The Tattooine Lounge

HECK YEAH!! Sorry Fuzz not this time... SK, I do plan to pick those up in person... When you get to it..

SofaKing01 said:

Hey D,

The rockers you see are actually casts taken from a mold I created a few years back for the 1:1 Scale cockpit build. I had some extra rockers laying around and gave them to Fuzz for his project. I have a new set of molds. When we start making new rockers we always make extras. Consider those yours - when we get to it.

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Small updates... but still working ...

This is when you decide you need to mass produce greeblies...






Soft iron looks amazing!!




I love the look of the 3 different tones together..


Soft Iron, hammered black and gloss dark grey..



adding some greeblies soon...



I put 1 1/2" holes in the back of the lower light bar to allow light dispersion to the books in the shelf as well. This was just a test lighting..



These will be on the bottom part of the shelf but on the upper back wall. I thought I had taken a picture but apparently I haven't yet... Don't worry, I'll show it soon.

Here is also a glimpse of some of the plans for the lounge.. it's a bit rough..





My favorite part while building is turning off the lights to see SW coming to life in my booth...

It makes me and the queen grin every time...


Until next time!

UPDATES!!!

Well, the shelf has been installed!

But first all the little updates to the shelf!
For the lighting I decided to go with the under the cabinet lighting from HD, it is really the cheap knock off version of another brand I'm looking at for more intricate and hard wired in lighting, but that's another piece to the lounge. They came with a dimmer switch and 1 connector but that was for end to end connections, not the spliced connection I made.



I then ran the wire from the lower section through the mid level (Book of Sith shelf). I hid the wires along the top with some simple tubing.



I also used larger tubing to hide the wiring going from the base to the top of the BoS shelf.





We added some pin stripping.





along with some exhaust port type greeblies and 3 red panels.



We also added the dimmer switch to the things needed to be modified... It was ugly...





I then added some weathering to the entire shelf as well as a few more greeblies. Mounted the dimmer switch and covered the wiring..






Then, I took it to the Lounge!!





Ugh... all those stickers... They are gonna have to go.. I'll leave a few, but a lot of them are going the way of the Dodo..

Thinking about using magnetic vinyl instead of having to strip them.





It lights up the upper shelf a lot nicer than I had anticipated!! I still may buy another piece of acrylic to diffuse the back lighting a bit more though... I dunno... time will tell.

I also did some test fits on the light panel/light switch.
The lower baseboard trim panel cover fit like a glove!!



Not too shabby for first time test fitting...



The light switch is motion activated and I'm wondering if I still want to use it or cover it completely?
I have a method of holding the acrylic pieces to the panel without epoxy. This will allow me to move the acrylic to access the hidden wall screws. Any excessive light coming from the right side of the panel will be hidden by tubing or something of that nature..



After the test fitting I got some more measurements for the location of the light switch.. I may cut out the section to allow it to still be used and still add to the light switch cover panel to resemble perhaps the operators room on the DS where R2 found the location of the princess.. something similar... LOL...


Well, until next time! Thanks for looking!!

Happy 4th everyone! I got a few updates, but nothing too awful amazing..

I finally bought the door and have started laying out the back part of the door.



graphing out takes FOREVER!! but....





It helps when piecing everything together...



I got a bit of sanding and smoothing everything out but it's a start. I'll be ordering a door hinge mortising kit soon plus the strike and latch template as well.. It'll be worth it in the long run..
I am wondering if anyone has some better shots of the upper door greeblies or I may just have to scour SofaKing01 posts until I find his references (actual build)...LOL..



I've also added some weathering to the light switch panel and am now having to order the LED strips..



I've also started planning on the bench now..
Still debating on chair height and how I'm gonna make it comfortable for my clients guest.. The client will not be sitting in it unless it was for a consultation..Still wanting to make it big enough to fit 2 people somewhat comfortably. I'm not even thinking about the table at the moment.. Also planning on creating a story behind each piece.





I've been staring intently at Tea's bench build. I just don't have the room for something of that size.. Mine will need to fit within 48"X48" area.. so, not a lot of room to work with. My bench isn't out of a YT-1300 freighter... Mine would still resemble Corellian looks, just out of a smaller freighter.
Well, until next time..

May the Force be with you!

Even though it rained, we still had a good time.. I also have gotten a few things started..

This is the interior of my door...

Got rid of the cardboard and replaced them with wall of mdf..
Should have made this part longer but.... too late now...


I did get started on the greeblies for the interior.. The dividers will be glued in place soon as well as the rest of the walls.. nothing has been glued yet, soon though..

When the exterior facade is added it gives and extra depth.. I'll upload a pic of that soon..


brb..

Small update...
I started getting the interior opened up for the greeblies to go inside.
I have no idea what they are or made up of but I'm gonna wing it!



When I started making the first set (yes the first set..)
I went a bit too shallow and was still going to use them because I'm lazy and didn't want to make another set...



So, when smoothing things out with a chisel, I made a mistake with pressure..



That did, however, give me the extra push to make new panels for the door. This time with the recess I wanted.


Here are some of the greebie ideas..


Still toying around with them while waiting for glue to dry... LOL..



I also realized that 3/4" MDF for the "padded exterior framing" to the door was going to be adding way too much weight...
So, I'm going to use foam and the StyroSpray stuff to harden it. But I must first cut them out!



I'll hopefully have more to add this evening as well..

Thanks for looking!

Hey D,

Door is looking great! We still have NO IDEA what the original greeblies used for the door are. We think the two main angled pieces might be old 60s or 70s headlamp housings / brackets but nothing has turned up.

Keep up the great work!

Wow man, that's a lot of work! Very cool. I love the concept and execution for sure!

SofaKing01 said:

Hey D,

Door is looking great! We still have NO IDEA what the original greeblies used for the door are. We think the two main angled pieces might be old 60s or 70s headlamp housings / brackets but nothing has turned up.

Keep up the great work!

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SK, I'm glad I'm not the only one!! HA! Thanks for the words of encouragement..

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Fuzzual said:

Wow man, that's a lot of work! Very cool. I love the concept and execution for sure!

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Thanks Fuzz, I appreciate it..

One last update for my weekend -

Well, ACE hardware is going out of business, so I grabbed a few things...


My toilet flange envy is lowering.. Fuzzual. Also grabbed some reflectors and door stops!! Grabbed a hose for a new build in the works..



Now I can get back onto the light switch panel!!



Looking to resemble the panel from the control room on ANH.


Also started the bench finally (sort of) framed out a bit to give me a better idea of size.



So many things going on at once... My head is spinning!! September will be here before I blink!!!

It's been super busy at work and home.. got a few things done.
Here's the update!

The light switch cover is almost done.. just waiting to buy the LED light strips.



after the painting and adding those wonderful mosaic tiles (I found out upon reading a greeblie forum.... Yep SK that was your tip.)
I wanted to make sure the light would show through to the buttons and that the buttons would illuminate. I filled them with glue and added some scrap pieces to the edges to glue to the light switch.



IT WORKED!!

I then needed a way to connect it to the light panel and make it hold in place. I used a cabinet latch to hold it in place. I may need to "push" the wall in a bit to get it to fit flush, but you'll never see it..


I am hoping to do a test fit this weekend sometime..

Here is the panel finished with the cabinet latch bolt hidden as well..

I'll of course add the acrylic just before installation..

Now to the door...


Mounted it directly to the door with screws and glue....


Under pressure....


I filled these little guys with hot glue to the top with a bulb....
They dried and cooled and sunk into the cap, giving it a recessed knob type look..

add some chrome paint and......

awesome...

Next onto the disc looking greeblies...

These are 2 pieces.. one comes from the 4-2 liter coke holders that look like an X from Sam's. I cut the circle parts from the X and then I glued one to a diffuser from an alcoholic beverage mixer bottle.
I paint that and almost immediately it looks like SCIENCE!!
Chrome paint Dark Steel Paint

I also flipped the disc on each one...
Here is the top panel thus far...


I'm looking for interior filter type pieces to be the 2 silver squares I have on at the moment.

Now for my fellow RPF'rs Anyone have an idea of what these are or better pictures?


I have left a large enough opening inside the door to allow for batteries (if needed).



Also.. I have an idea for a door knob....


shhhhh.... it's a secret/public idea of mine...

Until next time...
May the Force be with Us..

Cut foam and shaped for door!!

YAY!! Happy Dance!!

Allllllllrrrrriiiigggghty then.... Well, It's been a bit hectic but some progress has been slllloooooowwwwllly made..

I got the foam cut but I haven't purchased the foam spray hardener yet, so... I decided to flip the door and begin the out facing side of the door. This side will face the outer hallway. It is to be the first thing my clients will see before entering my booth..

So, I decided to make my door an HIC.



Let's begin! I contacted KingJawa and got the cast from him.. Thanks again KingJawa! I also read his "helpful hints" page http://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=208228&highlight=kingjawa . I will be adding a biometric thumb reading lock mechanism for the icing on top. But here are some of the photos I've taken throughout the process. I've read many other threads from several respected RPFer's (sounds funny doesn't it?)



I'm gonna cut that foam right out of your rear..


Screwing with Han's head


This is so screwed up.


Han suffering from stigmata..


The silicone begins!


I'm sorry Mr. Solo sir...


That moment you realize that you should have bought that second tube of silicone... DOH!

Spring forward after area has been sealed. On to the CARBONITE!!! (or wood glue, whichever you prefer)


After reading many a threads, I learned that patience is the key at this point. Layering is slow building but the finale is awesome. So just chill when doing this part.


I swear, the first night I did this I put a very thin layer on and I didn't expect it to dry clear. When I came downstairs to look at it, most of the glue had dried clear and for just a split second or 2 or 3, I actually considered that it evaporated??!!?! LOL Then I came to my senses and squatted down to let the light hit it right and that is when I saw the beginning of my HIC!


These photos are from the second layering and afterwards..



I had to leave the area where the door lock will be going alone. So, it looks weird.



MEANWHILE! back at the studio

I have done another test fitting and had to modify a few things but it should be permanent soon..
My Light switch cover!

without the cover panel!
I'll need to take one of those soon..LOL..

Now, on to the bench. This has become a bit more that anticipated. I have a few updated photos but haven't really been working on it as much. I need to finalize the light switch cover and the door, both sides!

Here is a bit of a progress shot..


It's taking shape!



back shelf is now in view.

Well, that's all for now.. got a lot more coming soon.. Wait until you see this ridiculous lock for the door!! HA!

Hey DD,

Glad to see you're back at it! Loving this new round of updates!

SofaKing01 said:

Hey DD,

Glad to see you're back at it! Loving this new round of updates!

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Thank you sir. I appreciate it! It's good to be back! Love seeing all of your new updates as well. She is looking great!

Well, I installed the door!! So let's see the progress!!


The backside is still waiting on me to order the styrospray... for the bumper pads.
Plus the acrylic for the clock (at least that's what Im turning mine into.)


This was the door lock for the booth.. It's way overkill but looks "Impressive, most impressive" so I thought.
Had to have it to get the appropriate measurements for the lock under border? For the carbonite to look as if it were part of the piece instead of a standard door knob set up..

PRIMED!!

It's amazing what it looks like under different lighting..

Now I forgot to take photos of the weathering process but I was influenced by FrightMaker (I believe is his name?) It worked very well.. I used Hammered antique pewter for the base coat and then an acrylic wash for the weathering. End result photo coming soon.

After this rip in space time photo opportunity of father and son, just hangin' out and chillin'.



"He would have disappointed you."



Sorry, still playing with the lighting (without the weathering)



Door lock installed and powered up. (by the way, these pictures have weathering)

I had to make some minor changes to the back side and cut out some spots for the door lock to fit correctly.


Just a little touch up paint here and there and we'll be fine.



Borrowed the wife's van to get it there secretly and safely!


This is the view from the hall way when door is closed.



Inside booth with the door open and brighter lighting!!

Yay me!! Now to get to work on the bench!!

Nice work - very impressive!

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Here's a question that I'd like answered, if anyone knows the answer. If I wanted to trigger a sound every time I opened my door (and I want to use any sound I decide). How would I go about this? I'd also like to be able to turn it off whenever I wanted as well.

DarthDerf said:

Here's a question that I'd like answered, if anyone knows the answer. If I wanted to trigger a sound every time I opened my door (and I want to use any sound I decide). How would I go about this? I'd also like to be able to turn it off whenever I wanted as well.

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You can buy a Raspberry PI setup (30 - 50 bucks) and there are plenty of online resources on how to make it do cool things you want.

Here is an example but you could use a sensor vice a door bell -

http://www.penguintutor.com/electronics/halloween

FrightMaker said:

Nice work - very impressive!

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You are too kind.. Thank you sir..