Soraesto your work is timeless. Here I am 7yrs later using these videos. I am painting up my IA minis as practice for Shatterpoint. Which I hope there will be a series on as well. Amazing work!
I cannot say enough how impressive these videos are. Not only does your stuff look amazing, but you are so good about showing how you do each step. I know my stuff will not look as good, but it certainly looks a LOT better thanks to these videos. I cannot thank you enough.
I can't wait to give this a go. Your tutorials really are just the best ever! It's one thing to have talent (which you clearly do in ample supply), but quite a special thing to be able to teach and share that with others! Hats off to you, man!
Some of the best instructional videos I've ever come across. Of any subject. Thanks again Sorastro, my figures keep getting better and better... cant wait until next time!
this is sooooo great. I'm going to start with episode 4 today. I can tell you I'm not much of a painter but the results i achieve with this tutorials are insanly good. I never had thought me capable of doing this. The good results are the reasons that i keep going.
Thanks Damien! If I were to rate out of 10 the skills/knowledge required for those 3 things it would probably look like: Painting - 2/10, Cinematography - 3/10, Composing - 9/10 :)
Beautiful minis and fantastic tutorial! I wrote before that I was going to try some of the techniques from your videos to try repainting my x-wing minis and I am absolutely floored by how they've turned out. I'm so glad I stumbled onto your channel!
Fantastic video, I just finished painting my Nexu and I'm so wrapped how they have turned out. You are so right about the stripes on the fur, I was nervous to try it, but so glad I gave it a go because it adds so much to the model! Thanks for another amazing tutorial :)
Thank you Laura! True story: I confess I had never heard of the great Bob Ross until a few years ago when other people made similar comments and I looked him up (he wasn't such a big name here in the UK). I now accept it as a huge compliment however, so thanks! :)
YES! love to see these new videos come out. I bought myself a bunch of citadel paints and windsor and newton brushes and am going to town on stormtroopers and hopefully I can catch up and follow your lead every video in the future. Thanks for doing what you do on this channel, pleaaase keep them coming! :)
bradymccann You are using that series of brushes. Are they holding up so far as far as wear and tear? I thought about Rosemary and Co brushes but they are expensive. I am using mainly Wargamer brushes. But some of them have become sticky from extended use.
Sorastro's Painting You use Rosemary & Co brushes right? Do they hold up even if you leave them out for some time (a few days). My brushes are a mix of Princeton and Wargamer brushes. They have become hard and sticky -I let them sit un sealed for quite sometime. Should I make the leap to Rosemary? The thinner does nothing to un stick them and make them soft again.
I just received my copy of Imperial Assault with all the 1st wave expansions and I'm gonna start painting following your 1st video and work my way through! I really hope you will pursue making those awesome painting guides for this game. I never painted before but I feel confident following your steps! And if all goes well, I know a lot of friends who'll want to give it a try and I will absolutely link them here ;) Keep up the good work!
Just about done with the Nexu, and I've worked my way through the other 8 episodes as well while painting. Fantastic videos, pure and simple. I would consider myself a reasonably experienced painter, and I admit I started watching your series for some shortcuts on color selection etc. However, as I've progressed through the series I've picked up on some new tricks and lots of nice details - outstanding work! I look forward to your take on the Rebels!
Sorastro, these videos are amazing, and the nexu are incredible!! Seriously took my breath away. Started painting my own set a few days ago, thanks to you =) thanks for the inspiration and instruction! Hopefully a beginner like myself can hope to get results half as fantastic as yours!!
This is quite possibly THE most amazingly beautiful, and easy to follow tutorial on animal fur/markings I've ever seen. I normally paint the stripe in whole, then light highlight/wash/final drybrush highlight to get the effect you have using a wash. Sublime, my good man, utterly sublime :-D The background music is amazing too. It's reminiscent of Phil Thornton's "Initiation" (New World Company, England), with all the didgeridoos and clicky sticks (that's the actual term the Aboriginals use). Beautiful tutorial. If you ever bring these out on DVD/Download, I'll be a repeat customer. Paul
I just wanted to say thank you for posting these awesome guides the content and music is amazing. I have really learned some new tricks and my storm troopers came out amazing/ I can't wait to see which ones you paint next.
Hey Sorastro, great painting guides, love every minute of it! I actually started painting miniatures with your videos. I just wanted to say that I tried a different look for the Nexu's base. I felt the standard Grey doesn't look quite thematic since you encounter the Nexu mostly in outside areas, so I applied colors and technique similar to the ones you used for the AT-ST. I actually thought about given it a slight greenish touch to sell the illusion of a jungle-like surrounding but I haven't figured out which green tone to use. Anyways, happy painting!
Thanks a lot Gordon! Good idea RE the bases! I think if I were to paint them again I might go full-on jungle, or perhaps the cracked-earth effect like I did with the Bantha :)
awesome tutorial, really need your paint selection for the hero colors. I have been attempting to use some Citadel paints also with spray gun diluted, Iawata. It works well for putting on colors in light layers. But mostly use brush. Keep up the work, thanks.
Mike M Thanks a lot Mike! Episode 10 covers the first hero and is in the composing stage (which is the final stage) so will be ready in a day or two :)
Beginners questions. What is a layer and how do use them? Washes I understand. Glazes and technical are foreign to me. I've watched some Game Workshop videos and a lot of the time they use a tech paint to base coat, dry brushing and some detail work. What are your thoughts?
Any chance you'll be covering Star Wars Armada and X-Wing? I really want to learn how to paint-mod the less interestingly painted ships spaceships such as the Decimator, and you are doing such an amazing job with Imperial Assault tutorials.
Thank a lot! I wasn't planning on it, but if people are interested I can certainly add it to my possible-future-videos list. I don't yet own Armada but do have plenty of X-Wing ships :)
I only have 3 shades- Nuln, Agrax, and Drakenoff. Should I pick up the rest of the shades to be more complete? My models are mainly blues, golds (some copper like), and some silver areas. The colors deviate a bit with some blacks thrown in but are sparse. Lots of recessed areas though. Thanks
Sorastro's Painting Question, do I wash with a blue (Drakenoff) or do I use Nuln as usual? Even though they (models) are mostly blue and their base will be a blue will a blue wash cause any problems and will it still remain dark in the recessed areas?
I'm hoping to get some advice on this one. I am finally getting around to painting my Nexu figures, but for the Elite figure I wanted to try and do the black fur variant. What paints would you suggest to use instead, or would you have a different technique for painting black fur?
Hey Scott! There's lots of ways you could do a black variant; I'd probably be tempted to wet blend some blueish grey tones to get some volume, then throw on some Shades or Contrast Colours to help articulate the texture. My Legion Wookie Warriors video might give you some ideas: ua-cam.com/video/sQNB_gDLfhg/v-deo.html 😀
What about other paints that serve as a wash? Do you use any other colors you can recommend? I plan on getting about 20 to 25. Are there any other colors as a wash? I do have an Armor wash. Are there others you can think of? I am getting 20 or so What are glazes and technical paints used for?
Conan Pace Hi Conan! 1) Regarding washes: I don't know about other paint brands but Citadel do a range of 12 washes (or "Shades" as they call them). They cover all of the main colors and can of course be mixed to produce new shades so they should be all you need. I don't use any other colors than those featured in my videos (for the miniature I'm painting in the video). 2) A glaze is designed to settle evenly over the entire surface it is applied to (unlike a wash which is designed to settle more in the recesses). Therefore they are used to add an overall tint to an area, and in doing so can help to blend together layers of highlight. You can see me use a red glaze for the Royal Guards in Episode 4 of the Star Wars Imperial Assault Painting Series for example. 3) The Citadel technical paints are designed to do a range of things. Whenever I use them I always give a description of the process and outcome within the video I am using them. For example, you can see me use "Blood for the Blood God" in my second Zombicide video, and "Ryza Rust", "Typhus Corrosion", and "Agrellan Earth" for the AT-ST in Episode 6 of the Star Wars Imperial Assault Painting Series. There are some useful Games Workshop videos on UA-cam that also explain how the technical paints are used. Hope this helps!
Are both figures identical? I noticed that the bases are painted differently so I wonder if any details were painted (fur, teeth, claws, etc.) to distinguish elite figures
Question, do I wash with a blue (Drakenoff) or do I use Nuln as usual? Even though they (models) are mostly blue and their base will be a blue will a blue wash cause any problems and will it still remain dark in the recessed areas?
Hi Conan. It's probably best if we keep these comments related to the figures featured in the video. Feel free to message me via the Sorastro's Painting Facebook page and I will happily answer you directly :)
Hi , I would like to ask you, When you said 3 parts of this and 1 part of this other, how do you do, because, with citadel is almost impossible to size that. With Vallejo you can count the drops, bat with citadel is impossible. Do you do to eye?
Thanks for all the great videos! After you finish the heroes, will you also be doing the figure expansions as well (IG-88, Han Solo, General Weiss, etc.)?
Timothy Meyer Dry-brushing with base paints is absolutely fine; I think the "Dry" range might have even higher pigmentation and are obviously more dry in texture straight out of the pot which arguably makes them a little easier to use but I think the end result will be much the same :)
How can I effectively add battle damage to a mini mean't to be a metal construct. Could I use my knife to cut real gashes into the model or use finishing touches and do it by brush?
Conan Pace Also, should I put down a base coat first before a wash or does it really matter when you add the wash? I would think you would wash after the base coat is laid down. Maybe order in the way that you may want it to look like at any stage during the painting process.
Conan Pace Another question. Look at your collection of paints (since you have the set) and let me know if there is a blue that is darker than Calgary blue. I have some P3 formula paints I can use I guess. I would choose an Exile Blue I think since it is a medium between very dark and medium dark color. On another tangent, when you mix paints you use the same wells over and again. The older paint from previous mixing is still there. Is it dry enough that you don't pick up the older colors? I bought a fairly large pallet with 20 wells, four large square mixing areas and 5 large wells that I would use for mixing as well. If the original color in the well dries then it won't hurt to use the same well again for mixing right? Thanks
Conan Pace www.nockergeek.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/new_paint_range.png Take your pick! Regarding the palette question; No I don't have a problem with re-using the wells after the paint is dried (as you've noticed in my videos). I do give the palette a good clean once in a while though :)
Awesome painting mate, may I ask you which room lighting do you use? I use neon lights above my head but sometimes I get confusing shadows on the miniature and make some mess which I have to fix later. Thank you.
+Federico Ballarino Thank you Federico! I use a couple of 135W studio bulbs with reflective hood things. I have one directly above and one pointing more straight on so I get good light for filming with. Hope this helps! Andoer® E27 5500K 135W Photo Studio Bulb Video Light Photography Daylight Lamp (E27 Bulb) www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00TAZ7OIM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_4wCyxbDZ948YV
Hi there Sorastro, I can't stop watching your videos. Ordered my paints and brushes today and looking forward to get started. Are you planning to support these miniature series through all upcoming releases, like the new Hoth expansion etc.? I'm looking forward to future videos of you. greetings from Germany
Hi CorpseTree! Thanks for the message. Yes - I plan to support all of the releases for this game (however long it takes!). I do plan to paint other games as well but I will always remain committed to IA.
Hi, I am interested in starting to paint these figures and I notice you mention thinning the paint a lot. Would you mind telling me would you use to thin the paint (is it water?) and the ratio of paint to thinner. Thanks and Im loving these painting videos
Hi Michael! Sure - I usually just use water and the ratio might vary depend on what I'm doing (base or highlights etc.) and the individual paint, but roughly anything between a third to a half of the mix might be water :)
Looks awesome! But for us budget painters and also for the sake of variation, instead of a yellowish Nexu like in your video, do you have any suggestions on how to make a light grey Nexu, like in your fur test picture from Twitter?
jonnyneo53 Thanks Jonny; The main difference with the fur test picture you're referring to is that I used Pallid Wych Flesh instead of Screaming Skull; I actually used that for my first Nexu but it came out a little too pink so I ended up using a yellow glaze on it to get it to more closely match the look of the creatures from the Movies.
Sorastro's Painting Ah ok. I'll be working on getting these paints then. I'd also like to request that your first rebel hero should be Gaarkhan the Wookie lol
Don't forget you can use Ushabti Bone instead of the Screaming Skull if you already have it. Also, if you have Steel Legion Drab you could use that instead of the Rakarth Flesh :)
Radek Zemsta Hi Radek! That's fine; You may just need to add one or two more thin layers of the beige to achieve a nice bright base tone that's all. (I did read somewhere that there is a rare species of black Nexu actually - bet that would look cool for a possible elite variant!?)
As usual impressive video!!!! Look so easy when you do it :). I plan to start the nexus and I am going to follow your scheme for one of them and wanted to move to a greyish with lighter stripes (maybe white). As base color I was thinking about an adeptus battlegrey and a fortress grey or administratum grey for second layer. Then Space wolves for the brush. For the stripes I was thinking to make them white before the shades. Could you please let me know your opinion? Do you think it can fit well? Thanks for your lights
+Christophe Porcel Thanks Christophe! I love your grey nexu idea! My only thought is, if you give them quite a light grey fur tone, you might want to consider giving them dark grey stripes rather than white, just so they stand out a bit more (or try a darker fur with white stripes?) :)
That is a good point and I will follow your suggestion. If I want to go with darker grey what base and second layer would you recommend? For lighter grey would you use administratum or fortress grey?
Hey Sorastro, what kind of putty are you using to hold the models in place? Don't want to get something that's a huge PITA to take off or ruin any of the models.
Hi Max! Yes - I backed Zombicide Black Plague within minutes of it going live but still missed the "early bird" :/ I can't wait to paint the minis and am planning on a series of tutorials - especially looking at the heroes :)
Thanks for doing these videos, they're really great. I bought and am currently finishing up painting an AT-ST and ordered the core set yesterday to paint as well after watching your videos. How do you thin your Ardcoat? with water? with Lahmian Medium? and to what ratio? Thanks.
Hi Sorastro! I'm new to the hobby and I wouldn't have known where to start without your videos :) Could you recommend an alternative from Vallejo Model Color for the Rakarth Flesh? Citadel paints are not easily available to me and I couldn't find an equivalent on any chart. I don't mind altering the colour scheme slightly if there is no direct equivalent. Many thanks!
Hi Kerrzo! To match Rakarth Flesh you can use Stonewall Grey (VGC 72.049) (For a really close match, mix in a tiny amount of Charred Brow (VGC 72.045) :)
It pains my soul to see you dip the brush directly into the pot. But such is the nature of Citadel texture paints and dry brushes. Gorgeous work though, particularly love the stripes. Used a similar technicque on some Warhammer Savage orc loincloths, used oranges and blacks to get a tiger pattern, worked fairly well :D
Hey Sorastro. Thanks for posting this video series. I've watched all 9 episodes over the last few days. As an avid table top player (but very timid about trying to paint figures) I feel this series has equipped me with the nerve to have a go. I'm looking forward to the rest of the series. Also, as a matter of interest, I'm loving the music in the video's. Is there anywhere that the sound tracks to your "Imperial Assault" series can be had by the public?
Thank you very much James! Regarding the music, it isn't currently available for sale but I'm thinking I'll wait until I've finished the wave 1 or 2 miniatures by which time I'll have composed a fairly substantial quantity of music which I could then perhaps make available on Bandcamp or iTunes etc. It would require proper mastering however which may add time/cost but if the interest is there it might be worth it.
Spoiler alert for anyone watching, the striping he is doing. Lets just put it this way, it will be a LONG TEDIOUS task to do that, BUT once you grasp the concept and dont cheat to go to quickly it will always look amazing. Also notice how he is holding his brush, that his how it is comfortable FOR HIM, but not all of us could paint that way. I personally hold the brush like I would a pen or a pencil to try to give myself a more comfortable hand grip and less chance of screwing up. Another tip for the eyes, painting that shade of red over a white prime can take several coats to get rid of the white backdrop. If you prepaint the eyes black it will take less coats as the black doesnt absorb as much of the red you are putting on. Also make sure you let all paint dry before moving on to the next coat or step, as nothing you have seen here is wetblended. But this mofo looks sick love the paint job.
Man, this is ridiculous in the best way possible. All of your paint jobs have been amazing, but this... I'm not even going to try to duplicate this. lol
Thanks buddy! Progress has been patchy over the last few weeks, but I'm now in full flow with editing Episode 10. I'm aiming to get it done within the next 3-5 days :)
@@Sorastro Me too. I do not start to play a game before everything is painted. Even adding custom 3d terrain etc to games as well. Journeys in Middle Earth is a good example where all the tokens has been replaced. Even buildt a 3d battle map. Love your work an videos :)
Soraesto your work is timeless. Here I am 7yrs later using these videos. I am painting up my IA minis as practice for Shatterpoint. Which I hope there will be a series on as well.
Amazing work!
Thank you so much! I am indeed working on a new series for Shatterpoint... 😁
I cannot say enough how impressive these videos are. Not only does your stuff look amazing, but you are so good about showing how you do each step. I know my stuff will not look as good, but it certainly looks a LOT better thanks to these videos. I cannot thank you enough.
Thank you very much for the kind comment!
Each video of yours always teaches me something new. Love those wash stripes!
I really like it when the bases are painted a solid colour rather than terrain effects. Makes them look more of a statement or a piece of art.
I can't wait to give this a go. Your tutorials really are just the best ever! It's one thing to have talent (which you clearly do in ample supply), but quite a special thing to be able to teach and share that with others! Hats off to you, man!
Thank you very much Aaron! I really appreciate your comment :)
Some of the best instructional videos I've ever come across. Of any subject. Thanks again Sorastro, my figures keep getting better and better... cant wait until next time!
Thank you! I'm glad to hear your figures are improving :)
this is sooooo great. I'm going to start with episode 4 today. I can tell you I'm not much of a painter but the results i achieve with this tutorials are insanly good. I never had thought me capable of doing this. The good results are the reasons that i keep going.
Thanks OJey! I'm super happy you're achieving great results with your minis :)
Amazing production values as always. Not sure whether the cinematography, music or actual painting tops the cake.
Thanks Damien! If I were to rate out of 10 the skills/knowledge required for those 3 things it would probably look like: Painting - 2/10, Cinematography - 3/10, Composing - 9/10 :)
9/10 also for voiceover! You're very well spoken indeed.
Do you have a job that's related to those great skills?
Thank you! I work in music education so do a fair bit of composing/arranging and talking!
Aha! Well, your painting education is also very good ;) Cheers!
Watched all of these today... what a great series! I love the bits of music every so often! Brilliant! Thank you.
Thanks a lot Kenneth! I'm glad you like the music :)
Brilliant work as usual. As another poster mentioned, each video has taught me a new technique.
Gareth Davies Thanks Gareth!
Beautiful minis and fantastic tutorial! I wrote before that I was going to try some of the techniques from your videos to try repainting my x-wing minis and I am absolutely floored by how they've turned out. I'm so glad I stumbled onto your channel!
Thanks a lot! I'm glad you've found the videos helpful :)
Fantastic video, I just finished painting my Nexu and I'm so wrapped how they have turned out. You are so right about the stripes on the fur, I was nervous to try it, but so glad I gave it a go because it adds so much to the model! Thanks for another amazing tutorial :)
Thanks a lot Mikey! I'm really glad to hear your nexu turned out well :)
I'm going to stripes on one and spots on the other! Again thanks for tutorials!
The Bob Ross of mini-painting! Thanks for a great video!
Thank you Laura! True story: I confess I had never heard of the great Bob Ross until a few years ago when other people made similar comments and I looked him up (he wasn't such a big name here in the UK). I now accept it as a huge compliment however, so thanks! :)
YES! love to see these new videos come out. I bought myself a bunch of citadel paints and windsor and newton brushes and am going to town on stormtroopers and hopefully I can catch up and follow your lead every video in the future. Thanks for doing what you do on this channel, pleaaase keep them coming! :)
Thanks a lot for the comment! I'll keep them coming :)
bradymccann You are using that series of brushes. Are they holding up so far as far as wear and tear? I thought about Rosemary and Co brushes but they are expensive. I am using mainly Wargamer brushes. But some of them have become sticky from extended use.
Sorastro's Painting You use Rosemary & Co brushes right? Do they hold up even if you leave them out for some time (a few days). My brushes are a mix of Princeton and Wargamer brushes. They have become hard and sticky -I let them sit un sealed for quite sometime. Should I make the leap to Rosemary? The thinner does nothing to un stick them and make them soft again.
bradymccann are the windsor and newton brushes good at maintaining their elasticity after painting on a regular basis?
my windsor and newton size 1 brush is the best
I just received my copy of Imperial Assault with all the 1st wave expansions and I'm gonna start painting following your 1st video and work my way through! I really hope you will pursue making those awesome painting guides for this game. I never painted before but I feel confident following your steps!
And if all goes well, I know a lot of friends who'll want to give it a try and I will absolutely link them here ;) Keep up the good work!
Thank you for the comment! It might take me some time to get through them but you needn't worry about me stopping :)
Just about done with the Nexu, and I've worked my way through the other 8 episodes as well while painting. Fantastic videos, pure and simple. I would consider myself a reasonably experienced painter, and I admit I started watching your series for some shortcuts on color selection etc. However, as I've progressed through the series I've picked up on some new tricks and lots of nice details - outstanding work! I look forward to your take on the Rebels!
Thank you very much Alexander! I really appreciate your comments and am happy to hear you've found the videos helpful :)
Thanks Sorastro.
Happy Star Wars day!
Cheers Leif!
Sorastro, these videos are amazing, and the nexu are incredible!! Seriously took my breath away. Started painting my own set a few days ago, thanks to you =) thanks for the inspiration and instruction! Hopefully a beginner like myself can hope to get results half as fantastic as yours!!
Josh Lee Thank you very much Josh! I've been overwhelmed by the response the videos have received, and I still value every comment.
This is quite possibly THE most amazingly beautiful, and easy to follow tutorial on animal fur/markings I've ever seen.
I normally paint the stripe in whole, then light highlight/wash/final drybrush highlight to get the effect you have using a wash.
Sublime, my good man, utterly sublime :-D
The background music is amazing too.
It's reminiscent of Phil Thornton's "Initiation" (New World Company, England), with all the didgeridoos and clicky sticks (that's the actual term the Aboriginals use).
Beautiful tutorial.
If you ever bring these out on DVD/Download, I'll be a repeat customer.
Paul
+Paul Todd Thank you again sir! I'm glad you enjoyed the music too :)
I've seen all the others and I think this is your masterpiece! I learned so many techniques from this, my Nexu are gonna kick butt :)
Awesome thanks John! :)
I just wanted to say thank you for posting these awesome guides the content and music is amazing. I have really learned some new tricks and my storm troopers came out amazing/ I can't wait to see which ones you paint next.
Koumoru Domoru Thank you very much Koumoru! I'm happy to hear your troopers came out well :)
Outstanding once again. I am really looking forward to the rebel episodes as well. Thanks for sharing
Emyr Butler Thanks again Emyr!
Another cracking paint job mate, really like how you did the teeth they look brilliant.
Thanks mate!
I love this channel more than I can say using the English language. Thank you.
Thanks so much Daniel! That's one of the nicest compliments I've heard :)
Can't wait untill you do Dengar, I'm holding off on him until I see your recommendations. You do such a fantastic job on all your paint guides!
Thank you so much! I'm also looking forward to painting Dengar :)
Hey Sorastro, great painting guides, love every minute of it! I actually started painting miniatures with your videos. I just wanted to say that I tried a different look for the Nexu's base. I felt the standard Grey doesn't look quite thematic since you encounter the Nexu mostly in outside areas, so I applied colors and technique similar to the ones you used for the AT-ST. I actually thought about given it a slight greenish touch to sell the illusion of a jungle-like surrounding but I haven't figured out which green tone to use. Anyways, happy painting!
Thanks a lot Gordon! Good idea RE the bases! I think if I were to paint them again I might go full-on jungle, or perhaps the cracked-earth effect like I did with the Bantha :)
I can't wait to see how you paint the monsters from descent!
Thanks - me too!
Finally REBELS NEXT!
Great job as always!
Woohoo! Thanks :)
awesome tutorial, really need your paint selection for the hero colors. I have been attempting to use some Citadel paints also with spray gun diluted, Iawata. It works well for putting on colors in light layers. But mostly use brush. Keep up the work, thanks.
Mike M Thanks a lot Mike! Episode 10 covers the first hero and is in the composing stage (which is the final stage) so will be ready in a day or two :)
Can't wait to see the rebel forces!
1madhammer Thanks! I'm getting there...
Instead of painting the base gray, I think I'll paint it like the AT-ST, with mud and grass. Maybe add skulls.
I think that would look great! :)
Amazing work great video again ! Keep producing these how to paint videos please . They are wonderful
Thanks again Matt :)
Great series! Went straight to nearest store for paints when I found your channel. :)
Cant wait for more!
Mariusz Łuciów Thank you Mariusz!
Beginners questions. What is a layer and how do use them? Washes I understand. Glazes and technical are foreign to me. I've watched some Game Workshop videos and a lot of the time they use a tech paint to base coat, dry brushing and some detail work. What are your thoughts?
Conan Pace Hi Conan! Hopefully this will show you how I use layers better than my describing just in words: ua-cam.com/video/uG9LGTs2kPw/v-deo.html
Your videos are stellar!!! Absolutely brilliant job
Thank you Bushibayushi!
Any chance you'll be covering Star Wars Armada and X-Wing? I really want to learn how to paint-mod the less interestingly painted ships spaceships such as the Decimator, and you are doing such an amazing job with Imperial Assault tutorials.
Thank a lot! I wasn't planning on it, but if people are interested I can certainly add it to my possible-future-videos list. I don't yet own Armada but do have plenty of X-Wing ships :)
Love the tutorials! Any ideas for a different colour of Nexu for example white with purple stripes or grey with black stripes?
One of your best. Great job
Thanks a lot Joe! :)
I only have 3 shades- Nuln, Agrax, and Drakenoff. Should I pick up the rest of the shades to be more complete? My models are mainly blues, golds (some copper like), and some silver areas. The colors deviate a bit with some blacks thrown in but are sparse. Lots of recessed areas though.
Thanks
Sounds like you have the colours you need for now :)
Sorastro's Painting Question, do I wash with a blue (Drakenoff) or do I use Nuln as usual? Even though they (models) are mostly blue and their base will be a blue will a blue wash cause any problems and will it still remain dark in the recessed areas?
Fantastic, as usual! These seem to be the most irritating to paint, but you have once again dispelled my misgivings.
Jared Bower Thank you Jared!
Nice painting as always!
Thanks Monte!
I'm hoping to get some advice on this one. I am finally getting around to painting my Nexu figures, but for the Elite figure I wanted to try and do the black fur variant. What paints would you suggest to use instead, or would you have a different technique for painting black fur?
Hey Scott! There's lots of ways you could do a black variant; I'd probably be tempted to wet blend some blueish grey tones to get some volume, then throw on some Shades or Contrast Colours to help articulate the texture. My Legion Wookie Warriors video might give you some ideas: ua-cam.com/video/sQNB_gDLfhg/v-deo.html 😀
What about other paints that serve as a wash? Do you use any other colors you can recommend? I plan on getting about 20 to 25.
Are there any other colors as a wash? I do have an Armor wash. Are there others you can think of? I am getting 20 or so
What are glazes and technical paints used for?
Conan Pace Hi Conan!
1) Regarding washes: I don't know about other paint brands but Citadel do a range of 12 washes (or "Shades" as they call them). They cover all of the main colors and can of course be mixed to produce new shades so they should be all you need. I don't use any other colors than those featured in my videos (for the miniature I'm painting in the video).
2) A glaze is designed to settle evenly over the entire surface it is applied to (unlike a wash which is designed to settle more in the recesses). Therefore they are used to add an overall tint to an area, and in doing so can help to blend together layers of highlight. You can see me use a red glaze for the Royal Guards in Episode 4 of the Star Wars Imperial Assault Painting Series for example.
3) The Citadel technical paints are designed to do a range of things. Whenever I use them I always give a description of the process and outcome within the video I am using them. For example, you can see me use "Blood for the Blood God" in my second Zombicide video, and "Ryza Rust", "Typhus Corrosion", and "Agrellan Earth" for the AT-ST in Episode 6 of the Star Wars Imperial Assault Painting Series. There are some useful Games Workshop videos on UA-cam that also explain how the technical paints are used.
Hope this helps!
Sorastro's Painting Thank you very much for your advice!
Love these. Keep them coming please!
Will do :)
awesome job mate love what you do.
Thank you Shakalina!
Brilliant job, as always.
+texasbelliott Thank you! :)
Are both figures identical? I noticed that the bases are painted differently so I wonder if any details were painted (fur, teeth, claws, etc.) to distinguish elite figures
Hi! I don't think I painted them differently apart from the bases, but you could do if you like 😀
Hmm.... I wonder, if it would be easier to use an Ink for the Stripes.
I think you're absolutely right! 😀
Question, do I wash with a blue (Drakenoff) or do I use Nuln as usual? Even though they (models) are mostly blue and their base will be a blue will a blue wash cause any problems and will it still remain dark in the recessed areas?
Hi Conan. It's probably best if we keep these comments related to the figures featured in the video. Feel free to message me via the Sorastro's Painting Facebook page and I will happily answer you directly :)
Sorastro's Painting Sounds good to me.
Hi , I would like to ask you, When you said 3 parts of this and 1 part of this other, how do you do, because, with citadel is almost impossible to size that. With Vallejo you can count the drops, bat with citadel is impossible. Do you do to eye?
Hi Jose! I just measure the paint out with an old size 2 brush :)
Fantastic work once again!
dreadknot69 Thanks again Dreadknot!
Thanks for all the great videos! After you finish the heroes, will you also be doing the figure expansions as well (IG-88, Han Solo, General Weiss, etc.)?
Thanks Brandon! Yes - I've got them all waiting patiently for the treatment :)
Sorastro, I've always dry-brushed with base paints that get mostly brushed off before application. What are the benefits of dry-brush specific paints?
Timothy Meyer Dry-brushing with base paints is absolutely fine; I think the "Dry" range might have even higher pigmentation and are obviously more dry in texture straight out of the pot which arguably makes them a little easier to use but I think the end result will be much the same :)
How can I effectively add battle damage to a mini mean't to be a metal construct. Could I use my knife to cut real gashes into the model or use finishing touches and do it by brush?
Conan Pace Also, should I put down a base coat first before a wash or does it really matter when you add the wash? I would think you would wash after the base coat is laid down. Maybe order in the way that you may want it to look like at any stage during the painting process.
Conan Pace Another question. Look at your collection of paints (since you have the set) and let me know if there is a blue that is darker than Calgary blue. I have some P3 formula paints I can use I guess. I would choose an Exile Blue I think since it is a medium between very dark and medium dark color. On another tangent, when you mix paints you use the same wells over and again. The older paint from previous mixing is still there. Is it dry enough that you don't pick up the older colors? I bought a fairly large pallet with 20 wells, four large square mixing areas and 5 large wells that I would use for mixing as well. If the original color in the well dries then it won't hurt to use the same well again for mixing right?
Thanks
Conan Pace Yes you could!
Conan Pace Yes - base coat then wash.
Conan Pace www.nockergeek.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/new_paint_range.png Take your pick!
Regarding the palette question; No I don't have a problem with re-using the wells after the paint is dried (as you've noticed in my videos). I do give the palette a good clean once in a while though :)
Awesome painting mate, may I ask you which room lighting do you use? I use neon lights above my head but sometimes I get confusing shadows on the miniature and make some mess which I have to fix later.
Thank you.
+Federico Ballarino Thank you Federico! I use a couple of 135W studio bulbs with reflective hood things. I have one directly above and one pointing more straight on so I get good light for filming with. Hope this helps! Andoer® E27 5500K 135W Photo Studio Bulb Video Light Photography Daylight Lamp (E27 Bulb) www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00TAZ7OIM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_4wCyxbDZ948YV
Thank you very much, I'll get a couple of them as well. Appreciated mate.
+Federico Ballarino No problem :)
These are wonderful videos! I have a quick question, though. What would your recommendation be for doing light blue fur like the Beast in Specter OPS?
Thanks Tom! I'm not familiar with Spector Ops, but if I find a spare few minutes at the weekend I'll have a look and see what I think..
Here's a direct link to a picture: www.plaidhatgames.com/images/u/SO01_Character_Cards_Hunters_TheBeast.png
Hi there Sorastro, I can't stop watching your videos. Ordered my paints and brushes today and looking forward to get started. Are you planning to support these miniature series through all upcoming releases, like the new Hoth expansion etc.?
I'm looking forward to future videos of you.
greetings from Germany
Hi CorpseTree! Thanks for the message. Yes - I plan to support all of the releases for this game (however long it takes!). I do plan to paint other games as well but I will always remain committed to IA.
Can I use standard mechanicus grey instead of stormvermin fur for the spines?
+Petr Svoren Hi Petr. Sure.. either pure Mechanicus Standard Grey or you could mix in a little min-tone brown or beige perhaps?
Been waiting for this one!
Hope you like it :)
Sorastro's Painting Very much yes!
Hi, I am interested in starting to paint these figures and I notice you mention thinning the paint a lot. Would you mind telling me would you use to thin the paint (is it water?) and the ratio of paint to thinner. Thanks and Im loving these painting videos
Hi Michael! Sure - I usually just use water and the ratio might vary depend on what I'm doing (base or highlights etc.) and the individual paint, but roughly anything between a third to a half of the mix might be water :)
i see, thanks alot :)
+Michael “Chewie8083” No problem :)
Looks awesome! But for us budget painters and also for the sake of variation, instead of a yellowish Nexu like in your video, do you have any suggestions on how to make a light grey Nexu, like in your fur test picture from Twitter?
jonnyneo53 Thanks Jonny; The main difference with the fur test picture you're referring to is that I used Pallid Wych Flesh instead of Screaming Skull; I actually used that for my first Nexu but it came out a little too pink so I ended up using a yellow glaze on it to get it to more closely match the look of the creatures from the Movies.
Sorastro's Painting Ah ok. I'll be working on getting these paints then. I'd also like to request that your first rebel hero should be Gaarkhan the Wookie lol
Don't forget you can use Ushabti Bone instead of the Screaming Skull if you already have it. Also, if you have Steel Legion Drab you could use that instead of the Rakarth Flesh :)
Ive already put black primer on 1 of my nexu. Any advices how to get close to your method?
Radek Zemsta Hi Radek! That's fine; You may just need to add one or two more thin layers of the beige to achieve a nice bright base tone that's all. (I did read somewhere that there is a rare species of black Nexu actually - bet that would look cool for a possible elite variant!?)
Would you mine telling me what music you are using in your video? Would make some good to 'work-to' music. Thanks
Hi Joe! I compose all of the music myself but am aiming to release an album of all the Imperial Assault stuff later this year :)
Could I use several layers of Karak Stone instead of the Rakarth Flesh?
Hi! Yes I don't see why not :)
Thank you!
As usual impressive video!!!! Look so easy when you do it :).
I plan to start the nexus and I am going to follow your scheme for one of them and wanted to move to a greyish with lighter stripes (maybe white).
As base color I was thinking about an adeptus battlegrey and a fortress grey or administratum grey for second layer.
Then Space wolves for the brush.
For the stripes I was thinking to make them white before the shades.
Could you please let me know your opinion? Do you think it can fit well?
Thanks for your lights
+Christophe Porcel Thanks Christophe! I love your grey nexu idea! My only thought is, if you give them quite a light grey fur tone, you might want to consider giving them dark grey stripes rather than white, just so they stand out a bit more (or try a darker fur with white stripes?) :)
That is a good point and I will follow your suggestion. If I want to go with darker grey what base and second layer would you recommend? For lighter grey would you use administratum or fortress grey?
Thank you so much Sorastro! So hero's next?
Thanks Juno - yes heroes next!
Been looking forward to this episode, and those Nexu look mint! Any hints on which hero(s) will be up first?
Thanks Euan! Sorry - no hints :)
Still anticipating Episode 10!!! :)
Thank you! I'm aiming to finish it this weekend (or soon after) :)
Sorastro's Painting No stress! I'm finishing up on Imperial Officers right now! :P Next up, the AT-ST! :D
Nice - The AT-ST is a blast to paint :)
As always amazing job
Thanks Rod! I'm glad you liked it :)
Great job!!! And very helpful. Thanks a lot!!
+A. M. Thank you! I'm glad you found it helpful :)
Awesome man. Really great.
Thanks Amanda! :)
Hey Sorastro, what kind of putty are you using to hold the models in place? Don't want to get something that's a huge PITA to take off or ruin any of the models.
soulesschild Hi! It's just regular white tack :)
I am pretty shure you already hears from Zombicide Black Plague. Do you buy this game when it is out and will ther be any painting tuts for it?
Hi Max! Yes - I backed Zombicide Black Plague within minutes of it going live but still missed the "early bird" :/ I can't wait to paint the minis and am planning on a series of tutorials - especially looking at the heroes :)
Thanks for doing these videos, they're really great. I bought and am currently finishing up painting an AT-ST and ordered the core set yesterday to paint as well after watching your videos. How do you thin your Ardcoat? with water? with Lahmian Medium? and to what ratio? Thanks.
Thanks! I just thin the 'Ardcoat with water using a roughly 50:50 ratio :)
Hi Sorastro! I'm new to the hobby and I wouldn't have known where to start without your videos :) Could you recommend an alternative from Vallejo Model Color for the Rakarth Flesh? Citadel paints are not easily available to me and I couldn't find an equivalent on any chart. I don't mind altering the colour scheme slightly if there is no direct equivalent. Many thanks!
Hi Kerrzo! To match Rakarth Flesh you can use Stonewall Grey (VGC 72.049) (For a really close match, mix in a tiny amount of Charred Brow (VGC 72.045) :)
Great, thanks!
+Kerrzo No problem :)
Yah... new episode. My subscription list didn't even give me a notice that a new one was out.
Love these videos, thank you. Youve given me the confidence to invest in some brushes and paints ;)
Geek Tim Thank you Tim! Welcome to the dark side :)
You did again...great job...one more time...
Thanks Lobo! :)
Hi there,
Great tutorials. When is 10 available?
xeneastwood Thank you! Most likely early next week :)
It pains my soul to see you dip the brush directly into the pot.
But such is the nature of Citadel texture paints and dry brushes.
Gorgeous work though, particularly love the stripes.
Used a similar technicque on some Warhammer Savage orc loincloths, used oranges and blacks to get a tiger pattern, worked fairly well :D
Are Crylon fusion primers ok to use?
I've not tried them actually; Has anyone reading this tried them and want to offer some advice?
On episode 2,the battle scars are exactly what I am going to,to apply to my "warjacks" in Warmachine..
Nice :)
Are you in the process of episode 10? Is it going to be the rebels? So far your episodes have been spectacular!
Thanks Conan. I'm half-way through filming the first rebel episode :)
Sorastro's Painting Wonderful :)
Hello, are you taking orders? and if yes how much do you ask for painting ?
Hi Arnaud! I'm afraid I don't do commission painting (mostly due to lack of time!) :)
Sorastro's Painting shame I Really love your works
Thank you Arnaud - I appreciate that; have you tried painting yourself though? You might be better than you think :)
Is the nexu sold separately or as part of a bigger set? I can’t find it online unpainted
Hi David! The Nexu come in the core box :)
Love your work I’m buying minis and working on imitating your tutorials
Thanks a lot David! I hope you enjoy the ride 😀
Sorastro's Painting the game store gave me a weird look when I said I don’t own the games but was buying the minis to recreate your stuff
Ha ha :)
Heh, no specific guidance on tackling the tackle? ;) Great stuff once again.
BathTubNZ You had to go there didn't you? :)
Hey Sorastro. Thanks for posting this video series. I've watched all 9 episodes over the last few days. As an avid table top player (but very timid about trying to paint figures) I feel this series has equipped me with the nerve to have a go. I'm looking forward to the rest of the series.
Also, as a matter of interest, I'm loving the music in the video's. Is there anywhere that the sound tracks to your "Imperial Assault" series can be had by the public?
Thank you very much James! Regarding the music, it isn't currently available for sale but I'm thinking I'll wait until I've finished the wave 1 or 2 miniatures by which time I'll have composed a fairly substantial quantity of music which I could then perhaps make available on Bandcamp or iTunes etc. It would require proper mastering however which may add time/cost but if the interest is there it might be worth it.
Excellent!
Mike Smith Thanks Mike :)
Spoiler alert for anyone watching, the striping he is doing. Lets just put it this way, it will be a LONG TEDIOUS task to do that, BUT once you grasp the concept and dont cheat to go to quickly it will always look amazing. Also notice how he is holding his brush, that his how it is comfortable FOR HIM, but not all of us could paint that way. I personally hold the brush like I would a pen or a pencil to try to give myself a more comfortable hand grip and less chance of screwing up. Another tip for the eyes, painting that shade of red over a white prime can take several coats to get rid of the white backdrop. If you prepaint the eyes black it will take less coats as the black doesnt absorb as much of the red you are putting on. Also make sure you let all paint dry before moving on to the next coat or step, as nothing you have seen here is wetblended. But this mofo looks sick love the paint job.
were did u get that
+clever clox Hi! Do you mean the miniature?
Amazing !!!!!
Thanks Stephen :)
yes
Man, this is ridiculous in the best way possible. All of your paint jobs have been amazing, but this... I'm not even going to try to duplicate this. lol
Thank you but it's quite doable!
Dude pls! When will you upload the rest? W8ing hard for new episodes! PS: YOu are fuking awesome! Best painting tutorials on youtube! ;)
Thanks buddy! Progress has been patchy over the last few weeks, but I'm now in full flow with editing Episode 10. I'm aiming to get it done within the next 3-5 days :)
There is a set of 152 Citadel paints for $369.00. There is even a bigger set that comes with every color for $405.00
great!
Thanks Zwara :)
Nice one again
Thanks Dean!
Awesome
Thanks Trevor :)
Do you play miniature games or do you just paint miniatures?
Hi! The main reason I paint them is because I love to play with fully-painted sets of miniatures :)
@@Sorastro Me too. I do not start to play a game before everything is painted. Even adding custom 3d terrain etc to games as well. Journeys in Middle Earth is a good example where all the tokens has been replaced. Even buildt a 3d battle map. Love your work an videos :)
Thank you! That sounds awesome! :D