'Cause it's dark out and dinosaurs are sneaky! (Night Vision Goggles, WIP)

[Mr. THX]

I thought some of you guys would get a kick out of seeing these. I've wanted a pair of dino-goggles forever so I finally gave in and started working on these between other jobs.

Here's where I am on my rough base sculpt. There's still plenty to add and lots to change, but I'm pleased with where things are headed.

This pic shows my current goggle sculpt with machined acrylic light rings and aluminum lenses. If you guys want to see the proto progress up to this point I'll gladly add more info to this thread.

http://www.therpf.com/members/rylo/albums/nv-goggles-progress/8875-basesculpt9.jpg

Here's one more in slightly brighter light:

http://www.therpf.com/members/rylo/albums/nv-goggles-progress/8876-basesculpt8.jpg

Looks perfect

 

[RobertH]

Fantastic!

Rob

Sent from [location encrypted]...somewhere on the Tharkside of Barsoom

 

[allosaur176]

getting there!!

 

[Rylo]

Thanks, guys. The real trick of these is keeping just the right amount of 'wonky' and resisting the urge to clean everything up. If things are too clean, it starts to create a boxy look so it's a real balancing act choosing what to straighten or what to leave a little left or right of center. It's terribly difficult to keep the spirit of older props such as this. They were cobbled together for a take or two with no thought of a group of guys scrutinizing them 20 years later. That said, there's really nothing symmetrical about the originals...

 

[davidJurassic]

I love the amount of care you are taking with this piece. Really cannot wait to see the results of your craft.

 

[Jedifyfe]

I love the amount of care you are taking with this piece. Really cannot wait to see the results of your craft.

I agree.

 

[KevinBGoode]

After a while of digging and searching, I came across this thread.
Rylo what a great creation. This really is becoming a magnificent piece!
Can't wait to see the results.

 

[PHArchivist]

All good things come to those who wait...

 

[Michael Bergeron]

It's going to be another one of those "must have" JP props for sure. :thumbsup

 

[89Forever]

will these be in the JY eventually?

 

[Rylo]

Thought you guys might enjoy seeing a little fiberglass. Almost there! Again, just sharing pics of my personal build, here.

Edit:

I'll be updating pics soon.

 

[Jedifyfe]

They're, they're...beautiful.

 

[Contec]

OOOOOooh , can't wait for finished pictures :thumbsup

 

[davidJurassic]

Well that just made my life. When these arrive I'm done collecting

 

[KevinBGoode]

Wow these look good! Cant wait to see the next update!

 

[Michael Bergeron]

Stunning. Of course I wouldn't expect anything else from you!

 

[Rylo]

Edit:

I'll be updating pics soon.

 

[Jedifyfe]

Awesome man...just awesome!

 

[davidJurassic]

Looking incredible. The black inner lining looks very nice - something I always wondered how you were going to tackle - or is that the fibreglass mesh?

 

[RobertMuldoon]

I cant wait to see the finished build!