Adam Savage's One Day Builds: Chewbacca's Bowcaster!
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- For Halloween this year, Adam needed a bowcaster replica for his Chewbacca costume, so it was time to put this prop together using parts and pieces he had sourced and uncovered over the years of researching this prop. It's a comfort build Adam originally intended to do just for himself, so its accuracy to any specific film is less important than the experience of putting it together and using it for cosplay!
Shot by Adam Savage and edited by Gunther Kirsch
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Some of you have noticed Gunther blurred Baby Yoda/Grogu's body. It was out of respect, since he was naked. (No, really, it was a joke.). Here's what was going on at the time: th-cam.com/video/4GehjvyAsZs/w-d-xo.html
Any chance someone could do a show and tell of all his lightsabers? It doesn't have to be a deep dive just look I've got this one and this one and this one
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rooftop experimental garden done for reading making marble machines, solar water features and so on
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So, between @3:30 and @12:01, for the time lapse, you blurred out Grogu’s naked body. But at @12:01 when the time lapse ended, you chose not to blur out the naked body any more? I’m confused..... ;)
Seeing how big that looks in Adam's hands is a good reminder of just how large a man Peter Mayhew was. RIP
Met him a few times a conventions. He really was big :)
Adam is tiny.
A gentle giant, RIP
Looks like a regular sized crossbow to me
Good point. RIP
Think of the collective time everyone spent watching this video. And he didnt even want to record.
We appreciate you Adam.
Thanks for your note; we'll pass it on to him.
Currently sitting at 188 thousand views. Round that down to 180 and call it 25 minutes long. 4.5 million minutes.
@@psilorder86 220k now, which makes it just north of 10 years
I appreciate that Adam needed to just do some work, for himself, to get his head straight and "self-soothe" as he put it. I relate to that and recognize that we just need to do these things occasionally to make ourselves feel better. Great stuff and thanks for being honest about where you're at.
Ghey
Adam's self care looks like a lot of fun.
"Tragedy was averted Halloween night when a cosplayer set out with a Wookiee Bowcaster that was not properly identified as a non-functional device by the standard orange barrel-tip. Imperial Stormtroopers, mistaking the cosplayer for an actual adversary, fired several hundred times on the individual. The individual was not harmed..."
Unfortunately there was a single casualty, one man wearing a red shirt on the other side of the street was hit by a stray shot from one of the Stormtroopers.
Reminds me of this situation, "the restaurant promoting stormtrooper" who got arrested under gunpoint in Canada: th-cam.com/video/fqHGFlOY82w/w-d-xo.html
@@Ace-the-Tiger .....wrong franchise....but I expect you were subverting expectations?!
@@-MrFozzy-
Well I think this comment section was directed by jar jar Abrams
The lens flair god
I love Adam's hair. It just makes him look more like the the mad scientist we all know he is. 😉 Love you, Adam! Never stop being you.
I wish I had his hair. I have none and it's not by choice.
@@stinkyham9050 You're not bald, you're...
...aerodynamic!
@@VidGamer123 Not really, the rest of me looks like Adams Chewbacca costume.
@@stinkyham9050 you could stick your head out of a sunroof on a car and still be aerodynamic?
@@canijust101 Mythbhsters - If I stick my head out a sunroof I get better gas mileage than someone with hair doing the same thing. Sign me up as special guest tester.
The blurred out baby Yoda had me dying. hahaha
Lol
Why did he blur it out?
@@shanek6582 out of respect! or do you want a video of yourself being naked on the internet? lol
I love that all this other stuff is happening in the video and the one thing we watch most is baby Yoda. HAHA
@@shanek6582 Gunther did it as a joke.
"I'll take you on a little tour of some bowcasters".......Of course was there any doubt he has more than one?
little girl: "are you the _real_ Chewbacca?"
"rrRAaaWWr."
Well, yeah I'm as real as the "real" Chewbacca was! :)))
I love that you still filmed even if you didnt want to, keep t up adam and im always interested in watching you work!
Hi great work Adam.
But what is the music between 7:50 and 12:00mins???? Love it but can’t find what it’s called.
I'd like to know too, Shazam wasn't able to identify it for me.
Props to the video editors for adding the little detail of blurring out the naked Baby Yoda in the background. That's hilarious. It's the little things that create perfection.
Lol
"Chewie, we're home."
The best line, by far, of all Star Wars films released by Disney!!!
@@craigw.scribner6490 probably the most quotable
Too bad the new trilogy sucks
@@stocchinet well, Force Awakens was pretty good. The reason why because the actually tried at making it good. Last Jedi and Rise of Skywalker sucked. Thats because they winged it.
I need a "superglued myself to the project again" badge.
Does anyone know what the song playing from 7:42 onwards is? I’ve been wanting to find it, but I’m having issues.
A badge for making a part in another scale than the rest of your model!
I need a "superglued myself to the project again" badge.
Or just "superglued my fingers together." Either one would work.
Mmm, yes, losing the sensation of touch for a few days with a thin coating of super glue is always fun
@@TheTrimed1 use some sandpaper or even a nail file (sanding stick according to Adam) and lightly sand down the glue until it's gone.
Me too dude, me too 😂
Happens every time I handle superglue.
Hey Adam what do you think about building the prop "The Analator 2000" From the movie Beverly Hills Cop III. Similar to when built your version of the ZF-1. 😁👍
Growing up as a catholic
whenever i hear "may the force be with you"
I always have to say "and also with you" even if it is in my head
Thank you! I thought it was just me.
Unless I'm imagining things, didn't they say this in a recent Mandalorian episode?
"...that got shattered". What?? :'< how??
So how many times have you been told you should do "Doc Brown" for a comic con?
I need a demerit badge for searching everywhere for a tool/pencil/phone etc. that was in my other hand the whole time...
Dear Adam, I felt like the first 3 minutes of this video was you justifying why you didn't want to entertain today. I could feel through the video a feeling of apprehension and fear for doing something you want simply because you want too. I'm here to tell you that we all love you. I've basically grown up with you through these videos and Mythbusters. You might not know it, but you're basically a big brother to me and many others I'm sure. It was very kind and thorough of you to explain, but I don't think I'm alone when I say, you don't need an excuse. "I'm going to build a bolt caster, just for me. I'm happy if you guys watch if you want" Is enough, and will always be enough for me to sit quietly and enjoy your company. I watch to spend time with you, not because of all your toys; all your little creations and tools would not carry the same meaning and energy if it weren't you that made them.
I've been waiting for this day. Please do the Mandalorian's rifle next.
Bob @ ILikeToMakeStuff has already done one you can see it at th-cam.com/video/j8-mg4li7lc/w-d-xo.html But it would be interesting to see Adam's take on it too.
Knowing Adam he would make all the metal machined and the taser actually work.
Henceforth, it shall be known as a "chewibocaster".
"Smells like water," was a completely unacknowledged, hilarious statement.
It could have been iocaine poison..
In the beginning it completely blew past me that you were filming this before Halloween. I just thought you were going to walk around your neighborhood in a Chewbacca costume randomly. Which would have been understandable as well.
He wandered around in a full hazmat suit one random day...going out ss Chewie would be right in line...
Awesome things about this video:
Honesty
Engineering
The song @7:40
TY for video.
any idea what the name of the song is?
@@ieby7227 I came to the comments wondering this as well
2:03 it look like Adam needed a helping hand... so he made 4 (behind him on is left)
Next one day build: baby yodas floating capsule lol
GORGU, BRUH keep up.....
@@patrickkimberlin3209 you mean Grogu
The weathering portion at the end had a very Bob Ross feel and I'm totally here for it.
Adam, I am pretty sure you just poured cutting fluid into your paints. Cutting fluid used in machines is usually milky looking.
Honestly, the mad scientist hair is a good look. Reminds me of Roy from Blade Runner.
Adam as Doc Brown in a BTTF reboot (that no one wants.)
Chewbacca has been my favorite Star Wars character since the moment I saw him in A New Hope in 1997. Love the build!
Ha now don't *I* feel old right now.
Adam "Bob Ross" Savage weathering 101...And also with you.
Awesome build. The one thing I might argue about is a bit with the weathering. Chewie has been carrying some version of that weapon for over a century, he literally lives or dies by its functionality. So like most beings whose lives depend on their weapons functioning as expected every time, he likely takes very good care of it. That's not to say it doesn't show a lot of marks of wear and hard use, just that it's the same kind of wear and hard use that a well-worn modern rifle of a veteran soldier might have.
At least in my mind. Anyway, thanks for sharing the build!
Anyone recognize that background music? I would love to get that.
Yeah the music through the whole section at 10:00 is awesome
This was a comfy video, honestly would even enjoy just listening to chill music while watching Adam make a thing without needing the timelapse
Four drills? I feel spoiled with two! I love seeing the crowded bench with lots of tools to keep within reach.
Three weeks in the future, Adam will post this video! th-cam.com/video/4ycLw4LFXDM/w-d-xo.html
I spy a fender amp knob on the bowcaster, never noticed that before!
22:33 - "Now I just need an excuse to put on that Chewie costume, again." What more excuse could you need than having a new Wookiee bowcaster?
Dude you need to stop apologising for the video, timelapse or talkie its all good.....great to watch and rather relaxing!
Now, This, is a good way to spend a friday afternoon! :) hope you had fun.
You good Adam? Sensed some underlying stuff this episode. Love the builds and love you man. 🖤
This is one build that I would've loved to have seen in real time - including shots of his reference material. 🙁
I'm surprised Adam doesn't have 360° cameras setup so the video editor can pick and choose the angle for the final edit.
As well as petabyte storage to keep these recordings.
dude idk why youtube keeps recommending you but aight
I'm appreciative of this kind of video, even if you feel like it is lacking. It's great to see what you do for comfort builds too
Ha! I'd recognize that Fender Silver-face Volume knob anywhere!
I really enjoyed the format for what it's worth
Amazing build Adam! :) I understand the you did not film it but it would have been so nice to see the entire process :)
Did anyone notice the naked baby Yoda in the back
These Star Wars builds have been such a treat Adam, thank you !
12:39
Adam: Probably some close-ups for you to witness, cutting in right here...
Gunther or Joey:
Taking time for one's self is something we should never have to apologize for. I for one am just happy for the chance to come along for the journey. Thanks Adam
I am a member, and I just want you to know how much you have done for me. I have been a woodworker/maker for many years. We last year I had brain surgery and you channel kept me sane since I could not make. And then work possible thing I had to have emergency for cauda equina syndrome. Basically spinal sugery to remove a disc so large that all my nerves to my left leg and bladder were crushed. I am no paralyzed in my left leg and have a cathiter. And you channel bring me the joy of making again. Please don't stop. And I promise not to stop trying to get my left leg back. Either way I wife out how to make again.
You want a *reason* to put on your Chewie costume? Fine. I'll give you two
1. You/we want to see the completed costume. Boom
2. You *GET TO WEAR A 100% ACCURATE CHEWCACCA COSTUME* , literally because you felt like it....who... *TF* gets to "just do *that* "
Any questions??
What??!?! No "Gugugugugguguuuuurrraaaahhhh" from you?!?!
Totally get the need-to-build-something - its cathartic. Most recently I made a Viking shield for myself, bow and arrows and quiver for my daughter, and onto a can dispenser WIP as we are storing... for just in case, and a sword display also WIP.
AWESOME BUILD!
I just have an issue with the way you were implying that Chewie would not really take care of his bowcaster. I know there would be wear and tear, But I personally think that Chewie would Take care of it Really well. After all, His life (and Han's Life) depends on it WORKING. He'd spend as much time on cleaning it and making sure no grunge would have a chance of Impeding its workings. Dings and Scratches are apart of the usage that he wouldn't worry about (Unless it would cause it not to work) but dirt and grime are easy to get rid of.
What does RPF stand for?
That has GOT TO BE A TEE SHIRT!!!
It's time to get my Chewie bowcaster on!
Oh and whatever you are paying your editor.... Its not enough. The way he used the music and video on this was masterful. Some other TH-cam channels can't even get a basic cut scene right.
As much as I ABSOLUTELY HATED to see mythbusters end. This is a good replacement for it. Wonder build as always adam. May the force be with you. And happy holidays.
I know this is the wrong video, but I'm wondering what was the hip pouch he was using in "Adam Savage's One Day Builds: Giant Swiss Army Knife Repair!". I'm big on pouches like that and I would love to know more about it.
Edit: You can see that pouch in this video at the seven minute mark.
Sir, like your channel. I need to have a brass connector M10x1.0 Female to a green gas valve (dummy). This will be used to attach a pcp foster connector to a green gas airgun.
Allowing me to use compressed air.
Is this possible,?
..that timelapse music though... ..please...
(..I'm not saying I don't like the video, I like all Adams videos, but the song REALLY got me...)
"Are they joking with that blur?" I said to myself.
"He was *UN* -blurred at the beginning of the darn video...hmm"
turns out..yes. Twas a joke by Gunther.
Adam!
Tell us about your Lockpicking skills.
You demonstrated you could pick a lock in the mcgiver challenge episode.
There should be a demerit badge for "attaching yourself to your project"
I am prone to using glue, super glue especially, in some of my projects, and I either glue myself to the piece or have to clean off super glue from my hands just so my phone will work...
Another fun one themed to those with a "diaster zone work area", aka those makers who end up covered in paint, glue etc when working on something. Maybe even more than the project itself. I paint and my hands, face, shirt etc get splattered or smeared with paint. Smocks are great, if you remember to wear them. 🤷🏾♀️
Something totally off topic for you.......... could you one day build a PPG from Babylon 5 (Babylon 5 does not get enough love nowadays) Kind Regards Karl
22:42 The force is with us all when we watch videos like this.
Thank you Adam, everyone else from Tested and everyone in the comments section / community (commentcity perhaps?) for helping us all get through [insert issue] in 2020.
Thats the cool thing about living in the rhine valley in Germany. During carnival season, (11/11 until carnival, starting of the lent period in February), you don't need a special reason for putting your favourite costume on. Carnival is THE reason for that.
Adam, I have a question for you. Can you speak to how your family reacts to what you do and your energy. For instance, what does your wife think of it all? Are there arguments? I know alot of my projects get a certain amount of "why are you doing this?" looks. You know? Thanks!
I've wondered in the past how Chewbacca's weapon worked or why it looked the way it did. Today I know it's designed upon pure fantasy and style using spare military, sports, camera and lighting equipment much like the light sabers.
I concur with Adam about just wanting to get to that zen place while working. It's a technique I use myself. The time laps, what feels like thirty minutes while working translates into four hours. Have got to go look at the merit badges, love the blue flash one...............
In my opinion you don't always need to talk and explain. Don't get me wrong, it's very helpful as I do consider myself a maker in the making, and learning from someone with as much experience as you have is incredible, but it's also very soothing just watching you build something, without commentary.
The fact that Chewies bowcaster has "Imperial code disks" as greeblies, makes me think more that Hans DL44 "Mystery disk" was also one that had fallen off during production
Oh no! We seem to be trapped in a room full of aluminum and they’re breaking down the door! What should we do, Adam? A-Adam?
*Checking the quality of Aluminum* Huh?
Woah, hey, anyone know what the chair from 4:00 is from? I just got a set of very similar ones from a friend, and we were trying to figure out their provenance. Best we can figure, some sort of helicopter.
Luke's saber and now Chewy's bowcaster? This is awesome. It's interesting seeing videos today from before the election. I can totally hear the anxiety in Adam's voice but it's finally over.
Tested, we thank you all for doing what you do. But no one should ever feel obliged to do anything if they need some private time. I will of course thank Adam for the video! But you all need your time for yourselves too!
P.S. I Have Spoken :)
There used to be a really cheap and nasty airgun/archery shop just off the M1 near Elstree... What's the betting that all the assorted gubbins that found it's way on to the Bowcaster prop came form their second-hand rack, bargain bin or scrap pile?
Yall should have a demerit badge for accidentally nailing your finger when the nail gun doesn't shoot straight through the wood! Forgetting your pencil badge, measuring twice and having to cut twice badge. Leaving your lathe chuck in the machine. Unfortunately I have lots of demerits if yall need more lol.
Hey as much as I like your idea about weathering stuff I feel like you are underestimating the respect a "soldier" has for his firearm. I would expect to see some wear on edges, but dirt, no way unless you pick it up straight from a battlefield. A soldier spends a hell lot of time cleaning his weapon as it is your lifeline. I wouldn't expect any different with Chewbacca ;).
How do you manage to go around dressed like Chewie and carrying a bowcaster w/ out getting arrested?! If I did something like that here, the police would jump on me so fast...
Said with nothing but admiration!
Adam, taaake your tiiiime to relax, its totally fine. I'll take a friday timelaps over the old "I shot this off camera, I'm sorry." any time.
I'm glad comfort making is a thing, I'm glad you find the time to do it, and I'm just happy to be able to get a glimpse of it in any way. :)
I thought It was small at first but then realized Chewbacca is a bit bigger than Adam. However This was fun to watch and I actually learned how to improve my weathering for my own props. I wanted to do the Halo Assault Rifle. I feel good on the painting now. Looks great Adam.
Don't apologize for needing some you time. That should never have to be a thing. If anything thank *you* for filming this during your relax and destress time, and honestly I wouldn't mind a few more like this. The commentary and explaining in most videos is nice, but this was a good chill and watch the magic happen sort of thing.
Always wondered what was going through the original propmaster. 3 different Scopes? well 2 scopes and the OEG. The volume knob need to go to 11
Adam gets pulled over that day
Adam: I don't feel like stopping and explaining things
Cop:(when he realizes who he is talking to) sure thing! Move along move along
There is one thing missing from your weathering. Hair! I have long hair and it gets caught in my headset for work all the time. With how long Chewie's fur is, there is no feasible way that it didn't get caught on parts of his bowcaster and get pulled out. I say go back over pinch points with another paint, and sprinkle a few strands of fur from remnants of your suit. That will make it believable as being carried by a "walking carpet"
Someone else may have made this comment previously, but oh well. Point of lore, as far as I'm aware, when a Wookie goes on their right of passage, they build their bowcaster making each caster unique to its creator. With that in mind, the narrative here can be that Adam's Chewie is simply an alternate reality costume. Fidelity is one thing, but I still love the finished project here. Thank you for recording and sharing this with us. I get a lot out of the content here, inspirationally, emotionally and motivationally. This is just a reminder that even in a situation where we may not be motivated at first, sometimes diving in and just losing yourself in the work can speak for itself. Cheers!
I know it's non-working prop, but how does that bowcaster work in the fictional Star Wars universe? What's the bow part actually do? Doesn't seem like you can pull it back very far or shoot anything with it.
Rest in Peace Peter Mayhew. While your death was not as Epic as your beloved character, hopefully this bowcaster will make up for some of that. Looks Awesome!
I'm liking this, because you are defining your own way of working. No need to feel that you have to follow a set pattern we live only once and I love that you are showing people that they can in fact do things in their own way and for themselves. There is no shame in showing it off or showing it off on the interwebs especially since this is the way we actually really work. Creativity cant be timeboxed, well it can but you know what I mean :). I find there is immense educational value in showing people the value of doing things your way and trusting yourself many people benefit from this lesson.
And it was a perfect way to film this, watching this soothed my rugged soul- thank you.
Is the finger merit badge specifically for lathe related injuries or can we order it if we have managed to have to go to the ER for any number of maker related finger injuries? For example maybe slicing the entire tip of your finger off with an exacto knife while making table top terrain, or having a sledge hammer fall on your finger when you were splitting wood(not really a maker activity but still tools causing damage because you were not paying enough attention).
Note: These may or may not be real examples of reasons why I have less feeling in two of my fingers now :)
De-Merit Badge idea: A badge for when you accidentally make two lefts of something that needs a left and a right. Also, when you magically gain spare parts when you disassemble and reassemble something.
TBH, Chewys had that bowcaster for a couple dozen years, as an avid Firearms owner I imagine he would have taken care of it and cleaned it pretty regularly to have it that long... maybe weathering isn't the best idea 🤣
Easiest and cheapest way to get your Fullers Earth is grab a bag of Oil Dri floor absorbent, and grind it down yourself. Use either in a pestle and mortar or a coffee grinder. Just don't breathe the dust! You can use it mixed with water as a slurry to pull grease stains out of marble or quartz, or even bury a wood project you're working on to dry it out and raise the grain. That will allow stains and varnishes to penetrate deeper and make the grain pop.
backyardbowyer does pvc bows a great maker ... A lil out there but I think it would amazing if you took something he makes and add your spin on it .... It's not about what you make it's about the joy or making ...even if ya don't thanks for the videos in this crazy time
How many people are still bothered by the fact that Swiss Army Knife advertising display in the background still has that new blade installed reversed?!?!