I made an INFINITY HALLWAY for my Miniature Space Ship🚀

[@choir74]

Here's a whacky idea for the small side room: how about the studio of a pirate radio ship? Back in the 1960s, Europe (and Britain in particular) had unauthorised radios stations based on ships out in the North Sea. They were known as Pirate Radio Stations. The room would have turntables for the records, a rack of records, a jingle machine (like 8-track machines) and a mixing desk.

[@brikhouse22]

Funny, I didn't even give thought about what that room could be when I made the comment, I just thought it would be such a waste of space/opportunity to only put support blocks there. Maybe it could be a spacey greenhouse/garden? A bunch of weird looking plants in little domes or weird growing aperatuses. Or a bathroom? Tool room? Maybe a closet like Monica had on friends, full of all that odd stuff you have nowhere else for lol. Old items from the captain's quarters, space vacuum, old lamps, extra space suits etc lol. If you built a box you could get a larger room out of it which could also act as support for the above hallway. Loving the infinity door, it looks great!

[@wsn111]

Ya! I thought the same :)

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you for leaving the comment! It really did spark a fun idea and I am excited to take all the ideas and see what sticks with the story line of the ship as a whole! Love the Friends reference lol!

[@shelbystewart2559]

I instantly had the same N*SYNC song pop into my mind when you sang "here we go." Now it will be stuck in my head all day. The side room could a trophy case or a history of previous captains, like "employee of the month" lol. Have pictures of the captains with the years they served. Or maybe a combo of both, a wall of captains and various knick knacks from adventures, have a key to a city, weapons from slain villains, special space rocks, things like that.

[@Aelsirion]

You know what would be interesting in that little room you're gonna add? Something like hydroponics or whatever futuristic spaceshippy idea you can come up with. Some greenery would be very unexpected and even a spaceship captain needs to make sure she gets some veggies on those long flights after all! I really love this project and how it's all coming together, it looks incredibly cool already.

[@thehippywoman]

The infinity hallway looks fantastic! The extra spot could be were the Captain's pet has hidden all of it's treasures over the years.

[@claireeberry23]

The infinity hallway turned out GREAT! And the use of bendy straws was genius.

[@abaeterno]

Maybe for the extra room(s), the Captain collects different kinds of plants or tools from different places? She already has books, but maybe some of the books are about the things she collects 💕

[@cat3crazy]

Don't think that you will have to worry about a lot of people wanting to make tresses that do not have a laser cutter. LOL. That little room off to the side could be a bathroom. The captain deserves her own bathroom and being not entirely human, she may need some different items included. The project is looking good. I had no idea of the entire scope of the project. So with what you've shown in the video today, I can see that there is much more to do. Even though you are a miniaturist, you don't think small. ♥️

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

This project was never meant to be this size lol!! Creativity sometimes takes it's own path I think! I have had several suggestions for a bathroom on the side so I will def keep that in mind!

[@daphnet39]

Wow! Infinity hall, support beams, wires, pipes -- you've got it all and it's all fantastic!

[@inabear]

The tiny secret room should belong to Space Kitty! And it should have its own 16th century pet theme, with squirreled away ship pet things, like a stuffed parrot in a cage or his own little life-boat-cat-house! Kitty has his own way in and out that no one else knows it's there! Haha! Great job Ara, I miss the old-time earth theme, b6it the space theme is exciting too. Can't wait to see it all tie together.

[@danic7498]

The hallway turned out great! The warpy mirror would look nice on a creepy circus scene. Maybe the small room could be a control panel room or maybe have an old school computer like the one in the first Alien movie, where the crew went to try to communicate with the Mother.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Oh yes to the creepy circus idea... like it's a big entrance into a fun house! Scary! It would be funny to have a bunch of big chunky 90's monitors in there!

[@cwalker.ivy444]

Cool idea!

[@sallybally9731]

Omg this is amazing, you're a very clever women 10 out of 10 ,top of the class 👍🤓❤️💃

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thanks so much Sally! 😊

[@littlegretchensworkshop7665]

I love it when you share the mishaps and struggles of the miniature making process, its So REAL!!!

[@margauxlassegard2563]

The side room could be a treasure room just like you said. Full of things from all different time periods the Captain has collected throughout her travels. Maybe even with a theme, like clocks (digital, sundials, watches, futuristic time keeping devices, etc). That would be another nod to the whole time traveling theme of this project! I'm loving this process, keep up the great work!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Margaux! That would be a fun room to fill up that way!

[@louisemorris1581]

@@BentleyHouseMinis add a TARDIS tucked away in amongst the time related treasures

[@sallyscreativeendeavour9800]

While I really appreciate your skill in creating miniatures, I would also like to say that I appreciate you putting your personality in the videos. It is so refreshing to see someone not edit out the parts that some may feel look awkward or weird, much like Rachel at Rachel Maksy. We all have weird things about ourselves and it is good to be comfortable with them. So thanks.😊

[@rachaelkasper5445]

Thank you for teaching such cool things that turned out amazingly! That little bonus room is full of potential! Maybe some monitors and control panels with readouts and shippy equipment? I'm thinking of Kaylee Frye's domain in the engine room. All the details of the greeblies, trusses, and the infinity hallway make the whole project special. The way you've juxtaposed the 17th Century captain's quarters and the futuristic space ship is brilliant and it totally works. I'm excited to see what's next! Hope you have a fantastic weekend!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Lol love that idea...I definitely need to join you in a Firefly binge this weekend ;) I hope you have a wonderful weekend too!

[@paulstewart7903]

Love your videos, frank explanations and pointing out your mistakes. All endeavours like this is a learning experience and the more you do the better you get. Just a note on securing the paper mirror film, just for fun, try using a re-positional spray adhesive. You can spray the back of the paper and then the substrate, wait till the surface is not wet before mating. You could use a piece of wax paper between the two to help line up and position, then gently pull away and use the brayer roller to further flatten. I’m sure you will very pleased with the results and will start using this method for other applications. The spray I use is 3M Super 77 but you can get lighter duty sprays at Home Depot or most Office Supply stores. Thank you so much for making these videos as I find them educational and inspiring!

[@anniscrawford4210]

You are light years above my ability but inspiring to watch.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I am so glad you enjoyed the video!😊

[@foxhousecreations4869]

I'm floored.. so amazing!!!! You took something so simple and turned it into Hollywood set perfect!!!!!! I love it!

[@carrie4910]

So clever! The Captains Quarter’s just keeps getting better and better 😍

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Carrie!!

[@susanconnell9397]

That tiny room could be the captains treasure room xx

[@grimmmunro2279]

Wow,ara! That hallway is so clever,it's all looking amazing.xx

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thanks so much Grimm! 😊

[@sallybanner]

make the little side room some sort of utility access with pipes and wires and a little alien dude in there eating his lunch from one of those old timey black lunchboxes

[@zacksoraven158]

Wow era that hallway is so cool and spacey

[@peachesthesordid8619]

Ara, thank you so much for taking us on this adventure with you. I keep seeing more and more makers put infinity mirrors into their projects. It makes me really want to try it.

[@Lunareon]

That is so cool! Infinity mirrors are awesome! Looking forward to see the beams incorporated in the build.

[@nicoletucker3093]

I love this project!!!. I think your side room should be a kitchenette, or a side bar.

[@dolfinmagikpro]

Love the Doctor Who reference! The infinity mirror turned out wonderfully! Great job! I love the scaffolding/beams, too! Keep up the great work! Glad you are sticking with this project for a while! I really like this one!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Haha I just had to add it in! Thank you so much Sean!

[@sunsetskies837]

Love this project!! Just a little FYI, when the window tint goes on top of the mist layer, it takes a few days for the bubbles to cure on their own. If you try smooshing the bubbles, it moves the adhesive on the tint, which will cause the adhesive to fail, and causes bigger bubbles in the future due to adhesion failure. It takes 3-4 days for the moisture to cure on its own, don't touch it at all, and it should be perfect.

[@recoveringsoul755]

That's good to know

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Oooooh thank you for this info! I had no idea and I was getting so frustrated with the bubbles! I wish I hadn't messed with it so much because I did leave several scratches🧐 Now I know! I always learn something fantastic from the comments with each video!

[@Mewtho9]

It would be a cool plant / sculpture garden. Then it would make sense to look at thru the changing room.

[@kristawestlake8315]

It might be fun to make the hidden room a throwback to the captains quarters. Is there any other wooden ship area that would make sense to tuck in there? Or maybe the captain has an entire other pet project we could get a glimpse of? OR, could this room facilitate time travel?

[@zinthiakee6472]

The infinity hallway is so cool looking! Before you used the more rigid acrylic mirror, it looked a little like a space gate-think Stargate Atlantis, so that would have worked too. I’m excited to see the rest! 🤩✨💫

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I watched the original Stargate every week!! What a fun show! And yes I can totally see that :) I probably need to watch Stargate Atlantis too!

[@zinthiakee6472]

@@BentleyHouseMinis we enjoyed it. Plus, there were a few characters that were very easy on the eyes (Jason Mamoa, for one! 😅

[@giannanicole1841]

This looks great 😀

[@escapedgoat5865]

"Could you not!?" Is a daily thing I say to my dog. 💚💙💙💜🖤

[@daalelli]

I love that little snippet of "Angry Future Ara" sanding the trusses. 🤣 I do that to my future self all the time.

[@thcusandsunny]

This one was magical! Edit: Future!Ara broke me 🤣

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Lol!! Thank you Sparrow!

[@pamboone4458]

Ok. This. Is. EPIC!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 The small room could be a mechanical room with lots of wires and pipes.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Good idea! Thank you Pamela!

[@patstoughton]

Love this! I would be "scared" to walk down this hallway. Whew!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Haha for real! Who knows where it goes? thank you Pat!

[@wsn111]

Right? So ominous!

[@CornucopiaOFmadness]

Thank you so much for doing this infinity mirror and for showing the errors you went through. As I was younger I would tent to give up on things when it didn't work out and I think showing Young people that there is a way to save things most of the time can help them believe in themselfes and achieve great results. I totaly love the mirror 😍

[@kimwassenberghull4064]

For the shallow side room, maybe a kitty playroom, with ramps and sitting perches attached to the walls and little cubbies for the kitty to sleep in.

[@ritsidragunfly2057]

Love this project. If you don’t have plans for the captain’s wardrobe yet, the little back space could be her wardrobe with a collection of her favorite clothes from outfits from various time periods.

[@AznRUs]

This turned out cooler than I expected. I can't wait to see what you do next for your projects!

[@angelabernhardt6761]

Maybe she has a little space pet she found in her travels (a space lizard or space koala or something spacey 😊) and that extra room could be their little habitat. Great work as always! The infinity mirror looks incredible!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Or maybe her cat turns into a space creature (like her) lol! So many fun ideas!

[@heatherfeather9715]

Maybe you can add some kind of biometric codepanel on the infinity doorway so it look like it can open? The captain's quarter is a very interesting project!

[@lizcockrum9413]

This came out great! I am so amazed how you were able to change out the mirror and it made such a difference. Both looked great but I agree, what you ended up with was better. The trusses were so cool even though you are not ready for them they are ready 😀 The bonus room would be great for storing space junk the Captain has collected or just an engine room (think original Star Trek, block colors like orange, red, blue, and black). The straws turned out so realistic, I have seen others (maybe you) use those straw as gutters on the house. As always thanks for sharing and teaching😍

[@mirandamingoth9194]

😀 hi new sub here with some ideas for the sideroome💖 1- climbing post jungle gym for the captins cat.. 2- stasis pods/medbay.. 3 - garden with tree/greenhouse.. 4 - jail/alian-monster hold.. 5 - aquarium.. 6 - hobby room/collection use some of the extra beetlejuice minis.. 7 - bath room..

[@callumdoulass2645]

this is turning out so cool! an idea for the small room could be like a greenhouse for alien plants 🌱

[@edstella]

This came out so well! It's so trippy to see when you're rotating the section at 13:46 because it's like something out of a cartoon! You know, when characters seemingly tug and push holes or tunnels into place where it was formerly a flat wall or solid ground? It's exactly like that, seeing how shallow the piece is, but then catching a glimpse of the hallway that goes on forever,

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

It is a bit trippy! I was mesmerized for a bit after I first turned it on and saw it working lol!

[@loricody4956]

There is mirror paper, (in a roll) at the dollar store. It has a sticky back, so you don’t have to glue it. I have used it on cardboard. It went on smoothly and worked great! P.S. I think it looked amazing, the way it was! I see you have come up with a solution. (Of course.) Side by side, there is a big difference. Not using a real glass mirror, was a good decision.

[@mamalmi]

lol while it is absolutely a miniature space ship, it is still pretty huge and I love! This is marvelous!

[@sandymatthews9446]

You make me smile. I love your work and thank you for letting us see Stormy;)

[@tracymorgan2835]

The small area could be a spacey bathroom, loving how you show your thought process. It is looking amazing as well

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

That would be so fun to see on the side of a project! It would help the Captain not have to use the one in the 17th century portion😄

[@laureencriss8220]

That lit hallway looks amazing! You are a master. 😊

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Laureen!😊

[@luvolearning]

For the narrow surprise room, how about a treasure room or wine cellar? I’m really enjoying your creativity!

[@georgecunningham9175]

Since you are so good at, and obviously enjoy, sculpting little "critters",, why not create a being that lives in the small room? In keeping with the theme, if could be a benign critter, but with the addition of a few prison like bars you could create an ominous something or other................what ever you decide to do, it will only enhance this incredible project - one I can not stop admiring...........

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

You're giving me too many ideas with the prison bars lol!! What could be lurking beneath!?😳😄

[@sky7wisecrystalrain819]

Thank you so much your such an inspiration I love watching all you do. I appreciate all your trial and errors along the way they are just as informative and the finished work! My idea for the small room, a lookout into space a small spot to admire the space you are traversing through. Again thank you for all you!

[@JFLATTERMANN]

Seeing what you did with those straws reminded me of the HVAC system we have in our warehouse at work, only they are box-shaped. Love the infinity hallway. As for the little room to the side; it could be the entrance to a Holo-deck like they had on the Enterprise. Sorry my StarTrek geek is showing.😂

[@edwinacoffman6429]

This is coming together to be really cool Ara! You should make the beams come out of the side of the top hallway and have some of the bendy straws go to the ship to hide the hydraulics. Also it would make sense for that little room to be a cleaning pantry to hold the mop and broom and cleaning supplies for the ship.

[@alexoswin1822]

That small side room could be a pantry with a mix of familiar, historic, and alien food stuffs on the shelves.

[@helenrobinson2782]

Just amazing. When you filmed at the back of the hallway I expected it to be sticking out about a foot, I’d forgotten it was all mirrors. 🤣 My favourite thing, along with the spiral staircase. I wonder if I can scale them up to fit my workshop/shed/bunker/hideout. 🤣 Thank you for your work. X

[@krzysztofmathews738]

Some great work here! The infinity mirror technique is quite clever indeed! This is definitely the sort of project that the laser cutter really is the perfect tool for. That was a good and smart decision.

[@scrapfancy]

It is nice to see the spaceship coming along. I get bored after awhile and need to do another project. 👍💚🙃

[@gaslitworldf.melissab2897]

Love the finishing tecnniques - lends a kind of mild steam punk effect, which really works for the idea of time travel or a humanoid race who can live for thousands of years - traveling intergalactically.

[@58Kym]

Don’t know about anyone else but the captain will need a support control area and that little room would be a good place to put it. A bank of switches, camera screen? and a chair/bench type thing.

[@kevincoon1809]

I really love where your going with this. I did notice that the infinity hallways flooring looks a bit boring. maybe try to find some kind of thing that looks metal grateish for the walking surface. Like down the sides then a metal flat surface for in the middle. Wish KZbin let you send images that way I could explain it better. I could draw you what I'm talking about. As far as side rooms maybe have computer like things where experiments are happening. You could light it with those really tiny led lights

[@edwinacoffman6429]

Maybe she can use a piece of that wooden fan and paint it to look like metal. I really like this idea of yours.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I am so glad you are enjoying the project!! I plan to do some of the metal grating in some platforms outside of the hallway so I will see how that goes. Thankfully since I didn't permanently attach the mirror I can always adjust the floor if it needs it. I think I erred on the side of boring because I didn't want it to take too much attention away from the rest of the project but it can always be updated! As always, I love the ideas and input!

[@meagancotton3208]

the warpy air bubble bit makes it look like an "energy shield". Very scifi!

[@morganablackwater2017]

Future Ara cracked me up 🤣🤣🤣 I love your sense of humor... Also admire the patience

[@awigman7]

It's looking so good! That infinity mirror trick is amazing. What if the secret room was full of artifacts that the Captain had collected on her interstellar travels? Like a museum room or something!

[@awenbunny]

Love the infinity mirror! It’s all looking brilliant Ara.

[@tinachappell520]

I’m loving the infinity hall, that is so cool 😎 Thanks for showing us how it’s done.the beams you have built would look great as part of the ceiling for the top corridor

[@julianec8494]

This turned out so so cool, Ara! You are an incredibly gifted crafter! And the way you explain everything, makes it perfect! Love it :D Thanks for sharing ♡

[@MignonOficina]

This is looking better and better everyday

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you!! I really want to push to try and wrap it up this year. It's been so much fun to create but I also have other projects that are jumping in the back of my mind too lol!

[@MignonOficina]

@@BentleyHouseMinis Please don't feel like you have to rush yourself! I love seeing your process and all the ups and downs here, we'll watch regardless of how long it takes you to complete it!

[@peggybadour182]

Every good spacecraft needs a space janitors room. Various power sources and space tool storage don't take up too much space!

[@bio4184]

The small room could house the Captain's companion pet alien 🐙🛸👽

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Centauri would be so jealous lol! ;)

[@FairyWings83]

Love the extra room idea! I was thinking it would be good to fill up all the spaces! Also you could do industrial fans they seem to be always in spaceships

[@OriginalMinifig]

To make it even more space shipy, you can add smal signs that says “Airlock” or something. Also, yellow or white lines on the floor and numbers designating compartment number etc. Also, if you have the space, a window showing stars or planets on the outside of the space ship. Small things can can sell the idea of it being a space ship

[@tluderman77]

It was good seeing the captain

[@tipsygypsy3613]

This is so cool! Shoe storage, the captain has a shoe addiction. Or, wine cellar. 😜

[@pambrandon4186]

At last, after watching several videos on infinity mirrors, I finally get how it works! This was a great video and I am floored by how this ship is shaping up. I thought the Captain's Quarters was a fantastic project but only the one and only ARA could take it over the top.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I am so glad that my explanation made sense! Thank you Pam😊

[@ianthafolkman9206]

Another amazing project in miniature. Did you always plan on the captain's quarters evolving into a space ship? I love to see where your imagination takes you. Perhaps this one will also be displayed in the miniature museum display.

[@DanceswithDustBunnies]

The infinity hallway came out great! One thing, though, I think you'll find those 'paper' mirrors are actually stickers. Another thing came to mind about the 18th century part. It's a wooden ship; the wood interiors of ships are varnished within an inch of their lives and end up being very glossy. Something you might want to do in future. I've been binge-watching your videos and loving this project.

[@robinoleary7099]

I absolutely love the hallway!!! It looks awesome. Not sure about the door (sorry)but it’s your project and one of the best things you’ve ever made!!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Robin! I definitely need to add more to the door area to finish up the look to it ;) I kind of left it unfinished in this one!

[@drawacrab]

Ooo love the infinity mirror and the trusses, they look amazing! That tube straw looks really cool and real too

[@Catl8044]

Maybe an arboretum for the small room on the side.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

That's a great idea too! Often times you see plants on ships where experiments are being done👍

[@justinberardi428]

Love this project 💕 I think the side room should be full of treasure 🏴‍☠️💎👑💍

[@yezzyjames]

I love infinity rooms/halls in miniatures. After you switched the back reflection wall with that mirror, it really came together. Love it. As for that small extra room on the side; what about a little broom closet? We all know every space ship needs them. :}

[@teddybeeandme]

Just finished watching. Leia (my dog) kept trying to attack poor Stormy 😂 Loving this project. Now I want to walk down that corridor and see the rest of the ship! Why not a futuristic toilet for your little room... 😂if the old ship can have one?... What ever you do I know we will love it!❤ Holding my breath for the next installment of...... 'The Captain's Quarters' (That just sounded like a 1960's TV series end credit in my head!) Enjoy your weekend.

[@jessicamorrell4713]

The small room should be a snack bar. 😋

[@lestinedavis274]

🤣😂the part with future Era tickled my soul! Love your channel ❤

[@mimsie3875]

Always up for adding more rooms! Maybe the little room could be a specimen room. One wall full of shelves stacked with jars and boxes with all sorts of 'spacey' things in them. A big display case with some sort of pickled animal in it. Loving the infinity hall, interested how you are going to finish that space.

[@jillianmcclennan576]

Wow, as usual! I am imagining a bazillion things you could do with the extra infinity door...

[@AbandonedMiniatures]

The mirror effect turned out great Ara! Awesome job!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you!! 😊

[@DiannelLaird]

You were getting your mords all wixed up. Lol. I love how everything turned out. Everything you do works out in the end. The mirror looks fantastic and I love the metal looking trusses they look awesome. I think they will make it look a lot more like a spaceship. The straws and wires make it look even more like a spaceship. You are doing such a fantastic job, Ara. The Captain looks very impressed with your work too. I can’t wait to see your next captain quarter’s update.🥰

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Lol I am always getting my words mixed up. I just get to fix most of it through editing😄 Thank you Dianne!

[@GWest5068]

Love the infinity hallway...so cool looking... The bonus room needs some kind of engine room...tfs

[@luvz2reed]

Any rippleyness in the hallway mirrors could be a force field that holds the atmosphere out of the cargo hold to keep it preserved. But I'd likely want to eventually replace it with mirror too if I was working on it. That's what we do. Try and try again and get better and better. Yeah, Rock and Rolls truss. Lightweight and as sturdy as it gets. Even futuristic spaceships would use them. Thanks physics! Oooh! I didn't realize you wouldn't see the door details multiplied in the mirror because it's outside the mirror. That really sells it. A stowaway. In the side. Nestled in a bunch of wires. Maybe an alien chewing the wires to eat power.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I was so happy to see that the doorway wasn't reflected in the mirror either! It makes sense because the film is in full reflecting mode on the inside but since our brains know that we are looking through something clear its still hard to fathom what's going on. An alien chewing through wires would be hilarious!

[@Oonagh72]

Invest in double sided adhesive sheets. I like carpet tape. Glue can cause warping in anything. If you want to guarantee flat adhesion double sided tape is your best bet.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I will look into carpet tape! Thank you for the suggestion. I am the worst when it comes to being patient in spreading glue flat and even🤦‍♀️

[@Oonagh72]

@@BentleyHouseMinis it’s not you. Glue has water. Water water warps paper. Second idea I had is to write on the tape which side has the adhesive on it when separating the window film.

[@AllTheMiniThings]

Oh my gosh this is turning out so cool! The mirrored hallway looks amazing!! I keep thinking a storm troopers going to come out.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Haha that would be awesome actually!

[@recoveringsoul755]

Oh this turned out really well, even the first rendition. The second mirror infinity hallway was really cool.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you!

[@jennylawson1980]

You always come up with some of the most awesome ideas. I love the thought of a infinity mirror room. This project Ara is really neat 😊 Wide double sided score tape, like what is used in journaling works really well and doesn’t warp your edges either nor does it yellow over time.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you for the tape suggestion! I haven't heard of it before so I will be sure to look it up😊

[@grammyspa-jammies1737]

The tiny room could be where the Captain hides her most precious treasures she has collected on her journeys. Of course that means you will have to make these treasures! LOL