This Guy Built The Battle of Hoth In His Living Room – With Explosions [Video]

Feuer Frei! · 02-17-13, 01:36 AM

Barry had 140 square feet available in his living room. Some people would consider adding couches or chairs. Those people are not as awesome as Barry – he built an insanely detailed diorama of the Battle of Hoth.

Images from this Source: http://nerdapproved.com/approved-pro...th-explosions/

And a amazing video putting everything into context:

He wins the internetz imo.

Cybermat47 · 02-17-13, 01:54 AM

That's one awesome diorama!

August · 02-17-13, 02:05 AM

This dude has smoked a wicked lot of dope.

Red October1984 · 02-17-13, 02:16 AM

Nerdy? Just a bit....

Nah...Dedication to his Hobby. How about that?

Harald_Lange · 02-17-13, 03:34 AM

It's great, shame how the guy seems embarrassed by it all and tries to mask it with all of his jokes. Would be good if he quit being the cool kid and just talked us through it.

Wolferz · 02-17-13, 05:41 AM

Judging by the accent,
Armistead has way too much time on his hands.

Jimbuna · 02-17-13, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Harald_Lange

It's great, shame how the guy seems embarrassed by it all and tries to mask it with all of his jokes. Would be good if he quit being the cool kid and just talked us through it.

Agreed

TarJak · 02-17-13, 07:09 AM

He needs a girlfriend, but as he's got the battle of Hoth in his living room, his chances of getting one are pretty much nil.

Jimbuna · 02-17-13, 07:27 AM

Looks like he'd feel more comfortable sharing a room with Chewbacca

Oberon · 02-17-13, 07:30 AM

Very impressive...but...minor nitpick...I don't recall Vader being present at Hoth....Raptor (resident Force expert), was he?

Raptor1 · 02-17-13, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Oberon

Very impressive...but...minor nitpick...I don't recall Vader being present at Hoth....Raptor (resident Force expert), was he?

I don't recall him taking part in the actual fighting in the movie. Some EU sources do have him fight the Rebels on the ground, but those are mostly games so I'm rather dubious about that.

Feuer Frei! · 02-17-13, 07:53 AM

Vader does indeed join the Stormtrooper Assault on the Rebel Base.
For reasons that were never explained.
When the rebels were planning their evacuation, they left the generator unmanned, which was key to them escaping, due to them also abandoning the ion cannon, which was protecting their evacuation.
Vader, if he had not joined his ground forces, would have been free to get his Star Destroyers to bombard the rebel camp. But he couldn't do that, he was in the camp!

kiwi_2005 · 02-17-13, 12:52 PM

Now that is nerdy

nikimcbee · 02-17-13, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by August

This dude has smoked a wicked lot of dope.

Now you know what changes to make to the railroad diorama.

Needs more imperial walkers. oh, change it to 1/18 scale.

Platapus · 02-17-13, 02:03 PM

Looks like an awesome hobby.

I am always impressed when people can be so dedicated to their hobby that they put that much time into it.

No way would I have the patience for this.

02-17-13, 01:36 AM	#1
Feuer Frei! Navy Seal Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Valhalla Posts: 5,295 Downloads: 141 Uploads: 17	This Guy Built The Battle of Hoth In His Living Room – With Explosions [Video] Barry had 140 square feet available in his living room. Some people would consider adding couches or chairs. Those people are not as awesome as Barry – he built an insanely detailed diorama of the Battle of Hoth. Images from this Source: http://nerdapproved.com/approved-pro...th-explosions/ And a amazing video putting everything into context: He wins the internetz imo. __________________ "History is the lies that the victors agree on"- Napoleon LINK TO MY SH 3 MODS

02-17-13, 01:54 AM	#2
Cybermat47 Willing Webfooted Beast Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 5,408 Downloads: 300 Uploads: 23	That's one awesome diorama! __________________ Historical TWoS Gameplay Guide: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?p=2572620 Historical FotRSU Gameplay Guide: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/sho....php?p=2713394

02-17-13, 02:05 AM	#3
August Wayfaring Stranger Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 23,198 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	This dude has smoked a wicked lot of dope. __________________ Flanked by life and the funeral pyre. Putting on a show for you to see.

02-17-13, 02:16 AM	#4
Red October1984 Airplane Nerd Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 6,243 Downloads: 115 Uploads: 0	Nerdy? Just a bit.... Nah...Dedication to his Hobby. How about that? __________________

02-17-13, 05:41 AM	#6
Wolferz Navy Seal Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a mighty quest for the Stick of Truth Posts: 5,963 Downloads: 52 Uploads: 0	Judging by the accent, Armistead has way too much time on his hands. __________________ Tomorrow never comes

02-17-13, 03:34 AM	#5
Harald_Lange Ensign Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NY Harbour, Periscope depth. Posts: 235 Downloads: 160 Uploads: 0	It's great, shame how the guy seems embarrassed by it all and tries to mask it with all of his jokes. Would be good if he quit being the cool kid and just talked us through it.

02-17-13, 07:09 AM	#8
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	He needs a girlfriend, but as he's got the battle of Hoth in his living room, his chances of getting one are pretty much nil.

02-17-13, 07:27 AM	#9
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,539 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Looks like he'd feel more comfortable sharing a room with Chewbacca __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

02-17-13, 07:30 AM	#10
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Very impressive...but...minor nitpick...I don't recall Vader being present at Hoth....Raptor (resident Force expert), was he?

02-17-13, 07:53 AM	#12
Feuer Frei! Navy Seal Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Valhalla Posts: 5,295 Downloads: 141 Uploads: 17	Vader does indeed join the Stormtrooper Assault on the Rebel Base. For reasons that were never explained. When the rebels were planning their evacuation, they left the generator unmanned, which was key to them escaping, due to them also abandoning the ion cannon, which was protecting their evacuation. Vader, if he had not joined his ground forces, would have been free to get his Star Destroyers to bombard the rebel camp. But he couldn't do that, he was in the camp! __________________ "History is the lies that the victors agree on"- Napoleon LINK TO MY SH 3 MODS

02-17-13, 12:52 PM	#13
kiwi_2005 Eternal Patrol Join Date: May 2004 Location: Aeoteroa Posts: 7,382 Downloads: 223 Uploads: 1	Now that is nerdy __________________ RIP kiwi_2005 Those who can't laugh at themselves leave the job to others.

02-17-13, 02:03 PM	#15
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,369 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Looks like an awesome hobby. I am always impressed when people can be so dedicated to their hobby that they put that much time into it. No way would I have the patience for this. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.