Bandai's 1/48 Star Wars Snowspeeder Part 3: Weathering and FINISH!

The Snowspeeder scenes from Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes back are some of the most iconic in movie history. Watching it maneuver about as it search for Han and Luke, or fought the Imperial AT-AT Walkers, was such great fun!
Bandai has wonderfully recaptured all of the details seen in the movie in this great 1/48 scale plastic model kit. This series will go through the building, painting, and weathering of this amazing little kit.
Part 3 details the weathering process, including panel lining, chipping, adding streaks and stains, and generally making the model look well worn.
Part 1: Painting The Cockpit • Bandai's 1/48 Star War...
Part 2: Assembly And Painting • Bandai's 1/48 Star War...
Part 3: Weathering and FINISH! • Bandai's 1/48 Star War...
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[@viper341]

I enjoy watching your videos while I'm working on my own models

[@JonBius]

Glad you like them! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@yodhanhunter]

Great build as always. So good looking.

[@JonBius]

Thank you so much! I am grateful. Happy day to you friend!

[@JamesNZ1000]

I'm building this kit right now! Your videos are great, thanks for all the tips!!!

[@JonBius]

I'm so glad you enjoy them! Thanks so much for your kind words, and thank you for watching and commenting. Happy day to you!

[@threxBox]

great build

[@JonBius]

Thank you for your kind words, and for watching and commenting!

[@nathanwood5977]

I love this, your work is very thorough and patient. It looks really realistic! I'm hoping mine will turn out ok.

[@JonBius]

Thank you so much! Just take your time, pay attention to the little details, and you'll do great! The main thing is to have fun along the way. 😊 Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@myopinion3398]

John I have to say, I love the style of your videos, so knowledgeable and inspirational, seriously, thank you 🙏

[@JonBius]

Thank you SO MUCH! You don't know how timely and encouraging your comment is - I am so grateful. Thank you for watching and following my work. 😊

[@JB-np4lp]

Beautiful

[@JonBius]

Thank you so much!

Really beautiful. I hope I can reach your level of details on my model. Anyway, I will follow all your advices. Thanks for your sharing.

[@JonBius]

Thank you for your kind words! For me, it has just been a process of experimentation and repetition. You can definitely do it! :D Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@jxvolker]

Jon, I have been following this build and I have to say I feel like I have stumbled into a Master Class on building and weathering.

[@JonBius]

Thank you so much for such a kind and encouraging compliment! I am so very grateful, and quite happy that you're finding it helpful. Have a wonderful day! :D

[@jeffreyknutson]

SWEET!!!!

[@JonBius]

Thank you so much! And thanks for watching and commenting. :)

[@jhoodfysh]

I agree Jon, keeping the canopy open looks better for viewing. I like watching all the way to the end, you always add extra little jewels of information.

[@JonBius]

Thanks! I do try to make it worth watching to the end. i don't always succeed, but it is definitely my intent! Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@TheMikedog777]

I really enjoy watching you work your magic.

[@JonBius]

Thanks so much! I am so very grateful. Thanks for watching and commenting. 😊

[@pedroalbicastrense353]

splendid result , bravo !

[@JonBius]

Many thanks! I am thankful for your kind words. And thanks so much for watching and commenting. Have a great day!

[@nicoschoemaker2940]

Hi Jon, your snowspeeder build inspired me to re-start with building models after 35 years. Lots of catching up todo like learning how to paintbrush. Having tons of fun, thank you!!

[@JonBius]

That is so awesome to hear - thank you Nico! I am so glad that I was able to be helpful in your hobby fun. It truly is encouraging to me to read your kind comments. There is a lot to catch up on for sure. When I got back into the hobby in 2006, I was stunned at how much there was beyond what I'd done as a kid. Thankfully there are so many resources available on the web and in print to help us along. Be sure and check out my other videos too - you may find other information that can be helpful. Thanks again for watching and commenting - Marry Christmas and Happy New Year! 🎄🎉

[@nicoschoemaker2940]

@@JonBius Your video's are indeed very helpful, thanks for that! I also wish you a marry christmas and happy new year.

[@VonDrinkoften]

Fascinating to watch and great techniques on display.

[@JonBius]

Thanks so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it. And thanks for watching and commenting!

[@ramdais19]

amazing video, love the narrative while painting!

[@JonBius]

I am so grateful, and happy that you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@jean-francoiscabana6737]

Another great video! Thanks so much for all the tips :D

[@JonBius]

Thanks for watching and commenting! I am grateful! 😊

[@sarlaccbreath7701]

Awesome work Jon! I’m new to this and so glad I found your channel. Thanks for posting

[@JonBius]

Thanks for watching and commenting! And I'm so glad you found it helpful. That always makes me happy to know. Enjoy your modeling journey. Happy day to you friend!

[@johnkriete2152]

Awesome! Started some Bandai and most of my paint effects have been mistakes but they have worked out so far. Learned alot from this video. Thanks!

[@JonBius]

Thanks so much for watching and commenting! And I'm so glad it was useful - that makes me feel great! :D

[@Talon0524]

Excellent, this inspires me.

[@JonBius]

Thank so much! I'm so glad to hear it. I am grateful for the view and comment. Happy day to you!

[@the-primered-thumb]

Nice one John 😁👍

[@JonBius]

Thank you so much! I am grateful. It is such a fun kit. And thanks for watching and commenting!

[@aerosmudge3238]

Brilliant, I am going to buy this kit now!

[@JonBius]

Thank you so much! I think you'll really enjoy it. :D Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@zeusjuice5639]

Wow.... v impressive build!!!! 👍👍👍

[@JonBius]

Thank you so much for your kind words! What a wonderful encouragement. It is such a fun kit. And thank you for watching and commenting!

[@702BattleBorn]

Jon...Im pretty happy that your pretty happy with it. Great tutorial. Keep up the great works. My fav SW ship.

[@JonBius]

Thank you so much! I appreciate the kind words, and that you watched and commented. 😊 It's hard not to like a Snowspeeder, isn't it? Such a cool design! I remember sitting in the theater as a young teen, watching that, and being mesmerized by it.

[@702BattleBorn]

@@JonBius Hell ya. Not only does it look cool. The way they fly it skimming over the landscape so awesome. Thanks for sharing It was great to see the progression of your build. Looking forward to your next project.

[@JonBius]

@@702BattleBorn Thanks! Be sure and check out the ongoing A-Wing series too!

[@paolocapecchi5182]

Love your videos. Subscribed.

[@JonBius]

Thank you so much! I am very grateful. 😊 Happy day to you!

[@youtubasoarus]

Amazing result! I particularly like how the wash in the panel lines looked like pre-shading but much more subtle. Really sells it as a scale vehicle. 👍Subbed.

[@JonBius]

Thanks so much! I'm glad you liked it. That is a fun way to accomplish it. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@charlesdesilva7269]

So no clear coats to seal the different layers of weathering, or matte/semi gloss coat at the end to seal everything in?

[@JonBius]

It really depends on the amount of drying time between layers, what type of finish you're going for, and how much the model may be potentially handled. More and more I am preferring to do fewer clear coats, and in some cases, none at all. I've seen Mig Jimenez suggest that in several of his talks. The more I build, the more it makes sense to me. Take a look at this video I did earlier in the year. While it's aimed at Gunpla builders, the general principles apply across the board. (kzbin.info/www/bejne/mquWeItohraEmsk) Most of the time now I only do a clear coat when a lot of decals are needed, I want a really clean finish and the washes will benefit from it, or if I want the final finish to be a particular type. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@jmoskalski]

Love your videos, thank you for all your efforts. I was wondering if you could share with me the brand and name of the color RED you used here?

[@JonBius]

It's in Part 2 of the video series covering this build. This link is queued up to the appropriate section: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3jPiKp6otqogNUsi=SDpl8niBYsuIXkKV&t=1407 I hope that helps! Thanks for watching and commenting! 😀

[@fangchern691]

This video going to inspire me to build the snowspeeder. Regarding the snow base, did you paint the base white first follow by shading of grey colour?

[@JonBius]

Thanks so much! It's been so long now I don't recall. If I did it now, I'd probably do light gray first, white drybrush, mid gray shade, and then a final white drybrush done very lightly to pop the highlights. I hope that helps! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@fangchern691]

@@JonBius Thank you so much again for your reply. 👍

[@McSimouss]

Hello, I see that you are using odorless thinner, I thought that this kind of plastic reacts very poorly with it, does it not ? I had a bad experience with the x wing from revell and white spirits (the model pretty much crumbled). Is there something I am missing ?

[@JonBius]

There are a lot of factors that go into it. The key is to prime the piece well, and make sure the thinners don't pool into areas were they can't quickly evaporate. Also, some thinners are "hotter' than others. Humbrol and Tamiya enamel thinners tend to be very hot, as to some brands of white spirits. I've found that Ammo of Mig/AK Interactive odorless thinner do nicely, but my favorite is artist odorless thinner, which seems to be the "softest". Keeping the application controlled and not allowing it to pool in joins where there is bare plastic has worked very nicely for me. HTH - thanks for watching and commenting!

[@McSimouss]

@@JonBius thanks for the answer. I didn't prime / varnish the model before applying, and used hardware store white spirits, that might explain it. Never had any issues with games workshop plastic, so imagine my surprise ! I'll try again with a different thinner and after a coat of varnish. Thanks a lot ! I always thought that models like this were begging for a quick oil shade.

[@paulclancy4221]

I admire your weathering skills/techniques. Ive never heard of Dot Filtering before. Streaking yes, but dot Filtering seems to completely lose the desired effect. Maybe its just my eyes. 😊

[@JonBius]

Thanks.

[@Dillhole743]

Great build as always! Y-Wing..... just sayin.

[@JonBius]

Thanks Rodney! I am grateful! I've actually built one of the Y-Wings. It is a great kit too! I did that one before I was fully into doing videos, and it's up on my blog as a three part series. (www.jonbius.com/tag/y-wing-fighter/) Have a great day!

[@akumaking1]

Almost every Star Wars vehicle looks better when weathered and beaten

[@JonBius]

Very true! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@ifeyecouldpaint]

I absolutely love your work but a bit of constructive criticism I think your painting your models like standard military vehicles ie when you paint the lasers I can't imagine the lasers getting Sooty the lasers would need to be clean to work better and obviously they would not smokey or sooty

[@JonBius]

Thanks so much for your kind words! And thanks for your input - I appreciate it! Happy day to you. 😊

[@JonBius]

Actually that's something I do think about, but in most instances I choose to go against logic on something like that, and try to achieve effects that "sell" the notion to the brain. We know that those are the pew-pew shooty things :), but I think our brain wants to see some evidence of that regardless of whether the real world aspect of it says no. So in some areas I choose to take a more "impressionist" approach to it to convey a notion, rather than a realism approach. Also, I often will use different approaches to weathering on each model... some being more rooted in scifi, some more realistic, some a blend. The main goal is to induce a suspension of disbelief, and convey a story for the piece as a whole.

[@stevecam724]

I wish they would use a unified scale for SW kits 💩💩💩💩 1/121 Vader Tie Fighter 1/112 X-Wing Fighter These kits seem to be made to fit a box scale. The box is 8x6x2 inches so its 1/25 R2D2 or a 1/102 Speeder or a 1/121 Tie Fighter. It's always put me off SW kits.

[@JonBius]

I just have fun building them! Thanks for watching and commenting!