Yes, we are artists. Every single one of us. From Adam Savage, through the Smugglers Room down to the shy old guy building a train layout in his garage. We are expressing an interpretation of reality that is unique and visually appealing. Pretty much the same mission old Leo Da Vinci had in his soul while laying upside down in a scaffold in a cold chappell.
@joeminpa67052 жыл бұрын
I am always amazed at how you can pick something up at a big box store, and see a project out of it and make something awe-inspiring. I was inspired by your ceiling light project, but when I go to those stores, it seems like I just get overwhelmed ... and buy nothing. You have a knack that makes this seem natural, but in shopping for stuff, I have found it very difficult. Thank you for your inspiration, it continues to motivate me to keep trying.
@Spider-Man96152 жыл бұрын
This video is one more reason why i love the Star Wars community. Looking forward to seeing more projects from, man! Keep up the great work!
@TheSmugglersRoom2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Will do!
@EvilTedSmith2 жыл бұрын
I love it. Thats how I use to build set detail.
@TheSmugglersRoom2 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir!!!
@GratuitousSets2 жыл бұрын
I talked to the NASA guys yesterday. They have a little team trying to figure out capacity (volume) and procedures for the boxes. They can't give you better info till they figure that out. They've increased the number of things we are building for them so budgets are ok. We are now building the Martian supply and waste depot, comm array, water processing, fuel extraction, etc. 7 devices and 2 doors with procedures to operate airlocks. I'm really looking forward to these builds! Nice to see your channel growing so well!
@TheSmugglersRoom2 жыл бұрын
that's great man! We'll wait to hear from them.
@vandorn502 жыл бұрын
Never in a thousand parsecs did I think I'd go down a miniature red fresnel lens exogorth hole like I just did. Great video. Thank God for you. Making life better for everyone of us.
@TheSmugglersRoom2 жыл бұрын
LOL! Thank you so much!
@MonkeyMcVader2 жыл бұрын
My wife bought me the collector's version of that book for Christmas this year. She gets me, even if she doesn't understand me.
@TheSmugglersRoom2 жыл бұрын
I know just how you feel Darrin. Cheers to wives that take care of us!
@iskullyi9102 жыл бұрын
"It's not about copying, it's about coming up with something from something else" God I love that, it's mostly how I come up with ideas for my 3d models.
@TheSmugglersRoom2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! It’s a great method right?
@iskullyi9102 жыл бұрын
@@TheSmugglersRoom It genuinely is, not only has it saved me so much time, but it's also allowed me to make some really neat looking models that fit perfectly into an aesthetic.
@jeffreypajela17242 жыл бұрын
Ahhh Brian I see the blue bantha milk has helped you to recover from your sickness. It has caused you to mind meld with the force to bring us young padawan's this wonderful kit bashing project Genius!!! Also loving the 80's hip hop beat, makes me want to levitate with the force! Grooooovy man!
@TheSmugglersRoom2 жыл бұрын
LOL!! It did help indeed! Thank you!
@XMerribelles2 жыл бұрын
I always do a happy dance when I hear the intro music, I love it
@TheSmugglersRoom2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@RansomeStoddard2 жыл бұрын
I always come here for inspiration, I have a 1950’s fridge that I am Star Warsing for my basement. You gave me some great ideas for it.
@TheSmugglersRoom2 жыл бұрын
That is awesome! That fridge would be amazing!
@Seika2122 жыл бұрын
This absolutely is art! So jealous of your greeble storage too lol
@DreamlandKingdom Жыл бұрын
With what I do for a living, how am I just discovering this page?!? This is so awesome!
@TheSmugglersRoom Жыл бұрын
I don't know . . . but so glad you are here!
@BenRyherd2 жыл бұрын
In case you're curious, I'm pretty sure the part at 8:03 is the read/write arm from a hard drive.
@jarlgurag91932 жыл бұрын
Can't get enough of the practical uses for nerded out decorations! Love this kind of stuff
@TheSmugglersRoom2 жыл бұрын
So glad you liked it!
@j.s.connolly85792 жыл бұрын
I'm LOVING the 80's "Funk Instrumental" music used on this! Reminds me of "Morris Day and The Time" who I've seen many times AND met and hung out with! Great Stuff! :D
@jakemeyer81882 жыл бұрын
I've literally been staring at a few of those blue boxes and some conduit for about a week trying to decide how I could use them for some greeblies...your timing on this one couldn't be more perfect!
@TheSmugglersRoom2 жыл бұрын
Whoohoo! Great to hear. Thank you
@asmarteru2 жыл бұрын
Well done. Having built a few electronic props myself I have a prop "maintenance" idea. If you ever need to go back into a project for a repair, the hot glue gets a bit tricky to pop free. I started using doubled sided velcro tape on parts i might have to repair or replace. I still use a lot of hot glue to attach sensors, relays, etc but for my processors or controllers I find the velcro to be a bit easier for removal.
@TheSmugglersRoom2 жыл бұрын
Great tip! Thank you!
@aubreyv13892 жыл бұрын
Brian, I’m a new subscriber to your channel and I wanted to say thank you so much for sharing your creativity with us. Your builds are so wicked and full of heart and joy. You’ve really inspired me to make my own builds. I have two sons (one on the way) and am a stay at home mom. I hope that they become Star Wars fans so that I can’t teach them ingenuity and creativity with projects like this. And if they’re not Star Wars fans, that’s okay, because a lot of the skills you use in these designs can be adapted for other fandoms. Anyways, it was a pleasure to see this video this morning ❤️
@TheSmugglersRoom2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Aubrey! This comment means the world to us. Congrats on your new baby boy, we hope he enters our world healthy and happy! Appreciate you joining our community!
@MauzyrockRC2 жыл бұрын
New here. Can I just say: 1: amazing channel. 2: Absolutely an art form. Art is always redefined.
@samuelbuscop16152 жыл бұрын
It looks amazing
@TheSmugglersRoom2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@jeditsuyoshi2 жыл бұрын
WOW. Absolutely love that!
@TheSmugglersRoom2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. So glad you like it
@theplasticundergroundprops10352 жыл бұрын
Amazing as always Brian! That screen with the drink menu is just *chef's kiss*
@TheSmugglersRoom2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@philsowers Жыл бұрын
I'd love to know where those missing sorter bins actually disappear to! WHERE DID YOU GO!
@damianwoods65432 жыл бұрын
Wow I love it the detail though is it just amazing
@Storyracing3872 жыл бұрын
Ya know.... I believe Mr Savage would be quite pleased with this. 👍 This just made me subscribe!
@TheSmugglersRoom2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words. Welcome to the smugglers room!
@Storyracing3872 жыл бұрын
@@TheSmugglersRoom thank you for the great content! I'm pretty sure I can put some of these ideas on a future rc car 👍
@morganjacobs2362 жыл бұрын
Glad you are feeling better now ❤️😁
@TheSmugglersRoom2 жыл бұрын
Me too!!
@StevenPaulMatsumotoTX2 жыл бұрын
I was literally in that aisle at Home Depot yesterday and saw those same boxes on sale. Brilliant idea.
@TheSmugglersRoom2 жыл бұрын
Sweet! Next time visit the sprinkler isle, lol, great stuff there too!
@katsumotoamaya65402 жыл бұрын
🖤 Always fun to watch!
@GPGPapercraftTX2 жыл бұрын
I just bought a bouquet of those exact LEDs. Red, Blue, Green, Yellow I think. I tested them at 3v, 6v and 9v. They work fine at 3 volts. There is a loss of brightness. They are not substantially dimmer at 3 volts. You can light them with a 3032 coin cell, a rack of AA or a straight up 9v. No issues.
@TheSmugglersRoom2 жыл бұрын
Yep. They are great even on a lower voltage
@BRMakesStuff2 жыл бұрын
The pointed part you held up is the actual read arm from a hard drive. It's the guy that slides over the discs to read and send data. All the circular steel pieces are also from hard drive motors.
@TheSmugglersRoom2 жыл бұрын
cool! thanks
@yepitsme999992 жыл бұрын
Good to see ya feeling better again! :) Always enjoy your videos and updates :) Thank you!
@TheSmugglersRoom2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@jandrasco24982 жыл бұрын
Viewing you from the Philippines, love your videos.
@realburglazofficial26132 жыл бұрын
Watching this channel has inspired me so much! I have a project to build a home music studio, It’s going to be a Star Wars music Studio now thanks to the Ideas I have from here!
@TheSmugglersRoom2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! So glad to hear it!
@teamgt76902 жыл бұрын
That part was def from a hard drive. Great build mate, looks great!
@TheSmugglersRoom2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Yeah I figured that’s what it was.
@SuperMasterTurtle2 жыл бұрын
Found the Art of Star Wars Galaxy's Edge on Amazon, so thanks for letting us know about it.
@TheSmugglersRoom2 жыл бұрын
Awesome!!!
@SuperMasterTurtle2 жыл бұрын
I still like to randomly yell, "I cut it three times and it's still too short.". Sometimes people laugh sometimes they just shake their heads and walk away. I didn't say I have good jokes ok that I have jokes. :-)
@DockingBay327Build2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely brilliant my friend!! Love the design and use of every day parts! You have such a great eye for in universe aesthetics!! Well done!
@TheSmugglersRoom2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😀
@manuelalducin9632 жыл бұрын
Amazing. Like I need this for my future space cantina now!
@TheSmugglersRoom2 жыл бұрын
Go for it!
@zooobidooo2 жыл бұрын
Fabulous !!!!!!!!
@TheSmugglersRoom2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@JonMcPhalen10 ай бұрын
Have you ever tried the Nextion displays? The advanced displays allow you to play video files from a microSD card, with sound out, too. For me, the best part is the touch interface that can talk to a microcontroller that will allow you to control anything. I have designed two commercial products that have the Nextion and use my favorite processor, the Parallax Propeller (P1 and P2). If you haven't tried it, give it a look -- I'll be you'd find a way to do neat stuff with it.
@JohnSuave2 жыл бұрын
Ooh can't wait for the 50k subs special!
@TheSmugglersRoom2 жыл бұрын
We are excited about it too!!
@miltonthacker15862 жыл бұрын
Glad to see you feeling better and back at your game !!
@TheSmugglersRoom2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Me too!
@TRGreen-dk1mb2 жыл бұрын
Super job!!!
@kurisuuu482 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous as always! Gave me some motivation to make some new Star Wars props as well! (currently busy with a medieval room build, but I really need to go back to SciFi-Stuff asap :D)
@WhiteysWickedWorkshop2 жыл бұрын
That came out amazing! Love those red buttons
@TheSmugglersRoom2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@asilevinson14792 жыл бұрын
I don't think you are a geek I think you are a genius and this video is amazing !
Excellent!! Would love more info on how to program the screen. I could see that really transforming my shop
@TheSmugglersRoom2 жыл бұрын
We’ll try and put that together for you guys!
@milepost465historyhobbies42 жыл бұрын
@@TheSmugglersRoom that’s great! Thanks for all you do.. you’re keeping 1977 alive for me and others :)
@Bryan-fn3yq2 жыл бұрын
Another great build! Also, Phillip Wise is a great guy and a great builder.
@TheSmugglersRoom2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! And yes he is, one of the best!
@johnlanger78522 жыл бұрын
that is awesome love the look
@TheSmugglersRoom2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@robertvalade24002 жыл бұрын
I love the cool stock you av
@goyagamingg Жыл бұрын
Looks great!
@TheSmugglersRoom Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@markpotenza18942 жыл бұрын
Way cool as usual!
@TheSmugglersRoom2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@ResinBelle2 жыл бұрын
Love all the details. What a great piece.
@HLR4th2 жыл бұрын
Really great!
@TheSmugglersRoom2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@deannaatkinson30042 жыл бұрын
I’ll take a Frozen Tauntaun, please. Do you have any snacks to go with it? This came out great. Love the use of many different kinds of parts. I’d love to see your process for the graphics. I’m guessing you’ve evolved since the last graphics vid? I really want to learn how to do such things.
@TheSmugglersRoom2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Deanna! We will absolutely do something on the graphics. Super easy!
@Nickman13132 жыл бұрын
@@TheSmugglersRoom I would also love some hints so cool love it!
@blackmarketoutpost2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic build I love the old school big box store construction !!
@TheSmugglersRoom2 жыл бұрын
Thank you bro!
@andrewdonatelli69532 жыл бұрын
What a great update. I'm going to copy... I mean use this for inspiration.
@TheSmugglersRoom2 жыл бұрын
Awesome
@mikehardy70602 жыл бұрын
Yet another awesome build. Truely talented, I don't know how you keep coming up with such brilliant designs
@TheSmugglersRoom2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@Iskelderon2 жыл бұрын
Brian, I just wanted to say thanks! I needed to get back to the electronics for a custom Star Trek prop and your video provided just the impulse I needed.
@TheSmugglersRoom2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! So glad to hear that!
@theoneleggedraven19402 жыл бұрын
Awesome video, y'all! Can't wait for the next one!!!
@TheSmugglersRoom2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@flguardgio2 жыл бұрын
This was an awesome build!!!
@lasvegasnextexit12302 жыл бұрын
I am always amazed to see how it all look at the end. Outstanding build!
@TheSmugglersRoom2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! So glad you liked it.
@lasvegasnextexit12302 жыл бұрын
No...I have to say, THANK YOU!!! Between you Create Sci-fi and Odin, you guys really have me itching to make a new sci-fi short this year
@nelsonsilva9332 жыл бұрын
Love your builds, great inspiration. Making my mind start thinking about how I can do something for my own place, even if it's just a small detail here and there. Thank you for sharing!
@TheSmugglersRoom2 жыл бұрын
There you go! Big or small just give it a shot!
@londonink2 жыл бұрын
Always inspiring dude, I want to build more but don't have the space to put anything. One day I will do a big room build
@TheSmugglersRoom2 жыл бұрын
thank you! Yeah, having room is always a challenge. That said, you should give miniature building a shot. Could be a great way to build and still have a place to store it.
@GPGPapercraftTX2 жыл бұрын
Remote covers: Turns out white foam core is IR transparent even at 5 millimeters thick. So is the marvelous "poster board" Michaels sells. The stuff has a magical, creamy surface and makes a perfect diffuser. LEDs can shine out. IR can shoot in. You can cut the plastic sheet with scissors. Yep, the barcode on the plastic sheets says "poster board 28 x 28 inches" .
@TheSmugglersRoom2 жыл бұрын
great tip! Thank you
@ZiddersRooFurry2 жыл бұрын
Deep Thoughts with Jakk Haandy. Also those Phil Wise pieces remind me of the amulet from The Secret Of NIMH.
@TheSmugglersRoom2 жыл бұрын
HA!! That is exactly what I was thinking at the time!
@xxxxzorroxxxx2 жыл бұрын
Welcome back
@TheSmugglersRoom2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Gingerprince5212 жыл бұрын
That whole bit about needing inspiration and coming up with something from something else. 'does that make sense?' Err yeah, It's why I watch this channel. I'm already planning to copy the led inside the tubes from the secret sci fi tech video. Now this video has also given me an idea for my own build. Love this whole build though.
@TheSmugglersRoom2 жыл бұрын
awesome Jade! Thank you!
@cerisekappes5802 жыл бұрын
Awesome build!!! You are truly amazing at this art form!!!
@TheSmugglersRoom2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! Really appreciate the kind words
@cerisekappes5802 жыл бұрын
@@TheSmugglersRoom you are very welcome!!!! So glad that I found your channel!!! Keep up the amazing work!!!
@CallmeScott672 жыл бұрын
Worth the wait! I'm definitely interested in the graphics part of this. I've been planning a console build for my work desk that allows me to slide my ipad into to use as a "mount" for virtual meetings as well as for display purposes.
@TheSmugglersRoom2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! So glad you enjoyed it.
@CallmeScott672 жыл бұрын
@@TheSmugglersRoom Would love to see a video (or two) of what/how you do the graphics part of this!
@roguetwo31302 жыл бұрын
Awesome you make it look so easy. Thanks for the inspiration 👍🏻
@TheSmugglersRoom2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Richard, my ch appreciated
@LeonGames2 жыл бұрын
This is awesome 😍
@TheSmugglersRoom2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@forby_2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic!
@TheSmugglersRoom2 жыл бұрын
Many thanks!
@CGRTist2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic idea and build! Jawa Juice? Nope, I promised I wouldn't ask. LOL
@TheSmugglersRoom2 жыл бұрын
you dont' want to know my friend . . . trust me! LOL
@alexhetherington80282 жыл бұрын
Brian what do you do with all the stuff you make and what is your all time favourite thing you have made ?
@unfated12 жыл бұрын
I love this!!! Great build this week.
@TheSmugglersRoom2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jason! So glad you liked it!
@TheMartinGage2 жыл бұрын
Great video editing! Amazing once again!
@TheSmugglersRoom2 жыл бұрын
You're the best! Thank you Gage!
@RebelBaseBuilds2 жыл бұрын
Man this is awesome. 👊
@TheSmugglersRoom2 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro!
@jasonchilafoe23702 жыл бұрын
Amazing build!!! I love your art. It’s very inspiring. Thanks for what you do.
@TheSmugglersRoom2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@FabWorks802 жыл бұрын
Outstanding SW Bar Menu build video, Brian!!! Looks amazing, bro!! I need to pick up a few of those Micca Digital Media Players.
@TheSmugglersRoom2 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated! Those little players are awesome. You can loop the video and do all other kinds of things too.
@johnswanger84742 жыл бұрын
@@TheSmugglersRoom where to find the vids though?
@katsumiskytower87142 жыл бұрын
another excellent build Brian! love it!! you should do something where you only use dumpsterdive finds to build something.. out of nothing ^.~
@jorgeldejesus84652 жыл бұрын
Amazing 👏 as always, you could be a prop maker for a great star wars Fan Film, with minimal cost, you can build some impressive back drops + pros, greetings from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷
@TheSmugglersRoom2 жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks!
@ivangonzales56672 жыл бұрын
This is great, and really look like something out of this world, wonderful project as always 👏👏
@TheSmugglersRoom2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Ivan!
@mrkaic2 жыл бұрын
Brian, in re: ‘media player’ - “Toldja :) now you will have them everywhere :)” As always thank YOU for inspiring me…and so many of us. Now I/we know who inspired you :D -K
@TheSmugglersRoom2 жыл бұрын
LOL!! yes indeed! Thank you!!
@frankenmonkey872 жыл бұрын
Love this so much. As always amazing, inspiring work Brian!
@TheSmugglersRoom2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@hd18452 жыл бұрын
I use to love building props but I ended up with a room full of things that weren't functional lol. I'm hoping to get back into it now that raspberry pie board are like $20. I did love the atmosphere tho and miss it a lot
@GarlandLym2 жыл бұрын
Awesome build. Funny side note…I have heard in the trades, electrical boxes have been harder to find in big box stores and no one knows why. However, I think anyone who follows this channel knows why. Also, the part you didn’t know, but correctly guessed as part of a hdd. It is the read/write heads for the hard drive disc platter. (Shameless plug = my hard drive video shows where it fits in the hdd) Lastly, I love to see you use the display parts you used in the falcon bench again. I bought one after that episode and have held onto it, much like your led buttons…waiting for the right project to use it on.
@TheSmugglersRoom2 жыл бұрын
awesome stuff! Thank you Garland!
@lopaka762 жыл бұрын
7:26 Rodney took it. He got out of his terrarium, he is working with Jawas for spare parts.
@TheSmugglersRoom2 жыл бұрын
LOL!!!
@basvanderwerff27252 жыл бұрын
Looking great do you happen to have a link for that book it awesome! Ye that little arm was from a harddrive
@babarshah90382 жыл бұрын
How did you make the display screen graphics on that console unit?
@TheSmugglersRoom2 жыл бұрын
here you go, have a look at this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fp7SYZmvgseNi9U
@collectorfun Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your excellent instructional videos!!! Please I would need to know where I can download a reel that is a star field and hyperspace travel front, and side. Thank you!!!
@TheSmugglersRoom Жыл бұрын
not sure. You'd have to create one from scratch likely.
@GPGPapercraftTX2 жыл бұрын
I built a Star Wars inspired door for my closet. All Foam Core, LIghts the whole deal. Never evaluated the fact that when I am 3 steps up on a ladder 2 feet from the paper door hanging up Star Trek inspired shelves that I'd forget how many steps the ladder had. Stepped down 3 steps instead of one, fell right into the masterpiece. DIdn't go through. Did make a mess. Forced a re-build that ended in a result an order of magnitude better in execution. Still, I could have thought ahead and moved it while climbing over the trash can next to the shredder...
@Ulfgrum2 жыл бұрын
Impressive work! it is always nice to do some found object art. I noticed you using the needlenose for tightening a bolt. Maybe you have ratchet wrenches already and they were not just in close range, but HF has a 4 set for like $12 - I think i got mine for $8 on sale. Metric and SAE versions. I use them a lot.
@TheSmugglersRoom2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips! I do have a ratchet set, however the needlenose was right there . . . so you know, every tool's a hammer ;)
@LinkTotkGamer2 жыл бұрын
You should a imperial rank bar build from every day objects
@Michael-zl1rm2 жыл бұрын
I need that book!! Where can i purchase it? It would really help me with my bathroom build
@quixoticjedi9422 жыл бұрын
Where did the display screen come from? I've been collecting dead laptops to salvage their screens. Another really cool build.
@TheSmugglersRoom2 жыл бұрын
We dropped a link for you in the description. Have a look, we also included the media player too.
@zgcreative2 жыл бұрын
What paint did you use? There’s SO MANY grays out there and I never feel like the one I use looks right.
@diamondplate2 жыл бұрын
The movie display file playing on the 7" monitor, did you make that or purchase it? If you created it, are you selling the file and if purchased, can you link it please? Happy New Year.
@DistinguishedRuffianTV Жыл бұрын
This might have already been asked but I didn't see it in the comments. You said you are using the Micca to power the screen, the screen has a power cord that ends with a USB that would normally go into a block to be plugged in (I know you know just clarifying). Does the Micca have a plug in for USB that provides power or did you tether it to the Micca's power source? I tried to pause the screen to see the connections but couldn't get a clear view.