I really enjoy your tutorials and tips. Always interested in the historical figures. You have a great presentation style. Another subscriber. Keep up the great work, it is very much appreciated.
Awesome as always, I need (?) to get mounts for my cowboys, however with hindsight I wish I’d bought them at the same time and hadn’t painted the rest, maybe I can find similar figures… Have a great holiday!
I see you also got sent some warpaint fanatics from the army painter. Can you maybe make a comparison video with the old warpaint range? I always had my trouble with those paints from coverage but also behavior of the paint when thinning. It gets watery very fast. Even by just using a wet palette. Most videos you find right now from other youtubers about the new warpaints all have a strong advertisment or hype vibe and I would like to have an honest opinion which I think you would absolutly provide. I trust your opinion in this regards. All the best!
nice paint job, really enjoyed it. I had a look at 3DBreed miniatures and they look great, I maybe tempted in the new yr to get a few of their figure sets.
Interesting! It reminds me. There is a character from the _Horus Heresy_ books who mentions how they were once a part of the 7th Cav at one point in time & about their time fighting/seeing the Lakota at one point :P
Cool look. Maybe a bit clean for my taste but overall a good inspiration. Now to think if a drybrush or a darker wash might make it look more "in use" 🤔
Hello there! I’m a huge fan of your art and videos. I’ve picked up the hobby about 8 months ago and watching you has improved my technique immensely. I did have a question though, why do you usually start with painting the faces/any exposed skin first? Is there any technical reasoning or just preference? PS: loved the video you did of the US Marines, as a Marine Veteran it was awesome to see you treat that task with great respect!
Mostly it's about ease of tidying as you go. Painting the 'lowest' layers of a miniature like skin or any shirts and similar closest to the body will be easier as a first step; it's easier to block them in and then paint clothing and armour over top rather than painting their clothes, armour and equipment first and then going in to try and caaarefully paint the face without hitting what you've already done. It's about minimizing brush strokes and clean up time. The more mess you can make earlier on without affecting your workflow, the better!
Another really useful video thanks Troy. I would echo other comments about more historical videos please. I've never heard of your "Marine Juice" before. How does it compare to "Aly's Magic Liquid"? Could they be used interchangeably? Hope you and yours have a great Christmas
Thank you (as always) for sharing. In regard to the "Marine Juice", is it a 1/3 for each of the three (3) ingredients OR for example (1 part Shade-one plus 1 part Shade-two) with (2 parts Medium)? thank you in advance for your time.
A beautiful mini, with US Cavalry (& army) on the plains, you have more freedom than with other 19th century 's armies. The US Army was so criminally underfunded that the soldiers had to rely very often on various kind of dress, and the colours faded VERY fast with the harsh conditions on the field. P.s. next time you could also avoid print the sabre and the scabbard, generally these weapons were let behind when on campaign, being reputed more an indrance than useful .
Another enjoyable video. Thanks Sonic. Something about the mounted figure bugs the heck out of me though. It's not the beautiful paint job, but the saddle. It's not the M1859 McClellan saddle. It's missing stir-ups. His legs are swinging free like a porn star. If you have a way of communicating with the sculptors of this model Sonic, you might mention that they should consider fixing this, or at least put some stir-ups connecting the feet to the saddle. Have a very merry Christmas Sonic and a happy new year!!
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Excellent looking solfiers, mounted or not!
"Hey Mr. Custer, I don't wanna go..."
Beautiful. Always good to see others doing horses, its a lot easier than I had imagined.
It is great to see US Cavalry painted up and you did a great job! Thanks for sharing this.
I really enjoy your tutorials and tips. Always interested in the historical figures. You have a great presentation style. Another subscriber. Keep up the great work, it is very much appreciated.
Awesome as always, I need (?) to get mounts for my cowboys, however with hindsight I wish I’d bought them at the same time and hadn’t painted the rest, maybe I can find similar figures… Have a great holiday!
Very nice figure including the awesome horse. Great video Troy. Have a great Christmas 👍🏻
I'm far from a 'button counter' but no stirrups modelled on the mounted figure. I like your painting in this video.
I see you also got sent some warpaint fanatics from the army painter. Can you maybe make a comparison video with the old warpaint range? I always had my trouble with those paints from coverage but also behavior of the paint when thinning. It gets watery very fast. Even by just using a wet palette. Most videos you find right now from other youtubers about the new warpaints all have a strong advertisment or hype vibe and I would like to have an honest opinion which I think you would absolutly provide. I trust your opinion in this regards.
All the best!
⭐️ great tutorial and really inspirational ⭐️😀 thanks for making this 😎👍
Love it! Thanks for painting more amazing historicals. Happy holidays and keep being awesome.
nice paint job, really enjoyed it. I had a look at 3DBreed miniatures and they look great, I maybe tempted in the new yr to get a few of their figure sets.
MORE HISTORICALS PLEASE!!! (Though I notice the 3-D print can't handle STIRRUPS!!!!) Easily added with paper/lead foil/plastics... xx SF
Interesting! It reminds me.
There is a character from the _Horus Heresy_ books who mentions how they were once a part of the 7th Cav at one point in time & about their time fighting/seeing the Lakota at one point :P
Ollanius Pius, by chance?
Cool look. Maybe a bit clean for my taste but overall a good inspiration.
Now to think if a drybrush or a darker wash might make it look more "in use" 🤔
Thank the universe!!! I find contrast paints useful, but I get tired of seeing them all the time!
Hello there! I’m a huge fan of your art and videos. I’ve picked up the hobby about 8 months ago and watching you has improved my technique immensely. I did have a question though, why do you usually start with painting the faces/any exposed skin first? Is there any technical reasoning or just preference?
PS: loved the video you did of the US Marines, as a Marine Veteran it was awesome to see you treat that task with great respect!
Mostly it's about ease of tidying as you go. Painting the 'lowest' layers of a miniature like skin or any shirts and similar closest to the body will be easier as a first step; it's easier to block them in and then paint clothing and armour over top rather than painting their clothes, armour and equipment first and then going in to try and caaarefully paint the face without hitting what you've already done. It's about minimizing brush strokes and clean up time. The more mess you can make earlier on without affecting your workflow, the better!
Another really useful video thanks Troy. I would echo other comments about more historical videos please. I've never heard of your "Marine Juice" before. How does it compare to "Aly's Magic Liquid"? Could they be used interchangeably? Hope you and yours have a great Christmas
Would love a tutorial on natives from the time period if you ever have time :)
Seconded. Native American warriors should get their due. Would be a interesting tutorial in non European skin tones as well.
Thank you (as always) for sharing. In regard to the "Marine Juice", is it a 1/3 for each of the three (3) ingredients OR for example (1 part Shade-one plus 1 part Shade-two) with (2 parts Medium)? thank you in advance for your time.
Ordinarily it's equal parts of each. If you find that it's too dark, just add more medium until you're satisfied. 1:1:1 is the 'normal' mix though.
@@SonicSledgehammerStudio understood, thank you. Happy Holidays.
A beautiful mini, with US Cavalry (& army) on the plains, you have more freedom than with other 19th century 's armies. The US Army was so criminally underfunded that the soldiers had to rely very often on various kind of dress, and the colours faded VERY fast with the harsh conditions on the field.
P.s. next time you could also avoid print the sabre and the scabbard, generally these weapons were let behind when on campaign, being reputed more an indrance than useful .
What time is it? Cowboy Time ten to ten, ten to ten to ten!
What paint was used for jacket?
Another enjoyable video. Thanks Sonic. Something about the mounted figure bugs the heck out of me though. It's not the beautiful paint job, but the saddle. It's not the M1859 McClellan saddle. It's missing stir-ups. His legs are swinging free like a porn star. If you have a way of communicating with the sculptors of this model Sonic, you might mention that they should consider fixing this, or at least put some stir-ups connecting the feet to the saddle. Have a very merry Christmas Sonic and a happy new year!!
Is this game very popular? Are there any similar tabletop games that take place in Wild West?
Nice to see some western action! I’m actually planing to do some us cavalry myself for What a Cowboy.
Maybe follow up with some native americans? 😀
Hmmm 🤔 I wonder if horses would like marmite .