Custom Star Wars Droid Build - Part 1

[@punishedprops]

Awesome montage shots there!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you so much guys!!! We are really trying to step up our game around here!

[@djsloanau]

Hi Brian, I've been binge watching your videos again. You are a great entertainer as well as a greeblie master. I had a look at Steven's original drawings, and it just hit me...the one showing 3 different colour schemes...it looks like it is hovering above a Roomba floor sweeper. Hmm, that could be interesting. Clear poly-carbonate pipe connecting the Roomba to DD3, he can beep and boop while the cleaner sweeps the floor. Now there's a "Can you Star Wars This" idea for you.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

LOVE IT!!!

[@charlymacias5369]

You made a great choice with this particular DD3 design, it's the most faithful to the saga's aesthetics.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you! That's how we felt too!

[@justinbunyard5740]

These intros are getting better and better!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

LOL, Thank you so much!

[@programmingelectronics]

Awesome video! Can't wait to show my kids - they are going to love it.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Hey! Thank you Michael! And thanks for teaming up with us on this!

[@programmingelectronics]

@@TheSmugglersRoom Our pleasure - glad to be a part of this fantastic channel Brian.

[@Iskelderon]

That art department challenge is an amazing treasure trove of inspiration, especially for someone like me who's looking to get into spaceship scratchbuilding.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

100% agreed! We found so many great concepts and works there, it could keep you busy building for YEARS!!!

[@maggiethegoblin8130]

Oooooh that MDF and styrene trick is smart! I really love how this droid is designed, can’t wait to see how it all turns out!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you Maggie, we had never tried that before, but I can see so many options for that trick in the future.

[@emeraldwizard3442]

I’ve been waiting for this since the first astromech video. So excited to start my own droid, but I wanted to see someone else do it first

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you, we are thrilled you like it!

[@NorMandalArms]

I forgot about this project, always great to rewatch these videos to learn even more. Thanks Brian.

[@purrosleukos253]

SR team you just made the jump to light speed!!!!!!!!! What a totally epic build so damn cool.......... 😎 Not wishing my life away but Monday can’t come quick enough.❤️

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

ha ha ha! Thank you so much for saying that, Glad you like the project!

[@patrickmills2324]

Oh, this is AWESOME! Can’t wait for the whole series!!!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you Patrick, so glad you are as excited about this project as we are!

[@RockabillyRagsdale]

I love it. And today’s sponson is helping me SO MUCH with my xwing pilot chestbox and comm pad. Looking forward to part 2!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you! That is awesome you are using Programming Electronics Academy, We love their product and it has helped so much!

[@RedWolf777SG]

This design looks better than BB-Series droids.

[@willhamilton297]

I seriously got halfway through this and was like, “I’ll play the next one I’m so excited to see this thing finished!” And then I realized this was new... THE NEXT VID CAN’T COME SOONER MAN!!!!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

LOL!!! That's hilarious, thank you! Sorry to make you wait, but we hope it will be worth it!

[@tleander40]

Wow Brian, you continually knock it out of the park!!! Nice job.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you so much Tracy, very much appreciated!

[@practicaldeduction6862]

Cool Droid. Looking forward to the next part.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you! We’ll see what kind of craziness we can get up to!

[@fadefromdark]

This is awesome!! Love your videos. Excited to see you have a sponsor.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you very much Amber, you rock!!!

[@boomttfn173]

I actually like the beginning bit the most!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

LOL, thank you! We had a good time with that.

[@mariodznHD]

Even for the body, making three Circles instead of two and just laser cutting/drilling in some holes to connect them with wooden dowels.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Dang it!!!! Where were you last week, that would have been a great move. Much appreciated!

[@KitBasher1]

I’m watching your videos out in my shop - great brain candy! I’m out here installing new truss rods on some basses, but thinking about a droid build. I built some lightsabers, and have a small starship model I’m making from scratch… but haven’t tried a droid yet.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Awesome!!!

[@PedroTheManTheLegand]

Another awesome build!! Love that you're including your mistakes into the videos, very refreshing to see someone not afraid to share the whole process. Keep up the Amazing work!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thanks So much!!! We intend to share it all my friend, warts and all! Thanks for watching!

[@NeedsMoreSubs]

I second this sentiment.

[@maximevandermersch2005]

my lust for a room build grows by the day

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

I know, and we understand. The good news is, this droid build will have a direct link to our room build. We are going to have a really cool display for it that is part of the room. I think you'll like it.

[@cocayoo]

Nice video. I love other Brian! I look forward to the next in this series

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you! He's okay I guess 😂😂😂

[@blizatrex]

A great start to bring some awesome art to life.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you Wayne! So glad you are liking it thus far.

[@BretWrightSTUFF]

Wow.. it’s been awhile but I dig your production on this.. I’m gonna go with 3d printing .. no laser cutter.....yet. Love the work

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Tha k you very much!!!

[@antonyhurst9151]

Stumbled on this video, and I really like your production style. Cool droid, too!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you very much

[@BucketheadStudios]

Great tip with the styrene covered mdf, may need to find a project to use that on :D

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Buckethead Props thank you! Definitely give it a try. It really saves time over sanding and sealing the MDF.

[@multirevelator]

those vertical ribs are going to slightly crease the inside with handling and show through to the outside after a while

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

I doubled the styrene layers to hopefully help with that issue, but time will tell.

[@michaelsexton170]

Looking forward to seeing the finished product

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you . . . us too!!! :)

[@RocketPunchHero1]

I actually like your build a whole lot more than the original concept art.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you much Mario, so glad you like it. Let's just hope I can get it across the finish ling :)

[@RocketPunchHero1]

@@TheSmugglersRoom Dude! With your ninja skills? You got this. :)

[@MattWinchell]

If you happen to want another 3D printer, I'd recommend the Ender 3 pro or CR-10s. They really pack a punch, and there is a large creaility community chalked full with upgrade recommendations & such. Though, your Prusa looks good still!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you very much! We actually have a CR-10s as it turns out. I love that machine, especially the build plate, it’s HUGE!!! We just recently added the Prusa printer after all of my siblings and I bought my father one last year for his birthday, I really loved the quality of his prints so we dove in. All in all, I need to spend more time learning 3D modeling and printing, it’s so much fun!

[@MattWinchell]

@@TheSmugglersRoom I'd be more than happy to share my CR-10s modification list & FFF settings. I've dialed that printer down to a point & I've only produced high-quality prints in the last couple of months. If you are interested in decking out your printer even more, ask whenever.

[@ZenHulk]

Just started watching your videos, and i think ive got through most. Going to start the Data Pad tomorrow. Love this project, always avoided r2's due to dome prices, and wait times, like the cake dome idea.Keep making good videos.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Gary Oldham thank you! So glad you are enjoying our content! Good luck with your Datapad!

[@theheathendiaries2352]

A whole series for a build? Kriff yes! Looking awesome for the start, my man. Love the choice of droid, too. Another idea for the future... Ghostbusters stuff. I love me some Ghostbusters. And I bet you ain't afraid of no ghost...

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

LOL!! Thank you!!!!! yes . . . Ghostbusters builds, I 100% agree with you!

[@chrisweis5427]

THANKS Brian, your work is really awesome. 👍

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you very much!

[@chrisweis5427]

@@TheSmugglersRoomYou're Welcome. Coming from France, succeed in finding tutorials as good and understandable as yours is not obvious. So a real big thank you to you. :D

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

@@chrisweis5427 That's so great to hear, thank you for spending a little time with us from across the pond!

[@armusx]

This channel's blowin up with mint content

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you for saying, we really appreciate that!!

[@andlukeable]

Did someone say "castings" of your droid head? Take my money! I saw some sneak peeks of this build on instagram and thought you were doing that McQuarrie design which is quite similar except it rolls along (know the one?) This floaty boi is awesome, I somehow missed that ILM contest so if you'll excuse me i'll be trawling through that for the next few days. Great work as always

[@andlukeable]

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[@TheSmugglersRoom]

LOL! Thank you Luke! Yeah the McQuarrie design is a great one too. I lost a week to the ILM challenge page, so best of luck, there is some amazing stuff there for sure!!!

[@TheAtariCreep]

Looks great so far!!!! Looking forward to more bro!!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you! We'll keep'em coming!

[@elijahwick99]

This is just awesome!!! And the idea of that Droid is insane😎👍 also good luck with the rest of the build! 🔥😀

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you so much!!! So glad you are enjoying it, can’t wait to show the finished result!

[@GratuitousSets]

You can rabbet or dado half lap to create all those registrations- I can send you a sample file if it helps

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you, yeah we thought of all kinds of better ways to execute after the fact. I really should have created tabs for things like the backpack to make that easier to assemble. Thanks Mark!

[@GratuitousSets]

This is going to be epic!

[@DarthCobay]

Great build so far! Any clue how much your droid heads will cost when available?

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you very much. We are working out the final details on pricing right now. We want to be sure we can ship at an affordable rate as well as keep the dome safe during shipping. We will have details on that very very soon!

[@deltaknightau2]

@@TheSmugglersRoom Are the heads available yet?

[@dfcprops3849]

Aha! It's sort of astromech-ish. :) I really like how to made the frame of the backpack out of MDF and then wrapped it with styrene. It looks so clean. Also, I think your editing in this video is top notch quality. Having done a handful of videos and experienced the pain of editing myself, I know how time consuming this must be. Appreciate you and your wife working hard to bring content each week in these great videos. I look forward to the 2nd part of this build! :)

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you very much! Really appreciate the feedback. The editing is a project build all it's own, and I could not do it without my wife's help. So glad you are enjoying our little slice of Geekdom!

[@dfcprops3849]

@@TheSmugglersRoom yes it is. Keep up the hard work!

[@idiotluggage]

Looking good. What is the two part adhesive you are using? It is shown around the 9 minute mark. Thanks!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Hey there, thank you! That is BSI 2 Part Epoxy. I love that stuff as it works with so many different types of material, and has really bonds well. Here is a link to that product: (this is affiliate by the way, nothing extra to you, but if you use this link it does help us a little) amzn.to/2CqXEnH

[@unfated1]

Great video this week!!!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you Jason, so glad you liked it!

[@FigmentsMade]

So cool! I can't wait to see the rest of this build!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you! Appreciate you watching!

[@Tigrillo]

Looks awesome so far, very interesting project, thanks for share

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Absolutely, and thank you for watching!

[@deathtrooper7104]

Great job the droid is looking really good. I’m curious have you considered making this droid mobile? It’d be a challenge but the right drone for the insides could make it closer to a “living” droid.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you. We have not considered mobile, but the drone aspect is really interesting. We have pretty cool display plans at this point, but you never know!

[@joshuatrujillo1888]

Yes! This droid is amazing

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you sir!! You're the best bro!!

[@bingbing4332]

Such a talented content creator!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

We appreciate this so much, thank you!

[@Merribelles]

this is a really cool build!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you!

[@GratuitousSets]

You're about to pass us in subs!😃

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

LOL, It's definitely not a race my friend ;)

[@GratuitousSets]

Just happy to see you doing so well!

[@lovefree1988]

Also what state are you located? I’m a firefighter in So Cal…just looking for a hobby to keep me busy on my off time. Would love to learn. Appreciate your work

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you for what you do!! You all don’t receive enough recognition and appreciation for the sacrifice. Be safe out there!

[@gregbarrick2930]

Another great build Brian. How do I join patron when I have no computer just a smart phone?

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

You should be able to join via your smart phone. You can just open your internet browser and go to www.patreon.com/thesmugglersroom let me know if you have trouble. Thanks Greg!

[@gregbarrick2930]

@@TheSmugglersRoom .thanks for the info Brian. Any words of encouragement on my full sized Darth Vader??

[@mstruvmgc07]

Im so excited for this series!! :)

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you!!!!

[@johnhayes6414]

With all your builds. Are you gonna have any kits or templates

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Indeed. Right now we are providing what we have for free for our Patreons. That being said we are working really hard in the background to get templates, digital files, etc up on our website by the end of the month.

[@ivangonzales5667]

This is so awesome 👏👏

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you!!!

[@bucknertarsney7674]

Brian, awesome build! Would you be willing to supply/sell the printed and laser cut parts? When do you think the domes will be available? Thanks!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Hey there, yes we have been talking about that. We want to be able to provide all that you would need to build this DD3. We are desperately trying to get our store launched in the next week or possibly two at the latest. It's been a challenge getting everything in order to provide the best customer service we can.

[@bucknertarsney7674]

The Smugglers Room, good luck! Good luck with the launch of your store! Can’t wait to support you. Your projects are great.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

@@bucknertarsney7674 Thank you1

[@davidlooker9038]

Can you please show the process of turning a cake tin lid into a Droid head?

[@bedshitter6946]

Yay! I've been waiting for this!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Awesome, so glad to hear!

[@thedarkknight803able]

Hey, I Enjoy this video! That droid is look awesome!!😁

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you very much!

[@p.t.benzinger2179]

So, does 2 Brian intro mean twice the videos? Uh.. yes please!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

LOL!!!! Hilarious. My wife says two Brian's is just . . . . TO MUCH BRIAN! LOL

[@johnwood2387]

Are the head castings available yet?

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Head casting? Do you mean the droid domes? If so yes. You can find them on our website www.thesmugglersroom.com and select the Cargo hold.

[@oof-is5rl]

Where did you get the music when you were working on the collar I need it

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

All the music we use comes from Epidemic Sound

[@Sammich004]

Sheesh, are you that mean to yourself? Or is he just an extension of your own consciousness? Or does your counterpart have its own sentience? Imma go lie down for a bit. Can't wait to see the finished product!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

LOL, I can be pretty hard on myself. The "Other Brian" is very demanding and has no patience for my humor. But all that said, he does help me get projects done! Thanks for watching!

[@michaelpotase]

So how did it turn out??? I left after you started sanding....... HAHA JK!!! That is coming together awesome and I can't wait for future episodes detailing the build process.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

LOL!! Thanks so much!

[@nicolastousignant9160]

Were do you get such large sheets of styrene?

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

I found a store local to me that has a HUGE variety of Styrene. I thought they were only local, but it seems they are a national store, you can actually order online. Here is the link: www.plasticareinc.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=P&Category_Code=Styrene

[@Mr_pro273]

where do I get the supplies

[@crusaderXSOUL]

Awesomeee

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you!!

[@ronaldcasallas4782]

Smuggler room, Please help me fix my electronic display for project Im working on. Let me know how i can get it work? Forcfully yours, Ron Bullet

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Hi Ron, unfortunately we don’t really do that kind of thing, but the Programming Electronics Academy is a great place to start.

[@jakehuss899]

Just a little safety tip: It’s best not to wear gloves when using the belt sander because they can get caught and get your hands all jacked up

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

That's a great tip for sure! I typically don't but I appreciate the reminder. It's also good not to have any loose clothing, i've had a loose shirt get snagged before . . . it was . . . interesting. Thanks Jake!

[@lovefree1988]

How to make the top???

[@MetalholmStudios]

(request) Please make a kessel engineering droid

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

ooooh, i like that idea!!!

[@MetalholmStudios]

@@TheSmugglersRoom NP

[@MetalholmStudios]

@@TheSmugglersRoom Maybe if you search up Kessel droid on google then u can pick wut ever u want

[@KP-fm4rv]

Please make BD-1

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

He is on the list . . . just need a bit more time.

[@djsloanau]

But where does the anti-gravity drive fit?

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

I don’t know yet . . 🤣🤣🤣

[@djsloanau]

For those in Oz, here is the cake dome - www.hostdirect.com.au/showProduct/Dining/Cake+Display/15132/Cake+Cover+Dome+Acrylic+%28excludes+base%29+%28Prev.+1468%29

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Hey David, thanks for posting this. Where in Oz are you?

[@djsloanau]

@@TheSmugglersRoom Hi Brian, or should that be Brain? :-) I am in Angle Vale a suburb of Adelaide in South Australia. THere were a couple of these sites in Oz, but that was the cheapest with best web likes

[@kelleyplumer8723]

Brian is a clone!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

HA!!!! Indeed . . . who would of thought two Brian's would be a good thing?😂

[@halliwaxbasementbuilds]

Freak’n awesome

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you so much!

[@adrianfirewalker4183]

I would like to ask you about a particular idea but not on a public site. How can i send you a private message?

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

You can reach me via direct message on Instagram or FB if that works.

[@adrianfirewalker4183]

@@TheSmugglersRoom I have FB

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Adrian Firewalker great, you can find the smugglers room on FB and then just message us from there!

[@adrianfirewalker4183]

@@TheSmugglersRoom I just sent you a message on FB

[@beerded1731]

lmao! I Love your channel.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

😉

[@bratsmovies17]

If R2-D2 had a baby with Eva from Wall-E

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

LOL . . . yeah, something like that 😂

[@JonMadsen70]

:)

[@taylorcb77]

you can never have enough clamps...

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

taylorcb77 AMEN!!!

[@legoman-we2zy]

As soon as I open the video, It has 999 veiws.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you so much! We appreciate you spending a little time with us today!

[@legoman-we2zy]

@@TheSmugglersRoom I love your vids! they are so inspiring for a low-budget fan like me! Keep it up.

[@Chris-ut6eq]

curious if you ever do videos promoting other droid makers? Saw a video from a young maker in Brazil and thought it would be great to boost his 129subscriber count with fellow star wars fans. Perhaps you can do a video of young makers around the world who are making droids or other fun things. Here is a link to his channel. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qX-ynZ-cbrpkoqs PS I don't know him but just searched for droid construction and found his video and his.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

we certainly do promote other works from creators. I will certainly give the link a look!

[@alexortner2982]

The body could be made from a cardboard drum then you would making something from nothing....You losing me man.