“The Historian” Mecha Kitbash Diorama, Beyond the Blight

For decades she’s roamed the coast on her trusty shallow strider, and while the business for traveling merchants has dried up, she's discovered a novel resource...

Join me on this extensive kit bashing project, starting with a watercolor concept painting, then progressing to the physical build (with model kits, toys, and plenty of odds and ends) and paint job. I also provide a brief update on my upcoming Beyond the Blight novel.

Special thanks to @TheArmyPainter for their speed paint set gift!

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
00:36 Concept Art
03:36 The Body
06:31 The Cockpit & Upper Level
09:07 The Legs & 3D Design
11:47 Seeker Drone
13:12 Assembly
15:25 The Base
17:53 “The Historian” Story
23:34 Reveal

Channel views at time of upload: 2,119,852
Subscribers: 68,652

[gameyybuilds]

Oh and don't forget to snag some Blight swag while the sale lasts!

[daikansanchez]

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.

[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

[jackcleveland]

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.

[jakelevinson]

I love the mix of scratch building and 3d printing

[ScaleModelGeek]

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

[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

[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.

[finitesound]

Always love when a new video in this series drops.

[zilentis]

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

[nikonshooter]

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

[BPCustomCreations]

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

[jennaferknight]

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

[woodlanderstudios]

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

[steegal]

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

[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!

[michaelyoung]

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.

[SturleyArt]

Another incredible model my friend. Thanks for sharing.

REALLY looking forward to the release of the book and audiobook too.

[SabakuNoShi]

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

[thevize]

Another amazing build and short story.