How I built my DALEK! | Doctor Who

In this video I discuss how I built my full size Dalek! (Called Dalek Sigma). This is a huge project so I've tried to break it down into a watchable length video.
Credits:
Project Dalek. www.projectdalek.co.uk - Many of the members of this forum gave me advice throughout my build. They also have sets of Dalek plans available, which I used to build Sigma
Scarecrow Props. - For taking some of the photos used in this video
Dalek6388. - Their website was useful to research the history of the prop that I was recreating

[@Clone683]

This looks better than the ones they actually used in the 60s.

[@cutterbacon]

1960s.............................www.thepropgallery.com/media/wysiwyg/Dalek/TPG-original-dalek-restoration-50.png

[@EntertainmentCreator2024]

You don’t know that not to be mean. Cameras really change things.

[@brettsalter3300]

As a childhood dream of mine, all your hard work has now been translated into 'A lucky man!'. Congrats on a beautiful Dalek (if those two words are ever used together to describe one) Hope your creation brings many many hours of joy, for both yourself and those witness to it.

[@whopropsmodels9710]

Thank you so much!

[@raybearoz]

Fantastic work... and the final shot with McCoy is the icing on the cake

[@YGGamingOfficial]

Damn, that's awesome, I went to MCM on the friday, I am guessing you did one of the weekend days, Would have been awesome to see Dalek Sigma in person, great video and what a cracker of a photo of you and sylvester, he's such a legend isnt he, i met him and paul on friday

[@whopropsmodels9710]

Thanks! Yeah I bought Sigma to MCM on the Saturday, although next May ill be bringing it along for all three days! Its a fun photo of Sigma and Sylvester isn't it, I think he liked the build and was quite humorous about it all. Paul McGann seemed lovely too!

[@stuff31]

it looks great! I think you even did a good job with your old Davros chair, not many people can make something full-size from a show!

[@whopropsmodels9710]

Thanks!

[@bobmcl2406]

Thanks for sharing so much info in a manageably short video. I have dreamed of owning a full sized Dalek for many years, but your build is one of the first times that I ever really understood what would be involved. I like your choice of Dalek generation, as it is truly iconic. Cheers from Canada.

[@whopropsmodels9710]

Thanks, I tried to share as much information as I could in a small video, so I’m glad to hear it’s understandable. And the 60s Daleks are just so iconic.

[@TRISTANTHEGAMER]

Really interesting to see how you built it, looks amazing

[@Charlie_Duz]

Beyond impressive! It's perfection. I'd love to make a Dalek but the closest I've got is heating up a Gino Ginelli pizza that looked a bit like a Kaled mutant with black olives on it. Early days. But seriously... any advice for a complete novice? I was shite at woodwork at school. Thanks mate, I'm totally in awe. Can't wait to see what you do next. Subbed! 👏👏

[@whopropsmodels9710]

Haha! Honestly my advice would be to spend a bit of time before hand researching other builds and seeing what works for you, and then just taking your time, anyone can build a Dalek well if they spend the time to do the job well. And thanks, there should be much more stuff coming soon!

[@Charlie_Duz]

@@whopropsmodels9710 I've never even put up a shelf so this is gonna be a very steep learning curve. 😁

[@ericchung3177]

Now that is a thing of beauty, well done.

[@whopropsmodels9710]

Thanks!

[@ravenb3048]

I have to say, that is one -beautiful- efficient Dalek design.

[@ThalLovingKaled]

Stunning build! It looks beautiful

[@whopropsmodels9710]

Thanks.

[@phily8093]

Incredible work! So talented.

[@nigelcarren]

Nicely done mate! 🏆 Best wishes from a maker of movie armour and a man who was once a guest musician at BBC Wood Norton. Filming ran over that day, so I was invited to stay the night. It was whilst walking to the accomodation block that I realized... 'This is where they filmed Robot!'. So at 3am, when everyone was sleeping... I sneaked out and went looking around the open delapidated sheds for the Brain of Morbius, Dalek parts or model light-houses. I wouldn't have stolen anything... But I would have hated myself if I hadn't had a look! Best wishes from a man in a medieval ruin in a French forest and his lobster-clawed bio-mechanical man-servant! 🦞🤖🤫 Good luck with the channel... SUBSCRIBED

[@whopropsmodels9710]

Thank you so much! That's very cool, and its always a funny feeling when you're at a filming location, especially when you're there unintentionally haha.

[@ep8029]

Great dalek. Well done.

[@spaceboyg78]

Awesome stuff! Way to make the *dream come true!*

[@spiralfirst6488]

Nicely done. I've genuinely never watched Dr Who but I've always wanted a full size dalek and tardis.

[@georgeknox1822]

Seriously impressive work . Looks incredible . ❤

[@themechbuilder6171]

"everyone knows what a dalek is right?" ohhh i wish there was more people like that in mexico! hello i am dalekrulo from the project dalek forum :) beautiful dalek!

[@unimpressedlink2507]

Nice work! I too plan on doing a 60s prop at some point, albeit based on Dalek 1 rather than 7. I really adore the wooden gunboxes compared to the fiberglass ones, and it gives me an opportunity to have a go at the dilating Iris

[@whopropsmodels9710]

Oh cool, its a very fun build! And the original gunboxes are very nice, I quite like the shape of them. The dilating iris too is a really nice feature!

[@peytonmac1131]

Maybe squeeze a camera into the eyestalk so you know where it's looking? One thing I've noticed in most of these is they rarely make eye contact with who they're talking to.

[@whopropsmodels9710]

@@peytonmac1131 That's a very good idea, and I've seen some Daleks where that's been done. The difficulty is in getting the camera to hide away and not be visible in the eyestalk. But its a very good idea!

[@jonnied4440]

My favorite dalek too the only thing I would do is cover up the Phillips screw heads in the eye stalk & plunger

[@whopropsmodels9710]

I deliberately added the screws in the eyestalk because I personally like the way they look. The original props also had the bolt and washer holding the plunger in place.

[@whovisionsCGI]

Very Nice build. I built a Genesis Dalek about 14 years back, but eventually had to sell it due to moving and not having the space. So now I build Virtual CGI Daleks instead. Love your Sixties build. Very good quality, you obviously put a lot of time and love into it, and it shows.

[@ennayanne]

this is amazing. I've wanted to build a dalek for years but it's just not feasible with the amount of tools and knowledge required

[@SpideyStopmotions]

I went to MCM in October but must've gone a different day, I would've loved to of seen sigma because 60's Daleks are my favorite too!

[@whopropsmodels9710]

Ahh its a shame that you missed Sigma. Luckily ill be bringing it to MCM May next year for all three days, so if you're going you might see Sigma then!

[@gertchacowsongertcha]

Hugely impressed and jealous, wish you were my neighbour, good luck for the future

[@aurorelambert2728]

Amazing! ❤

[@daniledrake4137]

Great work

[@atrainentertainment8475]

Amazing craftsmanship!

[@whopropsmodels9710]

Thanks!

[@kokots3121]

F**King love that dude

[@whopropsmodels9710]

Thanks!

[@SteamLance]

This looks so good, hope you can achieve the early Dalek voice with the modulator though!

[@whopropsmodels9710]

I try my best!

[@richardbriansmith8562]

Awesome Video I love daleks

[@whopropsmodels9710]

Thanks.😁

[@JackAcid]

What a beauty 💖💖

[@Lumibear.]

That looks so good it’s too good to be remotely authentic, but I absolutely love it!

[@whopropsmodels9710]

Haha thanks! Im sure after a few years of use it'll look suitably weathered.

[@ListerDavid]

Sigma look Ace. I started to build a Dalek about 10 years ago but didn’t get very far, it’s been sitting in my garage all this time and I keep wanting to complete it but never seem to have the time or money sadly.

[@whopropsmodels9710]

Some Dalek builds can take years to complete, and being in that stage where there's still work to do on it is actually very fun!

[@dalekbritt]

It’s my actual dream to own one

[@whopropsmodels9710]

They're definitely worth it!

[@Revan384]

I'm currently in the planning stages of building a New-Series Dalek.

[@MadmanWthABox]

Now I know what Im gonna do this summer break! *pulls out moms credit card*

[@whopropsmodels9710]

Haha!

[@GeorgeTheDinoGuy]

Get this guy to 100 subscribers!

[@robertroy92]

great job good job

[@whopropsmodels9710]

Thanks!

[@DeltaDW]

So you where the Dalek that exterminated me at MCM! 😂

[@whopropsmodels9710]

Haha, yup!

[@marcse7en]

That is a BEAUTIFUL object! ... So much better than those daft "Brass Daleks," or those stupid multi-coloured "hump-backed" monstrosities! ... The old Daleks are best!

[@sophieyatestakesontheworld]

making the motorization by using an electric wheelchair is genius! how difficult was it to incorporate that into the dalek compared to using something else?

[@johnlarro6872]

Like many - I'd love one, but you should see the replica Mac Classic I made in Woodwork class... 😯 Love that it's a specific Dalek, and not just an early era Dalek. Adds to the character, even though 99% of people who see it wouldn't have a clue...

[@whopropsmodels9710]

Oh yeah most people just see a Dalek. But then there's the odd person who recognises exactly what it is and that's cool!

[@peterhagan8454]

welll done

[@scottm5425]

10/10

[@rayrocket8564]

saw this vid thought it would be a full indepth series of every stage scematics and technics trips to source meterials. strugles trials and errors but no. i built a dalek here is :( love the dalek looks amazing and props for doing it but could have been an awesome twelve part youtube series an insparation and lesson helping us also relise our dreams of being Daleks.

[@whopropsmodels9710]

I’m sorry the video wasn’t as in depth as you had hoped for. If there is enough interest I could do a series covering the construction of each part of the dalek???

[@megatron8449]

@@whopropsmodels9710 absolutely.

[@StepDub]

Nice job! However, I don’t think that Daleks would use Philips head screws. They would probably prefer hex capscrews.

[@whopropsmodels9710]

Looking at photos of the original props, I'm pretty sure they used flat-head screws to hold the collars on, but I just used what I had to hand.

[@chedaki]

this looks lovely! i’m interested in getting a modulator do you have the link for the one you got? i went to the project dalek store and the only thing i could find was a membership

[@whopropsmodels9710]

Hiya. Yeah to get the modulator you need to have an account and be an “active member”, which is a subscription that costs £5 a year. Once you're an active member you can get access to the “DVM8 support” section where you put your name on the list. I’m afraid I can’t provide a direct link to that, sorry!

[@chedaki]

@@whopropsmodels9710 don’t worry about it! this still helps as if you hadn’t told me what to do i’d have no clue thanks!

[@leeknapp3803]

Where did you get the dome lenses from?

[@XMetalMatter]

I wish I had one.

[@thegameseppppylover1408]

I wanna make one but I need plans I can do it off looking at the thing

[@ms.carriage6867]

this is very impressive 😁🤩😁🤩🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@whopropsmodels9710]

Thank you!

[@garyfinn8772]

Brilliant I would love one of these . How much do u recon this cost and what is it worth

[@whopropsmodels9710]

They're incredibly cool to own. As for how much it cost, the answer is too much! Im yet to add up the full amount but I recon its somewhere in the region of £3000-£4000, so quite a lot! Ive also no idea how much its worth, I guess to find that out i'd have to sell it, and I'm not planning on doing that anytime soon.

[@TrackMaster844]

Always wanted to build my own Dalek. I lack the skills and tools to do so tho Xp

[@adamhickey396]

One of my goals in life is to own a full size Daleks. (sigh) One day...

[@whopropsmodels9710]

Maybe one day!

[@michaelbates2575]

Back in the mid 80's I could have bought a Dalek it was about 1.2metre tall, but it was expensive about $400 , back then I was an apprentice chef and that was nearly a month's wage, so I didn't buy it to this day Iam pissed off that I didn't get it.

[@zaarthwren]

But what I want is a motorized Dalek to ride around in

[@whopropsmodels9710]

They are a lot of fun XD

[@Gamingdude1618]

Cool 😎👍💙👏⭐️🤩😆😄🙂😀😁😃😍👌💚

[@billyberry-rf5yu]

I want one

[@valzzu]

I wonder what dalek would be easiest to make for a beginner who haven't worked anything like this before

[@whopropsmodels9710]

I’d recommend a classic Dalek as they are slightly more simple shapes, perhaps a Dead Planet dalek?

[@valzzu]

@@whopropsmodels9710 thx, i will check it 😀

[@Avengers24-sw7cv]

Why doesn't anyone build the Golden Emperor from the TV 21 comic strip?

[@whopropsmodels9710]

You know, I've seen one of those somewhere! So there's at least one out there.

[@Avengers24-sw7cv]

@@whopropsmodels9710 kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJ-keoKIrpyaock This black variant, is pretty cool.

[@whalemender9743]

how much did this cost it must have cost a fortune

[@Helliconia54]

Shawcraft Mk2?

[@whopropsmodels9710]

Ooh close! Its a Shawcraft MK3.

[@Helliconia54]

@@whopropsmodels9710 what is the difference? I have the builders plans and It says Mk2, or were the M2's ,Mk1's with those dishes on their backs?

[@whopropsmodels9710]

@@Helliconia54 Well the Mk1 props were the four originals used in "The Daleks". For the filming of "The Dalek Invasion of Earth" two new props were constructed, these are the MK2's. The original four props also got the dishes on their backs and the larger bases so they looked the same as the new props. Then there was one new Dalek constructed for "The Chase", this is the MK3, it had some notable differences to the other 6 existing TV props. Again, the other Mk1 and MK2 props had the upgrades made to them such as the slats added to the shoulders so all the props looked the same. If you're interested in the details I would highly recommend Dalek 6388 as they've done a load of research into this!

[@zingleburger]

sigma

[@lynnmitzy1643]

Exterminate ! 👍🏼 awesome 👍🏼 Now, make the TARDIS

[@whopropsmodels9710]

Now that would be a fun project.

[@jalfion]

Seek locate exterminate Seek locate exterminate Seek locate exterminate

[@TheStupidDemon]

there not hemi-shperes there eggs