Well took three years. I have now built primed and base coated the knight I promised my fiancé (who bought me the kit a few days after this came out) I would complete when I had learned enough and practiced enough for me to be happy with my work. Thank you Miniac. A real journey !
At the beginning I kept thinking....did this guy actually score a voice over from Cate Blanchett? Dude seriously the person you got to do the VO work is incredible. Oh and the mini looks good too and stuff lol.
This captured the anxiety of a casual commission painter, so fking well. They pile up until you feel like you’re drowning. To witness you crawl out from that pit and walk free is truly inspiring. Thank you for this glimpse of hope!
Just got my first Knight. I had no fear when I bought him. Now, things are different... Fortunately, facing fear leads to greatness. Thanks for showing me the way :)
The amount that I've been BINGING you and Scott the past week or so, my list of ideas is exploding and so is my shopping list of supplies. I love seeing you guys encouraging each other. And I mean BINGING, too. Like 8 or more hours of content a day just between your two channels.
Miniac - Here is a new, magnetic painting handle I'm using.... 25:26 - Miniac is making sure that painting handle stays 'fingerprint free' by holding the model he's painting.
I found that added a gloss coat helped immensely for both adding decals, and oil washes. The oil wash applied through an airbrush is called a filter, at least in model railroading terms. ^_^
7 months on and I still keep coming back to this. Not just for the advice when I do my own but because of the production quality and just how damn interesting/entertaining it is
This is so good im actually trying to find a fault in the paint job, but cant, at every angle, at every aspect, perfection, this is a new top notch standard for all the rest of us to try and achieve and strive for. A masterpiece. Like the Omega particle in ST.
This is seriously the best produced miniature related video on the planet. There are so many things I wanna say about this video, but I’m gonna just sum it up with one word: EPIC!
Thank you so much, Zack! And Scott RUN FREE!!! A previously trapped feral Scott released into the wild after years of self-indentured servitude, we love to see it!
There are many painting tutorials on youtube - but your videos go beyond that. They are art, entertainment. Not the relaxing start painting usually has, but exciting. Most painters draw my attention because of their detailed depiction of techniques, some because of the calm atmosphere they create... I watch Miniac to see what the heck the video starts with (and to scream at the end). It gets me pumped and excited and sometimes this is exactly what I need to grab my tools and some models. Piece of advice: use scalpels after the exciting intro is through...
I know this video is almost a year old now but I just happened to catch it today. I'm mostly into Star Trek and Star Wars ship modeling but I've watched a lot of UA-cam modeling and painting videos and this is probably the most impressive work I've ever seen. Well done, sir. You are absolutely right to be proud of this.
I love how well this video has been made, I always have it in the background when I paint, and has inspired me to spend my 14th bday money to make a knight of my own! Thanks Scott!
Fuuuuuuuu- is right, Scott. Not because of the chest scroll, but because this is EPIC in every way. Whoa! Whoa!! WHOA!!! So impressive. The age of Miniac is upon us!
You can tell miniac had more fun with this video, it really sounds like whatever pressure was was going with him is easing off. When he has fun, I have fun watching. Great video!
I feel like I should close my channel, there is just no way I can get anywhere near this level of professional video production. I feel like I'm watching something on Netflix! Awesome work on that knight too, I just love that conversion work.
Hey Scott, Just wanted to thank you and John for the videos and podcast! It has helped me get through a tremendously hard year of non stop work and not much to look forward to. I watch your videos as soon as I possibly can and have even got involved with Kingdom Death models as a side hobby. I wish you all the best and I hope you keep doing what you do!
Just finished the video……..standing ovation. That knight is hands down the dopest dope. You gave a ton of ideas and stuff I haven’t thought of. Thank you!
From the epic LotR style opener right to the end with the human condition and reality of the situation I was hooked. Really nice to see such an awesome piece of your work get such an awesome video to show not only it off but the work that went into it. I'm sure with the planning, build, paint, filming, editing and audio this took hundreds of hours and all I can say is, worth it. So very worth it. Awesome stuff as always!
I headbutted that subscribe button so hard they felt it 28,000 years in the future on Mars! Oh wait... did I just cause the Death of Innocence? MINIS!!!!
If you don't have an airbrush, buy an airbrush. I've just started using mine and it is a treat. Even priming becomes a heavenly experience. The paint goes on so thin, even when you think you've overdone it. Say goodbye to patchy priming.
Holy shit that lotr style intro was friggin‘ good! The shots, the edits, the Galadriel voice of the narrator - awesome! And yes yes, the rest of the video was freaking awesome too but dat intro tho
Damn! When I heard your Renegade Knight Tales on the podcast I didn't think you were working on such a huge video! You're goddamn right I'm getting popcorn. pause the video I'll brb edit: aight back. I've got my 2l Dr Pepper and popcorn. Entertain me scott.
That's awesome you mentioned PLASMO, I've been a fan of his for a long time, he does excellent scale modeling work. I really enjoyed watching you combine scale modeling techniques into these minis.
As someone who bought a 30€ Ultramarine beginner kit last week to try this hobby out... You channel is both discouraging and awe inspiring as heck. What a journey this video has been. Greetings from France.
This is like 'the last supper' of mini painting. Freaking masterwork. Also, I love that you narrate your videos with both insight and honesty. Cheers to a great video!
Beside your amazing ideas and creativity... you are one of the best youtubers, when it comes to video editing and all the storytelling around your content! So inspiring!
when you talked about slowing down, so to do a better production; this is what I had hoped for. I really hope you're keeping it both methodical and fun for you and the misses. You guys are awesome.
A couple of tips for decals: They go down really well over a gloss surface, even for a matte finish, a common practice being to lay down a gloss coat or three before decaling, another coat before washes, then a few flat coats to flatten it down. Second, never, ever, EVER use Micro-set and Micro-sol with Tamiya decals, they really don't agree (I'm speaking from experience as an aircraft model-maker).
Just watched this video again in it's entirety and it just blows my mind. I don't paint minis but the effort and level of craft that @Miniac put into this is transcendent. Not to mention the great editing and narration. Dude has the whole package... ;)
Absolutely beautiful. I stumbled upon this channel by accident and this video alone was enough to convince me to subscribe. Back when I used to collect 40k miniatures, the worst part to me was always the painting cos I've got stubby fingers. But with this, I feel encouraged to do so again and give it another shot. Molto Bene.
Wow. This is the best painting video I have seen, and I have seen a few. The epic opening blew my mind with fantastic storytelling and composition. I can't wait to see your big screen debut.
I know you say that you won't ever do any more of these Commission Videos but I really love watching you paint and do your thing! It would be amazing to see more of these in the new MINIAC GOLDEN AGE!
Scott another great vid , I wish I had more money to do patron for you and as soon as I can get back to work I plan on doing just that. I hurt my back and am restricted to the floor, I'm now a rug. Being in this state now for 3 months waiting for surgery. I have been out of the hobby for over 20 years, so I needed to see what was new and changes to the hobby, and that lead me to finding you. Your insight and how you go over the subjects that you cover is excellent. Just wanted to say thank you for all you do your editing alone must be exhausting, with that being said your pride in your work shows. Best wishes and stay safe.
I just want to echo what everyone else is saying. You can tell you've got your Mojo back, this video was incredible. Enjoy the feels of not having any commissions looming over you!
I can't praise your videos enough. These are really inspirational in number of ways - painting miniatures, forming a community for people with like minded hobbies, pursuing things you love. I'm glad you're getting to a point where you can focus less on projects that drain you and more on what ya love. Also, just joined Patreon! I'm Scotty, the dumpster fire tornado enthusiast. Cheers!
If you enjoyed this video, you'll like this one too! ua-cam.com/video/ahGiI9K2xFs/v-deo.html
Have you ever worked with gold and/or sliver leaf?
I'm thing about using leaf on my knights.
I feel like we're witnessing the start of a Miniac golden age. Unreal.
I love u, guy
Yes. This is real facts. Love both of ur vids
@@Miniac you and guy should do a contest of who can paint the best mini from 40k
@@Miniac Miniac and MWM collab when?
@@reallymiish new around here?
Well took three years. I have now built primed and base coated the knight I promised my fiancé (who bought me the kit a few days after this came out) I would complete when I had learned enough and practiced enough for me to be happy with my work. Thank you Miniac. A real journey !
Commissions are never late, nor are they early, commissions are done precisely when they mean to
At the beginning I kept thinking....did this guy actually score a voice over from Cate Blanchett? Dude seriously the person you got to do the VO work is incredible. Oh and the mini looks good too and stuff lol.
Deadass thought galadriel was giving a voice over and I was ooooh boy this is gon be good
FREEDOOOOOMMMM!!! congrats broski, great vid and great result.
I love the goob man 🙏🏾
That intro was a freaking masterpiece.
The production value on this one has raised the bar for all hobby content creators! Incredible work and talent on display here 💯
Painted, in the fires of mount doom.
The dark lord Miniac, painted in secret, a master mini.
Yo, who'd you get to do the Galadriel voice? She did great.
I'm glad you caught what I was going for! Her name is Regan Brown and she was awesome.
Honestly I was debating if you did hire Cate Blanchett on Cameo or something hahaha
@@Miniac Yeah, it was great! It also sounded like the intro to Ralph Bakshi's Wizards.
@@Miniac She did an amazing job. Couldn't tell it wasn't Cate Blanchett it was that spot on. Like Val Kilmer playing Jim Morrison spot on.
@@Miniac I couldnt tell if it was supposed to be the Narrator for Dune or Galadriel at first.
This captured the anxiety of a casual commission painter, so fking well. They pile up until you feel like you’re drowning.
To witness you crawl out from that pit and walk free is truly inspiring. Thank you for this glimpse of hope!
No one is talking about how gorgeous that shot of the Closet of Hobby Shame is, and I think it deserves mention. Good on ya, great video.
Where was that? Didn't catch it and now im interested :p
I know right ... I thought it was bought footage for a second
Just got my first Knight. I had no fear when I bought him. Now, things are different...
Fortunately, facing fear leads to greatness. Thanks for showing me the way :)
How did it go?
@@chadofchads7222 As most firsts do: not as well as I'd like, but enough was learned to make the next ones better... :)
@@madnessbydesignVria good job brother
Epic! I’m speechless!
Which aspect of the project and/or video are you referring to?
Yes.
The amount that I've been BINGING you and Scott the past week or so, my list of ideas is exploding and so is my shopping list of supplies. I love seeing you guys encouraging each other. And I mean BINGING, too. Like 8 or more hours of content a day just between your two channels.
Damn, this video is a whole-ass cinema. You hear that, UA-cam algorithm?! Quality over mind-breaking-upload-frequency.
Miniac - Here is a new, magnetic painting handle I'm using....
25:26 - Miniac is making sure that painting handle stays 'fingerprint free' by holding the model he's painting.
I found that added a gloss coat helped immensely for both adding decals, and oil washes. The oil wash applied through an airbrush is called a filter, at least in model railroading terms. ^_^
"Grab some popcorn, a Dr. Pepper, sit back, and enjoy the show"
*Me already on my third Dr. Pepper today*
That voice over work is amazing. She realllllly has that LOTR vibe!
7 months on and I still keep coming back to this. Not just for the advice when I do my own but because of the production quality and just how damn interesting/entertaining it is
This is so good im actually trying to find a fault in the paint job, but cant, at every angle, at every aspect, perfection, this is a new top notch standard for all the rest of us to try and achieve and strive for. A masterpiece. Like the Omega particle in ST.
This is seriously the best produced miniature related video on the planet. There are so many things I wanna say about this video, but I’m gonna just sum it up with one word: EPIC!
Thank you so much, Zack!
And Scott RUN FREE!!!
A previously trapped feral Scott released into the wild after years of self-indentured servitude, we love to see it!
There are many painting tutorials on youtube - but your videos go beyond that. They are art, entertainment. Not the relaxing start painting usually has, but exciting. Most painters draw my attention because of their detailed depiction of techniques, some because of the calm atmosphere they create... I watch Miniac to see what the heck the video starts with (and to scream at the end).
It gets me pumped and excited and sometimes this is exactly what I need to grab my tools and some models.
Piece of advice: use scalpels after the exciting intro is through...
I know this video is almost a year old now but I just happened to catch it today. I'm mostly into Star Trek and Star Wars ship modeling but I've watched a lot of UA-cam modeling and painting videos and this is probably the most impressive work I've ever seen.
Well done, sir. You are absolutely right to be proud of this.
Don’t forget to like and comment to appease the almighty algorithm 👍🏼
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Are you a bot
Well said! Praise the Omnissiah!
@@minecraftsuperfriends1fan713 nope, I’m a human. Beep boop 🤖
Learning to say no as a creative is the best skill you can learn. Congrats on finishing all the obligations!
finally, a good *CHäous* knight!
The CHÄDHÖÜS that is
Nice, 69 likes
A ridiculously high quality video, fitting for such an incredible paint job. You should be very proud of both, Scott
I love how well this video has been made, I always have it in the background when I paint, and has inspired me to spend my 14th bday money to make a knight of my own!
Thanks Scott!
how did the knight go
This intro speaks volumes to the grind of commission painting.
That intro tho! Great job! That’s the high quality content I’m here for!
Fuuuuuuuu- is right, Scott. Not because of the chest scroll, but because this is EPIC in every way. Whoa! Whoa!! WHOA!!! So impressive. The age of Miniac is upon us!
The production of the video is insane, Scott. Glad to see you are improving the quality even further with your new workflow, congrats!
The ASMR is real with this narration. I love it.
Finally, a new upload! Also, you should definitely start up a discord 😁
He has a discord.
I got a discord! You can access it over on my patreon for $2+/month
ez sub
@@SerWinter Been watching your rust videos for years, do you paint minis? share!
Wait. You're a mini fan AND a rust fan? Is there anything you don't do, winter?
You can tell miniac had more fun with this video, it really sounds like whatever pressure was was going with him is easing off. When he has fun, I have fun watching. Great video!
I feel like I should close my channel, there is just no way I can get anywhere near this level of professional video production. I feel like I'm watching something on Netflix! Awesome work on that knight too, I just love that conversion work.
That opening scene was genius!!! Loved it. I never comment on youtube, but this deserved it.
2 minutes in and I honestly thought for a second you might have actualy scored Cate Blanchett to rehash her LotR voice over bit ;) touche, good Sir.
I got strong Dark Souls vibes too.
Same. I was like, what? How did he..
Hey Scott,
Just wanted to thank you and John for the videos and podcast! It has helped me get through a tremendously hard year of non stop work and not much to look forward to. I watch your videos as soon as I possibly can and have even got involved with Kingdom Death models as a side hobby. I wish you all the best and I hope you keep doing what you do!
The intro of this was so much like the lotr intro
YESSS
Just finished the video……..standing ovation. That knight is hands down the dopest dope. You gave a ton of ideas and stuff I haven’t thought of. Thank you!
You totally said "Easter Legs" 😂
Most mini-painters go over-the-top with shading & shadows. It's refreshing to see more subtle color changes.
I can tell this took a while because of the pristine green grass shown, there's been snow in Mn for over a week now!
From the epic LotR style opener right to the end with the human condition and reality of the situation I was hooked. Really nice to see such an awesome piece of your work get such an awesome video to show not only it off but the work that went into it. I'm sure with the planning, build, paint, filming, editing and audio this took hundreds of hours and all I can say is, worth it. So very worth it.
Awesome stuff as always!
I headbutted that subscribe button so hard they felt it 28,000 years in the future on Mars! Oh wait... did I just cause the Death of Innocence? MINIS!!!!
If you don't have an airbrush, buy an airbrush. I've just started using mine and it is a treat. Even priming becomes a heavenly experience. The paint goes on so thin, even when you think you've overdone it. Say goodbye to patchy priming.
What kind of air brush do you have?
1:06 d-does that mean we we'll get to see you make Char's Zaku?!
The lotro intro, and finished commission both came out great! Awesome video!
Holy shit that lotr style intro was friggin‘ good! The shots, the edits, the Galadriel voice of the narrator - awesome! And yes yes, the rest of the video was freaking awesome too but dat intro tho
That is unreal. Love the red on it too. Stunning.
Mate you are doing an amazing work! And your "teaching skills" are awesome, I've learned so much from your videos!
A big THANK YOU!
Scott, This Video has raised the bar for all miniature channels, You're truly the Miniature King of UA-cam! Loved the Vid!
For a second I thought this was an Ork Knight. Can you imagine the Orks capturing a Knight and just remodelling it to appease Gork and Mork?
Every kit is an ork kit
I did this a few months ago! This exact model as well. You can probably still find it on reddit.
Man...that song at 5:42 BOPS! Excellent work as always, man!
ITS FINALLY HERE!!!
I don't know what's more epic, that intro or the final finished model. They certainly deserve each other ;D
Damn! When I heard your Renegade Knight Tales on the podcast I didn't think you were working on such a huge video! You're goddamn right I'm getting popcorn. pause the video I'll brb
edit: aight back. I've got my 2l Dr Pepper and popcorn. Entertain me scott.
YAAAASSSSS
That's awesome you mentioned PLASMO, I've been a fan of his for a long time, he does excellent scale modeling work. I really enjoyed watching you combine scale modeling techniques into these minis.
I love everything about this, the beginning was epic, couldnt stop chuckling!!!
As someone who bought a 30€ Ultramarine beginner kit last week to try this hobby out... You channel is both discouraging and awe inspiring as heck.
What a journey this video has been.
Greetings from France.
Love how much “hobbyists” sounds like “hobbits” in the LOTR intro 😄
This is like 'the last supper' of mini painting. Freaking masterwork. Also, I love that you narrate your videos with both insight and honesty. Cheers to a great video!
Well I don’t have any Dr Pepper in my house, will 2 liters of coffee do?
Also this is definitely one of the best videos I have seen on UA-cam recently
Beside your amazing ideas and creativity... you are one of the best youtubers, when it comes to video editing and all the storytelling around your content! So inspiring!
26:36 did he just say “Easter legs”?
I came to comments for this...
12:41 there is no good artist that doesn't have at least 1 hidden in their art, intentionally or not.
It means that you are amazing at what you do
Saw a Red Comet kit in the intro, 2/3rds through and haven't seen any pieces from it 🤔
when you talked about slowing down, so to do a better production; this is what I had hoped for. I really hope you're keeping it both methodical and fun for you and the misses. You guys are awesome.
A couple of tips for decals: They go down really well over a gloss surface, even for a matte finish, a common practice being to lay down a gloss coat or three before decaling, another coat before washes, then a few flat coats to flatten it down. Second, never, ever, EVER use Micro-set and Micro-sol with Tamiya decals, they really don't agree (I'm speaking from experience as an aircraft model-maker).
you can dip the decals in a bit of vinegar, too. it has the same effect.
This video has some serious professional production values.
When you gotta watch the video in sections because of online class
Please I have nothing funny to say.
It looks amazing!
26:35 Ah yes easter legs.
SCOTT! That intro! OMG. I am so happy you scrapped the regular upload schedule to bring us this level of video making!
Me: Watching the end product and asking why can't I do that?
Scott: The modification itself was 50 hours
Me: ... Nvm
So many awesome things going on in this video. That intro, the panning shots, and a beautiful converted miniature at the end of it all.
Just watched this video again in it's entirety and it just blows my mind. I don't paint minis but the effort and level of craft that @Miniac put into this is transcendent. Not to mention the great editing and narration. Dude has the whole package... ;)
Fantastically EPIC journey! Congrats on clearing your work schedule and enjoy your creative freedom.
That was brilliant. I loved the mixing of new and familiar techniques to produce a stunning result
What a commission to end on... incredible display of so many of your skills rolled into one model.
Absolutely beautiful. I stumbled upon this channel by accident and this video alone was enough to convince me to subscribe. Back when I used to collect 40k miniatures, the worst part to me was always the painting cos I've got stubby fingers. But with this, I feel encouraged to do so again and give it another shot. Molto Bene.
Wow! I'm happy you got to highlight with some of that pink
Wow. This is the best painting video I have seen, and I have seen a few. The epic opening blew my mind with fantastic storytelling and composition. I can't wait to see your big screen debut.
I know you say that you won't ever do any more of these Commission Videos but I really love watching you paint and do your thing!
It would be amazing to see more of these in the new MINIAC GOLDEN AGE!
Scott another great vid , I wish I had more money to do patron for you and as soon as I can get back to work I plan on doing just that. I hurt my back and am restricted to the floor, I'm now a rug. Being in this state now for 3 months waiting for surgery. I have been out of the hobby for over 20 years, so I needed to see what was new and changes to the hobby, and that lead me to finding you. Your insight and how you go over the subjects that you cover is excellent. Just wanted to say thank you for all you do your editing alone must be exhausting, with that being said your pride in your work shows. Best wishes and stay safe.
Probably your best video so far, from the intro to the very end. Is the first time i watch it, but wont be the last one.
The final product is superb! Thanks for sharing the experience and hard work with us.
Best video you’ve made it ages. The new changes you’ve made really show mate well done.
Fantastic work. The gradient + weathering oils give an amazing effect
Now that's what I call a grand finale. Wonderful!
I just want to echo what everyone else is saying. You can tell you've got your Mojo back, this video was incredible. Enjoy the feels of not having any commissions looming over you!
That is probably the best model I've seen you paint. I dont know how you do it, good job!
That's just insane man. All of it. The mini, the base, the video, the production value. Keep experimenting!
congrats on finishing your commissions scott, what a way to finish !!!!
God, if I ever get a titan or a knight I hope I can put as much patience, love and care into it as you have here.
I can't praise your videos enough. These are really inspirational in number of ways - painting miniatures, forming a community for people with like minded hobbies, pursuing things you love. I'm glad you're getting to a point where you can focus less on projects that drain you and more on what ya love. Also, just joined Patreon! I'm Scotty, the dumpster fire tornado enthusiast. Cheers!
Words cannot describe how beautiful and perfect this is.
I'm speechless.