Most important beginners tip: Don't buy a hundred minis at once! Instead move from small project to small project. Helps with motivation A LOT. Thanks for your videos! (:
@fishy trash With a few youtube videos watched and the basics (good paints, at least 1 good brush) you’re only going to make them better, even if you’re still learning.
A wet pallet! How brilliant! I would have never thought of that. Thank you so much for making this and all of your other videos. I just started and have been struggling with gloopy, thick layers and over washing losing detail.
I've gotten here so late but DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT PUT YOUR CANS IN HOT WATER THEY CAN AND WILL EXPLODE. Yall stay safe please and enjoy the hobby! Love the video
I've been on and off of miniature building and painting for 15 years, and this was the first time a painting video actually made it feel accessible. I've always loved building minis, but painting has always been incredibly daunting, but honestly, between the paint recommendations and the DIY stuff, I think I might pull out my 200+ unpainted/poorly painted minis and give it another crack, thank you!
Love your channel! I appreciate your attempt to help new painters. I have painted for around 40 years, but all of your content is incredibly positive and valuable!
Your channel has been a treasure trove of gems and golden nuggets! I'm just picking up the hobby of painting sculptures and miniatures, and have 0 experience in painting. Or models. Only a few videos in, and I feel that I have the confidence to tackle my first project: a dragon wrapped around a light tower. It is an old decorative sculpture in our home, and has always looked a bit faded. It is now fully primed and ready to begin the true fun! Thank you!
As a GM I like to paint the rims of my bases different colors it makes tracking HP of multiple minis of the same type (band of orcs or goblins) much faster and easier for me
I just paint the minis themselves differing schemes for sculpt. It creates visual variance and is a little less jarring than coloured bases. Another option that I love for space miniature games is printing out letter number combos on a 3d printer and then painting them a colour before attaching to a magnet and their flight stands.
187nags For my armies I colour-code the rims of my bases. (Primarily Warmachine) Red, white, green, (most other colours) to designate members of a unit. Silver - characters or solos. Gold - warcasters/warlocks/commanders.
Excellent video!!! A couple of additions. The absolute best primer for miniatures out of a can is Tamiya Fine Grey Primer. It's enamel, so don't spray inside, but it is super fine, sticks to the miniature like glue, doesn't chip or peel off and works wonderfully well. For prepping your mini for painting, you forget to mention using a cheap nail file to smooth things over. Safer and easier to use than the hobby knife. If anyone here lives in the USA, Michaels Craft store stocks Ott Lamps which are amazing for miniature painting. They always have 50% coupons and even though the Ott Lamps are expensive, with the coupon it makes it much more affordable. Michaels also has other products, like the cheaper brushes and Sta-Wet wet palettes which you can also use the coupon for. Brilliant, video, brother!!
I just purchased my first elite starter set and i am only here because of your videos, the tau manta build is what really pushed me into the franchise to actually commit to this hobby! Thank you so much for this video too as i am a horrible painter
Emil, I wanted to say how much I appreciate your videos. I'm a new-ish D&D GM. The part I am struggling with is getting started on painting. I only just realized how expensive getting started really is, looking at several hundred dollars just to have an average range of paints, glues, okay brushes and other items for the minis. I can honestly see why many people just don't paint their minis.
Holy Squidmar! 12 minute sellout from launch of your brush sets. Congrats and well done. I am very thankful too that you have made the late pledge available. I ordered mine yesterday and cant wait to get my hands on them and start getting messy with a set of tools I will no longer be able to blame for the lack of skill on the back side of the brush. I know there has been a lot of issues for content creators who have made RUclips their main source of income, so wanted to again thank you for hanging in there and making content to help us all get better at our chosen artist endeavours. We do appreciate the time and effort that is put into the content.
Another great video. This is exactly what I'm looking for as I purchased my first miniature the other day and slowly building up my paint collection and wondering where to go from there. You are an inspiration my good sir. I can't get enough of your videos. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. - New Zealand 👍
Your microphone is pretty. I watch you a lot, and you are the one that got me to start really liking my painting. I learn a lot from these, and hope you keep up the good work. I like the other guys too, but it's nice to see everyone is rather down to earth. Maybe it was just chance that I clicked yours first. But all in all I deeply enjoy it now, and practice new techniques all the time to hopefully master them in time. Thank you for all of this in general.
Recently subscribed to you, I've been painting warhammer 40k for the last 9 years...... took a break for about 4 years and picked it back up starting from scratch with deathguard a few months ago, even though I only have 3 completed models I've had so much praise for the quality. Your tutorials have shown me how to do things I never even thought about doing and I cant wait to show them off
I have not even think about painting miniatures even i have been making diecasts and paint things with airbrush younger. I recieved Vindication boardgame and it did include some beautiful miniatures which look dull without a paint. I saw your video and decided to order paints you recommended. I think that list is much better than the ready kits avaible out there. Thank you so much . This channel is pure gold and you earned a subscriber! My journey to painting miniatures starts now 😎👌
I thought you recommended a synthetic "sheep" brush. I was like "Okay, it's probably a real thing, like boar bristles..." until you said it again. "Oh...CHEAP." :p
Thank you for the videos. I think the thing that has drawn me here, aside from the cool tutorials and conversation about mini painting, is how much of a genuine person you seem to be. You care about the people that watch your videos and want to engage them as much as possible. Keep making amazing content.
True metallic paints will chew up your brushes, so use your cheap brushes to paint them on. Cotton swabs and toothpicks are handy to keep at the painting desk. Errant brush strokes can be erased with a touch of water and a swab if you're quick. Toothpicks can be used to stir (I don't like to mix with my brush), pin things together, etc. Hit the beauty aisle and pick up makeup sponges (another really good eraser), buffing blocks/nail files (good for getting rid of mold lines), and makeup blending brushes (better for drybrushing than a lot of brushes designed for that job). One of the best ways to save money is buying tools that don't have a game company's name on them. When you flock your bases with sand or whatever, go over the top with 50/50 pva glue and water. This will help seal things and keep the sand or gravel from falling off when the mini is handled.
Thank you so much for taking the time to teach us about these things. It’s fantastic to have you share your experience with us and truly appreciate the quality of your work/videos.
Top of the list and the video that helped me the most was this one. Although by no means a noob after so many years of not picking up a brush this video saved me so much time and reduced the level of noob like mistakes I would have inevitably made had I not watched it. As well as opened my eyes to the benefits of brush cleaning, I always used to just run my brushes into the ground and replace them at my cost, with the old ones become useful for dry brushing or applying glue. Anyway, I hope my efforts to show I love your channel and wanted by no means to put you down have shown, I will continue to big you up when people ask me for advice and continue to link to your video's.
Hey squid. I been watchinh you're youtube channle for some time. I been painting minis for a little over two years now. I paint dnd minis. Your youtube channel has helped me grow as a mini paniter. You guys who are just getting in to this hobby remember its all right to take your time and you will get frustrated. I know I got frustrated when I first started didn't know what I was doing didn't know what to put down what color schemes you know but all you got to do is just get in there and do it. Only person judging you in this world is you.
Thank you so much! I've got a 3d printer at home and am starting to learn how to paint minis for that purpose, and I watch your videos and it helps me so so so so much! Absolutely love your videos, thank you for making such great ones!
I brought a starter kit from army painter. I think it's the most affordable way to start. They are not the best colours but they have one wash and a nice range of colours. And one of the brushes as well.
I am just getting back into Warhammer, after a almost 10 year break, I started playing 40k when I was 14 and played for around 10 years (Chaos Iron Warriors and Tyranids) so I am excited to immerse myself back into this Hobby. This time I will be playing Age Of Sigma though and collecting a Sylvaneth army, I have some Dryads that I have begun assembling getting ready to paint, your channel has been such a wealth of information and I have been watching your videos non stop for the past week, I can not wait to start painting and you have given me a great deal of confidence that I will be able to get miniatures looking reasonable, so thank you 🙏
Best. Miniature. Intro. Video. Ever Seen. ! Explained very nice and clear! Learned a lot. Keep going Suidmar! I recommended this video to a couple of friends starting this hobby too. Awesome Job!!
Thanks a lot @Squidmar miniatures!! Keep going with ur vids! I have regained my mood to start again painting AoS. Ur are making quality content and that makes the difference! Cheers from Canary Islands!
Good video .I've collected /Painted figures for years..... Good advice.. including what, where and how to get.. I would add another important subject overlooked by almost all ..AND is maybe the most important part. How and where do you put them.!! . For display, find a case or cabinet .. used can work. The internet can help here. I'm not a wargammer ..but I guess they use boxes to transport and store. I'm sure you can cover that. The other thing I would point out...You don't need lots of figures. Find what you like and finish them. (No matter how good they turn out.) . You will get better and having your old work to look at is something you can only appreciate after you've painted figures for a while. Your styles and interest will change over time. It's nice to look back and see that.
I have just started painting miniatures and the reason why I started is that I was tired of playing board games with gray miniatures! So, I went down to my local games workshop store and got a starter kit (Warhammer age of sigmar Paints +tools) with some additional colors (yellow, dryad bark and three greens). I don’t mind mixing colors but it would be nice to have a few more to choose from. But, since I’m new at this I started looking at RUclips videos for information and inspiration. That’s when I stumbled onto your video ‘I wish I knew this before...’ And thank you so much for this video! Really helpful! Specially the tip about a wet pallet. It seems like a lot of people are recommending the brand Vallejo for beginners. I almost made up my mind to buy a set from their Games line when I saw another fellows video of paint reviews where he said that the Vallejo Games line wasn’t worth buying, since the paint will chip and aren’t durable and will break down/separate. But their model color line was okay. I should mention that the video is from 2012 (from General Splatton). He recommends the P3 and Reaper paints. My question for you is, if you have had such experience with your Vallejo colors? I have looked on Amazon to see what I could buy online and it seems as the Vallejo sets are fairly easy to get compared to some of the other brands and at quite a reasonable price. I must say that I really like the paints I have from Citadel, but they are a bit pricey. I most appreciate your advice. Thanks.
Hi! I'm a total beginner and I just love your videos. You answer to all the small questions that pop in my head and it makes me more confident. Thank you!
Hey, I'm from the U.S. Your video have helped me tremendously as a new mini painter. Keep making the great videos. I enjoy and appreciate them very very much. 👍
Thank you for this excellent video. I have been gaming for...well, probably longer than you have been alive...and I am just now getting back into miniatures painting. Your videos have provided me with the kind of practical information to keep me motivated and encouraged.
Thank you for the informative guide. I’ve went for both the paint starter set you recommended as well as the hobby set. I’ve purchased some stormcast eternal models for my first project. Wish me luck! 🙈
Never painted anything aside from some school projects, fell down the warhammer rabbit hole, played a few games with literally paper circles with unit names written on them, and now I'm down for doing this for real. [Un]fortunately my first model is a Venerable Dreadnought, so Im a bit intimidated with all these tiny intricacies, and this video really helped chill me out and make me more confident I can do this, so thank you Squid. 😁
I had warhammer when I was 13 now im 30 with 2 kids. My boy is ten and I've just got him a starter set. Honestly I am so exited for him and I to learn from you and by the time he is 15 he should be a boss. Thanks to you
This is exactly what I was looking for, thank you squidmar, I used to paint models (F-18s, fighter jets, tanks, etc.) and wanted to pick the hobby back up, this is so useful, thank you
I just like to say thank you I've been painting for about three 4 months I love watched a lot of your videos that help me move forward so thank you again
For basing especially sand bases I would recommend using baby powder (talc powder) it is less of a pain to use and you don't have to dry it in the oven. If you lay some plastic glue down then you drop some baby powder(talc) on it and you can build up areas if you would like. I find that using the baby powder it makes it look like sand for the mini instead of boulder sized rocks. I hope this finds you and doesn't insult you. Cheers
I agree with mit vorteil. You don't want to buy tons of minis. Before you know where you are you start to feel you have to finish them... then it becomes a chore. Great video as normal. I really liked the soap bit. Quite honestly I have only just started using soap on my brushes. Up until now I thought you cleaned in water and throw the brush away when it becomes stiff! Yes really! That got expensive quickly. Also I have the smaller wet pallet. I found the seal failed after 5 months. I just splashed out for the studio version like you have. Hope this stays sealed.
I play D and D and made model cars as a kid, I want to use models in my game. Thank you for all your help, this video lets me know how to finely get started.
Emil, I very much appreciate your videos & subbed after only watching a couple... Your ability to explain concepts (like point source lighting) is excellent! While I'm not exactly *new* to mini-painting, I *am* getting back into it after about a decade of being too busy 'adulting.' You wouldn't believe how much stuff changes when you've been out of it for a long time! 👋😒🖑 Thanks for reminding me of things I had forgotten, and teaching me some new things I wouldn't have ever thought of-- all while being pretty entertaining! 🖒😎
I'm one of those new to the hobby people, I have now finished ordering everything except the wet pallet. Thanks especially for the links to the alternate model makers as I really just want display pieces and generally just to learn to paint these models.
Getting restarted in painting miniatures after 20 year break ( raising kids) . Good reintroduction video with specifics in primer, brush, and paint selection. I like his comments about saving money and appreciate getting the same quality products for less. He does describe when cutting costs may cause you problems as well (on detail brush). I did feel impatient when some of the descriptions went a bit long. Some parts of the video felt a little biased towards sales, but his authentic and cheeky comment more than made up for it. Looking forward to future videos and happy to subscribe!
I tried to paint some cheap minis in the past, bought some average craft paint, and it turned out much less desirable than I had predicted. This turned me off to painting any going forward. Fast forward to today...I recently picked up a sealed copy of Space Hulk 3ed, which has around 36 miniatures. After watching your videos (especially this one) I took the huge deep breath and went to the hobby store...only to return with things you suggested: Good razor knife, the angled sprue cutters (worth their weight in gold), and some good super glue. As of 10 minutes ago, all the minis are assembled and look fantastic. I go later today to buy the paint (think I will just spend the extra $ to get the Citadel primer and paints), a good work light with magnifier, and some decent brushes (and the other miscellaneous accessories such as brush soap, etc.). I feel better armed this time around and have immensely more confidence as I attempt this for a 2nd time. I am going to buy a cheap mini or two before diving out into the Space Hulk stuff. Quick question though: When you have a large mini population to paint (such as a dozen Space Marines), is it more advantageous to just do them one at a time to keep motivation high, or use a common color across all minis (such as paint all your reds, then your silvers, etc.)? In any case, cheers and much thanks for the vids. I am actually enjoying myself this time around.
It's been suggested that I explore miniature painting on my channel, but being a scale modeller I feel as though there are some transferable skills, and quite a lot I'm going to have to learn! Thanks for this video - it was really helpful :)
@@Aliktren I had thought that some of the paints I own would be suitable, but I don't have all the right shades (mine are very "militaristic" in colour)
@@grant8171 I'd heard of those - but never actually seen them I think. Just looked online, the figures don't seem too expensive - maybe I'll have to give a couple a go!
Helt perfekt guide och tips för mig som nybörjare! Allt jag behövde veta! Så nu dags att hoppa in till Fantasia North och börja beställa! :) Stort tack för denna video! Helt perfekt!
I used to play with and paint miniatures back when i was in middle and high school in the 90's. Mostly D&D and Battletech. Last weekend i decided to jump back in. I bought the Warhammer 40k Dark Imperium started set, and went to my local Comic shop to see some games played. Going to start getting the stuff needed to paint this weekend. Great video, helped me out a lot. All Hail Papa Nurgle.
Love the fact it's snowing out when you demo your spray painting, just to make the point it really does work (which it does!). Nice tip about the second spray coat in a lighter colour, will defo be giving that one a go :)
So glad I found this! Been playing Imperial Assault and LOTR Journey and wanted to paint them so bad just had no idea where to begin. It seemed a little overwhelming, not anymore! Thanks!
You helped me a lot with your videos and I watch them all the time! I just got into the hobby. Went to games workshop and they helped me figure out what I wanted to get started with. I’m really enjoying it and my girlfriend is too, keep up the great work man 👍
Mina warhammer och färger har legat på hyllan ett bra tag nu (flera år) och tack vare dina videos så har intresset väckts till liv igen. Stort tack! Kul att hitta en svensk RUclipsr som är riktigt duktig och informativ! 🙂
Just started mini painting a few months ago. I;m playing Bolt Action and the tutorial videos have them using 15 paints and 3 washes per mini. Definitely intimidating going into this, thinking about how much you are going to spend just to paint one army. Great point mentioning this in the video.
I use the vallejo and AK real colours for my models and figures now I'm getting abit bitter at detailing and invested in 8 new brushes that came yesterday I tried a couple out there Brilliant the go down to a triple 000 and the ha does are nice n fat the chipping detail I was able to do on tank wheels last night was really nice n fine to scale! I have forked out a good wee bit on better supplies and a new hobby knife too and blades haha! And noce new sprue cutters
Omg you do many things in the same way I do, like go to the park and stain the sand to use it in the mini's bases haha, one thing I always do and makes the sand in the base stick stronger is add the same glue I have use to stick it but mixed with water until becomes almost transparent then I put that all over the sand and then I prim all, nice video btw keep it up!
Haha I used to do that with my rattle cans but don't use them atoll now just my airbrush! I have a video of a bottom of a tin blown out I had to wrap a wet towel round it I crapped myself when started hissing and popped! So please take care with using hotish water then shaking the can it does create more pressure than the can can handle when brand new and full!
Very nice tips for beginners indeed! Thumbs up! However I would never (I mean, never ever) recommend avoiding the use of varnishes. EVERY time I didn't varnish my painted minis, the paint peeled off after a couple games. Even when not using the minis for gaming, the simple act of handling them was enough to peel the paint off.
I think that for gaming miniature, varnish (matte) can be a good thing because after some time, the paint on the top of the mini will go away. Also, I think wet palet are sometimes overlooked but they are a most. I must admit that even though I've been painting minis since 1996, I've only started using one in the last years. I though that it was only useful to save paint, so I didnt bother. But no! It is a tool to help with blends and so much more. Thank you for the videos, I keep watching them even if I'm not a begginer, there's always some helpful tips.
Havn't touched Warhammer since I was like 14(almost 15 years ago lol), but started to watch your videos a couple days ago and now I just ordered a "Start Collecting: Tau"-kit and some paint/essentials! Super hyped to get back into painting some miniatures again even tho I suck at it :)
seconded. Tamiya extra thin cement makes modelling so much more enjoyable. It's way stronger than any other plastic cement i've used, sets faster and is way easier to apply.
As someone who has been painting miniatures on and off for about 10 years now, I'm amazed at what I can take away from this video: - Maybe it's time to finally get a proper lamp. - Using a different cup and different brush for metal paints is something I'll definitely need to give a try. - Getting all the paints on the wet palette before starting seems like a neat idea. - Looks like I've been removing the minis from the sprues wrong all this time.
I wish this had been available when I first started, that was a long time ago when the internet wasn't even a thing, in fact mobile phones were still not anywhere near as common as they are now; but then people knew their friends phone numbers off by heart.
This is a really good intro. I've been painting minis off and on for about three years and yeah, you covered all the basics here and even some of the questions I still wrestle with (varnish).
Okay. I subscribed to your channel to learn different techniques that you use. I sort of found you by accident but I like how you explain things. I really am not painting miniatures though. I paint ceramic bisques. Yeah. That sounds weird but I don't want my "creations" to look like cute dime store dust collectors. I used to paint all the time but life and family took all my time. Now that I'm older I have the time to get back into it. So I watch RUclips video's on how all you guys painting and the different takeaways that I can use. So from "the guy who doesn't paint miniatures but love to paint", thank you for sharing.
Great video. I've been painting on and off for around the last 10 years and whilst I was familiar with a lot of the content here it was great to have it all explained in such a clear way. The idea of using a white spray to highlight detail is a great idea and I'd also never heard of wet palettes so that's something I'll definitely be looking in to.
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Most important beginners tip: Don't buy a hundred minis at once! Instead move from small project to small project. Helps with motivation A LOT.
Thanks for your videos! (:
I was recently thinking about getting the 3 Marines with paint for 20€ set as a start x)
Mit Vorteil Skirmishers and/or low number games are a good start. With just a handful of minis you can practice a lot and play with them too
My struggle is that they are so pretty I am scared to screw them up ... even when i always can re-do / re-buy them
Bugger. Too late.
@fishy trash
With a few youtube videos watched and the basics (good paints, at least 1 good brush) you’re only going to make them better, even if you’re still learning.
A wet pallet! How brilliant! I would have never thought of that. Thank you so much for making this and all of your other videos. I just started and have been struggling with gloopy, thick layers and over washing losing detail.
I've gotten here so late but DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT PUT YOUR CANS IN HOT WATER THEY CAN AND WILL EXPLODE. Yall stay safe please and enjoy the hobby! Love the video
I've been on and off of miniature building and painting for 15 years, and this was the first time a painting video actually made it feel accessible. I've always loved building minis, but painting has always been incredibly daunting, but honestly, between the paint recommendations and the DIY stuff, I think I might pull out my 200+ unpainted/poorly painted minis and give it another crack, thank you!
I wish you good luck and good times.
Love your channel! I appreciate your attempt to help new painters. I have painted for around 40 years, but all of your content is incredibly positive and valuable!
Thx mate, that's the goal 😍
Your channel has been a treasure trove of gems and golden nuggets! I'm just picking up the hobby of painting sculptures and miniatures, and have 0 experience in painting. Or models. Only a few videos in, and I feel that I have the confidence to tackle my first project: a dragon wrapped around a light tower. It is an old decorative sculpture in our home, and has always looked a bit faded. It is now fully primed and ready to begin the true fun! Thank you!
As a GM I like to paint the rims of my bases different colors it makes tracking HP of multiple minis of the same type (band of orcs or goblins) much faster and easier for me
I just paint the minis themselves differing schemes for sculpt. It creates visual variance and is a little less jarring than coloured bases.
Another option that I love for space miniature games is printing out letter number combos on a 3d printer and then painting them a colour before attaching to a magnet and their flight stands.
187nags
For my armies I colour-code the rims of my bases. (Primarily Warmachine)
Red, white, green, (most other colours) to designate members of a unit.
Silver - characters or solos.
Gold - warcasters/warlocks/commanders.
This is a really good idea! I'm getting a ton of monsters soon, so that'll be a great way to identify the 20 different goblins from each other.
I do the same thing with Star Wars Legion to keep track of Unit Leaders, Operatives, and Commanders.
You and Goobertown really got me into this!
Excellent video!!! A couple of additions. The absolute best primer for miniatures out of a can is Tamiya Fine Grey Primer. It's enamel, so don't spray inside, but it is super fine, sticks to the miniature like glue, doesn't chip or peel off and works wonderfully well.
For prepping your mini for painting, you forget to mention using a cheap nail file to smooth things over. Safer and easier to use than the hobby knife.
If anyone here lives in the USA, Michaels Craft store stocks Ott Lamps which are amazing for miniature painting. They always have 50% coupons and even though the Ott Lamps are expensive, with the coupon it makes it much more affordable. Michaels also has other products, like the cheaper brushes and Sta-Wet wet palettes which you can also use the coupon for.
Brilliant, video, brother!!
I just purchased my first elite starter set and i am only here because of your videos, the tau manta build is what really pushed me into the franchise to actually commit to this hobby! Thank you so much for this video too as i am a horrible painter
Emil, I wanted to say how much I appreciate your videos.
I'm a new-ish D&D GM.
The part I am struggling with is getting started on painting. I only just realized how expensive getting started really is, looking at several hundred dollars just to have an average range of paints, glues, okay brushes and other items for the minis.
I can honestly see why many people just don't paint their minis.
Holy Squidmar! 12 minute sellout from launch of your brush sets. Congrats and well done. I am very thankful too that you have made the late pledge available. I ordered mine yesterday and cant wait to get my hands on them and start getting messy with a set of tools I will no longer be able to blame for the lack of skill on the back side of the brush.
I know there has been a lot of issues for content creators who have made RUclips their main source of income, so wanted to again thank you for hanging in there and making content to help us all get better at our chosen artist endeavours. We do appreciate the time and effort that is put into the content.
Another great video. This is exactly what I'm looking for as I purchased my first miniature the other day and slowly building up my paint collection and wondering where to go from there. You are an inspiration my good sir. I can't get enough of your videos. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. - New Zealand 👍
I suggest a paint brush next.
Tamiya primer.... Is what usually use.. great consistency and it basically dummy proof...
Your microphone is pretty. I watch you a lot, and you are the one that got me to start really liking my painting. I learn a lot from these, and hope you keep up the good work. I like the other guys too, but it's nice to see everyone is rather down to earth. Maybe it was just chance that I clicked yours first. But all in all I deeply enjoy it now, and practice new techniques all the time to hopefully master them in time.
Thank you for all of this in general.
Recently subscribed to you, I've been painting warhammer 40k for the last 9 years...... took a break for about 4 years and picked it back up starting from scratch with deathguard a few months ago, even though I only have 3 completed models I've had so much praise for the quality. Your tutorials have shown me how to do things I never even thought about doing and I cant wait to show them off
I have not even think about painting miniatures even i have been making diecasts and paint things with airbrush younger. I recieved Vindication boardgame and it did include some beautiful miniatures which look dull without a paint. I saw your video and decided to order paints you recommended. I think that list is much better than the ready kits avaible out there. Thank you so much . This channel is pure gold and you earned a subscriber! My journey to painting miniatures starts now 😎👌
I thought you recommended a synthetic "sheep" brush. I was like "Okay, it's probably a real thing, like boar bristles..." until you said it again. "Oh...CHEAP." :p
I thought that too and I love wool and sheepskin so I was totally up for it.
I thought the same thing.
I've watched enough Pewdiepie to untangle Swedish accents.
Yeah, he kinds of says "sheep" every time he wants to say "cheap" in the video.
@@milkybarmonster k
Thank you for the videos. I think the thing that has drawn me here, aside from the cool tutorials and conversation about mini painting, is how much of a genuine person you seem to be. You care about the people that watch your videos and want to engage them as much as possible. Keep making amazing content.
True metallic paints will chew up your brushes, so use your cheap brushes to paint them on.
Cotton swabs and toothpicks are handy to keep at the painting desk. Errant brush strokes can be erased with a touch of water and a swab if you're quick. Toothpicks can be used to stir (I don't like to mix with my brush), pin things together, etc.
Hit the beauty aisle and pick up makeup sponges (another really good eraser), buffing blocks/nail files (good for getting rid of mold lines), and makeup blending brushes (better for drybrushing than a lot of brushes designed for that job). One of the best ways to save money is buying tools that don't have a game company's name on them.
When you flock your bases with sand or whatever, go over the top with 50/50 pva glue and water. This will help seal things and keep the sand or gravel from falling off when the mini is handled.
Thank you so much for taking the time to teach us about these things. It’s fantastic to have you share your experience with us and truly appreciate the quality of your work/videos.
Thanks for every tip. I tried painting minis like 20 years ago, and I will give it a try again.
Great video! The tips to keep brushes clean and in a good shape are really important!
Top of the list and the video that helped me the most was this one. Although by no means a noob after so many years of not picking up a brush this video saved me so much time and reduced the level of noob like mistakes I would have inevitably made had I not watched it. As well as opened my eyes to the benefits of brush cleaning, I always used to just run my brushes into the ground and replace them at my cost, with the old ones become useful for dry brushing or applying glue.
Anyway, I hope my efforts to show I love your channel and wanted by no means to put you down have shown, I will continue to big you up when people ask me for advice and continue to link to your video's.
Jus watched this video and I thank you (again!) These guides are the best thing a newbie like me requires to feel confident enough to start painting!
Hey squid. I been watchinh you're youtube channle for some time. I been painting minis for a little over two years now. I paint dnd minis. Your youtube channel has helped me grow as a mini paniter.
You guys who are just getting in to this hobby remember its all right to take your time and you will get frustrated. I know I got frustrated when I first started didn't know what I was doing didn't know what to put down what color schemes you know but all you got to do is just get in there and do it. Only person judging you in this world is you.
How tall you at now?
@@adrians2190 abou tree fiddy
"I been watchinh you're youtube channle for some time" ... Somewhere, some frustrated English teacher just committed suicide...
@@diaspo you know it's not cool to be bashing on people.
Thank you so much! I've got a 3d printer at home and am starting to learn how to paint minis for that purpose, and I watch your videos and it helps me so so so so much! Absolutely love your videos, thank you for making such great ones!
I brought a starter kit from army painter. I think it's the most affordable way to start.
They are not the best colours but they have one wash and a nice range of colours. And one of the brushes as well.
I am just getting back into Warhammer, after a almost 10 year break, I started playing 40k when I was 14 and played for around 10 years (Chaos Iron Warriors and Tyranids) so I am excited to immerse myself back into this Hobby. This time I will be playing Age Of Sigma though and collecting a Sylvaneth army, I have some Dryads that I have begun assembling getting ready to paint, your channel has been such a wealth of information and I have been watching your videos non stop for the past week, I can not wait to start painting and you have given me a great deal of confidence that I will be able to get miniatures looking reasonable, so thank you 🙏
Best. Miniature. Intro. Video. Ever Seen. ! Explained very nice and clear! Learned a lot. Keep going Suidmar! I recommended this video to a couple of friends starting this hobby too. Awesome Job!!
Thanks a lot @Squidmar miniatures!! Keep going with ur vids! I have regained my mood to start again painting AoS. Ur are making quality content and that makes the difference!
Cheers from Canary Islands!
Thank you for your channel and advice, the wet pallet alone has helped me step up my game. Even more so with your techniques with blending etc.
Good video .I've collected /Painted figures for years..... Good advice.. including what, where and how to get.. I would add another important subject overlooked by almost all ..AND is maybe the most important part. How and where do you put them.!! . For display, find a case or cabinet .. used can work. The internet can help here. I'm not a wargammer ..but I guess they use boxes to transport and store. I'm sure you can cover that. The other thing I would point out...You don't need lots of figures. Find what you like and finish them. (No matter how good they turn out.) . You will get better and having your old work to look at is something you can only appreciate after you've painted figures for a while. Your styles and interest will change over time. It's nice to look back and see that.
This has been the most useful miniature painting video I have ever watched. Thank you!
Thx mate 😍
I have just started painting miniatures and the reason why I started is that I was tired of playing board games with gray miniatures!
So, I went down to my local games workshop store and got a starter kit (Warhammer age of sigmar Paints +tools) with some additional colors (yellow, dryad bark and three greens). I don’t mind mixing colors but it would be nice to have a few more to choose from.
But, since I’m new at this I started looking at RUclips videos for information and inspiration. That’s when I stumbled onto your video ‘I wish I knew this before...’ And thank you so much for this video! Really helpful! Specially the tip about a wet pallet.
It seems like a lot of people are recommending the brand Vallejo for beginners. I almost made up my mind to buy a set from their Games line when I saw another fellows video of paint reviews where he said that the Vallejo Games line wasn’t worth buying, since the paint will chip and aren’t durable and will break down/separate. But their model color line was okay. I should mention that the video is from 2012 (from General Splatton). He recommends the P3 and Reaper paints.
My question for you is, if you have had such experience with your Vallejo colors?
I have looked on Amazon to see what I could buy online and it seems as the Vallejo sets are fairly easy to get compared to some of the other brands and at quite a reasonable price.
I must say that I really like the paints I have from Citadel, but they are a bit pricey.
I most appreciate your advice.
Thanks.
My first mini is in the mail. This is literally what I needed to see/hear. Thanks Squidmar!
Those squidmar essential kits on elements are ace, and a perfect way into the hobby
Hi! I'm a total beginner and I just love your videos. You answer to all the small questions that pop in my head and it makes me more confident. Thank you!
"Press the bits together for awhile and they're pretty much connected for life".
True romance.
😂 yup
Now we just a romance movie
“Bit of Plastics and Glue”
Glad jingles mentioned your channel, art with a dash of humor and most importantly informative. Finding a new hobby is a glorious thing, thank you.
Hey,
I'm from the U.S. Your video have helped me tremendously as a new mini painter. Keep making the great videos. I enjoy and appreciate them very very much. 👍
Thank you for this excellent video. I have been gaming for...well, probably longer than you have been alive...and I am just now getting back into miniatures painting. Your videos have provided me with the kind of practical information to keep me motivated and encouraged.
painting the rims black is nice. if you have units that need to work as a group different colours makes it easier to keep track of them
12:17 I mean, that's simple trick is worth the whole video. So simple but mind blowing!
Wipe front to back. Life's all about the hacks.
Hi, just recently got into 40k and love your videos. Friendly, easy to understand. You, Sir, are a legend.
Thank you for the informative guide. I’ve went for both the paint starter set you recommended as well as the hobby set. I’ve purchased some stormcast eternal models for my first project. Wish me luck! 🙈
Great video! Elemental games doesn't ship worldwide anymore so might want to change that in the description.
Never painted anything aside from some school projects, fell down the warhammer rabbit hole, played a few games with literally paper circles with unit names written on them, and now I'm down for doing this for real. [Un]fortunately my first model is a Venerable Dreadnought, so Im a bit intimidated with all these tiny intricacies, and this video really helped chill me out and make me more confident I can do this, so thank you Squid. 😁
This video has been a great help. Thank you Emil!
I had warhammer when I was 13 now im 30 with 2 kids. My boy is ten and I've just got him a starter set. Honestly I am so exited for him and I to learn from you and by the time he is 15 he should be a boss. Thanks to you
Thank you very much foe your videos painting minis has probably. Saved my life
This is exactly what I was looking for, thank you squidmar, I used to paint models (F-18s, fighter jets, tanks, etc.) and wanted to pick the hobby back up, this is so useful, thank you
Brush soap! Always good tips. Always things to learn.
I just like to say thank you I've been painting for about three 4 months I love watched a lot of your videos that help me move forward so thank you again
For basing especially sand bases I would recommend using baby powder (talc powder) it is less of a pain to use and you don't have to dry it in the oven. If you lay some plastic glue down then you drop some baby powder(talc) on it and you can build up areas if you would like. I find that using the baby powder it makes it look like sand for the mini instead of boulder sized rocks. I hope this finds you and doesn't insult you.
Cheers
I agree with mit vorteil. You don't want to buy tons of minis. Before you know where you are you start to feel you have to finish them... then it becomes a chore.
Great video as normal. I really liked the soap bit. Quite honestly I have only just started using soap on my brushes. Up until now I thought you cleaned in water and throw the brush away when it becomes stiff! Yes really! That got expensive quickly.
Also I have the smaller wet pallet. I found the seal failed after 5 months. I just splashed out for the studio version like you have. Hope this stays sealed.
I play D and D and made model cars as a kid, I want to use models in my game. Thank you for all your help, this video lets me know how to finely get started.
Came because of Goobertown, stayed because of Squidmar! Thanks for such an excellent tutorial video!
Emil, I very much appreciate your videos & subbed after only watching a couple... Your ability to explain concepts (like point source lighting) is excellent!
While I'm not exactly *new* to mini-painting, I *am* getting back into it after about a decade of being too busy 'adulting.'
You wouldn't believe how much stuff changes when you've been out of it for a long time!
👋😒🖑
Thanks for reminding me of things I had forgotten, and teaching me some new things I wouldn't have ever thought of-- all while being pretty entertaining!
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Such an amazing guide mate, enjoyed it a lot and now in my saved playlist :D
Nice explanation on varnish, its the one thing I have not done and have been on the fence over doing it, glad I haven't!
I'm one of those new to the hobby people, I have now finished ordering everything except the wet pallet. Thanks especially for the links to the alternate model makers as I really just want display pieces and generally just to learn to paint these models.
Getting restarted in painting miniatures after 20 year break ( raising kids) . Good reintroduction video with specifics in primer, brush, and paint selection. I like his comments about saving money and appreciate getting the same quality products for less. He does describe when cutting costs may cause you problems as well (on detail brush). I did feel impatient when some of the descriptions went a bit long. Some parts of the video felt a little biased towards sales, but his authentic and cheeky comment more than made up for it. Looking forward to future videos and happy to subscribe!
Thanks for all this great work !
I tried to paint some cheap minis in the past, bought some average craft paint, and it turned out much less desirable than I had predicted. This turned me off to painting any going forward. Fast forward to today...I recently picked up a sealed copy of Space Hulk 3ed, which has around 36 miniatures. After watching your videos (especially this one) I took the huge deep breath and went to the hobby store...only to return with things you suggested: Good razor knife, the angled sprue cutters (worth their weight in gold), and some good super glue. As of 10 minutes ago, all the minis are assembled and look fantastic. I go later today to buy the paint (think I will just spend the extra $ to get the Citadel primer and paints), a good work light with magnifier, and some decent brushes (and the other miscellaneous accessories such as brush soap, etc.). I feel better armed this time around and have immensely more confidence as I attempt this for a 2nd time. I am going to buy a cheap mini or two before diving out into the Space Hulk stuff. Quick question though: When you have a large mini population to paint (such as a dozen Space Marines), is it more advantageous to just do them one at a time to keep motivation high, or use a common color across all minis (such as paint all your reds, then your silvers, etc.)? In any case, cheers and much thanks for the vids. I am actually enjoying myself this time around.
It's been suggested that I explore miniature painting on my channel, but being a scale modeller I feel as though there are some transferable skills, and quite a lot I'm going to have to learn! Thanks for this video - it was really helpful :)
Tamiya paint works just as well on minis :)
@@Aliktren I had thought that some of the paints I own would be suitable, but I don't have all the right shades (mine are very "militaristic" in colour)
Model Minutes check out Bolt Action if you want to paint really well modeled mini’s based on ww2. Plus the game is really fun
@@grant8171 I'd heard of those - but never actually seen them I think. Just looked online, the figures don't seem too expensive - maybe I'll have to give a couple a go!
@@ModelMinutes yeah just bought a bunch of game colours, but your primers, airbrush, etc all good :)
Your how to make a wet pallet video was by far the most helpful thing I found starting out
Nice video, just bought my first miniatures in my local Warhammer store today and getting ready to paint. Thanks for your tips, its very helpful.
Helt perfekt guide och tips för mig som nybörjare! Allt jag behövde veta! Så nu dags att hoppa in till Fantasia North och börja beställa! :) Stort tack för denna video! Helt perfekt!
I just became interessted in these Minitures because of your RUclips Channel. Absolutely stunning work...just switching through your Playlists :)
Glad you like it mate 😘😘
Do you have any suggestions for "Paintbeginner" Miniatures?
I used to play with and paint miniatures back when i was in middle and high school in the 90's. Mostly D&D and Battletech. Last weekend i decided to jump back in. I bought the Warhammer 40k Dark Imperium started set, and went to my local Comic shop to see some games played. Going to start getting the stuff needed to paint this weekend.
Great video, helped me out a lot.
All Hail Papa Nurgle.
Thats so awesome! Welcome back mate!
Nurgle loves pus.
Love the fact it's snowing out when you demo your spray painting, just to make the point it really does work (which it does!). Nice tip about the second spray coat in a lighter colour, will defo be giving that one a go :)
So glad I found this! Been playing Imperial Assault and LOTR Journey and wanted to paint them so bad just had no idea where to begin. It seemed a little overwhelming, not anymore! Thanks!
Absolutely great beginner guide. Keep it up.
You helped me a lot with your videos and I watch them all the time! I just got into the hobby. Went to games workshop and they helped me figure out what I wanted to get started with. I’m really enjoying it and my girlfriend is too, keep up the great work man 👍
Nice you have a girlfriend. That's rare in this hobby :)
Mina warhammer och färger har legat på hyllan ett bra tag nu (flera år) och tack vare dina videos så har intresset väckts till liv igen. Stort tack! Kul att hitta en svensk RUclipsr som är riktigt duktig och informativ! 🙂
Vad kul! Välkommen åter :D
New to this hobby, new because of your awesome work
Thank you for an amazing video! This was jammed packed and yet concise. Excited as we dive into this world.
Just started mini painting a few months ago. I;m playing Bolt Action and the tutorial videos have them using 15 paints and 3 washes per mini. Definitely intimidating going into this, thinking about how much you are going to spend just to paint one army. Great point mentioning this in the video.
I've been looking for a while at painting minis so this helps a lot cause I had no idea where to start.
Great video! I just got into the hobby over the holidays and the paints/tools were certainly some of the most daunting aspects about the new hobby.
Just got my hands on some second-hand Space Marines which have not been painted yet. Can't wait to try it out. Thanks for this great video :)
I use the vallejo and AK real colours for my models and figures now I'm getting abit bitter at detailing and invested in 8 new brushes that came yesterday I tried a couple out there Brilliant the go down to a triple 000 and the ha does are nice n fat the chipping detail I was able to do on tank wheels last night was really nice n fine to scale! I have forked out a good wee bit on better supplies and a new hobby knife too and blades haha! And noce new sprue cutters
One of the most helpful videos I've watched. Thank you very much
Damnit Squidmar, I'm now into 40k painting because of you!!! Great vid
This is definitely the most exciting part of getting into 40k tabletop to me although I'm also excited for the gameplay.
Omg you do many things in the same way I do, like go to the park and stain the sand to use it in the mini's bases haha, one thing I always do and makes the sand in the base stick stronger is add the same glue I have use to stick it but mixed with water until becomes almost transparent then I put that all over the sand and then I prim all, nice video btw keep it up!
Haha I used to do that with my rattle cans but don't use them atoll now just my airbrush! I have a video of a bottom of a tin blown out I had to wrap a wet towel round it I crapped myself when started hissing and popped! So please take care with using hotish water then shaking the can it does create more pressure than the can can handle when brand new and full!
Very nice tips for beginners indeed! Thumbs up! However I would never (I mean, never ever) recommend avoiding the use of varnishes. EVERY time I didn't varnish my painted minis, the paint peeled off after a couple games. Even when not using the minis for gaming, the simple act of handling them was enough to peel the paint off.
I think that for gaming miniature, varnish (matte) can be a good thing because after some time, the paint on the top of the mini will go away.
Also, I think wet palet are sometimes overlooked but they are a most. I must admit that even though I've been painting minis since 1996, I've only started using one in the last years. I though that it was only useful to save paint, so I didnt bother. But no! It is a tool to help with blends and so much more.
Thank you for the videos, I keep watching them even if I'm not a begginer, there's always some helpful tips.
Havn't touched Warhammer since I was like 14(almost 15 years ago lol), but started to watch your videos a couple days ago and now I just ordered a "Start Collecting: Tau"-kit and some paint/essentials! Super hyped to get back into painting some miniatures again even tho I suck at it :)
Welcome back mate
@@SquidmarMiniatures Tack :D Väntar ivrigt på posten nu bara!
I do recommend Tamiya extra thin fast setting for miniature though they come with a small brush in lid there just perfect to these pin nossle!
seconded. Tamiya extra thin cement makes modelling so much more enjoyable. It's way stronger than any other plastic cement i've used, sets faster and is way easier to apply.
Thank you so much for all of your excellent tutorials! I learn so much every time I watch one of these!! Cheers Man!!!
As someone who has been painting miniatures on and off for about 10 years now, I'm amazed at what I can take away from this video:
- Maybe it's time to finally get a proper lamp.
- Using a different cup and different brush for metal paints is something I'll definitely need to give a try.
- Getting all the paints on the wet palette before starting seems like a neat idea.
- Looks like I've been removing the minis from the sprues wrong all this time.
I wish this had been available when I first started, that was a long time ago when the internet wasn't even a thing, in fact mobile phones were still not anywhere near as common as they are now; but then people knew their friends phone numbers off by heart.
This is a really good intro. I've been painting minis off and on for about three years and yeah, you covered all the basics here and even some of the questions I still wrestle with (varnish).
Okay. I subscribed to your channel to learn different techniques that you use. I sort of found you by accident but I like how you explain things. I really am not painting miniatures though. I paint ceramic bisques. Yeah. That sounds weird but I don't want my "creations" to look like cute dime store dust collectors. I used to paint all the time but life and family took all my time. Now that I'm older I have the time to get back into it. So I watch RUclips video's on how all you guys painting and the different takeaways that I can use. So from "the guy who doesn't paint miniatures but love to paint", thank you for sharing.
Great video. I've been painting on and off for around the last 10 years and whilst I was familiar with a lot of the content here it was great to have it all explained in such a clear way. The idea of using a white spray to highlight detail is a great idea and I'd also never heard of wet palettes so that's something I'll definitely be looking in to.
Been doing it for years but nice to get a refresher course
Just got my first miniature set and I’m so glad I’ve just been assembling them and haven’t started painting yet! Keep up the good work