Building the Worlds Smallest Escalator (That WORKS 😮)

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This project has been in development since January 2022, and the original idea stems right back to the underground subway diorama that was built back in November 2019! It only took almost 12 months to finish!
I tinkered with this project on and off over that time but really knuckled down for the past 3 months to get it completed.
The original TinkerCAD file can be found here for those wanting to download and 3D print the model as well: www.tinkercad.com/things/hqU0...
Also a parts list is available on my website here: www.bouldercreekrailroad.com/...
I designed it in such a way that it can be retrofitted and adjusted by others who also want to have a go at building something similar.
While all the files are final designs that worked for my finished model you may still find depending on what 3D printer settings you use you may still need to make minor adjustments to your printed pieces in order to get them perfect. The tolerances are quite tight.

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@maxpacker2372 Жыл бұрын

Well that escalated quickly.

@obadijahparks Жыл бұрын

Let's continue to uplift these artists.

@BoulderCreekRailroad Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I've been try to step up my model building game 😄

@maxpacker2372 Жыл бұрын

I particularly liked the step by step instructions on how to make this.

@richhangonladsivegotanidea1832 Жыл бұрын

Trust Luke to take things to a whole new level

@Silverwing2112 Жыл бұрын

I came to make these jokes, but turns out you'd come in at a level above me.

@juliusfucik4011 Жыл бұрын

I love how you cleverly cut out what happens to the poor dude at the top of the escalator 😂

@BoulderCreekRailroad Жыл бұрын

LOL, yeah I should have left it in.... spoiler alert, he falls 😆

@XwhiskyX Жыл бұрын

@@BoulderCreekRailroad I hope we can see a short of it at least :P

@_JoyceArt Жыл бұрын

Glad to see i wasn’t the only one waiting until the very end. 😂

@dylanrose5122 Жыл бұрын

I yelled at my tv when it cut to black. Ultimate cliffhanger

@MultiJamesman Жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing, but to be fair he made a working escalator, not a working person. If you don't step off an escalator right in real life you wipe out also.

@BoulderCreekRailroad Жыл бұрын

If anyone feels like being crazy 😜and have a go at building this model the original files are free to download, change and use on TinkerCAD: www.tinkercad.com/things/hqU0v5olf49

@silvsilvsilv Жыл бұрын

Wait I thought the point of these videos was seeing you fiddle around with all those frustratingly small parts so we don't have to? :D

@StreetArtistsOfTheWorld Жыл бұрын

That's really kind and generious of you. I wish you a good day 😊

@VEC7ORlt 7 ай бұрын

My dude, you need to really start learning some proper constrain based CAD package.

@andrewstevenson5449 Жыл бұрын

This is utterly incredible. Back in the 1990s, I tried to make an HO escalator using a kit of whitemetal parts, and very nearly gave up on that. So to do one that looks that good and actually works, is simply jaw-dropping. No wonder it took a year to do.

@BoulderCreekRailroad Жыл бұрын

Thanks Andrew, it's only achievable now because of the tools we have like 3d printers, I'm excited to see what this hobby will look like in another 20 years!

@thebackyard7661 Жыл бұрын

these 3D printers have really impacted the scale modeling world as a whole. whether it would be model railroading, tabletop/wargaming, or just simple maquettes used by the engineering/architectural industry, it is a great and generally cheaper solution to older techniques such as casting with resins and other plastics. i am looking forward to what these incredible machines will bring us in the future!

@Seelenschmiede Жыл бұрын

I'm atm making my diploma for 3d design & printing in the dental medicin. It is sooo inpressive what one can create today!

@kevinpatrickcarey3741 Жыл бұрын

@@thebackyard7661 soon we will be printout out replacement heart, livers and kidneys!

@meaghan_rebecca Жыл бұрын

Honestly, you could post 1 video a year and I'd be happy - you put SO much work into what you do!

@barrywever9984 Жыл бұрын

As someone who uses SolidWorks to design regularly, I'm impressed by the tinkercad skills, because I definitely would've thrown my computer out of the window

@ano_nym Жыл бұрын

I used some SolidWorks back in a high-school class, trying SketchUp after that sure was a major downgrade...

@edwardlove4300 Жыл бұрын

You are a tribute to the planet earth. We don't often see this on KZfaq. Your work brings sunshine into my life!

@bartkowalik Жыл бұрын

I love this project so much. You did something amazing and changed the standard of all dioramas in the world. Everyone should take an example and create ultra-realistic dioramas (e.g. railway) and add working escalators at stations. Congratulations! Amazing job!

@mosheep Жыл бұрын

This was almost a year in the making?! Worth the time spent, this is amazing! Also I think this would go great with the subway diorama you did. Again amazing build!

@BoulderCreekRailroad Жыл бұрын

ha ha thanks Mo, yeah the subway was the initial inspiration for this project 😊

@EvoKey Жыл бұрын

One more year and the armrest is rolling too 😇

@fredericapanon207 Жыл бұрын

@@EvoKey Mmmm, can one do rubber FDM printing? More likley is resin laser printing a rigid version as a master to create a mold then casting a stretchy silicone. Mind you, silicone is pretty grippy so it would not slide well. A nylon would be better but that might be hard to cast. Mmmm, how does the hand-rest of a real escalator travel?

@royreynolds108 7 ай бұрын

@@fredericapanon207 Google "escalators".

@JustAnotherBuckyLover Жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness! This looks like it's going to be amazing, and I can't wait to see how you made it work. I've been hoping you would continue to build the rest of the subway diorama since the original video, so this has made my day.

@BoulderCreekRailroad Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Yeah the subway was the spark that inspired this project, I'm planning to build an entirely new subway station though! It a future project planned for later down the road 😉

@JustAnotherBuckyLover Жыл бұрын

@@BoulderCreekRailroad I can't wait, I know it's going to be amazing. ☺

@jasminaverhulst5953 Жыл бұрын

This is fantastic. Luke is the king of modelers. What accuracy and detail he brings to his models. This is just a sublime project. Many can dream of this. We always look forward to the new videos from you.

@jamesmisener3006 10 ай бұрын

Sharing your files is very nice of you. It helps bring more folks into the hobby world. Thanks. 🇨🇦

@melanieryan128 Жыл бұрын

This is amazing! My husband and I love your videos and watched the subway diorama you did... I told him how awesome it would be if it was an actual working escalator. And you did it! We love your work. So talented.

@garrettswoodworx1873 Жыл бұрын

Words don't adequately express the wonder. Fantastic job Luke! Thanks for allowing us along for the ride.

@greerbriggs8421 Жыл бұрын

you're an absolute artist, your dedication is astounding and your mechanical skill is clearly years of interest, practice and devotion. it's amazing that you not only do all the models that you do but also share them all with us Ɛ> thankyou

@normanrowe2831 Жыл бұрын

Your tenacity and patience rewarded you with an absolutely amazing miniature machine. Well done sir.

@BoulderCreekRailroad Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Norman 😀

@mikepurdy1738 Жыл бұрын

As a lift and escalator engineer, I can confirm it's a proper job. I'll be in every two months to overcharge for putting too much oil on it!

@BoulderCreekRailroad Жыл бұрын

LOL, I watched a video about escalator and apparently they install the system at a loss and make their money back through propriety servicing... see you next week with that can of oil 😄

@mikepurdy1738 Жыл бұрын

True story I'm afraid mate

@remkojerphanion4686 Жыл бұрын

@@BoulderCreekRailroad Just like cheap printer-copiers. You pay dearly for the ink cartridges, so just refill them 😉

@CadillacDriver Жыл бұрын

You are not a lift and escalator engineer.

@karenneill9109 Жыл бұрын

@@remkojerphanion4686 In business school they actually call it “the printer and ink model” when a business only makes money on consumables.

@onnomulder9775 Жыл бұрын

You are the best ever modeler I have ever seen!!! A real artist!! Well done. Cheers Onno.

@DimensionMachine Жыл бұрын

Simply an amazing model, and so cool that you shared all of the design work. I absolutely do not need an HO scale escalator and yet somehow now I feel like I need an HO scale escalator!

@tomd96 Жыл бұрын

I love this build, the little detail of the interlocking grooves in the steps adds a lot to the illusion of scale, now all it needs is someone to figure out how to make the railings move in the same direction.

@colinmansell3524 11 ай бұрын

Another build that mesmerizers the viewer. Luke you have that special talent that not very many have. Thanks again for such a great build - looking forward to your next venture.

@d.o.m.494 Жыл бұрын

I used to work for an escalator company and have to say it us amazing. Reducing a fully working escalator to this size obviously dictated changing how one really works but I can't see how anyone could have done it better.

@BoulderCreekRailroad Жыл бұрын

oh cool, that's a huge compliment coming from someone who worked with the real thing 😃 Thanks!

@fredericapanon207 Жыл бұрын

@D.O.M. Oooh question for you: what kind of rubber is used for the moving handrail of an escalator? Is it a vulcanised rubber? Would a silicone casting works for Luke's escalator model, assuming he would want to tackle that challenge?

@Ralph2 Жыл бұрын

You're crazy to attempt this, and a hero for pulling it off magnificently! You need this in the background of your underground train diorama...

@scottturner3831 Жыл бұрын

Absolute Legend... And those elevator connections will make amazing functional tank treads with very little tinkering or cadding.

@rollercoaster3freak Жыл бұрын

Crazy that you did it in tinkercad. Ive not used the program yet as I use other CAD Programs but from what Ive seen from tinkercad its quiet limited. You pulling this of is just amazing! well done

@BoulderCreekRailroad Жыл бұрын

LOL, yeah it probably would have been better to use fusion 360 or something similar, I like TinkerCAD for its simplicity but yes it's limited in so many ways! Its great for beginners though 😉

@rollercoaster3freak Жыл бұрын

@@BoulderCreekRailroad yea that's right. I'm really amazed by your works. Im following you for quiet some time despite building completely different types of models myself but it's so fascinating to see what you do. Especially since you started printing things

@ErzgebirgsMoBaHO Жыл бұрын

I bow to this work. The construction in Thinkercad alone is worth an Oscar. Thank you for showing and greetings - Tino

@debbiemilka2251 Жыл бұрын

Luke, Every time I see one of your newest entries I am quite keen on seeing them, but your projects just seem to get ever more technical and immensely above and beyond any other modeler I can think of other than Pelle Soeberg from Denmark. Your dioramas are getting ever closer to perfection. They are so intricate it makes my head hurt. Are you a multi Phd in several disciplines of engineering ? What drives you to ever more difficult concepts. I expect that you are a top designer at some amazing high concepts corporation in Melbourne or Sydney. You are amazing Luke. Top sort !

@paulsngaugechannel Жыл бұрын

Wow, super cool model. Definitely worth getting in the 3D printer game. Thanks for sharing Luke . Awesome. 🎉

@ianthomson9363 Жыл бұрын

Utterly amazing! Your builds are always way beyond anything I'm capable of, but this one's a step (no pun intended) beyond your usual extremely imaginative projects. And at such a small scale too!

@jimsrenaski7118 Жыл бұрын

This is an unbelievable project... Well...DONE!!

@Plankcraft Жыл бұрын

Incredible as always. Shows how much you love the craft. A whole year designing and perfecting it its utterlly awesome. This is a huge inspiration, might actually pick up a half done diorama I did a couple of month ago. Thank you for this Luke. Cheers

@sunshinelefty Жыл бұрын

🥰 Fabulous and Much Needed! 🥰

@David_Musicpro Жыл бұрын

Hello Luke! Talk about impressive planning, dedication and work. Both my girlfriend and I were very impressed with this build and here I thought this was something that could only be purchased as a very expensive kit somewhere. Thank you for sharing and all the long hours you had put into this build. Cheers!

@VanDamArtisan Жыл бұрын

Brilliant as always Luke! Definitely a "step" above the rest!

@BaconbuttywithCheese Жыл бұрын

What do you mean the handrails are not animated as well 🙂 Seriously nice piece of engineering there Luke.

@LaserGadgets Жыл бұрын

Can't wait for the model of the Mall! :p

@agerken Жыл бұрын

Wow you're a madman to design this in tinkercad!! :D

@kathybaker6329 Жыл бұрын

Amazing job! Beautiful piece of work!

@thomashverring9484 Жыл бұрын

Ooooh, I so wanted to see the little dude trip at the top! How could you cut away each time!?! Great build! It looks amazing!

@brainpinker282 Жыл бұрын

The deep love for your Hobby is just Awesome. And now every time I open Thinker cad, I fell like a Caveman. LOL

@Detsteve Жыл бұрын

Well then. Is that a bar I see way up there? You are a hard man to follow sir. Thank you for making the files available! Much respect.

@mickeyfilmer5551 Жыл бұрын

That is pretty amazing -I am using many of the tips from your videos as your attention to detail is excellent and me being a perfectionist in my modeling has had me watching virtually all of your videos now.

@jimbobo5295 Жыл бұрын

Holy shit Luke.....Glad i've been watching this channel for years, proud of your achievements.

@BKMakes Жыл бұрын

Congrats Luke! Your hard worked paid off, it looks fantastic!

@mistyweather1312 Жыл бұрын

Dear Luke, I have watched all your videos and they were all very enlightening, entertaining and awe-inspiring. I wish I could do what you do but I don't have time and space (small home). Great job! Keep up the good work!

@glenfisher728 Жыл бұрын

Amazing , well done Luke.

@noelpurdey3494 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic Luke. I use to work on the escalators in the Melbourne Underground Loop.

@drubradley8821 Жыл бұрын

It takes allot to impress me, and I am exceptionally impressed to a high degree of being amazed. Well done on the higher standards of detail. I enjoyed watching this and actually intend on watching it again.

@liamphillips8373 Жыл бұрын

This is incredible. I had no idea what was happening at any stage of the build, but it is still incredible.

@johnkelley9877 Жыл бұрын

This is just incredible work. I cannot imagine how many hours were spent in Tinkercad, the 3D printer and adjusting and correcting the finale parts. Thanks for sharing this.

@J3unG Жыл бұрын

This is amazing. Thanks for your work!

@excruciatingsleep Жыл бұрын

Everything you make is utterly astonishing. Great work!

@AllanMiniatureWorld Жыл бұрын

Very creative work and great effort too, thanks for sharing!

@RichardHartness Жыл бұрын

Luke, you've done a lot of amazing work, but IMHO, this one is next-level.

@mikeseba7817 Жыл бұрын

Awesome job! Congratulations Luke!

@geoffreytwell8816 Жыл бұрын

As always, a masterpiece of model engineering!

@BoulderCreekRailroad Жыл бұрын

Thanks Geoffrey, I had fun building it 😀

@ImperialKneazle Жыл бұрын

Utterly phenomenal - would love to see this incorporated in a diorama. 🙂

@eisenschweinchen5354 Жыл бұрын

Great work!!

@kennethrich2107 Жыл бұрын

Amazing..not just the model, but the engineering design process too.

@AllanGildea Жыл бұрын

Fabulous, Luke! Congratulations.

@BoulderCreekRailroad Жыл бұрын

Many thanks! Glad you liked it 😉

@tombuck Жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing that this was designed totally from scratch! I made a storage box in Tinkercad once and was very proud of the accomplishment.

@Thunderchops1984 Жыл бұрын

Wow. That is amazing. 😮

@justthetruth870 Жыл бұрын

That is crazy. What a fantastic result.

@Waleram1 Жыл бұрын

Meticulous and precise work: gives an amazing realism to the models. My respects from Spain.

@edmundandrada Жыл бұрын

Love this build! Amazing project!

@klaird_h4727 Жыл бұрын

I literally just thought about you this morning! I was wondering when there would be a new upload, and here you are!🥰

@shanemaneval16 Жыл бұрын

Dude! Absolutely Incredible!!!

@cnosprandt5155 Жыл бұрын

You never fail to amaze me! What a fantastic build!

@rwissbaum9849 Жыл бұрын

So we find out that in addition to being part artist and part magician, you are also part engineer! Stunning.

@rong1924 Жыл бұрын

A project every bit as fiddly as I could have feared. Well done. Now make the moving hand rail ! 🙂

@MaxMakerChannel Жыл бұрын

Thats quite a brave undertaking! So many issues that can come up with so many moving parts.

@BoulderCreekRailroad Жыл бұрын

LOL true and I did have so many issues! There were a couple of times I thought of giving up but the persistence payed of 😉

@radracer8777 Жыл бұрын

i kinda wanna see you 3d print a tiny man halfway curled up so you can drop him at the top of the stairs and have him perpetually tumble down the escalator

@RonsTrainsNThings Жыл бұрын

Awesome build, Luke. Thanks for sharing. 👍🏼👍🏼

@MarianaSoares-nx2fh 11 ай бұрын

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@NicholassTrainChannel Жыл бұрын

Amazing model Luke. All you need now is some sort of scene to go around it like a shopping centre. - Nicholas.

@Miniac Жыл бұрын

8:53 no can flip?!?! riot! Absolutely incredibly process. I feel so lucky to be able to watch a 13 minute version of this ~100hr project.

@BoulderCreekRailroad Жыл бұрын

lol 😄 Totally missed opportunity! P.S. I'm loving the level of professional quality in your videos at the new studio! They are so fun to watch 😎

@Miniac Жыл бұрын

@@BoulderCreekRailroad thank you, Luke!!

@chrysny413 Жыл бұрын

😳 dude… every time I think ok how can he top this.. you top it. Unbelievable. Beautiful. Thank you.

@KubiqFeet Жыл бұрын

You should absolutely make this into a kit and sell it, I can see a lot of people buying this. Great job!

@stanstocker8858 Жыл бұрын

This is an excellent build. Well done!

@imtryanmybest Жыл бұрын

You could apply this to a ski slope. You don’t get much snow down under but a ski resort diorama would be a great addition.

@froppygirl994 Жыл бұрын

This is so freaking incredible, and it looks so realistic. Your creations always amazing me.

@BoulderCreekRailroad Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@bobp5356 11 ай бұрын

Beautiful job. A really cool build.

@MCsCreations Жыл бұрын

Amazing design, Luke! Really fantastic work! 😃 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

@karenneill9109 Жыл бұрын

And I thought I was pedantic when I made beaded miniatures. That is an attention to detail that is impressive. Really, really well done!

@craiglordable Жыл бұрын

You've out done yourself again. Amazing engineering.

@albert.skapare Жыл бұрын

Such insane dedication, truly one of the best. Very inspirational!

@danilopadula Жыл бұрын

Amazing design, well done mate.

@pinkglase Жыл бұрын

I love this so much!

@barrymerrick8867 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic as usual. What a magnificent piece of craftsmanship. You really need to have an exhibition of Models. I will definitely make the road trip,to,see it. Thanks.

@Barnadownire Жыл бұрын

Another amazing project Luke. Just brilliant and I admire what you do. Keep up the great work

@MarianaSoares-nx2fh 11 ай бұрын

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@giorgio9767 Жыл бұрын

absolutely the number 1…thanks from Italy

@TheyMakeItLikeThat Жыл бұрын

Absolutely unreal! I never know how you’re going to top yourself but then… you make it like that!

@michaelimpey1407 Жыл бұрын

Luke, Great video, of an amazing build. What can now be done at home, your skills are awesome. Cheers, and stay safe, Michael

@remkojerphanion4686 Жыл бұрын

Man, this is next level modelling! You should show this to Otis, Kone, or other major escalator companies!

@crawson0311 Жыл бұрын

This releases the day my vacation starts! Gonna be a good vacation indeed.

@liraklirik3240 Жыл бұрын

Always amaziing works!

@rickn8115 Жыл бұрын

This is one of the top 10 coolest things I have seen in my life!

@PKTCrafts Жыл бұрын

I did not beleve the title of the video. The fact that you actually made this blows my mind! Awesome stuff man!

@tedkomuves8368 Жыл бұрын

Very cool, nice job!!

@maxanddad1 Жыл бұрын

Luke, once again amazing work! You really do a great job!

@NotOnLand Жыл бұрын

This is insane, awesome job