Crafty Builds: Custom Grayskull Part 1

[@timp52]

Awesome job, can't wait to see video 2!!!

[@thecraftyandroid3530]

Thank you so much! I should be working on it pretty soon. Just got moved into a new house, so I’m still unpacking a lot of stuff.

[@teamdaddy5217]

Awesome 🤘

[@thecraftyandroid3530]

Thank you! 😁

[@rnunes350z]

Great work. I give the portuguese thumbs up. 👍

[@thecraftyandroid3530]

Thanks, brother! Still have a ways to go to get this build done. Thank you so much for your support!

[@ulysees08]

Brilliant. Good effort mate. 👊

[@oldscoolcooldiecast1879]

Couldn't ask for a better teacher and with these videos I can work at my own pace def new subscriber

[@miaouew]

It really looks like stone, that's cool.

[@thecraftyandroid3530]

Thank you! What really makes it pop is completing the final paint job in the end. That’s definitely my favorite part!

[@BOOGATRON90001]

I am eagerly awaiting part 2.

[@thecraftyandroid3530]

Thank you! I’m working on it as we speak.👍

[@MrMdavis3282]

Dude love the opening

[@thecraftyandroid3530]

Lol! Thanks, brother!👍👍

[@rnunes350z]

Great opener.

[@kerryfulks5531]

Awesome! Can't wait to see video 2!

[@thecraftyandroid3530]

Thank you! Working on it now and hopefully it’ll be done soon.👍

[@cjh7234]

This is amazing man great job! I got a shop also so think i may just build my own also,thank you for sharing!

[@SkeleVader]

Looks fantastic!

[@thecraftyandroid3530]

Thank you so much!👍

[@billdefranza4927]

Wow. WOW very impressive and inspiring!

[@thecraftyandroid3530]

Thank you, kind sir! 😁

[@Bobbyholland901]

Man. This was fantastic. Than you.

[@thecraftyandroid3530]

Thanks so much!😃

[@yohanfuretro-love.8306]

Is looking awesome awesome brother 👍👍👍

[@thecraftyandroid3530]

Thank you! I should be doing part 2 pretty soon. Stick around to see the finished product. I appreciate you so much!😄😄

[@yohanfuretro-love.8306]

@@thecraftyandroid3530 cool men,,I be waiting 👍👍👍👍

[@heisenbat]

Love your work. Can't wait for the next one. Subbed all the way, baby 😎😎😎

[@thecraftyandroid3530]

Thanks so much! I’m working on finishing up Grayskull. Should have a new video up soon!

[@heisenbat]

@@thecraftyandroid3530 no pressure. We just love to see what's next but please do not succumb to what we want and perfect your craft

[@mikebroadwater]

Fantastic build! Some really interesting techniques in here. Thanks for making the video!

[@thecraftyandroid3530]

Thank you! I’ve got another project going now and should have another video up really soon. 👍🏼

[@OutdoorAdventureAwaits]

Best intro ever😂😂😂

[@robd1329]

What an amazing cool video! I thought this would have wayyy more views! Motu fans love this stuff

[@thecraftyandroid3530]

I appreciate that so much! Man, you’re awesome!

[@oldscoolcooldiecast1879]

Ur exactly right we love this kind of stuff for displays I imagine they would be perfect for toy show displays also to help display what's for sell

[@supermegahappytime]

Amazing, can't wait to see part 2

[@thecraftyandroid3530]

Thank you! I can’t wait to get started on part 2. Still have a bit of drying time, but hopefully it’ll be ready tomorrow for the next steps.👍

[@disneycarsworldarg6138]

Spectacular! Congrarulations! Waiting for the second part!

[@thecraftyandroid3530]

Thanks so much! I’ll have part 2 coming soon. Got a big life event going on right now, but it’s a good life event.😁

[@ironcrosstrainingltd6482]

I also will be trying this!! Love the magnet idea 💡👌

[@thecraftyandroid3530]

Thanks! Yes, please try any techniques you see me use that would help you. I’m happy to share any knowledge!😄

[@wasabi-in-my-eye3134]

You got the power.

[@thecraftyandroid3530]

Why, thank you! I try to have the power. Lol!

[@EternalRoman]

@The Crafty Android Excellent work very inspirational, though I wonder...when working with the foam boards, wouldn't it be easier to have an alcohol lamp and use the flame to heat up a spoon to then cut through the holes of the designs of the windows and the concave areas? The hot spoon will melt through faster as it cuts away the foam and then all you need to do is smooth up the surface areas with either the sand paper or the dremel burs you use. You could also get a foam wire cutter or make a homemade version with thin metallic wire and a 9v battery, and that too could save you lots of time cutting the foam. Anyway, love your work on this Castle Grayskull, hope to see more, perhaps a Snake Mountain!

[@thecraftyandroid3530]

Thank you so much for your support and input. Yes, those tools would definitely work well and make things easier for me. I didn’t want to spend any more money than I had to, so I used mostly what I had on hand as far as tools go. I will definitely consider some foam wire cutters in the future.👍👍

[@EternalRoman]

@@thecraftyandroid3530 Always glad to share tips with awesome fellow custom builders as well as getting plenty cause that is how we learn. I love learning a lot from others too, which is the principle of art itself. Aside the hot wire foam cutters, an alcohol lamp is relatively cheap. I mean if possible you can buy one at a Dental supply shop, could cost no more than 2 bucks or so and the alcohol has to be 90% instead of the 70% rubbing kind. Thanks too for being so awesome and you definitely have my support.

[@thecraftyandroid3530]

@@EternalRoman I’ll definitely look into the alcohol lamp. Thank you so much!😄

[@Max-cj9yd]

Bravissimo!

[@emilflognoid1532]

I didn’t catch if you mentioned this, but I recommend with the wood glue you use “waterproof when dry” otherwise you will reactivate the glue when you go to paint.

[@thecraftyandroid3530]

It’s waterproof when it dries. It’s possible to reactivate the glue, but the paint dries too quickly to reactivate it. So there’s no real worry there.

[@SwainyAtRetroAsylum]

Man I wish I had your talent (and the tools 😂) to pull this off. A great video and I’m really looking forward to part 2. You have a new subscriber 👍

[@thecraftyandroid3530]

Thanks, man! I really appreciate it! To be honest, the talent is just lots of trial and error. As far as the tools, I use a lot of stuff from Harbor Freight and my local hobby stores. I get asked from many people what kind of paints I use, and they’re floored when I tell them I use the $1.50 craft paints from Hobby Lobby. Lol!

[@thecraftyandroid3530]

Part 2 will be coming soon. I have a big life change going on this next week. It’s a good life change, but I have to focus my efforts on that and then I can get back to crafting.

[@SwainyAtRetroAsylum]

@@thecraftyandroid3530 No rush, as someone with a full time job and two kids kids I know all about life getting in the way 👍

[@dioramagerry2581]

Magnifique 🤩

[@thecraftyandroid3530]

Thank you!😁

[@EE9010]

Awesome video man..I have made 2 attempts with a Grayskull so far ..haven't been happy with the results...hope your ok if I steal your technique lol

[@thecraftyandroid3530]

Thank you and yes, you can use any of my techniques you want! That’s why I’m here. I want to share my passion for making things and hopefully inspire others to follow their creative passions.👍

[@futuramayeah]

i thought you might paint the cracks in black on the towers before using a sponge to paint the bricks? green without getting green paint in the cracks, also, what does the toilet paper do?

[@thecraftyandroid3530]

I almost always save the painting for last. It’s the most satisfying part. I cover the painting in part 2. The toilet paper and wood glue method is simply to harden the outside of the foam. I stopped using that method and started using a much better one that I cover in part 2.

[@tonemeas8128]

👍🏽👍🏽

[@thecraftyandroid3530]

Thank you so much!😁

[@oldscoolcooldiecast1879]

You could actually make it fold out and be able to use the inside as a display also I bet with a little work unless wight is the issue

[@futuramayeah]

i thought you might have an inside section also

[@thecraftyandroid3530]

Are you talking about the inside of the castle? That would take another 5 videos to cover. Lol!

[@TheMelvor]

Noice 👍

[@thecraftyandroid3530]

Thank you!😃

[@Bobbyholland901]

Part 2!!!!!!!!

[@thecraftyandroid3530]

Soon, my friend. Soon. We just got moved into a new house, so we’re still unpacking and situating things. Unfortunately my shop area is low on the totem pole of priorities. Lol!😂

[@billyjoe6933]

You are crafty. you should sell these online

[@thecraftyandroid3530]

I’m considering putting them for sale on Etsy. I might as well because I really don’t have the room to be storing all this stuff. Lol!😂

[@thecraftyandroid3530]

Thank you for the nice compliment!

[@fun-with-purpose1436]

He-man’s muscles look weird

[@thecraftyandroid3530]

Yeah, I made him look like he did WAAAAAY too many steroids. Lol!😂