RPF! Help me pick my next youtube video build project!

MattMunson · 12-27-2011, 07:15 AM

With the Arkham City grapple gun nearing an end, I'm thinking ahead to what my next project should be. I want something that I can work on intermittently, as I will also be juggling my second R2 and MattMobile in the new year.

Any suggestions? I'd like it to be something that hasn't already been done a hundred times, or something that hasn't been done properly. I like hand props, but I could do something bigger. Costume piece? Dunno. Give me some suggestions.

Something that would be challenging, and would also involve construction techniques that are interesting and have not been well documented before.

I have three things in mind right now, but I don't want to lead the conversation down one particular path, so I'll leave it open ended.

Let me know what you think!

Bootlegger137 · 12-27-2011, 07:20 AM

11th Doctor Sonic Screwdriver.

DAVIDYR1 · 12-27-2011, 07:35 AM

2 Words......

Latex Cape.

From mold to finished casting....

That's something a lot of people would benefit from.

In any case, whatever it is you choose....we'll all watch and follow along anyhow.

David

masterjedi322 · 12-27-2011, 07:47 AM

Why not document your R2 build? I'd love to see a video series on that!

Sean

Art Andrews · 12-27-2011, 07:53 AM

Matt, you knocked it out of the park with the Arkham gun because it was super relevant and came out with the release of the game. I would be looking for more items along those lines and if you want to stick to video games, you can never go wrong.

TazVader · 12-27-2011, 07:59 AM

Art's onto a good thing there Matt. Although I would love to see a replica of the Tin game from Zathura for something different. it certainly would be a challenge lol

R2 sounds great too.

Best
TAZ

Jannix Quinn · 12-27-2011, 07:59 AM

Infinity Gauntlet

Bootlegger137 · 12-27-2011, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by masterjedi322

Why not document your R2 build? I'd love to see a video series on that!

Sean

In all seriousness, I gotta agree with the above. It's something I'd love to see you do.

The attraction to your vids is not only the subject matter, but also the presenter. Matt, you have an innate ability to draw your audience into the project with your personality and sense of humor, no matter what you build. You could do a vid on the most mundane thing like cutting the lawn or painting a room, and it would be a hit.

MattMunson · 12-27-2011, 08:19 AM

Great suggestions and feedback so far. Keep them coming!

Ideally, I'd like to do something that hasn't been done before. Or at least, something that has remained a mystery for a long time. I think that's why I sort of shy away from the R2 build. It's been done and documented a million times before. Still, it might be interesting.

If anything, I could make the occasional R2 video in addition to a project that was dedicated to a build series.

The other bummer is that I'm already well into my R2 build, so I couldn't start from the beginning. One of the things I personally liked about the Grapple gun build is that it literally started with a sketch on a piece of paper.

I think I prefer that "uncharted territory" aspect to a potential project, as opposed to simply documenting my attempt at work that has been done a million times before.

MattMunson · 12-27-2011, 08:20 AM

Also, to give you an IDEA of the path I'm thinking down, it occurred to me to try the telescoping assassins creed wrist gauntlet/stilettos. Making the mill for the grapple gun made me realize how much I enjoy engineering challenges, and something like that is just filled with trouble!!

Jannix Quinn · 12-27-2011, 08:34 AM

Dragon claw 'key' from Skyrim.

http://youtu.be/oQ0Tws3aq9g

NormanF · 12-27-2011, 08:49 PM

Combine pulse rifle from Half Life 2.

Kevin Gossett · 12-28-2011, 12:18 AM

How about the DOOM BFG 9000?

Or the TDK sticky bomb gun?

Rusty85 · 12-28-2011, 12:47 AM

How about Snake Eye's new costume from GI JOE 2? I'd love to see how to build the armor from scratch.

Or if you wanted to go the weapon/prop route, how about the Series 4 Deatomizer? In all my years collecting Men in Black stuff I've NEVER seen a replica of it.

E-Wan · 12-28-2011, 01:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bootlegger137

11th Doctor Sonic Screwdriver.

Do this. But make two.

epilepticsquirl · 12-28-2011, 01:07 AM

ooh, I like the idea of something MIB related, especially with the new movie coming out!

Rusty85 · 12-28-2011, 01:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by epilepticsquirl

ooh, I like the idea of something MIB related, especially with the new movie coming out!

Maybe even one of these babies!

Deric · 12-28-2011, 02:04 AM

I like the idea of TDK sticky bomb gun or the mib neuralizer

Idaho Jones · 12-28-2011, 11:40 PM

I've been watching Empire Strikes Back, how about a Lobot head piece? You have a small prop, a costume piece and electronics. I'm sure what ever you pick will be great. I've already added to my toolbox from your videos.

Maelstrom · 12-29-2011, 12:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattMunson

Also, to give you an IDEA of the path I'm thinking down, it occurred to me to try the telescoping assassins creed wrist gauntlet/stilettos. Making the mill for the grapple gun made me realize how much I enjoy engineering challenges, and something like that is just filled with trouble!!

I like the idea of the stiletto. PLEASE do not do any Dr. Who, Iron-Man, Skyrim stuff. They seem to be the only things on the board recently.

MattMunson · 12-29-2011, 01:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Idaho Jones

I've been watching Empire Strikes Back, how about a Lobot head piece?

INTERESTING. Definitely not something that has been done before. Interesting.

MattMunson · 12-29-2011, 01:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maelstrom

I like the idea of the stiletto. PLEASE do not do any Dr. Who, Iron-Man, Skyrim stuff. They seem to be the only things on the board recently.

Lol. True enough. Though I am a huge fan of Doctor Who, and have teetered on making doing an Iron Man build, I agree that those already see a lot of love on the forum

Are the stilettos well documented anywhere? Lots of good reference pics?

silentknight229 · 12-29-2011, 01:23 AM

It would be complicated and you'll need to probably fabricate and machine some of the parts but what about the automaton from Hugo? I don't think I've seen anyone attempting to do that one yet.

Steve

crabra comander · 12-29-2011, 07:54 AM

Ummmm...A H.I.S.S Tank...I suck at suggestions

If you're gonna do an automaton do the one from Metropolis...

Scandvoice · 12-29-2011, 12:19 PM

I second the MIB suggestion. And third it, too! :-)

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12-27-2011, 07:15 AM	#1
MattMunson Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 7,448	RPF! Help me pick my next youtube video build project! With the Arkham City grapple gun nearing an end, I'm thinking ahead to what my next project should be. I want something that I can work on intermittently, as I will also be juggling my second R2 and MattMobile in the new year. Any suggestions? I'd like it to be something that hasn't already been done a hundred times, or something that hasn't been done properly. I like hand props, but I could do something bigger. Costume piece? Dunno. Give me some suggestions. Something that would be challenging, and would also involve construction techniques that are interesting and have not been well documented before. I have three things in mind right now, but I don't want to lead the conversation down one particular path, so I'll leave it open ended. Let me know what you think!

12-27-2011, 07:20 AM	#2
Bootlegger137 RPF Chum Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 480	Re: RPF! Help me pick my next youtube video build project! 11th Doctor Sonic Screwdriver.

12-27-2011, 07:35 AM	#3
DAVIDYR1 Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,537	Re: RPF! Help me pick my next youtube video build project! 2 Words...... Latex Cape. From mold to finished casting.... That's something a lot of people would benefit from. In any case, whatever it is you choose....we'll all watch and follow along anyhow. David

12-27-2011, 07:47 AM	#4
masterjedi322 Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,996	Re: RPF! Help me pick my next youtube video build project! Why not document your R2 build? I'd love to see a video series on that! Sean

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12-27-2011, 07:53 AM	#5
Art Andrews RPF Staff Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 10,491	Re: RPF! Help me pick my next youtube video build project! Matt, you knocked it out of the park with the Arkham gun because it was super relevant and came out with the release of the game. I would be looking for more items along those lines and if you want to stick to video games, you can never go wrong.

12-27-2011, 07:59 AM	#6
TazVader Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tasmania,Australia Posts: 1,812	Re: RPF! Help me pick my next youtube video build project! Art's onto a good thing there Matt. Although I would love to see a replica of the Tin game from Zathura for something different. it certainly would be a challenge lol R2 sounds great too. Best TAZ

12-27-2011, 07:59 AM	#7
Jannix Quinn Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1,128	Re: RPF! Help me pick my next youtube video build project! Infinity Gauntlet

12-27-2011, 08:19 AM	#9
MattMunson Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 7,448	Re: RPF! Help me pick my next youtube video build project! Great suggestions and feedback so far. Keep them coming! Ideally, I'd like to do something that hasn't been done before. Or at least, something that has remained a mystery for a long time. I think that's why I sort of shy away from the R2 build. It's been done and documented a million times before. Still, it might be interesting. If anything, I could make the occasional R2 video in addition to a project that was dedicated to a build series. The other bummer is that I'm already well into my R2 build, so I couldn't start from the beginning. One of the things I personally liked about the Grapple gun build is that it literally started with a sketch on a piece of paper. I think I prefer that "uncharted territory" aspect to a potential project, as opposed to simply documenting my attempt at work that has been done a million times before.

12-27-2011, 08:20 AM	#10
MattMunson Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 7,448	Re: RPF! Help me pick my next youtube video build project! Also, to give you an IDEA of the path I'm thinking down, it occurred to me to try the telescoping assassins creed wrist gauntlet/stilettos. Making the mill for the grapple gun made me realize how much I enjoy engineering challenges, and something like that is just filled with trouble!!

12-27-2011, 08:34 AM	#11
Jannix Quinn Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1,128	Re: RPF! Help me pick my next youtube video build project! Dragon claw 'key' from Skyrim. http://youtu.be/oQ0Tws3aq9g Last edited by Jannix Quinn; 12-27-2011 at 08:40 AM. Reason: because I added a video. do I need a reason, you nosey damn text box?

12-27-2011, 08:49 PM	#12
NormanF Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Just North of Orlando FL Posts: 254	Re: RPF! Help me pick my next youtube video build project! Combine pulse rifle from Half Life 2.

12-28-2011, 12:18 AM	#13
Kevin Gossett Custom User Title Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: North Texas Posts: 642	Re: RPF! Help me pick my next youtube video build project! How about the DOOM BFG 9000? Or the TDK sticky bomb gun?

12-28-2011, 12:47 AM	#14
Rusty85 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Twilight Zone Posts: 1,122	Re: RPF! Help me pick my next youtube video build project! How about Snake Eye's new costume from GI JOE 2? I'd love to see how to build the armor from scratch. Or if you wanted to go the weapon/prop route, how about the Series 4 Deatomizer? In all my years collecting Men in Black stuff I've NEVER seen a replica of it.

12-28-2011, 01:07 AM	#16
epilepticsquirl Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Pompano Beach, Fl Posts: 1,099	Re: RPF! Help me pick my next youtube video build project! ooh, I like the idea of something MIB related, especially with the new movie coming out!

12-28-2011, 02:04 AM	#18
Deric Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 465	Re: RPF! Help me pick my next youtube video build project! I like the idea of TDK sticky bomb gun or the mib neuralizer

12-28-2011, 11:40 PM	#19
Idaho Jones Formerly wince33 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Idaho Posts: 246	Re: RPF! Help me pick my next youtube video build project! I've been watching Empire Strikes Back, how about a Lobot head piece? You have a small prop, a costume piece and electronics. I'm sure what ever you pick will be great. I've already added to my toolbox from your videos.

12-29-2011, 01:23 AM	#23
silentknight229 Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 40	Re: RPF! Help me pick my next youtube video build project! It would be complicated and you'll need to probably fabricate and machine some of the parts but what about the automaton from Hugo? I don't think I've seen anyone attempting to do that one yet. Steve

12-29-2011, 07:54 AM	#24
crabra comander Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 543	Re: RPF! Help me pick my next youtube video build project! Ummmm...A H.I.S.S Tank...I suck at suggestions If you're gonna do an automaton do the one from Metropolis...

12-29-2011, 12:19 PM	#25
Scandvoice Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sweden Posts: 82	Re: RPF! Help me pick my next youtube video build project! I second the MIB suggestion. And third it, too! :-)

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