This concept to scratch build (with some 3D printing sprinkled in for good measure) was a TON of fun, as was working it into the lore of the rest of my world. I used an LED light bulb, a tank kit model, a transformers toy, and a bunch of other household junk for most of it, while also doing some of the finer greeblies in Blender, and then printing. I hope you enjoy watching!
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SUPPLIES I use:
Tamiya TAM35055 1/35 US M41 Walker Bulldog Tank Model: https://amzn.to/3xxUZoD
Starbond CA glue (superglue + fine nozzles): https://amzn.to/3S2i7Vt
Milliput https://amzn.to/3yVGHyl
XPS foam: https://amzn.to/3v3nv0G
Vallejo miniature paints: https://amzn.to/3okKr7A
Sculpey air dry clay https://amzn.to/3CsNUtb
Sargent Art polymer clay https://amzn.to/3pLuxE6
Tacky Glue: https://amzn.to/3v3nv0G
UV resin: https://amzn.to/3wy0io2
CA glue accelerant: https://amzn.to/3SbrHpl
Anycubic Water Washable Resin: https://amzn.to/3IeqyZq

PAINTS I use:
Vallejo Acrylic Model paint set (Fantasty colors): https://amzn.to/3XHceyj
Vallejo Acrylic Model paint set (Assorted colors): https://amzn.to/40XXrSK

TOOLS I use:
Dremel rotary tool: https://amzn.to/3zq9WdW
Miter saw & box: https://amzn.to/3PvomPU
Miniature painting brushes: https://amzn.to/3B9PteO
Hot wire cutter (that may or may not arrive on time): https://amzn.to/3zjRfZs
Leather hole punch https://amzn.to/3QOYDCH
Fujiwara heat gun: https://amzn.to/3S2i7Vt
Elegoo Mars 2 Pro resin 3D printer: https://amzn.to/3XnvRMq
Iwata Neo Gravity Feed airbrush: https://amzn.to/3IwbYho
Plastic cutting nippers: https://amzn.to/3Z4OPYV

Free STL files I used:
Farmer: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:458...
Hat: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:455...
Backpack: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:348...
Vents: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:322942

For modeling pipes in Blender, I found this video very helpful:
   • How to model pipe easily in Blender 2...  

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
00:37 The Concept
02:11 The Body
04:30 Learning Blender
06:00 The Armor
07:36 The Legs
08:58 The Figure
10:25 The Base
11:49 The Story
18:40 The Reveal

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