Can we Cell Shade a Gunpla Model??

[@Snacks256]

Buying a Zaku I and turning it into a Zaku II with a scratch-built bazooka is certainly an interesting choice instead of buying the Origin Zaku II that comes with a bazooka.

[@quasideificalpaca]

His motives are beyond our comprehension

[@daniel8181]

Not available? I know the origins model resells for like 20-30% over msrp because its less common but more desirable.

[@XcryohazardX]

Glad we got more gunpla on here! I have been curious on how a mini painter would take a gundam artifact kit since they are about the same size as a Warhammer mini

[@Stevie28]

Njm Marco did a good Video a couple months ago you might want to check out.

[@dinoduelist2219]

Gundam eldar titan?

[@wandaXmaximoff]

I know nothing about gundam, but that’s what I love about this channel. Even if it’s from a game/ series/ fandom you’re not familiar with, you can appreciate the skill it takes to produce these pieces of art.

[@MasterTheik]

We need Murray narrating more of the spectacular lives of clay creatures, that was a pretty good impression.

[@oliverkusnadi]

If you guys didn't know, there is a tabletop wargame using Gunplas called Mobile Suit Skirmish. It's fan made but quite well supported. I would like to see the game to be covered in here.

[@mobiusZero2]

I wonder why Murry didn't use the actual Zaku 2 but since stock is hard to get and he got a video to make. CUSTOM it and make due what you got. Murry knows the gunpla knowledge. Rock on Murry

[@bad-people6510]

Problem is there's a lot more differences between a Zaku I and a Zaku II than what he modded. And I'm pretty sure you can still find some variant of a Zaku II for less money than a typical 40k box.

[@rubberduct2938]

I found one at my local hobbytown recently

[@mobiusZero2]

@@bad-people6510 Bruh it doesn't matter if you want to use the actual Kit is use what you got, if you have the skills of custom build then do it. Adapt it

[@mobiusZero2]

@@rubberduct2938 For you but not his area

[@Philbrush]

It looks fantastic. I love the cell shaded/cartoony style of painting models, and Murray, you have done a great job! I noticed the Freedom sitting on the shelf in it’s box…the upgraded version (in Gundam Seed Destiny) the Strike Freedom is my favourite Gundam!

[@kelvindouwes9779]

I am actually curious, I would love to see Murray do a "exploded" master grade, where all the armor pieces have been "blown" off the main frame and hover around it. Like a blueprint image but with the main armor off. There's a couple people who have done this with the Master Grade Gundam Virtue from MSG:00. Also, for my favorite gunpla, I'd have to go with either the MG Ver.ka Psycho Zaku or the HG Hygogg (this one is more funny than anything else)

[@yellheahtris]

that style is SO sleek, and Murray just killed it! I have nothing other to say than it looks amazing and I'd love to see more of it!!!

[@sympylpyq634]

Stuff in this kinda style is always super cool!

[@seedfan8548]

My favourite Gundams, are the Core Gundam, Strike Gundam and Freedom Gundam. I'd like to see you all do core gundam kitbashes.

[@elicollins3221]

My favorite models are the RX-0 Unicorn and Banshee, the Messer, and Gundam Exia from 00

[@ZaZi-Zeta01]

When you were examining the... Sculpt, I was glad to see that my concerns weren't entirely of my own perception haha

[@mickmcgovern4814]

The Intro to this video: tangible, visible proof of the phrase "Growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional." And I have no problem whatsoever than this.

[@Thirstycrusader]

It’s cool that you went for an anime style approach rather than a miniature approach.

[@trstmeimadctr]

The cool explosions in Gundam are called an Itano Circus, and the first time that aesthetic was ever used in animation was the Macross anime

[@ToastyMozart]

"Named for the first animator to use the technique, the inventor, Ichiro Itano, is said to have discovered what it looks like to be in the middle of a hail of rockets when he attached fifty fireworks to his motorcycle and lit them all while driving it around on a beach. Alcohol may have been involved." Apparently there's a fun story behind it too.

[@jacksonzeunik5979]

I like how the intro was just them typing rapidly away and then it just cuts to Murray being Murray

[@JasemCatrall]

Favorite Gundam the MS-06S Zaku2 (Red comet version), Favorite series- Gndam Seed (Thanks Murray!)

[@DingoPaints]

Murray is the David Attenborough of Tabletop Time... Love the Gunpla, Murray

[@TennoFox897]

Now I want to see an actual Gundam build with a manga cell shaded paint scheme, rather than a Zaku or grunt suit! That was amazing and would love to see more like this, if you are up for it! Maybe even try your hand at kitbashing?

[@adammetcalf579]

I truly enjoyed this build, customization, and painting you did a fantastic job and produced a glorious piece. Now if we could somehow motivate GW to produce their large models to the same quality as gunpla. It would be truly fantastic.

[@Itsallover57]

Ripped it right out of a comic book. Looks good.

[@liuzh1han]

This literally looks like it's straight out of Gundam the origin

[@ConjetteArt]

I love how you stuck to a very classic anime-esque style even on the smoke and the starscape, it really feels like it was just taken off the screen and put onto the table!

[@Bhisma44]

Kinda odd seeing power pipes on a Zaku I, but this is awesome none the less.

[@Antheraws]

Murray is a dope member of the team. I really enjoy watching his features. The Tyranid diorama was beautiful. He did an excellent job on the space marine color scheme. Always professional and unique. It's great to see not Warhammer come to the channel too. I haven't ever had interest in building a Gundam but after his videos on it I might just have to with a friend.

[@dreadkizer]

Glad to see more mini painters taking a twist on gunpla painting. Always some great work! Keep it up!

[@KodiakDunne]

I found that expanding foam is a great way to get smoke effects in certain scenarios

[@seanswader7425]

Could’ve just got one of his Zaku 2 kits from origin instead. That already had the cables and proper chest as well as the bazooka

[@olovskiPL]

Damn, Murray !!! That's something and a half! How about adding the rest of the "story" on the other side of the acrylic to show a gundam exploading on impact... Parts flying, leg armor here, chest plate there, dude imagine!! xD

[@Doctor_Path]

finally a gundam especially one of my favorites

[@crakerlol2274]

This is by far one of the coolest ways to paint a gunpla kit

[@scrunglylittleguy]

This is amaaaaaazing, love the style of painting and would be awesome to see this become a series!

[@rmcaparroz]

i probably woke someone up with my laugh when murray starerd at the oddly shaped sculpture awesome vid we need MORE

[@TigerStyleFanMIZ]

Looks great! As someone outside the hobby, I am continually impressed by everyone's creativity!

[@hunterboucher5312]

You should do the scene from ironblooded orphan season 2 where barbatos is fighting the mobile armor and he's gotten his arm ripped off so he jumps back and is standing on one of the other mobile suits and grabs the mobile suit sword. I think it's grimmgerd that he takes the sword from. that would be a sick diorama

[@03dashk64]

Man this is so cool! If we are talking strictly Gundam, it is MS 08th Team. But if we are expanding it to all mecha, it is a toss up between Fang of the Sun Dougram or VOTOMS

[@BlackMantisRed]

I love gunpla, just to let you know that isn’t a gundam, it’s a zaku II

[@octaviafinch1344]

This video made my day and really inspired me!! I love Gunpla kits and seeing you bring the best character in the series alive was so cool to watch!

[@Oerknalx]

Nice work ! Murray did a great job !

[@Mod20087]

Abrolutely awesome work. As for what I'd like to see going forward: Maybe some content about the mobile suit skirmish game. Each one of you could customize their own gundam (kinda similar to the mcfarlane space marines) and you could make an awesome battle report maybe even on a custom colony styled gaming board similar to the battles in gundam 0080 war in the pocket. Keep up the great work can't wait to see what you do next. :D

[@ClarissaMeyer]

Manga Style seems really hard to do. The wall mounting was really a great idea. (And I see your brushes do that odd little bend at the top that mine always do after I have used for a while. Thought it was only me)

[@schaaf9637]

great video and beautiful Squidmar Airbrush

[@iiruniaalice1764]

finally! the first TTT gunpla!

[@joyahorrorshow]

the sth-14s Hyakuri is a really cheap high grade but to this day is one of my favourites and one i always recommend, other than that the Blue Destiny HG is probably the tightest fitting kit i ever built, the catharsis of putting it's backpack on and how flush in clicks in just wow

[@chubbyjaydraws]

That turned out amazing 👍🏻

[@MattPerrin]

I think I'm going to have to buy a gunpla for myself soon. That looked like a lot of fun to work on. Plus my youngest has been building up a collection of his own so maybe we could find a project together 😁

[@ThePigeonGod]

100% go for it, he describes it perfectly, it’s calming and makes you proud when you finish your gundam, only problem is money though

[@papamustaine9644]

Go for it man! It is so much fun. I started collecting them a couple years ago. And have about 100 of them now. They are so fun to build

[@greyperrin5929]

Please supply me more

[@papamustaine9644]

@@greyperrin5929 sure you want Some zakus? 😂 i have an army

[@jmd810]

It would be really cool if you used an old kit or a first grade kit and customized it. They're way simpler and less detailed than modern kits, but it's really fun to turn then into something new.

[@MrCiscito]

Murry, a battle scene between Gundam would be amazing a I know you could do it!

[@georgebradley1706]

You should definitely do more Gunpla stuff

[@xenoserum]

Gundam wing as that was the first one I watched Tallgeese (all versions) was my fave (have tons of the toy action figures) but liked Iron Blooded Orphans as was nicely done but also no lasers so gave it a more rugged look

[@AsurionWhitestar]

You did the Plume highlighting the wrong way around, if it’s illuminated from the inside the crevices would be the brightest being closer the the centre.

[@teenyweenymonkey]

Love to see more gunpla here! This is exactly the kind of style I’d like to try on my Entry Grade RX 78-2 one day

[@kllrnooooova]

Finally! I've been waiting for a sequel to the gunpla vid for so long

[@gammaka3510]

this is an impeccable piece i hope to see Murray and you all doing more gundam/gunplay pieces

[@lilparkindahood1530]

Great to see more gundam content, Hope's to see more in the future like dioramas, solo builds, and kit bashes, cant wait for more.

[@samuelyeoh4329]

There's actually a zaku ii model from gundam the origin which comes with that particular bazooka,so when I was watching you build and customise the zaku,I was thinking:why? Amazing video by the way!

[@Brettpw]

I can never unsee Murray making eye contact with his black primed smoke.

[@lupvirga]

it's a GUNPLA and a Zaku II is a mobile suit. not all Mobile Suits are Gundams but all Gundams are Mobile Suits. this is why the full title is MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM!

[@thedreadwolf1172]

This would look really awesome as a book end as well! Imagine making the other side where the rocket is close to hitting its target

[@bradhurst3063]

3 of the group should paint Gaia, Mash and Ortega's Dom units to see who can do it best

[@murilosantos2666]

It would be incridible if you paint a Master Grade Barbatos

[@Oberoisavar]

I'd definitely like to see a graze build from Iron blooded orphans

[@mrfancypants3423]

I get that customising is a big part of gunpla... but there's already a kit of Char's Zaku II that has a bazooka XD

[@akumaking1]

Can you guys paint Commander Farsight in anime style? Or kitbash a Gunpla into Commander Farsight?

[@zygoatindustries]

Yes Yes

[@katomamundara8106]

If I have ANY complaint, it's that you kept referring to the Zaku as a Gundam!

[@BrushpointJ]

I'd love to see more Gunpla- some of the less Gundam knowledge trying to build and paint, say, a Master Grade or a Real Grade! Eventually a perfect grade would be awesome. Also, a video showing just how different the techniques and terminology between Gunpla and Mini building is! For example, in gunpla you cut the piece from the Runner, far away from the piece to not disturb the color of or warp the plastic. Oh, a d my favorite Gundam series is Turn A Gundam. With mecha design by Syd Mead and imo Tomino's magnum opus, its not only my favorite Gundam series but my favorite anime period.

[@zombine64]

Is there anything that Murray can't do!? I swear he's like a goddamn wizard when it comes to painting.

[@brendan636]

Well done! That looks amazing, more gunpla

[@Jade-wh1pg]

the smoke ploom looks cool and all, but what if he had inverted the shading? If the light is coming from within the ploom, then the lightest parts would be in the pits and recessions of the cloud bulges, while the darkest parts would be on the raised areas. This is because the raised areas are thicker, and further from the lightscource, and therefore darker. If you look at pictures of clouds with lighting internally illuminating them, thats what it looks like. I think if he had tried an alternative shading technique, the already cool looking purple mass would look even more awesome!!!

[@B1ackSwordVids]

YES MURRAY! That looked awesoome! I actually would love to see you paint up a kill team in this anime style! I think it would look awesome!

[@BarelyDecentProduction]

... he could've just bought the zaku 2 version if he wanted a bazooka

[@KAB2991]

I'm still new to the gumdam franchise, Gundam Seed was what introduced me to it. Iron blooded Orphan and Origin was the last series that I saw, I know I need to watch the original and I plan to one day

[@oliverkusnadi]

my favorite would be the FA-78 Full Armor Gundam (Thunderbolt ver.) and my favorite series would probably be 0080: War in the Pocket.

[@vurrunna]

Epic stuff! The Zaku is one of the coolest mech designs out there, and has even been my favorite mech since before I even knew what it was (seeing it as a kid but not knowing about the show). It's also always cool to see Gundam painted up in cell-shaded style; it really brings them to life, making them feel like the leapt straight out of the TV screen. More Gundam would be awesome to see.

[@Batty12345]

More gunpla content please ❤

[@Oberoisavar]

Not a complaint or anything but why not buy a zaku 2 high mobility type with the bazooka and then paint it in chars colours? It's likely much easier (I've done it Myself) and more accurate Otherwise spectacular job and that smoke plume was amazing

[@datgood121]

You could've gotten the zaku II version lmao so you don't have to waste to much time converting it. Big props tho you actually did it.

[@mcspiffington]

answer is. yes you can cell shade gunpla i just wish you had gone a little further with the actual scheme before doing so. very little contrast and colour variation. amazing job nonetheless.

[@sylvainvanduyl6143]

Smoke out of Clay? Try cotton wool with watered down PVA glue. It is amazing how perfect it will be

[@tappajavittu]

It's supposed to look animated, not real, it's like you people don't even watch videos before commenting.

[@sylvainvanduyl6143]

@@tappajavittu Jumping into conclussions that I haven't watched the video... That is your wrong... Now I didn't say it would be realistic or animated. I said it would be perfect. Because with cotton wool with watered down PVA glue, you can go nuts how you would like it. So, chill! Have a nice day

[@tappajavittu]

@@sylvainvanduyl6143 Well it wouldn't be perfect for a smooth animated look because the texture would be all wrong, again, you either didn't watch the video or you didn't understand what the point was. Animated, cel-shaded style in which smoot surfaces are ideal, not textured cotton and PVA glue type of things.

[@sylvainvanduyl6143]

@@tappajavittu I hear you... But then you haven't tried it. Never had any problem with it. But yeah, everybody has their own idea's and ways to make stuff. 👋😎

[@Dreadcure]

that looks amazing

[@loganmorlan]

It would be sick to make a larger gundam possibly breaking though a wall or something like that. My favorite is the Barbatos Lupus Rex from Iron Blooded Orphans

[@RauMins]

Zaku is always my favorite, the classic green zaku ♥ I like a lot of the painting you did here, and I like the idea of the smoke bloom being the base, but I feel like that could have been executed a bit differently so you could see the front of the gundam instead of the back.

[@Kodaiva]

If anyone wants to see more painting gunpla like miniatures check out millennial model mayhem, he makes really cool stuff

[@StuHub]

I'd love to see you do a custom paint and diorama of a gundam, the RG Hi Nu Gundam (specifically they RX93-V2) would be super challenging due to it's complexity, but it's such a cool model kit.

[@gearman237]

I have a master grade Zaku 2 in my pile of shame, I just kept putting it off because I wanted it to be my best work. The Zaku 2 has always been my favorite mobile suit design.

[@annolog]

Yooooooooo! This is super dope! Haven't even thought of something like this existing. I hope you guys do more like this

[@Zazer-tu9sv]

Awesome vid, I like the cel shaded style painting on the model kit. Seeing this project makes me want to do a gunpla like this with a Borderlands Hyperion robot theme. Good choice on the Zaku 1 kit too. I love the Origin kits as well mate, they have the one of the best engineering on a HG model kit

[@peteygonnagetya2739]

Yes more Gunpla Stuff!! Been tempted to buy my first kit of ages but after watching this, definitely going to be ordering one and hiding it from the wife 🤫 as for Favourites Show - Gundam Wing Gundam - Barbatos Lupus Rex

[@SimonMoston]

The Master Grade Wing Zero EW Ver. Ka is a piece of art in itself. I'd love to see a take on those angel wings. Let's stealth Tabletop Time into a Gundam channel haha.

[@kzyocamara446]

Try doing the mg gm sniper 2

[@papamustaine9644]

I love this build! But the zaku fan in me notices you didnt make the tubes going into the legs. Thats another big difference from the zaku i to zaku ii

[@viktorsaurus]

Wow these sounding rods are getting pretty elaborate

[@LeighJunie]

The battle between Wing Zero Custom and Altron Custom from Gundam Wing Endless Waltz would make a great 3D art

[@erikdavis3584]

With just a little more work this would have been gunpla builders world cup level. GG

[@Arcanua]

Something to note the Zaku to the Zaku II did NOT add a machine gun, the machine gun was standard issue for BOTH of them it was dropped with the Zaku IIIs in Zeta. The Bazooka was optional for a Zaku and the Zaku II has a Bazooka variant. While the original did come out in 79 it also doesn't use an 80s aesthetic at all it's still very 70s as far as anime style goes Origin for sure cleans it up but it's a 70s look not an 80s one it was touching up.

[@dndgaming8356]

Cool gundam

[@jasong.3991]

Why not do a competition on gundam kitbashing.

[@tevisstier9044]

If I had to pick my favorite mobile suits of all time they would be the Wing Zero and Deathscythe from Endless Waltz

[@Tommiart]

Oooh the Gundam 00 series were great. The 4 main Gundams were each unique with different tactical abilities.