Building Steps
Retro-Futurist Generator
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Concept Art
Created an idea for the top console using Procreate
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Sketch-Up
After a concept is drawn up, I drew up some plans and elevations in sketch and colored them in Photoshop
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CNC Machine
Using V-Carve, I designed the top console with many holes to fit cables and lights through, and even reused the circles as buttons later on
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Build Frame
To help the console stand up, I needed to build a secure frame of 2” X 2” straight and angled cut wood. I then cut all the facing to what the sides required
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Paint
To make all the sides line up in 3D, I spray painted the sheets in a line with many layers of painters tape to keep a cubism look
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Build Buttons
To build the button panel, I used the CNC machine to cut out all of the small holes and I measured the distance between the board so they were all clickable
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Decorate Interior
For the console and many of the props in this film, I bought cheap electronics and broke them apart for their wires and circuit boards
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Finish Electrical System
To finish, I threw six puck lights into the generator plus different metals and textures to create a nice glossy shine interior