The primer is the most important for the longevity of your paint job (yes, more than the clearcoat). Of course, there was all that fine detail to preserve and spray takes it away.
You absolute madman lol I thought about painting my Twilight Imperium ships, you're right they have quite a bit of detail, but the sheer volume put me off, I don't know if I'd have the patience to actually finish =P
Another great video , thank you Crabbok. Models definitely look better with the wash and highlights. A little surprised with your choice of colour for engine glow / barrel glow. I have never played Twilight Imperium. I will probably watch a play through video later today. Hmmm [ Looks at shelf full of games, empty wallet and scowling wife and wonders on the wisdom of researching yet another game system].
I started to do just a wash on mine to bring out the details, but I wasn't happy with the results. Looks like I am going to have to try this method out. They look great! Twilight Imperium is such a stellar game. The ships definitely deserve the work you put into them. Could you post the paint colors you use as you go along?
I’m new to the hobby. For the white highlights at the end what kind of type of paint did you use? Base, dry, layer, contrast? Looking at citadel colors their is a lot of types of paints.
I've just bought it and have been undecided as to whether to paint it, but you've convinced me. I've painted Scythe (nothing else in the last 20 years) pretty well (IMHO) but this is obviously a monumental task. However, given how well my Scythe mechs have turned out, and how good yours looked even at the prime+base+wash stage, it should be easy to do a very basic job and still improve how they look. I love that you've let the oil do all the work for the detail, then literally just added a tiny bit of white accent. So minimalist but extremely effective. 1. Do you have video or photos somewhere of all the pieces painted? 2. Any idea of the actual number of man-hours per faction? Is it worth me inviting some friends round for a painting party?
Not a huge fan of the fourth edition but to be fair I’ve only played it once as opposed to the third edition which I’ve played hundreds of times. I love the storyline in twilight imperium
The primer is the most important for the longevity of your paint job (yes, more than the clearcoat). Of course, there was all that fine detail to preserve and spray takes it away.
You absolute madman lol
I thought about painting my Twilight Imperium ships, you're right they have quite a bit of detail, but the sheer volume put me off, I don't know if I'd have the patience to actually finish =P
Cool, but I prefer to see a bit of the the painting process itself. It allow me to learn more.
Actually looks really good! Brings out those details!
Awesome !
Congrats on this enormous achievement
I would have painted them grey with yellow accents and decals, but with so many ships and factions, I can see why you kept them mostly yellow.
Nice. They definitely look better.
I admire your groovy and brilliant panache. Dedication!
Another great video , thank you Crabbok. Models definitely look better with the wash and highlights. A little surprised with your choice of colour for engine glow / barrel glow. I have never played Twilight Imperium. I will probably watch a play through video later today. Hmmm [ Looks at shelf full of games, empty wallet and scowling wife and wonders on the wisdom of researching yet another game system].
Weird how you just put this up today when today was also the first ever game I've had of twilight imperium
I too would like to know about your finishing paints / varnishes. The minis I've coated are still tacky with the varnish I used.
I would try a light matt varnish instead of the primer if you intend to keep the same colours.
That reminds me of the Naboo starfighter (the color)
Pieces look pretty sweet!
I started to do just a wash on mine to bring out the details, but I wasn't happy with the results. Looks like I am going to have to try this method out. They look great! Twilight Imperium is such a stellar game. The ships definitely deserve the work you put into them. Could you post the paint colors you use as you go along?
that looks so cool
I just started watching the SD&SU playthrough of TI4 definitely not going to do any painting though :D
Great job, they look superb :)
Good job painting those models.
job well done :) they look a lot better after the paint has been added. but i can only guess as to the time consuming for painting all the ships...
Can you tell me what types of paint you use? And varnish? Thanks.
Very nice!
well done!
I’m new to the hobby. For the white highlights at the end what kind of type of paint did you use? Base, dry, layer, contrast? Looking at citadel colors their is a lot of types of paints.
This game has been sitting on my shelf for months....
Sounds like you are overdue for a galactic conquest!
A wash always helps/works
I've just bought it and have been undecided as to whether to paint it, but you've convinced me. I've painted Scythe (nothing else in the last 20 years) pretty well (IMHO) but this is obviously a monumental task. However, given how well my Scythe mechs have turned out, and how good yours looked even at the prime+base+wash stage, it should be easy to do a very basic job and still improve how they look.
I love that you've let the oil do all the work for the detail, then literally just added a tiny bit of white accent. So minimalist but extremely effective.
1. Do you have video or photos somewhere of all the pieces painted?
2. Any idea of the actual number of man-hours per faction? Is it worth me inviting some friends round for a painting party?
How often do you get this to the table?
Played today... but in general it's rare because of the time commitment and fact that it plays so well with 5+
Very nice!
Not a huge fan of the fourth edition but to be fair I’ve only played it once as opposed to the third edition which I’ve played hundreds of times. I love the storyline in twilight imperium
What was the process for the "wash'?
Thanks!
In this case it’s just Nuln Oil from Citadel
@@Crabbok Did you simply apply the Nuln Oil using a paint brush as you would have the base layer? (Complete novice here.)
@@dovonovich Yup.
Can we get a review of TI4 by you. I am curious to hear your take on this one.
They look awesome. Are you doing a play through of this game?
Not planning on any playthroughs at the moment.
Thousands of mini's? 63x8=504 :P
Great Job on the mini's, looking amazing.
Oh wow... Taking the standard and making it Ultimate Series...
I should do the same to mine... and to my Rebellion stuff
You should paint the red ones in black and red.
Problem is there is a black set also - and I'd hate for people to get them confused.
c'est sympa mais c'est pas ça que je cherchais encore uen fois..