STEAMTOWN - TELESCOPE & ELEVATOR - VIDEO TUTORIALS

Here we are back at the house on Irongate Street for the last segment of the project.  Since H.G is an explorer, I thought she might explore the stars as well as the planet. To this end, I’ve created a telescope that sits on the roof.

In addition, I've built an elevator that will take Helena to the roof.  

TELESCOPE

On a clear night, you can sit in a comfortable chipboard chair lined with burgundy suede.  Mounted on the base is a chipboard compass which comes in handy for positioning the telescope.

The lever on the side of the chair allows you to control the height of the chair.  The chair is attached to the telescope using a bangle bracelet and a brass box foot.

The controls (octagon pendant drop & fluted dangle) are mounted in a brass compass to adjust the lens (glass marble & pocket watch cover) and telescope position.

A piece of thin ornate filigree helps to keep the telescope in position.

Both the base and the center section independently swivel. 

A lovely filigree spiral staircase makes it easy to climb into the chair.

ELEVATOR & ATTIC ACCESS

On the side of the house is an elegant wrought iron (made from Gothic border trim) elevator cage.

  On the front of the cage is an entry gate.

A pulley system raises the cage to the bottom of the roof on the top of the roof.

Once level with the roof, you'll find chipboard filigree stairs leading up to the top of the roof.  These stairs are made using a set of extra steps for the spiral staircase.

The light inside the cage is helpful on dark nights.

In addition to the video tutorials covering the construction of the telescope and elevator, I’ve also demonstrated how to create a hidden opening in the roof that allows for access to lighting switches and batteries. 

VIDEO TUTORIAL - TELESCOPE

VIDEO TUTORIAL - ELEVATOR

OTHER VIDEOS IN THIS SERIES

Steamtown Two Story House Construction

Steampunk Explorer's Study

Spiral Staircase, Lighted Chandelier & Spy Scope

Steampunk Boudoir

Click here to jump to some of the supplies carried by Alpha Stamps

DETAILED SUPPLY LIST

TELESCOPE

17mm Raw Brass Bullet Bead Caps – Koi Fish supports

Fancy Chair 1:12 Scale

Gold Mini Dresser Handles – Chair

Symmetrical Bronze Flourish – Chair decoration & chair support

Silver Swirly Connector Charms – Chair decoration

Brass Feathery Scroll Filigree – Chair decoration

Gold Bangle Bracelet – Chair support

Brass Box Feet – Chair support

Burgundy Suede Paper - Chair

Sparrows Compass Brass Link – Control panel

Raw Brass Octagon Pendants Drops – Control panel

Thin Ornate Filigree – Telescope connector

10mm Clear Glass Marbles

Chipboard Compass Set - Base

ELEVATOR

Chesterville Keswick Scrapbook Paper

Chipboard Gothic Border Trim

Tim Holtz Mini Pulley Wheels

Hitch Fasteners

Window Pulls

Antique Gold Rope-Edged Rondelles

Raw Brass Box Feet - Rounded

10mm Antique Brass Washers

7mm Hammered Metal Disks

Brass Gate Hinge – Used to hinge window for attic access

Vintaj Metal Patinas – Aged Bronze

Vintaj Metal Patinas – Victorian Gold