Cruentus Ervum Stella Martis Vulgaris

Or, the Common Martian Red Weed:


Found nestling in the rotting hulk of an ancient oak over on the local common, not far from where one of the Martian Cylinders landed just over a century ago.

It's very rare to find a specimen, as our microbes tend to attack them as much as their spores attack our flora, so I've had to build a filtration system and bellows to keep it going:


Dials:


Filters:



And the mechanism in action:

(it's a bit noisy, but I've got a replacement motor and gearbox on the way)

"Auntie" takes an interest...

At the end of last month, the BBC News Website's Technology section produced a very nice article and video about Steampunk, although modesty forbids me to mention what made it so superlative:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/8376028.stm

And then, THE WORLD!

the STEAM PISTOL

Finally completed in time for the ASYLUM Steam Convivial:

in it's black velvet lined case

maker's label in lid

assembled on display stand

ammunition boxes

ready for use

don't forget to adjust the h20/h2so4 mix!

More information on the construction of this device may be found here.

Electro Iconograph

When one feels the need to record a moment for posterity, one needs a device that can render the fleeting eternal- thusly, I present the Electro Iconograph:

Oh, all right: it's a case for a compact digital camera:

Just so I can take pictures at Steampunk events without leaving character; all the functions of the camera are still available for use, but with a much more Steam-friendly interface!

More details here .

Steampunk Exhibition

Well, the cat has exited the bag, so it's now officially announceable:



So, if you wish to see my Space Helmet in the flesh, as well as the work of several other very clever and talented people (and me), and you're in Oxford betwixt October and February of next year, do pop along!

A constantly updated blog is available here:

http://www.steampunkmuseumexhibition.blogspot.com/

The Celestial Sphere

Once one has a Space Helmet to gad about on the surface of a distant world, how does one actually get there?

Why, by steam-powered CELESTIAL SPHERE, of course!

The ship on it's launch platform


Bird's-eye view


The view you would get as you approach the Ship


The cargo door and crane

Launch platform and shunter

This project took place over several months, and a detailed account of it's construction may be found here:

Brassgoggles- From Planet To Planet in My Celestial Sphere!

Per Ardua, Ad Astra!

An Outing

My good Lady and I in the beautiful environs of Painshill Park.

I'm on the left.