Scenery with Sorastro: Geonosis

[@Sorastro]

Hi Dear Viewers! It's been pointed out that an alternative to using the Loctite glue gun or similar (which I understand is tricky to get in the US) would be to use Gorillia's Construction Adhesive - which may also give even stronger adhesion: amzn.to/32SpxAO (you'll just need a caulking gun to apply it.) :)

[@rafaelcaruso6586]

You have no idea how happy it makes me to see you doing Terrain/Scenery!

[@Sorastro]

Thanks Rafael! I don't make it very often to be honest, but I feel that Legion is a game that demands (and deserves) it :D

[@themidwesternboi9399]

I think the reason it needs / deserves it is because it's Star wars. it's just so iconic and legion is all about recreating those Star wars battles and the Battle of hoth just isn't the same on a dinner table

[@brandondwaite]

I just started painting a few months ago, largely because your videos make great results seem attainable--even for someone with little or no experience. Turns out, that impression is true! Thank you for your great, professional videos, Sorastro! These must take so much time to put together, but they're a huge help to people like me.

[@Sorastro]

Thank you so much Brandon! That means a lot to me :)

[@JedisTrek]

Did you know that Tom Vasel of the Dice Tower gave you a shout out on his weekly Boardgame Breakfast show this past Monday? It's great to see my favorite figure painter and my favorite review channel crossing over. Thanks for what you do!

[@Sorastro]

Thank you! I wasn't aware of that actually so thanks for letting me know :D

[@terrainaholic]

Thats probably the best application I've seen using sculptamold! I've been hesitant to get it but it really dose do rock work well!!!!! You also read my mind on the slate!!!! I TOTALLY though the hot glue would NOT hold it on and it looks sturdy!!!!! GREAT tutorial Buddy and LOVLY TERRAIN!!!!!

[@Sorastro]

Wow thanks so much for the kind comment man! Much appreciated 😀

[@davidmarshall7390]

We're not on Endor anymore TK-421. Amazing tutorial, very enjoyable and excellent results - thank you sir.

[@Sorastro]

Thanks a lot Mazer! I'm really glad you liked it :)

[@beastmendelegate1946]

In addition to the top quality, tutorial, I have to say that you have some of the best produced videos for hobbyists that I’ve seen. Sorastro does it again! Thanks!

[@Sorastro]

Thanks so much Matt! I do put a lot of effort into the production side of things, so I really appreciate that :)

[@imefix]

Yes. YES! This stuff is gold! More and more, this channel keeps on delivering!

[@Sorastro]

Thank you sir! I'm glad you liked it :)

[@jeremydailey]

YES!!! This is PERFECT timing too man! I'm working on both Gaslands AND Kill Team terrain, this is perfection! Thank you!!

[@Sorastro]

Hey mate! That's awesome - thank you 😀

[@namenddr4172]

Mars is a Lie!

[@alrethianscraftsbattles]

this is one of the best desert terrain i've seen mate. Very cool. Going to copy these techniques to build my wasteland terrain for age of sigmar ;). Thank you my friend.

[@Sorastro]

Wow thanks so much! I'm not the most experienced terrain maker so I really appreciate that :)

[@alrethianscraftsbattles]

@@Sorastro you are very welcome my friend. i've been building terrain for many years and i really love this one. The variations and options you created are endless. Great job truly 😉👍

[@stevenagelutton4322]

my favorite minseries on the channel to be honest. Now to begin the long wait until Hoth!

[@Sorastro]

Ha ha - thanks mate! I do actually have a snowy play matt, but don't have plans to make scenery for it just yet... :)

[@stefanklossek7857]

@@Sorastro Oh, pleeease do.

[@jordanesmith111]

Awesome video, as always! However, today I have a humble suggestion. In my experience, hot glue is not a good adhesive for XPS foam in the long run. The best product I’ve found for gluing XPS together is Gorilla Glue Construction Adhesive. It dries quickly, but not too quickly; and creates a very strong bond that lasts indefinitely. Thanks for the video! Just wanted to pass on some info, from my own experiences.

[@Sorastro]

Thanks a lot for the tip Jordan! Although I've never had any of my terrain fall apart, I'm always looking for ways to improve my work so I'll certainly check out the Gorilla Glue :)

[@beastmendelegate1946]

Jordan Smith I’ve heard the same thing. I’m gonna try your suggestion, thanks.

[@cerethpainting6606]

Yay! I don’t even care that I don’t have this game yet! More Sorastro!!!

[@Sorastro]

Thanks mate! :)

[@aaronmarshall5694]

I haven't yet started mt own journey with terrain-building or miniature painting (I have collected some SW Legion but am in the midst of a move so they're still unassembled), but I have already subscribed to your channel. I've learned so much from watching your videos; your (more than one possible way to do X) recommendations and careful attention to detail make you an excellent teacher. Thanks for sharing your expertise and passion; I don't know if my stuff will ever come close but I can't help but feel I'm at least learning to approach all of this the "right" way from studying your techniques.

[@Sorastro]

Thanks so much for the kind feedback! I really appreciate that. There’s a bit of a learning curve to starting any new hobby of course, but you may be surprised by what you’re capable of. 😀

[@readhistory2023]

A suggestion for your air filter on your make shift spray booth. Spray the filter with non stick coating like Pam so you can clean the filter vs having to replace it after it gets plugged up with overspray. You'll still have to replace it, just not as often.

[@Sorastro]

Thanks for the tip Tim! I'll definitely try that out :)

[@valbobard6578]

Can I call you Master? Oh my god, it s the most exciting video I ve seen for years about scenary.

[@Sorastro]

Thanks Val! I'm certainly no master, but I'll happily accept the compliment :D

[@DuoXCity]

Jeez, even your breathing mask is top shelf!

[@Sorastro]

Ha ha - I don't like to mess about 😁

[@Cam80914]

Amazing work. You really have been a HUGE help for me.

[@Sorastro]

Thank you Cameron! I'm happy to hear that :)

[@HeroesBosses]

How fun! I love big 3D maps :) Great stuff Mark!

[@Sorastro]

Thanks mate! :)

[@johntailby74]

that terrain looks very nice. I am making something similar myself. I found that using paint stripper painted on the foam gives a nice corroded texture to paint.

[@Sorastro]

Lovely idea! Thanks John :)

[@wesbrown3831]

Another professional instructional... How the heck does one give a thumbs down to a individual creative endeavor... SMDH!!!

[@Sorastro]

Thanks a lot Wes! Yes, I do sometimes wonder about the mindset of someone who gives a free video a thumbs down (especially before they've even had time to watch it!), but I'm generally blessed with a very positive and supportive audience so I can't complain :)

[@wesbrown3831]

Well your fans and fellow hobbest appreciate your time and efforts. I look forward to the next, Drive on!

[@SmallBEANville]

Always a pleasure watching your tutorials. Very relaxing and informative!

[@Sorastro]

Thank you so much :)

[@normanrowe2831]

While watching this build, the shapes and colors kept reminding me of something. And then I realized what it was. It was the sidewalks and streets of the homeless camps in San Francisco! Sorry, please don’t be offended. Your build was great.

[@Sorastro]

Ha - thanks a lot Norman! :)

[@maximilliansantiago5208]

Okay, I gotta say I love this work! I just signed up for your Patreon page because I want you to keep making these incredible pieces! So awesome!

[@Sorastro]

Thanks a lot Maximillian! What other type of scenery would you like to see?

[@maximilliansantiago5208]

Hmm... Some snow and tundra would be really cool to see! I really enjoy seeing these videos. Definitely try to hold my work to a higher standard after watching you channel

[@RobecorpProincom]

Very delicate work and with great image quality and tutorial master class. Please upload more videos with Scenery-making tutorial, Thanks.

[@Sorastro]

Thanks Roberto! I don't build terrain very often to be honest, but if or when I do I'll be happy to cover it with a video :)

[@RobecorpProincom]

@@Sorastro Great!! I'm getting ideas to build a diorama of the Namek planet of Dragon Ball to insert my figuarts figures.

[@triruns]

Looks like a great standin for Tatooine as well.

[@Sorastro]

I think so too! :)

[@AFK82359]

Very very nice 👍i build and painted my complete star wars armys with your KZbin videos 👍this is now my next project 😌

[@Sorastro]

Thanks a lot Florian! I'm very happy to hear that :)

[@paulvandekamp6774]

Great looking stuff! This is the first video ive watched but am now planning on binging them all! I love the look of your rocks and when I'm done with my 40k army I'm trying a table in this style thanks a lot

[@Sorastro]

Thanks so much Paul! I hope you enjoy the rest of the series :)

[@pizzalord3n]

Now this is a gorgeous battlescape 😍

[@Sorastro]

Thanks a lot! I'm glad you like it :)

[@kerricaine]

one thing i really like with the method here is that it could work really well for any kind of solid, blocky terrain. with some alternative paints and finishes, it could easily be hoth/icy terrain instead of rock

[@Sorastro]

Totally! :)

[@Nihilp]

you definitively need to do battlereports! with ur beautiful painted miniatures and terrains! i would love to see that

[@supremeleaderm]

Getting ready for the clone wars units, nice!

[@Sorastro]

Absolutely! I've already begun shooting the first Clone Wars episode... 😃

[@cerethpainting6606]

Would love to see a video of you painting your death troopers. Great video overall!

[@cerethpainting6606]

Never mind lol. Thanks for the pdf!

[@Sorastro]

Ha ha - hey! I'm glad you found it :)

[@charlesthomas2025]

thanks a bunch. used some techniques from this video to make a pretty convincing mars diorama for gunpla.

[@Sorastro]

Fantastic Charles! Thanks for the kind comment 😀

[@epicdungeontiles]

Lovely terrain, great work! :)

[@Sorastro]

Thanks a lot! :)

[@stephenspianoprogress9006]

Looks amazing! I didn't get into Legion when it originally came out but I'm planning on getting the Clone Wars core set, might try my hand at making these once I've finished painting it,

[@Sorastro]

Thanks Stephen! :)

[@shelleyspadone8932]

Do you think it would obscure too much of the foam’s detail to cover the entire model in joint compound and then use a Leopard spotting technique in place of the airbrush colors?

[@Sorastro]

Hi Shelley! I've not used joint compound before so I really couldn't say, but it wouldn't hurt to try it out I guess :)

[@happyboar1019]

Terrific 🤩 Thanks for sharing your techniques.

[@Sorastro]

Thank you! You're very welcome :)

[@erickmain]

Fantastic as always

[@Sorastro]

Thank you sir! 😀

[@spiritconsumer]

Amazing Sorastro

[@Sorastro]

Thank you! :)

[@maxbrandt6]

Nicely done, good effort yields great results!

[@Sorastro]

Thanks a lot Max! I'm pleased you liked it :)

[@johnnyjdizzle66]

Great video, definitely has me inspired to make my own Geonosis terrain. Also for the Yanks, I couldn't find the Loctite Hot Glue Gun on Amazon in the US.

[@Sorastro]

Thanks John! Yes for some reason I couldn't find it on the US site either.. however, I have it on good authority that you can achieve even stronger adhesion with Gorilla's Construction Adhesive which IS available in the US: amzn.to/32SpxAO :)

[@NickCapron]

amazing work, really impressive, thanks for sharing!

[@Sorastro]

Thanks a lot Nick! I'm glad you enjoyed it :)

[@donutrock2132]

Awesome video, I hope to be inspired to make my own terrain like this very soon.

[@Sorastro]

Thanks Garrett! It's a whole lot of fun to do for sure :)

[@PhatC44t]

Awesome as always! I'd love to see a batrep using some of your terrain. Any plans on painting up the minis from Para Bellum's Conquest?

[@Sorastro]

Thanks a lot! No, I don't have plans to paint Conquest I'm afraid.. :)

[@sincollector1116]

This is beyond cool.

[@Sorastro]

Thanks man! I'm glad you liked it - it was really fun to work on :)

[@13Robzilla]

Awe inspiring as usual, thank you good sir!

[@Sorastro]

Hi Rob! Thanks a lot - so glad you you liked it :)

[@GioSti76]

Fantastic job, you really are an inspiration, thanks.

[@Sorastro]

Thanks a lot Giovanni! I really appreciate that 😀

[@adammeney8841]

Inspirational video!!! Thanks. One day I will attempt this.

[@Sorastro]

Hey thanks mate! Perhaps you could put the kids to work over the summer holiday to help get it done..? :D

[@TerpeneProfile1]

whoever disliked this, is clearly from Endor. Love you, cheers from Denver

[@Sorastro]

Ha ha - thanks a lot :D

[@bomberman7269]

Always enjoy your work Sorastro, what were some of the challenges you ran into with terrain? Specialized tools/techniques? Storage? Getting the scale right? Keep up the great work man.

[@Sorastro]

Thanks a lot Jon! I'm no expert, but building this stuff was really pretty straight forward (and immense fun!). Matching the colours to the mat took a bit of experimentation, and forcing my family to eat in the lounge for several days whilst I shot the video in the kitchen was a bit of a pain, but apart from that I didn't run into any real issues. :)

[@sharkybrickfilms99120]

Hey l know this vid is a bit old but great job! How would you advise going about this paint scheme with regular paint in place of the airbrush?

[@Sorastro]

Hi! Hmm I guess I'd be reaching for the biggest brush I have! The other thing I might try is actually mixing colour into the Sculptamold.. :)

[@sharkybrickfilms99120]

@@Sorastro thanks for the tips! Keep up the great work!

[@Sorastro]

You're very welcome! 😀

[@sharkybrickfilms99120]

@@Sorastro Hey, sorry, one more question. I think I am going to get an airbrush after all so would it be possible to use a regular craft/art acrylic brown color in place of the surface primer as the basecoat? If I thinned it enough?

[@Sorastro]

I think that would be fine 😀

[@ThibaultGeenen]

Still the best! Wonderful. You're using some pretty specialised equipment. Especially, I'm not too keen on acquiring fancy cutters. Would you have a lower tech recommendation? Would. Simple cutter work or is there an in between?

[@Sorastro]

Thank you! I think the GOCHANGE cutter is really fantastic value and gives you all the tools you need: amzn.to/2ObwbPz :)

[@rafaelguasco]

Amazing man! A M A Z I N G!!! You are the best!

[@Sorastro]

Thanks so much Rafael! I'm glad you liked it 😀

[@DuelingMaru]

Nice video as always. I just want to make a humble request for a Tainted Grail painting tutorial. It's my first kickstarter and I think it has some awesome minis to paint

[@Sorastro]

Thanks a lot! I am actually planning on creating some tutorials for Tainted Grail, although they may just be PDFs rather than videos :)

[@DuelingMaru]

@@Sorastro that's awesome, thank you. Can't wait to see it

[@astolbro7183]

That was beautiful dude

[@Sorastro]

Thank you so much! :)

[@richardlavery7788]

That's amazing thank you so much for this video!!!

[@Sorastro]

Thanks Richard! I'm really glad you liked it :)

[@richardlavery7788]

@@Sorastro do you think you'll be putting out more terrain videos in the near future?

[@Sorastro]

I don't make them often to be honest, but whatever terrain I make in the future, I'll happily put a video out for it :)

[@benmitchell5614]

Love the effort you put into all your videos! On side note do you ever plan to make a video on the clans of your Blood Rage series? Just curious keep up the good work!

[@Sorastro]

Thanks so much Ben! I don't have any videos planned for the BR clans, but have been producing some PDF guides for them on Patreon (just speed paints really) :)

[@Mailed-Knight]

Ver cool. Well done.

[@Sorastro]

Thank you mate! :D

[@edevans5991]

Haha. What I did not see coming was the use of model paints for such large pieces of terrain.

[@Sorastro]

Ha - yep, what you're seeing there is a mini painter who doesn't make terrain very often :)

[@Christopher19990]

Great work!

[@Sorastro]

Thanks a lot, Christopher! It was a fun project for sure 😀

[@Christopher19990]

@@Sorastro i am a 40k guy. And i bought my first legion starter box. Amd i want my seperatist army on a geonosis terrain😁

[@Sorastro]

@@Christopher19990 Excellent! 😀

[@TheRendar]

great video ! keep the awesome content coming!

[@Sorastro]

Thanks a lot Matt! I'll keep doing my best :)

[@mackra4654]

Just curious, what could you use on a map using such terrain for soft cover (For SW:Legion)? Everything looks rock solid.

[@ragnardagmer6546]

Good job Again 😉👍

[@Sorastro]

Thanks a lot friend! 😀

[@sonnsobek7633]

Wow its wonderfull work mean !! 🤗 best geonosis ewer ! Make naboo to please 😁✌️

[@danielolesen5869]

hej. can u recommend a primer spray for geonosis mauntains? maybe one of the browns from armypainter?

[@Sorastro]

Hi Daniel! I'm afraid I'm a bit out of touch with rattle-can primers, as it's been so long since I've used one.. 😁

[@Miniac]

yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaas

[@Sorastro]

😁

[@rickwright7848]

that looks amazing 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@Sorastro]

Thank you sir! I'm glad you enjoyed the episode :)

[@impatientProphet]

hey 'david' ;) niiicccee.. i would of went with a lighter geo-earth tone.. but I did hear you say its multi-purpose terrain. i was in a craft store earlier and, i passed by some styrofoam in cone shapes; what do you think of just carving some of those?

[@Sorastro]

Hi Marco! Sure you could carve up some cone shapes to create your spires :) (I'm not sure why you called me "David" however..!?) :)

[@impatientProphet]

@@Sorastro haha, i thought youd remember >..< You know, the "alien" movies android: 'David'.. a couple a years ago when i stumbled on your page, i mentioned it. Its actually ''David8" to be correct, next time i comment, ill use that >< The actor: Michael Fassbender.. But yea good to know, I figured id use already shaped pieces for whatever it is im doing. Catch you later!

[@Sorastro]

Oh - ha ha, yes I remember now 😄

[@Dziki_nie_czlowiek]

No fantastyczne. Dużo lepiej niż tamten las. Bardzo fajne.

[@Sorastro]

Thanks! :)

[@LeonidasSparta-Fun-History]

this is great! Love this channel! Can you do a Death Trooper paint job for Star Wars Legion plz

[@Sorastro]

Thanks Leonidas! Here you go: sorastro.com/2019/05/01/death-troopers-pdf-guide/ 😀

[@Sorastro]

@@darkminerproductions Thanks a lot! I'm glad you like them 😀

[@sim2570]

Look great!!! :)

[@Sorastro]

Thank you! :)

[@jediknutt620]

Incredible!

[@Sorastro]

Thanks a lot! :)

[@bryceharper5915]

Could you replace the airbrush with a spraycan primer?

[@Sorastro]

Hi Bryce! Sure - I actually put a brief note about that in the video description, along with a suggested primer. :)

[@bryceharper5915]

@@Sorastro Oop! Sorry bout that, thanks for reminding me.

[@mackra4654]

Hi, would would you use as Daler Rowney Crimson Ink equivalent from GW/Vallejo/Army Painter products?

[@herrmoriden9989]

Do you know these "most satisfying videos"? This is how I feel when you cut through the styrofoam 😃😍! I can feel the cutting 😅. And the video is awesome as always! Will there be some more Descent or Blood Rage videos?

[@Sorastro]

Thanks a lot Herr Moriden! I think most of my future Descent and Blood Rage content will be PDF based rather than videos, just to make way for fresh content on the channel :)

[@Three_Dog_Gaming]

This is amazing!

[@Sorastro]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it 😀

[@AndrewMcColl]

Is there any issue with fumes when using the wands to melt holes in the blue/black foam?

[@Sorastro]

Hi! Absolutely - that's why I highly recommend in the video working in a well-ventilated area and ideally wearing a breathing mask: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooXJlZymr76DjMk :)

[@breakinginferno6774]

Which of your songs is the first one from this video? I love it!

[@Sorastro]

Thanks man! The title music is based off a segment of a longer track which I originally composed for the Legion Boba Fett tutorial. I'm aiming to release it on the next album :)

[@imperialadvisoraremheshvau3788]

Can’t wait for the next vid! It’s due 😊

[@Sorastro]

Thanks buddy! :D

[@MrSarwat]

Unexpected but awesome video Just a matter of time for you to paint that delicious Obi-Wan miniature

[@Sorastro]

Thanks a lot Big Bear! Yep I can't wait to paint the Clone Wars stuff :)

[@tabletopandwargames8382]

Could u do a video about how to paint the Sword of Sabine Wren Star Wars Legion? Would be greate.

[@Sorastro]

Hi! If or when I get round to painting her I'd be happy to give it a shot :)

[@williamoakley8656]

where do you get that massive foam? Is that 4 inch???

[@Sorastro]

Hi William! I bought it off ebay, and yes - it's 4 inches thick :)

[@williamoakley8656]

@@Sorastro Thanks for the quick reply! that alone is worth a subscribe for me.

[@Sorastro]

@@williamoakley8656 No problem - and thanks! :)

[@cerethpainting6606]

Did the red ink come out glossy?

[@Sorastro]

Hey mate! The ink has a slight glossy sheen (as does the Armour Brown actually) :)

[@ericstout8249]

Those look amazing. More methods to try now. Thank you

[@Sorastro]

Thanks a lot Eric! :)

[@yuarthur455]

will you ever paint GW age of sigmar stuff?

[@Sorastro]

I don't have any imminent plans to do so, but I never say "never" :)

[@NeoByteNL]

Wow, very nice. Where can I order a set ;)

[@Sorastro]

Ha ha - thanks Marko :D

[@NinjaEnShort]

No varnish for protection ?

[@Sorastro]

Hi Guillaume! Yes, I mention near the very end of the video that the thinned PVA glue can also be sprayed over the entire scenery for protection (I just didn't film it as I did it outside to avoid getting glue all over my studio!) :)

[@NinjaEnShort]

@@Sorastro You spray that through an airbrush ? Not concerned about clogging it ?

[@Sorastro]

@@NinjaEnShort Ah.. no, I just use a spay thingy like gardeners use for spraying plants with. Or you can simply brush it on of course :)

[@Thergood]

Death Trooper tutorial would be dope, just sayin'

[@Sorastro]

Here you go buddy (it’s not a video but the next best thing): sorastro.com/2019/05/01/death-troopers-pdf-guide/ 😀

[@patrickdevarney2267]

2:23 doubled audio

[@Sorastro]

Doh! Well spotted - can't believe I missed that :D

[@Sorastro]

OK, I've managed to edit it out with the KZbin editor; it's left a slightly jarring cut which will probably haunt me forever, but will serve to remind me not to edit at 2am without thoroughly checking my work the next day! :D

[@Fissi0nChips]

Very cool. What a mess project, though. lol

[@Sorastro]

Thanks Apoc! Oh yes - messy and fun :)

[@evilwev]

guys, do not use your miniature paints on scenery building, too expensive for the amounts you'll potentially use. Cheap brand acrylics are fine, as long as you have enough colours to mix to make variants ect.

[@BillCopperman]

over here using model paints to do terrain weird flex but ok