2001 - A Space Odyssey Moon-Watcher and Bone Replica!

**A Show and Tell with Steve Frame**

As I sat down to watch Steve Frame's latest creation, I couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement and anticipation. The subject of his latest piece was a beautiful replica of the iconic "Dawn of Man" monolith from 2001: A Space Odyssey. Steve had spent hours meticulously crafting every detail, from the intricate texture of the surface to the precise color palette that accurately captured the essence of Stanley Kubrick's masterpiece.

As I watched, Steve expertly described his process, explaining how he carefully examined every aspect of the original monolith, from its curve and shape to its subtle nuances. He told me that he was determined to get it right, to create a replica that not only looked like the real thing but also captured the very essence of Kubrick's vision. And judging by what I saw, Steve had indeed succeeded. The monolith was stunning, with every detail perfectly in place, from the delicate lines of the script to the subtle shading on its surface.

Steve's attention to detail is truly exceptional, and it shows in this latest piece. He spoke about how he had to carefully calibrate his casting process to ensure that every aspect of the monolith was accurately replicated, from its subtle curves to its intricate textures. He even explained how he used a specific type of acrylic base to create a sense of depth and dimensionality, which really added to the overall impact of the piece.

As I gazed at the monolith, I couldn't help but feel a sense of awe at Steve's skill and craftsmanship. This was more than just a replica - it was an interpretation, a reinterpretation of Kubrick's masterpiece in a way that was both faithful to the original and uniquely Steve Frame's own vision.

But what really caught my eye was the attention to detail that Steve had brought to every aspect of the piece, from the subtle nuances of color to the precise alignment of every element. He told me that he had spent hours carefully adjusting every aspect of the monolith, ensuring that it was perfectly proportioned and balanced in a way that created a sense of harmony and balance.

As I looked closer at the monolith, I noticed something truly remarkable - a small text on the top of the piece, reading "Moon Watcher" in bold, confident letters. Steve explained that he had done this as a nod to another iconic image from 2001: A Space Odyssey, one that spoke to the universal human desire to explore and understand the mysteries of the universe.

**A Chat with Steve Frame**

I chatted with Steve about his inspiration for the piece, and how it came together. He told me that he had always been fascinated by the monolith from 2001: A Space Odyssey, and had spent countless hours studying its shape, texture, and color palette. When the opportunity arose to create a replica, he jumped at the chance, determined to capture every nuance of Kubrick's vision.

Steve spoke about how much he loved the process of creating art, how it allowed him to tap into his own creativity and bring new ideas to life. He told me that he had always been drawn to the world of science fiction and fantasy, which provided a rich source of inspiration for his work.

As we talked, I couldn't help but notice the many unique badges and patches that Steve was wearing on his lapel, each one telling a story about his own experiences as a maker. There was the "Demerit Badge" for when he accidentally hooked up his electronics wrong and released mysterious blue smoke, which was both humorous and relatable.

Steve's passion for making is infectious, and it's clear that he lives and breathes this work. He spoke about how much he loved seeing pictures of his creations being used in makerspaces and offices around the world, and how these images brought a sense of community and connection to his work.

As our conversation drew to a close, Steve told me that he was excited to release new patches and designs for his fans, each one telling a story about the joys and challenges of making. He invited his audience to share their own ideas and suggestions for demerit badges, which would be released as part of a new line of merchandise.

**Tested's Merch Store**

If you're interested in supporting Tested and getting your hands on some amazing gear, be sure to check out our merch store. We've got everything from T-shirts to patches to posters, each one carefully designed by Steve Frame himself. Our shirts are all hand-drawn, with unique designs that celebrate the joys of making.

We also have a range of patches, each one telling a story about the ups and downs of making. From the "Merit Badge" for when you measure something once and have to cut it twice, to the "Demerit Badge" for when you accidentally hook up your electronics wrong and release mysterious blue smoke - there's something for every maker.

And if you're looking for a special gift for the maker in your life, be sure to check out our range of posters. Each one is carefully designed to celebrate the joys of making, with unique images that will inspire anyone who sees them.

**Conclusion**

As I wrapped up my conversation with Steve Frame, I couldn't help but feel a sense of admiration and respect for his work. This was more than just a replica - it was an interpretation, a reinterpretation of Kubrick's masterpiece in a way that was both faithful to the original and uniquely Steve's own vision.

Steve's passion for making is infectious, and it's clear that he lives and breathes this work. Whether you're a seasoned maker or just starting out, his creations are sure to inspire and delight.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enhey everybody adam from tested here in my cave with a couple of show-and-tells well one main  show-and-tell um and an ancillary show-and-tell shall we say um this here in front of me is my  beautiful moon watcher mask this was sculpted uh by steve neal a legend in the animatronics  industry he worked with john chambers on the very first planet of the apes makeups he's  you name it he worked on it and steve is a good friend and an amazing sculptor he sculpted this  in a very uh pliable low durometer silicone and it even has the same ah  stuart freeborn lip curl mechanism which stewart called a toggle um  and i i i have never witnessed or looked on the inside of a real moonwatcher mask but i think he  simply means the cabling um so the way a mask like this works is that there is a yeah see that oh and  i got to tell you what steve really got right here what he really nailed is is one there's a kind of  off-center aspect to it but then when the lip curls look at that see that how it gets kind of  square right there that is super accurate i don't even know how he did it blew my freaking mind when  this arrived oh also because i have castings of my head i sent one to steve and he actually built the  internal fiberglass frame off of my head i know i covered this when i wore this as a walk around  in new york a couple years ago but it's always worth talking about it is a beautiful piece um  i it's one of my favorite pieces in my collection um oh right i was telling you how it worked the  way that lip curls is that there is a couple of cables going from the bottom from the bottom jaw  to a little a little spring mechanism on the upper lip and the same thing going from the  top jaw to a little spring mechanism on the lower lip and if you watch what happens as you open it  both lips both lips come down yeah ah i have to tell you when you wear this thing and someone's  like hey can you take a picture and you ah like this everybody backs away every human it is  evolutionary how they whoa they just nobody likes watching something like this barrett's big sharp  teeth but this isn't even the show and tell that i wanted to show you this is sort of my indicative  example of my deep and abiding love for stanley kubrick and all things kubrick and also 2001 and  a few a few my hair a few every now and then um a couple of years ago i started a twitter threadabout the bone that moon watcher throws in 2001 the bone that precipitates the  one of the greatest smash cuts in cinema history from the bone spinning around to the space station  spinning around and i actually got farther than i thought i would in terms of the research  and discovered through discussion with some twitter anatomy people and some animal bone people  that it was a horse uh bone a leg bone um there were a couple of choices about which it was  and i made notes about this and i planned and actually back then i went looking on ebay and  etsy for some some of those types of bones and i found something close but never quite exact  anyway turns out my research became moot um when a a lovely uh maker of things named steve radke  of uh valor replicas did the same amount of research well actually he didn't do  the same amount he went much further and he figured out that it was specifically uh uh uh  a horse leg bone a radius ulna that is a back lower leg the distinctive fin oh sorryhere's how i was thinking of this in my head i would say but my research on twitter became  unnecessary because somebody else did the same research and went all the way to figuring out  exactly the kind of bone and actually made a replica of said bone this is the creation of steve  radke of valor replicas uh he is an rpf member and i believe this is where that's where i found this  um here's what steve has to say about this uh he suspects it was intended to be a prehistoric tapir  bone i was thinking the same thing uh it was a horse leg bone a radius ulna lower back leg yeah i  couldn't figure out i was it i was it was in this point on an airplane when i was getting spotty  wi-fi and i was like looking at horse bone drawings and i couldn't tell it was the front  leg or the back leg at any rate steve figured it out and also that this distinctive fin here is  actually part of a broken off ulna that you can see in some of the shots of the film umyeah look i mean this is this is just what he sent for me purchasing this on the rpf it's  a great little informational thing uh lots of different versions of the so he this is great  this is exactly the kind of deep dive that i love yeah so as that bone flies through the air  steve frame grabbed it in every orientation of its spin line them up yeah that is that's right  after my own heart steve nicely done um it's a beautiful replica it's exactly what i wanted it  to look like but i wanted to it's exactly what it should look like he really really really nailed it  uh even down to the color i i just think he did a stunning job and we haven't even gotten to the  fact that he made this beautiful monolith replica now i am not sure if the curve here is an artifact  this is a casting so this is cast in urethane um and nicely solidly mounted to an acrylic base  so it displays really well here in the cave um there is a curve happening here i don't really  care about that um plus this really beautiful here i want you to get up close to see thisuh here let's get that out of the yeah see that the dawn of man he's even gone so farto do a beautiful rendition of that text in the top of his monolith and i didn't even pay  for that i mean when i ordered this i ordered this he could have sent me this wrapped in a  newspaper and i would have been totally happy but he didn't he actually added this beautiful  monolith base and i'm here to say that again the attention to detail is chef's kiss awesomethese two scamps now live next to each other moon watcher yeah and the bone he threw and  i guess maybe i'll need to get a replica of the space station and model it right next to the bone  maybe we'll see thank you guys for joining me for this show and tell and i will see you next time  hey by the way 2001 terrific coveted movie just give up a whole evening and dive right in  peace out thank you so much for watching that video if you'd like to further support us on  tested there are many ways you can do so one is through paid membership and there are several  tiers of that each with their own set of unique bonuses you can follow the links below for that or  you can go to our merch store where we are always coming up with brand new products in honor of the  holidays we've got our tested ugly sweater in both black and we have a white one we have some brand  new patches and this is a particular type that i made a joke about one day and now it's a reality  you know a merit badges when you're a cub scout or a boy scout you get a merit badge  for achieving something well tested now has demerit badges for when you screw something up  because that's just as important in learning as getting something right  so this is the badge for when you measure something once and have to cut it twice  this is the badge for when you accidentally hook up your electronics wrong and you release the  mysterious blue smoke that powers them and they no longer work and this one here is for when you  get your finger caught in the lathe and almost gets torn off that might be quite me specific i  hope that never happens to you these are all designed by tested's own gen schachter and  they are not the only patches we're going to release in fact these are just the beginning if  you have ideas for demerit badges that we should release we'd love to hear them we also still have  our regular compliment of posters and they're all back in stock including my hand-drawn tool boxes  i love seeing pictures you guys send us of these hanging in your maker spaces and your offices your  man caves and your sheds around the world get to the store follow the links below and hey some of  these might make great christmas presents for the makers in your life thanks you guys happy holidays\n"