I think TD does this pretty much Full Time. He fills the rest of his free time with family, work and friends. LOL Modding comes first right TD?;) j/k
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I think TD does this pretty much Full Time. He fills the rest of his free time with family, work and friends. LOL Modding comes first right TD?;) j/k
Heheheh.... Close, Taztg...
Family... then modding! My friends sometimes have to deal with my illness, but I do my best to keep it from impacting the family!
;)
Well.... beautiful weather... combined with some time in the garage... equals....
3rd attempt.
I'm starting to plan out how the flames will be on the panel, so I was simulating the curve of the blue graphic...
here is what I plopped down tonight.
I think I figured out what I was doing wrong from the previous 2, and made this one better, but I just thought of something that I did that caused a lot of my overspray, and I'm going to go out and rectify that tonight. Might be a v4 if I can get my equipment cleaned up and re-racked for the 4th attempt.
:)
http://www.tech-daddy.com/wlog/deuce/flamev3.jpg
http://www.tech-daddy.com/wlog/deuce/flamev3b.jpg
http://www.tech-daddy.com/wlog/deuce/flamev3c.jpg
http://www.tech-daddy.com/wlog/deuce/flamev3d.jpg
Getting closer!
;)
More later!
Lookin' good!
Can't wait until you're able to 'drop the deuce' on us!
(HA! Two poop jokes in the same thread; I'm on fire!)
More pics, dang it!! :mad: :p
I know Flames are over done but the Green Black Combo looks especially pleasing. Its like a new twist on Flames. Lets hope for more good weather.;)
yeah... me likey the green flames too!
;)
You'd do Type O Negative proud with the black & green motif.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tech-Daddy
And a throw back to TON. You really are on fire.Quote:
Originally Posted by AstroCreep
I like attempt 3. It reminds me a lot of the recent depictions of an event horizon on a black hole.
Thanks everyone for all the feedback and support! Very cool to get everyones perceptions, likes, dislikes. I am learning a ton.
Took a couple of days off at the beginning of the week for my daughter's birthday, and had some spare time.... so I whipped out another panel.
Different colors, this one was more teal than green.
I like the design, not a big fan of the color. My wife likes both the color and the design.
;)
http://www.tech-daddy.com/wlog/deuce/flamev4.jpg
It does look like the flames are swirling up and wrapping around each other. Kinda gives it a 3d effect a little. I suppose practice makes perfect.
Well... practice definitely helps! ;)
Good evening everyone... just got myself settled after a weekend meeting with the AustinModders (www.austinmodders.com), great to see all you guys again!
While down there, one of the big pieces of this mod came to me.... to say that I am happy would be a severe understatement!
This is 1/4" transparent blue acrylic... that I had lasered to be the rad stand.
This shot is simply to give you a little depth on the color... it really is striking!
http://www.tech-daddy.com/wlog/deuce/rad_stand0a.jpg
These are pieces that were the centers of flame licks.
The whole cut:
http://www.tech-daddy.com/wlog/deuce/rad_stand0.jpg
And several more shots after I got home:
http://www.tech-daddy.com/wlog/deuce/rad_stand1.jpg
http://www.tech-daddy.com/wlog/deuce/rad_stand2.jpg
http://www.tech-daddy.com/wlog/deuce/rad_stand3.jpg
http://www.tech-daddy.com/wlog/deuce/rad_stand4.jpg
http://www.tech-daddy.com/wlog/deuce/rad_stand5.jpg
http://www.tech-daddy.com/wlog/deuce/rad_stand6.jpg
http://www.tech-daddy.com/wlog/deuce/rad_stand7.jpg
I have 98% of these flames cut. Due to the thickness of the material, and the density, some of the laser cuts did not make it all the way through. They are only a few places, but due to the delicate and intricate nature of this cut, it is absolutely essential that I have all of the cuts completed and not hanging as I pull the negative parts of the cut out. I have a plan where I will use an intricate engraver bit on my flexi-shaft Craftsman rotary tool, and use that to complete the cut from the back side of the piece. That way, if I do have a minor scratch, it will not be on the surface of the acrylic.
I have to take this moment to publically thank the person who cut this for me. A good friend that chooses to remain confidential, but they spent almost a full 10 hours cutting this. Only after the cutting had started, did we realize that the density of the material combined with the power of the laser... was going to lead to a Looooong manufacture time. *tips hat* Those that know this person, please quietly nod your head, but do not give his identity away.
After I get both frames removed, my next "impossible* task is to get it bent to the form I want without damaging it... ;) something that many are skeptical I can do! Might even be "crazy" for trying... but that is what I am. I have 2 of these to try and make work. if they do not work, then I have to find another way to execute the vision! ;) Wish me luck!
I'll post up pics of the rad stands after I have them removed.
:D
looking to be epic
Bending 1/4" Acrylic, man thats going to take some patience. Hope you have some practice pieces before doing the Laser Cut ones. Looks to be very unique. Good Luck TD..:)
Wow. Here's wishing you luck TD!