Sorry for not keeping up with the updates, Now i have a job ive got little free time to do work on the cube so its been slow... But it is happening
First things first.
Im starting to get the 3rd (final) layer sort of on the cube, I cut the frames and even put on an under layer as I wasnt happy with the large gap between layer 2 and 3...
Ill mount the other two panels on before I start gluing on more laser cut greebles and brass parts, and then resin parts and piping.
Build up the details as I can, but not doing the interconnecting bits between panels just yet. As Ill then unscrew the panels, give them a base spray job before remounting them along with LED lighting, then Ill do the interconnecting bits cover up the screw bolts. and then air brush paint the unpainted stuff, before I go over the final paint job... some AO dirt to bring out the details, some fine panel work passes. And then a mix of satin and gloss mix varnishes to add some extra panel details and noise.
Also the dots of yellow/brass coloured squares...
Then its about done. I still need to also figure out filling up the edges around the back unseen panel that doubles as the interior access. To replace the light box bulb and fix led lighting electronics...
But also brass news...
So I cut up my roll of brass I got into a4ish sheets, those are awkward as they didnt flatten out when going through my laminator!
But also having some trouble putting the photo resist onto them. I just cant get it on cleanly.
I am also having trouble with my photo mask not cleaning off cleanly either...
Ive only been doing tests not production yet. But its prooving to be a real big pain.
Now that I have a job.... I might end up just saving up and getting them cut professionally :/
Anyway some pics of the bits...
Oh and heres the electro etching bath I made for the a4 sheets........ it also leaks
but if i can get the photo masks to work... the etch will at least work fine.