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@PavelMTB Күн бұрын
Thanks for the video. So, I would like to ask you where I can buy the paint shaker?
@robertjensen1438 2 күн бұрын
Just a comment for the algorithm
@SmallSoldier 2 күн бұрын
Always appreciated Robert!😁
@glennnorman9576 3 күн бұрын
Hi Scott, good to see you back. I'm looking forward to the next video.
@SmallSoldier 3 күн бұрын
@@glennnorman9576 Thank you! Good to be back.🙂
@21EpicFail 3 күн бұрын
I am so scared to take the step into figures, but I really want to start doing large busts! Can't wait to see the next installment!
@SmallSoldier 3 күн бұрын
Thanks. Yes, it's probably the hardest yet most rewarding aspect of the hobby. I say jump right in and go for it. The worst thing is you'll have to strip the figure and start over. You can't win until you fail a few times. Good luck!
@SmallSoldier 3 күн бұрын
If you have any questions please leave a comment below. I see them all and respond fairly quickly. Thanks!
@ChoppersModelworks 3 күн бұрын
I like the steel wool idea, didn't think of that for some reason myself. I do have to ask about airbrushing the inks. Those were acrylic water-based inks and i have tried some myself but with poor results. What do you thin them with, or do you run them un-thinned and a higher pressure through a smaller needle or something else?
@SmallSoldier 3 күн бұрын
@@ChoppersModelworks I'm the same way, I never think of something until I see it or hear of it somewhere else. I feel like I level up every time I learn something new. I thinned the inks down with distilled water but I also added some flow improver as well. The key is to thin them so they're basically tinted water. The pigmentation is quite high so that's why they're so vibrant compared to regular acrylic paint.
@massmara5579 10 күн бұрын
What kind of gloves do you use?
@SmallSoldier 7 күн бұрын
Gorilla Glove brand
@RichardTomson 19 күн бұрын
Seeing is believing? nah cause then you are Jack Black. Man you two look alike.
@SmallSoldier 19 күн бұрын
@@RichardTomson That’s what they tell me.🙂
@lw4268 Ай бұрын
Art and Craft superbly stated.
@SmallSoldier Ай бұрын
Thank you very much! Cheers.
@mikebalis9963 Ай бұрын
Really nice job. Why do you prefer oils for flesh tones?
@SmallSoldier Ай бұрын
@@mikebalis9963 For me it’s just because I’m used to using them. I’ve recently started playing around with acrylics and I like them as well. They both have they’re place and each have they’re strengths and weaknesses. It’s really just a matter of practice with each material and persisting through the failures. Thanks for your comments and views, I certainly appreciate it. Cheers!🙂🙌🏻
@mikebalis9963 Ай бұрын
@@SmallSoldier I like the way oils are easily blended during some experiments years ago. Paying close attention to your stabbing motion as you blend in shadows on figure cheeks has been helpful.
@SmallSoldier Ай бұрын
@@mikebalis9963 Excellent I'm happy you found this technique helpful. Cheers!
@mikebalis9963 Ай бұрын
How heavily do you thin the oil paint?
@SmallSoldier Ай бұрын
@@mikebalis9963 That really depends on what I’m trying to achieve on different parts of the figures but in general you can thin it at least 40-50% for the shadow areas and around 20-30% for the highlights. You want the highlights to be a little more opaque so they cover. This is just a rough guide I change the mixes and ratios with each figure. Does that help?
@mikebalis9963 Ай бұрын
@@SmallSoldier Very helpful. Thanks!
@SmallSoldier Ай бұрын
@@mikebalis9963 Fantastic... glad I could help. 🙂
@od1452 Ай бұрын
I've heard this model is 52 inches long .. ? I am impressed. Nice.
@SmallSoldier Ай бұрын
@@od1452 Yes… it’s huge! Thanks 😊
@kal.50bmg32 Ай бұрын
What an effort for such an ugly model.
@blinkachu5275 Ай бұрын
Did you cut the decals with a knife on the panel lines? That part was kinda confusing. I have this kit too and wanna build it but am not sure on the decals/panel lines, I would hate for that detail to get lost
@SmallSoldier Ай бұрын
@@blinkachu5275 Yes I did cut them. I think they look more natural that way.
@blinkachu5275 Ай бұрын
@@SmallSoldier Thanks!
@icedjimmy Ай бұрын
How would you do the pinstripes? Thanks
@SmallSoldier Ай бұрын
@@icedjimmy That’s a good question. I thought of using thin strips of Tamiya tape over a white or light grey base colour then spraying the blue. Remove the tape to reveal the lighter colour underneath. The other option is to freehand them.
@icedjimmy Ай бұрын
Was thinking artists pencils but masking sounds good Thanks
@SmallSoldier Ай бұрын
@@icedjimmy Artist pencils are an excellent suggestion i'd try that as well. Any way you do it I think it'll be challenging and time consuming but worth it if you pull it off. I'd try several methods before going to the finished figure. Good luck and I hope yours turns out great! Cheers.🙌
@normansmith8184 Ай бұрын
Wow and wow again sir. Incredible craftmanship on this video series. So glad I found that initial Tamiya Spitfire video. I'm going to thoroughly enjoy being subscribed to your channel.
@SmallSoldier Ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! I'm grateful for fantastic subscribers like you. I appreciate every like, sub and share... I truly mean that. Cheers m8!😎
@normansmith8184 Ай бұрын
Subscribing is not a wasted effort on your channel sir. Thank you from England.
@SmallSoldier Ай бұрын
Thanks for the sub... I'm glad it was not a wasted effort.😉
@normansmith8184 Ай бұрын
Greetings from England. As a person who is guilty of getting from A to Z by missing out the other 24 letters, this is very educational and helpful. The results of your patience are there as evidence of great work. Thank you, I'm learning sir.
@SmallSoldier Ай бұрын
I thank you again, sir! I'm thrilled you're being entertained and educated. Your thoughtful comments are a real boost to the mojo, which I need right now. All the best! Scott 🙂
@normansmith8184 Ай бұрын
Is that clever, or what! The idea in the first place was a wonderful tribute. To make it real is amazing. Hats off to you sir.
@SmallSoldier Ай бұрын
Well, I try to be clever from time to time. Again thanks for the views and your time invested in what I do here on KZbin. 🙌🍻
@normansmith8184 Ай бұрын
@SmallSoldier No worries sir. Very enjoyable and educational.
@normansmith8184 Ай бұрын
I'm English (all say never mind) and still a newby but as you suggested in your recent reply to my appreciation of your Spitfire build, which was brilliant, I have started at the beginning and I'm hooked sir. Subscribed and enjoying what I have seen. The "posh" upper crust English accent at the end wasn't at all bad. So much better than Dick Van Dyke's bruising cockney accent in Mary Poppins. I'm an old cockney and found it hilarious. He's still good though. Again sir, I'm hooked.
@SmallSoldier Ай бұрын
LOL! Thank you. I had fun with this video and I really appreciate your kind thoughts. Thanks for the subscription as well. Cheers!
@ラーメン-k4d 2 ай бұрын
凄いリアルですね！
@SmallSoldier Ай бұрын
Not sure how to reply, I don’t speak that language. Thanks I guess.
@mammaliturchi54 2 ай бұрын
una bella mano!!!
@SmallSoldier Ай бұрын
Grazie signore!🙌
@mammaliturchi54 Ай бұрын
@@SmallSoldier complimenti!!
@worldwarmini3919 2 ай бұрын
Hey brother! Would love to see you get back at it with some smaller projects! Don't burn yourself out! Some 1/35 figures always gets the mojo up!
@SmallSoldier Ай бұрын
Thanks for the encouragement. That's just it... I think I have burn't myself out. I'm having a real hard time getting any kind of motivation for the hobby right now. It's hard to stay motivated when you put so much time and effort into these videos and they just tank! 🍻
@jamfjord 2 ай бұрын
Almost six years late but this was definitely worth seeking out, took a while and I've been searching. Excellent tips and the 40 mins is just right. It's quite hard to find long form videos that go into a good amount of detail. Thanks 👍 I can't remember what my first childhood kit was, but my first kit returning to the hobby was a P51-D, immediately followed by this kit - neither looked this good, of course 😅😬
@SmallSoldier 2 ай бұрын
@@jamfjord Thanks m8! I’m so glad you found this video and it was useful to you. Long form videos are rare because they take so long to make and if they flop it takes me awhile to get motivated to do another. Anyway thanks for watching!🙌🏻🍻
@ech0tang0 2 ай бұрын
Fantastic work! Do you have a list of all the colors you used?
@SmallSoldier 2 ай бұрын
@@ech0tang0 Thank you. NoI don’t have a list for that… sorry.
@artsmodelstation9396 2 ай бұрын
Q: Which medium you prefer oils or acrylics ?
@SmallSoldier Ай бұрын
No preference. I go with how I'm feeling at the time of each new project.
@BuzzkillZone 3 ай бұрын
so how many clear coats are you applying, if you're doing a clear coat between each oil layer.
@SmallSoldier 3 ай бұрын
@@BuzzkillZone The clear coats are used on some coats not all. Some times the paint has dried and I don’t Need a clear.
@BuzzkillZone 3 ай бұрын
So could I get some more detail about how your thin your paint so you don't destroy the layer beneath? You said you add thinner to your palette. It helps the paint dry faster, more matter, and flows off the brush better. But when I do it, it destroys the underlying layers. So I wonder what you are doing different. If you covered this already, could you point me to the video? thank you.
@SmallSoldier 3 ай бұрын
@@BuzzkillZone The paint is more like a glaze which dries really fast. Some paint like the highlight areas is more opaque and will take more time to dry. You have to work fast when using this technique this is why I use the thinner to dilute the paint so it dries quicker. You can also use a heat lamp to dry the oils faster. Hope that helps.
@BuzzkillZone 3 ай бұрын
@@SmallSoldier Thank you. Next time I try I'll thin it down to a glaze and see how things go.
@normansmith8184 3 ай бұрын
I've just caught up with your channel and having this kit in my stash I had to watch. I'm an ageing resumer but want to give it my best shot.I'm getting there (I think). The days are gone when as a kid too many years ago the Airfix figure of Julius Caesar had a red gloss cloak, groan. Wonderful finish to this kit sir, I can only hope and remember more haste less speed. Is there a video for the figure and setting, I did look but it isn't beyond the realms of possibility that this old codger kept missing it. Respect from England.
@SmallSoldier Ай бұрын
@@normansmith8184 thanks m8! No video for the figure yet. Hopefully I can get to that eventually. I do however have several videos on my channel dedicated to figure modelling and painting. Check out the other content I’m sure you’ll learn a thing or two.
@normansmith8184 Ай бұрын
@SmallSoldier Ah, bless you sir. Thanks for the reply and invaluable info. Guess what I'll be doing today! Thanks again and all the best.
@Hascienda27 3 ай бұрын
5:18 some white tack on a cocktail stick or some q tips dipped in beeswax
@jean-louisfau6036 3 ай бұрын
Love everything but not the deck color . I m surprised you did not weathered it to give a wooden aspect
@stupot1093 3 ай бұрын
Excellent build thank you
@SmallSoldier 3 ай бұрын
You're very welcome, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Please consider subscribing to my channel if you haven't already. Thanks!🙂
@chzuniga1 3 ай бұрын
Justo esta el color que necesito en este modelo de pintura (verde zinc para interior aviones ww2) y no estaba seguro como funcionaria y que tipo de diluyente necesitaba...así que tu video estaba justo para resolver mis dudas, muchísimas gracias y super completo tu test de este tipo de pinturas felicitaciones. PD un minuto de silencio por esos kits que dieron sus superficies para el desarrollo de este video je
@SmallSoldier 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback I really appreciate it. I'm glad this helped with your decision-making. Yes, many kits have become paint mules. Consider subscribing to my channel if you haven't already done so. Thanks so much!
@OdysseyAviation 4 ай бұрын
Should I apply x22 gloss before applying decals ?
@SmallSoldier 4 ай бұрын
You can but I prefer Alclad 2 Aqua Gloss clear "ALC 600". I find I get better results than with X22. If you can't get the Alclad stuff make sure you thin the X22 with either Mr Leveling thinner 400 or the Tamiya Lacquer thinner "retarder type" with the orange cap which is similar to the MLT. Hope that "clears" 😉 things up. Cheers!
@OdysseyAviation 4 ай бұрын
@@SmallSoldier tamiya x20A thinner not good for this ? I only have this type of thinner and in online people say its ok cause its not a enamel paint so you dont need laquer thinner
@SmallSoldier 4 ай бұрын
@@OdysseyAviation it’s not great tbh. If you can get the Tamiya orange cap it’ll work best.
@TheModelGuy 4 ай бұрын
Way to come back out punching!
@bushranger900 4 ай бұрын
Huh well there ya go I had no idea that dry brushing was not a thing! Great video
@SmallSoldier 4 ай бұрын
Thank you very much! Yes, it's still a relevant technique if used correctly. 🍻
@willwoods6466 4 ай бұрын
Great video with some amazing tips. Thanks!
@SmallSoldier 4 ай бұрын
Thank you... and you're most welcome!🍻
@эдфёдоров-о2ф 4 ай бұрын
Здравствуйте. Хорошие работы у Вас. Есть чему учиться. Но зачем лезть в политику ?
@SmallSoldier 4 ай бұрын
Sorry, I'm not sure what politics you're referring to?
@эдфёдоров-о2ф 4 ай бұрын
@@SmallSoldier может быть был перевод не точный. что за книга для украины? зто ваша книга. вы её продаёте? спасибо за общение. извините если обидел вас
@SmallSoldier 4 ай бұрын
@@эдфёдоров-о2ф No offence taken m8. Are you referring to the review I did for "Models for Ukraine"?
@эдфёдоров-о2ф 4 ай бұрын
@@SmallSoldier да
@эдфёдоров-о2ф 4 ай бұрын
С удовольствием смотрю Ваше творчество. Есть чему учиться. Спасибо. Зачем лезть в политику? Помогайте остановить войну а не разжигать её.
@SmallSoldier 4 ай бұрын
Thank you. Yes agreed! I'd like to see the war end as well. It doesn't do anyone any good other than create sadness. 🙌
@glennnorman9576 4 ай бұрын
Nicely done, lots of good advice here. Great to see you posting again.
@SmallSoldier 4 ай бұрын
Thank you very much Glen! I'm happy you like my content. Cheers!
@howardn1693 4 ай бұрын
Great video, as always. Love those shadows from the wolf, I never noticed those in the previous pics I saw!
@SmallSoldier 4 ай бұрын
Hey... thanks Howard! Glad you made time to watch. I sure appreciate it. Yes the cast shadows are subtle, maybe I should have gone a little further with it? 🙌🙂
@SmallSoldier 4 ай бұрын
If you haven't seen the whole video yet, please take some time and give it a watch. There's a lot of information and tips that may help you get better results when painting your miniatures. Thanks to all who support me and my channel, I'm grateful for each and every one of you. Cheers!🍻
@эдфёдоров-о2ф 4 ай бұрын
Здравствуйте. хорошая работа. есть чему поучиться. Не надо политики. не надо войны. это ужасно.
@oveiron_prime 4 ай бұрын
Great great job 😊
@SmallSoldier 4 ай бұрын
Thanks!🙂🙌🏻
@diyfireking 4 ай бұрын
Looks great 👍👍
@SmallSoldier 4 ай бұрын
Thank you!🙂🙌🏻
@PanzermansBunker 4 ай бұрын
Informative tutorial. Excellent results. I like the Wolf rider, too. Happy modeling ✨️. Bill
@SmallSoldier 4 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it. Thanks!🙌🏻🙂
@MatthewGeorge-rp7my 4 ай бұрын
Looking good as always! I’ve always liked the depth of your work.
@SmallSoldier 4 ай бұрын
Thanks so much, I really appreciate you taking the time to comment sir! 🙌
@OdysseyAviation 4 ай бұрын
If I use only Mark Fit strong will it do work for decals ?
@SmallSoldier 4 ай бұрын
Well like anything I would do some tests if you can before trying it on your model, especially if you’re not familiar with the product. It really depends on which companies decals your using. Some decals work great with Micro Sol others are thicker and tougher which makes them difficult to conform so I like to use Solvaset for those. Be careful as some decal solutions will make the decal prints run or discolour. I hope this helps with your decisions.🙂🙌🏻
@OdysseyAviation 4 ай бұрын
@@SmallSoldier well the spitfire from Tamiya will be my first build and I have some mark fit strong with it
@SmallSoldier 4 ай бұрын
@@OdysseyAviation I’ve used mark fit and it’ll work. You may need something a bit stronger if it’s being stubborn like micro soul. Good luck I hope your build goes well. 🙂🙌🏻
@OdysseyAviation 4 ай бұрын
I also have other question . Do you think 17mL of dark green RAF color and 17mL of Brown RAF color will be enought for this build ?
@OdysseyAviation 4 ай бұрын
I have MarkFit strong from Tamiya
@OdysseyAviation 4 ай бұрын
Did u used extra thin cement for this whole build ?
@SmallSoldier 4 ай бұрын
Yes… yes I did. The parts fit so incredibly well there was no need for anything else.
@phillipwilliams3628 4 ай бұрын
So, this video inspired me to try something with a base. I did up an RP models Lt Albert Cairns VC, in 75 mm. Long story short, I won best in class at Fredericton CAMS spring classic
@SmallSoldier 4 ай бұрын
Wow… that’s absolutely fantastic! Congratulations man! I’m glad I could help inspire some part in your success. Where’s my royalty cheque!😂😂
@ArmorModelsbyGlennBartolotti 4 ай бұрын
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