Adam Savage Demonstrates Miniature Spaceship Paneling!

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Adam shows how to make a detailed spaceship panel using the techniques he employed as a professional practical effects modelmaker for science fiction films at Industrial Light and Magic! Scratch-building a miniature out of styrene is one of the most satisfying modelmaking processes, and Adam delights in watching this piece come together.
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@tested Жыл бұрын

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@johnangelini Жыл бұрын

Please continue this series by going through the painting and weathering techniques. I see there are similar videos here, but would be really cool to see this go through all the steps to a "finished" state, and even cover the filming where we can see the final shot as something like this might be used.

@bryannorris8049 Жыл бұрын

I'd love to see him walk through the mold making and replication phase that he describes happened to one of his example pieces.

@ATrainGames Жыл бұрын

Agree. He already did this once this year but didn't do the paint video follow-up.

@stevehockey4 Жыл бұрын

Agreed, Please take this same project a few steps further!

@JoeKawano Жыл бұрын

Yes! Please!

@MNewton Жыл бұрын

Yes! This!

@peterrubin4073 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the mention Adam! :) Working with you on T3 and Space Cowboys are still high points of personal satisfaction because of you and your teammates. Still love watching you work!

@sheldoncooper6230 Жыл бұрын

Peter, it would be great to see you and Adam team up in a video about model making!

@RjWolf3000 Жыл бұрын

You should make a few ships and team up with the corridor crew to put them in space. Maybe do a practical vs digital test.

@bond8654 Жыл бұрын

Dude, that is a wicked idea. I'd absolutely love to see that, hopefully your comment blows up!

@ArcherJLady Жыл бұрын

or combine the two, motion controlled model on a blue/green screen, digital space effects

@SpenceBeGarbage Жыл бұрын

NOW THATS AN IDEA

@Zawfee Жыл бұрын

Such a great idea!!

@tolkienfan1972 Жыл бұрын

What a great idea!

@CLANSPI3 Жыл бұрын

This is like a cooking show, except with plastics and glues! More episodes like this how-to video are a lot of fun to watch and follow!

@GeoffreyPeas Жыл бұрын

One of my favourite videos you've ever done, and that's saying something! Would love to see this adapted into a whole series where Adam designs and builds a whole scale ship from scratch... I know that's a big ask but my lord it would be interesting

@MichaelOwens1972 Жыл бұрын

ooo that would be so sweet.

@scottmantooth8785 Жыл бұрын

*would love to see a collaboration with another content creator who has his own channel called create scifi who specializes in prop making using very inexpensive findings but they turn out amazing* *there is also a Croatian fan-made film is set in the Blade Runner world that uses a lot of found object prop building for the cityscape that is very impressive...originally a kickstarter funded film Slice of Life is very impressive given the limitations the producers faced during production...well worth checking out*

@frilansspion Жыл бұрын

hear hear!!! and then light, shoot and composite it to make a little retro sci-fi shot!!

@kelltainer66 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love watching Adam do model making. However, it might be helpful to use two colors to improve the contrast when showing us how this is done. I often find myself unable to see the details that Adam is adding, especially at the notching and hole drilling phase.

@angel102ify Жыл бұрын

youtube compression at 1080p also not helping whatsoever.

@jonathan__g Жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same. Doing it in both black and white styrene would have helped a lot.

@lightsight7754 Жыл бұрын

Great video for technique, but I agree a little tough to see what's going on. A little washed out and blurry. I get what he's doing though.

@DoubleSupercool Жыл бұрын

Agreed. Very difficult to see any detail whatsoever. I know what he is talking about, but hard to follow if you don't know and can't see.

@TheGreatAtario Жыл бұрын

I think some harder lighting would have done wonders to help with this

@ohthatsean Жыл бұрын

Would love to see a series of these building models from different universes and showing the design philosophies of each. Even just a painting series would be a great idea

@Primarch_Vulkan Жыл бұрын

This 100% i would love to see him have a crack at something Warhammer 40K.

@scottcassidy8471 Жыл бұрын

Yes!

@JosephDavies Жыл бұрын

Same here! He's talked about Star Trek a few times in contrast to the Star Wars models, but the demonstrations always seem to be more on the extra-crunchy universe ships! I'd love to see some hands-on demonstrations of the techniques used in making Starfleet ships from the 1980s and 1990s.

@buddystewart2020 Жыл бұрын

I love the use of miniatures in film. In the original Blade Runner, the Tyrell Corp building was so damn good. I have the disc set and the special features section covered the model making and filming of the models and it captivated me from the very first time I saw it. So much detail. It's why I still prefer practical over CGI.

@notreallydavid Жыл бұрын

It's on YT as well (or was), and it's a great extra.

@ericloken7445 Жыл бұрын

The paint is where it really comes together. When it was white, the panelling and greebles didn't really show, but even just the grey primer made it all stand out, and it looked very much like something you would see in Star Wars.

@mariocano7263 Жыл бұрын

A beautiful sight seeing a master in their field excitedly teaching others.

@xliquidflames Жыл бұрын

I can tell how much joy Adam still gets out of building this kind of thing. I was having fun watching because he was having fun doing it. And it really drove home the point of how easy this is to get into. I always thought making things like this would take a bunch of money and expert skill. I'm totally going to try this for myself. I think I'll make a space ship for my niece and nephew to hang from their bedroom ceiling. I would love to see a part 2 of this video showing how to do the paint and weathering.

@brianhampton144 Жыл бұрын

I'd love to see a continuation with this piece! More detailing, and demonstrations of the techniques that get this "set ready"!

@area1084 Жыл бұрын

That was just pure gold, I mean 3d modelling on comps is awesome but it will never have the soul that this kind of physical modelling has. That 3rd stage of adding pre-made parts from model kits is so exciting, when the model truly becomes something 'real'. Thank you Adam for this great vid along with the really interesting snippets about your time as a model builder. I could watch this all day!

@microbuilder Жыл бұрын

I re-watched Close Encounters Of The Third Kind last night for the first time in a long time...after watching this channel for years, I found I had a new perspective and appreciation for that big, beautiful spaceship model.

@GytisValatka Жыл бұрын

Never intended to learn about spaceship paneling, watching this for the sheer Bob Ross effect. Adam Savage is great at communicating this knowledge, and it's lovely to see such passion for the craft.

@tjwonder8157 Жыл бұрын

This was amazing. I really wish I could have learned about this kind of model making skill a long time ago. I'm eager to see more model building techniques.

@Ayelmar Жыл бұрын

One technique I learned from an old ('80s) model-making guide I found at tlhe library "way back when" is to use the BACK of a #11 X-Acto blade with the tip broken off (as happens all to often with those blades!) for scoring styrene for the Snap, as well as for inscribing panel lines on a surface. It leaves a nice, crisp, square-sided channel that catches a wash nicely to really make the panelization pop.

@Ayelmar Жыл бұрын

KZfaq needs to give us a report option for "Scammer/ Impersonating creator"!

@John-mz8rj 7 ай бұрын

@@Ayelmar silly sausage

@Eremon1 Жыл бұрын

Man, I could watch Adam build models all day long. Such a treat. Cheers. I love both aesthetics from fluid smooth line of Star Trek to the asymmetry found in Star Wars. Both are unique in their own ways. Great tips for models from a true master. Adam should start a TV series (or KZfaq) called; "The Joy of Model Building".

@nathanhiggins860 Жыл бұрын

Love how each level of detail makes it better and better. "Real" things have shape, layers, depth, ect. Also looks like weld bond is so much nicer than super glue. Got some on my fingers last night adding some details to a project.

@Serenity_Dee Жыл бұрын

one of my favorite choices made in the prequel production design is how many of the things in Episode 1 are super clean and fit together very neatly, but fewer and fewer things are like that as the trilogy progresses

@alcosound Жыл бұрын

Very nice episode. I love how Mr. Savage explains these modeling techniques in a natural and non condescending tone and sharing with everyone the joy of model building

@shadowfax1007 Жыл бұрын

This is genuinely one of my favourite videos the channel has ever put out. I love any and all Tested content, but this gritty real world technique stuff really hits the mark. Great work!

@johndillon8051 Жыл бұрын

As a person that has built many types of scale models over decades, I get a real kick identifying the kit parts that the guys at IL&M used on the Star Wars props. One of my favorite experiences was seeing the model of the Close Encounters space ship at the Smithsonian. There are many things the builders hid in the recesses including a graveyard!

@slothomatic Жыл бұрын

This was really incredible and interesting. I'd love to see you continue with this series, maybe taking this through the stages of a complete model. Replicating this part for the other side, building a body, final painting, etc.

@aaronperkins4654 Жыл бұрын

I love how you always teach and mention the technique of finger scribe...I'm a carpenter and use the technique 100 times a day...saves loads of time instead of chalk lines or straight edges..and all u need is a pencil..great advice..love your work and demeanor for the work

@robwgeorge Жыл бұрын

This looks like a fun group activity. Everyone sits around a big table with all of the supplies and then does a reveal after "the primer pass". Thanks Adam!

@Marc_Miller Жыл бұрын

I was thinking it would be fun for everyone to work on step one for x minutes, and then everyone passes the build to the right around the table. Everyone then works on step two of the build for x minutes, etc, etc. Would be really fun to see where each design went at the end.

@robwgeorge Жыл бұрын

@@Marc_Miller That's a great suggestion.

@bigfakenetwork Жыл бұрын

Love love LOVE these kinds of Testeds. Love the history, love the detailed explanations, love the instruction. GO, ADAM! YAY!

@David_Radio Жыл бұрын

Excellent tuition and instruction. Amazing to see something so detailed come to life. I think I'm going to have to give this a go. More please.

@emorydomke7773 Жыл бұрын

Sharing your experience like this is so awesome!

@risensei Жыл бұрын

30 minutes of making "nothing" that somehow looks like "something." That kept my attention every second. Adam, you are amazing. Thanx.

@Science3D Жыл бұрын

thanks ! I love this small "course" on "hard surface modelling". It will help me with my 3D designs... I knew the concepts but, looking at an passionate expert, like you, is so inspiring. wow

@rahuldasgupta1491 Жыл бұрын

What a great tutorial. Adam, your energy is infectious. Had great fun watching it and am sure will watch this many more times.

@TheGunnedown Жыл бұрын

More of this style for sure. You're awesome Tested!

@sheldoncooper6230 Жыл бұрын

Adam, I totally appreciate your contributions to Myth busters and the many film projects you have worked on over the years. Thank you for continuing to make videos on how to make various projects. It would be great to see the next steps in this process.

@petermot645 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Adam, it’s always a pleasure to watch & listen to you create.

@woodsman335 Жыл бұрын

I loved this one Adam. And you were very relaxed and funny, which added to the joy of watching it

@paulbrennan1268 Жыл бұрын

This is an outstanding series. cant wait to wtach them all and hopefully he keeps making them! Thanks Adam for all you do! It would be so cool to meet you.

@shawnhicks619 Жыл бұрын

I think it’s cool that a master builder is sharing techniques of his trade. I know there was a big push for awhile to move away from practical to digital and a lot of the builders retired and moved on. Now that studios have moved back a bit to a more hybrid approach there will be a need for more kitbashers and builders. You never know, someone that watches this video might become inspired enough to one day make a living doing it as well. But today we have a lot more advantages then we did even 10 years ago. I’ve recently started using 3D prints and using my scratch building to make even cooler stuff.

@cbrpnk1789 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Adam, the youtube needs much more scratch building content. Really appreciate the amount of skill and material knowledge you have.

@matthuck378 Жыл бұрын

So useful and helpful. I swear, I've learned just as much watching carefully selected YT videos like this over the past several years as I did in 4 years of art college back at the turn of the century.

@spidersj12 Жыл бұрын

When I saw Star Wars in theater in 1977, and subsequently Empire and Jedi, this exact thing is what I wanted to do for my career, I wanted to make space ships for Lucas Film... I never got to do that but man is it fun to watch a master maker at work doing what I dreamed of as a child.

@steveschritz1823 Жыл бұрын

It’s amazing to think all those awesome shots of spaceships in the movies over the years have all been constructed using these exact same techniques.

@DSchrubbe Жыл бұрын

I love these videos! Part of my favorite content on Tested!

@sir_soap9576 Жыл бұрын

YES! MORE MODELMAKING! i love that type of videos

@ThatSillyTankGal Жыл бұрын

Y'know the ODB's are amazing and a highlight of my week, but I would kill for more of this kind of 101-level scratch building tutorial content! I really learned a lot from this brief video!

@jasonbecker4974 Жыл бұрын

This was great, and very helpful. Would love to see the next 3 or so chapters to completion, i.e. painting, weathering etc....

@ExperienceExplorers Жыл бұрын

Great video - love this - so structured and easy to follow! And loving the use of the 360 camera as a way to get everything! 👍

@marc6340 Жыл бұрын

Adam, I have an oculus, and I think (next to just sitting in the "living rooms") your Tested VR is the one thing I like the most! I feel as though I have actually met you! The "up close" you get in VR just can't be matched! Also LOVE all the corrugated cardboard sets!

@birkins1 Жыл бұрын

So many questions answered in this. I’d love to see more modelling basics videos.

@jacob_trumpet Жыл бұрын

Love this style of video. Really informative without being condescending. Would love more demonstration videos along this line

@manlypedro75 Жыл бұрын

Outstanding Teacher! Very articulate AND intuitive! Thanks for the demo!

@chiparooo Жыл бұрын

Love these! So much fun to watch it come together. Thanks for sharing!

@jimrogers2089 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant video. I got into model building a few years ago when Bandai's Star Wars kits pulled me in. I learned almost all skills I've accumulated from online articles and KZfaq videos, and this is one of the most interesting vids I've ever watched. Well done, and thank you.

@generalszabo Жыл бұрын

this was so satisfying and informative! Please do more

@justindunlap1235 Жыл бұрын

These videos have been a priceless resource of information since I decided to start scratch building again this winter. It's the little things that make a huge difference on a model.

@peterdocter4659 Жыл бұрын

Just wanted to say, that i love you're also doing them in VR, really like them and it's where the future will be at! (also awesome to be able to see the shop some more in real depth)

@bill1566 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely love these kind of videos. Makes me want to build a large scale Star Destroyer.

@LordFalconsword Жыл бұрын

Amazing, and not overly complicated to execute! Thank you for sharing!

@monsvillerailways5736 11 ай бұрын

The Master makes it look so easy. 😅 Great tutorial Adam. Thank you.

@paulsstuff1969 Жыл бұрын

This is what you ought to be doing more of in my opinion. It is way more interesting than the videos you make based on the really expensive stuff you get given to review etc... This is exponentially more entertaining, whilst also remaining accessible to all your viewers. More videos like this please!!

@beau-urns Жыл бұрын

Master level educational video delivered in a manner perfect for true amateurs. It’s not just your skill level that is impressive, it’s your ability to teach us with such enthusiasm

@lordofthestings Жыл бұрын

I am enjoying the modeling instruction videos. I would like to see more of this. Thank you for the videos.

@azpcox Жыл бұрын

Love the Savage Masterclass Series on model making!!!

@Alex-vf3io Жыл бұрын

I love building with styrene card! I'd love to see a weathering paint video as well. AK interactive rust streaking has changed my life lol.

@msh6865 Жыл бұрын

I find modelmaking to be incredibly relaxing and stress relieving. A great creative release too. Been enjoying the hobby since I was 7 or 8 years old.

@jackm.3666 Жыл бұрын

Amazingly cool! Thank you so much for taking the time to share this with us. I also love how packed your shop is. Makes me feel better about mine!

@TheDrMike25 Жыл бұрын

Allow me to suggest something for the crew and editing: If Adam had used different colors of plastic between the 3 "chapters" It would be MUCH easier to film it and for us to see. Basic layer black plastic, panneling white plastic, greeblies with black plastic bits and grey moddeling kits. It will all be painted later after all! Love the content, could be easily expanded to different aesthetics: "Adam builds a SW/Alien/Trek inspired model"...

@jackdoud Жыл бұрын

Styrene pretty much comes in white. If you want other colors than you have to change plastic type which can cause issues with glue and sanding. Painting between layers adds its own problems in that you're now gluing to a paint layer instead of plastic to plastic. Basically it's not as simple a fix as you think it is.

@TheDrMike25 Жыл бұрын

@@jackdoud he said in the video how styrine comes in different colors, mostly white and black. My suggestion adresses it by saying to intercalate the 2.

@dethgripco Жыл бұрын

@@TheDrMike25 model making polystyrene usually always come in white. Colored ones are "sourced" from containers, bottles etc that are made of ps/polystyrene, or from model kits as the one he has shown.

@greenjedimonkey Жыл бұрын

I agree, the lighting on the white styrene makes it hard for the camera to pick up details and it’s a bit hard on the eyes.

@atkelar Жыл бұрын

That pencil-finger-guide trick was one of the earliest things I remember my grandfather teaching me. I miss him, he had experience and is still my roll model when it comes to tinkering... "can't do" was unknown to him.

@jamiebmorton Жыл бұрын

This was great! More of this content please. An old video where Adam built a ship from a concept drawing was also excellent and showed many of the techniques in this video. Would love to see more modelling videos like this.

@cmasterflex Жыл бұрын

which old video?

@ohthatsean Жыл бұрын

@@cmasterflex kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bduDaqRl3ZmVgI0.html could be this

@unsoundmethodology Жыл бұрын

Great to see the techniques and hear the rationales. I've been using this same kind of polystyrene sheeting to build my own electronics projects around - I'm often using flat sheets in the same sort of sandwiching forms where you'd see laser-cut acrylic, but I've also done a bit of thermal bending - so it's great to see a master at work. And yeah, the scraps are always handy! Recently I had an overlarge and somewhat irregular slot cut out of an aluminum panel that a slide pot was to sit behind, and it just looked messy as well as being open to dust falling into the pot; I was able to fashion a slot cover from a scrap of styrene that made the thing look much better.

@DocLock Жыл бұрын

That was so much fun watching. Thank you for sharing these great talents!!

@lqqkout8214 Жыл бұрын

This is a perfect video for me today! I was up late designing some cosplay props for my visit to the Galactic Starcruiser and this will take them to the next level!

@flatulentdragon Жыл бұрын

Adam is the Bob Ross of model making. I would love a series of this kind of video, with slightly different subjects. "Today we're going to build a happy space ship wing" "Today we're going to build a space station corridor wall"

@Lee1978R Жыл бұрын

I love Adam’s Styrene builds!! ❤

@JoMomma1973 Жыл бұрын

SWEET... and I'm actually now proud of the fact that I too use that finger straightedge method every day in my woodshop!

@subtwo2418 Жыл бұрын

Simply amazing!! Very inspiring, I need to go out get me some materials and get making! Love these videos of model making Adam, love to see more of these 🤩👌🏼

@charlesslaton5924 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video. I never thought about the design philosophy behind some of the choices in Star Wars and Star Trek until you mentioned them. I mean I definitely noticed them, but unconsciously. So hearing you talk about them was a big "Oooooooooh. Oh yeah. Huh." moment. Thanks!

@otroflores91 Жыл бұрын

My dad worked in construction for a long time during my childhood. Specifically he was a framer. I was always amazed how accurate he was at drawing straight lines free hand and knowing measurements by eye. Or knowing exactly how much material was needed. As an adult I respect how hard workings tradesmen are. They are unsung heros in our nation. I have many friends who went to college (and finished) only to end up doing a trade. Right now I'm a sushi chef and love it, one day I plan on having my own restaurant of some sort. My family actually owns restaurants nowadays but I want to do a different cuisine.

@sci-fi.tsunami 5 ай бұрын

I was searching all over the place a few months ago for a video like this. I couldn't find anything except how to make rocky terrain for railroads & war gaming. I wanted something for sci-fi space stations, shipyards or factories but couldn't find a damned thing. Now tonight, KZfaq randomly recommends this. Now I can kick it into hyperdrive & finally get some shit done. This video is friggin awesome & exactly what I needed.

@mihalislymperakis2422 Жыл бұрын

My friend, have i watched model scratch building videos and have read books! This video is by far the best and you make it look so lots of fun. You 've made me place an order online for styrene boards and rods. Thank you for the amazing video!

@ScottKraft Жыл бұрын

I think this was a rerun but I still enjoyed it.

@heiro5 Жыл бұрын

A delightful watch. And as a person engaged in digital modeling, incredibly useful insights generally about design.

@DaHaiZhu Жыл бұрын

Good to see this covered again

@tachi98lep Жыл бұрын

Still waiting for Adam to complete a full scratch-built spaceship from start to finish! Thanks for the lessons!

@thetechietoffee Жыл бұрын

Such an incredibly effective build technique. It looks fantastic.

@jabbertwardy Жыл бұрын

This feels like something that should be on PBS. Great instructional video!

@alexboehm7171 Жыл бұрын

insane!! please continue and make it a series!! 🤩

@iansaxby9264 Жыл бұрын

I've added your channel to the roster of Making shows I watch regularly, as a way of developing my creative skills. Your work is superb, and you mostly seem to be having the time of your life 😀

@propsandvillainy Жыл бұрын

Yep I see my new obsession! Thanks for the continuing inspiration Adam buddy !

@davido273 Жыл бұрын

I learn something new every time I watch you work

@nokillnina Жыл бұрын

I am blown away. Watching you paneling made me get my tools and polystyrene and .... get back to practicing

@a330turbinex7 Жыл бұрын

So cool Adam! Thanks a lot for sharing!

@eastoforion Жыл бұрын

this was such a great process to watch, thank you for teaching us!

@mehusla Жыл бұрын

Great demo. I love modelling with styrene. It’s like magic :)

@danielmoss2394 Жыл бұрын

I’ve never built a model in my life, other than store bought ones as a kid. I am however an engineer and ocd, and watching this was absolutely fascinating. Thanks Doctor.

@envoyfrommirrorcity Жыл бұрын

I did chuckle when I saw what you use for your weld bond. I use them too! I did cringe though when I watched you cut your pieces. Me, I always have the straight edge over the piece I want. So if the knife slips when you cut, it doesn’t cut the piece I want. Love your videos. I enjoy the enthusiasm you put into everything you do. Boy am I envious of your workshop.

@dennisbisconti4583 Жыл бұрын

Adam + you need to do more videos like this I've got sheets of this plastic and plan on building ships myself learn a little from you on this subject 👍keep up the great work