"Invasion" Cyberman Head Restoration

[@PBProps]

Sorry for the long delay in output folks, but I've been working on things that aren't all that interesting to show in a video. That said, hopefully I'll have more video friendly stuff to come. Also, if anyone gets the "Mk II" sight gag, explain it in the comments and I'll allow you to have a cookie! Also, stop looking at my flies...

[@SkageXL5]

re the MK II... shouldn't you have looked down the camera and grinned at the end of the episode?

[@PBProps]

@@SkageXL5 Have a cookie! Looking down cameras and gurning isn't my cup of tea, alas...

[@brianartillery]

It's a nod to the end of the last episode of 'The Invasion Of Time', isn't it? The original K9 stayed on Gallifrey with Leela. The Mk.II had a few improvements, one being a weapon that could only stun (although this was conveniently forgotten about, quite quickly).

[@SkageXL5]

@@brianartillery the Mark I eventually regenerated and moved to Australia for non-canonical adventures!

[@SkageXL5]

@@PBProps That's very cool, in general, but did they credit you? The "new" K-9 design they went with felt like a Goth designed it for apple, which is a aesthetic I appreciate, but K-9 shouldn't look sleek and modern, he's a terrier, he's not slick!

[@TheDoctor34]

So satisfying to watch ya work on something so iconic

[@PBProps]

Glad you think so! It was a rather fun one to work on.

[@warrengraham5145]

Never tire watching such skill and precision on something Doctor Who.

[@PBProps]

That's lovely to know. Thanks!

[@AgherDeadpan]

"The stuff of nightmares reduced to an exhibit. I’m getting old"

[@sprueVerse]

It will never get old watching you make your magic!! Bravo!

[@PBProps]

Okay, I have to reply again as all my comments seem to have disappeared. Once more then... I'm really glad you like the output and thanks so much for supporting me all this time, I genuinely appreciate it!

[@SpeedstersUnited]

"SHIT, IT's on fire!" I don't think anything better could've been said 😂 Nice work my friend!

[@PBProps]

Thanking you kindly!

[@thegamingcyberman149]

I enjoy the fact this was posted the day after my birthday

[@thegamingcyberman149]

@@PBProps thanks Comrade, it was fun tbh, I even got to listen to spare parts

[@Terry.W]

Wow in the words of the Cyberleader .. this is proper reet good ...if he came from Lancashire that is..

[@PBProps]

Thanks very much. I can just imagine the Cyberleader talking with such an accent!

[@nickjarek5150]

I could watch you repair things all day. Nicely done, glad to see another upload.

[@PBProps]

I'm pleased no end that people seem to like these videos, it makes it all worthwhile. Hopefully it won't be another three months before I do another upload!

[@thefakemaker]

Fantastic. Loving the storytelling in this one as well.

[@thefakemaker]

@@PBProps definitely. I’ve been trying things out with some different angles and editing. You’re light years ahead of me. Really lovely fillum you’ve made. May have laughed out loud at the gaffa tape

[@marcusbryan9226]

The best version of cyberman

[@PBProps]

I think they're rather cool myself.

[@tonyb2600]

As always a fantastic job, as you say it's been upgraded .. those cybermen heads are easily one of the best designs :) 👍

[@PBProps]

They sure are a fantastic design. I've developed a whole new appreciation for them over the last few years. Thanks for watching!

[@chancetheboy8487]

Always a pleasure to see a new upload from you man.

[@PBProps]

Thanks. It's been a while, but hopefully it was worth it for you.

[@nicholasdickens2801]

Love seeing you back posting.

[@PBProps]

It's good to be back. Hopefully it won't be too long before the next video...

[@flyhyland]

This looks so good!

[@PBProps]

Thanks very much!

[@zboi4859]

Always nice to see another PB props video pop up in my notifications!

[@PBProps]

Ah ha - so the notifications are getting through! I hope that you enjoy this instalment!

[@jarrodlungley]

Big shoutout to Flash Harry! 😍

[@PBProps]

I'll pass on your regards!

[@jasonotoole1822]

Great to see you back with such a great video! This was a really good restoration of a great prop. I'd love one of those helmets especially a Cyber Leader one from Revenge Of The Cybermen. The owner is a lucky person indeed.

[@PBProps]

Well, thanks for watching - and for being so patient. Like you, I wouldn't mind one of these (Invasion or Revenge - or both) myself, but I'll just have to wait and bide my time.

[@LukeGranville-u6b]

This video is hilarious love this guy’s sense of humour 😂😂

[@PBProps]

Glad that you liked it - thanks for watching!

[@mmmLemonyFresh]

Wonderful videos!

[@PBProps]

Thanks! Appreciate it.

[@gfunkin3d]

Well worth the wait. Really enjoyed this one.

[@PBProps]

Glad to hear it! Thanks!

[@BoyTrain872]

Which classic cyberman head would you be restoring next.

[@PBProps]

I've just done a "Tomb" version, after that, who knows?

[@BoyTrain872]

Well there are four more cyberman heads to deal with like the heads from The Wheel in Space Revenge of the Cybermen Earthshock/Attack of the Cybermen and Silver Nemesis That you had to deal with next.

[@snakesolid2279]

You just got a new subscriber. Good job!

[@snakesolid2279]

Also, you can thank Toy Polloi for referring me to your channel.

[@PBProps]

Well thank you very much for subscribing and welcome aboard. Toy Polloi knows I'm thankful for his assistance - top bloke.

[@snakesolid2279]

I'm not sure yet if you create props or just repair them, but have you ever thought about making the key to time and it's various fragments. Also the Silver Nemesis era Chrome Cybermen are of my favorite Cyberman design.

[@PBProps]

Yes I do make props as well and yes, the Key to Time has been on my list for many years - I even worked out all the shapes of the pieces and published the details on line - I just never got around to making it myself. It's still to be tackled, as is the Nemesis head.

[@SkageXL5]

Would drilling and pinning the old head tubes have worked at all, or would it still have been too fragile? I suppose if you're taking the time to drill, pin, glue, fill the gaps, sand and paint, the time/reward ratio is too far out.

[@PBProps]

You've pretty much answered your own question there. By the time you've pinned it all together, you may as well have just built newer, stronger ones. And yes, even with pins, the resin ones would still be quite prone to snapping again - somewhere else.

[@SkageXL5]

@@PBProps Thanks for that, I love your stuff!

[@mikebull1972]

More excellent work, and moreover perhaps, a really well put together video. Loved the 'MkII' reference...although I know I watched it prior to that, the end of 'Invasion of Time' is my first really clear memory of watching 'Doctor Who' so that really made me smile. Right, come on, chop chop, what's next? ;-)

[@PBProps]

Replying to you again as my original reply seems to have disappeared. What's going on here? Thanks, I'm glad that people are enjoying the way I put these videos together. Gathering all the covering angles slows the actual work right down, but I hope the end result is worth it. As for what's next, I have a few ideas, so let's see how they pan out...

[@ah-hx2uc]

Really excellent

[@PBProps]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@The1queencollector]

Just subscribed thanks to Toy Polloi sharing your request for more subscribers , great video.

[@PBProps]

Awesome! Thank you - and to Dave as well. Thanks for watching too.

[@KASTERBEROUS]

Fantastic video as always, makes me wish I'd bought some of those masks that were for sale in DWM many many years ago! I thought the chrome handlebars looked pretty swish, I wonder what the whole head would've looked like if they'd been able to chrome them back then!

[@PBProps]

Yeah, I really liked the look of the handle bars too, I did another just like this last year and ever since then, I've wanted to make one of these heads with a few modifications and these bars. I think it'd look amazing. Chroming the whole head is an interesting idea... I still can't tell if I like the Nemesis version, even after all these years!

[@KASTERBEROUS]

@@PBProps It's odd, but in some shots in Nemesis the chrome heads really work, and look fantastic, but in others they just look a bit cheap. It can't just be because of the lighting!

[@PBProps]

The problem with painting anything silver is that it shows up any and every defect... chroming is even worse! This is why I tend to avoid it where possible. If you look at the Nemesis scenes of the Cybermen in doors, like in the crypt or the hanger, they really look menacing with their chrome glinting in the shadows. Outside in full sunlight, well - it's a bit hit and miss.

[@mr.kilroy6818]

FIRE!!!!!!!

[@setvenharis]

Fantastic restoration. I’d love to own a “Revenge of the Cybermen” Cyberleader helmet but not sure who can make one at a reasonable price.

[@PBProps]

Thanks. I'm sure you'll end up owning one eventually.

[@STie95]

Amazing job and great talent, but... Are you really drilling and filing fiberglass without eye and mouth protection???

[@PBProps]

Thanks - and no, I always have protective gear on.

[@STie95]

@@PBProps Oh, I must be getting something confused then, as you blew into the prop after drilling it at that one point without removing a mask first. Was it a different material?

[@PBProps]

I cut out sections and blend frames, I do this on pretty much every video - even sentences can be made up from several different takes. It's just the magic of editing... for the most part.

[@benflay6038]

Yeah very informative and fun good to know love that design especial with the extra tubing built in guns variant must make a start on my helmet so good advice first get parts I need Was wondering when notice done classic lent wet item on edge Wasn't that the mk3 😉

[@doctorspicer1042]

Would you do a modern cyberman helmet

[@PBProps]

Possibly, but I could only do the Cybus style as the most modern - anything beyond that, I've not had the inclination to seek out because I won't have seen it.

[@doctorspicer1042]

@@PBProps ah ok well u doing well and keep it up as it insperd me to build a lifesize tardis for my console 🙂

[@HomicidalPandaHD]

I wonder if the prop guys ever yell 'shit its on fire!'

[@PBProps]

I had to whilst working on a set for an animation some years ago when a small fire broke out... Wasn't my doing, that was someone else's carelessness.

[@MartinFutter70]

Nice joke covering up the make of the mitre saw - MK 2 gag on the box was fun too... Fly's with gaffer tape, and "shit, its on fire!" made for more fun & frolics

[@PBProps]

Ah, you caught the K9 reference then. Not many did.

[@6sek]

I'll be honest I might have watched the shit it's on fire bit two or three times over

[@PBProps]

I may have watched that a few times too.

[@PBProps]

Friends. I'm not quite sure what's happening, but from my end, it looks as if all my replies to you have disappeared. Subsequently, when you then reply to me, it looks like you're talking to yourself! I've tried to go back and re-reply, but I'll wait and see if my original comments rematerialize.

[@thefakemaker]

Can still see em mate. Curious who the original seller is. I only know of one person who lists cyber heads quite prolifically

[@PBProps]

@@thefakemaker Interesting that you can still see my comments, even though I can't. The seller of this head was not the maker. It was in excellent condition when it was bought, it just got damaged through the post due to ineffective packaging.

[@samuzamu]

11:45 Is that allowed on KZbin? 😉

[@PBProps]

I seem to be getting away with it so far!

[@ecc84]

I take it you didn't move house and are still stuck in the conservatory? :-(

[@PBProps]

Our landlords at the time wanted to evict us so that they could sell up and that put us in an awkward situation. We had less than 8 weeks to find somewhere new and that was impossible. The only answer was to buy our rental - which we did, so yeah, still stuck in the conservatory. I am in desperate need of a proper workshop...

[@ecc84]

@@PBProps could you not convert the garage at the bottom of the garden?

[@PBProps]

@@ecc84 Not really, that one belongs to a neighbour and mine is next to that. Thing is, it floods every time it rains, so putting anything in there of value isn't a good idea, plus it's rather small and open to the public gaze, which I'm not keen on.