This channel is criminally underrated. Top notch production and info. Thank you
@52Miniatures3 жыл бұрын
Thanks A, I appreciate hearing it.
@DBomb843 жыл бұрын
Also love the sens of humor :)
@jeremielemaire19343 жыл бұрын
ive only discovered this channel in the past two weeks and the production is unparalleled to any other youtuber in the hobby. i dont get how its so "clean"
@52Miniatures3 жыл бұрын
@@jeremielemaire1934 Thank you J, I appreciate it.
@aunderiskerensky23043 жыл бұрын
yea i agree, glad i followed over from miniac. hope to see a collab sometime.
@nightfire7343 жыл бұрын
Big tip: Check your local game store for any of these before hopping on amazon. It's very easy and tempting to hear something online and order it in a few clicks right then, but supporting your LGS goes a long for them and you get to see the product in person first.
@52Miniatures3 жыл бұрын
Most definitely. I buy everything I can from my LFGS. Not only to support but because I usually leave with products I need, recommended by the staff (or even testing in store) rather than shopping blindly online.
@brutismaximus13 жыл бұрын
This guy: Excellent advice Me: Walks out with more minis to add to my pile of shame.
@52Miniatures3 жыл бұрын
It is known to happen !
@tftf603 жыл бұрын
10 month after publishing, this video is still gold!
@52Miniatures3 жыл бұрын
Thanks T!
@TriptonStudios3 жыл бұрын
Top notch production indeed! I said to my girlfriend this is like watching a show about miniature painting on A&E or BBC!
@52Miniatures3 жыл бұрын
Thanks T! I really appreciate it.
@aehink1433 жыл бұрын
Oh man, the toothbrush scene got a laugh there.
@52Miniatures3 жыл бұрын
Ha ha! Guess I’ll have to make a “different ways of shaking your paint” sketch one day.
@willmendoza84983 жыл бұрын
Same. I was not prepared for that.
@VASM1606893 жыл бұрын
@@52Miniatures yes!
@RedFlameGamer3 жыл бұрын
This video (Hell the whole channel really) deserves so much more attention than it's getting. The presentation's excellent and the advice here is very solid and well spoken and gave me some new things to think about down the line. I'm glad I stumbled upon it!
@52Miniatures3 жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you R! I appreciate it.
@wasteyelo13 жыл бұрын
Incredibly valuable advice and an exceptional command of sarcasm.
@52Miniatures3 жыл бұрын
Am glad to hear that. I don’t think that list has changed much... maybe ad textured rolling pins... and there should have been food on the list... I always forget to eat when I paint and then complain over the shakes that get worse and worse.
@evidentside3 жыл бұрын
As a Scot that uses sarcasm as conversational currency, I concur and second this statement. Brilliant!
@wait4tues3 жыл бұрын
A scrap miniature. Best advice I've ever heard. I can't believe I've never heard of anyone else using one nor thought of doing that. Brilliant.
@52Miniatures3 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't go without. I think I have four of them now, following around. And I just keep re - priming them when they get to messy.
@aunderiskerensky23043 жыл бұрын
99 percent isopropyl soaking bin has been really good to me as well for paint removal, and has NOT harmed any of the minis. i've had a group of first born in a soaking tupperware for like 3 months cause i keep putting them off, and they are completely fine.
@52Miniatures3 жыл бұрын
Yeah. I'm going to try this next :)
@coalitionofrob4362 жыл бұрын
Never cease to be amazed at your conversational style, and impeccable English!
@52Miniatures2 жыл бұрын
Well thank you 🙏
@tonybayer25463 жыл бұрын
One thing I'd like to add for scrap miniatures, is that green plastic army men work great. They're cheap, can be bought in bulk, and it saves you from using up models that can actually be used for something. When I got into this hobby, I painted 20-30 army men before I was confident enough to paint my first Space Marines, and because of this they actually came out pretty well. Great video btw, will definitely consider mixing balls and tufts.
@52Miniatures3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tony, that a good Idea!
@orthy853 Жыл бұрын
This is the channel for those who are starting and it’s an honest, upfront, no frills channel and I have taken more “logic” away from it then almost anyone else.
@ramenron4 жыл бұрын
You have a unique and valid voice in this space. I would add to your to your list by suggesting a not inexpensive bottle of whisky. Pouring out a wee dram before starting a session with the hobby really sets a tone. ;-)
@52Miniatures4 жыл бұрын
My alter ego that is in no way a responsible KZfaq creator that in no way wants to encourage any forms of substance abuse agrees with you. Of course enjoyed responsibly. But that’s not me talking, it’s the alter ego.
@ramenron4 жыл бұрын
@@52Miniatures Skål!
@philgee4863 жыл бұрын
Amen Brother! though for me it's a bottle of Hendrick's (other deep and complex tasting intoxicants are available...)
@langezek3 жыл бұрын
@52 Miniatures It can actually be super useful for people who shake a lot as it's a depressant. I cant have sugar or coffee before I paint, but a (responsible) drink can really quell the tremors
@Ljaysauz3 жыл бұрын
@@philgee486 2 parts hendricks to 3 parts fevertree elderflower tonic: the best G&T I've ever had.
@aunderiskerensky23043 жыл бұрын
after abusing several army painter brushes i finally bought a tiny and a medium windsor and newton, and they are completely different behaviours. The newtons hold paint better, release paint smoother, clean better. i never thought they would make such a huge difference but i'm glad i learned to take care of them before i bought them.
@52Miniatures3 жыл бұрын
Nice! And I would agree :)
@PzFalconer3 жыл бұрын
Aside from everythhing else that's good about this video, it's very refreshing to hear advice from someone who also lives it a flat and has to approach their limited hobby space smart instead of wide.
@52Miniatures3 жыл бұрын
Thanks P! It is more and more challenging with the channel, to stay limited. If it was not for that.. I think probably a few boundaries are a good thing 😂
@PzFalconer3 жыл бұрын
@@52Miniatures still, even with your relatively small set up you manage to produce quality content which rivals that of people with proper home studios. This is impressive! Totally wish you to overcome all the challenges you face.
@52Miniatures3 жыл бұрын
🙏
@MrChitchen3 жыл бұрын
Just wanted to say thank you for the tips! The whole section about "hobbying on" really struck a cord with me. I have 3 young children so obviously, I have zero space to hobby in right now and I also cant leave anything lying around for the children (I prefer the term demons) to get their mitts on. I just wanted to add that for anyone in a similar situation, I found that a portable paint station (the one I use is Army Painter) has been a life saver. I basically store all my models, paints and tools etc in plastic modular storage, and then when the kids are asleep and I have a couple of hours spare of an evening, it is a simple case of getting the containers out, setting up my paint station and then getting cracking. As you said, you don't need "everything" to be able to hobby, it is just about using the items that best suit your own situation. Massive thank you for emphasising this! Love the videos.
@52Miniatures3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Craig, I really appreciate you comment. It keeps me making more videos :) I'm glad to hear you get some hours of hobby time in every now and again.
@Felipe.Portugal3 жыл бұрын
Just found out about the channel through Midwinter Minis and Miniac and I'm very pleasantly surprised. Great advice, lovely camera angles, strappingly handsome guy with buttery smooth voice and beautiful minis... Yep I'm here to stay for sure!
@52Miniatures3 жыл бұрын
Welcome to the channel F! I'm very glad for the recommendations.
@raskov753 жыл бұрын
Can we just take a second to drool over the way my man lights himself? Look at those shadows! Feel like I'm looking a panel of a graphic novel.
@52Miniatures3 жыл бұрын
Thanks B!
@Plan3tBob2 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same!
@schizosamurai88403 жыл бұрын
I admire how level-headed your demeanor is
@52Miniatures3 жыл бұрын
Well thank you Lemon
@Morganistalking3 жыл бұрын
The book point is legit. Ive forgotten my favourite paint recipes so many times.
@52Miniatures3 жыл бұрын
Definitely something well worth investing in!
@BjornFriborg3 жыл бұрын
@@52Miniatures It is, and great tip with having the paints in there as well. I have a google docs that I put my recipes in - helps me because it is always accessible from my phone and I have a tendency to forget to bring stuff when I go to a mate's place and paint. Also the google docs recipe is also helpful if you want to share your recipes with other people.
@52Miniatures3 жыл бұрын
@@BjornFriborg Good idea!
@davidvargas76243 жыл бұрын
This is my new favorite KZfaq hobby Channel. I wish you the best kind sir, and I Will definetly check all videos (and wait for many many more.)
@52Miniatures3 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it :) Welcome to the channel!
@avocato11352 жыл бұрын
You're fast becoming one of my favourite content producers in the wargaming/hobby painting world! A few things I can suggest if I may? Paint stripper, If you're in the UK or somewhere in the world that sells it, go to a pound shop or supermarket and grab some Dettol, cheap and works pretty well. Mixing balls: grab a pack of cheap plastic BBs, you get far more of them and they do exactly the same job, I had some left over from when I used to airsoft, and I've barely made a dent in mine, having filled atleast 100 pots since I started. :)
@52Miniatures2 жыл бұрын
Thank A! Yeah, I've been given tips about Dettol, just don't know if I can get my hands on it (I'm in Sweden). But thanks for the tips!
@pazuzu_6663 жыл бұрын
14:06 I was expecting Brent from Goobertown Hobbies to make an appearance!
@52Miniatures3 жыл бұрын
Maybe he did without us noticing.
@fernandoarrellaga60353 жыл бұрын
Tip for a cheap paint rack. Desing one an then you can cut it in wood with your friend laser cutting machine ( you should have a friend with that machine, the machine is awesome). If you don't have friends with interesting machines you can print the desing and make one from foam board or even wood, but that's more work. Filament printers are fine too i guess, but that's 3d modeling, a little more complex than a 2d desing.
@52Miniatures3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Fernando. I don't have a friend with a laser cutting machine. But I did build one: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gpdpfNBesb6cl2Q.html
@TheMarmicz3 жыл бұрын
Hey, I just want to say thank you for the points you made at the end of the video, about making it work somehow. As someone who has rarely time to paint due to adult life responsibilities, this resonated a lot with me. Often times I come across videos where they showcase various styles that look great, but just the equipment and paint range they use costs a fortune that I can't justify. I really love your modest style of videos. Great stuff. Thanks.
@52Miniatures3 жыл бұрын
Good to hear it. I think after a while it is difficult to keep perspective. I mean, making videos like this... I buy a lot of stuff to say the least. I get sent stuff for free. I really do now need a solid setup, to save time. But this is not really part of the "normal" hobbying. Having all this stuff around is sometimes blinding.
@duogemstone4 жыл бұрын
My suggestion would be a nail polish shaker, works great with the small miniature paint pots/dropper bottles to make sure every thing is mixed well and saves your arm. Quite a few good things can be found in the nail polish section of a store as that's also where I got my lamp ( LED, 3 brightness levels and 3 light types white, blue and red. Even has a usb port on the bottom )
@zamo96604 жыл бұрын
For sure! I hear you, there's also micro cristal balls supposed to be nail decoration but can be used to fill skull eye sockets, as pimples in nurgle figures, rivets... Nail polish section is a gold mine for hobbyists. And do not forget to get makeup sponges and brushes, these rock for weathering and dry rushing respectively.
@52Miniatures4 жыл бұрын
I need to find the nail polish section! Thanks Duo!
@RobertOfficer3 жыл бұрын
The paint bottle rubber banded to the toothbrush is brilliant.
@52Miniatures3 жыл бұрын
😂
@goofytroopy1233 жыл бұрын
It makes me feel comfortable to see someone that does the same as me just uses the coffee table for hobby stuff and then clean everything up. I have children and it is so hectic to try and do building and painting in my living room with them running around.
@52Miniatures3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave, I must admit to now having my own little desk. There was an opening in real-estate in the living room. But I mainly blame video creation. Rigging up my camera every single time I film for videos was taking its toll.
@andreaswillemsen98893 жыл бұрын
You are the Bob Ross of Miniature Painting.
@52Miniatures3 жыл бұрын
Hah! Thanks Andreas :) And thank you very much for the extra support.
@swsot3 жыл бұрын
Getting back into the hobby, originally started when I was about 9 and then life happened but I feel so lucky to have come across this channel, the perfect blend of beautiful camera work, painting, advice and wit. It's safe to say that I'm not only addicted to miniature related things but also this channel
@52Miniatures3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad to hear it S, welcome to the channel. Hope the videos can continue to inspire.
@13Robzilla4 жыл бұрын
On the idea of keeping a painting journal, I can't recommend google drive enough for this. Unlimited storage of google docs. You can organize them in folders to your liking, my favorite part is the price...free. A year later when someone asks you how you painted something you can just pull it up. Being able to add to something while on the go helps a lot too since inspiration strikes at inopportune times it seems. Great video, thanks for sharing and please be safe!
@52Miniatures4 жыл бұрын
Very true! Personally I like to stay “off screen” when painting... just to relax from accidental email checks :) but electronic notes are a lot easier to edit and sort. 👍
@13Robzilla4 жыл бұрын
@@52Miniatures i just have something voice that types into notepad then copy paste into a new google doc to edit and sort. For me its more about the ability to do whenever and wherever. Bad luck I guess.
@BreakingDamian3 жыл бұрын
This is the channel I was looking for a long time... Thank you.
@52Miniatures3 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it it Damian! Welcome :)
@viktorlundstrom7803 жыл бұрын
You explain these things in a calming way for me. I have a hobby space in my livingroom also but it consist of a industrial shelving unit 120cmx200cmx70cm it can hold everything from 3d printer to painting area on another shelf. for people living in small flats I would recommend it as with a bit of imagination the can really hold a lot and with a bit of actual artistic talent, they can even look acceptable for your partner.
@52Miniatures3 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it V, and your quite right. I plan do do a little video about this kind of stuff as well.
@ruin8tion2 жыл бұрын
He's the Jeff Goldblum if minipainting minus the creepiness. Dapper, and entertaining.
@52Miniatures2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad to hear it's minus the creepiness :)
@kristianknutson47033 жыл бұрын
Never thought of a note book for my paint schemes, but it is genius. Thank you!
@52Miniatures3 жыл бұрын
I'm very glad for my little book. As long as I remember adding the new paints I buy :)
@socalastarte67273 жыл бұрын
Very interesting list. I’ve been painting for quite sometime and have a bit of a routine that works for me. Many items on your list have piqued my interest. Very concise, professional video. Thank you sir
@durzod20523 жыл бұрын
This may be just a US thing, but I highly recommend using the styrofoam trays that grocery stores package meats with. Wash them thoroughly & let them dry. I use them to hold mini projects. Easier to grab a single tray to work on than carry a box or whatever else. There is a slight rim around the edge (depending on what was in it) that helps keep things together. They're great for model building, as you can cut parts from sprues and have a place to put them where they won't go wandering. The best part: it keeps them out of the landfill! They can also be used to sort out units when playing. Easy to carry that reinforcing unit from the sideboard to the table. When they start o break (and they will) use the pieces in your basing and/or terrain. +1 to the whiskey, though a glass of wine works, too.
@52Miniatures3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip D, I appreciate it. There sure is a lot of packaging around, that's for sure. Especially during this pandemic. All these things delivered have brought me a wealth of little boxes to store hobby stuff in :)
@andy430jugo3 жыл бұрын
I started painting miniatures around month ago and obviously spent hours on YT watching different tutorials, and what a pleasant surprise this channel is! Apparently you can make impeccable quality, funny videos without making stupid jokes and having 1000+ paint bottles around you (of course in special holders). Since I`m painting space marines (obviously), especially 10:10 struck me like lightning. Great work.
@52Miniatures3 жыл бұрын
Welcome to the channel Andy! And thank you. Although, I do think I have developed into one of them with special holders 😂 But at least I made them myself, and mainly I blame KZfaq for the whole thing.
@BjornFriborg3 жыл бұрын
Interesting that this video pops up just as I am browsing for a new apartment, because my girlfriend thinks I should have a hobby room and not invade our livingroom all the time. :P You make excellent points - I will forward them to my residential high command. :D
@52Miniatures3 жыл бұрын
I hope command comes to pleasing decisions :)
@sethpeterson82613 жыл бұрын
One thing almost no one ever mentions that would be my #1 thing people should get are jewelers magnifying glasses. I use Beileshi 2 Led ones, they're cheap (less than $20) and I keep the 2.5x magnification lenses in them. I can't believe how long i went without using these, but I will not paint without them. Gamechanging. Painting handles - great except that you have to remove the mini to paint the entire base Varnish - Vallejo brush on satin. Will never go back to spray or matte (except when needed as an effect) Paint remover - Clean Slate rmvr 2.0 is the best and fastest I've used so far Table lamp - Phive multi-temp gooseneck led lamp Wet pallette - I use the same one you showed Paint balls - I use the Army Painter ones too Crackle paint - Never tried it but now I will Small book - I'll consider it Needle files - Not sure why I'm still scraping with an exacto Tiny drills - Probably should get one of these
@52Miniatures3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Scraping with an exacto is not to be underestimated. I use that most of the time. The needle files are a great compliment for everything an exacto can't do - and when you end up with a "finecast" or metal mini... thats when you really appreciate them.
@Dimanti883 жыл бұрын
My favourite thing I recently got and made a huge improvement to painting fine details is "flow enhancer". It makes the paint flow out of your brush in a much more controlled way and the paint doesn't dry in your brush as fast as it normally would. Also less brushstroke texture when you apply the paint.
@52Miniatures3 жыл бұрын
Thanks D! The stuff one gets for airbrush?
@Dimanti883 жыл бұрын
@@52Miniatures it's called Daler Rowney flow enhancer, I got the tip from Sorastro's painting channel, he's a great painter and his videos are very calm. I don't know if the flow enhancer is supposed to be used for airbrushes, I just know it works great for normal brush work.
@52Miniatures3 жыл бұрын
@@Dimanti88 thanks!
@dungeonsdragonsandkolinsky1853 жыл бұрын
You have very very very quickly become my favourite KZfaq channel for all things miniature painting
@52Miniatures3 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear you like the videos 🙏
@dungeonsdragonsandkolinsky1853 жыл бұрын
@@52Miniatures love the videos and how honest you are with the journey we're all on in painting little pieces of plastic ❤️
@evidentside3 жыл бұрын
Just came across your channel. Really enjoyed watching this video. Your relaxed but genuine and off cuff style hit the spot. Could watch many hours of you chatting. Straight to the point in a very human and light hearted way. Great!
@52Miniatures3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark. I appreciate it.
@michaelspitz91513 жыл бұрын
Thanks, this really inspired me to be more diligent with what I purchase for my hobby and to not take what I have for granted.
@52Miniatures3 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it M! Thanks
@chrisashcroft21113 жыл бұрын
I found the first twenty minutes really helpful, but those last six minutes were amazing for me, so thank you. I’ve not been able to put into words why I don’t mind that I don’t have a dedicated hobby space to my girlfriend. It just gives me the freedom to paint anywhere. And as for paints, I’ve finally decided that I don’t need to buy all the paints listed on the box to paint a unit, and I’m just going to paint them my own colours. Thank you very much
@52Miniatures3 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it Chris, thank you for letting me know :)
@kaijuk2 жыл бұрын
I feel very lucky to have found this channel, thank you for the hard work you put into these videos to help people new to the hobby ❤️☺️👍
@kaijuk2 жыл бұрын
p.s. Congratulations on hitting 40k subs 🤗🙌❤️
@52Miniatures2 жыл бұрын
Well thank you Caroline, and welcome to the channel.
@c.michaelpatrick64733 жыл бұрын
Just stumbled upon your channel and there’s so much to learn here. The book idea for logging your paints is a bit of genius if you ask me. Definitely got a long term subscriber.
@52Miniatures3 жыл бұрын
It serves me better and better. It’s amazing how objective paint choice becomes when just looking at the actual dry paint.. out of mini context like this.
@michaelbkchristensen41353 жыл бұрын
So spot on! And love to the dry sense of humor! 😁
@52Miniatures3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@moojoos44963 жыл бұрын
Ive been painting for over 30 years and I still learned something from this. Awesome content sir. (also having a painted thumb is the sign of a true mini painter :) )
@52Miniatures3 жыл бұрын
Very glad to hear it M! Thank you for letting me know :)
@Wijkert3 жыл бұрын
I like the paint book idea. I did the same for all my colors but combined it with answering another question I had and that was how all my paints airbrush. So I have a big book (A3 format) with all my paints (except for my oil paints) which I use to decide which pains I am going to use. I was a lot of work (just like most of us I have many paints), so not keen to do it again, but I do regret not painting a vertical bar of black paint, so I can see how the paints covers over both black and white. that also makes it easier to see if there is white/grey paints mixed into the green for example because if would cover the black much better and therefor be less suitable as a translucent paint for glazing and going over a zenithal prime for example.
@52Miniatures3 жыл бұрын
Now you are going expert level! But true. Having a black line would be a nice thing. So now we need to develop a notebook with half and half white / black pages?
@Wijkert3 жыл бұрын
@@52Miniatures that is the dream! ;)
@alangilbert86272 жыл бұрын
I'm new back to the hobby after a 32 year break but I'm taking this up with my son this time so I'm having to buy for 2 of us. It's fine though, after buying our first 40k recruit box set for each of us and a box set of paints to share. I then explained to my son how expensive this hobby can be so not to expect to much to quickly. I spend about £20 each week when I take my son to his painting class at our local warhammer store. We now have quite a collection of stuff and we're only about 4 months in.
@52Miniatures2 жыл бұрын
Lovely. Welcome back to the hobby. And great to hear you brought your child along. Also. Great thing that your local warhammer store has painting classes for kids. Fabulous.
@MichaelAlthauser3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad I stuck around for the rambling at the end, and I think you made some great points about hobbying regardless of what your hobby space looks like. I also really like seeing other people's hobby areas, and how they organize their work flow. And I appreciate that your cutting mat is stained and dirty... it's seen some good use.
@52Miniatures3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Michael! I appreciate it.
@ArnoldBrad3 жыл бұрын
Varnish. I always gloss coat every model. Let that dry thoroughly then hit it with a flat varnish to kill the shine. Gloss coat is thicker and harder than flat (generally), giving better protection.
@52Miniatures3 жыл бұрын
True A, I’m doing the same.
@Blimsky3 жыл бұрын
Once you get a wet pallette, you'll want a workspace because you can sit down and carry on painting whenever you want without fuss, close the lid and rinse your brush and you're free to come back whenever you get 5 minutes. Just sit down and paint...completly changes the way you paint because you don't have to chuck the paint on before it dries, you can close the lid and leave your model to dry whilst you have a cup of tea.
@52Miniatures3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I have one now, a workspace that is. But not a luxury every one has :)
@Blimsky3 жыл бұрын
@@52Miniatures wet pallete kinda makes you find a space for it to live, it's like getting a new plant or pet... needs a place to sit, watering and having its paper changed regularily, keep it happy and you can paint at the drop of a hat
@52Miniatures3 жыл бұрын
@@Blimsky Hah! very true :)
@steveisaak43202 жыл бұрын
I stumbled upon your site in my feed. I have only seen two of your videos and enjoyed both. You explain things well and clearly. Thank you
@52Miniatures2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Steve, I appreciate it.
@damianmonaghan32053 жыл бұрын
Ok, having discovered this channel with your metallic experiment on syll'eske, and going back through some videos that catch my interest. Was not expecting the tooth brush to help shake paint. Hat off to you sir.
@52Miniatures3 жыл бұрын
Ha ha! My pleasure D :)
@danspencer12813 жыл бұрын
The notebook of paint colour is bloody genius. I shall be using that one. As I type this it occurs to me that I may add the colour over a few undercoat colours as well, to see the difference.
@52Miniatures3 жыл бұрын
I try to do really thick and then smudge it out thinner... to get it all in the one stroke.
@danspencer12813 жыл бұрын
@@52Miniatures Ah good thinking. I am very much enjoying your channel. I am watching a couple of vids while I paint. I found you thanks to Luke's vid. With all this great minature painting content, it really is the best time for this hobby.
@52Miniatures3 жыл бұрын
@@danspencer1281 I'm glad to hear it, it was a very nice thing of Luke to do :)
@Szized3 жыл бұрын
I like your approach, humble, honest, funny, practical . Ideal length when I wash the dishes too :D
@Szized3 жыл бұрын
one thing I would add if I may, (and you can live without it but for me was a huge improvement) magnifying glass.
@52Miniatures3 жыл бұрын
Thanks S! I can definitely see how magnifying glasses would be a thing. For now I'm going for the approach, "if I can't see it, I won't see it later either". But I know there is flaws in that theory :)
@Szized3 жыл бұрын
I agree, for me I can paint much cleaner, have a bit shaky hand so definitely helps, Im not keen on painting every small bit e. g. chains one by one :)
@guilherme171433 жыл бұрын
As someone who paints in the kitchen table, this video was awesome, I simply love your channel !
@52Miniatures3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Z! I appreciate it.
@Adol6663 жыл бұрын
The best way to shake your paints is to get a nail polish shaker. You strap your paint bottle in and its literally done in under 10 seconds. You can get one of Amazon for like $25-30 dollars
@52Miniatures3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! For now I enjoy the exercise 😂
@Szized3 жыл бұрын
started to use a pair of socks. you can do even 2,3 paints(non Citadel) at the same time, swirl it back and forth. done.
@janbiela85964 жыл бұрын
Good advice and great closing words! I definitely recommend anyone to get a “proper” light very soon when starting with this hobby. In my case it’s two IKEA desk lamps (one on the left side and one on the right, so I don’t cast a shadow on the mini) with daylight bulbs. And by daylight bulbs I don’t mean the 6500k ones from the super market (their light is so cold it’s blue). Instead look for something in the 5800k range online. From my experience they also don’t need to be too bright as this will hurt your eyes. Sorry for rambling, but so many people out there just recommend bulbs that are bright like the sun and that didn’t work out for me at all. I don’t think it’s particularly healthy for your eyes either.
@52Miniatures4 жыл бұрын
Yes! I wanted to do an entire video about lighting but as I was in the stages of recording @tabletopminions but one out. So I’ll wait a while before putting one out. Light is very important especially if one is hobbying for long periods. Aiming for daylight is great. I think my lamps are set at about 5500k. But also to harsh a light can be missinformative while painting... anyway! Have a lovely weekend Jan!
@zamo96604 жыл бұрын
Colour is the way objects refect light and how it's read by our eyes so basically yes: light or proper light is key if you are painting.
@alcovitch3 жыл бұрын
I think the only comment I'll make, is that, having a limited area to paint myself, having paint bottles all over the place taking up valuable space was depressing. It got to a point i didn't want to paint anymore. I got myself some nail polish racks and stuck 2 on the wall with Command Strips and it's a huge change. Now everything is organized and tidy and the space to paint is much more inviting.
@52Miniatures3 жыл бұрын
The most important thing is to figure out what works individually and what is possible to do with the space available. Sounds like you found what works for you.
@TriptonStudios3 жыл бұрын
Also I can recommend the Ottlight! It’s a bulb that can go in your standard Alvin mounted desk lights I use 3 on the fan in my room and 2 desk lamps. The bulbs are 15usd each but I’ve been using the same bulbs I bought 5 years ago! I was so taken by how clear they make the colors! I highly recommend this bulb for anyone that’s looking for better light but already has drafting style swing arm lights that take a standard screw in bulb
@52Miniatures3 жыл бұрын
Okay! I'll check that out. Thank you :)
@TriptonStudios3 жыл бұрын
@@52Miniatures for you, your lighting that you use for Videography is prob better than the ottlight. I More wanted to recommend it to your followers and viewers who don’t have the photograph lights and who may still be using regular bulbs in their lamps. The ottlight does have the same problem as your lights, they show colors so vibrantly and then when you get them in normal light it’s like, wait a min this isn’t how I remember this looking. Cheers!
@danielpheasant47783 жыл бұрын
As a newbie, I should have seen your video first. Thank you and I really enjoy your style of going over things. GREAT EFFORT :)
@52Miniatures3 жыл бұрын
Thanks D, welcome to the channel. Hope you stay for more :)
@OriginPainting4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing how you hobby. Its always nice to see how people come up with ways to do the things that they love.
@52Miniatures4 жыл бұрын
My pleasure! At the moment I’m trying to paint minis in a woodwork shop out in the country house... fighting a deadly campaign against dust and dirt. Have a great weekend!
@guylaindeschenes97933 жыл бұрын
For the lamps, just changing the bulbs for daylight bulbs is a nice improvement.
@52Miniatures3 жыл бұрын
Definitely Guylain!
@johnathanrhoades77513 жыл бұрын
"funnier than you are" good luck. I am particularly partial to dry humour, so you are, so far, the funniest (to me) Miniature KZfaqr that I watch 😄
@52Miniatures3 жыл бұрын
Hah! Glad to hear it J, thank you.
@BjornFriborg3 жыл бұрын
I agree with Johnathan. Henry from Cult of Paint also has a great dry humour.
@nameisbad3 жыл бұрын
Oh it just came to me why you named your channel this, soul wars, 52. Nice, I got into the hobby again with the dark imperium box and the soul wars box. Thanks for the help, your channel has been really helpful, I started with the quest for the holy grail of metal.
@52Miniatures3 жыл бұрын
Yeah :) glad to have you aboard!
@JCetto.2612 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Algorithm for suggesting this channel! Subscribed! This content is so awesome!! Greetings all the way from Lima, Perú!!
@52Miniatures Жыл бұрын
Hola 👋 Welcome to the channel!
@JCetto.2612 Жыл бұрын
@@52Miniatures Thank you very much! Glad to be here!
@noirceuillesombre34723 жыл бұрын
Really appreciate this segment. It really provided a practical perspective on the hobby and has inspired me to push forward even though I may not have all of the accoutrements, one might think are mandatory. (I don't have a dedicated hobby space, for instance) My pile of shame is piling up, so I'm thinking it's time I actually sat down and started building and painting. Thank you for this video. Namasté 🧘🏻♂️🙏
@52Miniatures3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching :)
@stefanblackadder52363 жыл бұрын
You are absolutely compelling!
@52Miniatures3 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it S, thank you
@darkowl93 жыл бұрын
Tamiya TS-80 is a good very matte varnish, and protects quite well. It's a smaller can though, and the chemicals in it are heinously nasty, so mask up.
@52Miniatures3 жыл бұрын
I've become very fond of the Ak interactive (Ultra?) Matte.
@Sampan243 жыл бұрын
Riktigt kul att se ännu en grym kanal från en svensk inom denna fantastiska hobbyn! 😊 Riktigt bra och mysig kanal!
@52Miniatures3 жыл бұрын
Tack Samuel!
@28mmRPG3 жыл бұрын
I'm getting old and I get a lot of medications to keep me going, I have a lot of empty prescription bottles, which have saved me from buying "handles". For stripping paint, I use "Totally Awesome", its cheap, I buy it from the dollar store for cheap and it works on all paint (I use both oil and acrylic). I stick with 2 paint companies, Vallejo and Army Painter. They have the best price/and package deals... and staying with fewer companies means spending less money. Gamblin 1980 is the best for price and quality for oil paint. My Wife manages a paint store so buying paint for terrain is cheap for me, lol. I bought empty mini-snap-top paint bottles for oils, I like using the empty mini dropper bottles from Army painter to keep Gamsol or water or flow improver in... makes it easy to add to paint in consistent quantities. Paint rack makes it easy to find my paint by sight.
@52Miniatures3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the tips!
@VASM1606893 жыл бұрын
For those who (luckily) don't have prescription pills bottles, you can use spice flasks, those small glass flasks with oregano, etc, which have the bonus that you can have several corks/tops/whateverthethingsthatclosethemarecalled and you just switch minis by changing the cap.
@archfrank3 жыл бұрын
Regarding your final point, I found out that I was more productive and learning more when I had a very limited array of paints and tools (and minis, but I refuse to admit I have to buy less minis so let's ignore this for now). As I started to buy more analysis paralysis started to become a thing and now I need to re-focus on getting things done! Also I work on the corner of my computer desk at home, so I'm with you on team smallhobbyspace - hopefully upgrading to a dedicated desk when I move to a house next summer
@52Miniatures3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, new stuff is also strange in the way that, I at least, put older stuff aside - even though the older stuff might actually be “better” suited for the task at hand, but I for some reason tend to grab whatever is new. Kind of making a video about some of this stuff right now...
@archfrank3 жыл бұрын
@@52Miniatures I had this very experience with brushes, bought some finer point synthetics that were too long (still need to saw them) and some cheap sables that were too big which eventually made me realize my cheap synthetics were just fine for what I am doing. Still going to try and get my hands on the ones everyone seems to recommend, but it mostly proves your point!
@allstatejake3 жыл бұрын
Stumbled into this channel by suggestion and it's great! Went back and watched a bunch of your videos and your sub count should be way higher, you're one closer to whatever your goal is, keep it up.
@52Miniatures3 жыл бұрын
Thanks A! I appreciate it :)
@saintcityriot13 жыл бұрын
I agreed with pretty much everything on this list, and added a few things to my shopping list. Wonderful video!
@52Miniatures3 жыл бұрын
Fabulous :)
@rockkiller1242 жыл бұрын
This is one of the most informative videos for beginners
@52Miniatures2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@SubversionArts4 жыл бұрын
I love this video. Thank you for putting it together. Delightful.
@52Miniatures4 жыл бұрын
Great 👍 I’m glad you love it 😊
@Jokerr9123 жыл бұрын
Just found your channel and it is absolutely AMAZING! Love the content and the fact that you're a Swede makes it all the better IMO (I come from a Swedish family). Your models are phenomenal and have inspired me to work on improving my skills. Tack.
@52Miniatures3 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it J, and welcome to the channel :) I'm glad to hear the videos inspire.
@Narthadus3 жыл бұрын
1 peace of quality....you and what you do is awesome. Thank you
@BADbadkittyCAT2 жыл бұрын
Effortlessly hilarious! Thank you
@52Miniatures2 жыл бұрын
💜
@michaelinOZ4 жыл бұрын
Great vid. For bases (especially mass armies) I highly recommend vallejo texture dark earth. Huge jar which will last forever.
@52Miniatures4 жыл бұрын
Nice one!
@rmorris45984 жыл бұрын
For bases I find that Simplegrout premixed grout is basically the same thing. On Amazon, Vallejo texture dark earth is almost 20US for 200ml. You can get Simplegrout for around 15US and you get almost 950ml. It makes hundreds of bases for a fraction of the price.
@michaelinOZ4 жыл бұрын
R Morris uh. That’s expensive. It’s 10€ here (around 12$) and lasts forever...
@rmorris45984 жыл бұрын
@@michaelinOZ Uh well, in the event that people other than where you are watch this, it's a big savings. And it is at least equal in quality. The point being that we should look outside of the hobby for better solutions and not be brand name drones.
@Wolfspeak893 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad I clicked on your video! You give great advice, and I love all of the subtle and not-so-subtle jokes. I'm looking forward to watching your other videos :)
@52Miniatures3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Sometimes subtle is just to subtle.
@quitamgogh Жыл бұрын
Iconic. I should have subscribed before but better late than never. Thanks for the amazing videos!
@52Miniatures Жыл бұрын
Thank you B B 🙏
@manuelgaertner68343 жыл бұрын
about the hobby and keeping it lagom. Great video!
@52Miniatures3 жыл бұрын
Thanks you O!
@kosachilles25043 жыл бұрын
The book is a great idea!
@52Miniatures3 жыл бұрын
I use it a lot, one of my best "tips" :)
@samuelbroad113 жыл бұрын
Paint non Games workshop miniatures too everyone, the high details can be very intimidating, the joins fiddly and difficult to seal. Some simpler sculpts can really improve your style.
@52Miniatures3 жыл бұрын
Good point Samuel! Thanks.
@Carbide-13 жыл бұрын
"Toothpicks"......nuff said 😁
@52Miniatures3 жыл бұрын
Toothpicks!
@samuelbroad113 жыл бұрын
Golden acrylics has a water based brushable and sprayable (airbrush perfect) Matt varnish with UV protection added that is super velvet lush matt finish, called Matt Polymer Varnish w/UVLS highly recommend it.
@52Miniatures3 жыл бұрын
I'm a super matte person myself, but thanks for the tip. I did get some of their transparent paints the other day though.
@samuelbroad113 жыл бұрын
@@52Miniatures If you get the chance try it out. Jatta Bra!
@TheGoodMood4 жыл бұрын
Great ideas here. I love the one of making a catalogue of your paint colours. I'd considered the idea of getting a note booklet for recipes but had never thought to use it like that! 🙏
@52Miniatures4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! It’s nice to have something to flip through when considering new schemes. And having all the same “reds” or “blues” or whatever next to each other is really helpful.
@DarkAvatar1313 Жыл бұрын
9:05 About not having a bottle rack, if looking for one to buy avoid ones made for "hobby" customers and such because they tend to be very overpriced. Instead look up racks for nail polish or make-up they tend to be at least half as much and are essentially the same thing.
@j4533 жыл бұрын
You have some really great vids, the spray can zenethil, the dark future car diorama, this (all I've watched so far). Really great, thank you 😀👍
@52Miniatures3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I appreciate hearing it.
@MateuszPetkiewicz3 жыл бұрын
I really like your setup for light and sound! Really great channel!
@52Miniatures3 жыл бұрын
Thanks I! Much appreciated.
@massimilianobon9353 жыл бұрын
Great video!!! Keep going!!! Ps. You should cosplay Thomas Shelby
@52Miniatures3 жыл бұрын
I’ll have to google that 😬
@paulomelo10843 жыл бұрын
great video. for mixing balls you can get air soft bb balls from a sports store. Choose the 6mm metal ones.
@NinjaorNot3 жыл бұрын
Well done sir!
@52Miniatures3 жыл бұрын
Well thank you Greg!
@orlandfitzsimmons51603 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks for all the tips and practical advice.
@52Miniatures3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure Orland, thanks for watching and commenting.
@philgee4863 жыл бұрын
Great thinking and articulation of ..well thoughts really. A few things about painting handles occurred whilst listening, Painting handles - bought a few and still use some of them for larger based models but: 2ltr bottle caps ( which are very easy to accumulate a hundred of (seriously), fit onto the generic small 250ml bottles I buy lemon juice in. Five or six (I do keep more in the draw for big batches but you don't need them) supermarket lemon juice bottles each with a magnet and a few pebbles dropped in for extra ballast and then topped up with an inch of PVA to fix it all and you have magnetised painting handles that fit the hand beautifully. Glue a bit of tea towel around them for more grip if you feel like it, I'm not sure it was worth bothering. One of mine has a built in small plastic magnifier on a wire hotglued to the side of the bottle under the tea towel and that definitely wasn't worth bothering until I bent it over to use as a brushrest during free hand. Each figure's base gets a flattened blob of totally reusable butyl rubber (much, much stronger than bluetack and you can buy a 5m reel of it for fitting car windscreens for £4 on ebay - get some and you'll love it - thanks to the genius Marco Frisoni at NJM for the tip) to fix it to a bottle cap. They now screw on and off a "handle" as I move through the batch and still sit happily on the desk whilst waiting for their next turn on a handle. I have a couple of flat biscuit baking sheets on the painting desk under my cutting mat for the magnets to grip and now I can put my painting handles down anywhere over them without them falling over. (Any steel sheet will do, tinsnips waiting so the next washing machine we scrap loses a side to make a nice custom U shaped magnetic border for under my cutting mat.) Incidentally I also have a magnetic base on my main lamp that I found grips the paint shaking balls in my paint pots and makes it much less likely they'll get knocked over. Any strong (speaker) magnets glued to a bit of wood will work instead, make a custom paint stand. I also have a magnetic strip meant to hold kitchen knives screwed to the sidewall of my window so models can dry there quickly in the sun. (Painted it gloss white to match the frame so it really doesn't look ugly, wife didn't notice it for the best part of a year - "what's that in the window?" "Dunno, think it's to reduce condensation because it seems to be magnetic....". Make sure the magnets are the right way up in the bottle, one of mine repels it instead! Duh!)
@52Miniatures3 жыл бұрын
Wow, thank A. Yeah, I have not yet entered the magnetic world much. I will probably magnetize my army, and I guess getting into the habit of doing that may lead down you path. I used to just put bluetack under the base and stick it on an old paint container. But they wiggle around to much. Got a bunch of the ones I use and have not thought much about it since.
@philgee4863 жыл бұрын
@@52Miniatures A magnet in the base of the painting handle helps given the bottles are handsized, so a bit tall and easily knocked over otherwise. Tried a magnet in a bottlecap but the butyl rubber holds bases much more firmly and that's essential. Plus it's ideal when a mini or a sub-assembly is off the base and on a pin instead. (I do sculpt some stuff of my own too)
@philgee4863 жыл бұрын
My figures are magnetised with magnetic strip for gaming transport. I used flattened sheets from tin cans glued into the bottom of fishing kriel drawers for them to stick to. Bigger models get two or three neodymium magnets, still can't throw my boxes around but otherwise couldn't be easier.