{"id":8054,"date":"2019-07-15T08:00:20","date_gmt":"2019-07-15T14:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pimpmyboardgame.com\/?p=8054"},"modified":"2019-07-14T22:10:41","modified_gmt":"2019-07-15T04:10:41","slug":"double-vision","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/pimpmyboardgame.com\/?p=8054","title":{"rendered":"Double Vision"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Gen Con 2019 is rapidly approaching and as I started up my annual trophy creation, I was trying to think of what diabolical new challenge I through at the Loopin&#8217; Chewie Tournament group.  Since I have to cannibalize a full Loopin&#8217; Chewie set every three years, I had to pick up a new one this year and was left with some extra pieces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" src=\"http:\/\/pimpmyboardgame.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Loopin_Chewie_Double_7690-600x800.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8047\" srcset=\"http:\/\/pimpmyboardgame.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Loopin_Chewie_Double_7690.jpg 600w, http:\/\/pimpmyboardgame.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Loopin_Chewie_Double_7690-198x264.jpg 198w, http:\/\/pimpmyboardgame.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Loopin_Chewie_Double_7690-300x400.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p> The main pieces of interest were the extra chewie and armature pendulum. Something must have been cooking in the dark recessed of my mind as I laid things out and it immediately clicked- I should make a double armed Loopin&#8217; Chewie!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"http:\/\/pimpmyboardgame.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Loopin_Chewie_Double_7691-600x450.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8048\" srcset=\"http:\/\/pimpmyboardgame.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Loopin_Chewie_Double_7691-600x450.jpg 600w, http:\/\/pimpmyboardgame.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Loopin_Chewie_Double_7691-198x148.jpg 198w, http:\/\/pimpmyboardgame.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Loopin_Chewie_Double_7691-400x300.jpg 400w, http:\/\/pimpmyboardgame.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Loopin_Chewie_Double_7691-768x576.jpg 768w, http:\/\/pimpmyboardgame.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Loopin_Chewie_Double_7691-900x675.jpg 900w, http:\/\/pimpmyboardgame.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Loopin_Chewie_Double_7691.jpg 1067w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Doing a quick layout test and taking a few things apart showed that it was theoretically possible.  I really only needed one piece: a flat base piece to set both arms on top of.  A quick shout out to Reese and a boot up of Fusion 360 and I was in business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"http:\/\/pimpmyboardgame.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Loopin_Chewie_Double_7693-600x450.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8049\" srcset=\"http:\/\/pimpmyboardgame.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Loopin_Chewie_Double_7693-600x450.jpg 600w, http:\/\/pimpmyboardgame.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Loopin_Chewie_Double_7693-198x148.jpg 198w, http:\/\/pimpmyboardgame.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Loopin_Chewie_Double_7693-400x300.jpg 400w, http:\/\/pimpmyboardgame.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Loopin_Chewie_Double_7693-768x576.jpg 768w, http:\/\/pimpmyboardgame.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Loopin_Chewie_Double_7693-900x675.jpg 900w, http:\/\/pimpmyboardgame.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Loopin_Chewie_Double_7693.jpg 1067w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The test print worked great and it was ready to start assembling.  I didn&#8217;t take the time to measure out the holes in Fusion 360 so I used the blue tac trick of putting on the base and letting the arm supports press in and show me where to drill the holes.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" src=\"http:\/\/pimpmyboardgame.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Loopin_Chewie_Double_7695-600x800.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8050\" srcset=\"http:\/\/pimpmyboardgame.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Loopin_Chewie_Double_7695.jpg 600w, http:\/\/pimpmyboardgame.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Loopin_Chewie_Double_7695-198x264.jpg 198w, http:\/\/pimpmyboardgame.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Loopin_Chewie_Double_7695-300x400.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Using the same screws as the original game, I started connecting the pieces to the base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" src=\"http:\/\/pimpmyboardgame.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Loopin_Chewie_Double_7696-600x800.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8051\" srcset=\"http:\/\/pimpmyboardgame.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Loopin_Chewie_Double_7696.jpg 600w, http:\/\/pimpmyboardgame.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Loopin_Chewie_Double_7696-198x264.jpg 198w, http:\/\/pimpmyboardgame.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Loopin_Chewie_Double_7696-300x400.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The plastic is pretty soft so I cut off the extended screw holes with an Xacto knife.  Slow and steady does it here with no bloodshed. If you are unsure, it&#8217;s better to put on some heavy duty work gloves and save yourself the risk of having to triage a wound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"http:\/\/pimpmyboardgame.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Loopin_Chewie_Double_7697-600x450.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8052\" srcset=\"http:\/\/pimpmyboardgame.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Loopin_Chewie_Double_7697-600x450.jpg 600w, http:\/\/pimpmyboardgame.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Loopin_Chewie_Double_7697-198x148.jpg 198w, http:\/\/pimpmyboardgame.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Loopin_Chewie_Double_7697-400x300.jpg 400w, http:\/\/pimpmyboardgame.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Loopin_Chewie_Double_7697-768x576.jpg 768w, http:\/\/pimpmyboardgame.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Loopin_Chewie_Double_7697-900x675.jpg 900w, http:\/\/pimpmyboardgame.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Loopin_Chewie_Double_7697.jpg 1067w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With both pieces assembled onto the new base and the original base sanded down flat (using a sanding drum head on a Dremel), I was all set.  I decided to super glue a support piece between the two.  I don&#8217;t know if it will actually help in stabilizing anything but I went with my gut anyway.  A true stabilizer would run through both arm structures and keep them locked in place but I wanted to get this through quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"http:\/\/pimpmyboardgame.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Loopin_Chewie_Double_7698-600x450.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8053\" srcset=\"http:\/\/pimpmyboardgame.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Loopin_Chewie_Double_7698-600x450.jpg 600w, http:\/\/pimpmyboardgame.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Loopin_Chewie_Double_7698-198x148.jpg 198w, http:\/\/pimpmyboardgame.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Loopin_Chewie_Double_7698-400x300.jpg 400w, http:\/\/pimpmyboardgame.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Loopin_Chewie_Double_7698-768x576.jpg 768w, http:\/\/pimpmyboardgame.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Loopin_Chewie_Double_7698-900x675.jpg 900w, http:\/\/pimpmyboardgame.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Loopin_Chewie_Double_7698.jpg 1067w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>My initial test runs were pretty successful.  I have some fine tuning to do (sanding down the bottom of the counter-weight so the armature can fully swing from one side to the other) and then I can finish this up.  Be prepared Loopin&#8217; Chewie Tourney goers, Double Chewie is coming for you!<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gen Con 2019 is rapidly approaching and as I started up my annual trophy creation, I was trying to think of what diabolical new challenge I through at the Loopin&#8217; Chewie Tournament group. 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