How To Kitbash Your Gunpla | Tutorial Tuesday

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This week let's talk about kitbashing! I know everyone is looking forward to kitbashing your favourite gunpla and making him even more awesome but where to start? In this video I will bring you through the entire process of the concept of kitbashing as well as showing you guys some real time example of kitbashing. #neverstopbuilding and don't forget to subscribe, like and comment :) Enjoy the video!
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[@fullsendalpaca9487]

“And that’s a chicken, it’s morning right now.” Lol 😂

[@liner32]

Another way to conceptualize a kit bash is to use the Gundam Breaker games.

[@germanrivera3587]

Battle Operation 2 for panel lining n painting

[@simonsinaga9243]

There is no Gundam Breaker in the play store. Where can i download the app?

[@muhammadfaizmohdnasiruddin2889]

@@simonsinaga9243 There is Gundam Breaker 3 for the PS4.

[@renashi0127]

@@simonsinaga9243 New Gundam Breaker is a bad game, but the game got a good customization system. If you don't have either PS4 or PC for that, Gunpla Warfare. A Gacha gunpla game.

[@simonsinaga9243]

@@renashi0127 Gundam Battle Gunpla Warfare by Bandai right?

[@zeddoverkill]

My dude, you are living the "Gunpla is freedom" motto. Awesome vid, thanks for the tips!

[@alfianfahmi5430]

- Part-Fitting - Colour-matching - Theme Coherency/Harmonization Yeah, these are all important for kitbashing.

[@iDog-kv8nc]

New to kit-bashing, but was inspired to do so after playing Gundam Breaker 3: Break Edition. I use that to conceptualize the ideas I had in my head, and it basically gives me a list of parts to look for :)

[@abelmaningas5270]

Seeing your custom builds in this kind of light and not in produced shots really makes me appreciate them more!

[@cybersteampunk]

Yes! putting HG/RG and MG parts together could yield great results. the most outrageous (?) mix i kitbashed before were Gundam Astray + Deathscythe + Zoids. if there're people who hates series crossover kitbashing , it'd definitely trigger them lol.

[@yellow0nocone]

For such an advanced building technique I would have loved to see more discussion on what needs to be considered when kit bashing to maintain harmony and presentation. I feel like alot of important information was missing from this video to really help builders who want to kit bash.

[@siamsuleri8279]

I think he did a pretty good job at explaining it. Harmony and presentation are pretty abstract things in terms of kitbashing, and it just depends on common sense and knowing what's going to look aesthetic. Obviously giving Astray Red legs on a Dom body is going to look weird, and any builder can figure that out. He went over the information that needed to be went over.

[@yellow0nocone]

@@siamsuleri8279 I disagree completely. He barely skimmed over the basics of what many builders deem "simple parts detailing" and kit bashing. There are hundred of things to consider or tips that could've been discussed that would've been more helpful to a new to kit bashing builder.

[@snupblupkins8493]

Thankfully he isn't the only person who's made a video on this topic

[@germanrivera3587]

Damn Bro! You busted out the good ol’ Prison shank🤣😂

[@RappyBoyRandomness]

This is so timely ! I'm actually on the process of kitbashing my HG Strike Freedom and HG Destiny (I was inspired by your latest work) --- Thanks a lot :)

[@swakage13x]

My first ever custom was a kitbash it was a astray red frame with flight unit, I put the destiny gundam wings into the side plugs on the flight unit, put the destiny arms and hands with fenice reniscita shoulders and legs on the astray torso and then made a set of scratch built guaiz eft inspired hip railguns using the little ball and shaft that is in the polycap runner. I only painted the green and the blue parts red and and made the cream parts white and added some gold with a paint marker and removed the astray v fin. Simple yet effective

[@Matthew-ny4mf]

That's answers why there are lots of junk parts selled in online shops

[@joshi.7819]

Even I don't have enough tools and gunpla to build, I am very thankful for your tutorials! Keep it up!

[@shonenbag6478]

I'm working on a kit bash right now! Great tips! I'll put them all to use.

[@RagtagDaydreams]

I've really grown to be a fan of your work and the look of your vids over the past few months, keep up the great work my man! Definitely an inspiration.

[@gary2512089]

I used Gundam Breaker 3 for my first kitbash. It was essentially the 00 Qan[T] and Destiny Gundam. Unfortunately the Destiny shoulders didn’t work with the Qan[T] body. (I was using HG kits.) after trying to make it work I switched the arms to Gundam X. So after everything it went: Head - Lightning Body - Qan[T] Backpack - Qan[T] Arms/Legs - Gundam X Wasit/Hands - Destiny Gundam Colors white/gold The only thing I haven’t been able to fix and I have some ideas are the fun funnel color, which come as green, and I need them to be a clear blue. I plan on redoing the HG version since I’ve gotten better at Gunpla and painting since I made that kitbash. Then I want to try it as a MG with the Qan[T] Full Saber backpack.

[@shindoushuichi0287]

going for a bit bash with a Leo and the Stark Jegan to make a Leo High Mobility Type. I think the Stark Jegan legs are fairly smooth in style to the Leo's THICC thighs so as long as I can figure out the knees and the back pack I think it should come together alright.

[@altmaster8973]

I tried using runners for my civilian astray dssd custom back then, used masking tape to put the parts together.

[@skippss01]

I've been playing around with the idea of bashing Barbatos Lupus Rex with the God Gundam and one other one that I haven't decided on yet. I already have a vague idea of what I want to do I just need to put it together lol.

[@Rakdos.enjoyer]

Gunpla is Freedom!

[@sandermarkunzo4538]

3:57 I love the wing that you created man.

[@YuusukeOnodera]

I painted a spare Hyaku-Shiki and i mixed and matched with spare Nadleeh Gundam parts, both High Grade

[@lukeblythe6494]

I have 3 kits I’m gonna use to build from. 2 of which I already have Exia, and MK-II Titans, but I want it to have wings so I’m gonna use freedom 2.0 wings but imma keep the original MK-II color scheme cause I’m a huge blue lover lol

[@andor232]

YEEEEEEEES!!! Was just thinking about looking into kit bashing, and presto, new Studio G tutorial

[@DiegoSanchez-fi9cf]

One of the things I've never understood is this lol, you're awesome!

[@kristofferkylee]

You should have one of those slogans similar to ramen’s “lick the bowl” and add it to the ending of dont stop building. Something like “cut the peg.” Haha

[@Technicallyaddicted]

I recommend that every gunpla tool kit have these things: Cheap nippers Expensive nippers($35) Model files($10) #1 hobby knife(and 100+ spare blades) 400g to 1500g sandpaper.(cheap Walmart works) And finally to get the sheen after sanding that matches all Bandai plastic: 2500-3500g sandpaper(3500 looks better but takes longer). You can get everything you need for under $100. If you’re spending $200 not including paint, you’re doing it wrong.

[@3173jayson]

just discovered your channel 3 days ago, and I find your videos amazing! watching them while working from home. :) Keep it up!

[@marksonza6187]

I am doing my first kitbash from some spare parts that my friend gave me and a kit that I bought.

[@jamescaulfield6632]

I think if you really want to get into kitbashing the correct place to start is with the high grade line because of all of them are about compatible with a 3 mm holes like the iron blooded orphan line is really good for this because all the parts can be mixed and matched and then you can paint the kit as a whole to make it match the 30-minute Mission kits are also very good for this especially if gluing and modifying pieces is not your thing that's the way to do it without having to modify our glue pieces or cut them if you do not feel comfortable with that at first I feel that this video is aimed more towards veteran Builders than it was beginners the tips we're extremely helpful and not everybody in the world can draw really well better to start small with like high-grade kits and start mixing those together our 30-minute Mission kits are really good for that too because they all share the same three millimeter Peg that is the beauty of building and modeling is the freedom

[@stipzgaming]

hi StudioG! amazing tutorials always and the way you edit your videos is very high level. Can I suggest another Tutorial Tuesday video though? I just started painting my own kits and I get confused with what I've read online when it comes to protecting the paint and when to add panel lines and decals. I want the detaling tips to come from you instead, the painting, topcoating, panel-lining and decal, which order or procedure worked well for you that doesn't damage the paint, coating or the decals. thank you!

[@roland2864]

Please please make more kit bash videos

[@jttownsend3576]

Man, I love these videos. Dunno if it could warrant a video, but tips on masking would be solid.

[@michaeltrimble7680]

Dude, have you seen the new Deathscythe EW Roulett!! So cool!

[@minisoul01]

Definitely gonna be helpful for me

[@revelator0043]

Hey look at that. Ask you shall receive. Glad you made a quick tip vid on this :) I asked for this a while back. Appreciate it.

[@FoxyFatePresents]

I've never had the heart to kitbash but this gives me hope.hahaha

[@CoolGuyMcgeez]

my tip on how to start kit bashing is mess around with the ibo hg because thy are super moduler and it teaches you the basics

[@_kenjitx1_590]

I used to kitbash 00 qanta with the strike freedom but now it's the Strike Ace a kitbash of turn A and the strike freedom with a little of 00 Ace parts

[@DeimosXVX]

How do I kitbash? I find the remains of kits that either didn't survive my 3rd house move or ended up on landfill by mistake (try not to think of my poor HG Zeta and Alex) then adapt the parts to work on other kits. I enjoy kitbashing all sorts of 00 MS at the moment.

[@jerbear3915]

For whatever reason I imagine 2 gundams doing the fusion dance from DBZ to do a kitbash

[@kishin_a]

NEVER STOP BUILDING!!!

[@pieboygames]

Really awesome tips thanks

[@RB-Go]

Thanks for the vid.Will try if I have another kit

[@urbncampr]

One thing I want to know is what hobby knife set are you using? I have been looking for a good set of blades aside from just using the basic hobby knife I already have. I need the other varied blades for other things.

[@sabirnini4251]

Yes

[@leonguyen4541]

I need help. I’m trying to put a rg right arm of a striker Gundam on my freedom Gundam but my Facebook group said it won’t work that have to enlarge the hole so it can fit. So what tool I need to do that?

[@cyburn7797]

Thanks for the advice :) I was thinking if creating a sort of tribute-ish gunpla to Gundam Seed & Seed Destiny (The first Gundam series I watched start to finish) by kitbashing my favourite parts from the HG Strike Freedom, Infinite Justice, and Destiny Kits. Seed isn’t my favourite series but it has a special place for me as the first I watched properly. Tentative name is simply the “SEED Gundam”

[@chadbroski7134]

Hg Infinite justice was my first kit 👍

[@notreallyanton]

finally a video abt kitbashing

[@NoName-zm1ks]

How about kit-bashing action figures from the same brand & line?

[@monadamus42]

Great video!

[@itzdragon8728]

U should do how to do weathering next

[@planettoybitz4043]

Awesome! I can use this tutorial for my custom destiny 😁 thanks!

[@danieldante320]

I am not the only right that see FM Vidar on thumbnail?

[@DeDoGunpla]

dont mind butchering on different universe.. in order to achieved an awesome build we need cross across the universe.. ok unicorn i need your kidney.. 😂😂 hoping for a demo sometime bro thanks for the ideas😊

[@DeDoGunpla]

@AeroZero nice many awesome ms came from ce

[@DRiPsYY_gk]

Been meaning to ask for a while but how would you go about washing parts for painting?

[@StudioGundam]

Definitely wash first before painting. Just dishwasher soap and rinse clean with water :)

[@wildgamerbeast6408]

@@StudioGundam would you recommend the mg barbatos or rg unicorn? My parents said that I can only get one gunpla.

[@StudioGundam]

wild gamerbeast MG Barbatos

[@wildgamerbeast6408]

@@StudioGundam thank you, I was confused on which one to get

[@jasminestandley5058]

Not gonna lie. I think photoshop might take a bit to much time to use. I know how you feel with that rooster. In my old house there was this really annoying rooster that lived behind my house and it would start crowing at 4 am and not shut up till lunch. What makes it worse is the fact that I live in Australia 🇦🇺. Fantastic video fam.

[@alfa_novembr]

he's so wholesome!

[@toraaa8690]

Hi can you do tutorial for beginners use spray can for customize gunpla

[@Val-zi8ef]

Really great tips, thanks a mil

[@xandercaswell8984]

How do you work out your paint ratios??? Where do you get those paint colour samples on your phone....app?

[@jcdebelen2344]

Awesome builds!

[@irish_gunpla4064]

Love kitbashing 😅

[@crushermag]

thanks for the tips

[@prayogapranowo9215]

I have suggestion can you give tutorial with epoxy clay to transform parts?

[@Badleo818]

An added note. If you like me have no artistic ability for the concept drawing. Using a very small amount of super glue helps me a lot. Admittedly it does add a bit more work clean up wise before you start making them more permanent parts, but when you can’t draw and need to visualize it help a lot.

[@siamsuleri8279]

Why not just use putty instead and avoid the clean up process?

[@jamesdawnbonnell3709]

Awesome hair

[@Maramara13Fly]

I thought you did something with Vidar hahaha Love your work nice one

[@japsmallari5703]

Hi, I like to get into Gunpla building and customization but I don't know where to start. Should I get an RG or HG model kit? Appreciate anybodys response. TIA

[@hafizizudin3645]

Nothing to say,just watched,liked and shared😂

[@rusdia923]

Me buy exia repair 2 and the left over is almost like 1 new gunpla wierd right

[@wilridersarawak]

Thanks for the tips.

[@patgorman6]

Great Stuff. subbed

[@deforesttappan6478]

I agree. Now if I had the money I would do kit bashing to. But I will sital with the Gundam Warfare app in stead. Sorry if I got the app name rong.

[@adilazizi9545]

brooooo... ur hair......... wowww~~

[@albedoworkingatmcdonalds4208]

THANK YOU JUSTIN YOUR AWESOME 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@vual7664]

Im kirbasing no name and g-else. They look beautiful

[@justspittinfax637]

did you get inspiration from Gio San Pedro?

[@insertnamehere9440]

English subtitles replaces every "kit" with "kid"

[@jonathanrosado1090]

what is your opinion on kit bashing 30 min mission kits

[@hinacn8426]

"Gunpla is freedom" -Tatsuya Yuuki -Meijin Kawaguchi III -Takeshi Iori

[@unknowngirl208]

i have finally see your face.....hahaha love your work

[@johntorres5442]

Very usefull tips thanks idol.

[@usef4058]

hey StudioG can i use spray paint for my gunpla?

[@mohdnajminajmi1632]

Next week can you show the tutorial whethering pls

[@abdulmg6499]

Can teach me on gundam marker

[@RobotJeeg]

Mixing kits from different universe is something I struggle with. I know that everyone is free to do whatever he wants and just have fun. But when I see parts very easy to recognize on a kit they don't belong I don't like it. For example....a federation suit using a zeon weapon....no thanks! But if the modeler change that weapons a lot so that you cannot understand it's a zeon rifle then I like it!

[@pearapple4086]

Zeon rifle with a GM

[@danielkim6185]

Do you do the top coat after stickers and panel lining or before?

[@phoenix221186]

great advice ! Trying to get into kitbashing and this videos are awesome #myshelf

[@joaquincornejo2490]

Where do you can buy damage kit?

[@davidgallagher6373]

God I hope and pray that the thumbnail is a teaser for a new project

[@arkdragon222]

i wanna make a pale rider with gn drive

[@poopfart69]

So he is just talking about gundam build fighters but irl

[@aldosattt]

Heeeei... thanks

[@dvevilgameranwesh4254]

I am kitbshing based on OO Gundam

[@lorenzsubaan4288]

Nice Vid

[@waerp11]

so many people just closed the video because u told them that changing head leg or chest is not kitbashing lol

[@corntiste1808]

How to weathering

[@emerson21962]

The only easy kitbash is the IBO line

[@jonkyonk3901]

Where are you from?