both
sites and in other corners of the InterTubes. Not only do I need to research building a Tardis, but bookcases/bookshelves as well.
They are not the same, hence need a different outlook on how to build and plan. However, finding information on bookcases is
rather easy compared to a Tardis. Not to say one is easier or harder, but like anything the more ornate/complicated the more
time and resources are needed.
The Planning...:
After seeing an amazing build by Rebelscum, I contacted him about measurements and his design plans.
He was nice enough to share a bit, which got me started with my project. His design page and a few others found on
The other forum (containing many measurements) really helped me in figuring out key measurements. Since my Tardis will be a
bookcase, it won't be square like the prop Tardis. So the sides will be narrower and be part of the door.
The back will most likely just be flat.
Doing this by hand (and taking my time), as the build is scheduled for next summer. Lots of time to calculate, extrapolate and
convert into my desired size. Seeing it will be indoors, it needs to fit in a room with a standard height ceiling.
So far, unless things change, it will be 80 inches from top to bottom. At the end of the day, it won't be a replica as many
of the details will not be present or the same.
Taking the Plunge...:
The plunge I'm referring to is writing to this board. Although everyone seems nice and polite towards one another (you all Canadian?),
still intimidating sharing such a project when so many others have done great work. Also, I've just begun and starting a thread with so little
is a bit nerv racking as well.
Updating this will be a source of motivation, as this will be my build journal/diary. Will do my best (like so many others have said/done)
to write here when adequate progress or breakthroughs are done.
The Plan...:
Since the build can't actually start during winter, will be hammering out the dimensions and plans. Transfer them in a CAD application for more
accurate printouts & scale (maybe blender for show.. don't know). After that sound and lighting effects will be made/designed.
Got a spare Raspberry Pi, should do the trick. Making a list of tools I have, and may need to purchase or borrow depending on their use/necessity.
I plan on sharing everything. The ups and the downs, and whatever plans I come up with and code and diagrams that will go with sound & light effects.
How committed am I?...:
Well got the garage finally cleaned out.
First picture...:
I've included some rough (really rough) sketches and basic math formulas in what one would call "bad hand writing". So far I've got the
dimensions of the two front doors & windows. Not much to see, but I've got about 7 pages of math and little drawings. Didn't see the point
of picturing it all.
It's a start right?
Cheers.