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How to Build a TARDIS ReplicaSix Methods: Planning Building the frame Building the roof Building the sides Adding the door

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Wouldn't it be great to hop aboard the TARDIS from the BBC Series Doctor Who and take a trip

through time and space? wikiHow tried contacting The Doctor––alas with no luck (yet)–– but we

were able to locate plans to build your own. Since we have yet to defy the laws of physics, it will not

be bigger on the inside than it is on the outside, but if you follow these simple steps, you'll be well

on your way!

Base: 1u square x .075u high

Corner posts: .1u square x 2u high

Ceiling: .9u square x .05u high

Outer roof detail: 4 pieces @ .1u wide x .1u high x .75u long

Inner roof detail: 4 pieces @ .1u wide x .2u high x .6u long

Support blocks: 4 pieces @ .2u wide x .2u long x .1u high

Roof top: .6u square x .075u high

Roof cap for lantern: Depends on size of lantern. Approx .3u square x .075u high

Side panels: 3 pieces @ .7u wide x 1.5u tall x .05u thick

Door panels: 2 pieces @ .35u wide x 1.5u tall x .05u thick

Hinges for door: 2

Handle for door: 1

Windows: 8 pieces @ .5u square x .05u thick

Vertical trim: 3 pieces @ 2u tall x .1u wide x .02u thick

Vertical trim for door: 2 pieces @ 2u tall x .05u wide x .05u thick

Horizontal trim: 32 pieces @ .3u long x .1u tall x .02u thick

Screws, glue, metal braces, or whatever is practical for the finished size of the TARDIS.

A lantern for the top.

Sonic screwdriver (optional)

Exploded view of all the parts. If your TARDIS looks like this when you are done, you didn't use

enough glue!

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1 Determine the final size. This will make a big difference in your construction, materials,and of course, cost. Also consider that a full-sized replica will be incredibly heavy, so

you'll want to build it in place.

For this article, the measurement used is referred to simply as "units" rather than

inches or meters. For example, instead of 1 inch or 1 cm, the article uses the

abbreviation 1u .

This will be the basis for all the relative dimensions you will need to calculate the final

sizes. If your TARDIS is to be 4 cm square, then everything is multiplied by 4. For

example, say that the vertical posts on each corner are 2u high by .1u square. Multiply

everything by 4, and the final dimensions will be 8cm x .4cm x .4cm.

Method

1 Planning


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2 Gather your materials. Refer to the Things You'll Need List below, and have all thepieces cut to size and ready build before you start.

For the balance of this article, it is assumed that you're building a scale replica. If you

wish to build the full-sized version, be sure to build securely, using screws and braces

as necessary.

1 Start with the base. Lay it down on a flat surface. If it’s small enough to be moved whenthe TARDIS is finished, lay it on a sheet of paper or other protective material. If it’s going

to stay where you build it, make sure the ground is level and not subject to moisture. Lay down

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2 Building the frame



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a tarp if necessary.

Base = 1u square x .2u high.

2 Add the corner posts and the ceiling. This will be the framework for everything thatfollows, so build this part carefully.

3

Mark the corners. With a pencil, mark the inside top of the base around all 4 corners at

.05u. For example, if your base is 4 cm square, make a mark at .2 cm. (4 x .05 = .2)



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4 Connect the dots. Draw a line between the center points of your marks with pencil as aguide for placing the other parts of the TARDIS build.

5 Attach the posts. Glue the posts to the base so that they sit inside the guidelines, asshown.



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6 Attach the ceiling. Place the ceiling board on top of the corner posts, aligned so thatthe edges are flush.

7 Allow the TARDIS frame time to dry and let the glue set.



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1 Build the outer roof frame. Take the 4 outer roof pieces, and glue them together toform a picture-frame-like box.

2 Build the inner roof frame. Using the 4 inner roof pieces, glue them together to form abox that will fit inside the outer roof frame.

If there are small gaps, don’t worry––those can be taken care of with filler before

painting.

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3 Building the roof



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3 Attach the frame. Center the frame structure on top of the roof, and mark the location. Apply glue to the bottom of the frame, and attach. Add the 4 support blocks on the inside

corners of the frame, as shown.

4 Attach the top. Apply glue to the support blocks, and set the roof top in place. It shouldbe flush with the top of the frames.



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5Alternate roof assembly:

Replace the frames with solid pieces. Instead of an outer frame and an inner frame

plus support blocks, center and attach one .7u square x .1u high piece, then top it with

a .6u square x .1u high piece.

6 Add a roof cap for the lantern. Center and glue this block to the top of the roof assembly.



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7 Allow to dry. Make sure the entire roof assembly is squared, and let dry.

8 Add a lantern.



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1 Attach between the posts. For all sides but the door side, center the side panelshorizontally between the posts. Glue these in place on the bottom and sides, and let dry.

If they are too tight, trim a little off one side until they fit snugly.

If too loose, add a small frame inside each side of the posts, then attach the side

panel to that frame.

2Add the windows. Attach two window panels on each non-door side. They should fit

snugly between the top of the side panels and the roof.

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4 Building the sides



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3 Add vertical trim. Attach the long vertical strip in the center of the side panel on all 3sides, and allow to dry.

4 Add horizontal trim. Starting at .05u from the bottom of the side panel, make a markevery .5u. Do this on each side of the vertical trim piece, and on the edges of the side

panels. Attach a horizontal trim piece at each point, as shown.



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1 Build the stationary side. Attach the left door panel, centered on the left vertical post.Glue it to the post and to the base, and make sure it is straight across the bottom.

Allow to dry.

2 Attach the hinges. The TARDIS opens inward, so attach the hinges to the inside of theright door panel. Center the door panel on the right vertical post, then attach the hinges to

that post. Test to make sure it opens smoothly.

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5 Adding the door



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3Add the windows. Attach one window panels to the left door panel, gluing it in place on

the panel, the post, and the ceiling. For the swinging door panel, glue only the bottom of

the window.

4 Add the vertical trim. Attach the long vertical strip to the left door panel so that the right edge of the strip is

flush with the right edge of the door panel.

Attach the long vertical strip to the right door panel so that the left edge of the strip is

flush with the left edge of the door.



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5 Add horizontal trim. Starting at .05u from the bottom of the door panel, make a markevery .5u. Do this on each side of the vertical trim pieces, and on the outer edges of the

door panels. Attach a horizontal trim piece at each point, as was done with the side trim.

6 Let everything set and dry thoroughly.



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1 Now that you are done, you will want to personalize it. Start by painting it a deepgray-blue. Here’s a color chip you can use as a reference.

The BBC approved Tardis blue is actually Pantone 2955C.

Be sure to mask off the windows, unless you want them blue too!

2 Add a handle. When the paint has dried, add a door handle.You can also add a magnetic latch to secure the door, or a stop on base and roof sothat it can’t be pulled outward.

Finish the inside. Gold paint would be a good choice.

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6 Finish your TARDIS



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3 Add signage. Add a panel across the top that says Police Public Call Box on theoutside edges of the ceiling. It is white lettering on a black background.

The panel on the front of the TARDIS reads as follows:

4 You are now the proud owner of a TARDIS. Safe travels!

Answered Questions

I'm thinking of adding a digital clock and running it in reverse. Would this turn back

time?

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A clock can't actually control time. It can only say what time it is, as set by you.

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Will it work if you add a quantum generator and a multi dimensional MTA?

Theoretically, it is physically possible to do that. However, it will work the best if you reverse the

polarity after adding a quantum generator and a multi-dimensional MTA.

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