Robert Phillips Posted October 3, 2013 Report Posted October 3, 2013 Hi all I am going to be on and off for the next few months while I put all my Scroll Saw and woodworking ability to the test as I start on a new build. Im building a life size Dr Who Dalek. Its going to be a huge project, the prospect has intreiged me to see if I have the ability to do it so here goes. I will keep you all posted on the progress (if you want me to ) Cheers Rob Dalek Jast.bmp bobscroll, Travis and Phantom Scroller 3 Quote
amazingkevin Posted October 3, 2013 Report Posted October 3, 2013 ROBERT THATS GOING TO BE REAL EYE CANDY FOR ALOT OF PEOPLE.WITH YOUR SKILLS YOU'VE POLISHED HERE IN SSV IT'S GOING TO BE THE PRIDE OF SSV.THIS IS AWESOME YOU CHOSE THIS PROJECT.DO A WORK IN PROGRESS IF YOU CAN! Quote
keefie Posted October 3, 2013 Report Posted October 3, 2013 I can't wait to see the "Work in progress" pictures it's going to look awesome. Huntter2022 1 Quote
Huntter2022 Posted October 3, 2013 Report Posted October 3, 2013 be looking for some pic's on this Quote
Robert Phillips Posted October 3, 2013 Author Report Posted October 3, 2013 Cheers all I will put some WIP pics up. Im not officially supposed to start it till after christmas but who knows Quote
bobscroll Posted October 3, 2013 Report Posted October 3, 2013 Robert, That sounds a great project to do, I also would love to see WIP. photo's, Can't wait! Bob Quote
Phantom Scroller Posted October 3, 2013 Report Posted October 3, 2013 Rob I've seen the plans for the Dalek and thought of doing one myself and then decide I wouldn't get in my workshop. so I can't wait to see how you do. Roly Quote
Clayton717 Posted October 4, 2013 Report Posted October 4, 2013 that will be interesting to see come together. Quote
wombatie Posted October 5, 2013 Report Posted October 5, 2013 Robert there was a Dr Who magazine that had a dalek plan inside, sorry don't know which magazine it was though. Can't wait to see the photos. Marg Quote
wombatie Posted October 7, 2013 Report Posted October 7, 2013 Rob I forgot to mention that if you get onto www.thewhoot.com.au you will find planes for a Tardis that you can make into a bookcase or bar etc. Check it out. Marg Huntter2022 1 Quote
Robert Phillips Posted October 7, 2013 Author Report Posted October 7, 2013 Cheers Marg Dalek first lol n extras after. I actually started it on Saturday not much to show atm I did the shoulder slats and started on the base. Travis 1 Quote
amazingkevin Posted October 7, 2013 Report Posted October 7, 2013 I knew you could do it and it's in the oven now so turn up the heat!Great start Robert.you've got an audience waiting ,this is going to be exciteing to watch it unfold.Were all be hind you all the way! Quote
Robert Phillips Posted October 7, 2013 Author Report Posted October 7, 2013 Cheers Kevin. Im on the lookout for an electric wheelchair atm to power it and make it move. He has a name too there was an episode of Doctor Who with the only four Daleks with names im doing Dalek Jast the other guy in my area did one of the others Dalek Thane so I thought it was a good idea to do one of the them also. Quote
Phantom Scroller Posted October 7, 2013 Report Posted October 7, 2013 Rob. You could stick on the dock in Grimsby with a fishing rod attached that would get some looks. lol Roly amazingkevin and bobscroll 2 Quote
bobscroll Posted October 7, 2013 Report Posted October 7, 2013 I just had a funny thought! You Rob inside it going down the road and getting pulled over by the police and asking to see your licence lol , That would be a sight to see, Thanks for the photo's Rob, Bob wombatie 1 Quote
Robert Phillips Posted October 7, 2013 Author Report Posted October 7, 2013 (edited) Lol Bob drunk in charge of a Dalek. Heres the shoulders I kinda cheated on these and bought them from a friend. Edited October 7, 2013 by Robert Phillips bobscroll and Travis 2 Quote
Phantom Scroller Posted October 7, 2013 Report Posted October 7, 2013 Nice work Rob keep um coming. Roly Quote
Travis Posted October 8, 2013 Report Posted October 8, 2013 Huge Dr. Who fan...can't wait to see it come together! Quote
amazingkevin Posted October 8, 2013 Report Posted October 8, 2013 this is really going to be something outta this world .the quality so far surpasses all expectations.what a craftsman! Quote
Robert Phillips Posted October 9, 2013 Author Report Posted October 9, 2013 Thanks for the kind words guys I still have a heck of a long way to go. Going to do more work on the fender this weekend but not going to do any major work till after christmas. amazingkevin 1 Quote
Robert Phillips Posted October 10, 2013 Author Report Posted October 10, 2013 If anybody is interested in reading whats going on in the Dalek builders world here is a link to a very useful forum. http://www.projectdalek.com/index.php?s=776493191e4bc1093af270ea2f0569e7&act=idx Rob Travis and Phantom Scroller 2 Quote
Phantom Scroller Posted October 10, 2013 Report Posted October 10, 2013 Can't believe they have a dalek forum how good is that. Roly Quote
Robert Phillips Posted October 14, 2013 Author Report Posted October 14, 2013 Hi all not much done this weekend I started to put the supports on the base. And did a bit of work on the ear light cages. Travis 1 Quote
Robert Phillips Posted October 21, 2013 Author Report Posted October 21, 2013 (edited) Hi all a bit of an update I have almost finished the base and started on the eye. I have learned how to fiberglass this week lol so developing a new skill. Edited October 21, 2013 by Robert Phillips Travis, wombatie and keefie 3 Quote
bobscroll Posted October 21, 2013 Report Posted October 21, 2013 Coming on nicely, Thanks for the pic's Rob, Bob Quote
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