Mission Complete!
All Terrain Armored Transport installed!
6-1/2 weeks, about 60 hours of work.
- 2X4 Framing, with 1/2" MDF top. CT was a huge helper
- Basic Legs are 2X4 as well. Legs run all the way to the top of the side for stability
- Basic Framing Complete
- Notice the length of the neck, and shorter neck in next picture. Neck made it a little (4") too long
- Detail work attached.
- BODY:
- 1/4" Masonite
- 1/2" MDF & Plywood Circles
- 1/2" MDF detailing
- 1-1/2" PVC split down the middle
- HEAD
- 1X3 Framing, 1/4" Masonite skin
- 1/2" Florist Foam Circles
- Florist Foam Carving Details
- PVC Cannons
Fully painted
Head Details
- Entry/Exit Stairs, Including secret compartment for storing Jedi supplies
- Built-In Shelving for storing Star Wars Legos
- Window in front (next to head)
- So we can check in on him without having to walk all the way around and climb up. 8-)
Installed in the room, ready for invasion of Hoth!
(Thanks to Isaac for the help installing!)
(Thanks to Jenn for the time & patience to let me finish)
34 comments:
wow! now that's a bed! nice job!
Now this is one cool creation. What I wouldn't have given to have one of these as a kid myself. Thank you for sharing this and for showing us how to make one ourselves!
This is magnificent!!
Best. Dad. Ever!
Seriously - best. dad. ever.
You're an inspiration :)
Seriously - best. dad. ever.
You're an inspiration :)
I don't use the word "hero" very often, but you are the greatest hero in American history.
very, very, very cool!
WOW !!! How cool is that bed, I wish I was a kid again and had one of these...
... Wait a minute, I'm stil a BIG kid, and want one of these !!! ( not sure if the wife would agree, but hey, honey we have a comfortable sofa !!! )
Your AT-AT bunk bed has been noticed by the geek community. The folks at GeekyKOOL.com and I09.com have posted articles about your creation. It is awesome.
Your AT-AT bunk bed has been noticed by the geek community. The folks at GeekyKOOL.com and I09.com have posted articles about your creation. It is awesome.
Posted your project on Buzzfeed.com
http://www.buzzfeed.com/txblacklabel/at-at-loft-bed-28m7
Posted your project for others to see on Buzzfeed.com
http://www.buzzfeed.com/txblacklabel/at-at-loft-bed-28m7
What an awesome loft bed! Makes my "creation" look so cheeeeesy! (Even my kids agree.) Now my teenage daughters are "demanding" I get to work on their new AT-AT / Tie Fighter room. :) Maybe it'll be finished before they go to college...
You are a star! Many thanks for sharing!
BEST DAD OF THE YEAR
Awesome!
Awesome job. Now you should go get that rebel kid with the Y-wing bed: http://gizmodo.com/5334855/this-kid-actually-sleeps-in-a-y+wing
Incredible!
Very cool! Think Geek posted this on facebook. And I know my dad would LOVE this! Too bad mom gives him too many projects to do... lol.
What an awesome effort and bed!
You are inspiring the geek in us all including our nearly 7yo son who just requested this as his birthday present LOL!
His Daddy is a proud Star Wars geek today:-)
Well done again! Just brilliant :)
Truly awesome! As a guy who's about to become a dad for the first time, you're an inspiration to my creative glands.
Now... I have two months to build an escape pod crib...
what kind of supports does it have! I am dying to see more pictures on how it works :)
*dies for a tutorial* although we don't need an AT-AT bed :p
This.is.AWESOME!
Got here from Pinterest and cannot tell you how amazing this is! "The Force is strong with this one." What a dad!
je suis francaise et mes enfants se damneraient pour avoir ce lit ! c'est géniale
bravo
Oh my! your so creative I love your deck. its perfect for your kids. They really love it.
http://www.familycare.org/
Great creative ideas, thanks for posting.
When will the plans be available on eBay?
Love it! I am trying to talk my husband into doing this for our almost 6 year old who is OBSESSED with Star Wars, particularly the dark side! Could you give me a rough estimate of what this cost to build? Thanks so much and is awesome!
I definitely think you should have filmed getting it INTO the house and into his room! LOL that had to be a trip! or you dissemble some first?
Hi there, I'm a producer for ABC's Good Morning America, and we would like to speak with you about an upcoming segment--what is the best way to reach you? I can send you an email with my info.
Hi Ariane- Please send an email to:
derek dot Dutilly at gmail dot com
thanks!
Wow! its amazing loft bed
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