The Build Diaries

The build diaries contain a reasonably detailed account of how each prop was reconstructed. When recreating accurate and detailed version of the prop used in the show, the complexity is always discovering which parts were originally used and where to source them from so many years later. In the build diaries I share these secrets and the knowledge I gained during the re-construction of each prop.

Minty - The Imperial Dalek

Minty - The Imperial Dalek

The Imperial Dalek first appeared in Remembrance of the Daleks, starring Sylvester McCoy as The Doctor (1989). Building Minty was a huge challenge, as there were many parts to the project, which all required different skills, tools and materials.

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Cyberman

Cyberman

The cyberman I re-created originally featured in Attack of the Cybermen, starring Colin Baker as The Doctor (1985). Created from latex and cloth, constructing a Cyberman suit involved re-creating latex panels and hours of intricate work.

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K9

K9

K9 first appeared in 1977, with Tom Baker as The Doctor. My aim was to stay as true to the original prop as possible, both in the decor and the colour. Over the years there have been a number of variations of K9, I chose the blue / grey version.

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TARDIS

TARDIS

The TARDIS was a totally new challenge, as it needed to be totally disassembled in order to move it around. I was lucky enough to be able to measure the prop stored at the BBC, to gain a set of accurate measurements.

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Minty's Whoniverse

Minty’s Whoniverse is more than just a collection of build diaries, it also contains a gallery of photographs showing minty, the Cyberman, the TARDIS and K9 with four of the doctors, numerous companions and other members of the cast including Sarah-Jane and the Brigadier.

To see photographs from the large number of events minty has attended, including Memorabilia at the NEC and Excel where he met Tom Baker, the Brigadier, Sarah-Jane, and many more stars of the show. He's also attended Collectormainia in Milton Keynes where he met Jo Grant and the TV K9 prop, Leicester Space Center where he met Ace, in additon to lots of Doctor Who days where he met Sylvester McCoy and Peter Davidson.

Minty and the Cyberman have also turned on the Christmas lights and being part of a world record attempt for the most Daleks or 'people dressed like a dalek' in one place. To see all these photos and more, please visit the gallery.

Minty has also featured in a large number of publications and on numerous websites. Most notably in the inaugural edition of the sci-fi and fantasy modeller magazine. Minty has all so spent time raising money for charity with the TARDIS and K9. To read about minty in the press please visit the press room.

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