Lets talk about the robot drones from the 1972 film Silent Running.

[@Robothut]

Silent running drones brought to life. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIvFmamXlshpbrs

[@steves672]

Those 3 are the best and cute robots ever made in science fiction film history. The droll walking style (like a duck) alone has the most life effect you can ever imagine.

[@morlockmeat]

These were always some of my favorite robots! I always kinda thought Lucas was influenced by these for R2-D2.

[@Robothut]

Yes I think your right.

[@davidsandy5917]

@@Robothut Lucas asked for permission to use the design concept.

[@dingjs1969]

Wow, just wow, now that's what i call a Robot hut. Have to say these robots are my favourite, end scene always makes me cry, even now at 50+ years of age. Stunning craftsmanship.

[@Robothut]

Thank you. A great movie with fantastic robot designs helped allot.

[@opiekrumpus4182]

My favorite robots of all time. That final shot of Dewie in the forest allways makes me cry. You do beautiful work .

[@BeautifulBeasts1]

Loved these guys ❣️ I cried so hard for them 😭

[@CrookedEyeSniper]

Wow! I haven't seen this movie in ages! This was a major influence to Joel Hodgson while creating Mystery Science Theater 3000.

[@Robothut]

Yes a great movie made on a low budget that is still fun to watch after all these years.

[@jayducharme]

One of my favorite movies from back then. You did a beautiful job recreating that trio.

[@Robothut]

Thank you.

[@johnkeller9290]

These robots hold a special place in my heart. Great information John. Thank you.

[@Robothut]

Your very welcome.

[@popzct]

Your love of robots is shown by the intricate and masterful detail you've included in their designs. Very nice work! Greg

[@Robothut]

Thanks Greg. Getting old now and I think the days of the big cool projects is behind me. Thought I better talk about the ones I did before I forget to much of the info.

[@popzct]

@@Robothut You are welcome John. We're getting older together, and your work is astounding. Greg

[@mikecope8002]

Your stuff is AMAZING! And you explain things in a way that’s not intimidating. Thank you for your fantastic work.

[@Robothut]

Thank you so much for that. I try.

[@CdnPIMO]

Amazing work with these drones! It sure took a lot of work going into these reproductions! I hope you have enjoyed seeing the short video of drone 01 that our mutual friend has made lately - the green one. I was digging around, trying to find where I saw these robots before when our friend sent me that video the other day and stumbled upon your lovely craftsmanship. Cheers!

[@Gruntess]

I loved that movie. I watched it about 20 times. Love the robot drones as well. Your robot drones are awesome.

[@2150dalek]

'Silent Running' was low budget? Could have fooled me !, it was fantastic. Lots of props, space craft were unique. So believable. Bruce Dern was perfect. Card game was so funny.

[@Robothut]

The budget for everything, filming, actors, workers, special effect, putting the film out in the real world was only 1 mil or so the internet says. Great looking film and a joy to watch.

[@racookster]

The ship interiors looked real because they were real ship interiors. They shot it on a decommissioned aircraft carrier called, appropriately enough, the Valley Forge.

[@craftpaint1644]

That forest is still out there drifting in space. Technically it couldn't last forever but maybe in a sequel it could be found and genetically revived by explorers. 🙋

[@Robothut]

In the land of movie magic it can last forever. So a sequel where they find it would be interesting.

[@luangu]

It would be a great Star Trek episode...

[@SharreIWright]

Good movies don't need sequels

[@garyoverman4393]

Amazing job you’ve done…. Kudos !!!! And thanks for sharing to us old gray fans :-)

[@Pygar2]

I'd love to see some coverage of the Metropolis robotrix... all I know was that she was wood putty over hessian, painted silver-bronze... You might show us some of your book collection, too! Great video, thanks! I saw Silent Running in a drive-in, the perfect place.

[@CaptainNow2]

WOW!!! Thank you so much for this video and for all of that lovely information!!I always said I would build my own one day and I think I got closer to that reality today after finding your video and information! What a stunning collection you have! Liked and Subbed!!

[@Robothut]

Thank you.

[@TheOnePhillip]

As someone who watched the film I was in shock to learn that the drones (robots) actually held people inside them.

[@Robothut]

Yes very clever how they made such a great movie on such a small budget and pulled off the Drone action parts.

[@blueluny]

Just discovered your channel. These are amazing! Will enjoy checking out your videos

[@Robothut]

Thank you.

[@jerryrehard7711]

Awesome collection.

[@luangu]

R.I.P. Louie, forever riding the Rings of Saturn... 🪐

[@Robothut]

One of the saddest times in Robot movie history!

[@eyecomeinpeace2707]

Have you ever considered building a replica of the cool bug-eyed robot from the 80's movie "Rocky IV"?

[@Robothut]

Not really my kind of bot.

[@danthomas2146]

My favorites!

[@arricammarques1955]

Brilliant reproductions. Admire your talent, mate.

[@Robothut]

Thank you.

[@subron6er]

Have you guys done or would you consider doing a video on Robby showing the dimensions on all of his mayor parts, maybe including his neon area, feet and leg dims. ? That would be great, and enough information from this to get an accurate start. Thanks

[@Robothut]

I have don videos with flies for making full scale mechanical head parts and all the heart box . You can find those build videos and the "Lets talk about Robby" video's on my youtube channel.

[@SgtRock57]

Man! I liked that movie 🎥 👍🏾

[@Robothut]

Yes a very good movie made on a small budget.

[@dahlbergt]

Impressive work!

[@Robothut]

Thank you.

[@jesusalfredofernandezcruz1833]

Call me crazy, but i can see certains details and similarities between the Warhammer 40k Dreadnoughts (specially the fist ones), and the drones from silent running. Anyway, nice models and replicas. Greetings.

[@Steve-wz5pz]

Astonishing work. If you're anything like me (God help you), you can see flaws. Trust me -- no one else can! Nice job!

[@GPGPapercraftTX]

Holy Drones Batman! Only the most bestest cinema robot dwarves of all time! Shoulda been 7 of them.

[@Robothut]

Now that is a good idea for a sequel.

[@GPGPapercraftTX]

@@RobothutAbout 5 years ago, I wanted a drone. The marvelous paper modeler in Japan wasn’t publishing his pattern. I went and made one of my own in Visio and built 2. I would love to build a big one. Don’t think my wife would surrender the real estate... a 2 or 3 footer though...

[@Robothut]

@@GPGPapercraftTX Go for it. You never know, she might take a liking to them helping in the garden or around the house.

[@ronaldspencer547]

Silent running was some movie. That was quite a scene where he programs the robots to perform surgery on him.

[@Robothut]

Great movie, good effects for a budget film.

[@sly2392]

WOW. they used amputees in these robots ? has that ever been done before ?

[@Robothut]

No the movie silent running was first to use amputees for robots. The Start wars barrowed the idea for R2 D2 and just use a little person.

[@pauldoroff6973]

1 of my favorite sad movies

[@Robothut]

Bittersweet ending at best. Great movie.

[@OzziesRobots]

Fantastic Video Thanks for the Info on these cool robots !!

[@Robothut]

So glad you enjoyed the video on these bots.

[@OzziesRobots]

@@Robothut I can’t help but feel this is yet another thing Lucas cribbed in a general sense for some of his Star Wars droids

[@70sSciFi]

Amazing work!

[@JohnnyGearBot]

What is the name of that yellow book with robots?

[@Robothut]

That is a book on all the robots built by Westinghouse for promotions. You know like Moto man and Sparky.

[@Wol333]

I want to see the robotic ones race

[@Robothut]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6a4o3iYn8SVbbc

[@goldenager59]

Consider a nova, and label it "warm". Regard Uncle Scrooge McDuck and term him "well-off". Then, look upon these... and call them "good". 😲 "If I could not be Alexander, I would be Diogenes," the conqueror supposedly said of the humble philosopher. 🤔 If I could not be me, sir, I would seriously consider being you. 😁 Keep on going!

[@Robothut]

I always try my best, other wise its just a waste of time and money. But in the end they are what they are.

[@goldenager59]

@@Robothut Your modesty is equal to your talent, without being flowery or seeming hypocritical. That is always a welcome attribute among Craftsmen. 🙂

[@bradgaffy6980]

Has anyone identified any found parts used, like the black rubber boots on the feet

[@SharreIWright]

One of my favourite movie robots, I've always had an affinity with little Dewey he's left all alone to tend to the biosphere garden, I'm currently working on my 2/3 scale replica please check out the video

[@Robothut]

Here is a link to your video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJ2ZYWmqfbBnZqcsi=-9mb0EXzSwd8IJ__ Fun project. Keep us posted as you continue the build.

[@harishkumarthangavel957]

❤

[@donaldjohnlong5330]

Did Douglas Trumbull ever see your replicas?

[@Robothut]

Not that I know of.

[@technicaltaurus1]

Lucas WAS influenced by these Robots in creating R2D2!

[@SpirituelGamer]

How did they move in the film?

[@Robothut]

The three drones were played by four bilateral amputees,[2] an idea inspired by Johnny Eck, a sideshow performer of the early 20th century who was born without lower limbs.[3] The 20-pound (9.1 kg) drone suits were custom-tailored for the actors. The suits are in Trumbull's personal collection.

[@chuckdavidson5483]

How did a person (amputee) fit in that???

[@Robothut]

You can search KZbin for the making of silent running or here is a link to just one video and it should start at the point where they are talking about the people in the robot suits. kzbin.info/www/bejne/amS7i5uwdpl0qJYsi=LCFfuA3xmediM3nS&t=277

[@edgardagosto1917]

Robotic walking 8track stereo quad boombox early A.I. technology no download fees to pay 1972. Good movie then

[@Cre8Lounge]

Amputees?

[@Robothut]

they were operated by four multiple-amputee actors: Mark Persons operated the grey Drone #1, affectionately known as “Dewey.” Steven Brown and Cheryl Sparks worked together to bring the orange Drone #2, “Huey,” to life. Larry Whisenhunt operated the green Drone #3, aptly named “Louie” 123.

[@Cre8Lounge]

@@RobothutIs there a documentary on that?

[@Robothut]

@@Cre8Lounge “The Making of ‘Silent Running’” is an on-set documentary that delves into the creation of the classic science fiction film “Silent Running”. Directed by Charles L. Barbee, this documentary provides movie fans with an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film

[@tpcoy]

The Drones seem to have inspired the real life robots for the ISS Astrobee kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpK6Z4yug5tlrK8 and the external robot: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AERCam_Sprint

[@Robothut]

Or the robots from the old moive The BLack Hole.

[@tpcoy]

@@Robothut I agree the eyes are like Vincent and Bob. And they float. The Black Hole was inspired by Artoo and Artoo was inspired by SR drones. Each borrows fro earlier stuff it seems

[@ub4real160]

I remember one of the Drones got blown off the ship during an explosion I was traumatized

[@Robothut]

Poor little Louie, nothing left but a leg.

[@ub4real160]

@@Robothut I forgot which one it was… wasn’t messed up seeing that as a kid, lol