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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   (97,414 visits to this link)

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

    2. Dalek Builder's Workshop Manual   (83,930 visits to this link)

    3. Downloads: Dalek Plans And Other Essential Reading   (107,392 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   (26,646 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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      • Nigel H
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    2. Frequently Asked Questions

      New members start here.

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      • John
      • By John,

    3. Newsflash

      Essential information, forum business etc.

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      • John
      • By John,

  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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      • Gynahk
      • By Gynahk,

    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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      • Burnsy57
      • By Burnsy57,

    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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      • Dalek Two Zero
      • By Dalek Two Zero,

    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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      • PSC911
      • By PSC911,

    2. 2: The Neck

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

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      • John
      • By John,

    3. 3: The Shoulders

      Gun box positions, collar/slat placement etc

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      • FriendlyDalek11
      • By FriendlyDalek11,

    4. 4: The Skirt

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

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      • John
      • By John,

    5. 5: The Base

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

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      • Dave Jeffrey
      • By Dave Jeffrey,

    6. 6: The Appendages

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

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      • Mike Aubert
      • By Mike Aubert,

    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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      • John Kelly
      • By John Kelly,

    2. Working with Wood & MDF

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

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      • bec weir
      • By bec weir,

    3. Working with Metals

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

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      • Bob69
      • By Bob69,

    4. Plastics

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

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      • Pascal
      • By Pascal,

    5. Paint

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

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      • Dominic Goodall
      • By Dominic Goodall,

    6. Other Materials

      Post here for help with materials not covered above!

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      • Dalek Norvic
      • By Dalek Norvic,

  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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      • Ken axford
      • By Ken axford,

    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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      • PSC911
      • By PSC911,

    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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      • TheHeadHunter
      • By TheHeadHunter,

  9. Electronics & Electrical

    1. Voice Modulators

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

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      • Aussie Kev
      • By Aussie Kev,

    2. General Electronics & Electrical

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

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      • ekul1978
      • By ekul1978,

    3. Motorisation

      Adding motors, batteries, control units, PIR etc.

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      • RepeatedMeme
      • By RepeatedMeme,

  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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      • adam2150ad
      • By adam2150ad,

    2. Virtual Daleks

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

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      • Dalek Ren
      • By Dalek Ren,

    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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      • RepeatedMeme
      • By RepeatedMeme,

    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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      • Mark Smith
      • By Mark Smith,

    3. The Oddballs

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

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      • marinedalek
      • By marinedalek,

  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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      • ekul1978
      • By ekul1978,

  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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      • donlock
      • By donlock,

    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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    • Skin-Job
      Karl's NSD

      By Skin-Job · Posted

      Taking a break from the body finishing today, out of matt clearcoat, so that will wait until after the weekend. Meanwhile, I've been going through Dave's accessories. His backstory is that he's from the era of the Matt Smith episode 'Victory of the Daleks', but is a variant of those seen on the show. He's one of Churchill's Ironsides, a troop support unit. As such he needs to have stuff the Tommy on the ground might need: Ammo, water, first aid kits, a fire extinguisher, some tools. His 'harness' and pouches are leather, not canvas. Below are pics of the leather I'm using, a lovely bubbly Oak tan, his two water bottles (one for each 'hip') both are genuine 1944 British Army issue... which I'll strip and repaint in Dave green, a vintage 'Pyrene' brass extinguisher, a collection of old tools (actually vintage bike spanners that look suitably Daleky) which will be secured in a leather tool roll on the back. The extinguisher mounts across the base of the shoulder section. Also below is a test of the rust effect I'm thinking of using, on a spare hemi. On balance, probably am going to be using the traditional brush technique rather than airbrush.   More later.      
    • FriendlyDalek11
      Dalek Zeta: Slow Process Of The Daleks 😔

      By FriendlyDalek11 · Posted

      so... A hour or so later, Yellowed the cans, not gone great to be honest, some of them fell over, because of my arrogant self worried I wasn't getting enough paint on it so I got closer, so some of them have slightly smushed, I will have to (was going to anyway) make more and redo them Another issue I ran outta yellow! I definitely sprayed a tad to much on the first 4 here, but still if I hadn't I wouldn't of been able to do the rest, it was a cheap small one that my wonderful mother ordered for me  So now I'm going to have to wait for them to arrive once again 😔  In the meantime I'll prepare the red 'semi-circles' and probably order a stalk  (Oh and @ChristmasDalek I have not forgotten your awesome idea! I'll definitely be putting it on some smaller bombs for CO Daleks, but if this yellow really doesn't work out, I'll be sure to use it and credit you!)
    • Skin-Job
      Karl's NSD

      By Skin-Job · Posted

      So, got the paint on the skirt to a basic level, to match the rest of him. Tweaked the finish on the dome and clearcoated it to fix it. I was really keen to see what he looked like placed all together for the first time. The appendages are just rested in the sockets, so further out than they will be.   The finish needs a mid tone to stop it looking flat and monochrome. If you look at the plunger, and see how the brown tone in there on the ram ends really makes the prop jump and come alive... I'll airbrush a brown haze on top of the the black, to lessen the contrast and blend it all in.   Then it's just bare metal highlights and dust for the paintwork.   Leather and accessories after.   More later.    
    • FriendlyDalek11
      Dalek Zeta: Slow Process Of The Daleks 😔

      By FriendlyDalek11 · Posted

      Primed the cans for the bombs! Thankfully it's good weather today, slight chance of rain but I wouldn't worry to much... I'll be waiting till their dry, and spray paint them yellow, whilst I wait I'll be making more of the red 'semi-circles' 😑 Unfortunately I haven't got all the cans (there's usually 12-15) bombs on a dalek, I've got 10 😔  I'll be priming more later, when I'm doing that I'll hopefully be priming a couple rods and bits for the Dalek, for instance I'm going to get the stalk, as I've pretty much got everything for the eyestalk, just the painting part!  Very excited for this!

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