Star Wars Skeleton Crew Gatekeeper Droid Build
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- Опубликовано: 8 фев 2025
- This week I build a Gatekeeper Droid as seen in Star Wars Skeleton Crew (and Return of the Jedi).
Gatekeeper 3d model - Goldenarmor.com/gatekeeper (I slightly modified these files for the build but it’s not necessary for building one)
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1” x 4.5”h PVC
1” x 14”h PVC
2”w x 1”h ABS pipe
1” pvc coupler (x2)
Nylon spacer 1” or larger
6”w x 1”h pipe (mint color pipe)
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This turned out beautifully! The hairspray trick really does make the aging appear very realistic.
It really does. It's one of my favorites that doesn't get used as much as I'd like.
The weathering is outstanding love this technique fantastic build !!!
Bro that is so smart for the eye. Ive been racking my brain how to make the eye but i remember as a kid there used to be bouncy balls that looked like that eye ball. Bravo bro this came out amazing.
I can’t take credit for it. I read about it in an old thread on the Replica Prop Forum. But I agree, it’s really clever.
Derek, if you don't already, you should start doing Star Wars conventions - bring your props to show and advertise the website. Fans would LOVE to see your creations in person. Heck, you could lead a prop building panel.
I’d love to. Maybe in the new year!
Bravo sir!! Love this build!
Thanks dude!
Fantastic build my friend!! Love your coat hanger solution and the weathering is outstanding! As always!!
Thanks for the inspiration!
I never miss a van oaks video
I appreciate you!
You never cease to amaze me with how you take ordinary things to create “real” props like this. The build is terrific and the weathering is superb. Awesome video!
Thanks so much. I'm glad you enjoyed it!
I really appreciate the. Builds that incorporate off the shelf parts over 100% 3D printed parts, makes good use of ready made bits instead of waiting on a printer.
Magnificent job! I use your hairspray trick all the time and it works wonders!
Glad you like it! It's one of my favorite tricks.
Bro! Your work is amazing and your videos with links and templates really set you apart from others. Thank you for brining us together with your imagination and passion.
Thanks, I really appreciate the kind words!
Nearly solicitor ready- can’t wait to see the next evolution!
I’ve always loved these droids. Great job.
Same here! Thanks!
Another awesome build. Really enjoy your videos. I always learn something new. 👍😎
I really appreciate that!
One of my favorite droids and this is a killer representation. That lens is such a smart solution!
Can’t remember if you’ve pointed this out or not. If you have a joint that you need to strengthen, you can put baking soda on it and then drop superglue onto that. It sets quickly and creates a solid fill. Not sure if it’s helpful or not, but wanted to throw it out there. Thanks for all your work the great explanation and the entertaining video!
This was truly a FANTASTIC build. I especially love the approach for the hinge elements and support arms...just fantastic problem-solving!
Thank you very much!
Ooo I love that trick with the hairspray! That really made the weathering pop
This turned out so great! And the way you did it is pretty genius.
Thanks! It was a fun build.
Great job. This has been on a bucket list and your step-by-step and the components you used will move this up my list.
Whoa that is really awesome. Nice work. I especially love that hairspray trick!!
Love how you did the lens! Great work man!
I appreciate that, thanks!
der sieht sowas von knorke aus! ❤ 🤙
Looks great. I like the way you made the eye.
Thanks!
Love the gatekeeper droid, thanks for sharing your build!
My pleasure. I’m glad you liked it!
Yep, gonna make one for my office next year :)
I want to incorporate one of these with my video doorbell
Came out great! Love the hairspray idea...
It’s one of my favorites!
Thank you so much for sharing this incredible build!
You’re very welcome. I’m glad you liked it!
badass love this build def gonna try that hairspray trick on my upcoming builds
ILM quality looks like to me!!! Great job. Looking to try the hairspray technique some day! Happy Holidays!
Thanks!
Definitely saving this one. Gotta make one soon
Great work 👍👍
Thank you so much
Inspired choice to make the texture for the “eye”. Seems so simple after seeing it but I know I’d be stumped for weeks trying to figure that
I can’t take credit for it. It was suggested by GoldenArmor.com. Definitely a great approach.
2:00 I've discovered using a nail and a single hammer-hit as a starter dent keeps the drill bit from wandering around a smooth surface. Just a thought.
Great tip!
Awesome!
That is pretty cool
Looks fantastic!
One thing I might have missed and was curious about - does the "neck" extend out using the nested PVC pipes? Even if it has to be done manually? Cool either way, but nested pipes like this have given me an idea how to maybe solve a similar problem elsewhere...
It does not. I figured a static version works best for my space and I’m not all that technically inclined. So a fixed length is what I went with.
I been wanting to build this guy for years. I have 3D model just need to print it
Good stuff! My son and I enjoyed the build! Where’d you find that C3PO voice? Been needing to find one for an upcoming vid 🤔
Thanks! I found a C-3PO voice generator online for free.
@@VanOaksProps nice! I’ll have to take a look around
SO COOL! The coat hangers were genius! as for making the top part removable can you use some small rare earths magnets?
That’s what I was thinking too.
You didn’t show how you made the main eye covering after you glued the beads inside the half globe. Is that piece and the other two 3 d printed or where then all cut out with a dremel tool? Sorry I just somehow missed those steps on how to make the main eye surrounding that the two other parts on each side that that. Prop looks excellent
That’s correct. My intention was to make those parts from 6” acrylic spheres but they got lost in the mail. So I just 3d printed those parts because I was running out of time and wanted to get the video out this week.
@@VanOaksProps Can I get the STL for the eyelid (eye?)
@ link in the video description.
@@VanOaksProps thank you and Merry Christmas, love your videos and the tone. Keep making things. Cheers
@@VanOaksProps I'm sorry, I must not be seeing it. I'll figure something out. Thanks, anyway.
Off topic, but I have a question for the creator: Your video has various audio tracks, including German. Are these audio tracks automatically generated by YT, or can the creator set this or create audio tracks himself? I don't know about the other languages, but the German voice sounds extremely artificial. Almost like that old Windows text-to-speech voice that sounds like a broken C3PO ^^. And is there an option for the creator to automatically set the audio track corresponding to the country as the default?
Unfortunately this is quite annoying, as it seems to be the case in more and more videos that a different audio track is automatically used than the original one.
They’re auto generated.