How To Build a Star Wars Droid Lamp

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A Star Wars Night Light and Lamp is just what my nephew needs in his bedroom. So we are building this cool little night light based on the lovable Gonk Droid design. So come on by, and let's grab a couple of rubbermaid containers, PVC pipe, and other random bits to assemble a Re-Gonk-U-Lous gift!
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PARTS USED ON THIS BUILD:
Scenery Sand: The sand we chose for this project was not ideal. It was too shiny and very "dusty" so I have included a couple links to product I wish I would have had time to purchase. Hope this helps.
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Lamp Socket Bundle
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Lamp Cord
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Lamp Switch
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Light Bulb: I chose an LED bulb for this so it would not get hot enough to burn my little nephew. I found mine at Home Depot, but these are similar in design and cheaper:
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Styrene Sheets
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Kitbashing Parts & Pieces: I can't tell you exactly which model parts I used because they are from several kits, but here are a couple of good kits you can add to your collection of kitbashing pieces . . .
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LEDs
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1/4W Resistor Kit
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Push Button: I have had the orange push button i used for many years, so it was difficult to locate the exact version. These are a couple of similar samples, but any toggle switch or button would work.
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TOOLS & MATERIALS USED ON THIS BUILD:
Titebond Original Wood Glue - 16oz
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Hot Glue Gun
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Xacto Basic Knife Set
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Ridgid 18 volt Cordless Drill
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Kline Tools 11-in-1 Multi Tool
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Digital Caliper
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Bob Smith Industries CA Glue (Super Glue)
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Bob Smith 5 Min Epoxy
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Пікірлер: 309

  • @patapscofallsdivision2579
    @patapscofallsdivision25795 жыл бұрын

    For your sand application: 1. Paint the base with a neutral sand colored paint. 2. While the paint is still wet, sprinkle on the sand. 3. Allow the paint and sand to dry. Some sand will still be loose. 4. Apply more sand, or other scenery material, wherever you would like to build up the depth. 5. Mist the entire surface with a spray of water with a drop or two of dish detergent mixed in. 6. Saturate the wet sand with a mix of 60% water and 40% white glue. 7. Allow this to dry. You should have a nice hard shell of sand.

  • @TheSmugglersRoom

    @TheSmugglersRoom

    5 жыл бұрын

    Matthew Hankins whoa! Awesome information thank you. This is great. what does the dish detergent do? I’m definitely going to try this. Much appreciated!

  • @patapscofallsdivision2579

    @patapscofallsdivision2579

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@TheSmugglersRoom The dish detergent breaks the surface tension and allows the water and then the glue to penetrate down into the sand/scenery material. You can also add a drop to the glue mixture if it puddles on top of your scenery. Too much detergent will make everything bubble. You only need a drop or two for a spray bottle. You may also want to try applying the glue with a eye dropper to keep the force of the spray bottle mist from moving your materials around. Good luck!

  • @TheSmugglersRoom

    @TheSmugglersRoom

    5 жыл бұрын

    Matthew Hankins thank you sir! Seriously great information. I really appreciate you providing this!

  • @tarialorehand

    @tarialorehand

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TheSmugglersRoom I've seen people misting with alcohol as well, then the glue mixture. whichever is easier. :)

  • @paulchapman8366

    @paulchapman8366

    3 жыл бұрын

    I don't like sand. It's all coarse, and rough, and irritating. And it gets everywhere.

  • @GoodeyGoodz
    @GoodeyGoodz4 жыл бұрын

    Stumbled upon this and now my yougest brother and I are building our own gonks. This channel rock more than Alderaan

  • @TheSmugglersRoom

    @TheSmugglersRoom

    4 жыл бұрын

    YES! That sounds fantastic!!!!

  • @atticus-rex
    @atticus-rex3 жыл бұрын

    This is always one of my faves. Wish I was Brian's 4 year old nephew!

  • @TheSmugglersRoom

    @TheSmugglersRoom

    3 жыл бұрын

    LOL! Thank you!

  • @allanspencer6383
    @allanspencer63839 ай бұрын

    Cool idea. I have an older boy that loves Star Wars and still uses a night light. I may be able to do something like this to lessen his need for a night light.

  • @TheSmugglersRoom

    @TheSmugglersRoom

    9 ай бұрын

    Awesome!

  • @blizatrex
    @blizatrex5 жыл бұрын

    The perfect little friend beside the bed. A resin or modge podge will hold the sand better than the wood glue.

  • @TheSmugglersRoom

    @TheSmugglersRoom

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Wayne! I didn't think of using either for that, great idea. Those would certainly allow for some "sculpting" so it doesn't look so flat. Thank you!

  • @2manytoyz123
    @2manytoyz1233 жыл бұрын

    The nibbler used to be one of tools sold at places like Radio Shack. Very handy to cut a prototype PCB to size. While a moto-tool could do the same job, the resin in the board makes a huge stink when heated. Not an issue with the nibbler. I’ve owned one of these at least since the 90s. Another awesome video, thank you!

  • @miguelhenandez869
    @miguelhenandez8694 жыл бұрын

    The pvc part for the lamp is a slipfix usually used for repairing water lines.

  • @TheSmugglersRoom

    @TheSmugglersRoom

    4 жыл бұрын

    Boom!!! Thank you for that! Appreciate it. I just randomly grab stuff and then realize later I forgot to look at what it was. Lol!!!

  • @ianlum4788

    @ianlum4788

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ha ha, someone beat me to it. I knew what it was immediately when I saw it.

  • @jaywillnot

    @jaywillnot

    3 жыл бұрын

    The actual name for the piece is a “flow span. ” it is made to help in tight spots. It extends and retracts if needed.

  • @RansomeStoddard
    @RansomeStoddard4 жыл бұрын

    How have I never found this channel before?

  • @TheSmugglersRoom

    @TheSmugglersRoom

    4 жыл бұрын

    I don't know . . . but we are sure glad you are here now!

  • @GarlandLym
    @GarlandLym2 жыл бұрын

    This came backup on my splash page. So I watched again. Something about this project, the lamp and detention block type builds that stand out from the pack. Maybe because I don’t lack all the tools to finish them like with others….that require the fidelity that cnc & laser offer to have a finish you desire. Short answer….even years later, episodes like this are still my favorite

  • @carlosallende2595
    @carlosallende2595 Жыл бұрын

    A thought just occurred to me, even this small unit could easily house a small motorcycle battery charger within and just look so good on a shelf in the garage/shed!

  • @tonyfox45
    @tonyfox453 жыл бұрын

    Couple Ideas for the lamps: 1. Alien Facehugger in a jar of solution (lit from bottom) 2. The tower that Ben Kenobi has to reach and hide from the storm troopers on when he turns off the tractor beam

  • @f2535
    @f25354 жыл бұрын

    You might want to try getting the sand the way you want it and then using an alcohol/white glue mixture applied with a 3ml pipette. The alcohol allows the glue to sink down into the sand and then evaporates, then the glue dries and holds the sand. This is the same technique that model railroaders use on ground turf and track ballast, so if you need more information you should be able to look at model railroaders videos.

  • @TheSmugglersRoom

    @TheSmugglersRoom

    4 жыл бұрын

    f2535 wow! That is a great process, thanks for sharing. We have some projects planned that will also have sand features, so I’ll keep this one in mind. Thanks again!

  • @onacustomsurfboardsvalenci665
    @onacustomsurfboardsvalenci6655 жыл бұрын

    I think what diorama builders do is sprinkle the sand and then soak it with superglue, the sand absorbs it by capilarity and gets binded. Awesome take on the gonk! I like the idea of a smaller version

  • @TheSmugglersRoom

    @TheSmugglersRoom

    5 жыл бұрын

    Ona! custom surfboards Valencia that would make sense. I wasn’t sure about how to apply the superglue evenly around the baseplate? It would take a large amount for this size wouldn’t it? Thanks for checking out the video, glad you liked it!

  • @idiotluggage

    @idiotluggage

    5 жыл бұрын

    I've also thinned wood glue down with water to get everything to flow better. When done I coat with a clear matte spray paint. I've done this on many models.

  • @TheSmugglersRoom

    @TheSmugglersRoom

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@idiotluggage That's one I had not heard of. Do you use a spray bottled to apply the thinned woodglue?

  • @idiotluggage

    @idiotluggage

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@TheSmugglersRoom I usually just used a brush. I was working on a smaller scale. Miniature for table top games.

  • @TheSmugglersRoom

    @TheSmugglersRoom

    5 жыл бұрын

    idiotluggage sweet, thanks.

  • @NeedsMoreSubs
    @NeedsMoreSubs5 жыл бұрын

    Wow. This Gonk droid was so much bigger in my imagination the whole time I was seeing it on instagram.

  • @TheSmugglersRoom

    @TheSmugglersRoom

    5 жыл бұрын

    Right? Close up shots really can be deceiving. A full size build is on my punch list though, you can bet on that!

  • @jongrey8774
    @jongrey87743 жыл бұрын

    Probably the best video I've seen today.

  • @TheSmugglersRoom

    @TheSmugglersRoom

    3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Thank you!

  • @echol2876
    @echol28763 жыл бұрын

    Petit message de France. J’adore tout ce que vous faite. Star Wars est mon univers depuis 50 ans. Pour me lancer dans un tel projet il me manque du temps et des connaissances en électronique. Continuez car c’est un plaisir de voir vos vidéos.

  • @TheSmugglersRoom

    @TheSmugglersRoom

    3 жыл бұрын

    Merci beaucoup! Nous sommes ravis que vous appréciiez les épisodes. C'est toujours un plaisir de rencontrer d'autres fans de Star Wars du monde entier.

  • @Azombie2
    @Azombie23 жыл бұрын

    Love to buy one of these!!!

  • @redfox_outdoors
    @redfox_outdoors Жыл бұрын

    @The Smugglers Room for the sand to stick to the wood base mix up a squeeze bottle of elmers glue and water to thin it down and squirt the glue on and into the sand let dry and no sand will come off, most diorama builders especially in the train world use that to hold dirt, sand and ballast to a wood base.

  • @mandalorianihavespoke7453
    @mandalorianihavespoke74534 жыл бұрын

    Love it he is one of my favorite Droids you did a fantastic job

  • @TheSmugglersRoom

    @TheSmugglersRoom

    4 жыл бұрын

    ThNk you

  • @Ascendant1
    @Ascendant14 жыл бұрын

    I’m so excited to see a Gonk droid project. This was amazing. One thing I learned from model painters - mixing baking soda and kitty litter with superglue makes an indestructible rocklike sand that looks great after being dry brushed.

  • @TheSmugglersRoom

    @TheSmugglersRoom

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Great idea! Appreciate you watching

  • @carlosallende2595
    @carlosallende2595 Жыл бұрын

    Kinda four years late, but this is a clever build; not only does it look great but you could easily install a real battery re-charge unit, I'm thinking maybe one or two wi-fi mb phone chargers could be fitted to the Gonk's topmost surface. Love this build! Carlos.

  • @TheLocutus70
    @TheLocutus705 жыл бұрын

    Gonk Gonk Gonk. -Translation- That was awesome.

  • @TheSmugglersRoom

    @TheSmugglersRoom

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!!!

  • @andlukeable
    @andlukeable5 жыл бұрын

    This is Gonking awesome man. So glad I found this channel.

  • @TheSmugglersRoom

    @TheSmugglersRoom

    5 жыл бұрын

    Luke Henley thank you!!! We are glad you found the channel too!

  • @PodpadStudios
    @PodpadStudios3 жыл бұрын

    We love greeblies too 🥰🥰 and GNK Droids ♥️

  • @TheSmugglersRoom

    @TheSmugglersRoom

    3 жыл бұрын

    Whoohoo!!!

  • @scheeset
    @scheeset2 жыл бұрын

    For the sand use a 50-50 mix of white glue and water. You can put it into a spray bottle to apply once mixed. A lot of war gaming tables use this method.

  • @TheSmugglersRoom

    @TheSmugglersRoom

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the tip!

  • @unfated1
    @unfated15 жыл бұрын

    A very impressive build. I but your nephew will love it.

  • @TheSmugglersRoom

    @TheSmugglersRoom

    5 жыл бұрын

    Jason York thank you! I bet he will too, and if not I’ll have no problem putting it in my bedroom . . . Though I’ll have to convince my wife to allow it 😜

  • @CountryFamily
    @CountryFamily5 жыл бұрын

    Be sure to hook the neutral wire to the screwshell and then to the wider prong on a polarized plug. This ensures you don't get a shock as you unscrew the bulb.

  • @TheSmugglersRoom

    @TheSmugglersRoom

    5 жыл бұрын

    Indeed I will. Thank you!!!

  • @Texas2NC
    @Texas2NC3 жыл бұрын

    By now you have already figured out a way to hold the sand. Scale modeler use isopropyl alcohol first to help the next step; which is 1 part Mod Podge (Mat) and 3 parts water and a few drops of dish soap to break the surface tension. Spray the sand with the alcohol and then spray the sand with the mod podge mix. Should lock it in place. Just found your channel, been watching the figure case series now this one. 👍🏻

  • @NorthernChev
    @NorthernChev4 жыл бұрын

    Man, I do not regret subscribing. This is fantastic.

  • @TheSmugglersRoom

    @TheSmugglersRoom

    4 жыл бұрын

    We are so glad to hear that! Love that you are enjoying the content!

  • @TheJedi270
    @TheJedi2703 жыл бұрын

    Mix the sand in a bowl with elmers. Spoon it on shape and drys like mortar. Then paint or weather. Been using that for years. Also makes great dirt. Just sub the sand for dirt.

  • @atticus-rex
    @atticus-rex4 жыл бұрын

    Awesome work. You really have an eye for Star Wars Style.

  • @TheSmugglersRoom

    @TheSmugglersRoom

    4 жыл бұрын

    age8prodxns thank you!

  • @atticus-rex

    @atticus-rex

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@TheSmugglersRoom I wish you sold some of these panels, even simple ones for light switches for the home for those who want a touch of SW in their home. Any way you're truly talented.

  • @davidamoody
    @davidamoody4 жыл бұрын

    Gluing sand: I made a faux fireplace once as a Christmas decoration, and I covered it with 'bricks'. Every brick was a piece of cardboard. I mixed white latex glue with some appropriately coloured paint and the sand, and the finished texture looked fantastic, and was very durable.

  • @TheSmugglersRoom

    @TheSmugglersRoom

    4 жыл бұрын

    Oh that is a FANTASTIC idea! Thank you so much for sharing it!

  • @technog33k
    @technog33k4 жыл бұрын

    You could mix sand in with watered down PVA glue or ModPodge and ‘painting’ it on.

  • @christopherdrekr1078
    @christopherdrekr10784 жыл бұрын

    I love greblies too ! The world becomes even more interesting when everything is a potential greblie.

  • @TheSmugglersRoom

    @TheSmugglersRoom

    4 жыл бұрын

    Could not agree more!

  • @jackmidd8980
    @jackmidd89805 жыл бұрын

    Really good job mate

  • @TheSmugglersRoom

    @TheSmugglersRoom

    5 жыл бұрын

    Jack Midd thank you very much, glad you liked it!

  • @jackmidd8980

    @jackmidd8980

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@TheSmugglersRoom well who doesn't like it, its is amazing and I love all things geek

  • @jackmidd8980

    @jackmidd8980

    5 жыл бұрын

    Now after watching this I feel that they is people like me in the world! You really do make me feel good about myself

  • @TheSmugglersRoom

    @TheSmugglersRoom

    5 жыл бұрын

    Jack Midd thank you! That’s great. Yes, the Geeks of the world unite! There are many like us, now get out there and build something!

  • @davidz2016
    @davidz20164 жыл бұрын

    Gonk Gonk !

  • @CountryFamily
    @CountryFamily5 жыл бұрын

    That is so freaking cool!

  • @TheSmugglersRoom

    @TheSmugglersRoom

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank You So Much!! We appreciate you watching and glad you liked it!

  • @tarialorehand
    @tarialorehand3 жыл бұрын

    I'd love to see what you could do with storage containers. Basically make something for them as a way to store items in a scifi type of storage thingy. Am I making any sense? love the droid lamp

  • @ericortiz3284
    @ericortiz32845 жыл бұрын

    great video my friend!

  • @TheSmugglersRoom

    @TheSmugglersRoom

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Eric!!!

  • @bearformdruid
    @bearformdruid4 жыл бұрын

    Water down wood glue with water until consistency of milk and put in a spray bottle. Prespray the sand with isopropanol alcohol, then spray with wood glue/water mixture and let it sink in and dry. This will bind suprisingly thick ammounts of sand. You will need to mask off any areas where you do not want glue and remove masking as soon s you are done spraying

  • @TheSmugglersRoom

    @TheSmugglersRoom

    4 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Thanks so much!

  • @MrsDoublefire13
    @MrsDoublefire133 жыл бұрын

    For the sand, I've found a new method that I really like. For scale models, regular sand grain is too large in relation to the figures/details. It always looks wrong. Try picking out some earthy toned, non-sanded grout from your local hardware store. Apply to your landscape dry and then spray/mist water on top. Because it's grout it will be activated by the water and dry hard. May take several applications if you are building up thick layers.

  • @TheSmugglersRoom

    @TheSmugglersRoom

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing!

  • @j3054
    @j30543 жыл бұрын

    How do you not have more subscribers? This was awesome! I’ve been subbed for a long time but never saw this. Well done!

  • @TheSmugglersRoom

    @TheSmugglersRoom

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you much!

  • @trekranger
    @trekranger Жыл бұрын

    Amazing, I love it

  • @TheSmugglersRoom

    @TheSmugglersRoom

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm glad you like it

  • @VirtualRobotsRevolt
    @VirtualRobotsRevolt5 жыл бұрын

    This is the type of channel I’ve always been searching for on KZread and finally found! Love the videos!

  • @TheSmugglersRoom

    @TheSmugglersRoom

    5 жыл бұрын

    We can't tell you how much that means to us. Glad you found us, and welcome to the channel!

  • @exploringwithdonald8444

    @exploringwithdonald8444

    3 жыл бұрын

    me to I love these types of vids..

  • @dinniestones3058
    @dinniestones30585 жыл бұрын

    Sandpaper!

  • @timfarnsworth6454
    @timfarnsworth64544 жыл бұрын

    @The Smugglers Room These projects are amazing! My wife asked what you do for a living that you are so familiar with all of these projects...electrical, mechanical, 3D printing/laser engraving plotting & design...skills are phenomenal. Really liked the latex use and removal to create the aged areas on droid.

  • @TheSmugglersRoom

    @TheSmugglersRoom

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much Tim! I have worked in the Custom Audio Video industry for 20 years, so that helps with the electronics and electrical side of things. But honestly I learned at a young age how to use a multitude of tools thanks to my father. We always spent a TON of time in his shop making everything we could think of. As I got older I just kept going, picking up a new tools or techniques along the way. most importantly I made a LOT of mistakes and each one helped me learn a bit more. Sorry for the rant, thanks for watching!

  • @Daddio66
    @Daddio664 жыл бұрын

    Love this build! May have to try one myself.

  • @TheSmugglersRoom

    @TheSmugglersRoom

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, we really hope you try one for yourself!

  • @exploringwithdonald8444
    @exploringwithdonald84443 жыл бұрын

    ok I literally have everything for this hahaha

  • @TheSmugglersRoom

    @TheSmugglersRoom

    3 жыл бұрын

    WHOOOHOOO!!!

  • @vectorrobot8092
    @vectorrobot80924 жыл бұрын

    Just saw some of these amazing droids at ama-con 2019. Amazing work guys.

  • @TheSmugglersRoom

    @TheSmugglersRoom

    4 жыл бұрын

    Awesome!!!! Wish I could have been there and met you in person. Glad you enjoyed them!

  • @sillysausage72
    @sillysausage724 жыл бұрын

    That is an awesome build!

  • @TheSmugglersRoom

    @TheSmugglersRoom

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much

  • @christophersoprano-sculpto7561
    @christophersoprano-sculpto75614 жыл бұрын

    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐As always: AWESOME WORK!

  • @TheSmugglersRoom

    @TheSmugglersRoom

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!!

  • @AndyGreenWildlife
    @AndyGreenWildlife5 жыл бұрын

    Love this so much. I wish you were my uncle 😂😂😂 would love to sit in your workshop and watch the process. Awesome mate.

  • @TheSmugglersRoom

    @TheSmugglersRoom

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed the build, and thank you for stopping by to check it out!

  • @samuelbuscop1615
    @samuelbuscop16153 жыл бұрын

    Awesome!!!!

  • @TheSmugglersRoom

    @TheSmugglersRoom

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Cheers!

  • @StarWarsReplicas
    @StarWarsReplicas5 жыл бұрын

    Awesome channel!!

  • @TheSmugglersRoom

    @TheSmugglersRoom

    5 жыл бұрын

    +Star Wars Replicas thank you so very much!!!

  • @JaimeDrewatWoodenU
    @JaimeDrewatWoodenU5 жыл бұрын

    Miniature builders sprinkle the sand on then spray watered down glue on it.

  • @TheSmugglersRoom

    @TheSmugglersRoom

    5 жыл бұрын

    Jaime Drew thank you for that. I have other builds coming up and I’ll try that for sure!

  • @cerethpainting6606

    @cerethpainting6606

    4 жыл бұрын

    Spray isopropyl alcohol on the sand first. The glue will then work it’s way through the sand.

  • @CatsDontBark
    @CatsDontBark3 жыл бұрын

    Love the builds [ I like to make stuff sent me ]. I’ve noticed you use those nostalgic Edison bulbs a lot , I hope they’re led , because the incandescent versions throw so much heat. Could melt that thin plastic over time.

  • @TheSmugglersRoom

    @TheSmugglersRoom

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi there! Thank you for stopping by to check us out! Yes, the Edison bulbs are the LED flavor. They look great and last forever!

  • @amyjojinkerson6745
    @amyjojinkerson67453 жыл бұрын

    nibblers are used in auto boy and furnace duct work also

  • @dfcprops3849
    @dfcprops38495 жыл бұрын

    This is amazing! Looks fantastic and your build process was really intriguing. Now I must go make one too! :)

  • @TheSmugglersRoom

    @TheSmugglersRoom

    5 жыл бұрын

    Prop Rocks thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it, and please tag us when you make yours, I would love to see it!!!

  • @dfcprops3849

    @dfcprops3849

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@TheSmugglersRoom I will remember to tag when I do. I post most on Instagram so it will probably be there. Thanks again for the video!

  • @alexhetherington8028
    @alexhetherington80282 жыл бұрын

    This is by my favourite thing you made so far. It's awesome. You've definitely inspired me to make my own lamp. I would love to see you make more of these. Even if your channel just focused solely on making these I would watch. The fact you make everything else is just the cherry on top of an already sweet sweet cake.

  • @TheSmugglersRoom

    @TheSmugglersRoom

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Alex!

  • @sithlordst32
    @sithlordst324 жыл бұрын

    Excellent vids. For the sand maybe a high grit sandpaper.

  • @bennydesign
    @bennydesign5 жыл бұрын

    Please say "hi" to Bill .. he was right, great channel, thanks for sharing your creativity!

  • @TheSmugglersRoom

    @TheSmugglersRoom

    5 жыл бұрын

    +Benjamin Müller if I ever get the chance in person I certainly will tell him. Thank you for watching and the support!

  • @r1racing
    @r1racing5 жыл бұрын

    Its incredible you have so little subscribers..one of the best diy channels out there...superb work,as always !

  • @TheSmugglersRoom

    @TheSmugglersRoom

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hi there! We are striving to increase our audience, and we believe we will get there. But I will say that we are over the moon excited . that viewers like you are here to watch our episodes. We do it for the love of building something out of nothing, and very glad you enjoy the videos!

  • @silviofoj
    @silviofoj4 жыл бұрын

    Dude, I've just found my fav channel. What an awesome project!

  • @TheSmugglersRoom

    @TheSmugglersRoom

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! So glad you joined us!

  • @allendawson3496
    @allendawson34964 жыл бұрын

    You can use a woodland scene glue and water mixture to spray over you're sand once you put it down and it becomes hard and will not move. You can also use regular Elmer's white glue mixed with water more glue than water. I think your channels pretty cool by the way just started watching can't wait to see what you do next good luck man.

  • @TheSmugglersRoom

    @TheSmugglersRoom

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much for the recommendations on the glue, we really appreciate it. And thank you for watching! Welcome to the channel!

  • @darthweezy
    @darthweezy5 жыл бұрын

    It may be more costly than sand and glue but the Citadel Texture Paints from Games Workshop pull off sandy textures well. You can get them in thick or thin textures. They’re intended for miniature bases so you’d need a lot of paint pots. Keep feeding us awesomeness!

  • @TheSmugglersRoom

    @TheSmugglersRoom

    5 жыл бұрын

    darthweezy thanks you, that’s a great idea for sure!

  • @jsbelanger1701
    @jsbelanger17015 жыл бұрын

    Wow. Good job. This is wicked. Check out Cosplay Chris' crashed tie fighter video for the sand if you haven't already. Might be worth a shot

  • @TheSmugglersRoom

    @TheSmugglersRoom

    5 жыл бұрын

    J.S. Belanger thank you so much. I will check that out from Cosplay Chris for sure.

  • @rescue00751
    @rescue007514 жыл бұрын

    I want to have an uncle like you too, please.

  • @TheSmugglersRoom

    @TheSmugglersRoom

    4 жыл бұрын

    🤣🤣🤣

  • @Transit_80
    @Transit_804 жыл бұрын

    I tend to go with 3-4 parts water to Weldbond, paint on base then add silica sand which you can spray or airbrush after. Depending on time, I sometimes clear coat with acrylic first.

  • @exploringwithdonald8444
    @exploringwithdonald84443 жыл бұрын

    I want to make one now hahaha

  • @TheSmugglersRoom

    @TheSmugglersRoom

    3 жыл бұрын

    Please do!

  • @theeasytargets5945
    @theeasytargets59454 жыл бұрын

    A sand effect can be achieved by putting down pva then sieving beige tile grout over it. When it's dry give it a misting with water using a spray bottle

  • @TheSmugglersRoom

    @TheSmugglersRoom

    4 жыл бұрын

    Someone else mentioned the tile grout too, its such a great idea, and with the PVA genius. Thank you very much! When we do the display cabinets we'll have need for this technique for sure!

  • @alex-simpson
    @alex-simpson3 жыл бұрын

    Re applying sand, just spray it down with copious amounts of PVA glue mixed with water - that'll keep the look of the sand but also keep it firmly in place.

  • @TheSmugglersRoom

    @TheSmugglersRoom

    3 жыл бұрын

    Perfect, thank you!

  • @mariodznHD
    @mariodznHD4 жыл бұрын

    Adam Savages tested has a great video on creating landscape terrains. Their video uses snow but the same techniques can. Be applied.

  • @TheSmugglersRoom

    @TheSmugglersRoom

    4 жыл бұрын

    Awesome Mario, thank you we'll definitely check that out!

  • @deanmullen9484
    @deanmullen94844 жыл бұрын

    For the sand it may be possible to put a thin layer of glass or hard plastic and put it over

  • @TheSmugglersRoom

    @TheSmugglersRoom

    4 жыл бұрын

    That wouldn’t be a bad idea at all!

  • @thatchanguy
    @thatchanguy4 жыл бұрын

    Watching this was amazing. Have you considered using a small speaker so it makes the gonk sound, making it an alarm clock too?

  • @TheSmugglersRoom

    @TheSmugglersRoom

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! That is an amazing idea, I had not thought of that. Now in absolutely have to build another one, maybe add an Echo Dot to it so that you can play music too! Thanks for the feedback and suggestion!

  • @johanarens9798
    @johanarens979811 ай бұрын

    You could apply sand and glue the way you did it and apply paint on top of this (spray some primer and then the color you want to have),

  • @TheSmugglersRoom

    @TheSmugglersRoom

    11 ай бұрын

    excellent!

  • @Navy6438
    @Navy64384 жыл бұрын

    as for you Question on the nibbler, it's a aircraft tool used in metalworking.

  • @TheSmugglersRoom

    @TheSmugglersRoom

    4 жыл бұрын

    I had no idea! Thank you for that!

  • @Navy6438

    @Navy6438

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@TheSmugglersRoom thank you for the great build videos, i do have a request, you made a SW themed lamp, using a battery powered camping lamp, i have seen on reddit, that a bunch of people have done the same thing, but make it to were it holds Kyber crystals from SW Galaxy Edge, i would live to see you take and build on this

  • @TheSmugglersRoom

    @TheSmugglersRoom

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ron Patterson great idea! We’ll certainly add that to our project list. Thanks!

  • @marieatalla3561
    @marieatalla35613 жыл бұрын

    Dude I'm such a fan of your videos. I wish I had the place to build those stuff too, it looks like real fun! (Or... If you sold some of these too;;)

  • @FayteWolf
    @FayteWolf4 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Where did you source the little braided metal lines?

  • @TheSmugglersRoom

    @TheSmugglersRoom

    4 жыл бұрын

    FayteWolf hey there, those are coax cables that I stripped away the outer jacket. The kind I have were about 10 years old. But you could buy coax cables from Home Depot or Lowes, and then just cut away the outer jacket. Most have braided wire underneath.

  • @davidamoody
    @davidamoody3 жыл бұрын

    you probably already have a good answer to the sand problem, but a common method used on model railways is to mix PVA or latex glue 50/50 with water, in an atomiser, and spray it over the top of the sand (ballast on a model railway!)

  • @TheSmugglersRoom

    @TheSmugglersRoom

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Appreciate the advice!

  • @InsidetheBoothTV
    @InsidetheBoothTV3 жыл бұрын

    love this.. and cosplay Chris always uses sand to glue on the bottom of his custom collectables. check out his techniques. they are great! but im sure you have it figured out by now.. lol

  • @eviljbrian
    @eviljbrian4 жыл бұрын

    I tried using mustard for weathering on some armor pieces, but I wasn't a big fan of it turning out. My suggestion is to just use a bit of petroleum jelly - aka Vaseline. Use a tooth pick or q-tip or something like that to apply it, then paint and let it dry After that you can just wipe it off.

  • @ferry5454
    @ferry54542 жыл бұрын

    How did you close the droid? Did you use a hinge or did you glued it together?

  • @sillysausage72
    @sillysausage724 жыл бұрын

    After paint, do you add a clear coat? Building my first little version on Gonk!😀

  • @Erik-pr2rf
    @Erik-pr2rf3 жыл бұрын

    you should do something similar but with a Blutooth speaker adrieno(however ya spell it )board ) inside the droid and light combo, a mix of water n glue in a small spray bottle spray on the base n put small amounts of sand on then some more spray glue then a lil more sand .. if you get some discolor just spray some flat military tan pain on it with your paint gun

  • @robertscrimgeour3511
    @robertscrimgeour35114 жыл бұрын

    For the sand, you could mix sand with a matt finish wood glue to make a paste.

  • @jma9275
    @jma92754 жыл бұрын

    I myself have added sand to my dioramas, what I do is I take Elmer's Glue and add sand to the Elmer's glue mix it up and then lie it out when it dries, it dries clear so the only thing you see is sand, if the sand looks too shiny use a matte Modge Podge on top of it.

  • @shawnbartlett8138
    @shawnbartlett81383 жыл бұрын

    Ultra spray mod Podge will work best to seal the sand

  • @TheSmugglersRoom

    @TheSmugglersRoom

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @Sam_Merrill
    @Sam_Merrill2 жыл бұрын

    Hey there! I'm tackling a very similar build for my geek den (just the droid--tiny room, tiny droid), but can't seem to figure out what you did for the legs. It looks like 1.5" dowel rod drilled into the MDF, but are you wrapping them with corrugated pipe, or like cable management tubing? If it is CM tubing, where are you finding it in that 1.5" diameter? Thanks in advance! :)

  • @TheSmugglersRoom

    @TheSmugglersRoom

    2 жыл бұрын

    This was actually a random part I found in the plumbing section that had the pipe included. I’m sorry, I can’t remember what the part was called.

  • @Sam_Merrill

    @Sam_Merrill

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@TheSmugglersRoom no worries! I can figure something out :) appreciate the reply, y’all!!

  • @deannaatkinson3004
    @deannaatkinson30043 жыл бұрын

    Hey Brian, I'm coming back to this video (for the 40th? time). I'm looking to make my own 'moisture vaporator' desk lamps. The links for the models that you bashed are busted. I'm really interested in those boxish greeblies on the sides of the vaporator. What kit supplied you with these? If you know. I've got the 1" PVC-Lock parts that you used. My desk is in need of some extra light.

  • @Quidium
    @Quidium4 жыл бұрын

    The LED stuff on this video. Do you have anymore details on the LED process? A diagram on the electronics?

  • @nobbynose4254
    @nobbynose42544 жыл бұрын

    cool channel man

  • @TheSmugglersRoom

    @TheSmugglersRoom

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @ACslife23
    @ACslife235 жыл бұрын

    Would love to see a ghostbusters inspired nightlight

  • @TheSmugglersRoom

    @TheSmugglersRoom

    4 жыл бұрын

    That is a great idea! We'll have to jump on that!

  • @shawnbartlett8138
    @shawnbartlett81383 жыл бұрын

    Modge Podge with the sand it will seal it or ultra spray modge Podge will work

  • @michaelhaxan3196
    @michaelhaxan31964 жыл бұрын

    you could use a silicone base then press the sand into it.

  • @TheSmugglersRoom

    @TheSmugglersRoom

    4 жыл бұрын

    St. Michael Häxan fantastic idea!!! Thank you!

  • @shopbilt
    @shopbilt4 жыл бұрын

    Do you have a previous channel? No way you only been doing this a year. Love your work.

  • @TheSmugglersRoom

    @TheSmugglersRoom

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much! No, this is our only channel. I've been building and making since I was very young, but this is our first step into filming and editing our projects. Thank you for watching.

  • @georgesmith8255
    @georgesmith82552 жыл бұрын

    To do sand .. I mix regular school glue with water.. 2 parts glue.. 1 part water… first I put glue on a board just like you did.. let it dry then I put more sand on and spray it’s water glue mixture…let dry.. then add a little more for details.. .. I did a dio for pirate deadpool ship wreck on a smal island..

  • @TheSmugglersRoom

    @TheSmugglersRoom

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @paulwhitehead3002
    @paulwhitehead30024 жыл бұрын

    paint put a slightly thick layer then put the sand on like tou did it will bind better than the glue as you can spread it like you did for the lose sand

  • @TheSmugglersRoom

    @TheSmugglersRoom

    4 жыл бұрын

    Great! Thank you!

  • @rogerappears1
    @rogerappears13 жыл бұрын

    Hobby Lobby has spray paint with textures like sand, rock etc.

  • @bearvassar6690
    @bearvassar66903 жыл бұрын

    Sandpaper used as sand covered ground

  • @idiotluggage
    @idiotluggage5 жыл бұрын

    Do you have a built log for your droids? I would like to see some of the things that were done. I am slowly (really slowly) working on a droid about the same size. I have had trouble finding info on the Astromech forum on these smaller droids. I may not have looked in the right place.

  • @TheSmugglersRoom

    @TheSmugglersRoom

    5 жыл бұрын

    idiotluggage hi there. Are you talking about our 2/3rd scale builds?

  • @idiotluggage

    @idiotluggage

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@TheSmugglersRoomYes. I want to do one of the pet droids from TOR.

  • @TheSmugglersRoom

    @TheSmugglersRoom

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@idiotluggage Gotcha. I don't have a 100% fully documented log sadly. But I will say that 80% of what we did was learned and modified from the Astromech.net. We used plans and scaled them down, the electronics are the same, and the use of a PS3 or Xbox 360 remote all match what has already been done. The big differences are the motors for our feet, which are found seat motors from a junk yard. You can see most of what we have done at the RPF at this build link: www.therpf.com/forums/threads/r2d2-build-2-3-the-size.134186/ and there is more details on the Astromech.net for the L3-FTY project here astromech.net/forums/showthread.php?30925-L3-FTY-2-3rd-Scale-Build&highlight=Dan+Thompson outside of that man feel free to contact us at www.TheSmugglersroom.com and I can try and help you with any specific questions you might have.

  • @idiotluggage

    @idiotluggage

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@TheSmugglersRoom The feet & motors are the big thing I would like to see. Thanks for the link.

  • @TheSmugglersRoom

    @TheSmugglersRoom

    5 жыл бұрын

    idiotluggage you bet, happy to help.

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