Adam Savage's Overlook Hotel Maze Model 

Watch our in-depth discussion of this maze build here! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-NRAqx8stEnY.html

Adam's sheer enthusiasm for each of his projects makes him a joy to watch, very inspiring!

I saw the Kubrick exhibition in London and spent nearly 40 minutes looking at the details in the maze, had no idea it was an Adam Savage original! Now I love it even more 😍

Love how Adam included things to transport, repair ,and maintain the maze!

Adam is the biggest and most dedicated nerd I've ever seen... and I couldn't be happier to know a bit more how he thinks! Adam continues to amaze and inspire!!!

Adam has failed at his replication. It is clearly much better than the one in the movie.

So freaking happy that I can still see Adam Savage after Mythbusters ended.

"I apologize for the crudity of this model. I didn't have time to build it to scale or paint it." ~Doctor Emmet L. Brown

This thread may be 7 years past the video date but HOLY JESUS!! Mind numbing amount of work but a simply beautiful piece of work Adam! Take a bow, please Adam. You deserve it on this one for the detail, time, architecture, and execution of the build.

He builds this amazing replica then instead of adding it to his collection he gives it away... WOW! I can safely say I would never do that, good on Adam.

If someone ever makes a Shining-themed amusement park, Adam will be the only MoFo to know his way out lol

His ability to put in that much work and not cut corners is really awesome. You can tell that he is building for the final product, and not just the video.

I saw this exhibit in San Francisco and took a picture of the maze. Had it as my wall paper for my phone for the longest time. Great job Adam!

" Hey there's something wrong with this giant model, I'm gonna make my own " 😂😂😂 I wish I could do that

Adam looks so happy :)

Watched the first part of this thinking “I’m pretty sure this *is* the maze I saw at the Kubrick exhibit”. And of course it was, as I was at London 2019. What a fantastic build, I’m sure Stanley would be proud.

Never have I been more jealous of another mans knowledge. To have the know how to build, not just this maze, but all of the things we’ve had the pleasure to watch Adam create and build, is for me any way, simply breath taking. Adam, just wow man. You’re incredible and thank you for making these videos.

The love he puts in what he does it's outstanding.

My brother worked at the exibit from Mty, México, I saw it up close and let me just said that it's even more cool in real life hahaha, great job Adam!

At first, the idea of this video didn't grab me. But after watching it, my eyes are opened and for the first time, I see just how iconic this maze has been in regards to Kubrick. Like his style, it's so subtle that the word "subtle" doesn't quite capture it's evolution.

I come back to this video every once in a while... I just love it.

Adam's builds are the best! It's hard not to share his enthusiasm for these great projects even though they're usually not something I'm into. It must be a good feeling to have this become the new travelling tour maze.

As someone who loves anything accurately build it legitimately almost made me cry at the end when it was getting so good, so sturdy, and in combination with it being put into the actual exhibit.

The repair kit is such a nice touch! That's a high level of dedication and professionalism!

This maze needs to be made in VR.

I'm totally digging the unfinished Millennium Falcon model in the background in the opening dialogue.

Just saw this in London, and recognised it instantly. It really is impressive!

I love seeing Adam being so excited and passionate about his work! And the interviewer is great at asking the right questions and hyping him up about his project too

As soon as I saw this I had my own idea. Taking a template like Adam made, but using it to create a large flat plant pot. Then filling the 'box' with dirt and putting the pathways in so it covers the soil. Then actually finding a type of plant that would grow, but look like a scaled version of a hedge maze. Not sure what I'd use. Maybe I'd use chia and cut it into a hedge type style? Not sure, but if you did it right with the correct materials and ensured mold wouldn't grow I think it would be outstanding. I think I might attempt this at some point.

I want to attend the Adam Savage's Obsessive and Amazing Creations Museum.

I love this man!

Two things I especially like about this video both involve accessibility: 1) Maker accessibility. Doesn't require any tools more expensive or difficult to use than a table saw, and a maker without a table saw can find a workaround. 2) Viewer accessibility. It's easy to identify with Norm in this conversation as he asks questions the audience is already thinking.

"I'm not gluing, I'm screwing." - Adam Savage, 2K15

I love Adam's eye for details. Just really interesting watching him talk about the process he goes through from first seeing something and then through to whatever end he takes it to. And this thing is fucking unbelievable. Says quite a bit about Adam that he can put so much time and devotion in to something and get the reward out of just making it that he's happy to then give it away.

That was an absolutely incredible build. So glad you have donated it to the exhibition.

Adam's talent and dedication to his craft is oustanding and I'm blown away by his attention to detail. Recreating the maze model from The Shining is a beautiful thing. I salute you, Adam, well done, sir.

Do the beetle juice model!

I love Adam and he's brilliant in so many ways but in reality, there are things he could have done that would have made this build go more quickly and easier: 1) Used a CNC router to do the perimeter walls and any walls with internal alcoves. 2) If he really wanted the walls to be permanent he could have used dowels and glue. Dowels and glue have held furniture together for centuries so in this instance, the walls would stay in place. The glue could be applied to the dowel itself so there will be no worry about bleed through. In fact, that are plastic dowels used in the furniture industry that have teeth on them that once pushed in, they "bite". If he wanted to be able to remove the walls for repair, he could have through drilled so he could push them up/out through the bottom. 3) Flocking: there are cheap cardboard flocking "guns" that shoot the flocking out the end to apply it to the surface. He could have built a cardboard spray booth with a turntable...line up the walls, spray with adhesive, shoot the flocking, set aside. I've done production runs like this when I've had to paint/finish small pieces in largish quantities. 4) 3" drywall screw: I see americans using d/w screws all the time for things like this...THIS IS WRONG...d/w screws are threaded all the way to the head and that makes it very very difficult to draw the piece tight. If you used a robertson wood screw, which has a threadless shoulder below the screw head, it would draw the piece tight and goes in MUCH easier. In fact, there are screws made specifically for MDF/LDF that have a high/lo thread tooth that bites like iron.... I know hindsight is 20/20 and all, and he's done things I could only dream about, but in this instance, talking with a cabinet maker or carpenter would have saved him hours and hours of labour/time.....

I just noticed towards the end the time lapse sequence he had The Shining playing on his laptop off to the side in a shot. But I agree. He made this better than the original by a mile. I would love to go to the exhibition just to see this maze he built. It looks so incredible on film I would love to see it in person.

This was so exciting to watch you make this AMAZING miniature maze from the movie! Your excitement is infectious! This was thrilling watching you work and succeed at such an incredible project! Thank you for sharing your talent and vision with us all!

I'll have to see it later in detail. Because if Adam didn't put a frozen Jack Torrance, we're gonna have a problem.

I love it when Adam obsesses over something.

Hey Adam. I really enjoy watching you think, rethink and change on the go. Personally I have a lot of trouble adapting if my build doesn’t go to plan. Your adaptation to unforeseen issues is inspiring.

True Renaissance man. Whenever I watch these vids, I am keft with: wow.

A round of applause is in order. Stands up. Begins slow clap...

I hope there's a frozen guy somewhere in there at the end.

The multiple models also reflect the contradictory layout throughout the film, nothing adds up intentionally so that you are disoriented and can't situate yourself within the Overlook. I never noticed that it also applies to the maze before now, thank you for noticing this and for this incredible project!

The love and commitment this man has for his work is amazing.

I think it would also be amazing to set the whole maze into a frame with some kind of glass on top and make a table out of it.

omg! I saw it up close and personal in Monterrey! didn't knew Adam build it! I love it!!!

Amazing craftsmanship! It's Adam's perseverance that impresses me the most.

Q: How did Adam feel after completing this huge maze model? A: Flocking exhausted.

This is absolutely magnificent! Truly a labor of love, how can there be any dislike of this?! It's stunning!

7:00 I will not set off cherry bombs I will not set off cherry bombs I will not set off cherry bombs ...

I love people who get excited over 'things only we find fascinating'!

Another great build! As an O Scale model railroader I can really appreciate this build! O Scale is 1:48 in the US, 1:43 in the UK and 1:45 in Europe. 1:50 is the standard scale for die cast vehicles, thought a standard plastic model scale for vehicles is 1:48. I buy my people in bulk unpainted and paint them myself.

I saw the one in Toronto and I thought the same thing. I wish I could have seen this one instead. Thanks Adam for doing this!

it would be awesome to have lunch with jamie and adam. I've looked up to them since i was a young buck watching myth busters and so on.

Recreating stuff already in movies that have been recreated already is one thing, but recreating something from a movie that's not even the same in any of the shots and has only been recreated in a partial, mock-up way and is more-or-less 99% accurate is another. Congrats, this is an amazing model!

I am in such awe that people can be this creative.

finals are coming up and i should be studying but here i am... procrastinating

Just left The Design Museum in London where your maze is beautifully displayed. The lighting did not allow for a glimpse into the news stand so I didn’t get to see the Easter Eggs. Alas. I felt very special among the visitors for having seen the maze being built. Quite an accomplishment!

Adam Savage is just the purest human being. His exuberant geekdom warms my soul to its very core.

I feel sorry for the first guy who built the maze when they call him to come take it back because they now have a better one

aMAZEing

Adam's excitement and enthusiasm are absolutely infectious! And I share his love for organization and efficiency. Which makes me wonder since he was planning to screw the hedges down at the end and therefore would have had holes drilled into the bottom of each piece, would it have made the flocking process easier had he skewered the pieces to temporary sticks, applied the glue and then dipped the pieces in the flocking for more even coverage? Watching his videos gets all the creative corners of my mind thinking!

The genius of Adam Savage is that he gives 100% to everything he touches...just like a true fan of a franchise would. He has millions of dollars, but still builds things with the same dedication that a nerd working out of his garage would...and you can tell that he's very proud of that. That's what makes him so amazing to watch.

Some people say the maze in the model and the shots of Danny are supposed to be slightly different. Also the impossible hotel layout. Its supposed to make the viewer confused that this place does not make sense and makes the viewer question the hotel itself (at least that's what i got out of it). People have gone to extreme lengths mapping everything out and found problems, the maze included. Such a great movie, more Kubrick Adam!!!

This is absolutely amazing!

It's incredible how much passion for a project Adam can have. Great build, it was fun to watch also!

That’s fantastic Adam! What an awesome build - Kubrick would be thrilled!!

Best video on youtube..have watched it 4 times now.

i love Adam... if there was one person on earth id like to meet.. it would be Adam!! jack of all trades, walking encyclopedia, awesome guy!

Adam, you always blow my mind with your astonishing builds and big brain concepts. I love seeing all your projects come to life

I am very touched by Adam's generosity. Thank you, sir!

9:22 "tell us about the *flocking* process" "The *flocking* process" I'm learning all sorts of curse words here

Buying glasses exactly like Adam's, does not enable inheritance of Adam's skills and abilities.

It's beautiful and refreshing to watch content that was made so immaculately about something so immaculate.

I wish I had a tenth of Adam's skills and knowledge. Amazing work!

Make a remote controlled mini camera to move around the maze so we get a humans eye view :)

After seeing this finished maze from _The Shining_ , I _so_ wanted you to get a mouse and set him loose inside it. Of course, the mouse would have to be called Johnny, so when you introduced him, you could say _''Here's Johnny!''_

Stunning. In my weird working life I was able to do some work with an architectural model company, so I can soooo appreciate that level or work skill and patience. Great job!

Adam i have been bingewatching your content this whole week, you are truly an incredible artist and i really look up to your knowhow and just hardworking genuine person!! Thank you for keeping taing us on these incredible journeys, best regards from a Danish superfan ❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉😊

Google Earth should do something like they did with Adam's shop, but with a snorkel lense so you can walk through the Overlook Maze. That would be awesome.

I just watched The Shining again today and I had to come watch this video too! Haha

Models and miniatures like this are so fascinating! I really enjoy them. I don't have the talent, space, or money to do it myself, but I appreciate people that do and put them up on youtube so I can watch them! :)

Seeing how Adams brain works and his passion & excitement for his projects is inspiring

Lets try this in minecraft. Wish me luck. : )

Imagine if you could purchase a mini model of this to put on your wall or display.

Is it weird to say ... Thank you so much for the crating information. Cause even though you totally showed us the solidity of it; and made it invincible ... movers. The crating info made me scream with joy. Good build.

I was in London a few years ago and caught this exhibit at the Royal Museum of Design. It was magnificent.

I'm in love with Adam.

I don't get on with Horror so I've never watched the movie, but that model maze is a fantastic object just in its own right.

Adam... You're a nutter!..... and a total inspiration. Thanks for showing us the level of detail we all should be working to.

One of the best movies ever made. Anyone who is a Kubrick fan needs to watch the behind the scenes on that movie for all the little easter eggs Kubrick left in the movie. Flat unreal!

Fantastic build. Came out beautiful, except for the newsstand, which doesn't match up with the one in the film shown in the side-by-side comparison. I'm surprised Adam didn't get that addition right since he is a perfectionist.

All work and no play makes Adam a dull boy All work and no play makes Adam a dull boy All work and no play makes Adam a dull boy All work and no play makes Adam a dull boy All work and no play makes Adam a dull boy All work and no play makes Adam a dull boy

8 years on and this still amazes me. Mr. Savage, NEVER stop being a child and dreaming. Don't do it, the world will loose some of it's soul. Much love and God bless. I appreciate what you have done, what you are doing and with God's help, what you will do. Thank you sir.

In the past couple of years, the Stanley hotel in Estes Park Colorado (where much of the interior of the movie was shot) started a maze in the front of the main building. The last time I saw it the shrubs were very small, so I have no idea how long it's going to be before it actually resembles a proper maze, but it's cool that they've decided to incorporate it.

I thought I knew how crazy Adam was, until I saw 18:07.