Summer project: Blade Runner 2049 binoculars

[almar bouwman]

The two lenses, I have some ideas. For the little one on the front I am going to use the plastic "glass" from very very cheap sunglasses. Gonna buy these at SoLow. For the bigger one I might order some 2mm acrylic from AliExpress. Same goes for the red little rectangular things on the front.
My print came with templates for these to make the cutting a little easier.

 

[almar bouwman]

I would've opted for a more modern looking screw design...but that's just my two cents As long as these make you happy, that's the main thing

I thought about using more modern screws like todays rangefinders. And I know some people have done this. But I didn't want to alter the original design too much so this was the next best thing. And these screws are still used in microscopes for example. Might touch them up a little with the Manila paint.

 

[almar bouwman]

Trying to make the buckle today.

Might be a little to big but can't make it smaller with my current setup.

 

[shannon3095]

are you gonna try to cut the lenses out by hand from lexan? or polycarbonate? i tried using a dremel and made a mess of it , i might just try and use thinner clear plastic .

 

[almar bouwman]

The lenses from the cheap sunglasses are very thin and easy to shape. I've used them before on my Hoth binoculars. I have a couple of free days coming up so I may get them soon.

 

[shannon3095]

The lenses from the cheap sunglasses are very thin and easy to shape. I've used them before on my Hoth binoculars. I have a couple of free days coming up so I may get them soon.

Just gave me an idea for the front one, the resin one i printed was about 41mm so i got to thinking thats the same size as the glass on a watch case, ordered some on Amazon for like 7 bucks .

 

[almar bouwman]

Made a new buckle at work today. It's a bit smaller so I have a better feeling about this one.

 

[almar bouwman]

Gonne use one of these plastic lenses for the front lens.

 

[shannon3095]

hey i got the 41mm watch case glass delivered and tried it out , it fits perfect if anyone else wants to try it . it was only $7.29 for 2 lenses , i cut the other from the guide with scissors out of thin clear 1mm plastic.

 

[almar bouwman]

hey i got the 41mm watch case glass delivered and tried it out , it fits perfect if anyone else wants to try it . it was only $7.29 for 2 lenses , i cut the other from the guide with scissors out of thin clear 1mm plastic.

I'm seeing a Broomhandle in the back. I also have one and turned it into this:

 

[almar bouwman]

Added the socket head allen bolts and used my Dremel to cut the lenses.

 

[almar bouwman]

Installing the monocular.