How to paint your first Space Marine : Everything you need to know

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  • Опубликовано: 5 фев 2025

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  • @GeorgioSubs
    @GeorgioSubs 8 месяцев назад +990

    God damn it why did I watch this? Now I actually feel like I might be able to pull this off. I will never financially recover.

    • @odststalker5117
      @odststalker5117 5 месяцев назад +90

      even in debt I still serve

    • @iio58
      @iio58 5 месяцев назад +14

      I just thought similar!

    • @dfprod.
      @dfprod. 4 месяца назад

      @@odststalker5117LMFAO

    • @Phoenix.Moto1
      @Phoenix.Moto1 4 месяца назад +7

      I literally just spent almost $400 today to try this...

    • @boulderingbadger6179
      @boulderingbadger6179 4 месяца назад +3

      I just spent 100 dollars to see if Id like it.

  • @max16
    @max16 2 года назад +752

    this was actually the best rundown of how to paint i have ever seen. and i have seen alot of those. i really want to get into warhammer miniatures but i feel like an idiot because i have basically negative artistic talent. i would love to see more of these on here.

    • @pepi560
      @pepi560 Год назад +26

      I have negative artistic talent and was scared when starting. Dont worry about it and as long as you dont clog the details with paint and paint within the lines, everything you paint will turn out nice

    • @MC-kk8xu
      @MC-kk8xu Год назад +35

      Please don't say you have "negative artistic talent" and don't put yourself down. It's practice.
      I started when I was 9 and what I did then as a beginner was perfectly fine, now I've been doing it for over 20 years. I wish that I still had those 10 plastic Moria Goblins I didn't undercoat, didn't water the paint down, didn't get all the details or keep within the lines. They were beautiful pieces of art done by a child.
      Anything you do in the hobby is good enough. If you want to do Warhammer just start somewhere and enjoy yourself. It just takes practice, being happy with making mistakes but most importantly it's about having fun.

    • @mikeinger5722
      @mikeinger5722 3 месяца назад +3

      Dude, I can't draw a stick person. But taking my time really looking into multiple painting tutorials, and my friends were shocked I actually painted it. The best thing that helped me was what I mentioned above, as well as getting the holder for your models. Allowed me to be more steady while painting tough areas.

    • @Innoz1337
      @Innoz1337 3 месяца назад +2

      Saying you are bad at something, wether it be math, painting etc., is a self limiting spiral. Your inner soul starts believing the negative reinforcement you give it. You end up avoiding it, not thinking about it and then it becomes a reality and congratulations now you are really bad. And that could be due to some prior bad experience or feedback that sent you into this self limiting spiral. Instead; Avoid talking negative about your self in anyway, this is forbidden for you now. Whatever you will pursue, you will get good at, because you identify as someone who's interested and want to get good at things, and that means your reality will eventually catch up through your own efforts by not avoiding it, starting to think about it, talking about it, asking about it and having the courage to practice it.
      God's speed to you, the Emperor protects!

    • @L1onheart2k24
      @L1onheart2k24 3 дня назад

      @@MC-kk8xu beautifully put

  • @brodieo7690
    @brodieo7690 Год назад +62

    This is genuinely the gold standard for a video for new people to the hobby, perfect explanation that doesn’t rush over the steps. Fantastic job man!

  • @PhatBradley
    @PhatBradley 4 дня назад +2

    I cannot tell you how much confidence this gave me to finally pick up my first models and get painting. Thank you so much, truly

  • @harrylane4
    @harrylane4 9 месяцев назад +116

    “I started like this” and it’s a genuinely impressive space marine, wild talent on display whenever I see people paint miniatures, I’m always impressed

  • @TheSzybas
    @TheSzybas Год назад +10

    Excellent tutorial. Without the crap of airbrushing and spending loads of money for every gadget out there. Straight to the point and brilliantly explained!

  • @dahkilla360
    @dahkilla360 2 года назад +350

    Nice first video! Can’t wait to see more from you. I’ve just started getting into this hobby so this a big help

  • @thatguy9569
    @thatguy9569 2 года назад +189

    You should do more full-length painting videos! I was watching this after a long day at work, and I thought it was super relaxing to just watch you work.

  • @RAZZTER12
    @RAZZTER12 Год назад +80

    MAVERICK! honestly brother thank you!
    I am 27, I bought my first miniatures at 24 and was just so scared to touch them incase I fucked it up...
    My hands aren't the steadiest due to time in the military/cold exposure.
    Anyway, I seen that you went from a beginner to an absolute painting god and it gave me that push I needed.
    It was a genuine "if you can do it, I can do it" moment😅 I watch your shorts on repeat now!
    Keep it up!

    • @liamkefford2574
      @liamkefford2574 Год назад +1

      It's OK to fuck up! Just enjoy the process and learn from what you do!

    • @chiefinasmith
      @chiefinasmith Год назад +1

      Wait a second, can cold exposure cause shaky hands permanently? I was also in the military (infantry stationed in Colorado) so I basically spent the four years there in the cold. I have shaky hands and have always wondered why.

  • @kayleelaventure1398
    @kayleelaventure1398 2 года назад +121

    Such a good tutorial! Perfect for a first model!

    • @MaverickNicolson
      @MaverickNicolson  2 года назад +14

      glad you like it! I tried keeping things as simple as possible

  • @JamieDaggers
    @JamieDaggers 2 года назад +67

    Love this!! I followed after seeing your instagram content. This is such an awesome intro for beginners. You've done a great job encompassing what otherwise seems like an overwhelming amount of info for newbies.

  • @keanumaas2227
    @keanumaas2227 2 года назад +19

    Started painting a while back and this has given me many ideas on how to improve so thanks!!

  • @fenderman13
    @fenderman13 2 года назад +42

    Absolutely Amazing! not only a great comedic intro and outro, but some solid great tips and demonstration on how to paint a model. Thank you so much! I cant wait for the next one!

  • @Taxi_Vader9
    @Taxi_Vader9 4 месяца назад +6

    I’ve never painted Warhammer but have wanted to for a while and this may give me the confidence to do it and it shows how to do everything from what watering the paint down means to a wash thx 🙏

    • @olliewebb1459
      @olliewebb1459 2 месяца назад

      Give it a go, don’t worry too much about trying to be perfect, we all started someone where. I’m getting back into after 20 year break. Just go your own pace, don’t over think and just enjoy it. Good luck and welcome to the hobby 👍🏻

  • @mdkhatsun
    @mdkhatsun 4 месяца назад +27

    So im not a child, im 41 and watching videos like this make me feel I have missed my calling in life even though I have never painted miniatures or anything other than walls. This is going to get expensive…… FAST

    • @ChadWickLive2112
      @ChadWickLive2112 4 месяца назад +2

      Wallet update?

    • @rift7609
      @rift7609 2 месяца назад

      ​@@ChadWickLive2112He can't reply. He had to sell his phone to try and pay the bills (it didn't go toward the bills)

  • @Mapp0
    @Mapp0 2 года назад +22

    Cracking video mate, for some reason I never thought to use the back of the blade to remove mould lines will be doing that from now on! Excited to see more content!

  • @adammartin563
    @adammartin563 4 месяца назад

    Thanks

  • @johnhines229
    @johnhines229 4 месяца назад +5

    By far one of the best tutorials for anything I’ve ever seen

  • @Mattybs_Miniatures
    @Mattybs_Miniatures Год назад +2

    This is by far the best broken-down video I've seen, definitely should have more views than it does.

  • @convertediron
    @convertediron 2 года назад +6

    Yea. Youre officially the closest thing iv been able to find to compare myself to as a painter. Like youre better than me, but your "maverick" attitude i can really relate to. Paint the model, get it on the table, move forward. Love your work.

  • @magnusmillerwilson
    @magnusmillerwilson Год назад +3

    I’ve been a huge fan of your Insta tutorials for a long time. Love to see you doing YT now. This is hilarious!!! Virtual handshake, friend. 😊

  • @James.E.Guitar
    @James.E.Guitar 10 месяцев назад

    Such a great video, the intro and outro are actually funny not cringy and the painting content is spot on for assisting beginners with their first models.

  • @papaaaaaaa2625
    @papaaaaaaa2625 2 года назад +14

    Hey, really nice video. I painted my first two Space Marines for my son.
    I'm not into Warhammer, but the painting was fun. I didn't used the Citadel stuff, way to expansiv in my opinion. And I already had modeling color for our WW2 models.
    Most Acrylic paints made by known Modeling Companies will work for Warhammer, even if they don't have the specific shades of red or what else, just mix'em yourself.
    Maybe not 100% similar, but good enough.
    Also those Washes by Citadel. It's just thinned down color will flow improver. Just do it yourself. A bit of black or brown, little bit of thinner or flow improver (or simple soap) and water. Give it a try, super simple.
    Stay healthy, really great looking Figures!

  • @joshuaholliday3073
    @joshuaholliday3073 7 месяцев назад +2

    I watched a few tutorial videos, just painted my first few ultramarines…
    But this video seems to accurately advise the best painting methods…
    Already looking forward to my second go after learning these tips👍

  • @eusebiorodriguez4492
    @eusebiorodriguez4492 Год назад +1

    Literally the best beginner video I’ve found on RUclips. And creatively hilarious! Thank you! Patreon inbound!

  • @tylerthegrimm
    @tylerthegrimm 2 года назад +2

    Thank you! every time I look up painting tutorials it's always a damn airbrush. It's never just the starter kit like I've got.

  • @keenanshepherd-nokahoot3248
    @keenanshepherd-nokahoot3248 8 месяцев назад +2

    At first the idea of starting to paint miniatures was daunting but after watching this video and it's amazing straightforward information and truly talented host I feel truly inspired and at ease and most importantly ready to begin this amazing journey into plastic addiction

  • @NE0NGH0ST13
    @NE0NGH0ST13 Месяц назад

    Recently got interested in painting miniatures and saw this video. This is 100% what I was looking for. Step by step for an absolute noob to painting. Can’t thank you enough for this!

  • @fordemocracyandtheimperium
    @fordemocracyandtheimperium Месяц назад +1

    Just got the 3 infernus marines to start out. I’m pumped!

  • @SuperWeeb9000
    @SuperWeeb9000 5 месяцев назад +4

    I just got and built my first ever marine. and now i cant wait to paint him for my homebrew chapter

  • @dreamchaser270
    @dreamchaser270 Год назад +1

    OKAY OKAY I'M SUBSCRIBING....DAYUM.
    honestly I bought this pack and just painted my first miniature this weekend. Thank you for this video. It helped alot and prevented what could have been a disaster.
    Need some more training but with your videos on my side I fear no grimm future!

  • @iggiboii
    @iggiboii Год назад

    I didn’t know your improvement was that immense in that short of a time! That’s some insane talent and work you put into that

  • @summerboy8592
    @summerboy8592 4 месяца назад +2

    I can't wait to try this on my second space marine!

  • @QUADIV
    @QUADIV Год назад

    Hey Maverick! I just wanted to say thank you for posting this video. I saw this about a year ago and it was this video that helped me ease into the painting side of Warhammer. You did an excellent job of explaining the process of painting a miniature and I came back here as a reminder of where I started. I love your videos and don't ever stop posting!

  • @Deviated88
    @Deviated88 2 года назад +1

    Fantastic work sir! As someone who just painted their first mini yesterday, and it was an ultramarine I’m glad this is out so I can grab some ideas! Appreciate the work and keep it up sir!

  • @josh_miester_x511
    @josh_miester_x511 Год назад

    Thank you for going into SO much detail. I had no idea we could use the back of the Hobby Knife like that.

  • @picodegallio3255
    @picodegallio3255 5 месяцев назад +2

    Sir, i must say, your skills are fantastic !!!

  • @terminator96744
    @terminator96744 Год назад

    This was the first video I've ever watched on your channel, amd I'm an instant subscriber. Fantastic job Mavrick!

  • @66665555
    @66665555 2 года назад

    The intro alone was well worth it!!! Awesome to know this dude is a real Chad like the rest of us.

  • @aiden1278
    @aiden1278 Год назад

    As a beginner this is the best war hammer painting video I’ve seen yet.

  • @kylefrazier8650
    @kylefrazier8650 Месяц назад

    Best video I’ve seen on the topic. Literally, thank you!

  • @suddentitan1016
    @suddentitan1016 Год назад +1

    Planning to start getting into warhammer model collecting, this video helped a ton with what to expect!

  • @JL-vt5uo
    @JL-vt5uo 10 месяцев назад

    This painting guide gave me the courage to take the plunge and I am super happy with it. Thankyou so much!!!

  • @carhead6
    @carhead6 Месяц назад

    I can’t thank you enough for this video. I painted my first mini today and it wasn’t a complete disaster!

  • @drprzekora
    @drprzekora 2 месяца назад

    11 out of 10. One of the best intros I’ve seen on YT

  • @stirfry741
    @stirfry741 Год назад

    Been painting for 6 months and I didn’t even think about wiping the brush before highlighting I feel silly going at with a soaked tip and splotching. Also the washing tip is very good, thank you sir

  • @supthisdog
    @supthisdog Год назад

    Just painted my first 3 spacemarines using yout walkthrough, they turned out great! Thanks!

  • @BoydizzleSan
    @BoydizzleSan 2 года назад

    I was less than 1 minute into this video (incidentally my first video of yours that I've watched) and decided on subscribing. Keep it up bro

  • @buffbuddha7
    @buffbuddha7 Год назад

    just ordered a starter kit and gonna pull this vid up again for my first paint sesh!

  • @chuckschumacher525
    @chuckschumacher525 Год назад

    As a beginner, this is the best vid out there. Thanks for keeping it simple!

  • @principalskeleton
    @principalskeleton Год назад

    just painted that exact guy using your vid and I'm immensely pleased with the results for my first mini! Can't wait for my Leviathan box to arrive

  • @souldanny.
    @souldanny. Год назад

    Why didn't this show up when I started?? This is one of the best tutorials for beginners I've seen.

  • @TheGoldenDragon_
    @TheGoldenDragon_ 2 года назад +1

    Great tutorial. Easy to understand and follow. I have this little starter set as well. Nice work. You make it look so easy.

  • @TheMrFishnDucks
    @TheMrFishnDucks Год назад +2

    Hilarious intro. Great and very helpful video. Please do more of these simple paint-jobs to fill in the space between your brutal art that captures the horror of 40K. Keep up the good work.

  • @UltorCXXVIII
    @UltorCXXVIII 4 месяца назад

    Amazing result! And great sense of humor! Well done Sir!

  • @brecibros2469
    @brecibros2469 4 месяца назад

    I got a free mini from my local game store and just winged it while it was a little darker than what i expected probably because i used a darker primer it turned out really well. Mostly just latherd it with contrast and then did the gold highlights and the flamer in red

  • @punishedsneed
    @punishedsneed 7 месяцев назад +3

    I've never painted a Warhammer mini (or any mini), but this video genuinely makes me want to go to my LGS, get a starting kit, and just go for it even if I have no desire to actually play the tabletop. I just like appreciating it from afar.

  • @Sinceretony
    @Sinceretony 8 месяцев назад

    🤣🤣🤣 had me rolling when you said your really starting to piss me off 🤣🤣🤣..... but I've recently have been wanting to get into Wh40k and came across your vids. Brother you got me hooked should be getting my first set tomorrow I know it will take time to get to your level but I'm patient and thanks for the vids can't wait for more 💯🫡

  • @HollowedCrow
    @HollowedCrow 2 года назад +1

    Love your Instagram posts and glad to see you apart of youtube community!

    • @HollowedCrow
      @HollowedCrow 2 года назад

      My first model kit was games workshops Nighthaunts! A long has come since that starter box 😭😭

  • @inkyias9822
    @inkyias9822 Год назад

    This gave me the confidence to get my first model, now I gotta figure out what army I’m building, Fr tho solid advice for any kind of kit painting thank you

  • @RafaDanisM
    @RafaDanisM 2 года назад

    Muchas gracias por este vídeo, y por pensar en pintores principiantes, y no tan principiantes. Me has ayudado mucho y pienso seguir cada uno de tus videos (Thank you very much for this video, and for thinking of beginner painters, and not so beginners. You have helped me a lot and I plan to follow each of your videos)

  • @kladdi36
    @kladdi36 2 года назад

    I dont comment often. But this time i have to ! This Video is so much fun to watch. Explanations, editing of the video as well as your funny acting. Thx for it !

  • @p0nyboy362
    @p0nyboy362 2 года назад

    I like your explanation of edge highlighting.. it simplifies it a ton

  • @jtrain9926
    @jtrain9926 Год назад

    Great vid, I would suggest making a wet pallet even for beginners. All parts can be made with stuff many people have at the house or can easily be sourced from the dollar store.

  • @carterfelker
    @carterfelker 2 года назад

    Great video. Makes me think i might be able to pick this hobby up. Also, the hilarity and comedic timing of the intro and outtro really make me want to keep watching!

  • @aberodriguez4149
    @aberodriguez4149 Год назад

    Nice job and great mini to show your technique. Thank you Maverick.

  • @iamgamerfun4032
    @iamgamerfun4032 2 месяца назад

    This was perfect. I bought the starter kit that comes with the ultramarine intro kit but didnt understand thining truly. And i always wondered why my macragge blue came out so grainy. Now i know why, and now im gonna buy this kit and try again now with better knowledge. Thank you

  • @seankiely1240
    @seankiely1240 2 года назад

    10 out of 10, love the information and the humor, such a dude

  • @Replicasoul
    @Replicasoul 7 месяцев назад

    Edge highlighting you use the side of the brush ! That is something no one ever tells you ! Simple little things ! Thanks dude

    • @UnYeetWorks
      @UnYeetWorks 5 месяцев назад

      Zumikito has really good tutorials as well, I learned my basics from him :)

  • @Benry87
    @Benry87 2 года назад

    Mini Painting Paul F Thompkins, you're the best. What a great tutorial.

  • @Slaxckson
    @Slaxckson 4 месяца назад

    Going to be trying this on my very first model tomorrow, awesome tutorial bro!

  • @Pine_Appole
    @Pine_Appole 2 года назад +1

    This is an amazing video for beginners! One thing I would recommend for new people is to add just a little bit of water to your shade paints to get rid of the glossy Finnish they tend to have.

  • @zacattacksminis
    @zacattacksminis 2 года назад +1

    Great first video, can'wait to see more come out!

  • @Crazyjt
    @Crazyjt 2 года назад

    This is by far the best and most helpful tutorial I have ever seen, thank you so much for this!

  • @klingon401
    @klingon401 9 месяцев назад

    Thank you, will defiantly be revisiting this once I get some more supplies.

  • @davidschelkens9481
    @davidschelkens9481 3 месяца назад

    Going to buy some Death Guards tomorrow and start my painting journey. Your content will help massively, thnx man!

  • @cetx
    @cetx Год назад

    This is the best getting started video I've seen.

  • @Yowhatyouyoudoin
    @Yowhatyouyoudoin 11 месяцев назад

    I just used nail clippers for getting the pieces off the sprue and it worked fine

  • @Night-Runnah
    @Night-Runnah 2 года назад

    Awesome work Maverick! Just put an order in for this along with the extra tools and paints you mentioned. Been like 20 years since I've painted WH. Have had an itch to get back into it for some time and watching your vids just amped it up!

  • @soul-om4id
    @soul-om4id 2 года назад +4

    Great video! Thanks for the tutorial, made it look easy.

  • @brunoclement123
    @brunoclement123 4 месяца назад

    Some of these passages are superfluous but the result is amazing! Good job.

  • @randipoling635
    @randipoling635 Год назад

    Just started my first Warhammer Minifigs with that exact kit. Subscribed and liked.

  • @TheGreatestHeroEver
    @TheGreatestHeroEver Месяц назад

    Best guide out there! Thank you so much for making!

  • @justinkotrba2197
    @justinkotrba2197 2 года назад

    Love the intro!!! Subscribed! Great video on how to start off in the world of miniature painting

  • @clearcreek69
    @clearcreek69 Год назад

    Great video. I haven't decided if I want to get involved in this hobby as I already have some plastic models that need building. I did visit Games Workshop the other day for a Q&A session to learn more about the hobby .

  • @hubertcumberdale6404
    @hubertcumberdale6404 Год назад

    Hell yea! Just bought that set a couple days ago!

  • @theodoreroosevelt3143
    @theodoreroosevelt3143 Год назад

    very good tutorial, basic and very concentrated, best video for beginner, everything you need to know fr
    very nice

  • @volttherobot
    @volttherobot 3 месяца назад

    "Heeeeeeey...I think he is actually talking to himself... is he some kind of crazy person?", (asks the person pretending to be a robot). Nice video, man! Gonna go try this out. xoxo

  • @NuclearBunker25
    @NuclearBunker25 11 месяцев назад

    Great video. This will be great for my Flames of War starter set.

  • @leedolian4482
    @leedolian4482 3 месяца назад

    Your first blue coat with the primer was table ready. You are a legend

  • @daaawwwaaa
    @daaawwwaaa Год назад

    Bought a similar box last week, been a ton of fun painting em, from a distance they look alright but if u look up close 😂

  • @jackwagstaff8996
    @jackwagstaff8996 8 месяцев назад

    Great tutorial! I think that’s the confidence I need to get painting. Also very satisfying you sound a little like Tom Hanks 😂

  • @Ghoul540
    @Ghoul540 2 года назад +2

    Awesome tutorial, definitely gonna give this a try!

  • @UltraOmega0
    @UltraOmega0 День назад

    Darn to bad I just discovered this hobby due to space marine 2 because this would have been awesome but alas due to cataracts in one eye I can barely see from it it would make it extra hard. But love the work the community puts into this it’s great

  • @YngolSonofYsgramor
    @YngolSonofYsgramor Год назад

    Hell yeah, I just ordered that set to start out myself

  • @natthankane333
    @natthankane333 Месяц назад

    I got my first Warhammer paint kit just like this one for Christmas and I’m hooked but my pocket are scared lol this is a world I’ve got into for quite sometime (2yrs) now from lore to mini figures 🤙🏽🤘🏼my pledge is ETERNAL SERVICE 🫡

  • @whimsicalcellbooster
    @whimsicalcellbooster Год назад

    Nice video. Sitting on the exact same starter box to start painting miniatures. I studied art and feel familiar with using acrylic paint and brushes. But this is new and really interesting to master :D

  • @paulkelly6278
    @paulkelly6278 Год назад

    about to get my first set since I was like 17. So helpful.

  • @cadenmartin8482
    @cadenmartin8482 Год назад

    When doing the blood I would recommend after doin blood for the blood god another darker and thicker red such as khorne red being stippled very lightly to make a dried blood effect

  • @divancryptek
    @divancryptek Год назад

    I wish I knew this video when I went back into this hobby a few months ago, it's perfect for me. Thanks, I like the way you explain things, even if I'm not totaly bilingual (far from it) I understand everything. And good humor ;)