Farnsworth Discussion

[deck5]

Re: Warehouse 13 Props Research Thread - Farnsworth

I'm positive the skirt and numbers are part of the knob and not etched into the faceplate.

I know what you mean -- I've seen knobs with numbered skirts too -- but they twiddle that knob on the show, yet the numbers never rotate. It's possible the knob is glued down and not really turning when twiddled, but the one on the left isn't glued down, so there's no particular reason to expect the middle one is.

Also, there's a tiny white mark at the inner edge of the numbers, on the knob -- I believe that's the white line on real skirt of the knob. It's at the 10 position in one shot, and at the 4 in another shot of the same prop.

So I think it's the brown knob already identified, the one I have here with the short skirt with the white line on it. It's possible the numbers are a skirt scavenged from another knob, but more likely to my mind (given that there are more than one of this prop) is that the same method as produced the other graphics on the faceplate was used to produce the numbered disc as well, especially as the numbers photograph identically to the other markings as regards reflection and shadow.

 

[deck5]

Re: Warehouse 13 Props Research Thread - Farnsworth

Another point that might be significant -- the prop master on the show lives in the same town I do. So given that most of the stuff in my junk box is local, most of his probably is too. We might well have got the knobs from the same source.

 

[Kylash]

Re: Warehouse 13 Props Research Thread - Farnsworth

Cool, now we need Artis saying "Snag 'em, Bag 'em, and Tag 'em"

I tried finding it on youtube to snag but couldnt, lol.

Last night i did some rigging and soldering to the electronics i got from the YabbaYabba sound recorder I got at walmart. Got it so the red LED comes on and plays the recorded sound when the button is triggered. Ive got 7 seconds to work with, so I might have it ring 4 times instead of 2 in the wav i posted.

Ill post a video tonight Getting the plates done later today!

 

[Kylash]

Re: Warehouse 13 Props Research Thread - Farnsworth

doublepost

 

[Kylash]

Re: Warehouse 13 Props Research Thread - Farnsworth

More fun --

Here you can see the beveled edge of the thing I'm using for the screen. I'll have that fully recessed in the final build. (Ignore the red hue on the edge of the cover -- it's reflecting something orange off-camera.)

did that screen come that smoked color or did you spray it with something? Im also curious what you used for the right pushbutton, the one ove got seems a little too big...though i dont think the button itself is supposed to be that thick.

 

[electric jay]

Re: Warehouse 13 Props Research Thread - Farnsworth

I know what you mean -- I've seen knobs with numbered skirts too -- but they twiddle that knob on the show, yet the numbers never rotate. It's possible the knob is glued down and not really turning when twiddled, but the one on the left isn't glued down, so there's no particular reason to expect the middle one is.

Also, there's a tiny white mark at the inner edge of the numbers, on the knob -- I believe that's the white line on real skirt of the knob. It's at the 10 position in one shot, and at the 4 in another shot of the same prop.

So I think it's the brown knob already identified, the one I have here with the short skirt with the white line on it. It's possible the numbers are a skirt scavenged from another knob, but more likely to my mind (given that there are more than one of this prop) is that the same method as produced the other graphics on the faceplate was used to produce the numbered disc as well, especially as the numbers photograph identically to the other markings as regards reflection and shadow.

You're probably right, at least one Farnsworth has a real clear numbered knob skirt. At least the skirt from one knob glued down to the faceplate and another knob in the center.
Some pictures, you can see the slightly domed effect of the actual skirt, and some it looks flat and etched on.

 

[Szyntax]

Re: Warehouse 13 Props Research Thread - Farnsworth

I think the screencap in post 114

http://www.therpf.com/showpost.php?p=945342&postcount=114

pretty clearly shows the dial numbers recessed into the plate. I don't think the knob has the dial and numbers attached

 

[electric jay]

Re: Warehouse 13 Props Research Thread - Farnsworth

I think the screencap in post 114

http://www.therpf.com/showpost.php?p=945342&postcount=114

pretty clearly shows the dial numbers recessed into the plate. I don't think the knob has the dial and numbers attached

That's what I'm saying...it looks like the skirt from a skirted knob was cut off and glued to the faceplate (possibly in a recess) and another knob was placed on top of that.
Skirted knob example (not the same kind, just an example):

Looks like they removed the center of one like that and used another knob in it's place.

 

[Kylash]

Re: Warehouse 13 Props Research Thread - Farnsworth

im not convinced, the letters are the same level, same color, same everything as the rest of the plate, i dont see why it would be part of a knob.

 

[electric jay]

Re: Warehouse 13 Props Research Thread - Farnsworth

You really can't see that?

Okay...forget i said anything, then.

 

[Kylash]

Re: Warehouse 13 Props Research Thread - Farnsworth

you may be seeing the weathering in the recessed area as shadowing of a raised or domed area, the lighting is tricky there. It just seems that if that was what was done, it seems like alot of extra work when it can just be part of the plate as it appears.

nothing wrong with pointing out ideas man!

 

[deck5]

Re: Warehouse 13 Props Research Thread - Farnsworth

did that screen come that smoked color or did you spray it with something? Im also curious what you used for the right pushbutton, the one ove got seems a little too big...though i dont think the button itself is supposed to be that thick.

I hit the back with gray paint -- Krylon Pewter Gray. Looks nice.

The right pushbutton is slightly too large, I'll be tuning that up.

 

[Kylash]

Re: Warehouse 13 Gun? & Other props

wish we could tell what, if anything is on the back covering up that pressed logo before painting it...

 

[division 6]

Re: Warehouse 13 Props Research Thread - Farnsworth

If it's stamped than you could just fill it in before you paint.

If it's raised than put a block behind it and gently flatten it out.

D6

 

[Kylash]

Re: Warehouse 13 Props Research Thread - Farnsworth

i guess i meant to say, im curious whats more accurate, what the actual prop has done. Most shots it appears that it is just smooth, but not sure.

 

[DARTH SABER]

Re: Warehouse 13 Props Research Thread - Farnsworth

Just got back from the art store...THey had one plastic clock in the clearance section and the lens is exactly the correct size...Just short of of 3" (it's 72mm), which gives enough room around the edges fo the slight spacing.

DS

 

[airhead]

Re: Warehouse 13 Props Research Thread - Farnsworth

Did you have a source for the low-profile pushbutton switch? I don't see it up on the first page.

airhead

 

[DARTH SABER]

Re: Warehouse 13 Props Research Thread - Farnsworth

Did you have a source for the low-profile pushbutton switch? I don't see it up on the first page.

airhead

I have a source for it, but the head of the button is slightly bigger than it should be (Just like the other buttons posted on here).

Don't know if it's even worth posting the source ,since it's not the correct one.

 

[airhead]

Re: Warehouse 13 Props Research Thread - Farnsworth

This isn't that unusual, but the recent "Elements" episode seems to use the same Farnsworth prop for most of the shots. I'm looking at the hinge when the lid is open. Notice the wear pattern - it's identical.

airhead

 

[Szyntax]

Re: Warehouse 13 Props Research Thread - Farnsworth

My first parts arrived today, the black knob(s). I know it aint much but hey, work with me here, I'm at the mercy of the mail service!

Most of the other parts should arrive later this or next week