I was wondering if you'd see this second mini and comment something like that! lololol Ty! I think I did much better with this one. The studying and researching to learn techniques, after reading the advice in the comments, I was way more prepared. I'm excited for the next one too! Feeling more confident already :)
It's clear you did some research and gathered a really good set of tools for the task (wet palette, good brushes, good lighting and magnifier), I wish I had these when I started (several decades ago :S). Excellent work and good job on the basing! Keep at it and keep practicing! Its fun to take your first few miniatures and compare them to where you are a year from now! You'll be shocked at your progress!
It’s very good for a second mini! Welcome to the rabbit hole of painting styles - techniques etc. I can only say go strong and go bold. Don’t fear to try your hand at placing the shadows and highlights yourself - then use washes to enhance. But the most important thing - have fun.
Great job again!👏👏👏 Thank you for the video! PS: And I also like your choice of miniatures. Raven Guard, White Scars - cool but IMO underrated legions/chapters that deserve more love, so thank you for that too
Really good work, you have made your job a lot harder by painting on camera and trying to remain in shot I’d work on finding a comfortable position as you seem to be hunched a lot of the time still recommend a painting handle
I just watched your first video and then saw this second one. Glad you listen to the community for some advice. Looks great. One small tidbit I could offer is that if you “choke up” (move your finger grip closer to the brush hairs and grip the ferrel, metal part) you can gain more control over the brush. The further you choke up the more control you get for finer details. But, the further you choke down the more flexibility for larger sections. Good luck!
Hey! I just saw you other very helpful comment too! lol. I am def going to try choking up on the brush, I think it's an old habit from painting canvas I'm going to have to break! lol. I love how painting minis is so technical and there's like steps to it that all fall into place to make the minis look great! Ty again and I hope you have a great day, my friend!
Love how you used the nuln oil to bring out the details with this one. Just be mindful to not let it pool on the smooth parts of the armor (unless your going for a real dirty look) thinly glaze over the flat panels of the armor and let it pool and soak into the edges of the armor pieces. Fantastic job on your 2nd mini, your starting off really strong. ❤
When painting white it's a lot easier to just prime the model white and give it a black wash instead of priming black, painting grey, then painting a few layers of white on.
So, I want to talk to you a little bit about brush control. If you load just a little bit of paint. You won’t get as much over spill/ over paint. Plus that’s how you paint microscopic details like eyes. So kind of load the brush. Then wipe it down on your pallet or a napkin. But leave enough that it still leaves behind some color. Plus how dry and how wet affects how the paint flows from the brush. If you’re getting over spill? Wiping off the extra paint and moisture will land the paint where the brush touches. But if you are moving your brush and no color is coming off? Adding moisture to your brush and/or paint will help improve flow. I hope that helps. The same theory works for dry brushing. If you’re getting too much color. Your brush is too wet. If it’s not applying enough color? Add more moisture.
Easiest way to start is to Prime Black, Zenithal highlight, use Speed paints, then final highlights. I've painted over 300 minis and tried most every way. Titanforge minis, MCP minis etc. This is the most self encouraging and progressive way IMO...Give it a try.
Hello! This stuff is from our business Pody Products. We've gathered up stuff and got our paint studio now up and running, but I personally have never painted a model until the one before this one. Tony has painted hundreds though! lol.
Great job
Ty! :)
See already a lot better than your first. Again great job and keep it up. Can’t wait to see the next one.
I was wondering if you'd see this second mini and comment something like that! lololol Ty! I think I did much better with this one. The studying and researching to learn techniques, after reading the advice in the comments, I was way more prepared. I'm excited for the next one too! Feeling more confident already :)
Looks Amazing! Thanks for bringing us along.
Thanks for the compliment and nice linking up with you!
Being able to transfer skills from one hobby to another is so rewarding - reminds me of Karate Kid - Wax On - Wax Off ;)
Awesome! lolol Agreed! People told Tony his whole life he looked like the Karate Kid! lol
Well done! My only advice is: Keep on having fun!!
Love that! You got it!
It's clear you did some research and gathered a really good set of tools for the task (wet palette, good brushes, good lighting and magnifier), I wish I had these when I started (several decades ago :S). Excellent work and good job on the basing! Keep at it and keep practicing! Its fun to take your first few miniatures and compare them to where you are a year from now! You'll be shocked at your progress!
Awesome! Thank you! I plan on painting a lot so hopefully I'm pretty good a year from now! I hope! lol
It’s very good for a second mini! Welcome to the rabbit hole of painting styles - techniques etc.
I can only say go strong and go bold. Don’t fear to try your hand at placing the shadows and highlights yourself - then use washes to enhance.
But the most important thing - have fun.
Love it! Will do! Ty!
Great job again!👏👏👏 Thank you for the video!
PS: And I also like your choice of miniatures. Raven Guard, White Scars - cool but IMO underrated legions/chapters that deserve more love, so thank you for that too
Ty and Yw! I Love to hear that! I'm really glad I picked them too! Right now I'm working on the Lion's Guard box. It's serious. lol
Really good work, you have made your job a lot harder by painting on camera and trying to remain in shot I’d work on finding a comfortable position as you seem to be hunched a lot of the time still recommend a painting handle
Thank you! It is hard to keep it in frame and paint at the same time! Hard to remember to do so too! lol. I def have plans on a paint handle! :)
Keep painting, you can only get better
Will do! Ty!
I just watched your first video and then saw this second one. Glad you listen to the community for some advice. Looks great. One small tidbit I could offer is that if you “choke up” (move your finger grip closer to the brush hairs and grip the ferrel, metal part) you can gain more control over the brush. The further you choke up the more control you get for finer details. But, the further you choke down the more flexibility for larger sections. Good luck!
Hey! I just saw you other very helpful comment too! lol. I am def going to try choking up on the brush, I think it's an old habit from painting canvas I'm going to have to break! lol. I love how painting minis is so technical and there's like steps to it that all fall into place to make the minis look great! Ty again and I hope you have a great day, my friend!
@ Yep tips tricks and techniques from the community will definitely make life even easier for mini painting. It’s a great community welcome to it!
@@Joe_Smo Thank you! Love the community! So far, very welcoming! Good vibes :)
New subscriber and amazing job and you did an amazing job on the model
Awesome! Thank you and nice linking up with you! :)
Nice work man!
Ty! :)
Wooow za lab looks amazing, the lighting quality is on point ✔️ really nice vibe good job 👏🏻 keep up the fine work
Awesome! Will do and ty very much!
Love how you used the nuln oil to bring out the details with this one. Just be mindful to not let it pool on the smooth parts of the armor (unless your going for a real dirty look) thinly glaze over the flat panels of the armor and let it pool and soak into the edges of the armor pieces. Fantastic job on your 2nd mini, your starting off really strong. ❤
Kk. Awesome! Thanks for the advice, I'll def keep that in mind next time! And ty for the compliment! You made my morning! :)
When painting white it's a lot easier to just prime the model white and give it a black wash instead of priming black, painting grey, then painting a few layers of white on.
Good to know! Ty!
So, I want to talk to you a little bit about brush control. If you load just a little bit of paint. You won’t get as much over spill/ over paint. Plus that’s how you paint microscopic details like eyes. So kind of load the brush. Then wipe it down on your pallet or a napkin. But leave enough that it still leaves behind some color. Plus how dry and how wet affects how the paint flows from the brush. If you’re getting over spill? Wiping off the extra paint and moisture will land the paint where the brush touches. But if you are moving your brush and no color is coming off? Adding moisture to your brush and/or paint will help improve flow. I hope that helps. The same theory works for dry brushing. If you’re getting too much color. Your brush is too wet. If it’s not applying enough color? Add more moisture.
Awesome! Thank you very much for the detailed advice! It's def helping me get better! Ty! :)
I despise painting white and will develop entire colour shemes to avoid it. Well done!
Me too! lololol You'll laugh if you see the beginning of Da Red Gobbo Christmas vid, I bet! When I talk about painting the snowman! lol
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Nice! Love to hear that! Nice linking up with you, my friend!
Easiest way to start is to Prime Black, Zenithal highlight, use Speed paints, then final highlights. I've painted over 300 minis and tried most every way. Titanforge minis, MCP minis etc. This is the most self encouraging and progressive way IMO...Give it a try.
Awesome and ty! I will do!
Whrn im painting white im usually chose the white paint 😊
:)
Nice. Compliments on your beauty. Well done though
Ty! :)
I'm confused how she has never painted minis before but the background is full of kits and painted minis.
Hello! This stuff is from our business Pody Products. We've gathered up stuff and got our paint studio now up and running, but I personally have never painted a model until the one before this one. Tony has painted hundreds though! lol.