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September 1st, 2007, 04:00 AM
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RedRock Micro DIY
Has anyone got the manual to build the RedRock Micro from Redrock? Im curious how much supplies are. I emailed them and never got a reply. Anyone?
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September 2nd, 2007, 08:36 AM
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Hi Loren
Costs for building your own adapter vary with the materials used, but generally you can make one for around $100-150 in materials. I've heard as low as $75 as well. Hope that helps Cheers Brian www.redrockmicro.com
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September 2nd, 2007, 11:22 AM
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Hey Loren:
I bought the plans, and it included the spinning ground glass. $50.00. From there, I just used local resources, rather than there list. I used plans as a guide. Got project box from Radio Shack for $6.00. Use Black sewer pipe to make some fittings, and I built support for everything from 3/4 inch aluminum tubing, and some aluminum rods. A lot of trial and error increased expense there. Biggest expense is an achromat. Some use cheap ones, but really need a good one. I bought one from Cinevate for $250.00. Works well. With my cameras (HV20 and FX1) to give better zoom capability, I set camera back about 5 inches, using a piece of black pipe as a spacer.
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September 4th, 2007, 12:17 AM
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Thanx =) i think ill pick me up one of dem ;)
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September 17th, 2007, 01:29 AM
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I purchased the Red Rock DIY guide.
It didnt take long for me to decide that I would probably mess it up and waste hours of time on something that would only ever look like a Blue Peter project (because of my poor skills) So I bought an adaptor from the UK. You can guess which one. Good luck if you decide to build though. I wouldnt say the guide is for 'beginners' who are not familiar with drawings and diagrams. Very comprehensive though. Lists supplies / product codes of parts in the USA though. |
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September 17th, 2007, 03:59 AM
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What adapter did you get mate? I too bought the diy guide, but I have to say the method is a touch crude for my liking. SO I built another vibrating style based on the eos tube method from Daniel of Jetset models. Its not only looks a million times better, but is also built a million times better, and works exeptionally well. tbip2001 |
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September 17th, 2007, 07:32 AM
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I got the SGpro. Works well and totally transforms my productions.
Yeah, i was careful what I said about the DIY guide - to be blunt, it wasnt helpful, as i'm a total beginner, who isnt very skilled at stuff like that. However, if I have the time I would like to build my own/mod what I have. Ey, Midlanders! Cool! I notice a fair few on the board are UK based! regards |
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