Kathy Millatt

Kathy Millatt

I love modelling - scenery, model rail, terrain, sci fi, military - and I want to share with you how you can make your own scenes like these.

Scenery can look hard to do but it isn’t and on each video I’m going to show you how I make these stunning dioramas.

I post a full diorama build at least once a month so if you want to know more subscribe and hit the bell button so you know when the next video is up.

Kathy

Is 3D Printing CHEATING?

Is 3D Printing CHEATING?

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  • @brianfpv623
    @brianfpv623Күн бұрын

    Wow nice work 😊😊

  • @TimeRestored
    @TimeRestoredКүн бұрын

    I had terrible luck with XTC and taking forever to harden completely. Even after several weeks, I. had a few pieces that remained "sticky" when pressed. And yes, I had measured corectly when I mixed up the resin. It flashed in the expected time but didnt harden completely :(

  • @KathyMillatt
    @KathyMillatt2 сағат бұрын

    I’ve never tried it so thanks for sharing your experiences.

  • @aberodriguez4149
    @aberodriguez4149Күн бұрын

    LOL even in the future Taxi's are yellow. Thank you for sharing your craft. GOD bless you.

  • @KathyMillatt
    @KathyMillatt2 сағат бұрын

    Some things never change!

  • @NosferatusLair
    @NosferatusLair6 күн бұрын

    What would you recommend for 1/6 scale 12 inch figures say on boots and helmets of a soldier. Which paste would you recommend for larger 1/6 scale?

  • @KathyMillatt
    @KathyMillatt4 күн бұрын

    I think the pastes I tested are all pretty similar in scalability so whichever one gives the colour you like and you can get hold of. I’d add microballoons over the top whilst it’s wet if you want a newer snow finish.

  • @Slowlydan
    @Slowlydan10 күн бұрын

    Where could i buy this

  • @KathyMillatt
    @KathyMillatt9 күн бұрын

    This is a Faller kit.

  • @andygorman858
    @andygorman85814 күн бұрын

    So glad someone else does spray putty! I usually print at highest res for my FDM printer (0.1 on a Voxelab Aquila X2), and then hit it with the filler primer. I think I might switch to the spray putty for the much larger surfaces of the models I print as it seems to be more efficient at filling the layer lines. Thank you for sharing this with us, and the comparisons were a huge help in explaining both what to expect in regards to orientation on the print bed and what’s involved with the other techniques.

  • @KathyMillatt
    @KathyMillatt9 күн бұрын

    I find spray putty really useful for larger areas.

  • @alphonsinelepitre1992
    @alphonsinelepitre199217 күн бұрын

    Waow, the effects are amazing ! Thank you for sharing the process !

  • @KathyMillatt
    @KathyMillatt9 күн бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @alfiejohnchester8108
    @alfiejohnchester810817 күн бұрын

    Thanks Kathy, I found your video just in time. I was in my local model shop sharing a couple of photos of the forest I had built on my layout. My layout has taken about five years to build and runs right around the room; the forest takes up nearly one wall in the room; it had taken about a year to build and I was pleased with it. Another customer looked and said, 'Is your layout DC or DCC?' I told him him it was DC. He said, 'Ah well, you're just playing at trains aren't you. You can't have a serious layout unless it's DCC and you're wasting your time making things like that.' And then he walked off. I've hardly touched my layout since and when I do his words keep coming back to me. Listening to you though it seems I'm not the only one who's suffered this kind of discouraging abuse. Thanks for the video.

  • @KathyMillatt
    @KathyMillatt9 күн бұрын

    So many people want to feel superior at the expense of others. Please don’t let them ruin your hobby. As long as you are happy and pleased, then that’s all that matters.

  • @jchamorrob
    @jchamorrob19 күн бұрын

    Thanks ! This is a great Benchmark. I tried the UV resin method with mix results. In figures it helps a lot to cover the lines but in other cases did not. The main issue is the odour. I'll try spray pytty ! That sounds interesting.

  • @KathyMillatt
    @KathyMillatt19 күн бұрын

    I suspect that different methods suit different models but spray putty is by far the easiest I’ve found.

  • @stephencameron4032
    @stephencameron403220 күн бұрын

    Hi Kathy,sorry I couldn't make it for the live this month, guess what?, working night-shift again,(this is getting to be a habit), you know how life gets in the way, but thanks for taking the time out for us again, maybe next month, anyway take care, all the best from Scotland, Stephen.

  • @KathyMillatt
    @KathyMillatt19 күн бұрын

    No worries! Real life trumps livestreams every time.

  • @user-zv7hf7to2l
    @user-zv7hf7to2l20 күн бұрын

    You use 2 programs to build models, 0ne is Blender and the other I didn’t hear so good what it is. Hope you can write here?

  • @KathyMillatt
    @KathyMillatt19 күн бұрын

    I used MakeHuman at the start to get a basic person.

  • @mechaform
    @mechaform20 күн бұрын

    Excellent build. Thanks for sticking to 15mm!

  • @KathyMillatt
    @KathyMillatt20 күн бұрын

    Glad you like it!

  • @richardcrosk6428
    @richardcrosk642820 күн бұрын

    Thanks for tonight Kathy. Am all new to 3d modelling and I have learnt alot tonight. Roll on for the next show 😊

  • @KathyMillatt
    @KathyMillatt20 күн бұрын

    Glad you found it useful!

  • @richardcrosk6428
    @richardcrosk642819 күн бұрын

    ​@@KathyMillattjust getting all the info before I'll actually start. Last night was brill. But its all new to me, and a learning curve for me but I will get there eventually x

  • @chenkunnie
    @chenkunnie19 күн бұрын

    @@richardcrosk6428 All you need is time, modelling is fun

  • @richardcrosk6428
    @richardcrosk642818 күн бұрын

    @@KathyMillatt hope you don't mind me asking you this on here but what sort of 3d machine or program I should start off with, se6e I'm a beginners on here? Thanks 👍

  • @KathyMillatt
    @KathyMillatt18 күн бұрын

    ⁠it’s a hard one as I only use Blender so don’t know the others. Luke Towan used Tinkercad I think.

  • @ALCAZAREN
    @ALCAZAREN21 күн бұрын

    Hello in the colors you paint from Tamiya you can paint them one after the other or you have to wait for them to dry, thanks,

  • @KathyMillatt
    @KathyMillatt20 күн бұрын

    I was airbrushing so one after the other is fine. They’re thin coats so probably dry anyway. If you’re brush painting, the coats are thicker and you can drag the layer underneath if they’re not dry enough. A hairdryer can speed that up.

  • @TATICMOOR
    @TATICMOOR23 күн бұрын

    Hello Kathy, wonderful tips on painting your fabulous figures. You have brought the 2D world into a 3D environment with amazingly done results. I'm always impressed with your work and these go away beyond that. Yours, JayCee. 🕊❤️💋🙏

  • @KathyMillatt
    @KathyMillatt22 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @MGB-learning
    @MGB-learning25 күн бұрын

    Great build, video and presentation.

  • @KathyMillatt
    @KathyMillatt24 күн бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it

  • @KathyMillatt
    @KathyMillatt24 күн бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it

  • @Lorddavian0
    @Lorddavian026 күн бұрын

    What paints did you use?

  • @KathyMillatt
    @KathyMillatt24 күн бұрын

    Mostly Vallejo for solids and Army Painter speed paints.

  • @katebygrave
    @katebygraveАй бұрын

    I really enjoyed watching this; you are very skilled and have a great eye for detail. Well done! 😊

  • @KathyMillatt
    @KathyMillattАй бұрын

    Thank you very much!

  • @lukecea
    @lukeceaАй бұрын

    STL pls :D

  • @KathyMillatt
    @KathyMillattАй бұрын

    I was still learning when I did these so they’re not up to my current standards for sale I’m afraid.

  • @lukecea
    @lukecea25 күн бұрын

    @@KathyMillatt hay una nueva version? o un kit para compartir enlace de compra

  • @KathyMillatt
    @KathyMillatt25 күн бұрын

    @@lukecea I haven't I am afraid. This was larger scale than I normally do - what scale did you want to print at as it was a bit thin in places?

  • @badger_actual8249
    @badger_actual8249Ай бұрын

    Glad i found you love from the usa!!

  • @KathyMillatt
    @KathyMillattАй бұрын

    Welcome and thank you!

  • @modelrailscenes
    @modelrailscenesАй бұрын

    Read your recent scenery book you have some great tips on building layouts thanks

  • @KathyMillatt
    @KathyMillattАй бұрын

    Thank you so much.

  • @brianmicky7596
    @brianmicky7596Ай бұрын

    Hi Kathy. They look good, ( you can work fast 😅) , late night again 😜. All the best Brian 😃

  • @KathyMillatt
    @KathyMillattАй бұрын

    I started them a year ago so not that fast!

  • @richardcrosk6428
    @richardcrosk6428Ай бұрын

    ❤ mega job Kathy. I like the look of those troops

  • @KathyMillatt
    @KathyMillattАй бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @thomashverring9484
    @thomashverring9484Ай бұрын

    I love this! This is so brilliant!

  • @KathyMillatt
    @KathyMillattАй бұрын

    Thank you so much.

  • @PatriciaOlsen-eo1db
    @PatriciaOlsen-eo1dbАй бұрын

    I injoy watching your videos you are a great painter and model maker and I do learn a hole from your videos keep up the wonderful 👍😊😊 work have a wonderful 👍😊 and great 😃👍 day be safe

  • @KathyMillatt
    @KathyMillattАй бұрын

    Thank you very much!

  • @Slurgical_3D_Terrain_Channel
    @Slurgical_3D_Terrain_ChannelАй бұрын

    Oh Wow! Those are really nice. They have amazing sculpts.

  • @KathyMillatt
    @KathyMillattАй бұрын

    Yes they do. Dark Fire are some of the best.

  • @TheModelingHermit
    @TheModelingHermitАй бұрын

    Paul Lindell recommended your channel to me, and I'm glad that he did. Your artistry is inspiring and encouraging. I gave you a subscribe and will be following your channel enthusiastically.

  • @KathyMillatt
    @KathyMillattАй бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @j.mcq.8418
    @j.mcq.8418Ай бұрын

    They look like a bunch of Kryten's!

  • @KathyMillatt
    @KathyMillattАй бұрын

    🤣🤣🤣

  • @modelcars2978
    @modelcars2978Ай бұрын

    Mt two youngest love Bad Batch. Great job.🤓👍

  • @KathyMillatt
    @KathyMillattАй бұрын

    Thank you! Great you’ve hooked them young!

  • @ronm6585
    @ronm6585Ай бұрын

    Thanks Kathy. Looks great. Cheers.

  • @KathyMillatt
    @KathyMillattАй бұрын

    Thank you too!

  • @thomashverring9484
    @thomashverring9484Ай бұрын

    Use a soft face hammer of some sort when hammering in magnets-they break very easily.

  • @KathyMillatt
    @KathyMillattАй бұрын

    Great tip. Thanks.

  • @thomashverring9484
    @thomashverring9484Ай бұрын

    @@KathyMillattI subbed! Great channel :^)

  • @vezhopkins714
    @vezhopkins714Ай бұрын

    is there going to be more 1/6 dioramas ?

  • @KathyMillatt
    @KathyMillattАй бұрын

    I design in 1/48 now so that’s the majority of my work but I’ve loads of other things planned including 1:1 and I’d love to do more 1:6 too.

  • @JokerLaugh
    @JokerLaughАй бұрын

    Great work Kathy, I love the Bad Batch series. Crosshair is my fave.

  • @KathyMillatt
    @KathyMillattАй бұрын

    Me too! He’s so dry.

  • @andyshaw5378
    @andyshaw5378Ай бұрын

    Great miniatures. Quick question whose brushes and what size were they. Like the long narrow bristles shorter ones seem to dry out too quickly

  • @KathyMillatt
    @KathyMillattАй бұрын

    The one I used the most was a Daler Rowney 10/0 but I used 5-6 brushes so I grab what’s to hand or suits. Long bristles are definitely better for holding paint though.

  • @maxnetirtimon4121
    @maxnetirtimon4121Ай бұрын

    one of the most boring shows I've ever seen.

  • @KathyMillatt
    @KathyMillattАй бұрын

    I really love it.

  • @notsoandy
    @notsoandyАй бұрын

    At leased you can see the eyes 👀, With me it’s a stab in the dark & 🙏.

  • @KathyMillatt
    @KathyMillattАй бұрын

    I hate eyes! Give me helmets any day.

  • @TOJIAB1
    @TOJIAB1Ай бұрын

    I always wanted to see a real batch of bad batch ! Thanks for your work and the video.

  • @KathyMillatt
    @KathyMillattАй бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @simonreynolds1518
    @simonreynolds1518Ай бұрын

    Fantastic job Kathy, love The Bad Batch and love your Pod racer model too.

  • @KathyMillatt
    @KathyMillattАй бұрын

    Thank you very much!

  • @gerdeguelle1967
    @gerdeguelle1967Ай бұрын

    Nice work looking great .

  • @KathyMillatt
    @KathyMillattАй бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @goforitpainting
    @goforitpaintingАй бұрын

    Really cool. 👍

  • @KathyMillatt
    @KathyMillattАй бұрын

    Thanks! 👍

  • @RudiVDS
    @RudiVDSАй бұрын

    Wow this amazing, nice work

  • @KathyMillatt
    @KathyMillattАй бұрын

    Thanks a lot!

  • @Rob-ru1dh
    @Rob-ru1dhАй бұрын

    Hello Kathy can you help me I'm looking for some sunboard seem to be having trouble finding some of 4 mm to make wings out of plus noticed you ca curl it with heat is there anything else I can use ghats much the same please and love your videos thank you for any help I thought you would be the one to ask many thanks

  • @KathyMillatt
    @KathyMillattАй бұрын

    Hi. I’m not sure what sunboard is I’m afraid. 4mm is quite thick so I’m not sure what would heat well at that thickness to bend. Sorry!

  • @monsvillerailways5736
    @monsvillerailways5736Ай бұрын

    Good points Kathy. In the US, everything is bigger. 👍😄 Very true. My biggest island layout is 3m x 1.2m. Similar to UK layouts.

  • @KathyMillatt
    @KathyMillattАй бұрын

    Even 3m x 1.2m is quite big for the UK.

  • @grxffxn6387
    @grxffxn6387Ай бұрын

    I wasnt sure if i was going to add lights to my lava base or not. You convinced me to do do 😂 looks way more realistic

  • @KathyMillatt
    @KathyMillattАй бұрын

    It really does make a huge difference. I have some lava painted in fluorescent that look good then you turn the lights on and it looks amazing!

  • @monsvillerailways5736
    @monsvillerailways5736Ай бұрын

    Not in a position to financially support at this point Kathy. Good luck with your channels.

  • @KathyMillatt
    @KathyMillattАй бұрын

    I totally understand and thank you for the support you do give me. Finance isn’t everything!

  • @sranimations7
    @sranimations7Ай бұрын

    Holy hell that's amazing!

  • @KathyMillatt
    @KathyMillattАй бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @sranimations7
    @sranimations7Ай бұрын

    @@KathyMillatt you're welcome 👍👍