Will it walk around or other movements? If not, the reason for that will be there would have to be a lot of programming and testing for it to move around.
I swear half of Martina's projects are full of moments of her saying "The easy thing to do would be this.... I'm not gonna do that." And thats why her projects always turn out so incredible!
That man about it being detailed is absolutely correct. I saw one of Martina's works at Outland and it looks more incredibly detailed in real life than in the video.
I can imagine someone finding this in a partially collapsed warehouse. And being like "Hey, that's an old S-1 scout drone. They've got no firepower, but their sensor suite is top notch. They're damn fast and can go over damn near anything."
What most people won't appreciate about this build is how hard it is to find a clear day in this season without snowfall for long enough to put it outside, film it, take pictures and get it back inside to avoid getting it wet.
Yeah that actually blew my mind, that the "final results" bit was filmed outside in the snow, that seems like a lot of extra work, but totally worth it for the epic shot.
@@agneslawson9276in Alaska we usually get more snow then just once a month though we get it for 5-6 months and then the other season through those months and then back to winter
I love how Martina spends the vast majority of videos in a state of panic and all-around chaotic disaster mode and then comes out with these incredible creations that us mere mortals could never recreate.
Love the "flaky rust", that's way beyond typical weathering and really makes "this is a big old chunk of metal" part *work*. Also, great use of your microphone to help get the head through the door!
@@DrachenGothik666 Yes but when she does her ad spots, her trowel is held as if it was a microphone - and thats what she used to get the head thru the door.
@@DrachenGothik666 - The OP probably isn't under the opinion that she used her actual microphone, right? so, this is where we gotta try to figure out what they might instead be intending to communicate.
I would like Martina to clarify this a bit as she seemed a bit nervous the whole video and I’m afraid she wasn’t sure it was going to be done on time or any good (which of course, we all knew, she knocked it out of the park) If I was her, I’d say something like “they were poor film students and friends of mine”, or “I got a cut of the revenue of the film” or even “if you do creative work, always make sure your hours are compensated, even if you’re ‘trying it out’ or are unsure if you can do it”
@dharusiokay9426 lol They can't be any worse than the 1% (mega wealthy) or the politicians that cater to them. Why else would I say please and thank you to Siri, Alexa or Bixby? Lol
Man i remember this channel having 19K sub and they didn't had any fancy machinery back then and hansi was still figuring out his editing, but look at this channel now, in recent 2.5 years it has seen a tremendous growth.
Better yet, make and release 3d printing plans. Make 2 sets of plans. Some for a small stationary model and another set of plans that's multiple pieces and make it big enough to put In motors, servos, and batteries. Then you could make it radio controlled to walk. I can see it now. Little 2 foot version that walks across the room using your phone.
Great job! I work in the art department on movies and TV here in Norway and only now did realize that I get home from work only to watch you do basically the same things… I guess that speaks to the greatness of your creations and videos. And that I really like my job. I wish I got to work on that project. Looks so fun.
As someone who has managed (and seen others manage) large scale creative projects, I marvel at Martina's ability to move naturally around each stage of the process, from design to construction to finish, while keeping faithful to her high standard of work. Her mind is a wonder. Without a doubt she is one of the most genius creatives on YT. Her content is a pleasure to watch. ☺
The amount of hours you put in it, the design, the rush order. to be honest, I know you can make a video about it and monetize but you should have been compensated for at least part of it. This is an easy 10.000 Euro and that's setting the bar low, between 160 and 200 hours, 50 Euro per hour is already 8-10 G's only in labor. Really amazing result, and you seemed less awkward vlogging while shopping.... you are making progress Martina!
Sounds like it might be a really small outfit of a movie studio, where 8-10k could be a significant portion of their budget. As someone who has worked, and whose wife still works in the film industry, prop artist get paid a lot, finding a prop artist like her who made something for a small studio is a gem. While she has donated her time and money, she could easily list this video, this prop, and the movie they make in her portfolio and it would catch the eye on any major film studio that would pay her well for her work. Her getting to make a prop like this not only seemed to really excite her and give her a lot of enjoyment, it also opened a lot of doors in the future should she want them.
But just think of the publicity that it has the potential to generate (depending on the films final posting) which could lead to a lot more work for them
Oooh this entire video I was thinking it looked like the robot Jakob from tales from the loop and then I see you using the series hashtag on instagram. I didn't even know they were working on a continuation. Very exciting way to find out! And very cool looking project. The attention to detail is amazing!
That´s so cooooool!! Little nerd funfact: Movie productions actually do this a lot; they build models of things (robots, vehicles, fantasy creatures etc.) they want to animate, because it is easier to make a highly detailed model of something and then scan it, than it is to completely 3D model it from scratch!
@@FuriousLailla The thing that saves time is that building a physical model means you make a prop AND a model at the same time without any headaches from the 3D modeler and model-maker getting their wires crossed
@@FuriousLaillaYeah but you get the free au naturel lightbox with a scan. It's an old example, but you can't beat Andy Serkis writhing about on the floor as a baseline reference for Gollum.
This turned out so cool!!! I especially like how the paintjob looked a bit like the metal was frozen when the robot was outside in the snow, and the flaky-rusty effect was honesty perfect. Ah, I'm in love with this project.
15:37 I've been right there. In high school we once made a group project that involved making a giant papermache tortoise. We ended up making it slightly too big, so we couldn't get it through the door to the classroom for the presentation. Eventually, I held a solo presentation with a tortoise with a cracked shell. The others ditched the presentation.
I’m a set designer / art director and I do make small props on the side .. watching your videos makes me more excited to get bigger and bigger projects in the future ❤️❤️
One thing I like to do when I'm trying to simulate the look of full scale sheet metal is to put a small bead of caulk along the seems where sheets come together. When it's all painted it looks exactly like the sheets are welded together.
I love that you were able to translate your dog's speech. Even I could say he was saying, "There are lots of people here and everyone's excited. So am I, so LOOK AT ME!"
Nice work! The design reminds me of one of the child "FixIt" aliens from the 1980s movie "Batteries Not Included". Of course "FixIts" were only like 10-11cm in height.
I am blown away. It was so much fun to watch the build, but the end (with the music and everything) got me right in the feels! That guy is so sad and lonely! Amazing work.
I don't know what to say. This project already has a personality, conveys emotion, and is "real" in a way that is just amazing. When they begin animating him (and yes, I've gendered said robot because it feels like a "he") the personality you've already imbued him with will guide the animators I'm sure. This project is amazing. I hope you get more requests like this because you deserve this kind of recognition for your artistry and ability.
It would have been super cool if she wore like a large horizontal RC control panel that straps to your shoulders because of the weight. And maybe some goggles or a black VR headset.
Wing it, then fix it. I cant explain how accurate that is for us builders. When its a project we've never built before. Only for crazy custom projects tho. Most things like building additions, decks, patios and other smaller projects, are pretty simple, squares, rectangles and triangles lol. I just have to say that you have the coolest job, hopefully I can do something like this with my channel too. This is so freakin cool, and you've only made the feet so far hahaha. Im behind on your videos, so it has been a lot of fun to catch up. I can't wait to see what you make next. Very cool
I'm running out of words to express my amazement with each new video 😭😭 every time I'm torn between "there's no way this can actually be done" and "it's Martina, of course it'll be done!" and I know the second one always wins but God it's just so exciting to watch you cross over that line! also I know y'all said in a comment that you refused compensation but you literally deserve a billion dollars for this holy cow!!
Martina, when you were growing up and dreamed about who you were going to be and what you were going to do for work when you became an adult, did you ever even imagine that you could be living the amazing existence you have now? It's so much fun watching you plan and tackle new projects. Your use of so many different mediums and tools is most impressive as well. But I think the thing I like the best is the way your whole face lights up with excitement and inspiration at the mere possibility of beginning something new.
It's so GOOD. the final shoot of it... I just waited for it to start mowing, it looks "real" and like something made out of metal and "real" stuff. It's magical. Love the rustic paintjob on it. 11 out of 5.
I've been watching this channel for a long time, and it never ceases to amaze me of the level of creativity and crazy ability to visualize something...and then it's standing in your shop/studio/yard! What an amazing job! I think this should have a desk lamp size clone.
I LOVE WATCHING RAPID PROTOTYPING, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT JUST BECOMES THE PROJECT. Seriously, that leg/hip system and, and how fast you figured it out, gets me on a personal level. I'm pretty sure I inspired LEGO to do Star Wars licensed sets after I submitted a 'walking' leg-articulated AT-ST made from assorted parts. It more 'shuffled' than 'walked', but I've had a design thing for counter balanced leg systems ever since. Also... totally saw the robot head getting stuck in the door coming by the 8:00 mark XD. Also x2, that ending had some feels to it.
Omg Martina you have outdone yourself. He is so adorable. I love the fact that they will animate him and power up and down too. The detail as usual is immense ❤❤
Wow. You never fail to impress. I would love to see that up close. If they're making a digital version, it would be cool to see it in VR. Walk around it, or have it walk around you or something.
Incredible work, Martina and Hansi! As always, your work is so impressive and it's a joy to see you bring an idea to life. He's an adorable "little" guy!
I hope they were her friends, had no money and could not promise her a cut of the profit. Otherwise there’s no excuse. Or charity. Would have loved a bit of explanation, as she is a role model to a lot of artists and is setting quite a bit of a problematic precedent.
@@lucbloom I very much agree. I already had a bad taste in my mouth when they donated the PC to LTT for free! At least then she got exposure in a video from LTT if I remember correctly. I feel worried that more and more companies will learn to avoid paying fair compensation to artists as this trend continues.
@zeus04 I don't think this is comparable to LTT since the proceeds of that project went to charity (as far as I know) so it's not like they made a free thing that was used to generate profits for LTT. Also, personally, I found out about Nerdforge through that LTT video and I'm sure that was the case for other people too, so that was definitely beneficial for both channels. I completely agree though that if this is a commercial project they should have paid, especially if they're going to scan the robot.
@@whoatemychocolateYes, I agree that is an other thing entirely. That time it just felt a bit "uneven". The video would have been better if there was some kind of exchange benefitting both parties (as LTT has done with NAS hardware etc.) The free model for the Movie is outrageous. T his is not a acceptable way to treat artists and it sets a very bad example to everyone in the industry, especially smaller studios and workshops not yet established. The fact that she seemed to shop supplies for the project and general supplies for herself (the tape) suggests that they weren't even compensated for materials. One thing that puzzles me is if there is a transfer of IP rights for the model, if not, the Movie studio could be charged with huge license fees after the fact...
According to her in the comments, they (the film makers) offered to pay but they (Nerdforge) turned them down because they wanted to make something they enjoyed and was their own design. The film makers were 100% wiling to pay but were instead given a free robot.
Love the Simon Stalenhag look to it with the hanging cables and the little antenna, the bipedal look plus the two glowing lights also reminds me of 20th Century Boys!
15:00 Easy to add castors under the feet, and later maybe hide an RC Offroader under one foot and it might move around a stage or smooth floor. It is ace. I do have a couple of robot ideas in mind but I was thinking of making it from wire ,covered in printed material so it was wearable.😂😂 I also like the idea of making a woodland shelter shaped like a flying saucer (I know they've been done before but there aren't enough of them). Your Robot looks great and it's only half built...I'll watch some more. EDIT: Yes, you are a Genius! And Hans is a magical painter! I love the rust and ageing on the side panel too.
That was AMAAAAAZING!! Martina you are so so incredibly talented!!! This robot reminds me of the 2nd original Star wars movie - The Empire Strikes back - with those stubby little robots with square heads and backwards legs, stomping around. Yes I know I am showing my age!! LOL But I am 60 years old and a HUGE FAN of Martina's work. LOVE this channel so much!!!
Have you guys ever considered renting out a gallery or something for a few days and showing off your dioramas and artworks to your viewers irl? Cause I'd totally hop on a train for 5 hours to see your beautiful pieces.
Really like how you used all your skills and moved out of your comfort zone to build this. Note on the spackle usage: You normally have to sand down with rough grit (80-100) then a finer grit (200+) when finishing it, BUT to help with smoothing it out before hand use a little Dawn dishsoap (others do not work as well, but test and see) in the spackle mixture you apply. It does help with the amount of your favorite activity... SANDING :D Again, hats off and well done to you all and your studio.
I haven’t even watched the video yet, but I just wanna get this off my chest. My love for this channel and content has become so great over the years that when this popped up in my notifications tab, I didn’t even read the title of the video. I just saw NerdForge had posted something and I immediately sucked in a breath of excitement and clicked on it. Now that I have read the title I’m doubly invested to see Martina’s madness manifest into reality.
I love the fact that Martina can see her project with just the base done. I'm the same, but I never really met someone else who can get just as giddy over just something bare, because they can see their vision working out. I sometimes try to explain my vision to people and how I can see it totally working out, but they never grasp it until its fully done.
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Ohh wow, that is amazing ❤❤
Will it walk around or other movements? If not, the reason for that will be there would have to be a lot of programming and testing for it to move around.
Xilent - Boss Wave? th-cam.com/video/4wTLjEqj5Xk/w-d-xo.html 😃
Since I don't use Instagram please post on TH-cam when they are near complete and You can share a 5min video.
11:27 you alreet?😂😅
Sometimes: jiggle good.
This time: jiggle bad.
Woodworkers' wisdom.
Martina likes 'em thicc confirmed
Jiggle bells
Ooohhh so she was really talking about wood
🎶 My robot don't jiggle jiggle. it folds....🎶
@@One_Eyed_Man_Don’t wanna see it wiggle wiggle, for sure.
Nord forge: “I love the way the cables make it look chaotic”
3D modeller: “those chaotic cables are gonna be hell to model”
In her defense she had no idea it was gonna be scanned & modeled
It's actually not that hard if you know how to do it
Plus I think he implied there would be multiple robots in the scene, so the cables wouldn’t need to match up exactly
Haven't done wires in a while, but generating mesh along a spline should not be super hard, may depend on what exactly is needed of course.
@@jinnturtle You can use extruded curves and just connect it with the robot. Yes it's tedious but it works pretty efficiently.
"When you're not an architect, you wing it and fix what winged incorrectly"
- Nerdforge
it is adorable and terrifying at the same time
Just like me :)
Oh hey look, it is youtube
Oh, it's TH-cam commenting on a TH-cam video from a TH-camr on TH-cam.
Why are there only 52 likes 😭
@@nesquik_nachos Because youtube is retarded
I swear half of Martina's projects are full of moments of her saying "The easy thing to do would be this.... I'm not gonna do that." And thats why her projects always turn out so incredible!
and that is also why we tune in. :)
Every shop owner of the region seeing Martina arrive with a van : "ah shit, here we go again"
Also every shop owner:
Business is booming!🤑
more like "oh shit, her er vi i gang igjen"
Lol
i can already see her designing and building an entire mansion just to "try it out"
a haunted mansion
Not just a mansion, a life-size castle :D
@@ithyphal guarded by steampunk robots
Yes. Just yes.
@@ithyphal Honestly, a life-size castle would definitely be the Nerdforge Final Boss with the way her castles have been going so far!!
Now I am just imagining your neighbors driving by, seeing the robot in the field, and wondering if the robot apocalypse has begun.
Generation Zero
this definitely happened, haha
like in talews from the loop
ChatGPT has found us!
@@SheepWizardMoneyGang the right region too 😂
The robot was too cool & quirky to say farewell - you know you're gonna want to build yourself a shelf-size version to remember it by.
That man about it being detailed is absolutely correct. I saw one of Martina's works at Outland and it looks more incredibly detailed in real life than in the video.
I can imagine someone finding this in a partially collapsed warehouse. And being like "Hey, that's an old S-1 scout drone. They've got no firepower, but their sensor suite is top notch. They're damn fast and can go over damn near anything."
*booting up
What most people won't appreciate about this build is how hard it is to find a clear day in this season without snowfall for long enough to put it outside, film it, take pictures and get it back inside to avoid getting it wet.
Yeah that actually blew my mind, that the "final results" bit was filmed outside in the snow, that seems like a lot of extra work, but totally worth it for the epic shot.
I really appreciate that context. In the current season in Interior Alaska we only get snow about once a month so very different.
@@agneslawson9276 ...today I learned Interior Alaska only gets snow about once a month in the winter, I did not expect that
@@agneslawson9276in Alaska we usually get more snow then just once a month though we get it for 5-6 months and then the other season through those months and then back to winter
I love how Martina spends the vast majority of videos in a state of panic and all-around chaotic disaster mode and then comes out with these incredible creations that us mere mortals could never recreate.
This robot gives me serious 'Tales from the Loop' vibes. Congrats on the tallest of your projects, its awesome!
The head and especially the round eyes make it look like Iron Giant's little sidekick or pet reobot 😁 Definetly something from that "universe"
Exactly what I came here to say. Another season maybe? We can all only hope.
Yes, in those final scenes, I thought it looked straight out of 'Tales from the Loop.'
It reminded me of RoboCop2.
This and The Electric State.
Love the "flaky rust", that's way beyond typical weathering and really makes "this is a big old chunk of metal" part *work*.
Also, great use of your microphone to help get the head through the door!
She used her trowel, not her expensive & delicate microphone. Her mic is tiny & clips to her tunic.
@@DrachenGothik666 Yes but when she does her ad spots, her trowel is held as if it was a microphone - and thats what she used to get the head thru the door.
@@DrachenGothik666 - The OP probably isn't under the opinion that she used her actual microphone, right? so, this is where we gotta try to figure out what they might instead be intending to communicate.
@@DrachenGothik666 "Tell me you skip the ad reads without telling me you skip the ad reads" 🙂
@@Siberius- I love how this reads like a first grade english teacher helping a child learn what reading comprehension is XD
You are AMAZING, Martina.
I agree, the "rust-work" looked incredible.
If they're putting your work in a movie though, they SHOULD pay you... 😅
Right?? That was my first thought too! Seems exploiting to just offer “exposure” in a film?
YES!!! 100% They need to pay you for this. I know you make money off the video but there is no way they should not have to pay for all your hard work!
hard agree
I would like Martina to clarify this a bit as she seemed a bit nervous the whole video and I’m afraid she wasn’t sure it was going to be done on time or any good (which of course, we all knew, she knocked it out of the park)
If I was her, I’d say something like “they were poor film students and friends of mine”, or “I got a cut of the revenue of the film” or even “if you do creative work, always make sure your hours are compensated, even if you’re ‘trying it out’ or are unsure if you can do it”
Yeah, that's some bullshit that scaammy TH-cam MCNs would tell people to get them to work for free. Frig that! lol.@@hannablom1650
Just when you think Martina couldn’t get any more badass, she builds a giant robot.
Just imagine how a collab of Nerdforge and Hacksmith would look like. These fellas would build a freaking mecha!!)
I swear I was thinking the same thing. They made the power loader, they could make this an actual thing
They would either start the robot uprising or make a pile of come and hydraulics
He looks so lonely, like he's standing vigil, awaiting a lost friends return.
Thats it boys, Martina is now going to help the robot world domination. I'll see you guys at the apocalypse
With her personality though, I would say she's making robots to defend us! Anti-terminators Lol
I for one wish to welcome our new Robot Overlords.
@dharusiokay9426 lol They can't be any worse than the 1% (mega wealthy) or the politicians that cater to them. Why else would I say please and thank you to Siri, Alexa or Bixby? Lol
@@dharusiokay9426 🤖 *SKJERA BAGERA* 🤖
Girls too!! Girls are readyyy for that apocalypse too!
Man i remember this channel having 19K sub and they didn't had any fancy machinery back then and hansi was still figuring out his editing, but look at this channel now, in recent 2.5 years it has seen a tremendous growth.
Please when it airs make a deal with the film production and make vinyl figuries of the robot. That would be so awesome plus additional merch.
Better yet, make and release 3d printing plans. Make 2 sets of plans. Some for a small stationary model and another set of plans that's multiple pieces and make it big enough to put In motors, servos, and batteries. Then you could make it radio controlled to walk. I can see it now. Little 2 foot version that walks across the room using your phone.
yes!! i was thinking during the reveal how badly i want a tiny version of this robot--maybe 2" tall. :)
Could get sued by paul verhoeven, or who ever owns the rights to Robocop.
@@jonathanweir6084 I swear you didn't read my comment so go back and try again.
@@jonathanweir6084 it's not nearly as similar for them to be able to sue
Great job! I work in the art department on movies and TV here in Norway and only now did realize that I get home from work only to watch you do basically the same things… I guess that speaks to the greatness of your creations and videos. And that I really like my job.
I wish I got to work on that project. Looks so fun.
Came out really well and love the weathering, the small paper to make the chipping paint look is a brilliant idea
As someone who has managed (and seen others manage) large scale creative projects, I marvel at Martina's ability to move naturally around each stage of the process, from design to construction to finish, while keeping faithful to her high standard of work. Her mind is a wonder. Without a doubt she is one of the most genius creatives on YT. Her content is a pleasure to watch. ☺
THIS WAS INSANE!! Please do more giant projects like this💖
I like ur name
me too
It’s the fact you have 1 million subscribers
@@soimsha.they bought the channel for clout. No effort was put into anything
@@neyofi yeah I put too much effort into my gaming channel makes me think I should do what they did or startoveer
The amount of hours you put in it, the design, the rush order. to be honest, I know you can make a video about it and monetize but you should have been compensated for at least part of it. This is an easy 10.000 Euro and that's setting the bar low, between 160 and 200 hours, 50 Euro per hour is already 8-10 G's only in labor.
Really amazing result, and you seemed less awkward vlogging while shopping.... you are making progress Martina!
Exactly what I was thinking - when she said they weren't paying for it I was actually shocked.
Yes, they should have paid her, not only for the time she spent on it but also for the materials
Sounds like it might be a really small outfit of a movie studio, where 8-10k could be a significant portion of their budget.
As someone who has worked, and whose wife still works in the film industry, prop artist get paid a lot, finding a prop artist like her who made something for a small studio is a gem. While she has donated her time and money, she could easily list this video, this prop, and the movie they make in her portfolio and it would catch the eye on any major film studio that would pay her well for her work.
Her getting to make a prop like this not only seemed to really excite her and give her a lot of enjoyment, it also opened a lot of doors in the future should she want them.
But just think of the publicity that it has the potential to generate (depending on the films final posting) which could lead to a lot more work for them
They should have at least paid for the material cost. This is absurd.
DUDE those end shots are so fucking eerie I'm OBSESSED
Oooh this entire video I was thinking it looked like the robot Jakob from tales from the loop and then I see you using the series hashtag on instagram. I didn't even know they were working on a continuation. Very exciting way to find out! And very cool looking project. The attention to detail is amazing!
Keep us updated on the film.
I want to see it animated!
Agreed! Whenever it actually comes out and you're allowed to- you've got to tell us what it is so we can figure out gow to get our hands on it.
Who’s making the film? I need to know
Know of any updates yet? I stopped using Instagram ages ago so haven’t been able to keep up
That´s so cooooool!!
Little nerd funfact: Movie productions actually do this a lot; they build models of things (robots, vehicles, fantasy creatures etc.) they want to animate, because it is easier to make a highly detailed model of something and then scan it, than it is to completely 3D model it from scratch!
thats actually so cool! love the fact!
3D artist here - I can build this model in about 5 days from scratch, not sure what you are talking about :D
@@FuriousLailla The thing that saves time is that building a physical model means you make a prop AND a model at the same time without any headaches from the 3D modeler and model-maker getting their wires crossed
@@FuriousLaillaYeah but you get the free au naturel lightbox with a scan. It's an old example, but you can't beat Andy Serkis writhing about on the floor as a baseline reference for Gollum.
@@RHCole yeah and you don't have to put the model in a scene to see how it looks. Real life has real time rendering lol
The wires moving in the wind during the showcase at the end is actually a really nice bonus touch!
This turned out so cool!!! I especially like how the paintjob looked a bit like the metal was frozen when the robot was outside in the snow, and the flaky-rusty effect was honesty perfect. Ah, I'm in love with this project.
I would love to see this production when it comes out. This robot already feels like it's got a story to tell, and I want to hear it.
I saw the title and i was just like... 'of course she did.'😂
I’m sorry, she WHAT?!?!
Same reaction when I saw the miniature and title 😭😂😂😂😂
That’s what I’m saying 😂
I said the same thing LMAOOO
I had the same reaction too. like WHAT Did She DO!?
My reaction right there...
I love how Martina looks absolutely and genuinely happy with the result. Amazing work! I love your channel .
Without the eyes and unpainted he just looks like Smitty Werben Jagger Man Jensen, which is just wonderful. He was the first #1!
15:37 I've been right there. In high school we once made a group project that involved making a giant papermache tortoise. We ended up making it slightly too big, so we couldn't get it through the door to the classroom for the presentation. Eventually, I held a solo presentation with a tortoise with a cracked shell. The others ditched the presentation.
I love you gave Nori captions too! lol
"look at me!" what a sweetheart
I’m a set designer / art director and I do make small props on the side .. watching your videos makes me more excited to get bigger and bigger projects in the future ❤️❤️
OMG - you could sell digital versions to 3D print this at home or sell bare models on your merch shop. Even as plushy it would be adorable 🥰
I love the amount of emotion that you were able to make the robot display without it even being able to move. Truly a work of art.
One thing I like to do when I'm trying to simulate the look of full scale sheet metal is to put a small bead of caulk along the seems where sheets come together. When it's all painted it looks exactly like the sheets are welded together.
I love that you were able to translate your dog's speech. Even I could say he was saying, "There are lots of people here and everyone's excited. So am I, so LOOK AT ME!"
you could setup a nerdforge museum with all the cool stuff you have made
i would travel across the world to see that
That is just AMAZING... I'm speechless, you guys are able to surprise me with every single project!!! Great work.
Nice work!
The design reminds me of one of the child "FixIt" aliens from the 1980s movie "Batteries Not Included". Of course "FixIts" were only like 10-11cm in height.
I am blown away. It was so much fun to watch the build, but the end (with the music and everything) got me right in the feels! That guy is so sad and lonely! Amazing work.
I don't know what to say. This project already has a personality, conveys emotion, and is "real" in a way that is just amazing. When they begin animating him (and yes, I've gendered said robot because it feels like a "he") the personality you've already imbued him with will guide the animators I'm sure. This project is amazing. I hope you get more requests like this because you deserve this kind of recognition for your artistry and ability.
The footage of the robot on the snowy landscape is so dystopian~ AMAZING WORK
It would have been super cool if she wore like a large horizontal RC control panel that straps to your shoulders because of the weight.
And maybe some goggles or a black VR headset.
11:38 how convenient! You have just enough fingers to count all the subscription plans!😂❤
These rounded eyes gave me feeling on Fallout's Mothman in the dark. Love it!
Wing it, then fix it. I cant explain how accurate that is for us builders. When its a project we've never built before. Only for crazy custom projects tho. Most things like building additions, decks, patios and other smaller projects, are pretty simple, squares, rectangles and triangles lol.
I just have to say that you have the coolest job, hopefully I can do something like this with my channel too. This is so freakin cool, and you've only made the feet so far hahaha. Im behind on your videos, so it has been a lot of fun to catch up. I can't wait to see what you make next. Very cool
15:55 (in Ross's voice) PIVOT!
I love nerd forge. You are all over the place small scale, large scale. All sorts of interests books, dioramas, and robots! Love it. Keep it coming.
Don't forget costumes!! She makes WONDERFUL Costumes as well!!
It got that tales from the loop vibe from Simon Stålenhag. Great work.
Exactly my first thought
I'm running out of words to express my amazement with each new video 😭😭 every time I'm torn between "there's no way this can actually be done" and "it's Martina, of course it'll be done!" and I know the second one always wins but God it's just so exciting to watch you cross over that line! also I know y'all said in a comment that you refused compensation but you literally deserve a billion dollars for this holy cow!!
The electric state movie adaptation. That’s what this looks like it would be in, I just love the build and process you took for it just 👌
Me opening TH-cam:
Ok... What can I see while eating?
Me, see the fricking huge robot:
EXCUSE ME, WHAAAT?!!
Same!!! 🤣
Martina, when you were growing up and dreamed about who you were going to be and what you were going to do for work when you became an adult, did you ever even imagine that you could be living the amazing existence you have now? It's so much fun watching you plan and tackle new projects. Your use of so many different mediums and tools is most impressive as well. But I think the thing I like the best is the way your whole face lights up with excitement and inspiration at the mere possibility of beginning something new.
Beautiful. I hope you keep this robot in mind the next time you do a futuristic diorama. A little miniature build of him would look really cool.
It's giving Simon Stålenhag vibes, and i love it.
It's so GOOD. the final shoot of it... I just waited for it to start mowing, it looks "real" and like something made out of metal and "real" stuff. It's magical. Love the rustic paintjob on it. 11 out of 5.
I've been watching this channel for a long time, and it never ceases to amaze me of the level of creativity and crazy ability to visualize something...and then it's standing in your shop/studio/yard! What an amazing job! I think this should have a desk lamp size clone.
Great. I loved it a lot. This is a good-hearted robot who is unhappy about being scrapped. I think he's very lonely. Maybe you can make him a friend.
Welcome to the film prop industry!! That was an amazing build. You nailed all the details. Keep up the good work!!
Not the first time she's done it. Several of her smaller projects were used in a short film before. 😉👍
Totally amazing! It would never be possible without the BOOP OF POWER (1:50) ❤
The feet alone in their wooden state would make the coolest bar chairs.
when he explains he want to animate it a little i got goosebumbs, thats so cool WE WANA SEE
1:49 the "boop" we all needed.
I can die peacfully now.
4:55 “wing it then fix it” great life motto
15:00 “awh Jesus freaking… oi” mood :]
I LOVE WATCHING RAPID PROTOTYPING, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT JUST BECOMES THE PROJECT. Seriously, that leg/hip system and, and how fast you figured it out, gets me on a personal level. I'm pretty sure I inspired LEGO to do Star Wars licensed sets after I submitted a 'walking' leg-articulated AT-ST made from assorted parts. It more 'shuffled' than 'walked', but I've had a design thing for counter balanced leg systems ever since. Also... totally saw the robot head getting stuck in the door coming by the 8:00 mark XD.
Also x2, that ending had some feels to it.
I'm so confused.. An actual film production team contacted you to make this and didn't pay you???
I really hope this ends up in a film production. I will watch it just knowing this character design is in it. Soooooo cool.
That's an imperial knight soooooo
GLORY TO THE GOD EMPEROR AND GLORY TO HOUSE NERD FORGE!!!!!!
😂 yes!!
Damn it!!! You beat me to it.
AVE IMPERATOR!
House Nerdicus, obviously Forge World Nerd is their home planet
Omg Martina you have outdone yourself. He is so adorable. I love the fact that they will animate him and power up and down too. The detail as usual is immense ❤❤
this is so awesomely cooool and so insanely good. love it so much awesome work once again. love watching your videos.
Wow. You never fail to impress. I would love to see that up close. If they're making a digital version, it would be cool to see it in VR. Walk around it, or have it walk around you or something.
Incredible work, Martina and Hansi! As always, your work is so impressive and it's a joy to see you bring an idea to life. He's an adorable "little" guy!
You should really charge a descent price for this Movie quality prop. I hope they put your name on the poster for this!
I hope they were her friends, had no money and could not promise her a cut of the profit. Otherwise there’s no excuse.
Or charity.
Would have loved a bit of explanation, as she is a role model to a lot of artists and is setting quite a bit of a problematic precedent.
@@lucbloom I very much agree. I already had a bad taste in my mouth when they donated the PC to LTT for free! At least then she got exposure in a video from LTT if I remember correctly. I feel worried that more and more companies will learn to avoid paying fair compensation to artists as this trend continues.
@zeus04 I don't think this is comparable to LTT since the proceeds of that project went to charity (as far as I know) so it's not like they made a free thing that was used to generate profits for LTT. Also, personally, I found out about Nerdforge through that LTT video and I'm sure that was the case for other people too, so that was definitely beneficial for both channels. I completely agree though that if this is a commercial project they should have paid, especially if they're going to scan the robot.
@@whoatemychocolateYes, I agree that is an other thing entirely. That time it just felt a bit "uneven". The video would have been better if there was some kind of exchange benefitting both parties (as LTT has done with NAS hardware etc.) The free model for the Movie is outrageous. T
his is not a acceptable way to treat artists and it sets a very bad example to everyone in the industry, especially smaller studios and workshops not yet established.
The fact that she seemed to shop supplies for the project and general supplies for herself (the tape) suggests that they weren't even compensated for materials.
One thing that puzzles me is if there is a transfer of IP rights for the model, if not, the Movie studio could be charged with huge license fees after the fact...
According to her in the comments, they (the film makers) offered to pay but they (Nerdforge) turned them down because they wanted to make something they enjoyed and was their own design. The film makers were 100% wiling to pay but were instead given a free robot.
Martina is getting one step closer to building an entire fantasy dystopian city of her own.
Your room is so cool, I love that window, I thought it was a greenscreen until I saw all the different angles
This robot looks awesome. Bloody good paintjob and i really like the 'anatomy' of it
Love the Simon Stalenhag look to it with the hanging cables and the little antenna, the bipedal look plus the two glowing lights also reminds me of 20th Century Boys!
15:00 Easy to add castors under the feet, and later maybe hide an RC Offroader under one foot and it might move around a stage or smooth floor. It is ace. I do have a couple of robot ideas in mind but I was thinking of making it from wire ,covered in printed material so it was wearable.😂😂
I also like the idea of making a woodland shelter shaped like a flying saucer (I know they've been done before but there aren't enough of them). Your Robot looks great and it's only half built...I'll watch some more.
EDIT: Yes, you are a Genius! And Hans is a magical painter! I love the rust and ageing on the side panel too.
Your expression at 22:24 is amazing! So excited and probably proud too. Congrats on your awesome art
A giant robot in a Swedish snow landscape. You've made Simon Stålenhag's vision come to life.
This was a pleasure. The final view REALLY sold the " rode hard, put away wet" used robot vibe.
This was an AMAZING project! The beauty shots in the snow had such a Simon Stalenhag vibe... Wonderful.
That was AMAAAAAZING!! Martina you are so so incredibly talented!!! This robot reminds me of the 2nd original Star wars movie - The Empire Strikes back - with those stubby little robots with square heads and backwards legs, stomping around. Yes I know I am showing my age!! LOL But I am 60 years old and a HUGE FAN of Martina's work. LOVE this channel so much!!!
This is phenomenal. The design, the size, the tiny details, all make this come to life.
Have you guys ever considered renting out a gallery or something for a few days and showing off your dioramas and artworks to your viewers irl?
Cause I'd totally hop on a train for 5 hours to see your beautiful pieces.
Really like how you used all your skills and moved out of your comfort zone to build this. Note on the spackle usage: You normally have to sand down with rough grit (80-100) then a finer grit (200+) when finishing it, BUT to help with smoothing it out before hand use a little Dawn dishsoap (others do not work as well, but test and see) in the spackle mixture you apply. It does help with the amount of your favorite activity... SANDING :D
Again, hats off and well done to you all and your studio.
Hoping I can bump up this very useful advice!
dang these builds just keep getting more insane
I haven’t even watched the video yet, but I just wanna get this off my chest.
My love for this channel and content has become so great over the years that when this popped up in my notifications tab, I didn’t even read the title of the video. I just saw NerdForge had posted something and I immediately sucked in a breath of excitement and clicked on it.
Now that I have read the title I’m doubly invested to see Martina’s madness manifest into reality.
Me too. I chose to watch this video first over several other channels that I like as well.
1:12 “It needs to be able to stand before we can make it pretty.”
I felt that. Words to live by.
10:49 ...and now it needs some dialogue, because that "speaking" motion is perfectly adorable
I love the fact that Martina can see her project with just the base done. I'm the same, but I never really met someone else who can get just as giddy over just something bare, because they can see their vision working out.
I sometimes try to explain my vision to people and how I can see it totally working out, but they never grasp it until its fully done.
It is part of the appeal of these videos. Seeing the bare bones get filled in because “you know it’ll be good” and you don’t have to do any work.
THIS. and the more excited you are, the less they understand. I always just end up cutting myself off with, well you'll see. Just trust me. 😂