How To Make A Bits Box When You're Broke

To make a bits box when you've got no money, you gotta get creative.
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A good bits box was essential to making my nurgle diaries series and just about everything else I've ever done related to miniatures or props or kitbashing. Hope this helps.

[@Tine_Fieldling]

All hail the cabbage baby.

[@tedcabbage1375]

I am most grateful

[@Koboldmensch]

Also: in thrift stores, check the bottom of kids toy bins and shelves. Next to disgusting grossness, there are often cool small plastic parts, and if you ask nicely, you often get them for free :)

[@MrMagicPenguin12]

I wanna throw in, sometimes they even have old warhammer or model kits!

[@Miniac]

You have my permission to absolutely mangle that case Miscast style

[@pancakeonions]

Oh man, so true. I walked into a local friendly game store, very magic-focused, to pick up a few boosters for my 9 year old son who was with me, and one by one, three gamers each came up to him to say hi, and give him a few cards. One guy grabbed a fist-full of cards, easily 100+ of commons and stuff he didn't need... And just handed it to him, saying have fun, he does this for all new, younger players. My heart grew three sizes. It was so touching.

[@wonderwend1]

Paying it forward ; I love that.

[@acidum984]

How in the nine hells can someone be so organized AND so chaotic in the SAME TIME!!??!!?? Wonderfull and inspirational, indeed...

[@theresalwayssomethingtobui944]

The terrain kit is a fun idea! And yes, as someone with a 3D printer: half my bits are failed prints! Hammers, mermaids, simple plates or clock parts. And if I weren't in a building hobby, I would throw them out.

[@piotrwisniewski70]

I can confirm, failed 3D prints are great for modeling My school 3D printer had random fail, and I used failed bits to create Tyranid snake for base of my Ork boy

[@tedcabbage1375]

My sisters starting to realise that her funky pops are going missing,she doesn’t know that they’re all discombobulated in my bits box

[@harbl99]

Surviving Funkos tell each other terrifying campfire tales of the Ted Cabbage. "My entire character range was wiped out! I'm the only survivor."

[@daedalus6796]

Just days after posting this, Ted Cabbage was found dead in his room. The cause of death was ruled as being "pounded into a bloody paste with various Funko Pop parts used as bludgeoning instruments." There are no suspects at this time.

[@tedcabbage1375]

@@daedalus6796 it was fate

[@zhizzleafrizzle8241]

Your studio is glorious. It's something every hobbist dreams of.

[@rowenlamb9153]

This video was super inspiring! I love how you talked about how no matter what a person has, their enjoyment of creativity will never change. Art is something that can be created by anyone! Very powerful message!

[@TheZapan99]

My brother is an educator who works with social services. He brings me bags of broken toys and discarded knick-knacks. You can probably do the same if you know someone that works at a daycare center.

[@basedViking]

Dude you are so right about supporting your local club / store. My local store is so friendly and they will let any one look though the huge bits box they have there.

[@timothyyoung2962]

I have that exact little tool box... on another note I hit up my local thrift stores and dollar stores on a semi regular basis. Grabbed some cheap sci-fi toys that I based and repainted for some aliens and a big ass war bot for Stargrave. Toys looked like crap, but with a decent paint job they look as good as a $45 GW model. I also buy cheap model kits like WWII tanks, battleships, jets, rockets, or cars. Lots of neat little pieces you can repurpose and then I use the sprues for things like railings or pipes for terrain. Also grab any box packaging from work (I work in IT so lots of foam and cardboard from hardware) that has a neat shape to use as a base to make a terrain piece. I also tend to buy old tech like out of date printers, phones, etc. and take them apart or buy dart guns, water guns, and ever cheap spray bottles. Tons of neat pieces for terrain.

[@HacksawsHobbyBunker]

Sometimes those odd non-gaming bits make the best disturbing things for the table. Cheers!

[@elicollins3221]

It's nice to see encouragement for the bits box process. A proper bits box is one of my long term hobby goals, but I don't just want it to be 3d printed (because I have one), I want everything!

[@mikeybean4726]

I adore your way of thinking about crafting and the narrative of material already given. Thanks again for an inspiring message! I'll go craft now!

[@BarberMidnight]

Most of my bits boxes come from friends who have had kids haha. i told them to keep all those broken toys and donate them to me over the years. was a great source of junk gold haha

[@RaqrexArt]

LOVE the music in this one. Also question: does a closet full of interesting trash count as a bits box? Asking for a friend and that friend is me.

[@jtzofrea]

Who are the artists? Anyone know?

[@RobotMitchell]

@@jtzofrea Mythologica by Ofrin

[@DarksteelPenguin]

The answer is yes.

[@wonderwend1]

Well technically it's rectangular and wooden..... so that makes it a big box.

[@rachealgetscreative]

I love weird thrift store sculpture finds. I don't game but I still have lots of bits for arts and crafts. After a hundred projects or so - you have a pretty nice collection of paint, googly eyes, beads, pipe cleaners, yarn, clay, scrapbook paper, old keys, fabric, ribbon, antique photographs, a cuckoo clock........ OK, I might have a little problem. :)

[@nightfire734]

To prevent hoarding, I allowed myself one cardboard bankers box for terrain bits and dodas and if that box should overflow, then I need to reassess my bits to keep them in line.

[@AVspectre]

This is what I am currently struggling with… taming my inner ‘hoarder’ and deciding what’s worth letting go.

[@hoosierbackeye]

I love the new bits box!!! I love the search because your creativity is spinning!!!

[@miniquibble8282]

I have two main bits boxes. One for Orks. One for EVERYTHING else that's not Orks. The second one scares me.

[@Bealzabub]

I've made so much terrain with bits from dismantled dollar store toys. They have figures that can be turned into statues. But my fave is to take apart some knock off transformers for machine bits.

[@makeshiftminis9090]

The terrain sounds like something generally useful to have and I love your bits trunk.

[@Eldritch-Lemon]

This this slower kind of video has made me realize how much I like it would KZbinrs have a specific flair. Because I never really noticed the lack of jump cuts until I really noticed it. Every shot is a different angle and it makes it so engaging to watch.

[@markschroeder5559]

This video was 1st when I searched "what to do with the bits that you cut off when your model making". Thanks.

[@FergieFergx0]

Chaos = Creativity!!!! Also cool video idea, blind dip your hand into each section of the bits box and pull stuff out, then with that random combination make something amazing :P

[@narratordave7831]

Very true, the bitz box holds as many memories as bolters

[@Seoz]

your bits box reminds me LEGO box that I got as kid as my brothers were "to old" for LEGO ;) Of course you never get to old to have fun :D

[@NinetaleHobbies]

When I first started the hobby, I asked some locals if they had any spare bits. One guys gave me a bunch of stuff and I think about whenever I wanna kitbash something.

[@Is_This_Really_Necessary]

I use take away containers as bits boxes for my miniatures and label them based on their respective armies, bits, etc. I've found this structure is a lot more efficient as you know where bits are located. For terrain I use the 7 litre and 5 litre food storage containers from my local supermarket. They cost about $10 to $14 Au each, so I generally wait until they're 30% to 50% off and buy them in bulk. All of these I store on my bookshelves as I've found that the one place where space is wasted are the walls. For 6-foot high bookshelves I heighten them with the 4 cube shelves from Kmart, and with the taller shelves I store small plastic storage containers on top.

[@CronosVids]

Just a great message overall. Spend time with people; make friends; have a great time.

[@FrankyDCrafter]

You inspire me no much. It’s funny how you didn’t even build anything and I still came out feeling like “ I really want to build something right now!”

[@lucasahumada6913]

The terrain repair kit idea is really interesting

[@fulldrawpainting]

Only this dude can make a masterpiece out of a ceramic fish, I'd end up making....a ceramic fish

[@Miscast]

I am so excited about this fish you have no idea

[@fulldrawpainting]

@@Miscast I'm praying it's a nurgle fish 😅

[@brentjenkinsdesigns]

Lol. Love it. While abit different, I was at one time an electronics recycler. That being said, I still have my little treasure box of broken IC chips, Tantalum Capacitors, BGA Chips, CPUs etc... I can totally relate to cherishing a bits box!! Thanks for sharing yours! Cheers mate!

[@csickginger]

You, Bill making stuff, and studson studios have convinced me to make a bits box.... Or maybe a few. I have plenty of bits ...but it just looks like clutter cause idk where to put them. Bam! Bitz Boxx

[@hugoshobbies1688]

This new box has a huge lid. That's unused space wich would bug me. I thought that it would be pretty easy to attach something that can hold all flat materials like foamboard, MDF, whatever into the lid of the box. The fuller the bits box the better ;) But as always: A really enjoyable video ^^

[@wonderwend1]

Or even add elasticated netting to hold the bigger lighter stuff

[@docmnc8010]

Been doing some gaslands builds. My nascent bits box is currently stocked with hot wheels bits from peoples childhood collections. People are very willing to donate toy cars if you send them pics of the weird post apocalyptic vehicles you turn them into

[@harazhangf5782]

I love that bits box. I think once I have finished my current mini projects I'll try to do two bits box one for futuristic stuff and one for medieval stuff. Thanks for the idea !!!

[@dialog_box]

damn, that closing message was really great. i love hearing from likeminded people who believe in the inherent value and beauty of human experiences. no matter what you have access to, whatever you make will be beautiful in its own way, because it was made by you, and in some small way represents everything in your life that has led you to the current moment.

[@sipndale7316]

I really loved hearing your wisdom, thank you for this.

[@scagmo_au]

This is one of the most wholesome things I've ever seen, and thus earned a sub from me 😁

[@carolinearonica1127]

An other tips is to stay on the lookout around the christmas times; there's always plenty of little figurines on the yule logs :)

[@hoodedman1046]

Thrift store toys chopping into bits are fun to do or even trash can become bits.

[@AvrilLasagna21]

your studio is great! bits boxes are the best this is true . cool video, great soundtrack

[@luclin92]

Oh how you organise your bits box looks so overwhelming to me. Since I don't have that much terrain stuff yet, I usually have organised my bits into different limbs and weapons (melee and ranged). Since then I can just add different things together. Now I do need to sort out my feet and torsos that I have somewhere. But yeah you have been my primary inspiration for making weird and wonderful stuff

[@skoggstroll]

This is the best hobby video I've watched this year. I back everything you said, plus I'm now inspired to have a massive bits case too

[@skoggstroll]

@xTheMiscast-kf3yv oh awesome, I'm really keen to see what special thing you have for me to claim! Thanks @miscast ! What a cool and legit thing to do

[@Charlie.OConnor]

Thank you. Just thank you.

[@SuperMartMartMart]

dude WHAT is this music???!?! its fucking hype as fuck i love it

[@Zorpazorp]

That laugh

[@bushyman477]

Your Bits Box organisation is like my old Lego box. Yes, there was once dozens of kits, but they all became one mess of utter imagination. Sifting through for random pieces was such a nostalgic memory...except when you want that one specific piece and spend ages searching for it haha

[@xuio67]

I think its super amazing how you ramble! Its positive and relatable

[@chaossludge4939]

Much love miscast! You inspired me to keep working hard on my ttrpg when I just wanted to give up. Thanks for all you do!

[@imperiallegionnaire8344]

I have a bits drawer, and a lot of it comes from random bits of junk that my local theater company doesn't want or need any more.

[@AyeCanMakeThat]

Mate, you're awesome! Thank you for inspiring creativity and expanding the hobby; you've taught me loads!

[@DanielLeePearson]

This is awesome. My bits box is currently a heap of boxes and most of my shed. Generally insanely chaotic like creating in the aftermath of an explosion. This was a great video. Love the insight into the personal connection to the...bits (that could have been worded better) Also, I feel the exact way with 3d printing too. I find I am more creative when making things from found or scrap materials because I am not overly conscious of price. If I am paying a lot for materials it makes me too cautious to experiment. Love your work! Cheers

[@DanielLeePearson]

Great Cat print too, I wanted to ask whete you got it before you even mentioned it. Great find and if you find yourself without room for it, you know where to find me 😀

[@EliGamesOfficial]

Love the editing on this one, and great tips!

[@CampaignTerrain]

Fantastic points. It's not just the bits, but the journey. It's both in how we got here, and where we go next. So cool

[@guilhemandre228]

As always your videos are awesome and heartwarming, but also uplifting in a way that motivates me to go create. Also your merch is some of the best I've ever seen, the tarot death shirt is absolutely perfection for my, the fabric is great and the print is top notch; and the abracadabra (arcane ugly) crew neck sweater is pure perfection

[@Berserkerworks]

1 year from now I'm expecting the bits room video.

[@cheeserdane]

I feel more comfortable in "organized" (lol) Chaos, all i want from people is for them to be themselves...

[@dickiecox]

You are such an inspiration and you are so kind,

[@bengamingames5002]

"How can you not want that?!" BAHAHAHA! I totally understand, my wife doesn't though 😅

[@geekfreak69]

Bits Box when I’m Broke! Inspirational ideas

[@MagnaRyuuDesigns]

You are correct about buying full models on Ebay not worth it. BUT if you focus on searching for model junk lots, you can find "gold" for a decent price

[@michaelmiller2570]

new Miscast vid, day made

[@mikewaites]

Still the best channel on KZbin.

[@TheNotSneakyNinjaa]

Please PLEASE make a video about commission painting! That's just the kind of work I might enjoy sometimes. How did you start?

[@raff3486]

I love this!

[@svenkatrin649]

This is a brilliant video, it really is.

[@criosleepx4989]

Ur videos always make my day. Thanks for unapologetically being u.

[@reudagerashby196]

bro i love that box....it'll look better black hahaha...everything does.

[@diegoperotti0]

remember: everything is free if you run enough

[@horrorvenus]

I love your videos, you're the best!

[@markgnepper5636]

Great stuff friend 👏 👍

[@Blandco]

I have a goodwill by the pound where I live so I can find random stuff for .30 to $2 a pound. It's gotten me too much random stuff though so I have been giving away some of it. I am trying to find some better containers to better hold all the random stuff. All my current organizers are filled with minis and I don't want to mix up that stuff.

[@ZombieQueenYugi]

I love this channel!

[@julijanbojanic633]

Your studio is sick

[@Rocktag0nal]

Good on ya mate. i love your videos.

[@christinacreatesau]

I think the trouble in the studio is having a need for 1000 bit boxes lol.

[@samuelcompton3021]

Also: take apart all your dead appliances! A dead printer will populate a bits box RIGHT QUICK. Especially if you're making scifi terrain for Warhammer 40k or whatall, appliances that you (or your neighbors, or your apartment building) throw out will keep you rich with structural bits.

[@Zyrdalf]

“Make friends and trade” Ok, how do you do that?

[@ryankrankowski7777]

I make most of my terrain from literal garbage. People think I'm crazy. I find it fun.

[@TerrainbyAaron]

Brilliant kit, now all I need is friends🙄

[@MeGaShaHeS]

If you mix all or ur lego kits together into a big mess, you need a bitsbox.

[@davidatkins9793]

Bits are bits. Regardless. Junk from the trunk can be used to make something great. Great vids. Video from 11 months ago but good.

[@daasbuffy]

This isn't really a bits hack, but war gamers often forget or don't have objective markers. So cut a nice 3cm by 3cm circle out of scrap card or used printer paper and have a small stack of them available (about 6 to a dozen) and just have a marker/pen/pencil available to write a number on.

[@tuusolpl8945]

Not sure if its 100% your style, but what if you tried making some Gaslands models? I bet you never tried using HOTWHEELS in your art before. Neither have i until recently, very cool opportunity

[@stephenflynn3848]

Great vid as usual. What was the song? Never heard such a great beat about cous cous!

[@StudsonStudio]

Mythologica by Ofrin, I had to look it up because I love it too. Trent has great taste in bangers

[@PigsxArexAwesome]

I cut all of my stuff off of the sprues and sort them out. Then my girlfriend takes all of my extra pieces for my undead army and uses them for terrain

no YOU're the best!

[@hippyjodorowsky8102]

what colour of primer do you use when following that commission painting guide? Been loving the videos for years, thanks man

[@Miscast]

90% of the time I just use a black spray paint primer and then I dust a white spray paint primer from above. I like the games workshop brand or rustoleum (but you just have to be careful not to overdo it with rustoleum)

[@hippyjodorowsky8102]

@@Miscast thanks man, shall be using expressly

[@sadville13]

I love how in the background of the outro you have FUCKED ACRYLIC OIL

[@ChimeraWargaming]

Big treasure 💯💯💯

[@vitecrafte2060]

What is the spray you used at 4,46

[@jtzofrea]

Why is no one talking about the song in this video? That beat slaps!!! Anyone know who the artist is?

[@killdeer]

What on earth are those pink and tan things in the "junk drawer" at 4:20

[@crystalclearchaos5387]

My bits box is empty only reason i cuz i live in the middle of the woods with no vehicle and no local game shops to get bits from

[@CatastrophicNickName]

So this might sound terrible and i dont wish it upon you, but it seems funny in my head - so dont take it to seriously. But once you are ready to see the great beyond, make sure your bits will go with you :) … in a Big bits box (coffin)

[@nullstudios2989]

I tried to like more than once and *SOBBED* when it didn’t work… I’m not okay am i?