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  1. Welcome to the Project Dalek Forum

    1. Information for Guests

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  2. Project Dalek Essentials

    1. Project Dalek Main Website   (83,983 visits to this link)

      Click there to access the front page of the Project Dalek website.

    2. Dalek Builder's Workshop Manual   (77,270 visits to this link)

    3. Downloads: Dalek Plans And Other Essential Reading   (99,911 visits to this link)

      All plans and other downloads are supplied in Adobe PDF format. To access them, validated members can follow the links from here.

    4. Members' Build Diaries   (19,767 visits to this link)

      Quick link to the heart of the Forum.  This is where all our Daleks are created. Start a Build Diary here to document your progress and get help and support.

  3. The Latest

    1. Hello & Welcome

      Members can use this section to introduce themselves and find out who's building Daleks near them. Please post in the sub-forum that relates to your location and also supply a town or regional location.

      When introducing yourself, you might also want to add your location to the Member Map. This will greatly increase your likelihood of finding friends and help, locally.

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      • RepeatedMeme
      • By RepeatedMeme,

    2. Frequently Asked Questions

      New members start here.

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      • admontom
      • By admontom,

    3. Newsflash

      Essential information, forum business etc.

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      • Scovox
      • By Scovox,

  4. Project Dalek Technical

    1. Technical Questions

      General Forum (software) technical questions. Problems searching, posting, downloading or opening files? Ask here.

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      • John
      • By John,

    2. Downloads Talk

      Download discussions and download news. Note: the downloads themselves are accessible by clicking on the links in "Project Dalek Essentials", at the top of the page.

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    3. Plans Discussion

      Problems with plans? Disagree with dims?
      Frank open discussion welcome here.

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      • John
      • By John,

  5. Member's Daleks

    1. Builders Progress Diaries

      Superb 'hands-on' reference material for new builders. When you start to build your (full size) Dalek, please join in by contributing your build diaries and photos here.

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      • RepeatedMeme
      • By RepeatedMeme,

    2. Dalek Showcase

      A place to show off your finished Daleks. Please share your photos with us here, even if you've already completed a build diary.

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    3. Davros

      An area for all things related to building (full size) Davros.

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      • Tobyskyward
      • By Tobyskyward,

    4. Active Members Area

      Information, plans, downloads etc for active Project Dalek members

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  6. The Workshop: Dalek Construction & Design Discussions

    1. 1: The Dome

      Making a dome from scratch? Need help? Ask here.

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      • dalek rulo
      • By dalek rulo,

    2. 2: The Neck

      Cutting the rings and making the struts. Assembling the neck cage and neck bin.

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      • Nickm
      • By Nickm,

    3. 3: The Shoulders

      Gun box positions, collar/slat placement etc

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      • RattyVulcan
      • By RattyVulcan,

    4. 4: The Skirt

      To split or not to split? Hemis, panels, disasters.

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      • MBH Dalek
      • By MBH Dalek,

    5. 5: The Base

      Movie and new series fenders. Classic bases and DIOE doubles.

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      • John
      • By John,

    6. 6: The Appendages

      The dome lights, eye-stalk, gun and arm. Making & modifying. Irises, water guns and CO2.

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      • John
      • By John,

    7. 7: Finishing Off

      Colour schemes, detailing, finishing touches.

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      • RepeatedMeme
      • By RepeatedMeme,

  7. Build Techniques

    1. Working with GRP

      Problems with fibreglassing or moulds? Ask here.

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      • Nimitz
      • By Nimitz,

    2. Working with Wood & MDF

      Working with wood. Making wooden sections. Problems and solutions.

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      • Mark Smith
      • By Mark Smith,

    3. Working with Metals

      Collars, slats and mesh. Best materials, cutting and shaping.

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      • dalekfromskaro
      • By dalekfromskaro,

    4. Plastics

      What type and when to use it. PETG, acrylic, polystyrene. Vac forming and pressure forming etc.

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      • Rhydian Evans
      • By Rhydian Evans,

    5. Paint

      Paint types, compatibility, priming, spraying techniques, finishing and polishing.

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      • ChristmasDalek
      • By ChristmasDalek,

    6. Other Materials

      Post here for help with materials not covered above!

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      • John
      • By John,

  8. 3D Printing, Scanning, Laser Cutting & CNC

    1. 3D Design, Development & Finishing

      General discussions about models and files for 3D printing, CNC and laser cutting. Topics related to parts development and post-print finishing techniques etc.

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      • Lee knapp
      • By Lee knapp,

    2. 3D Printer Discussions

      Discussions related to 3D printer hardware and software. 3D scanners and scanning. Printers rated and reviewed. Troubleshooting, upgrades, tips and tricks.

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      • Bodule
      • By Bodule,

    3. Printed Part Showcase

      Upload photos of your work to showcase your creations. Don't forget to share your files by submitting them to the Downloads section. 

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      • jaguwa68
      • By jaguwa68,

  9. Electronics & Electrical

    1. Voice Modulators

      All voice-mod related questions, reviews, research and development in here, please.

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      • Ekij
      • By Ekij,

    2. General Electronics & Electrical

      Non voice-mod electrical topics such as wiring, lighting etc.

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      • John
      • By John,

    3. Motorisation

      Adding motors, batteries, control units, PIR etc.

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      • oxygeneuk
      • By oxygeneuk,

  10. Alternative Dalek Building

    1. Scale Daleks

      Just getting into dalek building? Decided to build a scale model before you attempt a full size version? Talk about it here.

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      • Gideon
      • By Gideon,

    2. Virtual Daleks

      A place for the discussion, development and display of CGI Daleks and CG Dalek related items.

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      • M.Sharif_3D
      • By M.Sharif_3D,

    3. Speculative Dalek Projects

      Are you considering building Dalek that's a little different? Plans still on the drawing board? Post here for discussions, advice and help.

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      • Dalek Two Zero
      • By Dalek Two Zero,

  11. The History Channel

    1. A History Of The Dalek Props

      A detailed, in-depth look at the History of the Dalek props.

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      • Mark Smith
      • By Mark Smith,

    2. The Family Album

      Did you or someone you know meet/photograph a Dalek in the 60's, 70's or 80's? Did you take photographs of Daleks at a fete or at the Blackpool Doctor Who exhibition etc? PLEASE email or share your pics here.

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      • Jon Green
      • By Jon Green,

    3. The Oddballs

      Exhibition Daleks, stage Daleks, Edwin Hall Dalek ride etc.

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      • markofrani
      • By markofrani,

  12. Project Dalek Community

    1. Events, Conventions and Meet-ups

      Now you've built your Dalek, why not get involved?
      Create events or let others know about events you're planning to attend. Sign up for and chat about existing events. It doesn't matter if you're not the organiser... if you're attending you can tell everyone here.

      Events will be publicised and shared across our pages on social media.

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      • simon83079
      • By simon83079,

  13. The Dalek Basement

    1. Talking Daleks

      Dalek-related exhibitions, news, websites, suppliers and other items of interest to Dalek builders. See the sub forum (inside) for Dalek toys, models & DVDs.

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      • John
      • By John,

    2. Downtime

      Dalek related but not build related, (no fiction). Post it here and we might let it stay, if it's interesting!

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    • Dalek Two Zero

      Dalek Two Zero

      Comic Con North East was fun

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    • DalekDucky

      DalekDucky

      I live in Canada, Quebec and having fun raising funds with my two Dalek as a member of Doctor Who society of Canada
       
      Dalek Canuck
      My First Dalek is Canuck which took me abut 18mts to build at the start of Covid. As I do not have access to a workshop, most of my work is done outside in the summer with limited ability to work indoors.

       
      Dalek Supreme
      My second Dalek build is Dalek Supreme. Having learned from Canuck, he took me about 9mths to build


       
      Witches Familiar
      I'm currently building the "sit in" Dalek for photo ops for our group it is the Dalek from the episode "The Witches Familiar", the one where Clara sits in and almost gets "killed" by the Doctor.
      So not much to show yet but hoping to have it done this summer for our Comicon season
      Here are pictures of the prop and screen shot

      Happy building  
       
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    • DalekDucky

      DalekDucky

      The Witches Familiar Dalek

      Well I've started a new build, started a while back actually so this post will be a quick catchup to where I am now.

      I've been asked by our local Doctor Who of Canada group to build the Dalek from the The Witches Familiar, the one where Clara sits in and almost gets "killed" by the Doctor.
      (OK, it was my idea..... but it was easier say that then admitting the truth to my wife LOL)

      SO the basic build of a Dalek was not an issue, it is a dalek after all, just cut in pieces and finish the inside too right,,,, right?
      Well pretty much but I am having a few challenges t hat I hope the great Dalek hive will be able to help me with

      There is not much reference to go trough, The first picture below is a CGI and the other two are the prop which is my main reference


      Shoulders and Skirt, 
      Well that is pretty much the same as my other builds the only difference was that I did not close the shoulders


       
       Shoulders and Dome 
      Used one of our builders mold for the shoulders in an effort to make the shoulders lighter for the arms from which they will eventually hang. 
      The Dome and Cawl were cast from my molds. They were not perfect but I'm getting a lot better at this

       
      Shoulder slates
      I decided to build them this time around vs 3D printing them. I was sure I took pictures of the process but it seems they were "exterminated"   
      In any case, not too hard and in some ways less work but more time consuming.  The advantage is that I was able to custom fit them form the get go and not have to go trough the talking, filler of the 3D printed ones. So give and take on time.
      No significant difference in weight.

       
      With the slates in place, I then used my dremel to cut the shoulders in pieces, (Lord don't let me mess this up)

       
      Hemi Holes
      Primed  the shoulders and drilled holes for eventual Hemi Placement using my trust Jig

       
      Strengthening the shoulders
      As the face of the rear shoulders will need to be framed and strengthen to hold two arms per side, (one at the base of the shoulders for the front shoulder and appendage, and one at the top to hold the neck, yet to be built) I traced and cut 1/2" Plywood leftovers that was fibreglassed at the top and bottom of all shoulder peices.
      You can see in the second picture the face that was cut to shape for the shoulders from my Skirt MDF offshoots. I will place a 1/2 board behind that as well but the MDF had a nicer finish than the wood I have available.
      The piece of wood will also serve as a good guide to finish the edges.

      This is where I'm at.
      Currently still figuring out how to ensure the frame will be strong enough to hold the shoulder with appendage and be east to take apart and assenble when taking on the rode.
      At this time I'm thinking of placing a bracket at the top and bottom of the shoulders to help relieve the stress on the face

      This would allow me to use the two holes as well for the face of the shoulder to place some sort of hinge.
      Toying with different type of tubing ideas.
       
      Thinks I need to source/figure out
      Metal brakes at front of the chair
      There is a metal apparatus on the front of the "chair". Any idea what it is, I'm about to try and design it in CAD but if anyone knows what it is, it would be most helpful. Tubing
      Easy enough it looks to be typical foam tubing and plastic electrical cord protector. The actual chair
      Seems to be made in the same fashion as the neck rings of the Supreamn Dalek with Herronrib inside. so again should not be too hard once I figure out the dimensions and easy assembly/disaemble for transport. That it for today
       
       
       
       
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    • Damian Trasler

      Damian Trasler

      Took a big jump today - selling off the big 3d printer because I can't make it work, and ordering a monstrously expensive (but simpler to operate) one instead. Print size a little smaller, but big enough to print some new dalek parts...
      · 3 replies
    • pegasus111

      pegasus111

      Slow progress is being made still due to the weather conditions. Skirt and shoulders main structure now complete, neck rings also done. Now trying to 3d print the dome but not quite going to plan. I have downloaded files from the site but none of them appear to want to stick to my print bed. slats are printing with no trouble but dome will not so it may be a case of another way of making a dome.  
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