Star Wars Legion AT-ST | Star Wars Hobby Tutorial Episode 1/16

In “Star Wars Legion AT-ST: How to Paint and Weather” we will see how to easily achieve a gritty, realistic finish on either your Star Wars Legion AT-ST or Bandai AT-ST model kit with just a few products and techniques.
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1. How to paint a Star Wars Legion AT-ST?
2. How to weather Star Wars models?
3. How to apply various weathering techniques to Star Wars Legion models or Star Wars model kits?
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Tamiya XF-1 Flat Black, Tamiya XF-9 Hull Red, Tamiya Lacquer Thinner w/Retarder, Badger Patriot 105, Humbrol Maskol, Kitchen Sponge, Pliers, Kitchen Paper, Tamiya XF-19 Sky Grey, Tamiya XF-2 Flat White, Large Flat Brush, Tamiya X-22 Clear, AMMO of MIG Dark Wash, AMMO Odorless Thinner, AMMO Synthetic Liner Brush, 2 Paint Wells, AMMO Synthetic Angle Brush, AMMO Oilbrushers (Starship Bay Sludge, Rust, Buff, Dark Brown), Synthetic Saw Brush, Make-up Brushes.
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0:00:00 - Start
0:00:20 - Undercoat
0:02:45 - Applying Liquid Mask
0:04:46 - Basecoat and Highlights
0:06:53 - Chipping
0:08:24 - Varnishing
0:08:52 - Pin Wash
0:10:22 - Blending
0:12:44 - Oil Dots
0:15:48 - Showcase
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[@TheRaceForTerra]

*****DISCOVER THE REST OF THIS VIDEO SERIES***** This is episode 1 of a video series of mine dedicated solely to painting and weathering Star Wars models. Discover the rest here: kzbin.info/aero/PLZdX5WqXSpc3z7JglKC53TT75stOIfKtM

[@racheladkins6060]

You’ve got it spot on. I used to work in Rolls Royce, I used to walk around the factory building and study the rusted metal of the machines and factories building and, it was a great way to learn about what becomes of metal outdoors, how and where it rusts, corrodes from rainwater, chemicals and being hit by accidents from careless workers and fork lift trucks and some of aero engine loaders. It was amazing to see aero engines out of airplanes.

[@TheRaceForTerra]

Thanks a lot, Rachel, and you made me pretty envious! Whenever I'm out for a walk or whatever and I see heavy machinery of any sort, I only see...lovely weathering! I live in a rural area with quite a few farms around us, so it's easy to see things like tractors, crates, and whatnot. I would much prefer visiting the Rolls Royce factory, however! 🙂

[@J4stringthang]

I subscribed just because of the Music.

[@TheRaceForTerra]

Hahah! Thank you!

[@nickhobbs6514]

@@TheRaceForTerra what is the music, it's great? I subscribed in part due to the music but also bought an airbrush today thanks to this tutorial!

[@TheRaceForTerra]

@@nickhobbs6514 Hi Nick, glad to hear you liked it! It's all royalty-free music from the KZbin Audio Library (just google that). The artists whose music I use the most are Jeremy Korpas, Quincas Moreira, and above all, Ethan Meixsell.

[@rick_the_framer]

Another great video for the archive! Streaks over a lighter colour look so cool, can't wait to try similar. Many thanks Enrique.

[@TheRaceForTerra]

Thank you, sir! I had never tried these kinds of colors before, and I agree - I must say it looks much cooler than my usual Panzer Grey.

[@moxxiloquita2048]

Man, this looks awesome. I got the Mig Winterizer set, so I am building this kit but in a Hoth based setting. So snow on the platform and on some places on the walker itself. And using Micro Crystal Clear for ice. But this video of yours is very very useful! Thank you.

[@TheRaceForTerra]

Sounds great, Moxxi, and happy you liked the video! If you’re doing a Hoth project, why don’t you check out my Hoth X-Wing videos? 😉

[@moxxiloquita2048]

​@@TheRaceForTerra will do.

[@capnmoby13]

Thank you for this excellent video! You have gotten me excited for my next AT-ST! So much I would like to do here.

[@TheRaceForTerra]

Hi, you are very welcome and I'm happy to hear it inspired you - my job is done then! 😉 Would have replied sooner, but the system somehow flagged your comment as "held for review".

[@cobras185]

This was amazing great video tutorial. This would be a fun class during high school! lol

[@TheRaceForTerra]

Hahah! Thank you, Robert! We also have hobby hangouts in the Discord...

[@Caravagioish]

Love this!!! Great work!!!

[@TheRaceForTerra]

Thank you, James!

[@plasticposse768]

This video is EXCELLENT - well done!!!

[@TheRaceForTerra]

Thank you guys, much appreciated!

[@piperthirtytwo]

Wow! You make everything look so easy. I started this kit about 5 hours ago and had to clean my room right when starting it because the first piece i cut off the sprue shot over my shoulder and was so small, plus was the same color as the carpet. I finally found it(nowhere near where I thought it flew)and decided to watch a few build videos to see what I wanted in a finished kit. The chipping you showed is not only easy, but makes the model look like it had brushed up against trees on Endor. Thank you for this video and I hope to make my AT-ST look half as good as yours. This is my first model build that is not a modern jet/stealth plane and my 3rd build in over 35 years.

[@TheRaceForTerra]

Thank you very much, Matthew - feedback like this is why I have kept making videos. As for losing pieces, that happens to me all the time...more than once meaning I have to buy a second kit! I am honored to have served as inspiration, and it's great to see more aircraft modellers trying this sort of stuff, and viceversa!

[@mattmurphy-kane1903]

Great video. They are getting better every time man

[@TheRaceForTerra]

Thank you kindly, Matt! It means a lot coming from you!

[@andrewobrigewitsh]

Love this and I already have all those Ammo Mig products.

[@TheRaceForTerra]

Thanks, Andrew!

[@sonnyhuy4463]

Great video and tutorial, thanks!

[@TheRaceForTerra]

Thank you very much, Sonny, happy you enjoyed it!

[@cohjunkie689]

amazing paint job, great video!

[@TheRaceForTerra]

Thank you kindly, cohjunkie!

[@Phoney72]

This was fantastic buddy. Great work

[@TheRaceForTerra]

Thank you very much, Phoney! Happy you enjoyed it!

[@MarcCifuentes]

Awesome!

[@TheRaceForTerra]

¡Gracias, Marc!

[@TheRaceForTerra]

Hi guys! I hope you enjoy this video. If you do, please spread the word about the channel!😀 If you really, really like it, please have a look at my Patreon! 😇 I have a special offer for the month of January only! patreon.com/theraceforterra

[@WalterAluasHeisenberg]

Impresionante. Creo que he visto este video como 10 veces.

[@TheRaceForTerra]

¡Jaja, muchísimas gracias, Walter!

[@PlasticModelBuilder]

That turned out nice. Its interesting compared to others that dont even use a base coat, but just go over the typical color of the model.

[@TheRaceForTerra]

Thank you, Ari, and I just subscribed to your channel! 😉 Are you planning on doing any more Star Wars models in the future?

[@RMZFILMS59]

Great video!

[@TheRaceForTerra]

Thank you very much, Humberto!

[@timberg5298]

This is amazing looking

[@TheRaceForTerra]

Thanks a lot, Tim!

[@FPdesignfab]

Nice work. You got a new sub. I'd like to see you paint more large scale SW models, perhaps with more dirt/grime/mud splatter fx versus the last airbrush layer, which does look like the film miniatures but feels a bit soft in still life.

[@TheRaceForTerra]

Thank you! It will take me a while, because I have very little time for modelling or the channel at the moment, but more Star Wars models are definitely coming!

[@Consfearacy22]

Whats the story behind mixing acrylic paints with a lacquer thinner?

[@TheRaceForTerra]

I explain that in the TX-225 video, but in short: Tamiya XF paints aren't really acrylics, in the sense of water-based acrylics, which is what all other acrylic paints are (Vallejo, AMMO, etc.). They are alcohol-based, and their properties improve enormously when used with lacquer thinner, as opposed to X-20A or IPA.

[@anunnaki8964]

Magnifique Travail Félicitation Monsieur ;)

[@TheRaceForTerra]

Merci beaucoup, Anunnaki!

[@lpjmodels]

Got sent here by your great interview with the Posse, awesome work and well done video !

[@TheRaceForTerra]

Wow, thank you very much, I'm a big fan of your work! Your channel was a great inspiration for me. Also, I did a Panzer I Breda recently, and your video about the regular version was very helpful! Thanks!

[@lazysponge]

awsome enrique now imagine you would use an german engineered airbrush :D

[@TheRaceForTerra]

Hahah! Just bought another Badger, so...

[@alfacentauri-scifi]

Muy buen trabajo de pintura al igual que tus otros videos.

[@TheRaceForTerra]

¡Muchas gracias! ¿Eres nuevo en el canal? Creo recordar que éste es tu primer comentario 😉

[@alfacentauri-scifi]

@@TheRaceForTerra si, es mi primer comentario, tienes excelente trabajos de pintura a si que ya te tengo considerado en mi lista de personas que sigo.

[@WalterAluasHeisenberg]

Sorry, I do not speak english. Un trabajo espectacular. Personalmente no me gustan las figuras tan envejecidas, pero el efecto que consigues es realmente asombroso. Muchas gracias por compartir tus conocimientos. He aprendido mucho.

[@TheRaceForTerra]

Hola, Walter: soy español, así que no hay problema. Muchas gracias, y me alegro de que te haya resultado interesante.

[@WalterAluasHeisenberg]

@@TheRaceForTerra Ok, genial. Soy fan de STAR WARS desde que vi el Retorno del Jedi en el cine cuando era niño y tengo un AT-AT, un AT-ST, una lanzadera imperial Lamba y un montón de cacharros más por pintar que nunca pinté por miedo a estropearlos. Tu video me es tremendamente util y es justo lo que andaba buscando. Un saludo.

[@JAN_SOLO_WING]

Buenos días. Te escribo en español porque se que lo hablas. El resultado es inmejorable. Me encanta tu trabajo. Una pregunta sencilla. El hecho de pintar con la tapa del depósito de pintura del aerografo puesta es por algo en especial o simplemente para no derramar pintura? Generalmente veo que casi nadie lo tapa. Gracias. Un saludo!

[@TheRaceForTerra]

Hola, Jan, pues muchísimas gracias, lo primero, y puedes escribirme en español cuando quieras. La tapa del depósito la pongo siempre, religiosamente, porque con la forma de pintar un poco a lo bruto que tengo (que está influenciada por las libertades que me da el usar pinturas no acuosas), ¡sin la tapa constaté que acababa manchando todo de pintura el 90% de las veces! 😂. Un saludo, y si alguna vez tienes alguna pregunta, ya sabes.

[@operonandonandon]

Awesome work! How would you go about chipping a darker color (black, dark blue, etc?)

[@TheRaceForTerra]

Depends on the color, the theme, the type of model, etc., but the principles are the same. I would need more context for a proper answer.

[@operonandonandon]

@@TheRaceForTerra Thanks for your reply! I'm about to start weathering the dark blue-black panels of my Adeptus Titanicus scale Legio Mortis titans. I'm struggling with how to do this in-scale (8mm vs. my more usual 28mm) and with high enough contrast to be visible on the tabletop.

[@TheRaceForTerra]

If you want to go full realism, you could do a gloss black as your top coat, and a matt, dirty, reddish black underneath, then add rust to some spots. Like the Mad Max Interceptor.

[@AK-tl2nm]

I tried this with Micro Studios masking fluid and AK Real Colors Acrylic lacquer and the paint simply wouldn’t budge even with harsh scrubbing.

[@TheRaceForTerra]

Never tried that masking fluid, but I've used Maskol and Real Colors multiple times.

[@imtoys23]

I would like to see you painting a Ship from "Space battleship Yamato", may be Gamilon Ship that usually is all Green.

[@TheRaceForTerra]

🤔 Hmmm...that's a very interesting idea, actually. Noted!

[@orionparish9858]

Talk about luck. My local gaming store has Star Wars Legion stuff. The base game, the AT-RT, and the AT-ST. I'm sorely tempted to get them now. And I've sworn off, forever, getting anymore Star Wars stuff. Go figure. This is sorely changing my mind.

[@TheRaceForTerra]

Well, call me enabler, but I can't recommend this stuff enough - a fantastic kit. Have you seen the size comparison with a 40k Imperial Knight? It is much taller, and costs €40!!!!

[@orionparish9858]

@@TheRaceForTerra I haven't. I didn't even know Legion was a thing until I saw the kits at my store. Might grab one in April.

[@MaximilianJirik]

Awsome work! Your video motivates me to Paint my Bandai AT-AT with this colors and effects. I''m new on Airbrush and haven't much experiance. Which pressure should I use?

[@TheRaceForTerra]

HI Maximilian, thank you so much! I am sure you will really enjoy that Bandai kit. As for airbrush pressure, it depends on the nozzle size, the paint, and the effect you want, but the sort of benchmark pressure is 20 psi. If you use Tamiya paints with lacquer thinner and a 0.5mm airbrush, I would do 18-20. Happy to answer questions anytime, let me know.

[@MaximilianJirik]

@@TheRaceForTerra Good Morning and thank you for your reply. That helps me a lot. I don't quite understand the relationship between pressure and nozzle size yet. Purely physical: The smaller the diameter, the higher the speed. Basically, I need less pressure for the 0.3 needle than for a 0.5 or do I misunderstand that? So regardless of the effect and the distance. I am very much looking forward to the Bandai Kit and your technique looks great. Above all, you show how "easy" you can achieve such great effects. I don't play a legion, but designing something so beautiful pleases the eye and heart. I will take a lot of time for the AT-AT and relax. If it fits, I might build a diorama around there. Best wishes My english is a bit rusty, so I helped me with Google Translate.

[@TheRaceForTerra]

@@MaximilianJirik Would love to see that AT-AT! Bigger needle sizes allow you to use "thicker" paint with less pressure, so they are more flexible. The downside is that, if you need very fine lines (I don't), then it may be rather tricky. Does this make sense? Enjoy your next project!

[@MaximilianJirik]

@@TheRaceForTerra Thanks! That makes sense to me. I'm using a IWATA Eclipse HP-SBS with a 0,35 needle, so its a great allround needle and for fine details I would use a small brush. But I saw in reviews that the Eclipse can also paint very fine lines and dots. But I still lack the practice for that. I like your technique to dilute the colors by 50% and spray them with a fine mist. This takes more time, but prevents gross mistakes that can no longer be repaired. Also I don't need much pressure and can work much closer to the model. When the AT-AT is ready, I'll send you a short video. But it will still take some time because I want to take a lot of time for it. Best wishes.

[@MaximilianJirik]

@@TheRaceForTerra Hello there, so, here it is: nextcloud.maximilian-jirik.de/index.php/s/o46AWabcwfdDGP6 Unfortunately I can't send any Private Messages on KZbin or to your Instagram accoubt, so I shared a pic with my cloud. :) The matt lacquer is still missing, but I think, it is ready to show. Painting was already a challenge, becauseI didn't know how to paint all the parts or groups in the best way. Besides, too many moving parts. 😅 Actually, I didn't want to make it look so broken, but weathering was so much fun for me. I still like it very much, especialy for the fact that it is my first model. Best wishes Maximilian

[@thebigbennychannel]

brother,did you make and paint the original models from the movies? that AT-ST looks tremendous!

[@TheRaceForTerra]

Hahah! I’M afraid not, BB, but thank you for your kind words!

[@DBLt4p]

Do lacquer primers work on FW resin without damaging them?

[@TheRaceForTerra]

Hi, of course they do! I have painted over 150 Heresy miniatures, used lacquers on most of them - not only to prime, but for the basecoats also.

[@DBLt4p]

@@TheRaceForTerra Awesome, thanks!

[@TheRaceForTerra]

Anytime!

[@gileranexus500ie]

Ciao scusami prima di dipingere il colore marrone hai dato primer? Complimenti per l’ottimo lavoro ho acquistato gli stessi colori che suggerisci nel video spero riuscire ad ottenere un buon risultato…

[@TheRaceForTerra]

Non parlo italiano, mio amico, ma io provo. il colore marrone È il primer (colore normale + primer in uno). Spagnolo la prossima volta? Buona fortuna!

[@gileranexus500ie]

Ok 👍🏻 grazie ho capito 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻✋🏻🤓🤙🏻

[@legendarydungeonmasters9614]

Have you tried AK Interactive Rea Colors?

[@TheRaceForTerra]

Yes, of course - pretty much all my Warhammer models were painted with those, and I have a huge collection of them. If you check out my non-Star Wars videos, you'll see me use them aplenty!

[@andrewobrigewitsh]

@@TheRaceForTerra Nice. I'm a big fan of Scale 75, AK Interactive and Ammo Mig and don't really want to branch out, but I'm trying to match you colors. What Real colors recommend as replacements for the Tamiya colors?

[@charlesgalarza8646]

The music makes the video unbearable

[@TheRaceForTerra]

It may surprise you to learn, Charles, that I am actually quite proud of my selection of music and how it integrates into the videos. If you find instrumental music unbearable, I'm afraid that will apply to every single video of mine...

[@infamousjt]

Awesome!

[@TheRaceForTerra]

Thanks, JT!