Fascinated by the creation of escape rooms! I have so many storyline ideas for them but no way of knowing how to work with existing escape companies to make them come to life or even where to begin if I wanted to start my own!
You can always grab my number from our website www.gratuitoussets.com and give me a call on the phone or via WhatsApp! I'm always happy to talk about ideas and, I might be able to point you in some of the right directions. I have ideas... 😎 -Mark
Glad you enjoyed it! We are building pirate stuff right now, then a Nostromo styled spaceship interior/exterior. More to come! Lol BTW: a guy named Carwyn Morris built a beautiful studio scale Red Dwarf ship on TH-cam- you might enjoy it
@@GratuitousSets Awesome, congratulations on that! I just found your videos, looking for some DIY ideas for a sci-fi themed room. :) Beyond the construction details your channel provided, I'm curious if there's some special sauce for getting a high-sheen finish, to look like injection-molded plastic (kinda like the spaceship walls in Star Wars or Star Trek). I'm sure good lighting is a big part of making it look right on video, but in a real-life situation curious how glossy-painted MDF holds up to the curious eye. :) Any kind of basic "paint that looks like plastic" you all use for this sort of thing? I'd love to see a cool finish like that but still using MDF/etc components. :) Thanks!
We use an airless sprayer to get a super smooth finish. Here is a video about how we build and paint spaceship walls... ---> th-cam.com/video/v70Cn_xD1zY/w-d-xo.html
Generally, in film, glossy stuff is to be avoided because it can reflect studio lights, the camera, etc. Super smooth eggshell finish is the way to go! Spraying the walls leaves no brush strokes or texture...
For a lot of finish surface, why not just adhere sheet styrene? Cheap, cuts easily, smooth surface, glues easily, and bending is what it's about. But maybe I'm missing something? I've used it on my own spaceship set without any major issues.
@@GratuitousSets Yes. But I must say I don't like the way I worded that. Sounds obnoxious. Anyway, I was suggesting the use of sheet styrene as a finishing surface since it can be painted with metallics, is free of grain. and can be spray-adhesived (takes several coats) onto bend board (or even ram board)...I used to use contact cement, but the new types that have come out are very weak. I've sheeted entire walls and used MEK to adhere the edges where they meet, but done that mostly on smaller areas, like medium-sized miniature rooms. Just some thoughts for possible future consideration...which you may already know all about...So I'll just, er, shut up now ;-) And I should add, really nice work on your set!!
@@RSEFX try number 90 spray adhesive. If you adjust the spray to 'Heavy' it comes out like "Silly String" _(well, silly thread)_ ..in a flat fan, and you don't need full _(paint-like)_ coverage. Light coat both sides, I only wait about 20 seconds, push 'em together, press down everywhere, and let go! Light thready coverage minimizes styrene melt, it's not the glue but the evaporant solvent, liquifying the glue, that attacks plastics. I'm sci-fying a step van atm and have used about 40, 14.6oz cans .. for everything with larger surfaces.. Vapor barriers, flooring, transparencies, woven fiberglass cloth _(also "hem" the fibglss cloth edges so it doesn't unravel while stored)_ different types of insulation in different situ.s also has high _(cooking oven levels)_ heat resistance.. Even "hemmed" my trousers.. LoL It's kind of expensive (⁓ $14USD) but there's no brushes, no clean up, no prep, no spreading, no drips, no leakages, no knock-overs .. And it's attached and done about 60 seconds after rattling the can..
When building props that are in the walls are you guys building in some kind of crawl space/side hallway for management of that wiring or is it getting wired into wall and then pressed flush? It's one of those things that i've been wondering how everyone is handling it. I've known some people to put everything in the ceiling, others hide microcontrollers in faux conduit boxes etc.
The ceilings in the space we are working in are 12' high, but the walls on the interior of each game space are only 10' high. That lets us run straight up into a 2' area where the wires can run free and have a fulfilling life. The walls that we pre-built span corners, so there is a natural space behind each. The short answer is "whatever works best in each circumstance"
I think the answer is to just build different types of props, puzzles etc, and let the problems you encounter educate you! You can call us if you want to have a quick chat about this or if you have questions- My number is on our Facebook page
I really want to customize my bedroom in this manner, can I get a list of materials used? If you need something secure, I can give you my e-mail. I've always dreamed of living in a sci fi area.
If you build it yourself, the sci-fi feel wears off before you're done.. 🤔🤔 Like knowing how a magic trick works, the mystery was the fun.. On the other hand, your bedroom has to look like _something_ might as well have fun 😁😜😁
While we've built several different spaceship designs (most recently in Valparaiso, Chile!) We haven't built one near Richmond. I could ask around for a good one near you if you like 😊
@@GratuitousSets You are SO thoughtful! 😀👍 Thank for you quick and thorough reply! I will save you some work ... I think I found one in Richmond (RavenChase Adventure)! The only SPACE themed one around. It is my girl's first so it should be fun. I TRULY appreciate your offer and I wish you both well! What a FANTASTIC career bringing so much joy to the world! God bless and stay well! 💃🏻💞
Fascinated by the creation of escape rooms! I have so many storyline ideas for them but no way of knowing how to work with existing escape companies to make them come to life or even where to begin if I wanted to start my own!
You can always grab my number from our website www.gratuitoussets.com and give me a call on the phone or via WhatsApp! I'm always happy to talk about ideas and, I might be able to point you in some of the right directions. I have ideas... 😎 -Mark
Yeah, it makes a lot more sense with the first four minutes. Thanks, Fish!
Congrats on the 1000 subs. Keep up the good work.
I hear the SEO improves at this point...
Everybody loves a montage.
Hehehe :-D
Omergerd you sound like you are straight off Red Dwarf ... LOL .. cool build
Glad you enjoyed it! We are building pirate stuff right now, then a Nostromo styled spaceship interior/exterior. More to come! Lol BTW: a guy named Carwyn Morris built a beautiful studio scale Red Dwarf ship on TH-cam- you might enjoy it
You can thermal weld pvc..
Or use a neodymium magnet.. with a hole in it..
Bunny ears : ) Cool project!
Thanks! We just finished 7 pieces for NASA! Freakin’ NASA!!! Seems everyone likes a little sci-fi in their life 😆
@@GratuitousSets Awesome, congratulations on that! I just found your videos, looking for some DIY ideas for a sci-fi themed room. :) Beyond the construction details your channel provided, I'm curious if there's some special sauce for getting a high-sheen finish, to look like injection-molded plastic (kinda like the spaceship walls in Star Wars or Star Trek). I'm sure good lighting is a big part of making it look right on video, but in a real-life situation curious how glossy-painted MDF holds up to the curious eye. :) Any kind of basic "paint that looks like plastic" you all use for this sort of thing? I'd love to see a cool finish like that but still using MDF/etc components. :)
Thanks!
We use an airless sprayer to get a super smooth finish. Here is a video about how we build and paint spaceship walls... ---> th-cam.com/video/v70Cn_xD1zY/w-d-xo.html
Generally, in film, glossy stuff is to be avoided because it can reflect studio lights, the camera, etc. Super smooth eggshell finish is the way to go! Spraying the walls leaves no brush strokes or texture...
Cool, i learn many more from your videos as in the school in the past. ^^
😎
@@GratuitousSets I like your videos and the work, respect for this.
For a lot of finish surface, why not just adhere sheet styrene? Cheap, cuts easily, smooth surface, glues easily, and bending is what it's about. But maybe I'm missing something? I've used it on my own spaceship set without any major issues.
Are you talking about surfacing the bendable plywood?
@@GratuitousSets Yes. But I must say I don't like the way I worded that. Sounds obnoxious. Anyway, I was suggesting the use of sheet styrene as a finishing surface since it can be painted with metallics, is free of grain. and can be spray-adhesived (takes several coats) onto bend board (or even ram board)...I used to use contact cement, but the new types that have come out are very weak. I've sheeted entire walls and used MEK to adhere the edges where they meet, but done that mostly on smaller areas, like medium-sized miniature rooms. Just some thoughts for possible future consideration...which you may already know all about...So I'll just, er, shut up now ;-) And I should add, really nice work on your set!!
Lol- that sounds good! Since we are using Trupan and MDF, we don't have any grain issues but, when we use bend-board, it's always a bit of a pain. 🙄
@@RSEFX try number 90 spray adhesive. If you adjust the spray to 'Heavy' it comes out like "Silly String" _(well, silly thread)_ ..in a flat fan, and you don't need full _(paint-like)_ coverage. Light coat both sides, I only wait about 20 seconds, push 'em together, press down everywhere, and let go!
Light thready coverage minimizes styrene melt, it's not the glue but the evaporant solvent, liquifying the glue, that attacks plastics.
I'm sci-fying a step van atm and have used about 40, 14.6oz cans .. for everything with larger surfaces.. Vapor barriers, flooring, transparencies, woven fiberglass cloth _(also "hem" the fibglss cloth edges so it doesn't unravel while stored)_ different types of insulation in different situ.s also has high _(cooking oven levels)_ heat resistance.. Even "hemmed" my trousers.. LoL
It's kind of expensive (⁓ $14USD) but there's no brushes, no clean up, no prep, no spreading, no drips, no leakages, no knock-overs .. And it's attached and done about 60 seconds after rattling the can..
this is amazing stuff.
Thank you, Mr. Sunday.... if that IS your real name! Lol
Can I try it out
You can! It's in PLANO Texas
Dude this is sweet!
yeah- that was a really fun build :-D More to come! We already have designs for several "next gen" spaceships!!
How did you make the acrylic panels with the lights, materials and whatnot?
We did a video explaining the technique here: th-cam.com/video/gcHuwJhiHgs/w-d-xo.html
Gotta watch all the vids for the full story :-)
When building props that are in the walls are you guys building in some kind of crawl space/side hallway for management of that wiring or is it getting wired into wall and then pressed flush? It's one of those things that i've been wondering how everyone is handling it. I've known some people to put everything in the ceiling, others hide microcontrollers in faux conduit boxes etc.
The ceilings in the space we are working in are 12' high, but the walls on the interior of each game space are only 10' high. That lets us run straight up into a 2' area where the wires can run free and have a fulfilling life.
The walls that we pre-built span corners, so there is a natural space behind each. The short answer is "whatever works best in each circumstance"
What type of experience would I need to know to do what you do?
I think the answer is to just build different types of props, puzzles etc, and let the problems you encounter educate you! You can call us if you want to have a quick chat about this or if you have questions- My number is on our Facebook page
I really want to customize my bedroom in this manner, can I get a list of materials used? If you need something secure, I can give you my e-mail. I've always dreamed of living in a sci fi area.
My phone number is listed on our Facebook page “ Gratuitous Sets Laboratories “ and, yes. Give me an email address
If you build it yourself, the sci-fi feel wears off before you're done.. 🤔🤔
Like knowing how a magic trick works, the mystery was the fun..
On the other hand, your bedroom has to look like _something_ might as well have fun 😁😜😁
Nice job ;)
Thanks! :-D
Will your website be fixed at some point?
It will, sorry. We've been kinda swamped. Is there something you were looking for on the website?
Looking for a Space Escape room near Richmond Virginia. Anyone? :)
While we've built several different spaceship designs (most recently in Valparaiso, Chile!) We haven't built one near Richmond. I could ask around for a good one near you if you like 😊
@@GratuitousSets You are SO thoughtful! 😀👍
Thank for you quick and thorough reply! I will save you some work ... I think I found one in Richmond (RavenChase Adventure)! The only SPACE themed one around. It is my girl's first so it should be fun.
I TRULY appreciate your offer and I wish you both well! What a FANTASTIC career bringing so much joy to the world!
God bless and stay well!
💃🏻💞
Fantastic!! Our sincere thanks for the compliment- Ya'll should be careful, remember, escape games are highly addictive. Let me know how it goes!😉
I am interested in hiring you guys. Would you travel? I'm in Jersey
Yup!
You can contact us through our facebook page,
Gratuitous Sets Laboratories :-)
Shiny
ALL the shiny😎
i wanna b u.
Even with the crushing debt?
lol