Frank shows us his workflow and tips for keeping his paint brushes clean after using them, including what cleaners to use and how different types of brushes can be treated differently. Whether you run a large workshop or just work out of your garage, we want to hear your shop tips that you rely on in your projects. Post them in the comments below!
This Old FX Shop: Sculpting Anatomical Forms
Using Norm’s ears as a model, Frank teaches us how to get familiar with the forms of human anatomy by sculpting at larger than life scale. Follow along in this sculpting exercise!
We Ditch Gas Stations and Go Full Electric with Chevy Bolt
We ditch the gas station and go full electric with the Chevy Bolt, the new electric vehicle that just hit the roads. Our own Jeremy Williams picked up the Bolt as his first EV, and we go for a ride and test drive to learn about his experience driving it for a few weeks.
Episode 383 – Switch! – 1/19/17
Kishore and Jeremy are joined by Steve Lin to discuss the Nintendo Switch announcements, Google’s custom security chips, newfangled technological doctors offices, and Steve’s epic trip to Japan. All this in addition to your Moment of Science, the VR Minute, and What We’ve Been Testing!
How MegaBots Will Let You Build Your Own Giant Fighting Robot!
MegaBots’ creators want you to be able to one day build your own giant fighting robot. But how is that possible? Simone and Norm visit the MegaBots headquarters to learn how their latest prototype–now equipped with giant steel knives–is the next step to proving that the dream of making your own giant robot is real.
Shot by Adam Isaak and edited by Jay Cisneros
Shit’s Gotten Real, Yo – Still Untitled: The Adam Savage Project – 1/17/17
Adam Savage Tests Weta Workshop’s Machine Gun Props
While at Weta Workshop, Adam spends the day with Peter Lyon, Weta’s armorist, and gets a close look at fabricated machine gun props used for Avatar and learns how Weta is inventing new mechanisms that give actors more realistic recoil.
Shot and edited by Joey Fameli
Adam Savage Unrings a Bell – Unimpossible Missions
As it turns out, you CAN unring a bell. Adam Savage demonstrates how GE’s scientists, using the same scientific principles behind noise-canceling headphones, were able to prevent the sound of a ringing 20-ton bell from waking a nearby baby. Watch more here!
Adam Savage’s Apollo A7L Spacesuit Replica!
Adam gives a tour of his Apollo A7L spacesuit replica, made by industrious suit builder Ryan Nagata. The attention to detail and fabrication techniques make this suit one of Adam’s favorites in his collection. You may have seen Adam wear this spacesuit in the final season of Mythbusters!
Shot and edited by Joey Fameli
Let’s Build: Laser Cut Mechanical Kits, Part 5
The thrilling conclusion! Revelations! Razer blades! Ripley! Let’s see if the team can overcome toothpick mishaps to finish this laser-cut timer. Optimism must prevail!