Full Version: A gift from Laser Buzz-Car
From: Dave Jones (DAVERJ) [#12]
14 May 2006
To: Carl (CSEWELL) [#11] 14 May 2006
Maybe a design change? ;-)
I haven't tried it yet, but my gut feeling would be just start at #1. The lower numbers look like an inner chassis, and the higher ones look like the outer trim.
From: Carl (CSEWELL) [#13]
14 May 2006
To: Dave Jones (DAVERJ) [#12] 14 May 2006
Yep, and a dry-run will probably verify that. Unfortunately, with all the small pieces, a dry-run will be difficult and a re-do, with glue, could get quite messy!
It would've been nice, also, if the instruction numbers had a sequential list that pointed to the numbers in the drawing. For example, a vertical column of the sequence of numbers with a double (or more) set of lines pointing to each piece. That would make assembly a whole lot easier to follow, in my opinion. And it would've pointed out the missing 17.
Not that I'm complaining. Free is free. I just wanted to know what I was getting into before I got started.
- Carl
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From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#14]
14 May 2006
To: Carl (CSEWELL) [#13] 14 May 2006
From: Carl (CSEWELL) [#15]
14 May 2006
To: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#14] 14 May 2006
Done! And how did I do it? Very carefully!
From: Buzz [#16]
14 May 2006
To: Carl (CSEWELL) [#9] 14 May 2006
Hey Carl,
I like designing, but I can't write instruction worth a c__p :-) .
You are suppose to follow the numbers sequentially and I think I did miss #17, I must have been between counting my fingers and toes and got mixed up or I might have sneezed and lost count, oh hell I don't have a good excuse >.<
Heaven forbid I put out my over 300 piece Doll House design. Actually heaven forbid if I have to make instructions. :S
EDITED: 14 May 2006 by BUZZ
From: Dave Jones (DAVERJ) [#17]
14 May 2006
To: Buzz [#16] 14 May 2006
Buzz, I'm curious about your design technique. Do you cut out a bunch of pieces with paper and scissors until you get it close? Or use a 3D modelling program? Or .... ???
Enquiring minds want to know. :D
From: Buzz [#18]
14 May 2006
To: Dave Jones (DAVERJ) [#17] 14 May 2006
I use a 3D program, a bottle of aspirin, and a couple of swear words every now and then. ;-)
Actually I enjoy making these items, but they would be difficult to make money with compared to our Wall Tribute products. I've made a few for a die cut company, which can produce in quantity but they don't look as good as lasered.
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From: Carl (CSEWELL) [#19]
14 May 2006
To: Buzz [#18] 14 May 2006
From: Buzz [#20]
14 May 2006
To: Carl (CSEWELL) [#19] 14 May 2006
My 3D is just the starting point; tabs, slots, embellishments are all added after the fact. My first generation as I call it looks very rough. I create a finished piece that might take many generations to create. Especially when I get carried away.
I made the torrent, all the latch doors, and a bottom access panel fully operational on the tank, now that took nothing but good aspirin!
I've started making furniture, here is a picture of my first piece. Now remember it is the first generation :-) I like to start with the most used piece of furniture first.
EDITED: 14 May 2006 by BUZZ
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#21]
14 May 2006
To: Buzz [#20] 14 May 2006
I guess without instructions for that piece, people will have "nothing to go on." :-)
From: Carl (CSEWELL) [#22]
14 May 2006
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#21] 14 May 2006
Now they have your e-mail. :P
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#23]
14 May 2006
To: Carl (CSEWELL) [#22] 14 May 2006
I'm trying to keep a "lid" on that information, until I get a "handle" on the assembly.
I'd hate for anyone to "tank" based on my instructions. :-)
From: Dave Jones (DAVERJ) [#24]
14 May 2006
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#23] 14 May 2006
"Butt" you didn't even use the emoticon with the "flushed" "cheeks".
(just thought I'd "pipe" in)
From: Denny K (JDLASERGIFTS) [#25]
14 May 2006
To: ALL
Made the car today for my son......he loved it !! It took me less than 30 minutes to piece it together. Thanks Tom.
Denny K
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#26]
14 May 2006
To: Dave Jones (DAVERJ) [#24] 15 May 2006
Dave,
I would have used the emoticon, but i didn't want to "bowl" you over with added info, or unnecessarily create a "flap."
Besides, I wasn't sure if the idea would "float." :-)
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From: Buzz [#27]
15 May 2006
To: Denny K (JDLASERGIFTS) [#25] 15 May 2006
Glad to hear your boy enjoyed it.
I had hoped to design it so it would not need glue, except for the tires. Did yours go together tight?
Question to all; Has anybody tried making it with acrylic? I would like to see what colored acrylic would look like??
From: James (TILER02) [#28]
15 May 2006
To: Buzz [#16] 16 May 2006
From: Buzz [#29]
16 May 2006
To: James (TILER02) [#28] 16 May 2006
Hi James,
That is a long time to keep a wife waiting :-) I haven't decided what I'm going to do. Our business has been to create High-Profit product designs and the Doll House, I fear, will confuse people on what we offer.
My thinking is, (hopefully you can follow my untrained thought), when you first get a cell phone the company will give you all kinds of freebies to sign a contract. When you open a large Bank account you get to pick from a toaster or such. The customer who is still your customer gets nothing, actually in the cell phone case sometimes their stuck with higher monthly fees. I was thinking why not award your current customers with a monthly fun project. This is what I'm leaning to if I can create understandable instructions :S
I had someone in the shop suggest I use the plans to give away at the trade shows in exchange for business cards and e-mail addresses for future contacts, but I'm leaning more to my original idea.
I am working on another house plan that was supposed to be simpler, less wood, easier to assemble. I failed, it is now over 300 pieces, three stories with stairs again, and even a second floor wrap around porch, I just can't control myself. When I get it finished I'll post a picture.
I don't like to see a child disappointed (in this case your wife) If you go to our website and e-mail me I'll send you my first house I built, (I made plans for this one, it was made for an architect) with little effort I believe you can redesign it into a Doll House.
EDITED: 16 May 2006 by BUZZ
From: ABH (BACHI) [#30]
16 May 2006
To: Buzz [#16] 16 May 2006
Buzz
Nice doll house. Do you mind sharing the design ?
Would appreciate it.
Bachi
From: Buzz [#31]
16 May 2006
To: ABH (BACHI) [#30] 16 May 2006
Bachi,
I do not have instructions made for the Doll House as of yet. I will be sharing designs in the future, I'm just not sure how and when.
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