Hey Studs, welcome back to Studson Studio.
It’s that time of the year again. Let’s see what good garbage Santa cursed my sock with this time.
Oh! It's the exact hot garbage I asked for!
I wonder how Santa made it. Oh, to be an elf on his shelf...
[SANTA] Ho ho ho! And welcome to my workshop! [STUDSON] Thanks, Santa. Love your work.
Did you get my letter? [SANTA] I did!
[SANTA] I don’t know what a meme is, but you asked for a toy train like this blue British gentleman.
[STUDSON] Yep, you got it. Think of it as Thomas the Tank Engine wearing the skin of Shrek’s swamp.
I know it’s a tall ogre, but I’m happy to guide your sleigh tonight.
[SANTA] Thank you, my boy! Now let's begin!
We’ll need one miniature remote control car. Link in the description.
[STUDSON] Can you do a stunt test real quick? Nice. Nice.
[SANTA] And then one Shrek PEZ dispenser. [STUDSON] Ooh, don’t forget to remove any spider
eggs that might have built up over the years. [SANTA] Good thinking, my boy!
[STUDSON] I’m sorry, Santa, but you’re going to have to behead Shrek.
“That was easy.” [STUDSON] Good night, sweet prince.
Wait, what.
[SANTA] If my math is correct, we're short a couple wheels.
[STUDSON] Hey, let me hook you up with dollar store ATV
[SANTA] Ah, thank you!
[STUDSON] Ooh, what's that? Is that Santa's secret magic sticky sauce?
[SANTA] Oh ho ho, no, this is super glue.
[STUDSON] Ah, right.. [SANTA] Now if only these
wheels were a bit wider. [STUDSON] Don’t worry,
I got you covered with these broth caps. [SANTA] Wow, looks like someone’s a big broth boy.
[STUDSON] Yep, soup’s good. In fact, go chop an onion for that broth and you got a stew goin!
[SANTA] Sure. [STUDSON] Crafting is a lot like onions actually.
You build up layers until you reach that shiny, brittle skin.
What’s the next layer on this onion? [SANTA] It’s foam.
This will be the foundation to which everything is attached,
but I’ll paint it black to make sure no pink shows through.
And here we are! [STUDSON] Uh oh, fender bender!
[SANTA] Well I need some fenders anyway. And that seat.
The seat can be part of the train bumper on the front.
And for the back bumper, this foot from this dollar store robot.
To make the chassis a bit wider, I’m gluing on sticks to hang over the monster truck wheels.
Then we’ll attach the fenders from earlier. [STUDSON] Very cool, and I see you also like
to glue on random gears as visual noise. [STUDSON] What are you whittling?
[SANTA] These exposed beams need some exaggerated wood grain detailing. Then these exposed seams
need to be wrapped in twine to give the impression they’re held together by rope.
This twine is pretty hairy, but a lighter can singe all that off.
[STUDSON] Hmm,is it okay to mix fire with those fabric gloves?
[SANTA] It’s what I’ve always done. [STUDSON] They might be flammable,
but those look like satin. Worst case, they might just melt
and fuse with your skin, so you’re all good. [SANTA] Ha ha, thank you for your concern!
[STUDSON] Next, we’ll make the train boiler themed as a mossy stump.
[STUDSON] Where’d you get that cardboard tube? Ah, I thought so.
But will it fit Shrek’s head?
[SHREK] Yes.
[SANTA] The tree trunk will be the centerpiece of the train engine...
...which is flanked by tanks made of foam on each side.
[SANTA] Hmm?
Ah, a special delivery from Bill Making Stuff.
These stirring sticks are just what I needed!
[STUDSON] Oooh! Is Bill on the Naughty or Nice List?
[SANTA] Now let's add some wood siding.
But for the smoke stack on this oak shack, we need something more organic.
A couple hollowed out branches on the top, then a few smaller ones for the
roots at the base of the tree. [STUDSON] But what are you going
to use for the rest of the tree bark? [SANTA] Thank you for your perfectly
timed question! To fill out the gaps between the branches, I’m gluing on pieces of air dry clay
and sculpting in some wood grain texture. [STUDSON] Nice, one cohesive log.
[SANTA] The back section of the train engine is another foam block covered in stirring sticks, but
for the cab, we’ll need a few twigs from nature. [STUDSON] Nice, it’s looking pretty rustic, but
what about Grave Digger’s monster truck wheels? [SANTA] We’re making rustic wooden
wheels right now. [STUDSON] Are those pogs?
[SANTA] These are wooden discs glued back to back. [STUDSON] No, that’s a slammer. Those are pogs.
[SANTA] All detailed up, but it’s missing something.
A special delivery from Thomas? But I have no need for more coal.
[STUDSON] Let’s see that Santa grip turn coal to diamonds.
Ooh, wow. You can use those as miniature bolts and nails on the wheels and any other bald
spots that need detailing. [SANTA] Thanks for the tip!
Now time to paint this steam engine. [STUDSON] Don’t you mean meme engine?
[SANTA] HO HO HO, no. [STUDSON] Honestly, for the painting, you
should just speed through and really slop it up. You only have to aim for a swamp aesthetic anyway.
Plus, it’s all going to be hidden under a layer of goopy moss.
That’s looking pretty much done, so let’s glue this nightmare together.
[SANTA] Oh, I almost forgot. This train needs some bumpers.
[STUDSON] Bumpers? Oh, you mean battering
rams for the siege of Duloc. By the way, there’s still a lot
of real estate on that beautiful backside? [SANTA] You’re right, time for my Mona Lisa.
[STUDSON] While Santa paints, now is a perfect time for me to share everyone who made it onto
the Nice List this year. If you’re wondering how you can join the Nice List, it’s pretty easy,
no good deeds required, all you have to do is give me money. I know, it’s pretty messed
up. A Patreon transaction will secure your spot on this list and secure my future of
making more of these videos. [SANTA] All right, all done.
[STUDSON] Hey, that’s pretty good, but how’s your Vincent Van Goop?
Because it’s time for a goop bath. Spread that swamp juice all over.
This makes a nice gap filler for any spots I missed, especially around Shrek’s neck.
[SANTA] And maybe just a bit on this fierce warning.
[STUDSON] It could still use a few more varieties of green. A toupee of static grass on the top of the cab.
[SANTA] And perhaps a light dusting of green snow to frost the tips.
[STUDSON] Yeah, this mobile marsh has that swamp aesthetic now.
[SANTA] Time to fill the tender with coal. [STUDSON] No no no, we don't need coal.
This train is green. It runs on onion power.
[SANTA] And lastly, a medley of oil washes to finish it up and it’s yours.
[STUDSON] Wow, thank you Santa!
Stick around for the beauty shots as I take this train for a spin, plus,
a melodic shout out to some of my newest patrons.
Thanks for watching, everyone, and I’ll see you next year.