@@octoguy3931 Thank you so much! That means a lot! :)
@dustinstevens168717 сағат бұрын
can you please make a scene where Henry and Duke argue with Rheneas being confused of what is happening and the sheds
@ivorythebashful20 сағат бұрын
It’s so awesome to see people use models to recreate Thomas! I understand why not everyone can do it this way but I always appreciate it. Fantastic work! Subbing to this channel to see what other awesome projects you do! Also, 16:14 is absolutely terrifying! 😨
@SootyWill13 сағат бұрын
@@ivorythebashful Aw thank you so much! It definitely took a lot of work so that means a lot to hear. I really appreciate the sub!
@bkam9794Күн бұрын
I find it really clever how you managed to blend all of those sets together into something that looks and feels really cohesive.
@SootyWillКүн бұрын
Thanks so much! I forgot to include it, but I made a big map of my version of Tidmouth Yard that I referred to while I was filming. If I make a commentary I'll definitely include it! I put a lot of effort into making the sets look somewhat cohesive since most of the story takes places in only one or two locations, so thanks for noticing!
@nateobrien354Күн бұрын
You know you made a good video when The Unlucky Tug himself gives you a shoutout.
@SootyWillКүн бұрын
Aw thanks so much! Glad you liked it! :)
@bkam9794Күн бұрын
Glad to have been sent here by The Unlucky Tug.
@SootyWillКүн бұрын
Thanks so much for checking it out!
@IsleofPigsStudiosКүн бұрын
Perfect timing considering what video had released with Donald and Douglas
@SeeWhy91Күн бұрын
This is awesome! I love all your references, nuances, & jokes. I noticed you switched it from Douglas masquerading with Donald's tender (RWS) to Donald masquerading with Douglas' tender- very sneaky :D I think my favorite line comes from James "See Topham, this is why tender engines don't shunt coaches, we have no idea what we're doing!" Instead of the snooty 'tender engines don't shunt because we are above it', its' "we don't shunt because we are incompetent' very nice touch XD Thomas' "or else" was also golden :) Very well done, I really enjoyed this :D
@SootyWillКүн бұрын
Thank you very much! This was definitely the most fun I had writing and recording a video yet, so I'm glad it paid off! I love hearing what little moments or jokes people liked - thank you so much! XD
@JeanNemarre-k4gКүн бұрын
The Fat Controller : DONALD !!! Donald : Oh Boy !
@S.M.A..2 күн бұрын
This is the superior version of this story in my opinion. It is so chaotic it's hilarious😂.
@SootyWillКүн бұрын
Haha thank you so much! I was definitely trying to make it chaotic, so I'm glad to hear it!
@greatwestern572 күн бұрын
I want this played at my funeral
@SootyWill2 күн бұрын
LOL I think that's the first time I've gotten that haha! Glad you liked it!
@Amunisence2 күн бұрын
I was brought her by Lucky Tug along with many others I'm sure. This was such a joy to watch from start to finish. The plot and characters make it feel like a true model era episode with cheeky in jokes and humor sprinkled throughout that made me chuckle! All the creative direction in this is very clever, and I'll be rewatching this episode and showing it to my friends for a loooong time.
@SootyWill2 күн бұрын
@@Amunisence Aw thank you so much! That seriously means so much, I really appreciate the kind words. It was a lot of fun but definitely took months of work, so thanks for noticing all those elements. I definitely had the most fun writing this episode more than any other haha I hope your friends enjoy it too! Thanks again :)
@Tidmouth-River-Studios2 күн бұрын
I've been legit fascinated by your videos for a while now They have the perfect of Homemade charm but professional film making (If that makes sense Lol) I love how even Donald gets confused with the whole number swapping thing "Their looking for you! I mean me!" Had me laughing so hard. And I LOVE The connection between Thomas and Douglas I've never noticed that the both of them came to Sodor by mistake. It's such an interesting thing to point out about the two. Just out of curiosity, How did make the dirt fly up when Douglas' Tender crashed into the embankment? Either way This was great Sorry for the long comment Can't wait to see more^^
@SootyWill2 күн бұрын
Oh my gosh thank you so much!! That seriously means so much to know! And yes, I see what you mean and I'm glad to hear it! I had to ask my dad to use his model ship for Thomas' flashback and my mom to use her potting soil for the tender crash, so my videos are still very much homemade haha. This was probably the most fun I had writing and recording a video. And yes, I was very excited when I remembered Thomas' backstory and how to tie it back to Douglas. Their shed scenes was the hardest to write, so I'm glad to hear it was effective! As for the tender crash, I launched a pile of dirt in the air with a Lego plate, filmed it in slow-motion on my iPhone, and covered it up with a bush in post. I included some of the unedited takes and overhead pictures in my Behind-The-Scenes if you'd like a better look! kzbin.info/www/bejne/foHZp5iQo7yle6ssi=7IlfRkZAd-k01tJ9&t=125 Thank you again so much for all the kind words - I love long comments! It makes all the work worth it! :D
@weehornman20002 күн бұрын
Thomas is written like season 1 thomas had his filter removed and his tolerance shortened and it is hilarious. Enjoyed this episode from the Tug's recommendation.
@SootyWill2 күн бұрын
Thanks so much! And yes, I figured that since this episode is a flashback, I could make Thomas a bit more crazy than usual and get away with it haha. He was definitely the most fun to voice. Glad you liked it, thanks for checking it out!
@Scrinwaipwr3 күн бұрын
I bloody *love* that you made the tender swapping finally make sense!
@SootyWill3 күн бұрын
Haha thanks so much! That was one of my goals when rewriting the story, so I'm glad to hear it!
This is a fantastic take on the introduction of the Twins! I really love this one!
@SootyWill3 күн бұрын
@@PCMan8922 Thank you so much! Love to hear it! :)
@SNER3333 күн бұрын
I laughed out loud when, after ALL that, the Special Coach was decommissioned in the end XD But it makes the most sense. We never hear about or see it after this story. Best version of this story yet!
@SootyWill3 күн бұрын
@@SNER333 Haha glad to hear it! I was very excited when I thought of that last little punchline. Thank you so much!
@ultra66713 күн бұрын
5:04 This is the perfect summary of Thomas as a character, cheerful and friendly, but quick to anger the second he's inconvenienced.
@SootyWill3 күн бұрын
@@ultra6671 Haha yes exactly! Thats what I was going for. Glad you liked it!
@thesodorcrew3 күн бұрын
Are you going to do video commentary about the episode or did you stop doing it? I was just wondering it since it was neat to know the preduction and detication. Of course we already see the detication here with all the takes but you know what I mean?
@SootyWill3 күн бұрын
@@thesodorcrew Thanks so much! I’m definitely thinking about it! The commentaries take a lot of time to edit, and I wasn’t sure if people were still interested in them. I would have to make a commentary for Ep 4 and 5 first, but I’m glad to know you’d like to see them! That really means a lot :)
@gordieboi23403 күн бұрын
You should "Dreamworksify" (what I call the witty writing with multiple references) more Thomas episodes. This adaption was really entertaining
@SootyWill3 күн бұрын
@@gordieboi2340 Aw thanks so much! I’ll definitely have to think about it! I did a rewrite of “The Runaway” a couple years ago and filmed some broll footage on some of my sets. Glad to know you’d like to see more like this!
@gordieboi23403 күн бұрын
@SootyWill Cool, I can't wait to see it. While adaptions of Wilbert's stories are always entertaining, I can't wait to see how you adapt Christopher's cause they're mid. His stories aren't really character driven and are basically just "engines do train thing"; his style felt less like sentient engines and more just engines that just so happened to be alive
@DoritoTime4 күн бұрын
I love how the tender crashes in the final cut where the dirt obscures the number juusst perfectly so nobody can see that it’s a 10 and not a 9
@SootyWill3 күн бұрын
@@DoritoTime Thanks so much! That was just something I did on the fly and used a bit of editing trickery to cover up. Thanks for noticing!
@SonicJrandSarah4 күн бұрын
That was quite an impressive story. Also, that final scene with the special coach, what a twist.
@SootyWill4 күн бұрын
Thanks very much! Glad you liked it. I was so excited when I thought of the little twist for the end haha
@wyattm67824 күн бұрын
This is to good
@SootyWill4 күн бұрын
Thanks so much!
@wattsink20094 күн бұрын
Personally, the animal name I would have given James is Cardinal. He’s bright red, proud, and makes a lot of noise! 😁
@MrNookingtin4 күн бұрын
hol up Isabelle theres a banger on
@Revolver-Ocelot4 күн бұрын
Love it! Beautiful! Takes me back to my childhood! Keep it up lads!
@SootyWill4 күн бұрын
Aw thanks so much! Glad you liked it! :)
@Revolver-Ocelot4 күн бұрын
Seriously, keep this up! If you ever want to redub it with a genuine Scottish accent I'd be happy to contribute! I also live not far from the Speyside railway where the last surviving 812 is.
@SootyWill4 күн бұрын
Thanks so much! I'll do my best. And that's so cool! Hope I can go to that railway someday.
@Revolver-Ocelot4 күн бұрын
@@SootyWill If you're ever in the area just give me a shout. Would be a pleasure to show you around. There are a few heritage railways around here. Another nearby one does the Day Out With Thomas thing in summer with a replica E2.
@ThatGreenN24 күн бұрын
i hope your camera from that tender crash was alright
@SootyWill4 күн бұрын
Yep! The dirt explosion looks way bigger than it actually was. I filmed it in slow-motion with my iPhone to make it look bigger.
@nwrindonesia91554 күн бұрын
At 21:42 i got jumpscare from the fat controller!
@JacobSzukalski5 күн бұрын
Well, like quite a few have, I got brought here because of Tug/Nic, and I must say I’m quite impressed with this. The way you expanded the original story was brilliant, with the coach antics turned up to 11 and several of the character bits. Thomas being the notable addition. Him being furious with the twins at first only to help out in the end? Felt quite Classic Thomas to me. I could also tell you were having a blast making this, and a lot of moments made me chuckle. Thomas’ well cut scream and the tender bit were notable examples. To top it all off, the fact that this was all made with models on sets, especially the Bachmann ones, was a treat to see. My true Thomas fan days may be behind me, but I still respect the show at the end of the day. A lot of the fan content I have seen has been exceptional, and this is one such piece. Can totally see why Nic shouted it out. Excellent work, sir.
@SootyWill4 күн бұрын
Thank you so much!! I really tried to lean into the comedy and chaos for this one, so I'm glad to hear it. Those two moments were definitely some of my favorite parts to film and edit haha. And thanks! Making sets and filming with my models is the most fun part, though it does take a lot of time and work, so thanks for noticing! It really means a lot for people to tell me what specifically they liked about my videos. Thanks very much for taking time to write this! :)
@dylansmith13645 күн бұрын
James renamed to Peacock. I heard somewhere that fine feathers make a fine bird.
@visionarylocomotiveworks97035 күн бұрын
After years of seeing so many remakes of this 'lost' episode, this one is probably the standout of the whole lot. Not only is it so different, but it's EXTREMELY entertaining. I love how many elements of Thomas' eras are incorporated into this like a tasty blended mix of the best of all eras. Not to mention how much of clever in-jokes are sprinkled throughout. The added bits of incorporating more of the other characters, particularly Thomas, Annie & Clarabel, is so unique yet feels so natural. This whole story is so character driven, and Thomas absolutely steals the spotlight in such a satisfying way. He may be a cheeky, short tempered fusspot, but it shows when the going gets tough, he's still a good friend. I really love that. All combined with some excellent model work, snappy dialog, and tight editing, this deserves two thumbs up, Will!
@SootyWill5 күн бұрын
Thank you so much!! That seriously means so much. That's exactly what I was hoping to accomplish - to include my favorite elements from the Classic, HIT, and CGI era. So glad to hear that! I definitely had the most fun voicing Thomas haha! This episode was reworked so many times, so I'm so glad to hear his little character arc worked out. I really love hearing people's full thoughts - thanks very much for taking the time to write this! :)
@UsefulEngine115 күн бұрын
I meant to watch this when it came out but just never got around to it. Although you could say Tug's Sodor's Finest gave me the push I needed so to speak. I've seen many adaptations of this story but this has to be one of the most unique and generally quite funny in a lot of places this was fabulous man keep up the good work!
@SootyWill5 күн бұрын
Aw thank you so much! That means a lot - it went through many iterations and many years to get to this stage haha. Glad you enjoyed it!
@ZainsTrains5 күн бұрын
I didn’t know you had a 3D printing too! I’m still laughing from “ Ello Donke! “ 😂
@SootyWill5 күн бұрын
Yes! I've had a 3D printer for a while. The water tower, the coal hopper, some of the cargo, and the broken truck in Ep 3 are a couple things I've printed. :)
@bigbuffersproductions5 күн бұрын
Hey sooty I’m curious where did you get your backdrops from are they custom or did you buy them second hand? Also I love all the fun camera work you manage to pull off! (Also a good way to do water with no water is to use glass on either a dark blue or black sheet gives a good reflection and looks great!)
@SootyWill5 күн бұрын
Thanks so much! And yes, I made a custom backdrop years ago and got it printed at Staples on a giant poster paper. I have a couple of smaller store-bought Peco Scenic backdrops though.
@Doge-t5f5 күн бұрын
I enjoyed this bc i like the proclaimers
@SootyWill5 күн бұрын
Glad to hear it! GingerEngine and I had a lot of fun making it.
@Doge-t5f5 күн бұрын
@@SootyWill ok
@Doge-t5f5 күн бұрын
@@SootyWill this is why I wanna help
@uremat29135 күн бұрын
Why was the special coach decommissioned
@SootyWill5 күн бұрын
I don't know haha, I just figured Sir Topham scrapped it shortly after, since it caused too much trouble.
@SudrianFirelighter5 күн бұрын
9:44 "I don't want to set the world on fire... ..just the island of Sodor."
@RudeboyzRudeboyz5 күн бұрын
These bloopers are so fuuny and cool how it took sometime to make this
@SootyWill5 күн бұрын
Haha thanks so much! I always enjoy revisiting my narration and footage to find bloopers. Glad you liked it :)
@RudeboyzRudeboyz3 күн бұрын
@@SootyWill your welcome 👍😉🌟
@cannibalfan3335 күн бұрын
If Percy, James and the Fruitful Day had a sequel in season 5. Plus the truck singing had me in stitches. Great job!!
@SootyWill5 күн бұрын
Aw thanks so much! That means a lot to hear. This episode is a few years old now, so I'm glad you still enjoyed it! :)
@RedJubilee5 күн бұрын
“Identity theft is not a joke, DOUGLAS.” Had me in tears 😂😂😂
@SootyWill5 күн бұрын
LOL my favorite line! So glad you got the reference! XD
@michaelray40335 күн бұрын
21:45 I had to watch this bit several times, it was too funny!!!
@SootyWill5 күн бұрын
Haha thanks so much! One of the parts I was looking forward to editing the most!
@339gabriel5 күн бұрын
Fat Hat loses his mind at 23:43
@ansonng3555 күн бұрын
I don't know how this is my favorite Funny And interesting Behindi Never See Before ❤😊 We'll Done Sooty Will it Really Funny 😂😂🤣😂😂
@SootyWill5 күн бұрын
Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it - there's always fun to make! :)
@ansonng3555 күн бұрын
@@SootyWill I Agreed with you 😁
@TracksideManiac5 күн бұрын
14 pages of a script seems to make someone lose a bit of sanity.
@SootyWill5 күн бұрын
LOL very much so 0_o
@MrBluebellEngine5 күн бұрын
It does take a lot of hard work to make an incredible adaptation and you an awesome job! And you were also mentioned on The Unlucky Tug's recent Sodor's Finest!
@SootyWill5 күн бұрын
Aw thank you again! And yes! So excited to be Tug's pick of the week. Thanks for watching :)
@BrokenBuffer5 күн бұрын
16:48 I love Thomas’s grin here. He looks so smug that his plan worked