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Electric meter and circuit box model

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Electric meter and circuit box model
Posted by Ray Dunakin on Saturday, January 2, 2010 11:26 PM
I just finished making an electric meter and circuit box for the rock shop in Dos Manos. The boxes were made of styrene, then I made a silicone mold and cast duplicates out of resin. The "glass" dome was turned from a 1/4" diameter acrylic rod, using a hand-held drill as a crude lathe. Underneath the dome is a vinyl sticker I printed out, with a photo of an electric meter on it. . . . . . . . .
 Visit www.raydunakin.com to see pics of the rugged and rocky In-ko-pah Railroad!
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Posted by jhsimpson62 on Sunday, January 3, 2010 6:13 AM

Ray, Once again you've created an amazingly life-like model of an everyday item which most of us never think to include in a project. Looks really great. Thanks for sharriing.  Jack

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Posted by dwbeckett on Sunday, January 3, 2010 9:03 AM

I would almost bet the circuit box is a working on/off switch.

As usal you have surpassed us all.......

Dave

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Posted by Steam on the Bel Del on Sunday, January 3, 2010 8:18 PM

even the rust looks realistic, absolutely phenomenal.

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Posted by PJM20 on Monday, January 4, 2010 4:59 AM

That looks more realistic than my own real electric meter outside my house. Great job! - Peter

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Posted by g. gage on Monday, January 4, 2010 1:02 PM

Ray you never cease to amaze me. I’m afraid to ask, do the dials actually turn?

 

Have fun, Rob

 

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Posted by Ray Dunakin on Monday, January 4, 2010 4:04 PM
Thanks! Nope, the dials don't turn.
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Shu
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Posted by Shu on Tuesday, January 5, 2010 6:08 PM

 Ray - Like most of your creations. I sat here looking at the picts and eventually picked my jaw off the table. Nice nice work. Shu

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