Planet Randy

Here’s my first portrait in Collodion. It’s a little overexposed and I couldn’t get the silver to sensitize evenly using a tray. So, I ordered a 5×7 silver tank from Lund Photographics, hopefully that will resolve the issue. This experience taught me to really keep a CLEAN equipment – it’s hard to fathom doing this process in the field.

I find myself scouring for small pouring bottles and non-ridged trays everywhere I go, even though I already have several that’s appropriate (hahaha…).

Thanks wife!

Dallmeyer 3D, 6 seconds exposure, wide open, 4×6 tin

Getting better in exposing tintypes but still have to deal with unwanted artifacts. I know the key is a “clean, clean, clean” equipment.

Dallmeyer 3D, 2 minutes exposure, wide open, 4×6 tin

After taking Dunniway’s workshop on collodion last month, I was able to gather enough materials and chemistry to makes some plates. This 4×6 tin was taken with a Dallmeyer 3D for 20 seconds wide open under a 500 watt halogen lamp. I’ve still got some technical issues but I’m getting there.

Finally got my lift kit installed on the ’93 Cherokee. Apparently, the previous owner had put a budget lift with 2″ spring spacers up front and 2″ shackles on the back. I decided to keep these in addition to the Rusty’s 3″ lift kit; I gained a total of 5.25″ up front and 5″ at the rear!

The stock tires looked really dinky, so I found a set of used 31″ tires at Craigslist for $250 and five new D-windows black rims from Summit racing at $47 a wheel (shipped). What a difference on how she looks!

BEFORE

AFTER

UPGRADES

Suspension: Rusty’s 3″ Full Spring Pack + unknown 2″ spacers and shackles (5″ lift yielded)

Driveline: Rugged Ridge SYE with Tom Woods Drive Shaft

Steering: Rusty’s Tie Rod and Drag Link, KOR Track Bar, KOR Stabilizers and KOR Steering Box Brace

WHAT’S NEXT

• TJ Fender Flares
• Rock rails
• Front bumper with winch mount and Pre-Runner
• Rear bumper with swing away tire carrier
• JKS Quicker Disco’s
• Clayton’s Long Arms
• ARB Lockers
• Home Depot EMT roof racks
• Fix the “weeping windshield”

I think this list will never end – photography is on the back seat for now. Time to find some rocks and dirt to try this “grocery getter” on.