My Daily Planet Globe project

[Hector]

I already have two globes for it...I'm looking for the "industrial" art deco metal look...you'll see when I post those pictures soon...but hey...that's a nice one...but I need it more compact...remember...it's going atop my six foot high glass cabinet...

[Hector]

Got your pm

[Hector]

OK...here we go...

I bought two globes (one just arrived, the other is in transition)...both with metal rings...both are different but with the same art deco look...my plan is to make two DAILY PLANET globes...and both with BROADWAY fonts...I want that Metropolis look, lol.

They need modifications of course...I'm going to tilt the rings...to have that sloping Saturn look...cutting and welding will be required...not worrying about the paint at this point...have to tweak that damn bloody metal first...

Daily planet globes - a set on Flickr

[megoscott]

Wow, those are freakishly stylish.

[Hector]

Aren't they cool?

[piecemaker]

I already have two globes for it...I'm looking for the "industrial" art deco metal look...you'll see when I post those pictures soon...but hey...that's a nice one...but I need it more compact...remember...it's going atop my six foot high glass cabinet...

Yeah, my thinking on the lighted globe i posted,was you would have to lose the wooden stand and go with a smaller base for it. But i see now you already have the globes covered.Those are some cool looking globes,they are going to look great when you get them done.

[Hector]

Thanks, my good man...much appreciated...

[emeraldknight47]

You sound like you're putting a lot of heart and soul (and money and hard work) into this project, Hector, but it sounds like it's also a blast for you, which is what's really important. I can't wait to start seeing more finished stuff!

Just be careful with torch, dude!!!

[Hector]

[Hector]

I'd just go with DAILY PLANET like in your pics.As far as the letter size,i did a quick measuring of your first pic,i'm sure they all vary some but its aproximately 4 inches and the letters are about 3/4 to one inch which is 1/4 the width of the globe.Your globe is 16inches so 1/4 of that is 4 inches.I would draw(rough sketch) it out full scale and see which size letters either 3in or 4in look most like whatever pic you are going to base this on.

Going by your tips...I did just that...and seems like 3" letters will look better than 4" on that 16" globe/ring across dimensions...




Looks like I'll be going with 3" letters...

Your advise was awesome...much appreciated...

[piecemaker]

Yep,3" looks much better.Whats your plans on the globe tweakage?

[Hector]

Cutting one side of the metal (that's connected to the ring) that holds the globe. Then welding it back together...to get from level position to tilt position...

[piecemaker]

Ok i'm not sure if i'm understanding this completely.There's 4 points holding the globe ring now with the aluminum type one and it looks like 8 points with the other,two pieces each at N,S,W,E. Are you planning on cutting out,eliminating two points/pieces that hold the globe and only having two pieces at west/east holding the ring? If thats the case,are you raising or lowering the one side to get the tilt you want? If you are lowering one side,you can, i think get by with no welding on the aluminum type one.The other one is a different story.If you are raising a side,then that creates a whole new set of problems.So which way are you planning?

[Hector]

You are right, Sr.

I think I can still tweak one of the globes...it has simpler frame...and I can both cut and add metal...I'll experiment.

The one that I might just leave as is, is this one...

New globe - a set on Flickr

I think I'm just going to paint and add the letters...but man...it's just such in pristine condition...I almost feel bad messing with it...

[thunderbolt]

That one looks perfect, has the art deco look you need. Can you just unscrew it from the base and remount it at an angle?