Uploaded October 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
Every wanted to create a unique model? In this video Jon looks at some top tips to help a complete beginner kitbash or convert a model. It doesnt matter if you are wanting to convert a scale figure or a fantasy model such as Warhammer 40,000. These great techniques will help you achieve the vision you want to create. In this video, Jon creates a unique Ork Beast Snagga weirdboy as part of his Warhammer 40,000 Ork army.
***This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links, which support the free content on this channel. As an Amazon Associates affiliate/ affiliate from the other suppliers below, I earn from qualifying purchases. ***
Support me on Patreon at:
patreon.com/FlyingRavenStudios
Check out all the products I have reviewed on my Amazon Shop as part of the Amazon Influencer Programme at
amazon.co.uk/shop/flyingravenstudios?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsfflyingravenstudios_6F3P1NPZ3F2X64NSMHQY
RESOURCES FOR THIS VIDEO
Referenced Videos:
- Beginners guide to your first tools for kitbashing minis youtu.be/oRUAe2bAcso?sub_confirmation=1
- Painting the Black Orc Trained Troll from Blood Bowl youtu.be/iiIX8NT7AR4?sub_confirmation=1
Check out the other great models submitted as part of the Lizard of Doom Kitbash Challenge at: youtube.com/watch?v=xcJ-vOssgV0&t=1016s
Featured kit:
BONUS FOR FLYING RAVEN VIEWERS!
If you enter the code BEN7183 at check out when buying anything through an Element Games Link (see below), you will receive double "Element Crystals" (store credit) on your order!
THE KIT I USE:
This model was built using componants from these kits... There may be more... but these were the ones I could recognise from the bits box :)
- Games Workshop Warhammer 40k - Ork Nobz
Amazon: amzn.to/4f0ulbV
- Killaboss on Gnashtoof
- Games Workshop Orruk Warclans: Orruk Brutes Warhammer AoS
Amazon: amzn.to/3NHH8Ec
- Games Workshop Warhammer 40k - Orks Boyz
Amazon: amzn.to/4eYVGeN
EQUIPMENT AND PAINT BRUSHES:
- Rosemary & Co. Medium Dry Brush - MODEL DRY BRUSH SET rosemaryandco.com/model-dry-brush-set?u=flyingravenstudios
- Series 33 Kolinsky Sable round brush
rosemaryandco.com/pure-kolinsky-pointed?u=flyingravenstudios
- Side cutters
Amazon: amzn.to/3BJW9Td
- Hobby knife
Amazon: amzn.to/3Nww1Ol
- Sanding and polishing set
- Tamiya 300074111 Handsaw with Handle
Amazon: amzn.to/4hbjb5E
- 21 Pieces Pin Vise Hand Drills Bits Set
Amazon: amzn.to/3UhQuKx
- Angled Tweezers
Amazon: amzn.to/3zW7f7k
Tamiya Extra thin plastic cement
Amazon: amzn.to/4fcGY3h
- Milliput:
Amazon: amzn.to/4fdZLLT
- Metal Sculpting Tools
Amazon: amzn.to/4fd0xJ8
- Silicon Sculpting tools
Amazon: amzn.to/4fd0xJ8
- Jucoci Wooden Painting handle
Amazon: amzn.to/48bR95W
THE KIT I USE TO MAKE MY VIDEOS:
Find All the Photography and Videography kit I use on Amazon at:
amazon.co.uk/shop/flyingravenstudios/list/2MT5Z5L7SEOC6?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_aipsfflyingravenstudios_6F3P1NPZ3F2X64NSMHQY
Alternatively I also use Wex Photography:
- Camera: Panasonic LUMIX DC-GH5
Wex Photography tidd.ly/3rGFQhT
- Lighting GODOX SL100Bi
Wex Photography tidd.ly/3CCwvxQ
- Editing software: Hitfilm Express #fxhome
CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Intro
0:29 - If you could make any mini, what would you build?
01:22 - Basic principles
02:20 - Top tip 1
02:27 - How to pin a model
04:59 - Top tip 3
07:03 - Top tip 4
07:24 - Pushing tip 4 and kitbashing the model
08:59 - Painting the model
Every wanted to create a unique model? In this video Jon looks at some top tips to help a complete beginner kitbash or convert a model. It doesnt matter if you are wanting to convert a scale figure or a fantasy model such as Warhammer 40,000. These great techniques will help you achieve the vision you want to create. In this video, Jon creates a unique Ork Beast Snagga weirdboy as part of his Warhammer 40,000 Ork army.
***This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links, which support the free content on this channel. As an Amazon Associates affiliate/ affiliate from the other suppliers below, I earn from qualifying purchases. ***
Support me on Patreon at:
patreon.com/FlyingRavenStudios
Check out all the products I have reviewed on my Amazon Shop as part of the Amazon Influencer Programme at
amazon.co.uk/shop/flyingravenstudios?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsfflyingravenstudios_6F3P1NPZ3F2X64NSMHQY
RESOURCES FOR THIS VIDEO
Referenced Videos:
- Beginners guide to your first tools for kitbashing minis youtu.be/oRUAe2bAcso?sub_confirmation=1
- Painting the Black Orc Trained Troll from Blood Bowl youtu.be/iiIX8NT7AR4?sub_confirmation=1
Check out the other great models submitted as part of the Lizard of Doom Kitbash Challenge at: youtube.com/watch?v=xcJ-vOssgV0&t=1016s
Featured kit:
BONUS FOR FLYING RAVEN VIEWERS!
If you enter the code BEN7183 at check out when buying anything through an Element Games Link (see below), you will receive double "Element Crystals" (store credit) on your order!
THE KIT I USE:
This model was built using componants from these kits... There may be more... but these were the ones I could recognise from the bits box :)
- Games Workshop Warhammer 40k - Ork Nobz
Amazon: amzn.to/4f0ulbV
- Killaboss on Gnashtoof
- Games Workshop Orruk Warclans: Orruk Brutes Warhammer AoS
Amazon: amzn.to/3NHH8Ec
- Games Workshop Warhammer 40k - Orks Boyz
Amazon: amzn.to/4eYVGeN
EQUIPMENT AND PAINT BRUSHES:
- Rosemary & Co. Medium Dry Brush - MODEL DRY BRUSH SET rosemaryandco.com/model-dry-brush-set?u=flyingravenstudios
- Series 33 Kolinsky Sable round brush
rosemaryandco.com/pure-kolinsky-pointed?u=flyingravenstudios
- Side cutters
Amazon: amzn.to/3BJW9Td
- Hobby knife
Amazon: amzn.to/3Nww1Ol
- Sanding and polishing set
- Tamiya 300074111 Handsaw with Handle
Amazon: amzn.to/4hbjb5E
- 21 Pieces Pin Vise Hand Drills Bits Set
Amazon: amzn.to/3UhQuKx
- Angled Tweezers
Amazon: amzn.to/3zW7f7k
Tamiya Extra thin plastic cement
Amazon: amzn.to/4fcGY3h
- Milliput:
Amazon: amzn.to/4fdZLLT
- Metal Sculpting Tools
Amazon: amzn.to/4fd0xJ8
- Silicon Sculpting tools
Amazon: amzn.to/4fd0xJ8
- Jucoci Wooden Painting handle
Amazon: amzn.to/48bR95W
THE KIT I USE TO MAKE MY VIDEOS:
Find All the Photography and Videography kit I use on Amazon at:
amazon.co.uk/shop/flyingravenstudios/list/2MT5Z5L7SEOC6?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_aipsfflyingravenstudios_6F3P1NPZ3F2X64NSMHQY
Alternatively I also use Wex Photography:
- Camera: Panasonic LUMIX DC-GH5
Wex Photography tidd.ly/3rGFQhT
- Lighting GODOX SL100Bi
Wex Photography tidd.ly/3CCwvxQ
- Editing software: Hitfilm Express #fxhome
CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Intro
0:29 - If you could make any mini, what would you build?
01:22 - Basic principles
02:20 - Top tip 1
02:27 - How to pin a model
04:59 - Top tip 3
07:03 - Top tip 4
07:24 - Pushing tip 4 and kitbashing the model
08:59 - Painting the model
