ELECTROBINOCULARS - Page 3

First, you'll need to prep the base for everything to come - the pitcher. Remove the lid and trim off the rubber that extends beyond the edges. In the pic, you'll notice that I didn't trim it all. This was a mistake I corrected later in the build. Go ahead and rough in positions for the eyepieces based on the spacing between your own eyes. You'll also need to remove the pitcher's handle. I used a small saw to do this, then sanded the edges down.

 

Measure a line about 2" from the bottom of the pitcher, and cut it off. Make sure the cut is clean as this will become the lens end of your binoculars. Sand the cut edges until they are smooth, and sand the surface of the pitcher until it's slightly rough. this will definitely help with paint and glue adhesion. While you're at it, sand off as much of the Rubbermaid logos as you can.

 

I think epoxy putty is the unsung hero of propmaking, but it's not without a few drawbacks. Foremost is it's working time...the time between when you mix it up and when it hardens to the point where you can't mold it anymore. This varies from brand to brand. I found a white marine epoxy putty that had a five minute working time, which is pretty good. Break off about half of the contents of the tube and mix it according to the instructions. Once it's blended, press it into the inside of the bottom of the pitcher, then slide the original bottom in from the large end as shown. It should be a snug fit. Wait for the epoxy to harden before proceeding, and make sure you wrap up what's left... you'll need it later.

 

 

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