Hey man! May be cool to add a couple of those push release spring latches like what you'd see in an old entertainment center to eject the drawers a bit with just a simple push on the front. Clearly handles or pulls wouldn't be ide but these would be invisible and should work great!
That is awesome!!! I've been thinking about making a bigger version in the classic navy blue as my nerd cave side table with actual storage. They turned out SO good!!
I want to give you a little tip, (if you don't know it already). If you don't have to cut very deep in the milling operation (like in this case), use a shorter Milling Bit or push it further in the Chuck. The further you pull the milling bit out of the Chuck the more it can flex in the milling operation which can lead to inclines on the cutting edges and to imprecise contours. Nonetheless an excellent result of your build!
@@VanOaksProps yea dude your whole scope of builds fit my interests. I went to the Savini make up school back in the day, and I used to be into haunting. That mausoleum was fantastic too.
I don't have a laser cutter, but I think that carving pink Insulation foam may work. I plan on doing a Star Wars Halloween yard theme this year. These would be great "background filler" props with some tubing laying around.
I love how they tuned out.The color is a good choice as well. Any chance you are going to sell the face SVG as well?I am looking to make a few like that but want 4 of the same faces as in the movies.
Nice work, once again. Quick question, when do you decide to use liquid latex as a masking for chipping/weathering versus toothpaste that I have seen in other videos? Is it finish dependent or time related? Just curious. Thanks for sharing.
Why would you not just paint on silver splotches instead of using the latex masking and painting the entire thing silver then covering 98% of all that sliver paint?
@@VanOaksProps That is what I mean, they both look exactly the same. Painting on silver or painting on masking is still the same painted on splotch. Unless you mean the paint LIFTS up a little on the edges as you pull the masking off giving the torn paint a 3rd dimension? When ever I use liquid masking I get a clean edge myself so maybe I am not aware of some trick for this.
@@JC-ms2rz That's not completely true. By applying the base metal, liquid latex, and top coat you're also getting texture and dimensionality created by removing the latex and exposing the base metallic paint. By just applying the metal paint on top, you don't get the added dimension. There's a time and place for both techniques, and both have value, this was just an opportunity to share this particular approach.
I truly love the acrylic chipping technique. These boxes came out great!
Hey man! May be cool to add a couple of those push release spring latches like what you'd see in an old entertainment center to eject the drawers a bit with just a simple push on the front. Clearly handles or pulls wouldn't be ide but these would be invisible and should work great!
A soothing & reassuring voice that inspires... That’s something I could listen to all day! Love the project.
We're creating a Star Wars themed back patio. Would welcome more SW projects!
Be sure to check my Star Wars projects playlist!
That is awesome!!! I've been thinking about making a bigger version in the classic navy blue as my nerd cave side table with actual storage. They turned out SO good!!
Thanks for this. 😎 The flex on that long mill bit is extreme. Seems it should be 1/3 of that length to stop any breaking/snapping of bits.
Surprisingly not much flex that I could see, but because I needed to cut through the material it had to be a bit further out of the collet.
I'll be ordering some of these for sure!
These came out great Derek, fantastic job man!
Thanks Brian!
They turned out really good and I like the weathered orange color! Very much in the style of the Rogue One orange containers!
These look great. A good addition to the shelf.
I hope it’s ok to say that was beautiful 😻
Absolutely!
I want to give you a little tip, (if you don't know it already). If you don't have to cut very deep in the milling operation (like in this case), use a shorter Milling Bit or push it further in the Chuck. The further you pull the milling bit out of the Chuck the more it can flex in the milling operation which can lead to inclines on the cutting edges and to imprecise contours.
Nonetheless an excellent result of your build!
Thanks for the tip and the compliment!
Very cool. Need some greeble pulls to get them open.
I have some square sectioned ikea shelves that this idea would work great with! Fantastic work!
Awesome! Thank you!
@@VanOaksProps yea dude your whole scope of builds fit my interests. I went to the Savini make up school back in the day, and I used to be into haunting. That mausoleum was fantastic too.
cool boxes!
Looks cool!
Thank you!
Function is always good I could keep it in the house
That’s right!
Cool
So freaking cool! 😍
I love the project, but also that xcarve. The time it takes to cut exact items seems to be the gift of time saved doing it in traditional ways
For sure. It’s far more accurate than I could ever be.
I don't have a laser cutter, but I think that carving pink Insulation foam may work. I plan on doing a Star Wars Halloween yard theme this year. These would be great "background filler" props with some tubing laying around.
You could also layer pieces to give it depth, rather than carving into it.
I love how they tuned out.The color is a good choice as well. Any chance you are going to sell the face SVG as well?I am looking to make a few like that but want 4 of the same faces as in the movies.
Thanks! I should have the file up in my etsy shop soon. vanoaksprops.etsy.com
Cool build! How did you pick up your skillsets? Are you self-taught, did you work at a studio? Just curious.
It's a mix of self-taught and shared techniques from other makers.
How do you open them, what’s there to grab onto ?!
I'm able to grab them from the center circle, although I'm thinking about adding handles.
@@VanOaksProps I would have thought just a big enough gap at the top to get your fingers in !
“You got a bit of carbon scoring there.”
Nice work, once again. Quick question, when do you decide to use liquid latex as a masking for chipping/weathering versus toothpaste that I have seen in other videos? Is it finish dependent or time related? Just curious. Thanks for sharing.
It’s less messy. The latex doesn’t smear across the object like toothpaste does.
@@VanOaksProps Thanks so much for the reply. Appreciate what you are doing!
Did you print your own decals or order them from somewhere?
I made them. But I also offer decals via my Etsy shop at vanoaksprops.etsy.com
Do you not offer these on your etsy anymore? Is the caption outdated now? :(
That's correct. I'll have to go back and update the video description.
The folks who set dressed the Star Wars hotel should probably watch your videos for some much needed inspiration.
Why would you not just paint on silver splotches instead of using the latex masking and painting the entire thing silver then covering 98% of all that sliver paint?
For realism sake. You could absolutely do it the way you described though.
@@VanOaksProps That is what I mean, they both look exactly the same. Painting on silver or painting on masking is still the same painted on splotch. Unless you mean the paint LIFTS up a little on the edges as you pull the masking off giving the torn paint a 3rd dimension? When ever I use liquid masking I get a clean edge myself so maybe I am not aware of some trick for this.
@@JC-ms2rz That's not completely true. By applying the base metal, liquid latex, and top coat you're also getting texture and dimensionality created by removing the latex and exposing the base metallic paint. By just applying the metal paint on top, you don't get the added dimension.
There's a time and place for both techniques, and both have value, this was just an opportunity to share this particular approach.