@@ActionRobotPunch what was his training? Was he a carpenter or welder?
@mangamegs2 жыл бұрын
@@ActionRobotPunch I'm just curious. I'm new to customizing
@namelessjedi22423 жыл бұрын
Looking at it I imagine that tower is just a periscope-like extension from a larger base or vehicle beneath the ice. Cool idea for a simple but atmospheric addition to the Cobra forces!
@ActionRobotPunch3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. That’s what I had in mind. This is just one of many entrances to a larger facility 👍
@hasbrosbeforehoes3 жыл бұрын
Wow. Kudos to you and your grandpa
@ActionRobotPunch3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, that's appreciated.
@kickboxproductionsfilms95233 жыл бұрын
This is some of the best work I've seen in dioramas taking some the most simple things and making it into a work of art is no easy job. overall great video
@ActionRobotPunch3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words. I’m glad you liked it.
@kickboxproductionsfilms95233 жыл бұрын
@@ActionRobotPunch np
@Nyc_figure_fanaticКүн бұрын
Oh that came out great! Thanks for the tutorial 🤘🏽
@TheREALOC19728 ай бұрын
Love this, My grandson was given a small suitcase full of action figures not just G.I. Joe's but the knock-off from like Dollar Tree, Dollar General and "Military" figures from Wal- mart too so I'm going to build him a homemade for his play room with both "good guy" and "bad guy" bases but I'm basically like a post apocalyptic bases, like the war between G.I. Joe and Cobra is over, they destroyed each other and they joined forces with their lesser known counterparts and combined into 1 group to keep fighting.
@ActionRobotPunch8 ай бұрын
Great to hear about folks enjoying their Gi Joes! Thanks for watching.
@magnumrex3 жыл бұрын
Nice. Looks great. Defintely looks like a back entrance to an artica base.
@ActionRobotPunch3 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@thecottage44932 жыл бұрын
Really you could make one for any terrain. Camouflage it and it fits in a woodland playscape. Great job!
@ActionRobotPunch2 жыл бұрын
Yeah absolutely. I was thinking of giving it attach points. Sort of hint that is was prefab and it could be airlifted to where ever in the world it was needed. Then camoed up to match the terrain like you suggest. I think your comment has sparked a new project! Thanks for the comment and for watching.
@thecottage44932 жыл бұрын
@@ActionRobotPunch I'm envisioning it to be more of an entry point to and underground facility much like the sheild generator bunker in ROTJ. I like your idea of a small portable unit that can be dropped in different environments and be used for outposts or communications.
@seandavidr3 жыл бұрын
Those miter/razor saws are awesome, way better than a dremel that leaves nasty cuts.
@ActionRobotPunch3 жыл бұрын
Agreed. I avoided getting one for years then finally did and wish I'd gotten one sooner.
@Mundane053 жыл бұрын
Ladder would look cool hanging from the top, like a drop-down to avoid unwanted murderers using it to climb up.
@ActionRobotPunch3 жыл бұрын
Ah great idea. Maybe like a fire escape type mechanism. Thanks.
@Mundane053 жыл бұрын
@@ActionRobotPunch That's the term I was looking for, heh. Very nice video, good luck.
@Kanovskiy2 жыл бұрын
Very good. You have lots of imagination and skills. 10/10
@ActionRobotPunch2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@DesTheOutLaw3 жыл бұрын
As for me who is just recently getting back into the 3.75 scale. I really appreciate the information you have. I want to get into customization with bases and other stuff. You sir have my attention.
@ActionRobotPunch3 жыл бұрын
Great. Glad you found some useful information.
@corbralang13513 жыл бұрын
Great idea! Thanks for sharing!
@ActionRobotPunch3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, glad you liked it.
@corbralang13513 жыл бұрын
@@ActionRobotPunch loved it
@joebarrett27463 жыл бұрын
Very cool and imaginative.
@ActionRobotPunch3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, glad you liked it.
@TheMelvor3 жыл бұрын
This was amazing! I'd love to see more creations like this 😎
@HappyConsoleGamer3 жыл бұрын
The best thing was his Grandfathers Castle! so amazing!
@TheMelvor3 жыл бұрын
@@HappyConsoleGamer Heck yeah!
@ActionRobotPunch3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much. I’m hoping to do some more soon. Maybe A desert outpost. It’s summer here so something easy to bring to the beach for setup in the sand or dirt.
@nicholasdaviner7249 Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Wish i would have thought like that when i had my collection. Yo Joe!
@ActionRobotPunch Жыл бұрын
It was a fun project. Thanks for watching 👍
@MiKeMiDNiTe-772 жыл бұрын
Very nice awesome paint job and looks fantastic in the snow.
@ActionRobotPunch2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@DOGDAD786 ай бұрын
That castle is so cool.
@ActionRobotPunch6 ай бұрын
Thanks. My grandfather must have had a fun time building it.
@josephlowry43203 жыл бұрын
This gives me inspiration for my own future base for my action figures. awesome custom base dude.
@ActionRobotPunch3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Good luck with the custom base 👍
@GrrrwolfWherewolf3 жыл бұрын
Dude this is super rad! Thanks for sharing this video! I really appreciate how you take the time to explain things simply and encouragingly. I'm looking forward to your desert base and other variations! Yo Jobra!
@ActionRobotPunch3 жыл бұрын
That's really great to hear. Thanks so much.
@SkageXL52 жыл бұрын
Sorry, this is 9 months old so it's necromancy, but I just want to say I really like this, and I'm stealing the idea. My version is going to be a submarine tower, so it looks like it's breaking through the ice, but thank you for giving me a new project!
@ActionRobotPunch2 жыл бұрын
I love the idea and I make these to share ideas and how-to info. I'd love to a do a cross-section version of what you describe where you could see the ladder down into the sub pen/base. Too many cool ideas and not enough time! Thanks for watching and I hope to see your final project!
@SkageXL52 жыл бұрын
@@ActionRobotPunch STOP GIVING ME IDEAS! :D
@samanthaadams6193 жыл бұрын
That is incredible! I really like how that came out. =D It also looks like one could make a sci fi variant on that as well.
@ActionRobotPunch3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely. The rounded form is very sci-fi but Cobra has always been on the sci-fi side in my opinion so it works for them. I'm not sure I could use the same parts for a Gi Joe type base. Their stuff is more conventional. But this could surely be used for Star Wars or similar. And thanks for the kind words!
@dustinkordish3 жыл бұрын
Lots of good info here. I enjoy the pace and detail of how you explain your process, and the finished product looks great!
@ActionRobotPunch3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great feedback. Glad you enjoyed it.
@FishBrix85 Жыл бұрын
Awesome build really gives me some great ideas
@ActionRobotPunch Жыл бұрын
Awesome. I love being inspired and inspiring others.
@thedarkknight803able2 жыл бұрын
Awesome build!💥😯👏🏿👏🏿😁👍🏿
@ActionRobotPunch2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@jimver21453 жыл бұрын
This is a absolute blast of a project I'd like to make one similar!!! I hope to see more scratch built projects!
@ActionRobotPunch3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I’m planning more 👍
@Gghhaassff Жыл бұрын
You can use the grooves in your mitre box to draw straight lines on tubes too
@ActionRobotPunch Жыл бұрын
Oh man, that's a great tip. I never thought of using the box for anything other than cutting. Thanks!
@modestogonzalez1822 жыл бұрын
Awesome work! Can't wait to try this out
@ActionRobotPunch2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. I hope it goes well!
@attentionspanlabs3 жыл бұрын
This is an excellent build. The coffee ring to fix the curvature of the top section is ingenious. This is something I've tried to fix many times less elegantly and less successfully. Good advice about the asymmetry of detail and shape composition, as well. If you'll permit me to make a few suggestions from my experience creating structures for tabletop wargames, I would fill in the gaps on the side of the light/sensor above the door and the angle brackets around the circular rim using either thin plasticard cut to shape, chipboard, or for smaller gaps, just fill it in with sculpting putty. Once the base coat is dry, you can bring out the details, especially on the machinery and access panels, by hitting it with a wash of very watered-down paint. White can be difficult to wash without making it look gray, but if you use the right shade and limit your application to the areas you want to accentuate it will work. And you can always drybrush over the sections that are too dark. Finally, you can get a more controlled application of weathering by speckling the darker paint on with a sponge.
@ActionRobotPunch3 жыл бұрын
Great tips! Thanks.
@brainlock722 жыл бұрын
Cool work. Between your vids and Chris Shales(Empire Toy Works), makes me want to construct a whole new room (or building!) for dios.
@ActionRobotPunch2 жыл бұрын
I'd love to have a big room to work in and display my stuff. Empire Toys is really inspiring. That space station is the ultimate playset!
@RaptorRed793 жыл бұрын
Oh this is really Nice!! and is making me think of all the things I could make with the dozens and dozens of old G.I.Joe vehicles, figures and playsets I have in storage. I love this channel.
@ActionRobotPunch3 жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks for that. If these videos inspired you then that's the greatest compliment of all. Thank you.
@spurnd2 жыл бұрын
Great work, I'm always looking at the shape of random objects trying to imagine what part they could become for a diorama or other craft project. And thanks for the tutorial links.
@ActionRobotPunch2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@bugler753 жыл бұрын
Really glad I found your videos. Really fond memories of my GI Joes (Action Force in the UK) . I’ve kept a few of my favourite characters and my comics but unfortunately not my figures. Seeing your videos makes me regret selling them off many years ago! Subscribed 😊
@ActionRobotPunch3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. I sold all my collection off a while back and have been slowly rebuilding so it's never too late to get back into it. One reason I started fixing and modding Gi Joe toys is to save money and not going for the mint version. Thanks again.
@bugler753 жыл бұрын
@@ActionRobotPunch dont tempt me lol! I model armour and aircraft so 3 3/4 inch isn’t too far away! 😁 All the best, Ian
@gwpattrick3 жыл бұрын
Yes i did the same thing. I had all the guys but not many vehicles. I made alot of trucks. Tanks and helicopters. Another reason to have kept my joes but i had to leave them.
@ActionRobotPunch3 жыл бұрын
Maybe someday you'll get them back. Thanks for watching!
@arnoldmayii35633 жыл бұрын
Very cool
@danielcastellanos7723 жыл бұрын
cool channel and greets from Venezuela
@ActionRobotPunch3 жыл бұрын
Hello and thank you
@RoyceLovesHisShotgun3 жыл бұрын
Now you know. And knowing is half the battle👍
@ActionRobotPunch3 жыл бұрын
It was always fun to see those at the end of the show.
@kevinpatrickcarey3741 Жыл бұрын
the other half is red and blue lasers
@marcellostratigo16903 жыл бұрын
Compliment for your work!!!
@ActionRobotPunch3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much.
@Fnordathoth3 жыл бұрын
Looks great, love it! Subbed.
@ActionRobotPunch3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much.
@clerenyvald83853 жыл бұрын
BIG APPLAUSE, subbed, liked
@ActionRobotPunch3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@davidjeter5067 Жыл бұрын
Looks better than GI Joe bases I had when I was a kid. Had I seen this back then I would rather have had this. Please build a better terror drome than the crappy one sold in stores and now ungodly priced...
@ActionRobotPunch Жыл бұрын
I wonder if the size might also be a good thing. This could be a smaller, lower cost toy that could act as a base. And I didn't show it but you can still unscrew the top and store your figures inside :) Thanks for watching!
@ultracarterzilla69392 жыл бұрын
It would be cool if you did a jungle and desert themed version as I plan to do a jungle display for my G.I. Joe predator crossover jungle assault display.
@ActionRobotPunch2 жыл бұрын
I did do a desert one. Here’s the link. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qqmWqs1n2srNfWg.html
@matthewstaudinger1224 Жыл бұрын
This might sound strange, but I’d love to learn how to make transport storage containers for joes and cobra weapons. Kinda like crates or metal looking stuff that holds weapons and explosives that cobra could “steal” and take to their base.
@ActionRobotPunch Жыл бұрын
Not strange. That sounds like a great project. I'm working on a Gi Joe train right now. I plan to have Cobra do a train robbery style attack and was planning to make something similar that Cobra would be stealing, like a container with some secret device or chemical. Thanks for watching.
@datamag20183 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial!!
@ActionRobotPunch3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@SkunkLifeMedia3 жыл бұрын
Your granddad was on Legend status.
@ActionRobotPunch3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. He'd have thought that was a cool comment :)
@CO2Giger3 жыл бұрын
Amazing! ! !
@danahousley-preaster28653 жыл бұрын
Awesome
@ActionRobotPunch3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@artkingofwholefoods743 жыл бұрын
Just subscribed. AMAZING content. Where were you when I was a kid???
@courtneydavis63552 жыл бұрын
Dude I have been thanking of the same thing
@ActionRobotPunch2 жыл бұрын
Great and thanks for watching.
@kenobiworks3 жыл бұрын
Love this!!!
@ActionRobotPunch3 жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@csoprych3 жыл бұрын
add to the scene with a larger Cobra base made from a propane tank.
@ActionRobotPunch3 жыл бұрын
Cool idea. Keeping it modular would really allow for scaling the base up. Thanks.
@barryxanchez2965 Жыл бұрын
Awesomeness 👌
@ActionRobotPunch Жыл бұрын
Thanks 🤗
@artkingofwholefoods743 жыл бұрын
I made a serpentor sled from a joy stick controller.
@ActionRobotPunch3 жыл бұрын
Wow that’s a neat idea. Love repurposing things.
@bonecos_do_maninho19713 жыл бұрын
Excelente trabalho
@josephd273 жыл бұрын
Nice little fuel station
@ActionRobotPunch3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@ArmouryTerrain11 ай бұрын
while this is a very simple build, it looks great and would have lots of play-ability.
@ActionRobotPunch11 ай бұрын
Thanks for the kind words. It is fun to place in the snow with figs around it.
@Broadshore2 жыл бұрын
ARP? Look into the Cardboard cylinders that are use to make Concrete post.
@ActionRobotPunch2 жыл бұрын
Great idea. Thanks for watching.
@kevinpatrickcarey3741 Жыл бұрын
Makes me think of a conning tower from a giant under ice submarine
@ActionRobotPunch Жыл бұрын
Yeah, like it just broke through the ice. That’d be a fun project.
@benjamingamache64413 жыл бұрын
That one joe appears to be armed with an m56 smart gun from the alien universe.
@ActionRobotPunch3 жыл бұрын
Yes, I think they were inspired by Aliens for sure.
@arcturius978analistadelmis63 жыл бұрын
excelente
@JustMe-gz4pu2 жыл бұрын
This might be a stupid idea but I want a tabletop JI Joe wargame. Like either at 28 ml scale with maybe 3D printed figures or even the normal Joe scale with the store bought action figures.
@ActionRobotPunch2 жыл бұрын
That’d be awesome. Thanks for watching 👍
@paulleyharris78513 жыл бұрын
Just looks like a outpost to me.
@geographyinaction78143 жыл бұрын
Just a note. I see you cutting through the Styrene...just score and snap, much easier, less work.
@ActionRobotPunch3 жыл бұрын
Yeah I was having trouble with some of the 2 mil stuff. But I think my snapping technique is getting better. I started using pliers to help me get the leverage on the thicker stuff. Thanks for the tip!
@geographyinaction78143 жыл бұрын
@@ActionRobotPunch I collect Joe's too, but I'm 53, so it's the big Joe's from the 60's/70's!
@GladiatorBrig2 жыл бұрын
It’s clearly the entrance for an underground base with sub pens
@ActionRobotPunch2 жыл бұрын
Oooh, underground sub pens. I love that idea. Maybe some Cobra Buggs and Hammerheads?
@GladiatorBrig2 жыл бұрын
@@ActionRobotPunch absolutely. Cobra will need them to highjack a Soviet sub to start a war. The base is a staging point. Sounds like Snow Job, Iceberg, Striker & Subzero will have to call in back up from Deep Six, Torpedo & Wetsuit.
@Canoby2 жыл бұрын
This SO could have been an actual set Hasbro would have put out in the day
@ActionRobotPunch2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Damned_Damian2 жыл бұрын
I’m actually trying to build a 3.75 scale bunker kinda like the Dday ones but for joes and Star Wars figures
@ActionRobotPunch2 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a great project. I made a desert base that might give you some ideas for a bunker.
@georgemartinez17203 жыл бұрын
I.like Gorrillia hot Glue
@ActionRobotPunch3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip
@Star_cab3 жыл бұрын
There is a cobra figure with a smart gun. Did you make that? Or did it come with the figure?
@ActionRobotPunch3 жыл бұрын
I think it's the 30th anniversary Iron Grenadier. It comes with that weapon. I did repaint his outfit though.
@resolute1233 жыл бұрын
I sincerely hope it's an entrance to a Cobra base cause 6 dudes and one chick and one porta-john makes people cranky. All jokes aside, nicely done.
@hectormoto5044 Жыл бұрын
A Trash can would have worked for the size of terror dome.
@ActionRobotPunch Жыл бұрын
Sure. You could use all sizes of things. Thanks for watching.
@RocketPunchHero13 жыл бұрын
2:08 What an interesting technique. Would you mind if I use it on a future build and credit your channel for it?
@ActionRobotPunch3 жыл бұрын
Of course, use it, that’s why I put it in the video. It’s a real time saver. And it’ll impress your friends 😁
@RocketPunchHero13 жыл бұрын
@@ActionRobotPunch Thank you. I truly appreciate your approval.
@bigdaddy23433 жыл бұрын
As we mature as a people, I enjoy the fact that machismo is dying year by year. In regards to GI Joe you'll understand what I mean momentarily. My Dad always wanted to make dioramas of his small Army models. He didn't because he was Mr. Macho, semi pro weight lifter. As a late Gen Xer, (born in 1980), I've noticed many late Xers (b.76-82) are more likely to collect, Play with, modify, enjoy attributes of their childhood. Ie; Gi Joe, Transformers, Old gaming systems. 30 yrs ago this was impossible as the pressure to be a manly man was on 24/7. I collected Joes fall of 1985 till summer of 1991. I felt pressure than to become more involved in Sport and females. BUT deep down I would have kept playing with joes into 1992-93. As I was beginning Jr high. I started a new collection from scratch 4 weeks ago. I have 38 figures on hand and 16 in transit (get here soon!!! :) Lol ) and I ordered vehicles as well. Just like many many later Xers I also had children late. I'm 40, going on 41 in 2 days, and my oldest is 3 And youngest is 2.. I love playing action figures with my oldest. It's great!! Thanks for making this video
@ActionRobotPunch3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you liked the video and are getting back into collecting. It's great that we have these online communities that can be specialized in the things that we're excited about, like our Gi Joe toys. I'm glad you found this video and good luck growing your collection.
@NSouL-cr8pf2 жыл бұрын
Onde vocë encontra essas peças plásticas?? 5:40
@ActionRobotPunch2 жыл бұрын
I show you in the video right afterwards :) They're from the different model kits. But if you can't find those exact kits almost any other kit will have little bits like the ones I use. Good luck.
@thecottage4493 Жыл бұрын
What is the little mitre saw? Brand?
@ActionRobotPunch Жыл бұрын
Here's a link to the exact one I have. amzn.to/3Nt5aCk