Dollar Store Challenge - Post Apocalyptic BUNKERS!

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In this video I turn some cheap army tank toys from Dollarama into some amazing post apocalyptic scatter terrain.
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[@28mmRPG]

awesome stuff... BTW, my Greenstuffworld UV resin came in and its awesome. You know what I use it for? Attaching my minis to clear bases (no clouding like superglue!) It's freeking great for that, thanks for the discount code!

[@adamduncan7597]

Tim Horton's Coffee sleeve = sturdy corrugated Cardboard with no mechanical prep

[@dillonw3200]

www.newegg.com/p/2S7-007G-013K5?item=9SIA7BF99G4816&ignorebbr=true&source=googleshopping&nm_mc=knc-googlemkp-mobile&cm_mmc=knc-googlemkp-mobile-_-pla-1panda+tech+ltd-_-standard+batteries+%26+chargers-_-9SIA7BF99G4816&gclsrc=aw.ds&&gclid=CjwKCAjw9dboBRBUEiwA7VrrzRzfq0HAfCBokeZi2qN_BIOOU0tTEXOvpKz9W5y4kpMqS3BqtMR6khoCfEcQAvD_BwE These are what I use to run LEDs in warhammer stuff.

[@Born_Stellar]

haha the paper is cheaper in canada

[@heldaneurbanus5135]

just want to say thanks for the Olfa knife recommendation. I ended up buying the same model you use (although sadly not through your affiliate store since I'm in the EU...). I've only had it a couple of weeks and it it, by far, the best knife of this sort I've ever used. Not even my dad's ancient all steel Stanley one compares for comfort and ease of use (never mind the fantastic Olfa blades themselves).

[@Miniac]

The gun barrel smoke stack was b r i l l i a n t

[@MorseB]

Thanks for focusing on creativity instead of budget. Creative inspiration is more important to me than silly "don't use scissors" challenge.

[@zarlus8]

Bruh, wish my dollar store had those. Great way to make a stormlord or baneblade wrek terrain.

[@kartofun7672]

Friend of mine made a shadow sword from 1/35 merkava

[@Grubnar]

ALL RIGHT BOYZ! LOOKS LIKE WE GOT OURSELFZ A NEW BATTLEWAGON!

[@MrEvan312]

*Obligatory "IT IS THE BEENLBAAADE"* That's honestly the first thing that came to mind was figuring out how to turn these into Baneblade tanks. I mean, the scale's not even off with actual 40k minis :D

[@Karrot001]

Here's another way to add rust and paint stripping effects. It's called Salt painting, I see it a lot of post apoc' style build, mostly Gaslands cars.. Basically after your base coat, and rust color coat, you wet the object your going to paint and pinch Salt right onto the object, let dry and then paint another colors your want over top. Then peel off the bumps(the salt) and the rust color is show through.

[@brucelammers6649]

Great tip!

[@ew1258]

use sea salt for a nice variation in size

[@pebblesthecat3625]

Never heard of this effect before. Will try it out, thanks.

[@danicusrex]

Only heard about this recently but havent tried it yet. Was going to use shiny silver as the undercoat to make the paint look freshly stripped... but i like this rusty idea too. ill try both.

[@randomguy2518]

I mix flour into acrylic paint for heavey rust/thick mud, also get some neat paints by mixing soot into water soluble clear-coat, or graphite dust makes a nice textured black/Dark gunmetal

[@devonproffitt10]

I really love these Dollar Store builds. They definitely deflate any excuse of "I can't afford this hobby." Thank you for doing these!

[@PraetorGix]

Yeah sure 'cause you can buy miniatures and high pigment acrylics on a dollar store...

[@devonproffitt10]

@@PraetorGix You realize that there are literally kickstarters for miniatures where you can get insane amounts of them for relatively cheap, right? I backed the Reaper Bones 4 Core, Dreadmere, and Darkreach sets. Spent about $200 for HUNDREDS of models. I'm going to be painting for a while. And as for the paints, let me direct you to kzbin.info/www/bejne/gV6ZfYZ9r9SNia8. Here, BMC explains where you can get paints that will get the job done for relatively inexpensive.

[@x.a.2758]

@@PraetorGix I use mostly paper miniatures that I got for free from all around the internet. A single printer cartridge and one roll of clear tape gets you a long way. It's not the gold standard of the hobby but it's something.

[@DaleyKreations]

1) The acrylics he uses the most ARE from the dollar store. I'm a professional artist and I use dollar store quality acrylics for the vast majority of my painting projects. 2) With enough effort you COULD make miniatures from dollar store stuff (or at least materials under $10). Creatives, uh... find a way 3) I don't even play D&D - I just love the creativity of the builds. These are tips I can incorporate into other projects elsewhere.

[@brendonmoore3505]

Devon Proffitt spending $200 on any amount of models is too expensive even if it’s 200 1$ models. War gaming is bloody expensive. It wouldn’t be war gaming if it wasn’t. It would just be arts and craft.

[@mikezunter2011]

Master level build and ingenious use of dollar tanks... your use of super glue and baking soda came in handy from previous builds - I broke my glasses last week (metal frame) and used the "crafting technique" to repair them, my wife was amazed as the skill paid off bonding them like I had welded them. I explained that I learned it on Black Magic Craft and she laughed, but they have held up now for over a week and she is now a believer - thanks Jeremy.

[@fuegomylego6279]

Dude I especially love the first 3 minutes of this because you standing there you see so much of your personality and expression that we don't always get to see from the work bench perspective.

[@dextra9753]

yeah, the bit about not owning scissors was too funny

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

I'm not joking one guy wrote a few paragraphs long rant about how "a metal ruler is a specialty tool and most people don't just have one"......fuck me.......I can't even......

[@lewisharris3400]

​@@BlackMagicCraftOfficial Can you per chance recommend me a speciality store in which I may purchase one of these exotic "metal-rulers".. if indeed they even exist!

[@johnkennedy3403]

@@BlackMagicCraftOfficial That is the internet unfortunately. Jeez I wonder what it is like to be inside someones head who thinks like that.

[@romanatorx3949]

@@johnkennedy3403 I do not think you want to be inside that person head... People can be weird - the extremes of normal distribution list :)

[@jezeski2011]

May not always be my type of builds, but you always make such cool stuff that gives me neat ideas. Thank you.

[@d.l.shanahan1220]

I usually work on dollhouses. My great grandson want me to build a house for his ninga turtles and I don't know where to begin!All I know is that they live in a sewer!Anyone have any ideas?Love watching all these creative ideas!

[@Blandco]

But Jeremy you used your car to drive to get this stuff from the store! That is anywhere from $5,000 - $20,000 spent on this craft! How can you call this affordable with a straight face?

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

People make comments on this level of absurdity....not as a joke. They mean it. One guy made a few paragraphs rant about how most people don’t own a metal ruler.

[@Blandco]

@@BlackMagicCraftOfficial A very small minority of people on the internet are bizarrely vocal sometimes. This was a fantastic video and it's going to be incredibly helpful to thousands of people! Keep your head held high!

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

Yup, people already bitching on THIS video too. It blows my mind how some think the video should be exactly what THEY want instead of actually being for over 130,000 viewers each with unique situations and interests.

[@AlexBabcock-hw9iz]

@@BlackMagicCraftOfficial On this level of a comment no metal ruler no scissors no utility knife ect. How in the hell are you even watching this on some kind of device thats able to get online?

[@bunny7741]

@@BlackMagicCraftOfficial I just bought a metal "L" ruler from Dollar Tree last night. I know I'm 7 months late but I thought you would find it funny that they carry those. :) Amazing build using affordable materials btw! I'm very happy KZbin recommended you to me!

[@hensonstudios1282]

Necessity is the Mother of all inventions, use what you have and have fun.

[@Garfunkels_Funky_Uncle]

now that's what I call Kit-Bashing!

[@ValkGame]

I love Dollarama, all kinds of useful things. Tools glue, boxes tea lights and cheap chocolate.

[@adriannaranjo4397]

*BMC uploads a new video* "War. War never changes"

[@harlandmountain7998]

You know who makes Fallout References? A Synth, that's who.

[@BIGG-BALGRUF]

@@harlandmountain7998 another settlement needs YOUR help.

[@SwankeyMonkey]

*_"Ideals are peaceful. History is violent."_*

[@SomeMadStuff]

I'm loving these dollar store challenges. Even though you have the desk and scissors.

[@Blandco]

Heck yeah Dollar Store stuff!

[@StarshipsSteel]

Corrugated cardboard that is easy to find...well for me...Starbucks coffee cup sleeves. Cool build!

[@seanborgstrom4689]

If you are looking to step up the paint chipping technique, try adding some salt when the hair spray is mostly dry but still tacky. When you go back with the wet brush it will add a rusty chipped look. Great job on the build!

[@GDaddyChina]

Trez cool. You really must have a crafter's eyes to see post-apocalyptic buildings when looking at Dollar Store tanks! I'm impressed that these toys had lots of gribbly bits that looked great in your build.

[@quixoticjedi942]

Gotta say, the end result looked way better than I thought it would. The painting and weathering really made these pop.

[@MonkeyJedi99]

That chipping method looks fantastic!

[@Blandco]

On a serious note I have used those balloon lights in the past. They would have been perfect for something like this. A small capsule with a stick of piece of plastic secured to it. Fit the capsule with the light at the top of the barrel and twist the stick to turn it on and off. The paint job on this looked Amazing. I have always avoided sci fi / future stuff to manage my collection but this really make me interested in trying something similar.

[@Matt-md5yt]

Cool another Dollar Store Challenge. Dollarama sounds like what we in the States have called "Dollar General".

[@patrykpilas2697]

Man! Amazing work! Your videos not only teaching something but give the inspiation to create and think in very different way.

[@Algebrodadio]

Tea light hack is genius. Well done.

[@bn-auric79]

I love watching these dollar store builds. Thanks for doing another one.

[@canuckotter]

Doesn't count because you didn't factor in the cost of the oxygen you're breathing! 🙄

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

When my family immigrated to Canada in the 1800s the cost of their steam liner ticked MUST be considered in the cost of this build.

[@cwlogan13]

You have to pay to breathe?

[@dragonsarrow163]

Excuse me wut

[@artfan101]

I still can't get over the fact that he was wearing pants. Pants! What am I a millionaire?

[@martyndragar7910]

😂😂😂

[@LegendEternal]

The tank barrel smokestack... F'ing brilliant!

[@Lohtex]

Man I know this is an old video but its pretty sweet to see another Canadian doing great things in the Hobby.

[@AzraelThanatos]

One thing you might consider with this kind of thing is to start with the rusty red primer rather than painting it on later on. It tends to make things go a bit better and faster with later painting.

[@Sephvion]

Awesome. Now please do the other one. Us who wanted the other build wanted to see something even more amazing.

[@Shaaaxo]

“As if people.. don’t.. own scissors” 😂😂😂 that’s true it doesn’t matter what you get because pretty much every dollar store is different anyways. You should try doing like a cheap eBay challenge that could be cool!

[@woozleboy]

For built up crusty rust with real texture on a plastic model, apply liquid styrene cement in a puddle over the area you want, then apply rusty chalks atop it. Once dried, it will have that really good texture bonded to the plastic. Need more? Do it again right on top of the existing patch. You can pile it on heavily and it will be scabbed up quite nicely. Model railroaders have been doing this for decades- we know all about weathering for effects.

[@volatilesky]

Doesn't count because the beard imparts an unfair skill advantage. But really when scratch building, things like that tank that have dense detail really help bulk out detail. Another option (and would stretch your scavenged bits even further) is to cut out smaller panels and add to stuff for all manner of surface details. I'm still hoping to thrift another 1:32 scale model train kit, that thing is still supplying parts 5 years later.

[@patrickkeller2193]

That is one amazing dollar store. The ones around here only have small knick knacks, nothing like those big ass toys.

[@dkbibi]

Fantastic build! Don't restrain yourself too much on fantasy builds! These are very cool! Here's another challenge for you : Alien (as in the movies Alien and Aliens) themed builds!

[@lisaboudreau5390]

I'm also Canadian and have a Dollarama so I love your dollar store builds. Another solid video. (also I'm a patreon after I watched and built your ship. AMAZING video, easy to follow) thanks keep it up

[@celestianbrightmoon9135]

That is the cleanest, neatest dollar-store I have ever seen!

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

Welcome to Canada

[@FLynnsArcadeMoreMargateFL]

Absolutely love the ideas & resourcefulness 😁👍 we will definitely add this to our paint & build nights at Flynn's.

[@arolahn]

These look totally awesome! A fun variation of the dollar store challenge. All those industrial details without the effort to sculpt or construct it, let’s you focus on trying paint techniques etc. Sometimes the dollar store lets you save time (and money) for other things.

[@adamofblastworks1517]

That chipped and rusted metal looks great!

[@MrRemorseless]

Love the new riff on the dollar store challenge!

[@paulmacdonald5135]

Very nice way to do things new that you have never done before!

[@tsundre]

Should do a thrift store challenge too

[@RADimation]

Whoa, the chipped paint technique adds a lot of depth!

[@MB-st7be]

Dollar store challenges make the best videos!

[@MarkusMaximus2000]

Brilliant vision and resourcefulness. Love it.

[@timothyyoung2962]

This was the first DIY terrain video I ever watched when I got back into Miniature gaming after a near 20 year hiatus. Inspired me to start building my own terrain and really made me look at everyday things like cheap toys, junk containers, and bits and pieces in a new way. Now terrain building is as much a part of the hobby for me as painting the minis. Been watching your videos ever since.

[@pixel2plastic832]

Didn't realize hairspray was chipping material good find!!

[@rayanderson5797]

That paint work is absolutely incredible!

[@TXtriple6]

I like videos like these. More dollar store challenges please. Its about the idea, not about rebuildung the exact same thing.

[@leeperry7068]

For what it's worth, the actual thin plastic card that's designed to look like corrugated metal is pretty cheap still, and if you want more durability, it's a good upgrade to the old paper or stripped off cardboard fake tin metal techniques. Great vid as always!!!

[@VAB0L0]

Oh boy, the amount of fun we've had with the 4$ BANEBLADE at my LGS... I think it now has a tiny plastic palm tree growing out of it after a couple of crashes off of makeshift ramps between games of 40k

[@meganwhite9090]

I love these dollar store builds. It's so much fun watching people take something and convert it into something completely different.

[@hyaground]

Perfect proxies for Baneblades right there! 😮

[@rvaughan74]

It really sucks that Radio Shack became The Source and then they stopped selling electronic components.

[@ronaldfarber589]

EXACTLY what I was looking for on KZbin! Just discovered ur channel and ive been super interested in post apocalyptic dioramas, thx coz for all the tips and ideas!

[@hadynmcloughlin4661]

Thanks for sharing I have a new found appreciation for the dollar store being new to the hobby. I bought all my supplies from the 'cheap shop' here in AUS for my first project and had a heap of fun doing it. Buying a mix of materials learnt what goes well with what paint and how different boards wood or foam board work for what dioramas. Don't know until you try and start gluing!

[@DrolthKar]

Nothing like a good old fashion kit bash

[@MurderHoboRPG]

Looks stunning man. Waterguns also make beautiful scenery

[@GuamBaybe97]

Another amazing video and amazing build!!! Can you do a video about simple mini led lighting and wiring using dollar store tea lights? Either simple or flickering lights with the little circuit board. I've watched a bunch of videos but the way you explain things is so much better to understand 😎

[@ScratchBashing]

Really creative use of those tanks! I see them every time I go in and they were already on my future to-buy list. Maybe it's time to make some sci fi terrain!

[@danforthlaertes]

You've probably already used that third tank for something, but if you haven't, I would love to see you doctor it up to be something else. Actually, I'd love to see you grab a couple more and then doctor them up in different ways - for example; a "looted" vehicle all 40K Ork or Mad Max, a "high tech" vehicle suitable for 40K Space Marines or some future-faction, and a "gritty poor bloody infantry" vehicle which was very practically militarily, but not messy / ramshackle and not all hyper-future.

[@lsb2623]

I dont have scissors. Just TWIN BLADES !!! And then I sching them together in a cuttey motion.

[@bphan08]

Ah yes, the progress on those reaper bones. Most outstanding. Maybe you should have a video where you discover a way to quickly mass paint many of them.

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

I have painted ONE mini from Bones 4. ONE! And I just did it last night.

[@Kevin_Kennelly]

The dollar-store inventories change all the time. There are seasonal changes. And they gradually add items to their inventory. So you have to keep going back to see what they've got.

[@jklew9486]

Haha your tests were a huge success dude!!! The chipped paint tech looks sick

[@johnarmenta2199]

At 10:54 - AMAZING!! That chipped rust is as authentic as it can be! Excellent work!

[@MisterNiuf]

"Just chill and try to enjoy things in life." Pretty much my life motto.

[@ddesouz6]

Canadians are nice, but they house some of the best fighters on the planet, GSP, Rory MacDonald to name a few. Don’t mess with Canada. Awesome build. This looked like so much fun to do. I love exploring new genres and tying new materials.

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

Don’t forget our worlds best snipers......

[@kelleyakakillimore]

The chipped paint came out amazing!

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

Thanks :)

[@mikekazz5353]

The extra one would make a badass metal gear tank.

[@Alowne00]

Wow i really like your work place! pretty nice, clean and elegant

[@MitchellRoboto]

Not just Post-apocalyptic bunkers, that set could be used for a dwarven outpost, gnomish ironworks, goblin/troll/rat sewer... many scenes could unfold with that piece.

[@scootscoot2k]

Honestly this really inspired me and you can really tell that you are enjoying it, all I'm saying is that if this becomes a full series I'm not going to complain :)

[@daxfromdracas]

I think this is my favorite project yet! I hope you stick to your mentality of just going with what you have access to! It’s so fun to watch someone who can follow any creative whim and not be held back by trying to simplify the available tools. Great work!!

[@quantummowser]

Another very beautiful build.

[@gigawattsfactory6777]

Welcome to the world of Post apocylptia!

[@harlandmountain7998]

Totally read that in Three-Dog's voice

[@TheGrungy1]

I do dioramas. Gi. Joe starwars ect. I also love yard sale/ flea market toys. I love this. You might have just sparked a few more recycled broken toy builds.

[@dogmeat7486]

Good job man, i really enjoyed the hairspray thing for the chipped paint. Learned alot.

[@doppelranger8794]

Honestly aside from the paper, the basic camo paint on the tanks still made the bunkers look pretty cool.

[@1jugglethis]

That..was...AWESOME! This fits right into my Gaslands theme, so I will be on the lookout for huge ass tanks (and other stuff I never considered looking at before) Well done, sir. Well done.

[@brentknoll125]

I like your dollar store challenge it inspire me to build something that I purchase there.

[@quassisbelltower9408]

Good to see you getting into working with the LED lights. I still hate working with them too. Once you get them to work for you it’s all worth it. I hope to get to a video that I want to make with LEDS

[@wjgraham63]

Awesome build. Loved how you described the old rustic look. Brilliant!! Thank you.

[@DanceswithDustBunnies]

All your videos are making me want to hit the dollar stores....in the middle of the lockdown 🙈

[@matthewlove2473]

There's a modeling trick that I've seen where you simply put a little metallic paint onto a paper towel, rub the painted towel on your model, then hurriedly remove most of it with another paper towel. It SHOULD create tiny silver nicks and scratches (like Iron Man's armor when its badly damaged), but I've never got around to trying it myself.

[@snoopu2601]

👍 pretty cool with a dollar store tank and some paint made something diffrent out of three toys.

[@patrickstephenson958]

These look so damn good, truely are a magician.

[@kyledouglas1018]

Loved this build!

[@Varadiio]

Amazing! I hadn't thought of finding bits from cheap toy sections. More Apocalypse/Future builds!

[@harlandmountain7998]

You've clearly never played 40k with someone who plays Orks. Take away the obviously Orky bits and that terrain works perfectly for Post-Apoc

[@CravenWolf1986]

This made me nostalgic for taking random metal and computer bits on my dad's worktable when I was a kid and stacking them in ways to make them look like buildings and shit.

[@Alphacheesehunter]

Speaking of Vallejo metallics, you should SINCERLY try the Vallejo metal colors. They are the best metallics I've found. They're thin, have a smaller and higher quality pigment than other metallics, have amazing flow, and go through an airbrush like butter. Freaking awesome paint. They come in big pots, too. 32 ml.

[@JamesWilson-sg7im]

Well done. Love seeing craft people seeing more than what is presented. Keep it up.

[@bluedeath996]

Black primer was the right one to use for metallic. Grey would have made it look wrong.

[@bananapants76]

model train builders have some great stuff

[@bitzbox]

These look amazing! It's been a while since I've seen the "hairspray technique" used but it worked perfectly for these

[@winterdragon2493]

Looks like you're getting ready to play some Necromunda!!

[@Kaigroves1]

Loving the apoc style builds plenty of inspiration to build terrain I’ll be posting on the crafters guild page when I’m done viva la BMC

[@jesperpetersen6105]

This was great, good job BMC