ASIGN II is back on track. - Page 5

Ric · #81 30-11-2012, 11:13 AM

Nice needlepoint Baz.

Have you thought of joining a sewing circle?

Seriously though, hope it heal ok.

bloodhound31 · #82 30-11-2012, 02:34 PM

All good thanks blokes. I saved a $350 dollar door from hitting the ground and being destroyed so I'm happy with that!

Skin heals for free.

Baz.

bloodhound31 · #83 01-12-2012, 12:30 PM

Blood on the observation deck. - 1 Dec 2012

It's been an interesting week of fiddling about. I've been putting up some of the roof sheeting and finding it challenging. Not only because of the difficulty in handling such thin and cumbersome material, but at height making it all the more dangerous and time-consuming.

Full story and photos here >> http://www.asignobservatoryii.com/ob...nstruction.htm

Here's a link to an animation of the doors opening and closing. http://www.asignobservatoryii.com/AS...rs_Opening.gif

bloodhound31 · #84 06-12-2012, 10:28 PM

1. Roof sheeting going on. Slowly filling in all the sky gaps!

2. About 1/4 of the roofing done.

ourkind (Carlos) · #85 07-12-2012, 01:43 AM

Looking very good Barry

when do you think you'll have it fininshed and fully operational. Are you planning an Ob Warming Party?

bloodhound31 · #86 11-12-2012, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ourkind

Looking very good Barry

when do you think you'll have it fininshed and fully operational. Are you planning an Ob Warming Party?

No idea yet mate. It will all depend on finding more cash to weather-seal it. I still have flashings to fabricate, then there's the internal staircase, insulation, interior wall-panels, furniture, carpet, observation deck lighting, electrical wiring and more.

bloodhound31 · #87 11-12-2012, 02:35 AM

1. Nearly half-way with the roof sheeting.

2. View through the slot from the far wall at telescope height to give an idea of where the horizon is in relation to a horizontal scope.

3. View through the slot from directly above the pier, where the telescope will be mounted. No need for the slot opening to be any lower as all you will see it trees and oncoming cars from up the road.

bloodhound31 · #88 13-12-2012, 12:38 PM

Ten sheets to go!!! WOOT! Getting all excited!!

lacad01 (Adam) · #89 13-12-2012, 01:51 PM

Looking great Baz

Out of interest, how will you be weatherproofing the slot?

bloodhound31 · #90 14-12-2012, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by lacad01

Looking great Baz

Out of interest, how will you be weatherproofing the slot?

Flashing all around the hole, 100mm raised edges under the doors and an overlapping weather strip where the two doors meet in the middle.

lacad01 (Adam) · #91 14-12-2012, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by bloodhound31

...and an overlapping weather strip where the two doors meet in the middle.

Yeah that's what I was interested int, cheers. Although you've got a ways to go, it must feel good to get as far as this

Ric · #92 14-12-2012, 02:19 PM

That's a great looking photo Baz.

A bit like the inside of Carl Sagan's spaceship in Cosmos.

bloodhound31 · #93 17-12-2012, 10:20 PM

1. Four sheets to go!!

2. Doors closed. Weather skirt still to be fabricated and assembled between top of wall and bottom of dome.

3. Nearly fully enclosed.

4. Doors open showing floor space.

Logieberra (Logan) · #94 18-12-2012, 07:31 AM

Woooo, that dome is military grade! Doubles up as a bomb shelter. Well done Baz.

bloodhound31 · #95 19-12-2012, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Logieberra

Woooo, that dome is military grade! Doubles up as a bomb shelter. Well done Baz.

Thanks Logan! I'm sure you will feel quite safe from our nuclear overlords when you come to use the dome.

Baz.

bloodhound31 · #96 20-12-2012, 11:11 PM

Dome fully covered woot!!!!!!!

ourkind (Carlos) · #97 21-12-2012, 01:07 AM

Awesome Baz

Tandum (Robin) · #98 21-12-2012, 02:50 AM

Do you have that dome running on wheels instead of a rail?
Does it turn?

Got any engineering pics?

bloodhound31 · #99 21-12-2012, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Tandum

Do you have that dome running on wheels instead of a rail?
Does it turn?

Got any engineering pics?

Yes, on wheels.

Not sure why anyone would build a dome like this if it didn't turn.....

Engineering pics on this page mate.

Tandum (Robin) · #**100** 22-12-2012, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by bloodhound31

Yes, on wheels.

Not sure why anyone would build a dome like this if it didn't turn.....

Engineering pics on this page mate.

That should have read, does it turn ok. I was wondering how you did the wheels. When I had wheels on mine it seemed to always want to slide sideways which meant it was always pushing on guide wheels causing friction. It wasn't really easy to turn. Changing to a bent rail and u groove wheels led to one finger turning and then motor drive.