*****DISCOVER THE REST OF THIS VIDEO SERIES***** This is episode 2 of a video series of mine dedicated solely to painting and weathering Star Wars models. Discover the rest here: ruclips.net/p/PLZdX5WqXSpc3z7JglKC53TT75stOIfKtM
Nice to see more Legion stuff on the channel. The Occupier turned out excellent. The highlights, stippling and shading added a lot of definition to the model. It looks like you’re really enjoying yourself and evolving your techniques as well. Great video.
Thank you very much! There is more to come, I already have another SW tank...and yes, I really enjoyed this. Being able to start painting and weathering in a few minutes is priceless for me!
a minor note - for those of us with hand issues, for whatever reason - a good way to hold any chipping sponge is a pair of reverse action tweezers. Lovely work as always dear I love the shading you've achieved!
Gosh, thank you very much, Keith. I have more Star Wars stuff in the pipeline, for after the summer break. AAT Trade Fed. Battle Tank, LAAT/ie, and Speeder Truck.
Thank you very much, James! Yeah, to be honest, I think these two Star Wars models have been really inspiring. The fact that they are so easy and quick to build kind of makes me go into the project with more enthusiasm. Had never really tried post-shading before the AT-ST, but now I am convinced it is the way to go! BUT NO TUFTS! 😂
Thank you for the video, it shows a great job! I would suggest colour variation in some panels and shadow areas. For greys, applying some white dots for highlights and marine blue for shadows really make a change (blend by stippling with a dry brush or a cotton bud). Give it a try! Some contrast will make the model look even cooler! You can also do the chipping technique in different grey layers, so you can have different color chipping, which translates into older or newer weathering. Finally, some graphite or metallic pigments can really enhance the weathering effects in the corners. Keep up the good work!
Thanks, Didac! If you watch more of my videos, you will see that I am familiar with both oil dot filters and graphite pencils. Particularly with a wargaming model, when choosing what techniques to apply the main question for me is return on investment - these were choices on my part. I would suggest not assuming other modellers are ignorant of technique x,y or z if they do not employ them for a particular project…
@@TheRaceForTerra You are right. I've watched a video where you mention that you first used streaking technique with enamel thinner but then changed to do it without thinner to have more control. So yes, I assumed you were learning on your journey and thought you would be open-minded to receive suggestions and not feel offended. If this is the case, as it seems, sorry. My intention was just to share some tricks. I would also suggest not to be that strict with comments if you want to build a huge Patreon troop. People just want to enjoy life and share knowledge.
Wow! What a great kit! So good to see non GW stuff and to see that the quality is high also. Clearly this is well designed and made, are they reasonably priced too? Your paint-job is terrific too, really inspiring to see something so simple, yet so effective, brilliant!
Thank you very much, Rick! Yeah, this was €55, which given how big it is and the production values (tokens, cards, etc.) I think is really good bang for your buck. The AT-ST is even better, though!
@@TheRaceForTerra Ah, okay. I looked at the Tamiya paints online but couldn't find any info regarding their medium. Thanks for the save! It seems like you prime all your minis with lacquer thinned paints. Is it really that much stronger? And it doesn't get gunked up in your airbrush ever?
@@nigeljones9215 Yeah, lacquers are way stronger, and they spray beautifully without any dry tip or gunking up. Downsides: highly toxic, needs a dedicated airbrush cleaner (my favorite is AK Xtreme Cleaner, which I recommend for heavy duty cleaning regardless of paints used). In Japan, modellers pretty much only use lacquers...and I can see why!
I really need an airbrush, you've convinced me that I need to get into it for Star Wars Legion miniatures. Definitely the look I love. How long does it take you to do a miniature like this?
Way to go! I can’t remember, but I could tell you exactly in a few days if you like (from the video footage, I’m on a road trip right now). Around 6 hours I would think - most of that being the weathering. You can prime, airbrush all your basecoats and do the chipping with either liquid mask or chipping fluid in 1h (but always let your primer cure for 24h first).
Not at all stupid! It doesn't *have to*, but I'm afraid I have tried two others and have other people on the Discord try a third one...and all were between sub-par and just fails. Get Maskol!
Hi there ! Such a great work on that tank ! But i don't understand how you did the chipping FX. English isn't m'y mother language so I have trouble understanding. So you took off the liquid mask with a dry brush with à bit of paint on it? Or you took off the mask while the base coat was still wet?
Hi Robin, I speak Spanish and German as well, if that helps? I undercoated the model, then applied liquid mask, let it dry, applied a basecoat over it, let it dry, and then used friction to remove the liquid mask under the basecoat. This reveals the undercoat, but also creates scratches and microchips due to the friction itself. You can contact me on Facebook if this is still unclear.
If you airbrush them, yes, but you'll have to be more gentle with the brush. Word of advice: other liquid mask products don't work as well for this - best to get Humbrol.
@@TheRaceForTerra Love the video, one thing I'm confused about. So you are using Tamiya acrylic paint with Tamiya laquer thinner? I'm I getting that right?
@@stinkyham9050 Yes indeed. Tamiya XF paints are alcohol-based acrylics, so the term "acrylic" is a technicality. Everyone assumes "acrylic" means a water-based paint (e.g. GW, Army Painter, AMMO, etc.), but that is not the case here. When thinned with lacquer thinner, they become similar to true lacquers. Does that make sense?
*****DISCOVER THE REST OF THIS VIDEO SERIES*****
This is episode 2 of a video series of mine dedicated solely to painting and weathering Star Wars models. Discover the rest here: ruclips.net/p/PLZdX5WqXSpc3z7JglKC53TT75stOIfKtM
⭐Superb presentation and superb result ⭐ 👍
Thank you, kind sir!
Probably the best at weathering on the tube . Impressive .
Hardly, but thank you so much!
nice looking kit and cool video
Thank you! You gotta give one of these kits a try!
Nice to see more Legion stuff on the channel. The Occupier turned out excellent. The highlights, stippling and shading added a lot of definition to the model. It looks like you’re really enjoying yourself and evolving your techniques as well. Great video.
Thank you very much! There is more to come, I already have another SW tank...and yes, I really enjoyed this. Being able to start painting and weathering in a few minutes is priceless for me!
a minor note - for those of us with hand issues, for whatever reason - a good way to hold any chipping sponge is a pair of reverse action tweezers.
Lovely work as always dear I love the shading you've achieved!
Thank you very much. I actually have hand (wrist) issues also, so thank you for the tip!!
Absolutely beautiful! Thank you for teaching me!
Gosh, thank you very much, Keith. I have more Star Wars stuff in the pipeline, for after the summer break. AAT Trade Fed. Battle Tank, LAAT/ie, and Speeder Truck.
Wow i think you've really found your groove Darth Terra!!! The shading bit worked for me, got a good idea of what your doing 😀 fantastic job!
Thank you very much, James! Yeah, to be honest, I think these two Star Wars models have been really inspiring. The fact that they are so easy and quick to build kind of makes me go into the project with more enthusiasm. Had never really tried post-shading before the AT-ST, but now I am convinced it is the way to go! BUT NO TUFTS! 😂
Damn... the molding on that kit is pretty impressive
It is indeed! Highly recommend it. Having done several Leman Russ tanks this year, the difference in quality and value for money is amazing.
Great work!
Thanks, Jon, means a lot coming from you!
Stellar work! I can't wait to try some of these out! Such a great paint job!
Thank you kindly, Justin! There will be more Legion coming to the channel...I bought the AAT tank last week!
Fantastic video, great to see how each type of paint and brush is used making it really easy to follow. Love to see more and more legion stuff. 👍🏻
Thank you very much, Jason! More Legion stuff is coming - to be honest, it's been a revelation for me.
pro tip: watch movies on instaflixxer. Been using it for watching a lot of movies during the lockdown.
@Talon Alec yup, have been watching on InstaFlixxer for since november myself :)
@Talon Alec Yup, have been using instaflixxer for months myself :)
Very beautiful paint 🤩 I subscribe to your Channel 👍
Thank you, Happy Boar! Happy to hear that you enjoyed the video!
Like the Shirt!
Thank you for the video, it shows a great job! I would suggest colour variation in some panels and shadow areas. For greys, applying some white dots for highlights and marine blue for shadows really make a change (blend by stippling with a dry brush or a cotton bud). Give it a try! Some contrast will make the model look even cooler! You can also do the chipping technique in different grey layers, so you can have different color chipping, which translates into older or newer weathering. Finally, some graphite or metallic pigments can really enhance the weathering effects in the corners. Keep up the good work!
Thanks, Didac! If you watch more of my videos, you will see that I am familiar with both oil dot filters and graphite pencils. Particularly with a wargaming model, when choosing what techniques to apply the main question for me is return on investment - these were choices on my part. I would suggest not assuming other modellers are ignorant of technique x,y or z if they do not employ them for a particular project…
@@TheRaceForTerra You are right. I've watched a video where you mention that you first used streaking technique with enamel thinner but then changed to do it without thinner to have more control. So yes, I assumed you were learning on your journey and thought you would be open-minded to receive suggestions and not feel offended. If this is the case, as it seems, sorry. My intention was just to share some tricks. I would also suggest not to be that strict with comments if you want to build a huge Patreon troop. People just want to enjoy life and share knowledge.
So great job Pal !!! But... But you left the left cannon crooked.
Hahah, thanks, but not particularly fussed about that!
Wow! What a great kit! So good to see non GW stuff and to see that the quality is high also. Clearly this is well designed and made, are they reasonably priced too?
Your paint-job is terrific too, really inspiring to see something so simple, yet so effective, brilliant!
Thank you very much, Rick! Yeah, this was €55, which given how big it is and the production values (tokens, cards, etc.) I think is really good bang for your buck. The AT-ST is even better, though!
So, you can use any type of acrylic paints with the lacquer thinner?
Not really - Tamiya XF paints are solvent-based acrylics. Water-baaed acrylics (e.g. Vallejo) + lacquer thinner=not good!
@@TheRaceForTerra Ah, okay. I looked at the Tamiya paints online but couldn't find any info regarding their medium. Thanks for the save! It seems like you prime all your minis with lacquer thinned paints. Is it really that much stronger? And it doesn't get gunked up in your airbrush ever?
@@nigeljones9215 Yeah, lacquers are way stronger, and they spray beautifully without any dry tip or gunking up. Downsides: highly toxic, needs a dedicated airbrush cleaner (my favorite is AK Xtreme Cleaner, which I recommend for heavy duty cleaning regardless of paints used). In Japan, modellers pretty much only use lacquers...and I can see why!
@@TheRaceForTerra I'll look into this. Thanks for all the advice again!
Also can I request Tufts for the base? Thank you 🤣
How did I miss this comment? Tufts, me? NEVAH!
I did not realize the vehicle had tracks, I thought it was a hover unit. Interesting.
Yeah, I thought so too at first. Apparently both versions existed in the SW universe.
I really need an airbrush, you've convinced me that I need to get into it for Star Wars Legion miniatures. Definitely the look I love. How long does it take you to do a miniature like this?
Way to go! I can’t remember, but I could tell you exactly in a few days if you like (from the video footage, I’m on a road trip right now). Around 6 hours I would think - most of that being the weathering. You can prime, airbrush all your basecoats and do the chipping with either liquid mask or chipping fluid in 1h (but always let your primer cure for 24h first).
I know this sounds like a stupid question to ask, but when doing Liquid Mask for Chipping, it doesn't have to be Humbrol, right?
Not at all stupid! It doesn't *have to*, but I'm afraid I have tried two others and have other people on the Discord try a third one...and all were between sub-par and just fails. Get Maskol!
Hi there ! Such a great work on that tank ! But i don't understand how you did the chipping FX. English isn't m'y mother language so I have trouble understanding.
So you took off the liquid mask with a dry brush with à bit of paint on it? Or you took off the mask while the base coat was still wet?
Hi Robin, I speak Spanish and German as well, if that helps? I undercoated the model, then applied liquid mask, let it dry, applied a basecoat over it, let it dry, and then used friction to remove the liquid mask under the basecoat. This reveals the undercoat, but also creates scratches and microchips due to the friction itself. You can contact me on Facebook if this is still unclear.
@@TheRaceForTerra, super clear, thank you!
Works with every kind of paint? I use Citadel and Vallejo
If you airbrush them, yes, but you'll have to be more gentle with the brush. Word of advice: other liquid mask products don't work as well for this - best to get Humbrol.
@@TheRaceForTerra, yes i use an airbrush.
Thank you your quick answers.
Keep making great videos !
I see why GW part ways with asmodee ;)
why dont they have the driver and tank commander?
like in Rogue 1?
Oh, it comes with that, I just didn't want to add those myself.
@@TheRaceForTerra thanks!
I'm pretty sure you can't use cement for this, since it's PVC plastic
You do realise that I DID use cement and that everything is rock-solid, right? 🙄 Or maybe it was black magic!
@@TheRaceForTerra I would say it's the dark side of the force
You din't show us the tracks Pal !
I didn’t, because there was not much to see - they’re hardly visible at all!
And......I just order one on Amazon.
It won't disappoint! The level of detail they have despite being so simple is amazing.
@@TheRaceForTerra Love the video, one thing I'm confused about. So you are using Tamiya acrylic paint with Tamiya laquer thinner? I'm I getting that right?
@@stinkyham9050 Yes indeed. Tamiya XF paints are alcohol-based acrylics, so the term "acrylic" is a technicality. Everyone assumes "acrylic" means a water-based paint (e.g. GW, Army Painter, AMMO, etc.), but that is not the case here. When thinned with lacquer thinner, they become similar to true lacquers. Does that make sense?
@@TheRaceForTerra A little, I've always thinned Tamiya acrylic with IPA based thinner but I'll give the laquer trick a go on an old model. Thanks.
@@stinkyham9050 Try this, works much better.