Just finished this kit myself but I painted the interior and used washes. I did some modifying on the seats as well as the roof, cutting out the snap areas and sanding things down, so the top can be removed and someone if they want, can't view the interior. I also used a Photo Etch set to fix the missing interior detail on the roof. For my AT-ST, I used the base for a foundation of snow.
Andy, Looks like a Fun Build. Cool Looking Dio. In the past I usually just watch the WWII Armor & Vehicle Builds but you and a few others Build some other interesting kits. Thanks for the videos. Keep On Modeling !
I do apologise but had to comment your work is amazing I used to be in a model Club many years ago when I was at school and you and other TH-camrs have inspired me to return to the Hobby..... thank you for your tips and allowing us to enjoy with you
Excellent work as always Andy. This is now my favourite channel here on TH-cam. I've learned some great techniques and had hours of entertainment watching your videos. Thanks very much!
I've been waiting for Star Wars builds for a while now thanks for doing this. Love your paint schemes, I personally can't paint since I'm not confident enough
Mig wash will melt the leg joints causing them to crack. Also I believe the feet as well. I watched mine crumble soon after the Mig wash was applied . It seems that Andy did not apply too much to these areas and got away with it. Currently trying to repair , but the more I mess with it the worse it gets. Hoping once the enamel cures I can fix it or hide it. Would purchase it again and just leave the leg joints off and weather them only with acrylics.
Another terrific build. I also like that you are not adverse to sticking a sci-fi subject in every now and then. Bandai? Have the reins been loosened about Bandai Star Wars in the US? I hope so.
Hello Andy, After seeing this video I had to get the kit. It is all you said it is in the way of a very well made kit. Even has a Chuwbacca you can add out the top hatch. Have built one Gundam kit from them and their kits are of high quality and this one is no different.
it is a beautiful model, very well built. I look at it and I have a question---how are you supposed to get in and out of this thing? There's no ladder on it anywhere, and you'd have to be Spiderman to climb the sides of it. I can see some sort of a frame at a base, but what if you're in the field? Not very well thought out, that's for sure.
I love the way you did this kit. I am sorry I am late to the show. You mentioned that you were taking some outside photos. Do you have any recommendations for how to take outside photos with your kits? I am trying to get good captures of my panzer and allied tanks (possibly Star Wars). If you have any advice that I would appreciate it.
Hello Andy, Have you experience any issues between enamel wash and Bandai kits? I used Mig enamel wash to wash Bandai AT-ST kit, but the plastic cracks (around feet and leg joints) after I made some adjustment of the pose. Do you know any solution beside putting primer before assembly? Thanks!
nice job with the diorama really good wish i could do that too question: have you built any ships? i see you mostly do vehicles like tanks but i havent seen any ships tho it would be nice to see how you would built The Bismarck for example keep it tho love the diorama
Good job with the AT-ST . I've just biult a Tamiya T72 M1 and would like to know how you would paint one? Any help will be good. Thanks Ratty954 Great Britain...
at 5:40 you comment that you finished all of the "detail sanding." I know this is years old, but what kind of sanding material and grit did you use(if you can remember) and what exactly does "detail sanding" mean? I am a beginner and if anyone else can explain I welcome the input and advice. Thanks in advance
Can the model still be articulated properly when it has been painted, and if so do you have to be particularly careful when painting it to make sure all the joints still function?
Doesn't the enamel make the bandai kits brittle? I've heard of people doing an enamel wash and it getting to the parts that aren't painted (like inside the joints) and the kits were destroyed.
DriftNick Enamel paints and thinners will degrade bandai plastic. However an easy workaround is to clear coat the subject with a few layers of your preferred clear before using the enamels. I used both oil and enamel paints/weathering products on my bandai at-st and other star wars kits after clear coating and I have had no issues.
I'm a bit confused. The first coats of paint were Arcrylic. Then you used Tamiya enamel paints. Doesn't the enamel eat up the Arcrylic? I've tried to use Tamiya panel liner over an Arcrylic primer with bad results.
Just purchased this kit from Hobby Lobby at 40% off! My first Bandai kit and i was impressed by the quality and detail.
Legs are tricky , be careful
I really liked the way it looked in just all black/white base layer; like a dirty snow camouflage. But it did look fantastic at the end.
Just finished this kit myself but I painted the interior and used washes. I did some modifying on the seats as well as the roof, cutting out the snap areas and sanding things down, so the top can be removed and someone if they want, can't view the interior. I also used a Photo Etch set to fix the missing interior detail on the roof. For my AT-ST, I used the base for a foundation of snow.
This is one of my favorites in Andy's tutorials
I bought this a kit little while ago (Yet to build) and NEVER realized that it was a 'Snap together' kit, Excellent advice here Andy - thank you.
Nice video on a series of Star Wars kits that are becoming a fast favorite - Many Tamiya armor kits died to bring us this information.
Thanks for doing science fiction. I love science fiction models, but I love watching build ups of any model. Great video.
Thanks for making these videos and showing everyone how to have fun building and painting!
Andy, Looks like a Fun Build. Cool Looking Dio. In the past I usually just watch the WWII Armor & Vehicle Builds but you and a few others Build some other interesting kits. Thanks for the videos. Keep On Modeling !
Thank you Andy for all your videos. They are really helpful.
abolutely beautiful work and such a great model
Really Really Nice Andy!!
the AT ST looks awesome, great weathering once again Andy . I like the way you've modified the hetza diorama, well done
I do apologise but had to comment your work is amazing I used to be in a model Club many years ago when I was at school and you and other TH-camrs have inspired me to return to the Hobby..... thank you for your tips and allowing us to enjoy with you
That's great I appreciate the kind comments
great work Andy
Excellent work as always Andy. This is now my favourite channel here on TH-cam. I've learned some great techniques and had hours of entertainment watching your videos. Thanks very much!
cool looking at st and like the rocks on the diorama
What a wicked little kit. I want one!! Good Christmas project.
Great build Andy, I wish my local hobby shop had these ban dai models.
Great job Andy, love the airbrush shade and highlight technique.
Jas.
Lovely work Andy. I am going to get some from this series and give them a go for a change.
I love how you explain where the original designs got their parts from like the shields from a german flak gun etc.. that's cool
I've been waiting for Star Wars builds for a while now thanks for doing this. Love your paint schemes, I personally can't paint since I'm not confident enough
Thanks for the build. I'm working on this same kit (at step 3) and it's nice to see it finished.
looks great Andy awesome work..
That's a really fine job on the ATST diaroma, Andy. John B.
Another great build Andy! Your models and dioramas always turn out great :)
Hi Andy,
Even though I'm not a sci-fi fan, I think you have done a outstanding job on the ATST.
Les
It's not sci-fi
it's fantasy
Awesome the diorama,once more
Very nice! I may do a few Star Wars ones!
Very sweet walker!
Bello trabajo y diorama!
Your ATST walker diaroma looks great. Thanks Andy for letting me know when the Fiest book on the Tiger1 and Sturmtiger may go into reprint.
Very nice build
Great work, Andy. Looking forward to working on my own AT-ST :D
Always nice to see a bit of Sci-Fi
Simply gorgeous!
I just bought some of those mig weathering paints, nice to see how to use them
Mig wash will melt the leg joints causing them to crack. Also I believe the feet as well. I watched mine crumble soon after the Mig wash was applied . It seems that Andy did not apply too much to these areas and got away with it.
Currently trying to repair , but the more I mess with it the worse it gets. Hoping once the enamel cures I can fix it or hide it. Would purchase it again and just leave the leg joints off and weather them only with acrylics.
man you are good dio maker..
and good teacher Iam making my own 1.35 ardennes kampfgruppe peiper dio.
Ill show you as soon as possible.
And to think that to knock that baby out all is needed is two wood logs and some ewocs! Great job! nice weathering and dio
AlexModeling ewoks*
Really great build really enjoyed watching it. Keep the great videos coming
Another terrific build. I also like that you are not adverse to sticking a sci-fi subject in every now and then. Bandai? Have the reins been loosened about Bandai Star Wars in the US? I hope so.
Hello Andy, After seeing this video I had to get the kit. It is all you said it is in the way of a very well made kit.
Even has a Chuwbacca you can add out the top hatch. Have built one Gundam kit from them and their kits are of high quality and this one is no different.
Nice job!
fantastic work! Love it!
I will be following this video since I’m a newbie can’t wait
Just found your channel. Love it. Great work
Andy are you going to build a Pz iii in winter camo as it looks very good when it is finished
Great job.
Great build! Where are the trees from? They look great.
Really great ! I love it
Great work
Can you build and paint a Truck kit please
it is a beautiful model, very well built. I look at it and I have a question---how are you supposed to get in and out of this thing? There's no ladder on it anywhere, and you'd have to be Spiderman to climb the sides of it. I can see some sort of a frame at a base, but what if you're in the field?
Not very well thought out, that's for sure.
Great Job
I love the way you did this kit. I am sorry I am late to the show. You mentioned that you were taking some outside photos. Do you have any recommendations for how to take outside photos with your kits? I am trying to get good captures of my panzer and allied tanks (possibly Star Wars). If you have any advice that I would appreciate it.
Epic man! I really like the star wars....you should do a playlist with star wars builds
Dude that is awesome
I'm interested in what one of these would look like in German three color cammo scheme? an markings hmm?
That's something I would like to see
Hi Andy! Might I ask if you can use the black and white shadow coat when using a regular brush? Thanks!
Andy, are you thinking about making another gundam model kit video??? I really liked the first one.
hi andy i was wondering for decals could you make a full steps and tips vid
thank you and i love your work
Looks great!!What Vallejo mud product were you using?
Great video. I really want one of these now. What brand/type of trees are those? Ive been looking to find some like that.
Oh man sweet I was just thinkin of doing this Iv never done a diorama thank you
a very nice model, actually
Where do you get the trees for your diorama
Beautiful
i don't like to much star wars but its a nice modell! nice work andy keep working :)
Do more star wars kit and plane kits!!!
Hello Andy, Have you experience any issues between enamel wash and Bandai kits? I used Mig enamel wash to wash Bandai AT-ST kit, but the plastic cracks (around feet and leg joints) after I made some adjustment of the pose. Do you know any solution beside putting primer before assembly?
Thanks!
Hi Andy...Love all your videos. Where did you get the trees from, and what make are they?
Thank you in advance, and please keep up the good job!!!
I also would like to know about the trees...
Which white do you use for the black and white effect..?
I'm not into the science fiction models as such, but they do take and look good when weathered.
This is great. Subscribed!
nice job with the diorama really good wish i could do that too
question: have you built any ships? i see you mostly do vehicles like tanks but i havent seen any ships tho it would be nice to see how you would built The Bismarck for example
keep it tho love the diorama
Do you have a video on how you made the diorama?
You do not use primer? Just straight acrylic base with Tamiya?
Good job with the AT-ST . I've just biult a Tamiya T72 M1 and would like to know how you would paint one? Any help will be good. Thanks Ratty954 Great Britain...
Just because if the WOT Swedish hype can you do the Strv 103?
Awesome!
at 5:40 you comment that you finished all of the "detail sanding." I know this is years old, but what kind of sanding material and grit did you use(if you can remember) and what exactly does "detail sanding" mean? I am a beginner and if anyone else can explain I welcome the input and advice. Thanks in advance
Do you recommend putting the entire model together before painting? Or is it better to paint certain details before assembling fully?
Can you achieve this same effect with spray cans? I don’t have access to an air brush.
Hey Andy, mind if I know what brand of lacquer clear coat that you use?
Nice!
X'mas is almost upon us and saw this kit at the local store going for $50. Should I get or wait?
EBay has them for around 30.00
Can the model still be articulated properly when it has been painted, and if so do you have to be particularly careful when painting it to make sure all the joints still function?
Hi Andy. I notice you often use streaking grime for washes instead of a purpose made product. Is there a reason for that? Do you find it better?
what scale is this?
You should do the Tanya js 3 to
Out of couriousity have you ever painted anything without a nato black first?
May be a silly question, but could I just bought this and could you airbrush the whole model while it was connected to the sprues?
hey sir?where do you get your trees from? been lookin for a long time now
can i please have the site of where you get it from ?
Doesn't the enamel make the bandai kits brittle? I've heard of people doing an enamel wash and it getting to the parts that aren't painted (like inside the joints) and the kits were destroyed.
DriftNick Enamel paints and thinners will degrade bandai plastic. However an easy workaround is to clear coat the subject with a few layers of your preferred clear before using the enamels. I used both oil and enamel paints/weathering products on my bandai at-st and other star wars kits after clear coating and I have had no issues.
careful cause the thinners gets right into the joints too mate and they just go to shit
Awesome :)
I'm a bit confused. The first coats of paint were Arcrylic. Then you used Tamiya enamel paints. Doesn't the enamel eat up the Arcrylic? I've tried to use Tamiya panel liner over an Arcrylic primer with bad results.
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You’re amazingly awesome...
I like it very much and the model looks super and the dio also. But the 2 together????? sry no, the trees are way to small. But that is my idea
Where can I get this ATST Model ?