“I am not going to do much for the inside of the vehicle” - continues to create an interior style any rebel designer would have donated their left arm to come up with 😂 Another awesome painting video from you, Sorastro. So great to see your transformation of the vehicle from grey to great! 🤩🤩
I’m sooooo bummed. I didn’t figure you’d do a video on the A-A5 and so I busted my chops getting mine painted. It looks amazing with tons of great interior detailing, but I would have LOVED to following along with your paint scheme!
Thank you Andrew! I actually finished the video a couple of months ago, but there was a miscommunication regarding the licensing process which caused an unnecessary delay in my releasing it. My next episode however should be out before the actual product launches... :)
I love the basic idea of the model. The rebellion are basically using a militarised version of the Star Wars universes counterpart of a Sprinter panel van here.
Amazing job! I was thinking about using lettering on it in some way, then it struck me that it might be fun to paint it as a Galaxy's Edge Coca-Cola or Sprite truck.
Mate, that weathering is amazing!!! It adds so much character and history to the model. I love it. I admire your patience to keep adding more and more.
I found this video at the perfect time. Just started my AA5 and was worried about painting large panels without an airbrush but your drybrushing portion of the video has me feeling a lot more confident on getting this thing painted. As always, your videos are brilliant and helpful and your painting is excellent!
Amazing!! as Always..its my next big project for my Rebel Army! Lots of new ideas ! Members of our Legion Gaming group here on Oahu have dubbed you "Uncle" Sorastro!
Tamiya makes a wonderful panel liner product in various blacks/browns that makes quick work of...well...panel lines. I've used it on on my AAT, various other vehicles, and even clone helmets with great success. Just suggesting it because it may save you a lot of time from hand brushing them. As always, fantastic work!
Thank you very much! I'd love to paint Iden Versio, but I'll most likely cover her with a PDF guide (as I usually do with the slightly older releases).. :)
Watching your videos makes me want to buy the SW Legion set, and I need to keep remind myself that I still have plenty of Imperial Assault and expansions minis to paint ;) Amazing work BTW.
Ha yeh, thanks a lot Mosey! The Legion minis are so much nicer to paint compared to IA (especially all the recent stuff that is cast in a nice, hard plastic..) 😀
I wasn't going to get the A-A5 because I didn't like the look of it. But just watching your video and the thoughts of customizing it have made me reconsider
Thanks Steve! I must say I had mixed feelings when I first saw the initial images of the A-A5, but it really grew on me whilst I was working on it, and once I'd made it "mine" I was really very fond of it 😄
Wow amazing as always, love the different coloured stripes gives it a better look than just the red. Didn’t like this vehicle to start with but have just purchased one haha.
Fantastic work! Really love how deep you dive into the weathering and chipping, along with how you draw your inspiration. I think it shows in the final results of your work. I'm really interested to see more of that static grass technique you did near the end of the video. Do you have any other videos on that process? That grass looked very realistic.
I don't really like the technique, but after looking at your paint, I really wanted to paint something like a futuristic tank 😆 😆 😆 Thank you for the content!!!
Looks amazing! I like watching you paint minis even if I don't plan on buying them myself just so I can learn new techniques and ideas. I hope you paint the laat gunship at some point
Nice job 👍 Was it just me, or did anyone else try to wipe the dust off their screen during the cutscenes only to realise it was a subtle starfield effect 🤣
you know if you painted the bottom and top halves black and change the blue diagonal strip to a red one then it would look like the "A-Team" van from the 1980's lol great painting guide btw!
I love how you did the thrusters! I've been thinking about doing something similar with my X-Wing Miniatures Millennium Falcon, but I don't have an airbrush.
Dear Sorastro, As per your word, I was certainly not disappointed! Excellent tutorial. However, I was surprised that you did not paint the horizontal support frame for the windshield. But after all, its all down to personal taste.
Thanks Johnny! Yes, that was a complete oversight on my part, but I've since painted it the same tone as the bodywork (I just applied some brush-on primer first) :)
This lookis amazing....the whole concept of this Space RV makes me think of Space Balls...I need to go buy this, Han, and the wookie models. Barf with Lone Star Gotta do it. Id also Accept a wookie dropping the Ewoks off for Soccer practice
I've seen someone paint their AA-5 as the Space RV from Spaceballs. They put a lot of work on it and even got custom decals and a miniatures for Lone Starr, Barf and Master Yogurt. Personally, I went with a simpler custom paint job by painting it the black, grey and red of the A-Team van.:)
@@przemekkozlowski7835 I like that idea too! My other idea is cut a hole in the side of the Space RV and turn it into a Twi'lek Taco mobile Taco Stand. Its the perfect spy vehicle!
I know it takes away from original model, but I'd bet adding lights would make this model look really cool with this paint job. Have you ever tried adding lights to any of these models before?
Hello Sorasto. I just wanted to say hello again, and to thank you for all your tips and demonstrations over these years. I have learned so much from you and my armature skills have really developed with your guidance. I just completed my version of the A-A5 speeder truck and would love to share it with you. Is there some place I can upload some pictures for you to see? Thank you!!
Thanks a lot for the kind comment Ken! Sure - you can share your work with me either via FB, Twitter, or IG, or via email - sorastrospainting@gmail.com 😀
Hi Andrew! You certainly could use oils if you wish, although I don't think they would necessarily be quicker/easier. I do think they're good if you want a richer/darker level of streaking and grime though.. 😀
Thanks! I do like to show alternative approaches when possible; on this occasion I only had one copy of the model however so didn't have a spare set of thrusters to do anything different with. :)
Amazing video as always Sorastro. Bit late to the game now, but any suggestions for getting the same effect on the glowing thrusters without an airbrush?
Beautiful paint job and nice to see a video on a vehicle, all those big flat surfaces can be daunting. Did you not paint the frame of the window by choice?
Outstanding job Sorastro inspired me to build and paint this ! Question who is the figure you have inside the rear and where would you purchase id like to add him to my build !!!
Have you considered doing videos for new airbrush users? I tried to finish my engines using an airbrush I got for Christmas, and it came out ok for my 1st time, but I'm confused how you are thinning your paint and ink. I eventually switched to some paint that came with the airbrush and it went better, but I don't want to be constricted by only using airbrush paints.
Hi Brett! I've not made an airbrush video yet as I honestly don't feel like much of an expert myself, but I'll certainly think about it now that you've mentioned it.. 😀
I have missed your Star Wars painting tips so much! Super glad to see a new Star Wars model, keep up the good work!!!
Thanks so much! I hope you enjoy my Yoda video coming next... 😀
@@Sorastro oh, now I’m super excited!!!
best vehicle paintjob I have ever seen
Thanks so much! I'm glad you like it 😀
“I am not going to do much for the inside of the vehicle” - continues to create an interior style any rebel designer would have donated their left arm to come up with 😂 Another awesome painting video from you, Sorastro. So great to see your transformation of the vehicle from grey to great! 🤩🤩
Ha ha - thanks so much my friend! I'm glad you liked what I did with it :)
Dont you mean left hand? Much more likely a hand that is lost..seems to be a big thing in SW ^_^
LAAT PLEASEEEE! Best paint guide for legion anywhere!!!
Thanks a lot! I'm not scheduled to paint the LAAT any time soon however.. sorry! 🙂
Aaaah lawd, that's a beautiful looking camper van :D
Ha ha - thanks man :)
That is exactly what it looks like. I’m surprised Obi and Luke are not roasting hotdogs over a campfire with a few ewoks.
First thing I thought of was, "This would look great as the space Winnebago from Spaceballs. LOL!
I love how your music gets suspenseful when it gets difficult. I've learned so much from your vids. Thanks
Thanks so much Ed! I'm happy to hear that :)
I’m sooooo bummed. I didn’t figure you’d do a video on the A-A5 and so I busted my chops getting mine painted. It looks amazing with tons of great interior detailing, but I would have LOVED to following along with your paint scheme!
Thank you Andrew! I actually finished the video a couple of months ago, but there was a miscommunication regarding the licensing process which caused an unnecessary delay in my releasing it. My next episode however should be out before the actual product launches... :)
Eagle-5 has received quite a makeover since the last time it blew up the Megamaid.
Reminds me of the winabago from space balls... 😃
I was thinking the same thing
Same here, I think mine will have an Eagle 5 look to it :P
I had tons of unpainted Legion minis, but after watching your videos I can’t believe the fun I was missing! Now I can’t seem to stop painting haha
Thanks wonderful! Thank you Matthew 😀
I love the basic idea of the model. The rebellion are basically using a militarised version of the Star Wars universes counterpart of a Sprinter panel van here.
Dude that chipping is SO good. I can practically feel the curled edges of paint and the metal underneath. This is why I love mini painting so much!
Thanks a lot! I remember really enjoying working on this 😁
@@Sorastro No problem! I can't wait to see more.
Amazing job! I was thinking about using lettering on it in some way, then it struck me that it might be fun to paint it as a Galaxy's Edge Coca-Cola or Sprite truck.
Now we're talking! 😀
Mate, that weathering is amazing!!! It adds so much character and history to the model. I love it. I admire your patience to keep adding more and more.
Thanks buddy! I really enjoyed building up those layers of weathering 😁
WOW!!! THIS IS AWESOME!
I really enjoyed that and yes....once my Clones are done I will paint a rebel army using this thing
Thanks so much! I'm happy to hear that 😀
This is amazing! The weathering looks insanely realistic!
Thank you very much! I really wanted to up my weathering game with this one... :)
Looks straight up like it came off set. Marvelous!
Thanks so much! I really appreciate that :)
Can’t wait for the Laat/le or Laat/i whichever version it is
So many techniques, so little time. Thanks sorastro!!!
Ha yeh, thanks 😁
Wow, I don't play Legion, but this model looks like a ton of fun to paint.
Thanks David! It really was fun to work on :)
I found this video at the perfect time. Just started my AA5 and was worried about painting large panels without an airbrush but your drybrushing portion of the video has me feeling a lot more confident on getting this thing painted. As always, your videos are brilliant and helpful and your painting is excellent!
Thanks a lot Shaun! I'm really glad you found the video useful :)
Magnificent job! That's a properly worn rebel vehicle!
Thanks a lot Jay! :)
Amazing!! as Always..its my next big project for my Rebel Army! Lots of new ideas ! Members of our Legion Gaming group here on Oahu have dubbed you "Uncle" Sorastro!
Ha ha - excellent :D
CAMPER VAN IN SPACE!
Ha ha yeh 😄
Fantastic video as always! I really love the weathering and the glow of the thrusters, great work!
Thanks a lot Adam! I really appreciate that :)
Great paint job as usual. Just one point, the bar across the window should be the hull colour as it's a window support.
Thank you! I don't know why I didn't spot that at the time, but I have now painted that support bar 😁
Tamiya makes a wonderful panel liner product in various blacks/browns that makes quick work of...well...panel lines. I've used it on on my AAT, various other vehicles, and even clone helmets with great success. Just suggesting it because it may save you a lot of time from hand brushing them. As always, fantastic work!
Thanks Matt! I've heard good things about the Tamiya panel liner.. :)
Awesome you did a great job you are the best painter in the world
Thank you my friend! ☺️
You are welcome
Fantastic all around. Music, editing, and of course paint work are all top notch.
Thanks so much! I really appreciate that :)
YES I was hoping you were going to do one of these! Looks amazing!
Thanks a lot Steve! I'm glad you like it :)
Hands down my favorite painter to watch. Keep up the great work.
Thanks so much Adam! ☺️
Easily one of your best videos. You have outdone yourself, great vid.
Thanks a lot buddy! I'm glad you liked it :)
Great model and awesome paint job
Thanks a lot Christoph! 😀
Fantastic video. I am definitely going to be picking up a space Winnebago soon.
Ha ha - thanks Craig! :)
A big thanks for this beautiful vidéo 👏
You're welcome Stephane! :)
Love your work. It finally motivated me to try miniature painting. I know it's old now but I would love to see your style for Iden Versio.
Thank you very much! I'd love to paint Iden Versio, but I'll most likely cover her with a PDF guide (as I usually do with the slightly older releases).. :)
@@Sorastro Makes sense and I would enjoy seeing it.
Watching your videos makes me want to buy the SW Legion set, and I need to keep remind myself that I still have plenty of Imperial Assault and expansions minis to paint ;) Amazing work BTW.
Ha yeh, thanks a lot Mosey! The Legion minis are so much nicer to paint compared to IA (especially all the recent stuff that is cast in a nice, hard plastic..) 😀
brilliant as always - such a great production & always enjoying watching & picking up so many new painting tips!! Can't wait for Yoda!!
Thank you kindly! I'm pretty excited to share my Yoda episode too 😀
Everyone of your videos motivates me to paint, keep up the great content.
Thanks so much Adam! That makes me happy to hear 😀
I have one of these kit's and the video has given me ideas for painting mine.
Awesome! I'm glad you found the video useful 😀
Really enjoyed this video. Nice to see such a detailed kit.
Thanks a lot Chris! It's a fun kit to work on for sure 😀
@@Sorastro I have the combat assault tank waiting to be painted up. Not quite to your expertise though :)
I wasn't going to get the A-A5 because I didn't like the look of it. But just watching your video and the thoughts of customizing it have made me reconsider
Thanks Steve! I must say I had mixed feelings when I first saw the initial images of the A-A5, but it really grew on me whilst I was working on it, and once I'd made it "mine" I was really very fond of it 😄
You re the best Mr Sorastro. Please video of darth maul legion!!!
Thank you very much! I'd like to paint Maul one day... :)
Wow amazing as always, love the different coloured stripes gives it a better look than just the red. Didn’t like this vehicle to start with but have just purchased one haha.
Thanks a lot Gavin! I wanted to have fun with the design but for it to still feel like "Star Wars".. 😀
Fantastic work! Really love how deep you dive into the weathering and chipping, along with how you draw your inspiration. I think it shows in the final results of your work. I'm really interested to see more of that static grass technique you did near the end of the video. Do you have any other videos on that process? That grass looked very realistic.
Thank you very much! This is the first video I used the static grass applicator in, but I might make a separate video on it.. 😀
I don't really like the technique, but after looking at your paint, I really wanted to paint something like a futuristic tank 😆 😆 😆 Thank you for the content!!!
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it :)
i had the idea of trying to make this into a non star wars vehicle. was gonna paint it olive drab green and make it like a futuristic APC
That'll work! :)
Looks amazing! I like watching you paint minis even if I don't plan on buying them myself just so I can learn new techniques and ideas.
I hope you paint the laat gunship at some point
Thanks a lot buddy! I don't have plans to paint the LAAT any time soon tbh (although I do love the model!) :)
Fantastic work!
Thanks a lot Jake! 😀
Nice job 👍
Was it just me, or did anyone else try to wipe the dust off their screen during the cutscenes only to realise it was a subtle starfield effect 🤣
Ha ha - thanks Matthew! :)
What a joy to watch :) I followed your instructions for the Battledroids and they loo fantastic! Thank you for your work :)
Thank you so much! That makes me happy to hear :)
Amazing job.
Thank you very much Damian! :)
Amazing!! I always learn new techniques watching! Thank you
Thanks a lot! I'm glad you found the video useful :)
I only just clicked on to watch the video and my jaw dropped
My gawd I love your work
Thank you so much! I really appreciate that :)
@@Sorastro Oh you're welcome~ ^u^
Effortless. Wonderful. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks so much! 😁
you know if you painted the bottom and top halves black and change the blue diagonal strip to a red one then it would look like the "A-Team" van from the 1980's lol great painting guide btw!
Ha ha thanks! (Where do you think I got the inspiration from..?) :D
I love how you did the thrusters! I've been thinking about doing something similar with my X-Wing Miniatures Millennium Falcon, but I don't have an airbrush.
Thank you! It might be time to start saving up for an airbrush...? :)
Great video! So many techniques showcased
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the episode :)
Very interesting and helpful. Thank you!
Thank you Graham! I'm glad you enjoyed it :)
Wowzers.... absolutely stunning work once again! Bravo! :D
Thank you very much! :)
Faaaaaantastic !!! Congratulations Pal.
Thank you so much! I'm glad you like what I did with it 😀
Please paint more legion expansions there so amazing
Thanks a lot! I do have quite a bit more Legion in the pipeline... :)
simply you are the best
That's very kind - thank you! :)
Dear Sorastro, As per your word, I was certainly not disappointed! Excellent tutorial. However, I was surprised that you did not paint the horizontal support frame for the windshield. But after all, its all down to personal taste.
Thanks Johnny! Yes, that was a complete oversight on my part, but I've since painted it the same tone as the bodywork (I just applied some brush-on primer first) :)
This model is so good, don’t play the game. But I want it so this will be great to follow when I paint mine :)
Really good painting now I am at the end, fantastic!
Thanks a lot Solvix! I'm really glad you liked it :)
Super sick!!!
Thank you! :)
i'd love to see you paint a set of space hulk or heroquest minis ...
Thanks Ian! I actually painted my Space Hulk set many years back, although it was a pretty quick and easy "Quickshade" job.. :)
This lookis amazing....the whole concept of this Space RV makes me think of Space Balls...I need to go buy this, Han, and the wookie models.
Barf with Lone Star Gotta do it.
Id also Accept a wookie dropping the Ewoks off for Soccer practice
Ha ha, thanks! 😁
I've seen someone paint their AA-5 as the Space RV from Spaceballs. They put a lot of work on it and even got custom decals and a miniatures for Lone Starr, Barf and Master Yogurt.
Personally, I went with a simpler custom paint job by painting it the black, grey and red of the A-Team van.:)
@@przemekkozlowski7835 I like that idea too! My other idea is cut a hole in the side of the Space RV and turn it into a Twi'lek Taco mobile Taco Stand. Its the perfect spy vehicle!
Inspiring as always!! Thanks Sorastro!!
Thanks a lot buddy! 😀
Awesome!
Thank you! 😊
I know it takes away from original model, but I'd bet adding lights would make this model look really cool with this paint job. Have you ever tried adding lights to any of these models before?
Hi Richard! I haven't done so myself but I've seen people do so over on the SW Legion Facebook group, and it does look pretty cool :)
Every time I see this vehicle I can only see the Winnebago in Space Balls.
This is sooooo epic. thanks master Sorastro
Thanks a lot Kim! I'm happy you liked it :)
Damn fine job sir, damn fine!
Thank you mate! 😀
Wonderfull as usual .
Thank you my friend! :)
Great video, cheers
Thank you! 😀
Nice Video ❤️♥️👏🏻👍😊😄☺️❤️😁🤗👌👌👌Have an amazing and blessed day everyone ❤️❣️
Thank you kindly! You too :)
Absolutely ridiculously over the top amazing! Fantastic work man! Not sure if you'd do more of a beginner friendly version some day?
Thanks a lot! I'm not planning to cover this vehicle again tbh, but the individual techniques aren't actually that hard - just time consuming.. 😁
Legend just legend!
Thanks a lot! :)
I saw this and immediately my mind went to space balls.
Haven't watched it yet, just dropping in to comment, someone could tell me this was the camper van from spaceballs and I wouldn't question it
Ha ha, yeh.. :)
Are you sure that's not Lone Star's mobile home starship from Spaceballs?
Edit: now reading comments and apparently I'm not alone with the same idea.
Hello Sorasto. I just wanted to say hello again, and to thank you for all your tips and demonstrations over these years. I have learned so much from you and my armature skills have really developed with your guidance. I just completed my version of the A-A5 speeder truck and would love to share it with you. Is there some place I can upload some pictures for you to see?
Thank you!!
Thanks a lot for the kind comment Ken! Sure - you can share your work with me either via FB, Twitter, or IG, or via email - sorastrospainting@gmail.com 😀
Fantastic as always. Im playing around with adding led lights to mine and wondered if you’ve considered this for anything?
Thanks a lot! I think LEDs can look really cool for sure, and it's something I might try one day :)
Isn't that vehicle from Space Balls?
all i can see is a conversion of this kit into the crystal ship with a spaced out jesse and walt inside
Why not use Enamels and Oils for weathering? Seems like they would be faster and easier to do.
Hi Andrew! You certainly could use oils if you wish, although I don't think they would necessarily be quicker/easier. I do think they're good if you want a richer/darker level of streaking and grime though.. 😀
Fantastic : )!
Thank you! :)
Could you do a video on Shoretroopers?
Hi! I actually made a PDF guide for them some time back: sorastro.com/?s=Shoretrooper 🙂
@@Sorastro Wow, thanks
No problem! 🙂
Anyone know where I can find a 1:47 scale “I ❤️ Uranus” bumper sticker? 😆
Great video as always but you didn't show a non airbrush method to paint the thrusters? Unusual for you.
Thanks! I do like to show alternative approaches when possible; on this occasion I only had one copy of the model however so didn't have a spare set of thrusters to do anything different with. :)
@@Sorastro Fair play mate. Was just a surprise is all.
Amazing video as always Sorastro. Bit late to the game now, but any suggestions for getting the same effect on the glowing thrusters without an airbrush?
Beautiful paint job and nice to see a video on a vehicle, all those big flat surfaces can be daunting. Did you not paint the frame of the window by choice?
Thanks a lot Daniel! And no - not painting that bar across the window was just an oversight on my part! :)
Did you glue the other door open? Give it a hinge to open and close? Curious how you managed to get it to stay in position without glue.
Hi! Actually to this day I still haven't glued the door on, so it's still not attached! 😁
@@Sorastro how do you get it to stay in place? 😮 you got some hidden magic?
Love this stuff so much! When ya doin the red rover's dubbed the Royal Guard though? Same with Lord Palpy!
Thanks a lot! I'll probably cover them with a PDF guide at some point 😀
Outstanding job Sorastro inspired me to build and paint this ! Question who is the figure you have inside the rear and where would you purchase id like to add him to my build !!!
Thanks so much! Ah yes - that cheeky Rodian is from the Landspeeder model: amzn.to/3C3KQzF :)
That tiny flight stand pole gives me anxiety. How strong does it feel?
Hi! It’s actually incredibly sturdy 😀
Looks like the Rebellion is going RV camping.
Lol yeh :)
Can you leave the cockpit door open?
Hi Bruce! I guess you could leave it off? 😀
Have you considered doing videos for new airbrush users? I tried to finish my engines using an airbrush I got for Christmas, and it came out ok for my 1st time, but I'm confused how you are thinning your paint and ink. I eventually switched to some paint that came with the airbrush and it went better, but I don't want to be constricted by only using airbrush paints.
Hi Brett! I've not made an airbrush video yet as I honestly don't feel like much of an expert myself, but I'll certainly think about it now that you've mentioned it.. 😀