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phansson · 03-16-2009, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by JasonR

Still one of my favorites on the site. Can't wait to see the new addition!

Thanks, this is still going to be a work in progress. With the addition of the lens, I need a new screen now. I am trying to decide if I would like to go with a permanent screen or another electric. The electric has been very easy, but it is/was very expensive and if I am ever able to do any "building" I would rather go with an acoustically transparent version.

but, the lens is on its way.....

STARKILLER--1138 · 03-16-2009, 01:06 PM

Very nice gear phansson! The Star Wars props and posters are an excellent touch too.

phansson · 03-16-2009, 01:27 PM

Thanks Louie. What can I say, I am a Star Wars fan. Been one since 1976. The movie posters are something that brings back a lot of good memories of when I was a youngster.

Hopefully I can do some other minor changes this year. I am really looking forward to going to a CIH setup. That was my goal this year and it appears it will happen.

GunZenBomZ · 03-16-2009, 06:17 PM

Very nice in deed. Loving your sci-fi fetish :]

graf1k · 03-16-2009, 09:11 PM

Loving the retro movie posters.

The closet to display case conversion is a pretty awesome idea as well.

phansson · 03-17-2009, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by GunZenBomZ

Very nice in deed. Loving your sci-fi fetish :]

I am a sci-fi fan, but more of a Star Wars fan. I remember waiting in line for hours to see the originals and camping out a full day for Episode 1. Yes, I am a Star Wars nerd. Now I have a 6 year old that I can "geek" out with. He is into the Clone Wars on cartoon network right now.

My wife hates me.

phansson · 03-17-2009, 04:04 AM

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Originally Posted by graf1k

Loving the retro movie posters.

The closet to display case conversion is a pretty awesome idea as well.

Thank you.

The movie posters are just something that I have wanted to own for quite some time. I started with just a couple to decorate with and now I have a pretty nice collection of all original issue posters. If you think home theater is expensive, posters can range from $1 up to $1 million if you like original issue Universal horror one sheets. It is a CRAZY hobby.

The Stormtrooper suit was my costume for Halloween in 2006. My son was Darth Vader and I was his "guard". Of course I went overboard, but I have wanted a stormtrooper costume since 1976. So again, it was a nostalgia thing. I did purchase it with the thought of putting it on a mannequin in my theater room. At least that is how I justified the cost.

STARKILLER--1138 · 03-17-2009, 05:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phansson

I am a sci-fi fan, but more of a Star Wars fan. I remember waiting in line for hours to see the originals and camping out a full day for Episode 1. Yes, I am a Star Wars nerd. Now I have a 6 year old that I can "geek" out with. He is into the Clone Wars on cartoon network right now.

My wife hates me.

Good stuff phansson. It's a great thing when your kids can get into something that has been part of your life for so many years.

It's pretty cool when one of my girls (8,13,14) comes up to me and says, "Hey dad! Lets watch Sith or Empire, Jedi or Clones. The Clone Wars on Friday night is a family event. Good "geek out" time.

phansson · 03-23-2009, 04:38 PM

Look what I just opened. I picked up this ISCO II with mount (it appears to be an old one) for a great price last week. I received it this morning. So the theater is going to go scope in the near future!

Brain Sturgeon · 03-23-2009, 05:16 PM

Congrats!

Did you shoot those pics in a golf shop or something?

We'll all look forward to seeing it mounted and in action!

phansson · 03-23-2009, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Brain Sturgeon

Congrats!

Did you shoot those pics in a golf shop or something?

We'll all look forward to seeing it mounted and in action!

That is how I make my living. I own a retail golf shop and driving range.

phansson · 05-08-2009, 04:39 AM

Ok, finally received all of the parts for my new mount and after some modifications to the ISCO II stand, we are installed!

First order of business was getting a new projector mount. My old draper was only rated for 24 pounds. Of which the projector weighed about 23. So adding the ISCO II lens (about an additional 6 pounds) was out of the question. So I upgraded to a Chief mount.

Originally I had planned on using the old Draper mount to hold the anamorphic lens, but after doing some research, I decided to modify the ISCO mounting rods to fit into the Panamorph chief mount.

Here is how I did it and finished product.

phansson · 05-08-2009, 04:40 AM

This is the ISCO II mounting rod. Which is solid steel (stainless I think). This will not fit in the groove of the panamorph mount.

phansson · 05-08-2009, 04:41 AM

Panamorph mount.

phansson · 05-08-2009, 04:42 AM

A customer of mine has a machine shop. He machined a groove and also bolt holes in the solid rod.

phansson · 05-08-2009, 04:43 AM

Groove fits nicely in the Panamorph bracket now.

phansson · 05-08-2009, 04:44 AM

Machine bolt and washer finishes it off.

phansson · 05-08-2009, 04:44 AM

ISCO II is up and running. I need to tweak it a little bit. But the install was actually pretty easy.

Brain Sturgeon · 05-09-2009, 11:58 PM

Very nice result! I like how the mounting rods were machined to mate with the Chief Panamorph mount.

I just put my sled/lens back up a couple of days ago. Pics/impressions are in my thread...

phansson · 05-11-2009, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brain Sturgeon

Very nice result! I like how the mounting rods were machined to mate with the Chief Panamorph mount.

I just put my sled/lens back up a couple of days ago. Pics/impressions are in my thread...

Thanks Brain,

I couldn't find an application that really fit what I wanted. I plan on leaving my lens in place without a slide. The machined parts turned out great. I still do not have it tweaked perfectly. I will wait on that hurdle until I get a new screen. Unfortunately, I have to have an electric screen. I would prefer to do a curved screen (like yours) with masking, but I don't think I my wife is going to let me.

Your install looks great. Are you happy with the results? Of course after you get your new Sim projector, you will have two new toys.

05-08-2009, 04:40 AM	#33
phansson Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Arkansas Home Theater Gallery:22 Blu-ray collection:643 Blu-ray reviews:1	This is the ISCO II mounting rod. Which is solid steel (stainless I think). This will not fit in the groove of the panamorph mount. Last edited by phansson; 05-08-2009 at 05:11 AM.

05-08-2009, 04:44 AM	#38
phansson Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Arkansas Home Theater Gallery:22 Blu-ray collection:643 Blu-ray reviews:1	ISCO II is up and running. I need to tweak it a little bit. But the install was actually pretty easy. Last edited by phansson; 05-08-2009 at 05:06 AM.

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03-16-2009, 01:06 PM	#22
STARKILLER--1138 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2008	Very nice gear phansson! The Star Wars props and posters are an excellent touch too.

03-16-2009, 01:27 PM	#23
phansson Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Arkansas Home Theater Gallery:22 Blu-ray collection:643 Blu-ray reviews:1	Thanks Louie. What can I say, I am a Star Wars fan. Been one since 1976. The movie posters are something that brings back a lot of good memories of when I was a youngster. Hopefully I can do some other minor changes this year. I am really looking forward to going to a CIH setup. That was my goal this year and it appears it will happen.

03-16-2009, 06:17 PM	#24
GunZenBomZ Senior Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Warwickshire, UK Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:156	Very nice in deed. Loving your sci-fi fetish :]

03-16-2009, 09:11 PM	#25
graf1k Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2008 Location:🆇🆇🆇🆇 Trading Score:181	Loving the retro movie posters. The closet to display case conversion is a pretty awesome idea as well.

03-23-2009, 04:38 PM	#29
phansson Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Arkansas Home Theater Gallery:22 Blu-ray collection:643 Blu-ray reviews:1	Look what I just opened. I picked up this ISCO II with mount (it appears to be an old one) for a great price last week. I received it this morning. So the theater is going to go scope in the near future!

03-23-2009, 05:16 PM	#30
Brain Sturgeon Expert Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Sep 2007 Home Theater Gallery:39	Congrats! Did you shoot those pics in a golf shop or something? We'll all look forward to seeing it mounted and in action!

05-08-2009, 04:39 AM	#32
phansson Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Arkansas Home Theater Gallery:22 Blu-ray collection:643 Blu-ray reviews:1	Ok, finally received all of the parts for my new mount and after some modifications to the ISCO II stand, we are installed! First order of business was getting a new projector mount. My old draper was only rated for 24 pounds. Of which the projector weighed about 23. So adding the ISCO II lens (about an additional 6 pounds) was out of the question. So I upgraded to a Chief mount. Originally I had planned on using the old Draper mount to hold the anamorphic lens, but after doing some research, I decided to modify the ISCO mounting rods to fit into the Panamorph chief mount. Here is how I did it and finished product.

05-08-2009, 04:41 AM	#34
phansson Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Arkansas Home Theater Gallery:22 Blu-ray collection:643 Blu-ray reviews:1	Panamorph mount.

05-08-2009, 04:42 AM	#35
phansson Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Arkansas Home Theater Gallery:22 Blu-ray collection:643 Blu-ray reviews:1	A customer of mine has a machine shop. He machined a groove and also bolt holes in the solid rod.

05-08-2009, 04:43 AM	#36
phansson Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Arkansas Home Theater Gallery:22 Blu-ray collection:643 Blu-ray reviews:1	Groove fits nicely in the Panamorph bracket now.

05-09-2009, 11:58 PM	#39
Brain Sturgeon Expert Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Sep 2007 Home Theater Gallery:39	Very nice result! I like how the mounting rods were machined to mate with the Chief Panamorph mount. I just put my sled/lens back up a couple of days ago. Pics/impressions are in my thread...

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