KITBASH SCI-FI SPACE SHIP: HOW TO

[@TheMajorActual]

Dude. Right now, audiences need 70s-style sci-fi. This is awesome.

[@createscifi]

right!

[@jorgenpinoy1724]

@@createscifi I agree, that is the best in sci fi, alien, blade runner......beginning of the 80ties...

[@theothertonydutch]

Tip: Take a picture of it, make it grayscale. Play with direct and indirect light too. This helps you ground the subject while you are working on it. I used to do the same when I was making sculptures at the art academy. It's very helpful.

[@pfoster1666]

THIS is why I got in to modeling so many years ago - inspired by the ILM and John Dykstra footage of all the Star Wars, Battlestar Galactica, ST:TMP, etc. kit bashing. This is wonderful and makes me want to start it again!

[@mcopado]

I just have to say, THESE are the type of DIY/crafting videos I LOVE! I hate the "diresta" music video style that so many people like to make these- pretty much just music video of high speed building. I WANT to hear a builder's thought process, especially how someone works through a challenge, and talks about what he did wrong. I think so many diy channels these days take for granted that builders, especially people new to whatever it is about, get more out of the discussion about what's going on than just seeing pretty pictures. And plus if we're watching something, it's more than likely that we're passionate about whatever. So we aren't "bored" by watching and listening to whatever it is were into, no matter how long something. I've been a homebrewer for over a decade and I've watched live stream brew days being streamed, hanging out and chatting with the brewer and other beer geeks on line... My current main passion is making cigar box guitars and the same thing, the company most of us buy parts from has done live streams from their workshop while the owner of the company is putting together a new kit, and talk through his thought process about the build, and seeing him try something, figure it doesn't work and try something else. Just like in this video. (I watch all sorts of DIY/Crafting videos because I'm always getting ideas from other types of crafts to bring into my hobbies.) Great job. And I like hearing your enjoyment at what you're doing.

[@createscifi]

thx MC! Cigar Box Guitars sounds amazing

[@kentcourtney5535]

PartsAnother good job. With Ship models. I take the hull and turn it upside down letting the bottom be the top. It is usually flat enough for add-one and there are minor concerns with the hull sharp. I trash most of the superstructure and cut styrene to fit. One o the complex issues to work with are attachments for motion control. The best attachments are out of the camera view, but continuity may give you an issue with sides. So, before sealing the hull, drill small holes that fit 2-56 threaded bolts - glued with epoxy - to the inside. Paint with the bolts on. Then if you have these cleverly disguised on several sided - top and bottom, too - then you can attached wherever you need to for motion control with anything threaded 2-56.

[@christopherahrens7110]

This man's laugh warms my heart, and his models bring me joy.

[@whiterabbit75]

His laugh kinda reminds me of Christopher Lambert's when he played Raiden in Mortal Kombat.

[@Dystopianutopiabuilds]

I'm watching this as I'm thinking about taking this up as a hobby. I was looking at the model thinking he needs to chop the front end off that and it will make it work and he did. I'm taking that as a sign that I've got what it takes and going for it....

[@Steampunkrat12]

So far I have watched a total of two of your videos, and I have to say, I am taking a lot away from them, I recently kitbashed a startrek vessel, all i did was slap a tone of parts on it with one word in mind,"Reaver." but it is not done, and now, today i shall visit a local dollar tree (1 dollar store) and find bits and bobs to make more ships. Very inspiring videos, one thing that dose stand out for me, a key part of any ship or vessel, Bridge spires.

[@obi-ron]

The sprue (the frames that the parts are mounted on) makes useful struts and bracing, plus, with a candle or a cigarette lighter, you can extrude it manually, with a little practice, to form narrower struts or even wire detailing. It's also great for creating pivots for articulating sections of your model. I recently revamped a 1/72 scale vosper MTB front weapons mount using sprue to put in a more accurate and detailed version as well as replacing the radar/radio mast and ventilation tubes. While I was at it I also made a torpedo to mount on the display stand next to the kit. When I have time, I'll be fashioning Lewis machine guns and mountings to be fitted aft of the cabin as these were not provided in the kit, which I've had for 25 years. I also have scratch builds of F22, Sukhoi 75, BSG Viper and the Angel aircraft from British TV sci fi series Captain Scarlet (to equivalent scale). In my sixties but started when I was young. When the Monogram kit of Battlestar Galactica came out in the 70s, I was astonished to recognise pieces of kits of WW2 German tanks in amongst the detailing and that started me kitbashing and scratch building. I've also renovated an Aurora kit: American Indian (political correctness not included with the kit) from the sixties replacing a damaged hair braid, and the hand of a Chinese Lady, also Aurora from the same period. My largest plasticard scratch build was of Luke Skywalkers X wing in a scale of 1/30 for a friend and managed to warp it slightly to give the impression that it was in motion, despite being on a static display stand. Your kit looks awesome and I look forward to seeing it develop

[@eternalmiasma5586]

So funny to think that Star Wars ships were all kitbashes, meaning we now have models of kitbashes

[@The_Wosh]

And you can kitbash those models

[@dfcprops3849]

@@The_Wosh kitbash-ception.

[@ManyLegs]

Some hardcore fans buy original kits and recreate what the kitbash props

[@MFKR696]

Quite a few ships from Star Trek are kitbashes as well, though not all of them could be considered even close to being as creative or detailed as most of the ships from SW-canon. A couple of the good ones are Miranda Class (Reliant from Wrath of Khan), and Nebula Class (ST:TNG/DS9). They're both "bullpup" (short and squat) kit-bashes of the Constitution Class Refit (Enterprise-A) and the Galaxy Class (Enterprise-D), respectively. There are many other examples, but I won't get into that. I can already sense your boredom from all the way over here lol. If you really want to know more about it, Ex Astris Scientia is the best website I've found for that sort of thing. Every single ship that's ever appeared in ST is on that site, and there's a whole smorgasbord of them.

[@huxleyjaxtyn4892]

Sorry to be offtopic but does anyone know of a trick to log back into an Instagram account..? I was dumb forgot my account password. I appreciate any assistance you can offer me.

[@seangtelesford5416]

Dude! U are a GENIUS, I USED to build bases for my GI JOES figures when I was a kid, out of paper towel rolls & package Cyrafoam pieces & colour & cut out cardboard to make computer monitors....BRILLANT

[@createscifi]

awesome

[@charlessweigert6180]

Cutting the front off really sent it in the right direction!!!!!

[@appalachianunderground8474]

This dude laughs continuously… I love it !!! 😂so much fun to watch 👍🏻

[@angusmclaren6257]

This looks straight out of a sci-fi anime series from the 80s/90s. Top stuff Anthony. Looking forward to the paint video.

[@createscifi]

yeah just got some Aztec stencils!

[@photogfrank2146]

I am so happy that I found this video! I love it and have been looking for videos exactly like this and have been sorely disappointed! I liked it so much that I subscribed without looking at any of your other videos. I want more!

[@MayorAwesome]

I'm a congenital hobby starter. I used to do this when I was 8 years old. I think i'm gonna find a hobby shop this week. Thanks man!

[@spacepiratecaptainrush1237]

glad I came across this. I also really like watching people making things.

[@Mepholar]

Kitbashing is how I found the channel. Subscribed and hit that bell. Looking forward to a long series of them!

[@christopherbrummet4997]

Dude your enthusiasm is the best part about your videos. I am humbled and excited by your builds!

[@jeffeadie6711]

I thought i was the only one.. I love your channel your work is amazing

[@zumbii4338]

this guy is absolutely delightful

[@createscifi]

hahha thx

[@shaynechild2517]

Since I was a kid I have had and still do have dreams of flying space battle ships from Battle ships to flat tops ! Right on Brother!!!!

[@TheAtariCreep]

Cutting the nose and reworking it took this to another level of amazing. Man I love kit bashing bro, awesome job!!! Cant wait to see this come along man.

[@createscifi]

thx AC

[@Skaramine]

WWII Battleships... heck, the Space Cruiser Yamato was barely modified. If it's perfect for one of the most famous Animes ever, it's perfect for Galactic Galaxy.

[@darrellpidgeon6440]

Wow, you know how to get it going. Back around 1970, I used to use plastic model pieces to create my own stuff. I even used the left over pieces that held the parts. I wonder what you could do for some "steampunk" stuff. I like to use an alcohol burner to soften and shape some pieces. (old cd cases can come in handy, sometimes). And now, today, we have animation on the computer. You are giving me ideas. Thank you.

[@planetschlock]

If you're curious what that mech is, it's from an anime from the 80's called Blue Comet SPT Layzner. I know this because I have a little action figurine of a red one of those.

[@createscifi]

haha nice

[@Mechaghostman2]

SPACE BATTLESHIP YAMATO!!!!! :O :O :O

[@createscifi]

for sure !

[@klipsfilmsmelbourne]

there is live action movie models not made by bandai but made by fans hobbycom.jp/my/fa3705f0b8/photo/products/38280 hobbycom.jp/my/774037658e/photo/products/11139 www.gunjap.net/site/?p=68932 ms-hi.com/contents/view/1642/ captain okita ship

[@REDARROW_A_Personal]

@@klipsfilmsmelbourne Can you tell me more about this fan project?

[@JudasCrusader]

Lately I've been getting into war gaming and this kit bashing channel is a great help. Thanks for the video.

[@createscifi]

yeah!

[@AlexBabcock-hw9iz]

I'm a year late for this but better late then never right? Was fun watching you go through your creative process. Using parts from various model kits kept things pretty much uniform over using trash in the build. It always is amazing when the first coat of primer goes on and the project is revealed for the first time. Well I'm on to see how you painted and finished this one and maybe even some video of it in a producing you've done. Then when it becomes a big star I can say I knew you when you were just a bunch of model kits and an idea.

[@AlbertodeVictoria]

I find your humor refreshing

[@mrheisenberg83]

Oh man, I LOVE your enthusiasm and obvious fun you are heaving. Your laughter is contagious. I just recently found your channel and oh boy, I am having a good time with your videos. Keep it up, good sir. You have earned every like you got and more!

[@TheStriderSyd]

Pretty cool. Although I've never even thought about doing a kit bash myself, I think that I probably would have started the build by flipping the ship base around.... the ship's bow would have been the spaceship's stern and vice versa.

[@commanderstorm8874]

I would have done the same

[@Fruitcupper]

That's a killer kit bash! Congratulations on obtaining the greeblies!

[@createscifi]

hahah thx !

[@jenyates3033]

Hmmmm I think maybe it needs some smaller greeblies between the larger ones... but I bet I'm wrong and the paint-job pulls it all together. That combined with decent contrasty lighting when you film it!

[@alexlus]

I liked your previous kitbash from Dollar Store toys, but I really enjoyed seeing this complex built and all the steps you take to achieve an amazing looking spaceship. I can't wait to see the final result. Very inspiring sir! Thanks!

[@createscifi]

thx AL

[@Howsy91]

These scream red dwarf to me. The early seasons had entirely kitbashed crafts. Such awesome work .

[@NormGagnon]

The bearded wonder! I agree, building these kit-bash spaceships does satisfy your inner soul.

[@deydekio7991]

That's why I subscribed in your channel I liked what you're doing... Kitbashing👍👍👍💪💪💪

[@mydemon]

Absolutely incredible to see the work AND the creative process. I feel privileged to have watched this video

[@shaynechild2517]

Some LED lights in the thrusters and main engines and maybe the cannons would be awsome . Love your work!

[@wysper6512]

Dude I’m impressed with what you do with random parts. I’m working on a build with two X wing fighters combined. I making a battle cruiser Using parts from G.i. Joe toys. You have given me some great ideas. Can’t believe 61 assholes gave you a thumbs down. You got a subscriber 🙂👍🏻I’m hooked.

[@MFKR696]

I know kits are real pricey right now, but I've found that Revell's 1/426 Arizona is an outstanding basis for kitbash builds. I know it's weird to say about a tool of war, but the Arizona was a damn fine looking ship. There's of shapely curves and appealing angles that can be accentuated in many different ways, and that Revell kit is just the right size for detailing. I've used 6 of them so far, and I can still think of many more possibilities. Revell's A-10 is also a great kit for parts. Every single component of that thing has a mean look to it, and it's about the same price as the Arizona kit, at least last time I checked. There's a lot you can do with simply the engine-nacelles from that kit.

[@chuckhardin1936]

This looks awesome. One done kitbashes before but this is a whole new level to me. Great job.

[@skazkatzroy3444]

That's just so unbelievably cool.

[@AllThingsFilm1]

I've been thinking about kitbashing models to create a space station. This videos helps a lot for inspiration. Thanks, brother.

[@createscifi]

love it!

[@sinchman1]

Looks like something from Starship Troopers great work

[@Grubnar]

It looks like a Mon Calamari cruiser (Star Wars) and Spaceship Yamato had a baby. Nice!

[@lexibyday9504]

I love how I think about "I'd put this here" and then you do that.

[@TheDigitalWatcher]

It's like a dieselpunk Space Battleship Yamamoto. I love it!

[@TheOriginalBlue62]

My heart died a little seeing that beautiful nose torn off- but you redeemed yourself, it looks awesome! Still not quite sold on the massive radiator fins personally- from a military perspective, they're begging for a cannon round to cripple her. But who knows, maybe it's more of a prospecting vessel, lots of heavy industry aboard that needs that vent. You do you, I'll keep watching and wishing I had half the talent to do the same.

[@DonovanFickett]

Man, your excitement and upbeat personality are mega addictive. Of course your work is killer cool. Big fan right here. Cheers, brother! 👍😎👍

[@inthefade]

Plumber's epoxy is also great for filling gaps. It can be a little expensive unless you buy in quantity, but it is like playdough and then dries rock hard and can be sanded down or ground to make flat surfaces.

[@fixstarnumber1966]

Awesome ship !!!

[@createscifi]

thx FSN1

[@fixstarnumber1966]

Thanks for the like and the heart

[@fixstarnumber1966]

@@createscifi you are very talented... it's a pleasure watching your creativeness

[@brianartillery]

I notice that you have a German tank kit - What I like to do with those, is to cement the big roadwheels together in a stack, and when dry, cut the stack in half, so you have two semi circular stacks that are useful for dressing on model scenery or ships. Using smaller half wheels at each end makes them even more interesting to look at, and more difficult to work out from where they came. Your model looks great - it reminds me of the ships from the late 1970's anime, 'Battleship Yamato', which is still one of the coolest things I've ever seen. Nice one.

[@TheMacabreGamer]

Another wonderful build process. So tempting to do something similar I'm always finding kits that are incomplete and maybe I should get some and create my own kitbash space ship.

[@createscifi]

yeah MC

[@WernerKaffl]

I really like what you did there! But I got a little food for thought. The whole thing is based on a marine battleship, all weapons on the top deck and above. You might want to consider changing that, since this is a space ship, moving in 3 dimensions (vs 2 on the ocean). This means it would need to be able to attack and defend in all directions - if an enemy ship approached yours from below, it would be rather defenseless. Also, some "cannons" are in areas where they could do damage to the ship itself. Sorry for being fussy, you did a really great job 🙂

[@DomCim]

Shades of Yamato! That's so cool!

[@createscifi]

right!

[@BryanWasHere89]

That looks great so far. Also, thanks for being so detailed and also admitting mistakes. It really helps. My current project is combining both types of kit bashing for a spaceship

[@createscifi]

cool!

[@kolloduke3341]

I liked the vid , ta! amazing how good it looks when it has its first bit of paint , cant wait for the rest .

[@alexanderfilmworks]

Kitbashing can be fun! I made some things back in the day using model car mag wheels as engine ducts, putting engines from a Romulan Bird of Prey on a 1950's-style rocketship, and that sort of thing. And the primer coat does tie it together... I usually used gray, because to my mind it highlighted the not-quite-there bits better, but, hey, your kit, your rules. (Or lack thereof.)

[@createscifi]

haha yes yes yes

[@richardcranium6081]

That is really cool! Good job!

[@stephenaelkinsactor]

Love your videos! I'm just now getting into scratch building. Haven't done a straight up "kit bash" since I was a kid but hope to try my hand at one of those soon.

[@Arkie80]

That is a very good looking ship. Between this one and the weathering vid you nailed the 70s vibe. It looks like something off the original Battlestar Galactica.

[@chipbrandstetter]

Straight up Battle Beyond the Stars level. Tremendous.

[@Bartyron]

Kitbashing with standard kits is extremely expensive sadly. I like scratchbuilding mostly, but for semi-realistic build you need some 'recognizable' bits and pieces. I collect lots of pieces from machines and stuff that I take apart for building purposes, but the paint job holding me back (because i lack the skills) In my opinion loose parts are often more interesting in stead of the assembled consumer products. Keep up the extremely inspiring videos!!

[@SinInDark]

You are the Yoda to model creations.

[@JimBCameron]

You've really sparked my interest in kitbashing, something worth picking up for using on most models would be simple sticky labels and some rolls of letraline to give the subtle sense of panelling in conjunction with a bit of different tones. the letraline is 300m long, and sticky labels cost pennies but the 1mm thickness gets noticed & implies a lot of working construction?

[@savageviking7062]

Nicely done!

[@createscifi]

thx SV

[@kirksway1]

okay, that looks cool just the way it sits.

[@gvn8er]

I really love that spaceship

[@bopaintsminis]

I'd love to see you build something to a tabletop game scale, 28mm or 32mm sci fi would be awesome.

[@revzillo]

Love your idea fir the kit bash space craft , looks great . I woukd've held back on the amount of fins and the over the top detailing, but hey , l've never tried this before so what do l know . Great Jon over all 👍

[@DOGDAD78]

Besides dollar stores where else can you recommend finding materials for ships and guns? Also I want to build a large one person death ray on like a tripod or something. Have you ever built anything like that and would you have any recommendations. Thanks.

[@dwdrp1k]

hi, i'm new to kitbash and miniatur building, what kind of spray is he using right after he glued two parts together?

[@dbenci2071]

Hey, that's Smith brothers..Love that shop

[@byronugalde3158]

I'd like to know what you can do with a HO battery operated train... wonderful work of yours!

[@AutumnStarr]

Looks like one of my Rogue Trader RPG models for Battlefleet Gothic. Very well done

[@grigturcescu6190]

Super cool. Now please go finish Winds of Winter.

[@incinerati]

so now, it looks cool!

[@TeaPoweredModels]

This is fantastic! I really need to start kit bashing - I have so many spare parts and hate through them so they just stack up!

[@createscifi]

yes yes yes

[@akumaking1]

Have you considered doing another kit bash where you create a ship out of junk? ( Eg make a scrapper/salvage ship out of spare parts)

[@EthanFilms]

Wow cool, new favorite channel!! Great builds, sir!

[@seanhaney8748]

Very enjoyable video! You're creative, entertaining, and a great model maker. New sub for sure. Cheers!

[@createscifi]

awesome thx SC!

[@seanhaney8748]

@@createscifi Hmm. I do industrial design for a living and have a model shop at work for all our 3D printed samples and stuff. We have so many extra bits and double parts for engineering samples that get thrown out at the end of a project when they're not needed... I think I might have to take them and save them for buckets of greeblings and cool shapes. We also have some larger bodies of plastic that could be the hull of a larger capital ship. I have access to a paint booth and limitless tools and super glues. I think I know exactly what I'm going to be doing this winter.... This is kind of my inspiration: img11.deviantart.net/c7b2/i/2014/351/a/a/ultimatum_capital_ship_final_by_baranha-d8a7lbh.jpg what do you think? Thanks for the inspiration my man. I'll keep watching for some tips and tricks for when I get going on my build.

[@Chris-lk3fq]

That MEK "plastic" glue really works better for kit *building.* It's supposed to seep into a seam by capillary action and bond the plastic together. So it works best on parts that already fit together well, like a snap tight kit. For kit bashing, you *are* better off with superglue! If you need longer bond time, try two part epoxy or Gorilla Superglue Gel.

[@createscifi]

right on

[@Straswa]

Great work, very inspiring.

[@michaelsexton170]

nice build man

[@createscifi]

thx sexton!

[@nicolemellott1983]

i so miss backyard effects so this channel is very cool to me sort of set a fire under my 6 see if 1. i can build something 2. film it see what happens Thanks

[@SANFRANCISCO49ERS_PYRO]

Great Job!!!!

[@iscogblackscale5777]

Looking good

[@createscifi]

thx

[@phil7556]

Thoroughly enjoyed this one! Do more! I'm going to try it.

[@createscifi]

plz do!

[@codyhoney9101]

I really like your videos. This is something I'm interested in, but I moreso want to do some vehicles and ships for my action figures. Is it the same concept? Would you be willing to do a video on something like that?

[@lightyearsawaythejourneyaf6144]

Is a cool space ship👩‍🚀👍

[@zenosan4394]

Well I'm gonna do that as soon as possible, I'm so excited wow

[@wholebitmedia]

Excellent video! Trying to up my game.

[@createscifi]

You got this!

[@cw5141]

I was thinking you needed to cut the nose off before you even glued the wings to it. That was one of the most water-ship looking aspects of it. Though the wings did disguise the profile quite a bit.

[@michalkortus6348]

Čau Moc pěkné 👍👍👍 Pěkný nápad 😍 🖖

[@createscifi]

:)

[@parkerhuellmantel485]

Heck, where did you find that sprue of universal greeblies?

[@Maketecheasier]

www.shapeways.com/product/697J5NK23/universal-greeblie-set

[@jollycobra]

Love this! Such great results, and that enthusiasm is contagious :-)

[@WoodysReptiles]

deffo subscribing glad i found this video