How to texture, paint and weather your TARDIS model.

Filmed in the summer of 2018, I walk you through (in great detail) my process for texturing, painting and weathering a scratch built TARDIS that I made for a client.
Interested in what I do or want to commission me to make you something? Then feel free to look here:
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[@MartinFutter70]

A truly 'Bob Ross'y' masterclass in Tardy-Wardy painting, with those all important 'happy mistakes... no trees though...

[@markjohnson6394]

You make it look so easy! Great tutorial PB.

[@PBProps]

Years of practice - glad you liked it. Thanks.

[@Terry.W]

You are an artist sir ...any Time Lord would be proud..

[@PBProps]

Thanks. I've been called many things in the past, but never an artist. That's a first!

[@ArcOfInfinity69]

Very helpful Thanks!!

[@PBProps]

Glad it's of use to you.

[@bonehand87]

0:10 a very smooth transition there..

[@PBProps]

Thanks!

[@tonyb2600]

Very impressive looking miniatures, the details make a huge difference😎👍👍

[@PBProps]

Cheers - they're rather fiddly to make, but they turned out well enough.

[@gfunkin3d]

Your videos are an absolute joy to watch

[@PBProps]

Thanks very much, I'm pleased that you think so.

[@chrisuddin9760]

Hi my friend, love what you said to the guy that wants a 13th TARDIS and I have a feeling your not joking!, Good to see you doing your magic again, great video!!!, hope all is well and I look forward to being in touch soon.

[@PBProps]

All is well here thanks, and yes - I'll be in touch soon. Been looking at your bus recently too...

[@chancetheboy8487]

Just from watching this I can tell you are Truly an Artist! I actually strive to be as good as that with making small details on things like that. The more I watch you the more I want a comission. I'm already considering it-

[@PBProps]

Thanks for watching, I appreciate it. When it comes to making any model or prop, it just takes time and a bit of patience to ensure things are done right, that's the key to it all really.

[@jarrodlungley]

Once again, a fantastic video that has done nothing but inspire me to face my fears about weathering and give it a go! Bravo PB, BRAVO!!! :)

[@PBProps]

You are more than capable of doing something like this, what with all the things you've made... anyway, go on - do some weathering on that full sizer that you have!

[@90stardislocator2]

Excellent video - thanks for sharing.

[@PBProps]

No problem. Thanks for watching.

[@DrWhoNine]

Loving these videos keep it up

[@PBProps]

Thanks, will do!

[@SpeedstersUnited]

Very impressive! Always thought of making my own Tardis.

[@PBProps]

You should go for it - they're not that difficult really!

[@astrotoyboy]

Since finding your channel, I've seriously enjoyed every Vid you've uploaded, and this one so much too. I've been thinking about messing around making my own Happiness Patrol version myself using one of those lovely B&M sets that are doing the rounds at the moment (well... i WILL once i pluck up the courage and track down some ref-pics and find what paints to spend my little pennies on LOL)> Awesome video again mate, loved it :D

[@PBProps]

That's really nice to hear that you're enjoying the channel and my work, so thanks so much for letting me know as I do appreciate it. Your Happiness Patrol project sounds like fun, I take it that you're aiming to paint it pink. If you are, it wasn't "Barbie Pink", quite the opposite in fact as it had a very strong leaning towards purple - not totally that colour, but a purple hued pink. Good luck with it and please do let me know how you get on with it.

[@astrotoyboy]

@@PBProps Always look forward to your uploads now & have watched a few more than once & yes, the couple of pics ive seen indicate that kind of colour. maybe with the blue showing through it cast that sort of off-pink colour.. I'll have to put my dvd in and take a few grabs to make sure :D

[@PBProps]

I've actually got several larges pieces of the original paint from that TARDIS and in a lot of it, you can clearly see the pink. I'll have to colour match it at some point... might be of interest to some.

[@astrotoyboy]

@@PBProps wow really? Fantastic. That would really help. I've seen someone make one and it looked quite off. I'm not a model maker like yourself in any shape or form, but I'd definitely like to get at least the basic colour right of I am to paint this haha 😂

[@PBProps]

Look at this: www.wallpaperking.co.uk/8569-large_default/carnation-street-paint-09-142.jpg It's not exact, but it's close enough until I can do an exact colour match. It should point you in the general direction.

[@brianartillery]

The season 13 TARDIS also, famously, partially collapsed on to Elisabeth Sladen (R.I.P.) during filming of 'The Seeds Of Doom'. My late mother was always amused at the idea of the TARDIS. With good reason - she had been a Metropolitan Police 'Special' during the mid 1950's. She remembered those boxes well. A shelf, a logbook, a couple of coat hooks, and a first aid box. She told me that they were often a refuge in which to eat one's sandwiches, or, in hot weather, an ice lolly. They were also strong enough to be used as a temporary cell, if the need arose. The last one had been on a layby on the Barnet bypass, and it had been hoped that it could be used for filming of Tom Baker's last story, 'Logopolis'. However, it was removed shortly before filming started, and so, another TARDIS prop had to stand in for it. Which rather defeated the reason WHY The Doctor's fourth incarnation landed there in the first place - he wanted to accurately measure a real police box so that he could correct the fault in the dimensions of the external shell of his TARDIS, which he noted were slightly 'off'.

[@PBProps]

I always put the "roof collapsing in on Miss Sladen's head" as a bit of an urban legend based on the fact that the prop by that time was incredibly rickety. Yeah it probably shifted a bit, but I highly doubt it actually hit her. For one there would have been an accident report form filled out and this has never surfaced to my knowledge, but more telling, when you look at all the shots of the prop from that story, the roof pins are firmly in place, making it impossible for it to fall. It's still a bit of a good story to tell at conventions or in interviews and so I guess that a bit of truth embellishment just makes the whole incident more entertaining. As for Police Boxes in general, my mother too told me similar stories about their usage and being a child at the time, I was amazed that she'd been inside one. I even asked her if they had roundels on the inside, I stress that I was 5 at the time, so didn't know any different - I just expected them to be in there for some reason.

[@KASTERBEROUS]

Wonderful video as ever, and really helpful as well! One slight complaint, you put it up the day after I finished modifying my CO one (seriously the paints only just dry), and now I'm looking at it, thinking, oh bugger, it definitely needs more texturing now! Lots of great tips in there, many thanks!

[@PBProps]

Ah, dang. Well, as I say in the video, "It's only paint. If you do it wrong, just do it again." In your case, you haven't done it wrong, but you say you need more texture, so... just add the texture and repaint, it should be no problem for you. Glad that you liked the video and found the tips of use!

[@Aribbonofsoundmen]

Love watching your videos, very informative!

[@PBProps]

I'm glad that you think so, Cheers. And thanks for watching.

[@cyrusdeacon625]

Great video thankyou very informative

[@PBProps]

You're welcome - and thanks for watching!

[@MrSontaran3]

Brilliant, and fascinating to watch. Well done indeed, much obliged, great video. ;D

[@PBProps]

Thanks very much - hopefully you'll get some use out of it.

[@ListerDavid]

Fantastic video. I could have done with the texturing technique when I did my 2rd Doctor box.

[@PBProps]

Well, you've got it for future reference now.

[@ListerDavid]

That I have sir, that I have.

[@neilmaguire1444]

Excellent

[@PBProps]

Thanks!

[@Dematerialiser]

Excellent useful video and skills to match!

[@PBProps]

Thanking you kindly! :)

[@cyberdrone180]

Looks amazing! Such great work. And very interesting watch to see how you do it.

[@PBProps]

It's always nice to hear that folks find these videos interesting, so thanks for letting me know. I do appreciate it.

[@doctorwhom8294]

fantastic video, so informative!!!😁

[@PBProps]

Glad that you think so, cheers!

[@BluBerryVA]

1.1k subscribers!!! 👏👏👏

[@PBProps]

The uptick is certainly pleasing and confirms what I've always suspected; you are promoted by YT more once you hit the 1000 subs mark.

[@perello23]

Thanks for sharing!!!

[@PBProps]

My pleasure!

[@Review-cl2wq]

Wow I’m so desperate to have a tardis model look like that

[@PBProps]

Have a bash at it, you have a guide as reference now. And thanks for the comment too.

[@Review-cl2wq]

Ok will do my best thanks for the inspiration

[@rhyanbennett2629]

Splendid video as per usual, great reference for my Twice Upon a Time custom (thank you B&M!), but I do have one question. You fashioned your own parts which meant you got yours completely flat and untextured - but do you have any suggestions on how to remove the weird woodgrain effect on the CO boxes?

[@PBProps]

Yeah, I do actually as I started to do this on the 1980's box custom that I started and never finished. You're going to need to sand and file all the bumps off first, then use 3M's Red Glazing putty (this is a super fine air drying filler) all over the toy and once dried, sand that smooth. Then find yourself an aerosol can of filler primer spray (Halfords) and mist that over it until you have the effect that you want. Then the final finish is up to you - probably the same one in this video.

[@rhyanbennett2629]

PB Props thank you so much! Now to get myself down to Halfords... 😂 Thanks again, you’re a huge inspiration to me, and many many others. It’s a privilege to be subbed here!

[@PBProps]

That's very kind of you to say, I appreciate it.

[@georgemartinezjr]

What color is the Base Coat

[@24816HarryWilliams96]

Have you ever considered applying weathering to the Eccleston/ Tennant boxes? Would love to see that :)

[@PBProps]

Yes I have, many times in fact. I was talking to my son yesterday about turning one into The War Doctor's TARDIS... I have a few things in mind for that, so maybe in the near(ish) future I'll actually do it.

[@24816HarryWilliams96]

PB Props Oh great stuff. That would be an interesting watch! :)

[@zarikomarcer739]

I'd like to see you make a Season 1 TARDIS.

[@PBProps]

That'll come in due course.

[@zarikomarcer739]

@@PBProps What if you designed your own prop?

[@PBProps]

I have designed and built my own take on the TARDIS before, a few times actually. I will probably do a video on them, but it'll be mainly photo based.

[@darkerbit]

New to this, how did you get the clear plastic in the box video into this gray colour?

[@PBProps]

I spray painted the whole lot with automotive primer from a rattle can. Going by the way you've spelled "colour", I'll assume that you're in the UK - you can buy this primer in various colours (grey, black, red, white and yellow) from Halfords. It's about £9 for a 500ml can.

[@thestripyscarfguy4857]

Could you make me a 13 doctor TARDIS waves opening doors flashing lights a TARDIS interior background would it be possible ????

[@DavidNagelSpiffinglyNiceGuy]

It'll cost you an arm and a leg and your first born :D

[@tobiasramzan4404]

What paint did you put in the air brush as I know, there are different brands

[@PBProps]

It's been a while since this video was made, but I reckon that it would have been Tamiya.

[@afterfm2]

I know this is an off topic question, but how do you get the correct scale for the decals?

[@PBProps]

If you know the size that it has to be, just use lots of reference and make sure that what you're doing matches. That probably hasn't answered your question. In short, the 5.5" figures are 1:13 scale - so that should aid you to some degree and get you in the ball park.

[@afterfm2]

@@PBProps Thank you!

[@tobyfriend8931]

for the base what is the paint type you use is it acrylic paint

[@PBProps]

It's all acrylic paint, yes.

[@simonblackwood4672]

A stupid question, I notice your model to begin with was white / transparent. Are they made with a 3D printer? Also, I bought a tardis from Amazon, a toy, for the purpose of using for a photoshoot. But as it is, it looks like a toy. Are your methods you use here worth using on that toy?

[@PBProps]

No, these weren't 3D printed. Regarding your other question, yes, you can use these methods on the toys. If you look at my "Hybrid TARDIS" videos, you will see that I took a TARDIS toy and modified it, then used the same painting techniques on it to a pleasing result, making it more realistic than it was to begin with. Have a look at them, they may give you something to think about and help you on your way with your project.

[@cag9284]

Where do we get these models from?.... OK.. I just realised.?lol

[@PBProps]

Well, I scratch built them as you've probably now noticed - but alas, I don't want to make them any more - they're too much trouble and take far too long. Which is a bummer.

[@andyk7967]

Where did you get the base models please? I want to make a more accurate 3rd Doctor TARDIS than the B&M one.

[@PBProps]

I built them. If you check out the video "Fun with lasers" (and the following update videos) you'll see the beginnings of the build where I make four of them in a row.

[@andyk7967]

@@PBProps Thanks. But alas, I don't have access to that kind of stuff. I'll just have to refurbish a 4th Doctor model instead. What paints do you use?

[@PBProps]

By access, I take it you mean to the laser cutter. I don't really have access to them either, here I had to stump up several hundred pounds for the pleasure. Normally I would just hand build all of it - the laser route was taken because I had a very limited build window to make four, so it helped as a time saving measure. As for paints, it's a mixture of Tamiya, Humbrol and "artist's acrylics" - all easily obtainable from a variety of hobby shops.

[@andyk7967]

@@PBProps Oh. In that case I'm too poor to afford to have them made.

[@Whovian-eq7ui]

Were they laser cut?

[@PBProps]

The wall panels were as I didn't have the time to make four of these all at the same time with the deadline I had. Usually I hand make the lot.

[@MEATHOOKMANOR]

how much for a 2nd doctors trardis?

[@PBProps]

At the moment, I can't make them. Sorry about that.

[@paulashe7460]

Disney time typhoo tea card is in colour

[@paulashe7460]

What was your grey coat?

[@PBProps]

I just printed the images out in grey scale to save on toner and the grey paint is standard automotive primer.

[@paulashe7460]

PB Props can you still get plastic padding? Mind you miliput is it still made?

[@paulashe7460]

Yes to both my questions?!

[@paulashe7460]

Epoxy putty too? I’m a bit behind the times.

[@paulashe7460]

Weathering powder?

[@paulashe7460]

Tamyia paints are great for adherence

[@PBProps]

Tamiya are fine, but their shades are limited, luckily I just mix my own. As for adhesion, they are pretty good, but then I always build up in layers anyway. I used the weathering powder just for something different, you can use anything powdery really - even coffee, chocolate powder, spices and so on - but they do come with their own unique aromas...

[@paulashe7460]

PB Props I thought I’d missed something? My head was thinking talc and sand ? I thought what’s Weathering powder? New new product? No silly me.

[@PBProps]

Nah, the powder has been around for decades, but for some reason it's gained a lot of popularity in the last ten or so years. It's just another "product" in the supplies kit. Nothing new.

[@nigelmathewsnrm]

I don't want to appear to be 'being funny', but couldn't you get a colour copy of those images of the prop box? 😕 I think it would be tricky to see the details in black and white.

[@PBProps]

For me, it wouldn't make any difference as I know all the TARDIS props inside out. Without blowing my own trumpet here, but I could build these things from memory alone as I've been researching them for well over 30 years, so it's kind of second nature to me. The pictures were used just to illustrate a point for the video, to show the viewer what I was after and how I would tackle it. Thanks for commenting though.

[@nigelmathewsnrm]

@@PBProps. Thanks for the reply. I'm sorry if I got the wrong idea. I'm the first to admit that I couldn't make a model of the box myself and the ones that I have done are no where near as good as yours, and sadly safely stored in a box since I moved house as a shop bought one is being affected by the dodgy living conditions of the room I'm in (long story).

[@nigelmathewsnrm]

If I were to ask for a model based upon the Newbury TYJ hybrid of the PPCB as seen in Logopolis, how much would it be? 😕

[@PBProps]

Don't worry about it, I knew what you were getting at. As for your problems with your living conditions, I hope it improves because it doesn't sound so great at the moment. Regarding your question about how much a model will cost, it's usually best to email me with that sort of question, or to put it another way, I get lots of requests from folk wanting stuff, made accurately, to a high standard, but cheap. Sadly, that will never happen. I always try to help where I can, so let's talk.

[@nigelmathewsnrm]

@@PBProps. Thanks. I'll be honest with you, I'm on benifit and any money I get is always at the end of the month. I am online most of the time, if I can't find your email address, here's mine : [e-mail]