Crafting Tutorial - Fast & Cheap Realistic Flame & Explosions for Warhammer 40k, Necromunda, D&D

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4 жыл бұрын

In this video I show you how to use cheap LED tea lights and cotton balls to make some really cool flame, explosion, smoke and spell effects for all your favourite wargames. These look great when displaying and photographing your models on some of your terrain, or for representing lasting spells or other things in your games. Great for Dungeons and Dragons, Warhammer, 40k, Horus Heresy, Age of Sigmar, Mordheim, Necromunda, Frostgrave etc.
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@RealTerrainHobbies 4 жыл бұрын

These look awesome man, well done.😎

@EricsHobbyWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Your channel is one of my all time favourites

@cmedalis 4 жыл бұрын

using the gluestic for the light-pipe is a bit of lo-fi genius! 10/10 - will steal for my army display board :D

@EricsHobbyWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

cmedalis glad you liked it! Can’t be stealing if I made a tutorial hahaha

@cmedalis 4 жыл бұрын

@@EricsHobbyWorkshop it's mine now! Muahahahaha! I have a big box (30+) of flicker tea lights for doing effects in terrain. Adding directional effects easily just made this so much more useful

@Tinblitz 4 жыл бұрын

I feel like smaller versions of these would work very well if placed on the hatches and cabins of "Knocked out" vehicles.

@afireinsidebrad 4 жыл бұрын

Or if you wanna make badass bases for Legion of the Damned space marines

@Tinblitz 4 жыл бұрын

@@afireinsidebrad Good for Characters and stuff.

@themartianmantis2694 3 жыл бұрын

Have seen that done quite a bit as Bolt Action KO vehicle markers

@cody180sx 2 жыл бұрын

That's how it was done back in the day just didn't have a lighting source or you used a light grey/black and a few cotton balls for a vehicle popping smoke etc for a visual aid to remember.

@Tinblitz 2 жыл бұрын

@@cody180sx I've still got a couple of those myself. Glued to 2p pieces, and stained with a bit of ink.

@dagoelius 4 жыл бұрын

This video is waaaaay underviewed. Awesome idea amigo. One suggestion- before glueing the light to the base, cut out a hole in the base to access the battery when it needs to be changed.

@FrankyDCrafter 4 жыл бұрын

Holly crap. Everyone needs to check this one out!!!

@EricsHobbyWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Franky! Your stuff is very cool too

@glease3144 4 жыл бұрын

I have never considered making and photographing Necromunda dioramas. Until now.

@EricsHobbyWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Gloss Paneer do iiiiiiit

@AoSCoach 4 жыл бұрын

I've been looking for LED fire and this is probably the bet tutorial i've found. I like the way you dye the cotton instead of just hitting it with a spray

@jeffreycorbello277 4 жыл бұрын

I like 'em. I am going to try to add the smoke to a "built from scrap" factory.

@EricsHobbyWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

That would work perfectly! There are so many ideas that can come from this

@anthonytoronov407 4 жыл бұрын

the way he cut the circle perfectly tho 2:49

@Miniocalypse 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing bit of crafting here. I cannot wait to give this a go!

@polo7155 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! Fantastic job Eric! I absolutely have to make these for my Necromunda set-ups! I just love the old Delaque flame-thrower guy in the last pictures! Epic! Thanx for all the vids you're posting, they're really helpful!

@jellyranger1706 4 жыл бұрын

I’m planning out a stormcloud suspended in a globe based on this video. Like a Weather Dominator device? Dude the thing that I find particularly exciting about your channel is I feel like I’m getting in early. I cannot wait to see what kinda crazy things you’re producing years from now. I’m 100% on board. \m/

@EricsHobbyWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Jelly Ranger Thanks Jelly! I am just getting started, so strap yourself in :D

@EricsHobbyWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Cloud in a globe sounds cool. What game is it for? AOs? 40k? Dnd? Something else? Just your imagination?

@jellyranger1706 4 жыл бұрын

Eric's Hobby Workshop meh just for funsies, I mostly just paint minis.

@hyp3rk1ll_aoc39 4 жыл бұрын

Bro, this is fantastic work. They look amazing, never seem markers look so good! Love the ingenuity of the glue stick usage to channel the flow of light. This is why I subbed to your channel, such great content and learn something new almost every video you put out.

@Anthony-bs5ov 4 жыл бұрын

This is fantastic, definitely going to try this out. Also I adore that glue stick fiber optic idea, incredible effect.

@beeezlebub 4 жыл бұрын

Just finished binge watching your entire video selection and I cant wait for more.

@Khether0001 4 жыл бұрын

holy crap! seriously, CONGRATULATIONS on this flame effect! It turn out insane!!!

@kelleyakakillimore 4 жыл бұрын

OMG. Brilliant idea! Fantastic outcome. Thank you for sharing!

@EricsHobbyWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Kelley aka Killimore you are welcome kelley, glad you like it

@conn8958 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely fantastic work dude. I am an avid necromunda hobbyists and ur videos are brilliant. Thanks for sharing. I cant wait to make some of these. Well done

@mattfanofcats3262 4 жыл бұрын

These things pop, excellent work! Can’t wait to try some of these techniques, thanks!

@burnerjack01 2 жыл бұрын

Subbed immediately. Great artwork. Thanks for sharing.

@seanmeadows129 3 жыл бұрын

Very impressive Eric, great ideas, think I will have to try this. Thank you for all the information and keep up the good work.

@MidwinterMinis 4 жыл бұрын

4:40 just a chunk o' balls, Eric. Just a chunk o' balls.

@craigstephenson1050 3 жыл бұрын

Haha, Guy, I came to comments to see if anyone mentioned this - of course you didn't disappoint (or this Penny???)!

@mauri211256 2 жыл бұрын

Complimenti, cercavo un tutorial per creare del fumo e tu sei l'unico che ho trovato. Bravo e grazie

@Cptbaron Жыл бұрын

This is very cool!! 🔥 keen for D&D 🐉

@davidmacphee5449 4 жыл бұрын

Nice! Liking the visual you have achieved with the templates and low light to help enhance the effects. Looks good combined with terrain and for situations as you described. Definitely inspirational.

@EricsHobbyWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

David MacPhee thanks David

@tronosneoauror 4 жыл бұрын

Holy shit! Coolest thing I've watched the whole month! Thank you for sharing pal.

@DevsDice 4 жыл бұрын

Really nice! I am surely going to make some of these for my D&D game! Excellent job man! 👍

@EricsHobbyWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Devs & Dice great!! Glad you liked it

@maddnd9721 2 жыл бұрын

Making fire out of cotten balls is a cool thing I've been looking into... Putting flickering tea lights into them is next level... Where you won me is that you made a template out of it - just next level. Superb

@johnharvath2522 4 жыл бұрын

This video made me subscribe! The flame thrower is just freaking awesome 👍🤟

@SinNerds 4 жыл бұрын

Be careful not to over boil. Al Dente in about 12 minutes. great video Eric! gonna try out this one.

@EricsHobbyWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

This is important! Do not overboil!!!

@racspartan1 4 жыл бұрын

Damn fine work. These are some of the best flame effects I’ve seen.

@apathtrampledbydeer8446 4 жыл бұрын

That trick with the gluestick, very smart! Very cool end result!!!

@TheDickDeck 2 жыл бұрын

Was looking for a very different technique... ended up watching the whole thing anyways since it was so cool and easy looking!

@dominickeefe2454 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Real lighting effects really add to the scenarios. The Salamanders Chapter needs that flame effect

@uneakbreed Жыл бұрын

I've watched so many tutorials for effects/techniques for miniatures/dioramas etc and although many a good, they all seem advanced (and dissuade me from even trying). This method feels so accessible (tea lights, glue-sticks for fiberoptics) that I'm finally encouraged to actually make an effort instead of simply watch -thanks so much for this video! Subbed!

@dougedwards1055 4 жыл бұрын

Love your work, good to see hands on grab and go terrain building

@lidia1407 3 жыл бұрын

This is really cool. I love it ♥️

@maddnd9721 2 жыл бұрын

Those are some reaaaally good templates man. That flamer template is epic level historic. Gas explosive has some massive feels. Thanks. I have abundant cotton wool so I will try this rather than the stuffing ones I've seen online.

@WeAreNotHomeToday 4 жыл бұрын

Love this. Awesome effect and will definitely give it a try

@jcengdahl668 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job, I learned a lot, thanks!

@justinnoelalcantara5546 2 жыл бұрын

Followed this to make my own flame effect. Thank you and good stuff 🙂

@irakhlin 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent I have been scouring the web looking for a decent tutorial on making clouds that don't look like cotton balls. I think you nailed it.

@projectman-thor229 4 жыл бұрын

That my friend is pretty cool!!! 9:01 took me back to the 90's Syndicate Wars!!!

@reubensullivan8849 4 жыл бұрын

Great idea for those old templates really cool

@EricsHobbyWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Reuben Sullivan i dont like having to imagine stuff happening on the table, so i like physical representations of everything

@s0_siick964 2 жыл бұрын

This is badass man!!

@bel7lla Ай бұрын

Hey, thank you for this video! This made my project about the Kuwait Oil fires look so epic and I can’t thank you enough!

@EricsHobbyWorkshop Ай бұрын

That sounds awesome! Will you email me a picture?

@troybrunette9979 4 жыл бұрын

These look awesome!!

@johnkelley9877 4 жыл бұрын

That is so cool! It very realistic too. Thanks for sharing this neat idea.

@EricsHobbyWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

John Kelley thanks john! Happy to share

@Dockernan1977 Жыл бұрын

This is genius and looks amazing

@AsgardStudios 2 жыл бұрын

Well done! Funny and entertaining - winner!

@nazteeb 4 жыл бұрын

This is fantastic! What a brilliant idea!

@chi-nobi6768 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video! This was really helpful!! You explained it very well.

@iamian7226 4 жыл бұрын

This is excellent, I always wondered how go get the effect just right. Good video .

@EricsHobbyWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

re-run thanks, glad you liked it

@Edwoodb3 2 жыл бұрын

What a very snazzy bit of craft work there. I was looking for tutorials for a flamethrower effect so I could add it as a permanent fixture to a flamer.

@dannybracken6982 4 жыл бұрын

Great idea. Lots of uses.

@harlemw651 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for sharing!! 👍

@noofboodro 3 жыл бұрын

You the GOAT bro. Real helpful video 💪🤘

@EricsHobbyWorkshop 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you liked it

@shaneflickinger 4 жыл бұрын

Those look really cool Eric, especially for a diorama or display piece.

@joakimfong 4 жыл бұрын

Great job! looks fantastic!

@bernatGLu 4 жыл бұрын

Dude, this effect is very cheap and spectacular. Than's for the tutorial.

@paulgertsch7105 2 жыл бұрын

Looks awesome

@kuhnzilla1 4 жыл бұрын

Thise are ***king SIIIIICK! :D Simple, but amazing dude - bravo!

@AdamViklund 4 жыл бұрын

Really great ideas, Eric! I'm just trying to get into the world of the Underhive for the first time, so I'll have to give these a go!

@iamgrays 4 жыл бұрын

Nice work Eric!

@EricsHobbyWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Paul Ellwood thanks Paul

@JaredLeeMars 2 жыл бұрын

This is awesome. I’ve always seen those cloud lamps and never considered doing this for fire Probably going to be what I end up doing for a craft here pretty soon for a larger fake flame 🔥

@basedViking 4 жыл бұрын

I made some of these at the beginning of last year just to add some extra effects to my games they work so well.

@EricsHobbyWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Based Viking and here i thought i had come up with this! Great minds think alike!...and so do we hahahaha ;)

@j453 4 жыл бұрын

The smoke bomb probably doesn't need the t-light or the black paint honestly. Oh but that flamethrower, that was magnificent 👍

@EricsHobbyWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

J the smoke bomb looks better with the black, but yeah for gameplay it doesn’t need a light

@waynehumber8906 4 жыл бұрын

Really cool Eric! I gotta do this!

@EricsHobbyWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Wayne Humber thanks Wayne, go for it

@BorgsveskeN 4 жыл бұрын

as a fan of seeing other people do creative stuff and not really doing alot of it myself, I have to say, the talent in your videos is among the best I've seen out there, your creativity and the sheer amount of awesomeness from esentially household items you turn into all things tabletop is blowing my mind, May your channel grow infinetly and may you continue to amaze us with your raw talent. Bravo dude!

@EricsHobbyWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Very kind words

@brandonwright7950 4 жыл бұрын

Your builds are amazing... Thank you for sharing!

@EricsHobbyWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brandon!

@madpuppet82 3 жыл бұрын

Great job!!

@rottenminiatures5083 4 жыл бұрын

That's really cool 😎👍

@yugtac 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Well done. Gonna try this out!

@bobp5356 4 жыл бұрын

Great looking effects. I am building a diorama and these will be very useful.

@theQiwiMan 4 жыл бұрын

How have I never seen this channel before??? Insta-Subbed! Awesome work man

@EricsHobbyWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

theQiwiMan glad you liked it !

@hyperbene7711 3 жыл бұрын

Right? Same!

@toki_-_wartooth 4 жыл бұрын

if thats not absolutely epic i dont know what is!!! brilliant :D

@estebanuno1 Жыл бұрын

This is dope!

@danmclean7375 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir. 👍 Trying to make a mini lightning-storm and this was very helpful. A+

@edwinoutlaw1706 4 жыл бұрын

I think you need to name the glue stick truck. How about "Ghetto Fiber Optics". Since glue sticks are bendable with a little heat, maybe sculpt a Fire Naga, Balorog, or a huge hand, the cotton ball it. Great work as always.

@EricsHobbyWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

edwin outlaw all cool ideas! I think im gonna play around with this fire idea a bunch more in future

@lightseeker4155 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely going to use this to make small,medium, and large Smoke and explosion markers !

@14dcook 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect not just for Necrumunda, but for 30k as well!! Awesome!

@destroysomething13 4 жыл бұрын

Great work!!

@EricsHobbyWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Dutchtenfor thank you!

@kirkgeier417 4 жыл бұрын

Cant get over how cool this is

@TheSzybas 3 жыл бұрын

That glue stick trick is awesome!

@mgtowchampion7961 2 жыл бұрын

You just gave me an answer for my fireball diorama using the court of the dead Queen, much love and good night.

@paigeherrmann6332 3 жыл бұрын

This is awesome. I never thought of doing this with green

@SteveFamine 3 жыл бұрын

I need to do this later in the year - goals to make a few of these

@kennethmay5624 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Going to try to make for 1:72 scale cannons....

@BREDATOR1 4 жыл бұрын

Great way to achieve explosion and flame~~ and cheap as well! Would look great on a Stalingrad diorama down in the sewers with flame throwers! Nice calm narration, well done.

@thomasmurray6786 4 жыл бұрын

third time watching. it gets better every time!!

@CommanderCheapSkate 4 жыл бұрын

Dude, your work in just on point! Bravo! This is too cool! Might have to do the same thing for my games of Necromunda :D

@EricsHobbyWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Commander CheapSkate go for it! It would be cool for filmed battle reports

@CommanderCheapSkate 4 жыл бұрын

@@EricsHobbyWorkshop Indeed, so cinematic!

@TippyClub 4 жыл бұрын

Great work! I've been toying with the idea of making templates like these after having made a few burning smoke markers previously. I'd suggest giving them a couple hits of hair spray just to give the cotton a bit more strength. Very handy for when storing them

@mattygee37 4 жыл бұрын

Great idea and that flame thrower looks amazing, the glue stick idea was very well improvised. Try stuffing instead of cotton wool, rip an old pillow apart for it.

@EricsHobbyWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Conan the Barbarian lots of people suggesting that, i will have to look into it

@NeilDohertyMusic 4 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah, all day, baby. XoD I've been thinking about the possibility of making an enormous cloud scene for my Lord of the Rings diorama, this confirms it'll look awesome. Thanks for the inspiration. ;o)