Aztek Dummy Update 7/5/24 - Space Station V - Part 3

[@fritzdescovich3759]

Incredible build, Lou. You found two great engineerings solutions to the constant internal lighting power and screen accurate rotation. Thanks so much for the three wonderful tutorial videos!😀

[@tachi98lep]

Nice build and a great way to make it spin! One of the shuttles should be leaving the station with an exhaust trail( A Way To Hide the Wire?)

[@JohnLemons-nl7iz]

Wonderful build Lou. Always enjoy your videos and marvel at the degree of your ingenuity. Not to mention your wit and pop culture nods.

[@jclark2752]

The use of a 1/4” jack to run power, And suspend the model, was an Inspired choice! I was imagining a slowly tangling length of wire building up as the piece moved!! If you continue having issues with the rotation stalling, I would consider adding something around the Station Model Itself to increase friction, and therefore gripping action. My mind goes to things like a second rubberized ring (rubber band?) to a glued and painted rough material like a single length of string, to even some texturized paintable medium I may not be aware of, though my mind goes to something like ModPodge and sand… Outstanding Work! Your mounting really pushed it over the Top!

[@bryonstump8115]

A marvel of engineering! Great job, Lou!

[@sclogse1]

Superb build and imagination. Of course I think most of us would like to see it lit to bring out the surface as much as possible...maybe just a flashlight would do that. Otherwise, I'd be tempted to do a light blackwash.

[@lesliezammit3456]

Well thought out. I did consider a friction drive but had no idea how to actually pull it off. Look good too.

[@Iams001]

WOW!!!!!!! It looks absolutely perfect!!!!!!

[@BenitoCasadoAbolafia]

Excelente Trabajo 👍 me encanta lo que haces con tus Modelos de Maquetas, eres una artista, te sigo tus trabajos, saludos Cordiales 😊

[@massmike11]

I had thought of using a slip ring, but your idea is much better

[@tonyl7418]

Lou, that knot on the baseboard looks like the eye on Jupiter! lol!

[@rasmokey4]

Looks Amazing! I hope mine comes out half as great!

[@martinwalton2850]

That’s a great build. Using a 1/4” jack as an axle is a genius idea. I was looking for a similar solution last year to make my Vader TIE Advanced look like it’s spinning out of control and thought the only way was a slip ring but this would have been much simpler and cheaper. The advantage I have with a slip ring is that I could run the motor spindle through the middle so I can have the TIE on a stick, but for your build I like that the motor is adding some extra support for the model.

[@johnross8339]

Just an idea if no one else has suggested. Why not turn the clipper around and attach the fiber optic to its rear. This would depict the image on the original movie poster. The clipper would then be departing from the station.

[@ShawnMcClureModeler]

Turned out great Lou.

[@jimbrust486]

Looks great.

[@benjaminwigley4132]

absolutely loving this build!!!

[@laroark5036]

YOU EVEN GOT IT TO ROTATE....HOW COOL

[@rogerstephens2749]

Wow nice one Lou looks like another model im gonna have to get lol

[@smallscalefutures]

Outstanding work Lou and a very elegant solution to the rotation. I'm still awaiting delivery of mine this side of the pond. One thing that struck me was to maybe use a wheel and rubber tyre from a 1/43 car?

[@aztekdummy]

@@smallscalefutures i tried to keep it low profile.

[@WorldofWayneUK]

Well i love this and your engineering mind needs to be studied. Ingenius

[@aztekdummy]

@@WorldofWayneUK you're not first to suggest that I have my head examined 😁

[@DonaldKing-w6f]

I was thinking of putting a shaft up through the "rear" docking bay into the hub, connected directly to the motor, with the power jack on the end, this preserving the bay for the red construction lighting and a tiny Aries inside, and also allowing the model to be removed to show off hand held. The shaft going into the hub would also help support the weight of the model. I think the motor should go just a little bit faster. Not much, mind you, but just a bit. But I gotta say, that should work perfectly for a side project of mine: always wanted to build a replica of the moire pattern screen at Spock's station on the Enterprise. Already have an old round fan housing the same size; now only need the slow motor and the moire pattern films. I can make the films, but where do you get the motors? Sometimes you need to give us more details, Lou. Anyway, another great build, and now I need to start working on mine, and the dozen other things I m working on! By the way, I chose Rustoleum 2X satin Apple Red for the "girders" on the construction ring, which I will spray with Dullcoat, to give it that launch gantry/building girder look, like it looks in the movie to me. Would've gotten flat, but they only had satin and gloss. Have a better one!

[@montylc2001]

Just excellent!!

[@MrChief101]

An excellent solution to rotating the station. I am surprised there were no matching rubber wheels for the drive fitting. Cutting something is less than optimal, but time will tell. I recommend using fine grit sandpaper for the wheel-- easy to paint-- and very frictiony. The ONLY thing Lange and Oberg seemed to have overlooked was the need for a work arm. Aligning the shuttle to the rotating station sounds like a pilot's day-mare! All very nice, Lou-- You didn't mention how you found the gear motor; y'know, the search terms that landed there.

[@aztekdummy]

A Google search for a 12v dc 2rpm motor lead me to the Amazon...

[@MrChief101]

@@aztekdummy Thank you, interesting choice.

[@David_B_Dornburg]

Very nice build, Lou. Have you considered a correct size rubberband around the back hull of the station to increase the friction on the gasket? You can always use a magic marker on it to make it the right color.

[@aztekdummy]

@@David_B_Dornburg that was on one of the trial steps, but I found I didn't need it all the way around, only on certain places, so I added shims of plastic just where needed and I could paint those the hull color.

[@MoonwalkerModels]

Freaking awesome man!😮

[@tigerjeb]

a good diorama would be a completed Space Station V with an near to completion Discovery II parked near it to pull off a 2010 Odyssey Two era scene

[@markshobbybench]

Love it!

[@portland-182]

Great stuff again! How about a wide and short rubber band on the outside of the pinch roller, or maybe a big bit of heat shrink tubing slightly grippy and not too thick. We see the inside of the space station windows, and also the inside of the Space Clipper windows. Comparing the two, does the clipper seem to be a bit small in comparison to the station?

[@MarkWarbington]

In case someone hasn't already mentioned it, your moving power delivery could have also been accomplished with a "slip ring". I realize that your model isn't expected to run for days at a time, but a slip ring easily could and with many more wires.

[@aztekdummy]

i only need two contacts, so the jack is easier and cheaper

[@les4767]

Hi Lou. That is really amazing. You may want to watch "2001" again. It looks like it needs to spin slightly faster, but I could be wrong.

[@aztekdummy]

I tried a faster motor ( off screen) but it looked too much like a carnival ride. I prefer the slower more majestic option.

[@p.j.c.2.0]

Have heard about Boyd Lou !

[@jimplaysric]

I saw the news on Phil Segal's Instagram, I'm really going to miss Boyd, such an incredible talent, and truly nice guy.

[@IainHamilton]

Can’t believe it. His videos got me back into modelling. He’s going to be sadly missed.😢

[@spaeron]

ideally u want a driver like that on a spring arm to compensate for variations in the radius's face or drift from center. still kicking ass and chewing bubblegum.

[@stephenknoll5063]

Exceptional! Your going to need a bigger house...

[@johnkarpiscak1134]

its also spinning in the wrong direction but that depends on when you see it in the movie . . .

[@aztekdummy]

@@johnkarpiscak1134 it always turns counter clockwise from the front. It's just that sometimes you see it from the back

[@johnkarpiscak1134]

@@aztekdummy Hosestly that's what I thought too. The movie shows both; I had to replay it a bunch of times to be sure. I should not have been surprised either; Kubrick flipped some of the carosel scenes (Frank running), so I'm not surprised here either. No slam on your efforts either, you did a fantastic job!

[@fw1421]

Are you going to have a speaker built in that plays the Blue Danube?

[@davied5496]

Would really like to see it in a whiter color

[@aztekdummy]

lucky for you, you can still purchase these kits from Steve at Cultvman

[@charlesforbin6937]

Word to the wise....you NEVER want to let epoxy FULLY Cure on your Shaft. It's best to clean your shaft (regularly) of any glue, epoxy, dirt, dust or debris.....or any lubricant or grease. Haaaaaaaaaa! P.S. NUTHA GREAT BUILD UNCLE LOU......

[@steveallen8800]

Where did you get the little Orion? I’m going to try to animate my station, but I’m going to try to use a continuous servo and mount it all inside the rear bay. If it works I’ll have to mount an audrino nano in the base.

[@aztekdummy]

it comes in the kit

[@steveallen8800]

@@aztekdummy that’s what I get for not opening my box yet.

[@aztekdummy]

@@steveallen8800 it's tiny. be careful not to throw it out

[@robertherriges6807]

Beautiful build AND beautiful stand. What angle is the vertical of the stand at?

[@aztekdummy]

@@robertherriges6807 i want to say between 5 and 7 degrees? 10 was too tilted.

[@robertherriges6807]

@@aztekdummy Just enough to keep the phone jack connected and pressure on the motor! 😀

[@misnerll]

If you do increase the voltage, you will get more torque and the speed will increase as well.

[@johnkarpiscak1134]

A couple of suggestions: 1. Reverse the PanAm Clipper and paint the rod yellow so it looks like the album cover picture. 2. Reduce the jack in the rear to 1/8". Glue the female end in the rear of the (back) docking bay, and attach the male end to a deeper (rectangular) and rotatable connection into the rear docking bay. That way, if you pull the model away from the jack, the rear of the space station looks mostly unaffected and the lighting work non-obvious.

[@aztekdummy]

@@johnkarpiscak1134 sounds like you just need to build your own

[@johnkarpiscak1134]

@@aztekdummy As soon as I finish Discovery! I will let you know how well it works too. Your approach inspired me; thanks!

[@Dolores5000]

So daam cool

[@loadsmasher698]

2001 + Lou = 😊

[@markfergerson2145]

Only thing I have to say, way too late, is that this is where a spare parts box full of tape recorder parts would have come in handy. Rubber drive wheels and belts and whatnot are literally designed for this kind of thing. A rubber drive wheel on the motor and a rubber belt on the station would preclude any possibility of slip. Maybe next build?

[@aztekdummy]

a rubber drive wheel is what i was looking for. a tape recorder is a great resource

[@markfergerson2145]

@@aztekdummy New replacement parts are also available online but as far as I know you have to search by model number of the recorder you’re repairing. I haven’t looked but it could be possible to search by diameter etc., or grab bags might be out there. But if you only do something like this once a year, do you want a drawer full taking up space?

[@CassieWieden]

Hi Lou!!! Hey do you have any autographed pics or models for your fan club? I’m looking for a fun Christmas gift for my guy who loves to follow your work. Thanks!

[@aztekdummy]

you're making me blush...

[@michaelsullivan1262]

Great content and channel, but the background audio needs a foot switch mute device, perhaps.

[@1965GJS13]

Impressive. Most Impressive! Of course, a _real_ nerd would do the math, and then make it rotate at the exact same RPM rate (if it were full-size) to give ⅙ (ie: lunar) gravity at the rim..... 🤣

[@davidparker2259]

RPM, Lou? I think we’re talking MPR. NOW! I’m here to help with your space conundrum. Just let me know when you’re ready for my address, and you can box up all of your 2001 builds, and send them my way. You killed this build, but we expect nothing less.

[@aztekdummy]

it's 1/2 rpm or one rev per 2 minutes

[@stevej-lakecountyspaceport7478]

Lou - I hate to be the "fly in your Peach Cobbler," but you Space Station V is rotating in the wrong direction. In the movie the station was rotating in a clockwise direction. Your display design has it rotating counter-clockwise. I hope you have a DC motor, because then, it should be an easy fix - reverse the polarity to the motor!!

[@aztekdummy]

@@stevej-lakecountyspaceport7478 you are incorrect. Believe me, I have studied it. If you view it from the approaching clipper, it is ccw

[@aztekdummy]

@@stevej-lakecountyspaceport7478 only in the first two shots does it go cw. Once the clipper makes its approach, it's all ccw