Building a TARDIS.

[familyman]

This is my first try, I am using this build to get an idea of who to build the full version, this one is for my kids to play with.
Hope you like it.

 

[johnny5676]

do you have a step to step guide?

 

[familyman]

do you have a step to step guide?

Nope just building as I go, I am using a toy Tardis as a guide. I know the overall size is too small but it is just for my kids. It is only about 7-8 feet high and the real one is around 10 feet.
I am a member of the tardis prop building website but havent found anything good there plans.

Later this week I am planning on putting the subwoofer in the base.

 

[karstva]

Nope just building as I go, I am using a toy Tardis as a guide. I know the overall size is too small but it is just for my kids. It is only about 7-8 feet high and the real one is around 10 feet.
I am a member of the tardis prop building website but havent found anything good there plans.

Later this week I am planning on putting the subwoofer in the base.

Do you have the builders manual from Tardisbuilders? That is pretty comprehensive and which plans are you looking for?

 

[Wes R]

very cool. I'd love to make one of these for my dad. He's a fan of the Tom baker years so I'd try and get it to look like that (not sure if its changed any) but around here we'd probably need a permit as the idiot inspectors would call it a shed.

 

[kevinericon]

Amazing. Now you only need to figure out how to build a insider bigger than the outside!

 

[poisonivyism]

This is really cool. I'm suddenly massively jealous of your children.

 

[Node Nine]

. . to get an idea of who to build the full version . . .

Awesome

 

[johnny5676]

could you make a tutorial?

 

[karstva]

could you make a tutorial?

There is a TARDIS builder manual and plans available over at TARDIS Builders - Index

If you need a copy I can send them to anyone who may need/want them.

Here's mine, its fiberglass though.

 

[turkishproverb]

Nice smaller scale work. Each police box is a little different, so don't worry too much about the blueprints.

 

[Vlair]

I just got my Fez today. Make sure the Tardis doesnt explode.


also, I'm mad jealous. It looks epic.

 

[Interceptor6]

Nice work! A Tardis is definately on the "to do" list!

 

[Dave Ward]

Family man, that's an interesting build. All of the tutorials I've seen have had the doors built up as 'h' shaped frames, with the three panel spaces empty, and a panel nailed to the back. I suppose this is to keep the weight down.

You've just gone ahead and built the panel shape up over the solid wood using strips of wood. I'm building a set of doors for my study, you've sort of confirmed for me that the 'easy way' is viable too if weight isn't an issue.

 

[familyman]

Family man, that's an interesting build. All of the tutorials I've seen have had the doors built up as 'h' shaped frames, with the three panel spaces empty, and a panel nailed to the back. I suppose this is to keep the weight down.

You've just gone ahead and built the panel shape up over the solid wood using strips of wood. I'm building a set of doors for my study, you've sort of confirmed for me that the 'easy way' is viable too if weight isn't an issue.

Thanks, yeah I have to do things the easy way. The only tools I am working with here to build this and my Dalek are the following..

Dewalt drill
Hand screwdrivers
jigsaw
hand saw
tape measure

thats it..
oh and my sonic screwdriver....

Heres is a small update, I started on the windows and found a nice looking handle for the door.

 

[TK5455]

And what looks like the start of a Dalek in the foreground... Brilliant!

 

[00MrNotWrong00]

Your kids have a great dad thumbsup:thumbsup

Beautiful work.

 

[familyman]

And what looks like the start of a Dalek in the foreground... Brilliant!

Yeah I have another thread on the Dalek build here.
http://www.therpf.com/f9/working-dalek-92164/

 

[greatwazoo42]

Sweet! Your kids are so lucky.

 

[merfeldma]

Keep us informed. Looks like you're off to a great start.