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Somewhere out there I'll bet there's a MythBusters producer yelling at his screen, "It was NOT easy to get explosives!"

"The Alameda County bomb squad is one of the most experienced bomb squads in the world because of the 15 years of crap Mythbusters threw at them" I loudly laughed out loud at that one

I would bet if Jamie just said to Adam, "I really just want to keep it, it's important to me" Adam would have let him have it without a fight

We know Adam and Jamie are not "buddies" but you can see the respect Adam holds for Jamie.

Adam is such a fantastic storyteller. He could describe how he ties his shoes and it would be thoughtful and entertaining.

Whenever I hear Jamie laugh on Mythbusters, I can't help but laugh along with him. He has a wonderful laugh.

With airbrushing miniatures, I've always advocated for practicing your aim with the primer. You're going to cover the whole thing anyway, why not get some practice in at the same time, doesnt matter if you miss!

“Phhhthunk!” is one of my favourite onamatapaeia! It’s the grenade launcher noise from Terminator 2 for me 😜

That's actually great advice for starting any new technique: practice it on the cheap stuff! And don't forget to document your process! Experience is valuable only if you learn from it. And the best way to learn from it is to review the record of your experiences.

My best tip for those new to airbrushing: You simply *CANNOT* be too thorough when cleaning it after use... The tiniest bit of old paint floating around in the system can be enough to throw it out of whack.

His advice on the air brushing is spot on, also go to flea markets and look for model kits. I've got shelfs full of kits needing to be built that were $15 each. So not afraid to mess those up.

Thank you Adam. I've heard you describe the relationship between you and Jamie as not friends and not even friendly but, clearly you have some love for the time and experiences you shared. That's beautiful.

The "cloning an army of Jamies" part turn into a strange cul-de-sac! 😂

I really love how you had a mutually beneficial arrangement with the bomb squad. You got free C4, they got valuable experience with weird bomb scenarios.

I miss the Hynamen so much!

For airbrush beginner, be prepared to fail. When I first started airbrushing, I intentionally did the hardest thing I knew to try. Which was airbrushing cheap acrylic craft paint. Dozens of clogs later and I was a master a tearing it down and cleaning it I also got really good at thinning paint to the right consistency. After that, everything else was so easy to shoot. I am by no means a master of the tool, but I am totally comfortable with it, and will grab it without a second thought when I think it will suit my needs.

It's been 25 years since I helped make an deer antler horn knife, I can still remember the smell. It was so bad my friends father used brake cleaner to cover it up so he could use his garage 2 days later. You need an outdoor location far away from your living quarters or a massive exhaust system in a work shop. If you ever had a cavity drilled out and caught a whiff of that smell, well it's that filling the room for days.

It's really heartwarming to see you still out there sharing your love of building, Adam. Mythbusters was and is the greatest TV show of all time.

I'd say good advice for learning any new tools is to practice on something you don't care about ruining first, don't pull out something you've spent 20 hours on 40 steps on, and do something for the first time as step 41.

In the piano restoration industry, the favorite synthetic ivory is Elforyn Super Tusk. It's practically indistinguishable from the real thing. They sell it in a few different form factors.

Been using an airbrush for 60 plus years. I advice is forget everything anyone tells you. Just go for it. If you fall in love with the process there is nothing you can’t do. I’ve had professionals ask how did I get a particular Effect using an airbrush. All I can say is I know my instrument and know what can be done. Practice patience are you friends.

Someone out there in Internetland must know where we can all go to hear that sound. Bless us, Hero of the Internet.

Still playing Mythbusters locally . I still look forward to it every week 🇦🇺

It's wild that this treasure of a man said in that other video that he thought ADHD was "behind him" in his life... his perfectly meandering narrative structure is the language of my people!!!!

I learned to airbrush in college 20+ years ago. I started with a Badger Anthem. My uncle gave me a Paasche VL/S from the 80s when he heard I was learning.

It still blows my mind you and Jamie weren't friends off set. Your chemistry in the show was frankly amazing; you played off of each other so well.

Adam should do a challenge where he goes to a Dollar Store buy one of those horrifically bad action figures / toys and make it look like something decent

The Mythbusters/Banijay Science channels uploading episodes has been a joy to rewatch - but the real treats are the few glimpses of Jamie’s funny and relaxed side! Sometimes he’d even giggle! Also that beret went in the water a few times, that’s clean enough!

For imitation ivory an option in some cases might be tagua nut. It's a palm nut about the size of a large chicken egg. Usually have a void inside too shaped like a mango pit. But very fun to work with and extremely convincing as ivory. Cons: limited size and shape and it's incredibly hard. You just about need to use metal working tools for it.

Hearing the excitement in Adam's voice gives me hope for some more episodes. I know I keep hearing no, but I keep seeing yes. Now Jamie... 😶

Airbrushes have 2 stages. 1st blows air and 2nd lets paint flow Always trigger the 1st stage away from your work once before u spray at your work. That clears any spatter risk

Hi Adam. Thank you so much for sharing all these insights and behind the scene anecdotes and dynamics of the entire team behind mythbusters. It really throws me back in my teen years when I was glued to the TV when a new mythbusters episode aired. I have a quote assigned to me being: 'I saw an episode of mythbusters about this...'.

Jamie said...As soon as you give me a new one you can have this one.Thats what he said..

weirdly enough EXACTLY that episode was suggested to me in the YT algorithm 3 days ago and I rewatched it.... And now Adam drops this video... Weird!

For small ivory pieces try tagua nuts. They carve like ivory.

Ah, a Jamie relic. The Holey Beret.

Please clone Jamie, we need more Hyneman in the world

4:30 watching you make Jamie crack up was always a good time 😆

4:03 That is honestly probably the best re-enactment of that sounds on the internet. Well done

Mercury space suit... Always lovely to see... Thanks!

I worked in a Navy Shipyard and your description of airbrushing was pretty much how we learned to paint ships. Of course we used 100 psi "Bulldog" pump airless systems but the principles were the same.

Many years ago, I worked for a company that made bamboo fly fishing rods. We used a number of exotic materials for the reel seats on some of the more premium models including ivory, mammoth, water buffalo and hippo tooth (this was an absolute nightmare to machine down, kept dulling the bits really quickly). We had good luck with some of the synthetic material (ivory, horn, tortoise) we got from Masecraft Supply Co.

I actually, really laughed out loud at the beret story. Wonderful. ❤️

Not sure if it is the same material shown on camera, but knife handle makers have a faux ivory product they use, mostly for ferrules and butt caps, but it is durable enough for use on a kitchen knife handle.

As far as ivory substitutes go, there’s also tagua nut, sometimes known as vegetable ivory. It’s a largish nut (ten or fifteen centimetres across) with a hard off-white interior that can be polished up to an ivory-like finish. It’s a traditional material in Japanese netsuke carving.

These stories are priceless. Thanks for sharing.

I feel like Adam is almost keeping Jamie alive with his stories since Jamie seems to have all but disappeared. I love hearing stories like this.

Bone dust is VERY dangerous to inhale like asbestos or silica.. that smell is the least of your worries 😅

3:30 this phunk! sound was so perfect! It sounded exactly like a sound effect pasted in

Adam, you're the king of wild tangents.

For beginners watch lots of KZfaq videos. Not just ones that do what you are thinking of doing, but ones that paint pictures, miniatures, war-game miniatures, everything you can find. the 1st thing you'll see is that there are many ways of getting the same results. Then start watching the ones that use the same medium that you'll do most of your work in. Be it water or solvent based Acrylic, Enamel, Lacquer, etc. See how people using your paint type do things. Don't get the very cheapest brush you can find as they're usually not very good but go a step up. Instead of a $15/20 dollar brush get one that costs $25/35. You'll find that just spending that little more gets you a better product. Then when your proficiency gets better get 1 or 2 in the $65 to $100 price range. There are many very good brushes in this price range that will last you for years if properly taken care of. If just getting 1 then decide what you are mostly going to use it for. Detail work, general, priming/base coating, etc. For detail work I'd suggest a needle size of .30mm or less, for priming, general, base coating go with .40mm to .60mm. As important as the brush is learning how to use the paint that your will primarily use. Thinning, cleaning, number and thickness of coats, etc. As I only use water based acrylics for miniature wargaming figures that's my focus for the paints, thinners, flow improvers, cleaners (one of the best cleaners for this is hot water from a kettle or coffee maker), etc. The brands I primarily use (all paid for by me, none given by manufacturer) are: Badger, Gaahleri, Paasche. All cost in the $70 to $150 range. The needle sizes range from .20mm to .70mm so there is a size for everything and every brand and series of paint I use.

I wasnt expecting the Airbrush advice, but BOY do I appreciate it! Ive picked up Automotive Wheel Repair in the past year. I have been struggling to do any better than, "Just knowing how" I also dont have anyone to ask for advice. Idlk how to simplify what I want to look for online either. So its been a struggle. This wasnt the world of info, but it was incredibly helpful! As always. whether its 2014 or 2024 Im still learning loads of stuff and in a fun way, Adam! Thank you so much for being part of my learning experience and my childhood!!

To add to the advice for an airbrush: start cheap. A paasche model H can be gotten reasonably inexpensively and many off brands are even cheaper. Learn how to field strip that thing like its your rifle and your life depends on it. Partially so you know how to clean it, partially so you know how it works and how to troubleshoot it. That leads to my next point: clean it. Clean it again. When you think youve got it clean enough, clean it again. And when you arent painting, or storing it away, be ready to clean.

In fairness, Jamie said you could have the hat, but didn't say when. 🤔😁

"Dude I get to keep this stuff and mounted in my trophy case! - And what am I going to wear? -Oh we'll get you another beret. -Okay you let met know when it arrives."

This is why Jamie and Adam dont work well on a personal/friendship level. they both couldn't let go of that hat. 😅

I think Jamie would have been very difficult to work with. But the episode when he graciously let Mr Adam have the once in a lifetime trip to the high atmosphere completely changed my view of him.

I had no idea Jamie would hold out on you like this!! 😂😂😂

I worked at (Colossal) Pictures in PR (almost a decade before MythBusters). We were supposed to come up with some fun gimmies for a goody bag for clients. My idea was a beret inspired by Jamie's with "Masters of none" embroidered on it. It was already iconic as far as I was concerned. Got some samples, but we never actually made it. (I started working at the stage attached to their workshop. The first time I met them was delivering live butterflies that were used in the opening credits for Jack with Robin Williams.)

Before I tried to airbrush a costume, I got some kid's coloring books and airbrushed them. Keep it in the lines! Also having an ultrasonic cleaner tub is game-changing for airbrush cleanup.

I just noticed Adam is wearing an Omega Speedmaster Professional. I love wearing my Speedy; such an iconic watch. Hey Adam, tells us about why you wanted a Speedy.

I think if you have a problem with the fit of the door increasing the hinge block standoff gives you more clearance as one big advantage of the center hung door is its ability to move more or less straight out before it makes its arc. If you want to be amazed at the fit of round door safes check out some of the cannonball safes of the early 1900's. I have seen some where it is almost impossible to see the any gap at all. Also you definitely need to add the pressure systems found on the outside to help pull out and pull in the door into the jamb. Also making a comb lock true to scale for that door will make you crazy if you try to copy a standard vault style lock. Been there done thst.

With Ivory, there's two major things that I could also suggest. If you're doing something small, there is warthog ivory, it looks a lot like real ivory and is, normally, relatively cheap. If you're wanting an end result that looks like ivory, one workable solution is carve out of a fine grain, softer wood, then use it as a master to mold it and cast with some of the resin mixes. There are several options there for combos of resin, pigments, and mixins that can get a very good ivory look. I've been using stuff that the local hobby lobby has available for it with some things I sculpted and wanted to cast up

They may not be friends, as is common for co-workers, but the level of respect is palpable.

The army of Jamie's is a truly terrifying thought.

I have found a great airbrush learning channel on KZfaq called, "Night Shift". Martin Kovac makes and details many models, mostly military tanks and also buildings that he has photographic references for to replicate in model form. He has tutorials on basics, weathering, rusting, etc. An amazing channel.

"The Alameda County Sheriffs Office is one of the most experienced in the world" ...because of us. 😂😂😂

Adam I normally agree with everything you say, you are a wonderful teacher and an inspiration to us. However I have to part ways with you on buying a cheap airbrush. As a model builder and one who has instructed folks in Airbrushing, buying a cheap airbrush will not only frustrate a beginner it will also cause them to lose interest quickly. I always tell the folks when I give a seminar on airbrushing to stay away from the Chinese knockoffs and purchese a name brand single action airbrush from someone like Badger, Paasche, or even Grex. All great companies that you can find parts for if not locally then online. Just my 2 cents. Thank You for all you do for us and the industry.

Cut to: Alameida Sherrif's Dept doing a Q&A about their crazy training ideas dept, The Mythbusters.

There's also a thing called Vegetable Ivory, which is made from the Tagua nut and others.

As a competitive skeet shooter, I agree the straight on targets coming towards you are very easy... Until you move to Station 9 which is half the distance and comes at you very fast! Especially in the international format!

Re: bone sources. Natural bone needs to be cleaned and degreased if you want it to be a good ivory substitute. A quick and easy option for clean bone (and what I used for the handle scales on my first Bowie knife) is a cow bone from the dog chew aisle at the pet supply store.

I was so lucky that my art teacher convinced the school board to create the first air brushing class in Minnesota. One of my classmates in art class is now a professional artist that uses airbrush a lot.

The hat being 60% Jamie’s skin cells made me spit my drink out

I loved the advice to practice on cheep stuff. I have a friend who makes stunningly beautiful furniture and every new piece starts with him using cheap dimensional lumber and plywood to do a full build. It is better to learn what works and what doesn't on cheap stuff instead of the very expensive woods he will use for the finished piece.

Galalith is a good ivory substitute, a 'plastic' resin made from milk. It was a popular choice at one time, musical instrument makers using it for components which they had previously made from ivory or bone.

I was about to ask the beret question! 😂

Personally I would say that you should not buy a cheap crappy airbrush as your first one. Reason being that you'll likely get frustrated with it and just give up. Personally I'm a fan of Harder & Steenbeck. They're amazing quality and one of the greatest things about them is how simple they are to strip down when needed. No fiddly little wrenches and crap, it can all be done with just your fingers (at least for stripping it down as much as you'll need in 99.9% of cases). There are other brands which also use similar construction but I have no personal experience with those. This year they released the Harder & Steenbeck Ultra 2024 which is actually made specifically for beginners. It's not cheap at about 100 bucks but I have no doubt you could sell it and get most of that back if you decide not to keep it. And you can upgrade it with parts from their more expensive brushes if you'd like. I'm not paid by H&S, even though it sure sounds like it :D I just really like their products. Also the GM for the company regularly makes videos on youtube talking about tips and tricks, does demos, answers questions from customers etc. And even if you don't go with H&S, try to go for something a bit more quality than the no-name crap you find on Amazon or Ebay for 20 bucks. Spend a bit more and you'll be glad you did. Also, go with a dual action brush and skip single action IMO. It'll take an hour longer to get the hang of, but you'll get much more control out of it, which is likely why you're thinking about an airbrush in the first place.

This makes me more baffled about Edwin Sarkissian's grenade videos

Try vegetable ivory if its only for something small. I believe its the tagua nut from a type of palm. Its a recognised form of ivory, but vey much sustainable.

Its great you finally got Jamie's beret Loved that episode

Good source of faux ivory bars and horn? Tobacco pipe making supplies. Go look up Vermont Freehand. He's got all sorts of cool stuff for pipe making including the fake ivory and bone for accent rings and such.

I feel a bemused satisfaction when Adam gets excited talking about something and goes "Ah! Oh!..."

No click bait has ever affected me as strongly as this

Wish you guys would have tested a vacuum vs a pressurized atmosphere without a solid container or how to keep water on a spinning sphere going in four different directions at varying speeds, especially in a vacuum. There's always something to test!

Are there any videos of Adam playing TTRPGS? Because that would make my day as an avid player of 5e, Mork Borg and Delta Green.

I’ve been dying to ask if you had it. I’m glad someone finally asked 😂

Dear Adam and fans, My next build is the base of a cage for some very spoiled gerbils. I would like advice when buying untreated lumber. They are pretty much mouse sized desert beavers and will eat the wood. Therefore I'm thinking 2×4's are best but finding that untreated at a reasonable cost is proving difficult

I'm having a full thickness cornea transplant Tuesday April 16th at University of Utah because the VA doesn't do it, so i will not be able to watch your videos for up to a month, but the wife can start them and i can listen, so if pain isn't above 7 i will be listening.

Wait, you got explosives from the Mat-Su Valley? As a Wasilla kid, I guess I'm not surprised. Everyone's crazy uncle has a munitions stash up there.

I heard Adam's voice and realized how much I missed hearing it.

Was it not even an option to have the bomb squad handle the grenade part of a grenade-related myth? Also, I bet the bomb squad of Alameda county's sheriff department was bummed out about Mythbusters ending, moreso than the regular viewers and Discovery bean counters.

when I first got a dual action, the best advice I got was to practice with Indian Ink and do circles, swirls, dots and lines. It created muscle memory in my hand, arm and fingers

The tagua nut is also a good substitute for ivory.

How many years later and just thinking about the sound that water-balloon launcher makes me laugh until I hurt.

Was it just me that thought Adam was going to run in to the charging cable plugged in to his phone when he got up? Only to realize it was an awesome illusion - talk about perfect placement of the phone. lol

Actually Jamie said he'd give adam the hat if Adam "let me know when it (a replacement beret) arrives". So the Deal was that Adam would give Jamie a replacement Beret, and THEN Jamie would hand over the shot beret.

Re ivory substitutes: check out tagua. It’s a nut known as ‘vegetable ivory’. The nut is a little smaller than a doorknob, and works and polishes like real ivory. For a very specific kind of real ivory, tear down an antique piano keyboard. You can get a nontrivial amount of ivory sheet and ebony stick. Both are suitable for luthery, where I learned that trick.

I wanted to see the hat.