Urban Terrain Show and Tell with Q+A

[@TheTerrainTutor]

Oh that's a beautiful setup mate, saving this to fully watch in the studio

[@Sorastro]

Aw thank you buddy!! I couldn't have done it without your awesome tutelage. 🤗

[@andreikoenig5718]

I second that I like NOT seeing 40K stuff. I dont play 40K and most painters on youtube do 40K stuff, because space marines get best viewership!

[@Sorastro]

Thanks buddy! Happily I don't pay much mind to viewership etc - I'm far happier just making the stuff I love 😁

[@prologuebranding]

Thank you, Mark! Really enjoyed your Q & A. It's truly incredible how much you have achieved in the last 8 years or so. Was a nice touch when you mentioned your passion for Imperial Assault - the game that kinda set the whole Sorastro program in motion. I, too, felt that childlike passion for IA. And when I found you online, I threw myself headlong into mirroring your paint techniques for my own collection. You've come a long way since the days of using an old sock to add oily streaks to an AT-ST! Your evolution as an artist and creator has been wonderful to follow. You've been a huge motivator for my own journey as a miniatures hobbyist and painter. I'm honored to be one of your early patrons, and I continue to be inspired by your productivity, dedication to excellence, and your kindness as a human being.

[@Sorastro]

What an absolutely beautiful comment - thank you my friend! And, ha ha - I'd quite forgotten about the famous sock 😄

[@gilbert9825]

man, what a joy to look at your terrain😍. So deatailed and perfectly executed. I´m glad you decided to expand it and make another video.

[@Sorastro]

Thank you Gilbert! 😊

[@smeef8145]

Thank you for all the tips. I’ve learnt so much from your channel about the hobby over the last couple of years.

[@Sorastro]

Thank you so much! I'm really happy to hear that 😀

[@dsanchez23fight]

It’s so interesting how you brought up different systems being out there to try where I’m almost the opposite. If I have too many systems I start to get them confused and then I don’t get to put the time into learning them. I’m mainly an Age of Sigmar player and painter. It fact, I only have Marvel Crisis Protocol models specifically to follow your painting tutorials as I just enjoy them so much. I have almost no interest in playing the game. Mostly due to time constraints with a 3 year old and a 9mo old. That all might change in the future but it’s just interesting to hear that perspective. I’ll probably give MCP a try when my son is older and wants to play with the super heroes.

[@Sorastro]

I hear you RE time constraints buddy! Especially when the kids are young. When they're of gaming age though... 😁

[@666lupine666]

YES! I have been waiting for this. Great inspiration, thank you.

[@Sorastro]

Thank you so much buddy! 😊

[@InventiveHarvest]

I feel like you should put 4 little turtles by that pipe

[@liamalford1782]

Where did you get your foam board from? That’s one think I can never seem to find

[@Sorastro]

Hi there! I think I got most it from Hobby Craft 😀

[@sapphirejunction8993]

You are truly an artist.

[@Sorastro]

That's very kind - thank you! 😊

[@JackSargePainting]

I loved your comments towards the end about the child like wonder that inspires you to get into a certain game or line of miniatures. I'm hoping to find that again with my hobby. We downsized to a smaller home and I parted with a large chunk of my 28mm collections, I hope I can get enthused to stick with a project in a smaller scale to match my reduced playing and storage space. Thank you for the many splendid videos you have shared with us over the years.

[@Sorastro]

Thank you Jack! Space can be tricky for sure, so I do sympathise 🤗

[@tristanlee8495]

I just realised, you look like Ed O'Brien

[@Sorastro]

I'll take it! 😁

[@stompingfreak8980]

Mate, Boss, Sir, that’s absolutely stunning. Your work has always been incredible. Your miniatures WoW everyone. Always a pleasure to lean from your work. A true artist.

[@Sorastro]

Thank you my dude! That means the world to me :)

[@brandonchaplin9782]

This was awesome to see and listen to your opinions with the questions. Been a big influence for me to continue painting over the years since getting back into the hobby. Finally bought imperial assault last year after watching through that series a few times. Admittedly they're still in the box 😅 been meaning to play that and journey's in middle earth (rip) with my younger siblings since being back home. Might have to get them to crack out their paints too and all work on getting both sets done one weekend

[@Sorastro]

Ha ha, thanks a lot Brandon! 😁

[@Kammmm]

I recently discovered your channel and I must say, your video quality, presentation and the content you produce is really wonderful. Thank you for taking the time and effort to make these videos. Cant wait for the next one 😊!

[@Sorastro]

Thank you for sharing such a kind comment! I'm very glad you're enjoying the videos 😀

[@dukespaintart1259]

Oh, my friend I waiting so long for a video like this, so helpful!!! ^^ Thank you so much, I love it :-) I will use it for my Gotham :-)

[@Sorastro]

Thank you my dude! I’m glad you enjoyed it 🤗

[@rsmptabletop]

This was soooo inspiritional! Im gonna have to try to build something 1/2 as awesome as this! Great work!

[@Sorastro]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate that 😊

[@MrMagicchrisi]

I was so much looking forward to this video - and it absolutely fulfilled my expectations! Your dedication to details and the practical thinking behind everything are inspiring 🥰

[@Sorastro]

Thanks so much my friend! I'm really glad you enjoyed it 😀

[@Darkknightzoey]

I really love watching the tiles go together in different ways. The board really comes to life. Needless to say, it's also very gorgeously painted. I haven't painted anything in a long time, but I can feel the ol' creative juices beginning to move again, I think :)

[@Sorastro]

Thanks so much! I'm happy to hear that 😀

[@Slurgical_3D_Terrain_Channel]

Worlds End video I think was the first terrain I ever seen. My brain exploded and I got a iPad Pro, a 3D printer and learned to CAD and Sculpt software.

[@Sorastro]

Fantastic!! 😀

[@MerlinMAVK]

Just a note to say how much your videos are appreciated. They are filled with inspiration and you have a natural way as a teacher and an enthusiast at the same time. Look forward to each one.

[@Sorastro]

Thank you for the kind comment Merlin! I really appreciate that 🙂

[@DialetoNerd]

You make a great job , congrats 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@AlxNmss]

The grand master of Painting is back with another great Video. That's Entertainment 😎 Lord Sorastro, I bow down to this awesome look of your scenery. The depth in those Details are amazing and absolutely realistic. As Star Wars Imperial Assault was launched years ago, first I was flashed, later I thought it could be more like a tabletop game instead. But yeah it's a great game, still. But as Star Wars Legion was released, It was my dream come true... a high detailed Star Wars Tabletop!!! That's what the world needed!!! Really Happy with the entire Game so far. Back to your Video. I got a question too, sorry for not using Facebook or the others social media plattforms☹ The question isn't that Personal I hope🤔 What is Lord Sorastro's favorite faction in the Star Wars Universe? Which faction you whould like to join? There is a possibility that you my answered that question, when it is so,than I miss that and I am sorry. So than I wish you the best and much success in your doing. May the force be with you Thank You Greetings from Germany

[@Sorastro]

Thank you so much my friend! I have a bit of a weak spot for the Imperials but I'm not sure I'd like to join them! :)

[@christophererben5102]

First of all i absolutly love your work and your videos, please never stop!!! But i´ve also a question. Why have you stoped your series of zombicide? I love the game and wish that you paint the survivers from the Urban Zombicide Games. Please tell me why you´ve never do that. Greetings from germany =)

[@Sorastro]

Thanks a lot Christopher! I actually painted the original Zombicide heroes before I even thought about making my first video (the zombie one). Then Black Plague came along, where I did cover every figure from the core box. But I didn't feel like covering the expansions as there's just so many, and there were/are other games I want(ed) to cover.. 😀

[@sim2570]

That was a great video, I very like that format, it also give the opportunity to know more about the real you :) . * I must say that I was amazed when I see what you did with the tree that are movable because in my modulaire tiles project I was doing kind of the same thing which is tracing some holes (small holes 3" and medium holes 4" in diameters and about 3mm in depth ) in the ground like you did and using some tin can lids of 3" and 4" in diameters as bases for my trees, and also using that for some other features as well. I also do something similar for buildings using different square space size from 3"x 3" to 6"x 6" and some variations like 4"x 5" / 5"x 6" etc. and using XPS foam as bases. Cheers! :)

[@Sorastro]

Thanks a lot my friend! 😀

[@AzraelThanatos]

If you want something like a cargo yard tile, you ought to take a look at Reapers shipping containers (and some of their other modern scatter pieces) because they work rather well for it. While I haven't played Crisis Protocol, I've used it for other modern games...mainly a more homebrew X-COM type game. You can also find some pretty good train tracks that would work for a suspended rail starting point which would be rather iconic there

[@Sorastro]

Awesome! Thanks for the suggestion 😀

[@michalnoga8460]

Thank You Mark, your work is extraordinary in your pedagogical approach and I like your videos a lot. I hope there will be more Q+A videos in future. My wife at last see how does look like that guy "Sorastro"? 😁

[@Sorastro]

Ha ha thanks Michal! I'd be happy to do some more Q+As in the future.. :)

[@shayulghul]

This is such great terrain. I'm about to do a one-shot game for the classic Marvel Super Heroes RPG (by Jeff Grub), and this terrain gives me so many great ideas.

[@Sorastro]

Awesome, thank you! 😀

[@Ascalante80]

Your work is so inspiring, I just went to the basement and started painting. I love your work and attitude! I cant wait to see the next Video. BTW nasty scratch on your forearm.

[@Sorastro]

Thanks a lot! Ah Yeh.. I slipped whilst climbing a rocky slope last week 😄

[@WatchItPaintIt]

It's really nice to finally see your painting area set up :) Mine looks like a bomb went off in a hobby shop, then someone just put a chair in the middle of the debris and started working.

[@Sorastro]

Ha ha, thanks buddy! My studio is pretty tiny so I sure have to pack things in.. 😁

[@michaelmannai8856]

This is incredible and inspiring. I actually did not know about this game but I did order marvel zombicide and I am wondering if this idea would be suitable for it. I hope so. Want to give it a shot.

[@Sorastro]

Thanks so much Michael! 🤗

[@JamesRansom]

Thank you for this exceptional video. The Q+A was wonderful. Very helpful!

[@Sorastro]

Thanks a lot James! I'm glad you enjoyed it 😀

[@grismanson442]

Just incredible work, really enjoyed this.

[@Sorastro]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@wing00superman]

Absolutely loved this video. This makes me want to dive deeper in to diorama terrain!!!! Thank you.

[@Sorastro]

Thank you very much! It's so fun to work on 😁

[@Slurgical_3D_Terrain_Channel]

I somehow missed this video :) love your work. You have been an inspiration to me.

[@Sorastro]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate that 😀

[@basvanwesterloo258]

You are so good, it looks amazing all that you make !!!

[@Sorastro]

That's very kind - thank you! 😊

[@douglasbradley3533]

I'm still on your Luke Skywalker video :-) think this is definitely up a notch

[@Sorastro]

Thanks Douglas 😁

[@8-bite393]

Your Drawing of the Kraken is impressive. I wished that I could draw so :)

[@Sorastro]

Thank you! I just copied the design from one of my local pubs 😁

[@JohnGunter_Johnprime]

Great looking terrain and explanation for how you made it. Thanks for posting.

[@Sorastro]

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

[@Chimer24-qs5wo]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video and your Q&A. Thank you )O(

[@Sorastro]

Thanks again! I'm glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@newtpondskipper]

Beautiful work! Absolutely love the Sanctum.

[@Sorastro]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@adm5315]

Eres un gran artista!!! Me encantan todos tus trabajos!! Enhorabuena sigue así!!!

[@Sorastro]

Thank you kindly! 😀

[@ShadowMetroid]

I am late to the party on this one, but I had to leave a comment. I watch an absolute ton of hobby videos and I have to say this one stands out as an all time great. I learnt so much from this, and it has certainly gotten my mind racing with ideas for my own terrain. I already knew you were a masterful painter from the tutorials I have followed along with, but your board.. the level of detail and thought that's gone into it... well, it's just something else. Super inspiring. I would love to see another Q&A video down at some point. Do you think you will get Star Wars: Shatterpoint? I know the information on it is quite limited and we have not seen gameplay yet, but just wondered if you'd already decided one way or another? Anyway, thanks for creating such a wonderful video and for providing links to the resources and guides - hugely appreciated. :)

[@Sorastro]

Hi Alan! Thank you so much for the kind comment; I really appreciate that! Regarding Shatterpoint, I am actually already working on a fresh series for the game (and I also composed the music for AMG to use in their reveal trailer!) 😁

[@ShadowMetroid]

@@Sorastro Wow, that's awesome. Glad to know you will have Shatterpoint content too.

[@santiagorobleslara8196]

a spectacular video if you want to try to make a table is a great guide and as always very well explained 🙌🙌

[@Sorastro]

Thank you very much! I’m glad you enjoyed it 😀

[@Stagbot_Racing]

TIL 12 year old Sorastro paints better than me :|

[@Sorastro]

Doh! 😄

[@ferranc7209]

Amazing Master Sorastro!!!

[@Sorastro]

Thank you kindly! 😀

[@Slurgical_3D_Terrain_Channel]

I use those cars for 28 or 32mm

[@wonderboy2402]

Another stunning project - amazing.

[@Sorastro]

Thank you so much! 😀

[@midwesternexplorer9339]

You should go to Gen Con one of these days! Its an amazing time!

[@Sorastro]

I'd really love to! 🙂

[@JoeBossRedSeven]

🍷🧐🎩🚧Thanks Sorastro for this fun and inspiring video!🔥🤓☕🍰

[@Sorastro]

You're welcome my friend! :)

[@JoeBossRedSeven]

@@Sorastro 💞🤍✨

[@shaunkrogulski9619]

You are a treasure sir! Great terrain, I will have to build a few terrain tiles

[@Sorastro]

Thank you kindly, Shaun! 😊

[@asierlopez8027]

Very instructive video. Thanks

[@Sorastro]

Thank you! And you're very welcome 😊

[@larrybriner5687]

Thank you so much for all your videos ! It makes me happy that you are pursuing your hobby passions AND, as a lover of miniature painting, you have inspired me to make my own stuff! Especially the Journey of LOTR stuff, I’m still painting them, but I love the process and the hobby. Excellent videos on that miniature series as well, you are AWESOME!

[@Sorastro]

Thank you so much Larry! I really appreciate that :)

[@stephenhorvath6930]

Very interesting and entertaining, thank you for sharing!

[@Sorastro]

Thanks a lot Steve! I’m really glad you enjoyed it 😀

[@Andrewc87563]

Great to finish on the topic of what makes you paint and create.

[@Sorastro]

Thanks Andrew! 🙂

[@bluepigeon3242]

i love your content sorastro, one question i have though is do you have any interest in historical minis? if so will we possibly see a video of maybe a roman or a WWII british paratroooper would love to see you try your hand at the camo patterns of WWII or the vibrant colors of a greek hoplite with their elaborate shield designs

[@Sorastro]

Thank you so much! I'd certainly be interested in venturing into historical-themed minis (or busts even) one day.. 🙂

[@johnnycooper7019]

Dear Sorastro, a very informative & enjoyable insight into your world of painting. Thank you. I do hope that both you & your Family are keeping well? Best Wishes Johnny

[@Sorastro]

Thank you so much sir! The family are well - thank you 🤗

[@Dresden76]

I loved this video! I’m typically not a fan of longer format videos (30+ minutes is pushing it for me) but this one was great. I loved the range of topics you covered, how organized your answers (and solutions in the description) and how you held back on topics that you knew might require deeper discussion. If you did one of these per quarter or per half year, that’d be fantastic!

[@Sorastro]

Thanks for the kind feedback Rich! I'm glad you enjoyed the episode :)

[@dustiiyork3907]

Amazing video !! Can't wait for the studio tour . Do you compose your own music for you videos ?

[@Sorastro]

Thanks a lot! Yes I do compose all my own music.. sorastro.com/sorastros-music/ 🙂

[@dustiiyork3907]

@@Sorastro I thought so !! The tracks are always epic in each video 🔥

[@Sorastro]

Thanks so much! 😀

[@kimmipops5143]

This was a brilliant video - super nice walkthrough with the terrain and interesting Q&A getting a bit behind the scene. I’ve never painted a model, but I really enjoy watching your content - keep up your great work ☺️

[@Sorastro]

Thank you so much! I really do appreciate that :)

[@boardgameschill3495]

Thank you for the video! -Nathan Biangel

[@Sorastro]

You're very welcome! 😀

[@boardgameschill3495]

@@Sorastro now I’m painting my MCP. 🥲 it’s my least favorite thing to do haha

[@martinscandling3063]

Great piece of content, thoroughly enjoyed watching. Your passion for MCP and talent as a painter and creator are truly inspirational! I appreciate you are incredibly busy but please do consider the in person painting tutorials...where do i sign lol! All the best and keep up the amazing work!

[@Sorastro]

Ha ha, thanks dude 😁

[@rafaelguasco]

So nice to see you and listen to all your advices. As always, your work is awesome! I wish I could describe or show how much you have inspired me to start painting, you have been always be true to your aproach of the hobby and the kind of content you like to paint and show. I can't recomend enough your videos to people who ask how to start painting or wants to paint something in particular. I can't wait to see one of those Star Wars dioramas you have in mind. Watch that arm of you! Take care pal! 🤩🙌

[@Sorastro]

That's such a lovely comment - thank you friend! And ha ha, yeh.. I slipped on a rocky slope last week.. 😁

[@joecarey4039]

Great video. Very different but it was nice to see a different side to things. You are one humble guy, you'd breeze most competition painting, so many people are inspired by your painting. Thank you for everything you put out for the community

[@Sorastro]

That’s very kind - thank you Joe! 😀

[@GoodEnoughParty]

Great Video! I really like the amount of thought put into the spacing of the terrain layout and how the boards fit together. The Q&A was fun. Looking forward to seeing more! Cheers!

[@Sorastro]

Thank you brother! 😀

[@AngmarCaptain]

The more I see the stuff you do the more I love being into miniature games. Just inspires me to want to make incredible stuff like this! Just started getting into Marvel more first hand now and I'm loving it. This just makes me want to jump into the terrain scene and make a cool board to play on!

[@Sorastro]

Thank you so much! It's such a rewarding hobby once you get stuck in 😀

[@joshfreeman3264]

18:08 Everytime I seen that car I would say to myself "man that looks like john wicks car 🤔" And today it was confirmed lol I loved this video Sorastro 👌

[@Sorastro]

Ha ha, excellent! I’m glad I was able to put your mind at rest.. 😄

[@stanleymartens9784]

Great video!! Amazing looking terrain and some really great question & answer. Thanks for this type of content, really great to see. Take care.

[@Sorastro]

Thank you for the kind feedback sir! 😀

[@HobbyBeforeIDie]

Absolutely bloody amazing 🤘

[@Sorastro]

Thank you! 😄

[@jacobjamison6827]

OMG you gotta put lil tiny turtles by the ooze lol

[@Sorastro]

Ha ha 😄

[@mikey_vengenz]

You're the one I point to if anyone ever questions if what we do is considered "art." It would be an absolute joy to play MCP on these boards.

[@Sorastro]

That’s very kind - thank you! 😀

[@aaronhoes]

Love the terrain and thanks for taking the time to do the Q&A. Seeing the old space orks was brilliant. Really looking forward to a studio tour.

[@Sorastro]

Thanks a lot Aaron! I'm glad you enjoyed it 😁

[@Jauphrey]

I felt the humility seep into my soul after seeing the barrels , that's what ultimately set me straight. ;) Amazing job!

[@Sorastro]

Aw thanks so much! 😁

[@sandavetrading1572]

Just fantastic - what a great video! Great to see more of the real "you" behind my favourite painting guru!

[@Sorastro]

Aw thanks so much! I really do appreciate that 😁

[@Mailed-Knight]

Great vid, I'm sorry I missed it.

[@Sorastro]

Thanks buddy! 🤗

[@rstollenwerk]

where do I get that brick texture printable?

[@tomackland1390]

Over dope 👌

[@Sorastro]

Hey Ryan! Honestly, if I wasn't able to buy the Noch sheets, I'd be tempted to go and take some photos of brick walls, and print them out 🙂

[@sleestack2723]

Glad to see a new video on my hobby day! Looks amazing! Cheers!

[@Sorastro]

Awesome! Thank you 😁

[@AnythingButOnes]

Been waiting for a scenery series for so long! Thanks sorastro!!

[@Sorastro]

You're welcome! 😁

[@blakelivesay]

You are an absolute master at your craft, and I am super envious of anyone who gets to play on your set up

[@Sorastro]

Thank you so much! 😄

[@onebigholiday42]

Insanely good

[@Sorastro]

Thank you, sir! 😊

[@dylpurcell1]

Always brilliant.

[@Sorastro]

Thank you so much Dylan :)

[@machinegundevildog5097]

Your painting is so great it looks like a movie set

[@Sorastro]

Thanks a lot! I'm happy to hear you say that :)