Building Maschinen Krieger! Wave Küster Part 1: Assembly, Painting, And Dot Filters

[@IRATEPROSTATE]

Hey John!!! Nice to see Ma.K getting love in the US

[@JonBius]

Thanks so much! They're a lot of fun. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@EmdeeScaleModels]

Awesome instructional video... I'm hooked while building my first Ma.K, an Ammoknight. After seeing this, I need a Kuster in my life! Greatly inspiring and reassuring during my bench time. I've been a subscriber ever since your PPP interview. And after watching one of your videos, I went and bought a Battlestar Galactica Viper from Scott Gentry!

[@JonBius]

Thanks so much for your kind words! It sounds like you are working on some great builds. I did an Ammoknight as a Patreon build. It's a wonderful kit! Have fun with it! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@Misitheus]

I saw the Maschinen Krieger Pz.Spah 1124 LUNA GANS for years....(I am pretty much a tread head). Few months back I thought what the hell... I now have 8 kits. Just fell in love with the stuff... Peace!

[@JonBius]

They are quite fun! Enjoy your build! Thanks for watching and commenting. 😊

[@ZakuAurelius]

I just used the plastic parts for all the bars rather than the brass! Also, I just glued the smoke launchers straight on without any reinforcement! Haha~ putting all my faith in my gentle giant hands!

[@JonBius]

I was thinking of using the plastic parts, but I'd built a Jerry a few months before - and I broke those continually during the build. SO I went with the brass. It wasn't the pain I thought it would be actually. I'm so ham fisted, I knew those smoke launchers wouldn't survive my hands! LOL As it turned out, I banged into them quite a lot during weathering, so it worked out well. Thanks for watching and commenting Zach - I am grateful!

[@buschi3530]

In Germany we would probably say ...saugeile Arbeit... 😅👌🏻 Greetings from Germany (NRW) 😊👋🏻

[@JonBius]

Thank you so much! I am grateful! Regards from North Carolina, USA!

[@chrisalner194]

I've learned so much just watching the 2 videos in this series. Thanks for sharing!

[@JonBius]

Awesome, thank you! It always is so great to hear that people have been helped by the videos. Thanks for letting me know, and thanks for watching and commenting. Happy day to you!

[@chrisalner194]

@@JonBius I've actually got my first Ma.K. kit on the way (had to be the Kuster!). I can't wait to put what you've taught me into practice!

[@JonBius]

@@chrisalner194 That's great! It's a fun kit for sure! The weathering possibilities on those are awesome! Have fun with it! Thanks for letting me know.

[@davidgreen5099]

Thanks, Jon!I really love your videos, straightforward with no bs camera effects or overwhelming music. Mak is a favorite of mine.

[@JonBius]

Thank you so much! I am grateful! No worries, I'm not clever enough with editing to add all that other stuff. It's all I can do to glue stuff and paint it. ;) Be sure and check out Linc's contest too!

[@davidgreen5099]

@@JonBius roger dodger.

[@billdaily1502]

Great start Jon, I ordered the same kit from usagundam store last night...not sure about the contest yet, at 54 years old I am still just a novice after a 30 break from modeling. I have the products to get a good result, maybe on the skills lol

[@JonBius]

@@billdaily1502 Cool! Enjoy the build! Nothing builds skills like repetition! I'd gotten back into the hobby after a 23 year break, but in the 14 years since coming back to it, the number one thing that has helped me has been to build continually. Happy modeling!

[@pascalplatteau1725]

The first time you say Küster is the correct way, just so you know. Great video, thanks for the explanation on the dot filters.

[@JonBius]

Thanks for the clarification! :D Glad you found the dot filter work helpful. It's a great technique! Thanks again for watching and commenting!

[@willchin2152]

Love your colors on the koooster, brother!

[@JonBius]

🤣🤣 Thanks brother! That was one of those situations where I thought "Let me try this", and when it was completed, I thought "hey - that looks alright!" I sort of stumbled into it.

[@jhoodfysh]

Excellent video Jon. Explaining the concept of depth of finish was very useful to me. Thank you.

[@JonBius]

I'm glad it was helpful! I think that is a key concept when it comes to an advanced weathering finish. It can be time consuming, but it pays off. As always, thanks so much John.

[@thomasdailey9280]

Nice tip where you sliced and then sealed the decals at the panels lines .

[@JonBius]

Thanks! I started doing that on aircraft years ago, and it just seems to be so simple yet works so well. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@lechar92]

Awesome tips and video, thank you so much.

[@JonBius]

Thanks so much for your kind words, and for watching and commenting!

[@JonathanVelasquez]

Fun times on the workbench, thanks for sharing them with us

[@JonBius]

Glad you liked it Jonathan! Thanks so much for consistently watching and commenting! I am so grateful for it. :D

[@jasongeorgeson8551]

Totally loved this weeks show Jon. You deserve more recognition for what you do. Not only do you create great looking pieces but also you explain all the way through what you are doing. No blaring inappropriate music. I actually listen to your older videos as I’m working on my models. Great inspiration mate. Thank you. Jason

[@JonBius]

Thank you so much Jason! I am grateful for such kind and encouraging words! Please be sure to share if you'd be so kind - I'd appreciate it. 😊 Have fun with your modeling!

[@martinrichards5075]

Well said, my man. What I'm most impressed with, other than the sheer talent, is your delivery. Your commentary is awesome, and I appreciate how well you describe what it is you're doing, and why. Your tips on technique have helped me learn, so many thanks for that. Definitely putting your name out there.

[@JonBius]

Thank you so much! I'm so encouraged to know you found this helpful. That is wonderful to know, as that is always my goal. Simply being helpful. And I'd be grateful for any "shout outs"! I am trying to grow the channel, but it is going sloooowly. :) So I'd very much appreciate shares. Thanks again for watching, commenting, and for your kind an encouraging words! Happy day to you!

[@whittaker007]

Love the colour scheme and weathering on this one. I can feel your resisting the urge to go nuts on the weathering!

[@JonBius]

Thanks so much! :D This is only part 1... just wait for part 2. That's the weathering video! :D

[@whittaker007]

@@JonBius I knew the temptation would prove too much! :P

[@jxvolker]

Enjoyed this video, Jon. Good work on the dot filters.

[@JonBius]

Thanks so much! They're so much fun to add on to a model. :)

[@Natto-Over-Rice]

Looking really awesome! Thank you for taking us through part of your process. Just lit the fire under my ass to get my kit finished for February!

[@JonBius]

Thanks so much! I am grateful! Be sure and check out part 2 to see al the final weathering! kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2HMiK2onadnZ6M Have a great day, and thanks for commenting.

[@joegilroy4918]

I love these kits..fun to build.

[@JonBius]

They are - and especially fun to weather! (That's going to be Part 2... ;) ) Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@alanbailey7720]

Just subscribed and liked! Thanks for a concise and well made video :) Gonna enjoy looking through all the rest of your videos

[@JonBius]

Thanks so much for your kind words! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video. And thanks for the sub and the like, as well as commenting! Be sure and check out my Ma. K playlist! Happy day to you!

[@tpaul802]

Nice!

[@JonBius]

Thanks so much! :D

[@supersoftfloormat]

Apologies if you mentioned it in the video, but what are your thoughts on having a flat top coat vs having a glossy one? Thanks for the video!

[@JonBius]

Thanks for watching and commenting! It depends on so many factors, it's hard to definitely say one or the other. It all depends on what will go over it. If it's a final top coat, and you want a matt (or glossy) look, then apply what is preferred of course. If it's an intermediate coat - between various stages - then it will depend on what will come after the clear coat. If it's decals, a gloss coat may be called for. Oil or enamels could go over gloss, satin, or matte, depending on what type of effect you want to achieve with those. Take a look at this video (kzbin.info/www/bejne/mquWeItohraEmsk) and see if it helps. It's focused on Gunpla, but the basic principles apply to any genre. If that doesn't answer the question, please let me know! :D

[@supersoftfloormat]

@@JonBius I'm re-reading my original question and I completely omit that I was talking specifically about what type of top coat to use for dot filters! I've finished rewatching the referenced video and that actually answers most of my question; oil dot filters washes will have more grip on a more matte surface than a gloss one. So far I've done all of my dot filters over a gloss coat and I've liked the results, even though I think most of what is left over is more of a staining from the oil rather than a super thin layer of it. I had figured that a matte coat might be much harder to remove the oil paint, but seeing this video it cleans up just fine! I guess my original question was more to figure out if the oils behave differently that make it more ideal for a dot filter. Maybe the streaks are more defined and appear more as bands of color rather than really soft modulated lines? Anyways, thanks for taking the time to respond. I think I'll try a matte coat for my next dot filter and just see what happens!

[@JonBius]

@@supersoftfloormat Gotcha! Thanks for the clarification! Pinwashes will flow around details that are gloss coated very nicely. Cleanup will be easier, though it can result in some of the wash being removed from areas you don't intend unless you are very careful. A matt coat leaves a bit of texture on the surface (which diffuses light and thus makes it matte!), and oils will "bleed" into that texture. It can vary between matte varnishes, of course, but it leaves a grimier look. The oils can still be cleaned up, but there will be staining. Of course, if you are wanting a dirty look, it works perfectly. (See this part of the Occupier build I did quite a while back. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJXLnYatas6bl7s ) A satin surface will hit it a bit in the middle - not quite as "flowy" as a gloss surface, but not as "grippy" as matte. Each has advantages and disadvantages. I think for me the key has been experimenting with each until I'm comfortable with what the outcomes will be, and then on each project I can decide what will work best for my goals in that build. Thanks again, and have a great day!

[@amcastro8599]

Did you texture the light gray areas of the bottom of the kit?

[@JonBius]

I have a very poor memory, and to be honest I don't recall exactly. Looking back at the video, I think this is one that i did not texture at all, opting for a cleaner appearance. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@alancabrera7116]

I love your videos. I wish you would record your mistakes and how you resolved them. For me, I’m not so interested in seeing perfection out of the gate. I’m very interested in seeing problem solving since the problems that you encounter will likely be problems that I encounter. Again, I love your videos.

[@JonBius]

Thanks for that suggestion! That would be something beneficial to include. And thank you so much for your kind words - that really does mean a lot to me. 😊 Thanks for watching and commenting too!

[@briandeleon7753]

I've always wanted to try a Maschinen Kreiger model, the designs are so cool!!! Where did you get this model?? I wanna get one...

[@JonBius]

They are cool! I got this one from Hobby Link Japan. If they're out of stock, try USA Gundam Store. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@johndaltrocanto]

2021 being three years ago is WILD

[@paddcc]

So...how do you put on a decal? ;)

[@JonBius]

Very carefully! ;)

[@theBaron0530]

"kuester" Round your lips as if to say "u", but say "e" instead. Interestingly, a Küster is a churchman, an assistant to the pastor. "Sacristan" is a synonym. Why Kow chose to name this a "Küster", only he can say. A "Kröte" is a toad, but a "Schildkröte" is a tortoise. Those old Germans... I love your base colors! The US Atlantic ASW 2 scheme. Yes, hot water for Wave's decals, absolutely. I do the same thing. I nuke the water first, in a little bowl, then keep it on a mug warmer while I work. I've had to slice Wave's dekkles sometimes, too, or use a needle to poke holes in it, and then apply the setting solution, to get them to settle down on the compound curves of a suit.

[@JonBius]

Thanks Brad!

[@JonathanVelasquez]

Like Cue-ster? I'm intrigued!

[@djjc76]

which language is that? Thanks for sharing

[@JonBius]

@@djjc76 It's German! Or so I'm told. ;) Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@conterma]

@@JonBius You´re right. I like how they use german words, that most of the time make no sense, just because they sound good.

[@paladinlv1]

I'm pretty sure I ruined my model WAAAAAAYYYY before dot filter stage.

[@JonBius]

Nah! Paint over it, or slather weathering on it. It's all fun! 😁 Thanks for wathcing and commenting!