“The Historian” Mecha Kitbash Diorama, Beyond the Blight

[@gameyybuilds]

Photos from the OG kit bashers: imgur.com/gallery/Zt9Y4 A cool interview with a Star Wars model maker: www.starwars.com/news/paul-huston-on-making-models-and-history-for-star-wars-a-new-hope Big thanks to TZ Audio for the Stellar X2 microphone (amzn.to/3GBep0o) and to The Army Painter for their incredible speed paint set! (amzn.to/41gTcSL) Oh and don't forget to snag some Blight swag while the sale lasts! www.gameyybuilds.com

[@monkeyking4753]

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[@daikansanchez7674]

Between your "Beyond the Blight" world, Boylei Hobby Time's "Wild Imaginary West" and Simon Stålenhag's Alternate World you spoil us with amazing worldbuilding and beautiful art. Now off I go to binge-watch your content and wait for your book to come out.

[@Sredleg]

Didn't know about Simon Stålenhag, thanks for the recommendation!

[@petercarioscia9189]

Check out Bill Making Stuff and his Rust world. He doesn't present it with as much detail or scope as this world, Aegis, but if you crave more world building, Bill Making Stuff is worth your while

[@stupich5868]

And now, Boylei has a skirmish tabletop game coming out. We might need a blight campaign 🤔

[@Ibens_Inferno]

I feel that as long as only specific unique parts are 3D printed, then it doesn’t “ruin” the spirit of the project

[@jackcleveland1175]

As a modeler, I have no issue with anyone creating their own files to 3d print. It's no different than finding pre-made parts for a kit bash. Making a model with found pieces versus making a model from scratch using your imagination is always going to be more interesting. The beauty of a build comes from the overall design, and not the parts it is sourced from. The only limit is imagination.

[@jtjames79]

Slicers are making kitbashing surprisingly easy. Zero modeling skills needed.

[@jakelevinson7802]

I love the mix of scratch building and 3d printing

[@gameyybuilds]

Thanks. I know 3D printing isn't for everyone, and I don't enjoy it nearly as much as scratch building and kit bashing, but I feel it's so useful in supplementing the builds, especially with smaller, specialized pieces.

[@alecwoyke9152]

Agreed

[@ScaleModelGeek]

My current build is a mech walker. Great minds!!! LOL. Looking forward to your vision.

[@gameyybuilds]

Looking forward to it! I love your work!

[@ScaleModelGeek]

@@gameyybuilds Thanks. My build video was supposed to go up this weekend but there was a massive fire around the corner from my photo studio and we were evacuated and didn't have access for almost 3 days. So, that put be behind. BTW, watched the video and great as usual.

[@gameyybuilds]

@@ScaleModelGeek Oh man that sounds terrifying. Fires and hobby workspaces do not mix!

[@finitesound]

Always love when a new video in this series drops.

[@gameyybuilds]

Thanks!

[@Awxility]

I personally think the resin turned out great! The murky water helps add to the darker themes of the world. But of course amazing video! Every upload radiates with passion.

[@BPCustomCreations]

It's such a joy to watch you pull everything together with so many techniques and materials 👍 Tons of inspiration as always!

[@gameyybuilds]

Thanks so much Ben! This one was pretty frustrating (hence the long build time), but I'm glad I saw it through.

[@Madladmakes]

I love both of your stuff so much ❤❤❤

[@BPCustomCreations]

@@Madladmakes 😁👍

[@cynicalmamc]

Perhaps one of your best yet, you certainly have a flair for walking machines. Excellent use of found items, kit parts and 3D bits, a multimedia triumph. Love the lore and the world you are crafting that gets more vivid with every creation

[@maxtoor5189]

super hyped for your book

[@jennaferknight3850]

Looking forward to the book with the same amount of anticipation as I do for your videos. Once again, hats off to you sir.

[@zilentis1835]

Every time you upload, it’s a treat. I find your presentation and narration relaxing and enjoyable, seeing it all being built up is very satisfying-and I adore your stories so much, whenever a new vid pops up I’m genuinely hyped to watch it to learn more

[@Hooblius]

Hands down one of my favourite worldbuilding projects! The run-down futuristic technology combined with the unique concepts and writing and the way they all fit into a setting that very much feels alive is real special, especially when telling it through model making. I look forward to learning more about the cultures and peoples of this world! And reading the book too, of course 👀 really glad to hear you'll be doing the audiobook yourself!

[@steegal6929]

Another great video. I can't wait for your book.

[@nikonshooter71]

Please go on and keep printing anything you need. I love your whole process.

[@jibberjabbs]

I can not wait for this book man

[@thevize7464]

Another amazing build and short story.

[@bjw4859]

A story & a show, you can't ask for more than that in light entertainment.

[@SturleyArt]

Another incredible model my friend. Thanks for sharing. REALLY looking forward to the release of the book and audiobook too.

[@woodlanderstudios]

DUDE!!!!! A SICK BUILD!!! And I just did a water mech to! Your stuff is legendary. Thanks for sharing your talents!👍

[@SabakuNoShi]

Another inspiring, great video! Perfect to watch at the evening, while relaxing 😊

[@draxusdemos8266]

i'm 100% stoked for the book man great build as always

[@sproutsprite]

bro you have like 1% of the audience you should. your videos are so high-quality AND with full subtitles?? 😭 as someone with an audio processing disorder, THANK YOU LMAO love this build man. i can’t wait to see more of this world you’ve made!

[@gameyybuilds]

Very kind! Enjoy

[@tylermathis8590]

I wish you could love a video instead of just liking it. Your stories have captivated me I only just discovered your channel last week and When I heard you were writing a novel about this Nation of Aegis I almost jumped out of my chair. Very inspiring and wonderful work.

[@uwulord7458]

Your art alone is exceptional, models are just a hat on a hat!😊

[@alankeith7866]

Thank you GB for another work of art!! I greatly enjoy your videos.

[@Andii211]

I love this series, its always fun to watch

[@eMJayScyzorPL]

Fantastic crafting job. Congratulations 😊

[@tracycoombs3332]

I'm always looking for the next visit to Gamey Builds and all the places where the events (stories) happened. Can't wait for the boo.k

[@amymullenix2372]

When you said resin pour my son had a smile on his face, and he can't wait for the novel. He has started to tie each story together to get the full picture even of where, when, and how the blight came, like Mig poyle. Can't wait for the next.

[@Thirikalee]

I'll love if you voice the audiobook yourself! I sooo enjoy listening to your narrations! Great video as always and awesome build!

[@ramsilva]

Obviously the builds are great but your professional videography skills also improve with every release. Excited about the audiobook!

[@gameyybuilds]

Thanks so much Ramiro!

[@firebrand_fox]

Today is my birthday and my husband surprised me with one of your shirts and a sticker! By far my favorite gifts I've received! The quality is top notch and the design is just beautiful. I was so excited that I immediately changed into it and I am now wearing it while finishing up this video I have been saving just for today. Thanks for the work you put into your impeccable craft and thanks for making my birthday special!

[@boys4vior]

damn i always forget timezones it doesn’t premiere till 11 for me

[@joshgray8377]

I feel your pain brother.

[@kaushikbiswas6461]

Its 10.30 pm for me

[@boys4vior]

@@kaushikbiswas6461 dang lucky i still have another hour right now

[@erinkarp]

I always love seeing your blend of kitbashing, 3d modeling, and painting

[@JayFolipurba]

The kitbashed, grungy, scavanged look is what defines star wars and it's one of my favourite aesthetics to look at. But especially this one you're using, where the in-universe builders tried to create something reasonably straight lined and symmetrical, not not toally wonky. And shear rather than rotate for adjusting those angles with constant width!!

[@robertiams4198]

I really look forward to your video's. The builds, stories and sketches are fantastic. A coffee table book of the artwork would be great!

[@earlware4322]

I second that idea! Having a beautiful glossy book of his drawings/sketches juxtaposed with photos of the actual builds would be outstandingly amazing!!

[@mrkshply]

Another triumph! I like how you change your story style some. You will end on a mystery, or some poetic tragedy, but this was almost just slice of life and was just pleasant. Good change up. Looking forward to thr next and intterested in your novel

[@Angelus_97]

I’m so happy you’ll be doing an audiobook. When the book was first announced I thought of suggesting an audiobook with your narration as your short story narration is awesome, but didn’t as I appreciate the amount of work required. I’ll definitely be buying it on day 1 🙂

[@gameyybuilds]

Yes, it's quite an undertaking. The good thing is that, as I'm writing the story, I have the audio performance in the back of my mind, so I can craft it in a way that contributes to a good audio experience.

[@lostvisitor]

your short story works well to keep interest till the very end. Well done.

[@gameyybuilds]

Thanks!

[@lexibyday9504]

I am a strong advocate for the use of 3D printing especially when you already have an idea what you're trying to build, or have an established design language for the world your kitbash is meant to be part of.

[@riverrockproductions]

This was awesome! I always love your mechs!

[@michaelyoung7261]

With the amount of skills that you have improved over this series I think that we can comfortably call you a Master Crafter, a Bard of Grand Tales, a Sterling Inventor, and, soon, a well loved Author.

[@gameyybuilds]

That is very kind, though I honestly feel like I'm really an amateur in all of these areas!

[@zewitshe3608]

amazing build! And thanks for linking to the star wars picture album, loved it!

[@maiilustra]

I have never been a fan of sci-fi stuff until I started to play Tales from the Loop, but now, I've started to grow this admiration feeling for it and your miniatures just amazed me. If I lived in US, I would definitely get some merch to me, they look so good. Thanks for sharing this with us, the creativity and ideias I've seen here are helping me a lot to make my own designs for my college project. Thank you so much💜

[@mackgmoney1515]

Great video....I can't wait for your book!

[@modelermark172]

Excellent work; both the model and the story it represents! You bring up an interesting point at 11:20, about the nature of scratch building. I just turned 64, and have been model building for over half a century. I'm definitely a product of the Shep Paine school of "Creative Gizmology," and was also very influenced by the professional modelers at Industrial Light and Magic, who famously mined commercially available model kits for their detail "greeblies" when creating the "Star Wars" universe. It occurs to me that what you are doing is yet another iteration of this tradition. But instead of combing the model railroad detail parts section and plastic model kits from the armor section of your local hobby shop, you are doing this process digitally from a wide range of shapes available online that you then adapt and combine before printing them out to make what you want for your projects. And you are not completely abandoning the "old ways" - your technique (and the techniques of many KZbin craftspeople) is to take the best of these model building methods to produce the best, most imaginative model / diorama possible. This latest entry in your "Beyond the Blight" series is case and point. Keep building, and Happy Modeling!

[@welkin1080]

today is my birthday and i’m stoked to be here😎✌️⭐️

[@bobbressi5414]

It is a pleasure watching your world grow. Another excellent video.

[@riuken1234]

Thanks for the video, I find all your content is very enjoyable.

[@wagwagdude]

Love watching you build, and listening to your stories. You truly are able to transport me to another world!

[@F.N.G.RC1]

this makes me want to tinker so much. Great stuff. I want to push harder into this style of world building with my RC stuff too.

[@searawhitefox6223]

another wonderful video you are a real inspiration for me among other channels you're part of the reason I want to get into this hobby.😊

[@grandogrigo]

Can’t wait for the audiobook voiced by you! Thanks for your art!

[@XaviusNight]

Even with the darkness of the 'water', this turned out amazingly - the little details just barely visible in the shallows, with all the details on the strider, it's all so good. And the tiny details in the story, too, like the Pod acting like a lost and confused puppy when it doesn't have a purpose is adorable, and a little sad. It's clear the people of this universe have made some stunning advancements in artificial intelligence, and then forgotten how magical those advancements are. I can't wait for your book to come out ^^

[@erickristenson7113]

Most excellent. Something about this build is giving me some new motivation. Maybe it's my love of AT-ATs or any waller. Fantastic work!

[@andrewfarrington6927]

It's always a sad moment when, after The Algorithm has tossed me a new talented, funny. and inspired scratch builder with a pleasing voice, I eventually have binged it all and will have to wait for more.

[@gameyybuilds]

Very kind, thanks!

[@ashleya1609]

My absolute favorite notification! Gamey builds beyond the bliight!!!

[@hermanvandervoort4807]

Jippeee,another awesome story,thanks!!

[@truthlesslouw]

Damn dude! What an awesome build!

[@EverydayNormieMadafacka]

Store from such a great artist? hell yeah I'll check it out :)

[@jonathanspears214]

Love it. super glue in a reef aquarium you glue the rocks with superglue by mixing sand and glue surprisingly a small area can hold alot of weight also puting plastic spurs in your plastic thin cement creates a liquid plastic that helps with thin parts. You probably know that . I just want to help anyway i can so you can get more videos ❤ Awesome job

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Bravo! Another fantastic build. Love the kitbashing and creation of your channel!

[@gameyybuilds]

Thanks so much Brian!

[@FabriceSeverin]

Super model de kit bashing original vous avez vraiment un univers créatif très très intéressant. Bonne fête de fin d'année.

[@echoc7213]

I just found your channel, and now I'm off to go binge-watch! I love this format with awesome projects and short stories. I haven't seen anything set up quite the same yet, and I love it!

[@gameyybuilds]

Welcome aboard!

[@potato4481]

this looks awesome

[@tannermonney5531]

Not sure which is better, the short stories or the builds themselves, amazing stuff as always! 👏👏👏

[@Weez-2_The-Beez]

I’ll give you a great piece of advice that I learned from somewhere in this interconnected universe of video that has helped me out in my current situation of kitbashing a Boss miniature for a game that I’m currently working on. I also have some cheap toys with the same ‘rubbery’ plastic that is difficult to glue together but the solution is quite easy and you only need two ingredients, superglue and baking soda. Something happens when you add these two together which creates an instant bond and on the plus side it can also look like a welding effect if applied carefully. I love this world you have created and am going to continue watching this video. Hopefully this tip will help you in future projects if need be 👍

[@gameyybuilds]

Yes, I use superglue and baking soda, but my meaning was more that it is difficult to get a good finish on those rubbery plastic pieces. Gluing it to stuff is usually ok though!

[@Weez-2_The-Beez]

@@gameyybuilds Yeah I know what you mean but fortunately in my case for my kitbash it’s not an issue because the miniature I’m building is a cyborg and for the finished details I’m not so much concerned with clean “welding lines” Rolling forward on his/it’s mono wheel, a conglomeration of twisted metal and mutated flesh, this monstrosity is hell bent on eliminating the Crew that has intruded upon the ship that was tasked to him/it to defend or be destroyed in the process. I do believe that I’m mostly finished with my build but every time I look at it to begin painting I think 🤔 maybe I should add something else and then the process of building begins again 🤷‍♂️ One day I’ll maybe finish building and start painting… maybe 🤔

[@gameyybuilds]

@@Weez-2_The-Beez Cool!

[@loganoswalt1271]

It's about time you write a book!

[@lucarubinstein3907]

for what it’s worth I’ve loved watching you learn to 3D sculpt!

[@mortennilssen6664]

You're videos are fantastic! I'm definitely picking up your novel when it's out. Beyond the Blight deserves it own tv series

[@chasonlapointe]

I'm not sure why this vid didn't show up in my feed but fantastic work as usual, Glad to hear work on your debut novel is going well!

[@gameyybuilds]

Thank you very much!

[@tomtruesdale6901]

What a super cool diorama and back story. Very well done. Audio sounds great now.

[@breydanlee]

As always, AMAZING video! I cannot wait for the book release!

[@gameyybuilds]

You and me both!

[@DeanSmith-w2d]

I am speechless, just absolutely incredible story telling and model also just the entire world you have been working on. I love it, keep up the beautiful work. God this is amazing.

[@reddogterrain]

I am fairly new here. So I haven’t dug through most of your previous videos. But I enjoy your storytelling as well as your crafting. So I’m very excited about your novel.

[@LordChumbley]

Just amazing

[@cerisekappes580]

What an incredible work of art with a beautiful story!!! I absolutely love this series!!! ❤😊❤

[@christianhuber1527]

men you are a fountain of creativity

[@JohnGunter_Johnprime]

If you need to spray paint outside when it's cold, warming up the can also helps then. The paint will come out much smoother than if you were to paint in the cold without warming the can.

[@JOTAGOMEZ23]

Amazing job, man!!👌👏👏👏

[@timrigsby8949]

Awesome…..really looking forward to your book, the Blight universe is so interesting…

[@Shae_Sandybanks]

So awesome! I signed up to get updates re your book. Exciting!

[@RogueMenacegaming]

Honestly the Resin coming out more opaque than what you wanted makes me think the Drone is taking them through a blighted area to a unspoiled fishing hole or something

[@LeahSahhar]

one of your biggest and best!

[@anavernal9777]

❤❤❤❤❤ SOOOOO BEAUTIFUUUUULLLL!!!! ❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 U're AMZING!!! I ❤ it!!! Thank you!! Like always!!😊😊😊

[@jerrybailey5797]

Outstanding model building and story telling . Was a kind of cockpit to sart with , like the head of the Mech ,,until l saw the figure sat behind the screens

[@RiganoBuilding]

Hi there. You’re one of my favourite builder. Best ideas, best history, best beasts creating. But would you permit me to leave a little critical about this awesome project! The water my friends… a mech is in a moving situation no? Right! In this case you have to leave on the water superficial the Splash movements and much important, the circular line from the legs. And the best addition is the water flushing down from the moving leg. For the rest I love your channel and I learn a lot of building strategies from you. Nice! Thanks and hallo from Sicily! Friendly Charles!

[@gameyybuilds]

Yep, you are right. I was so disappointed by the resin that I didn’t have much motivation to work on that water anymore!

[@RiganoBuilding]

I know. Everybody now are in “resin mod”. But personally I prefer without. For this I love your job. Low % of resin. Nextime, toilet paper and wood glue… breath upon and make a nice water effect! Thank so much. My dream is: have 4/5 of you as Boylei? BMS, Studson, in my garage and go for a nice contest! Stay in Taormina to me as a guest and go for one week funny time. Let me know if you go for your book… I’m doing the same with my 3D creature and terrain history! Organise ourself about it and come in Sicily!

[@ethobbyshow]

Its so amazing to me how as creators we can find ourselves making close to the same things at the exact same time, it must be in the water lol. Regardless I've always enjoyed watching your content, your builds continue to become more elaborate, concept art more detailed, defined and lets not even begin with the editing and production quality. I've been a proud subscriber since the walley video, and have enjoyed every video and story thereafter. Cheers to you and your creative talents my friend!

[@gameyybuilds]

Nice! It was cool to hear when you subscribed, I remember checking out your videos around that same time, so that makes sense! I'll have to go check out your recent vids and see if you also made a walker!

[@ethobbyshow]

@@gameyybuilds I did and its a monster of detail, he was one of those builds that I started, stopped, then picked up again lol. I'm sure I'm not the only long fellow in that boat.

[@Daydam]

I always find your videos extremely inspiring. What an amazing piece, and a cool story as well!!

[@MercurialMilk]

so cool! and thanks so much for the tips you always put into your videos. I've learned so much from you :)

[@gameyybuilds]

You are so welcome!

[@andreasheld2362]

Another great addition to your amazing world. 🙂

[@hoguemr]

I've been meaning to get some of your merch so when you said it was on sale I paused the video right then and ordered some. Can't wait to get it!

[@gameyybuilds]

It shipped this morning! Enjoy, and thanks for the support!

[@Cack_Jooper]

This is one of your best builds yet! Keep it up!

[@MiniCrafthobby]

Damn man! Every video you drop I'm thinking to myself, "I'd subscribe because of that video!" Of course I' already subbed! Love the story-telling and of course the build. Well done!

[@Virakotxa]

Such a beautiful work! Subscribed for more, and about to sink on your past videos! What a find!

[@BritishGentleman]

this is so cool i love watching these, the process of making is so creative

[@fish4263]

Its always a good day with a new video

[@BlueBeetle1939]

These videos remind me of the old shoddycast elder scrolls lore series but all original content very impressive fascinating stuff