@@Exidous96 I know that I saw something like this in a zombie movie somewhere :) And it make sense, you want to keep the cuddly zombies at a distance while giving them ventilation holes.... but they still smell :(
What we need is Darrell’s take on the lore. That way you can get on with modelling and Darrell can deconstruct the lore with his chain spear: a perfect solution for everyone.
I'll definitely cash app some R&D $$ for Darrells upgrade of his chain spear to get a flame thrower. Because of course some enemies have wierd creatures, putrid/corrosive liquids and semi autonomous bio functions that can be rendered safe to dismember/disembowel once they've been seared/toasted
I love kitbashing, I love your channel and seeing your creativity on so many levels was so cool, and to see and to see how many tools you brought to the project I feel like I got my money's worth from the video even though watching it for free.
I like watching you Ninjon doing your own thing, or your own take of army painters/colour schemes. It's refreshing to see something different and getting good painting tips. You've also made some very unique videos and kit bashed mini's. Would love to see more custom stuff. Or just you painting the Primarch's, like you did with Konrad of the Night Lords, absolutely the best paint job take on Konrad I've ever seen, with all the gory details and lightning highlights on the armour. Just you having fun with it, or going crazy with a miniature is entertaining to watch. Like we can tell if you're bored of something, I'm just encouraging that beyond what gets the most views, just do videos on things you like and enjoy. If you're having fun, it's more fun for us to watch. Take care dooode :D
This was super cool! I really enjoy watching the kitbashing videos a lot because that is how I found your channel to begin with! When it comes to the painting style, grimdark horror like this is definitely my favorite but just use whatever you feel fits the build the best!
Same here! an d I must recognise I have more fun painting chaos or Tyranids than marines or skitaris or Necrons. Orks are different but chaos are the most fun to paint. And Kitbashing is the mos t interesting content because it is unique, that's why your channel and Erick ´s are my favorites.
This is one of my favorite videos. Kick ass funny intro. Love grim dark tutorials. Love custom conversions. I paint grim dark b/c I'm always leaning to dark colors. I find the process very therapeutic. Its like cutting a bonsai tree. There is a balance you need to do but, if you mess up it still looks good! Win WIN in my book.
Jon, thanks so much for joining with us on this. Everyone involved in this effort really appreciates your belief in what we're doing, and your generosity with the help you've given has been awesome. Thanks from all of us!
I love the Grimdark style and LOVE when you do kitbashes and painting videos of those Kitbashes. The gnarly kitbashed undead leviathan flotsam monster you kitbashed remains one of, if not my favorite video you've done recently.
Loved the conversion and the paint job you've given the knight. I like grim dark style but not for everything or at least not all the time. Keep up the great work.
Answers to questions 1. Grim dark is good 2. I like when you paint grim dark 3. I very much like when you kitbash and paint a project, more of this please What I would have loved though is to get longer shots of the finished model with a slower turn table. After watching the whole video, with each layer and stage, I want to drink in the final piece of art. Have some time to take in every little details.
I loved the previous kitbash video and this one, grimdark paint schemes are what got me interested in model painting and it is what I am trying to create when I paint models myself. The final product here is excellent in how much variation of surfaces and finishes you managed to fit in, while managing to keep key colors bright enough that the model didn't devolve into one big muted mess.
You make painting look fun and not the daunting task of making sure you're not ruining a model spent hours kitbashing on with a single daub or dabbing.
To answer all your questions, yes! "Grimdark" is the painting style I aspire too and the first thing I think of when wanting to paint a cool model, I like the military modelling style weathered and realistic paintjobs as, for me, they give so much life to a model. The Grimdark Compendium is one of my favourite youtube channels, full of useful tips and tricks and advice.
Grimdark Compendium is indeed very good. Seems like the channel was one of the first on youtube to use a lot of these techniques and products, but doesn't get a lot of credit/recognition.
This is a pretty brilliant kit bash, here, the paint job is magnificent, and makes me want to start getting more into that, myself. I have some Vallejo chipping medium on hand that's been waiting for the right project to drop it onto, and sooner or later it's gonna have to get used!
1. Yes I do. It has really improved my engagement with my army 2. Yes. Every different artist's interpretation of Grim Dark informs my style. 3. Frickin' yes. I loved this, your defiler, and I am eager to see you paint the ridiculous monster kit bash you made from the ogre scraps.
The out takes are the highlights in your version of grim dark! And then there is Darryl! What’s the correct spelling??? Kitbash-yes!(I am sure it helps people take risks) Your Version of Grim Dark-sure why not! I paint Grim Dark all the time but my version is different than yours. When you do videos like this you use multiple products and it’s good to see them in use. I think the paint on pigment looked interesting but you never came back to comment on it? Good video and AWSOME production value as usual! Thanks!
I love painting grimdark, whether subtle or obvious. For my 40k stuff, it feels very thematic. For my Warhammer fantasy models, it helps bring my colorfully dressed human soldiers into the world of dreadful marches, dark forests, cruel government, and brutal battle that they’re apparently living in-also it’s perfect for the dark fantasy terrain, chaos, and undead. But less specifically, painting in a grim style just looks right to me, and lends well to the way I paint models.
Love kit bashing. Love "grim dark". In the best possible way this video is like you watched a bunch of Night Shift videos before tackling this project. Which is great because their are a lot of painting techniques which the warhammer seems oblivious too which are much better for achieving a realistic quality for vehicles and mechs. Good stuff!
Love the kitbash videos, but it should always be followed up with a painting video (which are also absolutely great). Without the painting videos it's a little disappointing. It just seemed like too much work/time investment by both you and us to not finish the project, so to speak.
Looks great! Definitely like your kitbashes although you definitely need to finish that venomcrawler you kitbashed!! unless you did it on a stream in which case boo you
I was thinking about getting an airbrush with one of those small compressors so I don't have to commit too hard. The one in this video seemed perfect since it was a good cause and everything, but MAN is that out of my price range. Oh well.
actually, Ragnar Blackmane went on to serve in the Wolfblade because he threw a chain spear at Magnus eye. (I know it says nothing about the spear being a chain spear but one can dream about it)
You may not read this, but here it goes. I like when you do both. I'm newish to the hobby and I'm looking for ideas, and these types of vids are perfect for that
I'll be honest, most of the way through the video I was wondering why people would want to do this style. I tend to prefer a clean, bright look to things. But at the end it's so well done and intentional I get it. Really great job!
Darrell: "Chain Spear!" Me: *I wonder if Jon bought a nice gas pole saw for trimming branches?* Cut to Darrell wielding said saw in a video so now it's a business tax write off
Easily one of the coolest looking chaos knights I have ever seen. Nailed the grimdark look. And to answer your question: I personally don't think I'll ever make more than a few minis here and there look grimdark, I do really like looking at other people's well executed minis in that style.
Yeah, absolutely love the grimdark style and your videos about it because you understand that it doesn't mean to just smother your miniatures in streaking grime and call it a day. Please do more! Really dig this direction your channel is taking! Big thumbs up from me.
i really like the Grimdark style, it is my favorite style in most settings. this style reminds me of the folk lore and old fairy tales i grew up with was told from other countries here in europe, grimdark as hell!
I love this two video series so much. I’ve started painting a lot of Grimdark stuff and I really feel like I’ve found the thing that works for me best. This is mostly for the reason that it makes me very happy when I approach painting a mini this way. It’s very freeing and it gets me in this flow where I want to paint more minis and more often. I for one would love as much content like this from @ninjon as I can get.
I bloody love kitbashes like this. The result is nothing short of amazing. When I saw the first video it was what inspired me to make a Legionary Kill Team - the first minis I ever built - and I want to leave my gratitude ^^
As someone who probably goes overboard with the grim dark style, overwethering and what not this video has a lot of good lessons for me to take on board!
Yes, please do more kitbashing and painting it. Was really looking forward to the finished product of this Warhammer Knight Kitbash and you delivered... awesome content as always!
Holy moly, what a triumph of a paintjob! I usually gravitate to the grimdark style myself, I just always have a hard time bringing the highlights and overall contrast back in, but videos like yours and Vince's helped me tremendously in leveling up my own painting. I'm still a ways off from attempting a large boy like this, or from achieving this sorta result, but getting there. One question about the finished Wardog tho.....is it weird that it kinda reminds me of a poorly maintained public turlet?
Can't be more on point with Darrell, I actually converted a veteran ultramarine with chainspear for my little brother ten years ago. Greath job with the Knight tho
Do I paint in grimdark? Sometimes. Do I like watching you paint grimdark? Yup. All your vids tbh. Do I like watching you kitbash then paint a thing? O yeah. I like seeing unique models. Love your stuff man. Can't wait for the next.
Ninjon, this was an awesomo philosophic journey into the spirit of grimdark... I salute u. Btw, dirty down rust... What an effect! And the answers are: yes.
Conversions = YES of course, Grimdark = YES absolutely, Non Traditional Painting = YES for sure :). Very nice video again, thx for the effort and time you put in these. Keep it up ;).
This turned out amazing! Golden Demon Worth for sure. Also thanks for the kickstarter link, backed the palette. Can’t afford the airbrush unfortunately 😢
“Legend tells tale of a vicious machines that would hurl themselves into the battlefield, unleashing the wrath of Khorne, they call it… *Khorne Dogs* “ “…what? Don’t you mean Khorne’s Dogs?” “ I know what I said”
