My Triumphs, My Mistakes - by Gaius Baltar (aka - make a simple note book)

My Triumphs, My Mistakes - by Gaius Baltar (aka - make a simple note book)
FUNGUS - SPOILER. (he is only on season 2)

Ok, im a massive fan of the new Battlestar Galactica, and this is one of the few BSG related ibles im going to be doing/have done.

So, i was browsing the interwebnets looking for some BSG props, and i stumbled across a image file for the front cover of the book : My Triumphs, My Mistakes - by Gaius Baltar,

I decided to make a 'prop' version of it, that i could use as a notebook of sorts.

Firstly, thanks go out to Grant Gould, whom has given me permission to use his image.

His website can be found here - http://grantgould.com If you could go check out his site, that would be great! He has some cool stuff on there!

So, here we go, not a massive -ible, but great for making a nice simple notebook, even better if your a BSG fan!

(ps, find below the PDF of the front, complete with tick marks)
baltarbook.pdf(627x797) 885 KB
 
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Step 1Cutting out the cover!

Cutting out the cover!
Ok,

Firstly, you need to cut out the cover, do this by firstly cutting the corners, using the tick marks. Dont cut the hole corner off, just cut from one mark to the other.

Now cut each side, again, don't take the whole side off, leave a little bit either end, this keeps the ticks in place for the other cuts.

Now using the cover as a size guide, cut out how ever many pages you fancy, anything more than 80 sheets, and you will struggle later though.

Finally, using the cover as a guide again, mark, and remove the corners of the sheets.
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25 comments
Mar 23, 2009. 4:19 AMGrujah says:
This is one awesome ible! I've already made one, and got surprised that octagonal shape is actually quite practical :D
Jan 27, 2009. 11:42 AMwenpherd says:
who is Gaius Baltar?
Dec 16, 2008. 10:51 PMmikepsyche says:
lior is correct the pic of baltar has been replaced by some other images. If it is at all possible to replace with correct pic it would be apperiacated. thanks in advance. Mike Psyche
Dec 17, 2008. 5:42 PMmikepsyche says:
Yes I understand that it was created by Grant Gould. (Am a big fan of his also) All I'm saying is that particular picture is no longer in the Pdf file. It's been replaced by little weather icons pix. I was just asking if that picture of Baltar has been pulled or can you restore it. Let me know Mike
Nov 16, 2008. 3:24 PMlior says:
This is GREAT! I love it! only one question- couldn't find the pic on the site you linked.. where is it? (tough, I did waste 2 hours of my life reading random posts from his blog, bsg blog, and so on..)
Nov 17, 2008. 7:35 AMlior says:
any chance of reading more BSG- ibles from you soon?
Oct 3, 2008. 9:17 PMGeekGod says:
Unfortunately it is not much to work with but the BSG wiki has a couple of quotes from "the book".

http://en.battlestarwiki.org/wiki/My_Triumphs%2C_My_Mistakes

With a bit of creativity though it might be enough to create one internal page. Maybe the back of the dust jacket or an introductory page.

Alternatively, transcripts of the episodes (& mini series) are easily available online and would make a good substitute filler for the internal pages (blank paper seems like such a waste). Won't link to those as there is probably a rule against it but any search engine will find them.
Oct 3, 2008. 2:31 AMGING says:
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Oct 3, 2008. 6:41 AMRainbow_Han says:
I'm afriad you can't spell or use grammar. Use a dictionary if your going to insult.
Oct 3, 2008. 6:38 AMRainbow_Han says:
You can't spell. Use a dictionary next time.
Oct 3, 2008. 6:49 PMDoctor What says:
According to his profile, he's 24!
Oct 3, 2008. 4:36 AMLftndbt says:
Please don't get me started, because I will not stop.
Take your immature comments elsewhere.

Unlike other places on the net where I'm sure your comments are found amusing, here at I'bles.com we not only don't appreciate pathetic comments like yours we actually laugh and pity you.

You could be a valuble part of our community, as apposed to an annouyance for all.
This isn't Youtube no ones laughing with you, they are laughing at you.
Oct 3, 2008. 6:47 PMDoctor What says:
Pity? I lost pity a long time ago for these losers. Now it's just anger, and loathing.
Oct 3, 2008. 11:02 PMLftndbt says:
Nah, I still can't help but pity them. I can see myself in them at one stage. I just hope they can mature and actually contribute something instead of just pulling people down... But your right they do make me angry. He spamed my I'ble's when I told him off... Staff got rid of them quickly though.
Oct 4, 2008. 5:54 PMDoctor What says:
I still think a greater punishment is due. Hmmm... Put him in the stocks and throw rotten tomatoes at him!
Oct 15, 2008. 3:26 PMsypher says:
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Oct 15, 2008. 3:28 PMsypher says:
correction

"I am NOT sure what the contest was about"

Oct 3, 2008. 4:37 AMLftndbt says:
Nice work gmjhowe! Although I am not a BSG fan as such, I still find this idea simply brilliant. I could see myself applying it to my own interests. Thankyou for your efforts.
Oct 2, 2008. 8:09 PMDoctor What says:
I love BSG! I only started watching it last year, but that's what marathons are for. I can't wait for the other half of the season. Love the notebook. (favorited)

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