K9 Replica Prop - Can this WRECK be saved?

This is a full walk through of nearly every step of the restoration process for a fibreglass 1:1 replica K9 prop as produced by This Planet Earth Ltd.
Due to the limits of the budget, this is a nonfunctional, completely static prop with no electronics.
The entire project was undertaken during the February of 2017 and filmed on the most basic of equipment, shot with no lapel mic, lights or even someone to help. It was edited on a trial version of PowerDirector 14.
K9 (and the K9 image) is the copyright of BBC Television, Bob Baker and Dave Martin.
The "K9 and Company" theme is the copyright of BBC Television.
Interested in what I do or want to commission me to make you something? Then feel free to look here:
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[@Michael.Kilsby]

Even though its seven years later I am Loving watching you restore K.9. Because i am about to build my own. I'd Love to buy one but I simply cant afford it.

[@PBProps]

I've got a few more to work on, but now isn't the time. Best of luck with your build and thanks so much for watching!

[@insertusername130]

School Master: "Bad dog..." K9: "Affirmative!"

[@susanhodges9447]

I bet you can't spell humour either.

[@johankarlborg2829]

Started watching for K-9, stuck around for learning a few things and that lovely accent.

[@PBProps]

Well, I don't know what to say - you flatter me (always welcome I guess) so thanks for watching and I'm really glad that you stuck around!

[@SithLord_Miguel]

As far as useless tin dogs go k9 was my favorite companion favorite Doctor Who accessory and you did a splendid job restoring him to glory I must say I've always wanted my own k9 and you did wonders with this one. "Thank you mistress repairs complete."🥰

[@PBProps]

I do love me a robot dog, especially this one. Glad that you liked the work - oh, and I'm hoping to do my personal one at some stage. I say "one" - I have castings to make four or five variations!

[@MartinFutter70]

A fine restoration - no fast forwarding for me, watched every second, top job

[@PBProps]

Well, thanks for watching and not skipping through!

[@interestingoldthings4889]

I swear that I can *smell* this video! I used to do auto body repairs with my Dad and I can smell the polyester filler and the lacquer scent of the red spot filler.

[@PBProps]

It's funny how the brain works - and smell is very much linked to memory, so it comes as no surprise to me if you think you can smell the filler, given your memories of using it with your Dad! Thanks for watching!

[@AlienWacker]

OMG I am *so* going to study this video for my K9 build... THANK YOU!!

[@PBProps]

No problem, good luck with your build and I hope the video will be of some use to you.

[@_henryd_]

By the time I got to the end and you congratulated those who got to the end of the video, seeing as at that point I felt like I'd only watched a 10 minute video, I assumed it was a joke. Then you said 70 minutes and I checked the video length - WHAT?! Didn't feel that long at all! Time flies when you're having fun :) Great video!!

[@PBProps]

Very kind of you to say, thank you. This was the first video that I made and I was using incredibly limited video production tools, so it's a bit rough around the edges. But if it seemed shorter than 70 minutes to you, that must be a good sign. Cheers!

[@fellowcitizen]

Don't know how I missed this video -- Looking forward to it, and hoping you're well!⭐

[@PBProps]

Being the first video that I ever made, it got buried right down at the bottom of the pile. And yes, I'm doing well thanks!

[@redjohn2523]

Awesome work, awesome K-9 unit

[@PBProps]

Thanks... And thanks for watching too!

[@BigMessGuy]

One of the best videos I have ever watched. thank you PB props

[@PBProps]

Aw, you sure about that? That's very kind of you to say. Thank you!

[@leniere309]

Actually K9 was my favorite part of Dr Who, about 20 years ago I made a model TARDIS out of 500 match sticks, that is now in a different part of Australia than where live. Great video. Cheers.

[@PBProps]

K9 was pretty cool, and I have plans to build one or two for myself eventually. Your TARDIS model sounds like a labour of love! Thanks for watching.

[@jackfrost9728]

Awesome job. I always loved K9. When I use glue or spray paint, I have a box fan that pulls air and the fumes away, no air goes on the work. I never even smell any fumes.

[@LarryLeeMoniz]

I didn't skip to the end! What a wonderful thing to watch. I thoroughly enjoyed this video. BTW, I am a HUGE Doctor Who fan, and K9 is my favorite companion (after Sarah Jane Smith!). What an amazing job!

[@PBProps]

Well thanks for subscribing Larry, it really is very much appreciated and I'm rather glad that you could stand to watch the video right through to the end - I'm impressed! If you're interested, there'll be a new video in the next few days, this time on the subject of scratch building a model of the 8th Doctor's TARDIS. Many thanks for the kind words, both on the video and the dog!

[@RobHowdleMusic29]

Absolutely love your channel and all your work, love the voice overs and just everything!

[@PBProps]

Well thank you very much for the kind words, they're much appreciated. Ta!

[@greggmcneill7407]

Really great work on this prop! I love the full circle story of it!

[@PBProps]

Thanks, glad you approve. It was in a right State of Decay when I received it, but with a little TLC, it came Full Circle and was brought back to tip-top condition.

[@alanpwhelan]

That was a really enjoyable watch. Your calmness and attention to detail is fantastic. I’m sure the owner was absolutely delighted with the finished result. Now off to watch some K9 KZbin clips #affirmativemaster

[@PBProps]

I'm really pleased that you found it so enjoyable. Thanks for commenting, I appreciate it!

[@The_Robert.Fletcher]

Captivating and I never skipped a frame.

[@PBProps]

Cheers and thanks for watching!

[@voja42]

This K-9 ended up looking really cool. Great video, I watched it until the end. Oh, and nice coat by the way.

[@PBProps]

Thanks for watching. As for the coat, well, it's seen better days - it's been retired, but replaced with a near identical one.

[@marklewis1763]

This is fascinating and great video! I still have one of This Planet Earth's K9 which I bought nearly 20 years ago. Body wise it's still fine apart from a small chip near the nose where the hoover fell and hit it. The ears are the biggest pain in the rear. They seem to break just by walking past it.

[@PBProps]

Thanks for watching my first KZbin video - things have (slightly) improved since this was made. If you ever get around to repairing your dog, the paint used was Halfords Rover Gun Metal Grey - they do "touch up" pens, so that may work for you on the chip damage that it has.

[@marklewis1763]

@@PBProps Thanks. It's a small chip, but something I always notice first and irritates me.

[@PBProps]

The chip pen will work wonders for you in that regard then!

[@marklewis1763]

@@PBProps Just finished the vid now. What paints did you do for the ears and foam bumpers? Over the years the bumpers have got lost. I found a similar foam tube that I cut to size to match the remaining bumper. The new ones are lot lighter.

[@PBProps]

Trying to remember back five years, but the silver was possibly "Stardust" and the bumper paint was the black vinyl spray, usually found opposite the main spray colours in the specialised section, all from Halfords.

[@adrianpreston5245]

I was going to skip but i started watching more and more into it and i just found it to be amazing, thanks for sharing

[@PBProps]

Thank you for giving the video a chance. I appreciate that.

[@cafereecer7919]

just noticed that the bin u use to throw your empty paint cans out into i bought 3 of those in black and cut the top ring and bottom dish off to use the mesh for my dalek neck .

[@PBProps]

I'm told that quite a few builders use these Ikea bins for their Dalek neck mesh. At least they're cheap and widely available!

[@nigelcarren]

I am restoring a circa 1540 tournament helmet, whilst listening to you restoring K9's helmet. (Yes I know it is technically his head... But dont kill the romance of it all). This was an most enjoyable and relaxing journey downstream. Bravo and Best wishes to you both. From me and all the mice in the workshop.

[@PBProps]

Thanks very much, I'm really pleased that you found it both enjoyable and relaxing - that's encouraging! I've had a brief look at your channel too, looks like there's a wealth of stuff on there and something new for me to learn about - always wanted to start metal working, but at the moment, I just don't have the tools for it... the enthusiasm's there though!

[@nigelcarren]

@@PBProps Thank you. Your channel has inspired me to rework my channel which has actually been a work in progress for so long. I had a phone call from a film company last year and they said (whilst laughing): "Wow... we just love your deliberately bad KZbin videos"! I just laughed along and pretended that my one-take unscripted poorly-lit videos were meant to be funny! I love your work, and anytime you want to come and learn some armouring skills... no charge, all I ask is that you please bring one box of Jammy Dodgers. By the way, in your video you played that BBC K9 track which caused me to down tools as I recalled I had that on a BBC Cassette along with Hitch Hikers Guide and other TV themes... back in 82? That took me right back, but then I spent the whole time trying not to type "I became depressed after I bought the rights to K9" (Alan Partridge). There... its out the bag now, like a lanced boil, I feel better. Thank you again, REALLY great motivator for me. BRAVO 🏆

[@PBProps]

Oh gosh, I'm the same with the video production side. I'm filming it all my own, add libbing for the most part off the cuff - which is why I wander off topic or forget to say important bits, have the world's worst camera, an on-board crappy mic, no space to actually get the angles I want - can never get close enough due to the limitations of the lens I have and only recently did I get some lights. Often I find myself getting carried away with the work that I actually forget to film anything. When you consider that I went to film school, you'd think I'd learnt nothing. Thing is, it's so much easier when you're not the only person doing ALL of the work. I would absolutely love to visit you at your workshop - maybe we should talk at some point. Thanks so much for the offer! And yes, I'll bring some Jammy Dodgers!

[@nigelcarren]

@@PBProps Thats funny, I honestly could have typed the first part of that. We have the same issues. Wandering off is clearly in your personality as is mine... but TO BE HONEST, thats why I enjoyed your video. Embrace your inner 'concentration-butterfly' for it is the antidote to those REALLY ****** annoying fast-cut KZbin videos, which are so over polished, the passion and energy was long wrung out! I prefer to feel like I am listening to a real person. After all, most of us have all arrived here because TV has become mostly boring and predictable no? But some channels are even more annoying than the TV, so PLEASE keep it real. I bought a Moondog Anamorphic lens for my sisters' old i-phone and a shiny new mic, so I am really looking forward to soon releasing some of the best quality excruciatingly 'riveting' videos... where going off-topic will be embraced, and will perhaps offend a few. I just subscribed to your channel... now no pressure, but if you don't subscribe to mine... the kitten gets it! 😂

[@nigelcarren]

@@PBProps One more thing, the fact that you sounded embarrassed about going off-Topic in your video really was so SO English! Priceless, Eric Idle would be proud.

[@Dematerialiser]

Great project video - it's therapeutic to watch all the steps involved in repairing and improving! Hopefully more restorations to come ;-)

[@PBProps]

Thanks Dematerialiser, glad you liked the video. Therapeutic, eh? That's one word for it I guess. :)

[@luvray444]

great video

[@jameswebb8162]

Awesome refurb!! Killer burb too!! Man I really miss Doctor Who, clotted cream, really good afternoon tea, and English atmosphere/history!! Being stationed in England for over 5yrs, I had the opportunity to see and visit most of the UK plus some of Europe. The English people are very welcoming and kind. My wife and I had a great time! Plus, I rally got hooked on you know WHO!!

[@PBProps]

Well thank you for watching and leaving such a lovely comment, I appreciate it! So you were stationed here for 5 years? Where were you based? There's an American base just across from where I am. The UK can be a great place, it's not perfect, but where is? But you can really make the most of it here!

[@luvray444]

great video

[@PBProps]

Thanking you kindly. :)

[@tentringer4065]

I'm surprised he wasn't chipped. Great restoration job.

[@PBProps]

Thanks.

[@SuttonsWorkshop]

My god you have such a relaxing voice! Amazing video dude! really interesting to watch, hope you make more videos soon as this one was great :)

[@SuttonsWorkshop]

I have briefly skimmed this for now but the train journey will allow me to watch it in it's full glory :)

[@PBProps]

Well there's a first... I have a relaxing voice. Maybe I should start reading bedtime stories for children on here. "Bedtime stories with PB Props" - I'll give Cbeebies a call straight away!

[@SuttonsWorkshop]

you totally should actually! it's one of the reasons I enjoy our calls so much as it's really relaxing to hear your many stories! aha I'll have to give you a ring again at somepoint :)

[@therestorationofdrwho1865]

Scarecrow Props I'd actually agree!

[@mycatsdead]

total awesome to watch. beautiful job. many thanks.

[@PBProps]

I'm glad that you liked it, thanks for watching!

[@brianartillery]

59:00 - I used that mesh, suitably weathered, to replace the floor cards on my Character Options 9th/10th Doctors TARDIS playset. It looked superb.

[@PBProps]

Do you know, I was the first person in the UK to get one of these and I posted exactly that on a certain forum, that if you replaced the card with the mesh, it'd look so much better... and so that's what folk did! I'm yet to fully update mine, but I just don't have the room for it - it's so big.

[@MarkMorris714]

Great video!! Loved watching the process and what an outcome 👍

[@PBProps]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching.

[@trevrr]

this is much more entertaining than I thought

[@PBProps]

Thanks, glad you were entertained!

[@MarcPhaneuf-s4g]

You are magnificent. I'm new to "doctor who, being from across the pond, as you people say. First time I have seen k-9 And it was love at first sight. You must love what you do

[@PBProps]

That's very kind of you to say and welcome, I'm glad that you've found the channel. Yes, doing this kind of thing can be very rewarding and while K9 is rather quirky, you just have to love him.

[@PaulBeard1990]

I built my own full size K9 in 2006 and the refitted him in about 2010 and even tho he wasn’t made out of expensive stuff he still looked great to me and other people seemed to like him to. Since mine sadly got destroyed a few years ago I one day will re build a full size one again. I’m currently building myself a smaller replica that can fit on the shelf. i enjoyed this video and it will be very useful for me to jog my memory if I need to when I rebuild a full size version or to try new things that I didn’t do the first time round.

[@PBProps]

Thanks for watching, I'm glad it's been of some use to you... or will be for your future build. I hope it goes well for you and one day, I may just join you in being a K9 owner myself. I have several shells, but I just don't have the space, nor the funding, to complete any of them!

[@PaulBeard1990]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3maiayrot91h6M

[@PaulBeard1990]

That’s a link to an old video of mine of my full size K9 I built if you fancy having a look :).

[@PBProps]

That's really rather nice - and some lovely shots of your dog in there as well, very atmospheric!

[@anthonypodowski8316]

True craftsman fantastic work sir!!!

[@PBProps]

Thanks for watching!

[@andysanger7723]

Nice doggy I made a 3/4 scale model k9 about two years ago. Ears rotatioing 60° tail movement lazer pen etc. Great fun to build from scratch. want to convert to remote control soon👍

[@PBProps]

That sounds great. I'd love to finally get my own built as I have a number of shells, but no room to put them in the house. I'll get to it one day.

[@ktb1170]

As a trainee conservator, this would be a dream project for me!!

[@PBProps]

It can be fun (and quite interesting) to piece something back together and bring it to its former glory.

[@derekhart3308]

Brilliant job done sadly you couldn't get some of the parts you wanted to do ie lights in the eyes etc but better job than This Planet Earth done! Bravo 👏👏👏

[@PBProps]

It would have been lovely to add in some lights, but alas the budget couldn't stretch to that. Glad that you liked what was done anyway. Thanks for watching!

[@G.reviewz]

Its nice to see someone actually taking care of great props.

[@PBProps]

Thanks - I hope to be taking on more projects like this in the future!

[@G.reviewz]

@@PBProps good! Good! I did a project ages ago on lvl2 art and design in college for a revamp and revive thing so my tutors gave us complete creative freedom so i toom a game called silent hill ((currently a dead series)) and made a huge collectors box for it ((video of it on my channel if you wish to peruse it and have a gander)) and i made it all from scratch every measurement every piece of paint and fabric even the posters on the inside all came up to around...what...2 to 400 pounds if that for the paint alone most of it was mdf wood and other bits and bobs i found lying around to give it a cobbled togethor sort of look and i feel like it worked now its kinda become a pet project of sorts

[@PBProps]

I had a watch of your video and left you a comment.

[@kennylogan3090]

Fantastic video! I've always wanted my own K9 replica, but their so expensive. I'll just have to make do with my full size Dalek and Invasion Cyberman. Really enjoyed this video and shall definitely look out for any other Doctor who related prop repair videos. 👍😎

[@PBProps]

Glad that you like the video. There are many prop related videos in the planning, but some of them will take time as I pretty much fund all the projects myself.

[@setvenharis]

This is a really fascinating video. Spectacular workmanship. I bet the owner was over the moon when he got it back.... Just don't let him "regenerate" into that hellspawn from the Australian(?) TV show!

[@PBProps]

Thanks for the kind comments - and for watching too. I'm pretty sure the owner was pleased with the final results, though had there been a bit more time and money, I could have done a lot more to it. Still, it looks better than it was... and no, I don't think it'll be regenerating into the Australian version.

[@setvenharis]

Can I ask, where did you get those “hybrid screw nuts/bolts” at the 9:32 mark, from, or did you make them yourself?

[@PBProps]

The countersunk machine screws were bought from a local DIY shop here in the UK, I'm sure it was either B&Q or Homebase. I bought the short versions as in this instance, their function was aesthetic, rather than practical.

[@doctorwhoproductions834]

Who watched the entire video with out skipping like me

[@BigMessGuy]

Jamie Daniels me

[@PBProps]

Me too, but then I sort of had to, what with the filming and editing of it. :)

[@astromechanicalbuilds1864]

i did

[@jackfrost9728]

I did

[@nathanaelacg7770]

i skipped the bits where you were cutting the wood on the benchtop powertools

[@HomeRoboticsAustralia]

Awesom Video, just subscribed

[@PBProps]

Thanks for watching and thanks also for subscribing, I appreciate it.

[@therestorationofdrwho1865]

I really enjoyed this! Really good job sir, I admire you. Especially your voice XD

[@PBProps]

I'm flattered, thank you for the kind comments and I'm glad that you enjoyed the video!

[@steveworman4923]

Wow. Thoroughly enjoyed watching this, in two parts I have to say. The Doctor would approve. How about you K9...? 'AFFIRMATIVE MASTER'. I've always wanted a full scale K9. Am so jealous. Great video and great job.

[@PBProps]

Well thanks for watching, even in two parts! I'm sure you could build yourself one or buy the parts and put then together, then you'll have your dream of owning one. Give it a whirl, you may surprise yourself.

[@steveworman4923]

PB Props There's no way I could build something like this. I can't even put a book shelf up right on a wall. Lol. I'll just have to keep looking and see if I can find one already built for sale that I can buy.

[@PBProps]

You obviously know your skillset better than me, so I'll go with you on that. Ebay has the dog turn up fairly regularly, so perhaps you can try your luck there. Good luck with that and I hope you manage to pick one up!

[@steveworman4923]

PB Props 👍👍

[@russellsuthern5458]

Awesome. Such a great job. Love it!! Russ

[@PBProps]

Thank you very much!

[@ListerDavid]

Fantastic work on bringing K•9 back up to scratch. Funny you said he’d gone Full Circle as in that story his head also ended up on a stick. Lol

[@PBProps]

Glad that you like the work and yes, I did say "full circle" deliberately. I like wordplay.

[@richardh8082]

Bless our Sarah, Elizabeth Sladen ❤️

[@BongoWongoOG]

Thank you sir for a great restoration project. Pity we didn't see what the client made of your craftsmanship, I'd assume it was hand shakes all around. Like other commentors, this was 70 minutes too short :)

[@PBProps]

And thank you for watching, I'm so pleased that you liked the project. As for client's reactions, it's pretty rare for me to see that - though one of the 4th Doctor TARDIS builds videos does have footage of a chap receiving his model at the start. I'm happy to say that his reaction was priceless and that he was thrilled.

[@BongoWongoOG]

@@PBProps Watching your other videos, e.g. key sales, client positive reaction appears to be a vindication of your blood, sweat & tears. It’s not the money (though it’s nice & necessary). I share the love of the build, often to the detriment of other ‘life’ items. Oh well, much ado..

[@PBProps]

Well, the money helps to keep the lights on, though I just wish that the channel would bring in more to support the projects, but it is what it is. I do love making things and sharing that with everyone here, so that's the main drive for me.

[@BongoWongoOG]

@@PBProps The ££s certainly are needed. Perhaps you could supply your props somewhere else (for example Amazon) and let them fulfill your orders. You can then simply point your customers to Amazons (or whomevers) product page. Just a thought.

[@TheEPROM9]

One thing that is hady with super glue for structural stuff is add some backing soder, becomes a pretty solid bond.

[@benday8507]

You can also use this mix for gap filling. Dries extremely hard, hard enough to use to repair the nut of a guitar

[@sagshan133]

If I may ask another question? About how long is his tail ? And thank you for answering my previous question, you are most kind.

[@PBProps]

12" long (not including the end ring) and depending on which version you're making, it's comprised of either four or three sections.

[@garybrown4449]

Like the basket tin as a part holder.

[@PBProps]

Just using what I had to hand... :)

[@LibertyRoleplay316]

you can find rings 56.00 like that and small fiddly bits from wilko few pence or u can do a pick and mix,ive watched your video a fair few tmes since u made it.

[@PBProps]

I'll have to look in my local branch and see if they have any. Thanks for the heads up and the repeated viewings!

[@InappropriateFab]

Fantastic! I'm building my own K-9 so this was a huge help. I'm curious, what did they make the sort of red eye plunger thing out of?

[@PBProps]

Glad to be of some help to you. The eye was originally made from a few things, but it ended up just being a suction cup from a kid's toy bow and arrow set.

[@InappropriateFab]

@@PBProps Excellent, that's what I plan to use as well. Thanks!

[@doctorwhom8294]

brilliant video, you are so talented!😁

[@PBProps]

Thanks, glad that you enjoyed it!

[@thetruth796]

Great ive just brought one of these two day the head is ok but the body work is all scratched . Id love to put some LEDs for the eyes but i dont know id put them in as it looks from your video the head is solid ?

[@PBProps]

In the video, you'll see me starting to take the head apart, it is in two pieces; the main body of the head and a top lid - but the lid is sealed on. You can break the seal as you saw me start doing, with a screw driver, but the only reason that I stopped was because the casting was so thin that there was a massive danger of me breaking it. Had this not been the case, I would have continued the operation. You might be lucky, your dog's head may be better cast and not have the issues that I faced. Best thing that I can suggest you do is try it out and see what the state of play is.

[@thetruth796]

@@PBProps thanks

[@thestarwarsguystiktok]

Do you still have it ?

[@spencerfalzy]

I’d love to see a weathered K-9 like in the 10th doctor adventure

[@PBProps]

It's on the list of things to do, so maybe one day.

[@kylethedalek]

Really really enjoyed this, the presentation, your narration, every thing was superb! I have heard some bad things about This Planet Earth, and I can see here cutting corners and using pretty cheap materials, and most of the things on there site is over few thousand, and they are little more than life size action figures. Would you say K.9. Is an easy build ? As I have always wanted to make one. I look forward to more of your projects! All the best.

[@PBProps]

Regarding the robot dog; I guess it all depends on your level of skill as to whether or not it is easy, though I would suggest that K9 is a basic or simple build. If you you were to buy the parts and then just put it all together, then yes, it's a really easy job. However, if you were to scratch build this, it's still quite a simple job, but obviously it takes more time and effort. Good luck with your build, just dive in and get started - that's the greatest step you can take! Oh, and thanks for your kind comments about the video. Much appreciated.

[@SofiaFox]

You should do TARDIS videos. I saw your comment on CJP's video and I might say the classic Tardises are a very good design. I wish to hunt down one on ebay.

[@PBProps]

I'm fairly certain that there will be such a video (or two - or more) on that subject in the future as I do have plans to do some. Good luck with your searches!

[@sagshan133]

Any advice on how to make the screen from scratch. That's basically what i have left but I'm stumped.

[@PBProps]

Any advice? Yes, of course! Pull up a seat and let me tell you a story. Pay attention now. Right, are you comfortable? Then I shall begin... Take the hole that you've cut out in the side of your dog and line it with something called "Hockey Stick Trim" or "P Profile Edging Strip" - as that's what was originally used and you can still get it to this day from any shop that sells plastic extrusions. Once you have that glued into in place as your screen surround, mount some blocks on the inside of your dog, just behind the strip (on the blind side) and then mount a square panel of plastic (acting as the actual screen) to that. This has to be flush with the back edge of your edge strip and hey presto, you've got a screen! Ta daaaaah... Hope that helps you out.

[@stephenyork7318]

I'm planning on making a full scale RC K9. Wondering about how to build the body, I was initially thinking balsa in particular thin around the head to get the curved shaping but wondering if a straight fibre glass approach would be the way to go. Any thoughts?

[@PBProps]

You could make it from a number of materials really; thin sheet MDF, Expanded PVC sheet or styrene. You can shape all of these until your heart's content and they are light weight, though you could back it up with fibre glass on the inside for extra strength. Balsa is okay and you could strengthen it with fibre glass at a push, but it's not something I'd entertain really - though that is not to say that you shouldn't as this is just my personal preference. If you're feeling particularly adventurous, go for a complete fibre glass casting, but this would require you to make a tooling master and a mould from that, then a casting from your mould. Or you could keep your eyes peeled for castings that are already made - they do turn up on eBay from time to time. Good luck with your build!

[@sagshan133]

Is there a set measurement for the slats that are part of his eye plate or is it a bit of guesstimation

[@PBProps]

I had measurements at the time, but the face plate more or less dictates the size that you need.

[@sagshan133]

@@PBProps Good to know thank you. You have know idea how helpful this video has been.

[@PBProps]

Well I'm really glad that it's been of help to you!

[@AaronOxfordExmouth1989]

Awesome.

[@PBProps]

Thanks Aaron, much appreciated.

[@R2D2inAustralia]

I can’t believe this was actually a licensed product.

[@PBProps]

Do you mean in terms of the way it was bodged together or the fact that you could buy a full scale replica? Either way, I know...

[@R2D2inAustralia]

PB Props I mean by the design. Your great restoration work is what should have gone into the initial build. I built my K9 based on the Dave Everett plans (R2 builders founder) , but updated everything to full functionality with maintenance in mind. My 1/4 scale k9 went further with interactive screen.

[@PBProps]

@@R2D2inAustralia It must be great having your own mechanical dog. I've got two or three in bits waiting for me to finish them, but I have nowhere to house them, so they're tucked away in the garage until we can move to a bigger place.

[@StephenCole1916]

Wonderful video, do you have any approximate dimensions on the rings used in his ears, his ears overall and, the tail used for K-9? All the blue prints I have found don't really say. I've come across a couple of ears available on Shapeways website that look pretty good but not sure if I want to pay that much when I can make them myself.

[@PBProps]

Thanks. The ear rings were 12mm and 18mm (1/2" and 3/4") and the tail one was 25mm (1"). Personally I wouldn't bother with printing them as you could make them cheaper and faster yourself, plus they'd look and be more accurate this way. Good luck!

[@StephenCole1916]

Another question I forgot to ask, what are the approximate dimensions of the ears overall? Thanks in advance.

[@PBProps]

To be honest, I really can't remember. For this one, I just traced around the existing ear and duplicated it. All is not lost though, there are several shots in this video of me working on the ears with the mesh laying on my cutting board - now the small squares on the board are half and inch wide with the larger squares being one inch. Knowing this, I'm sure you'd be able to get a fairly decent ball park figure.

[@StephenCole1916]

AH, great idea. I also use a similar cutting board. Thanks so much for all your help. I think I have everything I need. I'm getting back into this after almost 20 years. I used to build K-9's for years until robotics fell out of interest in my area. I was for a short time a robotics teacher and brought my K-9 to class for the kids to learn from.

[@PBProps]

No problem, glad to be of some help to you. Your robotics background sounds really interesting and using K9 to teach kids is simply amazing - what a way to grab their attention! If I ever get around to making my own K9 (I have three shells waiting) maybe I should tap you up for robotics advice... you've got to have an actual robotic K9 after all.

[@Gamingdude1618]

Cool 😎

[@PBProps]

Thanks!

[@marinedalek]

Is that a Ryman "Dalek Neck Mesh" bin I spy there? ;) 52:49

[@PBProps]

Possibly. Either that or an Ikea waste bin...

[@thetruth796]

Can i ask how the nose gun is held in as on my one its extetened to about 7 inches out of the head so is in the way and all the others ive seen are in the nose housing ?

[@PBProps]

On this particular one, it was held in with body filler to the underside of the nose panel. Yours is sticking out by that much? Weird...

[@thetruth796]

Ok thanks ill some how get it out then, or cut it short by the way how did you get the pipe lagging black as its unusually grey?

[@PBProps]

I sprayed it black with vinyl spray from Halfords. It's for painting bumpers and interior plastics.

[@thetruth796]

@@PBProps Thanks

[@thetruth796]

Do you know how many tins of grey and primer you used please ? Also ive removed the tv screen on k9s side and there is no access hole its just glued to the solid side 🤔

[@jarrodlungley]

Bravo, Sir!!! BBBBUUUUUUUURRRRRRPPPP!!!!!

[@PBProps]

Thanks, glad that you approve!

[@Zodliness]

You totally spoiled my childhood memories, what do you mean K-9 is a prop?

[@PBProps]

Yeah, sorry to break it to you, but K9 isn't real - it's just a prop. Oh - and the TARDIS isn't really bigger on the inside either. At least you weren't 4 years old when the news was broken to you, unlike me. :)

[@PaulBeard1990]

One thing I’d like to ask which has bugged me for years and to no success have I had in finding an answer is what is k9s tail made out of ?

[@PBProps]

It's always been off the shelf materials, just like in this video - various sizes of metal tubing (usually aluminium) all slotted into one another.

[@PaulBeard1990]

PB Props thanks. I had to use a modern car aerial when I built my full size K9. The aerial still had a good effect but trying to find the part that helps wag K9s tail at the base to then build the tail stem up to look like the props was something I just had no luck in finding.

[@PBProps]

When you say you had trouble finding the part that "helps the tail wag" - are you talking about the actual mechanism or the rubber grommet?

[@PaulBeard1990]

PB Props the rubber bit (I couldn’t think what to call it lol) and thanks for your comment on my K9 and glad you like it :). Still annoys me it got destroyed few years back and it was nothing dramatic like fighting a dalek or something but rather I came home from a good day at work to find my shelves had fallen off the wall with all my doctor who stuff on them and crushed my K9 and wrote it off :(.

[@PBProps]

That sounds devastating, but seeing as you've built one, you can always build another. The rubber piece you're talking about would be a "Rubber Gaiter" or "CV Joint Gaiter" - you'll just have to find one that looks right. Good luck in your search!

[@hypercrystal9268]

How much I love k9

[@PBProps]

Great to see there is much love around for the old tin dog!

[@hypercrystal9268]

Thanks and I think k9 should be in doctor who again 😀

[@paulashe7460]

There was me thinking Talking K9!

[@PBProps]

I have one, but I'm not entirely convinced that I still have the little record that goes inside it. Perhaps I could borrow one from someone, make a mould and duplicate it.

[@sagshan133]

Did you use ant type of clear coat?

[@PBProps]

No, it wasn't needed for this type of application.

[@sagshan133]

@@PBProps thank you

[@marcse7en]

K-9: "This video was most efficient! ... My Systems are now fully-operational! ... The Doctor Master will be pleased! ... Closing down now, to conserve power!" 👍😂 ...... "Classic Doctor ♥️ Who FOREVER!" How did you know I fast-forwarded to the end, to see the finished result? 😂

[@PBProps]

Easy, I spent a lot of time filming that, editing and pouring as much information in as possible - so it stands to reason that folks would just skip to the end. Thanks for watching!

[@marcse7en]

@@PBProps I'm not quite sure how to take your reply? My comment was good-humoured! ... Not sure about yours? 😂

[@PBProps]

Take it in good humour. Look around here at my comments and replies and you'll see a lot of self deprecating remarks from me.

[@marcse7en]

@@PBProps You're certainly a very talented individual! ... I can barely HAMMER A SCREW IN! 😂

[@dantyler6907]

You should make an accurate replica of K-9 from "Doctor Who"

[@PBProps]

I started a couple of them about 15 years ago, just never gotten around to actually finishing them. I'll get to them eventually.

[@timredman8390]

Fascinating project and compulsive viewing for an amateur prop maker such as myself. 2 points: don't burp on camera, just don't. And, just a thought, might it have been cheaper to have it sprayed by a car repair shop?

[@PBProps]

Well thanks for watching and commenting, but I find it mildly frustrating that I have to explain my medical condition to people - which the uncontrolled burping is a huge part of. I have no control or forewarning of when it will happen and when I'm filming, a second take isn't always an option. This condition is so bad that it causes me so much agony that I am incapacitated for days.

[@timredman8390]

@@PBProps I apologise.

[@PBProps]

Apology accepted. No hard feelings.

[@G.reviewz]

You know he means business when the power tools get assembled XD its like watching an action moviee where they put the gun togethor

[@PBProps]

That was the intent with that particular sequence. You've got to have a bit of fun in the edit! :)

[@G.reviewz]

@@PBProps oh yeah XD ypu should go ott with it next time like proper action shots and angles XD throw in a bit of epic music

[@PBProps]

Scenes like this do crop up in other videos too, sometimes with added sound effects as well.

[@richardh8082]

"wankers cramp" made me laugh 😆

[@PBProps]

Did I say that? Sounds like me...

[@Immortal-Headcase]

There I was thinking "oh my god that's a shonky build" and then I realised "hold on a minute, that's a copy of a BBC prop, it's probably better than the original"

[@PBProps]

Yeah, the original was built in a rush and this copy was really badly made too, so when I took the project on, it was an uphill battle, especially given the very low budget that I had to work with. I feel that the end result was a vast improvement though. Thanks for commenting.

[@RabbiB0Y]

you should add a remote control car to the bottom so you could move it around with remote of the car

[@PBProps]

Having it radio controlled would be fun, but the guy who commissioned me to do this didn't want that at this stage for budgetary reasons, though it may get an upgrade in the future.

[@deniseboldea1624]

I'd love to see K-9 return to Doctor Who again.

[@PBProps]

A few people have said that. Obviously he came back with Tennant once or twice and there are rumours that he'll be in the new series next year - if so, I won't get to see it anyway as I don't watch television anymore.

[@davidthedeaf]

Wow wD40 removes sticky!

[@PBProps]

It does in deed, yes. Thanks for watching!

[@KapybaraKSP]

this is really satisfying cool and funny! cant wait to see more of your videos! New sub here! also I would dream of a job like yours : P I like fixing repairing and restoring thingy ma bobs

[@PBProps]

Well thank you, Mazieee - glad you like it. And thanks for the sub too. There'll be a new video up in a few weeks of a model TARDIS that I've done for a client. I'm just finishing it up now, so the video will soon go into the editing stage and then be uploaded here for all to view..

[@hardkermit69]

Who else is watching this for like the 20th time

[@PBProps]

No idea myself, but thanks for the re-watch - that shows dedication!

[@TheEPROM9]

I am suporised the prop was not at least RC controled.

[@GUNMETALGUYUSA]

👍

[@PBProps]

Thanks for watching!

[@richtame2501]

Firstly, if ever you would like a 57 year old, highly skilled from all sorts of things eg ex wife of 17 years had a car body shop? I did a lot there, electrical engineer? Highly multi skilled due to what I now know as ADHD after my son’s diagnosis. It’s hereditary. I can hyper focus on things to perfection. I also see purpose in things that others don’t? Re purposing things all the time. I see something in component parts? It’s the autistic side of ADHD. I spent periods in hospital due to Crohn’s and now all add ons inc Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) and Ankylosing Spondylitis. Very annoying and cause of early retirement of a job I loved. I would just love to help save some of these props from things I loved as a kid. Blake 7 , Dr Who, Space 1999. (Should be a 2099 version ❤️) Plus more. I have a workshop also. If ever in the future you are interested in a chat?? One question though. With technology moving forward, can you make something “too” good?? I am sure that with a name like mine? You could find me if at all interested in a chat? Love your videos Kindest regards Rich Tame

[@PBProps]

Thanks for the offer, that's really generous and I know all about hyper focussing, that's what my family call "designer mode" - so they tend to leave me to my own devices when this happens. Can you makes something that's too good? Quite simply, yes. With or without technology. The reason is down to the individual observing the object in question. People have different standards or expectations. For me, usually everything I make, I feel is not good enough - but that's because I'm too close to it, so I need distance of time to re-evaluate. But in the same light, I've often had people say how things are way better than they'd imagined them to be. If you want a chat, my email address is in the "About" section - I'm always happy to chat to people. Thanks for watching!

[@mistybarnes110]

K9 and company episode 2 - k9 gets fixed! IM SORRY!

[@PBProps]

And in Episode 3, I take him out for a walk...

[@Castrated__]

Master my battery supplies are failing

[@SuttonsWorkshop]

38 minutes in "close to completion" yet still another 35 minutes of video...

[@PBProps]

Either it's the magic of editing or my own personal sense of time and duration. You choose. Everything is relative.

[@TheDogofTin]

It took six cans of spray paint just to cover the main body section of K-9...Money well spent...Maybe...?

[@stevepanozzo3716]

Any scriptwriter will tell you that one of the key tricks with writing a script is making sure you use words you use in regular conversation. Otherwise, you end up tripping over your words throughout your narration - which is exactly what you've done. Yes, it looked great on paper (perfect for, say, a magazine article) but it came out awkwardly when reading aloud. Worse, it sounds like you are reading words and trying not to slip over them - precisely what you were trying to avoid! It's a real shame as I find the restoration process (which you do quite expertly) really fascinating (and your non-read commentary while you're working is wonderful!)

[@PBProps]

For a first go and the horrendous nerves, it wasn't a bad stab at this. Things improve over time.

[@stevepanozzo3716]

I love the garbage bin gag with the empty cans! Verrrry funny. It is staggering how much paint you can go through.

[@lepterfirefall]

I feel ashamed! 😪

[@PBProps]

Really? What about?

[@lepterfirefall]

@@PBProps I fast forwarded to the end!!!!!😭😭😭

[@PBProps]

@@lepterfirefall You'll have to go back and watch it in full now... at half speed to really take in all the detail.

[@superplushtiman7ti075]

insufficient data, master, Of course you never know the *CENSORED* answer you *CENSORED*

[@PBProps]

Aaaahhh. It took me two weeks, but the reference finally dawned on me. The famous out-take from The Armageddon Factor. Right?

[@superplushtiman7ti075]

@@PBProps correct