They dig narrow, deep pits a couple feet straight down, drop the vertical posts in, then fill the pits with concrete. Deep holes, not trenches.
2001 Monolith build
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They dig narrow, deep pits a couple feet straight down, drop the vertical posts in, then fill the pits with concrete. Deep holes, not trenches.
alan molstad
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My Monolith will be just over 11 feet tall.
it will be about 4 foot wide
it will be about 9"inches thick.
To hold it in place it will have two 4X4 posts, but they are actually a hair over 5" X 5" inches...(I just say 4X4 because most people know what that looks like)
The posts go up into the insides of the Monolith about 4 foot and will go down into the trench of cement about 4.5 feet.
The thing Im trying now to plan for is how to dig that trench that will be able to stop the whole monolith from being blown down when a 70mph wind hits it?
my inspiration for the size of the Monolith is based on what the other one looks like.
I like how when people are seen standing next to that other Monolith that they look very small.
My design will be the same height, but about 5 inches less wide, and one inch more thick
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alan molstad
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I googled
"As a side note, the english Wikipedia article mentions another inconsistency regarding the monolith(s), but between the novel and the movie : “While it is stated in the book that the ratio of the dimensions of the monolith are supposed to be 1 : 4 : 9 (1² : 2² : 3²), the shape of the actual monolith seen in the movie does not conform to this ratio. A ratio of 1 : 4 : 9 would produce an object that appears thick, wide, and squat. Kubrick wanted something taller and thinner, which he felt would be more imposing. Measurements taken from movie frames show that the movie monolith has dimensions approximately in the ratio 0.65 : 4 : 9 or 1 : 6 : 14.”"
I'm not a math guy, so I dont really know what to make out of the last sentence with the listed numbers?
I googles it and found this address In the novel 2001: A space odyssey, is there an inconsistency regarding the monolith's measurements?
"As a side note, the english Wikipedia article mentions another inconsistency regarding the monolith(s), but between the novel and the movie : “While it is stated in the book that the ratio of the dimensions of the monolith are supposed to be 1 : 4 : 9 (1² : 2² : 3²), the shape of the actual monolith seen in the movie does not conform to this ratio. A ratio of 1 : 4 : 9 would produce an object that appears thick, wide, and squat. Kubrick wanted something taller and thinner, which he felt would be more imposing. Measurements taken from movie frames show that the movie monolith has dimensions approximately in the ratio 0.65 : 4 : 9 or 1 : 6 : 14.”"
I'm not a math guy, so I dont really know what to make out of the last sentence with the listed numbers?
I googles it and found this address In the novel 2001: A space odyssey, is there an inconsistency regarding the monolith's measurements?
joberg
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I would use marine Epoxy Paint to clad your Monolith (choose one that's made for wood). I know it's expensive ($55.00), but it's a great investment to protect your work from rain, snow and anything that Mother Nature will throw at you...I know, I lived in Manitoba for years and the prairie's weather can be vicious.
Okay, converting your 11-foot height to 1 : 6 : 14 proportions gives an overall shrinking ratio of 78.6%, and would result in the following:
- Height: 11 feet tall
- Width: 4 feet, 8-1/2 inches
- Thickness: 9-1/2 inches
- Height: 9 feet, 4 inches tall
- Width: 4 feet
- Thickness: 8 inches
The one in the scene is measuring 1x14 on the edge which corresponds with the numbers you mentioned in the wiki.
So, likely also x 6 as stated. The side is an easy measuremdnt for apps.
So the adjustment to match the screen version is held to whatever your most unmoving number is. If the number is held to 4 width then 4/6 or 2/3 of all screen measurements. 8 inches x 4ft x 9ft 4 inches.
If 11 is the sticking point, then 11/14 is the adjustment for 11 ft x 4 ft 8.5 inches (slightly over that) x 9.5 inches (slightly under that).
I definitely think the poles in the ground but inside the monolith gets the neatest build and the sturdiest for wind.
So, likely also x 6 as stated. The side is an easy measuremdnt for apps.
So the adjustment to match the screen version is held to whatever your most unmoving number is. If the number is held to 4 width then 4/6 or 2/3 of all screen measurements. 8 inches x 4ft x 9ft 4 inches.
If 11 is the sticking point, then 11/14 is the adjustment for 11 ft x 4 ft 8.5 inches (slightly over that) x 9.5 inches (slightly under that).
I definitely think the poles in the ground but inside the monolith gets the neatest build and the sturdiest for wind.
alan molstad
Sr Member
Starting on the little wall on the right hand side
today.
alan molstad
Sr Member
today there is a eclipse, in about an hour..
I think I will just take a nap and wake up with the hype is over.
I think I will just take a nap and wake up with the hype is over.
alan molstad
Sr Member
Just about finished with the box for the right side.
after I get this done I will have to start planning the top and bottom boxes...
after I get this done I will have to start planning the top and bottom boxes...
alan molstad
Sr Member
i must have been typing when you posted. Too funny.
alan molstad
Sr Member
the eclipse is going on right now, so im taking a break to watch things dim here.
But I thought I would take this time to also share with people where I plan to locate the Monolith.
This will be the path my guests will be walking as they draw near the Monolith location.
In the distance from where this photo was taken you can see a red arch.
But I thought I would take this time to also share with people where I plan to locate the Monolith.
This will be the path my guests will be walking as they draw near the Monolith location.
In the distance from where this photo was taken you can see a red arch.
alan molstad
Sr Member
as you walk closer you will notice a flat, cleared area behind
the red arch.That is where the Monolith is located
alan molstad
Sr Member
my guests will walk through the red arch to get closer to the Monolith
alan molstad
Sr Member
I have marked out on the ground a spot where I will be digging the holes that will be where the posts go...
alan molstad
Sr Member
getting the first wall face into position
alan molstad
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we flipped it onto the face so I can start adding the braceing
alan molstad
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Thats enough for day #2....
alan molstad
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the wrap up for Day #2:
Im happy what what I got done today.
Im all by myself here and so I had to have my brother come help me lift the Monolith up and then set it down the other side up.
Tomorrow I will add the bracing on the insides,
then its just a matter of getting the final sheeting screwed on and the building part of this project is done !
Im happy what what I got done today.
Im all by myself here and so I had to have my brother come help me lift the Monolith up and then set it down the other side up.
Tomorrow I will add the bracing on the insides,
then its just a matter of getting the final sheeting screwed on and the building part of this project is done !
I'd say "gitrdone" but you already are.
