This robot is mostly TRASH

Hi everybody!
Recon Unit PART3 - FINAL
In this third and final part, I do the painting and weathering of my scratchbuilt robot. If you wanna know how I made it fully, check out the other 2 videos. I'm always learning and getting better as I do this videos, so feel free to comment and tell me what you think and where to improve. Let's build!
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Tracks used in this video:
Two words by Uncle Milk - under CC BY 4.0
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Embers and Ashes by Anenon - under CC BY 3.0
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Restorection by Uncle Milk - under CC BY 4.0
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Rise by Meydãn - under CC BY 4.0
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Shot with a Canon Eos T3i (600d)
Off Sound Record with a Blue Yeti Mic
Edited in FCPX
#kitbash #scratchbuild #robot

[@foxflight3]

BEAUTIFUL WORK!! CONVINCING FUNCTIONALITY IS BUILT INTO THE ROBOT! AMAZING! BEAUTIFULL WORK FROM A BEAUTIFUL MIND! BRAVO SIR!!

[@CutTransformGlue]

Thank you so much!

[@jerrybailey5797]

That is a truely outstanding walking robot . Excellent building process

[@CutTransformGlue]

Thank you so much!

[@adriant1654]

Very cool! I find having more of the "junk" parts makes the design more creative and organic. Too many laser cut pieces seems to reduce the natural effect.

[@CutTransformGlue]

It definitely adds some unpredictability to the process that is pretty enjoyable! Thanks a lot :)

[@occamsrayzor]

Your work on this, particularly in your organic design process, has been outstanding. I realise I'm two years too late, but you've got yourself another very happy subscriber.

[@CutTransformGlue]

Thank you buddy, I'm glad you liked the content!

[@SuperVoodude]

"It was looking kinda boring with all the gray, so I added more shades of gray." That didn't make a lot of sense to me, but I can see that it definitely worked (along with the orange accent color). Beautiful work!

[@olivvcelso]

It's so cool how you select the music to put in different parts of your videos! This takes me good sensations! XD This project was incredible! Congrats!

[@JohnBaxter50]

¡Me gusta mucho tu trabajo! ¡Felicitaciones!. Saludos desde México.

[@CutTransformGlue]

Saludos!

[@patrickj8984]

thankyou CTG for sharing your passion,very inspiring......

[@CutTransformGlue]

Thanks a lot!! This is exactly the goal of this channel, to inspire people to create just as I was inspired by other artists! I'm glad to hear that. cheers!

[@diaperbabypants1915]

How beautiful,nice video I hope you can continue your path of this talent

[@CutTransformGlue]

Thank you so much!!

[@LaserGadgets]

Very nice.

[@CutTransformGlue]

Thank you :)

[@StephinRoyYT]

The level of detailing is awesome. Soo impressive ❤️❤️

[@CutTransformGlue]

Thank you so much!

[@turkkiq]

Amazing work man .. 👏🏽 I love it ❤

[@CutTransformGlue]

Thank you!

[@jorgenpinoy1724]

Never enough wiering 🤘🤘 awesome build😉

[@CutTransformGlue]

I totally agree! Thank you!

[@jaytc3218]

Wow! Your work is way better than any commercially made kit. I really enjoy watching your models come together.

[@CutTransformGlue]

Thanks a lot!

[@scratchmyjunk9931]

Your work is remarkable. Thanks

[@CutTransformGlue]

Thank you!

[@clinclin1240]

Your laser cut MDF stuff is such a game changer! That bot turned out so friggin cool. You deserve to have 100k subscribers.

[@CutTransformGlue]

Totally a game changer! If you're into scratchbuilding and kitbashing, trying laser cutters is a must! Thanks a lot, I hope to get there someday :)

[@ben8988]

I loved all three of the videos for this project. A really satisfying result. Thanks for sharing.

[@CutTransformGlue]

Thank you for watching!

[@oqtave.studio]

This is amazing !!!!

[@ryanhart3979]

Love your video, totally satisfying~Please consider make more scratch built mecha in the future~

[@CutTransformGlue]

Thank you!!! Don't worry, I'll make more scratch build videos for sure :)

[@Grungebobsquarepantz]

i cant look at anything without seeing robot parts now! really great video my dude, thanks !

[@CutTransformGlue]

You've been bitten by the junkbashing bug lol! The only downside of all of this: It's easy to become a hoarder! Thank you for your comment :)

[@jasoncreech4486]

Looks great

[@CutTransformGlue]

Thank you Jason!

[@MS-gr2nv]

Fantastic machine, amazing skills! If you have a back story for it as a recon machine it should be stealthy, fast and stable, and definitely able to self right...

[@CutTransformGlue]

Thank you!! I'm currently making the combat unit so I guess a back story will be necessary and come naturally!

[@mawitonik]

yes on the tutorial on sponge chip brushing. yes on the air vent tutorial. yes on a tour of your workbench. YEEEEES MOREEEE YEEEEEES. :)

[@CutTransformGlue]

Cool! I'll work on that my friend! (my workbench will be overhauled soon, so I maybe cover that on a dedicated video) Cheers and thank you = )

[@devlinarts4362]

That’s absolutely beautiful fantastic paint job

[@CutTransformGlue]

I Appreciate it my friend, thank you = )

[@halloweencrab]

wow this turned out amazing, definitely subscribing so i don't miss your future builds! not only was the build great, it was very informative and inspiring, i've always been interested in scratch-built models, but after watching these videos i think i might have to try it out myself.

[@CutTransformGlue]

Thank you so much! When someone say that they felt inspired I feel so happy, that's when I feel that I reached my goals. Go ahead and try it yourself, and don't forget to show me the result = )

[@glinda9243]

Very cool! ❤️

[@CutTransformGlue]

Thank you!

[@fishsquishguy1833]

Love your channel! Ever think of doing a vid showing off some of your collection? Love to see it, even earlier creations or non sci-fi stuff.

[@CutTransformGlue]

Thanks a lot!! I'll do that someday, my collection is not that big though

[@kurogiza]

This is sublime!

[@CutTransformGlue]

Thank you very much :)

[@xXBocephusXx]

The robot turned out amazing man! Great work. I'm looking forward to seeing more of your builds.

[@CutTransformGlue]

Thank you!! On today's video I started a diorama with this very robot = D

[@cortapraum]

The details are amazing, congratulations on your work. And I loved the sound of Bem-te-vi.

[@CutTransformGlue]

I'm glad you heard the bem-te-vi in the background! thank you and much love S2

[@robr3015]

I for one, would love a tutorial video on all of the different painting techniques. I saw at least: air brush, brush, wash and rub, "chipping" with the sponge, and the alcohol q-tip technique. :)

[@CutTransformGlue]

Great, I'll make the first one on the chipping technique, as soon as I can. Thank you again Rob = D

[@griffinotte7659]

Great ideas! I have tons of parts like this around my house and now I want to throw one together myself :D

[@CutTransformGlue]

@@griffinotte7659 You should give it a try! = D

[@spacemanvw]

WOW - really inspiring. I'm going down in my shop rigth now and build something scratch build. Thanks for sharing your great talent. You're so good at this.

[@CutTransformGlue]

Nice! I'm happy to hear that I inspired you!! Please do and share the result with me!

[@wuldiba]

Love the weathering techniques..........I use Vallejo paints mostly but had no luck with their varnishes........always dull the paints and have to really thin them out to get them to spray....... Would love to see some weathering tutorials...........keep up the good work.

[@CutTransformGlue]

Thank you Wuldiba! I wish I ould help you but I never used Vallejo.. I use only local brands that are more affordable and easy to find, but they are unfortunately not that great. I'll definitely start making tutorials on those techniques (not that I'm an expert on them, but anyways). Thanks again = )

[@larrya7050]

Thank you so much. Subscribing immediately

[@CutTransformGlue]

Thanks for watching and welcome buddy!

[@harrisonslick2709]

Really a great job indeed! Need more videos of scratch builds!

[@CutTransformGlue]

Thank you! I'll make scratchbuild videos regularly, that's the idea = D

[@LMB9888]

Wow this project turned out amazing. Very impressive!

[@CutTransformGlue]

Thank you!

[@juvenal6]

You've made such a fine piece there and your atention to detail is inspiring. Subscribed, greetings from Perú.

[@CutTransformGlue]

Thank you so much!

[@DjurrenArt]

With all the weathering effect, I'd like to think that this recon unit still runs despite having grime and dust around areas on where you'd think it'll damage it, but no internals were affected.

[@CutTransformGlue]

Great, thanks for the input! Weathering is so hard and intricate to get right so I appreciate your feedback

[@DjurrenArt]

@@CutTransformGlue You're most welcome, man. More power to you.

[@studiocybermachines5384]

Congratulations for your art was sensational, a big hug here from Brazil, you have one more registered.

[@CutTransformGlue]

Saudações meu conterrâneo! Obrigado pelo apoio e inscrição :)

[@olverathespaceman6843]

Very nice. Amigo Very nice. ❤❤❤

[@CutTransformGlue]

Thank you :)

[@orangutanlibrarian]

This is really inspiring.

[@CutTransformGlue]

Thank you!!

[@duketorres]

Fantastic! A hey from Brazil!

[@CutTransformGlue]

Thank you!!!

[@JulianMakes]

Amazing skills really interesting

[@CutTransformGlue]

Thank you :)

[@hypras]

Nice!

[@CutTransformGlue]

Thanks =)

[@lennartweber2228]

Really good build! Only thing thats a little off putting, is how little detail the legs got compared to the rest of the body. I mean... they have detail but the dark colouring swallows it a bit. Smth. simple like painting moss or dirt would habe gone a long way to make this set tell more of a story. But this is just meant as some minor constructive criticism. Your build ideas are amazingly creative, your attention to detail, style and colouring is unparralleled. You truly are a grand master of model building! But what is not to be underestimated is how well you camera work is. Its always easy to follow what u do. Thanks alot for all the amazing work u do!

[@lbg2160]

how you don't have more views and subs is a crime, this stuff is awesome keep it up!

[@CutTransformGlue]

Thank you so much! I'll get there, just gotta keep going = ) I'm always happy to hear from you guys, your comments are always nice and definitely inspiring!

[@ateliedemaquetes.aereoenav4894]

Maravilhoso!

[@CutTransformGlue]

obrigadíssimo!

[@munchkinmodelingman72GAM2]

when I was a young 10 yr old kid this was all I wanted and did . I would just see something and start building stuff from what laid around the house .

[@CutTransformGlue]

That's cool, I was the same thing, but with legos! Thank you for your comment

[@munchkinmodelingman72GAM2]

Yeah Lego was a big part of my life back then too.

[@trailurchin7369]

How about a Domestic, or Household robot. If anyone can make that look interesting, it would be you!

[@yanivcgfx]

Beautiful models ! Please make more videos and more video tutorials. What material would you suggest for those who don't have a laser cutter ? What about styrofoam like some use for environments ?

[@CutTransformGlue]

Thank you! I would recommend styrene.. With just a snap knife, styrene and some types of glue you'll be able to do a lot! Styrofoam is too soft and fragile, I don't like it.. But that is just me :)

[@200yoda002]

Make my own AT-ST lol. Nice work man. 🤤

[@CutTransformGlue]

Cool! You should try : ) Thank you

[@megajoecaco786]

I was making an action figure. I started adding details using stuff i could find (model kits, stuff around the house and the mall) and i unknowingly kitbashed a pretty cool robot. After that, i’ve been on a kitbash obsessed frenzy. I watched a bunch of kitbashing vids, and yours is very inspiring. This is coming from a guy who is enrolling in a college for a diploma in arts and illustration. Idk what is happening please help

[@CutTransformGlue]

I know this feeling my friend! Once you start at kitbashing/junkbashing/scratchbuilding it's very easy to become addicted to it, specially when you discover that even household junk can be used to create amazing things... I discovered this world some years ago and since then I've been collecting cool pieces from all sorts of objects (old mechanical electronics are the best btw). If I can give you some advice: keep track of what and how you storage you itens (it's easy to become a hoarder and for that I have some strict rules and try to keep things organized). It's funny, I'm also starting at college this year (visual arts) and even though these universes are pretty different from each other (I do some autoral art aswell) I like to keep moving and creating on multiple areas of expressions far from each other... Just have fun and create as much you can, this can't hurt! good Luck and share your results with me please, i'd like to see your work! Cheers = )

[@megajoecaco786]

Cut Transform Glue thanks man!! Very well appreciated. I have a kitbashed robot i’m working on and all i need now is to use some primer and paint it. How can i send u a pic?

[@CutTransformGlue]

You're welcome my friend! You can DM me on instagram or twitter (@cuttransformglue and @cuttransform respectively)

[@jr-hc2iv]

nice!!!!!!!!!

[@jeffgoldenberg9579]

Great imagination and craftsmanship. Looks like the body is PETE/polyethylene. What kind of glue are you using since I've tried everything and nothing seems to want to bond it. Cheers.

[@CutTransformGlue]

I use mostly CA glue, but some types of plastic are very hard to glue.. you can increase the surface of contact by sanding the parts a little, add some baking soda to increase the resistance, and if that's not enough you may try fast curing epoxy ! I some times even use some screws to keep pieces together! Thanks for your comment :)

[@harbingeractual9699]

These are amazing! Have you ever used guitar strings for conduit or hoses.

[@RandomBradCreator]

Awesome Work , Thanks for sharing your Skills 🖖😁👍Subbed 👍

[@CutTransformGlue]

Thank you for the sub!! I'm glad you find the content helpful :)

[@threeongko8700]

Amazing i'm subscribe

[@CutTransformGlue]

Thank you so much!

[@rex758]

great work, love your Technic. like the design of the robot... Q. what material use for the laser cut, and the Glue you use on the model . and Also the putty, what was it? Thank you CTG.

[@CutTransformGlue]

Thanks a lot!! So, for the laser cutter, I use MDF and Acrylic ... The first one because it's cheap and versatile, the latter can be costly, but the finishing is way superior!

[@robr3015]

That nail polish worked really well! Was that just nail polish or did you add something to it so you could spray it? Great job, I love all of your videos :)

[@CutTransformGlue]

Thank you! I thinned with acetone!

[@billsmith4936]

Great work! Do you sell any of your 3D printed parts in bulk?

[@moCusto]

awesome!! would be cool to have a list of tools to use to build such a thing ^^

[@CutTransformGlue]

I'm thinking about making some videos on the tools I currently have... Thank you = )

[@moCusto]

@@CutTransformGlue would be awesome! I'm a concept artist for video games myself and would love to try out some scratch building in my freetime. A list of tools would help a lot since I'm a absolute newbie to this field ^^

[@CutTransformGlue]

Good to know this would be useful! I've always had this idea on the back of my mind but now that you said it i'll definitely do this ;)

[@jr-hc2iv]

id love a fake chipping tutorial if your up for it it looks great!

[@CutTransformGlue]

Thank you!! I'm thinking about breaking down some techniques on separate videos on my next scratch build project!

[@alexandervladimirovich6542]

do you have a full video about this guy?

[@olivvcelso]

Hey, there's a playlist on him channel with more another 2 videos of this build. I don't will put link of the playlist because maybe the comment can be detectec like a spam by the youtube, I guess. I was watching this series of these old videos again, it's so awesome. The playlist is called ''How to make a scratchbuilt robot!''

[@misterggg9808]

You use laser cut parts in your scratchbuilds, can you tell us what laser cutter you use and process.

[@CutTransformGlue]

I use a laser cutter in a local maker space. But as for the process, all pieces are drawn on sketchup and exported as a DXF file... Think I should do a tutorial on that!

[@scratchcrafter]

hello great video what are the storage bins shown in the beginning? looks to be a laser cut kit?

[@CutTransformGlue]

Thank you! Whenever I make my laser cut projects I always include some random pieces to be cut (to use the most of the material) So I end up with that huge collection of pieces that are not a "kit" per say, but almost work as one.. Thanks again = )

[@scratchcrafter]

So you lasercut those storage bins and drawers? Looks great did you use a template?

[@CutTransformGlue]

Oh now I see, you were talking about the storage bins! I forgot that they were visible on the beginning.. So, I did a project on sketchup for that! That project has a lot of mistakes and issues, so I feel that's not usefull to send you that.. I'm currently planning on making a new version and put a build video here on the channel. Then I can share the project with you guys with thingiverse = )

[@larrya7050]

How did you programme it

[@owenkellen8928]

What kind of air brush do you use

[@CutTransformGlue]

This is a Paasche H!

[@rafasamurai]

Amazona man !!!!! Are you brasileiro ?

[@CutTransformGlue]

Muito obrigado Rafael! Sim, sou brasileiro :)

[@rafasamurai]

Cut Transform Glue cara, um dos melhores canais de Kit bashing do KZbin, é definitivamente, o melhor canal brasileiro! Me inspirou, sempre quis fazer mas ficava com desculpas por Não encontrar algumas ferramentas e kits. Muito grato pela inspiração

[@TheCramunhao666]

bom

[@igonatangi]

Sorry, but still cant unsee Hubba Bubba.

[@marcelschellekens6386]

you should take a look at adam savege nerf gun build in a day he got som tips i see you doing bud some other you might find cool to

[@CutTransformGlue]

Thank you Marcel!! I love seeing Adam Savage build stuff, this very video you're mentioning I've watched multiple times :), he's super inspiring and skilled... thanks again, cheers