Building Moebius Models HAL 9000 from 2001

Let's build HAL 9000! What could go wrong? Model by Moebius Models.
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#modeling #2001 #space

[@pmsteamrailroading]

Something that’s being missed by many people, the decal set includes a word “reset“. This is a cheat. They did not want to pay royalties to NICOR. So the Decals say “NICO” And you’re supposed to use the R from reset to complete the word. The instructions do not say this (that would be admitting it) so you just have to figure it out.

[@chezsnailez]

'Open the pod bay door, HAL." "Dave's not here, man!"

[@HAL-zn6hd]

open or i will send you to space

[@chezsnailez]

HAL... what's with all these messages from Nigerian princes asking me to help move money out of their country? I'm an astronaut not a chartered accountant...

[@TheLukaCeeChannel]

THANKS, for doing this video! I saw this the other day at my favorite hobby shop. And it has been on my mind for days. So I called him this morning to see if he still had it and asked him to hold it for me. I'm on my way to go pick it up now. I can't wait.

[@kfeltenberger]

With an MSRP of ~$46, this is perhaps the worst value kit I've seen in ages. They cheaped out and couldn't even include a fitted back panel or frame for it to sit within? This is the height of abusing nostalgia purchasing. However, as always Doc, you can turn a sow's ear into a silk purse! Well done!

[@Davethreshold]

Hello from 3 years later! LOL That looks excellent, and your work is outstanding! I am building a new Z690 computer, in a white case, with a faux aluminum front panel. I might put in a Hal light like that one. The other way I could look at it is, "How To Wreck A Computer Case!"🤡

[@HAL-zn6hd]

Thanks Human i will send you to deep space you will meet Frank and Dave.

[@youtuuba]

Good kit. Can't complain about the low parts count, there is no reason to have more of them, except a back and some facility for wall hanging would have been both logical and nice. I can justify the expense of the kit because they seem to have done their homework on getting all the dimensions correct, and adding subtle things like the textured metallic frame, and having high quality molds and injections. The two lenses seem to be well done, and actually give the red LED the appropriate diffused appearance that matches HAL from the movie. And while the actual plastic parts probably cost Moebius practically nothing, the small electronics assembly for the red LED had to be hand assembled, and this might actually be their greatest cost of production. Mine came out well. I also drilled all the holes in the grille, and lengthened the battery wire to allow mounting it higher up (and not on the grille). I added the EZ Sound module from Amazon, and put 2 minutes of HAL's voice, grabbed from some KZbin videos and edited. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqqnpGB5lLOLjKM

[@dragnardrake8633]

I'm heavily thinking about doing this, with the amazon or other voice system now... don't worry I'll only have it set up to turn the lights on and off LOL

[@Xn7000]

I was thinking the same thing. It looks like there's probably enough room to fit a Raspberry Pi or some other single board computer in the back of it to make some kind of smart home hub.

[@dragnardrake8633]

​@@Xn7000 40 bucks for one is a bit much, but I have a 3d printer so I think I'll go about making it that way.

[@samuelmeasa9283]

Thinking the same thing here. It would be an interesting conversation peace to have an Alexa or Google home mounted in one of these.

[@DrWhom]

@@dragnardrake8633 The clear parts are a big challenge there. The box you could make out of cardboard.

[@mysticvirgo9318]

Or use it as a 'mod' for a RING doorbell camera :)

[@RobotJeeg]

I always want one...but it's huge! I had no idea it was so big.

[@RobotJeeg]

@Builds from the 6ix Ah ah ah....I had no idea i was saying that!

[@MediaWatchDawg]

This guy knows what he's doing, and that is why I NEVER got into models.* *At least of the plastic variety.

[@louisvillaescusa]

In all honesty, polystyrene models helped to make me the tech that I am. Back in the late 60s and early 70s, I built SO many models. Cars, planes, spaceships, ect. They teach you the skills of following instructions correctly and adapting when the instructions suck. Then Radio Shack had the P-Boxes. That taught me about electronics. The principles were the same. Follow the instructions and, if something didn't work, figure out what you did wrong and how it should work.

[@mikepaquette153]

Hey Doc, I'm doing the Ceti Eel from Federation Models. The horns on the creature, the two forward ones look black from the reference pics I've seen. I was wondering how to go about painting dark horns on a creature. I've seen you paint teeth and other sharp, protruding horns and you used whites and yellows like on the Mimic. Essentially asking that colors to use.

[@Orlor]

It needs a speaker and some HAL samples...

[@Aslowfade]

' look's like only a 4 part kit' ....10 hours later ' it's finished '

[@johnkarpiscak1134]

I used an ice pick for the grille holes- easier than a drill.

[@outsider238]

What about that row of holes that has that plastic frame piece on the back? Were you able to poke through that thick plastic using the ice pick?

[@outsider238]

@@groundzero6662 I actually wasn't trying to troll. I was honestly curious how he used the ice pick through that part. I didn't want to drill the holes out and thought the ice pick idea was a good one and wanted to know how he got the ice pick through that thick plastic. Doesn't matter now anyway. I finished building this a couple weeks ago.

[@dragnardrake8633]

mhmm, I'm thinking that if you did a red ink on the back of the lens it might pop a bit better. But been a while since I watched 2001 so idk.

[@quinncide]

432. There are 432 holes to drill. And I actually had to use a pin vise!

[@ianthomson9363]

Yes. 432 holes in that speaker grill. It took me about two hours to drill them all out using a small power drill/screwdriver. I cut away the ribs on the back where they coincide with the holes- it doesn't really need them, it's quite rigid enough without them. I'm also using a 9 volt mains adaptor (which took a lot more searching on Amazon/ebay than I expected) instead of batteries and plan to mount the finished article on my computer case using magnets.

[@davidbrown8303]

What would be awesome if some how you could install a Bluetooth speaker into the case and use it with your Alexa.

[@72dodge340]

Yep, exactly! Except that Alexa going to play an important role in taking away all your rights, your guns, ensure you're complying with all safety rules (we have to keep everyone safe!), and is going to ensure you think and vote correctly. So, there is that. But, if you're going down, you may as well go down in style!

[@bengrove51]

How do you go about building the models for Moebius?

[@Gilean80]

Very interesting, I'm assuming it's "level 3" because of the wiring requirements

[@willierants5880]

Not much to wire. It's all pre-made. You just add it to the kit. However because it's electricity you are probably correct.

[@outsider238]

Did you use white glue like the instructions suggested to glue the clear lens domes on? I don't want to fog up those pieces using plastic glue.

[@ThePaintingClinic]

Matt acrylic gel, but it's mostly the same as white glue.

[@outsider238]

@@ThePaintingClinic Okay thank you!

[@Dandom15]

What are it's dimensions? Amazon keeps saying its 0.39 x 5.91 x 13.78 inches, but im not sure if that really IS less than half an inch thick...

[@willierants5880]

You gotta add sound!

[@joethompson2910]

So, I thought it would be great on the wall near all my synthesizers....but damn! $43....why so much? Royalties? Bought it anyway cuz HAL is a cult classic, but dayumm! Now if I could just find a talking B-day card with HAL’s voice..BINGO!

[@MycroftMobil]

I looked up the price of this piece of plastic. Almost 50 bucks! Should retail for 12 dollars tops. By the time you invest in sound and paint you'll have close to $80 into this. That would buy one self a good bottle of single malt.

[@gerwynjones6862]

The eye is an induction CPU cooling camera.

[@jingles009]

It'd be cool to also make a SAL 9000. EDIT: Just read another response to see a SAL from LigerFan.

[@HAL-zn6hd]

Yes i need SAL its my girlfirend

[@thomasmiller9205]

Do cut it down to 1/4 inch and fit it over a measured box...

[@GESSO217]

I could probably scratch build this.

[@dirtrusty7228]

With glass lenses, brushed aluminum frame and a 12 volt light so it's brighter.

[@joethompson2910]

Yeah, ha... and for less money.

[@WilliamKuby]

well neat yes i see that and ues as speekers stuff tops i gess see as post other thing cam lenzes so do skipp stuff i gess but speaker tops be best ho did think thow sirry things or what ever be fun to the hal voce over the surry one that sort thing

[@devvrider]

I cant believe this is a $46 kit

[@LigerFan]

No option for a SAL 9000 from 2010?

[@ThePaintingClinic]

Sadly, no. Likely they don't have the rights to the sequel.

[@LigerFan]

@@ThePaintingClinic On the bright side I don't think it'd take more than a new decal and blue light to modify it into Sal.

[@jurgenblust2042]

@@LigerFan They made a completely different HAL for the 2010 movie. Its base was grey, the aluminium around was at least twice as thick, didn’t have a speaker grill, the name plate (with different typo) was backlit and the lens didn’t bulge as much as in the 2001 movie.

[@LigerFan]

@@jurgenblust2042 I didn't know that. I do remember having read that all the sets from 2001 were destroyed so they had to build all the Discovery stuff from scratch. Not even sure if they had original plans or not.

[@HAL-zn6hd]

I am the king you can hide your poor win 10

[@vicke1193]

is it only for me the sound doesn't work on the right headphone?

[@ThePaintingClinic]

I haven't been able to balance the on board mic in post.

[@m9000k]

the speaker was black not silver

[@a.i.5673]

,whats so wow in that empty plastic box with red LED ?!

[@zzuiderzee9309]

Daisy...Daisy.....

[@HAL-zn6hd]

Give me your answer, do! I'm half crazy, All for the love of you! It won't be a stylish marriage, I can't afford a carriage, But you'll look sweet on the seat Of a bicycle built for two!

[@DrWhom]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/amK4aGuHhZ2heM0

[@amicuscuriae2002]

HAL +1 = IBM

[@Everest1054]

What lazy Susan is that?

[@DaraM73]

Ah it’s a bit of a shit kit

[@gwarguts]

Its cheap and cast well so its pretty good