Miniature Jack Skellington's House from Nightmare Before Christmas

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  • Опубліковано 7 тра 2024
  • What's this? Join me on a spooky and sinister journey into Halloween Town to build a very precarious miniature version of Jack's house... because who doesn't want a Halloween video in September?
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    00:00 Intro
    01:16 House
    08:36 Tower
    14:27 Paint
    17:34 Base
    22:03 Final Details and Assembly
    24:18 Final Shots
    26:15 Outro
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  • @MechanicalFiend
    @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому +79

    Well... they've finally arrived at my channel- if you see any strange messages that have a username with telegram or are talking about any kind of giveaway, they are not me! I'm doing my best to delete and block all of them, but if you see one please report it and do not click any links or anything. Stay safe my friends~

    • @FigureUnboxing
      @FigureUnboxing Рік тому +1

      I can't believe UA-cam hasn't done anything. This "text me on telegram" scam is MASSIVE. I got the same message from from other scammy youtuber impersonator. UA-cam can easily ban all username bearing the words "text me on telegram". Not sure why they haven't done anything.

    • @pardontheplay
      @pardontheplay Рік тому +1

      Thank you for the insight. (Also If you need more shelves just ask.) Stay wonderful. A+

  • @StudsonStudio
    @StudsonStudio Рік тому +1034

    That multi-dimensional move of assembling from one angle whilst watching through the mirror is a game changer technique. And as always, Very Good Video! Happy Spooktember!

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому +104

      Simple, but surprisingly effective! Always so happy to receive the Very Good Video™ stamp of approval, thank you! Happy Soartember to you, hope the flying castle is going well~ (unless that hint was all an elaborate ruse to throw everyone off...)

    • @Vee_of_the_Weald
      @Vee_of_the_Weald Рік тому +9

      I’m sure Studson appreciated the little song at the beginning too. :)

    • @patrickwentzell4638
      @patrickwentzell4638 Рік тому

      @@MechanicalFiend
      I would hire you to paint my room in veriety of Burton vision styles unfortunately right now I'm currently broke and will be seeking any good jobs that are available out there .
      Publishers Clearing House and other bad organizations online sell lies to everyone so protect yourselves from all of those bad programs out there happy scare days .
      🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃
      🧟🧟🧟🧟🧟🧟🧟🧟🧟🧟🧟🧟

    • @IDK-xe6yg
      @IDK-xe6yg Рік тому +3

      Love that you’re just in the comments everywhere so cutee

    • @GRAYgoose124
      @GRAYgoose124 Рік тому

      I mean it's cool, but it's so derivitive you know it was inspired, not invented. We iterate all possibilities, of course the low hanging fruit will be performed first.
      To clarify what I mean by low hanging fruit... I mean simple, direct reference, rather than indirect, as in context, relation or association between the motivated concepts. The mirror move is about the most direct reinterpretation of the mirror as a physical object into a camera technique as a human can make, speaking to no deep relationship, telling no abstract story, etc.
      I reason this way, because if you made a naive computer program to trivially loop over the data and combinate it, it'd be one of the earliest productions, meanwhile there are such complex relationships that mere binary composition could never hint at it. I'm speaking to rhetoric here, but you can just look around and watch as cliched ideas are repeated by the naive-presumed-clever and know the pattern is real and common. Remember this, and as you're consuming media, the next time you see this effect, you'll know my perturbed outlook is justified.
      To be clear, I don't mean to knock her, I'm knocking your loose verbage in calling it a game changer. If you had just been accurate, I'd have no qualms or quarrel. I don't even care about the content of the video, just your assault on pedanticism.

  • @peterlee9691
    @peterlee9691 Рік тому +99

    This makes me appreciate this stop-motion movie makers and modellers even more, the amount of work behind the scenes.

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому +18

      Absolutely, honestly it's the stop-motion animators that I give appreciation to... that work is not easy or fast in any way. So much talent and heart goes into those movies!

  • @AshChiCupcak
    @AshChiCupcak Рік тому +372

    I'm glad UA-cam randomly recommended this. I love art and pieces like these make me so jealous that I just do not have the time or patience to do stuff like this anymore. It turned out amazing and your attention to detail was on point!

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому +26

      Well hey thank you so much for giving it a watch, it is so appreciated! I think if you want to fit art into life easier, sometimes doing smaller projects in shorter segments over a longer period of time helps. If you keep going little by little, the project will be done eventually! Thank you so much for all the super kind words~

    • @j.s.connolly8579
      @j.s.connolly8579 Рік тому +6

      YES! I Second and Third this!
      I have my own "Halloween Town" that stays up on my TV stand in my living room year round and I've managed to add some Nightmare Before Christmas Characters to it along with some Classic Universal Monsters as well! :D

    • @karakurakrole8006
      @karakurakrole8006 Рік тому +4

      yep youtube rabbit hole sometimes works, i jumped to this video after watching real terrain hobbies. gud stuff

    • @purpleshoespurp3462
      @purpleshoespurp3462 Рік тому +5

      I came to say the same !! I didn’t know I needed this in my life. 😂

  • @azteclady
    @azteclady Рік тому +252

    I *felt* the restraint you had to exercise to stop at just a bit of curtains, instead of the full-on interior decor.
    You have so much talent, and your sense of the whimsical is just delightful. THANK YOU!

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому +39

      The secret is that I also was going to build the front gate as well, but I stopped myself because I was truly halfway to building the entirety of Halloween Town and releasing this video in 2 years. You're too kind seriously, thank you! So happy you could enjoy~

  • @TictacsandTatertots
    @TictacsandTatertots Рік тому +124

    Love the nods to other miniature creators in the graveyard. Just a really sweet tiny detail.

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому +21

      It is the absolute least I could do considering how much they have all supported the channel as they're all patrons. Wish I could do more as I am so incredibly grateful, they keep the channel going!

    • @nikkimyers4467
      @nikkimyers4467 Рік тому +2

      Agreed!

  • @bear_hardy2118
    @bear_hardy2118 Рік тому +358

    Well worth the wait!! Your crafting and videography is just getting better every time. I love my tomb stone too, its gorgeous.

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому +26

      Ahhh so happy to hear that, I wanted to get this out to you so much sooner, but alas! Glad you could enjoy the tomb stone, they were such a blast to make! And thank you so much as always, I hope that the videos are improving as I learn more, so that's the best to hear~

  • @pluviophile._.j
    @pluviophile._.j Рік тому +51

    What in hell is this masterpiecery, I can't even wrap my head around it. I'm in awe, thanks for blessing us with this video!

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому +4

      Oh my goodness, stop! That's too nice ahhh well so happy you could enjoy it! Thank you for blessing me with this super kind comment~

  • @bradcraig6676
    @bradcraig6676 Рік тому +101

    Perfectly captures the aesthetic of Jack's house! Your dedication to re-purposing and scratch building is inspiring. I admire all your builds but these crazy structures are my favorite. More please!

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому +4

      I love doing the super dramatic structures like this as well, but yeahhh definitely can't do them every time haha- they're always super long and complicated projects. I'm sure I'll be doing another in the future though! Thank you so much and really glad you could enjoy~

  • @venessalizabeth
    @venessalizabeth Рік тому +101

    For once in my life, I am incredibly beyond grateful for UA-cam randomly recommending this channel to me! I found watching this to be simultaneously soothing and entertaining. Nightmare Before Christmas is my favorite movie (next to Beetlejuice) and this recreation turned out SO BADASS! Totally subscribing 🖤

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому +5

      Well hey, thanks so much for giving it a watch and so happy you could enjoy! If you are interested in Beetlejuice miniatures and haven't seen Bentley House Minis, she's done some mind blowing Beetlejuice ones!

    • @filippersson5256
      @filippersson5256 Рік тому

      A Michael Keaton fanatic so.. 🌤️

    • @mattlong4102
      @mattlong4102 Рік тому

      You have excellent taste in movies

    • @mattlong4102
      @mattlong4102 Рік тому

      and youtube channels =P

  • @stuff_by_ames
    @stuff_by_ames Рік тому +5

    Dis is a fantastic video. 👌🏻👌🏻I love the song. Everything. 🤯

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому +2

      Ahhh thank you so much! I was thinking of your monster bash project after I finished this haha, so good!

    • @stuff_by_ames
      @stuff_by_ames Рік тому +2

      Thanks Devon. I appreciate it. 🤙🏻

  • @kath26
    @kath26 Рік тому +20

    Confession: I wasn’t sure if I’d be able to sit through this full video, I thought I’d get bored. But this is so interesting, thanks for sharing how you created this masterpiece! It’s absolutely incredible, I can’t wrap my head around how cool this is. Well done!

  • @BentleyHouseMinis
    @BentleyHouseMinis Рік тому +72

    It's always a joy to see anything you create! It's amazing!

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому +7

      Likewise to you, all of your Beetlejuice pieces were absolutely inspiring while making this! Thank you so much as always~

    • @j.s.connolly8579
      @j.s.connolly8579 Рік тому +2

      @@MechanicalFiend YES! I TOO LOVE "Beetlejuice" and pretty much anything Tim Burton has done, with the exception of his Willy Wonka remake!

  • @baldeagle13x
    @baldeagle13x Рік тому +13

    This young woman has talent to spare. Her voice-overs are just beautiful.

  • @michaelpuritz4514
    @michaelpuritz4514 Рік тому +26

    This is the most beautiful jack skellington house i have ever seen. I can't believe how much patience and attention to detail you have.❤

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому +1

      Ahhh too high of a compliment, I've seen countless amazing versions from people! Thank you so much though, so happy you can enjoy~

  • @CoolRiceBunnies
    @CoolRiceBunnies Рік тому +1

    Sooo impressed by this, both the craft and the video itself. Thank you UA-cam algorithm for bringing me here.

    • @CoolRiceBunnies
      @CoolRiceBunnies Рік тому +1

      OMG and you sing so well too??

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому

      Ahhh you are far too kind, really glad you could enjoy it! So happy you found yourself here as well~

  • @pinx.paints
    @pinx.paints Рік тому +16

    Oh man, it’s been like 15 years since I’ve seen this movie. Nostalgia hit me harder than Jack Skellington’s instant obsession with Christmas. Great job on the video and the crafting. I always look forward to these videos.

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому +2

      It's a great one! I watch it every few Halloweens usually, it's in the rotation haha. Love the visual style of it so much! Thank you so much for the kind words as always~

  • @bitofalice
    @bitofalice Рік тому +11

    What you manage to do with... Let's be honest, mostly paper (AND PATIENCE) is dang mindblowing. Such good work!

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому +1

      Ahhhh thank you so much! You can do so much with paper, it's super versatile! And tbh I actually feel like if you build a structure well, it can be surprisingly durable... I hope I don't regret saying that and the whole thing will now just suddenly fall apart lol.

    • @bitofalice
      @bitofalice Рік тому

      @@MechanicalFiend Hey, if ever it falls apart, it's just ingredients for more papier mache!

    • @behindtheglamour
      @behindtheglamour Рік тому

      Ahhh! Hello, Robin! Fancy seeing you here. It seems like you have really good taste in UA-cam content! 😊

  • @aaronboogie4469
    @aaronboogie4469 Рік тому +28

    You are GOALS! Your humor, your wit, your innovation, your editing style and your extra-ness are all so appreciated!

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому +4

      Ahhh I don't know about all that, but thank you so much! Always so happy to hear you can enjoy everything~

  • @elflass5544
    @elflass5544 Рік тому +30

    Very impressive! I can't imagine how you figured out all these crazy shapes especially when you can barely see in some scenes. Always a great job!

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому +7

      I kid you not, if the entire build process was documented it would be at least 30% me staring at nothing trying to piece these shapes together in my head. Thank you so much as always my friend!

  • @DoctorOctopus63
    @DoctorOctopus63 Рік тому +29

    This would look amazing within a film with practical backdrops, amazing work.

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому +6

      If I had the time to make the entire scene I absolutely would lol, working on a set for an actual film is the dream! Thank you so much~

  • @fmyllxm
    @fmyllxm Рік тому +11

    i’m quite literally 18 seconds and already everything about this video is pure perfection.
    the effort you put into the production is just so amazing, thank you for providing such high quality content!! 🧡🖤

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому +2

      Ahhhh I don't know about all that, but thank you so much for saying that! So glad you could enjoy everything! I always have a blast working on all the different pieces of the videos, so really happy to hear that~

  • @stevenfreebairn2553
    @stevenfreebairn2553 Рік тому +1

    Man, LAIKA should absolutely hire you. The attention to detail and strategic building, like with the shingles (something producers would love) would be absolute wins for any stop motion studio.

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому +1

      Funnily enough I did actually apply to Laika a few years ago, they only had openings in the puppet department at the time so I was rejected. Love their stuff! I'm really happy doing my own projects for now though, it's a blast~

    • @stevenfreebairn2553
      @stevenfreebairn2553 Рік тому

      @@MechanicalFiend Next to Aardman/Nathan Love, they make some world-class stop motion, and have great storytelling chops. One of my good college friends worked for LAIKA and loved it. But doing UA-cam also gives you a lot of creative freedom you might not otherwise have, sooo... happy either way?

  • @dmmomma
    @dmmomma 7 днів тому

    This was done so well that I expected to see characters coming in and out of frame. Well done you.

  • @harmonicagoose9676
    @harmonicagoose9676 Рік тому +3

    Just started the video I'm so fucking hyped

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому +1

      Hahaha hope it lives up to the hype, thanks so much for giving it a watch~

    • @harmonicagoose9676
      @harmonicagoose9676 Рік тому

      @@MechanicalFiend it did! You always do a fantastic job on these projects!!!

  • @fionanonanona
    @fionanonanona Рік тому +3

    Watching this made me so excited to get all my supplies for a paper mache pumpkin head mask i'm making for my Halloween costume!! i'm gonna be a lil pumpkin lady ^w^

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому +1

      That's soooo awesome, I wish you the best with it and hope the papier mache goes well! Would totally love to see it if you wanna share when you're done! Have you seen Rachel Maksy's pumpkin lady costume? Sound like it's along similar lines!

    • @fionanonanona
      @fionanonanona Рік тому

      @@MechanicalFiend omg yes! I love Rachel Maksy and I actually was inspired by her and this burnt orange dress I had. I’ll try to remember to share it and tag you! 🖤

  • @pedroalbicastrense353
    @pedroalbicastrense353 Рік тому +1

    what I like in your achievements is your sense of observation and detail it's always a pleasure to watch your videos

  • @OccultDemonCassette
    @OccultDemonCassette Рік тому +1

    Super fun! Also, if you're ever looking for extra cardboard material to work with I have a tip! If you go to any 24hr Wal-Mart after 11pm (around midnight or 12:30 would be best), just grab a buggy and walk around the store looking for the overnight stockers. Each department will have a shopping cart filled with broken down cardboard boxes, and the workers are happy if you take a bunch of it as that means they won't have to take the cardboard to the bailer in the back as quickly.
    I would always do this when I needed boxes for moving in my 20s and just fill-up a buggy to the brim with broken down boxes and buy a roll of tape to tape them back up, but these days I go get a ton of free boxes to use for modeling projects (also free shipping boxes if I sell something online).

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому +1

      Totally, honestly you can ask at a lot of different stores and they'll be happy to give you cardboard. I've moved a ton doing that as well, gotta collect those boxes! I don't need to most of the time for models now, they're so small and take long enough that the stuff I save from packaging now is enough. But if I'm ever building a full size cardboard set one day, you know I'll be hitting up stores hahaha!

    • @OccultDemonCassette
      @OccultDemonCassette Рік тому

      @@MechanicalFiend ut-oh, check out the comment above this one. You've got a scammer pretending to be you.

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому +1

      @@OccultDemonCassette Yeah, really seems like they're on every single channel nowadays! I've reported and hidden all the comments so they should be gone now. Sorry about that!

  • @VREonYT
    @VREonYT Рік тому +8

    You’re such a wonderful artist. I always look forward to your videos. This was phenomenal. I think the skinnier siding looked much better than had it been wider. The editing is as professional as it gets. Your hard work is appreciated. Thank you for sharing!

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому +1

      All too kind words, thank you so much my friend, it's honestly wild when people say they actually anticipate the videos! I definitely like the way the siding looked! I just realized that they were probably a bit thinner than the actual ones in the movie, so... technically added some work for myself there lol.

  • @wolflower666
    @wolflower666 Рік тому +11

    the intro was amazing! loved the intense cinematic editing montage! the final result is such a stunning masterpiece, like straight out of the movie!! also well done on defying gravity! 🖤✨
    ps: proud of you for the interior decorating restraint! but also still happy you added some little details ☺️

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому +1

      I loved working on all the extra little pieces in the video haha, editing was a blast! Thank you so much for all the super kind words! Yeahhhh I was struggling holding myself back from making a bunch of additional pieces and getting this video to you next year... managed to reel it in this time!

  • @MsNikkieMichelle
    @MsNikkieMichelle Рік тому +1

    Amazing. 36 years old and proud to say a nightmare before Christmas is my favorite movie and has been for decades.
    Dish towels, throw blankets, clothes, jewelry, figures, monopoly, cups, mugs, bags, wallets, socks…. I can go on and on lol.
    Love this!

  • @rolfathan
    @rolfathan Рік тому +1

    That accuracy is insane. This is so good.

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому

      Did my best with the tiniest far away screenshots of some pieces haha! Thank you so much~

  • @connorwhite570
    @connorwhite570 Рік тому +5

    Finallyyyyyy you're back 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому +1

      This will never not be funny to me to hear, I've been here the whole time hahaha! Just working and lurking~

    • @connorwhite570
      @connorwhite570 Рік тому

      @@MechanicalFiend We're just happy for your beautiful presence 😻❤️

  • @CajunCraftastrophe
    @CajunCraftastrophe Рік тому +7

    You're such a fantastic film maker, D! I love that Cinematic Tension segment. Very nice.
    Using a mirror to attach the tower... you so crazy. Excellent technique and problem solving!
    Kudos on your very appropriately themed outfit.
    I've started to suspect that you are either a Zen master, or a Shingle Masochist. I'm not sure which.
    The music, vocals, and edit to the intro are just plain kick***. : )
    The entire build is sweet. All of the windows look great and the final shots are excellent.
    Well made on every level.

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому

      Ahhh thank you so much, this was such a fun one to work on- the video and the project! Think I had a little too much fun editing hahaha. It might be a little bit of both as far as the shingles go... I was thinking during this that I wish there were scissors that were like zigzag ones, but could cut out a shingle shape edge. Would be so helpful!
      Thank you again, so glad you could enjoy it~

    • @CajunCraftastrophe
      @CajunCraftastrophe Рік тому +1

      @@MechanicalFiend You are welcome! There are few things that you can maybe try for your shingles. 1. You could reach out to a metal working UA-cam channel about creating a pair of specialty scissors just for you. 2. Try out this bizarre and cheap little cutting tool: 'GYRO-CUT craft and hobby tool.' Let me know if you get one and if it works!
      3. A company like Cricut would probably send you a cutting machine for free if you reached out to them. I am not sure if you'd be interested in a computer driven cutter, but it would make shingling a lot easier.
      Excellent work all around, cheers D!

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому

      All very good potential options, if I get sick of cutting shingles in the future, I'll have to look into those- thank you so much!

  • @diddlydee2292
    @diddlydee2292 Рік тому

    I hope you know that Jack Skellington would ADORE the fact that you made a tiny replica of his house, especially since it looks to accurate!

  • @BillMakingStuff
    @BillMakingStuff Рік тому +2

    I think more crafting videos could use cinematic tension. Also I this is great, Tim Burton's directions were to have NO right angles when they made the original and you nailed it.

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому +1

      New challenge: make the most stressful crafting video of all time. I can confirm that this essentially has zero right angles and I love the effect, but wow did that make building a lot harder haha. Was staring at cardboard for 30% longer than usual trying to piece this one together!

  • @teddybeeandme
    @teddybeeandme Рік тому +3

    This is my favourite ever of all your projects... and I love them all... huge 'nightmare ' fan. Love your videos themselves as works of art 🖤🤍

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому

      Oh my goodness I am so happy to hear that, I really enjoyed this one too! Halloween runs through my veins, so this definitely has a special place in my heart. Thank you so much for all the nice words, you're far too kind. So glad you can enjoy the videos~

  • @brainsironically
    @brainsironically Рік тому +4

    I love the lighting that you add to the projects! Great vid and very cool build.

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому

      Lighting the projects is one of the most fun parts for me, I love shooting everything and putting the final edits together haha. So happy you liked it~ And thank you so much as always!

  • @markusstorzer4545
    @markusstorzer4545 Рік тому

    "Always fighting gravity" - clumsy as I am - raw eggs, misc. glass items, box of toothpics - where's your gravity now!!!?? haha, seriously though, I'm glad to be back and viewing your channel, been a while with life happening and I'm so excited and happy to see you building this landmark from one of my most favorite movies of all times! Thank you so so much!!

  • @Dannydarko27
    @Dannydarko27 Рік тому

    That cinematic tension moment was some top tier editing ngl

  • @MikaelBu
    @MikaelBu Рік тому +7

    Another quality video, can't wait for the christmas video on halloween! I've been wanting to get into some of this miniature/diorama type stuff myself lately

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому +1

      Ahhh but then what to do on Christmas, that is the question! You totally should! You can start pretty small and work on things over time, it's such a blast. Hope you do give it a try if you want to~

  • @gabster1218
    @gabster1218 Рік тому +4

    Totally amazing! I almost passed out when I saw the update on my subscriptions! Perhaps this year I will finally update my
    Halloween town decorations on my lawn. I’m really impressed by your work. I made a front door Bag End inspired by your piece and I appreciate the amount of work you put into everything. I wish I had the design savvy and patience you do and I wish I had friends like you in PA ☺️

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому +1

      Ooooo hope you do, sounds like your lawn is full of the spooky spirit at Halloween! And you made a Bag End piece too, that's so awesome! So happy to hear you can enjoy everything, I always have such a blast working on the projects and the videos. Feel you on the friends part, all of my friends live so far away! Where are all the local miniature enthusiasts hiding?

  • @KnarbMakes
    @KnarbMakes Рік тому +1

    I love everything about this! Well done.

  • @pakamov
    @pakamov Рік тому +1

    One of the wittiest and best edited videos, I've watched recently. Very well done !

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому

      Ahhhh I am honored, thank you so much! So glad you could enjoy~

  • @Acecidic
    @Acecidic Рік тому +3

    This is such an ambitious project and you completed it flawlessly! Honestly, my patience could never, so props to you! This is absolutely amazing and I cannot wait to see future projects like this 😋

  • @enyalacerate2521
    @enyalacerate2521 Рік тому +4

    This is beyond gorgeous! You did an amazing job! 💗💞💀🎃👑 Also, am I the only one who has always kinda wondered how Jack moved around in his unbelievably skinny house? I know that he's a really skinny skeleton, but still. 🤣

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому +1

      100% me while making this- how in the world does he get through that tiny joint that leads up to the tower? There's nooooo way!

  • @JGV_IX
    @JGV_IX Рік тому

    I’m torn between what I enjoy more - seeing the building process or the commentary 😂😂😂

  • @princesspeachfan100
    @princesspeachfan100 Рік тому +1

    What would make it even more great and cute is if you could put a mini Jack, Zero, and Sally in there. 😊
    Amazing! 😊

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому +1

      I never think to add characters in and tbh maybe for the better because I'm terrible at characters lol! That would be awesome for sure though! Thank you so much~

    • @princesspeachfan100
      @princesspeachfan100 Рік тому

      @@MechanicalFiend You’re welcome! 😊

  • @jollymatilda5890
    @jollymatilda5890 Рік тому +3

    This is magnificent! 🖤🖤🖤

  • @Nosculptor
    @Nosculptor Рік тому +5

    The opening lyrics was so cool! And of course the whole video and build is the usual incredible quality. I would like to mention one thing though, why didn't you airbrush the shingles with a dark grey from below after you bent them out. That way could have spare the painting with the brush and all the other shingles had a little shadow on the edge. And one more thing. I'm a huge fan of this movie for ages, but I could never tell to which holiday it fits more. :D Usually I watch it in christmas time.

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому +2

      To be totally honest I was going to airbrush pieces, but I decided not to because the setup is in my garage and it's like 400 degrees here right now lol. Definitely would have been a good solution though, maybe for future roofs! As always so glad you can enjoy my friend, doing the intro song was honestly so much fun! As for the holidays, why not both? It's never a bad time to watch Nightmare Before Christmas haha~

  • @mcarlisle3559
    @mcarlisle3559 Рік тому +1

    the house is just literally the same which is incredible- but then to follow that up with those credits??? inspired

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому +1

      Making the pieces for the credits was such a blast, I loved working on them! Thank you so much for all the super kind words~

  • @onnicrafts
    @onnicrafts Рік тому +1

    WAIT WHAT!! You mentioned me!!😍😍😍😍😍 Oh my, this is such an honor, I am huge fan of your art and I have learned so much by watching your videos!❤️❤️ Thank you!❤️😭

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому

      Of course! I looooove your stuff, have learned so much watching your videos as well- I've been wanting to get better at sculpting and so many of the things in your videos have helped so much! Had no idea you even watched the channel haha, your version of Jack Skellington's house was absolutely wonderful and super inspiring 💜

  • @connorwhite570
    @connorwhite570 Рік тому +4

    Last time I watched your video I was single, now I have two kids and third one's on its way

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому +1

      Ahhh so no longer a single shingle, missed the shoutout this time then I'm afraid!

    • @connorwhite570
      @connorwhite570 Рік тому

      @@MechanicalFiend 🙈❤️

  • @parisinthe30sx
    @parisinthe30sx Рік тому +1

    UA-cam algorithm for the win.
    So glad I randomly came across your channel. Absolutely amazing!
    I wish I was as artistically inclined. But alas.

  • @12Cashmere
    @12Cashmere Рік тому +2

    STUDSON DIED????? Hehe, I love that gravestone. This build is absolutely beautiful and I am head over heels for it. AMAZING WORK!!!

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому

      You just heard? His ghost has been the one making his videos all this time! Ahhh thank you so much, really happy you could enjoy it~

  • @Andybowbandy
    @Andybowbandy Рік тому

    I felt like I was watching a really good indie documentary movie on how to make Jack Skeleton’s house. The cinematic Quantity is brilliant, editing is fantastic, main character is super lovable and funny, and the music is on point! All and all 10/10 would watch again

  • @wtphil4565
    @wtphil4565 Рік тому +1

    Video cinematography is out of this world and the craft too! Wow!

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому

      Ahhh so so so happy to hear that, shooting the projects is one of the reasons that I make them in the first place haha. It's so much fun! Thank you so much~

  • @qo2097
    @qo2097 Рік тому +1

    I think the only thing that is more impressive than this build is your personality. Your awesome! Keep doing what you doing🤙🏽

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому

      Hahaha well I don't know about all that, but that's really nice of you to say, thank you! Appreciate it so much~

  • @shiver_shay
    @shiver_shay 10 місяців тому +1

    I laughed out loud when you said all your hard work earned you a hat! I know that kind of dedication.

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  9 місяців тому +1

      Let's be honest, I wanted to make this regardless! The hat was just a bonus!

  • @makayla9837
    @makayla9837 Рік тому +1

    I think the coolest part of people making things from this movie is that in the end they look like the real thing because this is how they would have made the real set

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому

      Absolutely, granted the methods were likely different as the actual sets were bigatures, significantly larger scale. I did watch the making of the movie in preparation for building this as well, amazing stuff!

  • @gaslitworldf.melissab2897
    @gaslitworldf.melissab2897 Рік тому +1

    That should be a trophy for horror movies. It rocks. (Applause). I think you came to my feed via a collab. Nice seeing you again.

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому

      Hahaha well thank you so much! Must have been monster bash, I think that's the only collab I've done thus far. Nice to see you again too my friend!

  • @runawayfrm17
    @runawayfrm17 Рік тому +1

    stop because id kill to be this talented and artistic. also literally my favorite movie

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому +1

      How very in theme for the video hahaha! No seriously, stooooop that's too nice, tbh this is all very achievable with a little bit of patience. So glad you could enjoy!

  • @D0S81
    @D0S81 Рік тому

    i dont know whats more impressive, the build or the editing.

  • @fader2701
    @fader2701 Рік тому +2

    My wife and I love your videos. Great job.on the build and the editing!

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому

      Ahhh that makes me so happy to hear, glad you both can enjoy them! Thank you so much~

  • @fishtales2597
    @fishtales2597 Рік тому

    Patience of a saint, makes such an impressive model. Totally in awe of your talent

  • @viiranen
    @viiranen Рік тому +1

    knowing this thing doesnt have metal wire inside it for support, has my heart swell with fear. fitting considering the subject of the video

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому

      All as planned. Gotta keep you on the edge of your seat! No but I would have loved to put some wire in, but I didn't have any that would have actually provided any structural support so... we're living dangerously this time around!

  • @landofthelostzRo
    @landofthelostzRo Рік тому +1

    Im so enthralled that your song was the description of your build. Youre awesome!

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому

      Had to do it, gotta honor the musical parts of the movie haha! Glad you could enjoy it, thank you so much!

  • @ImmedicabileVulnus
    @ImmedicabileVulnus Рік тому

    The horror movie editing in the middle was made my day 😄

  • @NitroModelsAndComics
    @NitroModelsAndComics Рік тому

    You have my sincerest admiration. You stuck with it. You didnt short it. And the techniques you used were so sound and time honored.
    Well done lass....

  • @ahawkins7749
    @ahawkins7749 Рік тому +1

    I actually really liked the cinematic tension part of the video!

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому +1

      It's decided, every future video will be edited like an action movie, can't wait!

  • @loli_cvnt5622
    @loli_cvnt5622 Рік тому +1

    This makes me wanna drink lots of tea and cuddle up in a comfy sweater, just binging this channel all day ☺

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому

      Ahhhh the best thing to hear, please do if you want to! Sounds like a cozy time~

  • @RaelynnVanDyke-np1uw
    @RaelynnVanDyke-np1uw Місяць тому +1

    I love the movie Nightmare before Christmas. I hope you can do more builds. Maybe the well or the mayor's office.

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Місяць тому

      It's the best! Not sure if I'll do another project from it any time soon, but perhaps in the future!

  • @saemathers2101
    @saemathers2101 Рік тому

    The final shots makes me cry,is an incredible masterpiece. Tim Burton
    whould be proud if he see it. Thank u so much for this beatiful and respetuos interpretation. From Argentina 🤗

  • @designeighty-three1954
    @designeighty-three1954 Рік тому +1

    Most beautiful. I can only image the joy - and finger cramps - of laying all the shingles.
    I'm very impressed and looking forward to more.
    Looks like I'm going to have to chip in and get you a new shelf.
    Thank you for a great video.

    • @designeighty-three1954
      @designeighty-three1954 Рік тому +1

      Oh, and the dramatic tension music segment had me laughing out loud. The irony was wonderful.

  • @makingmorrigan3420
    @makingmorrigan3420 Рік тому +2

    This is so cooool!
    I'm currently building Oogie Boogie's lair and I can't stop referring to it as Boogie Town.

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому +1

      Ohhhh I've just seen your figures, they'll look soooo good in oogie's lair! Hope the build is going well, I took a look at it while working on this and it's definitely a tough one. Can't wait to see it~

  • @JustinBellingerTV
    @JustinBellingerTV Рік тому

    I had forgotten how much I love you and your work. I mean, breath taken away, heart pounding, genuine love for someone else's work, and the passion you bring to it, and how much wonderfulness you bring to my life because of it. Thank you, you and your work mean the world to me.

    • @JustinBellingerTV
      @JustinBellingerTV Рік тому

      Please add a membership thingum on UA-cam, at a little bit more than Patreon, I'd be happy to sponsor you. 🙂

  • @DeeMontezx1
    @DeeMontezx1 Рік тому +1

    What magic is this? This little video captivated me from beginning to end and I have a super hard time paying attention to anything for more than a few minutes. !!!😮😬😳

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому +1

      Ohhhhh my goodness that is the best thing to hear, so glad you could enjoy it! Ahhh that's made me the happiest, thank you~

  • @Molly-Pop
    @Molly-Pop Рік тому +2

    I am ENCHANTED by your intro!!!
    Edited to say I'm looking at the final product now and I'm just speechless, this is stunning!!

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому +1

      Ahhh thank you so much! I had such a blast making the intro haha, I love writing silly lyrics like that! And so happy you could enjoy it, thank you for all the super kind words~

  • @brianahawkins8124
    @brianahawkins8124 Рік тому +2

    Oh my Spooks Jack Skellington house looks Fantastic!!!! Tim Burton would totally be amazed! See you next time.🤩😊👻🕷🕸🎃🐈‍⬛🐺🌙🦇⚰🐍🔮

  • @WhiteRavenBookRook
    @WhiteRavenBookRook 7 місяців тому

    Your work is absolutely stunning. Such an imagination to be so creative. Truly a blessing. Thanks for sharing.

  • @rinconusmc
    @rinconusmc Рік тому

    I would lose my shit dropping the tower over and over. I applaud your patience and balancing skills

  • @CristinaAlmarazLopez
    @CristinaAlmarazLopez Рік тому +2

    HOLY SHIT! That is amazing!!!!! Major congrats, it looks SO good. Best beauty shots in the biz. And your personality and style are super nice

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому +1

      Ahhh you're too kind my friend, thank you so much! Shooting the final shots of a project is one of my favorite parts of making the videos, it's the best time! So happy you could enjoy~

  • @bafri1095
    @bafri1095 Рік тому +2

    This is so cool, my family owns the movie prop!

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому +1

      That's awesome! I'm sure this one doesn't compare, but glad you could enjoy it regardless~

  • @aundraroberts3023
    @aundraroberts3023 Рік тому

    I usually skip to the end product but I started watching and couldn’t stop! Thanks for the video🙂

  • @Sabreeshuh
    @Sabreeshuh Рік тому +1

    They had a team make it, and you alone remade it- with materials you had on hand and no clay. (maybe a clay base would be heavier than rocks?) And it looks amazing teetering over the shelf, Awesome!

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому

      They also had to make a bunch of versions of it on a much bigger scale, so there's that. I usually use rocks because they are available and not as expensive as something like clay, but yeah there are probably better solutions! Thank you so much for all the super kind words~

  • @SleepycoffeeJunkie
    @SleepycoffeeJunkie Рік тому

    Is no one gonna talk about that sinning in the intro, wish that was on Spotify T^T I would 100% play it on loop

  • @br0k3nmach1ne
    @br0k3nmach1ne Рік тому

    Phenomenal!! I can almost see Jack tinkering away in his tower.

  • @mschakaa1
    @mschakaa1 Рік тому +1

    I'm very impressed with you Jack Skellington House. I to have the NBC bug but mines is more of a 3D life size Halloween display. I currently have 17 characters from the movie I display in a different scene every Halloween for the past 3 years. I hope you keep creating works of art.

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому

      That sounds sooooo awesome, what? Whenever someone has a super elaborate Halloween display, it makes me the happiest haha! Thank you for all the kind words~

  • @fludog1
    @fludog1 Рік тому +1

    the art within your mind is beautiful, thank you for sharing your view on this reality.

  • @Misha..K
    @Misha..K Рік тому +2

    Single shingle here... thank you for including me in this magnificent spooky house 💜

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому

      Of course, we love every single shingle here! Thank you for being an extremely important part of every roof hahaha~

  • @lanceanakin0503
    @lanceanakin0503 Рік тому +2

    I will have you know you’ve just entertained my wife and daughter quite exceptionally and I thank you for being wholesome and hilarious

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому +1

      It always makes me the happiest to know that people watch with their whole family, so glad all of you could enjoy!

  • @bigpoppasmurf
    @bigpoppasmurf Рік тому +1

    This was recommended to me, when i was trying to go back to sleep at 5 20 am... i just finished the video and, lol, couldn't fall back asleep cause this was phenomenal. Great video! Awesome project, looks perfect.

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому

      Oh noooooo I never want to rob you of sleep, apologies! Thank you for giving it a watch and so glad you could enjoy though~

    • @bigpoppasmurf
      @bigpoppasmurf Рік тому

      @@MechanicalFiend insomnia robbed me, you just entertained! The attention to detail is what had me so intrigued. Also great editing! Def got a new sub!

  • @alderkliffkeep1169
    @alderkliffkeep1169 Рік тому +2

    I've noticed a singular error. You put me on the nice list! I clearly don't belong there, silly!🤣
    But, that being said, this was an excellent build! And i'm so glad you included the bit of "Where am I going to put this?"! I felt that in my soul with so many of the things I make

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому

      Well looks like it might have been Santa's first check of the list, sometimes things get overlooked you know. (No but seriously you have been so nice, let Santa have this one) Thank you! That truly was a full on crisis with this one, it happens with every build now, but this turned out so much bigger than I planned lol

  • @debbralehrman5957
    @debbralehrman5957 Рік тому +1

    Now see I think the bricks go perfect with the whole vibe of the house. LOL I just read the names on the Tombstones! To funny. That's the thing with Miniatures. You have to look at every little thing. Great work!👻

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому

      That is extremely reassuring, thank you for saying that, I'm glad you thought so haha! They're the one part I'm still a little iffy about, but I think they did the job in the end. Honestly all those tiny details are one of the reasons I love miniatures so much, you can lay so much story into them~

  • @starvoyager7313
    @starvoyager7313 Рік тому

    Wow! Totally blown away! Tim Burton I hope you're watching this mega talented individual's art!
    Thx 4 the share ☠👽🛸👻💯💫

  • @marinettemasyrenaud8742
    @marinettemasyrenaud8742 Рік тому

    This was the best intro i have ever experience. Won't mind looping it.

  • @Aloekitti
    @Aloekitti Рік тому +2

    I literally love watching people making crafts like this, thank you!

  • @michelleallard581
    @michelleallard581 Рік тому +1

    The song at the beginning of the video was a nice touch👌

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому

      Glad to hear you thought so! Had such a good time writing all the lyrics and putting it together haha!

  • @user-wy8eq7no2x
    @user-wy8eq7no2x Рік тому +1

    I'm gaining a lot of strength from watching you concentrate. I think you're filming and editing by yourself, right?I think what you do is very nice!!

  • @rona6063
    @rona6063 Рік тому

    Watching this movie on mushrooms is still one of the best memories from my youth. This model is so nice.