Meng Whillys MB (Jeep) Build

[@naymyo5503]

KZbin just recommend this video 8 months later but I am glad I found your channel, beautiful paint job and weathering . Well done!

[@stevieRay3211]

Hi Nay, thanks for the note. Better late than never on the KZbin recommendation and I'm grateful that the videos are finally getting some support from the algorithm. Glad you stopped by and enjoyed the video and good luck on your own projects.

[@naymyo5503]

Thanks Tomas

[@SirSavesALot1977]

Outstanding build!

[@stevieRay3211]

Thank you SSAL! It's a great kit so we have an excellent base to start with. Still to this day I haven't been able to find the Takom version...maybe one day. Best of luck with your own building and thanks for the awesome comment!

[@edhorst7212]

Although two years old this video tutorial is informative.. great weathering along with voice over explanation.. not sure I have a Ming Wiley jeep in stash but have two Tamiya keeps waiting to build.thanks

[@stevieRay3211]

Hey Ed, thanks for the awesome note. I think we all have a Jeep or two in our stash, kind of comes with the territory. To this day I still can't find the Takom one anywhere. Not that I look every day, but whenever I check. I've been eyeing the Dragon SAS one, the three-kits-in-one box but $73 USD is a bit rich. There's also an amazing SAS resin stowage kit by legend but it's $64USD. May as well buy a real jeep! Good luck with your projects!

[@puffthedragon3983]

Great video, clear, detailed and easy to follow instructions. Thank you for sharing.

[@stevieRay3211]

Thanks for kind words Puff, really appreciate it. Glad you enjoyed the video and best wishes in your own builds.

[@dieninjamelone1239]

Its a bit sad how underrated ur videos are. There 11/10 quality. Thanks for all your effort in making videos for us :)

[@stevieRay3211]

It's appreciated DNM. Making the vids is my pleasure and sharing them with you guys is my payoff. The channel is new and growing so we march on.

[@JackFlemingFan1]

Excellent job building & video taping your Meng Willys MB Jeep!

[@stevieRay3211]

Hi Jack. Thank you for the note and for your words of encouragement. Glad you enjoyed the video and best of luck with your own projects!

[@panzer-meister]

It's very nice and politely work. I enjoy your work and like it.

[@stevieRay3211]

Thank you PM! No greater reward than having people enjoy the video. Even better when they write a nice note! All the best!

[@edhorst7212]

This also brought memories of early/mid sixties for building Monogram, Revel military vehicles. Many built during summer under Dogwood tree for shade on the Picnic table. “War game battles enjoyed with these builds with many soldier packs/kits with a few out scale tin/ lead soldiers as well.. those 5 & 10 stores certainly helped our interest with many bins & models

[@gerardofollano8417]

Nice paint/weathering job!

[@stevieRay3211]

Thank you Gerardo for the nice comment and for watching the video. The feedback is very appreciated. All the best!

[@gerardofollano8417]

hey Tomas I like oil base wash can I use oil thinner like mineral spirit as a binder for the pigments and after you apply all the pigments do you seal model with a matt coat to protect everything?

[@stevieRay3211]

I never get good results using mineral spirits as a binder. The pigments seem to dissolve and it ends up becoming tinted paint. I prefer alcohol as a binder. I use dull coat very sparingly since it flattens everything if sprayed on too thick. I only spray it on very shiny parts. Go light with the flat coat! Even pigments applied dry stay on pretty well. Pigments fixed with alcohol stick very well. You have to experiment and use what works best for you. I can only recommend materials and techniques that I have found that work.

[@robertdundas4593]

Thanks for teaching, enjoy your vids most because of that.

[@stevieRay3211]

Hi Robert, thank you for the note. Glad the video was enjoyable and hopefully it will help you to improve your own model building. Stay well!

[@sudsn1532]

Great video.

[@stevieRay3211]

Thanks for watching Suds and for the nice comment!

[@CJ-qv7oo]

Fantastic video tomas.. 👌👌.. You sir are bye far my favourite model maker on KZbin.. 🙏🙏.. You have just confirmed it for me on the quality of meng kits...🤔 WW1 meng whippet.. Ordered.. Lol..

[@stevieRay3211]

LMAO, exactly the way I am after watching a model building video - gimme a new model!! I've had my eye on that Whippet for a while too. Thanks as always for watching.

[@JonathanCheeseman]

Outstanding video again Tomas; you really do set the standard (a very high standard!) for KZbin modelling videos. I love the mucky, dusty look of this Jeep and that it looks used and worn without being 'chipped' to bits!

[@stevieRay3211]

Thanks Jonathan. Chips are tough on dark vehicles because of the lack of contrast so we have to look to other ways to get the battlefield look. I should have done more streaking but ran out of time - next time for sure. All the best!

[@phoenixschofield7711]

Can’t wait to build one of these thanks for the weathering tips as well! amazing build very talented

[@stevieRay3211]

Hey Phoenix, thanks for writing. Glad the video inspired you and thank you so much for watching. GL with your own jeep project and if you have half the fun I did when building the Whilly's you're in for a treat! Stay well.

[@andrashorvath6300]

Man, you deserve much more subscribers. Outstanding job on this one too, keep up the good work!

[@stevieRay3211]

Thanks Andras. The channel is new, the subs will come eventually. I already have great viewers though. Glad to hear from you!

[@Emtbtoday]

Looks great I'm building one too! I've used the 30 cal on mine and I'll need to double check if there was straps across the doors I have PE sets there to use

[@stevieRay3211]

Yeah it was a tough choice since both look so amazing. Good luck with your build!

[@marksteffensen2262]

Came here looking for tips and subbed to stay for more content!

[@stevieRay3211]

Hi Mark. Thank you for the nice note - and the sub - and glad you found the programming helpful. More coming up. Welcome aboard and best of luck with your building. Thanks again!

[@Initialgs]

Awesome. Subscribed! In middle of the Meng Toyota ‘Technical’. You’ve given me some very handy tips!

[@stevieRay3211]

Thanks for the sub Initiags! I love Meng kits. The detail and molding is in a class by itself. Your technical is an interesting subject too. Glad you found the video helpful. Happy New Year and all the best!

[@tonyde6423]

Hey Tomas you did it again great work mate cheers

[@stevieRay3211]

Thanks Tony! Always nice to hear from you. Glad you enjoyed the vid!

[@CJ-qv7oo]

Yea do the meng whippet 😊.. Are...what about.....Just putting this out here.. 😅.. IBG model's 1/35 scammell pioneer sv2s wrecker.. Looks a quality kit.. All good reports..

[@stevieRay3211]

I looked at the Wrecker and it looks great. Not familiar with IBG (until now) and amazing how many great kits and companies are emerging from eastern Europe. I drool over so many amazing kits from Meng, Takom, AFV Club, Trumpeter, and the wrecker. Asian brands are easier to come by in North America that's why the choices skew there. But these deluxe kits are complex and time consuming to build. Not sure people would follow the series if only six videos appeared each year. 😉 I'm leaning towards Trumpeter LAV (ambulance) and/or Tamiya's M4 early kit. Wish I had the time to do the Asuka or Dragon M4.

[@CJ-qv7oo]

Yea it would be very time consuming.... Nice looking kit all the same!!!... Trumpeter LAV (ambulance).. Are m4... Nice... 👌👌👌

[@mikecooper8462]

Tomas - excellent build! Your building and detail painting are top notch, and I'll refer to this for my future builds. Just 1 question: why use clear gloss when sealing decals? Wouldn't a quick spritz of flat clear be easier to use considering an overall flat finished is more desired on a well used military vehicle? Keep up the excellent work! 🤙

[@stevieRay3211]

Hi Mike. Thanks for the awesome note and kind words. I use a clear gloss since its smooth and allows our subsequent weathering like streaking - which I didn't do on this model - and pin wash to flow nicely. Sure glossy models look weird at that stage but by the time you lay on your weathering it'll dull down nicely. At the end you can also spot spray dull coat to fix any overly shiny areas. Also, we don't want a completely flat finish since it destroys the depth we are trying to create with our post shading with shadows and highlights. A little shine here and there (within reason) also makes for an interesting finish. Study pictures of real vehicles and you'll see different levels of shine that occur naturally. But there are no hard rules. Find a routine that works and appeals to you. Experiment with different techniques and materials - it's half the fun. All the best to you!

[@changchienchi7220]

Dear Tomas, Thanks for sharing the excellent tips in the video. In video 18:35, the painting of the shovel looks real. Do you have any video that demonstrates painting of tank accessories? Thank you.

[@stevieRay3211]

Hey Chang, thanks for the note. I've never focused on tank tools in the videos unfortunately. Try this; paint the handles a very light tan color then paint very thin lines in brown to mimic the grain. Next use a clear orange colour over top of that to get that nice warm wood colour. The metal parts, paint them flat black then rub a soft lead pencil over the black to get a steel colour. Or the metal parts can be primed with flat black, then oversprayed with a dark brown rust colour. You can then drybrush the edges with an aluminum metallic paint on the edges. There are other ways to finish tools. Maybe search for "tank tools" in KZbin as I'm sure others have made videos on the topic. Good luck!

[@changchienchi7220]

@@stevieRay3211 Hi Tomas, I can understand your information. Thanks.

[@frankmike9931]

Beautiful rendition. Pigment fixer: mix 80% turpentine with 20 % Testors Dull Coat (square bottle)...try it

[@stevieRay3211]

I'll definitely try it and put the recipe to memory. Thanks Frank.

[@zachnar0125]

What other video did you go deeper into pigments weathering etc, that you keep referring to?

[@stevieRay3211]

Hey Zach. The pigments and weathering techniques are kind of sprinkled (sorry for the pun) in a few of the past episodes. Try the FT17 tank episode, part 2, about 16 minutes in. Here is the link; kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHWceJZoZ7-ib9E . All the best!

[@Emtbtoday]

I've noticed when wiring the spark plugs up there's no distributor formthe HT leads to go to! It should be on the right side of the engine so you will have to borrow one or scratch build one!

[@stevieRay3211]

My full respect to you for taking on the detailing of that tiny engine. But it should look amazing once done!

[@uglitor]

How is the rust effect achieved on 14:11 ? Paint? Pigments? Wash?

[@stevieRay3211]

Mr. Surfacer 500 stippled on for the texture, black enamel base with rust coloured pigments. I do explain it in other videos but must have glossed over it here. All the best!

[@uglitor]

@@stevieRay3211 much obliged

[@felipecardoza9967]

One suggestion: your background music is a little loud and distracting as I'm trying to listen to your narration. Otherwise, excellent video.

[@stevieRay3211]

You're right, balancing the music and voice volume as been an ongoing struggle to find the right balance. I think the most recent videos are getting closer. I appreciate the feedback though. Good luck with your own builds and thanks for watching and commenting!

[@hoss1943]

Where can I get one?

[@stevieRay3211]

Are you asking where you can purchase the kit?

[@hoss1943]

Yes

[@stevieRay3211]

Hey Dale. Covid is definitely putting a dent in supply as my usual on-line sources are all sold out, except for the flame-thrower version which is available. A check of Amazon and Ebay did find some available with Amazon probably being the lesser expensive since Ebay is basically an auction and sellers charge whatever they want. You may consider the newer Takom brand, its cheaper than the Meng product and comes with a figure and trailer. It may be an option for you.

[@hoss1943]

@@stevieRay3211 thanks for the update. I’ll try amazon.