The Quest for my holy grail of Metallic Paint

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3 жыл бұрын

I stopped using metallic paint, not happy with how they turned out. But now I figured it was time for one thorough experiment, to see if I could go back and once more call metallic paint my friend.
In this video I test a few different type of metallic paint but also try and use them in more creative ways than I have in the past. For those of you that are new to this channel.. welcome! And please, if you are after straight forward A - Z tutorial of how to paint stuff... well.. I'm all over the place. That said, there is one or two painting tips in here, if you have the patients.
A very special thank you to Alpha Spel - My local friendly game store - And to Nicklas for coming to my aid. Don't forget to support your LFGS
Metallic paints tried in this video:
Scalecolor - Metallics & Alchemy
Formula P3 Metallics
Vallejo Acrylic Metal Color Airbrush Colors
Vallejo Liquid Silver
Vallejo Metal Medium
Green Stuff World Pure Metal Pigments
Green Stuff World Chrome Metal
InStar Spectrum Gold Shift
PS. Don't throw your paint in the bin. I just did that for theatrical purposes.
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@Jazza 3 жыл бұрын

That was a great video, and a stunning end result!

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! That means a lot coming from you :) Cheers!

@Godonstilts 3 жыл бұрын

Here he is... creeping into the smaller channels. I see you Jazza and your Tabletop channel... I see you ... (because I also watch you, but ya know) PS - Give 52k a shoutout because he awesome and deserves it

@charleyedwards2121 3 жыл бұрын

awesome :)

@aldoandresmendozaguerra8651 3 жыл бұрын

@@52Miniatures hi , when i want a miniature metal ( how the metal color looks from distance ) i use a metalic effect from weatering effect tamiya , if you can get one from amazon you can try it. Its an effect so it is not a "paint" and its dificult to apply without stain the nearby areas.

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

@@aldoandresmendozaguerra8651 I'll look into that Aldo, thanks!

@larryofastora9467 3 жыл бұрын

The cleanest voice over on the scene, I would listen to a narration of my microwave instructions

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

As long as I can microwave some metal...

@sub39h 2 жыл бұрын

This and Baldermort, the best voices in mini war gaming.

@DiggitySlice 4 ай бұрын

Literally any Brit

@Etherialtron 3 жыл бұрын

The algorithm has blessed me with this channel, love the cinematography and the lack of music, love your take on the videos in general, and i look forward to more content. I've always struggled with metallics and this has given me some ideas to try and improve that.

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

@bernardbernadette7569 3 жыл бұрын

"you need alcohol do dilute... not the kids, the paint" lol

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

😂 step away from the child!

@joekearney1707 3 жыл бұрын

Start of video-"I cant stand metallics!" End of video-"I need to create a paint scheme using nothing but metallics!" Fantastic content. Only a few days ago I found your channel and its already become one of my favorites... Keep up the good work!

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joe and Welcome to the channel. Yeah, that was a bit of a surprize... I have something in mind.. just have to finish the stormcast army first 😂

@cadmiumv 3 жыл бұрын

Character Development.

@jarlhordijk437 3 жыл бұрын

normally i don't respond to youtube video's but i just got to let you know i absolutely love your style of storytelling on the same subject mathers like metallic paints its a refreshing take on the hobby video's out there

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jarl, I appreciate that. It's always nice to hear these things, keeps me going.

@astrozombiac3535 3 жыл бұрын

That mini is absolutely stunning. The paint job is as variety, intricate, and detailed as the sculpt itself. An absolute feast for the eyes.

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

Wow thanks! Glad to hear it Astro

@harmmany214 3 жыл бұрын

For me, you are the Sir David Attenborough of painting videos, subscribed. I would say it is the pacing of how you speak and the details, as well as your actions in the video. Your videos often have a documentary quality to them, in additional to a tutorial quality which makes them stand out.

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that H, I appreciate it. I'll have to do more painting outdoors, with at bit of wind sweeping through my hair. Preferably with a walrus or two around :) But seriously, I very much appreciate you comment.

@Tango_41 Жыл бұрын

I have to admit, when you were doing your zenithal highlights with a rattle can I was getting anxious that you’d get paint on the sleeves of that sweater!

@bartdevuyst 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video with humorist well-paced copy-writing! 👌

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks as always Bart, good to hear :)

@Virakotxa 2 жыл бұрын

Great information... Things learnt, here! The mini itself, turned out beautiful!

@52Miniatures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks V! Glad to hear it.

@isisnmagic1812 2 жыл бұрын

This is like listening to an audio book, very cool.

@TheGoodMood 3 жыл бұрын

Such a good journey through all of the different paints. Thank you for taking us with you!

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

Great :) & my pleasure!

@user-xn9gq3vx6i 3 жыл бұрын

The Bob Ross of miniature painting. Yes you are!

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

Well thank you!

@r1ck5m1th 3 жыл бұрын

Incredible work! Really love how you break down your thought process for us to follow along!

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard, it evolved into quite a long video... I'm glad to hear you enjoyed the journey.

@archfrank 3 жыл бұрын

I have to say, your narration gets me everytime man. This content is amazing! Do keep it up.

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks A!

@adamfox1669 3 жыл бұрын

Nice ! Coffee,cigarette & great hobby discussions. I have settled on using Vallejo liquid gold range of metallic paint. Thanks for sharing this information

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Adam, glad you enjoyed the vid :)

@Bubbowie 3 жыл бұрын

Magnificent! You have given me so much to think about now. Thank you!

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

Well thank you Jonny, I'm glad to hear it :)

@davidgroth1046 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing that experiment - awesome result!

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad to hear it :)

@Plan3tBob 2 жыл бұрын

Wow.. amazing delivery and amazing result. Thank you for taking the time to put these videos together. Pleasure to watch.

@52Miniatures 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure P, thank you.

@Rescinded_Rainman Жыл бұрын

Well Alex, I can soundly say that you’d make a phonebook interesting, wonderful video

@52Miniatures Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I kind of wish they where still around, for nostalgic reasons… phonebooks that is.

@PinkyJustice 3 жыл бұрын

Seriously, I almost can't stand how great your videos are. Thank you so much. Again.

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

Well thanks P, I appreciate you letting me know :)

@ig7002 2 жыл бұрын

That last model turned out so beautiful

@52Miniatures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm glad you like it.

@JarlDM 3 жыл бұрын

Ah I just really enjoy the calm, clear and personable way you communicate in your videos mate. Great job!

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jarl, I appreciate it :)

@florian8356 3 жыл бұрын

I'm currently on a binge watch of your channel while assembling my Magnus the Red, but I would just like to say that "dilute the paint, not the kids" is an awesome line.

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

I try and keep telling myself that over and over again... my son is still intact :) Thanks FDU, I'm glad you are enjoying the videos.

@JorenMathews 3 жыл бұрын

I always end up dulling down my metallics either with a total matte varnish, or with enough matte washes and stuff that the shine is dead. My final step is re-highlighting only the very brightest points with unadulterated shiny metallics.

@jmasterson81 3 жыл бұрын

I love the hybrid metal technique, where you do your typical NMM process, but in the final highlight use the metallic paint it really sells the illusion that the whole thing is metallic without having that metallic layer all over.

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah Jason, I hope I can practice that a bit more in the future :)

@Chaoslizard 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, love the effects you've got going on here. The choices you made for the metallic skin were inspired!

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks C, glad you liked it. I like just playing a bit deaf to all the tips out there and spend time experimenting instead. Sometimes a bit of a waste of time, sometimes quite refreshing.

@irrationalgaz 3 жыл бұрын

That was a really insightful look at metallic paint application. Much appreciated.

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it I, thanks.

@kofmanmi 3 жыл бұрын

I hate to give credit when it's due, but this was a very entertaining and helpful video, so well done. Bonus points for the cat escaping through the fence as you started to airbrush.

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks :) That cat is not friends with the airbrush

@Veles343 3 жыл бұрын

Just at the start of the video watching you drop those classic citadel bottles in the bin like nooooooo. I used to love that metallic green

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

All for dramatic effect my friend. They are safe back in a cupboard:)

@13Robzilla 3 жыл бұрын

The views into your thought process are pure gold.

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rob!

@RenierBanninga 3 жыл бұрын

that was a fun experimental journey to follow. Thanks for that.

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

Nice to hear Renier, thanks.

@dinkosaurusrex7746 3 жыл бұрын

Great work, nice to see your exploration of metallics bearing fruit

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Marshal!

@jaimieozbek1217 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos finally made me understand what ASMR was.

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

Hah! Thanks J! :)

@bartamick6120 3 жыл бұрын

Man, that thing is beautiful. Excellent job.

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Bart!

@minipaintinjohn4490 3 жыл бұрын

Bravo, Sir. Wonderfully informative.

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jack 🙏I’m glad to hear it.

@Liopot68 3 жыл бұрын

Mate, you just made my top 3 channel! All the way up there with Marco Frisoni and Zatcaskagoon. Keep up the amazing content!

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks T, how very nice to hear. I appreciate it :)

@basfinnis 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info. Very interesting results.

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Basil! Thanks for watching.

@mcdanger1985 3 жыл бұрын

love your dedication/ humor towards the subject and the finished product is amazing! great content :)

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@cjd2889 3 жыл бұрын

I find that drybrushing corax white highlights over the basecoat and then putting Metallics over that really helps them pop and gives a more metallic feel instead of just glittery.

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

Smart Chris! Thanks!

@cjd2889 3 жыл бұрын

@@52Miniatures Thanks for taking the time to reply!

@MadoraFu 3 жыл бұрын

I love your videos, your content is always so compelling and interesting, even when the topic has been covered by others before. You have such an interesting script and presentation.

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you M, I very much appreciate it.

@kyussinchains 3 жыл бұрын

Superb end result, and such creative thinking, great video

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you K! I appreciate it

@sidando9974 2 жыл бұрын

Dude making a paint review, filming it like a scandinavian documentary

@DamnPigeon00 3 жыл бұрын

This is a fascinating look at using metallic paint. Very inspiring!

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks D, glad you enjoyed it!

@momoky_ 3 жыл бұрын

AMAZING video. Really love your format and your skill!

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks M, I appreciate hearing it :)

@GreenDestruction 3 жыл бұрын

really fun and amazing video. really great subject matter youve dealt with unlike no other.

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks G! I appreciate it!

@mattdoliver1984 3 жыл бұрын

Misinformation being a thing of our time, but something I choose to stay away from. Absolutely brilliant, made me Smile 😊

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

One can always try at least :) thanks!

@DAMIENDICE 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, what a fantastic video, the writing, editing and camera work is so on point.

@52Miniatures 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Nana!

@Powerhungry5000 3 жыл бұрын

Great timing, I just agonized for days about what combination of metallic paints I wanted to use for my Custodes. Keep it up!

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

High fives for prefect timing :)

@davidhehr7647 3 жыл бұрын

Gonna try this Method later this year! Super cool approach. Thanks for the 10 Minutes! 😀

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

Nice to hear David! Please use the ten minutes irresponsibly.

@MiguelFuentes11 3 жыл бұрын

Purple and Copper... Fantastic! I'm trying that for sure!

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Miguel! Go for it :)

@bitzbox 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. I have the alchemy paints and never thought of using them this way. I'll give it a go for sure!

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Go for it :)

@petermerison4002 3 жыл бұрын

Another great vid and another outstanding paint job, well done fella

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏 appreciate it!

@mikeybrokie1516 3 жыл бұрын

This video is awesome! I've been researching different brands for metallics, so glad you did this. oh, and WOW the paint job turned out great.

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Mikey, I'm glad you liked it. I mean, please go on with your own research, we all have different taste. But now at least you have some examples to go by :)

@Lebannehn 3 жыл бұрын

Citadel metallics has biggest metal fraction ive ever saw. If you want shininess use vallejo metal color (the best metallics on the market rn) or greenstuffworld mirror paint. Also covering metallics with gloss varnish helps. And do not water down metallics - it will become splotchy. Use mediums or metallic mediums.

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, the watering down thing I noticed. I'm going to look into metallic "watering down" mediums and see what I can find. Thanks!

@MacDOtt 3 жыл бұрын

@@52Miniatures I've had success with Vallejo's Glaze Medium for thinning their metallic paints!

@jonathondaniels2127 3 жыл бұрын

Vallejo air metallics go on as smooth as butter with a brush. Absolutes the best metallics you can buy.

@WolchBot 3 жыл бұрын

I don't think I need to paint anything in shiny chrome, but that chrome paint looks spot on.

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

It really is more of an "effect" rather than a paint. But it is kind of fun. If one ever wants to paint a mirror, or sort of reflective things under a watery surface... I recon it would be pretty good for that too.

@swordphoenix 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your low key delivery of jokes haha. Great content! Thanks for the tips

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jason!

@holykirin 3 жыл бұрын

best channel i have discovered this year

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

Well thanks A!

@Mapp0 3 жыл бұрын

I have recently found your channel and I wanted to say that your content is fantastic. I appreciate your style of storytelling whilst also being very informative.

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Michael, I appreciate it. Welcome to the channel.

@TheMiniJunkie 3 жыл бұрын

Great video - so much to unpack here! - that store looks fantastic - beautiful job on that model - one thing you can do since you have an airbrush is matte varnish some areas and not others, if it helps retain some shine. Metallics are very durable - NMM is beautiful - but difficult, impractical for army painting (imo), and since the reflections are “fixed” it can look a little false in person or when rotated (I prefer metallics!) - wet palette can speed up separation of metallics I find - P3 have big, glittery flakes imo - I like their regular paints but not the metallics - Scale are almost too fine at times for my liking - almost lacking in reflective ness - silvers tend to cover better than golds in general - I have to try those GSW pigments - haven’t seen wet blending of metallics before - I find they are really good subjects for washes, glazes, inks, even dry brushing - I think for the alcohol Vallejos you’d be better off having a plastic palette well with paint in one part and alcohol in the other. Smoother result if you can keep slightly thinning it as you apply it

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you :) The store is fantastic, it's a blessing to have it so close. And thanks for all the tips. To be honest wetblending metallics is a bit like trying to wetblend different jams on a sandwich... but adding the regular paints to a metallic made it workable. I'm just so used to wetblending as the foundation of my "light" - translating the zenithal prime. I just had to make it work... That is a good tip about the alcohol vs paint. I had some alcohol in a separate container, but only to wet my brush every now and again. The GSW pigments kind of surprized me to be honest. Seem difficult to blend with other paints, but as the one covering layer, I can see only positive outcome.

@TheMiniJunkie 3 жыл бұрын

@@52Miniatures I went to order the gold pigment from GSW and it’s sold out. Must be gaining popularity!

@hobbybobley 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video, 52... it was really interesting to see the number of paints used and their different properties and results. I really like how in-depth this went. It's made me consider a few approaches to my own use of metallics. Thanks Alex! :-)

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it HB! There was a lot of testing! Some didn't make it to the video.. One thing... that was just one to many... was using inks or contrast paints on different metallic paints. Like highlighting a gold with silver, then slapping on a blue transparent, getting green shadows and blue highlights... If dialled in right that kind of stuff could be a lot of fun.

@hobbybobley 3 жыл бұрын

@@52Miniatures I've considered doing this type of thing for some Alpha Legion miniatures that I'd like to paint eventually :-)

@jesseheard6686 3 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel and I am absolutely delighted. Thanks so much for the very obvious effort that goes into making these videos. Your perspective is very refreshing. I agree that there might be a bit much speed painting ( I watched your video about "fretting over time spent on the hobby while you're doing the hobby. Excellent!). I hope to see many many more videos from you.

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jesse, and thanks for the comment. I appreciate it.

@nazteeb 3 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous paint job!

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@vryc 3 жыл бұрын

Great, methodical process! While initially time consuming (I bet) what's learned can be usefully implemented going forward and looks like it's worth some of the effort. Wonderful video essay.

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks V, appreciate it. It was quite time consuming. And I actually cut a lot out. There was more test minis.. with inks and contrast paints and oil paints.. all kind of stuff. But this video turned out long enough as is. And I kept all the important bits :)

@kylemccormick8311 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing paint job buddy! Also I really enjoyed watching you go over all these different paints from some of the major paint lines out there!

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kyle, yeah, I mean there is a lot more out there... but also a lot was discarded in the first "testing" stage at the store.

@d1v3r87 3 жыл бұрын

Thx for your videos. I realy like the style of your work.😁

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks René, appreciate it.

@grokl 3 жыл бұрын

Looked awesome. Worth the effort and wait :)

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brent! The videos take quite some time to make. But I rather do it this way :)

@djvertical 3 жыл бұрын

The final paint job was stunning. You are a very talented person - brilliant content! 👌🏻

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you D! I appreciate it!

@honzatomecek6415 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing!!

@Alvaro4034 3 жыл бұрын

Outstanding!

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly!

@mk3ay 3 жыл бұрын

I randomly stumbled upon this video and I gotta say this was such interesting story telling about your journey with metallics. I loved the end result even if your metallics were mattified. Super intriguing video!

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it P. And welcome to the channel :)

@costo24 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video! and that store looks amazing, really envious

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Leo! It's is a lovely place. They have so much stuff. And a lot of boardgames for all ages. So my son likes to hang out there to :)

@costo24 3 жыл бұрын

@@52Miniatures I remember the one that I use to visit as a kid, they are a treasure. Sadly in my city there isn't one so focused on wargames and board games anymore. Enjoy it!!

@Hazebusterz 3 жыл бұрын

Oh I looove the quality of your videos! So good mate! Keep it up

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks you H, you too!

@daniel_tenner 3 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this video, thanks. Lovely job on the miniature too. It’s great to hear a your thought process as you go along.

@daniel_tenner 3 жыл бұрын

Also, I’m told the GSW chrome paint needs to cure for a long time before you can apply other stuff on top - maybe that’s why one attempt failed and the next succeeded?

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Daniel, this might very much be true. It was the first time I used them.. and as usual I didn't really research much. In these instances it would be nice with a little more information on the bottles I think.

@JonSteitzer 3 жыл бұрын

Really amazing, this inspired me to try this on a mini of my own.

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks J! I’m glad you did and thank you for the pics :)

@Dragongaze13 3 жыл бұрын

Woah such a great mini. Amazing video

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you DG! 😊

@einargs 3 жыл бұрын

I rarely watch painting videos, but you made this really accessible. Thank you! Also, it's really cool to see someone from Stockholm! I've visited family there often.

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

Nice to hear Einar, I really appreciate it.

@8BitJesus 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video, matey. Definitely gives me an Avenue to explore for my Stormcast!

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad to hear it!

@AndurzTalksHobbies 3 жыл бұрын

This is really amazing man, fantastic video and beautiful model!

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Appreciate it.

@kishki7992 Жыл бұрын

I found this channel just 30mins ago and have just found one of my most favourite and beautifully painted miniatures (experiment or not). Very Slaneeshy, I'll binge your channel now

@52Miniatures Жыл бұрын

Thank you Kishki, I appreciate it.

@MegaSpektre 3 жыл бұрын

Imp gaming in Lincoln UK are always my go to. They recommended vallejo metal colour and its all I use now!

@TheImmersiveWorldCrafter 3 жыл бұрын

Imps Gaming are great. It's always a pleasure to drop in and chat to Ian, James, and Phil.

@MC0bby 3 жыл бұрын

I'm a recent convert to vallejo metal colour, especially for my silver/gun metals

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

If I ever end up in Lincoln, I'll stop by Imp :) Thanks! And thanks for spreading the word of your LFGS

@TheImmersiveWorldCrafter 3 жыл бұрын

@@GeekGamingScenics I tell you what mate, it helps being able to pick up modelling compound, basing material, and basing glue in a snap.

@MegaSpektre 3 жыл бұрын

@@GeekGamingScenics ha ha it certainly helps!

@skipx5858 3 жыл бұрын

Just found out you channel, and i am hooked. I will start a binge watching weekend :). I love the story arcs you create and the narration . It is trully unique. Also you know... You are a great painter

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! And welcome to the channel :)

@lucafalato9745 3 жыл бұрын

It was a lovely surprise to see such an amazing video (and paint job) and find my former friendly local game store Alphaspel from when I used to live in Stockholm. Tack för hjälpen och videon. Snygg måleriarbete ♥️

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

Tack Luca! I appreciate it, and yes, Alpha Spel sure is a lovely place :)

@tonyounsworth7904 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. I’ve been watching your progress and this experiment has resulted in your best paint job to date in my opinion. One of the things I noticed is how your previous experiments, developed in your older videos, are still visible in elements of this piece (the base in particular reminding me of your pink/blue Stormcast) but in a far more subtle and integrated way. For a beginner like me it makes for a far more inspirational viewing experience than watching miniature painters who already have a fully developed style. Also the matt varnish was utterly transformative. Kudos!

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tony! I very much appreciate you comment, because it is one of the big things I subtly(?) try to communicate. Inspiration.. and just being allowed to have a "hobby journey" without aiming for a golden daemon of making a living out of the whole thing. I'm glad to hear that I still can connect a bit with someone new to the hobby, that is always something I'm afraid of loosing the more advanced my own painting gets.

@charleyedwards2121 3 жыл бұрын

this was fantastic

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it C, thanks :)

@v1mt0 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video. Thank you! And thanks for the free 10 minutes!

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! And my pleasure. I hope you used them irresponsibly :)

@skraal1801 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic...! 😍👍🏽

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot 😊

@Riiccia 11 ай бұрын

You're not only a painter, you are a poet. Watching your videos is therapeutic.

@52Miniatures 11 ай бұрын

Thank you R 🙏

@NaturallySelected 3 жыл бұрын

This looks great, the big guy reminds me of Xerxes from 300 , your skills are out of this world I do think the varnishes "ruined" all the great work you did with the metallics though... maybe you could do the same paint job but with normal paints and see if it looks much different

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks N, personally I like the matte. But yeah, that is personal only. The metallic did look more metallic before the varnish. I was actually thinking the same thing when painting this mini... wondering what it would have looked like if I painted it with regular paints. I do think that it all would have looked a lot nicer with less metallics. Lets say I would only have done his skin in metallics and the rest with regular paints. That would really have made him "pop".. but that was not quite the exercise :)

@MisterTingles 2 жыл бұрын

@@52Miniatures i really like the metallic skin, really difficult to achieve, as you demonstrated, but reminiscent of some Chinese or Korean aesthetics. Also digging the interplay between gold and metallic purple, need to try that on one of my models. I find mixing regular shades into my metallics really difficult, they immediately lose 80% of their luster. Maybe I need to try inks instead... And GreenStuffWorld has quickly become one of my new faves in the hobby space, lots of tools i haven't really seen other companies attempt, or not execute on as well at least.

@adamfox1669 3 жыл бұрын

This is the 2nd time I've watched this today.... I'm amazed each time. Just the way you work, your thought process, etc...I honestly feel 'smarter' now than when I first turned on YT. Hahaha. The way you explain your methods is a big help for me. (I also thought it was really great to see you and your son working together at the desk)

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Adam! This is a surprising effect! Maybe something I can patent. “Get smart fast!” :) just kidding, I appreciate your comment, thank you. I enjoy spending time with my son :)

@callum-solomonfrescomain9245 3 жыл бұрын

The vallejo air paints look so nice! Amazing video as always mate :))

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Callum, appreciate it :)

@wilsonparrish5843 3 жыл бұрын

Somehow just found your videos this week. They are fantastic and I love the "stream of consciousness" style of storytelling you use. Keep going!

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks W, I appreciate hearing it. Welcome to the channel :)

@VinegarAndSaltedFries 3 жыл бұрын

Great video.

@j453 3 жыл бұрын

Looks great man👍👍

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@Bluedruid13 Жыл бұрын

Disco Necrons LOL. That would be an awesome army

@adamyuhasz3770 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you told me to use the alcohol to dilute the vallejo silver paint instead of my kids, I was so close to using on them haha great video btw

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

Good thing we got that right huh?!

@Berserkerworks 3 жыл бұрын

Great work! I really enjoy your deep dives into a topic like this. All the extra colours you added to the base "gold" or "silver" really are the ticket to great looking metallics.

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, appreciate it. I would have wanted to flip out a bit more with the colours I think... but I also wanted to "show" how the paints looked without to much dabbling. I think when I do more metalic work it will definitely be tinted with colour, even if its just the grey to tone things down.

@Berserkerworks 3 жыл бұрын

@@52Miniatures sounds like the old TMM way of things. I've been using titanium white for my final highlights on table top minis and really enjoying it. It's fun to mess with them..

@666karva 3 жыл бұрын

This one turned out amazing! You have become my favorite channel on KZfaq. I'm about to hop in the hobby myself. Thanks for great content and inspiration. Stay positive! ps. I also love the little 'The Creation of Adam' reference on your KZfaq banned. just perfect. ^^

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

Ha ha! Well, you are the first one to comment on it :) Welcome to the hobby, hope you find a good place in it.

@Grumdy 3 жыл бұрын

Something I consistently love about your videos is how you discuss hobby topics through the lense of your personal experience. This video would have been incredibly dull if it had only been a straight discussion of metallic paints. I have the new GSW metallic pigments too. They're fantastic, if a bit messy to work with. I'm not thrilled opening the jar and watching metallic dust float up into the air. They airbrush well also. Just mix the pigment with normal airbrush thinner and go to town.

@52Miniatures 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks G! I appreciate it... yeah.. imagine accidently tipping that powder out over your workspace...