Art Asylum / Diamond Select TOS Phaser build with metal parts.

[spacerone]

Really nice! The buttons are a bit tall compared to this pic, but I like it :thumbsup

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This is the photo I used for reference.​

Fortunately the buttons are still adjustable, is this better :confused​

 

[robn1]

That looks just fine :thumbsup

I wouldn't worry about it, it's too tough to tell details in that pic. We can see that they are round, but size/diameter can't be made out. But they look a bit shallow to me, like they were made from larger diameter rod.

I like yours as it is, they stand out and look great.

 

[Kabiil]

Looks nice !

 

[spacerone]

That looks just fine :thumbsup

I wouldn't worry about it, it's too tough to tell details in that pic. We can see that they are round, but size/diameter can't be made out. But they look a bit shallow to me, like they were made from larger diameter rod.

I like yours as it is, they stand out and look great.

Thanks robn1!, now I can move on to the p2.

Looks nice !

Thanks Kabiil!

So far I removed the plastic front nozzle filled in the two screw holes and did some sanding. Just starting to test fit some metal parts. Hopefully I will have this thing primed over the weekend.

Still debating on whether I should add the three side screws.:confused

 

[robn1]

Do you plan to redo the side ribs on the P2? Those curved ribs stand out more than any other thing on these.

On the screws, if you ad them you can make them functional. Glue nuts into the left half with epoxy, then you could open it up if needed and it'll look correct too

 

[spacerone]

Do you plan to redo the side ribs on the P2? Those curved ribs stand out more than any other thing on these.

On the screws, if you ad them you can make them functional. Glue nuts into the left half with epoxy, then you could open it up if needed and it'll look correct too

I was'nt planning on it but I might. Do you know the size of the side ribs :confused

Robn1 that is a good idea with the screws. I will make some holes and see how they look.

 

[robn1]

...Do you know the size of the side ribs :confused

My best guess is 3/64in. I used 3/64 styrene rods on my scratch build and it looked just right to me, half rounds didn't stand out enough. And .1in quarter round for the large rib under the P1.

 

[spacerone]

My best guess is 3/64in. I used 3/64 styrene rods on my scratch build and it looked just right to me, half rounds didn't stand out enough.

How did you glue the 3/64 styrene rods on? The only thing I have lying around are 1.5mm half round rods. I was not to sure on what each length should be so I went by the one on AA phaser but I have to figure it might be slightly off.

 

[robn1]

Use liquid cement for plastic, like Tenax 7R, Plastruct Bondene, or Ambroid Pro Weld. Hold the rod in position, and apply a small amount of cement with a fine brush. It will flow under and along the joint, and should make a clean bond. Do one rod at a time.

The AA ribs look to be the right length, they just need to be straight. The large one under the P1 should be an even thickness along the full length, not the teardrop shape AA used. It may be possible to sand down the large part at the front, but the quarter round would be easier I think.

 

[spacerone]

Use liquid cement for plastic, like Tenax 7R, Plastruct Bondene, or Ambroid Pro Weld. Hold the rod in position, and apply a small amount of cement with a fine brush. It will flow under and along the joint, and should make a clean bond. Do one rod at a time.

The AA ribs look to be the right length, they just need to be straight. The large one under the P1 should be an even thickness along the full length, not the teardrop shape AA used. It may be possible to sand down the large part at the front, but the quarter round would be easier I think.

Thanks for the tips robn1. Should the side knob be partially cut into the side ribs? In some photos it looks like it is and in others it looks like the ribs are just above the side knob.

 

[robn1]

The side knob position varied a bit from one prop to another. Some may have cut into the ribs, but most seemed to just touch the line. So do it however you like.

 

[spacerone]

The side knob position varied a bit from one prop to another. Some may have cut into the ribs, but most seemed to just touch the line. So do it however you like.

Thats what I thought. It looks like they did so many different variations to the phaser on the original tv series.:unsure

I added the 3 screw holes and test fitted them along with metal nozzle. Its slowly coming together.​

 

[spacerone]

Here is an update on my bw phaser project. I sanded down the p1 cradle ribs a little and attached the new straighter side rails and primered it. How does it look :confused

 

[robn1]

Looks great! The new ribs look just right :thumbsup

 

[Chrisisall]

Oooo, very nice!:thumbsup

 

[spacerone]

Looks great! The new ribs look just right :thumbsup

Thanks robn1!

Oooo, very nice!:thumbsup

Thanks Chris!

 

[robn1]

All this talk of ribs is making me hungry :lol

 

[spacerone]

All this talk of ribs is making me hungry :lol

Maybe this will satisfy your hunger:lol​

The last two parts I needed arrived yesterday The metal rare dial and short/stub nose emitter tip. Did a quick test fit and I think they give it the perfect touch for my b&w. What do you think robn1, is it a go :confused​

 

[robn1]

Yes, it's a go! Throw some paint on it! What rear fins are you gonna use?

 

[spacerone]

Yes, it's a go! Throw some paint on it! What rear fins are you gonna use?

I was thinking of making one from the old one, changing it a little. Do you have any other suggestions :confused