If you’re concerned about chipping, a glossy spray varnish should add a clear protective coat while keeping the shiny metallic look! It’s something I use as a miniature painter all the time.
I’ve tried something like that before for a Mandalorian helmet project and the gloss finish cause the metallic paint to crack, chip and peel automatically without me even touching it. Idk if it’s a chemical reaction or a moisture problem but I don’t think a gloss finish will work. If anything it might make things much worse
@@alec7501That's really odd, honestly. I use gloss varnish over metallic acrylic paints all the time. Sounds like a chemical reaction definitely happened but I wonder why.
That came out awesome! Here's a trick if you want your paint coating on plastic to be peel proof, once the model is assembled use #0000 Steel Wool, it's a super fine grit abrasive and it will make tons of micro scratches on the surface where the paint is to be applied. Primers are thicker than finishing paint so they have filler properties so the scratch won't show and it offers a better adhering surface for your primer. I've spray painted LOTS of plastic parts, not Lego, but the same principle applies. Can't wait to see your chromed out N-1!
Quick pro tip, you have to prep the bricks for paint, use scotch bright steel wool to scratch the bricks up for paint, also paint in warm temps allowing 24 hours before painting
@@coconutbricksstudios Thanks man! Thats means a lot! I did something like this 9 months ago ( a Old Republic siege of the jedi temple MOC -with malgus you know ). If it helps i can show you photos of it! I not really finished it becouse its costed a lot but you can see what it looks like in 100/80%! If it helps then just say it and i send it to you!
If you want to take your chrome skills up a notch, definitely look into an airbrush with a polishable metallic paint, then a high gloss coat, then a quick buff with a rotary tool of choice (think dremel tool). Let me know if you ever need a quick tutorial, I’d be happy to assist! Love the way the ship turned out, very nice job!
Shame Lego don't make make chrome bricks anymore because this looks awesome, knowing me I'd probably end up machining bricks out of aluminium if I wanted a chrome build.
this is awesome man, always wanted more chrome ships as the UCS N1 starfighter was one of my first sets back in 2002/3 - love how the build and ship turned out
Hachiroku is the man, great looking build! Did you clearcoat it? I ask because the more you handle it the more likely the paint will wear off. Especially on the edges of the bricks. Either way, killer boots dude! ✌️❤️🌮's
Wow impressive most impressive great job on painting the pieces are you planning to make the Queen amidala starship from ep 1? Just subscribed can’t wait to see more just browsing into your old videos. Greetings from 🇨🇦
Coconut instead of making weekly videos you could try spreading the videos farther apart, make them more interesting exciting, and you could make more build challenge videos.
I watched the original video from hachiroku24 and I think you messed up on the front a little bit... But it is a great video! The chromed ship looks awsome!!!!!
Great job, Hachiroku24 is such a talented builder. I used his video for inspiration on my Rancor. His videos are sooooo good for helping to recreation his designs. This chromed look has come out amazingly. What a stunning display piece you have created. Great work Ethan. Keep up the great work. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
I’ve wanted to see this and the larger ship from Episode One as fully chromed out UCS sets. But curious that you said that chromed Lego pieces chip and peel? I’ve never had that happen to my chromed Lego pieces and I’ve got chromed pieces from nearly 30 or more years ago and they’re still in great shape.
I'm curious, when you add a coat of paint on a Lego brick, how much does it affect the brick's ability to sit next to another brick? I don't know how thick the coat of paint is, but there's not much space in between bricks to start with.
It takes me 4 days to chrome a piece of Lego because I take a lot of time into doing it right😂 but you make it look so simple and easy but also I usually chrome wrap my Lego pieces sometimes it doesn't last sometimes it does but anyways everything turned out great I love how it looks it looks clean and awesome
3:00 You're saying knockoff as if Mega isn't Lego's biggest building block competitor. That's just disrespectful to Mega, which is a brand that produces some really quality sets and figures.
I agreed with this, as a guy who owns a couple of halo sets over the years, I would say that the brick quality has improved a lot for a competitor, but yet mega gets called by Lego purists as knockoff or fake despite mega doing their own thing for their own set while garnering hate just for existing by purists. Same thing with Cobi which is just uncalled for.
That's great! I think that the only way to make it better would be to paint it with airbrush if you are intrested you should check out green stuff chrome for example
Checkout the original build here: ruclips.net/video/UwNqGvpXkrQ/видео.htmlsi=RXKdWg79qRBhu6Qx
Make sure to use sealant after you apply the chrome so it won’t be too delicate! Great diorama and keep up the great work!
If you want a more shiny effect use a gloss black before the chrome/silver… modelling tips…
If you’re concerned about chipping, a glossy spray varnish should add a clear protective coat while keeping the shiny metallic look! It’s something I use as a miniature painter all the time.
+ you can polish the varnish to make it look smooth
I’ve tried something like that before for a Mandalorian helmet project and the gloss finish cause the metallic paint to crack, chip and peel automatically without me even touching it. Idk if it’s a chemical reaction or a moisture problem but I don’t think a gloss finish will work. If anything it might make things much worse
@@alec7501That's really odd, honestly. I use gloss varnish over metallic acrylic paints all the time. Sounds like a chemical reaction definitely happened but I wonder why.
And this is how the slippery slope to painted Lego starts
Lol!
Hachiroku has the coolest designs and the Crome makes his ship look even better! Great vid Coconut 👍
Appreciate it
That came out awesome! Here's a trick if you want your paint coating on plastic to be peel proof, once the model is assembled use #0000 Steel Wool, it's a super fine grit abrasive and it will make tons of micro scratches on the surface where the paint is to be applied. Primers are thicker than finishing paint so they have filler properties so the scratch won't show and it offers a better adhering surface for your primer. I've spray painted LOTS of plastic parts, not Lego, but the same principle applies.
Can't wait to see your chromed out N-1!
Thanks for the tips!
4:44 looks like a batman starship
Amazing video! Boy do I miss the chrome lightsaber hilts
Same
MOC IDEA: Death Troops on Scarif. Or Death Troopers w/Director Krenic retrieving Galin Erso
Quick pro tip, you have to prep the bricks for paint, use scotch bright steel wool to scratch the bricks up for paint, also paint in warm temps allowing 24 hours before painting
The primed version looks like a ship Batman would own lol
A gloss finish would make the shine pop even more and seal the whole thing so you wouldn't have to worry as much about handling.
4:30 Lego Batman: I only work in black and really really dark grey.
Darth Malgus / Old republic moc?
I can not wait to see something that!!
I hope you like the idea!
That would be cool!
@@coconutbricksstudios Thanks man! Thats means a lot!
I did something like this 9 months ago ( a Old Republic siege of the jedi temple MOC -with malgus you know ).
If it helps i can show you photos of it!
I not really finished it becouse its costed a lot but you can see what it looks like in 100/80%!
If it helps then just say it and i send it to you!
1:05-1:08
LOL! My reaction to seeing the USC Venator in stores knowing I can never get my hands on such a beauty. 😅😢
Lego gotta make one soon..
Well done
If you want to take your chrome skills up a notch, definitely look into an airbrush with a polishable metallic paint, then a high gloss coat, then a quick buff with a rotary tool of choice (think dremel tool). Let me know if you ever need a quick tutorial, I’d be happy to assist! Love the way the ship turned out, very nice job!
you throwing away the mega Bloks part pained me, just give it to me! (or anybody else who like mega)
I knew it xD
when I saw your story, I knew it was this ship!
Awesome!
Shame Lego don't make make chrome bricks anymore because this looks awesome, knowing me I'd probably end up machining bricks out of aluminium if I wanted a chrome build.
Im a die hard dnd player/dungeon master, id love to see you build a castle being attacked by a dragon
Oh cool
A clear coat would go the distance
This was actually such a great video! I loved the way the chrome turned out! Hachiroku really deserves some credit for that build! It looks amazing!
You could spray a gloss varnish over the chrome so it's saffer to handle
You could use fine sandpaper 2000 and up to make surface even more shiny and uniform. On primer, chrome layer and gloss coat. A lot of labor of course
Nice video man
DAMM THAT INCREDIBLE
You should crome the set 10300 delorean
it would be amazing if you built the domed separatist structure where padme was captured in on Rodia (Bombad Jedi & Cloak of Darkness)
It's beautiful!
Yesss. Please do the Naboo fighter! That's my favorite starfighter
That’s good 👍 😮
Appreciate it man!
You shoud make the razor crest and the Mandelorian N1 like this!
I'm impressed, I tried chrome spray paint but it turned out very grainy. Nice to see it is possible with the correct spray paint.
I'm super happy this worked out because it's gonna save me a lot of money next year!
great video dude, been meaning to get round to chroming an N1 myself! nice to see it doesn't look *too* complicated!
Definitely gonna do a couple of those next year.
Bro that Chrome is absolutely banging! Love it
i watch him build it is so cool
this is awesome man, always wanted more chrome ships as the UCS N1 starfighter was one of my first sets back in 2002/3 - love how the build and ship turned out
Fck fair play, didn't expect it to come on like that, 👌
This was amazing I saw this video pop up and I immediately watched it.
Love to hear it.
I'm beaning for more!!!
Absolutely stunning!!!! Love it coconut
Thanks Clayton!
Great video 👌 it's really cool to see something new like this!
I would love to see an old republic build! Still has what we love about clones, but it isn't exactly the same for you to build.
You could do Cere and Eno Cordova's jedi archives room in the base on Jedha from Jedi Survivor.
Old republic moc please!!!!!
Normally painting lego is high heresy, but dang... that's really cool
POV you’re watching your first coconut video in awhile and he whips out the classic dark tan.
Hachiroku is the man, great looking build! Did you clearcoat it? I ask because the more you handle it the more likely the paint will wear off. Especially on the edges of the bricks. Either way, killer boots dude! ✌️❤️🌮's
Not yet but I definitely need to!
Shiny and chrome! Witness ME!!!!
Its sort if clone wars, but you could make the battle wirh the tactacle droid and his forces against ezra and kanan and such frim rebels?
The chrome looks sweet, I might try it on a couple microfighters I made. Also props to hachiroku for the design
Build a mini figure scale death star
Btw this is a joke I know that isn’t possible and it would be larger than a city block
You should build something from Andor like Ferrix or something
This video may have been one of my favorite videos seen this whole year just because I felt like a really thrilling challenge! Way to gi
It was one of my favorites as well.
That was fantastic! Did the priming and chroming process affect the landing gear joints at all?
Nope they still work great
I was gonna say it was expensive, but you just used chrome paint! Phew. The credit card’s been saved (again)
Very good
Wow that’s stunning, great job man.
Wow impressive most impressive great job on painting the pieces are you planning to make the Queen amidala starship from ep 1?
Just subscribed can’t wait to see more just browsing into your old videos.
Greetings from 🇨🇦
Could you use a car wrap. It would be alot of cutting but would probably look good if it worked
I was hoping he was actually gonna make em chrome
Rebels and Stormtrooper speeder chase through Lothal. Or anything Rebels
A clear glossy coat would protect it...
Amazing! Imperial base with rebels moc?
Cool!
This is amazing! Did any of the paint leak into the interior? Would love to see a follow up vid to see how the paint goes
Coconut instead of making weekly videos you could try spreading the videos farther apart, make them more interesting exciting, and you could make more build challenge videos.
Absolutely fantastic 😊😊😊😊😊. You are a inspiration to this community 😊
Thanks I appreciate that!
This looks pretty sick!
I watched the original video from hachiroku24 and I think you messed up on the front a little bit... But it is a great video! The chromed ship looks awsome!!!!!
Great job, Hachiroku24 is such a talented builder. I used his video for inspiration on my Rancor. His videos are sooooo good for helping to recreation his designs. This chromed look has come out amazingly. What a stunning display piece you have created. Great work Ethan. Keep up the great work. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Thanks Dubbzi! Him a brick Sherpa crank out some amazing builds!
This has inspired me to do some spray painting.
Side note: anyone know how to get the 2022 AT-TE to connect to the 2008 gunship dropship?
Broooooo, what can I say.👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌
I’ve wanted to see this and the larger ship from Episode One as fully chromed out UCS sets. But curious that you said that chromed Lego pieces chip and peel? I’ve never had that happen to my chromed Lego pieces and I’ve got chromed pieces from nearly 30 or more years ago and they’re still in great shape.
I'm curious, when you add a coat of paint on a Lego brick, how much does it affect the brick's ability to sit next to another brick? I don't know how thick the coat of paint is, but there's not much space in between bricks to start with.
It takes me 4 days to chrome a piece of Lego because I take a lot of time into doing it right😂 but you make it look so simple and easy but also I usually chrome wrap my Lego pieces sometimes it doesn't last sometimes it does but anyways everything turned out great I love how it looks it looks clean and awesome
yo awesome ! lit AF !!! anyone have the list pieces for this moc ? i want to buildit for my GF
very good! What brand of paint did you use for the chrome paint?
ww2 beach landing combined with star wars
Imperial moc please
3:00 You're saying knockoff as if Mega isn't Lego's biggest building block competitor. That's just disrespectful to Mega, which is a brand that produces some really quality sets and figures.
I agreed with this, as a guy who owns a couple of halo sets over the years, I would say that the brick quality has improved a lot for a competitor, but yet mega gets called by Lego purists as knockoff or fake despite mega doing their own thing for their own set while garnering hate just for existing by purists. Same thing with Cobi which is just uncalled for.
4:48 if padme joind darth vader
Now chrome out a jar jar
Will you build the nabo starfightr
Yep
Build the big fortress inquisitorious on nur
Man what about coruscant
I was here
It’s been so long
Since last I’ve seen a good moc of this ship
Because Lego uses light bluish gray..
Does anyone know what song tis is a parody of.
I have the ucs razor crest and it’s gray 😢
You can order chrome lego pieces
Cool! Really like the finished look!
What about a Mandalorian MOC?
wait, are you related to Patrick H Willem?
Yay first 30 minutes
next time use glossy black primer
The kind I used worked great
That's great! I think that the only way to make it better would be to paint it with airbrush if you are intrested you should check out green stuff chrome for example
:D
First hour
Why is this feeling illegal ??