INDOMITUS Necrons - Kwik and E-Z Paint Tutorial 

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Shouted out by the official warhammer 40k stream, thats insane

I collect astra militarum...my first army. Painted them horribly. I had some necrons from my starter box and followed this almost step by step (added Cristals on bases using contrasts)... I'm about to tear out of happiness. They are beautiful. My first well painted miniatures ever. Thank you.

I've been doing my necrons with the spraying black and then drybrushing silver technique. I picked up an old start collecting box to get some different types of warriors and other models (plus that ship thing is too cool), and I've been testing this technique on them to also prepare for the big box. It makes painting metal soooooo easy! I also love using this technique on swords and on guns. No more 3 layers of nuln oil before a final drybrush to highlight it, just black base, then drybrush with dark silver and maybe some light silver extra highlights. I think I got my warriors and the other gun guys from the start collecting box done like that in just a couple of hours, at which point I could focus on the fun things, like actually painting the details! Thanks for the video!

I came here for the glowing blades, I was not disappointed! They look so good, I can't wait for my necrons to arrive and give it a go! I had been looking forward to the space marines as a veteran space marine hoarder but the 'extra' models are now the main event after this video :D So cool, thanks!

Uncle Atom: "In this video I'm going to be dropping 'PA-Chow's' like they are going out of style!"

I also glue all of my push fit models. To me the idea of not using glue on warhammer models is absolute heresy. What is this, some kind of gunpla nonsense?!

Having worked through about half of my Indomitus Necrons, this tutorial, more specifically the makeup brush technique, really helped me out. However, this video changed the way I build models now. I tack my minis to a base and then texture the bases. I've been doing it in batches and it has really sped up the overall time needed from start to finish when I'm adding minis to my army. Two extremely handy tips that I use quite often now. Thanks Uncle Atom!

I am definitely guilty of the "oh, I'll finish the base later" issue.

Great technique! I followed this on Twitch. Skavens next, yay! Hope the little ratty dude that fell has recovered!

Wow! Cool!! I'm starting to regret, that I'm a marine-guy :D

I just saw this recently and decided to risk finally putting paint to plastic, using this as a guide. I gotta say, I had fun - a LOT of fun, painting my first Necron. I'm normally a Deathwatch guy, but I've been having some faction fatigue, so decided to give the Space Undead a shot... glad I did. This was an amazing (and amazingly simple) scheme to use. Can't wait to work up to the bigger guys, ESPECIALLY Senor Skorpekh! and try out the inks and filters...THANK YOU!

"And then you get a nice kind of a little bit sort of grungy corroded sort of bronzey look" -Uncle Atom, 2020

great tips and tricks. also your mic produces a great depth of sound to listen to for extended periods. keep up the great content!

Love your vidoes, appreciate your wisdom. Your voice calms me down. =)

Your Necrons look awesome!!! So much so, that GW featured them in there stream.

They look AMAZING. I’m definitely doing mine like this.

Having watched some of the Twitch streams, it was very nice to have this break down of the steps. Thanks, Uncle Atom! (sometimes it feels weird calling you that, since I think we're the same age. lol)

Is it just me, or does it seem like a lot of people got more excited for the necrons than normal. I mean the non SM side of these box sets are usually also rans. This time I'm seeing more excitement for the other side of the box.

Awesome tips! As someone totally new to painting miniatures, this will be a great help👍

Damn, now I need to decide between Midwinter Minis Sandstone Necrons and yours... I'm new to the hobby (in huge part thanks to you an Guy from MidwinterMinis). I wonder if it would be possible to get the similar effect on blades and stuff without airbrush? Any thoughts?

"Tummies."

My brother "He who hates space" just converted to be a 40K Emperor worshiping neophyte. A timely video for him as Necrons were part of the starter kit. I'm sending him your way Lol!

Wow, they look great! Can you show next how you did that green OSL on those big Necrons?

I used this method to paint up a post apocalyptic cyborg warband for Stargrave and Space Weirdos. Used Robbed Cyborgs from Ramshackle Games. They turned out great. Really made them look the part of grungy, warn, and ill maintained machines. Their red robs also really popped with the tarnished copperish look.

Advice from someone woth the box, follow the directoons when making the necrons, for the love of god!

*Signs you're from Wisconsin* You use the spelling Kwik. Now I want cheese stuffed breadsticks.

Wonderful tutorial! Great idea going over your clips from Twitch. Loving your show, watching from Ottawa, Canada. Thanks a million!

You pulled out the Ogre shirt, that was a fun game. Nice paint job on the Necrons, very good tips for everyone to incorporate into their paint plan.

Do you have any advice to those who want to replicate the hyper phase blades technique, but are unable to use an airbrush? Thank you!

Awesome shirt man, wish i could get a copy of that game, and g.e.v. For that matter..love the vids

Never been so early for a video in my life 🤣

Great video. After just getting back into the hobby after 20+ years, your tips, tricks, and advice has been very informative and allowed me to jump back in. Looking forward to unboxing these guys tomorrow

Do you think I could adapt the metal technique for Minotaurs Space Marines?

Baking soda and superglue technique discovered by car mechanics.

I absolutely like this type of video. A great summary of the twitch streams and a good mixture of "how are things done" and especially the "why". Please do more of them.

Sick OGRE shirt dude

Ahh, Ogre, one of the few games in three different miniature styles. Chits, 3d cardboard and Plastic Miniatures. A classic! Your wardrobe department is pretty good with the throwback gaming references.

Is this video a tutorial?????

I don't understand why the video is a painting Tutorial. Three quarters of the video shows you gesturing with your hands........

Vid idea: possible causes of sliding back on paint quality and how to push past it/stay motivsted. Eg brush deterioration, after a gap, new models/ style/technique, new paints, rushing.

Your channel deserves way more exposure, the way you explain things is great, your painting tutorials are awesome and youre an honest amd nice guy! Keep it up! :)

Is there a list of all paints used that can be referenced? I'm going shopping later and don't want to forget any.

Getting my indomitus box tomorrow 🤗. Been waiting for months. Got into minitures about 2 months ago and decided to wait till 9th edition started so I get the new rules when everyone does at the same time. Been in the model hobby for while doing cars and tanks but this looks even funner. Very inspiring videos.

Don't use your girlfriend's mac make up brush. Mine became very aggressive and angry. I wasn't expecting the reaction. Saw a different side of her that day

I'm totally new to this whole painting minis hobby. I've tried my hands at a couple models, but, stuck with some fairly basic techniques. I've watched dozens upon dozens of videos. Whether they were made to teach or simply entertain, I've absorbed quite a bit. And, I think I want to do some unorthodox styles and techniques. It seems certain colors and styles are used quite frequently. But, what if I mixed some silver with a bright yellow and green then proceeded to dry brush a necron warrior with red basing? I dunno, but, these techniques and ideas have given me such a drive to paint more minis! Even if they don't look good, they're still special to me. :)

How timely! I was thinking of doing pretty much exactly this to batch paint dozens of heavily armoured Mordor orcs and Isengard Uruk-Hai for War if the Ring and you just gave a great proof of concept! Thanks Atom

I love this - they look amazing! Would you say it's ok to prime in black with a brush as opposed to spraying it on or would that not work well for this technique?

Well done! I think contrast paints out an airbrush over zenithal, spot highlighting results in fantastic results for army painting. Your quick painting results were much better than any that were previewed on the Warhammer Community site.

I'm getting the impression Uncle Atom likes those make-up brushes.

Beautiful. Will definitely try some variation of these techniques. Problem is you are making me want to paint the Necrons and I need to paint Fists first!

Liked for using the word "Schmutz"!

OMG. I really like your paintjob on the new Necrons, Uncle Atom!

Love the Ogre shirt. Go SJG!

Kwik, e-z? Yes you have my attention. Sold out yet here we are. Can you tell I'm new and a little overwhelmed? You have my subscription friendo.

Okay we're doing meat on arms... meat on arms.. lol

I am a D&D mini guy thinking of trying war gaming but I have no idea where to start. I noticed your next episode is asking for ideas. How about a rehash for an old middle aged white guy that is a wargame moron?

I was so confused, when he said Schmutz. Then I remebered American Dad and the little Schmutzplätzchen... Thank you for the content, Uncle Atom ! Stay pachow!

Just gained another viewer after recently picking up this box getting back into the hobby. really excited for these new necrons, havent played a good 12-14 years,really looking forward to painting them. but gonna be using the marines to bring it all back to me first so my painting isnt total garbage.

Any recommendations for a good white ink for spraying as he suggests on the hyperphase blades?

That Ogre shirt! Reminds me of all the Bolo novels I've read. AI-powered tanks for the win!!

currently building the minis and honestly some of the smaller parts are killing me lol.

Wow, the last image, I thought "why's he showing GW's picture of the necrons instead of the ones he painted..?"

Would spraying leadbelcher over the black be a good idea?

That blade effect is fire. I guess you could do the same if you do light brushing? No airbrush here.

Ps keep up the great work here's a like.

Couldn't have made a better video! Great paint job. For me I'm loving the copper look so I'm thinking on that. I've got a sweet blood ochre that makes a sweet shade... I'm thinking to do something with that 🤔. Not sure on the highlight or what to use in a dry brush. This is definately giving me ideas!

I really don’t understand the difference between the flesh part and the non flesh part. Both times you put skeleton horde on the miniature. What did you do different? Why didn’t you paint everything in skeleton horde?

Great video Uncle Atom. You should definitely do more tutorials. See you Sunday for your live Sunday stream.

Definitely stealing the techniques you used on the blades for my scheme. Fantastic result, and way easier to wrap my novice head around than the built up transitions and wet blending others have done. Thanks, can Uncle A!

I have watched enough of these that I can totally time your Pa Chows, when you do them... lol Also, love these videos, great work, and words of advice.

Great vid. almost makes me want to keep the Necron half of my Indomitus box....nearly

I use army painter paint too, I use equal parts weapon copper and plate mail for the necron color. Almost the same color as the ruinlord bronze that citadel makes.

Looks great! Thanks for the tips.

Amazing models and amazing paint job on them !! Love the ideas you had behind the paint on them like the scrapes and the effect for the blades and weapons. Great work and thank you for sharing these ideas, they're very motivational for painters who aren't pros like me 😁

I've become a huge fan of the certain contrast paints over a bright silver base. You can use most of the dark browns over bright silver to create a whole variety of brass, bronze, or just old looking metals.

Love the channel thanks

Great video, thanks for helping me cut through my analysis paralysis.

Great video! I wish the steps were transcribed so I could follow as I paint easier though :) might have to go through. Also what are your thoughts on using snakebite leather rather than skeleton horde for the fleshy bits?

Now I want to make Necrons! Thanks for the inspiration Uncle Atom!!! New edition new Army!!!

Okay but where can I get one of those sweet Ogre shirts

I would love to paint those blades your way, but... I can't find pro acryl paints in my country. Any idea of equivalents from other brands? I wonder if moot green will work for bright yellow green... If anyone have any advice about blade paints, I would love to hear them!

Great video. Make up brushes - Genius. Definitely going to give this a go with the Necrons.

My brother sent me this vid since I'm starting up a Maynarkh Dynasty army, but damn if this isnt exactly what I needed and I'm glad i remembered to watch it first. Granted, I'll be using bronze instead of silver, but meh.

Has anybody drybrushed the Rune Lord Brass yet? I'm interested in brass colored Necrons, but I'm not sure how well metallic brass would drybrush. Also, would switching from black primer to brown primer look better under brass? New painter here 😅

Wait!!! I'm supposed to build the models!? WHAT!!?!?!?!?!? :P :P great video Uncle Atom!

@ Tabletop Minions, I'm wondering, how do you clean that big make-up brushes? Dry wiping on a paper or washin with warm water? Or some fancy brash soap?

Wow, this was an amazing explanation and guide! Please consider this for the marines later! Thank you!

By meat parts i assume you mean the exoskeleton and the bone parts as the internal skeleton.

A three Pa-Chow video, what an outstanding way to start my day! Great video sir.

Skaven are great for warcry, they're so mobile which seems to be the name of the game for what's good on the tabletop. Looking forward to seeing those rats!

Hey TM, when you say "pa-chow" and point to the corner of the video, is there supposed to me a link? All I see is a puff of smoke and then a spinning TM logo. Cheers!

I would like to participate in this, but FedEx has been sitting on my boy for 5 days :/

I am so torn I want those Necrons and Primaris, but don't want to wait two months after I order. :) They look great!

Hi I am just wondering do you think Gw will end up killing them self due to out pricing the next generation of players. Only asking coz now it's a treat for me as an adult buying something of there's while as a kid I could all way buy something from there but that was many moons ago.

you could have used Reikland flesh shade instead of skeleton horde

What paint of silver did you use? I've only used reaper paints and drybrushing with those silver ones ain't gonna work so well. trying out any citadel and vallejo paints

I've really enjoyed seeing you paint those necrons on twitch and this was nice to give an overview of all that. Awesome, thank you.

thanks but due to pricing only the rich can play this game... ill stick to gunpla its cheaper lol

Thank you! I stress about painting and you always bring me calm.