1/35 Hitachi Excavator ZAXIS 135US [Hasegawa] - [Painting and Weathering scale models - Tutorial]

[@joelvale3887]

Sos un profesional, buen trabajo.

[@chipblock2854]

Without a doubt this is the best how to video I have seen (and I have seen over 200)! I have never seen so much detail on any model so far. I know some if the tank builders go into great detail but this is by far the most interesting. Normally I build big trucks and some cars in the 1/24 or 1/25 range. I will buy this model and use many of your procedures. Thanks. Also those that build model trains and structures have many dirt mixes for sale. Also grass mixtures and various lengths of grass in case you want to put some around the edge of your blade. Either green freshly pulled grass or dried grass from days of working the top soil. Lastly the machines like this I have seen the word Hitachi on the back is also scratched up. Unless Hitachi is paying you to keep it clean! That's a joke.

[@SergioSolo]

I'm glad you found my video useful, Chuck! Hasegawa just released another construction model (a loader), in case you're interested. About the scenery materials, I recently got some from AMMO. I'll upload a new video using them very soon!

[@Winterchylde]

I love these videos! First of all the models are first class BUT more importantly, the fun of modelmaking is what comes across most. THAT'S what it's all about to me - I may not be the world's best modeller but by damn I get HUGE fun and satisfaction in making them.

[@braedonphillips2617]

Wow! That is all I can say about this! Amazing job sir! If I were to ever do this model ide only change 2 things, 1 a darker mud color, but that is just because we have a darker dirt where I live. And put WAY more scratches all over the tail end! I've never see an exavator in real life under 100hrs with at least a few scratches, once the machines get a few thousand hours...the entire back will basically be metal, rust, and diffrent colors from hitting stuff. Again great job!

[@johnphilipburdis3798]

I must say Sergio Solo I do enjoy your model building. Excellent results.🧔👍🇭🇲🦘😁

[@SergioSolo]

Thank you, John. I'm glad you do :)

[@chipblock2854]

Excellent job! I like the video. I know everyone is a critic, often the logo on the back is scrapped up or dull from age. Along with the one on the boom. So much detail! Thank you.

[@hgbarnes1584]

Did you say something about looking realistic? "More real than real" should be your motto and please tell me you're winning a ton of awards for these works of art! Thank you.

[@SergioSolo]

Oh, I wish! But normally I build them for my own pleasure. Thanks for your comments!

[@stepanfara121]

Perfect and also interesting, because modelers usually makes some battle machines and cars... this was plaesant exception :-D

[@powerup8690]

Your weathering is incredible.

[@SergioSolo]

I'm glad you like it!

[@edwardsantos9954]

Sergio es admirable si trabajo usted es un punto de inspiración para muchos en este hobby, gracias por ser nuestro maestro

[@SergioSolo]

+edward santos Muchas gracias, Edward :) El aprendizaje es constante en este maravilloso hobby

[@glennvogt1194]

Your modelling skills are spot on. Excellent work 👌.

[@SergioSolo]

Thank you, Glenn

[@helenpardoe5391]

Absolutely STUNNING!! I am lost for words. Excellent video too - thank you so much for sharing this

[@SergioSolo]

Thanks for watching :)

[@allenronaldson4381]

Amazing. This guy should be in Hollywood making big $$$!

[@atothez3153]

Wow. It came out looking amazing. Nice work

[@robprebil]

Beautiful! You are a Master Model Maker.

[@SergioSolo]

Thank you, Rob! You're very kind :)

[@SmR8008]

You Sir, are an Artist. That looks amazing😊

[@madshagg1]

great job buddy....the way it all comes together in your final results is wonderful....well done!!!!

[@SergioSolo]

Thank you, Drew!

[@soloaudio010811]

Extraordinario Sergio, una verdadera inspiración, MUCHAS GRACIAS POR COMPARTIR, saludos desde México.

[@omarsantamaria6871]

Sergio, sólo falta la construcción y Fred Flinstone en la cabina.... :) EXCELENTE TRABAJO y muy buen efecto el final con la lupa...el antes y después... Saludos

[@brianfpv623]

No but I have a cat and it’s the same HAIR everywhere! Great vids very inspiring- thank you -

[@p-ganthony8196]

Eres todo un maestro! Eres mi idolo, se ve que le pones todo a tu hobby

[@danielecarretta1431]

Video fantastico ! Sei un vero artista ! Bravissimo !!!

[@oldbaldfatman2766]

Dec. 2017---Thanks for the video and showing off the kit....your build looks great. This is the first video I've seen of this kit and the kit will look great in one of my zombie/apocalypse dioramas.

[@SergioSolo]

Thanks! A zombie apocalypse diorama sounds cool

[@oldbaldfatman2766]

@@SergioSolo June 6, 2022----Yes, I did buy this kit and may even buy a 2nd kit. One used for digging mass graves, another for digging trenches that zombies can't climb out of. Also got the kit with those grabbing arms or whatever they're called. Going to see if I can have them lifting a car to make a barricade of them on a street, with at least two buildings on each side of the street.

[@modelnut]

Excellent modelling skills, love watching your builds. Keep up the good work.

[@SergioSolo]

+Mark Rose Thanks, Mark! I will ☺️

[@christianhowarth4333]

Bravo! Your build inspired me to pick up a similar kit. I got the ASTACO for $30US shipped. I've never really built anything other than militaria and sci-fi, but this seems to be a nice common ground between the two. Fantastic build and technique. I particularly liked your two-tone chipping. It looks really nice and I'm going to try it out on my next build. Gracias!

[@SergioSolo]

Thank you, Christian! You're very kind. And congrats on your purchase! The Astaco definitely has a sci-fi vibe

[@stuartwetterschneider2581]

Great modeling skills amply demonstrated. Muchisimo gracias mi amigo.

[@njcivicwagon1]

Exceptional build and video is incredible!!!! Thanks for sharing your techniques!!!

[@SergioSolo]

+VisionONE24 JORGE My pleasure! I'm glad you like it 😊

[@MillCreekWoodworking]

That's looks incredible

[@Sadu1986]

Kudos kind sir. A great build and a great video too. Fine work indeed. Love your chanel! Best wishes from Poland!

[@SergioSolo]

Thank you very much! Greetings from Colombia 🇨🇴

[@TikoKoreen]

Awesome sound track and wicked model!

[@666heiland666]

Beatiful. This is an awardworthy build. Really nice to see something else instead of tanks, especially when done with so much thought and love for the subject. But its time for some more Star Wars, if you ask me. ;-)

[@SergioSolo]

+Dennis Mossler Thank you, Dennis! I love heavy machinery just as much as tanks, but they are not as popular among manufacturers. On my next video I'll share the painting process of a kit I submitted for a competition a few weeks back. It's Sci-fi related but not from Star Wars. I hope you like it!

[@hugon2722]

Wow you're good! Hello from Australia!

[@SergioSolo]

Thank you! Greetings from Colombia 🇨🇴

[@joegilroy4918]

Incredible work!

[@TheBlueberry606]

Wow, awesome job

[@yatfunglau]

You done a excellent job!!! 🍾🍾🍾

[@danielrequejomartinez9887]

Realmente muy bueno. Me gusta mucho tu trabajo y como lo muestras.

[@SergioSolo]

+Daniel Requejo Martinez Muchas gracias, Daniel 😊

[@alexanderebert4646]

Awesome 🙂 looks great. Try the new metal colors in 35ml bottles from vallejo. They are very good for Airbrush and brush. Greetings from Germany 🙂

[@SergioSolo]

+Wolfsturm Modelling Thank you! Yeah, I've heard good things about that new line, but right now I can't afford them 😕

[@AlphaFlight]

Excellent

[@jokermagic]

i love you video so much, when i see some piece drop down the sound is make me very happy everytime^^

[@hargitaijozsef]

Very useful and funny video with wonderful end result - keep up the good work bro, I subscribed! :) (from Hungary)

[@SergioSolo]

Thank you very much, Hargitai!

[@prowokator]

great! as amazing as you always are! thanks for sharing your techniques!

[@SergioSolo]

+prowokator You're very kind! Thank you for watching and comment

[@MrTBDude]

Pretty cool

[@FchGuepardo]

Excelente trabajo !!! Felicitaciones al 1000%

[@SergioSolo]

Muchas gracias, Mario :)

[@SSPANZERGR]

otro gran trabajo! Felicitaciones

[@SergioSolo]

¡Muchas gracias, Johann! 😃

[@ArmourEmpire]

really really enjoyed watching this video. thanks

[@SergioSolo]

+Armour Empire I'm glad you did! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment

[@supercat380]

Excellent job!!!

[@SergioSolo]

Thanks!

[@danielwow12]

you are a true artist :)

[@SergioSolo]

+danielwow12 Thank you, Daniel. You're very kind 😊

[@non-prolific135thscalemode7]

Really nice build and cool weathering and mud effects. Didn't know your channel before but now I subbed. Take care. Greetings from Germany. :) Jens

[@SergioSolo]

Thank you, Jens! Welcome aboard :)

[@non-prolific135thscalemode7]

You're welcome! :)

[@RaduB.]

¡Hola Sergio! Finally I managed to get some free time. I have been organizing my working place lately... But this evening I literally ate popcorn while watching your video 😊. Thanks for the entertainment! (By the way, you really need a better silver paint...) And now I hurry to the Tiger I that I've been waiting for so long 😏.

[@SergioSolo]

Hi, Radu! It's so nice to hear from you again! Yeah, my metallic paints are not the best. I hope to get new ones soon. Cheers!

[@Tiger1AuasfE]

Very nice.

[@SergioSolo]

+Tiger1AuasfE Thanks!

[@jorgeluishuertamastache8715]

un excelente vídeo, gracias por compartir tus técnicas 👍

[@SergioSolo]

+Jorge Luis Huerta Mastache Muchas gracias, Jorge. Me alegra que te guste ☺️

[@massivemassey3567]

Absolutely stunning, incredible, thank you for sharing your techniques, best I've seen :)

[@miguelarze4855]

Sergio excelentes trabajos de referencia en modelismo los he tomado en cuenta siempre ..... FELICIDADES PERO... cuando incursionas en aviones jejejeje un saludo y espero mas videos en tu canal FELICIDADES DE NUEVO Y UN SALUDO DESDE BOLIVIA

[@SergioSolo]

Muchas gracias, Miguel. Te cuento que en estos momentos estoy armando mi primer avión. Sígueme en Facebook o Instagram para ver avances

[@miguelarze4855]

Sergio Solo voy a seguirte!!! Un saludó cordial!!

[@huntercraft1668]

awesome video as always!

[@SergioSolo]

+Hunter Craft Thank you!

[@NorthViewModelShop]

Amazing work

[@SergioSolo]

+Jan Haayer I'm glad you like it :)

[@diegoparra9138]

fantástico,gran trabajo 👍

[@SergioSolo]

¡Muchas gracias, Diego!

[@paulosergiooliveira3258]

Congratulations.

[@SergioSolo]

Thank you :)

[@Frenkythefish93]

Simply amazing...it was well worth the wait :)

[@SergioSolo]

+Tomislav Franc I'm glad you like it! It definitely took more time to edit than expected. Thank you for your patience!

[@EdNorty]

Masterful.

[@SergioSolo]

I'm glad you like it :)

[@chupi6767]

Enhorabuena un gran trabajo ,,podrias poner las referencias de la mezcla que utilizaste para sacar el color naranja

[@SergioSolo]

Muchas gracias. Las referencias son: Rojo Carmín (70.908) y Naranja Intenso (70.851), ambas Model Color de Vallejo

[@chupi6767]

muchas gracias solo me falta hacerme con la maqueta,,lo mismo la encuentro en España

[@Betancourtmg]

wow que buen trabajo

[@walterrobledo5615]

Fantásticos, el modelo y el video!!!!

[@rhov233]

Excellent!

[@SergioSolo]

Thank you!

[@rcboatingtoday3642]

Greetings Sergio! Fantastic job! Can you please tell me if you put a clear over the entire model when finished weathering?

[@SergioSolo]

Hi! No, I don't

[@rcboatingtoday3642]

@@SergioSolo Thank you my friend! Again amazing job!

[@TheTukTuk2008]

Outstanding video!!!♠️♠️♠️

[@diegofariasibarra1897]

Espectacular ! Amigo una consulta la tiza no se sale luego o aplicas algún barniz o algo para que quede en su lugar ? Saludos desde Chile

[@SergioSolo]

Hola, Diego. El modelo terminado nunca se vuelve a manipular y la tiza no se cae sola, así que se puede dejar así. Si quieres más protección puedes aplicar un fijador de pigmentos

[@diegofariasibarra1897]

@@SergioSolo que fijador recomiendas , yo ocupo de la marca mig pero cambia un poco el color del pigmento .. saludos.

[@SergioSolo]

Tengo el de AMMO pero aún no lo he probado (bueno, hasta ahora tampoco he tenido la oportunidad de probar otras marcas)

[@godzilla36]

I love the way you did the dry mud, gave such a great effect, couldn't you do the same thing with a lighter colour to replicate dust?

[@SergioSolo]

+Godzilla Thank you, Godzilla! Do you mean the use a finer sand to replicate dust? If so, I don't think it'd work. The dry pastel chalk is perfect for that

[@godzilla36]

Sergio Solo yes, use a lighter almost white colour, maybe make it thinner and apply it to areas where dust will build up

[@meru501359]

Good job‼️

[@SergioSolo]

+MERU Thanks!

[@噂のR君です]

上手ですね！👏俺は、デコトラのプラモデル作ってますよー！後、HITACHIショベル作りましたよー！笑

[@larsricaldi2556]

increible!

[@SergioSolo]

I'm glad you like it :)

[@fabienschurrle4727]

Nice!! What is the next project(video)? Greets from belgium.

[@SergioSolo]

+Fabien Schurrle Thanks! Maybe Tamiya's Hanomag, but not sure 🤔

[@fernandocornejofernandez3513]

Hola Sergio, que trabajo más genial, en verdad me quito el sombrero por la calidad y dedicación en sus modelos. Tengo una duda y es que veo que no retira la pintura en las áreas donde aplica el pegamento, no hay problema en eso?. Felicitaciones. A qué correo le puedo enviar mensaje privado ?

[@SergioSolo]

+fernando cornejo fernandez ¡Muchas gracias, Fernando! El pegamento diluye la pintura, así que no es obligatorio quitarla, a menos que sea en una parte que necesite soportar bastante peso, como el brazo. Por cierto, puedes enviarme un mensaje privado en la pestaña de 'about' o 'acerca de' en la pantalla principal de mi canal. También puedes probar en Facebook (el link está en la descripción del video). ¡Saludos!

[@neilhamilton2621]

How do you get power on the window screen to stick

[@danknispel4588]

That's spectacular! I think I will be trying the food color and floor wax tint trick, I loved that one. May I ask if you've ever considered using Mylar (like on those party balloons) for mirrors? I've had some nice results using it. Again that was an awesome build.

[@SergioSolo]

Thank you, Dan! That's an awesome idea. I'll keep it in mind for the next one :)

[@BaidakAV]

Bravo

[@SergioSolo]

Thank you!

[@alonsiu]

una belleza

[@estebanherreraromero8721]

Buen trabajo suscrito 👍

[@jonathanbarclay3710]

Could you tell me the manufacturer of the parallel clamps you use in this video? Nice work and will definitely be using some chalk as great effects.

[@steffies_]

Where do you get these materails

[@schweinhund227]

nice job buddy! A+

[@SergioSolo]

+SchweinHund227 Thank you! I really appreciate it 😊

[@EddieScorpi]

Excelente trabajo! Una pregunta solamente que usas como thinner para las pinturas Vallejo?

[@SergioSolo]

¡Gracias, Carlos! Uso agua destilada empezando con una proporción de 50:50 y luego ajusto la mezcla si es necesario. ¡Saludos!

[@EddieScorpi]

Sergio Solo gracias! Espectacular trabajo!

[@pauldutot2608]

Sergio....Can you explain how you dilute the Vallejo Model Color paint and what you use to dilute the paint with. Many thanks.

[@SergioSolo]

+Paul Dutot I use distilled water to thin them, starting at 1:1 ratio, then I tweak the mix if necessary (not all colors behave the same)

[@pauldutot2608]

Sergio...Thank you for the information.

[@SergioSolo]

+Paul Dutot Glad to help, Paul!

[@RaduB.]

Paul Dutot Hello to all! I had the same question for Sergio some time ago and since then I have been starting enjoying the Model Color range from Vallejo more than their Air Model paints... And by the way I discovered that Italeri sells practically the same paint in larger bottles (20ml instead of 17ml for the same price...).

[@martinbis]

R

[@j.llorente9788]

Hola Sergio. ¿Podrías decirme, por favor, qué disolvente usas con pintura Model Color de Vallejo en el aerógrafo?. Gracias.

[@SergioSolo]

Hola. Usé agua destilada

[@j.llorente9788]

@@SergioSoloGracias

[@franciscoj.sepulvedal.7975]

Hermoso

[@xXturbo86Xx]

Would fine abrasive media (material used for sandblasting) be a viable material for the creation of dry mud effect? It's still sand but it can be much much finer than the sand you would get from the beach or playground or whatever. Plus, it comes in colors as well.

[@josepenate7367]

Wow,,,subscribed.

[@SergioSolo]

Welcome aboard!

[@luizfaria7604]

Perfect!!!

[@joaquindelgadohobby]

Hola Sergio.... Estoy haciendo una maquina similar a esta, la Hitachi Ascato Neo. He visto en tu modelo una cosa muy curiosa.... cuando aplicas el chipping lo aplicas sobre DOS PINTURAS a la vez!!!!! y estas salen de maravilla, y el efecto de naranja, blanco y óxido te queda genial, mi pregunta es.... cuanto tiempo dejes de secado en cada una de las capaz. imagino que el oxido lo dejas que se seque al 100% y luego aplicas de un tiron, laca, blanco, laca y naranja..... Pero cuanto tiempo dejas de secado entre estos materiales? Felicidades

[@SergioSolo]

Hola, Joaquín. El tiempo de secado depende de la marca de pinturas y laca que uses. Las pinturas de Vallejo (y en general las acrílicas) se secan muy rápido, así que puedo empezar a trabajar casi inmediatamente después de aplicarla. He comprobado que la laca que uso puede seguir desconchando la pintura si le aplico agua dos semanas después (no he probado por más tiempo), pero cada marca es diferente. ¡Saludos!

[@TubeSirius]

Enhorabuena Sergio. Eres un maestro y un artista. El acabado es espectacular al igual que tus explicaciones. Sólo un par de dudas: utilizas acrílicos Vallejo Model Color que no son para aerógrafo, así que, ¿en qué proporción lo diluyes y con qué? El tono naranja lo has clavado. Indicas los nombres de los colores y las proporciones. ¿Son también de Model Color? Nuevamente, enhorabuena.

[@SergioSolo]

¡Muchas gracias por tu comentario! Te cuento que uso agua destilada para diluir las Model Color de Vallejo, en una proporción inicial de 50:50 y luego ajusto la mezcla según sea necesario. El tono naranja también lo hice mezclando pinturas Model Color (olvidé poner una foto). ¡Saludos!

[@TubeSirius]

Gracias Sergio por tu respuesta. Veo que respondes amablemente a cada comentario. Eres increíble :). Por cierto, perdona por preguntarte lo de la dilución de la pintura. Sólo leí los primeros comentarios y ahora que los he visto todos me he dado cuenta que te lo han preguntado varias veces. Si lo indicas en tu próximo vídeo te ahoraras escribir :) Sólo otra pregunta: ¿en vez de la laca has usado alguna vez productos específicos para desconches? Vallejo, MIG AMMO, etc los tienen pero creo que la efectividad dura mucho menos que con la laca. Hay que pintar y retirar casi de inmediato porque después no se desprende la pintura. ¿Compraste la maqueta online? Es difícil de encontrar y las pocas que veo están sin disponibilidad. ¡Saludos!

[@SergioSolo]

¡Hola de nuevo! En mi más reciente video (pintura y ensuciado del Tiger 1 de Rye Field Model) pruebo el líquido para desconchones de AMMO. La maqueta la compré en HLJ.com pero no tienen disponibilidad actualmente, como ya has visto (aunque puedes darle 'backorder' y pagarla cuando la vuelvan a tener disponible). ¡Saludos!

[@NACHOARMINKOYS]

Hola Sergio, quedo barbaro!!! genial!!! una pregunta, con que diluis las model color para usarlas en el aerografo?? gracias, saludos!!!

[@SergioSolo]

+NACHOARMINKOYS ¡Gracias! Uso agua destilada en proporción 1:1 para empezar. Luego ajusto la mezcla si es necesario. ¡Saludos!

[@NACHOARMINKOYS]

Grande Genio, gracias a vos me voy a comprar este kit, tambien tengo que conseguir el Konrad 1/20 jejejee, gracias por tu gran aporte!!!! saludos

[@mnb4795]

Name that paint like orange?

[@gregorysmolko467]

Hi Sergio, do you know any website where to purchase a CAT D6 Dozer in 1/35 scale

[@ГлебНехорошев-ц7ы]

Замечательная модель. Но со следами эксплуатации лучше для диорамы. Всех благ.

[@F3iAKeT5]

すごいです。びっくりした。

[@MarioCityMods88]

puedes dejar las calcas para poder imprimirlas? y ponerlas auna de jugete que tengo

[@j.diegorios7752]

Chingonsisimo!!!

[@SergioSolo]

jaja, gracias :)

[@caelumsky]

Noob question, why did you use the varnish before you applied the oil wash for the interior but not the exterior? Actually, why the varnish? thanks!

[@SergioSolo]

+Han Chen Hi! The wash on the cabin was more general, like a filter. On the outside I needed it to stick more to some places, and for that I prefer a matte or satin finish, but at the end is just personal preference :)

[@howdyzach]

fantastic work. The window decals killed me, I tore them to pieces. Just couldn't get them to work.

[@paulosergiooliveira3258]

HIGH LEVEL

[@chupi6767]

una pregunta mas ,,,,que tal mantiene la maqueta la escala 1\35 , me da la impresion de que es un poco mas grande , la figura me parece mas grande ,, no afirmo nada por eso te pregunto .. Un saludo

[@SergioSolo]

La escala es perfecta, hasta donde tengo entendido. Estas excavadoras son producidas en varios tamaños en la vida real, algunas de ellas muy similares

[@chupi6767]

Muchas gracias por responder tan rapido la duda que tenia me despisto un poco la figura , me parecia mas grande , esta maquina yo creo que es de las medianas . Un saludo