Getting down to the wire

This week has been spent trying to finalize all the remaining items to be purchased and acquired.  I have ordered the door sign (Pull to Open) and the St. John's Ambulance sign.  I have purchased the anchor lamp and the lantern that I will be dissecting to create the top of the Tardis Lamp.

And there they are - from their order pages!

I have also purchased the clear plastic film that is used on bathroom windows for privacy to simulate the panes of glass that are not plain.

One of the largest difficulties has been deciding on a blue for the Tardis.  I'm leaning toward the Suddenly Sapphire from Loews.  But not sure yet.

But, at long last - here are some more construction pics!

Laying the wooden base on the concrete!

Signboxes on the cornerposts - fit PERFECTLY!!

Upper roof segment - in progress!

Door and Side Panels - COMPLETE!

ROOF COMPLETE!!

Now I just need to sand everything... *sigh*

  

Today was spent thinking. Ok. I have been drooling over the creations of Matt Smith's tardis and would LOVE to recreate it faithfully - BUT - reality must take over sometime. I can't spend thousands of dollars creating my tardis *cries* and I don't have a workshop where I can do all these fancy things.

So. I will not be painting my TARDIS with Subaru automotive paint. I am going to spend some time reviewing my options and trying out some combinations. I can try the Valspar Paint Crystals to give it a bit of shine. There will not be any gloss or semi gloss on my creation due to glare on photography. I would like to make it slightly metallic in sheen - and I will try to find the best option for making this happen.

Also, on the lookout for the lamp & anchor lantern for the creation. I found one of each - but the lamp base and top are a little more than I want to spend. I joined the tardisbuilders.com group and I hope to pick someone else's brain on the best option of what is currently available.

Too bad I didn't buy the lamp that they recommended two years ago. I didn't know I wanted to make one then! *laughs*

The Tardis project has been on a bit of a haitus due to the main designer working out at Yellowstone National Park for the summer. I have been trying to get the parts weatherized to prepare for his return - but have not been as productive as I would like. Will be updating with pictures that I have not posted yet - but the roof is in framework and one of the panel sides is complete! Pouring concrete for the base on Saturday and the four "Police Public Call Box" signs should be complete and picked up on Friday!! The completion date is set for October 27th. Youngest monster is having a Doctor Who themed b-day party and we want to have this done for her to show off!

One Half Side COMPLETE!

Had a great day of construction with a friend and hubby helping. Between the three of us we have several mostly straight cuts. Thank goodness for wood filler!! ;)

Will be heading out to buy the lumber for the rest of the sides and corners today. Actually considering getting a credit card for some discounts. I know it won't be much, but it will be some help! :)


Cutting some wood...


Gluing the pieces together!


COMPLETE! :D

Signage... Fellow Whovian!

I contacted a small sign shop in our area and started the process of having the sign cost estimated. It turns out that the gentleman I spoke to painted a tardis 20 years ago on the day his son was born!

What a relief! I have someone on the other end that actually knows what I am looking for! Still waiting on my father for the dimensions of the signs above the doors, but things are looking up! Cross your fingers that it doesn't cost and arm, leg and finger to purchase. ;)

Zoning and Permits

Not much to update at the moment. Just contacted the city to make sure that I do not need a permit to build - I don't. WOO! But, I was told that I needed to make contact with the zoning commission to make sure that I can put it up.

What does the zoning department do? *ponders*

Research, research and MORE Research...

This morning before work and most of yesterday evening, I researched the signage. I figured this might be something that I could work on when I wasn't hip deep in sawdust. I guess the signs have been pretty well documented by the many other tardis builders before me.

But, unless I'm reading the forums incorrectly, most of the people seem to go to a sign creation location to have them made. (Them being the four clear on black "Police Public Call Box" signs above the doors and the black on white (or silver) on the front left door. I also found someone who had created the "The St. John's Abulance Association" sticker!!

Now I am in the process of figuring out if I can make them myself, with the help of friends - or if I should talk to a sign company. I will be off work on Tuesday and have the numbers for a couple of local places that do sign work. Guess we'll see what the dollar amount is before making a decision....