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  • @CGRTist
    @CGRTist Před rokem +18

    That is a true work of art! I know your nephew is going to love that machine! Hey, thanks for the shout-out too!

    • @TheSmugglersRoom
      @TheSmugglersRoom Před rokem +4

      Thank you so much my friend. Could not have done this without you!

  • @TheMartinGage
    @TheMartinGage Před rokem +3

    "I'm gonna use plans and winging it and combine them together" is my new outlook on life! I need to print that on a t-shirt for myself 🤣

  • @JediGeronimo
    @JediGeronimo Před rokem +5

    You're definitely getting the cool uncle award too!

  • @AlmaPerry
    @AlmaPerry Před rokem +8

    I love this! I built an arcade cabinet almost 20 years ago now. My kids were able to grow up playing the same games I grew up playing. Love that you are passing that joy on!

    • @TheSmugglersRoom
      @TheSmugglersRoom Před rokem +5

      That's awesome. You deserve a "Good Parent" award for that! All kids should grow up playing the vintage games we all enjoyed.

    • @adamb6472
      @adamb6472 Před rokem +2

      ❤️

    • @templeton2048
      @templeton2048 Před rokem +1

  • @JediGeronimo
    @JediGeronimo Před rokem +7

    I can see your expression in the intro being a gif called "geek joy!" Great build Brian!

  • @blackmarketoutpost
    @blackmarketoutpost Před rokem +22

    Oh my how I have missed you guys!! Fantastic build and the skill are outstanding but more importantly I am especially happy to have you back. Build on good sir build on!!!

  • @RebelBaseBuilds
    @RebelBaseBuilds Před rokem +3

    Fantastic, great to have you back on the tube!

  • @cnaegle
    @cnaegle Před rokem +2

    Loved this build! I agree. The stand up arcade game (along with pinball) was the ultimate entertainment when I was a kid. I had to walk down to the local Circle K to play Star Wars. They got a lot of quarters from me.

  • @sharliecarma4044
    @sharliecarma4044 Před rokem +1

    Not sure that your geeky expressions will top that of your nephews when he receives this AMAZING gift, but good try my man. 🤪
    And of course... glad to see a smile on your face. It brings "joy joy" feelings!

  • @DougPalumbo
    @DougPalumbo Před rokem +5

    I love living vicariously through you and your builds! We moved out of our house and filled my shop with a lot of our stuff while work is being done on the house. I miss messing around with my projects. Thanks for the continued entertainment and inspiration!

  • @sandragon2714
    @sandragon2714 Před rokem +10

    What a great way to wake up. So glad to see you back friend. Thank you for sharing your projects with us and looking forward to what you have in store for the future.

  • @brokenthought1102
    @brokenthought1102 Před rokem +1

    the great part about your builds is that even the off cuts and the "trash" bits from doing your laser cutting can find new purpose in another part of the build or elsewhere in the project

  • @props88
    @props88 Před rokem +2

    This work of art is BEAUTIFUL! AMAZING! PROFESSIONAL! Wow factor x twelve parsecs! You are the coolest Uncle Brian!

  • @ScottKraft
    @ScottKraft Před rokem +2

    Another good anti-blowout tip for a forstner bit: If you carefully drill to where only the little point comes through the other side you can flip the piece over and drill the rest out. alternatively you can put a small pilit hole through the whole piece so that both sides show where you need to drill. Either way, the main body of the forstner bit never comes out the other side.

  • @sillysausage72
    @sillysausage72 Před rokem +2

    Great to see you back! Love my arcades!

  • @garagemonkeysan
    @garagemonkeysan Před rokem +2

    Great film and editing. Cabinet is gorgeous. Work of art. Mahalo for sharing! 🙂🙏🐒

  • @PrimalEdge
    @PrimalEdge Před rokem

    Awesome first build for 2023!!! Welcome back!!! Your nephew is so lucky!!

  • @Natedogg2120
    @Natedogg2120 Před rokem +2

    Welcome Back glad to see a new video sorry about your loss

  • @A2ZGeek
    @A2ZGeek Před rokem

    building an arcade in a CZcams video gained you a follower today. I have built maybe 20 cabs and knowing how much work goes into them I can't imagine adding in filming it to the mix so kudos to that.

    • @TheSmugglersRoom
      @TheSmugglersRoom Před rokem

      Very much appreciated! Thank you for having a look and joining the community!

  • @ericortiz3284
    @ericortiz3284 Před rokem

    Oh the good old days of taking my Dad's quarters and pedaling my bike to 711 to play Shinobi all afternoon. Great build and video!

  • @BittahGenius
    @BittahGenius Před rokem +2

    Wow! Helluva build to remind us what we’ve been missing and why we subscribe.

  • @ArizonaGhostriders
    @ArizonaGhostriders Před rokem +1

    As another child of the 80s, I appreciate all of this!

  • @brendandearie5597
    @brendandearie5597 Před rokem

    It was the best time to be a kid and you are right, there was special magic there.

  • @lucho3410
    @lucho3410 Před rokem

    80s and 90s were absolute golden eras!!!

  • @liammc47
    @liammc47 Před rokem +1

    If you use a lot of stickers/decals, etc with rounded corners, then I can highly recommend investing in a cutter for a clean, consistent finish.
    Search ‘corner cutter’ or ‘corner clipper’ on your favourite retailer 👍🏼

  • @DHGamerMR
    @DHGamerMR Před rokem +2

    Awesome! Another amazing project and a great video to start my day right with my morning coffee. Good to see you back, and I hope all is well for you both.

  • @Mikey-Likes-I.T
    @Mikey-Likes-I.T Před rokem

    As a child of the 80's myself I agree with you it was great!

  • @richardkirkland6805
    @richardkirkland6805 Před rokem +1

    Honestly this being empire themed makes sense, it's good morale for imperial naval officers and stormtroopers alike.

  • @adamb6472
    @adamb6472 Před rokem +1

    Absolutely love, you deserve so much more on CZcams

  • @tonyrusso9126
    @tonyrusso9126 Před rokem +3

    My God. The detail work is so amazing!

  • @illustratedlefty213
    @illustratedlefty213 Před rokem +1

    I didn’t know I needed an arcade machine until now. Imma have to check Ron’s videos out in it. Thanks for the side mission.

  • @philabot
    @philabot Před rokem +2

    Awesome build, hope all is well!❤

  • @JD-be7ys
    @JD-be7ys Před rokem

    Welcome back, friends. Glad the world has stabilized enough for you to get back to where you need to be.

  • @shampoovta
    @shampoovta Před rokem +1

    This was so great. So nice to see a really talented maker do a cab. Think about maybe a virtual pinball table. There are a lot of great Star Wars tables available. It is way better than playing on a tablet. Plus the table can play more than just pinball if it's a touch screen and you keep the joystick that come with the button kits. It makes the verity of games wider the more options you have. Also look up how to make a marquee and remember the magic that is an infinity mirror. There are a lot of fun tricks that can make the cabinet irresistible. When it's let up you are just drawn to it. You can make mini tabletop cabinets too. I did a small Skyrim pinball table that is really just a huge tablet stand and controller. Literally plug and play but I threw in an infinity mirror marquee and some LED's and hid a power bar inside the cab for it all. The games are all pinball aps and other games. I would have added a larger screen but I liked the tablet fine I just hated the controller feel and needed real buttons and a sturdy table. Plus sometimes you have to swipe the screen for some abilities in the game and that ads more skill to the game. This was really lovely to watch.

    • @TheSmugglersRoom
      @TheSmugglersRoom Před rokem +1

      Wonderful Kelley! Yes, Ron and I were discussing the pinball tables. Those are incredible. I had no idea, it's a crazy word of pinball. Love all your other ideas as well. Might have to try them all!!!

    • @adamb6472
      @adamb6472 Před rokem +1

      ❤️

  • @eclarkmx
    @eclarkmx Před rokem +3

    Great to see you back!! Always look forward to see your projects!

  • @FabWorks80
    @FabWorks80 Před rokem +1

    WOW!!! This came out AMAZING!!! 🔥🔥🔥 Great tip on preventing blowouts; I did not know that...Love you, guys!!!

  • @BruGaleen
    @BruGaleen Před rokem

    Just when I was saying "Wow, he sure is using a lot of those bolts", you actually stopped to address it, LOL. Cracked me up. Love this build! \m/

  • @erickraus1305
    @erickraus1305 Před rokem +1

    So good to see you baaaack!!!!

  • @MicaMakes
    @MicaMakes Před rokem +1

    Awesome build! Love it. Currently building 1 of 2 lightsaber display panels for my 2 nephews who just went to Galaxys Edge and got themselves some legacy lightsabers.

  • @bcrispchannel
    @bcrispchannel Před rokem +1

    This work needs more love! Excellent skills and passion to your family with such one-of-a-kind gifts they will enjoy for decades. Well done!

  • @arthurp4857
    @arthurp4857 Před rokem

    I’m practically weeping as I watch this come together & how totally amazing all the elements come together. That cabinet is truly a thing of beauty! Thanks for sharing .

  • @gambo302
    @gambo302 Před rokem

    This is next level… your nephew better be happy lol… this is like a 20,000 dollar cabinet

  • @akc5150
    @akc5150 Před rokem +1

    Rather than the super sticky double sided tape, try the masking tape and superglue trick that a lot of us guitar builders use. Stick a strip of tape on one surface, run a thin bead of super glue (C.A.) down the centre of it and then stick another piece of masking tape to it, adhesive side up. Much easier to separate than the DST and holds just as well!

  • @weareone4931
    @weareone4931 Před rokem

    Watching theses vids reminds me of hanging out at the boardwalk back in the late 70 to the death of arcade rooms the arcade was my home away from home

  • @jbprospector3638
    @jbprospector3638 Před rokem +1

    I'm so glad that I cought your video, so happy that you posted it. Love you guys.👍😎

  • @ryanbagby7153
    @ryanbagby7153 Před rokem

    With this build I think you just won best uncle ever!!! fantastic build as always.

  • @sharki-in-space
    @sharki-in-space Před rokem +2

    The Return of the Geek

  • @TheAuldGaffer
    @TheAuldGaffer Před rokem

    YES!!! 1983 Star Wars Arcade Game opening! Gotta love/hate it!

  • @liteguy38
    @liteguy38 Před rokem +1

    Fantastic project! I love all the detail and the weathering is on point! Great to see you back, but more importantly, it's great to see you smiling again. Happy New Year!

  • @Mr_Craftician
    @Mr_Craftician Před rokem

    THIS IS NEXT LEVEL STUFF. Just incredible. Breathtaking work (as always). Kudos to you and Ron.

  • @sns-media67
    @sns-media67 Před rokem

    Hi Brian. I felt like Obi Wan when Aldaraan was detroyed when in your last video you said goodbye, but just like the Jedi's you have come back bigger, stronger and more powerful. This build was truly amazing, and i can imagine the look on Brodie's face when he received it. Welcome back, and long my your videos inspire me and continue to bring a smile to my face. Big love to all for 2023 and beyond.

  • @HLR4th
    @HLR4th Před rokem

    Tremendous! Seeing the game brought me back to many a trip to Penn Station’s Arcade to play. The game was housed in a cockpit like cabinet. Many quarters (as I recall it was a 50 cent game) were spent crashing into girders while attempting the “Trench Run”. Funny intrusive thought- as you were weathering, I was expecting Dolores from Empire HR to appear, writing you up for a cleanliness violation!

    • @TheSmugglersRoom
      @TheSmugglersRoom Před rokem

      HA!!! I love Dolores! Thanks for watching, glad it brought back memories for you.

  • @Calumetto
    @Calumetto Před rokem

    That looks amazing, As usual, when you start weathering, I go "NOOO." And then, when you're done, it looks even better.

    • @TheSmugglersRoom
      @TheSmugglersRoom Před rokem

      Thank you! Yeah, the weathering is always the most terrifying part.

  • @emilivarsson2420
    @emilivarsson2420 Před 10 měsíci

    Jesus, I'm super impressed over the details, I am currently building mine, and sure to say, I have been inspired!

  • @M6Props
    @M6Props Před rokem

    So glad you have new content out again - missed seeing the regular instalments of the Smuggler's Room. Such an awesome arcade game! You are so right being a child of the 80's really was the best time. Thanks for another awesome video - keep up the great work.

  • @thewebexpert3311
    @thewebexpert3311 Před rokem

    Glad to see you back.

  • @davidrichmond7750
    @davidrichmond7750 Před rokem

    Dude this is the best thing you’ve ever made! As a product of the 80’s myself, this is right in line with my wants and need to make. I am certainly glad you’re back. I will share this all over.

    • @TheSmugglersRoom
      @TheSmugglersRoom Před rokem

      Very much appreciate it! So glad you liked it. I can't wait to build another one for us! LOL

  • @garlandsworkshop
    @garlandsworkshop Před rokem +1

    Fantastic Build Brian. I remember Bob doing a series on this a few years back on his channel "I like to make stuff". He then made a bar top version. I think you definitely took it to the next level...and a great rendition of "can you star wars this?"

    • @TheSmugglersRoom
      @TheSmugglersRoom Před rokem +1

      Thanks Garland. Yes, Bob was a huge inspiration for this. I love all three of his arcade builds.

  • @pennyo8674
    @pennyo8674 Před rokem

    Hello~
    I am glad to see you again. 🤗

  • @jdomyan01
    @jdomyan01 Před rokem

    After watching I wanted to add another comment. You've made some nice things but this is really amazing. The attention to detail! Great job.

  • @gigaphonicon
    @gigaphonicon Před rokem

    I've wanted to make one since I got a raspberry pi but I had no idea how much cooler it looks with the acrylic cut outs. I need a laser cutter now lol. Great build.

    • @TheSmugglersRoom
      @TheSmugglersRoom Před rokem

      Thanks! Yeah, the Rasberry Pi makes for a great gaming system!

  • @retroconsole_
    @retroconsole_ Před rokem

    It's nice to have a handy knowledge of carpentry and the tools..you can do so much..

  • @presidentsnow7315
    @presidentsnow7315 Před rokem

    What a cool uncle!!!

  • @WiKiTWoNKa
    @WiKiTWoNKa Před rokem

    She turned out freaking beautiful ❤

  • @hanger6740
    @hanger6740 Před rokem

    Seriously man!!! I gotta stop watching your stuff I want to build everything. Excellent job as usual sir. Love it

  • @GalactiVids
    @GalactiVids Před rokem +2

    Really great build video. This is honestly one of the coolest projects and the final look is awesome.
    Be very interested to see what the one you add to your space will look like.

  • @compextremes
    @compextremes Před rokem

    This has to been one of the best looking graphic concepts I’ve ever seen. Amazing custom cabinet build and video man! Thank you for posting this up! 😎👌🏼❤️

  • @the_makersden
    @the_makersden Před rokem

    Awesome build! And you are so right on how expensive plywood has gotten! It’s outrageous! At least you were able to use your excess MDF for it though

    • @TheSmugglersRoom
      @TheSmugglersRoom Před rokem

      it totally is. So sad, as I really love Plywood for builds too.

  • @RevenantManor
    @RevenantManor Před rokem

    The end result exceeded my already sky-high expectations....the design and execution here is bordering on flawless, and the fact that it turned out to be a gift just about floored me.
    Thanks for sharing this incredible build!

  • @DockingBay327Build
    @DockingBay327Build Před rokem

    A most excellent arcade my friend!!! Love everything about this!! And yes, the 80’s were definitely the greatest time to grow up in!!

  • @ekij133
    @ekij133 Před rokem +1

    That looks great. Two comments:
    1] I think your speaker might work better if they were in enclosures rather than open at the back
    2] All those lovely orange acrylic obrounds. I'd have been very tempted to put some LEDs behind them (that said I'm tempted to add LEDs to most things).

    • @TheSmugglersRoom
      @TheSmugglersRoom Před rokem +1

      Thanks. I should have gone back and shown the final rear of the cabinet. I actually did enclose the speakers. They each have an insulated enclosure that drastically improved the sound.
      As far as the orange LED's, i was very tempted to add lighting. On the next one I probably will, i was just under the gun to get this done for this week. But it's a great idea.

  • @CarlosAlvarez-dv7um
    @CarlosAlvarez-dv7um Před rokem

    I’m so happy to see y’all back!!!! As always, great video! 🎉

  • @tobymilo8625
    @tobymilo8625 Před rokem +2

    I’m a big fan of the channel! You always do amazing work and the attention to detail is impeccable! Great job as always!

  • @jakewilson1070
    @jakewilson1070 Před rokem

    Holy carpel tunnel Batman! Look at that control panel angle!

  • @rayneraccoon
    @rayneraccoon Před rokem

    So great to see another Smugglers Room video. Love you guys so much!

  • @Parksforfun
    @Parksforfun Před rokem

    man, you are just the best uncle!

  • @WiKiTWoNKa
    @WiKiTWoNKa Před rokem

    FOR MANDALOR!!! I am loving the skully

  • @alfredwalters5962
    @alfredwalters5962 Před rokem

    You inspired me to upgrade my Mandalorian arcade cabinet. I’m also working on a Star Wars theme arcade claw machine. I’ll be sure to add some pics in the Star Wars room builders page.

  • @danielrhodes7594
    @danielrhodes7594 Před rokem

    It looks really good! Star Wars video games are always fun.

  • @bryanmadewell8896
    @bryanmadewell8896 Před rokem

    Absolutely beautiful. You do such awesome work. I would love to learn from you. You are an inspiration. Thank you for such awesome content.

  • @frankenmonkey87
    @frankenmonkey87 Před rokem

    what a fantastic build Brian! Love it. Can't wait to try something like that myself!

  • @gzaros
    @gzaros Před rokem

    Looks great!

  • @george7040
    @george7040 Před rokem

    Sooo awesome and such attention to detail! Would have loved to see his reaction to it!

  • @JasonPatz
    @JasonPatz Před rokem

    What an excellent project and expertly built!

  • @trooper-je4iw
    @trooper-je4iw Před rokem

    I love the IMPERIAL CREDITS ONLY!! 👊🏽

  • @eugenb.8448
    @eugenb.8448 Před rokem

    Wow. That’s awesome!

  • @dsawyer8
    @dsawyer8 Před rokem

    Crazy mad skills bro , just beautiful. (The force is strong with this one. )

  • @asilevinson1479
    @asilevinson1479 Před rokem

    you are very talented and it's amazing how you pay attention to detail . . . the arcade machine is beautiful and I love this video !

  • @marcurbanski6187
    @marcurbanski6187 Před rokem

    That is one incredible build! Impressive, most impressive!

  • @rluders
    @rluders Před měsícem

    This is freaking amazing!

  • @dubheasani9354
    @dubheasani9354 Před rokem

    Your acrylic tip was great!

  • @roccomanno4501
    @roccomanno4501 Před rokem

    Another spectacular work of art!

  • @RuthlessMojo
    @RuthlessMojo Před rokem +1

    I'm short a few uncles. Want the job? Really nice build.

  • @fretburner8981
    @fretburner8981 Před rokem

    Epic build man. Awesome!

  • @D4ftChunk
    @D4ftChunk Před 11 měsíci

    What a great build fantastic work

  • @RainMakeR_Workshop
    @RainMakeR_Workshop Před rokem +1

    I was thinking about making an In universe arcade/fight stick. Using the square acrylic buttons all over Star Wars as the main buttons, the knob from the Razor Crest that Gogu was obsessed with for the sticks ball top and using the iconic rocker switches for things like start, select, turbo and all that and then having pinstriping, cutouts and greeblies.
    Never made it past the planning stage though. But I do think a Razor Crest knob would make an awesome stick ball top for your own cabinet.

  • @deannaatkinson3004
    @deannaatkinson3004 Před rokem

    The GEEKNESS HAS RETURNED!! Welcome back my friends. This project was a great way to get yourselves realigned and dirty again. Is it late for Christmas? Just a tad. Can you be excused for it? Absofrackinglutely!! Is Brodie going to be the envy of his school? Without a doubt.
    The design and execution, along with all of the tips, is spot on. As we have all come to expect from the Guildmaster. I am wondering how this gets mounted? It looks like it weighs a bit more than an unladen swallow.
    Now, get back to work! Pretty pleeeeeaaase? 🤓love you’se guys.

    • @TheSmugglersRoom
      @TheSmugglersRoom Před rokem +1

      LOL! Thank you my friend. Always appreciate your positivity Deanna! Sorry that I neglected to show you all how it mounts. It is a simple french cleat. Clean and simple. This allows us to mount across a couple of studs, and make sure it is secure. We'll record a short when we install it. to help out. It certainly is heavier than an unladen swallow. LOL

    • @deannaatkinson3004
      @deannaatkinson3004 Před rokem

      @@TheSmugglersRoom simple French cleat explains it well enough in my book. Makes a lot more sense than all of the screws I was thinking for driving through things. Shooting a nail gun at it till it decides to stay put.
      Yeah…cleat is cleaner, safer, and easier. Just picturing Storm Troopers with mail guns trying to mount an arcade cabinet. Sounds like a job for @theRealSketchyGuyNV.

  • @tobyj82
    @tobyj82 Před rokem

    An amazing uncle!

  • @breannar8514
    @breannar8514 Před rokem

    I love your channel so much! It makes my day when I see a new video!!!!

  • @barryhouman
    @barryhouman Před rokem

    Wow that looks so cool. I have been thinking about doing my own kitbashing project, I want to build a sci-fi starship. I have been thinking about cutting and shaping a block of wood to get the basic shape that I am looking for, then gluing model parts to give the ship it's overall look. Your channel as really inspired me to try my hand at projects like this.

    • @TheSmugglersRoom
      @TheSmugglersRoom Před rokem +1

      That sounds awesome! See if you can get your hands on some Styrene. It is fairly expensive and it's wonderful for kitbashing. One of my favorite Adam Savage episodes on Tested is him scratch building a small ship. He uses Styrene and it's a great episode. You should check it out: czcams.com/video/ZfvtGrhYk0I/video.html