Scratchbuilding a Mech Part 2 - painting, base and lights

Here's the second and final part of my mech build. In this part I paint the model, add some detail to the base and add some LED lights.
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[@itsssjim]

fantastic! i would love to see more of these scratch build models.

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks! Yes I'd like to make more :)

[@cutthroatza]

Definitely one of the best scratchbuild vids i have ever seen. Very well done.

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks! Appreciate it ;)

[@kurogiza]

I love how a primer coat can turn a loose jumble of odd-looking parts into a cohesive object! Also, who ever plans out everything in advance :), it came out awesome. The LEDs add a lot of atmosphere

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks!, yeah the primer really makes a difference. I'm rubbish at planing so it's always nice when things work out ;)

[@punkbloater]

Amazing! You should definitely make more of these mechs, very interesting build, love the random parts going into it.

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks - yeah I've got a little addicted so this won't be my last!

[@LaserGadgets]

Super nice result!

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks! :)

[@LaserGadgets]

@@thedarkpower Did I spot a copy of Titanfall 1 there? xD ever lost a match vs AFZ83? :>

[@eddietowers5595]

Damn. Even with what mentioned as “junkyard shop, sort of mess” is but a masterful work of art before its final completion, and if it looks this good, even before reassembly, dude. You’re @n accomplished Maker! If I oversold it...so what. Your work is top notch. I mean, those who look at your finish product and react to what equates to, “Meh”, are soulless heathens who don’t appreciate a mind blowing, Handcrafted, Kit bash mech. Congrats!

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks dude that's very kind I really appreciate it :)

[@eddietowers5595]

Hey, credit where credit is due.

[@1sixscalecrafter351]

Hi The Dark Power, I just watched both videos back to back. This Scratchbuilding a Mech Part 1 & 2 was super creative, outstanding, and AWESOME. Excellent Job. I found your channel again and added the bell :) Liked & Shared Thank you for sharing your time, talents, super creative ideas, and Amazing fun videos. Take care, wishing you the very best, and I hope you have a creative fun day. Peace

[@thedarkpower]

Hey thanks very much, very kind :) glad you found it interesting. All the best!

[@robbough1585]

Simply magnificent. The detailing and application of the paint job, the unusual source lighting plus the truck on the base really tie in well together to sell the scale. I thought that this model was crying out for lighting and hoped for maybe some fibre optics, but what you have done is very unusual and yet feels and looks so right for the piece. Really enjoyed your videos on this build, your informative style is addictive and like a true master, you make it look easy. Bravo, I will look forward to your future builds.

[@thedarkpower]

Hey Rob, thanks very much that's really kind. Yeah I really like the lights. I've not tried fibre optics in a model but I would like to have a go at some stage. Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed the vids!

[@X.davidWilliams]

Huzzah,, just here feeding the algorithm.

[@georgemartinez1720]

Do you good brushes Cheap Brushea Ir in between

[@soldaatjhu]

Really cool! But I do think the legs are too short. But still, it looks really good!

[@zook420000]

It looks so good, its inspiring, i want to give this a try now. even if it seem like a daunting task to even get started.

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks! Start small - I have a vid where I build one out of a computer mouse. Just grab some cheap interesting bits from ebay, pull them apart and have a go at combining them together.

[@BlitzMekanika]

Looks like a non 40k Imperial knight.

[@elilieb2073]

I really like this. I think I would have used a larger die-cast car so it would be more in scale with 40mm (Star Wars Legion) and (very heroic) 28mm scale WH40k figures, but man, this thing is beautiful!

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks very much! Yeah I used the car that was part of the kit I kitbashed. I figured the smaller the vehicle the larger the mech would look.

[@georgemartinez1720]

Is using found Objectsss for building models a normal Practice in Film Industry????

[@thedarkpower]

I don't know, I don't work in the film industry ;)

[@punchy001]

New subscriber here :) You know, for us noobs or people that don't have access to lathes and don't know how to cast resin, maybe you can suggest what products you use in the description or alternatives like adhesives that work with plastics you are using. Thanks! Great build!

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks for watching! I do cover materials in some of my vids, but as I tend to use the same stuff it gets abit repetitive. I generally use this resin which may ro may not be accessible where you are in the world www.dwrplastics.com/pu-casting-resin.html I also usually use cyano-acrylate/super glue/crazy glue. Nothing high tech ;)

[@petethescalemodeller6130]

Amazing work very cool , making me want to scratch build myself , thank you for sharing:)

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks for watching!

[@atomicamish782]

Been binging your videos all day, loving everything about em! Had a question though, when you are weathering and mention using a thinner to allow it to flow, how does the thinner not react with the base coat (like the grey/blue)? Thanks!

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks! Well different types of paints have different bases, so some can be water based some can be solvent based. In this case the thinner I was using (white spirit) doesn't react with the paint that I used for the base coat (Tamiya paint which thins with water or isopropyl alcohol), so you can add additional layers without interfering with the base coat.

[@georgemartinez1720]

Awsome using Soinge and Masking

[@georgemartinez1720]

Awsome detail

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks!

[@georgemartinez1720]

Look s real like movie miniture

[@IAmTheLittleTeaPot]

This is 100% a clone of a warmachine cygnar defender ....

[@thedarkpower]

I can guarantee that it's not as I have no idea what that is.

[@STEAMfromScratch]

Nicely done. You are certainly making me jealous.

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks! 😁

[@spacemanvw]

You really got talent for those mechs - hope you will build more of robots/ mechs -they are so unique

[@thedarkpower]

Cheers dude I really appreciate it.

[@jerrybailey5797]

That is an outstanding model of a mech. magnificent !!!!

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks very much!

[@alexandergonzalezblandon1604]

Amazing, greetings from Venezuela...

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks! :)

[@aersla1731]

Woah, you have a brilliant mind. This is so amazing. :o

[@thedarkpower]

Thank you! :)

[@carlosalvarez8509]

Can I send you one of my custom action figures and you do a robot around it? Colab

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks very much for the offer, I don't really work that way though - I tend to develop my own ideas.

[@atohms]

Amazing!!! But I think I liked the unpainted white version better 😬

[@rsmithstudios6137]

Incredible work! Well done video work as well.

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks very much! :)

[@MrGANTZZBOY]

Reminds me of Ashley woods Paintings

[@thedarkpower]

Yeah someone put me on to him a while back.

[@28russ]

That looks super cool.!!.....And I like that you did it all old school.....No fang dandle fancy 3D printed parts :-)

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks, yeah not tried 3D printing yet, I much prefer the old school methods ;)

[@krazewraith9225]

just awsome!!!

[@burnttoast2207]

this is insane! gotta go build myself one now!

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks! Do it!

[@georgemartinez1720]

When do you Aur Brush and when do you Brush by Hand

[@thedarkpower]

I tend to do detail by hand

[@joserodrigues-sf3bg753]

👏👏👏👏👏 top 👍

[@BRILL-vb1jy]

God this is so good.

[@trevorvanzuydam8115]

is that paper fibre you added into the plaster ?

[@thedarkpower]

That was some blocks of polystyrene under the plaster.

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Cracking job, mate :-)

[@thedarkpower]

Cheers dude :)

[@jimathybindlenim6359]

Kind of gives me a red dwarf meets armoured core feel

[@thedarkpower]

That's a mix I'm cool with! Thanks!

[@CavemanAF]

To echo what others have said, amazing job! Both videos were clear and concise, and you explain each step and phase well without getting too far into the weeds. Looks great! Subbed.

[@thedarkpower]

Cheers, really appreciate it! Thanks for watching.

[@georgemartinez1720]

Do you ever use Rub N Buff to add Wearther edges

[@thedarkpower]

Only occasionally on costume pieces

[@bearshield7138]

very nice

[@paulknowles9727]

Insane build mate. Noooice!

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks!

[@wesallen3926]

Such a beautiful mech, Nice job.

[@thedarkpower]

Thank you very much! :)

[@CaptainFutureman]

It looks fantastic! The shapes gel together very well and you have an eye for adding detail in a way that looks realistic and does not feel random. How do you get the LEDs to flicker like the one under the truck?

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks! You can buy pre-wired flickering LEDs - just add 12V and you're good to go www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pre-WIred-Ultra-Bright-LEDs-9v-12v-Constant-Flashing-Flickering-3mm-5mm/152558918696

[@scottrossgirvan8009]

Killer.

[@MrMikedejeuner]

Outstanding craft. And I mean it

[@thedarkpower]

Very kind, thanks! 😁

[@matthewgrove9704]

What? No GW paint? :). But seriously, do you prefer paints that require thinner as appose to water based paints? I have seen folks use hairspray as a mask as well. Looks great as always. I really like this mech!

[@thedarkpower]

I think the red was Games Workshop! ;) Yeah I think thinners rather than water do work better. It's difficult to say specifically why - I think they flow a little better maybe. The finish seems to be smoother too. Thanks though I appreciate it!

[@MakinHicks]

Wow

[@vitormagalhaes1]

[@codelicious6590]

That thing is humongous! I like the little pod type drones sitting up by your monitor though- I'll be searching for the build vids of those

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks! I think you might be referring to the turret guns from Portal that I have on my desk.

[@Hammern28]

Nice, since you used the German vehicle, I reckon this is now a 1/72 scale model kit:)

[@thedarkpower]

Haha, yeah I was keeping the scale abit ambiguous but I guess the vehicle makes it definite ;)

[@klarch]

Awesome build. The flickering light under the truck was genius. I would love to see a wisp of smoke coming from the mechs cannon. Anyway, just amazing.

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks! Yeah I need to have an experiment with some smoke effects.

[@johnsm3568]

Very nice work, great amount of detail and simple techniques that create a wonderful piece. Very inspirational.

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks very much :)

[@user-gj3iu7qu8b]

Amazing battledroid !

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks!

[@BenidickAcademia]

Great Job on this man! Love it!

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks! 😁

[@romanCervik]

This was awesome... I consider myself a creative person but I can't think of how would I do something like this...

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks Roman I appreciate it, and thanks for watching ;)

[@quattrorsq8558]

Amazing job! Well Done!

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks!

[@SonGoku-yp1uj]

Wow man! A model alchemist! Something cool out of a bunch of, essentially, nothing!!

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks!

[@solomon_express]

Brilliant work; reminds me of something Makoto Kobayashi might make, but certainly it has so much of its own personality! Looking forward to the next project!

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks very much :)

[@cherylnewbanks7574]

I cant name on disability you have, you can do anything! I mean look at the mech! Omg it is awesome, i have no words for it! Thats how cool it is!

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks! :)

[@jorgenpinoy1724]

Amazing work mate🤘

[@thedarkpower]

Thank you! Cheers! :) 🤘

[@swipe87]

Cool videos. You're definitely a metal head. Long hair and the Jackson.

[@thedarkpower]

Correct ;)

[@maxbrandt6]

Excellent work, it's like a filming prop from a movie!!

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks!

[@trevorvanzuydam8115]

are you perhaps a jeweler as well?

[@thedarkpower]

No, although I do use some jewelers tools here and there.

[@MrSpacepauls]

Awesome job, wouldnt look out of place next to the Titanfall mechs.

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks! I do love those mech designs ;)

[@Javarockxrobot13]

Espectacular!!!

[@thedarkpower]

Gracias!

[@TIMBEAU1962]

My god you are good! I can't remember enjoying a video this much watching you create! Thank you for sharing!

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks very much! And thanks for watching ;)

[@samuelbroad11]

really full of great character, thanks for the beaut videos.

[@thedarkpower]

Cheers!

[@fenris_arg]

i love it, please upload more videos like this one!

[@wollibar5263]

This simply is Great Tennis,- more of it please!

[@4nun4k1]

Awesome build!

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks! :)

[@goatmealcookies7421]

Awesome build.

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks!

[@marcushillerstrom25]

Wow, amazing! I'm planning my first scratch build mech/robot, and this was great inspiration.

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks! And good luck with the build ;)

[@titaniumworks3274]

Wow, this piece really came together. For your next build, I would be interested in seeing a more battle worn mech. Perhaps in the distant future mech fighting is a common blood sport. I would love to see your interpretation on it.

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks very much! Yeah it's a cool idea - plus if the mech's been damaged and had bits blown off it's economical as you don't need to build as much! ;) For my next one I want to include a diorama in the base so I'm going with a swamp/bog type setting. It would be cool to see a battle damaged mech maybe being knocked backwards into a river or something. I'll have to experiment with some water effects.

[@titaniumworks3274]

That would be cool, I'm looking forward to it. Edit: fixed spelling error

[@ScozzariSimone]

Beautiful. Impressive. Great great job 👍

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks! :)

[@petjapustisek6735]

Amazing as always! It's really cool seeing you making sculptures like these :) Keep on!

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks! I think there will be more in the future ;)

[@mariopsmt]

Big thumb up

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks!

[@philippb.3065]

ouf! what a great project & outcome. super inspiring!.

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks very much! :)

[@LMB9888]

This turned out amazing! The technical on the base was a really nice touch. Can't wait to see the next build.

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks very much I appreciate it :)

[@cryptout]

awesome 👏

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks!

[@ryansergeant2896]

That was alot of fun to watch. Thanks for sharing!

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks!

[@DiegoGonzalez-jk7um]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼excellent!!! congratulations!

[@thedarkpower]

Cheers!

[@physiojavea]

well done...esp. the lights are brilliant

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks :)

[@humdrummed]

AWESOME! I want to make one now......

[@thedarkpower]

Do it!

[@tinydavid5117]

Love this,wish I could do what you do man.

[@thedarkpower]

Cheers dude.

[@jasondahl1528]

DUDE! Great build!!! Well done!!!

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks! Appreciate it ;)

[@fragmentlab]

How many molds do you have?

[@thedarkpower]

Loads! I've made so many for various projects over the years.

[@mattycools84]

gorgeous! what an amazing build!

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks very much!

[@ScratchBashing]

Great build!

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks!

[@ScratchBashing]

@@thedarkpower You have inspired me to build another robot!

[@thedarkpower]

Awesome! Post a video :)

[@ScratchBashing]

@@thedarkpower I've already got some posted! :)

[@thedarkpower]

Ah fantastic - subscribed :)

[@Metallica4Life92]

Adam Savage needs to see this

[@thedarkpower]

I love that guy!

[@NatukoAndy]

Looks amazing good job 👍🏼

[@thedarkpower]

Thank you :)

[@edthurber6265]

Absolutely stunning!!

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks!

[@TabletopBlitz]

This is awesome. Great work!

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks! :)

[@Slamdoxicalz]

it turned out great! :o

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks! :)

[@hman2912]

Love your work. Cheers

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks! :)

[@dozer88finn]

Great build!!

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks!

[@847tjames]

That is wicked!

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks!

[@iainmaynard1]

Fantastic work!

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks! :)