BTTF 1955 Skateboard and Crate Build

[formula388]

In an effort not to load up Mitastouch's personal collection thread, I figured I would make a post dedicated to the 1955 Skateboard/ Scooter Crate.
Using Rolands measurements I built my crate. If a mod wanted to clean up Mitastouch's thread they can do so here: http://www.therpf.com/f9/my-back-future-props-projects-219318/index5.html
I have ordered a few original labels for the crate. I need to create a stencil for the lettering on the side.
Here is the crate let me know what you think (I dont know why the pictures turned, they uploaded from the correct orientation...)

 

[Roland]

Needs some weathering, but it looks great!

... I need to create a stencil for the lettering on the side. ...

No, all you need is a Tabloid-sheet and a printer. And this:


PDF files:

US-Tabloid: 1955_Skateboard_Fruit_Crate_Stencils_remade_by_Roland_Zubcic_US-Tabloid.pdf
International A3: 1955_Skateboard_Fruit_Crate_Stencils_remade_by_Roland_Zubcic_A3.pdf


Preview picture:

Edit post -- added the existing pictures of the screen used crate:

 

[formula388]

That's awesome! Thanks a ton Roland!
Weathering is on the list of things to do after I build the skateboard part.
I enjoyed making this today. Best of all was how inexpensive it was.

 

[MitasTouch]

Having this information now has made me come to the decision to make my crate from scratch as well. I didn't spend that much on my antique crate, so it's not that big of a loss.

 

[MitasTouch]

Researching how to age wood, I came across the mehod of mixing water and baking soda.

On another note, some scenes in the movie have the board's front end with sharp corners, but in others the corners are rounded. Which design are you going with formula388?

 

[BTTFSpencer]

wow look at him go!

 

[MAKE BELIEVE]

Great work on that crate - looks perfect. And when you "age it and darken it", it'll look even more accurate
Makes me wanna do one to go along with the 1955 skate I made - especially now that Roland has provided the stickers and the stencils (a 1000 thanks Roland)
Keep us posted

 

[formula388]

Thanks, I received the Globe skates and some original labels. I am having a friend cut vinyl so I can spray paint the side letters then I am going to age the whole thing together.
Pictures to come...

 

[DB537]

You could use Windex glass cleaner or something similar with ammonia in it to age the wood.

 

[MitasTouch]

You could use Windex glass cleaner or something similar with ammonia in it to age the wood.

I can't find anything confirming this. But there are videos for using water and baking soda like I mentioned before.

 

[formula388]

http://www.instructables.com/id/Forcibly-Aging-Wood/
I was looking at this too.

 

[MitasTouch]

http://www.instructables.com/id/Forcibly-Aging-Wood/
I was looking at this too.

You don't want to have to wood turn out too brown. The screen used crate still has a light tan color.

 

[EmmaInCandyland]

Does anybody know how the skates are attached to the board, like a proper picture of it? I am not sure to know how to dismantle mines xD

 

[formula388]

When I get my HD rip I am going to screen cap every single scene possible to try and figure out all the small details. I have an idea that I think is correct and it involves some drilling and screwing.

 

[Roland]

Does anybody know how the skates are attached to the board, like a proper picture of it? I am not sure to know how to dismantle mines xD

The simple answer is: bolts and nuts!

 

[EmmaInCandyland]

The simple answer is: bolts and nuts!

http://www.therpf.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=426008&d=1421264473

Yeah, so that would mean I will have to break the heel as it's molded with this particular bit, what about the other side of the board? it seems a bit different. Like there's the rest of the feet support ?

 

[Roland]

Yeah, so that would mean I will have to break the heel as it's molded with this particular bit, what about the other side of the board? it seems a bit different. Like there's the rest of the feet support ?

Same kind of bolts and nuts. It's just different cut.

 

[EmmaInCandyland]

Same kind of bolts and nuts. It's just different cut.

http://www.therpf.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=426018&d=1421265514

Thanks Roland, yeah the feet support has been cut straight then, I wonder about the other side of these back wheels, if they cut it straight or if they left this circular shape... Don't know if I make sense xD

 

[MAKE BELIEVE]

I would guess straight - it's the simplest way (and how I did mine...)

 

[EmmaInCandyland]

I would guess straight - it's the simplest way (and how I did mine...)

Could you take closer pictures of how you positioned the skate on your board, if you don't mind? Thanks ^^