Gundam for beginners - painting weathering effects with a paint brush!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 มิ.ย. 2024
- Hello dear friends!
In this video I'm trying to paint weathering and rust effects using a model paint brush. The sponge chipping method will serve as a base layer for a very refined model paint brush technique. This technique aims to add very detailed speckles of rust for an ultra realistic look.
It's a technique that I saw on @NightShiftScaleModels channel. Please check them out, because Martin, who runs this channel, is a pro when it comes to hand painting model kits. Martin, if you read this: thanks for your tutorials, I learned so much from them!
0:00 - Intro
1:38 - Snapbuilding the Zaku
2:52 - Weird collecting habbits
3:32 - Adding Gundam Markers and panel line accent color
6:35 - Sealing off the kit with Tamiya Flat Top Coat
7:00 - Using Vallejo colors and a sponge to add a first layer of chipping
9:51 - Using a model paint brush to refine the chipping effect
11:14 - Using a toothpick to clean off excess paint
12:15 - Using Vallejo colors to add rust and erosion effects
15:42 - Reveal and conclusion
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Some of you might have noticed that I left out the weapons. I did not forget them, they will get their own video :)
Just wondering did you use something like a sponge to get the weathering affect after using the Gundam markers
@@armaandhaliwal2044 Hey, yeah I used a melamine sponge to wipe off the colors.
How long did you leave it on before rubbing it off? everythign im seeing says it needs pure alcohol to remove so im a bit scared of leaving it on too long@@GiantRobolove
We builders keep the nubs so that we can make Sprew Goo (Glue). It is a mix of the cement and nubs to create this gooey mixature that is the color of the nubs used. This goo is great for filling in gaps and large seams. Just make sure you only put in nubs of the correct color to match the parts you are trying to fill with the goo. It will dry to the same color as the parts and can then be sanded down as needed to make the gap or seam disappear.
Yeah I've seen this technique before in some of the Japanese gunpla builders I follow. Definitely a smart technique. Too bad my nubs are mixed now lol.
You can just cut some plastic off the runners later to make it.
"sprue" goo
Why would you worry about matching colors when presumably you are going to prime and repaint your model?
@@jamesm8211 Some people do not actually prime and repaint them and having a color matched goo means they can close their seems nicely. Also, in ensures that if there are any areas that might show even after a repaint, there are no unsightly color mismatches. It is an easy thing to make and takes very little time, so why not make some color matched goo?
Na mate you smashed it, looks great!
At the beginning when he showed the second one I was like that looks really good.
Haha, thanks. I think it was still a bit rough. There is a video about that too, if you would like to see.
Bro, you are charismatic AF great vid!
Thanks man!
I use photo references of tanks and aircraft...extremely helpful, so you go go to far. Studying the real life textures has done wonders!!!
Yep, I will definitely do that in the future as well.
Great! My addiction towards Gunpla is back AND a new Video is online!!! Today is a good day!
What a coincidence!! Hope your Zaku is coming along well.
Hey David, I am a novice Gundam builder (literally have just put kits together, no weathering etc) and I love your videos!
Thanks for sharing mate.
Hey Mike, thank you a lot. I'm happy that you enjoy my videos :) Which kits have you built so far?
You mentioned that the “rusty” coloring you applied on its arm was a failure, but i would disagree with you there coz it looks fantastic. Nice job! You just made a HG model kit looks way more expensive that it usually is 😍
Hey Reynald, thanks a lot for those kind words. Glad you like it. In the future, I will definitely come back to painting techniques and refine the process :)
He’s alive. Now I know where you hiding ;)
The right video to start to build my Zaku. ❤️
War nie wirklich weg, hab mich nur versteckt! ;) Enjoy your Zaku!
Yooo Uncle night shift gets a shout out!! that man is a godly modeler
He certainly is. I've learned so much watching his videos.
I actually really like the rust wash.
Thank you, that is very much appreciated :)
Love your shirt.
Thanks captain!
Hell yea!!! Was waiting for a new video!! :) Absolutely LOVE your editing style. Less is more is really relatable, I also sometimes get too excited about a technique working out and then overdoing it a bit. I still think it came out nicely!! It's very impressive and calming to see you work with such delicate tools lol Your painting strokes are impressive!
Lol right? It's like "Look what I can do!!" I mean in the end it's a step towards improving one's own skill and there is always a next opportunity to do it better. Thank you for watching :)
Hey, thanks so much for posting this. Just getting back into gunpla after a long absence and looking how to improve, and this video was super helpful!
That's great to hear. What kit did you choose for your comeback? Enjoy the painting process :)
Building Gunpla is just having fun!❤ Thanks for the video!
Yes, whatever you do, don't forget to have fun. Thanks for watching :)
Your videos are soo calm and peaceful! Please stayy happy and healthy :D
Thank you. You too, stay happy and healthy :)
"welcome back to the channel" FINALLY
YES! Welcome back!
really dope video. honestly as someone who hand paints or uses rattle cans I think I might steal your gundam marker wipe off technique. it looks super useful for adding the look people get from pre-shading with an airbrush but done after the fact
Thank you :) By all means, please do so. I mean I didn't do it any different. Saw it somewhere else and tried to apply it. That's how we learn.
This makes me wanna build Gundams myself I love how you explain it ^^
Thank you! If you're hesitant, because of the price or mayabe sheer number of pieces, there is a rather new line called Entry Grade. Those are specifically catered towards beginners, i.e. fewer parts and very affordable. Give it a shot, it's so much fun :)
I like this man
I like that you watched my video!
Wow! I'm glad I found your video! Gunpla came to mind when I was watching Nightshift's videos over the last few months (namely, my 'pile of shame' unbuilt kits sitting there begging to be built... Which include a Zaku...). Thank you for sharing how you applied those methods to Gunpla! I look forward to seeing more respecably beat up, weathered, and realistic looking gunpla in the future! After all, gunpla shouldn't all look factory fresh, not if we want people to understand the 'real' aspect of 'real robot' mecha.
Hey Michael, thanks for your comment. I would love to dive deeper into the techniques that Martin shows on his channel. Especially the effects with oil washes are so interesting. Achieving a realistic look on Gunpla is definitely something I set as a goal for me. The road ahead is still long, but the journey is fun. Happy you joined along :)
when you use weathering tank effects on gunpla. LOL love it. If i was a Gundam Pilot and saw that Zaku in that state of condition i'd pass, it looks like is ready to fail apart and malfunction.
The key note as far as gundam weathering i use, its i only apply battle damage to sections of model that would commonly be known to take damage i.e hands, knees, shoulders, elbows, feet parts and certain parts of the chest and shield - everything else i lightly weather to where is almost not noticeable. By the way that you weathered your ZAKU it looks like it saw 1 or 2 battles, when was decommissioned and left outside in a dusty field to rot for a 10 to 15 yrs.
Yeah, you're not the only one feeling this way. There was a similar comment below. Shows that - apart from technique - a basic understanding of weathering is necessary to make it look believable. It's a key take away for me for this project. Thanks for your insight. Speaking of decommissioned, that makes for a nice diorama idea.
Dang, that's a nice shirt my man!
Thx! I need more though lol
This dude is under rated I feel
why is it that every time he says okayish or not that good ... i fell attacked .....hahhahhah nice vid man
😂 sry bro. Always aiming for perfection.
I know this is a year later. Just remember, less is always more. The best thing you can do is research. Look at things that weather. From military vehicles to construction to your own car. There has to be a reason for the scratches. One thing you can do is think of scratches like they are islands. People get into the wrong habit ofaking scratchrs look all the same and tidy. Damage never works that way. Al those scratches wouldn't be on every single area. There would be scratches and more rust on the feet. Any kind of hatch that opens, especially maintenanse hatches and crew areas. Battle damage and theur hands. Being that large and picking up things would do a number on the hands. Last thing, when doing the sponge techinque, whatever the color of what you are doing, do a light color of that then add in chipped and rusty colors. As for me? I use 3 to 4 colors for sponge chipping. It adds a ton of depth to parts and has the ability to make things look heavy. Hope that helps. Keep up the great work.
Hey Will, thank you a lot for taking your time with this elaborate comment and explanation. I have received this tip about less is more numerous times now and I would definitely not overdo it like this nowadays. Your tip with using several colors for the sponge technique is gold. I will try that next time. I appreciate your good will!
I've got a ms-06fz HG I'm working on and this video was a big help
Hey that's great to hear. Thanks for your comment and all the best with your build! If you have any more questions, please feel free to ask.
Wow! It's a video with good quality. The custom skills are good, too!
Hi, thanks a lot for that nice comment. Please stay tuned for the next project :)
Rewatching a couple of your videos, as i'm going to do my first diorama with the MG ZGMF-X42S 😊
I'm happy that these videos have rewatch value. Man, the MG Destiny, so I bet it's going to be a bigger diorama? Either way, happy building and I'm excited to see how it will turn out :)
These are such high quality videos! I hope you get more subs soon!
Thank you! Ah well, rn I'm just enjoying the journey. It's a nice cozy place rn and I'm happy when I see recurring names in the comments :)
I was under the impression that the Tamiya panel ink would degrade the bare plastic, where the markers wouldn’t.
Yeah, people do say that. So I guess it's true that the panel line color might make the plastic brittle. I have yet to experience this though. So yeah, better protect it with top coat before applying the panel line color.
Wow I never knew that's what gundam markers were for ... I assumed they were for panel lining and that's it lol
Haha yeah, multipurpose tool :D
why dis guy dont have many sub? you deserve more! nice vid
It will happen step by step, the TH-cam game is a patience game ;) thank you for your support!
I finally tried your tecnique of using black gundam marker and melanine sponge and is actually really good it gives such a realistic touch to weapons and leg/feet's rockets it really comes in handy
That's nice to hear! Yeah, I think next time I will try using oil colors for weathering, but whenever I need a failsafe technique, I'll do the sponge one.
@@GiantRobolove yeah that technique always work...i wonder if i use brown insted of black does it make a mud effect? should try
Yes definitely, it will leave a brownish tone that might be just right for mud effects. I did that on the yellow parts of the RX-78.
@@GiantRobolove oooh nice ty for the info man then i'll try it too
@@GiantRobolove do you guys dip the sponge in water before using it or do you use it dry?
Little tip for you my bro, when you use sponge chipping, remove excess on paper towel, then tap it on some extra bit of runner plastic to see if it has the right amount of paint you want, before hitting on the part
Nice one! Using the runner that you would probably throw away anyways, is a smart move. I'll keep that in mind 👍
Thank you for the useful painting tips, I have subscribed to your channel!
You are very much welcome. Thank you for your support
Great work! 🎉
Thank you! 🙏
One thing I'd recommend; a smaller brush does not mean more control. Often a larger brush maintains a finer tip and better moisture control. Loving these videos ^.^
Hey Ryan, thank you for that tipp. Do you happen to have recommendations for such brushes?
I ended up getting some from artis opus because I find the capillary action and point management easier to control with non synthetics, but they are fairly expensive. I'm just getting back into gundam and gunpla with a tabletop game called mobile suit skirmish, so most of my painting experience comes from warhammer models.
I'm trying to weather and paint my zeon forces in a style referential to kazuhiza kondo's artwork so thank you for the video, it was great inspiration.
Thanks for the tip, I will check out those brushes. I remember reading something about a Gunpla tabletop game as a fanproject by someone years ago, but somehow forgot about it over the years. Maybe it was this skirmish game.
I also checked out Kondo's artwork. It looks so amazing. These old school 80s vibes are just my thing. Good luck with your Zeon kits :)
Very enjoyable video. I think your overall weathering result is quite good. Your techniques gave depth to the chipped parts as well as texture. The first weathered kits are most often “overdone” but this does not seem your case. For chipping and weathering you can also try AK weathering pencils (apply matt coat first for better grip) or chipping fluid then applying the main color and once dry scape the paint off. It’s very realistic.
Yeah, with this one I put more effort and time into the paintjob. Glad that some improvements can be seen. Thanks for the tipps, the pencils sound intriguing. I've seen that chipping method with Vallejo chip medium before. One day I'll try it out.
What can i say? Nice editing as always and very nice to see you and meow queen.
Thank you for watching. I'm trying to put extra effort into making those videos interesting for non gunpla people as well :)
Great work
Thanks brother!
This guy looks like my Defensive Tactics instructor except we have Gunpla love in common.
Lol...I guess? 😂
Keep up the good work !
Thank you for your support!
Just saw your vid on my yt vid and boy am I glad to have stumbled upon your channel. Love your content as well as the high production video. You just earned a sub from me fam. Hope your channel grows with more subs man.
Hey Mark, thanks a bunch for the kind words. Welcome and enjoy :)
3:18 quality content 😂
Tja...was soll ich dazu noch sagen 😅 Das Fläschchen ist nun fast voll btw haha.
This was a great video! I love your editing style. What kind of box did you use to organized the parts cut from the runner? That was genius. Way better than hunting through runners.
Thanks buddy. This was just a regular tool box for bits and pieces. You can get those from Home Depot in all sorts of variations.
Don't sell yourself short, "sloppiness" is just a matter of being a beginner, and I find keeping the starter pieces around to be a fond memory and a good measure to see how far I might have come since then.
The rust wash to my eye looks better than you're giving it credit for too, adds extra weathering and makes it look older.
Thanks a bunch for your kind and encouraging words :) I agree, old kits are a perfect way to measure one's own improvement in skill.
ive heard that that hg is pretty good
I just built the HG Gouf. I take it they are similiar?
Instead of using Gundam markers for the base weathering, you can also use an acrylic wash and an sponge. It’s simple and affordable. First: Top Coat, then get a brush with water and apply to kit, then get your acrylic paint(preferably black) and thin it with a small amount of water then apply it to the kit. A few second after applying to the piece wipe off with your dry sponge till there is no water spouts visible and the piece looks smooth.
Hey thanks for the tip! Which type of Top Coat would you use? I suppose the gloss type? So that the paint can flow better? Anyways, always great to learn new techniques!
@@GiantRobolove I usually use flat matte top coat so that I get that dull look, I have gloss but I never use it idk why both are amazing. It all goes back to preference, but overall I love weathering. You can tell your own story with your Gundam.😄
That's true. Weathering makes the kit your very own as you give it your individual treatment. I have an Ez8 and Jesta that I want to give the weathering treatment. Looking forward to that :)
Amazing video! I'm a 40k player but definitely want to try out some of these techniques on my models!
I actually tried some of the techniques on some of my T'au models. It definitely works. Which fraction do you play?
@@GiantRobolove oh nice! I play Death Guard :) Have a few Wardogs and tanks that I want to try this on.
Dang, their armor looks so badass. Now that I know what they look like, I can 100% say that this technique will look amazing on them :)
This was such a nice video and really inspired me to start weathering my kits! I was wondering if you think its better to use Mr. Weathering paint or Gundam Markers to achieve a weathering effect similar to airbrushes. I'm working on a PG Exia and will test these methods on a HG kit first before hand to get some practice.
Thank you for watching. I have no experience with Mr. Weathering products, so I can't really help you with that. But testing is always a good thing. As I just looked up their products, they a wide product range. Maybe I'll give it a try some day. Let me know how it went, when you test :)
The inconsistencies can be explained by the part has been replaced cause the arm or leg was replaced 🤔 how many times have you seen in gundam were a leg or arm got blown off?
Yeah, I mean in the end it was a practice run and there were a bunch of take aways.
Do you have a video , High Grade Kits customize looks like Master Grade. Thanks for the tutorials I've learn a lot.
I have yet to make a HG kit where I go all out with adding details via pla plate, custom panel lines and colors. Some day I will :)
Brilliant video and even better paint work, my friend!
May I ask a question?
When you paint the foot with the marker (around the 5 minute mark), are you wiping the marker paint off before it dries or are you letting it dry completely? Also, what are you wiping it with?
Many thanks! You’ve definitely gained a subscriber! I look forward to seeing more of your work!
Thanks! I let the paint dry for a bit before wiping it off with a melamine sponge. The longer you wait, the more it dries and the harder it gets to wipe off. So you need to find a sweet spot.
Wow that cat is super beautiful
Haha thank you, I will let her know.
@@GiantRobolove great video too, lol. Thanks
Love it! I am good at painting 40k stuff (mostly Tyranids, no vehicles there), but i am new to Gunpla. So far i've only built and panellined my kits. I just ordered some cheap HG kits to practice weathering Gundams. I dont want to ruin my PGU RX-78-2 :D
Hey Frank, thanks for your comment. So you must be very good with painting organic shapes. I have some friends who are into Warhammer and they are trying to lure me in. I'm very close to giving in. They suggested I play the Tau army, since I'm into giant robots :D
Which HG did you get? And tell me, for how long has the PGU been sitting on your shelf, because you have way too much respect towards it in order to start. I have a RG Sazabi that I'm too scared to start with, because I might ruin it xD
@@GiantRobolove I'm actually leaving 40k, the models are great, but the game system has way too many dice rolls and i kinda started disliking too much luck in boardgames generally. But it is a great game if you dont mind a lot of dice rolling :)
One thing i learned from painting warhammer: it is just paint on plastic. Mistakes happen (i try to remember Bob Ross' "happy little accident" phrase) and if you don't like it, start over. Paint over it or sand / strip it.
I bought the PGU like 2 weeks ago, while i was working on MG Freedom Ver 2. I always was "nah, too expensive", but after seeing Adam Savage building it, i finally gave in and ordered it XD
I ordered HG Barbatos Lupus Rex, HG Astaroth and RE Gundam Exia. I'll wait with the PGU until i've finished and weathered 1 or 2 of this kits. Definitely need to get more experience with weathering.
I did a MG Sazabi last year, just decals and panel lining. What a beast!
Oh really, how long have you been playing? I feel you though, bad rng is always a bummer. I used to play a lot of Magic the Gathering.
Yeah, definitely. There are mistakes that are easy to fix and where you can start over. No big deal. I had a joint breaking off during one of my builds. The frustration was big at first, but if you take a step back and cool off, you can always manage somehow :)
Oh I saw the Adam Savage build. That insight info that he gives while building it is so interesting. Shows how much industry knowledge he has as a veteran.
Haha, that's a huge backlog. Enjoy the journey :D
@@GiantRobolove I started 40k 2016, a few months before 8. Edition was announced. It was a great time, but it is time for me to move on :)
I will definitely enjoy Gunpla. I love mechs :)
That's a gundamn cute kitty!
Haha yes, she certainly is :)
@@GiantRobolove Great job btw!
I just ordered my first Gundams! One HG and one MG. I'm gonna customize the HG to start with. As a practice round (haven't painted in years). This video made me even more hyped! Thanks! And you just got a new subscriber 🔥
Nice, which ones did you get? Thanks for your support. Just out of curiosity: what type of gunpla content do you enjoy watching? Though I've been experimenting with all sorts of stuff, I never know what the people who subbed like to watch 😅
Final Product ended up looking great! Did you still give the Gundam another top coat at the end after all the weathering effects or is it not needed?
Hey, thanks so much for watching :) If I remember correctly, I used a semi gloss Top Coat for this one. I would always recommend sealing your kit with a Top Coat. Especially if you're using decals. Otherwise they might just come off.
Awesome video. You said you may have over done the chipping, and I kinda agree. I think it is too uniform across the whole body. Some parts should be more damaged while some shouldn't be. Or maybe the pale sand color contrast too much with the zaku green?
Hey, thanks for your honest opinion. It really felt like I overdid when I took a step back and looked at it. Guess I got carried away because I was so fond of that technique. Next time I'll pay more attention to it.
Excuse me, is it just the rust kit from vallejo and the thinner medium? After watching you im really intrigued... i got the markers too and desperately wanna tty your tutorial ^^
Yes, this was the only colors I used. You can still mix them with eachother in case you would like to achieve a different look.
This came out really sweet and gave me some ideas to enhance my weathering! What was the sponge you used for cleanup on the markers? It looks like a Mr clean eraser
Nice, I'm always happy when people get inspired. I'm using a melamine sponge to wipe off the excess paint. It's an everyday household product.
Could maybe use more highlighting because the end product is pretty dark.
Yeah, I guess you're right. I would take a different approach to this technique nowadays, though.
Maybe mention that the video is a weathering video in the title?
Cool effects though.
Thanks for the hint. The title had the keyword "weathering" in it before I changed it. Currently doing some metric A/B tests for algorythm research. Will change it back after a while. 👍
My advice would be to make your build tell a story. Give it a small background of the why is looks like that, for example I build a gundam a while back that did a tour in SE Asia so I gave it a tropical camo with a lot of mud weathering. Another piece of advice would be, if you want to make a lore accurate build look up what metals the suit is made from, Zakus are make of a steel so they will rust with time Gundams on the other hand are made of "Luna Titanium" so while the paint will chip it wont rust like steel will
Hey those are great tips, thanks a bunch. I will keep that in mind. The one with the material is a nice one!
I’ve done 3 of these so far, 2 C6 and 1 Char. Char was the first and took about 4 hours. The next two only took me maybe 3 max. I thought I was going slow lol
I guess everyone has their own pace :)
Sieht sehr realistisch aus,super Arbeit! Ich habe für mich Ma.k Maschinenkrieger entdeckt! Vielleicht werde ich mir auch mal ein Gundam zulegen! Der Martin von Nightshift ist schon der Hammer! Ich hab mich nur erschrocken als ich den das erste mal gesehen habe ich dachte immer laut seiner Stimme das wäre ein älterer Herr!😂
Hey Markus, vielen Dank :) Oh ja, zu den Maschinenkrieger hab ich mal ein Video von Lincoln Wright geschaut. Kennst du den? Wenn ich irgendwie günstig drankommen sollte, würd ich mir irgendwann auch mal einen holen. Haha jo, das mit Martin hab ich mir auch gedacht xD Die Techniken, die er zeigt, sind so krass. Ist auf alle Fälle ein Level, das ich auch iwann erreichen möchte.
@@GiantRobolove Hi! Jo hab vom Lincoln hab ich mir auch fast alle Videos angeschaut! Ja Maschinenkrieger sind echt nicht für den realen Preis zu bekommen ist schon schade in Japan würden die um knapp 30€ liegen! Bei ebay kosten sie mittlerweile das dreifache! Woher beziehst du deine Modelle! Aber du bist ja auf den besten weg sogut wie Martin zu werden! Hast du schon mal was aus Japan bestellt? Oder weißt du was es so an Kosten sind,sich von dort was liefern lassen?
Das ist echt traurig was die Preise betrifft. Aber so ist das nun mal, wenn man Nischenhobbies hat xD Ich hole meine Kits immer bei o-gundam. Das ist ein deutscher, wohl auch offizieller, Händler, der wirklich sehr gut ist. Oft gehen die Sachen am selben Tag raus, wenn man früh bestellt.
Früher habe ich immer bei HLJ geordert. Das hat aber immer was gedauert und kostet je nach Paketgröße natürlich auch mehr. Am Ende kamen dann auch oft noch Zollgebühren drauf. Hat sich nicht wirklich gelohnt.
@@GiantRobolove Hi ! Ja Gundam kenne ich! Auch HlJ mal schauen ich werde es einfach mal ausprobieren aus Japan! Vielleicht wird es immer noch günstiger sein! Bei Wave dem Hersteller würde ein Modell 23,84 €Kosten! 😅Das ist echt zum heulen!Naja!Egal! Macht ja bock!
@@markuslouven2644 Haha jo, da müssen wir leider irgendwie durch 😅
ProTip: When you are mixing up your paint for sponging, don't add water. You want the paint to be dry, or at least a little moist. This prevents too much of the paint being released, when you tap the sponge onto the model.
Thank you for that tip brother, I'll keep that in mind 👍
I could be wrong on this but I honestly don’t think you added too much with the sponge technique. I think you just need to balance it with larger damage. If you think about it these dudes are supposed to be the size of buildings. I’m new to it so idk exactly but I see it as there should be human scaled dings all over the armor and because they fight things the same size as them there should be Gundam size dings all over the armor too.
That's a valid point and makes total sense. For this kit I was just focusing on weathering effects (you know, deterioration due to rust etc.) and didn't consider any battle damage. I'm sure it would have added more balance to overall look.
What sponge were you using to wipe away the gundam marker?
14:38 Even tho you are a beginner you are already great! So when you are comparing the two I guess yes perhaps the newer one is better. But I wouldn’t say the previous one is bad at all. Rather they are two different styles of weathering. Perhaps you could mix the two sometime because I still really like the look of the first one.
Hey, thanks a lot. I definitely learned a lot from both styles and yeah, maybe I'll try mixing them next time.
@@GiantRobolove Are you an artist outside of mini painting? Like those animations on your videos did you make them?
learn a lot from your videos. what are u exactly doing with the gundam markers? i cant find a tutorial on what u are doing. i am assuming u creating a shading effect? also do u use any thinners etc when wiping off? thanks
Hey thanks for your comment. Well, it's basically what you see in the video ;) I'm adding a first layer of weathering/shading to the kit with the help of those markers. I paint it, let it dry for a while (not completely dry, that's important) and then wipe it off with a melamine sponge. You won't need any thinners for that.
Here you can see me applying it to a Z'Gok: th-cam.com/video/RZPkQYj34vY/w-d-xo.html the goal is to make it look grimey and dirty.
@@GiantRoboloveAm I the only one that believe your wiping technique needs a full tutorial video? Amazing results, looks simple, but I still don't get it... 😅
@@thiagosaquetini7559 as a matter of fact, there were a bunch of follow up questions in the comments about this method. So if this is something that is wanted, I will follow up with a separate more indepth video about it :)
Hi. I’m a actually going to follow your tutorial to add weathering to my kit and I want to use Vallejo paints. I think I found the paint set that you used. Would you recommend it or would recommend it or a different one?
Nice! Yeah, that set is great. It even comes with a manual. It was the first time for me to try Vallejo colors and I immediately fell in love with it. I'd suggest you get one bottle of black and white as well, so that you can mix and create different shades. Good luck with your kit. Which one will you be coloring?
For easy weathering, give Tamiya Weathering Masters a try, they are cheap, about $7-$10 per set and make weathering almost fool-proof.
Yeah I have two sets. However when I use them and seal the kit with top coat afterwards, most of it disappears. How do you deal with that?
@@GiantRobolove, one way to avoid/minimize what you describe, is to apply the top coat a couple of days after using the weathering master. The other method is to use pigment binder liquid either sprayed with the airbrush at very low pressure and from afar or using a damp brush.
Thanks for tip. Waiting a few days before applying the top coat makes sense. This way the pigments have enough time to set. Good point, I'll do it like that next time :)
somehow i feel the overall look makes it smaller to like 5- 7m height mobile suit. maybe the rust area between parts are too big. but, these are good technics i can learn from and apply them to mine. i only tried one eg nu gundam. and the dents look more like splash mud.
That is a valid point. There has been a bunch of good feedback that I will use for the next build. Good luck with yours. Thanks for watching!
Hey! Just found your video and loved it. When you’re using the Gundam Marker, what kind of item/sponge do you use to wipe the excess black off with?
Hey, thanks for checking out my video. I'm using a melamine sponge to wipe off the color. It has denser pores and is thus much firmer than regular kitchen sponges. Normally stores sell them in their kitchen supply alleys.
@@GiantRobolove Thank you so much for replying! I just had one more question. When you used the markers, did you let them sit for any specific time (like 5 minutes) before you began wiping the pieces down?
You have to let it sit for a short amount of time, otherwise you risk wiping it all off. But the longer you wait, the harder it gets to smudge. 5min will be too long. So you need to experiment and find what works best for you. You will get a feel for it :)
@@GiantRobolove Thanks so much for the insight! Can't wait to put this into practice.
To clean panel liner marks you need to use x20 not x20A bro A is for acrylic and panel liner is an enamel I believe bro 😎
Haha yeah true, good catch. I bought the wrong one back then. But since I didn't use any acrylic colors at all and it seemed to work, I kept to it.
What do I need to do, If I want to make custom figures on marvel legends? Do I need a technique before and after painting tips? Cuz I just have tried to paint on figure with model color paints and after drying the paint comes easily off. Did I did maybe something wrong? Or the paints are not good enough for plastic? I want to know!
Hey, I've never tried customizing Marvel Legends figures since I don't own any. So I can't say anything about the the plastic characteristics. However, here is something that you could try: use fine sandpaper and sand the figure first (just a bit, you don't want to ruin your figures) . This way the surface roughens up and the paint particles can stick better.
I would also use a primer before applying the colors. Good luck bro.
What did you use to wipe the markers off with? Sorry I'm a beginner
That's a melamine sponge. Its pores are finer than regular sponges. You should be able to find it in any home appliances store. And please, no need to apologize, we've all been there.
you use acrylic thinner to clean up tamiya panel line color which is enamel?
Haha good eye. You're like the second person to have noticed this mistake. Yeah...I screwed up there.
To finalize the build what Top coat did you use?
This time I used semi-gloss Top Coat by Mr. Hobby.
Question: can I use spray paint Clear coat to top coat my Models?
You mean like regular non gunpla brand clear coat? I haven't tried, but in the end, both are varnishes, so I guess it should work.
How long should you leave the Gundam markers on there before sponging them off? I always find that I have little to nothing left after sponging them and I’m wondering if it’s a technique thing or a timing thing
If the sponges takes away too much paint, then you haven't waited enough. It's difficult to give an exact number, since it depends on how thick you painted the piece. I would at least wait five minutes and then check with a q-tip if the paint has dried. You can always test this method on a piece of styrene plastic or on a runner. And be aware that the paint behaves differently depending on the surface. Meaning that for example on a flat topcoated surface the paint will leave more residue than on a non coated, non painted piece.
@@GiantRobolove That's very helpful, thank you! I've been really enjoying your videos, keep them up :) I've employed some of the techniques from this video into my recent build and it's turned out great!
I'm glad you were able to take something away from the videos :)
Wait .. do everyone collect the nubs ? I built 35+ kits i didn't keep the nubs .. is that a thing 😅
I've mainly stuck to hand painting small details or inner frames
Thanks for your comment. You mean like exposed pipes on the joints of an inner frame etc? What colors do you use?
@@GiantRobolove I'm still super new and lack artistic talent. I did find your Twitter, and sent the example.
Thx, I'll check it out.
What is being used to wipe the marker?
I'm using a melanine sponge. It has smaller pores and is firmer than a regular kitchen sponge. The latter one often leaves stripe marks, whereas the melanine sponge allows you to cleanly wipe off the marker paint for a smoother effect.
Idk if anyone has ever pointed this out but at 1.25 speed you sound exactly like a south park character
great video btw thank u
😂 which one?
Thanks, glad you liked it!
Hi, what size are the small brush?
Hey, if I remember correctly, it was a tiple zero sized brush.
Did you just use the Grey 3 real touch marker?
Yeah, for this one just the Grey. 3. For yellow parts I use Real Touch Brown 1 and for white parts Real Touch Grey 2.
@@GiantRobolove thanks!
What did you use to wipe off the gundam marker paint?
I'm using a melamine sponge.
@@GiantRobolove thanks! I'm planning on buying all the stuff you used in the vid to try this out.
Do you think the same technique will work on a Gouf (blue colour)?
@@baronroaster404 Yeah, it most definitely will work. Maybe you want switch up the colors though. For example use the brownish one for the first layer (chipping with sponge) and then maybe a metallic silver for the inner layer. I bet that this might look neat as well. In fact I wanted to try this color scheme as well, as I also have a Gouf in my backlog.
@@GiantRobolove thanks!
Would definitely love a Gouf vid.
@@baronroaster404 I'll keep that in mind. Good luck with your build!
What colour real touch marker do you use?
It's been so long, but if I remember correctly, it was Real Touch Grey 3.
@@GiantRobolove thank you
What's that sort of sponge he used after putting the black gundam marker? 5:20
I'm using a melamine sponge.
@@GiantRobolove oh ok ty gonna search for it
You should be able to find it anywhere where you can buy kitchen/house cleaning products.
@@GiantRobolove ok thank you
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Hay great video! The cinematography is satisfying and the end result looks great. But one problem and I’m not sure If I’m the only one but the song you use while you are doing the gundam marker is a bit disorienting. I use head phones while watching and the songs melody would constantly oscillate between my ears and I actually got dizzy listening to it.
Hey, thanks for your comment. Also, thanks for pointing out the music thing. I'll take a look into it. I didn't notice it while editing.
why keep you left over nubs?
In my case, I keep them for fun as record for how many kits I built over time. Not an accurate metric, but still a fun way of tracking progress.
Others keep them to use it as a means of repairing scratches and whatnot by melting the nubs and filling the gaps, etc.
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Thank you for sharing. I watcched it and it has really great techniques.
Still not good? Smh
😅 Well, that's what being one's own harshed critic is like.
Way over did it. Color scheme off. Also you didn't sand anything. X_x I think most ppl don't realize you are supposed sand seem lines away
At one point in the video I came to the same conclusion and even mentioned it. I got carried away haha. I didn't paint the kit or did any physical alterations to it whatsoever. So yes, it might have come out a little rough. But that wasn't the point of this project, so I'm fine with it.
I'm just finding your channel, and ty for showing your process and progress. Also nice DBZ shirts lol. Also also, Nightshift is a god. You're right. 🥹
Hey welcome on board! That DBZ sweater was a gift from my brother :D And yes, always learning a lot from Nightshift's channel. Are you building/painting anything right now?
@@GiantRobolove I just finished building Epyon MG, and have a high grade I want to practice damage effects on before getting into the nitty gritty of it on him or my Deathscythe Hell Custom MG. I'm looking to do space damage on that one, so it's a different vibe I think that regular battles. 🤔
I customize figures otherwise, so this was an easy jump over. Lol your brother has good taste. I'm rekindling my db love after a long time with a full sleeve tattoo of Vegeta...and customizing figures. 😅
That sounds great. Deathscythe is my favorite GW kit. Someday I'll add it to the collection, same as a GW rewatch.
Sweet, a Vegeta sleeve tattoo. So it's fully body shot I suppose? What pose will it be?
@@GiantRobolove oh, I HIGHLY encourage a GW rewatch. And it's going to be many Vegetas, all his forms! So far I have Saiyan saga and SSGSSE. It's going to be randomly positioned all over my arm.
Oh that makes perfect sense. Enjoy the journey :)