The Discord needs a new section for "stalled projects" where we shame ourselves by posting pics of builds we started but never finished.

@TheSmugglersRoom

Ай бұрын

Absolutely!

@slowazzd2165

Ай бұрын

Honestly i "half finished projects anonymous" support group is absolutely necessary

@ghoul5152

Ай бұрын

Can I get a link to the discord? I don’t see one in the video bio

Dude, you opened my Pandora's Box! Or as I call it, my 'room of requirement' (my wife calls it the garage, I don't know why, we haven't parked a car in it for 34 years!). I used to have one of those t.v.'s but I must have garage sold it. I have way too many projects that have been on hold. My wife isn't as enthusiastic as yours about me making things with 'no purpose'. It was OK when it was for the kids' Halloween costumes. I suppose I really need to clean it out. 😢

@TheSmugglersRoom

Ай бұрын

Once you open Pandora's box you can't close it!!! As far as making things without a purpose, I challenge that. In some cases the "Purpose" is simply an outlet for the maker. What you make may never be practical, but what it can do for your mental state can help you in many other ways. At least that's how it works for me.

@carlonmarlon4850

Ай бұрын

Most hobbies are just doing something without a purpose. You do it for yourself, to clear your mind and regenerate your batteries. My wife sees nothing wrong with it and even supports me by buying tools. Talk to your wife and let her know what positive impact this hobby has on you. Good luck!

Love seeing the old analog stuff being used in your builds !!

@TheSmugglersRoom

Ай бұрын

Sweet! Thanks man!

That portable TV is the PERFECT base for a large-ish gadget like a mobile computer/comms system or something. I know you've already sorta done that but it just has "Rebellion Portable Computer" written all over it. Maybe it's a super important mobile computer that has top secret information or something idk but it's just too good not to use!

@TheSmugglersRoom

Ай бұрын

I like it!

@TheSmugglersRoom

Ай бұрын

I like it!

I can relate to this video SOOOOOOO much! I have a ton of items in my workshop waiting for me to get to them, and "Star Wars-ify" them. Every time I go out to yard sales, or thrift stores, I find even more, and I can't just not get them. :)

@TheSmugglersRoom

Ай бұрын

You are not alone!!!! One of us, One of us, One of us!!

Wow I got a Hit and Missle for Christmas and forgot the name of it. What a great toy it was thanks!

I bought an old Speak and Spell after you shared your ideas about it. I’ve modeled up several parts for it in Fusion. I was actually looking at it the other day. I was thinking; ‘I wonder if Brian is ever going to revisit this?’. I was also thinking; ‘I’ve gotta really get back to working on this’. I had a few really cool ideas for it. I’ve got a few other ‘retro’ toys/gadgets that I’ve picked up with intents on Star Warsifying them. Maybe I’ll eventually finish SOMETHING.

@TheSmugglersRoom

Ай бұрын

We need to do it! Both of us!

Regarding the Polaris: you could always do panels ala set design from CreateSciFi and make them magnetic. Maybe even layout your greeblies and replicate a few scaled up in EVA foam, throw in some bendable wire protectors/sheeting and old toolbox lids... Boom Bob's your uncle If you dont wanna do magnets I have some Drifting friends that have used heavy duty Velcro to secure removable car body panels for easy of repair in hard to reach areas too

Damn it. I was thinking to myself earlier, "Its a good thing there aren't more content creators that have channels devoted to clever, fun, and nerdy ideas. I have to many myself, already," but here you are. To prove my bina fides, i just got through making teeth with green stuff. I don't need anymore ideas. Lol Yeah, I've subscribed and rang the bell. This is going to be a bad thing, or the beginning of a beautiful friendship.

That razor modified to look like a speeder of some type would be incredible. Droid slot with AstroMech and blasters. Weathered of course. Maybe an imperial assault vehicle.

@TheSmugglersRoom

Ай бұрын

right? I have been thinking about that project for almost 6 years! I'm very intimidated by it, but maybe this summer the time has come!

Love these Q&A videos! Keep em' coming!

@TheSmugglersRoom

Ай бұрын

Glad you like them bro!

Brian, I love it when you start geeking out on projects and anything they can represent. Get after it brother

@TheSmugglersRoom

Ай бұрын

Thank you!!!!

Have you guys ever thought about doing small details in big projects from other franchises? Like, having a tiny Atlas from Battletech hiding in some corner of the room build?

@TheSmugglersRoom

Ай бұрын

We talk about other franchises all the time. After January this year we committed to several projects outside of Star Wars. You should be seeing things in the coming months!

@lt.danhooper1635

Ай бұрын

@@TheSmugglersRoom Can't wait to see it!

Will you be working on Chopper? I sometimes see the droid in parts back there

@TheSmugglersRoom

Ай бұрын

YES!! That's another one of those "Lost" projects that stares at me all the time in the shop! Poor little guy needs worked on.

Tbh the idea of multiple charger Gonk Droid still has appeal would like to see its completion...

@TheSmugglersRoom

Ай бұрын

You must have missed it my friend. We finished that Gonk project last year. Here's a link: kzread.info/dash/bejne/hJucrsmphb3fddY.htmlsi=qIoV2svdHHxVzXjQ

@SargeWolf010

Ай бұрын

@@TheSmugglersRoom ah yup I must have missed it 😅

I love these!!!

@TheSmugglersRoom

Ай бұрын

The Q&A's? So great to know. Thank you!

That was a great convo on cassette future look wasn’t it?! And I love the electronic gadgets you got there.. have a bunch too just need to get my arse in to gear!

@TheSmugglersRoom

Ай бұрын

Yeah man, getting in gear is a challenge!

you've been pumping these videos out lately! Hope you're having fun!

@TheSmugglersRoom

Ай бұрын

We totally are! There were so many questions sent in we wanted to make sure and answer them all and give them the attention they deserved. Hope you are enjoying them!

It doesn't matter what you're doing or when you do it. Find something you feel like doing and then do that. What ever it is, it will be great.

@TheSmugglersRoom

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

That little portable TV is a classic so is the hit and missile game. I would also like to build an ornithopter type cockpit myself

@TheSmugglersRoom

Ай бұрын

They are absolutely classics . . . but i'm also absolutely going to modify them! LOL. An ornithopter cockpit would be great!

@JohnB1163

Ай бұрын

@@TheSmugglersRoom I would modify them too as well as other things like that and the cockpit would be fantastic especially if it worked with lots of switches and lights and stuff like that all built out of found parts and lots and lots of greeblies

@TheSmugglersRoom

Ай бұрын

@@JohnB1163 I hope you build that cockpit! Such a great design!

@JohnB1163

Ай бұрын

@@TheSmugglersRoom well, I will certainly give it a go but I'm not saying it will be exact but at least a good representation. I also want to build a 1:1 full scale exact replica of an X-Wing fighter, that's going to be the fun one

Oh man! That Polaris project would be awesome to watch you build! Would love to see how you go about designing it. Looking forward to your future projects and keep up the great work!

@TheSmugglersRoom

Ай бұрын

Thank you! We'll be sure to bring you all along for the ride!

OOH i want to see what you do with that Hit And Missile. What pops in my head is - i dont know what you call them - its a round panel that looks like a flat plasma sphere? If you watch Star Trek they use them on the Borg regeneration coves a lot, usually where the actors head goes. Maybe one of those in the round screen part?

@TheSmugglersRoom

Ай бұрын

That's a great idea! My problem is I have so many ideas for it!!!

this is great stuff

@TheSmugglersRoom

Ай бұрын

oh good, glad you are enjoying the "Ask me anything" series. We weren't sure.

Awesome projects, can't wait to see! 😍 But I find CRTs scary, the voltages can be high!

@TheSmugglersRoom

Ай бұрын

Yes they can. I will likely just add electronics to it, not modifying the existing electronics.

Man you guys are pounding out some vids....keep going!

@TheSmugglersRoom

Ай бұрын

More to come!

I love the speak n spell idea. How about making some sound clips in the original voice with Star Wars phrases?

@TheSmugglersRoom

Ай бұрын

Great idea!

I have a Hit and Missile, working when last used. And a few other old electronic games. All working when last used. Have to dig them out. One is an old 1978 Coleco football game, I think I played it to death. Also Atari 5200 with controllers with the number pads. Now I have ideas forming. Thanks.

@TheSmugglersRoom

Ай бұрын

Excellent!!! I think those old vintage games are a perfect platform for a cool prop upgrade!

The Polaris would be welcome at Planet Comicon in Kansas City. 😁❤

@TheSmugglersRoom

Ай бұрын

ooooh! That's great to hear. We would love to finally get that project off the ground!

@johnn1381

Ай бұрын

If you need information about the con, let me know. 👍

@TheSmugglersRoom

Ай бұрын

@@johnn1381 we would be very interested! Please email us info@thesmugglersroom.com

Do it!!!!!!

@TheSmugglersRoom

Ай бұрын

👍

Does that old portable TV have any old school video inputs? I remember way back in the day we had a converter that we had to screw down in the antenna inputs that let us play our Atari and Nintendo. Wondering if you could hook a small video player of some sorts and have it looping Star Wars style read outs.

@TheSmugglersRoom

Ай бұрын

Its coaxial only, but I have a converter for that 😉

Nobody, I repeat nobody, has more lost projects than me 🙂

@TheSmugglersRoom

Ай бұрын

LOL

Immediately bought a “hit and missile” on eBay. 😂

@TheSmugglersRoom

Ай бұрын

EXCELLENT!!! LOL. I got mine really cheap!