How I Paint Things Quickly: Grey Knights

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6 жыл бұрын

The secretive Grey Knights are the Chapter Militant of the Ordo Malleus, meaning their remit is the fight against Chaos and all that is daemonic in the 41st Millenium. Protected by their Aegis power armour, they can turn aside psychic powers as easily as blades and bullets! READ MORE:
Painting the classic blue steel appearance for their Aegis suits is simple, too! With just a handful of colours they make for an incredibly striking unit on the table, so follow along with another quick look at how easy some of the elite of the Imperium can hit the table in no time at all.
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@Pj-wq7kp 6 жыл бұрын

Dude, you're like the Bob Ross from Warhammer.. It's relaxing to watch, I actually learn stuff and it gives me a great confidence in painting. Keep it up!

@SonicSledgehammerStudio 6 жыл бұрын

I'm glad to hear it! I tend to think we overcomplicate things when we're getting started with something - I certainly do! Distilling things down to the basics makes for good practice, and it never hurts to start simple. :D

@Cyd99 4 ай бұрын

I got my buddy into 40K and I promised I’d assist him paint whatever army he got, he picked Grey Knights. Only problem I’ve never painted one! Also I just want to say, this is honestly probably one of the best painting tutorials I’ve seen. It’s perfect for the intermediate painter. You are right, I don’t need to see you block in Mephiston red, but at the same time it was helpful to see the entire process of the armor. Subscribed

@jaworski105 2 жыл бұрын

Starting up a Grey Knight army and have no idea where ti start painting wise. Now I’m going to try this out for sure👍

@jamesdunn581 3 жыл бұрын

Love the pain job. Thanks. I kind of wish you hadn't skipped a few steps after the sword. As a first-timer it was daunting to see how much work you had done from one frame to the next. If you have a vid that doesn't skip steps, I'd be interested in watching. Thanks again!

@demcrusher7086 2 жыл бұрын

You just saved me a BOAT LOAD of time! 👍 Thank you brother!

@jonbauml225 3 жыл бұрын

This is my forever go-to video on metallics. So very simple and helpful!

@ArnoldJudasRimmer.. 3 жыл бұрын

I've literally just started painting 40k miniatures again, after much deliberation on which chapter to start with...I decided to start with my favorite legion, the GEOMK's very own dedicated, badass warp spawn banishers extrordinaire, the Grey Knights! Great video man, I will let you know how I actually get on for my first attempt haha 😃👍

@JPhil92 Жыл бұрын

I just want to say, as someone who was previously put off warhammer because i was struggling with the painting, on my second attempt to get into the hobby this video has been a GODSEND. I never thought my minis could look so good so quickly! Thanks my dude!

@CaPtInFOOSHSAck 2 жыл бұрын

Sledge you absolute beast. Thanks a ton brother!

@Bleakh 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for showing all the colors and stuff you are using step by step. It really helps me out a lot, especially for buying the right paint. Your knight turned out awesome!

@SonicSledgehammerStudio 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@TheCoachBrendan 6 жыл бұрын

Just stumbled across this channel yesterday and viewed several of your vids. Lots of good knowledge in here. Thanks for posting you have a sub now!

@samuelrossi5192 4 жыл бұрын

Outstanding step by step with paint details, about to jump into painting again after about a 20 year hiatus and Grey knights will be my first space marines

@carltonbanks5167 6 жыл бұрын

that sword looks amazing, fantastic video again.

@clintsauter4140 6 жыл бұрын

Very well done look forward to seeing more

@philsayer2447 2 жыл бұрын

Just bought my first box of Grey Knights This is by far the best Grey Knights painting video I've seen. You've taken something really daunting and made it seem so so simple.

@SonicSledgehammerStudio 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it'll help!

@philsayer2447 2 жыл бұрын

I've just found out you also have tutorials for Deathwatch, Sisters of Battle & Imperial Guard too - which with Grey Knights & Acolytes are going to be the component parts of my Inquistion army. I eventually want them to be playable as detachments or as separate armies - possibly with a Custodes detachment too - and all tied together with a purple colour scheme (obviously with Grey Knight armour still grey, Deathwatch still black, etc.) and all infantry-based. My guard are mostly head-swapped with Cawdor & 3rd party cultist heads and those skitarii guns and a few leg swaps too. Veterans are kitbashed Arbites. Plus everyone important has crossbow bow parts on their weapons (heavy weapons teams have the Cawdor heavy crossbow parts on) and I've got plain Cawdor Redemptionists for priests. Anyway so I've subscribed to your channel. Many thanks!!!

@anthonywilliams5093 8 ай бұрын

Quick, efficient, helpful advice. Just starting The Hobbie and your video is going to help a lot, thank you!

@WarGamingNewb 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this tutorial! Simple and easy with great results! Your effort is appreciated.

@fallennatas5230 6 жыл бұрын

Once again well done! Your videos have taught me bunch and they continue to inspire my painting. Thanks a bunch and keep 'em coming!

@SonicSledgehammerStudio 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly. :D I'm really glad to hear it! I try and find a little trick for everything so there's something for everyone in each video, so if they keep working, all the better!

@Dahakra 4 жыл бұрын

the air paint looks amazing indeed !

@Stormtrooper990 2 жыл бұрын

Videos like this really make me paint again. I really enjoy your videos man!

@johnkelley9877 6 жыл бұрын

Your a fast painter! It looks great. I am impressed with how shiny the Vallejo Chrome is.Thanks for sharing this.

@SonicSledgehammerStudio 6 жыл бұрын

It's a little difficult to pick up on the camera with my limited lighting resources, but the chrome paint is absolutely ludicrous. It glows from across the table!

@karatecrass101 5 жыл бұрын

Simple and effective thumbs up mate !

@alexforster4598 3 жыл бұрын

I didn’t notice much of a difference between the lead belcher and iron breaker stage. I also didn’t have nightshade so I’m trying it with druchii violet and seeing how I like it. Thank you for the video, I’ve been having a lot of trouble painting my GK

@howardgreen9718 5 жыл бұрын

This is a big help especially for my kids thank you 👍

@ainu_channel 5 жыл бұрын

Looked your video second time, and now realise thats cool method of painting. Brilliant! I want to use silver metallic spray as primer and basecoat instead of your first step. It is so shine and so bright, you method must fixed it well. Thank you!

@danharris8805 6 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial mate.

@valmarato 3 жыл бұрын

This video motivated me to paint my 1k Grey knights :)

@ArnoldJudasRimmer.. 3 жыл бұрын

Update: Ok man I went all out and purchased a vellejo game color set, army painter mega brush set, tamiya snips and files, a set of army painter washes, 3 cans of army painter spray primers(grey, black and white haha) 🤣...and finally, a set of grey night terminators! I shall post the results when the grey nights actually arrive 😃👍.

@SonicSledgehammerStudio 3 жыл бұрын

Good luck to you, bud! You've got a pretty fearsome set of tools on the way. :D

@ArnoldJudasRimmer.. 3 жыл бұрын

@@SonicSledgehammerStudio hahaha why thank you sir! I hear negative stuff online about just about every brand so went with my gut instinct on the paints, will add to that collection when needed 😃👍. Cost me a fair whack tbh, but I really don't care I can't wait to start painting now haha....

@IDICBeer 6 жыл бұрын

Nice tutorial buddy

@SOHellKite 6 жыл бұрын

my dude this has helped me out a ton! even tho im painting warmachine ;) thanks¬!

@SonicSledgehammerStudio 6 жыл бұрын

I'm really glad to hear it! The principles should be the same no matter what you're painting, after all. :D Rock on!

@adam5406 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome Grey Knights Video. I’ve been looking for a way to do the blue steel finish as the glaze wasn’t to my liking. I can’t wait to try it out later! Keep up the good work! :)

@SonicSledgehammerStudio 6 жыл бұрын

The glaze looks pretty sweet if you've got the time to put into finishing off the armour with a couple of extra layers. For blue steel in a flash, though, I was put on to Drakenhof Nightshade a while back and it's done the job for me! :D Thanks a lot!

@DBDJEMAL 6 жыл бұрын

Hidiho!^^ Yeah! xD Nice Work!!! ;D My Doom Spectres are also Silver... With Red & Black Applications, Black & Blue Washes, & after I Brushed them with White, I Washed them Black again! They look pretty sweet & I really like the Effects on the Models! But never mind... I can pretty sure, learn very much, from your nice Videos...! ;) CU! :)

@sleepsinleaves Жыл бұрын

Something nice and simple for the upcoming Kill Team ^_^

@daveslayerv1.0 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome very quick and effective grey knight have a killteam to paint and appreciate this tutorial!! Would even work on my deathwatch too!! Sub incoming!!

@CruxTerminatusMinis 6 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video. Could you tell me which brush you used to edge highlights please? I need to buy one. To see you edge highlight so quickly has been a real eye opener

@SonicSledgehammerStudio 6 жыл бұрын

It's an ordinary Citadel Small Layer brush! You don't need to mess around with the Artificer range unless you're getting into really, really precise territory. For the sake of churning out armies like this, you'll do fine with the ordinary Small Layer.

@CruxTerminatusMinis 6 жыл бұрын

Sonic Sledgehammer Studio thank you. I just suck at edge highlights... as one KZfaq to another... top marks on your videos way better than mine. Subbed!

@Omanion83 6 жыл бұрын

love the final effect, would be nice if you could show us how you paint vehicles:P

@SonicSledgehammerStudio 6 жыл бұрын

Here we go! ;D kzfaq.info?o=U&video_id=LqqdELXTTu0 Or if you're meaning specifically 40k videos, I've got a couple of requests for vehicles. There's a Valkyrie currently on the table as a project video, with Rhinos and Leman Russes on the way as well.

@Omanion83 6 жыл бұрын

waiting for the rhino as i want to paint m113a1 as a rhino:P or something similar :P

@garyarmitage4301 5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic speed painting video! Wow! Is the Tabard base coat the Rakarth Flesh? I can't figure it from the video. Much appreciated!

@SonicSledgehammerStudio 5 жыл бұрын

Rakarth Flesh is my go-to for just off-white clothing where the predominant tone is already blue. Ordinary I'd start from Celestra Grey, but with Grey Knights a bit of warmth in the white can help!

@HarleySwann 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Did you struggle painting the rest of the squad where the halberd/sword covers the torso of the model?

@SonicSledgehammerStudio 5 жыл бұрын

Honestly, as long as there's silver and a bit of blue in there, I'm not usually too worried if it's difficult to get in there with a brush and brighten it back up. Anything which is difficult to reach with a brush is usually in a position where it would make sense for it to be shadowed by the miniature's position, so for the most part I'll leave them slightly darker and not worry about it. The only issue comes when it's those books or gold details on the chest, and then you can usually get at the weird angles slightly easier by just holding the dude upside down. :D

@leolin2535 2 жыл бұрын

Really nice tutorial for batch painting Grey Knights, will follow this for an upcoming tournament. Any suitable replacement you would use for the Guilliman blue?

@SonicSledgehammerStudio 2 жыл бұрын

Ultramarine Blue Contrast is basically the same colour, but you'll want to thin it to about 1:4 or 1:5 parts with Contrast Medium so it isn't so strong when it goes on.

@OldAverageBritGaming 6 жыл бұрын

That’s another 2k army to finish then! You have a busy year ahead 😂

@SonicSledgehammerStudio 6 жыл бұрын

2000pts of Grey Knights? I'm pretty sure I can do eight models by the end of the year. ;D

@OldAverageBritGaming 6 жыл бұрын

Sonic Sledgehammer Studio well you can’t spam more than 3 Dreadknights anymore so you will have to do 10 models to get 2k👍🤣

@SonicSledgehammerStudio 6 жыл бұрын

If I were to drop a fourth Dreadknight on the board I would expect you come over, take my tape measure out of my hand and point sternly to the door. :D

@OldAverageBritGaming 6 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a plan. I've got a flexible flight ticket on standby at all times now. Just in case this needs to happen :)

@ArnoldJudasRimmer.. 3 жыл бұрын

So update again haha....I have nearly built a couple of my paladins, and would like your expert opinion sir if you would be so kind. Should I paint the heads seperately, being a novice? I notice you don't bother but they look so fiddly the detail is insane tbf with these guys well impressed i have managed to easily assemble these just by making sure I had the right tools, tamiya thank you haha 😃👍!

@neilgooge 5 жыл бұрын

aaaannnddd you just saved my kill team from looking awful...

@Hello-1814 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like one more coat on the sword would have been good! Overall looks great.

@MarionetteX4 6 жыл бұрын

I'm intrigued, as I've heard a bit about how certain airbrush-intended paints function well as thinner special layer or edge paints. Is it mainly a selection in the Vallejo Air range that are ideal for these special brush layer/edge highlights?

@SonicSledgehammerStudio 6 жыл бұрын

Honestly, the main difference is in the range of colours available. Vallejo's Air range tends to be a little brighter than their main range, and it's much smoother coming off a brush. They're ideal for highlights if you like to paint without doing a lot of mixing, like I do. Otherwise they're really very similar to Citadel's Edge paints. Lots of pigment, good flow and nice, sharp lines once they're dry.

@MarionetteX4 6 жыл бұрын

Once again, thank you for the lovely insight! I might pick up a few Vallejo Air pots down the line, depending on what projects pop up. In the mean time, I'll stick with the mix of Citadel, Vallejo Model/Game and Army Painter ranges, but this is a valuable little tip to keep in mind. :)

@Sturmhawke 5 жыл бұрын

Would Runefang Steel be a good substitute for the Model Air Chrome?

@ArnoldJudasRimmer.. 3 жыл бұрын

Do you thin down those vellejo model air metallics? I have game color never used metallic paints in my life about to have a crack finally tomorow 😃👊

@warren7543 6 жыл бұрын

Another excellent video! Do you have any Tyranid guides? I'm thinking of getting into WH40K and am attracted to the Tyranids as my army. Keep the great guides coming!

@SonicSledgehammerStudio 6 жыл бұрын

As chance would have it, I do! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oph4iLp9p9LdiIk.html The techniques are broadly applicable to all the creatures in the Tyranids range, so they scale up perfectly well from Termagants to Tyrants. They're a pretty cool army, really!

@warren7543 6 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! Thanks.

@0AbsolutZero0 3 жыл бұрын

The first step with the Ironbreaker, is that a dry brush or just flicking wet paint on it?

@russellbrothers9627 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve just picked up my first few models and I’m kinda scared I’m gonna mess it up, so hopefully this helps

@Loveless387 2 жыл бұрын

I actually don't know how you got that color on the robes and would really like to know please >x

@markdesantis743 4 жыл бұрын

Do you find Leadbelcher spray difficult to paint over?

@SethRulainn Жыл бұрын

Does this still work well with the newer version of drakenhof nightshade?

@vladonyoutube3578 2 жыл бұрын

Can anyone recommend a good primer for the glossy silver in the USA?

@Boonedale 2 жыл бұрын

What did you do to the base for these guys?

@christianlandre6892 2 жыл бұрын

Could someone tell me which blue he uses for the sowrd ? Thanks

@morgantherandomgamer2136 2 жыл бұрын

Is there a list of paints somewhere?

@The_Wizard_Zoo 3 жыл бұрын

In all the books the armor for grey knights is a dull grey steel, plastic. It's not silver, am I wrong?

@marcelvillamor7895 5 жыл бұрын

Do you use Vallejo matt varnish on these like you do in your space marine video?

@SonicSledgehammerStudio 5 жыл бұрын

Not often, since most of these are plastic miniatures and the paint tends to be safe during normal use. The varnish I most often use to achieve a slightly different effect from a highlight, but with the metallic paint I don't ordinarily need to. :)

@canary8212 3 жыл бұрын

Could I use Balthasar Gold with a dry brush of Auric Armor Gold to achieve the same bronze effect?

@SonicSledgehammerStudio 3 жыл бұрын

You'd probably be better using Liberator Gold instead, since it isn't quite as yellow as Auric Armour is.

@jakubzarybnicky5700 4 жыл бұрын

And how do you do things slowly

@HistoricalConflict 2 жыл бұрын

What is Gillman Blue? never heard of it. I wish you had a list of paints you used

@SonicSledgehammerStudio 2 жыл бұрын

They don't make it any more, unfortunately. The closest equivalent would be to thin down some Macragge Blue Contrast.

@HistoricalConflict 2 жыл бұрын

@@SonicSledgehammerStudio ah I see thanks!!

@mkulchar 3 жыл бұрын

What about grey knights steel from gw?

@keithjohnsonHelios 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, before you leadbelcher coated him did you use a primer? If so which one?

@SonicSledgehammerStudio 3 жыл бұрын

The Leadbelcher is the primer in this case. The Citadel sprays are designed to go on bare plastic; you don't have to prime black or white first.

@keithjohnsonHelios 3 жыл бұрын

@@SonicSledgehammerStudio I thought that was the case but am just starting out, thanks for clearing that up. Really love your Gray Knight look.

@iamphL 4 жыл бұрын

what would be a good substitution for guilliman blue?

@eater_of_garbage_ Жыл бұрын

Thin down talassar blue with contrast medium (2:7 ish)

@pedro7g5 5 жыл бұрын

40k newb here: do I need to buy only the Grey Knights Strike Team and chapter hq to build a basic Grey Knight squad? Would the new space marines suffice?

@SonicSledgehammerStudio 5 жыл бұрын

Grey Knights and 'ordinary' Marines are quite different model-wise. The different boxes of miniatures are necessary for your troops, though I believe most of the vehicles are 'standard' Space Marine kits just painted differently.

@pedro7g5 5 жыл бұрын

@@SonicSledgehammerStudio but are there conversion kits for Primaris Marines to the Grey Knights chapter like those for Blood Angels? Or is GW planning on doing a stand alone product especifically for them?

@maxpinner364 5 жыл бұрын

What primer would you recommend if any for grey knights ??

@SonicSledgehammerStudio 5 жыл бұрын

Leadbelcher. Or any other silver primer, really; Army Painter Plate Mail is a good choice, too.

@maxpinner364 5 жыл бұрын

Sonic Sledgehammer Studio didn’t realise you could use Leadbelcher as a primer 🤣 thank you for the tips. Keep up the good work 🙌🏻 x

@SonicSledgehammerStudio 5 жыл бұрын

It's one of the primer sprays. Just using it from the pot won't give quite the same effect!

@jacidax 5 жыл бұрын

what Gold did you use ?

@SonicSledgehammerStudio 5 жыл бұрын

Retributor Armour. Love the stuff! A gold paint that actually covers. :D

@exploitofdeleted5864 5 жыл бұрын

If you think that chrome is good you should look into Molatow Chrome...

@Billio68 3 жыл бұрын

Show the name I cannot tell what you are saying show close up of the bottles of paints when you are talking about them.

@SonicSledgehammerStudio 3 жыл бұрын

They're all lined up with labels visible at the 1:05 mark.

@Syrlantar 6 жыл бұрын

I mean really you could talk cheerfully about any quirky subject and I'd listen, bud.

@clintwestwood7891 5 жыл бұрын

Could you pls tell me, which colours did uou use?

@clintwestwood7891 5 жыл бұрын

Also shades)

@sanquiniusdeus7807 6 жыл бұрын

For Custodes do you ...

@SonicSledgehammerStudio 6 жыл бұрын

...I'm not sure quite how this question finishes!

@sanquiniusdeus7807 6 жыл бұрын

Sonic Sledgehammer Studio paint Thinge easy

@shadewolfe3131 6 жыл бұрын

I think he wants to know how to do Custodes.

@vallytine 5 жыл бұрын

The question is why would you even paint grey knights WolvesDidNothingWrong

@joshuamiller8259 5 жыл бұрын

Magnus did nothing wrong

@WAcrobat19 6 жыл бұрын

Yay. Moar spehhs merinhes

@BittermanAndy 3 жыл бұрын

Please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, drill out the gun barrels.

@SonicSledgehammerStudio 3 жыл бұрын

When it becomes integral to the method in which they're painted, sure. Until then, you can drill your own and I'm quite happy to carry on demonstrating painting without doing it.

@Sturmhawke 5 жыл бұрын

Would Runefang Steel be a good substitute for the Model Air Chrome?