XPlus Models Maria from Metropolis

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XPlus Models Maria from Metropolis

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This episode follows the build of the 1/8 scale X Plus Models' Maria Robot from Metropolis. The video begins with a brief look at the parts included in the kit. This is followed by painting, detailing and assembly of the model. Construction of the base is also shown. The video concludes with a final review of the completed build.
Chapters
0:00
1:18 A look at the kit
2:24 Remarks about the color
3:44 Starting the build
4:30 A tool to help; DSPAIE Sander
10:28 Painting
14:26 The base and stand
19:02 Final Reveal
22:17 Points to consider about this kit
Paints and materials
Color 70/30 mix of Vallejo Liquid Metal Silver / Liquid Metal Green Gold
Mega Cool White SMDs
evandesigns.co...
Other Links
Culttvman
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Articles about Maria the Robot
www.kropserkel....
collection.sci...
Lou's video: • Aztek Dummy Update 11/...
DSPAIE Drill/Sander
• Print and Paint a SciF...
www.dspiae.com...
mechawarehouse...
Painting Stand Base Holders
www.amazon.com...

Пікірлер: 97

@steve1315 Жыл бұрын

Excellent work sir.

@InterstellarModeler Жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly

@travisweeks7819 Жыл бұрын

Wow it looks amazing

@InterstellarModeler Жыл бұрын

Thank you Travis. Always a pleasure to hear from you

@tarzan8575 Жыл бұрын

STARLOG!!!!!! WOOHOOOOO!!!!!

@InterstellarModeler Жыл бұрын

Yep….Starlog ……still have some of my issues too.

@kenspriggs5687 Жыл бұрын

Great build Oggie! She turned out fantastically! I love the lighting effect as well!

@InterstellarModeler Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ken

@craigkubac146 Жыл бұрын

I am amazed at your use of craft paint. I have struggled with this. I would love to see a detailed video of how you get your results. Loved the intro to this video.

@InterstellarModeler Жыл бұрын

Thanks. I actively plan on making a series of quick tutorials in 2023. I’ll include that.

@theequalizer9154 Жыл бұрын

@@InterstellarModeler Please, do videos as tutorials. You were the one that gave me the incentive to light up models, which I'd never done before. I'll always thank you for that!

@rocketguy2 Жыл бұрын

Uber informative as always...Oggie-riffic!

@InterstellarModeler Жыл бұрын

Thanks Gary

@tachi98lep Жыл бұрын

Nice kit build of Maria from Metropolis! This kit would be awesome as an Art Deco lamp!

@InterstellarModeler Жыл бұрын

That would be cool. Thanks for the compliment

@maxmustermann2197 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting model, not something you see very often on KZfaq, love it!

@InterstellarModeler Жыл бұрын

Many thanks

@michaelhintzmikesminiature1812 Жыл бұрын

This isn'y what I build but have thought of buying this because of the memoties I have from watching the movie. Thanks for sharing what's in the kit. I'll probable pick one up next time I'm at the Local. She turned out Great!!!! Thanks for sharing!!!

@InterstellarModeler Жыл бұрын

Appreciate the kind words, thanks.

@TonyDP2128 Жыл бұрын

Great job as always Oggie, the silent movie style intro and outro were classic. I especially like the subtle lighting effect under the chair as that adds a nice dimension to the display. I saw Metropolis ages ago on late night TV; watched it again recently when I caught the Georgio Moroder version with new music tracks and tinted scenes and I found it a pretty imaginative re-imagining of such an old film. It's available for free on KZfaq for anyone who has never seen the movie.

@InterstellarModeler Жыл бұрын

Hey Tony,....thanks for the nice words. It was fun doing that intro. Have a great thanksgiving.

@voodoonights1671 Жыл бұрын

Lovely build of an iconic SC-Fi "character" and Image.

@InterstellarModeler Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much

@theequalizer9154 Жыл бұрын

Very nice build! Thanks for the tips on tools and techniques.

@InterstellarModeler Жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Thanks for watching

@celticarchie Жыл бұрын

It's interesting, because the film is in black and white. I always imagined her to be silver, but the gold/silver mix works nicely. :D

@InterstellarModeler Жыл бұрын

Yeah, not being very familiar with the film myself, I wasn't aware of the robot's actual color. Beautiful design for sure

@Pygar2 Жыл бұрын

@@InterstellarModeler The sculptor said he mixed up a silver bronze. She was made of plastic wood spread on to hessian! The "epoxy putty" of the 1920s!

@martynwilliams3765 9 ай бұрын

Great advice to follow. I think Santa might be delivering one this year.

@InterstellarModeler 9 ай бұрын

Thank you

@fokker51 Жыл бұрын

Maria looks awesome. Wasn’t really thinking of getting this kit but seeing your work and your step by step changed my mind. The special notes you offer always help when working on the same kits. Also want to wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving as well.

@InterstellarModeler Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

@derekwhitaker4905 Жыл бұрын

Outstanding as usual Oggie! Brilliant approach to the start of the video. Very retro😂 I’m just waiting for this fab kit to arrive in my mail box and you’ve given me some great pointers and I thank you for that. A happy thanksgiving from all of us in the UK my friend. Catch you next time. Respect.

@InterstellarModeler Жыл бұрын

Hi Derek, thanks for the nice compliments. It was fun adding on that retro take version of the intro Lol. You're gonna have fun with this model too. Have a good Thanksgiving as well.

@outsider238 Жыл бұрын

Excellent job on this! I'm constantly amazed that in this day and age, certain model companies still can't seem to make a kit without stupid design choices. In the case of this model, the poor placement of that seam that you had to fix, the molding of those struts that you had to drill out because they didn't make them the proper size and the lame way that the parts were attached to the sprues.

@InterstellarModeler Жыл бұрын

Yeah it is surprising. Considering how much thought is usually put into the design of a kit it's disappointing they chose to attach the parts in such a way. Thanks for you compliment though and for watching. I really appreciate it.

@petermerz2704 Жыл бұрын

Looks fantastic Oggie! Thanks for sharing. 😎🇨🇦

@InterstellarModeler Жыл бұрын

Thanks Peter

@christopherdivirgilio9861 Жыл бұрын

Great job Oggie and clever intro. As always, I appreciate the amount of information you provide with your videos. Have a fantastic holiday. Cheers! ~ Virgil

@InterstellarModeler Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. It was fun putting that intro together. Glad you enjoyed it. Take care

@Tim-57 Жыл бұрын

Great outcome Oggie Thank you for sharing Take care

@InterstellarModeler Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Tim.

@Tim-57 Жыл бұрын

@@InterstellarModeler 🙂

@paulgertsch7105 Жыл бұрын

Turned out awesome, thanks for sharing.

@InterstellarModeler Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much

@markshobbybench Жыл бұрын

Besides the model build, I Loved the intro and outro silent movie style!

@InterstellarModeler Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the compliment. It was fun putting that together.

@Cpuknight1 Жыл бұрын

Loved the opening !!!

@InterstellarModeler Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much

@tonyperez4791 Жыл бұрын

Great build Oggie! Hope you and your loved ones have a Great/Safe Thanksgiving Day! Take care, Tony

@InterstellarModeler Жыл бұрын

Thanks Tony

@franco3584 Жыл бұрын

Oggie , you talked me into getting this kit. Brilliant Build and so much great information . Thanks . BTW , Mecha Warehouse is Fantastic and you should check out the Dspaie line of tools he has in stock, really useful stuff .

@InterstellarModeler Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. You’re gonna love building this too. Will check out the rest of the DSPAIE line for sure

@Nemo61 Жыл бұрын

A great job, honestly it is the best kit they have made, they have respected the hip area and Oggie his 80.20 mix is the one that corresponds to the original version, not the colored one by Giorgio Moroder. Congratulations Oggie another job very well done.

@InterstellarModeler Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. Appreciate the kind words.

@nigeldonaldson1647 6 ай бұрын

The hips look noticebly too wide to me, but this looks like a detailed authentic kit

@InterstellarModeler 6 ай бұрын

Interesting observation. I’d have to look at it again. Thanks for watching

@williamd1732 Жыл бұрын

Great color choice. Loved the intro idea. Happy Thanksgiving Oggie!

@InterstellarModeler Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much William

@wraith20072007 Жыл бұрын

Wow Oggie she came out super awesome great job Bro. I'm getting this kit so this video is very helpful, hope mine comes out as awesome as yours did. The color choice I think is spot on including the base color, you do have a gift for color choices. The base idea with the lights was a smart move not overbearing easy on the eyes and the battery placement was a choice I would have chosen...fantastic work Oggie, thanks for your time and hard work in posting and sharing it's greatly appreciated. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your Fam. may Peace, Love and Joy always find you my friend.

@InterstellarModeler Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. I really appreciate all the kind comments. Have yourself a great Thanksgiving as well.

@jeffholt9437 Жыл бұрын

Many thanks for the in depth build info (I was going to ask about the paint mix ratio but you covered it - twice!!!). I'm going to save the vid for when I get around to building mine (telling myself that needs to be before I buy either the forthcoming Fly or the Cyclops but who am I kidding - even more loftwarmers!!!).

@InterstellarModeler Жыл бұрын

Hi Jeff, thanks for the comments and glad you found the video helpful. Really appreciate the kind compliments.

@SmokeysOutpost Жыл бұрын

Another great build and also intro and outro. Happy Thanksgiving as well!

@InterstellarModeler Жыл бұрын

Thanks Juan

@the-kevinlc Жыл бұрын

Judging by the comments, you should get a commission on this kit for all the folks who are getting it because of your video. You can count me in on that, too! Funny intro and outro! Your build looks classic! Happy Thanksgiving!

@InterstellarModeler Жыл бұрын

Lol…thanks Kevin. This particular subject has generated a lot of interest on my Facebook page too. Seems I’m not the only one who wanted a replica of this fantastic robot. Appreciate the nice comments. The intro was fun to add in.

@modelmantstewart1292 Жыл бұрын

Hey she looks great thanks for sharing and happy Thanksgiving to you and your family 😊

@InterstellarModeler Жыл бұрын

Thanks and same to you

@sparkus61 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great vid! I'll be getting this kit. Maria was the first robot on my sleeve of robots I had tattooed . I had her done in the gold tones even tho I knew she was a silver color. Not sure yet how I'll paint the model...

@InterstellarModeler Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome. Its a fun kit to work with. I’m sure yours will turn out great. Thanks for watching and I appreciate the kind compliments

@RobotJeeg Жыл бұрын

I still cannot believe that it's a 1927 movie. The design of the robot is still amazing today! Unbelievable. One question! Are you sure that the iris is the same colour of the eye? Because I remember I saw the iris light gray and the eye a lighter light gray

@InterstellarModeler Жыл бұрын

Definitely ahead of its time. Yeah you could definitely paint it slightly darker. Looks that way in some pics

@thefalloutshelter7799 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful build and lighting looks great. Wonder how it would look painted in grey-scale I use a $10 electric nail file as a slow speed rotary tool......works well

@InterstellarModeler Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Appreciate the tip too

@bcsadman Жыл бұрын

Really good video, one of the best modeling videos I’ve watched. I’ve been working on this kit… dry fitting the pieces and cleaning off excess plastic. I didn’t like the gold color. I was considering painting it in grays since the the original Fritz Lang movie was in B&W. But I like the silver/gold color you chose better. Also the way you lit the model is excellent. I’m going to incorporate a lot of your build into mine. Again, thanks for the great video. I’ve subscribed to your channel.

@InterstellarModeler Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your kind compliments. Would love to see your build. Feel free to send pics of it.

@centaur1a Жыл бұрын

Tamiya makes a hobbies drill. You have to build the drill, then add AA(2) and it runs slower than the Dremell tool.

@InterstellarModeler Жыл бұрын

Yes I have that one but it didnt last long for some reason. Hopefully this will serve as a good replacement. Thanks for the info and for watching.

@tjmmodelcraft8486 7 ай бұрын

Awesome build and paint! Cool video. I just sub'd your channel

@InterstellarModeler 7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much. I appreciate the kind compliment and for subscribing.

@Epoxinator Жыл бұрын

I believe that in the film the base for the chair was partly glass, and light shone through it and it was reflective as well. I wonder if it would be hard to replace the flat part of the base with a piece of acrylic cut to size? Also, I don't know if the entire chair was reflective but shots from the film show the robot's legs reflected in the front of the chair.

@InterstellarModeler Жыл бұрын

Shouldn’t be too hard to substitute the floor for something clear if u wanted with your build.

@thomashaupt79 Жыл бұрын

Nice and interesting model. Just the Paintjob could use some slight variation in the metal tones, it looks a bit to uniform. One question, is this plain old plastoc you could glue with your old Tamiya extra thin glue or is that some sort of special plastic/resin? Greetings from Germany! Qapla'

@InterstellarModeler Жыл бұрын

Yes this is a styrene model. Thanks for the compliments

@jeffrey8959 Жыл бұрын

Is it made of styrene? Ordinary modeling glue works?

@InterstellarModeler Жыл бұрын

Yes. I was able to use regular plastic cement.

@maxbrandt6 Жыл бұрын

Very nice work, the lighted base really adds to the display. Has this movie ever been remade?

@InterstellarModeler Жыл бұрын

thank you....I dont think it's been remade per se. It was reworked by Georgio Maurader back in the 80s I believe. It was colorized along with a new soundtrack that was added.

@lawrencefanning8583 Жыл бұрын

Hey Oggie, you inspired me to have a crack at this model kit, what I wanted to know is if you used a specific airbrush cleaner for the metal paints, or just regular Isopropyl alcohol?

@InterstellarModeler Жыл бұрын

That's great, am glad you enjoyed my video. Just Isopropyl is fine, I'd recommend at least 90% concentration. Also important that you clean immediately after you're done painting with it. Thanks for watching