Wow. I love the aesthetics of that build especially. It has the feel of the black box that's survived a disaster in space, carrying a last holochron message. I can picture a captain's blue ghostly image asking the finder of the box to tell his family he loved them and then flickering away.

@TheSmugglersRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I love that you can see a story in the build, that's awesome!

@brucechmiel7964

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheSmugglersRoom my first thought is a emergency transmitter. Converted to a mobile long range comms unit. So that the communications problem at scarring can be avoided. It even has scomp adaptor for connecting to a droid or computer terminal.

The laser cut panels/Acrylic totally makes these projects.

@TheSmugglersRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Right? It almost feels like cheating, but it really does make the project what it is. Appreciate you watching!

I know the feeling of giving up when things just aren't going right with a project and appreciate the honesty of ... even for those that know what they are doing ... it isn't always as "easy" as it looks after the edit! Well done and glad you didn't give up!!

@TheSmugglersRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Amen my friend. I think no matter your skill level you are likely to run into challenges of all shapes and sizes. At the end of the day you just keep going and hopefully enjoy the process!

@phrixos2826

2 жыл бұрын

i have just got back into making models after 20 odd years, i hade the same thing! but i went back to it! NEVER GIVE UP, NEVER SURRENDER!

@trytofinishsomething

2 жыл бұрын

@@phrixos2826 Yep! I fail all the time on my channel ... it's just "nice" to see that it isn't JUST me ;) !

The force is strong with your channel..thanks

Add a transparent LCD panel over the lens and a tilted acrylic sheet to make a Pepper's Ghost display!

Screen worthy. Awsome

@TheSmugglersRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Beautiful work.

@TheSmugglersRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Excellent work!!!!!!!!!!

@TheSmugglersRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Apache storage boxes from Harbor Freight is actually what is used for set dressing in the entry queue in Smugglers Run at Galaxy’s Edge.

@TheSmugglersRoom

Жыл бұрын

totally!

Fantastic job my friend!👏👏👏👏👏👏‼️‼️‼️😉👍

@TheSmugglersRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you bro!!! Much appreciated

Well done. That is beautiful.

@TheSmugglersRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

Beautiful work God Bless

@TheSmugglersRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! You too!

Glad you stayed with it . Its hard when so much is going on to finish a project. I bet when you got past the programming of the lights you where excited because the hard part was done . Only saying that because programming is like school work you can't avoid it and its makes you want to scream . But when its done you take that big breath and go out side and you are free .

@TheSmugglersRoom

2 жыл бұрын

LOL, I must be one of those weird people, cause the programming was the easy part of this one for me 🤣. But I totally understand what you’re saying. Thanks for watching

@davidz2016

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheSmugglersRoom Oh poop ha ha ha bib I put my foot in mouth or what . Sorry . I started programming about 6 months ago its like home work but I feel better when I see progress. I'm am very glad you where able to explain. THANK YOU AND KEEP CREATING !

Dude. DUDE!!!!! So impressive.

@TheSmugglersRoom

2 жыл бұрын

LOL! Thanks Man! Really appreciate it!

I wish I could get my hands on all those CRT monitors and TV's that I took out in the bush and shot at....I cringe when I think of all the parts and pieces I could have used. Awesome Prop and very inspiring! Great Job!

@TheSmugglersRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Oh no!!!! Bummer man. Never shoot an unarmed CRT part! 🤣

@WhiteysWickedWorkshop

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheSmugglersRoom BAHAHAH! We were uninformed youth!!

Tremendous project outstandingly executed! But I SOOOO wanted to clean that lens!

@TheSmugglersRoom

2 жыл бұрын

LOL!!! So, i'll tell you something. This lens has been through some stuff, and there was so much dust up inside. The biggest issue is that I could not take it apart without damaging it. Trust me, the dust inside was driving me insane! Apparently this specific lens from the factory was sealed in a way that there was no mechanical connection that would release it so I could clean it. I even went as far as researching the manufacture and going through old install manuals. no luck. If these are damaged in the field (when they were still used that is) you had to replace the entire board. Crazy huh?

@HLR4th

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheSmugglersRoom I’m glad we can both embrace our OCD tendencies! Again, the project detail and execution blew me away! The Force is strong with you!

What the.... it looks like a company in the star wars universe built this for mass production. Its insanely good 😮

@TheSmugglersRoom

22 күн бұрын

thank you so much!

Pretty slick, thanks for sharing.

@TheSmugglersRoom

2 ай бұрын

No problem 👍

Good lord this channel just gets bigger and bigger

@TheSmugglersRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We are trying!

Always love your vids! Can't wait to see how the Mandos turn out! I just joined the Mandalorian Mercs a couple months ago, and I'm eyeballs deep in my build! You guys inspired me to actually take the challenge of sewing my own soft parts...first time ever sewing a garment! Loving every minute of it! Thank you guys for all the inspiration!

@TheSmugglersRoom

2 жыл бұрын

That's so awesome Tyler! So exciting that you are making your own costume from scratch! Sorry we haven't gotten back to it, but I promise we will soon!

Super cool! I come here not only for the creative build ideas, but for the booster shot of positivity and optimism that helps immunize me from the drudge grind at work each week. Thanks Brian for what you give us!

@TheSmugglersRoom

2 жыл бұрын

LOL!!! So happy to be your provider "Happy Booster". Thank you very much!

Amazing project brother!! Love the greeblies!! Just awsome!!

@TheSmugglersRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ron!

cool, i would love to see you do an entire video tutorial on weathering.

@TheSmugglersRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it!

@TheSmugglersRoom

2 жыл бұрын

We can certainly do that! Our Droid L3-FTY needs a makeover! LOL

@spectre_x_customs6955

2 жыл бұрын

i will look foward to it

Ich bin total beeindruckt, was man mit etwas Hirn so cooles bauen kann. ;-) Macht weiter so.....

@TheSmugglersRoom

Жыл бұрын

Ich danke dir sehr!

Another great video! Good to see more projects coming together, and perfect to wake up to over my morning coffee. Thanks for sharing this project!

@TheSmugglersRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it!

So excited I just signed up for the blue squares. I can't wait lmao

So much cool, love the Harbor Freight box conversion. This is why we watch. Thank you!!

@TheSmugglersRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! Really appreciate it!

That's brilliant dude. Love how it turned out and it'll look great in the room.

@TheSmugglersRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton!

Nicely done, so looking forward to seeing those other projects getting finished as well

@TheSmugglersRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Me too! Thanks Barry

I am stund with the ideas and creative on the projects that you come up with. It's so inspiring Brian and influenced my father and myself to build some things. Thank you very much for doing what you do and sharing your passion and experience with us.

@TheSmugglersRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Keith! This is so great to hear. So happy you and your father are building together, I know personally how wonderful that is!

Personally I enjoy these "small" builds more than big room build ones just because they inspire me to start making myself. Big projects can be intimidating, but this is perfect to get that feeling of achievement.

@TheSmugglersRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the feedback, i completely understand that. I like the smaller projects too for much of the same reason. Glad we could do this one and that it gets you excited to build!

Glad to see you back building! This turned out amazing

@TheSmugglersRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a bunch! We are so glad to be back building again!

Gorgeous build as always! Great idea with that box!

@TheSmugglersRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

This is so cool!

@TheSmugglersRoom

2 жыл бұрын

thanks a bunch!

That looks amazing! Your channel is highly inspirational !

@TheSmugglersRoom

2 жыл бұрын

fantastic, that is what we are aiming for!!!

glad to have your videos back what a great build!!!

@TheSmugglersRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We are glad to be back at it!

Epic build bro. These are my fav kind of prop builds, noting significant to the story but part of the universe that could be anywhere.

@TheSmugglersRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It is our favorite kind too!

Another work of Art!!!!! Love your builds!

@TheSmugglersRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

Awesome!

@TheSmugglersRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!!

Great build, great aesthetic, great video.. love how this turned out.. once again well done my friend!

@TheSmugglersRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you bro, really appreciate it!

You could get various characters printed in some color tinted clear resin for the holograms.

@TheSmugglersRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Totally!

3:29 my hats off to whoever edited this. The way those switch clicks lined up perfectly with the music... mwah. Loved it.

@TheSmugglersRoom

2 жыл бұрын

That would be my wonderful wife Carissa. She says “thank you very much!”

@RainMakeR_Workshop

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheSmugglersRoom Guessing she either has some music or dance experience? Because that’s something only a person with rhythm would do.

All your lighting and wall accessories could you easily remove in large panels to put up in a new bigger longer building depending on what your going for starship or settlement

Amazing prop, Brian! Well done! Thanks a lot for share! Best regards from Brasil!🇧🇷

@TheSmugglersRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!!!

My goodness. The amount of people bothered by the lack of the hologram. He titled it "prop build". How would he even make a hologram?? It's a cool prop, and a lot of great kitbash ideas. Keep up the good work, mate!

@TheSmugglersRoom

2 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU!!! We have been surprised by the angry and in some cases hateful comments. But you know what? . . . you rock and we totally appreciate you and others that enjoyed the build!

@gravelycritical

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheSmugglersRoom It's obvious how much passion you guys put into these builds, and it's infectious. Don't worry about the haters, the number of fans that enjoy this well outnumbers them. You guys are the ones who rock, can't wait to see what more you have in mind.

great Job Brian! I would probably adding edge lighting the lexan sheet in the lid.

@TheSmugglersRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I am 100% with you, and I debated that over and over again. At the end, I just didn't want to deal with the wiring between the lid and the base of the box. I think i was just being lazy! LOL

@Craftlngo

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheSmugglersRoom True, the wiring could be quite vulnerable.

@ekij133

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheSmugglersRoom I agree, sometimes you (I/we) need to reign yourself in to stop a 1 day build becoming too complicated.

A truly wondrous piece. well done.

@TheSmugglersRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Wayne! Really appreciate that!

As always, so awesome and inspiring!

@TheSmugglersRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, and thank you for watching!

An awesome build, just what was needed after an intense day at work. Cheers you

@TheSmugglersRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear we could help! Thank you!

Love it total new direction and another build to add to the history of the Smugglers Room Brian. Keep at it!

@TheSmugglersRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Miguel! We appreciate you!

Great video. Beautiful shots, well explained. Very motivating. The build is super cool. Mahalo for sharing! : )

It’s absolutely amazing. 😮

@TheSmugglersRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I love all your projects man, this looks awesome! Keep up the good work!

@TheSmugglersRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Wow! Another great build Brian! You make such enjoyable videos!

@TheSmugglersRoom

2 жыл бұрын

So much appreciated my friend!

Probably one of the coolest things I’ve seen on this channel! Thanks for sharing this!

@TheSmugglersRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks! We really appreciate that!

Another amazing build!!

@TheSmugglersRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Zak! Glad you liked it!

Beautiful project! 👏👏 You never stop to amaze me 😉👍

@TheSmugglersRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

This turned out great! Thanks Brian!

@TheSmugglersRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Gage!!!

Another awesome build, I so look forward to your videos.

@TheSmugglersRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them! We really appreciate it!

This video had my head spinning as the led programming software is super similar to my own last name. And it was said correctly. Lol

@TheSmugglersRoom

Жыл бұрын

LOL! Awesome!

I'm glad you did this , I'm hoping to be able to do this level of stuff one day . Thanks for the immense inspiration. 👍👍👍👍😁😁😁

@TheSmugglersRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! If I can do it so can you!

I really need to get on the ball with electronics. And that case is sweet! I’ll bet I can find one at the army surplus

@TheSmugglersRoom

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Yeah, electronics, even simple, can make your project pretty awesome. I found this case at harbor freight pretty cheap.

@davidrichmond7750

Жыл бұрын

@@TheSmugglersRoom dude! Nice heads up. HF has got the cargo for cheap! Lol

Oh my....spectacular, awesome, super cool!!! Oh yes I want one!!!!! Brian, academy award for this build, weeeeeeeee

@TheSmugglersRoom

2 жыл бұрын

You're awesome! Thank You!

A few bare small transformers with the coils visible around the base of the lens would look cool .

@TheSmugglersRoom

2 жыл бұрын

That would look great!

@kennyk4134

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheSmugglersRoom also get an old mobile phone and have you seen the trick with 4 triangle shaped pieces of clear plastic sheet .when put on the mobile you get a visible hologram. It would make yours look awesome.

@kennyk4134

2 жыл бұрын

Make this smaller, it would add to your prop and make it functional. Love your channel ,use a mobile phone as the projector. kzread.info/dash/bejne/op2By6lqp8jKYMY.html

Awesome build! I saw the updates through Instagram and FB...the images were breathtaking and I was like "Oh, holograms...that's a thing now for DIY...?" Yet again, I am like some builders are crazy ahead of the DIY curve and you are among them. I really liked the walkthrough of the cables and Arduino function.

@TheSmugglersRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you! Really appreciate you Garland!

Absolutely Bad ass! Recently discovered your channel and I'm learning and applying many new things to the stuff I am working on. Thank you! Super professional work with your videos and builds. I'm shocked you don't have more views!

@TheSmugglersRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you much for saying, we really appreciate it!

This is Awesomeness hands down. Like it's from The Mandalorian movie 🎥. You can see that you. Put a lot of time to detail. Thank you for posting this video 📹. Keep up the great work 💪..

@TheSmugglersRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

Outstanding!!!

@TheSmugglersRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir!

Brilliant!!

@TheSmugglersRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Brian. That's GORGEOUS.

@TheSmugglersRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mark!!!

Yet another EPIC build, Bryan, Thank you so much for sharing this :) Fist bumps from Canada

@TheSmugglersRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Love your vids, absolutely inspiring

@TheSmugglersRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I love this project! I'm so glad you didn't shelve it. Thanks for sharing an awesome build.

@TheSmugglersRoom

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

great prop!!! for adding the final touch, try to find the Hologram 3 3/4"' star wars figures from the vintage collection, they did Darth Maul, Ki Amun Di, Aayla Secura and Obi Wan from the Hologram scene from Rebels , put them in the lenses and you have the hologram figure!

@TheSmugglersRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Those are great ideas. We had made it with the intention of using it for fan films and collaborations with other makers, but we could totally do what you said. That would be great!

wow that is fantastic great work

@TheSmugglersRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Looks amazing! You could even spice this up with laser engraved acrylic functioning as the hologram

@TheSmugglersRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Yeah, that would be cool!

That is quite the work of art. Your attention to detail and ability is amazing. One thing I might note. I understand that this contraption is supposed to have that 'used' look, but the camera lens itself looks absolutely filthy. Of all the parts of a hologram unit, the lens should be kept pristine to make it look convincing. I know it's tough to find a good one and it's great that your friends helped out. Again, wonderful work! I wish you all the best. .

@TheSmugglersRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. yeah, I wanted that lens as dirty as the rest of it! LOL

This is so cool! Omg

@TheSmugglersRoom

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Another amazing build, Bryan!

@TheSmugglersRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate it

It's really? I can't believe this. If you done 👍👍 respect

Great stuff !

@TheSmugglersRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

This looks awesome keep up the amazing work

@TheSmugglersRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

It looks amazing , I would have made the entire box black with silver dry brush though , theatres just me though

@TheSmugglersRoom

Жыл бұрын

They have black versions of this box. For some reason I was really digging the orange one. Thanks

3:51 nice faucet strainer lol Its amazing how well typical everyday cheap parts were (and still are) used to make amazing looking props for the Star Wars universe.

@TheSmugglersRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Boom! You nailed it. It’s crazy right?

If the junkyard jedi and you go on to build usefull cases like this I hope you, both of you have made a landspeeder able to transport all this stuffs with a platoon highly motiveted to kick imperial asses ! Now I wait the mandalorien suits and armories with great expectations !

@TheSmugglersRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Lol!! Thank you! Yep, I promise we’ll get back to Mando building!

Looks good

That is a pretty cool screen-worthy prop sir, well done.

@TheSmugglersRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Just awesomeness brother.

@TheSmugglersRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much man!

Would have been cool if you made the Lid Instructions glow like those glass holograms from stores, this thing without it though is so frickin cool still.

@TheSmugglersRoom

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Yeah, reds a few additions 😉

Very nice

@TheSmugglersRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Cool😎👍 for prop LEDs use white light just use colored lenses for best results ie. Blue's.

I think it would be cool if you 3D printed some clear figures to fit onto the lens so they light up blue like a hologram

@TheSmugglersRoom

2 жыл бұрын

That would be sweet!

Loved it!! I might would have added a small speaker just for looks, but hey, it's great as is

@TheSmugglersRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yeah, a speaker with bluetooth capabilities would be sweet!

Cool!!!

@TheSmugglersRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Love how detailed your tutorials are. This is my second video, 1st was the Star Wars Trash Compactor Book Nook I was recommended by KZread after seeing Norm's Star Wars Corridors Book Nook... I don't understand why it took KZread so long to recommend your channel based on all the Book Nook & Diorama videos I watch & channels I'm subscribed to. FYI... NEW SUBSCRIBER!!!! ;)

@TheSmugglersRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Happy to have you here!

I don't know how or why anyone ( let alone 32 at time) could dislike this video...dont be discouraged ! you build great stuff..and encourage others with every video! Keep'em comin

@TheSmugglersRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Craig. You know, we aren’t sure either, but we really don’t care. There are so many awesome people like you that enjoy what we are doing and at the end of the day, that is what matters to us. Thank you for watching!

New subscriber! Great Stuff my friend!!

@TheSmugglersRoom

Жыл бұрын

Very much appreciated! Welcome!

You got me with the Ron Cobb tshirt. Subbed.

@TheSmugglersRoom

2 жыл бұрын

LOL! Thank you!!!

Another really great prop and video! Your detailing and weathering are superb on this build. :) Keep up the good work! P.S. - I like the background music choices a lot... :D

@TheSmugglersRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

perhaps you want to try using one of those cheap LCD screens/ HDMI board combos and tear out the black metal panel and black light and use stronger led to backlight it, if you stick it all close enough to the bottom portion of the lens it shows project an actual image much like it does when it's in the projector tv.

@TheSmugglersRoom

2 жыл бұрын

great idea!