Disc Dog

In a galaxy far, far away? 😆

I know, right?! Every time I watch the show i am dying with antici.........pation. 😁

And to think I originally planned to build and use Mortimer as the ship's pilot...

It's all about the points man...all about the points!

Thanks man!

PS I checked out your Instructable's ... and I love them! Great work and a wild imagination. My kind of guy!

Here is where I am at with this design;I keep the entire screened surface covered in a layer or two of straw. I have a few plastic vegetable crates in there (with straw as well) off to the sides for nesting. I also put the roosting bar [from the first coop] back in but they didn't touch it.At first they laid eggs all over the place, but they didn't slow down one bit. 4 chickens in, and 4 eggs out everyday. Now they lay all of the eggs in just one of the crates, but they don't poop in it [like the first coop], so it stays clean. They avoid the other crates. They tend to huddle up at night in the middle of the ship.Every morning I collect the eggs, prop open the Plasma Gas Vent hatch [when it's not pouring rain] and let the ship 'air' out. I go around and open the main hatch, grab the straw…

Here is where I am at with this design;I keep the entire screened surface covered in a layer or two of straw. I have a few plastic vegetable crates in there (with straw as well) off to the sides for nesting. I also put the roosting bar [from the first coop] back in but they didn't touch it.At first they laid eggs all over the place, but they didn't slow down one bit. 4 chickens in, and 4 eggs out everyday. Now they lay all of the eggs in just one of the crates, but they don't poop in it [like the first coop], so it stays clean. They avoid the other crates. They tend to huddle up at night in the middle of the ship.Every morning I collect the eggs, prop open the Plasma Gas Vent hatch [when it's not pouring rain] and let the ship 'air' out. I go around and open the main hatch, grab the straw underneath any poop and shake off the poop off it a few feet away from the coop. Most of the straw is returned to the coop. This makes keeping the coop clean a breeze.Since the screen is 3 feet off the floor of the ship, any rain (or small poop) that get through the screen lands on the floor, and the floor has small openings at each end [to drain moisture].All in all the design worked out better than planned! And I won the Grand Prize! :-)

Thanks!

Thanks for the kind and informative comment! It was a fun project and a golden opportunity to clean out my pack-rat bins. You asked where the USS Cluck Bucket landed...here's her landing pad coordinates: 37°57'11.6"N 13°39'38.2"E (just paste these in Google Maps)

Thanks for the suggestions! I particularly like USS Eggerprise.

Thanks for the name suggestion! It's on the short list.

I think we have a winner!

The real question SnowKnitty...did you do the sing-along for the start of the Instructable? If not, read it again! :-)Your suggestions are duly noted and very much appreciated. I understand the need for good ventilation, to which the cockpit [tank lid] still unscrews and can be removed if need be. I even have a old fan screen that fits right in the hole. I normally leave the rear hatch (Main Entrance Hatch) open 24/7 but will close it on realy cold, windy nights. As for chicken poop, I like to use straw as bedding. That way I can pick up the whole pile of poop using the straw underneath and fling it to another galaxy far, far away. I left drain holes on both sides of the ship so I can hose it out if the stench gets too bad.On a personal note, i'm glad you enjoyed the Instructable. I have …

The real question SnowKnitty...did you do the sing-along for the start of the Instructable? If not, read it again! :-)Your suggestions are duly noted and very much appreciated. I understand the need for good ventilation, to which the cockpit [tank lid] still unscrews and can be removed if need be. I even have a old fan screen that fits right in the hole. I normally leave the rear hatch (Main Entrance Hatch) open 24/7 but will close it on realy cold, windy nights. As for chicken poop, I like to use straw as bedding. That way I can pick up the whole pile of poop using the straw underneath and fling it to another galaxy far, far away. I left drain holes on both sides of the ship so I can hose it out if the stench gets too bad.On a personal note, i'm glad you enjoyed the Instructable. I have written quite a few and always try to add some humor to them.

Thank you!

Thank you!

Eggzactly!

I just added a step to talk about where to buy the perfect cookware for this oven. Check it out!

I've just made some updates to this Instructable. Be sure to go back and read it again. I've added a new chapter of better cookware.

Thanks for the kudos. I was thinking of making the oval/parabolic oven more rigid by attaching board to the exterior, but after my last use I may not want to improve its efficiency beyond what I have...

You're right, we are closer to the 35th (what was I thinking?!); about the same as Virginia. Actual it really doesn't matter which parallel you live on. This thing will work in the Artic. The trick is just to keep it pointed directly at the sun. If the sun is low, you can leave it out on the deck or a small table. If the sun I high in the sky just put a door wedge, or other 2" thick object along the bottom edge just to tilt it up towards the sun. The trick is to keep it out of the wind.

I live in Sicily. I think we're above the 45th....

Cast iron would work, but it would take f o r e v e r to heat up. If you don't trust aluminum just use some thin-wall SS pots like I did.

I think the oven bag idea is a good idea, but ensure you cover the whole oven. You cannot let any breeze get into the oven as it will not get hot enough. Let me know if you try that. (I don't have access to these large oven bags over here in Sicily).

I don't think I said spray paint inside the cookware. I said: "You'll need to thoroughly wash the exterior of the cookware, and if it's aluminum scuff it up with some scotchbrite or some steel wool. Then, wash it again with a good degreasing soap. Let it dry very thoroughly and then spray it with 2 or 3 good, even coats of flat black enamel spray paint."I think it should be obvious to the most casual observer that you [need only] paint the exterior of the cookware. Painting the exterior would not do you any good; besides, like you said, it's not a good idea.

I know that if you made a 'better' parabolic shape and used more reflective material it would perform better, however keep in mind that if you make it too 'perfect' you are defeating the purpose. It is designed as a slow cooker. If it gets too hot you have to monitor and time your food as you cook it, and remove it just in the right time.As a side note, I'm in Sicily and do not have access to what you listed at walmart. I would think that if you wanted to make the rectangular oven using the flat, reflective material would work best instead of the windshield cover, but it would cost more. If you are going to use foil, just use the Heavy duty aluminum foil [shiny side inwards]. The tape would not be as good and considerably more expensive.

Sorry I missed your question...I think they where 24 amp/hr batteries. They were also old-school sealed lead acid batteries. You can get better than that nowadays. I just used the right size bateries for the space allowed.

Sorry I missed your question....If I recall it was about 6 seconds on the flat with a fresh charge. No transmission to shift helped out a lot.

Sorry I missed your question...I had a buddy of mine come in and paint it for me. He used a high-quality spray paint. He is somewhat of a graffiti artist.

Sorry I missed your question...I used reflective tape. You can buy it online.

It was painted on by a local graffiti artist. I told him I wanted something between Little House on the Prairie and Who Framed Roger Rabbit...he was talented. He did it all with rattle cans too!

I see it's still standing on Google maps sat view!

And practical too!

I'll be honest with you, I don't recall. I can tell you it was the standard mid 1990's Advance DC 5.7" motor and I think it put out about 37hp.

Wow, for a 'first time' Instructable post I am AMAZED! You got my vote! (I made an electric go-kart for my 3-year old boy years ago so I know your motivation!)

I LOVE this Instructable! Real neat idea! I'm gonna have to put on in my next tiny home that I build.

I found your attention to detail, craftsmanship and ingenuity absolutely fantastic! Kudo's and thanks for taking the time to document the process, perils and costs for a project of such magnitude. For a tiny home on wheels this is truly one of the best examples I have seen.

Many municipalities frown on tiny homes within city limits (especially the mobile type on wheels) however most of them will allow them be set up on a lot with a permanent structure AS LONG AS the sewer system can handle the additional flow. Most cities refer theses as 'in-law' apartments. Some cities, such as Raleigh NC, will not allow container homes within the city limits UNLESS it is an 'in-law' home and no bigger than 300 sq ft. Tacoma was the same way. Fresno (on the other hand) is a very tiny home friendly city and allows them as a primary structure/residence.The tiny container home can usually fall under the 'modular/mobile home [on a permanent foundation]' so if they allow them they allow this type of tiny home.That being said, it's been my impression that the vast majority of tin…

Many municipalities frown on tiny homes within city limits (especially the mobile type on wheels) however most of them will allow them be set up on a lot with a permanent structure AS LONG AS the sewer system can handle the additional flow. Most cities refer theses as 'in-law' apartments. Some cities, such as Raleigh NC, will not allow container homes within the city limits UNLESS it is an 'in-law' home and no bigger than 300 sq ft. Tacoma was the same way. Fresno (on the other hand) is a very tiny home friendly city and allows them as a primary structure/residence.The tiny container home can usually fall under the 'modular/mobile home [on a permanent foundation]' so if they allow them they allow this type of tiny home.That being said, it's been my impression that the vast majority of tiny home interest comes from those wishing to live outside of city limits on a piece of land out in the country, not from those wishing to live in suburbia...PS anybody is allowed to build a tiny home; no permit required. You just may have to be creative on where you want to live in it at.

You could probably be expected to spend between $1,000 to $3,000; all depending on the level and quality you wish to spend. (This doesn't include furnishings).

Yeah,...especially since it's hurricane proof....

Hi Penolopy, Is this what you are looking for?

Check out the website, I think you'll find the images your looking for. 😁

Check out the website, I think you'll find the images your looking for. 😁

You're right, but then again that's how I started this concept: tiny retail/workshop...

...I may have skimmed over too fast or missed something on BBPods,..." Yep, you missed it...

Yea, they would work just fine. Also, there are a lot of Chevy Volt packs laying around now that can be broken down and used just as cheaply!

I think that if you use the tool-dip instead of electrical tape it will work out just fine. It will add more cost but if you have some laying around I would dip it. I didn't find the need to grind the corners down; they weren't that bad, and besides i was living in an apartment at the time and didn't have access to an angle grinder.