Ultimate Warehouse 13 Farnsworth Communicator Replica

[@robopam]

That has been my phones ringtone ever since the first season and it still is to this day.

[@PropsmithReplicas]

@@robopam It was also my ringtone for YEARS… now, I don’t actually know what my ringtone is, because I haven’t had my ringer on in many years. If my phone rang out loud, I’d freak out and not know what was happening.

[@johngdoty]

Brilliant work. I'm rewatching the series and I would so love one of those!

[@SPACEACE84]

Wow. So sweet. I never hear about what these guys are going to make, always find out they made my dream collectible way after it's been permanently discontinued. Of course the Farnsworth is such an easy prop to make, even strictly by hand, but for the price, I would have invested in two of these in a flash! Thanks for selling... Err I mean sharing!

[@louise4053]

You really think that's easy to make? I thought this one shown looked perfect-and NOT easy to make. I'm taking it upon myself to say not easy at all as an "average" person.

[@PropsmithReplicas]

louise4053 Thanks, Louise, I really appreciate the praise! It must be said, however, that for someone just getting into prop replicating, this is an excellent prop to start with. This is my second Farnsworth, but my first one was pretty much my first attempt at replicating a prop. It wasn't as good as this one, but it wasn't bad. A fully static version is really easy if you can find all the parts... my first one had electronics, and it was my first time working with that stuff. It was a great learning experience, and now I'm moving on to other projects and learning more and more. It's all just stepping stones. Pretty soon, I'm going to have a video showing how I built this, and I hope to move on to a Claudia Farnsworth soon... I'll be the first to pull that off, and I'm pretty excited. So stay tuned!

[@louise4053]

Best of luck to you! Look forward to seeing your props in TV or movies. You have a real talent.

[@louise4053]

I am totally, completely blown-away with all the skill and know how it must have taken to build this replica. I can only imagine the amount of time you spent on making it. The TV was fun and enjoyable - really neat props and so forth. You should seriously consider working in a props department. Great job. P.S. It definitely would like just as the one on the show. Thanks for the video - interesting.

[@jenky1044]

Well done. Excellent job.!! I thought it was a standby prob from the show that you bought at auction. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@PropsmithReplicas]

Thanks, Gust. Glad you like it.

[@donnanoble9588]

what a beauty. nice work

[@PropsmithReplicas]

Thanks! It's still one of my favorite pieces!

[@ozziepowell5067]

Ever think about doing one with a small square android screen under a round domed magnifying glass so you could do video calls on it?? ​@@PropsmithReplicas

[@PropsmithReplicas]

I've only got enough materials for one more... and that one is never leaving my possession.

[@gust242]

I own your first one is cool this is sweet with all the insides are really cool

[@staewoods6790]

Please tell me you have an instructables or something on how to make this!!!

[@captdan7876]

this is Gorgeous...

[@PropsmithReplicas]

Why thank you!

[@captdan7876]

How are able to get it to close? I’d love to find the source for your knobs. Mine seems too talk.

[@PropsmithReplicas]

@@captdan7876 Which knobs are you having an issue with, specifically? The middle knob has a flanged skirt on it that you have to sand down to get the right look for the button and that probably also needs to be down to fit in there. The others should fit by default. When I get a minute I can try to find my original parts list, but this build was so long ago that the links I have may no longer work (that recently happened when trying to find the glass screen for another project).

[@captdan7876]

@@PropsmithReplicas the internal rotary switches, how did you find small enough ones to cram into the aprox 12mm space? LoL I've dezigned my own knobs in Fusion360, they actually turned out really well. but now i want to upgrade my current Farnsworth to a working electronics one, but need to located some micro components :)

[@captdan7876]

@@PropsmithReplicas we also are working on a Claudia's Version :)

[@cheeseflannel8343]

You sir, are my hero.

[@PropsmithReplicas]

So would I! But, alas, until you build one, you don't realize how little space there really is in there. As it is, I'm the first person that's managed to even have the lights and sound while also having the vintage decorative electronics. Prior to this Farnsworth, it had to be one or the other.

[@PropsmithReplicas]

A metal Faceplate is essentially impossible to find. There have only ever been a couple hundred or so made and, as far as I know, no one has plans to make any more. You can find some very nice plastic ones on Etsy for like $25, though, and they paint up pretty well with the right brass paint.

[@henriquepeirano7274]

Hi Shawn! Your Farnsworth came out pretty cool! I got all the parts a few years ago except for the faceplate. Could you help me out on how or where to make one? Thanks!

[@AllyUnion]

I wonder if you could replace the screen with a working one at some point?

[@smartchip]

I was told by my girlfriend (ex) in Bc Canada, who is a American, about the series, me being born and raised in the UK, did not hear of it, this was in 2018, I like bc Canada and USA, work life balance is awesome,

[@jacobpaniagua8785]

I am totally gonna make one, but with a Raspberry Pi inside so it can actually work. :)

[@kelismart8225]

Where did you get the box part of the Farnsworth?

[@PropsmithReplicas]

Keli Smart It’s a fly box from www.richardwheatley.co.uk

[@co7346]

Do you ever sell items you make, or do commissions?

[@stateside1]

Are these for sale!?

[@DhampirGirl96]

What exact materials did you use. As a massive W13 fanatic I would die to have one of these! (and any possible helpful instructions would be fab)

[@PropsmithReplicas]

In the next couple weeks, I will be posting a detailed build video with all the information you require, so stay tuned!

[@DhampirGirl96]

Shawn McBee Yay! Thankyou friend!

[@JakeKersh]

+The Propsmith was this information made available?

[@PlasticGeek]

So did you somehow reprogram the 123electronics module? I cant figure out how you got the red light to stay on, and how you got the one button to make the ringing, answering, and hang up sounds with separate pushes when you've already filled up the 4 button presses with the different delayed rings.

[@PropsmithReplicas]

+Talyn It's all in the software that you use to program the module. Dig into the settings, and you'll see that you can program the blink frequency (including a solid on), and you can program a sequence of sounds to trigger with consecutive button presses.

[@asfgeorge9513]

You do see them on screen once

[@PropsmithReplicas]

Nope, only Claudia's, not this version.

[@SPACEACE84]

Okay, I'm hearing you say "your build". This available in a kit or did I totally miss the boat and you are a craftsman at QMX. Sorry, I don't read anything until I start losing sleep over it... Thanks

[@PropsmithReplicas]

This is not a QMx. This is a custom build by me using all the proper parts (The Wheatley fly box, all the correct knobs, etc) and a custom fabricated brass faceplate. Any mention of the QMx is just for comparison's sake. It's never been available in a kit either; all the parts have to be tracked down and purchased individually. This task is becoming harder and harder especially now that the Wheatly company has shuttered. Oh, and only a couple hundred brass faceplates have ever been made outside of QMx. I've been fortunate enough to have a few (still need to get around to building that last one, which is the one I'll be keeping for myself).

[@SPACEACE84]

Bravo! A clean resin faceplate would be nice too if someone were to make them .

[@SPACEACE84]

That's really an awesome finish. Perfect.

[@williamhowell4294]

The propsmith i know youve probably been asked before but would you consider letting me buy it off ya? or letting me put an order in for one

[@PropsmithReplicas]

Sorry, but it's my baby. And I haven't the materials to make any more. The faceplate is a piece that has to be custom machined and it had to be done in bulk to make it remotely affordable.

[@williamhowell4294]

The Propsmith damm a bit disappointing to say the least lol how much did it cost ya? I'm trying to find someone who could make me one for the salt lake comic con but its in September

[@PropsmithReplicas]

Well, when these were in vogue, you could buy all the proper parts for, I believe the number was $238, give or take... then all the assembly time. Your best best is probably to source a QMx from eBay.

[@williamhowell4294]

The Propsmith thanks mate😊

[@leannmalihe]

Is it a DIY or have u bought it

[@PropsmithReplicas]

I built this.

[@doctordisco6333]

What is warehouse 13?

[@TheBluebel95]

It is a awesome tv show. You can check it. You won't be dissapointed. :)

[@thethe6232]

To go into more detail, It's a TV show basically about a secret government warehouse, a bit like the one you see at the the end of Raiders of the lost Ark, where all the things that are too dangerous or unexplainable for any one person to own, are kept. Somethings stored there are crazy advanced inventions from years gone by, that they didn't know what to do with? and some things are just plain unexplained? Two unwitting agents are sent to work there and protect the secrets. Sometime they are sent to investigate things that need to be brought back to the warehouse. They sometimes are allowed to use some if the weird inventions or items from the facility, to help them do their job. It's a fun show.

[@PropsmithReplicas]

Sorry, Doctor. This was a one-off and I've already sold it. I have enough parts for one more, and that will be my personal one.

[@wtz650]

so WHY can't you make more ????

[@Hotpink579]

Nice job have you made a tesla

[@Crushonius]

Sorry to be annoying but am I really the only one thinking make it into a smartphone case . and then somehow let it play actual videos of arty yelling at you : get the artifact now blahablabal now that would be frikkin amazing