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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 RU-vid 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.

I'm big fan of the sonic Sledgehammer methods. Simple,quick and effective

Think what we really learned was Ciara likes painting glowing eyes and Slapchop Ultramarines wear denim power armour. Great video!

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.

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.

That was very simple. It was also easy to follow, made sense and I think quite helpful. Good one team Broadsword.

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

This is a really great tutorial for me. Only just started using an airbrush.. been modelling, painting and gaming since 1974 too 😂😂

Great examples of different methods, I might have to give some a try!

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

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.

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!

Such a niche James Bond movie reference aha. Great video as always!

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.

I will be borrowing that neon pink eye for my son’s of Horus army

Excellent vid... Dig the idea n format

Nice results. I would like to see similar videos for other colors.

Great stuff friends 👏 👍

Thank you for this guide! I have subscribed to your channel.

Great video.

Can you share the paints and recipe for the airbrush all in method love the look

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

Have you tried panel liner as an alternative to oils?

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).

That magenta Space Marine with black, it's like an anti-Emperor's Children. A Peasant's Parent

As an apartment dweller, I have to drybrush and stipple instead of using an airbrush.

would you recommend using the streaking grime on orcs/orruks? would it help muddy grimey appearance?

What shade did you use for the airbrush method at the end

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.

i thought the first marine looked the best or at least as good as the others.

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

Thank you , Oli , Nothing for me to watch on this upload , See you in the next one , 🐺 Loupis Canis .

What bases are those on? They look the same so I'm guessing they arent "homemade"?

Would you consider doing a different chapter?

Hmm, is that an Alpha Legion on the right? 0:23?

Space marines, citadel only paints, AND ultramarines? This really was tailored to be generic as possible lol Wait AK products! A twist!!!!

That edge highlighting looks pretty rushed

This not pro paint, this is juste ok