Crafting a scene from Legends of the Hidden Temple | Part 1: Orange Iguanas Seriously Nerdy 2024-02-29 | Hello, everyone! We're Alex and Dani, and we're seriously nerdy about the 90s Nickelodeon adventure game show “Legends of the Hidden Temple.” We spent many a’ day in our youth dreaming of assembling the Silver Monkey statue flawlessly. We’ve been looking for a multi-series project that would allow us to scratch-build structures one at a time, and seven segments of a fantasy Mayan temple seemed to fit that goal perfectly. In this Part 1 video, we’re going to use every dang craft material we own to create the Crypt and the Ledges that are inspired by the series. Although this is a fantasy setting, we want to pay tribute to the ancient Mayan inspiration with real-world references from Temple of the Seven Dolls at Dzibilchaltún and the cave pottery at Balamkú in Mexico. We relied on some things we know (like painting mini figures and distressing miniature wood planks) and discovered some things we didn’t know (like how thin bass and balsa woods really are incredibly difficult under clay). It wouldn’t be a temple run without some challenges along the way! We’ll work on this series over the next several months, so be sure to Subscribe so you can see our progress as we work to complete this seven part series. Thanks for watching!#legendsofthehiddentemple #seriouslynerdy #craft #diorama #tabletopminiature #heroforge--- Follow Alex and Dani on Instagram: @seriouslynerdy Or read their ramblings on their blog: seriouslynerdy.com Supplies and Equipment Iguana custom minis: heroforge.comApoxy Sculpt 2-Part Modeling Compound: https://a.co/d/2Nv0irgBlack Surface Primer: amzn.to/3Yy4OiNVallejo Acrylic Paint: amzn.to/3FBLw32Runner II Airbrush: amzn.to/3YBlqWOSnippies and Tweezies: amzn.to/3HPYnl5Royal & Langnickel Detail Brushes: amzn.to/40Noss0Artify Dry Bush Set: https://a.co/d/hbo3o01Original Music by Devin Norris. Check out his Lofi jazz channel on Instagram: @dvsnlofiOther musical selections from Epidemic Sound.And now a word from our logical brains: This custom creation was inspired by our love of crafting and is in no way affiliated, sponsored or endorsed by “Legends of the Hidden Temple,” Nickelodeon or their parent company, Paramount. (But we’d just like to say: thanks for putting all the episodes on Paramount+ so we can watch to our hearts’ content!) None of the brands above offered us compensation or discounts for featuring them, we just enjoy the products and wanted to pass along our favorites.
Designing a cyberpunk ice cream truck that glows! Seriously Nerdy 2024-09-03 | Hey there! We're Alex and Dani, and we're seriously nerdy about cyberpunk. Classics like “Blade Runner” and “TRON” have seared themselves into our minds with their high-tech worlds and iconic design styles. For this build, we’re going to convert a 1984 Japanese walk-through van into an English ice cream truck outfitted for a cyberpunk world. You’ll meet Pierre, proprietor of the Repair Shop who sells frozen novelties to some of London’s most notorious lowlifes. One thing they can all agree on is waiting in line for premium sweets in a futuristic world where sugar and dairy are rationed and refrigerant energy use is restricted. Using 2-point lighting to mimic the glow of cyberpunk neon streets was a new technique for us – we still have a lot to learn, but it was a fun experiment to start with! Have any questions about this build? Let is know in the comments and we’d be happy to answer them. We appreciate you watching!#seriouslynerdy #craft #diorama #tabletopminiature #cyberpunk --- Follow Alex and Dani on Instagram: @seriouslynerdy Or read their ramblings on their blog: seriouslynerdy.com Supplies and Equipment ’84 Mira Walk Through Van 1/32 Scale Model: tinyurl.com/houseofhobbiesmiratruckBundle of Female WWII 1/35 Figures: https://a.co/d/3TdcP6xBlack Surface Primer: amzn.to/3Yy4OiNVallejo Acrylic Paint: amzn.to/3FBLw32Runner II Airbrush: amzn.to/3YBlqWOSnippies and Tweezies: amzn.to/3HPYnl5Nail Detail Brushes: https://a.co/d/bpDntudArtify Dry Bush Set: https://a.co/d/hbo3o01Flashforge Adventure 3 Printer:: tinyurl.com/yhkzsm9eEco 3D Printer Filament: amzn.to/3v1DNqg Glowforge Spark Craft Laser: http://shop.glowforge.com/products/glowforge-sparkMDF for Laser Cutter: https://a.co/d/0ivrmkDa [Cut at: Speed 10, Power 10, 3 Passes]Zazzle Create-Your-Own Sticker: zazzle.com/z/i47gkg4uOriginal Music by Devin Norris. Check out his Lofi jazz channel on Instagram: @dvsnlofiOther musical selections from Epidemic Sound.A few notes to keep us square: None of the brands above offered us compensation or discounts for featuring them, we just enjoy the products and wanted to pass along our favorites. If you represent a studio or a business reflected in our creations and do not wish to be featured in our content, please reach out to us at theseriousnerds@gmail.com for immediate removal.--Timecodes:00:00 Intro00:20 Kitbashing Process1:06 Meet 8-Bit2:06 Meet Charlie2:40 Meet Kitty3:23 Boggs3:55 Meet Pierre4:28 Meet Liam5:07 Meet Chet and Iris5:43 Meet Siggy6:15 The Ice Cream Truck7:46 The Cyberpunk Street8:07 Painting9:59 Detailing10:52 Thanks, Gimlet!11:01 Trash11:33 Placement12:32 Final Footage
We set our mini Wizard of Oz diorama in Kansas Seriously Nerdy 2024-07-31 | “Hello there! Anyone home? We just dropped by!” We're Alex and Dani, and we're seriously nerdy about the 1939 classic “Wizard of Oz,” which is celebrating its 85th anniversary on Aug. 25! When Dani was a kid, she was obsessed with this film and watched it way too many times. That explains the deepest of deep cuts in this build, y’all. For this build, we challenged ourselves to try to kit-bash the Gale Farm using bits and pieces we already had in our supplies. (And for the most part – we did! Except for a couple of 1:35 gardening tools that seduced us on a trip to Burbank’s House of Hobbies.) We also thought it would be fun to recreate the sepia shading seen for the Kansas portions of the film – a fun artsy exercise to capture the limited colors in shades of brown. Not pictured in the video is a pass we did with invisible ink to put a rainbow over the house that appears under blacklight! Unfortunately it’s one of those special effects that doesn’t photograph well, but trust us – it’s pretty neat in person. Have any questions about this build? Please drop them in the comments and we’d be happy to answer them. We appreciate you watching!#wizardofoz #dorothygale #seriouslynerdy #craft #diorama #tabletopminiature #sepia --- Follow Alex and Dani on Instagram: @seriouslynerdy Or read their ramblings on their blog: seriouslynerdy.com Supplies and Equipment 1,000 Coffee Stirrers: https://a.co/d/8itfbcaMini Women of WWII Figures: tinyurl.com/houseofhobbiesfiguresMini Livestock Figures: tinyurl.com/houseofhobbieslivestockMini Gardening Equipment: tinyurl.com/houseofhobbiesgardenBlack Surface Primer: amzn.to/3Yy4OiNVallejo Acrylic Paint: amzn.to/3FBLw32Runner II Airbrush: amzn.to/3YBlqWOSnippies and Tweezies: amzn.to/3HPYnl5Nail Detail Brushes: https://a.co/d/bpDntudArtify Dry Bush Set: https://a.co/d/hbo3o01Flashforge Adventure 3 Printer:: tinyurl.com/yhkzsm9eEco 3D Printer Filament: amzn.to/3v1DNqg Glowforge Spark Craft Laser: http://shop.glowforge.com/products/glowforge-sparkMDF for Laser Cutter: https://a.co/d/0ivrmkDa [Cut at: Speed 10, Power 10, 3 Passes]Original Music by Devin Norris. Check out his Lofi jazz channel on Instagram: @dvsnlofiOther musical selections from Epidemic Sound.A few notes to keep us square: This fan-made, custom creation was inspired by our love of “The Wizard of Oz” (1939) and is in no way affiliated or endorsed by Warner Bros. Entertainment. None of the brands above offered us compensation or discounts for featuring them, we just enjoy the products and wanted to pass along our favorites. If you represent a studio or a business represented in our creations and do not wish to be featured in our content, please reach out to us at theseriousnerds@gmail.com for immediate removal.
Nina West Drag is Magic jewelry box glow-up Seriously Nerdy 2024-07-14 | Hey there! We're Alex and Dani, and we're seriously nerdy about celebrating the creativity and contributions of our LGBTQIA+ community all year round! But since June gets all the glittery rainbow focus, we spent last month glowing up a sad little box that had been sitting on our craft supply shelf for years. Overlooked and neglected, this pitiful MDF jewelry box was an early production prototype we snagged at a sample sale. As huge Nina West fans – and in unapologetic celebration of our favorite queen currently appearing on RuPaul’s Drag Race All-Stars – we decided to glow her up into a one-of-a-kind Nina West jewelry box.If you haven’t seen Nina’s video, “Drag Is Magic,” check it out and then come back. Go on, we’ll wait: youtube.com/watch?v=JbU60p0QxFkHey, you’re back! We took inspiration from Nina’s fantasy character in “Drag is Magic” and used Hero Forge to create a base figure that we could sculpt on top of to match Nina’s look from head to toe. We lifted the cheery pink, blue, purple and yellow color scheme and turned the exterior of the box into modern art. We took inspiration from Nina’s recent trip to Palm Springs and used the laser cutter to create custom panels of those iconic midcentury breeze blocks to adorn the outside. We’re calling this style “midcentury maximalist” – the funky curves, high-contrast colors and whimsical design details of the 1950s and 1960s, but turned up to 11! (Spoiler alert: it might be Dani’s favorite style to design for.) Finally, we worked with the Only One Music Box Company to create a custom music box wheel that literally plays “Drag is Magic.” We didn’t know that was a thing we could even do, but the internet is a wild place!We hope you enjoyed this fanciful departure from our regular pop culture miniatures, and we appreciate you watching. However you identify, and whatever flag you fly, we hope you know that Seriously Nerdy is a safe space for you - where kindness counts and everyone is respected. (And if you're currently glued to this season of Drag Race All-Stars, show your love for #TeamNinaWest in the comments!) #seriouslynerdy #craft #tabletopminiature #jewelrybox #diy #drag #ninawest --- Follow Alex and Dani on Instagram: @seriouslynerdy Or read their ramblings on their blog: seriouslynerdy.com Supplies and Equipment Custom Tabletop Miniature: heroforge.comBlack Surface Primer: amzn.to/3Yy4OiNVallejo Acrylic Paint: amzn.to/3FBLw32Runner II Airbrush: amzn.to/3YBlqWOSnippies and Tweezies: amzn.to/3HPYnl5Royal & Langnickel Detail Brushes: amzn.to/40Noss0Nail Detail Brushes: https://a.co/d/bpDntudArtify Dry Bush Set: https://a.co/d/hbo3o01Glowforge Spark Craft Laser: http://shop.glowforge.com/products/glowforge-sparkThin Balsa for Laser Cutter: https://a.co/d/0d4QI6O4 [Cut at: Speed 20, Power 10, 1 Pass]Base Spray Paint: Rust-Oleum Painter's Touch 2X, MagentaEnamel Coat Spray: Homax Tough as Tile, WhiteCricut Joy Cutter: https://a.co/d/09NP1mkGCricut Joy Smart Vinyl Permanent Champagne: https://a.co/d/0ip0w7TOPeel and Stick Velvet: https://a.co/d/0cVvHl16Original Music by Devin Norris. Check out his Lofi jazz channel on Instagram: @dvsnlofiOther musical selections from Epidemic Sound.A few notes to keep us square: This fan-made, custom creation was inspired by our love of Nina West. Footage, music and likeness are used with express permission from the artist. “Drag is Magic” by Nina West Copyright 2019Produced By: Andrew Levitt, Producer Entertainment Group & Brad Hammer ProductionsExecutive Producers: Andrew Levitt, David Charpentier, Jacob Slane, Ryan AcetoHair, Makeup and Styling for Nina’s “Drag is Magic” Look: Aurora Sexton, Jeremy Austin, Timmy Willy and Hector FrancoNone of the brands above offered us compensation or discounts for featuring them, we just enjoy the products and wanted to pass along our favorites.--Timecodes:0:00 - Intro0:40 - Music Box Mechanics1:12 - Exterior Breeze Blocks2:38 - Drawer Lining3:09 - Jewelry Box Accents4:25 - Assembly5:25 - Sculpting and Painting Nina8:47 - Installation9:07 - Final Reveal
We put a miniature neon sign in a Fallout diorama! Seriously Nerdy 2024-06-28 | Greetings from Vault SN! We're Alex and Dani, and we're seriously nerdy about the recent Amazon MGM Studios series, Fallout. Sure, it’s based on an elaborate video game franchise that Dani never played because she has terrible hand-eye coordination, but I think we can all agree that the soundtrack to that game absolutely slaps. I don’t want to set the world on fire, nor do I wanna leave the congo. (Oh no no no no no.) We loved how the series interpreted the post-apoc world, featured a plucky heroine and squeezed in all the midcentury details. If Dani had better gamer skillz and thicker skin when it comes to video game attacks, you know she would be playing that game, too! But for now, we’re very much enjoying the streaming series. For this build, we wanted to take our experimentation with flexible light-up filaments a step further and use them as strands of neon in an old, weathered sign. We took our inspiration from the Red Rocket fueling stations seen in the Fallout universe, reimagining the architecture we’ve seen into an all-new standalone sign that fits under a glass dome. We did some research on classic neon signs (thanks to our friend Steve at instagram.com/colorbyspiegel!) and designed our own vertical version of the Red Rocket sign complete with those iconic space-age angles. We used our Glowforge Spark to cut many of the sign components to exact size and specification, then got to work making tiny props like a coolant cost sign, broken Nuka-Cola bottles and cinderblocks to give the base some interesting in-universe details. Have any questions about the build along the way? Be sure to drop them in the comments and we’d be happy to answer them! Thanks for watching, nerds. We appreciate you!#fallout #seriouslynerdy #craft #diorama #tabletopminiature #neon #neonsign--- Follow Alex and Dani on Instagram: @seriouslynerdy Or read their ramblings on their blog: seriouslynerdy.com Supplies and Equipment Flexible Filament Light Strands: https://a.co/d/09pezKbOBlack Surface Primer: amzn.to/3Yy4OiNVallejo Acrylic Paint: amzn.to/3FBLw32Runner II Airbrush: amzn.to/3YBlqWOSnippies and Tweezies: amzn.to/3HPYnl5Royal & Langnickel Detail Brushes: amzn.to/40Noss0Nail Detail Brushes: https://a.co/d/bpDntudArtify Dry Bush Set: https://a.co/d/hbo3o01Flashforge Adventure 3 Printer:: tinyurl.com/yhkzsm9eTransparent 3D Printer Filament: https://a.co/d/0iS8GsYVCricut Joy Cutter: https://a.co/d/09NP1mkGGlowforge Spark Craft Laser: http://shop.glowforge.com/products/glowforge-sparkMDF for Laser Cutter: https://a.co/d/0ivrmkDa [Cut at: Speed 10, Power 10, 3 Passes]Thin Balsa for Laser Cutter: https://a.co/d/0d4QI6O4 [Cut at: Speed 20, Power 10, 1 Pass]3D File for the Cinderblock: printables.com/en/model/300175-2-inch-cinderblockNomad Sculpt for iPad: nomadsculpt.comGlass Dome: https://a.co/d/0bVoS6TIOriginal Music by Devin Norris. Check out his Lofi jazz channel on Instagram: @dvsnlofiOther musical selections from Epidemic Sound.A few notes to keep us square: This fan-made, custom creation was inspired by our love of Fallout and is in no way affiliated or endorsed by Amazon MGM Studios or Bethesda Game Studios. None of the brands above offered us compensation or discounts for featuring them, we just enjoy the products and wanted to pass along our favorites.--Timecodes:Intro: 0:00Laser Cutting and Priming: 00:17Painting and Distressing: 00:58LED Filaments: 4:11Sign Assembly: 5:00 Miniature Props: 5:36Base: 7:33Sign Installation: 9:31Final Results: 10:22
We turned trash into a Star Wars Podracer Diorama! Seriously Nerdy 2024-06-02 | Hello, boyos! We're Alex and Dani, and we're seriously nerdy about celebrating the 25th anniversary of “Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace.” We were just younglings when this film debuted. Divisive as this chapter in galactic canon may be, we will always have a soft spot in our hearts for the start of the prequels. We are big fans Boylei Hobby Time, so when he threw out the challenge for his Patrons to contribute their own versions of Podracers, we couldn’t help but get to crafting! For this build, we used a lot of the scraps we had on hand to create an original vehicle that would be right at home in the Boonta Classic on Tatooine. Our racer is a feisty Mirilian, Pithra, known for her quick reflexes and no-nonsense attitude. She travels with her droid and flagger R4-E1 and her pet Vulptex, Bennjel. Together with their beat-up podracer, the trio makes their way across the galaxy competing in races. For this video, we use some techniques that are familiar to us, like painting tabletop miniatures and kitbashing existing pieces, along with some new things, like trying out flexible light-up filaments and suspending floating structures with wire. It was a blast playing in the Star Wars universe and learning new things along the way! As always, thanks for watching, nerds.#starwars #seriouslynerdy #craft #diorama #tabletopminiature #podracing #starwarslegionWant to see Boylei Hobby Time’s other epic Podracer builds? They’re here!youtu.be/a4M6849Stpg?si=j2JPp78X1_aAWANVyoutu.be/ugJMIXgwbg8?si=hXtGVA83Hrv8rwvb--- Follow Alex and Dani on Instagram: @seriouslynerdy Or read their ramblings on their blog: seriouslynerdy.com Supplies and Equipment Star Wars: Legion Scatter Terrain: https://a.co/d/4jtegDgStar Wars: Legion R4 Droid: https://a.co/d/4b1mVgYPithra Figure: greenbriergames.com/collections/folklore-the-afflictionFox 3D Figure: lootstudios.comBlack Surface Primer: amzn.to/3Yy4OiNVallejo Acrylic Paint: amzn.to/3FBLw32Runner II Airbrush: amzn.to/3YBlqWOSnippies and Tweezies: amzn.to/3HPYnl5Royal & Langnickel Detail Brushes: amzn.to/40Noss0Nail Detail Brushes: https://a.co/d/bpDntudArtify Dry Bush Set: https://a.co/d/hbo3o01Flashforge Adventure 3 Printer:: tinyurl.com/yhkzsm9eEco 3D Printer Filament: amzn.to/3v1DNqg Glowforge Spark Craft Laser: http://shop.glowforge.com/products/glowforge-sparkOriginal Music by Devin Norris. Check out his Lofi jazz channel on Instagram: @dvsnlofiOther musical selections from Epidemic Sound.A few notes to keep us square: This custom creation was inspired by our love of Star Wars and is in no way affiliated or endorsed by The Walt Disney Company. None of the brands above offered us compensation or discounts for featuring them, we just enjoy the products and wanted to pass along our favorites.--Chapters00:00:00 - Introduction00:21:00 - Kitbashery02:06:10 - Painting Pithra02:33:30 - Painting Benjal03:06:24 - Props on Props04:28:04 - Painting R404:53:04 - Painting the Pod06:53:19 - Creating the Terrain08:24:00 - Electrical!09:05:10 - Suspension and Placement10:24:00 - Final Shots
Crafting our Legendary Hidden Temple Diorama | Part 2: Green Monkeys Seriously Nerdy 2024-05-19 | Crafting a scene from Legends of the Hidden Temple | Part 1: Orange IguanasHello there! We're Alex and Dani, and we're seriously nerdy about the 90s Nickelodeon adventure game show “Legends of the Hidden Temple.” Earlier this year, we decided to start a 7-part series building all the rooms from the temple in our own style, rooted in our nostalgia for the show and inspired by the mythology of ancient Mayan and Olmec cultures. In this video, we’re going to build on the lessons we learned in the first part of the build to continue the temple into the Pit of the Pendulum. Although this is a fantasy setting, we used real-world references from the ruins at Xlapak’s Palace I in Yucatan, Mexico. Our own Green Monkey-folk were inspired by the Common Squirrel Monkey found in South America and modeled on the tabletop miniature builder Hero Forge. We’ll work on this series on and off over the next few months, so be sure to Subscribe so you can see our progress along the way as we work to complete the entire temple, Olmec and all. Thanks for watching!#legendsofthehiddentemple #seriouslynerdy #craft #diorama #tabletopminiature #heroforgeWant to view Part One of the series? It’s here!youtu.be/CtaHfg3JSnM--- Follow Alex and Dani on Instagram: @seriouslynerdy Or read their ramblings on their blog: seriouslynerdy.com Supplies and Equipment Monkey custom minis: heroforge.comApoxy Sculpt 2-Part Modeling Compound: https://a.co/d/2Nv0irgBlack Surface Primer: amzn.to/3Yy4OiNVallejo Acrylic Paint: amzn.to/3FBLw32Runner II Airbrush: amzn.to/3YBlqWOSnippies and Tweezies: amzn.to/3HPYnl5Royal & Langnickel Detail Brushes: amzn.to/40Noss0Artify Dry Bush Set: https://a.co/d/hbo3o01Clay Brick Roller 3D File: myminifactory.com/object/126019Beginner-Level 3D Printer: tinyurl.com/yhkzsm9eEco 3D Printer Filament: amzn.to/3v1DNqg Glowforge Spark Craft Laser: http://shop.glowforge.com/products/glowforge-sparkOriginal Music by Devin Norris. Check out his Lofi jazz channel on Instagram: @dvsnlofiOther musical selections from Epidemic Sound.Photo credit to Roberto Liebig for usage of creative commons “A palace at Xlapak"commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=6793829And now a word from our logical brains: This custom creation was inspired by our love of crafting and is in no way affiliated, sponsored or endorsed by “Legends of the Hidden Temple,” Nickelodeon or their parent company, Paramount. (But we’d just like to say: thanks for putting all the episodes on Paramount+ so we can watch to our hearts’ content!) None of the brands above offered us compensation or discounts for featuring them, we just enjoy the products and wanted to pass along our favorites.
Parks and Rec Turns 15: Jerrys Painting Diorama Seriously Nerdy 2024-04-09 | Hiya! We're Alex and Dani, and we're seriously nerdy about the NBC sitcom Parks and Recreation! Parks and Rec first aired 15 years ago, on April 9, 2009. We thought we'd celebrate its fifteenth Anniversary by creating a shadow box interpretation of the notorious art piece from season 3, episode 11, "Jerry's Painting." How could we resist making a 3D version of the censored Leslie centaur and a baby cherub Tom Haverford?We're continuing to experiment with our format: the build is front and center, without us doing intro or outro, but keeping our voiceover narration. Let us know what you think of this style in the comments – we’d love to know your thoughts! Thanks for watching!#seriouslynerdy #craft #diorama #shadowbox #parksandrec #parksnrec #parksandrecreation #heroforge --- Follow Alex and Dani on Instagram: @seriouslynerdy Or read their ramblings on their blog: seriouslynerdy.com Supplies and Equipment Figures: heroforge.com3D Modeling Software: tinkercad.comVerona 4x5 Picture Frame: https://a.co/d/4fAV2ZMFine Art Brush: Eric Johnson Trekell Spectrum BrushNail Detail Brushes: https://a.co/d/6xTSONdBlack Surface Primer: amzn.to/3Yy4OiNVallejo Acrylic Paint: amzn.to/3FBLw32Runner II Airbrush: amzn.to/3YBlqWOApoxy Sculpt 2-Part Modeling Compound: https://a.co/d/2Nv0irgNone of the brands above offered us compensation or discounts for featuring them, we just enjoy the products and wanted to pass along our favorites.Original Music by Devin Norris. Check out his Lofi jazz channel on Instagram: @dvsnlofiOther cheery good vibes selections from Epidemic Sound.And now a word from our logical brains: This custom creation was inspired by our love of crafting and is in no way affiliated, sponsored or endorsed by NBC Universal. The original "Jerry's Painting" image in the thumbnail and in the video is property of NBC Universal and was originally created by artist Ian Phillips. This piece was inspiration for our build and we do not claim ownership of the original artwork.---0:00 Intro0:16 Designing and Painting the Characters2:50 Designing the Shadow Box3:40 Applying Exterior Vinyl4:10 Painting the Interior Walls7:43 Constructing the Forest Interior11:08 Placing the Characters12:07 Final Touches12:36 Final Footage
Using old model kits for a Midcentury Mars diorama Seriously Nerdy 2024-03-31 | Greetings! We're Alex and Dani, and we're seriously nerdy about model kits. But we have a hard time leaving them intact, what with all the war and such. In this video, watch us take some 1:48 scale kits used for World War II models and transform them into a scene from an imaginary Martian colony founded in the 1950s. We turned a Japanese 4x4 vehicle into a magnetic-hover Postal Vehicle and RAF pilots into a gentleman and his pup greeting the Martian mail carrier. We challenged ourselves to use bits and pieces we had on-hand to craft a midcentury bunker exterior that’s carved right into the side of those orange cliffs. And because we’re seriously nerdy about research, did you know that even in the 1940s, astronomers believed that Mars had vegetation? The science fiction from that era is wild! That’s why, for this build, the inhabitants need only a little extra oxygen and dwellings built into the terrain for climate control, and can otherwise live comfortably on the Red Planet. You may have noticed that we’re trying out a new format in this video: the build is front and center, without us doing intro or outro and without narration. Let us what you think of this style in the comments – we’d love to know your thoughts! Thanks for watching!#seriouslynerdy #craft #modelkit #tamiya #diorama --- Follow Alex and Dani on Instagram: @seriouslynerdy Or read their ramblings on their blog: seriouslynerdy.com Supplies and Equipment RAF Pilots and Ground Personnel 1939-1945 by ICM: https://a.co/d/4adz51dJapanese 4x4 Light Vehicle Type 95 Kurogane by Tamiya: tamiya.com/english/products/3255810mm Wide Hold Glass Orbs: etsy.com/shop/cricketseekerSnippies and Tweezies: amzn.to/3HPYnl5Black Surface Primer: amzn.to/3Yy4OiNVallejo Acrylic Paint: amzn.to/3FBLw32Runner II Airbrush: amzn.to/3YBlqWORoyal & Langnickel Detail Brushes: amzn.to/40Noss0Artify Dry Bush Set: https://a.co/d/hbo3o01 Apoxy Sculpt 2-Part Modeling Compound: https://a.co/d/2Nv0irgOriginal Music by Devin Norris. Check out his Lofi jazz channel on Instagram: @dvsnlofiOther bossa nova selections from Epidemic Sound.And now a word from our logical brains: This custom creation was inspired by our love of crafting and is in no way affiliated, sponsored or endorsed by ICM or Tamiya. None of the brands above offered us compensation or discounts for featuring them, we just enjoy the products and wanted to pass along our favorites.---0:00 Intro0:22 Planning0:38 Building the Hover-Vehicle3:11 Building the Midcentury Bunker5:00 Carving the Rock Wall7:25 Planting the Garden9:15 Painting the Exterior10:51 Meet the Homeowner11:58 Meet the Postal Worker12:43 Meet the Doggo13:25 Oxygen Packs and Bubble Helmets14:09 Gluing in Place14:27 Final Footage
We made an Over the Garden Wall diorama lantern! Seriously Nerdy 2024-02-05 | Who goes there, nerds!? We're Alex and Dani, and we're seriously nerdy about the Cartoon Network special “Over the Garden Wall.” It’s a modern fairytale that we’ve been jonesing to make into a craft, and we finally decided to put Episode 1: “The Old Grist Mill” into a lantern diorama. In this video, we’re going to take an IKEA lantern and turn it into a shadowy forest, complete with tiny Wirt, Greg and Woodsman figures from the tabletop miniature customizer site Hero Forge. This was our first time using a pre-built lighting kit, so we had the luxury of colorful flicker lights and a compact on and off switch that we hid under a rock! This is our first build of 2024, and we have a lot of fun concepts on the horizon, so be sure to Subscribe so you hear about the latest in nerd crafts. Thanks for watching!#overthegardenwall #seriouslynerdy #craft #glowup #heroforge--- Follow Alex and Dani on Instagram: @seriouslynerdy Or read their ramblings on their blog: seriouslynerdy.com Supplies and Equipment Wirt, Greg and Woodsman custom minis: heroforge.comLighting Kit: evandesigns.comWoodland Scenics Clump Foliage: http://tinyurl.com/clumpfoliageApoxie Sculpt 2-Part Modeling Compound: https://a.co/d/2Nv0irgBlack Surface Primer: amzn.to/3Yy4OiNVallejo Acrylic Paint: amzn.to/3FBLw32Runner II Airbrush: amzn.to/3YBlqWOSnippies and Tweezies: amzn.to/3HPYnl5Behr Premium Dark Bronze Spray Paint: http://tinyurl.com/bronzespraypaintRoyal & Langnickel Detail Brushes: amzn.to/40Noss0Artify Dry Bush Set: https://a.co/d/hbo3o01Original Music by Devin Norris. Check out his Lofi jazz channel on Instagram: @dvsnlofiOther music selections from Epidemic Sound.And now a word from our logical brains: This custom creation was inspired by our love of crafting and is in no way affiliated, sponsored or endorsed by “Over the Garden Wall” or Cartoon Network. None of the brands above offered us compensation or discounts for featuring them, we just enjoy the products and wanted to pass along our favorites.
See Our New Twist on a Christmas Village House! Seriously Nerdy 2024-01-01 | Happy New Year, nerds! We're Alex and Dani, and we're seriously nerdy about our porcelain house glow ups. Don’t believe us? This is our fourth one so far! In this video, we’re going to take the Simpson & Sons Opticians house from Lemax and glow it up with an original storyline that fits within our Seriously Nerdy North Pole. It’s a world filled with champagne and candy canes and anthropomorphic gingerbread folk. Totally normal holiday stuff here! Meet Bing and his younger brother, Bowie. These elf brothers inherited Simpson & Sons Opticians when Ma and Pa Simpson retired, so they decided to remodel the building in a style that fits each of them: Bing’s more of a traditional cocoa fellow while Bowie is all fantastical gumdrops! One of the things we love about using these Lemax houses is figuring how to put our own spin on the house elements while honoring the general theme and story. For this build, we modified a few exterior elements before priming it and giving it a new exterior paint and glittering snow effects. Then we used tabletop figures inside each of the building’s wrap windows to bring Bing and Bowie to life. We hope you have a safe and happy start to 2024. We’ll see you next year for more Seriously Nerdy creations!#christmas #seriouslynerdy #craft #glowup #lemax #holidayhouse--- Follow Alex and Dani on Instagram: @seriouslynerdy Or read their ramblings on their blog: seriouslynerdy.com Supplies and Equipment @LemaxCollection Simpson & Sons Opticians: http://tinyurl.com/y74yyfdc “Bing” Figure – Reaper Stub Gnome: reapermini.com/search/30120“Bowie” Figure – Reaper Derro Mage: reapermini.com/search/77331Apoxy Sculpt 2-Part Modeling Compound: https://a.co/d/2Nv0irgBlack Surface Primer: amzn.to/3Yy4OiN Vallejo Acrylic Paint: amzn.to/3FBLw32 Turf Snow: http://tinyurl.com/yc52pvzdClear Glass Glitter: tinyurl.com/FineGrainGlassGlitter Runner II Airbrush: amzn.to/3YBlqWOSnippies and Tweezies: amzn.to/3HPYnl5Royal & Langnickel Detail Brushes: amzn.to/40Noss0 Modelones Nail Art Brushes: https://a.co/d/e7Vntf9Artify Dry Bush Set: https://a.co/d/hbo3o01 Sculpey Clay: amzn.to/3hEwqlt Flashforge Adventure 3 3D Printer: amzn.to/3U3GByN3D Sculpting Software: tinkercad.comOriginal Music by Devin Norris. Check out his Lofi jazz channel on Instagram: @dvsnlofiOther holiday li-fi selections from Epidemic Sound.This is our second build pairing Reaper Mini Figures and Lemax Holiday Houses! • Check out giftspice.com or @GiftSpice324 for an amazing selection of Lemax Houses • We love the detailed minis at reaperminis.com or @ReaperMiniOfficialAnd now a word from our logical brains: This custom creation was inspired by our love of Halloween crafting and is in no way affiliated, sponsored or endorsed by Lemax Collections. None of the brands above offered us compensation or discounts for featuring them, we just enjoy the products and wanted to pass along our favorites. None of the brands above offered us compensation or discounts for featuring them, we just enjoy the products and wanted to pass along our fav
We Used Felt to Customize Bluey Holiday Ornaments! Seriously Nerdy 2023-12-25 | Merry Christmas, nerds! We're Alex and Dani, and we're seriously nerdy about the animated series “Bluey” from Ludo Studio in Australia! We were introduced to the show earlier this year and have been hooked ever since. In this video, we're going to glow up some store-bought Bluey and Bingo ornaments and sculpt a matching Muffin ornament in clay, inspired by the final episode of Season 1: “Veranda Santa.” We made our own thin sheets of wool felt to give each puppy a fuzzy texture, and coated their eyes and noses with UV resin to give them a bit of gloss. This is an easy way to customize your own ornaments with a little felt, glue and patience! This will be a lo-fi speed build, so if you hate narration, you'll love this! And if you have any questions about the process, don’t hesitate to drop a comment below. We hope you and your loved ones have a safe and happy holiday!Looking to dive into “Bluey” as a first-timer? Some of our favorite episodes to introduce to adults are:• “Camping” - bluey.tv/watch/season-1/camping• “Flatpack” - bluey.tv/watch/season-2/flatpack• “Sleepytime” - bluey.tv/watch/season-2/sleepytime• “Onesies” - bluey.tv/watch/season-3/onesies• “Fruitbat” - bluey.tv/watch/season-1/fruitbat• “Bus” - bluey.tv/watch/season-2/bus• It’s hard to stop at just 6, but we’re going to try to show some restraint…#christmas #seriouslynerdy #craft #glowup #bluey #ludostudio --- Follow Alex and Dani on Instagram: @seriouslynerdy Or read their ramblings on their blog: seriouslynerdy.com Supplies and Equipment Kurt Adler Bluey Ornament: https://a.co/d/2R9KY3ZKurt Adler Bingo Ornament: https://a.co/d/4F1uZGm Sculpey Oven-Bake Clay: https://a.co/d/dlYKC5XSnippies and Tweezies: amzn.to/3HPYnl5Royal & Langnickel Detail Brushes: amzn.to/40Noss0 Felt Starter Kit: https://a.co/d/6xYvs27Black Surface Primer: amzn.to/3Yy4OiNOriginal Music by Devin Norris. Check out his Lofi jazz channel on Instagram: @dvsnlofiOther holiday li-fi selections from Epidemic Sound.And now a word from our logical brains: This custom creation was inspired by our love of holiday crafting and is in no way affiliated, sponsored or endorsed by Ludo Studio or Disney+. None of the brands above offered us compensation or discounts for featuring them, we just enjoy the products and wanted to pass along our favorites.
Celebrating Our Trip to Japan with a Teeny Diorama Seriously Nerdy 2023-11-22 | Hiya, nerds! We're Alex and Dani, and we're seriously nerdy about Japanese culture! We had the opportunity to visit Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto for our honeymoon in January 2023 and fell in love with the sites and sounds of Japan. While there, we picked up some model kits that we assembled into this fantasy diorama to commemorate the trip. Sure, this version of Nara Park is entirely populated with deer and gachapon units, but it’s also full of elements that remind us of our favorite places we visited during our time there. It was also fun for us to explore this tiny “N scale,” where two millimeters represent a foot! We're unofficially calling this a deer-orama. We're not sorry about that pun.If you, too, want to check out our favorite spots in Japan as represented in the model, visit:• Bar Nayuta, Osaka (represented on the second floor, traditional space)• Bar Jeremiah, Tokyo (represented on the first floor, traditional space)• Nara Park, Nara (represented by all those teeny deer, yo)• Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka, Kyoto (inspiration for color schemes)• #C-Pla Capsule, Tokyo Disney Resort (one of our favorite gachapon stops)• Kawaii Japanese Retro Illustrated Room Nipponbashi Airbnb (represented on the second floor, modern space) #japan #seriouslynerdy #craft #nscale #kato #gachapon--- Follow Alex and Dani on Instagram: @seriouslynerdy Or read their ramblings on their blog: seriouslynerdy.com Supplies and Equipment Kato N-Scale Model Building – Purchased in TokyoTomytec N-Gauge Deer - Purchased in TokyoSnippies and Tweezies: amzn.to/3HPYnl5Royal & Langnickel Detail Brushes: amzn.to/40Noss0 Artify Drybrush Set: https://a.co/d/hbo3o01Apoxy Sculpt 2-Part Modeling Compound: https://a.co/d/2Nv0irgBlack Surface Primer: amzn.to/3Yy4OiNFlashforge Adventure 3 3D Printer: amzn.to/3U3GByN3D Sculpting Software: tinkercad.com Original Music by Devin Norris. Check out his Lofi jazz channel on Instagram: @dvsnlofiOther selections from Epidemic Sound.And now a word from our logical brains: This custom creation was inspired by our love of travel crafting and is in no way affiliated, sponsored or endorsed by Kato Precision Railroad Models. None of the brands above offered us compensation or discounts for featuring them, we just enjoy the products and wanted to pass along our favorites.--Timecodes, yo:0:00 Intro1:09 The Build18:03 Outro19:20 Final Footage20:17 Outtakes
Watch Us Totally Upgrade a Lemax Halloween House Seriously Nerdy 2023-11-01 | Happy Halloween! We're Alex and Dani, and we're seriously nerdy about tricks and treats and tiny black cats. In this video, we're going to glow-up one of those light-up porcelain Halloween houses you may have seen at your local craft store. This is the second in a series, following our glow-up of the Ghost Writer Antique Bookstore in 2022 (youtu.be/9IADt7uQ8jE). The Future Looks Dark building is from the Lemax Spooky Town series and features a mystic named Madame Serena who practices palmistry and tarot as a huge black cat lurks on her porch. That got us thinking – could we reimagine Madame Serena as a crazy cat lady, complete with an army of cats around her house? Indeed we can! This will be a lo-fi speed build, so if you hate narration, you'll love this! Sit back, relax and let Madame Serena and her mystical felines show you what a bright future you’ve got ahead of you. #halloween #seriouslynerdy #craft #glowup #lemax #spookytown --- Follow Alex and Dani on Instagram: @seriouslynerdy Or read their ramblings on their blog: seriouslynerdy.com Supplies and Equipment The Future Looks Dark Lemax House: tinyurl.com/mutj7ppzReaper Mini Cat Lady Miniature: tinyurl.com/k3236rydSnippies and Tweezies: amzn.to/3HPYnl5Royal & Langnickel Detail Brushes: amzn.to/40Noss0Artify Dry Bush Set: https://a.co/d/hbo3o01Apoxy Sculpt 2-Part Modeling Compound: https://a.co/d/2Nv0irgBlack Surface Primer: amzn.to/3Yy4OiNFlashforge Adventure 3 3D Printer: amzn.to/3U3GByN3D Sculpting Software: tinkercad.com This is our second build pairing Reaper Mini Figures and Lemax Spooky Town Houses!• Check out giftspice.com or @GiftSpice324 for an amazing selection of Lemax Houses• We love the detailed minis at reaperminis.com or @ReaperMiniOfficialOriginal Music by Devin Norris. Check out his Lofi jazz channel on Instagram: @dvsnlofi. Other spooky lo-fi selections from Epidemic Sound.And now a word from our logical brains: This custom creation was inspired by our love of Halloween crafting and is in no way affiliated, sponsored or endorsed by Lemax Collections. None of the brands above offered us compensation or discounts for featuring them, we just enjoy the products and wanted to pass along our favorites.
Redesigning a Star Wars Toy with Hilarious Results Seriously Nerdy 2023-10-24 | Hello there! Maybe you've seen the new Babu Frick interactive toys available at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. Well we saw them. And we immediately thought about glowing the figure up into an all-new character! As part of an adventure onboard the (now tragically retired) Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, we turned a standard Babu Frick into an original character, Besho Frum. We took him completely apart and customized his skin texture, facial features, and even his clothing. Then we used Arduino to create a remote of custom phrases so we could cue Besho to interact with passengers and crew onboard The Halcyon! If you don't know what any of that means, that's okay! This was new territory for us, too, and we learned a lot of things along the way. The final result was a pint-sized companion who kept us laughing in a galaxy far, far away.--Interested in learning more about Besho's backstory?He's a droidsmith from Kijimi, the snowy planet where we first meet Babu Frick in "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker." He's a First Order loyalist and a bit of a lush, so we had him programmed with phrases that included "For the Order!" and "We are here to drink." Besho and our friend, Anders, have a bit of an ongoing argument over a prosthetic L-hand installation that didn't go as planned. Anders and Besho were able to argue throughout the trip about Anders' malfunctioning hand, with several random dialogue options programmed exclusively for fights with Anders! Make sure you watch until the end to see Anders and Besho have a spat in the Sublight Lounge. Who's side are you on? Team Anders or Team Besho?--#starwars #galacticstarcruiser #galaxysedge #glowup #arduino #seriouslynerdy Follow Alex and Dani on Instagram: @seriouslynerdy Or read our ramblings on our blog: www.seriouslynerdy.comSupplies and Equipment Babu Frick Interactive Droidsmith Toy: tinyurl.com/u4nkrc7wSnippies and Tweezies: amzn.to/3HPYnl5 Royal & Langnickel Detail Brushes: amzn.to/40Noss0Silicone Base "Psycho Paint": https://a.co/d/4fb13v6Vallejo Acrylic Paint: amzn.to/3FBLw32 Flashforge Adventure 3 3D Printer: amzn.to/3U3GByN3D Sculpting Software: tinkercad.comOriginal Music by Devin Norris (Lofi jazz channel on Instagram: @dvsnlofi). We're so appreciative of our friends who helped bring this video to life: fancy editing and Besho arguments provided by Brandon Thresher, and Besho's voice provided by Samuel Forbes.A few notes to keep us square:This custom creation was inspired by our love of Star Wars and is in no way affiliated or endorsed by The Walt Disney Company. None of the brands above offered us compensation or discounts for featuring them, we just enjoy the products and wanted to pass along our favorites.
We Built a Mini Tropical Bar on a 2x6 Nameplate! Seriously Nerdy 2023-08-26 | Cheers, nerds! Since last year, our group of friends has been chipping away at the Tonga Hut Grog Log, an 18-month, 78-drink challenge at LA's oldest surviving tiki bar. Upon completion, participants are awarded a coveted spot on the Tonga Hut wall where their name plaque is proudly displayed. In this build, we'll be crafting a diorama name plaque in the style of Tonga Hut itself! We put all our miniature affinity into making tiny booths, lamps and even cocktail umbrellas. This is part 2 of a 2-part video, so be sure to subscribe so you can see Brandon's nameplate!#clay #tiki #tropical #nameplates #groglog #tongagut #seriouslynerdy Follow Alex and Dani on Instagram: @seriouslynerdy Or read our ramblings on our blog: www.seriouslynerdy.comSupplies and Equipment Snippies and Tweezies: amzn.to/3HPYnl5 Royal & Langnickel Detail Brushes: amzn.to/40Noss0Artify Dry Brushes: https://a.co/d/fBo8Black Surface Primer: amzn.to/3Yy4OiN Vallejo Acrylic Paint: amzn.to/3FBLw32 Clay: https://a.co/d/5MsYWBlFeaturing intro music "Cocktail Umbrella" by Devin Norris! Check out his awesome lo-fi jazz channel on Instagram: instagram.com/dvsnlofiThe rest of our Lofi tracks are licensed content from Artlist.io.A note from our logical brains: We acknowledge that American tiki culture is problematic, often becoming a cheap amalgamation of rich and diverse Oceanic cultures. While we have a fondness for tropical cocktails, we are doing our best to ensure that we balance that with research and respect. We'd also like to flag that while there are a number of tasty zero-proof concoctions available at your local tropical hideaway, if you choose to consume alcohol, please do it legally and responsibly!Some of the links above are affiliate links, and we may earn a small commission when you make a purchase through links on our page at no additional cost to you. None of the brands above offered us compensation or discounts for featuring them, we just enjoy the products and wanted to pass along our favorites.
SN Short: Painting a Siamese Cat Miniature Seriously Nerdy 2023-07-08 | Watch along as we paint a Siamese cat miniature from Animal Adventures: Dungeons and Doggies! This figure is part of a diorama we just completed, so be sure to Subscribe to @seriously_nerdy and go see this meowmer in their natural habitat!#dungeonsanddoggies #miniaturepainting #shorts #seriouslynerdy
SN Short: Preview of Clay Tropical Nameplate Seriously Nerdy 2023-07-07 | Cheers, nerds! We're Alex and Dani, and we're seriously nerdy about crafting a swanky tropical nameplate out of clay! Make yourself a Mai Tai and enjoy!Check out the full YouTube video here: youtu.be/fD2OD4czG-E#clay #tiki #tikibar #tropical #nameplates #seriouslynerdy---Follow Alex and Dani on Instagram: @seriouslynerdy Or follow their minuet kitten Gimlet on Instagram: @tinygimletOr read their ramblings on their blog: seriouslynerdy.com
Watch Us Make a Tropical Nameplate Out of Clay! Seriously Nerdy 2023-07-03 | Cheers, nerds! In this lo-fi speed build, sit back and relax to the chill-hoppiest of tunes as we sculpt a tropical nameplate out of clay. Since last year, our group of friends has been chipping away at the Tonga Hug Grog Log, an 18-month, 78-drink challenge at LA's oldest surviving tiki bar. Upon completion, participants are awarded a coveted spot on the Tonga Hut wall where their name plaque is proudly displayed. For our friend Brandon's plaque, we were inspired by fellow maker @ZanVonZed and used clay to sculpt a driftwood-esque nameplate featuring carvings of various cocktail garnishes, from a fiery cinnamon stick to fresh mint leaves and even the iconic 3 dots and a dash. This is part 1 of a 2 part video, so be sure to subscribe so you can see Dani's nameplate as well as the presentation of the nameplates for our Grog Log finale at Tonga Hut!#clay #tiki #tropical #nameplates #seriouslynerdy Follow Alex and Dani on Instagram: @seriouslynerdy Or read our ramblings on our blog: www.seriouslynerdy.comSupplies and Equipment Snippies and Tweezies: amzn.to/3HPYnl5 Royal & Langnickel Detail Brushes: amzn.to/40Noss0Artify Dry Bush Set: https://a.co/d/hbo3o01Black Surface Primer: amzn.to/3Yy4OiN Vallejo Acrylic Paint: amzn.to/3FBLw32 Clay: https://a.co/d/5MsYWBlFeaturing intro music "Cocktail Umbrella" by Devin Norris! Check out his awesome lo-fi jazz channel on Instagram: instagram.com/dvsnlofiLofi are licensed content from Artlist.io.A note from our logical brains: We acknowledge that American tiki culture is problematic, often becoming a cheap amalgamation of rich and diverse Oceanic cultures. While we have a fondness for tropical cocktails, we are doing our best to ensure that we balance that with research and respect. We'd also like to flag that while there are a number of tasty zero-proof concoctions available at your local tropical hideaway, if you choose to consume alcohol, please do it legally and responsibly!Some of the links above are affiliate links, and we may earn a small commission when you make a purchase through links on our page at no additional cost to you. None of the brands above offered us compensation or discounts for featuring them, we just enjoy the products and wanted to pass along our favorites.--In this video:0:00 Intro1:29 Driftwood Sculpt2:45 Making Letters4:32 Placing Letters5:58 Making Garnishes7:30 Placing Garnishes8:11 Correcting Garnish Mistakes!8:38 Zombie Stitches9:22 Date it and Bake It9:33 Primer9:53 Paint 11:34 "What did we learn?"13:06 Final Footage13:45 Outtakes
SN Short: Painting a Newfoundland Miniature Seriously Nerdy 2023-06-30 | Watch along as we paint a Newfoundland miniature from Animal Adventures: Dungeons and Doggies! This figure is part of a diorama we just completed, so be sure to Subscribe to @seriously_nerdy and go see this extra good boi in his natural habitat!#dungeonsanddoggies #miniaturepainting #shorts #seriouslynerdy
SN Short: Painting an Otter Miniature Seriously Nerdy 2023-06-24 | Watch along as we paint a otter miniature from Animal Adventures: Dungeons and Doggies! This figure is part of a diorama we just completed, so be sure to Subscribe to @seriously_nerdy and go see this regal waterdog in his natural habitat!#dungeonsanddoggies #miniaturepainting #shorts #seriouslynerdy
SN Short: Painting a Raccoon Miniature Seriously Nerdy 2023-06-17 | Watch along as we paint a raccoon miniature from Animal Adventures: Dungeons and Doggies! This figure is part of a diorama we just completed, so be sure to Subscribe to @seriously_nerdy and go see this wily trash panda in his natural habitat!#dungeonsanddoggies #miniaturepainting #shorts #seriouslynerdy
SN Short: Preview of Animal Pirate Globe Build Seriously Nerdy 2023-06-05 | Ahoy, nerds! We're Alex and Dani, and we're seriously nerdy about turning a globe into a diorama filled with adorable animal pirates!Check out the full YouTube video here: youtu.be/Pdk-gYWBv1o#targetfinds #dungeonsanddoggies #lootstudios #pirates #seriouslynerdy---Follow Alex and Dani on Instagram: @seriouslynerdy Or read their ramblings on their blog: seriouslynerdy.com
We Filled a Mini Globe with an Animal Pirate Crew! Seriously Nerdy 2023-06-04 | Ahoy, nerds! We're Alex and Dani, and we're seriously nerdy about turning a globe into a diorama filled with adorable animal pirates! In this video, we're carving out an inexpensive plastic globe we found at Target to make a sea-worn ship interior. We were also inspired by the Dungeons and Doggies series of mini figures we found on Kickstarter -- they were the perfect little buccaneer crew to inhabit this world! (We hope you're ready to meet Cassiopeia the Cat, Pavo the Chihuahua, Crux the Raccoon, Captain Orion the Otter, Sirius the Good Boi and Cappy the Baby Goat.) Who knew that a dollar-section find would lead to discovering a fantasy planet inhabited by animals!#targetfinds #dungeonsanddoggies #lootstudios #pirates #seriouslynerdy---Follow Alex and Dani on Instagram: @seriouslynerdy Or read their ramblings on their blog: seriouslynerdy.comSupplies and EquipmentSnippies and Tweezies: amzn.to/3HPYnl5 Royal & Langnickel Detail Brushes: amzn.to/40Noss0Dungeons and Doggies Figures: tinyurl.com/animaladventureskickstarterVallejo Acrylic Paint: amzn.to/3FBLw32Flashforge Adventure 3 3D Printer: amzn.to/3U3GByN3D Sculpting Software: tinkercad.comInterior Pirate Furnishings: lootstudios.com/bundle/ship-ahoyDAS Air-Hardening Clay: amzn.to/43Dn1NuBlack Surface Primer: amzn.to/3Yy4OiNCool Runner II Airbrush: amzn.to/3YBlqWOJ-B Weld Plastic Bonder: amzn.to/3VlwN3HNikon Zfc (Camera): amzn.to/3BP0bqIThis custom creation was inspired by our love of crafting and is in no way affiliated, sponsored or endorsed by Target, Animal Adventures: Tales of Dungeons and Doggies or Loot Studios. Some of the Amazon links above are affiliate links, and we may earn a small commission when you make a purchase through links on our page at no additional cost to you. None of the brands above offered us compensation or discounts for featuring them, we just enjoy the products and wanted to pass along our favorites.
SN Short: Painting A Chihuahua Miniature Seriously Nerdy 2023-05-07 | Watch along as we paint a mini chihuahua figurine from Animal Adventures: Dungeons and Doggies! This figure is part of an upcoming diorama we’re currently working on, so be sure to Subscribe to @seriously_nerdy so you can see this very good boi in his future home!#dungeonsanddoggies #miniaturepainting #shorts #seriouslynerdy
We Made Cheap Phone Cases into Star Wars Datapads! Seriously Nerdy 2023-05-02 | May the Fourth be with you, nerds! The saga continues with our latest build, a pair of handsome Star Wars datapad phone cases! We just visited Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, and spent two days aboard the legendary ship: The Halcyon. To prepare the voyage, we thought we'd whip up a couple datapads, so that our phones could dress up as snazzy as us! This will be a lo-fi speed build, so if you hate narration, you'll love this! Kick back and enjoy some intergalactic vibes with us while we glue and paint our way to a galaxy far, far away.#datapad #datapadbuilders #seriouslynerdy #starwars #galaxysedge #galacticstarcruiser #phonecase #phonecasediy #datapadbuildersclubFollow Alex and Dani on Instagram: @seriouslynerdy Or read our ramblings on our blog: www.seriouslynerdy.comSupplies and Equipment Snippies and Tweezies: amzn.to/3HPYnl5 Royal & Langnickel Detail Brushes: amzn.to/40Noss0Black Surface Primer: amzn.to/3Yy4OiN Vallejo Acrylic Paint: amzn.to/3FBLw32 Citadel Shade (Nuln Oil): amzn.to/3LKh4IBCool Runner II Airbrush: amzn.to/3YBlqWO Airbrush Hood: amzn.to/3M8EqrGJ-B Weld Plastic Bonder: amzn.to/3VlwN3HPixel 7 Pro Phone Case: amzn.to/3NnrkYriPhone 14 Pro Phone Case: amzn.to/3AI0Qt4Bandai AT-ST Kit: amzn.to/429ZhQb(Other Bandai kits were bashed, but it was a long, long time ago and we're not sure which)Assorted 3D Printing Rafts (from an FDM printer near you!)Featuring intro music "Cocktail Umbrella" by Devin Norris! Check out his awesome lofi jazz channel on Instagram: instagram.com/dvsnlofiLofi and Final Reveal tracks are licensed content from Artlist.io.These customized phone cases are inspired by our love of crafting and are in no way affiliated with or endorsed by the The Walt Disney Company. This is totally unofficial and fan-made.Some of the links above are affiliate links, and we may earn a small commission when you make a purchase through links on our page at no additional cost to you. None of the brands above offered us compensation or discounts for featuring them, we just enjoy the products and wanted to pass along our favorites.
We Made Star Wars Toys into a Mandalorian Lamp! Seriously Nerdy 2023-04-02 | No April Foolin' here, nerds! If you, too, are fans of the Disney+ series “The Mandalorian,” than have we got a build for you! Last year, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge began selling limited numbers of the iconic camtono safes. We knew we wanted one, but we didn’t know what we’d actually do with it – we’re a little short on beskar these days. That’s when a lightbulb went off: we could use its sturdy barrel shape and make it into a lamp, using the cavity inside for a little Mando-inspired diorama. It took us a few months of tinkering, but the end result is inspired by the Navarro forge scene from “Chapter 3: The Sin” and features a fully-functioning lamp component. Nerdy form and nerdy function, bebes. This is the way. #miniatures #modelmaking #toyglowup #seriouslynerdy #mandalorian #starwars #galaxysedgeFollow Alex and Dani on Instagram: @seriouslynerdy Or read our ramblings on our blog: www.seriouslynerdy.comSupplies and Equipment Camtono: shopdisney.com/camtono-safe-star-wars-461032924878.htmlMandalorian Figure: amzn.to/40PUPFGArmorer Figure: amzn.to/3nxXPItArt of the Mandalorian Book: amzn.to/3G4TranLamp Kit: amzn.to/3U3HbfXSnippies and Tweezies: amzn.to/3HPYnl5 Royal & Langnickel Detail Brushes: amzn.to/40Noss0Black Surface Primer: amzn.to/3Yy4OiN Vallejo Acrylic Paint: amzn.to/3FBLw32 Vallejo Pumice Ground Texture: amzn.to/42WDcG8Citadel Shade: amzn.to/3K3AYvXCool Runner II Airbrush: amzn.to/3YBlqWO Airbrush Hood: amzn.to/3M8EqrGDremmel 3000 Rotary Tool: amzn.to/3U3dfRcTestors Cement Glue: amzn.to/3zsen7vFlashforge Adventure 3 3D Printer: amzn.to/3U3GByN3D Sculpting Software: tinkercad.comFeaturing Original Music by Devin Norris! Check out his awesome lofi jazz channel on Instagram: @dvsnlofi. (Our end result track is "Futuristic War" by Ian Post.) A few notes to keep us square:This custom creation was inspired by our love of Star Wars and is in no way affiliated or endorsed by The Walt Disney Company. Some of the links above are affiliate links, and we may earn a small commission when you make a purchase through links on our page at no additional cost to you. None of the brands above offered us compensation or discounts for featuring them, we just enjoy the products and wanted to pass along our favorites.
We Turned a Polly Pocket into a Steampunk Lab! Seriously Nerdy 2023-02-17 | Happy New Year, nerds!We're back at it with our second Polly Post Apoc-ket. This time, we turned a cute miniature salon into a Steampunk Frankenstein laboratory! Inspired by Mary Shelley's classic gothic horror novel, this build envisions a world in which Frankenstein succeeded so well, that his army of reanimated creations overran the world and destroyed society as we know it. Tough kicks. What remains is the lab and some scattered notes for the few survivors to try and piece together.#miniatures #modelmaking #toyglowup #pollypocket #seriouslynerdy #frankenstein---Follow Alex and Dani on Instagram: @seriouslynerdy Supplies and EquipmentPolly Pocket Base: 1990 Bluebird Vintage Polly's Hair SalonNikon Zfc (Camera): amzn.to/3BP0bqISnippies and Tweezies: amzn.to/3HPYnl5 Hilde & Jo Resin Craft Metal Gear Charms: tinyurl.com/gearcharmsResin Bottles printing on: amzn.to/3HV3vTgRoyal & Langnickel Detail Brushes: amzn.to/40Noss0Black Surface Primer: amzn.to/3Yy4OiNVallejo Acrylic Paint: amzn.to/3FBLw32Cool Runner II Airbrush: amzn.to/3YBlqWOFeaturing Original Music by Devin Norris! Check out his awesome lofi jazz channel on Instagram: instagram.com/dvsnlofi(Our end result track is still "Seaside Piazza" by Aaron Kenny. Thanks Youtube Audio Library!)This custom creation was inspired by our love of crafting and is in no way affiliated or endorsed by Polly Pocket's parent company, Mattel, Inc.
Were Decking the Halls of a Basic Christmas House Seriously Nerdy 2022-12-20 | Happy Holidays, nerds! We're Alex and Dani, and we're seriously nerdy about the whole heckin' holiday season! In this video, we're glowing up a light-up porcelain Christmas village house from our local craft store. Miss Maggie's Muffin Shop is from the Lemax 2022 Caddington Village series, and we couldn't wait to get our hands on it! We hope you enjoy seeing our take on Maggie's fabulous muffin shop and meeting his sassy intern, Ginger-Brett. This build gave us a chance to try all sorts of new techniques - from diorama snow to polymer clay bricks - and was a wonderful ramp up to the holiday season. #christmasvillage #holidayseason #seriouslynerdy #craft #glowup #lemax #makeitwithmicheals #madewithmichaels ---Follow Alex and Dani on Instagram: @seriouslynerdy Or read their ramblings on their blog: seriouslynerdy.comSupplies and Equipment (these may include affiliate links)@LemaxCollection Miss Maggie's Muffin Shop: tinyurl.com/4c68e9rdReaper Miniatures Gingerbread Knight: tinyurl.com/Ginger-BrettButcher Mini Figure (ours was loose in a clearance box): tinyurl.com/ButcherMagnusSculptamold Modeling Compound: amzn.to/3WBXbGdSculpey Clay: amzn.to/3hEwqltShingle 3D Object File: mandolin-magnolia-ezjw.squarespace.com/config/designBlack Surface Primer: amzn.to/3Yy4OiNVallejo Acrylic Paint: amzn.to/3FBLw32Turf Snow: amzn.to/3hGJ7fMClear Glass Glitter: tinyurl.com/FineGrainGlassGlitterTacky Glue: amzn.to/3v7jgAyCoffee Stirrers: amzn.to/3v7I0soNikon Zfc (Camera): amzn.to/3BP0bqICool Runner II Airbrush: amzn.to/3YBlqWOAnd now a word from our logical brains: This custom creation was inspired by our love of the Holiday Season and is in no way affiliated, sponsored or endorsed by Lemax Collections.
We Turned a Model Plane into a Tropical Treehouse! Seriously Nerdy 2022-11-23 | Hello there! We're Alex and Dani, and we're seriously nerdy about tiny dioramas. Especially if those dioramas feature tropical snacks, friendly animals, and cozy pillows. Using a 1972 Matchbox model airplane kit for a Boeing P-12E, we built a treehouse on an uninhabited island in the Pacific. Although our pilot crash landed here, she enjoys her treehouse so much she’s decided to never leave. This isn't your average Thanksgiving project!#craft #diorama #modelairplane #treehouse Follow Alex and Dani on Instagram: @seriouslynerdy Or read their ramblings on their blog: seriouslynerdy.com Supplies and Equipment (some of these may include affiliate links)Model Airplane: Matchbox 1:72 Boeing P-12E1:72 Scale Lady Pilots: tinyurl.com/287fs4prIKEA BEGÅVNING Glass Dome: tinyurl.com/5f8d9c3eSnippies and Tweezies: amzn.to/3HPYnl5 Beginner-Level 3D Printer: tinyurl.com/yhkzsm9eBlack Eco 3D Printer Filament: amzn.to/3v1DNqg Polystyrene for Bamboo: tinyurl.com/yk687n6hCamera: Apple iPhone 14 Pro Model Kit found at Hester & Cook, Franklin, TNAnd now a word from our logical brains: This custom creation was inspired by our love of miniatures and is in no way affiliated, sponsored or endorsed by Matchbox.
Watch Us Totally Customize a Basic Halloween House Seriously Nerdy 2022-10-30 | Happy Halloween! We're Alex and Dani, and we're seriously nerdy about spooky season. In this video, we're going to glow-up one of those light-up porcelain Halloween houses you may have seen at your local craft store. The Ghost Writer Antique Book Store building is from the Lemax Spooky Town series, and it inspired us to bring it to life with all the little details we love in dioramas. We think our fictional shopkeeper Gwendla would be proud to call this little witch cottage home.#halloween #seriouslynerdy #craft #glowup #lemax #makeitwithmicheals #madewithmichaels ---Follow Alex and Dani on Instagram: @seriouslynerdy Or read their ramblings on their blog: seriouslynerdy.comSupplies and Equipment (these may include affiliate links)Nikon Zfc (Camera): amzn.to/3BP0bqILemax Spooky Town Building: tinyurl.com/LemaxBookStore Reaper Pewter Figurine: amzn.to/3G76j0bTemplate for Cricut Leaves: seriouslynerdy.com/resources Coffee Stirrers: amzn.to/3Wx3SJCAnd now a word from our logical brains: This custom creation was inspired by our love of Halloween crafting and is in no way affiliated, sponsored or endorsed by Lemax Collections.
We Made a Nerdy Needle Punch on our Disney Cruise! Seriously Nerdy 2022-10-24 | Ahoy, me hearties! We're Alex and Dani, and we decided to go overboard on our vacation cruise with a Needle Punch embroidery! It's "Halloween on the High Seas" on the Disney Wonder, and we wouldn't be able to enjoy some R&R without a seriously nerdy craft to-go. So on this episode, we set sail with some trusty embroidery floss and got punching!#halloween #disneycruiseline #disneycruise #cruiseline #seriouslynerdy #craft #needlepunch ---Follow Alex and Dani on Instagram: @seriouslynerdy Or read their ramblings on their blog: seriouslynerdy.comSupplies and Equipment (these may include affiliate links)Nikon Zfc (Camera): amzn.to/3BP0bqISecondary Camera: iPhone 14 ProDani's Cat Pattern: PurrfectDayDigitals on EtsyWilton Punch Needles: amzn.to/3WfEEjgLovous Nature Linen: amzn.to/3jjtpYxAnd now a word from our logical brains: This custom creation was inspired by our love of Halloween crafting and is in no way affiliated, sponsored or endorsed by The Walt Disney Company or Disney Cruise Line.
We Put a Mini Hocus Pocus Museum inside of Book! Seriously Nerdy 2022-09-30 | Hello, Salem! Our names are Alex and Dani – what’s yours!? We hope this seriously nerdy Book Book puts a spell on you. “Hocus Pocus” is a quintessential Halloween season watch in our household, so when we saw Michael’s cardboard Halloween book boxes, we decided our mission was clear. Not only did we turn the box into Winnifred’s spellbook, but we put a tiny tabletop-miniature scale museum inside. We can’t help ourselves, witches.#miniatures #modelmaking #craftyglowup #hocuspocus #seriouslynerdy ---Follow Alex and Dani on Instagram: @seriouslynerdy Or read their ramblings on their blog: seriouslynerdy.comSupplies and Equipment3D Furniture Files: heroshoard.com/ec3d-modular-shelves-library-study-decor Beginner-Level 3D Printer: tinyurl.com/yhkzsm9eWood Filament: tinyurl.com/ycky6hy4 Michael’s Halloween Paper Book Box: https://rb.gy/5ahfsc #madewithmichaelsNikon Zfc (Camera): amzn.to/3BP0bqISnippies and Tweezies: amzn.to/3HPYnl5 Tiny Prop Goodies: houseofhobbies.comAnd now a word from our logical brains: This custom creation was inspired by our love of Halloween crafting and is in no way affiliated or endorsed by The Walt Disney Company or the creative masterminds behind “Hocus Pocus.” This is totally unofficial and fan-made.
Theres a Mario Diorama in this Nintendo Cartridge! Seriously Nerdy 2022-09-08 | Hi! It’s Dani! I’m writing this description under the influence of rum. So what could go wrong?! This is an exquisite speed build video of me making a Super Mario Brothers diorama inside of a teeny NES cartridge. Is it perfect? No. But is it set to calming lo-if music? Yes. Maybe things don’t have to be perfect. Maybe they just have to exist. So be judgey if you want. We can take it.Anyway. You know what this is. A couple of nerds trying to be Insta-hip. Like it. Don’t like it. You do you. We love you regardless.Follow us on Instagram@seriously_nerdy Also, here are some drunken hashtags:#miniatures #diorama #nintento #supermario #toyglowup Also, even inebriated, it’s worth mentioning that Nintendo is not affiliated with this video. We’re just doing this as fans. Please be kind.
We Made a Polly Pocket into a Fallout Bunker Bar! Seriously Nerdy 2022-08-27 | We're seriously nerdy about Polly Pockets, so for this first edition of Polly Post Apoc-ket, we turned a sweet miniature diner into a weathered underground bunker bar! Inspired by an end of the world where mankind has gone underground, our proprietor operates a bar out of an abandoned canteen in an Army base bunker. Because if you've survived an apocalypse, you deserve a good stiff drink.#miniatures #fallout #modelmaking #toyglowup #pollypocket #seriouslynerdy ---Follow Alex and Dani on Instagram @seriouslynerdy Supplies and EquipmentPolly Pocket Base: 1989 Bluebird Vintage Polly's CafeNikon Zfc (Camera): amzn.to/3BP0bqISnippies and Tweezies: amzn.to/3HPYnl5 Tiny Goodies: houseofhobbies.comAnd now a word from our logical brains: This custom creation was inspired by our love of crafting and is in no way affiliated or endorsed by Polly Pocket's parent company, Mattel, Inc.
