How I made 40k Shacks

[@username12120]

Love the wasteland shacks, man, very cool.

[@thriftminis]

Thank you!

[@raymondgrose9118]

Clever in its simplicity. Cool outcome.

[@Danger1972]

Awesome work! Make more videos! Please!😊

[@CraftNicks]

awesome build dude! inspiring my next build for sure...

[@ItsMeMattCarter]

This was in my recommendations. I never thought about the coffee can parts. That's genius. I will have to add that to my pile of terrain junk lol.

[@ItsMeMattCarter]

Something else I keep too that is great for Warhammer and Scifi buildings are plastic Mushroom containers like you get at Walmart from produce and the containers my tofu come it. All I have to do it add bits and some 3d printed parts and I have bunkers and buildings.

[@thriftminis]

Good to know, thanks for that!@@ItsMeMattCarter

[@thriftminis]

We just hit 100 subscribers! 🥳WOW!!! Thank you everyone for your support!😄

[@KenOfthewest]

Great work, love it! Subscribed. All the Best from across the pond!

[@thriftminis]

I am glad you enjoyed it and thank you for subscribing!

[@matheusamorim6521]

Great, inspiring video, keep it up! I might try this myself now, my orks would love some makeshift homes for them.

[@thriftminis]

Thank you! I'm sure this sort of thing would work great for orks.

[@timothyyoung2962]

I built a bunch of shacks in this exact same way for This Is Not A Test. Used foam board to make the shape of some and chocolate covered cherry boxes for others. Simple to do, fun, and can really eat up a lot of bits and scrap material you have lying around.

[@FactorySoylent]

Lots of great creativity here, but in particular I'm inspired by your homemade non-electric candle heated hot-wire cutter, and how you used it to carve stonework.

[@thriftminis]

Thank you, the channel is all about working with what you have and trying new things. I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@piscinaiv7937]

tarps looked amazing! overall NICE job for bin bits!

[@thriftminis]

Thank you! Shacks are a good project to practice with different materials since in real life they would be made of whatever someone could scrounge. I had not made many tarps before this project but that's the method I use now. Thank you for watching!

[@jodywalsh8012]

Brooo! I've been making some shacks for my Fallout Wasteland warfare board game, and I'm so happy you've made a video like this! (Only recently hopped into the mini hobby) these shacks are insane! Amazing work friend! 😁😁😁👍

[@thriftminis]

Thank you, I hope that they help you. Fallout was certainly an inspiration. I hope that you fill your table with lots of DIY terrain and enjoy your hobby! Thank you for watching!

[@chunkybird1241]

Your video just popped up on my feed. Recycling/reusing scraps and waste AND miniature dioramas?? I subscribed straight away 👍 Thanks for the video, love from London

[@thriftminis]

Thank you! I recycle a lot of things in real life too like furniture and i've just translated it to another passion which in miniatures. thanks for watching, I'll post more soon!

[@xionlord00]

Love this, i am searching for spacestation/hanger bits, but this gave me ideas for old wrecks

[@thriftminis]

Thank you, maybe a disposable plastic cake tray would make a good base for a hanger? Disposable shaving razors have lots of interesting texture on the handle that is good for scifi. Just a few Ideas.

[@xionlord00]

@@thriftminis Oh Thats not a bad idea, cause the trays got some solid funky geomentry for bulkheads, and the razers could make for some support pillars. Imma write that down, might make for a fun experiment.

[@thriftminis]

@@xionlord00 Happy to help!

[@LucionFrostBurn]

Your video came across my recommended and I gotta say it was well worth a watch. I wish more channels did found-object builds like these because the creativity is always off the charts. Your channel and Scratch Bashing are pretty much the only ones I've seen that do stuff like this. Insta-subbed.

[@thriftminis]

Thanks a lot! When I first got started I learned how to make terrain from white dwarf magazine and I always had a lot of fun. I have made a ton of other stuff. Might do a video just explaining how i made things and showing them off. I appreciate the subscription!

[@keithwatkins7908]

Very informative and instructional video. We can't all afford to be "professionals" and accept the higher costs of purchasing that can come with modelling. Since last year, I have started to make diorama's, using any materials that can be found, many at no cost, like cardboard, foam used for packing parcels etc. It is more fun doing your own thing at cheaper costs.

[@thriftminis]

That's true! I started by looking at old White Dwarf magazines where they would show you how to build terrain from bits of junk. It half the fun for me. thank you for watching. I will post more videos that show how to make things from recycled materials.

[@keithwatkins7908]

@@thriftminis Thanks for the reply. I agree. I have more fun now building my own stuff then putting together the models I buy!

[@thriftminis]

@@keithwatkins7908 I know the feeling. Improvising gives you a sense of accomplishment. I'm glad I can share it with people. Good luck with your projects!

[@clericscreations]

These look so good and great idea to rid myself of scraps I always accumulate!

[@thriftminis]

Yes I think I came up with the idea looking at some of my scrap. I think I watched someone talk about Gamma World or Fallout and started work on them. Thanks for watching and good luck with your projects!

[@agaig9812]

That was excellent. From start to finish. Well done. Keep em coming! 🎉

[@thriftminis]

Thank you! I am glad you enjoyed my video. I recently moved back to the USA and I am still waiting to get my shipment of hobby supplies but when I do I will start making videos again!

[@verityverri6506]

This video title is an absolute lie! I'll save y'all 14 minutes: he doesn't even build A DOZEN shacks! 9/10.

[@thriftminis]

I built 39,998 more of them off camera. Please believe me.

[@verityverri6506]

@@thriftminis sounds very reasonable. Carry on then.

[@Slurgical_3D_Terrain_Channel]

@@thriftminisits true i saw drone footage at his storage facility

[@Slurgical_3D_Terrain_Channel]

@@thriftminisMy boss always told me….if it’s good….round up…..if it’s bad….round down…..we are looking for a job.

[@SHOPETSY]

Thanks for your fantastic tutorial, getting started in this has been the hardest, no 3D printer in sight! Feel like I can get it done now! Thanks 🙏 for sharing.

[@thriftminis]

You are welcome. I do not own a 3d printer although I like some of the things that it could make. You can do a lot with found items. Just try stuff out, if its a mess it was trash anyway. Don't worry about being the best at first just play around and get some experience and most importantly, HAVE FUN!

[@channelfadge7438]

Really good stuff

[@thriftminis]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the video

[@TheRagingRodentGaming]

This was a really great video, Showcasing how you can get really creative use of everyday objects to make awesome scenery, and using some really different weathering I've never seen used before like with the latex masking. Definitely going to watch your channel with great interest.

[@thriftminis]

Thank you very much. I love improvising and i am glad you enjoy my channel!

[@philRminiatures]

A creative and most realistic job, congrats, impressive attention to details!!

[@thriftminis]

Thank you very much! ill put out more videos as soon as I can.

[@tbone12051]

Amazing work!! I love this artwork

[@thriftminis]

Thank you very much! I hope it was helpful!

[@Barry-Sweaty]

Totally rad!

[@thriftminis]

Thanks man!

[@ninjamel_official5730]

Glad youtube recommended this video to me! I'm subbing! Great video, keep up the good work!

[@thriftminis]

Thanks for the complement and the sub, more videos are on the way!

[@ClaytonGrimwald]

Really enjoying these longer videos! Keep em coming!

[@thriftminis]

Thank you! I've been busy over the holidays but I have some other stuff I need to edit. More new videos on the way!

[@williamford3605]

Great video! While I didn't learn anything I did not already know, it was still worth a watch - I could not have put together such a great tutorial myself; hats off to you, the shacks look amazing!!

[@thriftminis]

Thank you, I try to be detailed in my videos. People can always ask me in the comments if they need something clarified for them. Thanks for watching!

[@emmamarx9284]

Really cool video! Def subscribed!

[@thriftminis]

Thank you and I appreciate the sub!

[@soledude]

👏👏👏

[@SmileyFaceOfRom]

These are seriously great quality crafting. Very creative man! Definately earned a sub.

[@thriftminis]

Thank you for the complements and the sub! I am glad you enjoyed it.

[@annacayton8193]

🎉 yay! Another video!

[@ClaytonGrimwald]

I know right, so exciting!

[@cerisekappes580]

Wow!!! Looks amazing 🤩

[@thriftminis]

Thank you very much I am happy to share!

[@cerisekappes580]

@@thriftminis you are welcome 🤗

[@Linumlitjgulm]

Theses look awesome 👌

[@thriftminis]

I appreciate it 🙂

[@DanielMarkham-x3v]

I looked at your foot. Shouldn't have mentioned it :)

[@emily-wb1lm]

I’ve just gotten into dioramas and minis lately when a BoyLeiHobbyTime video popped up. I love his stuff of course but it’s insanely professional and intense what he uses. It’s fun to watch but as a complete stranger to the hobby it’s overwhelming. This video popped up of yours and I think this is exactly what I needed! Im not ready to start making stuff yet, but this type of content really shows people that anyone can do this stuff. It’s super amazing what you are doing and it’s very inspiring. Thanks !!!!!!!!! :D

[@thriftminis]

You are very welcome! I am glad that you enjoy my tutorials. I like to watch the pros do expensive stuff too. Part of this art form is improvisation. I think creative outlets are important. Good luck with the hobby and thank you for watching!

[@Gawl88]

Great stuff man, subbed!

[@thejonathan130]

This is awesome

[@thriftminis]

Thank you very much. I had fun making the video, stay tuned for more!

[@MrMajikman1]

The corrugated cardboard, if painted right and cut into strips, might be a great way to simulate clay roofing tiles? Awesome ideas!

[@thriftminis]

Yes Ive will be exploring clay, wood and thatch roves in some later videos. There are some great punches available online to punch rounded clay tiles from cereal box card. Probably a 10$ investment, well worth it if you wanted to do a number of buildings. Thanks for watching!

[@MrMajikman1]

@@thriftminis Thanks for the info. I will search for them!

[@lucyl6425]

Just found your channel. Im very impressed. I absolutely love this type of creativity. New subscriber for sure. I have tons of found treasures as you do and have not found any other KZbinrs who do this type of scratch building yay !!!

[@thriftminis]

Thank you Lucy and thank you for subscribing. I'm glad that you think my videos are interesting to watch! Good luck with your thrifting!

[@singingReaper]

I wouldn’t have noticed your food if you didn’t mention it! You fool! (More seriously, great video, instant subscribe and excited to see what’s next)

[@thriftminis]

Thank you for subscribing! More videos on the way!

[@soyyo85]

Deberias seguir haciendo estas casas postapocalipticas, lo haces muy bien...

[@thriftminis]

Thank you very much, I will do some similar projects in the future.

[@alternative6491]

Nice tutorial

[@thriftminis]

Thank you very much, Ill have more in the future

[@josepha.greene7723]

I love !

[@JoeyC777]

Neat

[@MonsterPainter]

Good stuff.

[@thriftminis]

Thank you I am glad people thought these were cool

[@krivaan7836]

I'm sorry I looked at your foot

[@thriftminis]

Its alright this time but next time don't ok?

[@hadeees]

Why the dishsoap in the mod podge?

[@thriftminis]

The dish soap breaks the surface tension so the mixture will get into the little cracks and creases. some rubbing alcohol will work also.

[@AFMR0420]

It says you made 40,000 of them, where are the rest?

[@thriftminis]

Good question. The other 39,998 are in a separate storage faculty that I pay for monthly.

[@soyyo85]

❤

[@yohendryy]

Latam wargaming

[@Prijimaster]

Lies, that's only like 2 shacks...

[@thriftminis]

I'm bad at math okay!