Welcome to the captions! Step 1 is always prototyping the design.
The top section of the box has a roll top, called a 'tambour', comprised of slats that slide along a path.
This why it's called a tambour box.
I figured 3L Technic Liftarms would work to join the 'slats'.
And these modified plates would work well for mounting the 2x16 plates I'm using for slats.
For the prototype, I'm just making a short section of the roll top, to see if it works.
It only has 3 slats.
Now to build a frame to test it on.
I'll be using various curved pieces to create the channel that guides the slats.
Seems to roll very nicely!
Now to create the channel...
... and extend it.
It also needs to roll up and around the back, then down again at the front of the frame.
Nice!
Or is it? I noticed the 'wheels' would occasionally catch on the seams between the bricks.
I needed another solution.
Instead of Technic 3L Pins with the 1L Liftarms, I tried using 3L Axles with Half Bushings.
The ends of the axles pass over the seams much more smoothly.
Now to build the lower drawer, which will push and pull the roll top when it is opened and closed.
Seems to work, now onto the real thing!
I decided to go with a two tone colour design - Reddish Brown and Tan.
I was actually planning to build it in only Reddish Brown, and I will still probably build that version.
But my Patrons really liked the two tone prototype.
I decided to build the channel a bit differently in the final model, even though it is the same shape.
It allowed me to texture the sides of the model a bit better.
With this recessed panel look.
The prototype drawer still works.
Now to build the finished version of the roll top.
I decided to make it all tan, using tiles for the slats of course.
It is comprised of 10 slats.
I saw a wooden version of one of these boxes posted on reddit a couple of weeks ago, which is what inspired me to build this one.
Playing with the tambour is very satisfying.
Now to build the anchors for connecting it to the drawer.
And the drawer itself.
It's a pretty simple brick-built box.
With a rounded knob built from radar dishes.
I put 'boat studs' on the bottom of the drawer so that it slides nicely.
Now to build the upper drawer.
And the upper sides, with the channel for the tambour to roll through.
Again, tiled on the side for the 'recessed panel' look.
Now to finish off the top with these rounded arch pieces.
I noticed the box would slide around while opening and closing it, so I added some rubber feet.
Now I have a place to store all my treasure!
Or whatever other fun things I want to put in it.
Thanks for watching!