The most salient piece of advice given to me regarding hobbies: "Just start. Grab something interesting, mess up. Then go make different mistakes next time."

Your work is looking good don't be so hard on yourself we all live and learn keep it up mate

I’m glad you show your mistakes you make in the model and don’t edit them out

@commonostrichYT

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I want to make this hobby accessible to as many people as possible. Too often people are intimidated by the fact that everything that’s posted online looks so perfect and professional. The truth is you can’t get to that skill level without making some mistakes along the way!

@epicforger12345

Жыл бұрын

@@commonostrichYT 100 percent agree

Very nice 👍🏼

@commonostrichYT

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Dear Mr Ostrich, You may like to consider using Mr Color levelling thinner with Tamiya paints. The drying time is slower and the thinner paint will pass easily through an airbrush as well. I would suggest that it’s worth a try. Regards, Z

@ZinzanModelling

Жыл бұрын

Btw- nice finish!

@commonostrichYT

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I’ll put some on order and give it a test! I haven’t messed with many thinners or drying retarders so I’m down for experimentation.

Matt + dust 🤔 Looking cool idea I would even go with chipping fluid

@commonostrichYT

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I tried out chipping fluid in my latest video!

This video is all the lessons i learned the hard way over the last 3 years 😄 Nice work dude!

@commonostrichYT

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ryan! I’m trying to make it easier for everyone else who wants to get into models. You can learn a lot by watching someone else’s mistakes!

This is such a great channel! You should try making a tarp by dipping paper in diluted PVA!

@commonostrichYT

Жыл бұрын

I’ve never heard of that trick. I bought some milliput to try making tarps for my next build, but I’ve never done that either! we’ll have to test the two methods head to head!

when i accidentally get some paints on the base coat i spray the same spot with the same color of the base coat, and then i use oil paints to fix the tone. not a fast process but a foolproof plan

@commonostrichYT

Жыл бұрын

That's a good technique, especially if you don't have a camo pattern to cover it up. I'll have to expand my oil paint collection in the future.

👌👌👌👌👌👌🍷🍷

When you use acrylic and alcohol. Use a wet palit.

@commonostrichYT

Жыл бұрын

I have a homemade wet pallet that I use every time I pull out the brush! I'll do a video on my DIY modeling tools soon!

Looks great. I suggest you add a tan wash to the tire treads, to show accumulated dirt in the low-points on them. You could also use pigments on those areas, as well as on the suspension systems, to increase that well-used look.

@commonostrichYT

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips! I've been experimenting more with pigments so I will definitely incorporate that into my next dusty vehicle!

If 91% alcohol is too quick drying, add 50% water to fix the problem.

Some mistakes look good, cos there are plenty of fades and "mistakes" on the real full sized hardware.Just saying. And this Looks great, this is how I like them, more of a reference Identification in a cabinet, rather than dioramas, its subjective.

Your channel is an outstanding addition to the community and you’re far from a rookie modeller lol. Idk maybe you’re the luckiest painter ever lmao but so far I see a master of our craft in you and a new favorite AFV KZreadr of mine!

@commonostrichYT

Жыл бұрын

Not lucky, just a good attention to detail! Thanks though, I really appreciate your comment, it means a lot when people with far more experience and skill than me lend me their support. I hope you stick around!

Another great video and so interesting to watch, never to old to learn something. I'm a bit confused, is it possible to use thinner with acrylic paint? If so, what is the advantage compared to using water? I guess it dries faster, right?

I think the amount of chipping looks good, I like the old advice of when you think you need a few more then stop there and do no more. Also tho dusty coating looks great.

@commonostrichYT

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ken! That’s a good piece of advice to keep in mind. I often go over the top so I have to learn to stop myself while I’m ahead 😅

Nice job thanks for the lesson

Good morning, can you please explain the use of Quick Shine? I am new to building model kits and I’m working on an Abrams tank, wanted to see if the Quick Shine would make it glossy? As you know these tanks are flat / matte tan colored Thank you in advance

When you are going for a dusty effect. You could try making the chips darker than usual to make sure they stay somewhat visible after the dust…don’t know if you want that though seeing as it looks really good on camera as is!

@commonostrichYT

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the idea! I am definitely still trying to get a feel for what colors to use for chips and different effects.

@nothisismine

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@@commonostrichYT at the end of the day it all comes down to doing things you like to get the results you are satisfied with😊

@commonostrichYT

Жыл бұрын

More people need that attitude in life!

@nothisismine

Жыл бұрын

@@commonostrichYT thank you!

Another great video. Can I offer you something to think about for your vision blocks? I've use a couple of different tricks to get that "glass shine" to them that you might want to play around with. For small vision blocks like the ones that circle the commander's cupola I drill them out and then use the Testor's window cement which dries crystal clear which I then paint with Tamiya's clear blue (on the inside). It looks nice. For larger and more flat vision ports I use blue or green (the green works better for WW2 era vision blocks) that I cut from those multi colored party whistles that I get from the dollar store. If you have like 10 minutes of your life that you're willing to part with you can see what I'm talking about in my Walker Bulldog video. Remember though it is ten minutes you won't get back.

@commonostrichYT

Жыл бұрын

I watched your vid on it. I think they both look great! I have some window cement and I'll have to give it a try for making vision blocks. Did you use gauze for the camo net on the old one? I'm actually going to be trying some different camo net techniques on the Leopard 1 I'm working on and I just picked some gauze up today.

@danknispel4588

Жыл бұрын

@@commonostrichYT Actually, yes it is gauze. It was my first try using it. I've changed the way I use it now when making camo rolls now though. That was just painted OD green all rolled up now I open it up and stretch it out just a bit and paint it before spraying it with very thin white glue (like Scenic Cement from Hobby Lobby or alike) then I sprinkle on whatever largely chopped herbs that I can sneak out of my wife's cooking supplies that have the color I'm looking for. After that you roll it up, shape it the way you want it, let it dry and install it. You can see how that turned out if you watch my AS 90 build. You can skip almost to the end just before I start talking to see how they look that way.

Hi. For the weathering you use the light version of the green color but right after you use a king of black wash. What is it exactly ? Thanks

Can I use museum putty for masking instead of blu tack?

You don't really need mirco sol on decals that are placed on glossy flat surfaces. Sol should be used on decals placed over details or panel lines. Use a sponge for your chips.

@commonostrichYT

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jason! I gave the sponge technique a try in an earlier video and wanted to try the brush this time. I think the sponge can give great results and will be visiting it again in the future!

@jasongotshadowbanned

Жыл бұрын

I use both brushes and sponges for chips. Just depends on the kit. I also use oil paint for chips once in a while. Since it takes a while to dry you can work the chips for hours. It takes time but looks really good.

@commonostrichYT

Жыл бұрын

I'll have to get some more oil paints!

Why not thin with just water for your scratches? This comment isn't meant to be critical, rather constructive. If the thinner you're using for acrylics is mostly water, then doesn't it make sense to resort to just water?

@commonostrichYT

Жыл бұрын

Alcohol dries much faster than water. Otherwise, no reason other than that's what I tried out. Thanks for the comment!

Thx for your videos, very nice and instructive - i´m starting with the hobby after 20 years break and the whole new stuff make my crazy and very tense at the same time - greatings from Germany !

@commonostrichYT

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Tommy! Good luck and have fun with it!