Bob Ross: hello and welcome to Joys of painting, todays subject is gunpla, now then let's start by shaking the devil out of the paint, later we'll paint a landscape on the shield with a cozy cabin and a tiny friendly shrub, and remember that shrub is our little secret.
I have painted minitures like Warhammer and Warmachine for a decade now, but have always avoided gunpla since I do not own an airbrush, and out of general fear that my skill set, while not that expansive, would not translate well to bigger models. However, after watching this video, you have convinced me to give it a shot. It will certainly be something new and challenging, but that's what the hobby is all about. Thank you for helping this budding modeller mature! I will certainly be following you!
I'm at the stage that I am ready to start painting my gunpla... but am hesitant to begin developing my skills. I almost feel like I should pick up some warhammer miniatures to start on a smaller scale.
@@GurtMcDirt warhammer ones might cost a bit much for that for small surface area. You can probably just grab a cheap HG kit or even an SD kit to practice with. I used my pre 2005 kits to practice painting since most of those were of kinda shoddy quality
So I’m painting my first Gundam and just wanted to say thank you. I tried following along with your techniques and methods and it’s turning out better than I anticipated.
I've watched this video about 7 times now. I'm floored by your level of painting skill. I tried on a few of my HGs but thought I was messing up due to visible brush strokes. Now I understand that hand painting doesn't have to be perfect. Especially for a mecha, it should look beaten and used. I recommend your videos to every model enthusiast I meet.
Incredible to see someone paint the inverse way of how we're usually taught. Your use of dark colors first, then progressing towards lighter ones hits a lot of birds with one stone. It's pretty much set up for weathering at the very start, where most other folks would do that at the very end. I don't have experience painting Gunpla apart from decent work with spray cans and a terrible experience with airbrushing, and life circumstances don't allow either, so I'm looking into doing hand-painting. Yours is a remarkable video. Thanks!
Love to see handpainting tutorial, they were my first attemp to custom gunpla, the Barbatos you made was my first inspiration to handpainting Gunpla, still doing it, thank u 😁✌
As someone who has recently started hand painting gunpla, I found these techniques super interesting. Especially with leaving areas unpainted to help with the weathering later on. All around a great and helpful tutorial.
it has been a hard period for everyone in the world. im one of the casual hobbyist that started gunpla long ago but didnt picked up painting. its only during this long enduring period of staying at home that brought me to pick up painting. its a therapeutic way for us to tide through the mess outside. your techniques and videos are awesome and really brought me to learn a whole lot.
Hand painting is the only way to paint because of where i live. You showed me it is ok to start messy and weathering is tricky for me. Like to try your techniques on a future build someday. Thank you Lincoln. Keep up good work.
I used to work in a similar way with 40K kits, I stopped because it felt at the time I was doing it wrong... I've never been happy with my current worn look models and seeing this video makes me want to revisit this and older techniques I once used! Thanks great video!
This video just blew my mind away (watched it several times these past several weeks). I started plamo just this year, with gunplas. I’m a total noob. I felt quickly stuck cause I can’t get an airbrush. I simply lack the space for it. BUT, with THIS video I just started to think it possible to achieve something worth the time and work with handbrush. I looked the whole hobby differently. Really inspiring. Like discovering a new world of possibilities and awesomeness. Since then I practiced my handbrushing with Nausicaa models from Bandai, and Dragon ball mecha collection. I also practice on SD gunplas models, they are cheap and easy, most convenient to learn how to prepare kits, try stuff and experiment painting and weathering. And now, you’ve made me into Ma.k, like I told you on another video earlier. So… this long comment just to express gratitude, respect and admiration. THANK YOU LINCOLN.
I always wanted to paint my kits by hand, but I've seen it get shot down a lot. You sir have given me hope to hand brush again! Plus, I loved how chill you were on it. The Bob Ross of painting gundams.
Exactly, it get's shot down all the time, saying that it's for Noobs but it's clearly not - in fact, I believe that hand painting is a very advanced technique once we work on it! Thanks for the kind words.
@@PaintonPlasticbyLincolnWright How do you get the base coat so even when spraying the full model? I have to spray each individual piece before assembly and it's SOOOO time consuming.
I'm actually a contestant for a competition,But honestly I don't really have the high guts to paint my Entry because I saw a lot of other peoples that have a good painting skill...I use to think that spray painting is the best and easiest option to do considering the work that I need to do and of course I don't have an airbrush,but when I saw this tutorial I think that maybe hand painting is the best option and for me by far the cheapest way to paint a kit in more artistic way.I now have known how to be creative about how I'm painting and how I'm doing it,you have really help me going through this hard time...Thanks a lot👍
I'm new to gunpla and ive tried painting kits but using mostly spray cans with clean finishes. This vid would greatly help me improve my skills in weathering. The use of brush strokes to make it look natural and thinning the paint to adjust thickness and output was a great tip.
I got back into model building after a 30 year hiatus. Really appreciate the literal hands on painting. Beautiful work. This inspires me to take on weathering my models.
Not entirely on topic but after years of airbrushing gunpla, getting into miniature painting really gave me a whole new insight of what can be done with normal brushes - which, in turn, makes me to appreciate this video even more. Keep up the good work.
I haven't even started building gunpla, but like investigating on how to improve my build. If I ever decide to paint which I am sure I will, I will will have a great reference thanks for the information
Aye my comment was in the video! another great one! I think what benefitted me the most about this video was the use of completely different reds on those bits. I tend to go one flat color and then let the gunk wash handle most of the shading but I really like the way the head and shoulder turned out on this one!
4:34 the technique you use here was a major game changer for an amateur painter like myself. Even the effect achieved by step 1 is greater than any armour weathering I had previously been able to do. Thank you!
Despite being an artist by profession for decades, I'm finally getting into some model making and kitbashing. I'm exploring types of paints and painting techniques. I mostly use airbrush, but this hand brush technique looks to yield some amazing results. I'm eager to try it, especially since I really hate masking! Great tutorial, thanks for sharing!
Most welcome and yes, I developed this methodology working with legendary Japanese hobby professionals and becoming a professional myself with them. It's "less, but better". All pro's understand this because we need to make the best in the least time, it has wonderful crossover to our hobby time too. Who has enough free time!?!
your video is very inspiring! this really give me a new perspective on how to paint artistically. ever since have a child, i stopped airbrushing due to health concern. but after watching your video, it really inspiring and can make a new concept as well. Thank you! all the best and keep posting new videos! Cheers from Indonesia
I have a 11 month old son and airbrushing is hard to do. Thanks to watching your videos I have been able to get the quality I want on my kit without all the noise! Thank you!
This is great, usually I see gunpla getting even cat-like spray painting but I've started really enjoying hand painting more rugged kits and it's great to see that this is a valid technique for full paint jobs!
I’ve never used lacquer paints or enamel. It’s mind boggling me how ur putting such thin paint on so heavy and it doesn’t drip down. I’m currently building my first kit and I plan on using acrylic and a brush only to do minimal work for my first time but just want to let you know I’ve been binge watching your videos and they are so inspiring!
Not gonna lie, this was really helpful for my planned kitbash between the Galbaldy Rebake and Gusion Rebake Full City. Gonna be binging more tutorials of yours for reference but I'm excited to try this.
Amazing, mate - AMAZING! You know, when I first asked you for making a video (about 10 years ago)? THIS covers _exactly_ what I wanted to SEE! The way you build up your layers. How the paint behaves, the brush is stippled, what consistency the paint has for your very own approach. VERY useful and educational. And I'll from now on stop commenting on your evolving presentational skills regarding voice, music and cutting. Top pro, man - top pro! This flick is up for 5 hrs now and saw over 650 views by now. Loving when a plan comes together - your inspiring on so many levels :D
Excellent, I am glad you are finally happy my old friend. Yes, I've been working hard on my video creation skills the past 18mths - it's MUCH harder than I expected but getting there, 1 video at a time. I think finally I can start showing my actual skill with models and producing some great videos!
Im new to Gunpla building and have done a couple snap on projects but have really been looking for a great tutorial on how to paint and do weathering. But this way of painting to already include weathering is absolutely genius! I cant wait to try this out hoping to get to next lvl of gunpla building.
thanks David! Yes, there is a beauty in efficiency and when weathering was really kicking off some 15 years back, I just thought "why can't we include this from the beginning!?!" and this process is the result of my work over that time. Its a very satisfying process too, thanks for your supportive comments. :)
I love your hand painting style. This video will help me as I am really desiring to hand paint my own gunpla and this video will help me in terms of a guide of hand painting large surfaces.
I'm gonna do my first paint job on the Unicorn painting model and this video gave me a few ideas Just bought some paint for it and now I am very excited Good video
This was really great timing for this video to come out! I've recently started painting my models with acrylics but want to branch out into lacquers! Your "Tokyo apartment" style (not airbrushing any steps, minimalism in painting) makes this tutorial all that more accessible to me! Love how the Grimoire came out in the end!
this will help me a lot as I only paint the models, without airbrushing..not much time around these days to properly invest in learning and experimenting...so this is awesome for my level right now..Thanks Lincoln..
Hi Lincoln, i dont have an airbrush and mainly uses a normal brush. I have just got into the hobby recerntly and im on my 3rd kit. In my first attempts on painting i used normal brush which i did not find great as the paints would dry in unnatural pattern and the brush marks are very noticable in most flat areas. In my 2nd kit i used spray cans for plastic modelling as i though it would create a quality similar to airbrushing, however i ended up regreting it, the quality of the paint was smooth but the fine detials on the kit became almost unnoticable and was burried due to the thickness of the paint and the cans were expensive! I learned from your tutorial that with the right tools and experience, you can still create a great finish without having to rely on an airbrush. I think i will give hand brushing another go for my 3rd kit and will definitely use a thinner this time!
Excellent, that is so true and thank you! Yes, experience always wins. Spray cans, we need to go slow. Paint brush, we need to control the paint. I practise, practise and practise! Enjoy and thanks for watching and commenting on my video.
Maybe when you use spray can, you spray too thick layers... Fine details should still be visible with multiple things layers of sprays. I used spray can before but I think hand paint has more satisfaction. Buy a kit and try out different paint, different thinner, different brush, different bush stroke, etc. Try everything, when you get it, you will know what to do.
I really got into kitbashing and scratchbuilding with gunpla and after watching other content creators, i found your channel and fell in love with how thorough and informative you are in each videos. Thanks, I used to spray close to the object and would always try covering the whole surface quickly, i didnt even know what the word 'primer' is. Now, i only use spray paints for primer and coating and I started loving paiting with brush again!
Yes, i spray quickly and would go back and fourth. I remember seeing some drip marks too so just to give u an idea of how much of a newb i was. i didnt even try doing any research back then. At the moment, i have been practising hand brushing on SD gunplas that i got on ebay before i paint on my 3rd kit, im really scared of messing it up so im going to practice more. tnx!
My weathering techniques need some improvement, but I now realize that the preweathering steps are just as important. Now I think I'm finally ready to paint my troup of Grimoire and Jahanam.
I've learned a lot from watching your videos, i always tried to go for a weathered look on my gunpla but sometimes they come off looking a little too uniform or simple, can't wait to try some of these methods.
I tried something similar painting in patches with Vallejo Mecha Color, but after seeing your video, I'll have to look at getting my hands on some lacquers. Thanks for tutorial.
Just saying personally the white head is freaking nightmare fuel with this suit. I have paused at 6:47 because for me the shield is perfect right now. It looks rusted yet heavily worn down...I love it. The only thing I would do is just dab a little bit of the green on just enough not to ruin the effect.
When I was following the technique the results are not what I expected. Watching this video again and the barbatos video it was obvious enough that I made some mistakes and not listening well enough. Now after watching it again, i picked up the subtleties here and there and planning to apply the technique on my next build project.
Ive always used an airbrush for kits, but I have to say after checking out your work I seriously need to give this a try. It seems no pun intended very immediate and fluid. I.m loving the look of the process and would love to see more on the subsequent weathering. All the best!
thanks Michael and yes indeed, that's why I developed this style. Very fluid and immediate. The model, some paints and just me and some brushes. Essentialism in model finishing. This is the final video on the Grimoire, I'm working on something new know. There's a section on Weathering the backpack in the bonus content on my patreon if you are interested, it's a 40min video hope you like it. www.patreon.com/paintonplastic
Wowwwzzoorrrrr Bro! Loved this tutorial big time! Definitely going to try these techniques on a kit soon, Honestly... Never would i have thought to use Patch painting like this... It all just looks like one big mistake but then BAM! it all comes together in the end... Truly love this style man..Might do this on the Gusion!!
Heya Brobot Dale! Yes, it looks like I've ruined it and then BAM, you could leave it at that and it looks awesome right? Yes, the Gusion kit is PERFECT for this!
This is great. I always thought that you had to have an air brush to make truly spectacular and professional looking models. I never could afford one so this video has killed that misconception and it's inspired me to try my own hand-painting methods.
Very interesting tutorial . Didn't think brush painting could get such good results , especially with lacquer based paints . Will definitely be trying this out , once I build up the courage !
Love your videos Linc. Really love the minimalistic approach you took with with guy. I want to get an air brush eventually but I really appreciate a video like this to show you don’t need an air brush to have a kit come out this well. Keep up the amazing work.
I recently got the Flame toys Optimus Prime and have really been wanting to paint it, but am hesitant since I don't own an airbrush. This has shown me it's very possible to achieve amazing results simply using brushes. I'm going to get to work on it very soon.
I cant believe how you make handbrushing look easy. I dont have access to an aircompressor and the pre weathering techniques you showed is gonna be plenty of help
Hi Lincoln, This tutorial video is very helpful and was amazing to know that hand brush can get that good effect. I'm new to this hobby so a lot to learn from you. Thank you
I found your channel through this video and I think these tips might really help me since I never painted a gunpla even though I've been doing miniature wargames for most of my life. The big surfaces scare me, but these techniques make it a bit less daunting.
Wanting to paint my first kit here soon, I’ve built several but want to start customizing. There are also some I already have I would like to touch up, so to see you take a fully assembled kit and just hit it with the primer was insane. No one else I’ve watched has done that; it’s always every individual piece on an alligator clip.
Amazing work as always Linc, well done!! As a big fan of clean builds in general, your models and tutorials always inspire me to want to tackle something with a bit more weathering and texture to it, put down the airbrush and pick up the paint brush. Your videos always manage to cater to a variety of skill levels with something in them for everyone to learn from.
@@PaintonPlasticbyLincolnWright definitely from start to finish I’ll be getting my first airbrush but there’s something special about those techniques you got with the brushes
