[jackdoud]

I've been working on this project for a few months now and got it done just in time for Dragoncon.








More pics and a full build log on my website here: http://www.angelfire.com/pa2/jdoud/gbslimescoop.html
The comparison shot irks me as I can see all the parts that are wrong but giving the utter lack of info on this prop I'll live with it for now. The scoop does spin though it's a bit stuttery and in the wrong direction. Fortunately this thing weighs over 5.5 pounds so if anyone complains I can reach out and touch them up-side the head.

[mburkit]

Jack, you did a great job on this thing. I can't wait to break it (on accident)!

[jackdoud]

Jack, you did a great job on this thing. I can't wait to break it (on accident)!

What, again? I already had to fix your hamfisted abuse of this thing once.

[The Roach On Twelve]

I just "arrived" in my pants.

[ThrowingChicken]

So what did all of the materials cost you?

[Ghostbuster J]

Amazing job!

[xtrmn8r17]

Aweeeesome! & Nice Sig Roach

[Dreamstalker]

That is an awesome piece of kit.

[jackdoud]

So what did all of the materials cost you?

Somewhere around $300, I haven't gone though tall the reciepts yet. The reel alone was $107 since I had to fight fishing collectors on ebay for it. Having to buy and try various items before I found something that would work drove the price up as well. I'll get a total calculated soon.

[bustinforjesus]

Looks Great!!!

[Dan AKA]

Wow, that really came out fantastic. I've never seen one built so close. Kudos to you!

[ThrowingChicken]

So what did all of the materials cost you?

Somewhere around $300, I haven't gone though tall the reciepts yet. The reel alone was $107 since I had to fight fishing collectors on ebay for it. Having to buy and try various items before I found something that would work drove the price up as well. I'll get a total calculated soon.

Holy crap!

[jackdoud]

Holy crap!

No kidding, $345.46 is the final total I came up with.

[ThrowingChicken]

So much for weekend project.

[GhostGuy]

Came out beautifully!

[Dr. Ray Stantz]

Mines been sitting, untouched for some time now just because I was so stuck...with these pics looks like I'll have to start all over. Any chance we can get a parts list or rough plans for this in the future? One of my favorite untouched props.

[jackdoud]

Mines been sitting, untouched for some time now just because I was so stuck...with these pics looks like I'll have to start all over. Any chance we can get a parts list or rough plans for this in the future? One of my favorite untouched props.

Click the link to my build log in the OP, there's a parts list and diagram on my website.

So much for weekend project.

Yeah...and I just spent $65 on foam to make a case to carry it in...

[ThrowingChicken]

I wonder if there is a cheaper reel that could be adapted to work.

[kind2311]

where are austin, ron, and jairus?

[jackdoud]

Travel case:



I left space for the eventual gigameter. It's GB2 in a box!

[Ghostbuster J]

A carrying case too? Dude that's awesome!

[Socko525]

I just came across this thread and as an avid/semi-pro fisherman/collector I can think of some fairly close resembling reels for a lot less. In fact I believe I saw a similar looking fly rod reel at gander mountain not that ago. I'll take a trip tomorrow and see if I can't find it.

[ThePinkGhostbuster]

That thing came out amazing. Good to hear you got everything done in time
Now we can go slime-fishing next weekend!

[hawaiiangb]

feeling that gbII love!

[Gareee]

Amazing work! I don't think there are many people who have attempted one of these, are there?

So... where are the drums of pink slime to go along with it?

[jackdoud]

So... where are the drums of pink slime to go along with it?

I've had that sitting around for a while now:



For those looking for an alternate reel, the Alvey 425B is pretty close (in the same model line) but is still an expensive collectable reel:



Your main issue is going to be the holes and the size. Here's some reference shots to gauge other potentials on:

[Gareee]

That reel looks like a perfect thing for AJ to make with his new router. The setup would be fairly easy, and maybe it could be made to fit a current inexpensive reel.

[xtrmn8r17]

Thats awesome, that carrying case. Now try n take it on a plane.

[ThrowingChicken]

That reel looks like a perfect thing for AJ to make with his new router. The setup would be fairly easy, and maybe it could be made to fit a current inexpensive reel.

Yeah, I was thinking something like that, your own sides on some other reel's hardware

[ChapterMasterTu'Shan]

Jack, you did a great job on this thing. I can't wait to break it (on accident)!

Like you did this morning?