As a fifty year old ex hobbyist looking at the day when I'll have the time and space to get back into painting figurines , I'd like to say thank you to all the UA-cam creators who produces these sort of tutorials and other ''how to'' presentations. Paint technology and technics have moved on greatly in the last couple of decades , that much is clear. I watch as many as I have time for and they are often full of useful tips and pointers that would otherwise take years of costly mistakes to learn by myself. Thank you broadsword .
One trick for the airbrush method that I love is to add a bit of additional color to the shadows. So instead of simply using a darker blue I shift down hues on the color wheel, so to speak, to a dark purple instead. It really adds a bigger pop of contrast and interest. I do the same with all colors, more or less. For green I use blue shadows, for red I use brown shadows, for yellow I use orange shadows, etc.
Five ways to make blueberries! I know the Warhammer painting videos are the usual first way for most people to learn, you are absolutely right that it's not very time effective. Easy, but very time consuming. Airbrush All-In is my go to as well. Oils just make the airbrush work pop so much.
This video made me realise that we all have our own style, right!? There is no "right way" to paint. Just find what works for you. I'm with you, though. Airbrush is a rather useful tool.
@@TaxemicFanatic Acrylics are non-toxic, but you can spray into a paint booth or a box, and you can also wear a mask. The box will absorb loose particles and the mask will keep you from breathing anything else.
drybrushing fenrissian grey right after the macragge does the highlights for me a lot faster, and ends up with a bit more of a blend, gets slightly closer to the eavy metal look
I used to collect about 25ish years ago. I wasn’t particularly creative and the painting was really hard for me. Approaching 40 now and I’m considering getting back into the hobby and these vids are invaluable! I wish they were available when I was younger but I’m sure they will help a ton of new and old hobbyists.
Back in the hobby 1 year now, started without the videos and am anyways very happy i done it. Its a great addition to life and of cause videos make it even more interesting to get back on it again if u stopped lookin at ur minitures for too long
Ah, sweet. Yeah, I'd never tried it before. I think that and the grimdark one are the fastest. Slapchop is probably better suited to clothes and skin, as the armour can look a tad patchy. Have an experiment, and let me know!
@@BroadswordWargaming I will do, and thanks for coming back to me with additional advice. Your channel is amazing and so helpful to new people in the community like me.
The approach that's been going around I like is: - prime black - airbrush volumetric highlights in white - oil pin wash black - airbrush contrast - paint additional details
I do like the tinting all the shadows get. Theres am almost glow quality that it achieves. Wild how much different effect can be achieved from a minor change in order of operations
Hello, may I ask about how you did the eyes, for istance at 12:38? I'm new to the hobby and I'm struggling a lot with eyes and highlights in general (I love the last method you showed).
Ultramarines highlight stages are officially: 50:50 McCragge Blue : Calgar Blue > Calgar Blue > Blue Horror Ultramarines Recess Shade official is: 50:50 Kantor Blue : Black thinned way down with some water. Just in case you were wondering.
For panel lining, the Gunpla community is more advanced. I think they have quite affordable ready-made products for panel lining with good consistency. Something like "Panel Line Accent Color - Black" by Tamiya.
You guys should make more like that - that will be very helpfull for myself :) - i usually was going through AoS miniatures but more and more going into the 40k now... Thanks Guys!
Drakenhoff night shade. 😀 It was Black White zenithal Macragge blue Calgar blue Calgar + white 50/50 Drakenhoff Shadow Details Gloss Varnish Black oil pin wash. I think. 😀
I would, I think, yeah. I think you could get a nice look on clothes and weapons etc. Give it a whirl on a tester and see. It dries quite matt, so it would look good.
I ❤ Ciara 🥰💐 great painting guys! 👊👌🥰 when I get back into painting my minis I plan on using oils, I been a bit turned off of wh recently tho plus my desk is a mess 😂😅 gotta clean it and get back into some hobby work soon
Yeah. Maybe not as a guide, but I may look at some shorts. The concepts here work for other chapters though. You could follow the GW colour guides and apply as needed. 😀
Firstly, I'd like to say thanks for the video - it's great to see a comparison of the different methods using the same kind of paints but different techniques to see the variation they achieve. Secondly, I would say that for the slap chop, the initial base coating was unfortunately quite blocky and chalky looking and subsequently the whole model has that grainy effect base coat once the blue is applied. Also, on this front, I would say that more dry brushing would have to be done to build and smooth blend those layer tones - but still good to see your results. Thirdly, and this is no reflection on your painting skills (you're both very adept), but I personally really dislike that gunky oil method you showed us on the first miniature. I don't think it adds much to the mini that a subtle or careful wash (or recess wash) couldn't achieve. Lastly, my favourite look out of all them is the standard Games Workshop method with the edge highlighting. But I do like the smoothness of the airbrushing used also. I think if you apply multiple methods you'd have the perfect mini, some airbrushing to base coat, dry brushing to build layers and then standard painting other layers or small details, with the edge highlighting.
Can I ask where you got 1000 of those promo Primaris models? You use them in every video where you try out paint ranges. I just imagine you have a drawer full of them haha
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As a fifty year old ex hobbyist looking at the day when I'll have the time and space to get back into painting figurines , I'd like to say thank you to all the UA-cam creators who produces these sort of tutorials and other ''how to'' presentations. Paint technology and technics have moved on greatly in the last couple of decades , that much is clear. I watch as many as I have time for and they are often full of useful tips and pointers that would otherwise take years of costly mistakes to learn by myself. Thank you broadsword .
I hear you brother. Well said.
Ah lovely to hear! Thanks for the kind words. 😊
One trick for the airbrush method that I love is to add a bit of additional color to the shadows. So instead of simply using a darker blue I shift down hues on the color wheel, so to speak, to a dark purple instead. It really adds a bigger pop of contrast and interest. I do the same with all colors, more or less. For green I use blue shadows, for red I use brown shadows, for yellow I use orange shadows, etc.
That's a great idea! I used a nice purple in this one, and I 100% agree with you. I love purple for red paints too!
Think what we really learned was Ciara likes painting glowing eyes and Slapchop Ultramarines wear denim power armour. Great video!
Haha, that's pretty much it.
I'm big fan of the sonic Sledgehammer methods. Simple,quick and effective
Five ways to make blueberries! I know the Warhammer painting videos are the usual first way for most people to learn, you are absolutely right that it's not very time effective. Easy, but very time consuming. Airbrush All-In is my go to as well. Oils just make the airbrush work pop so much.
This video made me realise that we all have our own style, right!? There is no "right way" to paint. Just find what works for you. I'm with you, though. Airbrush is a rather useful tool.
I've never used one but fancy trying it. Only problem is I don't have very good ventilation as space is an issue. Is there a way around this?
@@TaxemicFanatic Acrylics are non-toxic, but you can spray into a paint booth or a box, and you can also wear a mask. The box will absorb loose particles and the mask will keep you from breathing anything else.
@@rodneyr5266 I had no idea that was safe. Thanks.
drybrushing fenrissian grey right after the macragge does the highlights for me a lot faster, and ends up with a bit more of a blend, gets slightly closer to the eavy metal look
That was very simple. It was also easy to follow, made sense and I think quite helpful. Good one team Broadsword.
I used to collect about 25ish years ago. I wasn’t particularly creative and the painting was really hard for me. Approaching 40 now and I’m considering getting back into the hobby and these vids are invaluable! I wish they were available when I was younger but I’m sure they will help a ton of new and old hobbyists.
Back in the hobby 1 year now, started without the videos and am anyways very happy i done it. Its a great addition to life and of cause videos make it even more interesting to get back on it again if u stopped lookin at ur minitures for too long
Great Video, thanks for doing and sharing. I was a slapchop sceptic but after seeing how quick it is to do, I am a convert now.
Ah, sweet. Yeah, I'd never tried it before. I think that and the grimdark one are the fastest. Slapchop is probably better suited to clothes and skin, as the armour can look a tad patchy. Have an experiment, and let me know!
@@BroadswordWargaming I will do, and thanks for coming back to me with additional advice. Your channel is amazing and so helpful to new people in the community like me.
Great examples of different methods, I might have to give some a try!
You should!
This is a really great tutorial for me. Only just started using an airbrush.. been modelling, painting and gaming since 1974 too 😂😂
The approach that's been going around I like is:
- prime black
- airbrush volumetric highlights in white
- oil pin wash black
- airbrush contrast
- paint additional details
Yeah, that works well. Elminiaturista does that, I think. I pin Wash after contrast, but similar vibe. 😀
I do like the tinting all the shadows get. Theres am almost glow quality that it achieves. Wild how much different effect can be achieved from a minor change in order of operations
Hello, may I ask about how you did the eyes, for istance at 12:38? I'm new to the hobby and I'm struggling a lot with eyes and highlights in general (I love the last method you showed).
@@NeoReziel did you ever get the eyes right 👀
Can you share the paints and recipe for the airbrush all in method love the look
Ultramarines highlight stages are officially: 50:50 McCragge Blue : Calgar Blue > Calgar Blue > Blue Horror
Ultramarines Recess Shade official is: 50:50 Kantor Blue : Black thinned way down with some water.
Just in case you were wondering.
Have you tried panel liner as an alternative to oils?
I haven't yet. I intend on getting some, though. I fancy trying a pre mixed product, as I often mess up the consistency of oils.
For panel lining, the Gunpla community is more advanced. I think they have quite affordable ready-made products for panel lining with good consistency. Something like "Panel Line Accent Color - Black" by Tamiya.
Awesome. Yeah, I've seen some of it around, and I really want to give it a go. Must pick up a few pots and see!
You guys should make more like that - that will be very helpfull for myself :) - i usually was going through AoS miniatures but more and more going into the 40k now... Thanks Guys!
Such a niche James Bond movie reference aha. Great video as always!
Excellent vid... Dig the idea n format
Awesome, thank you!
What shade did you use for the airbrush method at the end
Drakenhoff night shade. 😀
It was
Black
White zenithal
Macragge blue
Calgar blue
Calgar + white 50/50
Drakenhoff Shadow
Details
Gloss Varnish
Black oil pin wash.
I think. 😀
would you recommend using the streaking grime on orcs/orruks? would it help muddy grimey appearance?
I would, I think, yeah. I think you could get a nice look on clothes and weapons etc. Give it a whirl on a tester and see. It dries quite matt, so it would look good.
I will be borrowing that neon pink eye for my son’s of Horus army
Nice results. I would like to see similar videos for other colors.
Noted!
I ❤ Ciara 🥰💐 great painting guys! 👊👌🥰 when I get back into painting my minis I plan on using oils, I been a bit turned off of wh recently tho plus my desk is a mess 😂😅 gotta clean it and get back into some hobby work soon
You should!
What a hideous dog
Thank you for this guide! I have subscribed to your channel.
Thanks for the sub! 😀
@@BroadswordWargaming you are welcome!
One question: is it viable priming your miniatures with Gesso?
Great stuff friends 👏 👍
Great video.
Hmm, is that an Alpha Legion on the right? 0:23?
He snuck in ..
@@BroadswordWargaming Awesome! More!
That magenta Space Marine with black, it's like an anti-Emperor's Children. A Peasant's Parent
Totally anhedonic. Enjoys things like those old people whose favourite thing to do is complain about things. Everything is a displeasure.
Would you consider doing a different chapter?
Yeah. Maybe not as a guide, but I may look at some shorts. The concepts here work for other chapters though. You could follow the GW colour guides and apply as needed. 😀
What bases are those on? They look the same so I'm guessing they arent "homemade"?
No. They're the bases that come with the push fit models. 😀
Firstly, I'd like to say thanks for the video - it's great to see a comparison of the different methods using the same kind of paints but different techniques to see the variation they achieve.
Secondly, I would say that for the slap chop, the initial base coating was unfortunately quite blocky and chalky looking and subsequently the whole model has that grainy effect base coat once the blue is applied. Also, on this front, I would say that more dry brushing would have to be done to build and smooth blend those layer tones - but still good to see your results.
Thirdly, and this is no reflection on your painting skills (you're both very adept), but I personally really dislike that gunky oil method you showed us on the first miniature. I don't think it adds much to the mini that a subtle or careful wash (or recess wash) couldn't achieve.
Lastly, my favourite look out of all them is the standard Games Workshop method with the edge highlighting. But I do like the smoothness of the airbrushing used also.
I think if you apply multiple methods you'd have the perfect mini, some airbrushing to base coat, dry brushing to build layers and then standard painting other layers or small details, with the edge highlighting.
As an apartment dweller, I have to drybrush and stipple instead of using an airbrush.
Can I ask where you got 1000 of those promo Primaris models? You use them in every video where you try out paint ranges. I just imagine you have a drawer full of them haha
I do have a massive box of them. I run a hobby shop,and can buy them to give to new customers etc, so I just grab a few for videos. :)
Thank you , Oli ,
Nothing for me to watch on this upload ,
See you in the next one ,
🐺 Loupis Canis .
i thought the first marine looked the best or at least as good as the others.
Space marines, citadel only paints, AND ultramarines? This really was tailored to be generic as possible lol
Wait AK products! A twist!!!!
It is indeed meant to be an accessible video. Yeah, I stuck some cheeky streaking grime and some oils in, though.
@@BroadswordWargaming love the twists! They are the spice the dish needs
I could have sworn there was a woman in the thumbnail.
That edge highlighting looks pretty rushed
This not pro paint, this is juste ok