Did the Resin Fail? 🤞🐀 SEWER RAT DIORAMA

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

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[@wokedragon3211]

Black Magic Craft have you tried puzzle glue for water? I did and it worked amazing

[@Newblar]

I literally love Archvillains sculpts. Been a subscriber to both you and them for quite awhile now. Awesome job and thanks for the great content you always deliver.

[@slate613]

They had me at winged rat demons! 😆

[@Yuri-Max-Carv]

Hi, Awesome Build! On the resin mix problem, you could stick one toothpick on each cup and then compare the wet levels, I do that often. :)

[@dragonis003]

I was thinking shine a light behind the cups and see the level that way

[@katiemalone515]

I've been doing resin pours in floors lately. I have 2 tips. The easiest is you can get reusable silicon cups with measurements my craft store has them in the soap section not the resin. But if you are in the situation of two paper cups ad a known volume to them first with water from a kitchen measuring cup/spoon and mark it with a sharpie on the inside before pouring them out and wiping out the water. Also: that dry brushing/paint job is making me really want cyperpunk ninja turtles. I know I have a mini print file for this somewhere...

[@lehannaallen]

Your continuous enjoyment of the process - and the failures/learning that comes from it - really makes me enjoy this craft and what you do. So very positively motivational. Thank you!

[@ArchvillainGames]

We honestly love BOTH of the rat dioramas! Thank you so much for the awesome scenes you continue to come up with!

[@flamingtunapictures]

I love your bright color evolution and that all your recent pieces have really pushed the idea of traditional coloring.

[@AriesTabletopModels]

For some reason, giant rat-things in armor have always appealed to me even though I dont like the medieval fantasy genre. Your paint job is awesome and that sewer looks like something from Vermintide! Great Job!

[@kommentarkritiker3371]

Maybe look in skaven from warhammer age of sigmar they have a huge range of different models

[@mattaffenit9898]

@@kommentarkritiker3371 ... Eh. AoS is... meh. Also, GW is kind of actively pissing off the community that gives them money. Again. Because they're asshats like that sometimes.

[@ChristopherGronlund]

While most people I know aren't into gaming, terrain building, or minis, the message from 11:37 - 12:12 is wonderful...and I'll be sharing this widely 'cause that's a golden sentiment!

[@jasonbovee7693]

Congrats on the artistic redemption! I think you really took the original concept to the next level...well done!🐀👍

[@jennylawson1980]

Goodness! I am so happy for you. The Rat…his sewer home…everything. You definitely claimed redemption and clarity. Congratulations on a kick butt creation! You are getting so good at detail work. Major respect to you.

[@gutterkrawl153]

I can't believe it's been a year! Beautiful build yet again. Thanks for sharing this. REDEMPTION!

[@cinnamonsparrowdesigns]

I just watched that video the other day so when he said a year it threw me haha.

[@bihexualwitch546]

I strive to be as positive as you about my art. I’ve been unable to produce anything for about 2 years now, when all I wanted to do since I was small, was art. Thank you so much, your content yet again brings me a lot of joy. Stay awesome dude!❤️

[@10urion]

The most important part is you liking the mini you painted. Of course you are in a position that makes it harder to fully shut out criticism. You created a magnificent piece!

[@airshipcity]

Man, the sheer relief and joy I felt when you got to the end and everything finally turned out exactly right with no regrets or issues anywhere! Knowing how much the first sewer rat diorama has been haunting you, this redemption piece was such a rollercoaster of hope and fear, and I'm so happy for you that it ended in such a victory! The finished piece looks amazing, and it's definitely inspiring me a lot to be more bold with colors in the future as well. Cheers!

[@Adrokk3]

Good to see you returned to this concept and see it come to life the way you wanted it too the first time ,

[@EricWilliams-ms3ro]

Love seeing your diorama builds. Id love to see you make a tile set in similar fashion to this diorama. its by far one of the best sewer sets ive seen.

[@hmgirlpopuri5819]

One thing I love with the switch to heavier ink use you've got is how it gives that kind of ultra-saturated stonework look that feels right at home in the old Baldur's Gate and other Infinity Engine games. It's very cool!

[@Auridus]

I'm so happy AVG made more rats! Their previous ones are some of my favorite models in my collection.

[@MonkeyJedi99]

Oh my gosh! Using the cutout of the arch as the "clamp" to glue in the thin texture insert? Flipping brilliant!

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

i am so smar smrt

[@stevenlang1132]

You are one of the big reasons I've gotten a little bit better into this hobby. Thank you.

[@basedViking]

Its great watching you learn and grow from your mistakes. I think by making these videos you also help others learn from the mistakes you have made, so we don't have to make them as well.

[@EelcoWind]

Congratulations! It's often hard to be completely satisfied with a project and having seen your previous frustration (even in the hobby mistakes recap vid), I'm very happy for you!

[@BPCustomCreations]

It turned out super high quality! The reason I think finding and fitting the perfect bits feels so rewarding is that it's like a treasure hunt! Finding hidden treasure is a lot more exciting than just making your own treasure 👍

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

Totally!

[@GoblinsCorner]

This project looks great. Love love love the glowing, cartoony effect with the colors...really contrasts well with the figure you painted and printed. Keep following your kryptonite sir!

[@BlackBackLioness]

I think if I had that problem with the cups, I'd have marked two stir sticks with a sharpie and taped them to the inside, poured up to the mark/tinted them both first if you couldn't see the clear while pouring. So glad it turned out well though, really felt for you when the first one decided to nope out and turn to sludge! It looks great!

[@kcgotfre]

Omg. I'm glad you didn't end up measuring by weight because most resins (at least that I've used) are specifically by volume, not by weight! The hardener is usually heavier than the resin so by weight can sometimes cause curing issues.

[@KnarbMakes]

That turned out pretty neat! Nice one Jeremy! Probably good that you didnt mix with the scale, sometimes that's the wrong way to mix things if you read the instructions on some resins (I Learned that one the hard way)

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

True! Some are weight some are volume. And I think this one actually is volume!

[@Bdub323]

Welcome back, glad to see you are in working order. Hope all the prior back pain issues are resolved and you can get back to happy crafting mode.

[@GIBBO4182]

I will watch anything at 3 am! Zero regrets on this one though…awesome job

[@carminethewolf]

Your face as you're trying to pop the bubbles with the lighter is priceless, like a man with piles that just sat on a dozen thumbtacks.

[@stanstocker8858]

Very well done! You got that sort of eerie dark comic look dead on. The dry brushing and multiple levels of dry brush make a huge difference from trying to pull it off in a single go, makes me want to go play in the shop.

[@alexvath2838]

I love how positive and inspirational your approach to crafting is. Thanks so much for constant wholesome videos that make me wanna do more cool stuff for my players 🖤🧡

[@ShinobiAlphaOG]

Honestly, i really think this needs to be expanded upon. What a cool build. Awesome to watch your skill increase

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

Expanded? Like a bigger one?

[@ShinobiAlphaOG]

@@BlackMagicCraftOfficial not only bigger but lore as well. I really think the under city is untouched ground. What do you think of a converging sewers system of pipes where the rat kings and queens meet

[@karengilchrist9774]

Awesome creepy diorama. I especially like the tiny skull laying against the wall. Not sure why but it's pretty cute.

[@LordSquee]

I'm so stoked that you came back to this, man. Good for you, for tackling a project that didn't work out the way you wanted the first time. A good example to others, especially beginners in the craft. Good going, man. +1 Maple Syrup for you, mate.

[@euansmith3699]

Wow! That intro is amazing! The green sewer really glows.

[@Matweaver7]

I’ve found a Hair dryer helps pop the bubbles and won’t melt everything. Also pouring from higher up in a small tiny stream. It looks awesome!

[@goblincavecrafting]

It came out great!! And those colours are really vibrant and fun!

[@andrewsjurseth2517]

Love how proud you sound throughout this video. And it looks fantastic!

[@Wispmage]

I was so stoked when I saw the title of this video. Always knew you'd have to revisit it eventually and glad it turned out so well. Keep up the great work!

[@jonnyjonjo]

this rat and his forever home is just perfect , so perfect in fact i think i might need to make a sewer diorama cause dang that is awesome

[@zeddoverkill]

My dude, you knocked this out of the freaking park! The water effect with the pass through section and the dynamic extra bits just make this a sick little diorama. Also, I think you sell yourself short on your mini painting skills. You were good when I started watching you, and you have improved tremendously. Awesome piece, glad you were happy with it, too!

[@chadpayne3542]

Just wanted to say it has been a joy watching you through the years. You have improved so much.

[@OtterpunkTV]

Rats have always been my favorite type of miniature 🐀 Great build!

[@mszoomy]

A couple tips on pouring resin, the warmer it is the more vicious (fluid) it will be so bubbles will rise to the surface. Once there you can spritz with high concentrate alcohol (ISO 91% or higher) and they'll pop much easier than trying to use a torch, especially in tights areas. To warm your resin you can let your bottles sit in a warm water bath or what I do is set my heat gun on my table pointing at my cup while I stir/mix. No bubbles! Great build, I'd say you redeemed yourself, I remember that sewer rat build, 🐀it was tragic

[@justgarrett0]

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[@chachachazki]

This just makes me so happy! Really a welcomed break of just good vibes with everything else that is going on

[@bigogreshrek9830]

Kinda love the big orange light behind it used for example, almost looks like the rat man is stepping out of the way of the tunnel as a big explosion passes through from the other side lol. Great build!

[@Soulessdeeds]

I just wish I could play table top games with you. I once had a DM long ago who did amazing crafting and gaming builds. I miss playing with him so much to this day.

[@TheCrimsonArchivist]

I use syringes to get exact amounts of resin, it allows me to basically keep track of even three to one resins without a lot of math or having to weight the resin. Just make sure to use two different syringes for each resin and marking them to keep track and clean them after each use.

[@nathandc]

Beautifully made!!

[@PilgrimofMatter]

LOL! I've been an ongoing AG patron for almost a year. The irony of the Archvillain Games ads is that now I want to see other advertisements from BMC. Also, I love rats. :)

[@thomaswilliams5005]

I come to Jeremy’s channel for crafting inspiration and get great life advice. Don’t be afraid to fail, the second time you have more experience to build something better

[@funwithmadness]

During epilogue, I was expecting you to drop it! :) Two unsolicited tips: use a craft stick/tongue depressor/whatever to measure one component in the mixing cup then use that to mark (with a pencil, pen, marker) in the other mixing cup. The other tip is the popping bubbles. CO2 helps to pop the bubbles, it's not the heat itself. Just blow on the resin through a straw. Torches are more efficient, but they also burn things.

[@ladykayla7417]

I have some re-usable silicone measuring cups. They are easy to clean up, if you let the remains harden it just peels off. Less waste ;)

[@Wildonion1]

Dude, that diorama looks sick on every level! So glad that the resin didn't act up on you and great call on the green. That warpstone look makes the more earthy rat pop so well.

[@SD-bf6hk]

I loved your first day idea. It was so creative. Maybe difficult but the concept was amazing! I’m glad you love the latest one you made but I loved the first one you made, mistakes and all!!!!

[@TheDrMike25]

Instead of the usual praise you deserve on the piece, Id like to comment on the production of the video! Really cool angles and framings! your illumination and colors.. its all *chefs kiss* Keep up the amazing work dude! Take care!

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

Thanks! Appreciate that.

[@photogfrank2146]

Really cool Jeremy! I especially loved your "comic book" colored sewer walls! They looked awesome and stood out very nicely!

[@AdamViklund]

Great job, Jeremy! It's always interesting to see your skills and techniques improve over time.

[@timothyyoung2962]

The piece looks fantastic. The rat turned out great. I've never used resin yet in any of my builds, but I'll be taking my first stab this summer. I plan on making some large industrial builds with chemical tanks in them, so I'm going to use resin with some color to represent the pools of chemicals. As fas as a light... I'd go with something sickly and green, purple, or even red.

[@50043211]

Indeed, I too paint my minis always up to my skill standard at that time and of course I always want to repaint certain models from the past. 🤣

[@Weez-2_The-Beez]

Ahh redemption has been achieved!!! Great job 👍 I think you should start a little series of Ratty Sewer Dioramas and each build should be a little bigger than the last until you have yourself an entire sewer diorama!!!

[@velocelt]

I really dig your "slice of environment" dioramas. Also, super-glad you did the archway with the separate blocks with each one angled as they would be in a "real" archway. Just using the texture roller and cutting them out like on the underwater ruins build just bothers me, because I end up fixating on that one minor aesthetic detail. Glad to see you succeeded with the resin pour. Good little diorama all around!

[@newfenrisrailroad621]

Awesome on the resin pour.I’ve used that brand before but found it’s fumes were to strong and switched to smooth cast resin and had great results. Still one to one mix and shorter cure times

[@OkayHobbyTime]

The flex on that resin! 😮 Diorama turned out awesome.

[@ProblemsGaming]

Love how vibrant the background is!

[@sleepinggiant4062]

The gate stole the show for me. I really like how it turned out.

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

Same

[@ares7701]

Such an absolutely amazing build. Truly fantastic work here !!

[@chaoticpainting1507]

Wow, that's super dope bro! When I first got into the hobby a few years ago I had a strong urge to make a diorama but ended up getting sidetracked and just painting minis instead (i started with scale models) I've since upgraded a bunch of stuff over a few years so I think I could do a diorama no problem... just needed the motivation! Thanks to you, I feel like I have that motivation brother... thanks for sharing! I think i'll start working out a design now 🤘🏼

[@periorvonwindt3879]

A beautiful redemption piece, you really made good on the intent! The project turned out awesome! Keep going and being yourself, your creativity is truly infectious

[@9000ethanator]

Almost every time you said “rats”, Ghost started playing in my head

[@OKTabletop]

an easy method of removing bubbles in resin is to softly blow on the surface through a straw. the CO2 causes the chemicals to react and makes the bubbles rise to the surface and disappear. Great build!!

[@dracon7530]

I would recomend silicone mixing and easy pour cups they are awsome for my resin pours and mixing plus any leftover resin just breaks out after drys and are reusable.

[@sickviking9892]

Black Magic Redemption Arc!!! Hell yeah! This looks rad!

[@claylewis8233]

Archvillain subscriber here, they are amazing, no regrets...except maybe that I dont own a printer myself... someday. Great build as always, looks great! would love to see this sewer expanded out. hope the back is feeling better!

[@petermerz2704]

Absolutely amazing build. Love the colours. You nailed the dry brushing man! Love the rat too! Happy days and model on! 😎

[@geekfreak69]

Absolutely awesome miniature and diorama build

[@lucpar23]

Redemption! This is a total win. Great job

[@Glasmn45]

This is a beautiful build, sir. Bravo!

[@andygorman858]

Dude, nailed it! Awesome vid and amazing build. The colours work so perfectly together, really can’t wait to see the next one you tackle!

[@thanasisgeronimos9124]

awesome build!!!! fantastic outcome... the mace that the rat holds maaaayyybe it could be stained with some technical paint for some blood simulation...just a bit.., like the red on the rails of the smashed door... excellent..loved it

[@rodagoose]

Really fantastic. One of my favorites! I've gotta try something along these lines!

[@kyledouglas1018]

The rusted gate is such a nice feature

[@AzraelThanatos]

It looks awesome. One thing that it does make me think of is that I keep hoping that there will be someone who makes rat men more like the Nezumi rather than Skaven...

[@ImaginationHobbies]

Food for thought Put little drippies like he walked from the tunnel onto the area he is now. Amazing job!

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

I was going to, but in the end decided not to.

[@ImaginationHobbies]

@@BlackMagicCraftOfficial nice. Well done

[@LeoAzzakaGoile]

I don't think you could do better. The peice looks amazing.

[@MiniTerrainDomain]

Such a great diorama. I know all too well the trauma of a well-built sewer set getting almost ruined by a resin mishap.

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

Oh shiiiit. I remember that now. That was a big one too!

[@MiniTerrainDomain]

@@BlackMagicCraftOfficial yeah. It was for the Absolute Tabletop Sewers Under Sandwall release. I used the wrong resin and it never cured all the way. Had to remove the base and clean the main build. Fun fact: That was about 5 years ago I think, and I recently found a piece of board that I had the piece sitting on at the time AND THE “RESIN” WAS STILL STICKY!

[@Nosferatuklown]

Dude...four tiny turtles munching on ooze in the background would be perfect

[@anarky4203]

I love your videos. Not only are they fun to watch but they are inspirational too. Keep up the good work!

[@timleeds4346]

I love your channel you are the one KZbinr that keeps me inspired to keep going. Love all your projects you have made. Wish the best for you and your family

[@tameley8651]

A good resin pour!! Congrats on it dude, you got there in the end I was rooting for you.

[@MarslArts]

I know you are not my jukebox. But I do want to let you know that I enjoy the music this time much more! Kudos! And thanks for your very entertaining work.

[@scarcreations5619]

Congratulations! A beautiful redemption story my friend.

[@bronxsmash8869]

the rat in the tunnel is still may favorite but this is amazing

[@jrdchemist]

That looks pretty sweet. Nice job and thanks for sharing!

[@nanabozho9549]

I was nervous as stink about the resin pour on foam I'll be doing this week! It's my first on foam and again BMC is the rescue remedy. As always boss video dude!

[@quassisbelltower9408]

I'm glad the resin worked out for you this time. You have conquered your kryptonite. Super Jeremy to save the day.

[@dbergman23]

Area for improvement: Lighting from down the tunnel. You did so much work in the tunnel, between texturing it, and painting it, yet there is not a focus INSIDE the tunnel. You could backlight an adventurer coming to take out the rat. Or just make it like there is a light inside the next room and you can see part of the tunnel from it.

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

You should watch the entire video 😃

[@dbergman23]

HAHA!!! I needed to just keep watching...

[@ratbert69uk]

Definite improvements in skills. Great job!