I watch a LOT of these SW diy builds, and I have to say, this is the best video I have ever seen. Informative, and a sweet tribute to your Dad. I have but one question: Did you do a final "clear-coat" of some kind? A matte acrylic? Anything?
Wow, thank you! It’s comments like this, make it all worthwhile, it’s very difficult to get RU-vid to notice smaller channels. Thank you for watching and commenting and no I just stopped at the plastic tip layer as seen in the video ☺️
Epic! I love the build, I really love the 'inspired by' aspect- but the bench is done so well that many people could think it's spot on. And the memories are the best touch. The stories with your dad, the nostalgia of the toys with adverts and catalogues- it's all perfect. Fantastic video!
Odin, thank you for watching and taking the time to comment! Glad you enjoyed it, the narrative has been received well, I think that speaks volumes about this wonderful community, thank you for the endless foam inspiration sir! 👊
The tribute to your dad and the clips of old advertising made me all misty. Love the feel of your videos. The gentle sounds washing over the video blending the visuals to the emotion. The seamless transitions and clarity of message. As a consumer of RU-vid I applaud you! As a creator…I’m…I’m gonna go cry in the corner where there is no Star Wars furniture at all and reassess my life choices. 😀
what a beautiful dedication to your dad. I am sure he has the biggest smile watching from above. And the new priceless memories your kids will have after you are long gone. Just amazing. Bravo !!!
I realize this was posted two years ago but just seeing this today was very inspirational and even moving for me. Your tribute to your dad here is easily the best part. I remember waiting in line to see the original film with my dad in 1977 and all the curious anticipation of something none of us knew anything about. Who would have expected a movie to be so entirely life changing, especially at just age seven? You’re a great dad, obviously, and this, too, is also obvious. The nostalgic shots of old Kenner and Hasbro advertisements and how you described your hours of fascination and childhood dreams of these toys was very relatable. Bravo on this epic masterpiece!It’s absolutely beautiful and so authentic in detail. I like your approach to realism mixed with creativity in terms of taking liberties with certain things not necessarily seen on screen (i.e. “canon”). Besides, the Millennium Falcon was always falling apart and being rebuilt, so who’s to say your version of the bench isn’t part of this evolution? Very well done.
Wow, such an incredibly kind comment! This kind of impact is the very reason I film my builds, I’m so glad you enjoyed the video so much it means a lot and the video is pretty close to me heart. Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts. 👊
Amazing that something so strong & durable can be made out of foam! Your video really stands out thanks to the great story telling and nostalgic audio/video clips. Congrats on this project.
Thank you for watching it means a great deal when viewers take the time to comment and highlight aspect they enjoy, glad you like the strlory, it's always the driving force for me 👊
All Man .well your dream came true. And yes your father is proud of you. And know you can share with your kids. Can't wait to one day build my Star Wars bench. Thank you for the Episode!💥👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿😁👍🏿
Incredible build!!! You are a hero to your kids. I built a Death Star themed mancave a couple years back. My sons are grown. I wish I could have done that when they were smaller. Truly inspiring work sir.
Reactions like this is why I continue the channel! Thanks so much man! Star Wars has always been about family to me 👊 your Star Wars themed man cave sounds awesome!
Absolutely amazing build James! I’m gobsmacked with how cool this looks. It also looks really comfortable. Your sharing your memories with your dad and experiences with Star Wars really made this an extra special piece. I know your dad would be so proud of you. Too bad he won’t be able to sit down with and your children to watch Mando together. But, I’m sure in some ways, he’s doing just that. We never truly lose the ones we love. Seeing the Tydirium Shuttle at the end brought up some special memories of my own. I can remember building that, along with an A wing and B wing when I was young. Having this community these days really brings out so many great experiences. Thank you for all you do.
Wow Deanna, thank you so much for taking the time to comment in such detail. I'm blown away by your words, the video was both fun and emotional but so worth it. It's pretty comfortable actually as the foam has the right amount of give 🙂. But yeah, I've been getting choked up reading such lovely comments, thank you again, I'm really glad you liked it ☺️
Thank for for joining us! Yup crazy for sure but it's really robust and when layered is hard as nails! And light so I can take it to conventions if the chance every cropped up 🙂
I heard Odin and Felicia mention your channel a few minutes ago on their live stream. Subbed and liked right away. I was born in 1977, so I know how much Star Wars can mean to a person, even today. Great work!
man James i love your work, i thought this was just going to be another great build video but man this hit me right in the feels ya know, the nostalgia was great. Im a huge star wars guy but growing up my mom was a trekkie, i lost her almost a year ago, but my brother in law is a huge trekkie so we are painting and adding props to his bathroom to make a nice star trek thyme, so i have been thinking about her a lot with that project. Then when you were talking about your dad and building star wars stuff, man. Thank you for this video, and its amazing work as always!
I loved seeing that little gonk being used in this video. Once I finish the final touches on my custom sabacc set I'll be working more on my own gonk droid build which will basically be a glorified power strip with legs.
What a fantastic build! What a fantastic vid! You made me tear up with nostalgia-I remember sitting with those same catalogs and pouring over them...and wanting to...well, do what you just did! I raise my glass of blue milk to you sir! Great job!
Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it and I must say the comments really do show that many people share a similar nostalgic story! Thanks for watching and commenting 👊
That is awesome, and your choice of using EVA entirely is so encouraging to me. I've already started making the backrest for two Star Trek TOS bridge chairs, and I decided I would use EVA foam instead of the usual plywood or mdf construction covered in upholstery foam. I just wat to use EVA for the whole build, covered with self-adhesive black vinyl. Thank you so much for this video, it has convinced that I made the right decision. Keeping making precious memories!
Incredible build. The attention to detail whilst simultaneously straying from the 'screen accuracy' is off the scale. I am confident that everyone who sees the bench will register it as 'that one from the Millennium Falcon.' The control panels really bring it to life. I have no doubt that your dad would be very proud and very pleased with your work. The Force will be with you. . . . . . . always.
You know, it's fantastic to read comments like this, firstly thanks so much for watching and taking the time to feedback. I spent a lot of time figuring out the design to do just as you described, capture the falcon whilst also making it mine, so it's fab you picked up on that, honestly thank for commenting 👊👊 may the force be with you too...
Such an awesome video with an epic build. Talking about your childhood always takes me back to when I was a kid. The Reveal got me choked up and brought a tear to my eye. We cherish the moments with our families and that will live on forever. I’m sure your fathers hologram was watching you the whole build. Thanks!
Thanks Dave, means a lot fella, really does. As you know it's been a difficult one, but I'm pleased with the result and do hope Dad would have liked it 👍👍👊
James that was amazing mate! You've given me a really great video idea for my channel about what I can do with all the copious amounts of EVA foam I see lying around at the dump. Thanks for putting this together, not only are you a crafty padawan but your video editing skills are brilliant also. Now I just need to find space for a bench around my house. Cheers mate 👍
Hey! Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment, it's always great when viewers pick up on the video editing too as I really love that aspect as much as the prop build! Will you share what you build?!
@@RebelBaseBuilds absolutely mate. If I build it I'll definitely be doing a series of videos around it. I started my channel last year. I agree, I like the video editing process as well and can see my own videos improving over time. I've subscribed so look forward to many more of your creations 🙂
Thank you, glad people are picking up on the emotion, the videos are as much about the build as it is the thought process and this really for me in the feels 🙂
Wow thanks, great comment! I really do put a lot into the edit, so it's great to see people enjoy it. Thanks for watching and commenting it really helps!
What a great build. I have always thought the greeblies in the seat back were odd, but it made me think that would be a neat spot to put USB charging ports.
What you have created is shear magic! Where do I begin? First of all the bench came out great. I really enjoy watching it all come together. Wonderful video and I appreciate those Star Wars flashbacks as well. Overall, a fantastic experience!
This build is fantastic. You should be very pleased also on a sidenote I'm really surprised that there was no need for a wooden frame under the foam of the seat, great job
IM SO GLAD I FOUND YOUR CHANNEL! I have a future plan to do a star war themed room - but all the room builders i found were american, so alot of the products they spoke about i couldnt get. but being from UK i am so pumped. plus your content is awesome!!!
My dad was the projectionist at our small town cinema, he came home one night and told me I have to go and see this movie Star Wars the next night, I was only 9 and had been scared by a war film before and didn't want to go, so he said I could watch it from up in the projection booth with him. After the opening shot when the Star Destroyer went over, I ran from the projection booth down to the cinema front row seats. He screened it for me and a few friends in an impromptu midday matinee for just the six of us. The movie means so much to me and is such a link to my Dad who I lost when I was 17. I'm going to attempt this build, how is it holding up 8 months later?
Wow, I bloody love this comment. Love how SW enhances those family links 👊, thanks it's holding up great, check the Podcast 'The Almost Star Wars Show' you'll see me sitting on it every episode 👊😀
The video and your work is just amazing. I can't thank you enough for sharing your build and your story with us! I too think, that your dad would be really proud of you. Enjoy your bench! .. Now it's time for the Kenobi series and 2nd season of the Mandalorian 😉
Great build! I was really surprised by the structural integrity of the foam when building the framework, as an upholsterer I would of gone for a plywood base and built the other layers on top. Loved the style of the video and the nostalgia with your Dad Keep up the fantastic work 👏
Absolutely amazing work bro!! Can’t help but be jealous of the talent you have. You need to make a Proton pack or ghost trap next... not Star Wars I know, but equally awesome!! X
I came here to see cool stuff, but that intro about your dad sure puts a lump in your throat. That's awesome that you have those memories and that you can make new memories for you family.
Thanks!! Yes all foam! All that you see in the video, added a criss cross foam under each seat but it's very robust! ☺️ And light so I should be able to take it as a set to the cons 👊 thanks so much for watching!
I think of it, if you had a YT-1300 light freighter and you saw the Millennium Falcon interior, how would you recreate it for YOU. Like if you had the same car as your neighbor, how would you make your car yours, not his, or hers.
About a few weeks off finishing my full size r2 so i got doe this next found the downloads for plans just dont know what size paper to print out templates:)
Thanks, yeah the foam layers work really well together to create rigidity, I'm 6foot 3 and way over 16 stone! It takes me and my two young kids just fine 🙂. Thanks for watching and commenting, means a lot!
Well done. How is the bench holding up with wear and tear? I would be concerned with the plastidip paint rubbing off and getting on people's clothes, when they sit.
Thanks for watching! Oh it's fine we sit in it all the time, it's very robust, as for the plastidip it was applied very thick and then sprayed with a matt sealant so no issues so far 👌😁😊
@@RebelBaseBuilds ok, I understand... But I guess you still love Dave Filoni as much as I do? And I am sure Dave Filoni would totally love that project 😉😁
