For Tony Millionaire
For Tony Millionaire.
After seeing the first pair of beer goggles I made, Tony mentioned that he would like a pair. Since I got the idea from his Drinky Crow show, I graciously made him a pair.
Archive for September, 2009
Retro-Futurist/Victorian Sci Fi Ocular Beautification Device
Thursday, September 10th, 2009
Based on the premise that the world looks better after a few drinks, Professor Fate has created an
Ocular Beautification Device
Make everyday bright and beautiful
Ocular Beautification Device
Worn like a set of goggles, the device renders all that you see more beautiful than before. Your old steam carriage will appear to be the latest model. Your spouse will appear to be more beautiful than on your wedding day. A woman’s jiggle fun parts will appear larger and tighter, as will a mans “Man servant”. Your squalid home will become a castle, and all your meals will be fit for a king.
Ocular Beautification Device: Makes everyday a bright and shiny one.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/vwguy/3907442983/in/set-72157622208216745/
Thanks to Tony Millionaire and Drinky Crow for giving me the idea.
Featured on:
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<a href=”http://brassgoggles.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,18592.0.html” rel=”nofollow”>brassgoggles.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,18592.0.html</a>
I learned something about espresso machine boilers today.
Friday, September 4th, 2009
Most large espresso machines have a copper boiler that is rated to 250 psi. This could be very handy information for building model steam engines.
http://www.salvatore-espresso.com/comparenew.html
Built a set of Firefly/Serenity Pistols
Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009
Serenity/Firefly “Aim to misbehave kit”
I bought a set of Firefly/Serenity models from Wilesco on Ebay. I put them together and posted photos to my flickr account.
Mals Pistol: 
Looks like a 1851 or 1858 Remington revolver, or Colt Buntline blackpowder revolver, with a clip instead of a cylinder. I’ve read that the one of the mock-ups in the show was built around a snub nosed “taurus model 85″ pistol. This is a very sturdy model, and is suitable for cosplay. I would love to make a bronze copy of this. It would be heavy to carry, but would also feel more like a real pistol.
Jayne’s Pistol: 
The “Jayne” gun is based on a real 19th century confederate officers pistol lmgtfy.com/?q=lemat+revolver.
The body of the pistol is built from two parts, with the cylinder on a post. I bought a metal replica of the Lemat revolver, and will dress it up like this. I’d rather have a sturdy one to cosplay with. The resin one will remain on display at home.
The kit also came with a grenade, and a walkie talkie/communicator. You can get your kit at Wilco models on ebay.