Kitbashing Models and Miniatures While Preventing Imposter Syndrome

[@MMMayhem]

HELLO PEOPLE, I mentioned entering a convention competition in the video, which is Otafest. I’m also going to UK Games Expo, so don’t be afraid to say hello if you’re attending either of these events!

[@1R1Y1A1N1R1O1B1]

That Bionicle ASMR activated a real sense-memory. 'Scuse me while I raid my parents basement.

[@MMMayhem]

Good. Godspeed!

[@zeroxexe111]

I'm here for your general aptitudes with plastic model kits/hobbies and painting advice. plus, by this point seeing minis and gunpla blended or even stand along bring a Nu sense of artistic invigoration to my gunpla base entry to the hobby. Don't stop stay fly!🎉❤🎉❤

[@MMMayhem]

I appreciate the encouragement!

[@csPOthr33cs]

I know impostor is incredibly difficult to combat however Liam you are not only an inspiration for someone like me, you are also an amazing creator and brilliant artist. My the Millennial Model Mayhem reign on. ❤❤❤

[@MMMayhem]

Thank you kindly you sweet, sweet lad

[@DaikaijuDU]

You're right... It all makes sense now, YES! Bionicle was indeed my first kit bash! I never made the connection before but as soon as you mentioned it, all the memories came flooding back, like the final puzzle piece coming together!

[@MMMayhem]

I dug those core memories right up ha ha

[@cybervitor]

If it makes you feel better, I'm subscribing EXACTLY because you do both gunpla and miniatures, and the crossover thereafter.

[@MMMayhem]

That's what I like to hear!

[@emperorkiva8063]

I never kitbashed, but way long before I knew the term "Panel line" I used black sharpies to mark the lines and paint unpainted (duh) details on my toys haha Guess the things you do as a kid are a mirror of your future self

[@MMMayhem]

We all start from somewhere! Pretty sure I coloured a toy with sharpies at some point lol

[@limeguy9597]

I myself like to fixate my gunpla in a singular position ( at least from the legs down) and paint them purely with a brush. It just gets rid of unwanted paint chipping and its just fun, so i completely respect your decisions and hard work.

[@MMMayhem]

It definitely makes the hand painting easier, glad you agree!

[@Garugontheblue]

Im not comparing anything/anyone, however, youre the only model creator of any kind Im subscribed to. Not even Studio G. So take that to the bank.

[@ParanormalSM]

I used to own all of the classic Bionicles along with some of the newer ones that came out like a year or so later, but also some of the even older Technic models. Anyone remember THROWBOTS???

[@MMMayhem]

I had some throwbots! Truly some glorious jank to be had

[@caleb7758]

what on earth is that giant black and gold armored guy in your intro? that thing looks absolutely sick

[@dbcooper4663]

The only reason to get mad at you is at how easy you make it feel to be creative. Seriously. Good if not amazing work as always.

[@MMMayhem]

being creative isn't always easy, but it sure is rewarding to do!

[@Blue_Parappa]

my first kitbash was with mega bloks dragons

[@MMMayhem]

and underrated toy-set

[@LittleGiantCrafts]

Great video Liam! Both on imposter syndrome and hobby gatekeeping. 💚

[@MMMayhem]

Thanks dawg, you yourself are great at not gate-keeping hobbies, very appreciated!

[@LittleGiantCrafts]

@@MMMayhem 😊

[@TifTafsArtsAndCrafts]

BIONICLE! Heck yes!

[@MMMayhem]

Bionicle fan spotted!

[@Entertaininglylame]

Fantastic vid! I’m a LEGO moc builder who’s just started getting into gunpla and love watching kitbashing stuff, so ts all very inspiring. Lots of great points about focusing on how people should enjoy doing their hobbies their ways and to encourage each other. A great vid and a new subscriber :). I believe venturing into other hobby types is a venture gained not a hindrance on the previous hobby. Enjoy your journey your way.

[@MMMayhem]

Thanks for the subscription. Glad my words could reach a fellow Bionicle-enjoyer!

[@flamingbullett]

Not only were Bionicles my first foray into kitbashing, it was also my first foray into prop making Also, love both minis and gunpla so very excited to find a creator who does both

[@MMMayhem]

That's legit! Thanks for chiming in

[@SirJamestown]

My first kitbash was indeed a bionicle.

[@MMMayhem]

Excellent

[@malachimusclerat]

addressing feelings of inadequacy AND showing off bionicles? just when i thought MMM couldn't get more relatable... but seriously, it's reassuring to be reminded that "imposter syndrome" is still a thing at all skill levels... i don't have steady hands and i've basically stopped posting on r/gunpla because someone always talks shit about my extra-grimy panel line weathering also, nice fit. i can only see like half a square foot of the shirt under that blazer and i still want one

[@MMMayhem]

ah yeah, I'm not really on reddit because it seems intimidating; glad you appreciate my vulnerability (and the shirt lol, I got it from my brother)

[@katamed5205]

I played so much with lego bionicle. We had some K’nex and I made another bionicle with those as well. Because hey. If I could use ine material to make cool figures. Why not with another, totally different building system. I wish the reboot lasted longer

[@MMMayhem]

K'nex was also great!

[@momosworkshop]

Oh my god yes I need bionicle content!!! I've always been curious about combining bionicle with mini painting techniques, kind of levelling up bionicles to something more customizable?

[@MMMayhem]

that could be pretty neat!

[@thesigmadragon8467]

Bionicle was my childhood yo. Of course I would constantly kitbash them

[@MMMayhem]

heck yeah you did

[@icyhotflash]

Do what you want we love to see all of your work Gunpla minis Bionicle‘s all

[@MMMayhem]

For sure, thanks!

[@thetribunaloftheimaginatio5247]

Brother, I'm into both. I apply the techniques of minis-painting to Gunpla because I don't have room for a dedicated airbrush-rig (even though I have one... gift from a friend) and it's too cold to rattle-can paint half the year (thank you, Army Painter Brush-On Primer) where I stay. I love what you do, and thanks for being candid. It's Okay To Not Be Okay. But if you keep makin' 'em, I'll keep watchin' 'em.

[@MMMayhem]

thanks, I appreciate your support and understanding!

[@thetribunaloftheimaginatio5247]

@@MMMayhem We're both content-creators, my friend. I'm just a lot smaller... so yeah, Impostor Syndrome is a cruel, fickle mistress.

[@countryfriedminis]

This piece was a wonderful essay on your experience in this fantastic content creation hobby. Very cool stuff. Can't wait for more, whether it be gunpla, minis, or another peek behind the curtain!

[@MMMayhem]

thanks for appreciating all the different aspects I share!

[@fransionseamor9368]

Ironically my first kitbash was a Bionicle 🤣🤣🤣 Anyways also build dude, hope ya get past your imposter syndrome and all that. As a side note, and since I’m starting on doing actual miniature and action figure/figma kitbashing, is there any tips or advice you can give someone like me? That or a series of your videos I should watch?

[@MMMayhem]

Thanks for watching fellow bionicle-enjoyer. Poster tack is a valuable addition to the tool box for kitbashing to mock things up to see how they look before committing to any glue. My Gamma Wolves custom projects likely have the most kitbashing if you want to see more kzbin.info/aero/PLjq1Fc5xjitI7yrEEtceqqBsMhpGL3FeQ&si=87XBZTqgdQBymz1_ (pete the wargamer also has some great mini-kitbashes)

[@fransionseamor9368]

@@MMMayhem You’re welcome!~ And thanks, I’ll check them out!~

[@antoinelamothe3444]

Bionicle was my childhood. Good memory.

[@MMMayhem]

a true millennial cultural touchstone

[@curiouscarlo7276]

4:16-4:27. What's funny about that is, IBO rarely used beam weapons. Physical and ballistics weapons is what they use because the armor made beam weapons obselete. Only Mobile Armors have them or at least some of them. Still looks cool though

[@MMMayhem]

neat lore there

[@ThatGuy-2327]

New fan here, I'm into both Gunpla and Minis but started out with Gunpla. I hand paint some kits (since I dont have a n airbrush yet) and the way you paint your gunplas is just mesmerizing. Im looking to get into minis soon but havent got any yet. I'm looking forward to more content on hand painting skills and advice :) Keep it up!

[@MMMayhem]

Thanks! I'm always glad to see people getting into both minis and gunpla

[@MarbleZetsu]

Bionicles were my first kit-bash I also still have one of my bionicles on my display shelf.😄

[@MMMayhem]

#bless

[@jamescameron464]

Hell yeah I just finished taking apart my bionicles and beast wars transformers. Your words really hit home and motivated me. Just got some xps foam and am looking forward to a new project!

[@MMMayhem]

oh hell yeah nice, have fun!

[@skylordianandy2644]

I have frustration syndrome. Where things going wrong during my projects continually make me angry.

[@MMMayhem]

ah yes, that can be tough too, usually best to take a break and come back later

[@UltravioletNomad]

You know whats interesting, the designers of bionicle pieces would do their concepts with kitbashing. If you noticed that in the later series of bionicle that some pieces have similar shapes or designs, thats because they even kitbashed with their own old designs.

[@MMMayhem]

thanks for sharing that neat detail!

[@progamerhennessey9483]

I hope you know that one of the most we regarded gunpla modelers in Japan, Max, whose even had a paint style named after him, enjoys miniatures. So I don’t think you would be this black sheep between the two

[@MMMayhem]

That is good to know, thanks for sharing!

[@boxfoxscoot1614]

idk about anyone else but for me this is the perfect channel because it overlaps both my hobbies minis and gundams

[@MMMayhem]

That's what I like to hear

[@LikelyFeral]

Great work. I'm just starting to get into Gunpla, and there's so much to learn! Not getting bogged down in imposter syndrome is super important.

[@orus68]

Great job on the kitbash. Magnets is a great idea to add different non permanent pieces or to change armaments. Mintures are solid to. Just do you in your art it seperates us artist from other artist. Our art is uniquely us. I started using gouache and watercolors on my kits with the acrylics.

[@MMMayhem]

Glad you agree! That sounds like a fun experiment.

[@orus68]

I know how the different paint media work together as an artist so that's the key plus I'm considering trying color prisma pencils to which you can use over or cover with matte medium for details and panel work. I think it's worth experimenting with all tools we are comfortable using.

[@user-lynKx]

commenting below because my first kitbash was a bionicle 😊

[@MMMayhem]

much appreciated fellow bionicle-enjoyer

[@TennoFox897]

Hello, there. The Kitbash Queen of the Gunpla side of Tik Tok, here. (I did not give myself the title, blame Joey Gunota). And I just want to say... I am here to support you, as a fellow kitbasher, and know that I sometimes feel the same. Hell, I am still extremely hesitant to use the damned title that was granted to me, not feeling as though I truly deserve it when I see the builds of others (such as yourself). But I am... slowly starting to accept things, but... rambling, sorry. I just want to be here to support you, and I love that IBO build that you did! I am thinking about the idea of using magnets in some of my builds later on down the line, especially if I can get them to work for being able to have the Dragoons on my Sinanju Stein kitbash launched and attacking.

[@MMMayhem]

Hey, thanks for the support, and good luck with the magnets! Happy to follow the kitbash queen of gunpla tiktok lol

[@TennoFox897]

Heh, thank you, and always around ti give support to my fellow kitbashers! We are the epitome of Gunpla is Freedom, living that with the way we express our freedom in our builds! So, keep on being amazing, and I look forward to your next build! Now, excuse me, I need to finally finish up my custom Sinanju Stein... where'd I put the superglue?

[@monsterdc0303]

i am kitbashing transformers cheap knock offs of g1 starscream and blitzwing and tf cybertron megatron

[@Garugontheblue]

And my first kitbash was actually Gundam. Had models and figures for a looooooooong time. 😊 But I had a lot of Bionicle too.

[@MMMayhem]

Thanks for the comments! Glad you could appreciate the Bionicles after having already done model-kitbashing lol

[@Garugontheblue]

@@MMMayhem I was like 10 when Bionicle came out. Still plenty of room to add to childhood fascination. Lol. Kopaka was my guy. Mask of Light is still one of the best movies in general out there. And who could forget how cool the the world of Matanui was. Like I said before just keep doing you man. We like your shit.

[@ginsu85]

It's safe to say I'm subbing to you for both your gunpla and minis videos because I love both.

[@MMMayhem]

glad you appreciate both sides, thanks!

[@ginsu85]

@@MMMayhem I am a table top fan and a gunpla building, been watching Gundam since Gundam Wing was released back in the 90s and been watching Critical Role since they air. I have a group that plays every weekend and I eventually want to convince them to do a Gundam battle game. So finding your channel was pretty awesome since it has both hobbies mixed into one.

[@roybarron7806]

I just found this channel you done great :)

[@MMMayhem]

hello there and thank you!

[@samuelkurniawan1383]

I was searching for gunpla hand paint when i stumble across your channel, tbf i watch your tabletop series as well. So i dont mind minis/gunpla videos, as long as your hand paint it. Also it will be good if you do a tutorial for newbie from the scratch.

[@user-rx2ur5el9p]

Where are your two medieval feather hat guys from? I gotta have 'em for kitbashing purposes. XD

[@akumaking1]

I remember the OG Bionicle toys. So many memories of fun and imagination

[@MMMayhem]

lives on forever in our hearts

[@akumaking1]

@@MMMayhem here are some BIONICLE channels you’d definitely like: Duckbricks, HeroraNuva and TheKnowledgeTower

[@rickomac2]

Those who judge you on your gunpla techniques forget the fundamental law of building and that it's about freedom and expression

[@MMMayhem]

that's true!

[@WhiteWulfe]

I like the method and madness behind your process, whether it's gunpla or miniatures. It's nice to have a mix of both!

[@MMMayhem]

I'm called MMMayhem for a reason ha ha

[@MJRLHobbyStuff]

MMM you do you, algorithm be dammed. I’ll be watching whatever it is. I’m he for you!

[@MMMayhem]

copy that!

[@omyortiz1709]

Astaroth fuse with gusion reblake? amazing

[@afrykanskilord8023]

we NEED bionicle content

[@MMMayhem]

noted ha ha

[@tidiarr]

BIONICLE TIMEEEEE

[@MMMayhem]

yuh

[@TheMrSwampert]

I actually did a really simple gunpla kitbash recently using two kits that use the same frame, and even now I refer to it as something “simple” but I’m still incredibly proud of how it came out

[@MMMayhem]

nothing wrong with a simple kitbash, nice work!

[@hollowgraverave]

I have a lot of hobbies/interests and I can say that the gunpla community has quickly become the most welcoming group I’ve come across. So don’t feel like you’re invalid because of your background in tabletop minis.

[@MMMayhem]

There are gatekeepers in every hobby, thankfully the majority of mini-painters and gunpla-builders are nice people!

[@ethanreker3333]

I just want to say that your channel is so refreshing! I love your attitude toward content creation. At the end of the day, if you have fun and enjoy what you are doing, then your videos will be fun to watch! Youve been a big inspiration to my Gunpla building and I enjoy your mini content even though I primarily am interested in Gunpla. Ive actually started making my own Gamma Wolves crew and found someone to play with after watching your videos!

[@MMMayhem]

That's great to hear, thanks. Have fun with the Gamma Wolves!

[@Meowmai]

Hey, I know im just some random stranger on the internet, but I want you to know that what drew me to your channel was your combination of both the mini painting and the gunpla- having done the former for a while and just having got into the latter. And your skills in both areas absolutely blow me away! So, I guess I'm saying, I love whatever content you put out and you continue to be an inspiration to me and my hobby. And I hope you find success just hobbying as you like!

[@MMMayhem]

Glad you appreciate the hobby crossover!

[@Lomhow]

I would think the Gunpla and Miniatures communities would crossover at your channel. I actually use Gundam in my Tau army. You should flex more cool kitbash crossovers.

[@MMMayhem]

must be a pretty cool army on the tabletop!

[@ph33rt3hn00b]

your videos fit into the same category i feel im in. i build gunpla and recently got into warhammer, my friends are cool with me building my gunpla on hobby nights as they build/paint their minis for 40k. you give my inspiration on kitbashing and making the two different hobbies work together. keep up the good work

[@MMMayhem]

sounds like a wholesome hobby night!

[@adiecox1153]

I will gladly take bionicle content

[@MMMayhem]

Noted!

[@DalFrostreamZ]

i did subscribe for gunpla, but i like other models also i just like those painting. sometimes i like to make my own character other than gunpla but thats still in practice.

[@MMMayhem]

Yeah, Gunpla is cool, but so is the other stuff

[@vanishedelf]

Loved this! Very insightful, and a nice affirmation for all creative types. Thank you!

[@MMMayhem]

Thank you mysteriously creative elf

[@bretts1646]

I came for the gunpla and stayed for the mini painting. I think people in the two hobbies can learn a lot from each other, and you're not the only content creator I watch on both sides of that line.

[@MMMayhem]

I appreciate that! Glad I'm not the only one that enjoys the hobby-crossover!

[@enricoichsan]

Whats the name of small toys? Wanna get some

[@morganw.4711]

Thank you for being a source of thoughtful hobby philosophy and inspiring projects!

[@MMMayhem]

You're welcome, thanks for appreciating the content!

[@jcpsychosis]

Just keep painting, dude. Your videos on both minis and gunpla give me inspiration for all of my paint jobs

[@MMMayhem]

thanks, will do!

[@GyrollMulliganTwine]

Those are some good tips. I do suppose I care too much about what others say about me

[@MMMayhem]

Thanks! It's a very common struggle for many of us indeed

[@milktenders6219]

Using the neck armor as an extender on the backpack was super smart, it fit perfectly and added extra detail

[@MMMayhem]

It definitely came in clutch

[@blindkaiser1]

I use to do Gunpla back when I was younger and honestly completely forgot about it. It wasn't until I stumbled upon your content that I got back in to building models. I'm more of a miniatures guy myself but I still enjoy your witty content.

[@MMMayhem]

Thanks for appreciating the crossover and wit!

[@MrAnthem123]

My thing is that I want to kitbash but don’t know how and am afraid to ruin a kit irreparably.

[@MMMayhem]

practice with cheaper kits, like entry grades perhaps. You're bound to ruin some plastic eventually, I did, you just have to embrace the failure and learn from it

[@d9_1056]

The hello people got me lol.

[@d9_1056]

Dude, that army layout/shot was frigging beautiful. I'm always blown away by your skills with a camera.

[@MMMayhem]

lmao glad I got you right away! I've worked with cameras for almost as long as I have models

[@XaoFakeNick]

I first came for gunpla and stayed for the other stuff.

[@MMMayhem]

Glad you appreciate the variety! I just released a video about painting this kitbash on Friday actually ;)

[@BunBros]

Hey Mayhem I do have a question I wished I had the chance to ask about handpainting gunpla. How thin should I have the paint? I keep hearing the consistency of milk but I really don't know exactly what that looks like in relations to hand painting. I want to get into airbrushing but due to the lack of space in my apartment I'm stuck with hand painting for now.

[@MMMayhem]

milk is more of a consistency for airbrushing. There is no golden ratio for thinning with hand paint, as it depends on what your painting, and the paint itself; best way is to just get a feel for it and practice with some test models/plastic. This video should have some good points to get you started kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4XbZmCefa17p7s

[@BunBros]

@@MMMayhem thank you for the advice I'll go look at it! And thank you for all the work you have done!

[@robertjameson1959]

I’m gonna gatekeep that WAP, Liam… #BullyLife

[@MMMayhem]

lol I had to manually approve this comment because KZbin thought it was actual bullying

[@robertjameson1959]

@@MMMayhem 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@farplanedragon]

+1 not only for the message, but also for Wormmon

[@MMMayhem]

yessssssssssss thanks for noticing that plushie! (it belongs to my partner blurparappa lol)

[@farplanedragon]

@@MMMayhem She's got excellent taste. Ken and Wormmon were my favorite pair from S2.

[@MrMulambo1]

crab gundam

[@MMMayhem]

quite

[@reanimatedfish]

Thanks!

[@MMMayhem]

Why thank you for the fancy super-thanks!

[@Noctis1665]

You look like a HD version of Jared Leto

[@MMMayhem]

Lol havent gotten 'HD' jared leto before

[@Noctis1665]

@@MMMayhem because you're the better one

[@ChineseMustangs]

subbed for gunpla, but enjoy the minis as well

[@MMMayhem]

welcome fellow gunpla-and-minis-enjoyer