Building a TARDIS in the Real World

This was a long time dream of mine and in the summer of 2016, it began to materialize into reality. It was fun building a TARDIS. Shame we can't just grow them on this planet. For more details on how this TARDIS was built, visit TARDIS Builders. Below is a link to the build diary for this box but there are many and I mean many amazing TARDIS builds done by other members of the forum.
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The signs for this TARDIS were made by a local sign making shop.
Music used in video
How it Begins Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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[@OverWims]

Finally, someone who makes a TARDIS that actually looks like they used the right dimensions (no pun intended) and didn't just make up their own. So many I see online just look overly wide or tall where as this one actually looks right.

[@LMC97]

Thank you. We did had to improvise some dimensions (still no pun intended) though we did try to stay close the general shape of the Series 5 to 10 exteriors. I'm happy you like the final result. Tardisbuilders.com is a great forum that contains many great TARDIS builds that are practically identical to the TARDIS props built for the show and there are many discussion threads that include TARDIS measurements.

[@Ass_Burgers_Syndrome]

All 37 dimensions?

[@stinchjack]

He might have made a trip to Logopolis :D

[@Kmangod]

Love the build but it is slightly different in dimensions.

[@LMC97]

@@Kmangod Thanks. There are some off proportions such as the windows being a bit small with thicker frames, the support posts being a bit thicker and more. Some alterations were made during the build due to what wood resources were available as well as the way it was built to stay standing. That and I didn't notice in plans until roughly after though I still like how it turned out. The slightly smaller windows remind of the small windows the original police boxes had.

[@daveash9572]

I love how you made it smaller on the outside!

[@angelsone-five7912]

That must have cost the earth! I have just started a Dalek and found that timber prices are sky high.

[@LMC97]

Good luck with your Dalek project. I'm sure you'll have fun exterminating all life on Earth.

[@DeeDoctor]

@@LMC97 👀

[@doctorwhyyt11]

But … Is it bigger on the inside

[@bobbod8069]

Timber was much cheaper a few years ago. The issue, is that you could go back in time and get cheaper wood if you had a Tardis. Catch 22!

[@alexchan4819]

I just started a Weeping Angel, cant seem to get it right though. It's like the mould keeps changing every time I turn my back!

[@bubblegum7661]

"you'll be safe in here" "your safe in here and you alwase will be"

[@LMC97]

Nice reference. It's still made of wood.

[@harpandharley]

Our TARDIS project is getting closer and closer to completion. Working on the dimming light on top and it's been problematic. Everything is held together by wood screws and friction so it can be disassembled for repair. It's going to be a geocache as well. Fun and expensive!

[@LMC97]

A dimming light on top sounds like a nice touch. I hope your TARDIS project finishes soon. I know it was so much fun watching a TARDIS slowly begin to take shape. What really made it look like a TARDIS was when the signs were installed. Good luck with the rest of your project!

[@lisawaters2585]

Omg, that is the most beautiful TARDIS I've ever seen. Great job, you!

[@LMC97]

Thank you so much. It means so much. I'm sure the TARDIS loved your comment.

[@thebluetardis]

Now that is real piece of accuracy !

[@LMC97]

Thank you. It took some trial and error. There maybe some odd proportions but I think it looks great. I'm proud of my big blue box.

[@coryoutubechannel]

Great looking TARDIS. I'd want one like that. And on top of that good editing.

[@LMC97]

Thank you very much! It means a lot.

[@gavin29gaming]

How do you not have more love for this? THATS ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL! *Starts making TARDIS noises*

[@LMC97]

Thank you very much. It really does fill me with joy when seeing so much love for my big blue box.

[@amandagardner565]

great result. there were dimensions in the 2005? Doctor Who diary which i used to make a 1/2 size TARDIS cat house. one side and the roof come off and it has 4 carpeted shelves and a hammock, and a hole to climb through to the top, the cats love it. edit: it really is bigger on the inside, our wolfhous/stag hound/deer hound curled up in the bottom as a pup, and still loves to curl up in it as a 2-1/2 year old.

[@LMC97]

That sounds amazing. The TARDIS can be a home for many it seems.

[@starman1900]

I built one of these and the only thing that disappeared was the wife and kids.

[@JamesRantell]

Looks fantastic! Love seeing projects people make

[@LMC97]

They sure are fun to watch from start to finish.

[@nigelcarren]

Best wishes from a movie armour-maker in a French forest. This is the best reproduction Tardis I have ever seen. It looks even more solid/transportable than the real thing. I was thinking what would I do with one? I think to stand above a Colin Furze style secret tunnel. So I could say to visitors "Hang on...just let me get something from the house" I then walk into the Tardis nestling under the Oak trees then 20 seconds later.... BOOM... I burst our the front door of the house at the other end of the drive! 💪🤖🇬🇧 Bravo to you 🏆

[@LMC97]

Thank you. At the moment, the TARDIS is great for display. Though once I finish my course in Time Lord Science, I can finally make her bigger on the inside and start travelling in time. Though the big question is, if you could travel anywhere in time and space, where and when would you go first.

[@nigelcarren]

@@LMC97 Good question, my immediate thought was, if staying on earth I would opt for Naseby, 14th June 1645, to share a tea from my tartan Thermos with Oliver Cromwell, and maybe introduce him to the delights of Pickled Onion Monster Munch! After that, I zoom to Burton Latimer, 2007 to experience the most electrically charged first date again. Then maybe try and prevent the internet from happening so that I can save Blockbusters! But then if I did that... I wouldn't be sitting here in a sleeping bag on the International Space Station typing this would I? Best wishes to you, stay creative. 🏆⚒️

[@warrengraham5145]

"Your spaceship's made of wood."

[@coecludd]

I love it, subscribed!

[@LMC97]

I'm really glad you like it and are sticking around!

[@Qw3rtScapes]

Man it looks realistic, I would never leave

[@LMC97]

Thank you. I waited so long and finally, I have my own TARDIS. Hopefully a Timelord won't steal it.

[@Qw3rtScapes]

@@LMC97 just make sure it’s locked, nothing can break in

[@LMC97]

@@Qw3rtScapes Hopefully. I don't want to wake up and find an empty patch of land where the TARDIS once stood XD

[@Mysticalcrimes]

You did fantastic! Absolutely fantastic

[@LMC97]

Thank you very much!

[@akkilia]

Hi! what a gorgeous build! And it looks so good lined up with the shed to make it truely bigger on the inside! I'm gonna try to build one, where did you get the signes for it? (from 2:46 on the video)

[@LMC97]

Howdy. Thank you for your kind words. We were very happy the bigger on the inside tricked worked out as well as we hoped. The signs were done by a local sign making shop. We supplied them the images and the measurements and they did the rest. Good luck with your build!

[@akkilia]

@@LMC97 Thank you!!

[@maireadrochford3579]

Absolutely brilliant!

[@LMC97]

Thank you! Sorry for the late reply.

[@robertalf454]

Oh that looks very good!

[@LMC97]

Thank you. It was a fun project.

[@robertalf454]

@@LMC97 my pleasure! Have fun with your own Tardis!

[@markhodgson2348]

Great idea

[@paulrussell6930]

Amazing. Love it. We'll done

[@LMC97]

Sorry, very late reply. Thank you for your kind words. This project is definitely my favorite one so I'm happy you like it.

[@RedcoatsReturn]

Brilliant carpentry! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏😊👍👍 I recommend a singularity power source rather than cold fusion cells, enables many and deep time trips. Watch out for the accuracy of your temporal cartography…otherwise you end up in slightly different time lines and parallel Worlds 😉

[@LMC97]

Thank you. That is great advice. XD

[@Doctor677productions]

Reminds me Of how dw2012 made there tardis against a shed lol ur tardis looks amazing btw I love it

[@atakahveci3623]

Looks incredible! Absolute amazing job. Well done mate

[@LMC97]

Thank you so much!

[@JumpManProductions]

Great work! My Great Uncle and I managed to build our own Tardis for a film project! Where did you manage to find the Police Public Call Box sign?

[@LMC97]

Thank you. This TARDIS was also a family project. We found a local sign making shop which we supply the images and measurement to. They made all the signs.

[@benpecto.benpecillton]

Imagine being a Doctor Who fan and just seeing that in someone's backyard

[@diegovera4962]

when you opened the door, and I saw the bottom of the shed, at the first, for a millisecond, I think: HOLY FUCK IT'S BIGGER ON THE INSIDE THAN IT IS ON THE OUTSIDE

[@LMC97]

Thanks. It's always great to show people the TARDIS is bigger on the inside from that perspective. Though, it doesn't have an impressive interior. The TARDIS is yet to construct one.

[@Pravuss]

She's Beautiful!

[@SnowNuggitGaming]

This looks absolutely brilliant! Is there a 3D model download somewhere that one might use to create their own?

[@LMC97]

Thank you. I did make a 3D model as shown at the beginning. However, it was made before research into wood supplies began so it's actually inaccurate compared to the real life TARDIS. It was made in Google SketchUp which is really handy to plan things out in 3D.

[@whophd]

You can actually build one that you walk around and is still bigger on the inside. Two catches: You can't walk in, just look. And it won't disappear - that needs a lot more space than this yard, though it can be done, e.g. in a stadium.

[@SwitzTV]

Beautiful TARDIS! I am currently rebuilding my own and would love to put the sloped roof on it thia time, but I'm struggling with the angles of it all to miter the actual roof panels flush. Would love to see any plans you had made up for yours.

[@LMC97]

Thank you for your kind words. This TARDIS was a family project. I made the virtual plans that were shown at the beginning of the video. These plans were mainly used for rough sizes of the TARDIS components. These were then translated my grandad, who was practically the head builder of the project. It was him who was able to perfect the sloped roof. We knew the sloped roof would be tricky. We even made a 1/5 scale model of the whole box to gain an idea on how to build the big one. If you haven't already, I'd recommend checking out the TARDISbuilders forum. It contains many build diaries of so many great TARDIS, with sloped roofs. You may find better answers there than I could give you. Good luck with your rebuild!

[@CJWarlock]

Awesome. Nicely done. Congrats! :)

[@ItsMeGPZ]

It is at least priority number 3 on my bucket list to step inside a tardis IRL

[@LMC97]

I just knew I wouldn't be happy until I could make my own so I can have the thrill of having a TARDIS that I can step foot in. Though the time travel part is the tricky part. All it can do is travel one minute in time every 60 seconds haha

[@ItsMeGPZ]

@@LMC97 if I could make a real bigger-on-the-inside tardis I would make it like one centimeter larger on the inside to piss off people who like to measure stuff but to remain unnoticeable

[@LMC97]

@@ItsMeGPZ That's so evil but so funny at the same time!

[@joangibb7480]

Mine has 3 tiers on the top but they leak between the tiers because they haven't been sealed properly. Got to get that done. Also, the door must seal properly so as not to let rain and snow inside. When it snows the base sits in the snow. Not good. If I had it to do again, I would put it up higher on some cement blocks to keep it from sitting in the wet snow. All in good time. There also are sites on KZbin which tell you how to add sound and activate the lights.

[@LMC97]

Good luck with sealing your roof. I think we got lucky with our TARDIS as seems only rain gets in once the door opens because unfortunately even though the doors prevent water getting in, it pools in front of the door until the door is opened. Our base is suspended due to the posts actually being the component the holds everything up. The base is merely secured to the posts instead of the posts being secured to the base. This means the base is never in direct contact with dirt and snow...if we get any. Though condensation is still problem even when the TARDIS covered up so repairs are still done from time to time when the gaps open up but that's wood for you.

[@OllyPlayzRoblox]

That looks really good well done

[@LMC97]

Thank you so much. I personally think it's the best thing in the garden. Some people have a green house, I have a blue box.

[@talkingprofilepic7541]

Man deserves more subscribers

[@LMC97]

I'm glad you like what I have. I'm still learning and hope to try out all sorts of projects.

[@jackjj5150]

Is there any chance you could upload scanned copies of the folder? The finished TARDIS looks amazing and I think others along with myself would love to know those measurements you used. so accurate. keep up the great work!

[@pikapal91]

I want one!

[@LMC97]

I know the feeling. I've been wanting one for so many years.

[@DoctorMysterio63]

all i can say is, this is amazing!

[@LMC97]

All I can say is, thank you very much! It really makes me happy to see much love for my TARDIS.

[@starmix7579]

This video is amazing nice work with your tardis , i got a nice suggestion to put a fictional phone in it like an actual police box

[@LMC97]

Thank you. We have been considering putting a phone in the little compartment behind the door though there's isn't a lot of space due to its size as the left door it is attached to also opens. Eventually we'll figure out something.

[@Graskęę]

Absolute legend

[@LMC97]

You're very kind. I'm very glad you like final result.

[@sakurarider3871]

It looks awesome and so cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@LMC97]

Thank you!!!!!

[@WeirdShower]

Cool 👍

[@LMC97]

Thanks!

[@Gamingdude1618]

Awesome 🤩👍👏💙⭐️😎

[@LMC97]

Thank you!

[@ashjose7973]

Looks like the actual prop except the light on top

[@LMC97]

Yeah, we thought instead of buying two separate lamps online that we would have to take apart, we would just buy a basic one from a local shop and add parts to it to make our own unique lamp.

[@ashjose7973]

@@LMC97 the tardis otherwise looks exactly like the real thing So good job

[@LMC97]

@@ashjose7973 Thank you. I'm so glad you like how she turned out.

[@BrickingStudio55]

very cool

[@LMC97]

Thank you very much!

[@willowcarvalho8362]

Very good!!!

[@LMC97]

Thank you!

[@ronaldwhite1730]

thank you

[@swiftgod1048]

This is so damn cool, would love to build one myself one day, how much did it cost you for all the materials?

[@LMC97]

Thank you so much. I can't remember how much it all cost though I'll see if I can find out. I know it wasn't cheap due to it being an outdoor TARDIS that was built to withstand the weather. I'd say it was worth it though. Having a TARDIS is great. If you do plan on building one, I recommend checking out TARDISbuilder.com. It is a forum that contains much information about the TARDIS props used in the show and has so many great TARDIS build diaries.

[@CentralNexusPrime]

I can't help but wonder if there is some police department somewhere that would try and lay claim to a structure marked Police Box. "Of course its ours... it says Police right on it..."

[@Adetv1616]

Mint……where did you get the signage from?

[@boredbum2009]

I have been looking hard to find blue prints a guide to making these yet to no avail. I’ve been in tardis builder club still couldn’t navigate. Where can I find a tardis Bible? Thanks!

[@LMC97]

There is this page that contains measurements of most of the TARDIS props used in the show. tardisbuilders.com/index.php?topic=7902.0 I myself can't confirm how accurate they are but I can tell a lot of work has gone into making them as accurate as possible. As for guides, I don't know if there is an official guide on how to build a TARDIS though most people go through other builders build diaries to gain a better understanding on how they made theirs and then take notes on how to build there own. Build Diaries: tardisbuilders.com/index.php?board=9.0 There's even a timelapse of a TARDIS prop, that was used for Series 9, being put together showing its main components. The base, the 4 support posts, the walls and doors that connected to the posts, the police box signs that connect to the posts at the top and then the roof that sits on the signs with the lamp on top. TARDIS Timelapse: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6vPc5aQgNd3p8k

[@boredbum2009]

Thank you so much for the reply! I appreciate the links!!!

[@akkilia]

@@boredbum2009 Steve Ramsey on youtube has also made plans for the TARDIS, my boyfriend and I are gonna try to build one as well starting this saturday! Here is a link to the plans we will be using: kzbin.info?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2FXZ3d1VENIVVdxODV6XzRKcWlIR0V6Z2R5QXxBQ3Jtc0ttYVU0bFN4Z1NoOXpxQTE1c2JEYkpEdVJqVGdhSmJDMVhiWndjLU1UcExrN3R4Z3Nib1dfZmFnSzhEM09rUmphaS12Ny0yY2w4Y1I5RVM0azBURkdEM2p0WHJSblA1SDVNeU5kTWJDS1BNSlkzRVJfNA&q=http%3A%2F%2Fwoodworkingformeremortals.com%2Fbuild-your-own-tardis%2F&v=_BaVax0cArg

[@dc_toubiiib3884]

Now you have to do the inside

[@LMC97]

It's on the to do list. It doesn't look like the TARDIS wants to build one herself so I guess that's one more job to do. I hope to make one soon.

[@doctorwhyyt11]

Yes but… Is it bigger on the inside

[@LMC97]

2:55 .....Maybe :)

[@valzzu]

thats cool

[@LMC97]

Thank you!

[@valzzu]

@@LMC97 youre welcome 😀

[@THEL05]

Really great ! Now, make it bigger on the inside…

[@LMC97]

Thank you. This TARDIS is kind of bigger on the inside. 2:55. Though the interior is well disguised to look like the inside of a shed...I'll get round to fixing that haha.

[@Charl3y3]

imagine one day, you open it up to put something inside and it ends up being unusually bigger on the inside

[@LMC97]

It would be surprising if a living TARDIS moves in and makes it bigger on the inside. Though if does happen, it might take me a while to find everything that was in the TARDIS before. If I was The Doctor I would say, "You've had this place redecorated haven't you? I don't like it."

[@Charl3y3]

@@LMC97 hahahha, love the reference!

[@tonyford5341]

Where did you order the signage from?

[@LMC97]

We went to a local sign making shop to have the signs made.

[@samuelabe8308]

That's the coolest thing i want to build ont so bad allons y

[@LMC97]

I know that feeling so well. I just knew I had to have a TARDIS of my own.

[@margoaziza1798]

I dunno, the outside looks really good but the in think the insides a bit to small

[@LMC97]

In this case, it's what is on the outside that counts. The interior is just something extra that I might get around to decorating.

[@stardustlight8630]

K now build the pocket universe inside of it and trap an exploding star inside it to make it function ( no but really good job I wouldn’t be able to tell the difference between used on set one and this one)

[@LMC97]

Know any stars that are going to explode soon? Thank you so much for your kind words. I'm so happy knowing people like the big blue box in my garden.

[@stardustlight8630]

@@LMC97 I do know one XD Betelguese

[@LMC97]

@@stardustlight8630 I knew someone would recommend Betelgeuse. Though I still need to wait a while until that one explodes...and there's also the problem of capturing it. Does anyone have a giant net I can borrow? XD

[@stardustlight8630]

@@LMC97 with your skills 100% you can build a net with a material that’s able to resist it’s temperature XD

[@josephKEOarthur]

Nice!

[@LMC97]

Thanks!

[@Tejiknasten]

I always fail getting my Tardis bigger on the inside...

[@LMC97]

That is usually the tricky part haha

[@johnballard5547]

🙂👍🏾📽

[@johnballard5547]

🙂👍🏽

[@MadmanWthABox]

I'm jealous, can I buy it from you?

[@LMC97]

Sorry, this TARIDS is permanently planted into the ground. I guess you can say it has been grounded. I'm glad you like it though.

[@MadmanWthABox]

@@LMC97 well, I'm glad you made it!! I wanna make one, any tips? Like if I were to make one, do you think a cheap idea would be make it a door? Like my Door is the TARDIS? Do you think that's a good idea?

[@LMC97]

@@MadmanWthABox If you haven't already, I recommend checking out TARDISbuilders.com. It's a forum that contains many plans, discussion topics of building a TARDIS, etc. There are also many TARDIS build dairies including bedroom/office doors being converted to TARDISes and there are even many build dairies of full boxes. Building a TARDIS was a fun project. I guess the main tip I would give is that if you plan to have a TARDIS that is constantly outside, building it is just the first step. You will need to look after it as it goes against the weather. So I would keep that in mind when deciding on whether to build a full size TARDIS that can only go outside or to build a scaled down version or even a TARDIS door. I hope one day you will have a TARDIS of your own!

[@MadmanWthABox]

@@LMC97 thanks!! I'll keep that in mind! Have a nice day!

[@wibblywobblymadman]

Cool as fuck!

[@Noel_FGC]

i fuckin need this lmao

[@LMC97]

Are you planning on -stealing- borrowing a TARDIS?

[@Helliconia54]

i have the plans.

[@setha1530]

🔥 Promo>SM!!!

[@nedriley6991]

The question is, is it bigger on the inside 😂🤔

[@LMC97]

....maybe. 😁

[@teclo1057]

i bet that took no time at all

[@LMC97]

I'm trying my best to make a time machine joke but my train of thought has gone all wibbly wobbly.

[@domacleod]

I mean.. you didn't. That's just a police box.

[@LMC97]

...You know too much. I don't know that much about the original police boxes designed by Gilbert MacKenzie Trench that the TARDIS resembles though I know they where mostly made of concrete rather than wood though wooden police box did exist before and some just looked like blue sheds with a light on top.

[@Frostinho]

XD

[@Postalpal]

The combination of odd music and slideshow pictures with no commentary makes me uncomfortable, i feel as though i have been cursed

[@ScornedRoze]

What a weird comment to make! Someone's showing their passion, and showing an amazing build. This video is great to sit and watch to learn the journey of the creators tardis!

[@jxnedoe_]

Bro just move on, the weird energy from this comment alone is making me uncomfortable.

[@Postalpal]

@@jxnedoe_ 😎