i think you knocked it out of the park. the heavy oil wash makes it look like rex saw actual combat instead of getting insta-clapped by a dude with a bunch of rpg's.
I have had mine sitting around for almost 3 years since i got it from my wife as a christmas gift. Since then, i've been gathering the tools and paints, practicing with airbrush in other projects until i feel confident enough to take the step and beging building/painting it. But this video really encouraged me to do it!! I'll star the job this weeke d hopefully! Thanks for the wash tip!!
Rex looks incredible, great work! And thanks for the video - I'm building mine right now and I was wondering how should I approach the painting process, so that's a great help! 🙏
Thanks for the video, the final result looks great! I have a few questions: * How much experience is required to do something like this? I've never done any paint job for models, and I don't wanna mess my rex up. * Do I understand correctly that the best approach to this would normally be to first paint, and then assemble? * Do you recommend trying paint & assemble on something else first instead of yoloing this kit?
There's no official "Best way" to do the painting. I would recommend assembly first because there are moving parts and generally you should avoid adding paint to the surfaces that will be moving. You will end up making those parts too difficult to move or removing paint when you didn't intend to. You could definitely "yolo" it if you want to and you will probably get some good experience. Painting these kits is very time consuming and there is a bit of a learning curve. I'd probably recommend practicing on a cheaper kit just to understand some of the painting process a little better but you don't have to.
Looks amazing! I think the wash was awesome. I did the camo color first so there wasn't as much masking to do, then the grey. But nothing could prepare me for the Sahelanthropus by Kotobukya. Three-tone camo pattern. Utter nightmare. Just finished the paint. It's up on my Instagram of the same name.
Thank you! It was intimidating for me too but I felt it had to be done for me to be happy with it. Almost any problem can be fixed if it helps make the project less intimidating. The main thing that would have messed up the kit for me was the oil wash with naptha. I very likely could have broken pieces and will probably find a different way to do that for future projects. Just remember that this whole hobby is for fun and you can do as much or as little with your kits.
I learned not to use oil paints with a Zaku kit. The plastic just crumbled at all the joints and connections. I'm in the process of doing a rex as my first airbrush project. I've already done so much damage to it though because I messed up the entire primer coat and had to brush everything off so it's far from perfect and crisp now >.> Just hope it goes together again. Hurray for learning!
Camo suppose to be Light Grey / Forest Green or Light Grey / Green Grey? Most people paint it as the first but the manual and real life winter camo schemes are commonly the 2nd. Also the manual grey is way lighter then the plastic in the kit.
The manual has the camouflage as a darker gray with some tan and white color in it. I went with a gray main color and a light green camo because that's what I liked. From the manual: camouflage color 52/848 Field Gray 2 [87%] 44/H27: Tan [9%] 11 White [4%]
Im just watched your video beause I am doing mines also painted too, you could it add tiny micro LED for the head I got em from a web site and using a tool a dremil to makes this look more cool.
You can do that. It comes with a mangled Grey Fox. I think you could get away with a matte clear coat but I definitely wanted the splitter camo. Good luck with it, just don't forget to have fun!
I thought about that and I looked for some premade decals but didn't have any luck at the time. Stencils would probably work but you would still have to make a lot of different sizes and shapes to match the existing design. You may be able to make a design with just a few stencils though, can't hurt to try.
Generally, no. You will take the paint/primer off when you cut the piece off of the sprue which you will have to touch up later. There could be some exceptions with undergated pieces but there is still a risk of damaging the paint when removing the piece from the runner.
i think you knocked it out of the park. the heavy oil wash makes it look like rex saw actual combat instead of getting insta-clapped by a dude with a bunch of rpg's.
Thank you! Oil wash is so satisfying
I have had mine sitting around for almost 3 years since i got it from my wife as a christmas gift. Since then, i've been gathering the tools and paints, practicing with airbrush in other projects until i feel confident enough to take the step and beging building/painting it. But this video really encouraged me to do it!! I'll star the job this weeke d hopefully! Thanks for the wash tip!!
Good luck! I'm sure it will all go well
I felt the love for the piece while watching your vid
Amazing 👍
Rex looks incredible, great work! And thanks for the video - I'm building mine right now and I was wondering how should I approach the painting process, so that's a great help! 🙏
Awesome! Hopefully it was helpful
Awesome video. Love Metal Gear Rex
Thanks!
Looks amazing! Liquiiiiiiiid!
Thanks!
That is incredible. Great work my dude!
Thanks!
@@crazedaku8142 is that acrylic paint you used for the rex?
It is acrylic paint. I mostly use Vallejo model air paint. The oil wash is done with artist oil paint mixed with naptha.
Don't feel bad Mines sat for 2 years waiting for the camo, luckily for me I just have the legs left. Then the figures and I'll be done with it
Thanks for the video, the final result looks great! I have a few questions:
* How much experience is required to do something like this? I've never done any paint job for models, and I don't wanna mess my rex up.
* Do I understand correctly that the best approach to this would normally be to first paint, and then assemble?
* Do you recommend trying paint & assemble on something else first instead of yoloing this kit?
There's no official "Best way" to do the painting. I would recommend assembly first because there are moving parts and generally you should avoid adding paint to the surfaces that will be moving. You will end up making those parts too difficult to move or removing paint when you didn't intend to. You could definitely "yolo" it if you want to and you will probably get some good experience. Painting these kits is very time consuming and there is a bit of a learning curve. I'd probably recommend practicing on a cheaper kit just to understand some of the painting process a little better but you don't have to.
Looks amazing! I think the wash was awesome. I did the camo color first so there wasn't as much masking to do, then the grey. But nothing could prepare me for the Sahelanthropus by Kotobukya. Three-tone camo pattern. Utter nightmare. Just finished the paint. It's up on my Instagram of the same name.
Thanks! Masking in the opposite order probably would have made more sense in hindsight. I looked up your sahelanthropus, it looks awesome!
You did an amazing job I’m stuck in between buying the threea model or this build model since I don’t have much experience.
Thanks! I'm not familiar with the threea model. The kotobukiya was definitely challenging to get this finish on it.
@@crazedaku8142 hate you considering selling it at all? I’d be interested. I have the ThreeA one which is awesome but always liked this one too
Honestly would love to have payed you to do this with me. I own 2, 1 for if I mess up, and it is super intimidating.
Thank you! It was intimidating for me too but I felt it had to be done for me to be happy with it. Almost any problem can be fixed if it helps make the project less intimidating. The main thing that would have messed up the kit for me was the oil wash with naptha. I very likely could have broken pieces and will probably find a different way to do that for future projects. Just remember that this whole hobby is for fun and you can do as much or as little with your kits.
I played the demo too many times too before getting the game
You missed the lines from the rail gun but good job
You are correct. I didn't even realize lol. Good eye.
I learned not to use oil paints with a Zaku kit. The plastic just crumbled at all the joints and connections. I'm in the process of doing a rex as my first airbrush project. I've already done so much damage to it though because I messed up the entire primer coat and had to brush everything off so it's far from perfect and crisp now >.> Just hope it goes together again. Hurray for learning!
Yeah, learning through mistakes is pretty effective lol
Camo suppose to be Light Grey / Forest Green or Light Grey / Green Grey? Most people paint it as the first but the manual and real life winter camo schemes are commonly the 2nd. Also the manual grey is way lighter then the plastic in the kit.
The manual has the camouflage as a darker gray with some tan and white color in it. I went with a gray main color and a light green camo because that's what I liked.
From the manual:
camouflage color
52/848 Field Gray 2 [87%]
44/H27: Tan [9%]
11 White [4%]
Im just watched your video beause I am doing mines also painted too, you could it add tiny micro LED for the head I got em from a web site and using a tool a dremil to makes this look more cool.
Adding led lighting would look pretty great on this kit. I was thinking that I may do that on a future project. Thanks and enjoy your build!
I just ordered this kit and really don't want to paint it but I feel it be crime not to. If I do I want to do the Grey Fox blood smear across floor...
You can do that. It comes with a mangled Grey Fox. I think you could get away with a matte clear coat but I definitely wanted the splitter camo. Good luck with it, just don't forget to have fun!
@@crazedaku8142 The camo what scares me. Never done masking on that level. I've done camo on kits before but those WWII style and not modern digital.
Wonder if be easier to make stencils...
I thought about that and I looked for some premade decals but didn't have any luck at the time. Stencils would probably work but you would still have to make a lot of different sizes and shapes to match the existing design. You may be able to make a design with just a few stencils though, can't hurt to try.
@@crazedaku8142 Gonna print out template to scale and cut pattern out and use it as a stencil before assembly.
Do parts need to be glued to assemble?
I don't believe that any glue is required but there are some small parts that would benefit from glue to prevent them from falling off.
Would you recommend doing the grey primer paint while the kit is still on the sprues?
Generally, no. You will take the paint/primer off when you cut the piece off of the sprue which you will have to touch up later. There could be some exceptions with undergated pieces but there is still a risk of damaging the paint when removing the piece from the runner.
@@crazedaku8142 okay cool! I usually use paint pens/gunpla markers so that's cool to kno