KrangPrime
Master Member
can't wait to see what folks manage to work up on their own! I also hope you guys can expand and make the second arm move ;o)
Geoff Peterson - Anyone?
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Darth Stone
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I have been messing around with this again this week. Seems that I found some spare time after the UPS guy dropped off the panel lamps that epilepticsquirl had suggested. :lol
I had to really lay into the plastic skull with a die grinder to get the openings carved out quickly. The dremmel was working, but I found it just took to long. I remember thinking when I worked the skull that I was lucky this thing is not a real human piece, other wise I would be risking going to hell for what I was doing to the poor thing. :eek
Anyway. The lights are in and looking nice. I went with the 110 volt versions as I just thought it would be simpler.
I had to really lay into the plastic skull with a die grinder to get the openings carved out quickly. The dremmel was working, but I found it just took to long. I remember thinking when I worked the skull that I was lucky this thing is not a real human piece, other wise I would be risking going to hell for what I was doing to the poor thing. :eek
Anyway. The lights are in and looking nice. I went with the 110 volt versions as I just thought it would be simpler.
epilepticsquirl
Sr Member
ooh I like that! Those lights look like a decent substitute; that means I'm most definitely ordering some. How did you wire those bad boys up?
Those pictures actually look like they're from Grant's workbench! :thumbsup
Those pictures actually look like they're from Grant's workbench! :thumbsup
Darth Stone
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I don't think that they are an exact copy of the ones used, but I do believe they look just fine. The lights have build in lugs that you just strip off a bit of the wire insulation and sung them down with a screw driver and your done. I bought a cheepie 3 dollar extension cord and cut off and discarded the one end using the wall plug end and wired the two lights in parallel to one another. Latter on I will ad some sort of switch for it.
epilepticsquirl
Sr Member
Good to know, I'm off to place my order!
Calufrax
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Excellent job, I'd say lit it would probably take a side-by-side comparison to spot the difference once you're done. Are the internal LEDs in those blue or just white?
Once you have the "metal" mohawk on he'll probably spontaneously start jabbering "Colorado, oh I have a place there!"
Once you have the "metal" mohawk on he'll probably spontaneously start jabbering "Colorado, oh I have a place there!"
epilepticsquirl
Sr Member
"you should come down sometime! we go fishing and throw beads at people, take our clothes off and go swimming. Just you and me...together...in the nude."
:lol This is going to be awesome.
:lol This is going to be awesome.
epilepticsquirl
Sr Member
Was searching around and caught this profile pic. Sorry it's so small but it's better than nothing. (that's what he said) Just click on it and it'll enlarge somewhat. :lol
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Ironically, I was going to use this method for the Mohawk:
http://www.therpf.com/f9/mythbuster-sign-wip-83674/
Seemed to be the lightest and easiest option.
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Darth Stone
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I haven't opened up the lights to look, but I would be willing to bet they are just normal white LED bulbs in there. If they are not sealed I will crack one open latter and let you know.
Fantastic profile shot, even if it is a bit small all that matters is what you can do with it. :lol It should be enough to get the profile right. And now that I have a few more pieces in hand I can judge the height and degree of angles much better. Also the angle at which the head is mounted is a bit more apparent as well. In my first shot I have a cast iron pipe screwed into a pipe floor mount. Depending on what sizes I can find/get carrier bearing in will decide if I can use the black pipe or not.
For my mohawk I will be using just simple scrap 0.90 thickness ABS plastic sheet. A bit of glue and paint work should do the trick. If nothing else it will make a great pattern for the local metal fabrication shop. I only have a MIG currently and the price of a TIG welder is hard to warrant for small hobby jobs like this.
Fantastic profile shot, even if it is a bit small all that matters is what you can do with it. :lol It should be enough to get the profile right. And now that I have a few more pieces in hand I can judge the height and degree of angles much better. Also the angle at which the head is mounted is a bit more apparent as well. In my first shot I have a cast iron pipe screwed into a pipe floor mount. Depending on what sizes I can find/get carrier bearing in will decide if I can use the black pipe or not.
For my mohawk I will be using just simple scrap 0.90 thickness ABS plastic sheet. A bit of glue and paint work should do the trick. If nothing else it will make a great pattern for the local metal fabrication shop. I only have a MIG currently and the price of a TIG welder is hard to warrant for small hobby jobs like this.
epilepticsquirl
Sr Member
There was an even better side profile of Geoff the other night. Thought i'd post it up as it's better quality. It looks like the top opening of the skull is nearly parallel to the floor.
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Darth Stone
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I have been working on Geoff again today instead of working on what pays the bills. Sometimes you just need a little distraction to get you back on track with the important things.
Sorry for the blurry pics. Can't seem to find the tripod anywhere. :unsure
Sorry for the blurry pics. Can't seem to find the tripod anywhere. :unsure
Darth Stone
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I just shot this one a bit ago after I built up something of a torso for Geoff from just scrap wood from the work shop.
KrangPrime
Master Member
you're making me want to start a third project! where does one find a new PLASTIC skull?
Darth Stone
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I found this one on ebay for about $25.00 shipped. Or you can try other sites such as this one. Buit just make sure you get a Buckey skull for the Geoff reproduction.
https://www.skeleton-factory.com/?gclid=COTgreym3a0CFQ1dhwod_Qjumg
https://www.skeleton-factory.com/?gclid=COTgreym3a0CFQ1dhwod_Qjumg
epilepticsquirl
Sr Member
That looks fantastic DS! It looks like you nailed the color and the mohawk perfectly. What'd you use to paint the skull?
Now you just need that rubber ducky necklace thing he has and a crap load of beads! You know how much Geoff likes to throw beads!
Now you just need that rubber ducky necklace thing he has and a crap load of beads! You know how much Geoff likes to throw beads!
Darth Stone
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I picked Rustolem, ''winter gray" for the skull. But I really think my mohawk could be a bit more flatter on top, and less of a radius curve look to it.
Picked up a second hand white collar shirt for Geoff. Wasn't about use one of my good ones, so a 5 dollar shirt worked just fine.
I think that everyone has an aunt who loves beaded necklace's. Got one of mine looking through her collection for some that she will give up for the project. She doesn't understand why I want them. But is being a good sport about it all.
And I still need to pick up some arms and hands for him as well.
Picked up a second hand white collar shirt for Geoff. Wasn't about use one of my good ones, so a 5 dollar shirt worked just fine.
I think that everyone has an aunt who loves beaded necklace's. Got one of mine looking through her collection for some that she will give up for the project. She doesn't understand why I want them. But is being a good sport about it all.
And I still need to pick up some arms and hands for him as well.
epilepticsquirl
Sr Member
Nah, I think your Mohawk looks fine; if anything you're suffering from "Maker's syndrome". From an outside point of view your mohawk looks spot on.
Just tell your aunt your thinking of going drag and want to try out a few looks. :lol
Here's a trace of Geoff's mohawk that I did in Rhino and beefed up in photoshop. :thumbsup
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Just tell your aunt your thinking of going drag and want to try out a few looks. :lol
Here's a trace of Geoff's mohawk that I did in Rhino and beefed up in photoshop. :thumbsup
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Darth Stone
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Rhino? Photoshop? Whatever happened to just freehanding something?
Just kidding. And if I told my aunt that she would have me back looking at worshack ink blots again. :facepalm
Just kidding. And if I told my aunt that she would have me back looking at worshack ink blots again. :facepalm
AnotherChris
New Member
I really have to stop picking through these threads and finding new projects to start. Amazing research, all! I guess I'll be skull shopping in the very near future.
epilepticsquirl
Sr Member
So watching Craig Ferguson tonight and in usual basement fashion one of the lights went off near Geoff Peterson. The glow that his eyes made reminded me of your build so you're probably not too far off on how bright and deep blue his eyes really are. Really shows how much the stage lights wash out Geoff Peterson
