The History of the Time War (thoughts?)

[Jabberwocky]

After watching the "Journey to the center of the Tardis" episode last week, I'm adding this to my ever growing list of props to make!

Anyone have any thoughts or ideas?

It looks as though the leather binding is pretty weathered and worn, and the coverings seem to appear metallic


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[rantingpenguin]

Yes it is a National Comprehensive Family Bible (KJV) edited by Rev John Eadie. with a custom center plate of course.

 

[youngpaddy1]

Just make sure you get the correct version, there are a lot out there with slightly different cover work, and a mistake will not be cheap.

 

[rantingpenguin]

You are correct youngpaddy1. I should have mine in hand within in few weeks and I plan on posting scans and measurements. Would really like to make an embossing mold so others could recreate the book. I think the History of the Time War cover would look good as a writing journal or even a leather tablet/laptop cover/case.

 

[NakedMoleRat]

I never cease to be amazed at what this community is able to uncover!

 

[Leto II]

Yes it is a National Comprehensive Family Bible (KJV) edited by Rev John Eadie. View attachment 180903 with a custom center plate of course.

Aw, and here I was admiring the awesome book binding skills of the BBC props department.

I am now seriously working on that thing, although I am only in the planning and material acquiring stage as of now. I was hoping to find some thread on that book on here and sure enough I was not disappointed.
Still the original is really expensive so no way I'm screwing with one of them. I think I'd still come out ahead if I made all the parts myself.

You are correct youngpaddy1. I should have mine in hand within in few weeks and I plan on posting scans and measurements. Would really like to make an embossing mold so others could recreate the book. I think the History of the Time War cover would look good as a writing journal or even a leather tablet/laptop cover/case.

So how did you do it, commission a bookbinder?

 

[rantingpenguin]

Managed to get a good deal on one of the Bibles. I will restore mine and use it as a guide to make an embossing plate that can be used to create the cover and back. I am working on my title plate and reviewing the cost and work with water jet cut plates vs 3D printed.

 

[E-Wan]

Good find! Looking forward to pics!

 

[Jabberwocky]

Managed to get a good deal on one of the Bibles. I will restore mine and use it as a guide to make an embossing plate that can be used to create the cover and back. I am working on my title plate and reviewing the cost and work with water jet cut plates vs 3D printed.

That is fantastic!! Great find on the bible, i will definitely be searching the interwebs for one of those babies!!

I'll also be looking out for your build pics. Great stuff!!!!

 

[skua]

Awesome. Im waiting also for your pics.