Victorian era miniature machine scratch built from SIDEWALK TRASH

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Just because you watch Bill Making Stuff, does not mean you are Bill Making Stuff.
Watch me transform a pile of junk into a Victorian era industrial machine. This took my time and thought than I initially expected but it
was a blast! It's my first scratch build from trash but it won't be my last. I have collected a large range of garbage for future builds.
I painted it by hand using simple techniques and acrylic paint.
Thanks to Studson Studio and Bill Making Stuff for the inspiration.
I have been toiling away learning how to film and edit videos for KZbin. I have lots of projects planned ranging from abandoned miniatures to furniture and Dollhouse Miniatures in multiple scales. I also have a large Harry Potter build planned for 1" scale.
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Thank you,
Shyra

[@stevieandthebarbies]

i love the "sidewalk trash" - i don't know how many times I've spotted something, walked on and then circled round to go back and pick up the item while trying to look as though i'd realised that i'd dropped something valuable! for people who might be a bit squeamish about picking things off the street, offices and other work places are great as well - lots of bits of things drop down behind drawers of filing cabinets!

[@queencityminis]

I always think I should bring rubber gloves on walks since I not only pick up bits and bobs for crafting, I also pick up trash and recycling to get them into a bin.

[@JennyStone]

*2 hours and worth every second* ♥ Jenny

[@queencityminis]

Thank you! This was so much fun. Once it was painted, I knew it was worth it.

[@michaelmichaelmichaelson9390]

Love your dry commentary. Subscribed.

[@queencityminis]

Welcome aboard! Thank you

[@angelalucier2158]

The sarcasm (and *chefs kiss* trash usage) is giving big Studson Studio energy and I am here for it!

[@queencityminis]

I adore Studson Studio. He's a genius. I wish I could edit half as good as he does.

[@karenbearden6198]

Oh my goodness, I already have all this junk! lol Your builds are amazing, I love your channel.🎯♥

[@queencityminis]

Thank you so much! I love what I do

[@riverriverbent5318]

I could listen to you for hours, I love your Humor 😂 and your videos are fantastic.

[@queencityminis]

Wow, thank you!

[@Pstanich]

Ok..so what sidewalk are finding this gold .. ❤️ the videos

[@queencityminis]

😆 I'll have to start expanding my walks bc I'm cleaning out all the best finds on my regular route.

[@Zenithxblack]

This is so cool. I'm always analysing my trash to see if I can repurpose it. I currently have a big stash of the round, white seals that come from milk and juice cartons.

[@karinberonius8799]

I always seem to end up with a pile of those. I do feel guilty when I finally throw them away.

[@queencityminis]

I used one of those white seals in my Steampunk diorama.

[@queencityminis]

Same here

[@Kelly-yk3xd]

Love this! Very funny also 😂❤

[@queencityminis]

Thank you! I recorded this voiceover very quickly with very little second takes, and it shows 😆

[@nicolebennett3540]

Brilliant - loved your funny comments :-)

[@queencityminis]

Thank you :) I'm becoming more comfortable with voiceover and being myself more.

[@jennmanning624]

Junk drawer justified! Love your projects and your calm humor! 💚

[@queencityminis]

Thank you 😊

[@cam2designs]

I absolutely LOVE creative women. A cut above!

[@queencityminis]

Me too!! Thank you

[@jenniferadams370]

So great! Also, I've come to the conclusion that all of us scratch builders are a bunch of magpies. Or possibly dragons.

[@queencityminis]

We really are but it's because we're rewarded for our hoarding. I'm working on finishing the second floor of my 1:144 farmhouse and a Chrysnbon trinket box lid I kept (even though the box is missing) makes the perfect bath tub. I swear every time I throw something out these days, I find a use for it later 😆

[@RampagingPixie]

I'm so glad you posted this again, i probably wouldn't have seen it otherwise and i think this is incredible!

[@queencityminis]

Thank you for watching!

[@heathermartinez8640]

Never would have thought of putting all of those pieces together! It turned out really well!

[@queencityminis]

That's what I always think when I watch Studson Studio and Bill Making Stuff but you'd be surprised what you come up with in the moment. I didn't show all the time I spent holding up different pieces of trash and looking confused 😆 Eventually I decided it'll look good regardless and just started gluing things on and then some more stuff and then painted it. What do ya know?

[@kayk8123]

T2t for sure! I'm so glad you recorded the transformation. I couldn't believe it otherwise! 🧐❤

[@queencityminis]

Right?! Thank you 😊

[@melindajohnson3394]

Oh my, over the past 40 years I've thrown away billion$ in machinery!!

[@queencityminis]

😂 You sure have! I'm sure you've also left a lot of great material out on the sidewalks.

[@laurifaggguptill513]

Me too!! ❤️

[@maneeratromtrairat174]

I do not have creative eyes like you but thank you for sharing .you made it for trash that is so creative .

[@queencityminis]

Thank you :) Now the gears in my head are turning and I want to make a hot water heater or boiler.

[@ChristineJonah88]

I save my caps from hair spray bottles, etc.. then plastic caps from my works hand soap dispenser. I went to my first Steampunk convention Sunday 3/12/23. I do art work already. I can see making these items for others to buy for their creations. I am very happy that you share your talents.

[@queencityminis]

That's a great idea! You'll have so much fun.

[@kevincoon1809]

It really is awesome. I feel sorry for people that don't have a artist mind. Artist see what could be not what it is. I remember my mother getting angry with me because I was sooooooo mesmerized by a rusted bit of metal. I was maybe 4 or 5 but I remember the texture. It was so rusty in some places it reminded me of heavy sand paper my dad had in his tool box. Bits of red and orange green in places. Think it had copper and iron in it. I wondered what it had been before I saw it

[@queencityminis]

That's awesome! I can relate to that for sure. I have also been mesmerized by rusty metal.

[@littlegretchensworkshop7665]

I LOVE THIS PROJECT!!! I Would have my children do things like this during summer vacation!!! TRASH Built Treasures! GREAT VIDEO!

[@queencityminis]

That's awesome! That must've been a fun childhood.

[@kellysweeney3842]

Absolutely brilliant! My jaw dropped when I saw the final product. Love it!

[@queencityminis]

Same here! I couldn't believe it once I primed it.

[@agneschrismer9946]

Just now found this video, I absolutely love this steampunk machine. I have so many found objects that I got from walking with my head down. The collection of "junk" I have is crazy. But you never know when you can use it to make something. I actually started collecting stuff when I was 7 years old. Fortunately I stopped for many years, because I'm now 68 and my collection is, wow! Your humor is awesome.

[@queencityminis]

It's a good thing you took a break or you'd be surrounded by found objects 😆 I hope you have some using some of them for crafting.

[@agneschrismer9946]

@@queencityminis yes, I use them in card making or dioramas etc

[@MusgraveRitual]

It's nearly magical you created this machine from a sidewalk trash. Incredible work! I love your channel.🤍🤍

[@queencityminis]

Thank you very much!

[@moosetartare]

Oooh, this is now my favorite scratch build! I usually only collect weird wires for my plants but maybe it's time to pick up more trash. 😅

[@queencityminis]

Your favorite? Yes! For sure start picking up trash. There's so much great material out there ☺️

[@e.d.t.]

It looks so cool. One person's trash is another person's steampunk creation.

[@queencityminis]

Haha too true!

[@camberwins]

“…because I’m a poser.” 🤣

[@queencityminis]

I cannot tell a lie 🤥

[@ghoulgoil5029]

I’m weak! You crack me up! I too watch Studson Studio. It came together perfectly for your steampunk diorama. You nailed it.

[@queencityminis]

Haha thanks

[@queencityminis]

I love Studson! He's my favorite, non-dollhouse miniature creator.

[@nicolekline1762]

I'm gonna start collecting sidewalk trash who knew how good it would look. This looks amazing

[@queencityminis]

The sidewalk is like a craft store to me 😆

[@carrie4910]

Yeees someone else who picks up random side walk trash! Amazing looking machine

[@queencityminis]

I just found a plastic lollipop stick that's hollow in the center yesterday. Pretty stoked 😆

[@carrie4910]

@@queencityminis oh nice! Hard to find those, everything is paper now. I found a random mini plastic snow white, kinda of battered but i think i can make her into a fountain decoration.

[@michellehicks6898]

I love Studson Studio and you do a great job channeling him!

[@queencityminis]

Studson's editing skills are next level. Maybe someday I'll be there but I doubt it !

[@michellehicks6898]

@@queencityminis I enjoy your videos very much!

[@izzpop781]

Your imagination is something to behold! This looks fantastic ❤

[@queencityminis]

Thank you so much!

[@melindastauffer2453]

Brilliant! I am pleased to know I am not the only one who gathers found objects. The only difference is that you were able to create something with these objects, thanks for the inspiration, I am going to try this!! What a fun challenge!

[@queencityminis]

It is so much fun! I wasn't so sure until I painted it and then I was psyched.

[@tracybowling1156]

It's very funny that you mention StudsonStudio. The whole time I've been watching your channel, I've ben getting that vibe. You speak like you're telling the punchline to a joke. It's very nice.

[@queencityminis]

Studson is definitely next level, but I appreciate that 😊

[@alisavogt2892]

Oh my gosh, I love this! I found his channel a year or two ago as well and love the inspiration for all the junk I save. I pick up stuff I find as well!! 💜

[@queencityminis]

I wonder how much plastic scratch builders have used. We're like ocean warriors 😆

[@sandrakorpela1850]

Love it. Should start a club for people who pick up stuff from the road for craft😄

[@queencityminis]

I love that idea 😆 🗑️

[@nywcreations123]

I have a box full of "trash" but never have I thought of something so wonderful to do with it 😜 thx for the awesome inspiration 👌🏾😁👌🏾

[@queencityminis]

You're welcome! What were you saving all that trash for if not for scratch building? It's a shame to say but I used to throw all my trash away.

[@nywcreations123]

@@queencityminis I just like bits and pieces of stuff🤷🏽‍♀️ but now... 🤣

[@queencityminis]

But now you can turn them into...not trash 😆

[@nywcreations123]

@@queencityminis so true😀

[@DaturaHellebore]

This was brilliant! Absolutely love!

[@queencityminis]

Thank you! I had so much fun with this one!

[@rbtx6025]

It looks great! I'm so glad I found this channel. Love your work ❤

[@queencityminis]

Thank you so much :) I'm excited about Friday's video I'm working on now. It's another video for the abandoned miniature lab in a book.

[@yelenaday]

Wow amazing work, diorama looks amazing!

[@queencityminis]

Thank you so much! I love your channel and content. Thank you for dropping in.

[@johnettehaines6291]

I think it turned out really cute and unique. I am currently making a greenhouse using old magazine rolled up pages. I is my first time building with old magazines.

[@queencityminis]

Wow! That's a unique idea. Have fun :)

[@melniee2551]

Amazing! Love it!!

[@queencityminis]

Thank you :)

[@kraftyiam]

Howdy, so kewl that you watch Studson Studio (come to think of it I haven't seen a few KZbin doesn't always notify me ugh) anywho he has a great channel for what he does. You darlinK are so fun to watch and learn from - thanks and Happy New Year to you and yours.

[@queencityminis]

Thank you 😊 Studson Studio is so entertaining.

[@tinykeyholeminis]

😮..that is really freaking awsome!...the sidewalk trash..🥰 that's so funny ..I guess that's a thing we people do! I just found one of those metal earring backs with the curled in circles while on a job and was like idk what this is yet but I can use it! 😂 I ment to tell ya..back when I first noticed....I love the little magic tricks your throwing in with the edits. 😊 but seriously this really came out like some sort of machine ..was the struggle real😅 cuz you made it look effortless!❤

[@queencityminis]

Thank you! It's not like the sidewalk trash just catches my eye: I literally walk around looking at the ground hoping to find treasures. People probably think I'm looking for coins but I'm just looking for garbage 😆 Studson Studio loves using those earring backs as door knobs (although he works in 28 mm scale). Thank you! I've been becoming more and more comfortable with editing the longer I do it. I'm self-taught and I've only been editing for 6 months. The learning curve was steep but I'm getting the hang of it. It's never as easy as the video shows 😉 I spent a lot of time hemming and hawing which is why I eventually set a timer to get myself moving. Then I decided to just go for it. Worst case scenario, trash becomes actual garbage. I wasn't even sure I liked it before the primer. Then I knew I was onto something.

[@susangrimm6771]

Inspiring and in a way reassuring. I'd like to get back into Minnie's and your gorgeous results and your simpler techniques are helping me get past my roadblock here

[@queencityminis]

Thank you! Little Gretchen's Workshop helped me learn to relax and take perfectionism out of miniature making.

[@theminiatureworldofkitcaboodle]

Wow! What a wonderful machine! It came out brilliantly ✨ Your skilled paint job really made it! Your video came up in our recommended and we’re so glad it did! Can’t wait to see what else you can make out of trash

[@queencityminis]

That's awesome! I'm planning to make a hot water heater in 1:12 scale out of trash for a basement workshop diorama I have planned. Your channel is so cool! I love what you make. It's so rustic.

[@Sheila20gold]

Thank you for sharing this, you are giving me so much inspiration how to even start this kind of art project. 😍 I’ve been collecting interesting small junks for years based on ‘this will be good for something in the future’, but I was too afraid start. I love to listen to your voice and your humor too! 😁

[@queencityminis]

You can do it! Have fun 🥰

[@jen_the_RN]

I love this so much! I need to start going on more walks in your neck of the woods!

[@queencityminis]

Haha, the dirty city streets

[@randomviking8676]

You have some interesting sidewalks!😀 I should start taking walks more often. 😉😊 After some very windy days, I usually find some strange items out by the street in front of my house. Never threw any of them out, lol.

[@queencityminis]

There's lots of trash out there that's ripe for the picking

[@tinynina76]

It turned out so cool! Now you need to give your machine a name! Love your sense of humor, btw! 😁

[@queencityminis]

Thank you! Hmm...a name...First I have to decide what function it supposedly has 😆 Something simple like adding a tea bag to a cup would be great. It doesn't actually make the tea. Just adds the bag.

[@tinynina76]

@@queencityminis TAD! Tea adding device! 😂

[@jantucker9355]

Turned out great. You crack me up!

[@queencityminis]

😆 thank you!

[@carol-annegriffin6234]

Amazing! This is the kind of miniature scratch build that I am aspiring to! It's my favorite kind of recycling :) You have a great eye and are so creative!

[@queencityminis]

Thank you very much! Now I want to make more things out of trash like a hot water heater, propane tank, boiler, etc in 1:12 scale

[@josephpetrzak5845]

I love your idea basically you make the little miniature people that goes into your steampunk diorama well you give me a lot of cool ideas because I like to build dioramas for 12-in GI Joe dolls and I built one that was my little world with like a coffin couch and everything but you give me more better ideas of like a steampunk I love it I love it so I'm going to tell my people at the church when I go to church cuz I'm like a deacon and we teach people how to do steampunk I'm going to show them a little techniques that you did and all these little ideas cuz I collect junk too and pieces and stuff cuz I know I can use it with steampunk for a diorama so I'm going to tell them that you are the queen of steampunk and I'm the king because I'm going to tell them that you made it so cool looking that I wouldn't even believe that it was real I mean I believe that it was a real like steampunk place I didn't even never believe there was a diorama you do it so great I give you not five stars no not seven no I give you a billion stars because you're the best you're the best you're the queen and the best my name is Joe

[@queencityminis]

@@josephpetrzak5845 thank you! Have fun making your own steampunk miniature now :)

[@ritah9890]

i also have collected tons of trash during the years with having in mind to create all kind of dioramas. i have so many ideas, i don't know how to begin. unfortunately i have so little time and place... maybe next year😀 your creations are so stunning and wonderful - i felt especially in love with the steam punk dio. many thanks for sharing and greetings from switzerland🤗

[@queencityminis]

Thank you so much :) A good place to start is making a mini book. You don't need much space at all there are so many how-to videos. You can use a wide range of materials to make the cover. It's very flexible.

[@shirleymiller9267]

So happy to find out I'm not the only one grabbing trash off the sidewalk! I get some weird looks, but totally worth it. LOVE what you were able to create.

[@queencityminis]

I'M so happy I'm not the only one collecting trash sidewalk 🤣 thank you!

[@letslistentobooks894]

Wow that looks so cool

[@queencityminis]

Thank you! I wasn't so sure about it until I primed it. Then I knew it would look cool eventually.

[@ОльгаКарнаух-ь6х]

Супер!!

[@queencityminis]

Thank you!

[@Casus-K]

Wow! It's really great!!! 😯😃

[@queencityminis]

Thank you! This was SO much fun to make.

[@laurifaggguptill513]

Excellent, extremely creative❤️

[@queencityminis]

Thank you! This was a really fun one for me.

[@traceykinsman7727]

The weird resin thing looks like a checker pc. I got a bunch of these at a thrift store once and used them for wheels on a train or dishes for a lemonade stand.

[@queencityminis]

That's a great idea! I wonder where they came from.

[@kcKaren1]

Impressive!

[@queencityminis]

This was such a fun project! Paint makes all the difference.

[@kevincoon1809]

Awesome

[@queencityminis]

Thank you :) I'm glad you enjoyed it

[@Ketchupmess]

Amazing!!

[@queencityminis]

Thank you :)

[@sharonallbright1854]

This is really amazing! I'm so glad I found your channel. I'm making a "robot" for a mad scientist so this was really timely. I think the weird brown resin piece is a draughts/checkers playing piece? I already hoard trash so this video has been particularly inspiring!

[@queencityminis]

If you already hoard trash, you have a great head start! That mad scientist thing sounds cool. Bentley House Minis used beads and other random junk to make a robot in one of her prompt videos. That may give you more ideas.

[@maiilustra]

I came here because it popped up in the community, and this video couldn't come in a best hour for me 😅

[@queencityminis]

That's great! Thanks for watching:)

[@lindamarshall2762]

Amazing 😊

[@queencityminis]

Thanks 😄

[@Incredible43]

Love this and the diorama 💙

[@queencityminis]

Thank you 😊

[@gidgetgoeshawaiian]

I love studson!

[@queencityminis]

He's hilarious. I loved him from day one.

[@Allthasmallthings]

Oooo very nice!! I love it. I need to save more trash lol…

[@queencityminis]

Haha yes, you do

[@inekevandenwijngaart9190]

Heel erg leuk, GEWELDIG. Gr. Ineke

[@queencityminis]

Thank you so much!

[@natashapoirier4696]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@beverlywalker8215]

🤣two hours for a planned 15-minute job. You sound like my Hubby. But, you're faster than me. It would have taken me two hours to figure out which parts to stick to where needed. Another great video!

[@queencityminis]

15 mins 😂 How naive.

[@soledude]

👌👌👌

[@queencityminis]

Thank you

[@annaderosbourg]

This is so cool! I‘m definitely going to challenge myself to such a build soon! What kind of primer do you use though?

[@queencityminis]

I actually didn't use a primer. I used a cheap black spray paint I had in my garage. It's holding up really well.

[@queencityminis]

You should absolutely make something like this! It was so much fun

[@lindsaydickson47]

I like it when you’re sarcastic

[@queencityminis]

It my default state 😁

[@helenamirian908]

Lord. I thought that soap pump was a syringe at first 😅🫣

[@queencityminis]

😂 just a soap pump

[@helenamirian908]

@@queencityminis sidewalk trash, so I naturally went there

[@esmeraldagreen1992]

Not a washing machine. maybe a boiler.

[@queencityminis]

Ah, yes! I could see that

[@rickybaumgartner5635]

steam punk

[@queencityminis]

Steam punk made from trash!

[@jamiegallier2106]

❤❤❤