Halloween Church Build - Part 1

[@HollywoodHaunter]

Looking so good. If you end up getting plexi for the windows you can also hit it with a palm sander and some 150 grit instead of painting it. Works pretty well. Great job on the facade its going to be awesome finished.

[@AndrewLong]

Thank you so much!! Siding and the crackle painting I'm working on right now was very much inspired by your haunted house build! Do you have any recommendations on where to get plexiglass and what size/thickness? And a great idea for the sander.

[@HollywoodHaunter]

@@AndrewLong Sign stores or Home Depot has some. 1/8 or 1/4 Its expensive so maybe you can find it used for free online. I have also used rice paper, thick painters plastic stapled to the back of your frame, and even the plastic light fixture covers that are thin sheets.

[@AndrewLong]

@@HollywoodHaunter I have the plastic from the 1/2” insulation board and I’ve used it for windows before and it works great as long as you don’t poke a hole in it!

[@robertdaley3559]

Gets me motivated to build something

[@AndrewLong]

Go for it! This is your sign to get building!! :D

[@CardiacCat]

I like it! Man that must be heavy? I think it would be cool to make a foam bell for the top instead of louvers and have an animated prop up there popping up

[@AndrewLong]

Thanks! It’s not too heavy but definitely requires at least two people. A bell would be pretty cool! I based the louvers off of a bunch of photos I saw of southern gothic churches.

[@WhoaDavie]

WHOA! Absolutely blown away at how talented you are. Looks like this take a while but well worth it because the overall look is on point! 💯

[@AndrewLong]

Thank you so much!!

[@TheHauntedManor]

I wish you didn't have to face the high price of lumber this year and chew up your gift cards! My Halloween project this year is dependent on lumber too and I've been arguing with myself on timing to start the buy and build. I am so glad to have found your channel. Always a treat to see what you're up to.

[@AndrewLong]

We were the same way with trying to wait and start the build, we got a couple donations but most of it we had to buy. In all honesty, projects like these are why I love getting Home Depot gift cards for my birthday! 😂

[@TheHauntedManor]

@@AndrewLong Me too!

[@howtohaunt]

Love the design. Cannot wait to see it fully lit. The broken shutters look amazing.

[@AndrewLong]

Thank you! I’m excited about painting it and making it look old!

[@jonascale]

this whole thing is crazy man love it! i have one question though where on earth do you store this on the off season???? love the build thanks for sharing!

[@steeloscursehauntedhouse47]

super dope

[@AndrewLong]

Thank you!

[@StevesHauntedYard]

Just wow man that is just amazing!

[@AndrewLong]

Thank you!!

[@daveadams8836]

The Haunted Borough Great video! Amazing build.

[@AndrewLong]

Thank you!!

[@PlanetDoomHaunt]

Dude! Amazing!

[@AndrewLong]

Thanks!!

[@ssuperstar8989]

Crazy good job!! Can't wait for part 2.

[@AndrewLong]

Thank you!!

[@michaelmyers2091]

Just found ur channel cant wait for more vids man

[@AndrewLong]

Glad you found us! Thank you!!

[@peterheynen]

WOW, this in such an amazing project! AWSOME job!!!

[@AndrewLong]

Thank you!! I enjoyed every part of making it.

[@peterheynen]

@@AndrewLong I can imagine. A wonderful detail is the door you used from your childhood. 😊

[@qk533000]

Nice work

[@AndrewLong]

Thank you!

[@Unlawfulspoon203]

Where do you store all of your props and decor? Also, awesome video! Do you also have social media?

[@AndrewLong]

We have a storage unit! Our Facebook is in the description. Thanks!!

[@TN-xe8ok]

Nice

[@hunterfremington]

Looks so good! Just subbed! Where do you store stuff like this?

[@AndrewLong]

Thank you!! We have a storage unit!

[@AndrewLong]

Also I make everything to come a part in sections so that makes it easier to store

[@Mattsonmasterpiece]

Oh man!!! 😍

[@AndrewLong]

Hahaha Thank you!!

[@citizendisguise]

Nice work! I guess I’ll have to subscribe to see part 2 😉

[@AndrewLong]

Thank you! Part 2 should be coming out very soon!

[@kc4201]

Where do you store it all year. And how much does all of that cost and how do you pay for it all. It is so amazing!!!! Great job.

[@AndrewLong]

We have a storage unit. This church probably costed anywhere from $800-1000 but not sure what the exact price was. It has been a family project. Thank you!

[@jesseraya351]

You out here putting in work! I was blown away by the fence build! this is next level! whats your TikTok or IG handle for Halloween Updates!! Happy Haunting!

[@AndrewLong]

Thank you so much and glad you like the builds! We have a facebook where we post updates but maybe I will make a separate IG because that's a good idea: facebook.com/HauntForHEP/

[@ToilandTroublesDIY]

Dude! So good! Looks awesome, great job. I love the modularity of it; definitely adds a whole new level of complexity when building something like this. How do you find the Laun holds up to the weather?

[@AndrewLong]

Thanks! Making it come apart for storage can be one of the hardest parts! The luan typically holds up just fine but if it sits in water like any wood it’ll start to get moldy and warp. We don’t leave this stuff out for more than a few weeks so they don’t need any major repairs. Probably gonna water seal the wood as well.

[@thekenmorgan]

Incredible job! I am currently embarking on making a crypt facade for projections. Considering using one by fours and of course foam board insulation, any tips you can provide I'll furnish with a video Once I'm finished!

[@AndrewLong]

Thanks! Some basic tips I can give are making it easy to put together, take a part, and store but you probably already have that in mind.. It's great to use bolts instead of screws as they are stronger and can be taken in and out. For the foam, I definitely recommend hard coating it as it protects and adds some texture as well. I built a crypt facade a few years ago but have not put together a video for it so some day I will!

[@thekenmorgan]

@@AndrewLong I love the bolts idea! Definitely going to do that. Was considering hard coating with tile grout then painting. Was also thinking about how to achieve a fluted column by slicing pool noodles and mounting them reversed with the inside pointing outward. Haven't seen anything out there using that idea (maybe because it's not a good idea 🤔)

[@AndrewLong]

@@thekenmorgan I’ve never used tile grout before but I imagine it’ll be very strong. That’s a very interesting idea for the pool noodles! I’ve used pool noodles for a few different things and I’ve only had problems with paint wearing off or hard coats peeling off. You could use a larger piece of pvc for the columns but then you would have to figure out how to make them fluted..

[@rickybobbytalladega]

@@AndrewLong good advice on the pool noodles pvc probably a better way to go. BTW what do you use to hard coat your work? Thanks so much!

[@AndrewLong]

@@rickybobbytalladega I use flexbond mortar for the hardcoat.

[@thescarebarnmi5381]

Part two!? 😁🎃👻

[@AndrewLong]

It’s coming soon don’t worry!! 😁

[@massprankstv324]

One of the best on youtube just dropped a sub

[@AndrewLong]

Thank you so much!

[@massprankstv324]

Anytime thanks making great content im actually been building a massive dark ride for 2 years almost completed

[@shawnmedders8016]

Looks great. What's your Facebook haunt page?

[@AndrewLong]

Thanks! facebook.com/HauntForHEP/

[@joshbacino4975]

Hey Andrew was wondering if you had a ballpark figure on what this cost you in materials. Thanks

[@AndrewLong]

Hey! I can’t remember exactly but I imagine it was around 1-2 grand. Most likely on the lower side.

[@evoFTMFW]

By my calculation with current prices that's about $50k in lumber :D

[@AndrewLong]

I saved up with home depot gift cards so it may have brought it down to a normal price!

[@rickfipps1489]

Church Doors are always doubled, for funeral processions.

[@AndrewLong]

Interesting! Well this church is special then. No funerals to be held here as proper burials allows the soul to rest.. lost souls are left to roam at our haunt!

[@rylanchau3645]

how tall is 20 ft in your back yard? it seems to be extremely tall!

[@AndrewLong]

It's as tall if not taller than the house!

[@rogeliodelarosa7927]

Do you build all year?????

[@AndrewLong]

I started the new stuff for this year in December of 2020 and did most of the building during the summer because I am away at college. Earliest I started was a couple weeks after Halloween.

[@why4299]

Where do you store all of this

[@AndrewLong]

Storage unit!

[@Livemusic2748]

Handsome 🥵