How to Kitbash a Miniature Spaceship Model!

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Veteran modelmaker -- and friend and former ILM colleague of Adam, Grant and Tory's -- @foncostudios shows the process of “slump casting” to create a unique aerodynamic spaceship form that he then kitbashes with found greeblie model parts to turn into a prototype miniature spaceship!
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@tested Жыл бұрын

Watch this episode in VR on Meta Quest TV: creator.oculus.com/community/802834256715296/

@bearimo2867 Жыл бұрын

Oh no I have to watch it all again Great stuff - loved it! 👍

@MjStrwy Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Tested's VR videos are the best on the platform.

@tonyennis1787 Жыл бұрын

Yo Adam. Try scoring the panel lines on the styrene before it's slumped. It'll probably be a lot easier. Also, if you score them deep enough, they may affect The Slump, affording you another way to influence the shape, and in this case, one that makes sense to the completed model.

@Rob-qe3cg Жыл бұрын

Love to see Fon on the channel more. More of these technique driven demos would be fantastic. Maybe Fon can pass the slumpship to Adam for a quick and dirty paint job.

@Fallub Жыл бұрын

As usual... the step from "random collection of materials strapped together" to "incredibly detailed spaceship" with just a coat of paint is mindblowing. A true master of his art. Thank you.

@dwayne_draws 2 ай бұрын

Fon seems like he would be a fantastic and patient teacher and human being. Wonderful video, a joy to watch.

@subliteral Жыл бұрын

Another great tutorial , rare to get this kind of demo by a seasoned pro modelmaker. The amount of sheer information , knowledge & technique available here is staggering . I'll be doing many repeat viewings & note taking on this one , & I only wish I could hit "Like" more than once.

@tested Жыл бұрын

Appreciate your kind comment -- thank you!

@anon_y_mousse Жыл бұрын

You can, just so long as it's an odd number of times it'll still count.

@peckenstein Жыл бұрын

What a treat to have Fon on the channel passing along his wisdom and techniques!

@thisolddog2259 Жыл бұрын

What a nice fella, I worked in the aerospace industry for 8 years and trained a lot of folks in composite molding, using fabrics, silicone and prepreg fiberglass (if you don't know what that is look it up, it will blow your mind - mind - mind - mind !!! ) when you teach / Train someone, never treat them like they're stupid or lesser than you. Tell them why you do a certain step and tell them what happens if you don't! Give them all of the anatomy and keep it exciting, even if it's not! I was completely memorized in this tutorial! Infact I had no idea Bob Ross made spaceships!

@lip03pd Жыл бұрын

You know what I love about this!? The fact that it's far from perfect! Fon is clearly a celebrated professional model maker but I feel like I could totally make that and it's awesome!

@lobelliot Жыл бұрын

This was so cool. It'd be great to have a series of all different kinds of professional builders within the tested bubble do guest appearances like this!

@klauskinski4060 Жыл бұрын

As a math teacher, him saying that scissors cut tangential just blew my mind. I never thought of using that as an explanation for my students.

@peterjackman1507 Жыл бұрын

More fon please, he's a great presenter

@orien2v2 Жыл бұрын

This is GOLD. Thank you for doing this guys.

@jasonhendricks1174 Жыл бұрын

Model makers are like wizards to me, I love watching things like this. Thank you for putting this up!

@doncarlton4858 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much to Fon for this tutorial. By sharing a couple of secrets it puts custom model creation within every modeler's reach!

@theHardChargerVids Жыл бұрын

That was awesome! I love whenever we get a class on scratch builds with styrene and all the techniques used at ILM. I do not have a vacuum form machine…yet. Neat that you do not need one to do this technique. Work can not be over soon enough. I want to dive in right now. Interested in seeing this in VR too.

@theHardChargerVids Жыл бұрын

Also this video deserves so many more views! Come on people…it’s Fon Davis!

@coopers1716 Жыл бұрын

My dad worked heavy overtime on EP2 and Mars Needs Moms with both of these guys, at ILM and Fon Co. I only met Fon once but he was a very cool human. Got an insane retro Star Wars figure collection.

@hawkeyestegosaurus5680 Жыл бұрын

I love the little greeblies and tiny detailing, I wanted to do this kind of thing so badly when I was a kid. Mix and match different elements to create something all my own

@2oonGamer 9 ай бұрын

I would love to see more of Fon, and the spaceship being painted/weathered! Great video

@acidhermit Жыл бұрын

Nice to see Fon Davis on the channel, I've seen him many times but never actually building a model, and it's nice to see his take on model making. Also it's amazing how these models always start not looking as much, but end up looking awesome in the end.

@BernardManansala Ай бұрын

Looks like the love child of a Batwing and a Star Destroyer... AWESOME!!!

@critter42 Жыл бұрын

This helps SO much for a costume I'm making. I need a motorcycle helmet-type visor for it and none of the off-the-shelf replacement visors I could find for cheap were the right size or shape. I was convinced I was going to have to bite the bullet and vacuform it, which meant actually buidling a vacuformer since I don't have one, learning how to use it, etc. Now with slumping I can just cut the outline of the visor, throw in a sheet of clear PETG in my toaster oven and slump that puppy into the right shape.

@farfoe5106 Жыл бұрын

we want to see it painted and finished... right guys?! Would make an interesting episode to see it taken all the way. This was excellent! Thanks for the great information!

@robertrootes Жыл бұрын

Best visual description ever! If only I saw this video as a child

@msh6865 Жыл бұрын

I'd really like to see some on line model making classes hosted by Mr. Fon. Great work!

@Eremon1 Жыл бұрын

I wonder if it's as much of a dream for these folks that have access to Adam's cave as it would be for the rest of us. Very cool video, love me some model making videos. Cheers.

@RapidActionAnimations Жыл бұрын

Miniatures were such a massive part of practical effect in film and it’s nice to see people still following the trade and making miniatures.

@myeeky Жыл бұрын

I was fortunate enough to see Fon at a modeler show in Santa Rosa, along with other ILMers. He is so nice. He has an incredible DVD on amazon for $5. It is called ‘Introduction to Professional Model Making with Fon Davis“, and goes into magnificent detail into the complete process. He also has a Stan Winston Sci-Fi Helmet series of videos, but those are more. Way worth it.

@paspitale Жыл бұрын

What a treat to watch an ILM wizard at work. Thank you!

@keeganpenney169 Жыл бұрын

Not saying I dont love almost everything done on tested, when it comes to professional model making I adore every guest and object made on this channel. More please!!!

@lgerback34 Жыл бұрын

Big fan of Fon. A master craftsman and a great teacher.

@MrDigitalCypher Жыл бұрын

I really enjoy these last few special guest video. Fun stuff! Well done team!

@harbl99 Жыл бұрын

The real wizardry here is how Fon hasn't aged a day since the _Sense of Scale_ docu over a decade ago. Got any ancient, mysteriously acquired gold rings hanging about the place you'd like to disclose Mr Davis?

@briantrap6005 Жыл бұрын

Please bring this man back, what a great artist and very calming to listen to as well.

@ThatVideoGuyTom Жыл бұрын

More FON! This guy is the best!

@MrChief101 Жыл бұрын

Most excellent guest! And a delightful impromptu model design. I may not have learned anything new but it is always worth watching a master modeler when set loose!

@shannahmiller Жыл бұрын

This was a fun episode, thank you Fon. I found your slumping process helpful in figuring out why I was having issues with pottery drop molds. I'm going to start using a larger piece of clay, so I have a large border, and then use a thin piece of board over the top to hold the edges while I thump the mold on my work table. This should help prevent ruffling of the edges.

@beavismount Жыл бұрын

Fon is one helluva special guest, and scratch-built sci-fi stuff is some of my favorite content from this show. More please!

@86fifty Жыл бұрын

I have nothing intelligent to say about the full video - I'm just mesmerized by the Hulking Black Shape in the right-hand side, in the first 10 seconds! it's like space and time is being folded back there!

@ollieusher1 Жыл бұрын

Been waiting literally years to see Fon do a build on Tested. 🎉

@BoyceBailey Жыл бұрын

another 23 of these would be an advent treat :)

@craigwadman Жыл бұрын

Painting and weathering next, please 😂❤❤

@mikelynch920 8 күн бұрын

Fon Ross. That was a relaxing watch.

@Ranger7Studios Жыл бұрын

Fon's DVD on kit bashing a spaceship model was one of the first DVD's I bought when I go t in to special effects. :)

@malaudisa Жыл бұрын

Fantastic tutorial, even for experienced modellers. Love to see so many talented people out there, cheers.

@f4lloutgaymer Жыл бұрын

Stupendous video. Thank you, Adam, for having Fon share his techniques, tricks, and information with us. Model kits of WWII cannons never occurred to me to use for greeblie parts. Battleship mods, yes. Tank models, yes. But never cannons. I like that. I need to look for some. I would LOVE to see Adam do an episode of himself creating a story for this ship by painting and weathering it for us. 🥰 Thank you Fon, and Adam for this wonderful experience. Be Excellent to each other and to yourself, and Party on. 🤘🎸😎🌈

@farkelrysunhope6339 Жыл бұрын

Please more of this. Bring more of you old freinds in showing modeling techniques. Thank you Fon for this episode.

@hoshiadam Жыл бұрын

I did not know I needed "What if Star Destroyer, but 1989 Batwing?" in my day.

@kenbiemac337 Жыл бұрын

The end result was amazing. So many techniques used! Thank you for making this.

@wolfe1970 Жыл бұрын

When i watched 0:29 i had no idea that was the ship he was going to build, i genuinely thought it was shop brought ship and he was going to replicate it

@-MrFozzy- Жыл бұрын

Incredible….what a joy to watch! Thank you! If you have the time…(I’m sure you don’t) but, if you had a scratch building channel….it would be HUGE

@denverberry Жыл бұрын

Thank you Fon, and thank you Adam for getting him on here! This is highly desired content. Would it be possible to borrow a camera and stage to give us a final in-space look? We all know that the 3000 member crew of this alien ship are all 8 ft tall!!! But we still want to see it to represent that.

@TheSoberStoner Жыл бұрын

I absolutely LOVE when you do stuff.. Anything with Fon. The pure joy I see in you and him together is just special. And thank you Mr. Savage. Your videos and I seen almost all of them has helped me get through some challenging times. You are truly a God send and I thank you from the absolute bottom of my heart. Thank you sir!

@synthicate5030 Жыл бұрын

This is so awesome. Everybody who has even the slightest connection to models or model making can learn so much from this video. I´d love to see more of this kind of content here.

@TheTsunamijuan Жыл бұрын

Man what a true ambassador of the craft and pursuit of growth. That is awesome that hes interested in seeing peoples work based on his tutorial.

@JohnMiller-te4ov Жыл бұрын

Very fun, and felt like an instructor lead class. Bravo.

@Zero_Reaper13 Жыл бұрын

Oyster nice to see a finished kit bash but for me the most satisfying part is seeing it after priming, from junk to jewel in an instant.

@billestew7535 14 күн бұрын

Absolutely brilliant

@MrAmmaccabanane97 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for making me know about kitbashing and spaceship model making. I'd really love to see more videos of it!

@adamadams6740 Жыл бұрын

Awesome stuff I know it had to be cut for most people but I’d love to see the whole thing start to finish.👍🏿

@axtmann Жыл бұрын

That sign vinyl is a great idea for thin surface panels.

@spudman869 Жыл бұрын

Excellent and a real pleasure to see a master at work and freely sharing his knowledge, thank you.

@christiankremer9635 Жыл бұрын

I have not even finished the video yet, but this is probably one of the most accessible and useful techniques I have learned on this channel. My mind is blown. I cant wait to try this - making patterns with my laser cutter is trivial, and (as was said) using a heat gun should work if I am careful. Thank you! Great stuff!

@CRINGLEBURT Жыл бұрын

He made that look too easy, love it.

@krzysztofmathews738 Жыл бұрын

This is great! Had not previously considered the bits one finds in battleship kits in my kitbashing endeavors!

@yxeaviationphotog Жыл бұрын

Love seeing all of these scratch building videos!

@constpegasus Жыл бұрын

This is beautiful. More of these please.

@bbgg2007 Жыл бұрын

So awesome, love watching Fon throw down his ship building skills! More videos with Fon please :) Keep up the great content, best channel on KZfaq for sure!

@davidkelly5459 Жыл бұрын

I guess it's the nerd in me but, I would have HAPPILY sat through the entire build and then some. Outstanding job on the model.

@philw3318 Жыл бұрын

I am so inspired to go and try this! More content like this please!

@sedogaru Жыл бұрын

More Fon = More Fun!

@full_of_blood Жыл бұрын

i've been building models as a hobby for a long time, but i learned so much from this! excellent video, i'd love to see fon on the channel again

@dodaexploda Жыл бұрын

My favourite news this weeks was someone pointing out that the SLS rocket which is launching Artemis has greeblies one it. The base of the main tank right above the engines has a bunch of squares just like the ones used on this kit bash.

@sbushido5547 Жыл бұрын

_"I think I could do this for another few days, but I don't think you wanna sit through that."_ A bold assumption.

@russellwebb7803 Жыл бұрын

I loved it, I’ve made ships from scratch with my daughter after watching Adam’s previous videos on this subject.

@marklynch3149 Жыл бұрын

It's amazing how the space ships of the future are built from ships of the past 😀

@chrisc.2591 Жыл бұрын

Love this kind of craft through imagination and master skill! Inspiring!

@mattmarich2199 Жыл бұрын

Awesome job! Great info, good to see hands on old school stuff Adam!

@m.maclellan7147 Жыл бұрын

Not only an effects genius, & successful businessman, but excellent low tech demo !

@coreyhalverson2126 Жыл бұрын

I'm surprised we didn't see it with finished paint. Great clip though, thanks Fon.

@khronokraze Жыл бұрын

A love kit bashing. Could do it all day and night. Thanks for the tips and techniques and giving us something to inspire us to go out and try ourselves.

@GIJoeReviewPodcast Жыл бұрын

This was a fantastic video! I felt like I was in the shop with him and he was sharing important tips and tricks.

@eglewether5523 Жыл бұрын

I want to see big episode with as many people from ILM as possible, working on something together and sharing stories :D ... most hilarious would be something like kiwico set :D

@brentfowler2317 Жыл бұрын

You're awesome Fon! Well done.

@zimmy1958 Жыл бұрын

Fon it was great to watch you build. Thanks. More please.

@thebod1 Жыл бұрын

Love you Adam, but more of this! It is great to see Fon at work!

@Enigma758 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed learning about this technique. Thank you!

@valoriel4464 Жыл бұрын

Thx, Fon n Team. Grt vid. Delightful

@MrPinski1 Жыл бұрын

Great job Fon! Love watching you work dude!

@BoredBob Жыл бұрын

Several years ago I ordered a Krupp K5 rail cannon model kit just so that I could have a demo Universal Greeblie to show to my movie making classes.

@scottlyttle5586 Жыл бұрын

Got to meet Fon at Dragon Con earlier this year..really great guy..wished I could have talked to him more!

@GPGPapercraftTX Жыл бұрын

"If you can't find something, clean your way to it." God, yes. I thought I was the only one! So, that is my remedy strategy for the wayward tool. I have never figured out exactly why the X-Acto ends up lost under that pile of paper scraps when I "just used it". Probably something to do with the forces involved in the separation of sock pairs in the dryer...