New Army Painter Speedpaints: Are They WORTH It?
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- The new Speedpaints from The Army Painter are in my hands, and I'm trying them out to tell you if you should try them.
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Holy crap! That Broodlord looks amazing!
Did you guys send a preview to Marco Frisoni? I'd love to see him review too on his channel too
Will/when will the Speed Paints be sold individually outside the sets??
@@EM-tx7qm they should release in single bottles with the big set om march 26'th.
Honestly that broodlood looks phenomenal. Incredible use of speedpaints.
The drybrushing definitely brings out the detail. Looks great.
Gotta love those makeup brushes. The paint job turned out better than I anticipated. Thanks for watching!
You’re right, so so good!
@@tabletopminions Do you think the zenithal highlight was worth it?
Did you say "evil butt"? Lulz
Thanks for the video! Big things for me:
- less splotchy than GW
- colors not matching up exactly to GW means a bigger overall range
- dropper bottles mean less paint lost to cats :)
Also less paint lost to my own clumsiness 😂
Tip: Go to the dollar store and buy some army men. Chop off their heads and prime them white. Apply your Contrast/Speed paint and glue it to the lid of said paint.
Now you can clearly see what each color is/behaves.
Dude, that's brilliant!
Going further that excellent idea, I would add to prime two more heads, one with black and another with silver/metallic. Some speedpaints look better with white, others with black and if you paint armour definitely will be better in silver/metallic primes.
Soooo... In short they're the same BUT different. Seriously though. Well balanced review. Looks like a slight change in techniques to get the best out of these. Thanks for quality content.
They have the same stated goal, but quite different function. Most people airbrush glaze with Contrasts now, because they don't actually work as they were advertised. And that's fine, I'm going to try it myself this week. Just another tool. But these AP Speed Paints seem to actually do one-coat to contrast, which is cool.
That Brood Lord looks sick! I'm quite impressed by the speedpaint and the painter. Thanks for the review. I'll be using them strategically like you suggested.
I'll be honest, I've been looking at these for a while now and they look really good. Comparatively speaking, just from looking at the videos, they seem to be more consistent than GW's contrast paints, and I think I'm going to grab the starter set in February. I normally use contrast paints for swarms of grunts or mobs that don't need to be super finely detailed, so these could be just what I need.
they are watery they are very runny and you really can't use them for any small detail work. they tend to pool randomly and is very very tough to control. my advice, get one bottle try it out yourself before investing in a full set.
This was an awful lot of experimenting for someone who claims to not be a scientist Dr. Atom.
You touched on the one thing here I don't see people doing, mixing them. They are still paints and mixing them often gives the color you want instead of the color provided.
I think that broodlord just sold me on zenithal + speed paints. The time vs quality ratio of that paint job is phenomenal!
You know, I keep thinking about how people would react had the Speedpaints come out first, and then two years later the Contrast line appears. I bet we would be seeing the same cautions curiosity but in reverse. Probably everybody would have developed a routine with SP that they were happy with and it would take some time to get used to how different Contrasts are. "Wait, you´re telling me that they do most of the same thing, but they´re splochier and twice the price? Eeeeeh, I´ll maybe grab a few, just for varietys´ sake".
All in all, I plan to go balls deep with Speedpaints, you just can´t beat the price tag, and I´ve got some big projects ahead...
Gotta say I have watched now a number of review videos on Army Painter Speed Paints, overall I think they look great. I am definitely getting the full line of the speed paints. For me the cost is a huge defining factor. The Army Painter is a lil cheaper. Another great video and probably the better review of the Speed Paints.
I'm going to review your review: very complete. Usually people either do samples or they paint a model. You do all kinds of stuff to put these paints through their pacings and I appreciate that. I learned about the paints, learned some techniques,... Good stuff
I have seen several instances of the Speed Paint reactivating when new paint is applied on top of it, just as what happened with those lizard spikes. It seems to be more obvious with light colors on top of dark colors, but I would like to know if you have had any more experiences with this range.
Yea, someone elses review who started testing this had the reactivation issue even days later in his testing with some colours. It seels to depend on how much paint you are applying, like drybrushing unless heavily probably won't reactivate it, or highlighting work, but try to layer over it seems to add enough moisture to reactivate the paint.
Looks like another tool for the “painter’s tool belt”. Thanks for the consistent quality - both content & production 👍🏻
Cracking video today, Adam. You've not only given a good, honest assessment of the speed paints, you've also offered some fairly straightforward instructions for how one might quickly paint up a large alien or lizard force. I really like those two models you've done
Short answer: yes.
Long answer: yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees.
Half the price of Contrast for comparable results. Sorry GW, I'm not paying for a brand logo on the bottle.
Every review i've seen makes me want to use them.
About the two issues you mention:
* A quick drybrush as you mention for the highlights is worth it, i'd say even with Contrast, so not bad.
* A cheap hairdryer on low will help with the drying time.
Danggg that Brood Lord looks insanely good! Now I wanna paint one and steal your ideas 😉
These paints honestly seem made for a zenithal prime and drybrush highlight. Which is my preferred way of painting. I can't fix splotchy contrasts easily, but I can take the highlight up from speedpaints.
Yeah, if you have to fix a splotchy wash/contrast by hand you might as well have just shaded manually because it's just as much work. If these paints solve that problem they're a clear upgrade.
This is probably the most in depth and balanced review I've seen on these paints. Thanks for helping inform my decision come release date 👍
Hard disagree about them coming in pots. I've transitioned all of my Contrast paints into dropper bottles and I'll never go back. I use a small plastic well palette for Contrast paints and it works perfectly for me.
I've heard that the speed paints give you more of a highlight if you put a glossy coat over your priming... apparently they flow a little better then.
Who is the large-headed bald person sitting in your lap? (haha)
Thanks for the vid! I'm very interested in getting the starter set and some medium.
Is it Casey from eBay Miniature Rescues?
Adam, I really like your video and find that I tend to agree with you on many things. I enjoy the way you present your opinions. This video it no exception. We've been in the hobby for about the same time period, so I think we have similar old man attitudes.
Concerning this video, the face peeking up over the edge of frame is hilarious. However, I did find it distracting.
I have used contrast. I do plan on trying speed paints, especially once we get the individual bottles available instead of just kits.
I personally dislike citadel pots outright, so if I could switch to all dropper bottles that would be great. I will probably still use the GW washes though because they’re so good
From the looks of them the speed paints use the same medium as their tone range which would account for them drying slower and smoother. The price is tempting
I’m always horrified at the cost of Contrast paints in the US. Great video Adam! Intrigued to use a couple of these.
They cost a lot of money in the U.K. mate, they cost a lot everywhere but you'd think they'd be a bit cheaper here considering they're made here but nope; twice the price of the regular paints and they already cost more than better brands like Pro-Acryl and 3rd generation A.K. Interactive.
"I'm concerned about making a mess" LOL still uses gw Pots LOL , I have all my paints in dropper bottle after tipping over 2 contrast pots and at 12$ + a pot Im happy Speed paints are out as I switched from GW to AP 3 yrs ago and never looked back now I'm buying Vallejo and Pro Acryl paints to grow my paint line . Thanks for an Amazing video
Wash in pots? You're a sick and twisted man who revels in chaos.
I rinse my brushes in an old ceramic coffee cup... and ocassionally the cup with coffee in it... and STILL knock them sumbiches over on a regular basis.
If I could have back all the spilled Nuln Oil, I'd be an OPEC nation
Just wait until your cat knocks over your open pot of GW contrast paint and you watch $9 of paint splatter over the game room floor and then you won't lament the dropper bottles anymore. :D Great review -- I will be switching to speed paint once my contrast paints are used up or if I need a new color. The price of the contrast paints means I'm going to use them until they are gone, so in a way the high price locked me into using them longer. Oh, and I LOVE the Rogue Trader vibe of lizardman space trooper! He'd go great in Stargrave...
Your t-shirt is distracting... freaking me out...
This is the fifth video I’ve watched about the speed paints and so far all of them say they work very so I’m gonna pick some up sometime in the coming month
I do rate Army Painter I have to admit. But then I also rate cheap hobby store acrylics, so who am I to have an opinion on fancy stuff?
Good review. Squidmar's stupid ass wanted to shit on the light brown being the same color tone as the light tone wash. Like, is that not the point of the product? I think his opinion is heavily based in gw fanboyism.
I also use contrast for every model now. Perfect for base layer. Covers well and gives a bit of contrast. The biggest pro with speed paints though is going to be the dropper bottles. I do not want to have to open the bottle every time I need more paint. And yes I have one wet palette for opaque colours and a solid with holes for washes and contrasts.
I'm *definitely* using that pinkish-purple on my own Tyranids in the future. Thank you for the tip.
I found the eyes on the t-shirt really distracting in this video. Is that Crowley?
The Broodlord looks very cool, and the lizard is pretty darn cute too.
Great video ... also great paint jobs ! Deffently getting the full set.
Honestly, I was shocked at how good the Broodlord came out, and how simple it was. Thanks for watching!
The mixing of the speedpaints with the white is apparently not an issue of not waiting long enough. There is another video which confirms that these speedpaints reactivate again and again if you paint over other colors.
Not a chemist, but it does sound as though the greater pull of Citadel both gives the sharper highlight and the splotchiness as it pulls together. So more (and a little different) tools for the toolbox
in answer to your plight with the army painter speedpaints in dropper bottles, my solution has been to put paints like that in an old geedub wash pot after a rinse and a new label... simple, free solution
Your shirts eyes are burning into my soul.
Very nice video. Keep up the good work.
I've never loved army painters pigment quality so I probably won't bother with these.
Awesome video, love that lord, I have yet to add speedpaints to my collection, I also mix contrast with other paints.
Thanks for the review. I was looking for a "real-life" review. Using the speedpaints in a realistic way. Like: I want to paint this model/army. How will I do it? Can Speedpaints help me with that? I was in doubt before but after your review, I will definetly use the pallid bone and red to paint my tyranid army and the greens to paint my salamanders and blue and pallid to paint my eldar. And after your review, I know that it won't be a no-brainer but it will help me tremendously.
with dropper bottles you can convert them into "pots" with this one simple trick: pull out the pour spout ( like you would to add mixing balls ) then you get all the "benefits" of a pot: if you knock it over it spills all over the desk, it dries out quicker, you can jam your entire brush in there for easier cross contamination of colours until they are all a nonuniform brown, etc ;)
Mmmm, I must be using the contrast pots wrong. I’ve never been able to get any of those wonderful benefits out of them.
I wish I’d known there was a big set before I ordered the small set.
Hi, thank you for your opinion about the difference, between the two kind of colors, I was still not so sure to give them both a try, I'm kind of bound to the good old technique, but you made me think that perhaps there's something new out there that worth the effort to try and do something different. Thanks, go on with the good job
The broodlord came out really nice.... But I am too curious: a video about mixing Speed and Contrast paints?!
Nice video. It was weird having your shirt stare at me the whole time though. Broodlord is saweeeeet!
This doesn't even look close to me...Army Painter is way better overall...
The only problem with those paints is the fact that they won't be out until end of march ;)
loooove the broodlord, so i will take advice and use speedpaint with dry brushing
Ok so your review swayed me and I have the basic set on order (can’t wait for the mega 😁). I have watched a lot of the reviews on YT and was a bit mixed but your test on that first model was a game changer for me.
Ordered the mega from my flgs, can't wait till I can pick it up.
YES. This is exactly what I've been waiting for.
I love that shirt! It is SO distracting 😂😂😂
The brood lord came out excellent... VERY nice, he pops in the right ways. super useful thoughts, thank you Uncle Adam... between you, Squiddy, Dana Howl and the resident Goober chemist I think I've got an excellent overview of these new paints... looks like another useful tool in the utility belt depending on what you're doing. Dig the entry price
i only use 1 citadel paint and the is retributor gold. All others are dead to me
best review I've seen on these paints so far, thanks for doing it!
Great Video. So much helpful Information.
Thank you very much.
Great video, well explained, thank you
Have you thought of adding a little thin acrylic matte medium to the Speed Paint? That may allow the color to pull away from the edges.
Other painters have reported that speed paints reactivate when you paint over it.
I like to add a few drops of water to dilute contrast paints a lot. That might help the army painter pull away from the highlight areas
Allright you got my attention. Thats really cool technique
100% Agree on dropper bottles vs pots. I find pots very annoying for paints I need to thin and dropper bottles wasteful for paints/washes I DON'T need to thin.
I want to echo this sentiment though I'd add metallic paint to the category of "don't need to thin" and therefore pot territory.
Much cheaper + dropper bottles. Win win.
I've heard they never really set and can be reactivated easily :(
I've knocked over way to many pots of paint in my time! My contrast paints got transplanted into dropper bottles.
The lizardman has a head bone because he's a bone head.
Well said
That white looks pretty breath-taking!
Only another 3 weeks until these babies are released ⌚⌚⌚
Oh no... the white is in the second release... so 2 months... 🤯🤯🤯
Awesome comparison and review followed by even better tutorials. Thank you!
That T-shirt knows all my secrets O.O
This mans opinion on paint containers is the correct one.
broodlord painting came up excellent.
Great video! Thank you, Sir.
A Skink with a Space Marine Bolter...............
The paint jobs are awesome.
I love the idea of the 40k lizard-man.
Right? They are from space now according to the AOS Fluff, I don’t see why GW hasn’t put the Seraphon in 40K? A Slann could be psyker instead of a mage I would think. The thought of a Stegadon, Carnosaur, Cold One, or a Terradon or Ripperdactyl having guns on them gives me fond childhood memories of Dino Riders.
Man, that creepy kilroy shirt peaking over the lower edge of my screen was giving me the hebegebees...All hail the UA-cam algorithm Gods.
Another fantastic review Unc, Thank you! Your painting is awesome! Did you by chance try a blow dryer at all for your drying issues? Wondering if they wouldn't smooth out as much. I will try.
Mental State Going In: "Gee I wonder what Uncle Adam thinks about the Speed Paints?"
Mental State Going Out: "Gee Tau really needs more allied alien races in their Army!"
Thanks for this comparison. I've always wanted to try contrast paints and I was excited to see speedpaints were half the price, but I was concerned they'd be a lower quality. Glad to see that's not the case. I ordered a bunch of speedpaints and I'm looking forward to getting models on the table faster!
Army Painter looks way better.
That Broodlord looks amazing!
GREAT VIDEO! Love most of your videos.. THIS ONE .... is a MASTERPIECE.... thanks
I like the washes and contrasts in pots as well, until I occasionally knock one over , make a big mess, cuss up a storm, and try to mop it all back up into the jar, losing 20-30% of it along the way. This klutz is ready for the dropper bottles.
Thanks, UA. Regarding pulling away from sharp edges the way Contrast Paint does, I'm wondering if adding a drop or two of Citadel Contrast Medium or even TAP Speedpaint Medium to "thin/dilute" them a bit more than out of the bottle would help. It's great to have more colors and tools IMHO. Good video - again!
Also - regarding paint pots vs dropper bottles, when I moved my Citadel paints to dropper bottles, I saved most of the 12ml and 18ml pots (washed them out of course) so I could use them for something else... if you do the same, you can pour the SpeedPaints into the repurposed Citadel pots easy peasy. No waste!
Thank you so much, you have been a great help to me. I love painting minis, but am not very good. You have helped me tremendously.
Great video! I like your nuanced approach to the comparison and I absolutely loved the sci fi lizardman kitbash. That was just great! speaking of SF lizardmen, have you seen the Wargames Atlantic ones? any opinions?
They are more Color Variation. Great.
Contrast/speed paints would let zenithal highlighting show through. I found that it doesn't really work well with standard acrylic paints (yes I thin my paints). The brood lord looks amazing.
Great information, thank you!
This was a great video! I'm new to painting and I've been stocking up on Army Painter Speedspaints. Would love to see more on how you do this type of speed painting. I'm trying to create a Blood Angel army (lol hint hint). Kudos!
A tip on dry brush: the Army Painter's "masterclass" dry brush set is really good. They're the cheaper alternative to Artis Opus series D brushes, and are practically the exact same brushes. They work a lot better than most makeup brushes.
I have the hunch that uncles T-Shirt is some kind of joke I don't get. Has anybody an idea what it is about? Also: The speedpaints look interesting...
It’s an angry photo of a screen printer friend of mine. He printed them and sold them to friends. There’s not really a ‘joke’ but I do find it funny. Thanks for watching!
Hey I haven't read through the comments, but you could pull the dropper out of the bottle so you could dip directly into it. It's an extra step but, in my opinion, a small inconvenience at best. I've always loved army painters line especially their range of spray cans so I'm excited to get my hands on their speed paints and compare them to my contrast.
I keep making eye contact with that dude peeking into the camera - is he one of the motorbike riders?
Looks like Joe Rogan 👀
Not Joe Rogan.