TIMESTAMPS are below. In this video I will be showing you my whole current process for painting my Space Marines. This video is meant to give people an idea of what is involved in painting a miniature, specific tutorial elements could be done in more detail later. I came up with this process to give me the best looking minis I can paint in the most straightforward method. Timestamps: 2:35 Cleaning the Mini 11:34 Assembling the Mini 12:58 Priming 13:42 Airbrush Base Coat 17:00 Airbrush Clean 18:43 Airbrush Base Highlight 19:41 Airbrush Layer 20:11 Airbrush Varnish 20:49 Decals/Transfers 23:18 Spot Shading 24:52 Black Detailing 25:43 Metallic Detail 27:57 Leather Detail 29:03 Astartes Eye Lenses 32:17 Contrast Shading 34:45 Other Detailing 35:37 Yellow Shoulder Pads 38:45 Highlighting 41:56 Light Weathering 43:22 Outro thoughts
Where did you those brushes with the large '' handles'' they look really good for my hand. Anyway im loving these hobby videos Luetin09 il make sure to drop a sub to you on twitch! :D
@@comradedyatlov199 These are Army Painter, if I am not mistaken. They have 2 lines of brushes: Hobby (red round handle) and Wargamer (white triangular handle). I have one of the Wargamer's (size Regiment) and it's great for all basecoat / layer or even detail/highlight work...
Luetin, you are truly a shining gem in the 40k community, and create content with passion and love that inspires so many people, i'm so glad you've branched out and started doing more different and interesting videos.
Luetin09. I started watching some videos of people painting minis a week ago or so. Then i found your channel and listened to a lot of the lore of wh40k. So much so I now have picked up this hobby again and painted my first minis in almost 15 years. Keep on inspiring. The emperor protects.
Thanks for all the content! I'm 32 years old and have just been diving into the 40k universe with great fervor for about a year now. Having an absentee British Sherpa guide my way has been incredibly helpful, especially when coupled with the power of some good Reddit articles. you'll be proud to know that the lore videos have not only given me a comprehensive base line understanding of the universe, but have spurred me on to try my hand at painting my first army (going for world eaters), as well as one day sidling up to a table with some friends. my wallet is going to be empty but my heart will be full. Thanks again from Seattle, looking forward to seeing what comes next!
Dude I do the same thing with these videos. I'll put on one of his lore videos right as I'm passing out just to kill the silence. Or put them on while I'm painting, to kill the silence.
I actually get board as well cos of my REALLY low attention span but if you dont follow the rules and just make them fun like add stuff to them or take things away like adding pockmarks to a tyranids carapace with little welts of puss or mushrooms growing off the back of a necron army they become way more engaging sure more frustrating at times but more engaging maybe add a chainsword stuck halfway into the piecemeal armor of a Ork or a collection of dented space marine helmets.
Hey Luetin do you think you would ever do a video explaining the lore of the Indomitus Crusade and the Psychic Awakening stuff as well. A lot has happened and I think it would be a valuable addition to your lore videos.
If you mess up, you can simply re paint it and that should fix it. I made tons of mistakes on my first model, but as I got better, I simply went back to my first one and touched it up.
Scott Fillinger I mean when I cut off the mold lines. It’s not the first model kit I’ve ever done, this is just the first Warhammer 40k mini I’ve ever done
In case someone else hasn't said it yet, the reason the fitting of the left shoulder pad was tighter (than when you fitted it before, presumably before painting everything) was probably because of the added thickness the paints added. All the layering you did with the airbrush most likely added juuuuust enough 'mass' to the shoulder that it became a tight squeeze for the pad. It's more noticeable when painting gundam model kits, to the point where the community recommends sanding down certain parts so that articulation and fitting aren't borked after painting (although I wouldn't worry about it for miniatures).
I have no doubt that your intro explaining potential reasons why someone may paint models hit rings true for so many of your viewers . For me it's quite relaxing. A sort of meditation like break from the responsibilities and daily "to do's" of everyday life. The only "surprise" is normally when I look up and think "holy ...!!! It's that late ?!!!! Time flew by!".
I think it’s great you’re adding painting guides to your channel 🙂 I’m new to the tabletop side of w40k so this is a great help for referencing when I start painting my models! Would love more videos on this!
Watching this 4 yrs after the video came out, having just got into 40k by binging 50+ hrs Lutein vids. Honestly, this is daunting. Was thinking I’d like to start models, but damn, idk if I have the time, creativity or talent. The amount of time and effort is awe inspiring.
Holy. Smokes. Luetin, I have been hobbying since 1991 (Yeah I am old!) and you literally just taught me something in the first minutes of this video!! Thank you SO much for the advice about cutting ahead of the 'riser' or whatever it is. For almost 30 years now I have had Marines with little dents and divots in the top of their pauldrons etc. It has driven me nuts forever. Literally no one has mentioned this to me before, now it seems SO obvious. You just solved that for me. Cheers to you sir!!
Almost 2 years ago I was sat painting a revell ju88 absent mindedly listening to what ever the gods of youtube deemed appropriate, when Luetin came on... I've now watched all of Luetins content atleast twice, listened t about 20 of the audio books and today bought my very first minis... thanks for introducing my to this Luetin, though my wife may not feel the same.
LT, please consider doing more painting videos. They don’t need to be tutorials (although they are useful). Your professional background might offer some interesting insights other makers might not have (e.g. why did GW change their ultramarine blue over the years? how?). Thanks and stay well.
I have received an Astartes miniature set on my birthday this year as I started digging into Warhammer 40k lore. I have to say that my results were quite poor being the first time painting miniatures, but I will improve them using your techniques :) Thank you very much for this fine and educational video, always a pleasure watching your content. P.S. - I need to finish them quickly, as my set of Necrons should arrive today XD
Thanks for this. Painting always feels like a colossal effort but I've seen sea of greys on the tabletop and realize, it's worth it. You just got to put some effort into it.
As someone who knows nothing about either the tabletop or the collectible side of things, this was a revelation - ya'll really are doing labors of love for your hobbies and that's badass. I'm pretty sure I'd fuck up my first one and say "alright, that's enough" lmao.
yellow trim, red bolters, and green base rims scream nostalgia and to me give me the impression more effort has been put in, this video was very good, youve gained a new sub.
more painting tutorials please. we already watch your channel for lore it only makes sense we learn from your clearly skilled hands for model painting. i just got into a 40k starter set & have a decent amount of ultramarines to paint.
Having returned to the hobby about two years ago, I appreciate this, immensely. When it comes to Marines for me when it comes to adding highlights I use very spare drybrushing, building up several layers until I'm happy. I usually do this to A, as it good for representing diffused and non-uniform lighting and B, I'm a lazy bar-steward when I finally get that phase on my model. I'm also turning more towards Blanchitsu-esqe techniques these days, so everything feels much more worn and lived in. One thing I've found that saves time for myself are partial builds before painting, as long as doesn't obscure detail. It probably doesn't help that I spent more time building and converting my models...(Looks at back log and starts sweating like a madman!!)
What I've found for highlighting and weathering: 1) black/dark base, light(er) 45° easy run around, very light/white zenith, add paint and washes. 2) dry brush - preferably with an optimal size bad quality make-up brush (some size of the type you'd use to put on blush). ^crank out a high number of regular infantry in TT quality. The methods shown here I'd usually use for leaders/characters/pet projects. Nice vid, just too much pamper work for one model. Also if you want the yellow to pop fast a few layers of white 'll do you good. Reminder: again, the things I'm saying are for if you need to crank out an army fast in an at least TT quality, there is nothing wrong with the technique lutein is showing here. Also: thank you for the lore vids💗
Well you grabbed another one luetin! Now I’m a Warhammer 40k Command Edition deep and I said I didn’t want to paint my gundams and now I’m seriously looking forward to painting my miniatures! Thanks for the heads up on this stuff L
I don't know if this technique exists already, but I was experimenting today and I came up with something for really, really fine detail that works far better than I expected it to: "painting" with a syringe. I found there's almost no limit to how fine detail you can do with it, unlike even the smallest brush (I can paint detail I can barely even see): the limitation is only the steadiness of your hand, and unlike marker pens you can use any colour you want. It works basically like a technical pen, but with paint. I used an 18ga insulin syringe and snipped the point off using a needle clipper (aka "pocket sharps bin"): it doesn't really work if you leave the sharp point on. Put thinned paint in syringe, apply gentle pressure until a droplet appears at the end of the needle. Wait a second: the pressure takes a few seconds to equalise, and after depressing the plunger it'll be quite blorpy out the end for a couple of seconds. Wipe droplets away as they form. When they stop, you're good to go. When it dries up, apply gentle pressure to plunger again and repeat. You should get a good few strokes out of it before it does. I wasn't expecting it to work at all and was just screwing around because I had the stuff to hand, but yeah, it totally works.
Hi Luetin I have a tip for you regarding the ribbed soft armor in the joints and cleaning the mold lines off them. Just use a piece of 600 grit sandpaper and run the edge of it between each rib, like a saw. go between each rib with the grit facing up, then flip it and go over them again. Just be gentle with the sand paper so the edge doesn't fray. I do this after a quick scrape with my knife.
I got the same airbrush compressor as yours! But I got the harder and steenbeck infinity airbrush instead. Was painting models of tanks and warships. Now that I’ve wanted to try 40k for a Long time, your guide was very helpful!
I really respect your process. Something to consider, that may make life easier, is to mix your airbrush paints in small containers before you place in the hopper. It helps get accurate consistency, and reduces how often you’ll have to clean the airbrush. Since moving to this method, I have very few clogs, if any, and it saves time.
Great video, I’m new to 40K and it’s so overwhelming but watching your videos on lore and miniatures really breaks it down and makes it less intimidating.
Amazing looking smurfs! This video is at once intimidating and reassuring. Your attention to detail is fantastic. I've painted a few Gundam models as a teen and lately, having binged a ton of lore I've decided I want to get a few minis and paint them. Always informative, Leutin, thank you so much for making this video!
I have to say the first part how u clean the model is something i was looking for a long time i really wanne thank you because i always cut into my finger because i always cut towards myself now i see how to properly do this also the little jagged edges because of my sharp blade now i know thanks to you how to properly clean my models and i have bin doing this for 10 years really thanks man this video is the best of the best tutorial i have seen 😀 so far
It is absolutely fascinating to see how different people paint. I normally paint everything in the chapter colour (jn my case blood angels) then I will paint the details, which takes the most time and I try to vary as much as I can, getting some imperfections in there. I really makes the model alive. Then some Highlights and after all these steps comes the wash. Using very basic tools. After drying I will put on the markings and its done
Amazing video as usual, though a part of me wonders why i just watched a 40min vid of something i never plan on doing haha. Your videos have gotten me quite intrigued in the warhammer 40k universe for sure.
With transfers I find you can be WAY more liberal with the warm water, then when putting them on the model, just move it with the tip of some tweezers, you can soak up any excess water with a dry, clean paintbrush. It makes them easier to maneuver into position and with less fear of them tearing etc
I never painted ultra boys the way theyre supposed to be because theyve gradually gotten more and more complex and I am a quick and dirty painter lovely job on the model Luetin, keep at it
Having rather recently started painting models I started thinking to myself "Huh, I think I got a hang of this now". That feeling was removed a few minutes into the video but I learnt a lot of how to improve! Basically I covered my Black Templars with black paint, drenched them in Nuln Oil while watching a Luetin09 lore video and called it a day. Really great video, keep up the good work
Enjoyed watching you paint, I usually put this kind of detail into my individual models so its fun to watch the process others use as well. I definitely learned some things for my upcoming Salamander paint job.
I really enjoyed your tips I've been painting for a really long time one tip I could throw out there for you is I like to use a lazy Susan and spray box I use a plastic box with a lazy Susan inside of it so I can spend that 360 degrees it's basically like a plate with a little wheel on the bottom that allows its turn 360° I find that very helpful for when your your painting. As always love your channel look forward to the next one
That moment you realise your very industrial job crosses over well into a hobby (part ordering, cleaning, assembling and treating part specific pieces before full assembly) Damn it, GW's gonna have my wallet before the year ends.
I'm really pleased that Luetin is trying to actually get people into 40k. The lore and stuff is cool. but I think people forget that the wargame is what it's all about.
The thing that me and luetin have in common, is that we don’t get the mold lines on the sides of the power pack, and forget to paint the primaris accessory belt.
I always say the biggest tips for beginners is just going slowly and carefully. For painting, just do your best to make a clean job was well as you can and stay in the lines. As long as it's got a fairly smooth and clean paint job, you can always go back in when you feel confident and add details or a new technique you've been working towards.
@@LordBruuh It's not in the UK every small/medium town as a GW store and larger cities have several large stores each. Nottingham is the heart of GW, the Nottingham store is like 50 other stores put together.
"just the tip" I also laught! 😅 I've just this week started painting again after 20 years away, I've been working on the Lord of contagion . Yeah he got nail varnish remover striped thismorning and cleaned up for tomorrow. I think death guard maybe a little to technical for a gap year of 20 years haha
I was looking forward to this video since you posted about it. I'm new to painting minis, finished two Intercessors so far. It's a lot of fun, I'm trying to get them to be tabletop quality since this is my first attempt, and working at small goals along the way, like getting neater edge highlighting.
One thing that any young aspiring neophyte can learn from our Loremaster here is the approach: _If you are doing someting - do it well and complete._ Truely the Emperor's finest.
This was a really good video! I hope you upload more of your painting processea, it was Interesting and very relaxing to a point, it transmitted that almost therapeutic feeling you said you get when painting
Never tried working with an airbrush, the colour transitions you can achieve with it always amaze me though. Nice job on the weathering! I'm just starting with the hobby and haven't picked it back up in weeks, but I still love seeing how other people work. Have you ever showcased your entire army on this channel?
The cleaning stage (mould lines) cannot be stressed enough. If you want to sell the illusion, which miniature painting is all about, then you cannot skimp on this. Removing the mould lines is likely the most tedious part of the whole process, but it's worth all the effort. Same for drilling out gun barrels.
The Nice thing about removing and scraping away on the plastic is that it doesnt have to be perfect and in case one cuts too Deep its just like "well its damaged" but the soldiers are in worn and it just gives the parts more history of actually being in combat
some good tips there, especially the pen for scriptures and the black contract paint for the blacklining - i might do a squad of dark angel intercestors over xmas off the back of this vid
Ive been thinking of getting into the hobby and knew id have to paint them myself and, ehhh I was ok with that...but i just recently realized you actually have to assemble them aswell?! Idk about it now.🙁
For metallics try the vallejo metal colors (the 32ml bottles, not the ones you used here). Best I’ve ever used. Flows and covers great - and they even come with mixing balls).
Hey!! I got a Huge tip for getting a nice yellow colour!! paint a coat of pink underneath the yellow, i was sceptical at first but then I tried it, it makes the yellow easier to paint and makes it look nicer
Really enjoyed this video . I'm just getting back into 40k after a good 27 year break and it's like having to relearn everything. Love the videos keep them coming
i know this is an old video. I use Averland sunset AIR to do my yellow base color. I use the AIR becouse it does not clogg. The ordinary Averland is very thick, and you need to really water it down, with the AIR you don't have to, and it still provides a great base over any underlaying color using a brush to paint it on. I paint a lot of yellow with my ork army, and also shoulderpads for my space wolves.
"How to paint an Ultrasmurf" Joking aside, I buy as many figurines as I can find on fleamarkets (fx. army men, but also Warhammer figurines) and then paint them, I paint the army men to look more like WW2 and modern soldiers. And I agree, it all requires precision, focus and LOTS of patience, but when you look at the finished figurines, it's all worth it.
![No-Fuss Ultramarines: Everything You Need to Know! [How I Paint Things]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/FD0sxqCpPrU/mqdefault.jpg)
TIMESTAMPS are below.
In this video I will be showing you my whole current process for painting my Space Marines. This video is meant to give people an idea of what is involved in painting a miniature, specific tutorial elements could be done in more detail later. I came up with this process to give me the best looking minis I can paint in the most straightforward method.
Timestamps:
2:35 Cleaning the Mini
11:34 Assembling the Mini
12:58 Priming
13:42 Airbrush Base Coat
17:00 Airbrush Clean
18:43 Airbrush Base Highlight
19:41 Airbrush Layer
20:11 Airbrush Varnish
20:49 Decals/Transfers
23:18 Spot Shading
24:52 Black Detailing
25:43 Metallic Detail
27:57 Leather Detail
29:03 Astartes Eye Lenses
32:17 Contrast Shading
34:45 Other Detailing
35:37 Yellow Shoulder Pads
38:45 Highlighting
41:56 Light Weathering
43:22 Outro thoughts
Where did you those brushes with the large '' handles'' they look really good for my hand. Anyway im loving these hobby videos Luetin09 il make sure to drop a sub to you on twitch! :D
@@comradedyatlov199 These are Army Painter, if I am not mistaken. They have 2 lines of brushes: Hobby (red round handle) and Wargamer (white triangular handle). I have one of the Wargamer's (size Regiment) and it's great for all basecoat / layer or even detail/highlight work...
love your work, thank you for this video,
Okay thanks... now I know that I will never paint any figurines ever XD
This is my first time seeing a transfer done. You referenced a setting agent, what should I be looking to get for that?
I love the guard. I spend a week painting 10 guardsmen so that they can have 12 minutes of glory before getting off the table.
glory is eternal
Which is just about exactly how long they last in lore
12 minutes? the forces of the dice must be heavily on your side if they last that long
Loody tomas though fix the bad
The Man
The Myth
The Legend Who Got Me Into 40k Lore and Tabletop
Even if your first few miniatures look like a birthday cake keep at it.
lmao what a metaphor.
Who fuck gets rid of birthday cake!? Tell me before you get rid of I'll sort it out.
I might do the opposite and make a Warhammer themed cake
Just Some Guy with a Ginger Mustache A poorly made cake is deserving of being thrown away, and remade into perfection.
have you ever set chocolate on fire?
in the grim darkensss of the far future, there is only miniatures
In the grim darkness of the far future, there is only mould lines.
Mordynak
Mould lines
or not.
We Kriegsmen will still kick ass!!!
@buff battle boy laughs loudly in melee with a distant tau sob/cry being heard
Yov’ucton
I need a kidney since you play dkok I’m guessing you’re selling yours
TN
Already sold both, as well other miscellaneous organs.
I’m pretty much an Irl servitor at this point. 🙃
Luetin, you are truly a shining gem in the 40k community, and create content with passion and love that inspires so many people, i'm so glad you've branched out and started doing more different and interesting videos.
Cheers Matey
Luetin09. I started watching some videos of people painting minis a week ago or so. Then i found your channel and listened to a lot of the lore of wh40k.
So much so I now have picked up this hobby again and painted my first minis in almost 15 years. Keep on inspiring.
The emperor protects.
Thanks for all the content! I'm 32 years old and have just been diving into the 40k universe with great fervor for about a year now. Having an absentee British Sherpa guide my way has been incredibly helpful, especially when coupled with the power of some good Reddit articles. you'll be proud to know that the lore videos have not only given me a comprehensive base line understanding of the universe, but have spurred me on to try my hand at painting my first army (going for world eaters), as well as one day sidling up to a table with some friends. my wallet is going to be empty but my heart will be full. Thanks again from Seattle, looking forward to seeing what comes next!
This video convinced me to pull the trigger, Bought my first squad of Custodes.
*whole army of Custodes
@@ethanevenson3855 9 months later, i have roughly 3000 pts of golden boys.
So like, 2 squads?
@@ethanevenson3855 One caladius and 1 achillus.
Did you make them nude strippers?
You can be 100 percent sure im gonna watch this drunk, trying to fall asleep, you got a very soothing voice
Dude I do the same thing with these videos. I'll put on one of his lore videos right as I'm passing out just to kill the silence. Or put them on while I'm painting, to kill the silence.
These videos actually helped me through my detox time.
im drunk and trying to sleep right now.this is the most relatable comment ive ever seen!
Just skip this step, get audible, and listen to the novels.
@@Chaos8282 Eh, I'm fine with free multi-hour in-depth lore videos.
I've always admired how people paint their figurines themselves I'd never have the patience haha
I actually get board as well cos of my REALLY low attention span but if you dont follow the rules and just make them fun like add stuff to them or take things away like adding pockmarks to a tyranids carapace with little welts of puss or mushrooms growing off the back of a necron army they become way more engaging sure more frustrating at times but more engaging maybe add a chainsword stuck halfway into the piecemeal armor of a Ork or a collection of dented space marine helmets.
@@nafereuskortex9055 I like to bloody up my marines like theyve been using their chainswords.
Hey Luetin do you think you would ever do a video explaining the lore of the Indomitus Crusade and the Psychic Awakening stuff as well. A lot has happened and I think it would be a valuable addition to your lore videos.
I just ordered my first miniature off of amazon yesterday, I’ve been watching these videos like crazy, because I don’t want to mess up my space marine
If you mess up, you can simply re paint it and that should fix it. I made tons of mistakes on my first model, but as I got better, I simply went back to my first one and touched it up.
Scott Fillinger
I mean when I cut off the mold lines.
It’s not the first model kit I’ve ever done, this is just the first Warhammer 40k mini I’ve ever done
Just started painting my Red Corsairs and you post this, the Dark Gods have clearly blessed me.
In case someone else hasn't said it yet, the reason the fitting of the left shoulder pad was tighter (than when you fitted it before, presumably before painting everything) was probably because of the added thickness the paints added. All the layering you did with the airbrush most likely added juuuuust enough 'mass' to the shoulder that it became a tight squeeze for the pad.
It's more noticeable when painting gundam model kits, to the point where the community recommends sanding down certain parts so that articulation and fitting aren't borked after painting (although I wouldn't worry about it for miniatures).
I have no doubt that your intro explaining potential reasons why someone may paint models hit rings true for so many of your viewers .
For me it's quite relaxing. A sort of meditation like break from the responsibilities and daily "to do's" of everyday life.
The only "surprise" is normally when I look up and think "holy ...!!! It's that late ?!!!! Time flew by!".
I think it’s great you’re adding painting guides to your channel 🙂 I’m new to the tabletop side of w40k so this is a great help for referencing when I start painting my models! Would love more videos on this!
Watching this 4 yrs after the video came out, having just got into 40k by binging 50+ hrs Lutein vids. Honestly, this is daunting. Was thinking I’d like to start models, but damn, idk if I have the time, creativity or talent. The amount of time and effort is awe inspiring.
Holy. Smokes.
Luetin, I have been hobbying since 1991 (Yeah I am old!) and you literally just taught me something in the first minutes of this video!! Thank you SO much for the advice about cutting ahead of the 'riser' or whatever it is. For almost 30 years now I have had Marines with little dents and divots in the top of their pauldrons etc.
It has driven me nuts forever.
Literally no one has mentioned this to me before, now it seems SO obvious.
You just solved that for me. Cheers to you sir!!
I knew it's a complicated hobby, but this video blew me away into a rabbit hole so hot that it seems way too close to the center of the Earth. 😵
And he also only went over the basics
Almost 2 years ago I was sat painting a revell ju88 absent mindedly listening to what ever the gods of youtube deemed appropriate, when Luetin came on... I've now watched all of Luetins content atleast twice, listened t about 20 of the audio books and today bought my very first minis... thanks for introducing my to this Luetin, though my wife may not feel the same.
Could have been titled: "How I paint Astartes? With love for the Emperor in my hearts."
The Emperor paints!
Haven't seriously painted any miniatures since about 2006 but after watching this stuff it makes me want to get back into again.
LT, please consider doing more painting videos. They don’t need to be tutorials (although they are useful). Your professional background might offer some interesting insights other makers might not have (e.g. why did GW change their ultramarine blue over the years? how?). Thanks and stay well.
THANK YOU! Finally! A video that actually shows some in-depth of cleaning and assembling. So many videos on YT just glaze over this part.
I have received an Astartes miniature set on my birthday this year as I started digging into Warhammer 40k lore. I have to say that my results were quite poor being the first time painting miniatures, but I will improve them using your techniques :) Thank you very much for this fine and educational video, always a pleasure watching your content.
P.S. - I need to finish them quickly, as my set of Necrons should arrive today XD
Thanks for this. Painting always feels like a colossal effort but I've seen sea of greys on the tabletop and realize, it's worth it. You just got to put some effort into it.
As someone who knows nothing about either the tabletop or the collectible side of things, this was a revelation - ya'll really are doing labors of love for your hobbies and that's badass. I'm pretty sure I'd fuck up my first one and say "alright, that's enough" lmao.
Usually id watch this, except I just quit a job of a warhammer packing warehouse. I've seen too many Warhammer figures for a life time
Sunny Dunked 😂
yellow trim, red bolters, and green base rims scream nostalgia and to me give me the impression more effort has been put in, this video was very good, youve gained a new sub.
finally an actually good tutorial and someone who has good produiction value, thanks!
Excellent guide Luetin, makes a refreshing change from the top tier lore videos
I shall be studying this video intensely before I start working on my Hammers of Dorn, fantastic stuff mate
more painting tutorials please. we already watch your channel for lore it only makes sense we learn from your clearly skilled hands for model painting. i just got into a 40k starter set & have a decent amount of ultramarines to paint.
Having returned to the hobby about two years ago, I appreciate this, immensely.
When it comes to Marines for me when it comes to adding highlights I use very spare drybrushing, building up several layers until I'm happy. I usually do this to A, as it good for representing diffused and non-uniform lighting and B, I'm a lazy bar-steward when I finally get that phase on my model. I'm also turning more towards Blanchitsu-esqe techniques these days, so everything feels much more worn and lived in.
One thing I've found that saves time for myself are partial builds before painting, as long as doesn't obscure detail. It probably doesn't help that I spent more time building and converting my models...(Looks at back log and starts sweating like a madman!!)
What I've found for highlighting and weathering:
1) black/dark base, light(er) 45° easy run around, very light/white zenith, add paint and washes.
2) dry brush - preferably with an optimal size bad quality make-up brush (some size of the type you'd use to put on blush).
^crank out a high number of regular infantry in TT quality. The methods shown here I'd usually use for leaders/characters/pet projects.
Nice vid, just too much pamper work for one model.
Also if you want the yellow to pop fast a few layers of white 'll do you good.
Reminder: again, the things I'm saying are for if you need to crank out an army fast in an at least TT quality, there is nothing wrong with the technique lutein is showing here.
Also: thank you for the lore vids💗
Well you grabbed another one luetin! Now I’m a Warhammer 40k Command Edition deep and I said I didn’t want to paint my gundams and now I’m seriously looking forward to painting my miniatures! Thanks for the heads up on this stuff L
I don't know if this technique exists already, but I was experimenting today and I came up with something for really, really fine detail that works far better than I expected it to: "painting" with a syringe. I found there's almost no limit to how fine detail you can do with it, unlike even the smallest brush (I can paint detail I can barely even see): the limitation is only the steadiness of your hand, and unlike marker pens you can use any colour you want. It works basically like a technical pen, but with paint.
I used an 18ga insulin syringe and snipped the point off using a needle clipper (aka "pocket sharps bin"): it doesn't really work if you leave the sharp point on. Put thinned paint in syringe, apply gentle pressure until a droplet appears at the end of the needle. Wait a second: the pressure takes a few seconds to equalise, and after depressing the plunger it'll be quite blorpy out the end for a couple of seconds. Wipe droplets away as they form. When they stop, you're good to go. When it dries up, apply gentle pressure to plunger again and repeat. You should get a good few strokes out of it before it does.
I wasn't expecting it to work at all and was just screwing around because I had the stuff to hand, but yeah, it totally works.
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Hi Luetin
I have a tip for you regarding the ribbed soft armor in the joints and cleaning the mold lines off them. Just use a piece of 600 grit sandpaper and run the edge of it between each rib, like a saw. go between each rib with the grit facing up, then flip it and go over them again. Just be gentle with the sand paper so the edge doesn't fray. I do this after a quick scrape with my knife.
Nice !! Siege studio helped here ;)
I started paint my 2sd edition starter space marine last week, they were waiting for more than 20 years...
In my experience I have never had a problem cutting close to the model. Just have to pay attention to what your doing. Plus it quickens to process.
I got the same airbrush compressor as yours! But I got the harder and steenbeck infinity airbrush instead. Was painting models of tanks and warships. Now that I’ve wanted to try 40k for a Long time, your guide was very helpful!
I just started painting warhammer minis so this video is a gift from the god emperors chosen Lutein himself thx
I really respect your process. Something to consider, that may make life easier, is to mix your airbrush paints in small containers before you place in the hopper. It helps get accurate consistency, and reduces how often you’ll have to clean the airbrush. Since moving to this method, I have very few clogs, if any, and it saves time.
I have seen people doing this, but it seems obscenely wasteful and Ive never found theres much need for it, but thanks for the suggestion regardless
Great video, I’m new to 40K and it’s so overwhelming but watching your videos on lore and miniatures really breaks it down and makes it less intimidating.
This video is the reason I just starting painting as a hobby. I finished my first ultramarine today
awesome to hear :D share a pic via twitter
@@Luetin09 Will do, thanks for making this video. I have you to thank for introducing me to 40k in general :)
Welcome Brother. For Macragge, For The Emperor !!!!!!!!!!
Are we going to get a full "How I Paint..." series? Orks, Tyranids, Eldar, etc.
Amazing looking smurfs! This video is at once intimidating and reassuring. Your attention to detail is fantastic. I've painted a few Gundam models as a teen and lately, having binged a ton of lore I've decided I want to get a few minis and paint them. Always informative, Leutin, thank you so much for making this video!
I'd love to see more of this! I''d also love to see a version without an airbrush for those of us that want to try but not go all in.
I have to say the first part how u clean the model is something i was looking for a long time i really wanne thank you because i always cut into my finger because i always cut towards myself now i see how to properly do this also the little jagged edges because of my sharp blade now i know thanks to you how to properly clean my models and i have bin doing this for 10 years really thanks man this video is the best of the best tutorial i have seen 😀 so far
Now thats what I call a proper hobby video!! The first I've seen that gives the art of clean up the real pain it is ;)
It is absolutely fascinating to see how different people paint. I normally paint everything in the chapter colour (jn my case blood angels) then I will paint the details, which takes the most time and I try to vary as much as I can, getting some imperfections in there. I really makes the model alive. Then some Highlights and after all these steps comes the wash.
Using very basic tools. After drying I will put on the markings and its done
Amazing video as usual, though a part of me wonders why i just watched a 40min vid of something i never plan on doing haha.
Your videos have gotten me quite intrigued in the warhammer 40k universe for sure.
entertainment, a lot of people watch games they'll never play on YT playthroughs etc or indeed any activity
This reminded me alot of how i painted back in the day. Thanks for the memory trip.
With transfers I find you can be WAY more liberal with the warm water, then when putting them on the model, just move it with the tip of some tweezers, you can soak up any excess water with a dry, clean paintbrush. It makes them easier to maneuver into position and with less fear of them tearing etc
I never painted ultra boys the way theyre supposed to be because theyve gradually gotten more and more complex and I am a quick and dirty painter
lovely job on the model Luetin, keep at it
Having rather recently started painting models I started thinking to myself "Huh, I think I got a hang of this now". That feeling was removed a few minutes into the video but I learnt a lot of how to improve! Basically I covered my Black Templars with black paint, drenched them in Nuln Oil while watching a Luetin09 lore video and called it a day. Really great video, keep up the good work
I will be doing more stuff soon for this.
(6:37) "why would you spend hours of your time painting a model to look amazing and then just not bother to take half an hour to trim it down."
Uh oh
Head currently melting with life stuff.
Needed to watch something chill to ease down a bit.
This was perfect for that. Thankyou.
👌
Enjoyed watching you paint, I usually put this kind of detail into my individual models so its fun to watch the process others use as well. I definitely learned some things for my upcoming Salamander paint job.
Just painted my first ever minitaure a couple days ago. It came out decent for first time!
Just do PSH PSH PSH not PSSSHHH. Best primer instructions ever. 😂😂😂
Best instructions to get a cat to come to you as well.
Edit: I forgot
I really enjoyed your tips I've been painting for a really long time one tip I could throw out there for you is I like to use a lazy Susan and spray box I use a plastic box with a lazy Susan inside of it so I can spend that 360 degrees it's basically like a plate with a little wheel on the bottom that allows its turn 360° I find that very helpful for when your your painting. As always love your channel look forward to the next one
As somebody who cleaned welds for fabrication, the filing and cleaning before paint seems incredibly therapeutic.
That moment you realise your very industrial job crosses over well into a hobby (part ordering, cleaning, assembling and treating part specific pieces before full assembly)
Damn it, GW's gonna have my wallet before the year ends.
I've found contrast definitely has its place. Fryeslayer flesh works really well for grime on plauge marines.
I'm really pleased that Luetin is trying to actually get people into 40k. The lore and stuff is cool. but I think people forget that the wargame is what it's all about.
The thing that me and luetin have in common,
is that we don’t get the mold lines on the sides of the power pack, and forget to paint the primaris accessory belt.
That spray illustration won me over.
Hands down.
Come for the lore, stay for a surprisingly great painting video.
Wish I knew of subassembly when I first started painting, guilliman with no helmet fully assembled is gonna be a pain.
Hey wait a minute.
I don't even play the tabletop, let alone paint.
Me too.
Yeah... but... We might one day! And THEN it'll be good to know! One day...
I always say the biggest tips for beginners is just going slowly and carefully. For painting, just do your best to make a clean job was well as you can and stay in the lines. As long as it's got a fairly smooth and clean paint job, you can always go back in when you feel confident and add details or a new technique you've been working towards.
Please share more, love to see what other long time players are doing with their armies
Is nobody going to talk about the bayonet at the end of that hellblaster's gun?
In Texas it's rare to find 40k fans. But the Warhammer stores feel like havens.
@@LordBruuh It's not in the UK every small/medium town as a GW store and larger cities have several large stores each. Nottingham is the heart of GW, the Nottingham store is like 50 other stores put together.
"just the tip" I also laught! 😅 I've just this week started painting again after 20 years away, I've been working on the Lord of contagion . Yeah he got nail varnish remover striped thismorning and cleaned up for tomorrow. I think death guard maybe a little to technical for a gap year of 20 years haha
I was looking forward to this video since you posted about it. I'm new to painting minis, finished two Intercessors so far. It's a lot of fun, I'm trying to get them to be tabletop quality since this is my first attempt, and working at small goals along the way, like getting neater edge highlighting.
One thing that any young aspiring neophyte can learn from our Loremaster here is the approach: _If you are doing someting - do it well and complete._ Truely the Emperor's finest.
Even doing autobody the best tip for an awesome paint job is surface prep, surface prep, and surface prep and last but not least surface prep.
This is a very well done video! Fantastic content. Love how mistakes are shown and explained. Super informational. Thanks for sharing!
best way to learn is from mistakes
This was a really good video! I hope you upload more of your painting processea, it was Interesting and very relaxing to a point, it transmitted that almost therapeutic feeling you said you get when painting
You can use "mark softer" on decals so that it would just mold on the shape of the surface you're setting it.
I may be slightly late but your chipping technique is really great
Never tried working with an airbrush, the colour transitions you can achieve with it always amaze me though. Nice job on the weathering! I'm just starting with the hobby and haven't picked it back up in weeks, but I still love seeing how other people work. Have you ever showcased your entire army on this channel?
yup, just look for it
@@Luetin09 I did actually after making the comment. Very nice, love the dreadnought!
The cleaning stage (mould lines) cannot be stressed enough. If you want to sell the illusion, which miniature painting is all about, then you cannot skimp on this. Removing the mould lines is likely the most tedious part of the whole process, but it's worth all the effort. Same for drilling out gun barrels.
The Nice thing about removing and scraping away on the plastic is that it doesnt have to be perfect and in case one cuts too Deep its just like "well its damaged" but the soldiers are in worn and it just gives the parts more history of actually being in combat
some good tips there, especially the pen for scriptures and the black contract paint for the blacklining - i might do a squad of dark angel intercestors over xmas off the back of this vid
Ordered my first box of marines and can’t wait to get started !! Thanks 🙏
awesome if you have any issue feel free to ask Q
cleaning up the plastic is honestly my favorite part of building & painting 40k, tho the painting part is the whole reason im in the hobby lol
Ive been thinking of getting into the hobby and knew id have to paint them myself and, ehhh I was ok with that...but i just recently realized you actually have to assemble them aswell?! Idk about it now.🙁
For metallics try the vallejo metal colors (the 32ml bottles, not the ones you used here). Best I’ve ever used. Flows and covers great - and they even come with mixing balls).
Hey!! I got a Huge tip for getting a nice yellow colour!! paint a coat of pink underneath the yellow, i was sceptical at first but then I tried it, it makes the yellow easier to paint and makes it look nicer
any specific pink. I am skeptical also but willing to try
Thank you for the video and especially explaining cutting the piece from the sprue a few centimeters from the actuall piece.
you can use the edge of a tringled shaped file for the small holes of the gun grip and small thin gaps
The best people are those who are invested in and are willing to share their hobbies with others.
Really enjoyed this video . I'm just getting back into 40k after a good 27 year break and it's like having to relearn everything. Love the videos keep them coming
i love how it still looks like a retro 40k mini
i know this is an old video. I use Averland sunset AIR to do my yellow base color. I use the AIR becouse it does not clogg. The ordinary Averland is very thick, and you need to really water it down, with the AIR you don't have to, and it still provides a great base over any underlaying color using a brush to paint it on. I paint a lot of yellow with my ork army, and also shoulderpads for my space wolves.
I've never played Warhammer 40k but I just watched an almost hour long video showing how to paint the figures.
"How to paint an Ultrasmurf"
Joking aside, I buy as many figurines as I can find on fleamarkets (fx. army men, but also Warhammer figurines) and then paint them, I paint the army men to look more like WW2 and modern soldiers.
And I agree, it all requires precision, focus and LOTS of patience, but when you look at the finished figurines, it's all worth it.