Yes. Every Sunday (If I am not shooting a film) a few friends and I get together and paint model kits. We start at 9:00 AM and I post the process here at BSKY. Feel free to join us (I only post my models, not the others).
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I have been wanting to rekindle this hobby that I used to enjoy as a child and build and paint all the models I dreamed about but parents wouldn't buy me when I was a kid.
I had no idea. Modelmaking/painting seems to be experiencing a bit of a comeback. My son has been into building and customizing models for a few years now. Those are rare moments of non-screen time where he finds focus and contentment
I also made Kiki's delivery house. The instructions were in Japanese. This model is VERY tiny. I had to paint the moss on the house. It was really fun.
The death dealer was the first model I have ever did by myself. My dad made me monster models and when he passed I have made it a hobby to keep it alive.
JD Vance thinks that America needs a dictator or as his buddy Curtis yarvin calls it a national CEO. This has been the stated goals from people like Kurtis yarvin since 2012. https://youtu.be/VeVhHNSe9Ks?si=UbXeJ33kOp51XmZS
9am. On a Sunday. !? Idk too many late night Saturday night horror shows on tv. ;) but will try to post stuff. Have the 1/6 B-9 Robot I’ve been getting ready to make .;)
Mr. Del Toro, and unrelated question. My little brother lives in Berkley, MI and the end of his road used to be a place called “The Doll Hospital” which I thought was the creepiest name for a place. He had heard you bought out their stock when it went of our business, if true that rules.
I love watching your progress! Once the weather is warmer here to spray primer, I'm going to be painting a bust I made of one of my Dungeons and Dragons characters via HeroForge! I had a maker print it extra large in resin for me.
Your process photos are inspiring and I love seeing your techniques.
Señor Guillermo del Toro, le escribo en Español, para que pueda leer mi mensaje, es posible que alguien cómo yo un extranjero de hispanoamerica (Chile) pueda ser amigo de un gran director cómo usted, de verdad me gustaría que me diera una oportunidad
Se que digo cosas equivocadas, pero deme 1 chance
As long as the bills are paid, the kitchen is clean, and the children and fur babies are well cared for, who cares? Nobody has ever given me a legitimate reason to 'grow up'. I've used coloring books my whole life, even before it was cool, and I cut my teeth on Pong. I'm a happy nerd.
Kewl. I too love art. Still got paint from bombing trains with graffiti from decaaaaades ago under my finger ails. 😁 I think it's great you are fam focused ✌️ just kidding about the paint .. ❤️
I know the feeling. Like when I saw the first ATM when they installed them near Fordham road in the bronx. Guess what was the first thing people thought of? Hacking the shit 😁. Fuck banks especially the sources of the numbers used to ID us like SS# handed out by none other then the IMF.
What a lovely idea. I've never done that, but I just made a felted robin - my first felted item - and am looking at doing a penguin next. Or maybe The Penguin?
My shop is currently 20 degrees, so I've just been sanding a lot while out there "relaxing". Tried adding the 3rd color to the AC-130, but the airbrush won't function when it's this cold. Lol.
@adamscottglancy.bsky.social and I art together on weekends. He paints 28mm miniatures. I build miniature shit from stuff in the recycling bin. It's how we stay sane.
I usually only do warhammer stuff, but got a 3D printed figure. I’m a bit intimidated by it. Any advice on where to find information on how to paint larger figures?
Any model kits? Have you painted any Malifaux models? I would love to see some of those sculpts in your aesthetic. Or SFG's epic encounters? They've got unique drow models.
That sounds like a wonderful way to spend a Sunday! Painting model kits with friends must be a great way to relax and express your creativity. I'd love to follow along with your progress on BSKY - I'm sure your models are impressive!
Hope you have plenty of ventilation! Model paints are beyond toxic. Toluene and benzene are the usual solvents, and they’re so carcinogenic *no exposure is considered safe*. Check Wikipedia if you don’t believe me. Wear a mask when sanding, due to cadmium, cobalt, manganese, chromium, and lead.
Señor, también pinto modelos, aunque primero los esculpo con "Monster Clay". Aquí hay un personaje de mis libros, Musky Ratlove, el héroe ratstafari. Me encantaría enviarle copias gratuitas. Estoy seguro de que haría una película increíble con ellos.
Not to be parasocial, but you have the same voice/accent as my grandfather (who has passed) and now I find your interviews weirdly comforting in a new way. Imagine my delight and surprise to find that you do crafts on sundays like a regular person too. U rock
My parents would drop me at my aging neighbor’s home on Saturday afternoons. He would drive me through Pittsburgh to the hobby shops in his ancient car, barely able to see over the wheel. We would buy and build models. He was a master model maker. 40 years later, I am also a lifetime hobbyist.
It’s been forty years, I had many of them through my childhood, but they are probably all lost now. I hope that someone kept the enormous hand built ships that my neighbor built though. He created 3m long battleships and tall ships with immense detail.
Not all of us are famous movie directors stop flexing on us poor bastards who cannot afford weekly model much less the time to paint them also you are very fucking cool. I will try and tune in because thank you
I can't even spray paint things properly... With my perfectionism I can already feel how shaky my hands would be with those super detailed models. Seems like a great activity to do with friends though
Thanking you. Still learning after years of not building anything. Got the y wing in progress. Bought it on holiday in Japan …customs were rather perplexed by the x ray!!!
I love your movies, and I’m loving seeing other interests of your life! I wonder how much this hobby influenced Pinnochio, did you do any model on a Sunday?
Oh how lovely. And how is this helping to crate a better world?
If this is but one of the things you do to bring joy to your life, fine. But are you helping the causes of sustainability, of freedom, of equality, of regeneration as well?
Maybe I’m raining on your parade, but we are in dire times.
And why does he have to answer to you on this? Let the man enjoy himself maybe bring enjoyment to others. Aim your fire at the politicians and those who can affect change.
He doesn’t have to answer to me. But my comment reflected my thoughts upon reading his post. I said we need joy, and it’s true. We all need that. But he has a big platform, and we need every voice right now.
I muck about with sculpey for fun and my biggest fear is ALWAYS ...painting them. My Frankenstein monster came out ok for a hobby, pleased with the teeth! Hahahah...I just get scared of ballsing it up :D (the wife made me take down my shelf lol)
That should intrigue my husband. He enjoys your films, but he also enjoys painting models. He has a few 3-D printers now. So, he’s got a ton of pieces waiting to be painted. His office is a hot mess!
I heard a rumor (back when Rotten Tomatoes had chat) that you kept the cheesy Lobster Johnson goggles I felt compelled to foist on you at Comicon. Feeble gratitude for Hellboy greenlit.
Just wondered if the goggles story was true. Never trusted those guys on Rotten Tomatoes otter forum.
I used to enjoy painting Airfix kits,then hang them from my bedroom ceiling.My favorite was a Lancaster bomber and the Junkers JU 87 or Stuka. Happy memories!
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My friends: because of his movies, right?
I'll add a pic in an hour or so
Here’s some miniatures me & wife painted recently 😄
with glorious praise for your work.
Thank you once more for making my soul sing
it is still going foward?
You're an inspiration in more ways than one.
Your process photos are inspiring and I love seeing your techniques.
Se que digo cosas equivocadas, pero deme 1 chance
If only.
I need new friends 😄
Sorry for the caps, I've just needed to get that off my chest for awhile now. 😂
No cocaine induced mania or under aged sex workers.
Just people chilling and doing a hobby instead of trying to burn the world down.
My hat is off to you. I am truly impressed. This is the kind of chill the world needs.
If I am every up at such and ungodly hour and the glue fumes don't set me off again, I'm in!!!!
You will have to take a photo of all your finished models! 🤠
(I promise to share paint and masking tape)
If this is but one of the things you do to bring joy to your life, fine. But are you helping the causes of sustainability, of freedom, of equality, of regeneration as well?
Maybe I’m raining on your parade, but we are in dire times.
My world, for one, is a much better place with this gentleman's creative contributions.
Just wondered if the goggles story was true. Never trusted those guys on Rotten Tomatoes otter forum.
Fun times!
(Here's one of mine)