Oh, I forgot, I also did my standard acrylic panel wash on the frame & weapon runners to add to the dark end of contrast. I didn't hit the armor with the darkening step this time, but probably should have. By viewer request, I will eventually do some videos showing what techniques I use -- they're not great, but they're at least okay, and most important for me, they're *very* fast.
I’m guessing they put it in 30MM because of the interoperability with other sets and accessories kits. It makes a lot of sense with the Armored Core theme given how they are customizable in game. I think we will find that there’s a lot more parts swapping possible within the AC 30MM line than across 30MM lines.
Love the colour you brought out, especially on the existing beige runners. How did you get that colour to look so faded? I'm assuming its not just drybrushing.
Thanks! The beige received a champagne-colored metallic drybrush application on the runners. After the model was assembled I lightly sponged on some sepia acrylic wash for the splotching effect. After that dried I used a latex makeup "brush" dipped in crushed cheap black oil pastel for the post-shading effect.
it is good to note that the limb connections (arm socket and leg sockets) are the same as 30mm and all related. so that means you can use the torso with any 30minute missions or even 30 minute sisters if you want to, or vice versa. the elbow and knees tho are different though, so it is fair to ask why make part of 30mm, but it does kinda fit more than hg since hg has no true consistent system (besides hands, but even then not fully) and bandai has been trying to promote customization with stuff like listing the linbs separately and selling the weapon addons (but not showing this cross-series customization itself!)
been waiting for this review since i spotted it in the background of one of your videos. this + the steel haze are some of the most fun and satisfying build processes ive come across. Don't usually paint my kits, but its so nice i decided to take the plunge and gave it a light gunky layer of oil paint to panel line/make it look a little smoked out and greasy, then hit it with matte spray Just gotta paint the red details and weapons now. In terms of compatibility i think a few of the weapons sets from mainline 30mm fit really nice - i swapped around the extra gun slot from steel haze onto this guy, and replaced it with a rail gun from options set 1 and the songbird to accentuate steel haze's dynamic frame and it looks quite nice. Enjoyed the video and generally appreciate the philosophy of the channel!
Been a fan of your videos for almost ten years now and this is the first time I'm commenting! I saw this kit in one of your lego reviews and subbed to this channel in hopes you'll make a video for it. Wasn't expecting it but man, was I ecstatic to see this video pop up! Glad to see you enjoy Armored Core as well, Jang. I have the Steel Haze kit and can't wait to assemble it. Will you be getting the other ACs or weapon sets in the line?
Oh, I forgot, I also did my standard acrylic panel wash on the frame & weapon runners to add to the dark end of contrast. I didn't hit the armor with the darkening step this time, but probably should have. By viewer request, I will eventually do some videos showing what techniques I use -- they're not great, but they're at least okay, and most important for me, they're *very* fast.
AH HA!
This explains why there have not been new models uploaded to TheJANG channal.
Cool!
It's great to see JANG doing more models of mecha!
I’m guessing they put it in 30MM because of the interoperability with other sets and accessories kits. It makes a lot of sense with the Armored Core theme given how they are customizable in game. I think we will find that there’s a lot more parts swapping possible within the AC 30MM line than across 30MM lines.
Love the colour you brought out, especially on the existing beige runners. How did you get that colour to look so faded? I'm assuming its not just drybrushing.
Thanks! The beige received a champagne-colored metallic drybrush application on the runners. After the model was assembled I lightly sponged on some sepia acrylic wash for the splotching effect. After that dried I used a latex makeup "brush" dipped in crushed cheap black oil pastel for the post-shading effect.
it is good to note that the limb connections (arm socket and leg sockets) are the same as 30mm and all related. so that means you can use the torso with any 30minute missions or even 30 minute sisters if you want to, or vice versa.
the elbow and knees tho are different though, so it is fair to ask why make part of 30mm, but it does kinda fit more than hg since hg has no true consistent system (besides hands, but even then not fully) and bandai has been trying to promote customization with stuff like listing the linbs separately and selling the weapon addons (but not showing this cross-series customization itself!)
been waiting for this review since i spotted it in the background of one of your videos. this + the steel haze are some of the most fun and satisfying build processes ive come across. Don't usually paint my kits, but its so nice i decided to take the plunge and gave it a light gunky layer of oil paint to panel line/make it look a little smoked out and greasy, then hit it with matte spray Just gotta paint the red details and weapons now.
In terms of compatibility i think a few of the weapons sets from mainline 30mm fit really nice - i swapped around the extra gun slot from steel haze onto this guy, and replaced it with a rail gun from options set 1 and the songbird to accentuate steel haze's dynamic frame and it looks quite nice. Enjoyed the video and generally appreciate the philosophy of the channel!
Been a fan of your videos for almost ten years now and this is the first time I'm commenting! I saw this kit in one of your lego reviews and subbed to this channel in hopes you'll make a video for it. Wasn't expecting it but man, was I ecstatic to see this video pop up! Glad to see you enjoy Armored Core as well, Jang. I have the Steel Haze kit and can't wait to assemble it. Will you be getting the other ACs or weapon sets in the line?
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