As a veteran of 25 years in the hobby. These are some of my favourite videos to watch. So inspiring and heartwarming. Never get the feeling like you're speaking above your level (haven't finished the vid yet tho hehehehe). Keep it up! :D
Matthew - thank you! I’ve been nervous about posting this video and didn’t want to come across like anything other than just a beginner doing his best. I’m so glad you found it heartwarming and inspiring, that’s the vibe I wanted. You have no idea how much power your comment has had - it’s made my day! Thank you ❤️
@@MatthewNope Thank you so much Matthew! I really wanted this to feel like you’re just hanging out with a mate. I also want to keep true to “you”tube and leave the candid moments in, plus share a bit about me from time to time, like I did with the music etc. I want this channel to feel like a safe place for us all to hang out and your comments have reflected / proven to me that I’m doing an okay job at achieving that. Can’t wait to get to know you more as the series goes on! Take care of yourself buddy.
@@chrissaccary524you’re just awesome man - this is like getting a Google review. I really appreciate the kind words and thank you as always for the support ❤️
I would also like to come out as somebody who does not care about mould lines.....there I said it. Just like you mate I got into the hobby a little later in life. I started when I was 32 and now I'm 35. Really try not to focus on improving on painting or getting loads of games in. Just enjoy the hobby at your own pace, at your own skill level, and just have fun.
Phew - I thought I was going to get butchered for that… I’m glad someone else doesn’t mind so much. I just wanted to have fun and do some painting, so I 100% agree with you about just having fun! Scraping off some mould lines on this occasion just wasn’t appealing to me! Thank you so much for your comment buddy - really appreciate it ❤️
I hope I don’t come across as someone who knows what they’re talking about, because I really don’t… I’m a beginner and just enjoying the process and learning from my mistakes! Thank you for watching ❤️
as someone who is at beginner level, like myself, you may want to look at drybrushing as it's a really beginner friendly technique, one of my favourites as I have poor hand eye coordination, great video love the enthusiasm
@@jacklyons2088 Hi Jack - drybrushing is something I’m really interesting in learning. I’m going to watch some tutorials and see when would be a good time to use this technique! Thank you so much for the suggestion buddy. Really appreciate it and you watching ❤️
@@EzrasJunkyard if you want to watch videos on drybrushing the best videos I've found would be artis opus, and glad to help look forward to more of your videos
Ezzz! I've been looking forward to this, and while I'm seeing improvement with detailing your paint strokes, and thinning it sufficiently, I must say, your level of skill is beyond that of a novice. I've seen some miniature paintjobs by others that would elevate you to expert status, lul, so don't be overly critical of yourself! Those little imperfections add character, just like with people, how boring if everything ended up like the sample on the box, right? I'm currently restoring a Kenner figure with some minor paint touch-ups, as I picked up force ghost Anakin for the same price as Teebo, so I'm bouncing off the walls with excitement at the moment, hah.
Jared! My hero. Thank you for taking the time to write this. I cant believe your kind words about my painting, I never thought anyone would compliment me on that - I’m sorry for being so critical on myself, between us and anyone else who reads this (lol) I think I’m being critical and hard on myself to stop other people doing it to me first? Like trying to deflect negativity by being negative to myself first so people think “ah never mind, he’s already slated himself, I won’t now” The imperfection do add character don’t they, I’m in that school of thought to! As you’ve probably seen from my toy videos haha. Ohhhhh I love the thought of force ghost Anakin and touching up a Kenner figure! That’s so cool. Are you in our discord? There is a toy section where we all post our toys. It would be amazing to have you there if you’re not already?! Thank you again for chatting buddy - always love it when you comment. Makes me so happy chatting to you!
Hey mate, that's understandable, a bit of preemptive self-deprecation is a defense mechanism, but also a key part of a good sense of humor. Just know in all reality, you've got undeniable talent, on multiple levels. I don't actually have a discord account but sounds like I'm going to need to make one - though if I do, we'll end up geeking out even more, haha!
You’re spot on - not only is it a defence mechanism but it is also just a big part of my humour. I have learnt so much since starting this channel and I’m so grateful to have people like yourself here watching. It would be amazing having you on discord. If you do make an account then just click the link on my youtube about page. I can help you with the rest once you’re in. NO pressure though! Don’t have to make one of course. ❤️
Chapters: 0:00 THANK YOU 1:45 Mould lines 2:57 Painting intro 4:06 Painting the skin 5:58 Painting the clothes 7:19 Escapism 8:43 A new day 9:23 Painting the shield 11:43 Jamming out 12:52 Metallic paint 13:54 Touching up 16:07 Applying Earthshade 19:09 IT’S FINISHED!
😂😂😂😂 had me laughing out loud. As you can see Gareth, I’m still keeping up the doodling. Big time. Keep the dream alive, that’s what I say. Ps I’m streaming bounty hunter Friday and then filming the next episode on Saturday. It will return and we WILL finish the game. Thank you for being so patient!
It's a pleasure watching these videos, you perfectly capture what's special about this hobby - especially the part about zoning out and just being focused on your mini. I love having podcasts on in the background or even an audio book whilst painting. Love how the mini turned out too, he looks like a no-good killer for real 👍 great job
Sam! That means a lot coming from you, especially as finding out you painted was a big reason as to why I wanted to finally ish myself to go again. I thought it would be nice for us to have another thing in common - along with the notorious, the special, the magnificent phantom menace game. I think my Mini looks like a no good killer too and a bit Stinkawhiff! Thank you for commenting buddy! ❤️
My grandfather bought me lord of the rings figures like this back in 2005 or something, Bough me Rohirrim and Uruk hai. I didnt even know he knew I liked that stuff. Anyhow, I had no idea how to paint them but I was daydreaming about making battle maps for the figures, lol. I remember making them in paint.
This is so nice to read and what lovely memories you have of grandfather doing that for you ❤️ that is what life is all about! They still sell LOTR warhammer - if you ever feel like going back and fulfilling the daydreams!
Hahaha good AMSR - thank you, maybe that’s something I will look into further down the line 😂 yes Mark! Space Marines sound awesome to me, there is also Star Wars Legions that people have been telling me about - essentially Star Wars minis to paint just like warhammer! I will do that too one day!
GONGA GONK SUIIIII - no pressure at all buddy, whenever you have the time 😃👍🏼 I’ve tried to make it as chill as possible, like you’re in the room just hanging out with me. Hope you’ve had a great day boss ❤️
@@EzrasJunkyard SUIIIII haha! Thank you Ezra bud! Today went awesome thanks to your good wishes! From the looks of it you definitely nailed the chill vibe you were going for, looking forward to this series grow! 😎💚
@@gongasleet you’ll have to fill me in on what you got up to on the stream tomorrow! We need a good catch up. I’m streaming tomorrow with Eve and then by myself on Friday for a nice long hangout 😃👍🏼 thank you for the love on this video already buddy!
@@EzrasJunkyard Just went to a doctor appointment on Lisbon but everything is awesome heh! Appreciated your good wishes mate truly did! We will chat up big on the stream, gonna be tons of fun seeing you play with Eve tomorrow! Much love bro 💚💚💚
@@jedigamer9935 aw thank you so much Jedi gamer you’re too kind! Hopefully catch you tomorrow or on Friday for a livestream. Hope you’re having a great week!!!
+1 for Poorhammer, it’s amazingly fun, having only started after xmas myself I still haven’t got a clue about 90% of what they are talking about, but that’s 9% better than it was when I first started listening :) Have been thinking about doing my own videos in my warhammer journey, but not putting them on this channel, so I’ve created a separate channel just for warhammer, scratch builds and model stuff in general working on the first video for it, painting my little starter set using *only* the tools and paints that came with it and following the instructions from GW to the *letter* just to see what results I can get, having so much fun in the process :)
Just found your channel. Great to see you having a lot of fun with your new hobby. I started painting minis during the pandemic. And now I have 3D printers and all sorts of gear. My tips to improve: 1. Have two jars of water. One to rinse your dirty brush, and a second to wash the clean brush fully. 2. Consider using a fine tipped brush to paint the stitching on the clothes and their teeth e.g. a light cream colour. You could also dry brush these if you prefer being a lot faster (but slightly more messy/unpredictable). Definitely recommend looking up how to dry brush videos. 3. Use a larger brush to add the Earthshade at the end (you can mop up excess Earthshade easily with a larger brush. 4. Add some final details after the Earthshade (brightest metal areas, a thin layer of paint on the brightest areas of skin etc) You did amazing for your second mini though. Thanks for sharing your hobby with us!
Hey buddy! It’s great to have you here, I’m so glad you found my channel. Thank you for your kind words too! Sounds like you’re having great fun with the hobby! Keep me posted on any fun projects you have going on. By the way, I have screenshot your comment. Thank you. These are really good tips and exactly what I need this stage of my hobby. I actually understand your tips, I’m really grateful for all the messages I get, but some tips have been overwhelming because I’m so new and don’t actually know what some of the stuff means. I need to walk before I can run and you’ve hit home with these - thank you for that. Really appreciate you taking the time to help! ❤️
This is very neat seeing someone get in on the hobby for the first time! I am looking forward to seeing more and more progress from you. Its such a joy to see that spark of just starting in a hobby! I would love to share a few tips about painting that I have learned that I hope can be helpful. (sorry if this might be an overload of info) -Don't be afraid of using a larger brush! the brush tip matters more than the overall size of the brush. Larger brushes can help with detail as well, they can hold paint for longer, so you can paint on longer without needing to re-load your brush so often. Not to mention Larger brushes will speed up painting larger surfaces as well! -For brush tips, you can get your brush to a finer point by giving it a small roll in your fingers as you pull it out of the paint, it'll bring the bristles to a closer point than just a horizontal swipe -Thinning paints is indeed a bit of trial and error, but you will get a feel for it as you get more experienced. You were right in that it depends on what application you are using the paint for, as well as the individual formulas of each color will change how much you'll need to thin it. -For more steady hands, you can try and hold your wrists together while going in for details, it makes a world of difference. -I'd also recommend getting a small desk lamp to help light up the mini, especially if you are painting far away from natural light or later in the evening. Possibly also a craftboard/cutting mat, would hate to see that table ruined by some spilled paint. -If you make a mistake with a misplaced brushstroke, if you are quick you can fix it! just grab a 2nd clean brush, get it nice and wet, and just wipe and swirl away the misplaced paint (just make sure the layer underneath is properly dry) you may need to repeat this process once or twice if you got a ton of paint on there, but if you are quick enough you'll never notice there even was the wrong color on there. -I'd also recommend washing your brush thoroughly after using metallic paints, or getting a dedicated brush for them. The reflective bits that are in the paint can get stuck in the ferrule and splay the brush tip out rather quickly if not washed enough. -For a purchasing tip: Don't feel like you need to buy all GW branded stuff. Tools from more generic brands can be half the price for the same quality, and the hobby police won't come knocking if you use some Citadel paint and say, Army Painter paint on the same mini. For Primer I have really been enjoying colourforge, they have a lot of near if not perfect matches to Citadel colors. You can also just go to your local hardware store and buy some bog-standard spray primer from there and they'll work pretty much just as fine (just slightly thicker formula than dedicated painting primers, so go a little light on em if you do grab them)
Hello Thine Dude!!! Thank you so much for watching the video and for the kind words. I’m glad it’s neat watching me start and I hope I can do you proud in future episodes 😎 Also - thank you so much for taking the time to write me all those tips, I’m going to add them to my Warhammer notes page. Your tips are perfect for the level I’m at, I’ve found some tips really overwhelming because I’m so new and have absolutely no idea what some of the stuff mentioned is - I very much want to walk before I can run and I think you’ve honoured that really nicely with your message. These are realistic things that I can apply going forward right now. Thank you ❤️I appreciate ya!
Loving watching you take this journey, your enthusiasm is so refreshing and lovely to see Also damn that's a good 10k time, just trying to get my fitness back and build my distance back up, got a long way to go to get to your level there 😮😀
Hi David! Thank you for joining me on my journey - it’s amazing having you here and thanks for taking the time to comment too 😃👍🏼 I have no doubt that you will smash the running! It always feels great to get out and you will never ever regret going for a run once it’s done! I believe in you 💪🏼 big times ahead! I can feel it.
Another great video. And both of your minis look great. I’ve just finished painting my Seraphon spearhead box and there’s a casual play and hobby hangout this Saturday at my local gaming store. Trying to pluck up the courage to go haha which is weird as I’m a 39 year old man! Look forward to your next video
Thank you so much Matt - it sounds like you want to go on Saturday and I know what it’s like trying to pluck up the courage to go to things like that. Sometimes my anxiety makes me not want to even enter shops, let alone a hangout in one. But once I’ve got over the hurdle and found the courage I’ve never regretted it. I think everyone there would be so friendly too! You’ll have to let me know if you end up going. Well done with the spearhead box too! That’s awesome.
@@EzrasJunkyard thanks Ezra. I think I’ll go it just like you say a bit of anxiety and not knowing exactly the format. Should I take my minis etc. Love your positivity and enthusiasm. It’s something missing so often in life (and defo on the internet!)
@@matthangzhou-nq4ew I feel like the idea of these things are always scarier than the actual reality. I have a bad habit of building things up to be really bad, then when it comes to it, it’s really quite good! But I would do what ever makes you happy buddy. If you wake up and you’re not up for it then just play it safe and do something that will make you happy in that moment. I’m glad you like my enthusiasm! Lots more to come from me ❤️
Just some feedback and tips. -The GW mould line remover really can't compare to a cheap hobby knife as its too thick to fit in small gaps. I find its fine to remove lines post priming. Keeping a small bottle of primer on hand is also pretty useful, especially if the spray prime missed any bits. -If you get paint where you don't want it. Use a clean wet brush to the side to wipe it away. Though you don't really have to worry when basecoating. -I think the model needs a highlight pass though to really be considered done. Take your basecoat of green and add a little yellow and white and with the brown and add white or light grey. Then you can highlight in one of two ways. Using a small brush and a thick milk like consistency target any raised areas(tops of feet, edges of ear, the pectoral muscles) or with the robe target the edges of the cloth. You can also go the drybrush route.. using a small makeup brush, dip the paint lightly, coat it everywhere and then rub it over the pallet till there is almost no paint coming off. Then lightly hit the relevant raised areas of the model back and forth, the effect should look subtle after one pass and build up over a couple passes, then when there is basically no paint coming off switch to a circular motion and push in more to the model.. this will smooth out the paint you just put down. Those two techniques are certainly the most useful for taking a 5/10 model up to a 7. Going beyond that there is diminishing returns from effort. to get an 8/10 paint job multiple layers building up the highlight and shadows are required and painting every detail like the rivets in the cloth, the teeth the toenails etc. A 10/10 paint job(like golden demon winners) requires understanding of (non metallic metal)reflections and Object source lighting.. Hours upon hours going back and forth building transitions and a technique called stipple glazing where you lightly dot a glaze consistency to build up subtle texture on cloth and skin. Speed painting(drybrushing and contrast paint focus) can get you a good looking model in under an hour, proper layering and highlighting is a few hours work and competition pieces can take weeks. Lastly you want to protect your models. Unvarnished simply touching the model can wear off paint(unless its metallic). For tabletop gaming purposes, covering in a gloss varnish and then a Matt varnish is recommended and they can take some punishment. If it's for just display then you can get away with just the Matt/Satin Varnish. Though be aware varnish can ruin the effect of mettalics so either paint them as the last step or masking them off with blue tac before spraying.
It’s the man, the myth, the Warhammer encyclopaedia of knowledge, Blake has entered the chat! Some really useful tips as ever in here thank you! I hadn’t thought about using a clean wet brush to get rid of unwanted paint, that would 100% save a lot of time. I will always have one ready to pick up in future. Also that’s good to know about the mould line remover, I did actually scratch one off with my finger nail once. It just completely vanished. I don’t know if that’s frowned upon in the community but it seemed to work on that occasion 😂 At the moment I will be looking at the tips you gave me to try and achieve a figure above 5/10 for sure, I think it would be too ambitious and unrealistic for me to achieve anything higher at the moment. I’m too new and raw, i can’t even master the most basic of skills yet, I’m absolutely no way near your level and I’m not sure I ever will be, because of my RUclips channel and working full time it means at this moment in time I’m unable to practise as much as I’d like or really put in the hours. But slowly and gradually over the years, I hope to see at least some improvements. It’s been really fun so far! Especially with Jedi master level painters like you giving me guidance. It’s great having people like you to ask questions to! I really want these first figures to stand the test of time, so a varnish finish sounds like a really good idea. I want them to be protected because the goal would be to display these first original figures and then I can hopefully look at them and think to myself “I’ve come a long way since then!” Thank you my man, really appreciate the tips. There is a couple I’m going to put into practise straight away 💪🏼 appreciate having you here. Thanks for watching!
ahh YT doesn't like me sharing links. I was gonna say AK interactive Matt varnish is a pretty economical choice to start with. Like primer, warm can under hot water, shake well and couple quick sprays side to side and never directly. Varnish is great, not just for protection but it gets rid of glossiness from washes and hides mistakes. I still keep my first mini on my desk as a reference for progress.. there are posts on /minipainting on reddit of guys going from 3/10 paint jobs to 10/10 in 2 years with solid practice. I'm no master yet.. but I'm getting there, everyone's got their own journey.
I know nothing about Warhammer but always thought it was cool from the shorts id see and word of mouth etc. so its pretty neat to vicariously get the the novice experience 👍
That’s awesome Chris - glad I could be here to put a little bit more of it into your life. Star Wars have their own minis too, I’ve got to get me some ewoks to paint 😍 hopefully catch you at one of my streams tomorrow or Friday!
@@EzrasJunkyard shoot that's pretty cool, I'll have to check them out and yes, I'll always join a stream if I catch the notifications, I'll be checking from 3-5 since that timeslot works well :)
So much of painting neat little details is having brush control... That comes with time. That being said, I can see some things you can do to help with that...} 1) Hold your brush like a pencil, and close to the brush head, this will help you with controlling your brush strokes. 2) You can rest your hands against the table or your elbows, then you can lean your brush hand against the one holding the miniature factually making a triangle, this will minimize any unwanted movement. 3) you can use your little finger on your brush hand as a antenna, put it up against the model you are painting and only use your other fingers to move your brush. This will further increase your accuracy. Take it from someone with 30 yrs in the painting game, you will never stop making mistakes, but you will become very good at covering them up. You are doing really well, keep on improving, its part of the fun and WELCOME TO THE HOBBY!
Hello buddy! Aw thank you so much, it’s an honour to have someone with so much experience take the time to give me some advice. It really is greatly appreciated. And thank you for welcoming me to the hobby. I’ve added your tips straight to my notes page and thank you so much for reading the room, I appreciate every bit of advice I get, but some advice has been really overwhelming because I’m new and don’t understand what it all means. But yours is just perfect for my level and there is some stuff there that I can already use. Again, I appreciate you for taking the time to do that. Have an amazing weekend ❤️
I'm enjoying watching the joy of discovering new little tricks. Nice to see someone just enjoying the process. Tip for thinning paints. It should be the consistency of milk and with acrylics you don't need much water. test the flow on the back of your hand until you're happy with it. And different paints behave differently. Some need a little more water, and some less.
Hello Steven, I’m so glad you’re enjoying watching. That’s great news. Consistency of milk - that is really useful advice for me because I picture everything very visually haha. It’s the sort of advice that I’m now going to find very easy to remember. Really appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment Steven. Thank you so much ❤️
Awesome work, buddy! Definitely getting much better :) Make sure to keep those first minis as a reminder from where you started. I still have my first ever painted mini (a 10+ year old dark elf) and it's astonishing to see your progress over time.
Awwww man! I bet it’s so cool looking back at that dark elf to see your progress. I don’t know if it’s the same for you but I know these first Orruks will always have a special place in my heart! The place it all began. Thank you for watching and commenting buddy. Really appreciate it!
Very cool to see your excitement continue and excitement for learning continue! Keep with this outlook of trying different improvements with every project (whether that be 1 mini or more) or maybe following a specific tutorial and you'll look back at this army a year from now and just be astounded with your progress. And more importantly congratulations on another completed mini! Already looking forward to the next episode and seeing the heart of the hobby be expressed through yourself.
Hello buddy! I think that would be a really cool idea for a video actually, following along a tutorial video. Thank you for the idea! I’m glad you enjoy my excitement and enthusiasm. I can’t wait to get planning my next video and get back to painting! It’s so heartwarming to me that you’re already excited for the next episode 🥹 thank you so much for the love and taking the time to watch ❤️
started on the 5th of august last year so im in just over a year now...and it makes me so happy watching people start and painting theyr first models ...it always gives me flashbacks to my first models and now im sitting here kitbashing additional shooting platfoorms onto my new ork stompa wich is my biggest model up to date....cant wait to see you with your first bigger model..will be following wherever this goes😅❤
I love that you remember the date you started that is awesome ❤️ I’m glad my video reminds you of when you first started, that is so lovely to hear. I bet that ork stompa is looking brilliant! Well done. I can’t wait for my first bigger model too. My next investment might be a spearhead box but I’m undecided yet! Thank you for joining me on the journey. I really appreciate it - keep me posted on yours too!
You may want to look into paint agitators. These are steel ball bearings that help with consistency and reduce the amount of time you need to shake your paints. Be careful if you decide to use them, though, as an ordinary ball bearing not made for paint will corrode. They are reusable once the paint pot is empty, too! A 100-pack should last you a lifetime unless your paint collection explodes...
Hello buddy! I can absolutely look into paint agitators - that sounds like a really good plan and to be honest, embarrassed to say, but I didn’t even know they were a thing, so thank you for letting me know! I appreciate it. Thank you for watching ❤️
Just getting back in to Warhammer and I’m getting started on painting Flesh eater courts spearhead. I was very scared of the painting part of it but watching videos and just taking your time definitely helps and especially on those first few models.
Hey Patrick - it’s awesome you’re getting back into warhammer too! If you ever have time then deffo keep me posted on your journey. I’d love to hear about it, many more videos to come from me on this topic in the future! Have an amazing weekend buddy ❤️
Brilliant. Don't worry too much on how much to thin the paint. It varies from brand to brand, between different colours within a brand, and what actual effect/stage you are doing. For now, just 'some' water is fine. You will definitely start to get a feel for it.
Hello Nathan - brilliant, I needed this and I thought it would vary from paint to paint. I know exactly what you mean about getting a feel for it, I love it when that happens over time. Thank you so much for watching and commenting buddy! Really appreciate it ❤️
Hi Ben! Thank you so much buddy - I know what you mean… I’m already looking at the next figures and on top of that, even looking at Star Wars Legion Minis haha! I’m falling down the hole big time. Thank you for commenting man!
I gotta say the best thing I learned painting and building models is to never judge your models against other peoples. Improvement is judging your current model from the previous ones
Hey Justin - I 100% agree with you. The only person I’m going to compare myself to is myself from the previous video 😃👍🏼 that’s a great tip. Hope you had an amazing weekend and thank you for watching ❤️
Huge improvements on the shield for sure in my opinion. Maybe some edge highlights next could add some added details if you felt like going down that route.
Ooooohhh that sounds cool, edge highlights will be something I learn next. I will do some research on that. I won’t overwhelm myself but I think it’s time to watch a couple of tutorial vids before my next mini! Thank you for watching and commenting buddy!
Hey man - no worries at all. I’m glad you enjoyed it. Don’t know if you saw my latest video with the warhammer announcement but there is more on the way soon ❤️ have a great weekend!
I also get into a perfectionist mentality when painting but, honestly, if I make little mistakes that may not be super obvious to anyone else I’ll just leave the mistake instead of tidying up. Especially if it’s just a cheap unit that’s going to die first turn anyway. I can’t be bothered to spend the time fixing every little mistake. I have waaaay too much unpainted plastic to have that much care 😂
@@itsBobtart Hello Bob! I’m glad you can relate to me, I’m also just falling under the pressure of making sure it looks good for the video and knowing other people are going to see it. But I’m sure as time goes on and I purchase more figures then I will start to relax a bit and develop a different mentality. I’m having so much fun with it and I haven’t even got into the gaming side of things yet! Thank you so much for commenting man. Really appreciate you taking the time! ❤️
Burger! I’m glad I’ve read your comment close to lunch, your username got me thinking about what grub I’m going to demolish. Thank you so much for the support buddy! I can see myself doing 40k one day… Star Wars legions too being a Star Wars nerd! Thank you for commenting ❤️
@@Bluez17 thank you so much 💪🏼 keep me posted on any projects you’ve got going on - I’m always interested. I stream a lot too, so always welcome to pop in and keep me updated 😃👍🏼
KEEP GOING BROOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!! Warhammer is one of the best multi faced hobby, and if one aspect of it isn't intriguing there's always something else that can keep you immersed and engaged into it from the models/3D printing, to painting them, to the books and white dwarf magazines and collecting them, to the table top, to the video games. Have fun and welcome to the hobby. 🤙
NATHAN BROTHER. I am so sorry! I didn’t get a notification but thank you so much for this lovely and encouraging comment. I will keep going!!! Not to mention I have been getting stuck into the video games too, I love Vermintide 2 😂 it’s savage and I love playing it online with friends. I haven’t even dived into the books yet either… exciting times ahead. Thank you for the well wishes and keep me posted on any projects you have. I’m going to be doing live paint alongs in the future so you’re always welcome to pop in and say hi! I’m here for the good community vibes. Take it easy bro.
I started my journey 3 weeks ago. I really enjoying watching your videos. Same as you, with every next model i see improvments and it make me really happy. I hope more people who are starting with warhammer will see this videos. Great work bro. (Btw my army are Tyranids)
Hey buddy!!! Thank you so much for this. That’s super cool that we are starting at a similar time, you’ll have to keep me posted on how you’re finding it and also how your tyranids are getting on. I’m excited to hear about your progress to! We have a discord too - it’s linked in the description of this video and on my profile. On the discord is a warhammer section where we chat / share our figures. Would be awesome to have you there! I’m also doing future paint along streams so hopefully chat to you there at some point 😃👍🏼 thanks again for the support bro. Legend.
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As a veteran of 25 years in the hobby. These are some of my favourite videos to watch. So inspiring and heartwarming.
Never get the feeling like you're speaking above your level (haven't finished the vid yet tho hehehehe).
Keep it up! :D
Matthew - thank you! I’ve been nervous about posting this video and didn’t want to come across like anything other than just a beginner doing his best. I’m so glad you found it heartwarming and inspiring, that’s the vibe I wanted. You have no idea how much power your comment has had - it’s made my day! Thank you ❤️
@@EzrasJunkyard Well that's made my day in turn!
His streams are the same way, great vibes and community, can't come out of one without your day being a little better feeling, it's just not possible
@@MatthewNope Thank you so much Matthew! I really wanted this to feel like you’re just hanging out with a mate.
I also want to keep true to “you”tube and leave the candid moments in, plus share a bit about me from time to time, like I did with the music etc.
I want this channel to feel like a safe place for us all to hang out and your comments have reflected / proven to me that I’m doing an okay job at achieving that.
Can’t wait to get to know you more as the series goes on!
Take care of yourself buddy.
@@chrissaccary524you’re just awesome man - this is like getting a Google review. I really appreciate the kind words and thank you as always for the support ❤️
I would also like to come out as somebody who does not care about mould lines.....there I said it. Just like you mate I got into the hobby a little later in life. I started when I was 32 and now I'm 35. Really try not to focus on improving on painting or getting loads of games in. Just enjoy the hobby at your own pace, at your own skill level, and just have fun.
Phew - I thought I was going to get butchered for that… I’m glad someone else doesn’t mind so much. I just wanted to have fun and do some painting, so I 100% agree with you about just having fun! Scraping off some mould lines on this occasion just wasn’t appealing to me! Thank you so much for your comment buddy - really appreciate it ❤️
I hope I don’t come across as someone who knows what they’re talking about, because I really don’t… I’m a beginner and just enjoying the process and learning from my mistakes! Thank you for watching ❤️
as someone who is at beginner level, like myself, you may want to look at drybrushing as it's a really beginner friendly technique, one of my favourites as I have poor hand eye coordination, great video love the enthusiasm
@@jacklyons2088 Hi Jack - drybrushing is something I’m really interesting in learning. I’m going to watch some tutorials and see when would be a good time to use this technique! Thank you so much for the suggestion buddy. Really appreciate it and you watching ❤️
@@EzrasJunkyard if you want to watch videos on drybrushing the best videos I've found would be artis opus, and glad to help look forward to more of your videos
Ezzz! I've been looking forward to this, and while I'm seeing improvement with detailing your paint strokes, and thinning it sufficiently, I must say, your level of skill is beyond that of a novice. I've seen some miniature paintjobs by others that would elevate you to expert status, lul, so don't be overly critical of yourself! Those little imperfections add character, just like with people, how boring if everything ended up like the sample on the box, right? I'm currently restoring a Kenner figure with some minor paint touch-ups, as I picked up force ghost Anakin for the same price as Teebo, so I'm bouncing off the walls with excitement at the moment, hah.
Jared! My hero. Thank you for taking the time to write this. I cant believe your kind words about my painting, I never thought anyone would compliment me on that - I’m sorry for being so critical on myself, between us and anyone else who reads this (lol) I think I’m being critical and hard on myself to stop other people doing it to me first? Like trying to deflect negativity by being negative to myself first so people think “ah never mind, he’s already slated himself, I won’t now”
The imperfection do add character don’t they, I’m in that school of thought to! As you’ve probably seen from my toy videos haha.
Ohhhhh I love the thought of force ghost Anakin and touching up a Kenner figure! That’s so cool. Are you in our discord? There is a toy section where we all post our toys. It would be amazing to have you there if you’re not already?!
Thank you again for chatting buddy - always love it when you comment. Makes me so happy chatting to you!
Hey mate, that's understandable, a bit of preemptive self-deprecation is a defense mechanism, but also a key part of a good sense of humor. Just know in all reality, you've got undeniable talent, on multiple levels. I don't actually have a discord account but sounds like I'm going to need to make one - though if I do, we'll end up geeking out even more, haha!
You’re spot on - not only is it a defence mechanism but it is also just a big part of my humour. I have learnt so much since starting this channel and I’m so grateful to have people like yourself here watching.
It would be amazing having you on discord. If you do make an account then just click the link on my youtube about page. I can help you with the rest once you’re in. NO pressure though! Don’t have to make one of course. ❤️
Chapters:
0:00 THANK YOU
1:45 Mould lines
2:57 Painting intro
4:06 Painting the skin
5:58 Painting the clothes
7:19 Escapism
8:43 A new day
9:23 Painting the shield
11:43 Jamming out
12:52 Metallic paint
13:54 Touching up
16:07 Applying Earthshade
19:09 IT’S FINISHED!
Here he is! The mighty Ezra! A friend first, and a streamer second.
Probably an entertainer third. 🤔
😂😂😂😂 had me laughing out loud.
As you can see Gareth, I’m still keeping up the doodling. Big time. Keep the dream alive, that’s what I say.
Ps I’m streaming bounty hunter Friday and then filming the next episode on Saturday. It will return and we WILL finish the game. Thank you for being so patient!
It's a pleasure watching these videos, you perfectly capture what's special about this hobby - especially the part about zoning out and just being focused on your mini. I love having podcasts on in the background or even an audio book whilst painting. Love how the mini turned out too, he looks like a no-good killer for real 👍 great job
Sam! That means a lot coming from you, especially as finding out you painted was a big reason as to why I wanted to finally ish myself to go again. I thought it would be nice for us to have another thing in common - along with the notorious, the special, the magnificent phantom menace game.
I think my Mini looks like a no good killer too and a bit Stinkawhiff! Thank you for commenting buddy! ❤️
Really proud of you. I thoroughly enjoyed watching that!!! Can’t wait to continue the Warhammer journey with you ❤
I can’t wait for you to continue it with me too! I love painting with you. Next time hopefully it won’t be in a heatwave haha ❤️
My grandfather bought me lord of the rings figures like this back in 2005 or something, Bough me Rohirrim and Uruk hai. I didnt even know he knew I liked that stuff. Anyhow, I had no idea how to paint them but I was daydreaming about making battle maps for the figures, lol. I remember making them in paint.
This is so nice to read and what lovely memories you have of grandfather doing that for you ❤️ that is what life is all about! They still sell LOTR warhammer - if you ever feel like going back and fulfilling the daydreams!
Some good ASMR in this video. I'm gonna get myself a Warhammer paint set and put it on the discord. Think I'd prefer to paint The Space Marine ones.
Hahaha good AMSR - thank you, maybe that’s something I will look into further down the line 😂 yes Mark! Space Marines sound awesome to me, there is also Star Wars Legions that people have been telling me about - essentially Star Wars minis to paint just like warhammer! I will do that too one day!
This series is so much fun I'll be watching this later today with more time and just enjoy watching you paint some warhammers 💚🥰 !!
GONGA GONK SUIIIII - no pressure at all buddy, whenever you have the time 😃👍🏼 I’ve tried to make it as chill as possible, like you’re in the room just hanging out with me. Hope you’ve had a great day boss ❤️
@@EzrasJunkyard SUIIIII haha! Thank you Ezra bud! Today went awesome thanks to your good wishes! From the looks of it you definitely nailed the chill vibe you were going for, looking forward to this series grow! 😎💚
@@gongasleet you’ll have to fill me in on what you got up to on the stream tomorrow! We need a good catch up. I’m streaming tomorrow with Eve and then by myself on Friday for a nice long hangout 😃👍🏼 thank you for the love on this video already buddy!
@@EzrasJunkyard Just went to a doctor appointment on Lisbon but everything is awesome heh! Appreciated your good wishes mate truly did! We will chat up big on the stream, gonna be tons of fun seeing you play with Eve tomorrow! Much love bro 💚💚💚
I love this. You are great at painting that. The figure looks really great! 💙
@@jedigamer9935 aw thank you so much Jedi gamer you’re too kind! Hopefully catch you tomorrow or on Friday for a livestream. Hope you’re having a great week!!!
Awesome, genuine content. The world needs more of this.
Hey buddy - that’s exactly what I want my channel to be like, so thank you for this comment. It means the world to me!
I would recommend listening to the poorhammer podcast while painting if they do more episodes focusing on AoS
Hello Sebastian - thank you buddy, I’m going to look them up. Sounds like a great idea! Hope you’re well brother ❤️
+1 for Poorhammer, it’s amazingly fun, having only started after xmas myself I still haven’t got a clue about 90% of what they are talking about, but that’s 9% better than it was when I first started listening :)
Have been thinking about doing my own videos in my warhammer journey, but not putting them on this channel, so I’ve created a separate channel just for warhammer, scratch builds and model stuff in general working on the first video for it, painting my little starter set using *only* the tools and paints that came with it and following the instructions from GW to the *letter* just to see what results I can get, having so much fun in the process :)
Just found your channel. Great to see you having a lot of fun with your new hobby. I started painting minis during the pandemic. And now I have 3D printers and all sorts of gear. My tips to improve:
1. Have two jars of water. One to rinse your dirty brush, and a second to wash the clean brush fully.
2. Consider using a fine tipped brush to paint the stitching on the clothes and their teeth e.g. a light cream colour. You could also dry brush these if you prefer being a lot faster (but slightly more messy/unpredictable). Definitely recommend looking up how to dry brush videos.
3. Use a larger brush to add the Earthshade at the end (you can mop up excess Earthshade easily with a larger brush.
4. Add some final details after the Earthshade (brightest metal areas, a thin layer of paint on the brightest areas of skin etc)
You did amazing for your second mini though. Thanks for sharing your hobby with us!
Hey buddy! It’s great to have you here, I’m so glad you found my channel. Thank you for your kind words too! Sounds like you’re having great fun with the hobby! Keep me posted on any fun projects you have going on.
By the way, I have screenshot your comment. Thank you. These are really good tips and exactly what I need this stage of my hobby. I actually understand your tips, I’m really grateful for all the messages I get, but some tips have been overwhelming because I’m so new and don’t actually know what some of the stuff means. I need to walk before I can run and you’ve hit home with these - thank you for that. Really appreciate you taking the time to help! ❤️
This is very neat seeing someone get in on the hobby for the first time! I am looking forward to seeing more and more progress from you. Its such a joy to see that spark of just starting in a hobby!
I would love to share a few tips about painting that I have learned that I hope can be helpful. (sorry if this might be an overload of info)
-Don't be afraid of using a larger brush! the brush tip matters more than the overall size of the brush. Larger brushes can help with detail as well, they can hold paint for longer, so you can paint on longer without needing to re-load your brush so often. Not to mention Larger brushes will speed up painting larger surfaces as well!
-For brush tips, you can get your brush to a finer point by giving it a small roll in your fingers as you pull it out of the paint, it'll bring the bristles to a closer point than just a horizontal swipe
-Thinning paints is indeed a bit of trial and error, but you will get a feel for it as you get more experienced. You were right in that it depends on what application you are using the paint for, as well as the individual formulas of each color will change how much you'll need to thin it.
-For more steady hands, you can try and hold your wrists together while going in for details, it makes a world of difference.
-I'd also recommend getting a small desk lamp to help light up the mini, especially if you are painting far away from natural light or later in the evening. Possibly also a craftboard/cutting mat, would hate to see that table ruined by some spilled paint.
-If you make a mistake with a misplaced brushstroke, if you are quick you can fix it! just grab a 2nd clean brush, get it nice and wet, and just wipe and swirl away the misplaced paint (just make sure the layer underneath is properly dry) you may need to repeat this process once or twice if you got a ton of paint on there, but if you are quick enough you'll never notice there even was the wrong color on there.
-I'd also recommend washing your brush thoroughly after using metallic paints, or getting a dedicated brush for them. The reflective bits that are in the paint can get stuck in the ferrule and splay the brush tip out rather quickly if not washed enough.
-For a purchasing tip: Don't feel like you need to buy all GW branded stuff. Tools from more generic brands can be half the price for the same quality, and the hobby police won't come knocking if you use some Citadel paint and say, Army Painter paint on the same mini. For Primer I have really been enjoying colourforge, they have a lot of near if not perfect matches to Citadel colors. You can also just go to your local hardware store and buy some bog-standard spray primer from there and they'll work pretty much just as fine (just slightly thicker formula than dedicated painting primers, so go a little light on em if you do grab them)
Hello Thine Dude!!! Thank you so much for watching the video and for the kind words. I’m glad it’s neat watching me start and I hope I can do you proud in future episodes 😎
Also - thank you so much for taking the time to write me all those tips, I’m going to add them to my Warhammer notes page.
Your tips are perfect for the level I’m at, I’ve found some tips really overwhelming because I’m so new and have absolutely no idea what some of the stuff mentioned is - I very much want to walk before I can run and I think you’ve honoured that really nicely with your message. These are realistic things that I can apply going forward right now. Thank you ❤️I appreciate ya!
Loving watching you take this journey, your enthusiasm is so refreshing and lovely to see
Also damn that's a good 10k time, just trying to get my fitness back and build my distance back up, got a long way to go to get to your level there 😮😀
Hi David! Thank you for joining me on my journey - it’s amazing having you here and thanks for taking the time to comment too 😃👍🏼
I have no doubt that you will smash the running! It always feels great to get out and you will never ever regret going for a run once it’s done! I believe in you 💪🏼 big times ahead! I can feel it.
Another great video. And both of your minis look great. I’ve just finished painting my Seraphon spearhead box and there’s a casual play and hobby hangout this Saturday at my local gaming store. Trying to pluck up the courage to go haha which is weird as I’m a 39 year old man! Look forward to your next video
Thank you so much Matt - it sounds like you want to go on Saturday and I know what it’s like trying to pluck up the courage to go to things like that. Sometimes my anxiety makes me not want to even enter shops, let alone a hangout in one. But once I’ve got over the hurdle and found the courage I’ve never regretted it. I think everyone there would be so friendly too! You’ll have to let me know if you end up going. Well done with the spearhead box too! That’s awesome.
@@EzrasJunkyard thanks Ezra. I think I’ll go it just like you say a bit of anxiety and not knowing exactly the format. Should I take my minis etc. Love your positivity and enthusiasm. It’s something missing so often in life (and defo on the internet!)
@@matthangzhou-nq4ew I feel like the idea of these things are always scarier than the actual reality. I have a bad habit of building things up to be really bad, then when it comes to it, it’s really quite good! But I would do what ever makes you happy buddy. If you wake up and you’re not up for it then just play it safe and do something that will make you happy in that moment. I’m glad you like my enthusiasm! Lots more to come from me ❤️
Artist Ezra
COLM. Thank you! ❤️ see you on a stream tomorrow or Friday if you’re free 😃👍🏼
Just some feedback and tips.
-The GW mould line remover really can't compare to a cheap hobby knife as its too thick to fit in small gaps. I find its fine to remove lines post priming. Keeping a small bottle of primer on hand is also pretty useful, especially if the spray prime missed any bits.
-If you get paint where you don't want it. Use a clean wet brush to the side to wipe it away. Though you don't really have to worry when basecoating.
-I think the model needs a highlight pass though to really be considered done. Take your basecoat of green and add a little yellow and white and with the brown and add white or light grey. Then you can highlight in one of two ways. Using a small brush and a thick milk like consistency target any raised areas(tops of feet, edges of ear, the pectoral muscles) or with the robe target the edges of the cloth. You can also go the drybrush route.. using a small makeup brush, dip the paint lightly, coat it everywhere and then rub it over the pallet till there is almost no paint coming off. Then lightly hit the relevant raised areas of the model back and forth, the effect should look subtle after one pass and build up over a couple passes, then when there is basically no paint coming off switch to a circular motion and push in more to the model.. this will smooth out the paint you just put down.
Those two techniques are certainly the most useful for taking a 5/10 model up to a 7. Going beyond that there is diminishing returns from effort. to get an 8/10 paint job multiple layers building up the highlight and shadows are required and painting every detail like the rivets in the cloth, the teeth the toenails etc. A 10/10 paint job(like golden demon winners) requires understanding of (non metallic metal)reflections and Object source lighting.. Hours upon hours going back and forth building transitions and a technique called stipple glazing where you lightly dot a glaze consistency to build up subtle texture on cloth and skin. Speed painting(drybrushing and contrast paint focus) can get you a good looking model in under an hour, proper layering and highlighting is a few hours work and competition pieces can take weeks.
Lastly you want to protect your models. Unvarnished simply touching the model can wear off paint(unless its metallic). For tabletop gaming purposes, covering in a gloss varnish and then a Matt varnish is recommended and they can take some punishment. If it's for just display then you can get away with just the Matt/Satin Varnish. Though be aware varnish can ruin the effect of mettalics so either paint them as the last step or masking them off with blue tac before spraying.
It’s the man, the myth, the Warhammer encyclopaedia of knowledge, Blake has entered the chat!
Some really useful tips as ever in here thank you! I hadn’t thought about using a clean wet brush to get rid of unwanted paint, that would 100% save a lot of time. I will always have one ready to pick up in future.
Also that’s good to know about the mould line remover, I did actually scratch one off with my finger nail once. It just completely vanished. I don’t know if that’s frowned upon in the community but it seemed to work on that occasion 😂
At the moment I will be looking at the tips you gave me to try and achieve a figure above 5/10 for sure, I think it would be too ambitious and unrealistic for me to achieve anything higher at the moment. I’m too new and raw, i can’t even master the most basic of skills yet, I’m absolutely no way near your level and I’m not sure I ever will be, because of my RUclips channel and working full time it means at this moment in time I’m unable to practise as much as I’d like or really put in the hours. But slowly and gradually over the years, I hope to see at least some improvements. It’s been really fun so far!
Especially with Jedi master level painters like you giving me guidance. It’s great having people like you to ask questions to!
I really want these first figures to stand the test of time, so a varnish finish sounds like a really good idea. I want them to be protected because the goal would be to display these first original figures and then I can hopefully look at them and think to myself “I’ve come a long way since then!”
Thank you my man, really appreciate the tips. There is a couple I’m going to put into practise straight away 💪🏼 appreciate having you here. Thanks for watching!
ahh YT doesn't like me sharing links. I was gonna say AK interactive Matt varnish is a pretty economical choice to start with. Like primer, warm can under hot water, shake well and couple quick sprays side to side and never directly. Varnish is great, not just for protection but it gets rid of glossiness from washes and hides mistakes. I still keep my first mini on my desk as a reference for progress.. there are posts on /minipainting on reddit of guys going from 3/10 paint jobs to 10/10 in 2 years with solid practice. I'm no master yet.. but I'm getting there, everyone's got their own journey.
I know nothing about Warhammer but always thought it was cool from the shorts id see and word of mouth etc. so its pretty neat to vicariously get the the novice experience 👍
That’s awesome Chris - glad I could be here to put a little bit more of it into your life. Star Wars have their own minis too, I’ve got to get me some ewoks to paint 😍 hopefully catch you at one of my streams tomorrow or Friday!
@@EzrasJunkyard shoot that's pretty cool, I'll have to check them out and yes, I'll always join a stream if I catch the notifications, I'll be checking from 3-5 since that timeslot works well :)
6:02 if you do this enough, you get kenobi-wrist 😮
Love that Kenobi wrist is a thing now… 😂 legendary!
So much of painting neat little details is having brush control... That comes with time. That being said, I can see some things you can do to help with that...}
1) Hold your brush like a pencil, and close to the brush head, this will help you with controlling your brush strokes.
2) You can rest your hands against the table or your elbows, then you can lean your brush hand against the one holding the miniature factually making a triangle, this will minimize any unwanted movement.
3) you can use your little finger on your brush hand as a antenna, put it up against the model you are painting and only use your other fingers to move your brush. This will further increase your accuracy.
Take it from someone with 30 yrs in the painting game, you will never stop making mistakes, but you will become very good at covering them up. You are doing really well, keep on improving, its part of the fun and WELCOME TO THE HOBBY!
Hello buddy! Aw thank you so much, it’s an honour to have someone with so much experience take the time to give me some advice. It really is greatly appreciated. And thank you for welcoming me to the hobby.
I’ve added your tips straight to my notes page and thank you so much for reading the room, I appreciate every bit of advice I get, but some advice has been really overwhelming because I’m new and don’t understand what it all means. But yours is just perfect for my level and there is some stuff there that I can already use.
Again, I appreciate you for taking the time to do that. Have an amazing weekend ❤️
I'm enjoying watching the joy of discovering new little tricks. Nice to see someone just enjoying the process. Tip for thinning paints. It should be the consistency of milk and with acrylics you don't need much water. test the flow on the back of your hand until you're happy with it. And different paints behave differently. Some need a little more water, and some less.
Hello Steven, I’m so glad you’re enjoying watching. That’s great news. Consistency of milk - that is really useful advice for me because I picture everything very visually haha. It’s the sort of advice that I’m now going to find very easy to remember. Really appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment Steven. Thank you so much ❤️
Awesome work, buddy! Definitely getting much better :) Make sure to keep those first minis as a reminder from where you started. I still have my first ever painted mini (a 10+ year old dark elf) and it's astonishing to see your progress over time.
Awwww man! I bet it’s so cool looking back at that dark elf to see your progress. I don’t know if it’s the same for you but I know these first Orruks will always have a special place in my heart! The place it all began. Thank you for watching and commenting buddy. Really appreciate it!
Very cool to see your excitement continue and excitement for learning continue! Keep with this outlook of trying different improvements with every project (whether that be 1 mini or more) or maybe following a specific tutorial and you'll look back at this army a year from now and just be astounded with your progress.
And more importantly congratulations on another completed mini! Already looking forward to the next episode and seeing the heart of the hobby be expressed through yourself.
Hello buddy! I think that would be a really cool idea for a video actually, following along a tutorial video. Thank you for the idea! I’m glad you enjoy my excitement and enthusiasm.
I can’t wait to get planning my next video and get back to painting! It’s so heartwarming to me that you’re already excited for the next episode 🥹 thank you so much for the love and taking the time to watch ❤️
started on the 5th of august last year so im in just over a year now...and it makes me so happy watching people start and painting theyr first models ...it always gives me flashbacks to my first models and now im sitting here kitbashing additional shooting platfoorms onto my new ork stompa wich is my biggest model up to date....cant wait to see you with your first bigger model..will be following wherever this goes😅❤
I love that you remember the date you started that is awesome ❤️ I’m glad my video reminds you of when you first started, that is so lovely to hear. I bet that ork stompa is looking brilliant! Well done. I can’t wait for my first bigger model too. My next investment might be a spearhead box but I’m undecided yet! Thank you for joining me on the journey. I really appreciate it - keep me posted on yours too!
You may want to look into paint agitators. These are steel ball bearings that help with consistency and reduce the amount of time you need to shake your paints. Be careful if you decide to use them, though, as an ordinary ball bearing not made for paint will corrode. They are reusable once the paint pot is empty, too! A 100-pack should last you a lifetime unless your paint collection explodes...
Hello buddy! I can absolutely look into paint agitators - that sounds like a really good plan and to be honest, embarrassed to say, but I didn’t even know they were a thing, so thank you for letting me know! I appreciate it. Thank you for watching ❤️
Just getting back in to Warhammer and I’m getting started on painting Flesh eater courts spearhead. I was very scared of the painting part of it but watching videos and just taking your time definitely helps and especially on those first few models.
Hey Patrick - it’s awesome you’re getting back into warhammer too! If you ever have time then deffo keep me posted on your journey. I’d love to hear about it, many more videos to come from me on this topic in the future! Have an amazing weekend buddy ❤️
Brilliant. Don't worry too much on how much to thin the paint. It varies from brand to brand, between different colours within a brand, and what actual effect/stage you are doing. For now, just 'some' water is fine. You will definitely start to get a feel for it.
Hello Nathan - brilliant, I needed this and I thought it would vary from paint to paint. I know exactly what you mean about getting a feel for it, I love it when that happens over time. Thank you so much for watching and commenting buddy! Really appreciate it ❤️
Really enjoyed this. Don't beat yourself up about getting every little detail. Remember the 3 ft rule for model painting.
Thank you for enjoying it buddy and for your advice! I need to learn to be kinder to myself for sure. Hope you’re having a brilliant weekend ❤️
Just wait , you'll fall down the rabbit hole of Warhammer and miniature painting. Enjoy getting into it and keep going.
Hi Ben! Thank you so much buddy - I know what you mean… I’m already looking at the next figures and on top of that, even looking at Star Wars Legion Minis haha! I’m falling down the hole big time. Thank you for commenting man!
I gotta say the best thing I learned painting and building models is to never judge your models against other peoples. Improvement is judging your current model from the previous ones
Hey Justin - I 100% agree with you. The only person I’m going to compare myself to is myself from the previous video 😃👍🏼 that’s a great tip. Hope you had an amazing weekend and thank you for watching ❤️
Huge improvements on the shield for sure in my opinion. Maybe some edge highlights next could add some added details if you felt like going down that route.
Ooooohhh that sounds cool, edge highlights will be something I learn next. I will do some research on that. I won’t overwhelm myself but I think it’s time to watch a couple of tutorial vids before my next mini! Thank you for watching and commenting buddy!
This is so nice, wholesome, and enjoyable. Thank you for continuing the series.
Hey man - no worries at all. I’m glad you enjoyed it. Don’t know if you saw my latest video with the warhammer announcement but there is more on the way soon ❤️ have a great weekend!
Your second figure is MUCH cleaner then the first, I see a big improvement!
Yo!!!! Thank you so much. Cleaner is the right way to put it - I wish I described it this way in the video. Thank you for watching buddy ❤️
Love this, keep at it! With each day, week, month and year you'll improve!
Thank you so much Grilled Chicken! I’m glad you loved the video, I will keep at it and I’m sure things will naturally progress overtime ❤️
Such a heartwarming video, and it looks like you've learned alot already!
Arden ❤️ such a lovely comment, thank you for taking the time to watch and write that. Really appreciate it!
I also get into a perfectionist mentality when painting but, honestly, if I make little mistakes that may not be super obvious to anyone else I’ll just leave the mistake instead of tidying up. Especially if it’s just a cheap unit that’s going to die first turn anyway.
I can’t be bothered to spend the time fixing every little mistake. I have waaaay too much unpainted plastic to have that much care 😂
@@itsBobtart Hello Bob! I’m glad you can relate to me, I’m also just falling under the pressure of making sure it looks good for the video and knowing other people are going to see it. But I’m sure as time goes on and I purchase more figures then I will start to relax a bit and develop a different mentality.
I’m having so much fun with it and I haven’t even got into the gaming side of things yet! Thank you so much for commenting man. Really appreciate you taking the time! ❤️
So excited to see you improve warhammer is so fun I recommend later getting into 40K if you want to
Burger! I’m glad I’ve read your comment close to lunch, your username got me thinking about what grub I’m going to demolish. Thank you so much for the support buddy! I can see myself doing 40k one day… Star Wars legions too being a Star Wars nerd! Thank you for commenting ❤️
@@EzrasJunkyard hahah thanks keep up the great vids
Don't worry about it being perfect, just paint mini after mini and you'll see massive progress in just a few months!
Will do! Practise makes perfect you’re so right. Thank you so much for watching ❤️
@@EzrasJunkyard I stumbled upon the first one and now the second one is even better
Welcome to the hobby!
I just started myself. Let's go!
@@dreadtrain2846 LETS GO DEAD TRAIN. We are in this together. Keep me posted on your journey!
Thank you for another video!
That’s okay buddy! Thank you so much for watching ❤️
You can try painting the whole model first and touch up at the very end
@@Bluez17 Hey Bryan! 100% agree with you; that’s what I’m going to do on all my future figures 😃👍🏼
@@EzrasJunkyard Good luck with your future painting. Can't wait to see them on a battle report
@@Bluez17 thank you so much 💪🏼 keep me posted on any projects you’ve got going on - I’m always interested. I stream a lot too, so always welcome to pop in and keep me updated 😃👍🏼
KEEP GOING BROOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!
Warhammer is one of the best multi faced hobby, and if one aspect of it isn't intriguing there's always something else that can keep you immersed and engaged into it from the models/3D printing, to painting them, to the books and white dwarf magazines and collecting them, to the table top, to the video games. Have fun and welcome to the hobby. 🤙
NATHAN BROTHER. I am so sorry! I didn’t get a notification but thank you so much for this lovely and encouraging comment. I will keep going!!! Not to mention I have been getting stuck into the video games too, I love Vermintide 2 😂 it’s savage and I love playing it online with friends. I haven’t even dived into the books yet either… exciting times ahead. Thank you for the well wishes and keep me posted on any projects you have. I’m going to be doing live paint alongs in the future so you’re always welcome to pop in and say hi! I’m here for the good community vibes. Take it easy bro.
I started my journey 3 weeks ago. I really enjoying watching your videos. Same as you, with every next model i see improvments and it make me really happy. I hope more people who are starting with warhammer will see this videos. Great work bro.
(Btw my army are Tyranids)
Hey buddy!!! Thank you so much for this. That’s super cool that we are starting at a similar time, you’ll have to keep me posted on how you’re finding it and also how your tyranids are getting on. I’m excited to hear about your progress to!
We have a discord too - it’s linked in the description of this video and on my profile. On the discord is a warhammer section where we chat / share our figures. Would be awesome to have you there!
I’m also doing future paint along streams so hopefully chat to you there at some point 😃👍🏼 thanks again for the support bro. Legend.
As someone thats been painting warhammer and ww2 hobbies your painting looks fine ... welocme back to the hobby
Aw thank you - that means a lot coming from someone with experience like yourself. I appreciate the love. Thank you for taking the time to comment ❤️
Cool tutorial. 🖌
Thank you so much buddy! I’m just a beginner but hopefully will improve over time 😃👍🏼