How to build a BALINS TOMB - BOOK NOOK

[@Nat1videos]

Thanks for watching! I had so much fun working on this build. I will be continuing my journey in to middle earth in another video very soon! If you enjoyed this video please give it a like and drop me a comment to let me know what you think. And I would greatly appreciate your subscription ! Many thanks :)

[@ShirleyCurryTheOlderGamer]

Great, great build of a book-nook!!

[@Nat1videos]

Thank you so much Shirley :)

[@Shiftinglands]

An on to the next project!!!!

[@Nat1videos]

Absolutely !! I can't wait :)

[@jeshurun9460]

Can't wait for 13:00! Looks awesome

[@oned6craftingdamage99]

So you made a 40 minute video that felt like a 10 minute one. F'ing good job, Michael.

[@Nat1videos]

Thanks so much Sander! I had a lot to include, glad it wasn’t boring :)

[@SMunozDB7]

Incredible project and you even got Tom Bombadil to build alongside you

[@Nat1videos]

haha now that you mention it yeah Gerard reminds me of Tom Bombadil too lol

[@Karlmakesstuff]

That was epic! You said it would be worth the wait and you weren't kidding.

[@Nat1videos]

Thanks Karl! And the next project is a very cool collaboration with a very cool channel... you’ll see ;)

[@ThePickleJar]

Superb work! This looks amazing!

[@Nat1videos]

Thanks so much Josh! I have started on the next chapter .. if you know what I’m saying ;)

[@ThePickleJar]

@@Nat1videos oooooh, alright alright alright alright coo-co-co-cool-cool-cool-cool-cool

[@jonnyjonjo]

damn both yours and gerards are just unspeakably magnificent just breathtaking

[@Nat1videos]

Thank you :) I love Gerards build too, lots of nice subtle differences .. so cool

[@jonnyjonjo]

@@Nat1videos your welcome

[@vandrericardo10]

Wonderful ( maravilhoso) 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@c.f.callier]

Taking your time to work on this really paid off! It turned out awesome! Also, what a fun way to collaborate.

[@Nat1videos]

Thank you! It is definitely one of my favourite builds so far. On to the next one :)

[@ZaneMorganCrafts]

Holy f#%*ing hell Michael! This is trrruly! Absolutely! Stunningly! E P I C. You made a fully interactive book nook PLAYSET! This is fantastic man. Great job. Great job to everyone involved. I’m in awe. Well worth the wait.

[@Nat1videos]

Thanks so much Zane! I loved the build, but I am glad to move on to the next one ;)

[@CrazyCrafterLivestream]

Amazing project my friend! Such an awesome build and collaboration. Thrilled at the possibility of getting my hands on this book nook kit!!!!

[@Nat1videos]

Thanks dude! Yeah I hope we can make that happen. Hopefully we get some interest from the community :)

[@elstonation]

Loved this video. It's definitely an epic undertaking but the results are cool with all the lights and smoke. Definitely going to have to try this out for myself

[@Nat1videos]

Cheers Elston! Yeah man, the smoke machine is so cool! You will have a lot f fun :)

[@SMunozDB7]

This comes to me at the perfect time as im starting to design a little campaign from the dwarf cities through moria into the depths where the Nameless Things that Gandalf saw while fighting the balrog dwell

[@Nat1videos]

Very cool!

[@TheBrokenSword]

Such an amazing piece and seeing the process of how it came together is just awesome!!

[@Nat1videos]

Cheers lads, and thanks for the awesome collaboration! I love the video you posted today, so cool :D

[@Fuzzy_Spork]

This is next level! The time spent on the details made all the difference. Love it!

[@Nat1videos]

Thank you ! Yeah, very glad to not rush this one and get a good result. Thanks so much for watching :)

[@tjarkjulius9437]

Next ! the bridge of khazad dum!!

[@Nat1videos]

Have you been reading my Diary ...? lol ;)

[@therealDonMac]

@@Nat1videos Yes please. For the next colab with GeBoom.

[@aegrisomnia]

gerard boom is such a treasure for this hobby community.

[@Nat1videos]

He sure is ;)

[@jameshogg601]

Looks outstanding and great video along the way. Top work!

[@Nat1videos]

Thanks James! Really enjoyed this project, thanks so much for watching !

[@Gonothing]

This is amazing! I want to build a Balins Tomb board for mesbg and this has been immensely helpful!

[@Nat1videos]

Awesome! So glad it is helpful!! Enjoy you build :)

[@tabletopbastler1288]

Fantastic! @gerard .. yey .. looked like you had loads of fun :-D

[@tinemaertens6663]

Yeayyyyy PVA glue aalllllll the way !!! :) love you guys so much , thx for the inspiration ! 😍❗

[@Nat1videos]

Thank you Tine!! And thank you for linking us up :D

[@JohnMcGrath1]

Brilliant

[@loraelstad8941]

Michael (& Gerard), you captured the essence of some epic moments in time that the books/movies depicted, but in somewhat static form, though VERY interactive. With so much action going on there, that’s no small feat. The animations of the characters with the sounds going on really brings the imagination to life and the special effects make the location itself a living, breathing piece of art. I am so happy you highlighted the snapshot of Gimli standing on Balin’s tomb, light streaming in behind him, illuminating the deepest dark of the mausoleum. It brought the empathy and heartbreak I felt for him, seeing his grief & rage at a once grand city, bustling with life, love, family, the work put in to create & maintain such a realm, reduced to dust and death and infested with dark dissidents who bear no respect. I loved seeing the process it took to make this and the difference in design between both you & Gerard. Interpretations are wonderful things. I am glad some improvements were discovered along the way to help future iterations. I know you are happy to reach that finish line & move forward with the next project. Looking forward to seeing it all. Thank you for keeping my love alive for this great world Tolkien created, and the creativity shared to bring it to life in many forms.

[@Nat1videos]

Thanks Lora! Really glad you enjoyed the video, it was lots of fun to make. Thanks for the encouraging comment :)

[@fantasylabyrinth1666]

Truly amazing!

[@Nat1videos]

Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed it ! Thanks for watching :)

[@CampaignTerrain]

Teamwork makes the dream work. I don't even have words. This entire thing is just so friggin' brilliant!

[@Nat1videos]

Thanks so much Cross! Really appreciate it dude :)

[@cakeinthepan]

Amazing as always! 👏 👏

[@Nat1videos]

Thank you so much ! :)

[@DuhRake]

I loved the whole thing but the reveal was truly epic!

[@Nat1videos]

Thanks so much Drake :)

[@arapacheco4050]

Both builds are very beautiful! Took a while but it's all worth it. I do love the looks especially with that effects (lights & smoke), it's just amazing 👏.. I still remember this particular scene in the LoTR while watching this. And thanks for letting me know about this. 😁

[@Nat1videos]

Thanks Ara! I appreciate you taking the time out to watch the video, I know it was along one this time. Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching :)

[@durthang1000]

Nat1 is in the top 2 of my favourite "must watch" KZbin channels... And he ain't no.2

[@Nat1videos]

haha thanks so much! I really appreciate that :D

[@Costronica]

really awesome project man! looking really good, thanks for explaining in detail about my smoker :D

[@Nat1videos]

Thanks Wayne! Really pleased with how it turned out. I have lots of cool ideas for the smoker in future projects so thanks :)

[@patrickpullen3967]

Amazing work Mike. Your passion and warmth has brought people of the crafting community together. This video is epic. As your animation shows, it's an interactive display piece. You can play a game on it or simply admire it. 😎👉👉

[@Nat1videos]

Cheers Paddy! Really loved this project... but on to the next one :)

[@TheHoza]

Cool video, I had to laugh when I seen you made your move to the dark side by glueing and pinning your pieces. You'll love your handheld hot wire cutter. You and Gerard made a awesome video. Very entertaining. Try texturing your foam with a paintbrush and paint thinner. Little bit goes a long way!

[@Nat1videos]

Thanks so much John! Yeah I've gotta give that a shot. Will let you know how I get on ;)

[@managementevents641]

Very cool

[@Nat1videos]

Cheers ! :D

[@TheHobbyCorner]

Absolutely stunning work and what a mammoth book nook!

[@Nat1videos]

Thanks mate! Yeah it is a little on the bigger side... but there are no rules lol Balins Tomb needed a little more space to do it justice :)

[@TheHobbyCorner]

@@Nat1videos and boy did you do it justice! Can't wait to see your next project

[@Nat1videos]

@@TheHobbyCorner Thanks so much !

[@mikeking6143]

Amazing mate. The final reveal was awesome, hat off to you and thanks for sharing this. Very very ambitious LOTR of Minas Tirith next maybe haha. Or helms deep!

[@Nat1videos]

Thanks Michael. I have started working on my next build, will hopefully be ready in a couple of weeks! Gerard and I will do another project a little later in the year so thanks for the suggestions :)

[@Gentleman_Jim]

Well done on this one to both of you, great build i knew it would come out looking amazing. Maybe lake town next, lots of resin required? or put that spider silk to good use and make a Mirkwood Diorama!

[@Nat1videos]

Thanks man! Both great suggestions... infact a do have a lake town kinda build coming up soon... but Mirkwood will be seriously cool!

[@TerrainTronics]

Michael -- your planning stage around 6 minutes or so in is EXACTLY the kind of planning I was talking about on the livestream with you, Collin and Zane. Even taking 10 minutes to have a plan can make the world of difference! Excellent build.

[@Nat1videos]

Thanks dude! Yeah, this one would have never come together without a little planning lol

[@jan123henrik]

Absolutely amazing! I enjoyed every minute or your video. I felt the skin of my Middle-earth tattoo itch 😉 Thank you very much for sharing this!

[@Nat1videos]

Thank you so much for watching !! More middle Earth stuff coming very soon so please subscribe and check in every now an then :)

[@pocketteecraft8897]

Killer build Michael! Well done.

[@Nat1videos]

Thanks so much Derek :)

[@peterfiser]

I will buy that jig set.

[@boromir2099]

I would as well. That jig is amazing!

[@Nat1videos]

The jig is still coming, some delays with getting that produced ...

[@GiftPrincessBuhman]

Ooo a new one, love it. Thanks for the heads up!!

[@Nat1videos]

No problem, I hope you enjoyed it :)

[@johnmcgrath5813]

Good stuff bro 😎

[@Nat1videos]

Cheers John :D

[@RageNaught]

WOW, Amazing stuff. My suggestion for a build would be the Isengard Orc workshops(?) book nook, it may be too much work but it’s the first thing that comes to mind.

[@Nat1videos]

Ohhh thats a seriously cool suggestion! Thanks :D Thanks for watching !!

[@heidicoudenys6877]

this is WOW ! very nice piece of art .

[@Nat1videos]

Thanks you! Really appreciate you checking it out and glad you enjoyed it :)

[@TheMiniMason]

Dude... This is really amazing! There's just so much that goes through my mind! First of all, Gerard and you make an amazing team! I don't see how one wouldn't want to join in on the crafting! The production value is over the top! And the build leaves me in awe! It's such a great scene and all the wait was worth it, cause you not only did it justice but you succeded in creating a world that we can see ourselves jumping in! The montage at the end is soooo good! We can see your love for filmmaking :D oh and, can't wait to know more about that workshop! I'm overdue for vacation anyway lol P.s. The music is awesome!

[@Nat1videos]

Thanks so much Slavko! Yeah this project kicked my ass but got there in the end. Really pleased with the result. Hope you are well dude, we have been missing you in the crafty bunch. I know you have been super busy! Hope you are keeping well my friend :)

[@FenixCreations]

Man, this is really awesome!!!! Gerard tools are fantastic, those pilars aree amazing and the details you've put on them is so so cool! And to top it off, the spiderwebs and smokemachine!! This awesome piece belongs in a museum man, so everybody can enjoy this masterpiece!! (ps, i'm going to start building myself in a coupld of months, after I finish the project i'm working on now, but atleast I have bought Gerard's book, and can watch all of your video's where I can learn a thing or two before I will actually start). Warm greetz, all the way from Belgium.

[@Nat1videos]

Thank you so much Liam! Yes Gerard is a real genius when it comes to proxxon tools and he is such a fine crafter. Such a pleasure to work with him. I'm so glad you enjoyed the content, and good luck with your crafting! Thanks for watching :)

[@tjarkjulius9437]

I Need this Book nook Kit !!!!!

[@Nat1videos]

Send us an e-mail :)

[@maryamshaikh4354]

Beautiful

[@Nat1videos]

Thank you so much :D

[@peacefulbread]

This is ABSURDLY impressive. Love the details of the magnet switches for the lights and smoke

[@Nat1videos]

Thanks so much! It was a really fun project :)

[@TomJones0065]

This is ONE OF THE BEST ONES I HAVE EVER SEEN, top 5 for SURE!!! I subbed, I LOVE your work. The Animation is so dead on! Love it SAVED IT!!! SHARED IT!! AWESOMED IT! THANKS!! P/S what soft ware are you Using for your animation? Its SO DANG COOL!

[@Nat1videos]

Wow thank you so much Tom ! Really glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching and the encouragement :)

[@TomJones0065]

@@Nat1videos I gotta tell ya Nat, You inspired me to finish a small project I started a few months ago, but life happens.. Never have I done this stuff before, NOT in detail BUT man I wanna get it done now.. One day I too will be able to post! THANKS SO MUCH!!

[@baphomaet]

I love it so much, I wouldn't have the patience for it. It's great that you had it, it turned out super cool! I absolutely love the tiny tiny skeletons they look so cute. Such a good build :) It's been a long time I haven't been on youtube since i've got a job now, but this is amazing I'm so glad I took the time to watch it

[@Nat1videos]

Thanks so much Mai, really glad you enjoyed it :D Really appreciate you taking the time to check it out and leaving a nice comment :)

[@mariahacker9001]

This is awesome! Next LotR-collab idea: Lothlorien? :)

[@Nat1videos]

Thank you so much ! And wow, that is such a cool suggestion :D

[@carsonphipps9904]

This is incredible

[@Nat1videos]

Thank you so much Carson !! I have a follow up LOTR build coming very soon so please subscribe to see that. Many thanks for watching :)

[@QuestBoard_Terrain]

This was an extremely inspiring story! From learning to paint the minis, collaborating, deciding on personal touches to bring out what the scene meant to you, and framing the final project with the source books. The stop motion and still shots were smooth and dramatic. I learned a lot. Thank you so much!

[@Nat1videos]

Thank you! I am glad you enjoyed it :D

[@glengearhart5298]

Amazing build! As a suggestion for a large build: Helm's Deep

[@Nat1videos]

A dream build, need a lot of space though ...

[@bennethos]

Awesome !

[@PeachTreeCrafting]

Bloody brilliant! At first I thought the vid would be too long, but it managed to capture my attention until the end.. I need to watch your back catalogue now 😂 cheers

[@tokenfilipino]

Truly a masterpiece! Love that you collabed with other builders and just turned this up to 11! One of my favorite things you've done so far. Great job!

[@Nat1videos]

Wow, thank you!

[@SnazzyBeard]

Just recently found your channel. I’ve always loved mini figures and dioramas. Thanks for the inspiration. Great informative videos. Keep up the fantastic work. Cheers. ✌🏼

[@Nat1videos]

Thanks so much! Glad you are enjoying the content :)

[@tabletopreadyminis8786]

such a awesome video i really want to try something like this truly amazing

[@Nat1videos]

Thanks so much! Do it! Such a fun build to do :)

[@scottsarcanecraft379]

Incredible video! Really enjoyed this video. You have inspired me to attempt this type of build and wiring. TY.

[@Nat1videos]

Thanks Scott! Awesome, really glad to hear you are going to give something a go. It's a lot of fun to add effects like this and not too tricky to learn , so I hope you have a lot of fun! Thanks for the comment :)

[@21dethro]

Awesome work man.Could you suggest any tutorial video for the mahentic lights?

[@Nat1videos]

Thank you! Here is a link to where I picked up the idea. If you watch it please leave a comment and let John know you came from Nat 1 Videos ;) kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWLcZpajfs-GedU

[@brendan3518]

Unbelievable! This is incredible. I second the idea of doing Helm’s Deep next :-)

[@Nat1videos]

Thanks Brendan !

[@staceydeller2881]

freaking amazing build mate, you are inspiring!

[@Nat1videos]

Thank you so much :D

[@billyjeffersoniv4344]

Unbelievably beautiful. You should be very proud!

[@Nat1videos]

Thank you so much!

[@believe-a-bubble6585]

WOW ... this is EPIC! I'm just starting my first ever book nook, so I'm watching videos like crazy to learn various techniques and what tools would be handy, and what I can make do with on a limited budget. This video popped up in the recommends (so that side of KZbin is working for you) and after thinking 'This will be a little boring' I was sat hooked on this video. To the point where I paused and re watched a few sections as the information you gave went by so quickly. It was also great to see and hear how your project went from a solo project, to a collaboration with Gerard, and how he took the same concept, same scenic pieces and layout . ... and cam up with a completely different interpretation of your idea. Love collaborations. I work in the world of entertainment, creating, producing and performing shows for family audiences and I'm used to special FX. BUT I learned a LOT from your video on reed switches, smoke and making things work by having objects just in proximity to these switches..... Thank you for that ... already planning on using these ideas and building them into props for next years show. :-) Oh, and I've subbed to your channel too :-) Keep on being creative and awesome :-)

[@Nat1videos]

Awesome ! Thank you so much. It's great the way we can learn from different disciplines and apply it to our own creativity :D

[@zop5725]

I've never seen something so interactive!

[@Nat1videos]

Thank you!! This is one of my favourite builds still :D

[@cherylvollmer7308]

I have watched two of your videos this evening and now I really have to get moving! This is an epic build. Thanks so much for sharing it with us all. It is simply amazing. I thought it was awesome how you and Shifting Lands collaborated. Looking forward to more. :)

[@Nat1videos]

Thank you so much !

[@ellabcool247]

This was amazing and wonderful, great work 👍 thank you for sharing your work with us.

[@Nat1videos]

Thank you so much! Really glad you enjoyed it :D

[@lucyl6425]

You are very talented at your craft, I enjoy watching you create.

[@ross_sco]

I was literally thinking in my head this week that I really wanted to paint the fellowship miniatures. Then thought about making balins tomb to fit in an IKEA bookshelf. And boom look at that you’ve nailed it.

[@Nat1videos]

Thank you !!

[@paulhoyle9049]

Truly awesome work!

[@Nat1videos]

Thank you so much ! :)

[@skyhighatry]

👌

[@ransombaggins9301]

I love you. That's is all. 😉 Ok. That's not all. Well done! I'm here thanks to The Broken Sword. 😊

[@Nat1videos]

haha thank you! Love the Broken Sword guys. I hope we have more projects in the future. Thanks so much for checking out my channel :)

[@cristiaolson7327]

This just popped up in my recommended videos, and wow, what a cool build! I'm definitely going to be binging this channel. It's so awesome to see the combination of my favorite books and my love of tabletop games put together into a sweet bookshelf diorama. Definitely a neat idea for something to add to my own gaming shelf (or maybe to the shelf holding my collection of Tolkien books).

[@Nat1videos]

Thanks so much! Really glad you enjoyed it :D I am currently working on a couple of new LOTR projects which should be coming out very soon. I'm glad you found the channel :)

[@nowthisnamestaken]

Very cool piece. Can be dropped right into any game or just sit right on the shelf. It looks like it could hold a lot of figures for display as well.

[@Nat1videos]

Thanks so much! Yeah, you can fit a fair fe models in to it. Looks great on the bookshelf too although my daughter keeps pinching the minis lol

[@Sirinava]

Yo Mike jasus this stuff is amazing. Congrats man hope the channel keeps growing. Chat soon.

[@Nat1videos]

Thanks ! This is Red right ?

[@Sirinava]

@@Nat1videos hahaha Sure is man! looking forward to checking out the videos. Best of luck with it all.

[@LandonMcIntyreMusic]

What led lights did you use for the front of the tomb?

[@Nat1videos]

If you just look for LED string lights on Amazon you should find them :)

[@gregmasciola3332]

Great video. I'm planning to do a Balin's tomb dio for some 1/6 scale figures I have. Seeing both of your builds is definitely giving me some ideas for the design.

[@Nat1videos]

Awesome! I'm so glad the videos are useful to people for their own projects. Have fun :D

[@walkietalkie2193]

Thank you. This is both useful and interesting.

[@Nat1videos]

Thanks for watching :)

[@anthonywilliams5093]

That's like watching the movie, amazing! You should work at Weta Workshop for a living, incredible!

[@Nat1videos]

I wish! haha

[@karengilchrist9774]

That was wonderful!

[@Nat1videos]

Oh I just saw this! Thank you so much :)

[@KnittyElf]

For me, the most impressive thing is that you seem to do some of this work while sitting on a white sofa! lol Seriously, though, I can’t believe you don’t have more views. Your videos are great!

[@Nat1videos]

Thanks so much! Hopefully some day I figure out how to get my videos in front of the right viewers :)

[@apburner]

Where did you get that beautiful ring fellowship minis.

[@Nat1videos]

Hi Steve, if you search for Games Workshop Fellowship minis on Google you should find them. They come unpainted on the spru ;)

[@TheRealMystique]

This is absolutely amazing. Do you have any videos you could refer me to to learn more about the lighting and magnets?

[@Nat1videos]

Check out Table Top Witch craft... specifically his video on DND traps. It goes in to some good detail ;)

[@Adelbercht]

This looks awesome! Lovely cooperative creation as well!

[@Nat1videos]

Thank you :D

[@boardgamewoodsman8378]

Ideas for future builds: Rivendell, lonely mountain gate, inside a hobbit hole...those are my ideas. I really like the I'm hobbit hole if you do another book nook Great build. Totally interested in a kit for this

[@Nat1videos]

Thanks! Those are some great ideas :)

[@Mukundanghri]

Way cool mates.

[@Nat1videos]

Thank you :D

[@zencreature]

This is completely awesome. You could sell these like hotcakes.

[@Nat1videos]

Thanks!

[@TheBreakingProgram]

Amazing Work ❤⚔

[@Nat1videos]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@sonjalockhorst2322]

Verry nicely done!

[@Nat1videos]

Thanks :)

[@fonshon5507]

This is amazing!

[@Nat1videos]

Thank you so much :D

[@MajorFletch]

These videos are so inspiring!

[@Nat1videos]

Thank you :D

[@MiniatureHobbyist]

Looks awesome, well done =)

[@Nat1videos]

Thank you very much!

[@cacaj1234]

Epic..inspiring

[@Nat1videos]

Thanks so much :D

[@davidmoraleja712]

Did you ever release the building kit? I would buy it!

[@Nat1videos]

No... but this may be revisited!

[@GavC-137]

Came here from the Broken Sword and you did not disappoint. Not touched Warhammer or bgme since I was in school. After watching this, I think it's about time I introduced miniatures to my boy. Please tell me those box blanks and sarcophagus lids are available to buy somewhere!

[@Nat1videos]

ahh thats so cool! Broken Sword guys are great, and I am so happy this has inspired you to get the minis out and introduce your son to the hobby. What a cool way to spend time together :D

[@Nat1videos]

Oh and sorry, no the box blanks and lids are not commercially available... We do however still have the files so something may be able to be arranged. Find me on instagram and send me a private message ;)

[@shanebowles4854]

Absolutely epic mate, im a huge fan of LOTR. I'm a professional airbrush artist and about 2 years ago I airbrushed Hyabusa full LOTR with matching helmet. I'm gonna build my 1st book nook , based on the Evil Dead , with the cabin etc. Any advice would be appreciated dude

[@Nat1videos]

Hey Shane, thanks for the comment! That sounds like a really cool Book Nook idea... I guess the only advice I have, without knowing exactly what you plan, is to make sure you have all your channels for wiring and tubing cut before you glue anything. I avoid gluing as much as possible until I have the layout just the way I want it. Also, avoid using card board for your box as it will warp, mdf is the way to go in my opinion. I would love to see that book nook when its done... Do you have instagram ?

[@shanebowles4854]

@@Nat1videos cheers buddy, ill definitely keep that in mind. My Instagram is, New Wave Custom Airbrushing UK 👍🤘

[@Nat1videos]

@@shanebowles4854 You have a new follower! Your stuff looks amazing man!

[@shanebowles4854]

@@Nat1videos thank you buddy, greatly appreciated 👊🤘