Print and Paint a SciFi Vehicle - The Colossus Diorama | 3D Resin Print with Elegoo Mars 3

[@jkoblivion4175]

Kathy builds worlds inside worlds. Just amazing.

[@KathyMillatt]

Thank you!

[@richardcrosk6428]

Enjoy watching the master at work. It was pretty impressive. I'm totally love it 😲

[@KathyMillatt]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@samuelbeckett4632]

The level of detail included in your narrative is really great; its like a library of information. Another stunning model & scene 😍

[@KathyMillatt]

Thank you! I hope people watching could feel that they do the same.

[@davidgoff5883]

So refreshing to see more women coming into modelling. Hope for my daughter and grandaughter yet!

[@KathyMillatt]

I hope so! I do wish more women enjoyed such a great hobby.

[@TBL_stevennelson]

I love this video. Not many women painting models so good and refreshing to see.

[@KathyMillatt]

Thank you. I do wish more knew what a great hobby it is.

[@MartinFutter70]

A splendid looking vehicle, nice job

[@KathyMillatt]

Thanks!

[@jo-annfat-bricks2471]

When parts break that were meant to be metal, some touch up glue spread heavy can simulate a repair weld.

[@KathyMillatt]

That’s a neat idea. Thanks!

[@ronm6585]

Thank you.

[@EMTBonsai]

it just needs a big gun on that turret ring now! lol! can't wait to get my 3D printer!

[@KathyMillatt]

Print Minis just did a tank with a turret…

[@muchasgracias6976]

Lol, Kathy just 3D printed an entire model seemingly as casually as making a sandwich! Loved how you took the time to explain all the steps taken and materials used throughout. It turned out amazing.

[@KathyMillatt]

Thanks! 3D printing has opened so many doors.

[@forwhomthebelltolls]

Print minis was one of the first Patreons I subscribed to, almost two years ago. They make awesome stuff.

[@KathyMillatt]

I agree 100%

[@benkai09]

Looks amazing and your attention to detail is amazing. So you know this is a custom wersion of the cargo 8 hauler from games workshop for the game system necromunda

[@orsonincharge4879]

very much yes !

[@KathyMillatt]

Thanks!

[@S.A.S.H.]

First time viewer here. I really appreciate and enjoy the fact that you give reasons for what you do so often. So much more valuable in the long run compared to just "I did it this way." The why of it makes the "lesson" far more applicable for other similar scenarios down the road. I'm subscribing for sure.

[@KathyMillatt]

So glad you find it helpful. Thanks for the sub.

[@RedCaio]

14:45 Forbidden chocolate cake

[@emmamarx9284]

Amazing build! About to tackle this beast myself. It’s currently a pile of parts but hopefully I can put something together at least half as good as yours!!

[@KathyMillatt]

Good luck. It was fun to do.

[@pontuswendt2486]

AMAZINGNES!!!

[@KathyMillatt]

😁

[@DiggerEvans]

Fantastic build, the base is great too

[@KathyMillatt]

Thanks Digger!

[@Xindi71]

Incredible design, as a hard surface concept artist I always love seeing this kind of stuff

[@KathyMillatt]

I did love the design too.

[@darthbuzz1]

Very nice Kathy. A visit to the garden center it is then.

[@KathyMillatt]

It is such an easy base to do.

[@brianmicky7596]

Hi Kathy, Mistress, The time it took with all the small bits and sanding, At the end it looks fantastic, loved the talk over, it was like a story, Stay safe All the best Brian 😍❤️😃

[@KathyMillatt]

Thank you so much Brian.

[@johnhanley5546]

Thanks Kathy - New viewer - enjoyed this and going through your 'back catalogue' now. Keep going!

[@KathyMillatt]

Thanks so much John.

[@PaulinhoThompson]

A sublime skill set, super impressed with your video content. The editing and narration are on point again, thanks for everything you do Kathy.

[@KathyMillatt]

Thank you so much Paul!

[@chromedog68]

Another movie that's great as a source of "lunar" type vehicles and basing is "Moon" by Duncan Jones. I first thought of that movie when I saw this (because I've not actually seen much of Mass Effect.)

[@KathyMillatt]

I do t know that so I will have to check it out.

[@evilstans]

I was literally looking at these collosus packs last week. Looks fantastic.

[@KathyMillatt]

It’s a great model with a lot of options.

[@stephencameron4032]

Hi Kathy, thank you for another fabulous video, the results are stunning as always, there's a definite Gerry Anderson/Derek Meddings vibe to this model, looking forward to the next one, stay safe, all the best from Scotland, Stephen.

[@KathyMillatt]

Thanks Stephen. I do love Gerry Anderson’s shows.

[@dodgydioramas]

Fantastic model, looks amazing

[@KathyMillatt]

Thank you so much!

[@cdp200442]

Great job..

[@KathyMillatt]

Thanks!

[@kinslersrccustoms6945]

Absolutely love your work and this thing looks like it is used hard every day. I am using your tips in my RC trail trucks and they are looking better for it. thanks for sharing your videos with us.

[@KathyMillatt]

Thanks so much and I’m glad you find the tips useful.

[@arkham67]

That’s an exceptionally exciting project, it reminds me of space 1999 which had some of the best buildings and vehicles of the time and for a good time afterwards. I can imagine this vehicle driving away from an Eagle with a full cargo bay.

[@KathyMillatt]

I had an Eagle as a kid. I loved that show!

[@arkham67]

@@KathyMillatt I did too, I had the one with the yellow pods under it that had radioactive stickers on them

[@EmperorsPath]

another awesome video Kathy! This looks the business!

[@KathyMillatt]

Thank you so much!

[@RiderManX0]

This would look rad done up in Optimus Prime colors.

[@KathyMillatt]

Now that would be cool. I have an Optimus kit arriving soon.

[@RebelBaseBuilds]

So great Kathy!

[@KathyMillatt]

Thanks James.

[@simaesthesia]

Absolute respect for the amount of time and effort you put in to this model, Kathy. Just then panel lining alone took forever. The stunning result has been worth it though and thanks for another inspirational, useful and enjoyable video. Bit annoyed that KZbin keeps failing to notify me of your live streams though, despite having the bell activated. All the best. Simon.

[@KathyMillatt]

Thanks Simon. Next Livestream is this Sunday at 8pm UK.

[@PatGilliland]

Great work! You are inspirational.

[@KathyMillatt]

Thank you so much.

[@fotomakr]

Great video and narrative. Very informative as usual :)

[@KathyMillatt]

Thank you!

[@darkmattercrafts2139]

Great work, really digging the base that looks great.

[@KathyMillatt]

And it was so easy!!

[@LaserGadgets]

I would love to see more scratchbuilds.

[@KathyMillatt]

I’m doing one at the minute but I realise I love designing for 3D printing but doing scratch builds are so so for me.

[@dg0816]

Looks similar to the transport truck in The Wandering Earth film

[@KathyMillatt]

I’ve not seen that but it’s a great model.

[@BootlegPainting]

I just found you and yes subbed..... Wish I had a woman that did hobbies like this because I do it as well and it wld be nice to be able to do it with her.... I also got into 3d printing in last year as well.... Ill be back to see more

[@KathyMillatt]

Thank you so much!

[@monham5041]

Looks good Kathy. Sometimes a simple base is sufficient. Monique

[@KathyMillatt]

Thanks Monique. I spent a lot of time thinking if really complicated stuff but it just distracted from the Colossus.

[@normanrowe2831]

Hi ya Kathy. What a great print. As always, a well presented and produced video. The results are very good. Although the red of the stripe bothers me a bit. Not the ragged edges, those make sense. But maybe the brightness. But, that’s just me. I always feel free to critique a little. Due to your honesty in exposing the boo boos throughout the process. Thanks for the build. See ya next time.

[@KathyMillatt]

Thanks Norm. I did hope it would fade down a bit more with the oils.

[@tamsinp7711]

One tip - before doing the oil or enamel washes, hit the model with a coat of acrylic gloss varnish. That way you don't need to worry about the solvent reactivating the laquer/enamel paint underneath.

[@KathyMillatt]

I find lacquers don’t reactivate with white spirit and I wanted the enamels to get cleaned up with the oil wash but it’s a good tip in another instance.

[@fasold2164]

Sometimes I have the impression that YT is the ideal platform for people with a pronounced need for recognition...

[@KathyMillatt]

I hate being on YT but it’s my main source of income until my new job starts so needs must.

[@lewisheard1882]

Super great video! Very high production value and chocked full of useful tips! I will just say that at times during the music seemed a little bit too epic (apart from at the end for that epic final shot!) and didn't match the informal and entertaining nature of the video. Either way, very happy to have found a new channel!

[@KathyMillatt]

Thanks! I’m still experimenting with music whilst I talk. I used to not have it and it obviously needs more work.

[@dibsyardshuntinglayout]

Awesome model and great video. It is kind of reassuring that professionals like you still have little issues with resin printing. Similar to your garden centre slate I bought a 25kg bag of 6mm to dust limestone from an aggregate supplier two years back. I sieve it to all grades down to dust and use that for everything from scale rocks to scale ballast and gravel to the dust for mud and dirt.

[@KathyMillatt]

Thanks! Sounds like your limestone is very useful! Slate has a certain shape so it’s very distinctive. 25kg is a lot though!

[@dibsyardshuntinglayout]

@@KathyMillatt yes, the slate you have is probably more interesting shapes and colours, but the 25kg limestone bag was £2.50! That was a big plus for me! 😂

[@KathyMillatt]

@@dibsyardshuntinglayout that’s amazing!!!

[@KathyMillatt]

@@dibsyardshuntinglayout the slate is probably less useful overall because it is so distinctive.

[@dibsyardshuntinglayout]

@@KathyMillatt well as you already have the seives, next time you pass an aggregate merchant pop in and buy a 25kg bag of 6mm to dust. You will probably never need to buy another. You can always crush some of the big bits your self with a hammer if you start ending up with too many large bits at the end of the bag.

[@timmyers1006]

I watched this months ago, thinking how cool, but i didnt have a 3d printer. I would have no way of ever getting it, plus it looked small, i build in 1/24th 1/25th scale. Well times have changeed and i now have a Anycubic Photon. Long story short, I am in the middle of printing a couple of these right now. However i have scaled it up to 180% and its very close to 1/24th. Its going to be huge. :)

[@KathyMillatt]

That sounds absolutely awesome and welcome to a great part of the hobby.

[@bobbrown6389]

Awesome build, I wished I could put one in my massive Catachan Army, the big but, I don't own a 3D Printer way too pricey here in rural areas of NSW Australia, Regards Bob from DownUnder.

[@KathyMillatt]

Hi Bob. Printers are coming down in price a lot so maybe soon. It’s certainly a great tool for army building.

[@bobbrown6389]

@@KathyMillatt Tanks a lot Kathy, I'm an Injured Veteran as I live out of a wheelchair and most money now goes on my upkeep nowadays. But got many thousands of troops which I purchased over many moons and lots of armour which I love converting, as I'm in my late 50s, love modeling and painting, not played 40k in over 20yrs, but love the hobby, Warmest Regards Bob from DownUnder.

[@KathyMillatt]

@@bobbrown6389 Sounds like you have loads to keep you busy!

[@bobbrown6389]

@@KathyMillatt 😀😀😀😀❤❤❤🖖🖖🖖🖖🖖👨‍🦽👨‍🦽👨‍🦽👨‍🦽

[@2ndDynasty3D]

Fantastic model and fantastic print and paint! Wondering how the drivers get in though, looks like only through the roof.

[@KathyMillatt]

Thanks Ben That’s a really good point I hadn’t noticed!

[@sunchaserw1477]

3D printing indeed is a great tool to make modeling perfect but it is also a setback to those who don't have the tool. I wish I could have one of those so that I can make many more realistic parts that cannot be substituted by other materials.

[@KathyMillatt]

It is such a useful tool for modelling and it has made a huge difference to how I do things.

[@sunchaserw1477]

@@KathyMillatt I totally agree with you, Kathy. Allow me to say, your models are all very realistic and every time I watched your videos, I was thrilled. Keep up your with you creative mind and I will keep learning from ya

[@jerrybailey5797]

Great looking model very well done . I was just thinking the cab seems to be tilted forwards a tad , just wondered if it needed putting more upright ? .....

[@KathyMillatt]

Jerry. It’s the weight of all the cab against one magnet joint. It does tilt forward slightly and I can’t get it to stay upright as this is its balance point so it comes back to this position.

[@jerrybailey5797]

@@KathyMillatt Ah l see , it wasn't a critisism, l just wondered why it was like that Kathy 😊

[@KathyMillatt]

I didn’t take it as a criticism. It shows you have a good eye!!

[@InterstellarModeler]

Just stumbled upon your channel. Great video and wonderful build. Question for you. I ordered one of those electronic sanding pens. The tip that you're using here....is it the one that came with the pen? I look forward to using it. I've been looking for an alternative to the dremel for some time. The dremel is a bit overkill a lot of times. Thanks and will mention your channel on my next Hot off the Bench segment. I usually give a tip on a model building product. Will make sure I let my subscribers know where I found out about it. Thanks.

[@KathyMillatt]

Thank you so much. I did get the tungsten but set that goes with the pen and that tip is from there.

[@InterstellarModeler]

@@KathyMillatt thanks…tried searching for extra attachments but couldn’t find any. The pen comes with a dome grinding head. Do u happen to have a link for that particular set u have? Also…have you used the pen as a pin vice? I am able to find extra drill bits that apparently can be used with it. Thanks again

[@KathyMillatt]

These are the tungsten bits I used oeshop.co.uk/products/dspiae-gh-10-tungsten-steel-grinding-head-for-set-es-p?_pos=7&_sid=0a9445b4a&_ss=r

[@KathyMillatt]

I haven’t used it as a pin vice I’m afraid but it could certainly drill if you have a standard shaft size.

[@InterstellarModeler]

@@KathyMillatt excellent, thanks so much. Will look into this

[@Andylaw25]

Another lovely video, thank you, where can I get a electronic pen like that?, Iv had a look on the e web and can’t find one, please help me

[@KathyMillatt]

It’s called a Dspiae sanding pen. I got mine on AliExpress but loads of UK model shops now have them. It’s a great little tool.

[@vezhopkins714]

this is cool ! is it from anything or is it a generic space lorry ? :)

[@KathyMillatt]

Print Minis do designs for war gaming but I don’t know where they got the inspiration from. I drew my colour scheme from Mass Effect and lunar rovers.

[@DieTabbi]

awesome work the resin print and as always the painitng. can you tell me where you find these aligator clips?

[@KathyMillatt]

Thanks! I got the clips on Amazon. They’re placeholders for dinner parties.

[@docroberts1988]

I seen this , so had to run out and buy it . It's Your Fault lol ;)

[@KathyMillatt]

I’m sorry 😁

[@docroberts1988]

@@KathyMillatt No you're not lol

[@KathyMillatt]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Maeyanie]

Ouch, that's kind of a bad layer shift at 2:50 there... fortunately it's probably the supports rather than the printer since it doesn't seem to happen to you every time.

[@KathyMillatt]

It was wasn’t it. I realised a bit late and it’s the only piece so something went a little wrong there.

[@Maeyanie]

Yeah if it was the only piece then it's definitely not the printer. Oh well, it worked out fine in the end. :)

[@KathyMillatt]

@@Maeyanie nothing a bit of sanding wouldn’t sort…

[@williamyezca]

joli model ;)

[@KathyMillatt]

Thanks!

[@RoseKindred]

Wait. Clear resin can alter the shape? This is the first I have ever heard of that. I just ordered my first resin printer, a EM3-Pro with clear green resin. I planed to make dice. Thank you for the warning, getting some grey as well I guess.

[@KathyMillatt]

You need to dial it in on all resins but clear is harder than grey because it lets the UV light spill more. Perfectly achievable with time! I started with green clear so just see how it goes.

[@RoseKindred]

@@KathyMillatt Thank you. That is unfortunate but I will try. I guess I will also get grey for the dice/molds. I have an FDM, Neptune 2S, so I am familiar with the basics.

[@KathyMillatt]

@@RoseKindred Good luck. FDM and resin are very different ways of thinking but you will gain so much from having both!

[@anyothergamer5284]

yo is it just me or does it look like the cargo-8 ridgehauler that games workshop make ?

[@KathyMillatt]

A few people have said it looks Warhammer-ish but I don’t play so I wouldn’t know I’m afraid.

[@gravewalker8723]

Hi Kathy were did you get your pen drill from? and those sanding strips, also love the idea with the cardboard defo going to use that . very informative as always

[@KathyMillatt]

Thanks! The pen is the Dspiae sanding pen. I got mine on AliExpress but there are loads of UK model shops stocking now.

[@KathyMillatt]

The sanding strips are mostly MIG ones or the softer sponge coloured ones are Dspiae.

[@gravewalker8723]

@@KathyMillatt Huge ty :) will look for them now :)

[@crapparc]

I wanted to get this to print but I got a crappy creality printer and I was stuck with nothing. :(

[@KathyMillatt]

Oh Bless. My Creality Ender 3 S1 Pro filament printer has been good but this is best in resin.

[@TBMinnow]

The link, given above, to your website has an issue.

[@KathyMillatt]

Good spot. Thank you. It was linking to my draft page.

[@privar21.2]

14:51 is in a recent EmKay video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bX6aXn2Lr9Kdp8k

[@darkwyndigo]

The paint is not good 🤭🤭 but good try, keep going ❤

[@earthmanbrick]

First time viewer here. I really appreciate and enjoy the fact that you give reasons for what you do so often. So much more valuable in the long run compared to just "I did it this way." The why of it makes the "lesson" far more applicable for other similar scenarios down the road. I'm subscribing for sure.

[@KathyMillatt]

Thanks for the sub and it is tempting to gloss over the mistakes but we all make them. I just hope others can learn from mine.