I was in the Air Force during the 60s. I was stationed at LRAFB and spent all my time going out too all 18 of the Titan II sites to work on many of the electronic and communication systems. The last time I was in one of those sites was 1967, over 50 years ago. I stumbled across your channel a few days ago. I know I've been in your site because I've been in all 18 many times. I don't know which site you have but I'm really curious as to which one you have. Do you know the site number or can you say where you are? If I know which one you have I can most likely relate some story Help me out here and humor an old AF veteran.
I did some digging around online and I'm fairly sure its around Hamlet AR, site number 373-9. I referenced some photos of the site in their videos with that site on google maps and it seems to match. I'm mainly just making an educated guess, though.
So glad you guys started uploading videos again. I have been following you from the start of the project when I was watching back in the UK and following this amazing story. Since your last post I’ve just been relocated with my job and now live about 50 miles away. Keep them coming.....
lmao "walk with me sam" *stops walking* but for real, i've been tremendously excited since your teaser video, i am on board with your future adventures. Just bring us along for the ride, even if the steps are small or even stagnant/backwards. I know that's like the hardest thing to do because of pride and human nature but i'm with you all the way
You’re right, some have an old muscle car, some have another house on the beach. Not too common to have a Cold War missile silo. Crazy as it seems these things are in really high demand. Places like Yugoslavia, Nebraska these places sell for insane amounts of money. I know I don’t have the patience or funds for it haha
So happy you are back, as I watched this video with the rebar chunk I bough off you on Esty sitting right under the monitor. Glad everyone is healthy and that progress is continuing.
Dear Sir, first I apologize for my English. I am very impressed with the work you did. I would like to suggest what should be done to make the shelter functional. 1.) Air filters to clean contaminated outside air. 2.) Compressor and compressed air cylinders to survive at least a month completely shut off. 3.) There must be a higher pressure in the shelter than outside, so that ground water does not get inside the shelter. 4.) Four diesel power generators. Hot air from engine cooling can be used to heat and dehumidify rooms. 5.) Batteries that will provide power in an emergency.
My mom used to work in those titan2 silos in Little Rock... I can see why she didn't like it, but I also see the appeal of this kind of alternative living space.
Hiya! I really commend you for pulling through with your dream project! Where a lot of people talk smart from their sofas you actually make it happen piece by piece! One question I had was why does the sewer have to be redesigned? How did they do it when the silo was in use? Also given you have apparently no shortage of water, can you use that maybe somehow, at least for non-potable applications (e.g. toilets)? Lastly you might be able to seal the levels with a ring of foam, that way it can move... but you probably already thought of that. All the best to you and keep those videos coming!
I don't do Reddit, so livestream would probably be the best? Having said that... you could also do one video asking for questions, and then just answer them in a second video. It might be easier that way, just so that you could provide video to answer the question. As an example: if someone asked a particular question about your sump system, do you take the time to go to the Sump? Or would you rather record the sequence? There is honestly SO much to digest in what you're doing, and what you've done. Its definitely a labor of love, because no human being in their right mind would look at a 30 foot deep entranceway with a giant piece of concrete and water in it, and think: Yep, I'm willing to do all of this just to get to the door that has tons of water behind it.
Good to see you are back making video's and doing well. I like the future plans for the silo. Heck, my wife and I would stay at the silo for a night or two when you get to that point.
If you want to prevent the audio issues, clip the lavalier mic further down the chest, so that it's less affected by moving your head. Should fix most of the issues that were present in the video. Good to see you're back, though!
Awesome to have you back! Hope you all had a fantastic Christmas and New years. Glad to see you safe and well and looking forward to seeing the Silo develop more over the next year!
Sick Em! GT, As a former Titan II Fuel System Technician, and survivor of the Titan II Missile Explosion at Damascus, Arkansas, I really look forward to seeing your dream come true, so I can come out and hang out with you guys someday in the near future.
Hola fucking Shit!!! "The initial explosion catapulted the 740-ton silo door away from the silo and ejected the second stage and warhead. Once clear of the silo, the second stage exploded. The W53 warhead landed about 100 feet (30 m) from the launch complex's entry gate; its safety features prevented any loss of radioactive material or nuclear detonation."
Glad to see you back! Look forward to seeing the continued progress. Side note: my first thought upon seeing the top floor still holds true; I think it would make a kick-ass planetarium.
This is literally the best thing on the Internet! Fascinating project and something you should be extremely proud of. I very much like your open and honest approach to budgeting and real life constraints. Sadly it seems a lot of people who leave comments have no concept of what a project like this entails and just want constant entertainment and immediate progress updates. Keep up the great work and perhaps one day I will be able to fly over from the UK to take a look!
Superb! I'll get saving for the flights! Whilst not quite the same as missile silos, in my previous job I was involved in the sale and valuation of nuclear fall out bunkers. This is me freeing cold in Scotland a few years ago...www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-12415724
It is really coming along well, I have enjoyed all your episodes. I go into a Titan II facility almost on a daily basis as a Docent at the Titan Missile Museum. Could not imagine undertaken this project. Look forward to seeing the future episodes and to your success.
Thanks for working there Craig! I've been there a number of times and always enjoy it very much. Oh... that rebar you guys sell comes from my place. :-)
Missed you guys! I can't believe the damn thing flooded again during the winter! Hope you tell more of the story on that one. And all that mold on the wood on level one, gotta get ahold of that humidity man..
If you're taking the huge amount of time to run cable in there, you should defiantly run fiber. Save yourself the time when you want to do it in the next 10 years.
Agreed. The use of fiber optic is more for distance rather than speed for a scenario like this beast of a facility, just make sure you use LR transceivers and switching to support them (If the distance warrants them, no idea how much cabling you will need!)
Paul Gillikin i wouldnt call that finished, water still all over the floor even with furniture sitting there, no finished walls or ceilings only floors. I hate that people never frame these in and make it actually livable. He just gave up and got lazy
@@deepfried4185 Well, one day someone will roll up their sleeves and pay society's debt of appeasing you, Deep Fried. You set a high standard, but to gain your approval is just the dream for us lazy bastards. At the end of the day, who cares about those little obstacles like money, career, family/friends, those just get in the way of what really matters; Deep Fried's entertainment and satisfaction.
I am applying for a job. I'm a motion picture special effects technician. My skills include welding.....mig, tig, stainless, aluminum, and various other exotic metals. I have hydraulic skills, plumbing skills, minimal electrical skills. I have heavy machinery skills. I have extensive rigging and heavy rigging skills. I also am a pyro technician. I really dig what you are doing.
I just recently discovered the channel and watched from the beginning like a series. love it of course. looks like you got a great relationship with your family too. Thanks for filming and uploading all these videos when you have the time. nothin but love for ya.
The dome ceiling above level one would look nice painted to look like sky. Then with changing mood lighting, you could simulate sunrise, sunset, night, and full daylight. If you’ve been to Vegas and seen the grand canal at The Venetian, the ceiling there is the kind of look you might want to consider.
We are into June now so could we get an update video to show how things have progressed since Jan this year? Also since you have the Silo side sealed off inside it would be safe to start the process to clear it out even while you are renting the main space out. Hopefully even using some of the proceeds to help fund that expansion to that space. While it would be a massive undertaking it would easily double your total usable space PLUS since its top had been blown off you could do a really cool glass top roof there with the most incredible bedroom under the stars. Good work so far and look forward to hearing more.
“May charge you - sorta feel bad but not so much” haha! Don’t feel bad, think of it like they are making a donation to the cause while also having an awesome experience. VIP behind the scenes tour of DWBS!
Thanks for the reply And it’s incredible the amount of work you have done and undertaken. Whatever about the physical work that’s involved, to keep a positive mindset on what your doing since your doing it all for yourself and by yourself and few fam and friends. Hats off Bro Hope you get your desired finish and goal 🤟🤟👍
I’m wondering if there are more vids coming? Or is this awesome project completed? I’m working on site 570-9 building a new facility for a church. I love the history and the fact that you took the time to film your adventure.
Is there ever going to be a way to stop all that Water ingress. I recall you guys spending a lot of time and money completely drying that place out and now it’s flooded again.
Oh.. it isn't flooded. Just a bit of water in the first two rooms. Once it thawed out the pumps took care of it in minutes. I do need to stop the leaks in the access portal. And I will... just need to get to it.
Death Wears Bunny Slippers Ahh right, that would annoy the hell out of me having water ingressing all the time. But then again that access portal is always going to be a nightmare to tackle, not a small job.
Dude I don't want to see any one get hurt. I want to see the whole place get finished and to watch a little at a time. I would love to see the place in person . To stay the weekend or even a tour. I live in Hawaii all we have right now is the volcano spewing lava. Anyway l love watching and I love construction in progress.
So glad to see you back. Can't wait for future episodes. All the best to you and the family. Ps I second the comment about a montage! Would love to see a montage video from the beginning to now.
GT, Hopefully you remember to brace all the steps on your spiral staircases when you put the railings on. I emailed you information on that quite a while ago. Your stairs are not up to code. It's a safety issue. Let me know if you need me to resend it.
Hey Jess - Sure, feel free to resend. The railing will help some with the strength. We've had 1000 lbs of people on the stairs and they were rock stars so I'm feeling ok about it. But would like to hear what you see wrong (besides the lack of railing).
Death Wears Bunny Slippers Hey GT I am traveling back to the southwest with my two kids on about Aug 1st and am interested in stopping by to see/stay the night. We toured the titan missile museum in our home state of AZ a couple years ago and I’m sure the kids would think it was cool. How can I contact you? I’m not on Twitter but can email you.? Thanks
About communications, if You are slow, I hope You did put in not only cell cables but some optical, its easier to do all of the cables together, from my small experiance. also, are you not concerned about those "went" lines being steel (rust)? I see two solutions. Either plug them with epoxy resin or push trough some inner PVC so you can always slide anything trough. Good luck with the build.
I looked at that after your comment. That could work... I'm thinking about how to make it emergency open in case of emergency. I've also thought a camera iris type door would be cool but not easy to build. I may resort to a hatch type door... not sure yet.
+EFormance Engineering +Death Wears Bunny Slippers Huh, you both have good ideas for doors. I'd love to tackle a project like that someday, what a blast it would be to build!
Death Wears Bunny Slippers take a page from the Mercedes-Benz stadium in Atlanta, they’ve got an iris type roof. Though I like the idea of a submarine hatch as well
Who are you and what are you doing in my video feed? OMG it's the silo channel, awesome!!! :D BTW for windows I think a very good alternative are those LED panels. They are flat, side-lit large area lights that basically create a very nice light that is similar to a window not facing the sun. Theoretically you could also computer control them so the light slightly changes like clouds moving changing the light level naturally. But that would be an alternative to light a bunker like this so it looks nice. Point lights are so ugly with their hard shadows imho.
Ok gotta ask... why not install legs under level 3, and more beams holding level 2 above level 3, (at correct tunnel height) Eliminating all movement and wall/floor gaps. Tunnel ramp/step will be smooth, and the springs and some beams will be removable.... more open space!
I think it's really awesome what you're doing to that place. If I had money to throw away I probably would do it too. I just can't help but think of what you could have actually just built yourself new underground for what you have spent.
Great to see you back. Progress looking good. From a style point of view how about a" Cold War chic" style kitchen? Integrate appliances to give the look of a command and control centre? In the access shaft a living wall setup would be a good solution. Lots of lovely oxygen and use for that spare water. Is there the option to build some sort of living aquarium to act as a buffer sump? Direct the water into it and then pump out any excess? The solution is to work in partnership with rather than fight against what you have.
Honestly thought this channel was dead , then you made the teaser - not going to lie I got a little excited about it 😁😁😁 Good luck dude! And I can't wait to follow the adventure once more!
I live in Atlanta GA. I'd love to take a road trip just to do a walk-through. It would be pardon the pun, a blast. Not sure we're in Arkansas you are but can make Memphis in about 7 hours. Good to see you guys again. Take care.
I feel like the most cost effective way to deal with the staircase would be a round chainlink fence to keep people from falling, maybe not on the top floor but the lounge area if you're goin for that mission control aesthetic
You should paint the upstairs dome black and wire some fiberoptic lighting to do the night sky across the whole dome
you could get neil degrasse tyson to get an image of the actual sky at night for that area , would be pretty awesome if not too costly to do
2019 - Any updates???
Last video is over a year ago. :-( Titanranch.com shows its much farther along but they stopped doing videos for some reason.
Joe Kinchicken Haha!! Probably true!!
2020, we appreciate your past videos, miss your current activities and hope you and your families are well given this year's events.
I was in the Air Force during the 60s. I was stationed at LRAFB and spent all my time going out too all 18 of the Titan II sites to work on many of the electronic and communication systems. The last time I was in one of those sites was 1967, over 50 years ago. I stumbled across your channel a few days ago. I know I've been in your site because I've been in all 18 many times. I don't know which site you have but I'm really curious as to which one you have. Do you know the site number or can you say where you are? If I know which one you have I can most likely relate some story Help me out here and humor an old AF veteran.
I did some digging around online and I'm fairly sure its around Hamlet AR, site number 373-9. I referenced some photos of the site in their videos with that site on google maps and it seems to match. I'm mainly just making an educated guess, though.
Glad to see you back in the silo, looking forward to many more videos during 2018
We are too!
So glad you guys started uploading videos again. I have been following you from the start of the project when I was watching back in the UK and following this amazing story. Since your last post I’ve just been relocated with my job and now live about 50 miles away. Keep them coming.....
You live 50 miles away... from me?
Death Wears Bunny Slippers I know it’s mental - let me know if you need any help.
Benjamin - Do you just want to visit sometime? Feel free to email at gt@dwbs.video
This interaction is awesome. Thanks for everything you do, it can't be easy to document this at any production level. You are appreciated.
lmao "walk with me sam" *stops walking*
but for real, i've been tremendously excited since your teaser video, i am on board with your future adventures. Just bring us along for the ride, even if the steps are small or even stagnant/backwards. I know that's like the hardest thing to do because of pride and human nature but i'm with you all the way
Gregory Argals got 10k in appliances as water Is dripping down the walls u can't live in a wet moldy basement
The dome would make an awesome planetarium. "My god it's full of stars!"
Well the average guy has something like a car their wife calls a money pit.. You litetally have a pit to throw your money into lol
You’re right, some have an old muscle car, some have another house on the beach. Not too common to have a Cold War missile silo. Crazy as it seems these things are in really high demand. Places like Yugoslavia, Nebraska these places sell for insane amounts of money. I know I don’t have the patience or funds for it haha
this place is going to be amazing when its done, Its hard to believe it spent 30 years filled with muddy water.
So happy you are back, as I watched this video with the rebar chunk I bough off you on Esty sitting right under the monitor. Glad everyone is healthy and that progress is continuing.
Thank you Glenn!!
Don't worry about the audio or the haters. Do the best you can. Most of us are just happy to be along for the ride. Best of luck!
oh baby i totally forgot about this channel, but am very happy to see this video in my sub feed!
Thanks!
Glad you guys are back! Looking forward to seeing your adventures this year!
Thanks!
Dear Sir, first I apologize for my English. I am very impressed with the work you did. I would like to suggest what should be done to make the shelter functional.
1.) Air filters to clean contaminated outside air.
2.) Compressor and compressed air cylinders to survive at least a month completely shut off.
3.) There must be a higher pressure in the shelter than outside, so that ground water does not get inside the shelter.
4.) Four diesel power generators. Hot air from engine cooling can be used to heat and dehumidify rooms.
5.) Batteries that will provide power in an emergency.
It just amazing how much work this family put into this amazing place
Thanks!
My mom used to work in those titan2 silos in Little Rock... I can see why she didn't like it, but I also see the appeal of this kind of alternative living space.
What was her job?
So awesome mate that your pushing through, excited for the future of your channel. Woohoo. 😀😀😀
Thank you!
Amazing project. Glad to see you guys back on TH-cam!
Thanks Clint!
Hiya!
I really commend you for pulling through with your dream project! Where a lot of people talk smart from their sofas you actually make it happen piece by piece!
One question I had was why does the sewer have to be redesigned? How did they do it when the silo was in use?
Also given you have apparently no shortage of water, can you use that maybe somehow, at least for non-potable applications (e.g. toilets)?
Lastly you might be able to seal the levels with a ring of foam, that way it can move... but you probably already thought of that.
All the best to you and keep those videos coming!
I'd love it if you would do a Q&A for our questions in the future.
Thanks for showing us what it takes to rehab a silo.
That's no problem John. How would you like to see that done? Live stream? Reddit AMA?
I don't do Reddit, so livestream would probably be the best?
Having said that... you could also do one video asking for questions, and then just answer them in a second video. It might be easier that way, just so that you could provide video to answer the question. As an example: if someone asked a particular question about your sump system, do you take the time to go to the Sump? Or would you rather record the sequence?
There is honestly SO much to digest in what you're doing, and what you've done. Its definitely a labor of love, because no human being in their right mind would look at a 30 foot deep entranceway with a giant piece of concrete and water in it, and think: Yep, I'm willing to do all of this just to get to the door that has tons of water behind it.
Hell Yes!!!! Glad you are back! It’s been way to long!!!!!
Thanks!
Good to see you are back making video's and doing well. I like the future plans for the silo. Heck, my wife and I would stay at the silo for a night or two when you get to that point.
Perfect. Thanks!
If you want to prevent the audio issues, clip the lavalier mic further down the chest, so that it's less affected by moving your head. Should fix most of the issues that were present in the video. Good to see you're back, though!
al Thanks for the info!
between the titties!
Diesel Ramcharger I've always told people middle of sternum. Your suggestion is possibly better. Not sure if it will lead to me keeping my job, but..
Glad you guys are back, can't wait to see your vision continue to take shape.
Thank you!
Awesome to have you back! Hope you all had a fantastic Christmas and New years.
Glad to see you safe and well and looking forward to seeing the Silo develop more over the next year!
Thanks James!
Welcome back, looking forward to seeing all the improvements you will be making this year.
Thanks!
Sick Em! GT, As a former Titan II Fuel System Technician, and survivor of the Titan II Missile Explosion at Damascus, Arkansas, I really look forward to seeing your dream come true, so I can come out and hang out with you guys someday in the near future.
Hey Greg! Really look forward to finally meeting you. You know you are welcome here anytime!
Thanks! GT PS If you ever get to Florida, let me know and we'll get together then too.
Hola fucking Shit!!! "The initial explosion catapulted the 740-ton silo door away from the silo and ejected the second stage and warhead. Once clear of the silo, the second stage exploded. The W53 warhead landed about 100 feet (30 m) from the launch complex's entry gate; its safety features prevented any loss of radioactive material or nuclear detonation."
Glad to see you back! Look forward to seeing the continued progress.
Side note: my first thought upon seeing the top floor still holds true; I think it would make a kick-ass planetarium.
Thanks!
I accidentally stumbled across your first video (Season One, Episode One) yesterday, ended up watching the entire season. Very interesting! Very Cool!
Thanks!
This is literally the best thing on the Internet! Fascinating project and something you should be extremely proud of. I very much like your open and honest approach to budgeting and real life constraints. Sadly it seems a lot of people who leave comments have no concept of what a project like this entails and just want constant entertainment and immediate progress updates. Keep up the great work and perhaps one day I will be able to fly over from the UK to take a look!
You are welcome to come check it out Andy. Thanks!
Superb! I'll get saving for the flights! Whilst not quite the same as missile silos, in my previous job I was involved in the sale and valuation of nuclear fall out bunkers. This is me freeing cold in Scotland a few years ago...www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-12415724
It is really coming along well, I have enjoyed all your episodes. I go into a Titan II facility almost on a daily basis as a Docent at the Titan Missile Museum. Could not imagine undertaken this project. Look forward to seeing the future episodes and to your success.
Thanks for working there Craig! I've been there a number of times and always enjoy it very much. Oh... that rebar you guys sell comes from my place. :-)
Missed you guys! I can't believe the damn thing flooded again during the winter! Hope you tell more of the story on that one. And all that mold on the wood on level one, gotta get ahold of that humidity man..
Yeah... that was because I didn't have the dehumidifier on for a while. Lesson learned. Its all good though.
Death Wears Bunny Slippers must be a gigantic dehumidifier
Tactical Repair you really cant believe it flooded I hope your being sarcastic
If you're taking the huge amount of time to run cable in there, you should defiantly run fiber. Save yourself the time when you want to do it in the next 10 years.
Copper Cat6 can run 10Gbps+. I'm in the middle of nowhere... no possibility of speeds to exceed that in decades.
true. Thought ca6 10gbps was limited to 100m and you might be hitting that limit.
Agreed. The use of fiber optic is more for distance rather than speed for a scenario like this beast of a facility, just make sure you use LR transceivers and switching to support them (If the distance warrants them, no idea how much cabling you will need!)
Death Wears Bunny Slippers 5G stationary wireless is coming. Eventually. It might even replace wired internet for rural areas.
good luck, that entire structure is a EMP Proof Faraday cage, not to mention underground.
"We're Back!"
...5 months later... crickets.
Looks like he finished it www.titanranch.com/
Paul Gillikin i wouldnt call that finished, water still all over the floor even with furniture sitting there, no finished walls or ceilings only floors. I hate that people never frame these in and make it actually livable. He just gave up and got lazy
@@deepfried4185 I was referring to the link I posted not the video he has turned it into conference space check out www.titanranch.com looks nice
@@deepfried4185 and YOURS is where?
@@deepfried4185 Well, one day someone will roll up their sleeves and pay society's debt of appeasing you, Deep Fried. You set a high standard, but to gain your approval is just the dream for us lazy bastards. At the end of the day, who cares about those little obstacles like money, career, family/friends, those just get in the way of what really matters; Deep Fried's entertainment and satisfaction.
Good to have you back. Looking forward to season 2!
Thanks Dan!
I've been missing these videos, thank you for coming back!
Thank you Robbie!
Thanks for bringing us along and showing us everything
Welcome! Thanks for sticking with us.
I am applying for a job. I'm a motion picture special effects technician. My skills include welding.....mig, tig, stainless, aluminum, and various other exotic metals. I have hydraulic skills, plumbing skills, minimal electrical skills. I have heavy machinery skills. I have extensive rigging and heavy rigging skills. I also am a pyro technician.
I really dig what you are doing.
I just recently discovered the channel and watched from the beginning like a series. love it of course. looks like you got a great relationship with your family too. Thanks for filming and uploading all these videos when you have the time. nothin but love for ya.
Glad to see new videos! I'm following your progress from down in Conway.
Conway eh? Have we talked before?
We had a brief chat on Reddit some time ago.
Glad to have you guys back!!
Thanks!
Glad you are back.
Love the video I’m hooked don’t stop now.👍🇬🇧
Next video please!! We want to see the updated silo!!
The dome ceiling above level one would look nice painted to look like sky. Then with changing mood lighting, you could simulate sunrise, sunset, night, and full daylight. If you’ve been to Vegas and seen the grand canal at The Venetian, the ceiling there is the kind of look you might want to consider.
We are into June now so could we get an update video to show how things have progressed since Jan this year? Also since you have the Silo side sealed off inside it would be safe to start the process to clear it out even while you are renting the main space out. Hopefully even using some of the proceeds to help fund that expansion to that space. While it would be a massive undertaking it would easily double your total usable space PLUS since its top had been blown off you could do a really cool glass top roof there with the most incredible bedroom under the stars. Good work so far and look forward to hearing more.
“May charge you - sorta feel bad but not so much” haha! Don’t feel bad, think of it like they are making a donation to the cause while also having an awesome experience. VIP behind the scenes tour of DWBS!
Glad you understand. :)
I came and toured the silo last summer! Excited to hear about the upcoming changes!
Thanks Paige!
Just watched the whole series back to back :) Excellent stuff and nicely done too. Guess i better get back to work now ;)
I have been a subscriber since the first episode.
Awesome to see you back making great vids.
Greetings from the Netherlands
Thanks Nick! Appreciate you staying with us.
One of my favorite channels on TH-cam, glad to see ur posting again!! :)
Thanks!
glad you're back guys 😘 we have been waiting too long .....
Thanks Priscilla!
Thanks for the reply
And it’s incredible the amount of work you have done and undertaken. Whatever about the physical work that’s involved, to keep a positive mindset on what your doing since your doing it all for yourself and by yourself and few fam and friends.
Hats off Bro
Hope you get your desired finish and goal
🤟🤟👍
That bit in the beginning about opening the silo was hilarious! “THIS IS WHAT THEY NEED, THIS IS WHAT THEY WANT”
I'm sure Sam thanks you. :-)
Good to see you and happy you're back! Looking forward to seeing all of your progress and finished work. I want to come check it out :)
Thanks Josie!
I'm glad TH-cam just got 20% cooller again. Welcome back!
Thanks!
I’m wondering if there are more vids coming? Or is this awesome project completed? I’m working on site 570-9 building a new facility for a church. I love the history and the fact that you took the time to film your adventure.
Great to see you're still at work!
Thanks!
Five months sounds very ambitious. I can't wait to see your progress videos!
Yeah... may be considering I'll be doing a lot of it without much professional help.
I was surprised to see ice- I thought that underground was a steady 55 degrees F!
Glad to see you again.
This is exposed to the elements. I put some plastic over the access portal and it thawed in a hurry.
Great video but you know the question we all want to ask right?
Will the Silo be Zombie Proof?
Welcome back! It's good to see some new activity on your cool channel.
Thank's Mark!
End of 2019.....Any progress ??
Is there ever going to be a way to stop all that Water ingress. I recall you guys spending a lot of time and money completely drying that place out and now it’s flooded again.
Oh.. it isn't flooded. Just a bit of water in the first two rooms. Once it thawed out the pumps took care of it in minutes.
I do need to stop the leaks in the access portal. And I will... just need to get to it.
Death Wears Bunny Slippers Ahh right, that would annoy the hell out of me having water ingressing all the time. But then again that access portal is always going to be a nightmare to tackle, not a small job.
Nope! Pumps are the only way to hold back the flooding!
Welcome back! I thought this channel was dead. So glad its back! Cant wait to see this silo evolve!
Thank you Mr. Adams! :-)
Love these videos. Just watched them all. Keep them coming your doing a great job
Thanks Shaun!
Just binged your show. Need more updates
Dude I don't want to see any one get hurt. I want to see the whole place get finished and to watch a little at a time. I would love to see the place in person . To stay the weekend or even a tour. I live in Hawaii all we have right now is the volcano spewing lava. Anyway l love watching and I love construction in progress.
Awesome too see you back. Missed the video's
Thanks Bart!
These are fascinating. I always wanted a silo.. but not after seeing this channel lol.
So glad to see you back. Can't wait for future episodes. All the best to you and the family.
Ps I second the comment about a montage! Would love to see a montage video from the beginning to now.
We can work on that!
Do you know if the diesel generator is still in the silo or did they remove it?
GT, Hopefully you remember to brace all the steps on your spiral staircases when you put the railings on. I emailed you information on that quite a while ago. Your stairs are not up to code. It's a safety issue. Let me know if you need me to resend it.
Hey Jess - Sure, feel free to resend. The railing will help some with the strength. We've had 1000 lbs of people on the stairs and they were rock stars so I'm feeling ok about it. But would like to hear what you see wrong (besides the lack of railing).
Re-sent. Let me know if you don't get it.
Death Wears Bunny Slippers
Hey GT I am traveling back to the southwest with my two kids on about Aug 1st and am interested in stopping by to see/stay the night. We toured the titan missile museum in our home state of AZ a couple years ago and I’m sure the kids would think it was cool. How can I contact you? I’m not on Twitter but can email you.? Thanks
About communications, if You are slow, I hope You did put in not only cell cables but some optical, its easier to do all of the cables together, from my small experiance. also, are you not concerned about those "went" lines being steel (rust)? I see two solutions. Either plug them with epoxy resin or push trough some inner PVC so you can always slide anything trough. Good luck with the build.
Welcome back! Looking forward to more updates.
You should do a circular accordion door on level 1.
I looked at that after your comment. That could work... I'm thinking about how to make it emergency open in case of emergency. I've also thought a camera iris type door would be cool but not easy to build. I may resort to a hatch type door... not sure yet.
+EFormance Engineering +Death Wears Bunny Slippers Huh, you both have good ideas for doors. I'd love to tackle a project like that someday, what a blast it would be to build!
Death Wears Bunny Slippers take a page from the Mercedes-Benz stadium in Atlanta, they’ve got an iris type roof. Though I like the idea of a submarine hatch as well
Missile Silo + Iris Type Door = Stargate Theme Home
Who are you and what are you doing in my video feed?
OMG it's the silo channel, awesome!!! :D
BTW for windows I think a very good alternative are those LED panels. They are flat, side-lit large area lights that basically create a very nice light that is similar to a window not facing the sun. Theoretically you could also computer control them so the light slightly changes like clouds moving changing the light level naturally. But that would be an alternative to light a bunker like this so it looks nice. Point lights are so ugly with their hard shadows imho.
LOL. Sorry. Yes... its been a year. Thanks for sticking with us (or forgetting to unsubscribe). :-)
"(or forgetting to unsubscribe)"
Oh right! I almost forgot it again! ;)
Nice to have you back!
Thank you Nick!
"THEY'RE BAAAAAACK!" Good to see you again.
Thanks David!
almost too years later.... nothing. too bad.
Ok gotta ask... why not install legs under level 3, and more beams holding level 2 above level 3, (at correct tunnel height) Eliminating all movement and wall/floor gaps. Tunnel ramp/step will be smooth, and the springs and some beams will be removable.... more open space!
I am curious for your reasoning for using a water manifold. Wouldn't multiple on-demand systems, at each point, be more cost effective?
Only just saw this,, those tvs would make a great gamer room!! Fallout 4 springs to mind
No way!!! I've missed this channel, glad to see ya back
Edit - three words: Fallout.themed.wedding.
Thanks!
That would be ... the bomb.
It's nice to see you back on the screen!
Thanks Christopher!
I think it's really awesome what you're doing to that place. If I had money to throw away I probably would do it too. I just can't help but think of what you could have actually just built yourself new underground for what you have spent.
Excellent idea with tvs and cameras with the outside views!
I'm looking forward to it!
awesome to see the progress
Great to see you back. Progress looking good. From a style point of view how about a" Cold War chic" style kitchen? Integrate appliances to give the look of a command and control centre?
In the access shaft a living wall setup would be a good solution. Lots of lovely oxygen and use for that spare water. Is there the option to build some sort of living aquarium to act as a buffer sump? Direct the water into it and then pump out any excess?
The solution is to work in partnership with rather than fight against what you have.
Glad to have you back! Can't wait for more!
Thanks Michael!
Honestly thought this channel was dead , then you made the teaser - not going to lie I got a little excited about it 😁😁😁 Good luck dude! And I can't wait to follow the adventure once more!
Thanks! We are happy to be back!
I live in Atlanta GA. I'd love to take a road trip just to do a walk-through. It would be pardon the pun, a blast. Not sure we're in Arkansas you are but can make Memphis in about 7 hours. Good to see you guys again. Take care.
We are about 2.5 - 3 hours past Memphis. Not sure that we are worth that drive but you are welcome!
You look great dude! Glad to see you back
Thank you!
I feel like the most cost effective way to deal with the staircase would be a round chainlink fence to keep people from falling, maybe not on the top floor but the lounge area if you're goin for that mission control aesthetic
GT, rubber boots ? Also, WOOHOO. Those speakers gave me a fever!
Glad you're back!
Thanks!
So a semi live series.. cool enough. Welcome back.
Thank you much!
It's brilliant your back, Iv been waiting so long for this.
Thank you!
HEll yeah, thanks for comin' back!
Thanks Adrian!
Happy to see your videos again !!
Thank you!
I feel the dome would make a great solar system room. Get baked out of my mind and project space stuff on the ceiling... Now I want one...