How to Paint Clean Smooth White (no airbrush required!) Featuring the Shining Spears for Eldar

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How to Paint Clean Smooth White (no airbrush required!) Featuring the Shining Spears for Eldar

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2 жыл бұрын

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Hi guys! Today we're talking about white paint. The bane of many hobbyists. It's hard to get good coverage, it takes forever to build up and mistakes show up so much more than with any other colour. I myself avoided painting white, especially panels unless I was using an airbrush, for many years until I ventured away from Games Workshop white paint, and discovered artist quality acrylic paint. In this video I'm using The White from the Kimera Kolors range, but here's a tip-any tube of quality acrylic paint will give you a better result than Corax White. You can pick up a tube of Titanium White from your local artist store, or order online. This will cost more than a pot of white paint from GW, but it's worth the investment and it will last a lot longer as well (without separating!). There's two grades to look out for depending on how much you are willing to invest-professional/artist quality, or student/hobby.
If you'd like to try out the Kimera Kolors range, they have a kickstarter running from April 20th, during which you can pick up their paints as well.
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If you are looking to pick up some paint from an artist shop, look out for brands like Winsor and Newton, Daley Rowney and Liquitex.
As always if you have any questions about anything in the video, please let me know and I will answer as best as I can!
Hope this tutorial helps you with painting not just the new Eldar Shining Spears bikes, but also with painting white in general for your Warhammer 40k, Age of Sigmar or even D&D models!
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@MediocreHobbies 2 жыл бұрын

Let me know if you have any questions below! How do you feel about painting white?

@HauntedCorpseGaming 2 жыл бұрын

Not a huge fan of painting white but I find if you just go super thin with coats and one consistent stroke per section that is the key, for me anyway also using a specific brush solely for white that is practically brand new so the bristles are all consistent is another thing that makes a massive difference in laying a flat layer. I find the hardest part is just letting the coats dry completely before adding more paint since white loves to show the difference between layers and this causes "phtholes" to show up, lol. Just found your channel but could you record at 30fps instead of 24? Takes up more storage space to record but looks much better as 24 has an almost interlaced effect when you move around on the screen. :) Great channel!

@G4rr0. 2 жыл бұрын

That is a stunning model, and I'm getting back into painting so will definitely look for the white you've used. Also got to try the masking tape out! :) Excellent work

@blitzburn2871 2 жыл бұрын

My jaw dropped when I saw the first few brush strokes, you have convinced me, I need this. This is exactly what I have been looking for.

@MediocreHobbies 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it helped pal. Just make sure you work from a wet pallet. And you will have a great time

@blitzburn2871 Жыл бұрын

@@MediocreHobbies So I actually got a tub of this a while ago and had a question regarding its use, do you use it like regular citadel paint(i.e prepare a thinned out dollop of paint on the palette) or do you just place some paint on the palette without adding any extra water and just use the palette to control the amount of paint in the brush?

@MediocreHobbies Жыл бұрын

@@blitzburn2871 I use it off a wet pallet so it’s nice and thinned out. Is that what your asking.

@blitzburn2871 Жыл бұрын

@@MediocreHobbies Do you add any more water than what the pallet provides? I have mainly been using it like I use citadel which is to add some paint to the pallet and then thin it out with some additional water (typically a 3:1 ratio for base paints) so I have a prepared batch of thinned paint ready to go.

@adamcarr1387 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, always loved the look of a smooth clean white and until know assumed it was unachievable without an airbrush

@MediocreHobbies 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers pal. Glad you liked the video and found it helpful.

@Eviscerator18 2 жыл бұрын

Both your videos and paint jobs are always so clean

@MediocreHobbies 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much pal. That’s very kinda

@N17C1 2 жыл бұрын

GW used to have a great white 'Base' paint but over the last couple of changes to their paint line-up, they introduced whites that just don't work as well

@MediocreHobbies 2 жыл бұрын

Yep. There whites are the worst. There are a few good once out there now. I’m trying to find them all.

@GrotOrderlyPL 2 жыл бұрын

great video! going back to basics. just you and your brush ;) white is a hell of a colour to paint without air blowing it on the model ;) you nailed it!

@MediocreHobbies 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers pal.

@mcpanzer4637 2 жыл бұрын

Just stopped by to appease the algorithm! Congrats on 10K subs!

@MediocreHobbies 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much pal.

@gdr189 2 жыл бұрын

Titanium dioxide is used for powerful white pigments

@MediocreHobbies 2 жыл бұрын

I am not that technical lol.

@Typhestus 2 жыл бұрын

Cool technique Mediocre! Results looked absolutely banging!

@MediocreHobbies 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers dude.

@Thedagda801 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent

@MediocreHobbies 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks as always pal.

@Himle_ 2 жыл бұрын

Great video as always Andy! Tbh, I was scratching my head on how you would manage to get a smooth white with GW paints. Using Kimera/Heavy body made so much more sense. ((: Fully agree. Heavy body acrylics for white, orange & yellow really are game changers. If you have the option, check out AKs and Pro Acryls white. While not as potent as heavy body paints, they are amazing! Used to hate painting white, now it's like any other colours! If people can't find GSW tape where they live. Check out Tamiya or 3M car paint tape (3M is the stuff they use when painting cars). They come in all sizes and the 3M ones are flexible so it's very easy to make bended lines and such. Been using those for years and they are awesome and never had any issues with the paint below peeling off.

@MediocreHobbies 2 жыл бұрын

I have plans to work with most paint rangers and see how they can help my followers. Thank you so much for the option for the tape.

@fateweaver9844 2 жыл бұрын

Hobby Lobby sells the Golden line of paints. It's around $10 for a 2oz tube for Heavy Body. Golden are so good.

@MediocreHobbies 2 жыл бұрын

I shall have to check them out. Thanks pal

@huwtindall7096 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like a quality paint! I just cheat one step further and use a nice rattle can white colour spray as the base and then work around that with sub assemblies for any metal parts where possible.

@MediocreHobbies 2 жыл бұрын

It’s a smart way of doing it.

@fredrikuppsall1043 2 жыл бұрын

Recently got back into painting minis. And chose the Tau (my son loved how they looked). And choose the white paint-scheme on the box. Boy have i struggled with exactly what this video is about. Will order some Kimera white for shure.

@MediocreHobbies 2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear. Just make sure you have a wet pallet and work from that. It will change everything for you.

@KyleBroxonJames Жыл бұрын

This was helpful! Ordering a heavy acrylic white as I write this

@MediocreHobbies Жыл бұрын

Awesome dude. Just make sure you have a wet pallet to work from and your laughing.

@eyedestroyeverything9953 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful! Love you’re style

@MediocreHobbies 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much.

@ecMonify 2 жыл бұрын

i heard about this particular paint a while back but forgot which one it was, so thanks for reminding me! :D i was painting with Vallejo's Ghost Grey other day, on a very small detail on a tau battlesuit. think it took me 7 layers of the off-white paint to completely cover. will definitely pick this paint up in the near future! cheers :)

@MediocreHobbies 2 жыл бұрын

That’s ace dude glad I could help. Just make sure you paint off a wet pallet for the heavy bodied stuff.

@davidsmyth447 2 жыл бұрын

Pro Acryl Bold Titanium white is next level too

@MediocreHobbies 2 жыл бұрын

A few people have mentioned. Will deffo give it a try. I want to get stuck into the whole pro acryl range.

@davidsmyth447 2 жыл бұрын

@@MediocreHobbies I have them all. Fantastic

@MediocreHobbies 2 жыл бұрын

@@davidsmyth447 ace. There are so many more paint ranges then I thought.

@ArynCrinn 2 жыл бұрын

@@davidsmyth447 I just ordered the new expansion the other day... finally going to have that Khaki.

@Dragonfire-tn2jg 2 жыл бұрын

@@MediocreHobbies After pro acryl, i like Ak 3 gen.

@Smilomaniac 2 жыл бұрын

It also gives you no ‘up’, which is why people use light grey as whites. Frankly no one can tell unless they have a patch of titanium white right next to them. I’ve been painting a white kill team for a friend and I mix ulthuan grey with ‘Amsterdam’ white ink and use that as the base. It leaves room for highlights and glazes to add volume. Additionally you can decide whether you want a warm or cold white. “But I just want a pure white for this”. That’s fine, I get it, we were all at that point at one time, it has its used and I like flat colors on some things too. I know people won’t like the answer but airbrushes are the way to go. Not just for white. It’s a world of difference and freed me from the rattlecans.

@MediocreHobbies 2 жыл бұрын

I do own and use airbrushes. But they are not accessible for everybody. So it try offer alternatives. Basic fun paint jobs.

@Smilomaniac 2 жыл бұрын

@@MediocreHobbies Ah it was more of a general statement to no one in particular. You decided to make a video to provide an option for a flat white coat to people, which is something many want, that's great. I added a little context to why 'we' (as miniature painters) use other means and to underline that finally biting the bullet and just investing it one is the right choice.

@MediocreHobbies 2 жыл бұрын

@@Smilomaniac you really hope you didn’t read my first message as me being snotty or rude. When I read your reply. I went back and read it and it could have been taken that way. Sorry if that how you thought I was being.

@Smilomaniac 2 жыл бұрын

@@MediocreHobbies Not in the least, don't worry about it. I'm just 'engaging in content' as youtube likes to call it :) Your response was entirely rational and a light explanation of why you made a video. Not everyone has or wants an airbrush and here's a tool to do it. Completely and utterly valid.

@ArynCrinn 2 жыл бұрын

White inks are fantastic. Everyone should have a white ink. Liquitex and Daler Rowney FW are well known brands.

@SlyFrostPaw 2 жыл бұрын

been working on painting some tau, and my vallejo dead white just wasnt cutting the mustard, then i stumbled on this... my minds been blown.

@MediocreHobbies 2 жыл бұрын

It's a game changer! This and the Kimera black are must haves!

@jonathancapps1103 2 жыл бұрын

Really nice vid and a great tip on white paint. I know a lot of high end mini painters swear by Schmincke acrylic titanium white. But every painter that I've seen try Kimera paints *really* likes them. Since you brought up airbrushes in the video, I was wondering if you'd seen or had any experience with products like the Portable Airbrush Compressor from Green Stuff World. Ninjon tried a similar product that he ordered from Amazon on his channel not too long ago, and was pleasantly surprised by it's performance. It seems to me that, with its size, price, and quieter operation, such a compressor could significantly minimize the barrier of entry for those people considering getting an airbrush. I actually really like that you paint everything with a traditional brush. But if you have experience with this kind of compressor, or if you decide to try one in the future, I'd be interested in seeing a video that discusses them.

@MediocreHobbies 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t use an airbrush in my videos but I do indeed use one In my personal hobby. I don’t think portable compressors are for me. I use one wage an attached tank. This is what fills with air so you never lose pressure and cos the airbrush to spit. That could ruin a whole paint job. Of I was ever offered one or sent one I would play with it. And make some content.

@10urion 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vid and bringing that advice out into the world. If someone is looking for some brands that do not break the bank but also bring a name: Liquitex and Schminke are two heavy body whites that people in my bubble use. I have long switched to a cheap heavy body artist paint white simply because I had it in my collection for painting terrain and my White Scar white had gone bad (forgot to close the paint pot). Since it worked I have never switched back. I pay less than 2€ for 250ml and I am very happy with it.

@MediocreHobbies 2 жыл бұрын

Great advice. Thank you pal.

@natecar1 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers man. I use citadel paints for the most part and my black and whites are always a chore. You know if anywhere in Ireland sells Kimera or if there is somewhere that delivers it here? Always sticks in my craw when I start watching a youtube tutorial and they do a bunch of great stuff with an airbrush that I can't ever manage with a regular brush. Same when asking for advise on reddit; lads I paint at the (glass) kitchen table. I can tell you that an airbrush is a non option for me!

@MediocreHobbies 2 жыл бұрын

I believe that underworld gaming is getting some kimera in. Not sure if it has arrived yet. Maybe give them a call. And ye the airbrush thing annoys me as well. Trying to avoid it as much as possible.

@yoyoyo9669 2 жыл бұрын

so crisp!

@MediocreHobbies 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks pal.

@ernstbergerbrent 2 жыл бұрын

Love the video. White is a very difficult paint to get right. GW white paints have been less than satisfactory. I've had good experiences with monument white paints

@MediocreHobbies 2 жыл бұрын

Good to know. They are already on the list for a video. Thanks for the kind words

@cjanquart 2 жыл бұрын

Blacklining ::shudders and goes into convulsions:: damn looks awesome!

@MediocreHobbies 2 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha it’s not so bad with the contrast.

@j453 2 жыл бұрын

I don't think I would call Khaimera a "heavy body". Definitely high pigmented artist quality though.

@MediocreHobbies 2 жыл бұрын

I’m learning that now.

@LocoGod 2 жыл бұрын

Could we, possibly, have an Ossiarch Bonereapers in your style?

@MediocreHobbies 2 жыл бұрын

It’s very possible. What would you like to see?

@LocoGod 2 жыл бұрын

@@MediocreHobbies Mortisan Soulreaper would be great but I'm simple man, anything will do =)

@stormcrow7611 2 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@MediocreHobbies 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers pal.

@equals-kl9hm 2 жыл бұрын

Or try enamel. Unlike oil, enamel is stable to paint acrylic over (many say it's okay to paint acrylic over oil, but beware, results very).

@MediocreHobbies 2 жыл бұрын

Now tell me if I’m wrong. But are enamel paints not slightly toxic and require a million coats for make it work. Or am I just thinking about the old airfix brands.

@ArynCrinn 2 жыл бұрын

@@MediocreHobbies They have nasty fumes, so if you have limited ventilation if might be a problem, but otherwise, they're really only as harmful as an oil wash.

@equals-kl9hm 2 жыл бұрын

The fumes can be bad but Cadmium in acrylic paint is really bad too. Know your tools well and they should work well for you.

@ArynCrinn 2 жыл бұрын

@@equals-kl9hm Fortunately hobby paints tend not to use much, if any, cadmium (or other heavy metals for that matter)... Kimera included.

@I_am_Spartacus 2 жыл бұрын

I find using white very easy.... the Kimera white is very good.... but I would say, once you put paint on the model, don't keep going over the same spot, even if you think it's wet, it isn't, just leave it and keep moving and grooving and wait till it dries.. I see people doing this all the time, even with Contrast paints...

@MediocreHobbies 2 жыл бұрын

Greta advice and something I’m guilty of.

@CiaranIrl 2 жыл бұрын

Do you know if any of the Irish game shops sell Kimera paint?

@MediocreHobbies 2 жыл бұрын

Underworld gaming have ordered some but there are delays in shipping. Message them and see if there is an update. There a great store

@FullMetalHamster666 2 жыл бұрын

Nice : )

@MediocreHobbies 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers pal

@alessandrocosta840 2 жыл бұрын

How do you suggest using the Kimera Kolors white? I tried with water but I don't like the result

@MediocreHobbies 2 жыл бұрын

I use it from a wet pallet. I don’t think you can really work with it without a wet pallet.

@alessandrocosta840 2 жыл бұрын

@@MediocreHobbies Thx, I'll try tomorrow with the WP and see how it goes

@jim85ps2 2 жыл бұрын

can you do a video on orange armour?

@MediocreHobbies 2 жыл бұрын

Well orange being my favourite colours that can fro sure be added to the list.

@MediaJamesAdams 2 жыл бұрын

Two coats of this = three coats of corax white for me. Also note this is a much brighter white than corax white. I find it's actually the varnish that unifies a white painjob the best.

@MediocreHobbies 2 жыл бұрын

It for sure helps. There is no way I could get a coat like this in three coats of corax.

@MediaJamesAdams 2 жыл бұрын

@@MediocreHobbies thanks for the vid, I'll probably give the paints you talked about a try.

@Cadia541st 2 жыл бұрын

hi, great vid, great help, one Question, is that straight from the bottle or is a wet pallet/ water down slightly ect?

@MediocreHobbies 2 жыл бұрын

Working with kimera I always use a wet pallet. I’m kicking myself for bit mentioning it in the video.

@Cadia541st 2 жыл бұрын

It's OK. Still a brilliant vid. I've hated doing white. So this will be a game Changer for me. I don't use wet palates myself but I should imagine a slight water down will be just as effective. Very good work. Keep up the good content

@MediocreHobbies 2 жыл бұрын

@@Cadia541st thank you so much.

@virusofnurgle6896 2 жыл бұрын

You’ve made doing these look so simple

@MediocreHobbies 2 жыл бұрын

In a good way or a bad way? Lol

@virusofnurgle6896 2 жыл бұрын

@@MediocreHobbies fantastic way

@LoftOfTheUniverse 2 жыл бұрын

I dislike the new shining spear bikes. 5 fins just look silly. Especially the same fins but smaller right behind them.

@MediocreHobbies 2 жыл бұрын

100% disagree. Love the new design. Distinguishes they form normal bikes.

@OULARTDUDE 2 жыл бұрын

bar it going clumpy Corax white is the only Citadel white I don't have beef with..... but just barely

@MediocreHobbies 2 жыл бұрын

It can be good. Just takes so much time.

@TheRealEdSmall 2 жыл бұрын

Corax White is pretty bad once you realise there are better options out there. Pro Acryl Bold Titanium White is leaps ahead of GW's Corax White. I haven't used Corax White since I bought Pro Acryl's White.

@Gornodd 2 жыл бұрын

Are Kimera Paints actually Heavy Body? I used actual heavy body acrylics for years and in all videos I have seen, they seem rather thin. I tested Pro Acryl once and they seem rather close. Im still waiting for my Set to arrive and cannot wait. I also wanted to know how matt they come out. What I didnt like about Pro Acryl (aside from everythings else) was that the colors came out completly matt, like the matt-est I have ever seen. I like a very very settle shine.

@MediocreHobbies 2 жыл бұрын

I believe they are yes. I’d love to hear what you think about them when you get yours hands on them.

@ArynCrinn 2 жыл бұрын

@@MediocreHobbies "Heavy body" refers to the viscosity, so while Kimera are heavily pigmented, they're still very fluid. If you put some on a palette, it will spread out in a puddle, rather than hold together like a thick blob as you would get from a heavy body acrylic paint. A heavy body paint will not really self level without thinning.

@MediocreHobbies 2 жыл бұрын

@@ArynCrinn thank you.

@ArynCrinn 2 жыл бұрын

@Gornodd I definitely wouldn't recommend Scale 75 to you if you think Pro Acryl are too matt...

@Gornodd 2 жыл бұрын

@@ArynCrinn Well im currently doing mostly Black Stuff (2000p Goffs Ork Army). Scale 75 seems a bit too glossy. I need something that covers like Pro Acryl and Shines like Abbadon Black.

@rickyl3136 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, the heavy body paint is something I found early on and I don't understand why more people don't use them. Why suffer 6-8 coats of whatever when you can do two and be done. Anyways great job love your work.

@MediocreHobbies 2 жыл бұрын

That’s very kind thank you so much.

@Himle_ 2 жыл бұрын

I believe that many miniature painters stick with "miniature" paint and never look outside the box. "Heavy body" & oils are for canvas painters, not us. Luckily that's changing. :)

@MediocreHobbies 2 жыл бұрын

@@Himle_ ye it’s so cool to see what people can do when you play around with the whole paint range.

@CreamAle 2 жыл бұрын

Because the majority of the hobby isn't very skilled with paint, and a heavy body paint destroys fine details if not painted correctly. There's no problem with doing multi coats, in fact it will do you more good than bad by teaching you smoother and finer brush control as you learn.

@MediocreHobbies 2 жыл бұрын

@@CreamAle very true. But most people will just get discouraged after the second coat and think there doing something wrong.

@uniquewargamingterrain9125 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing very helpful. More eldar I better paint more Necrons up but seriously this is very eye opening

@MediocreHobbies 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers dude.

@Perram 2 жыл бұрын

Another good video my dude, but you gotta get better audio. Thanks for the tips.

@MediocreHobbies 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers pal. Ye more equipment is needed im working on lt all.

@virusofnurgle6896 2 жыл бұрын

Have you looked at the pro acryl titanium white bold?

@MediocreHobbies 2 жыл бұрын

No but that paint range is in my list for reviewing. Is the white really good?

@virusofnurgle6896 2 жыл бұрын

@@MediocreHobbies hell yes I wanna get more of the pro acryl range

@MediocreHobbies 2 жыл бұрын

@@virusofnurgle6896 awesome. Can’t wait to have a play with it now.

@TheRealEdSmall 2 жыл бұрын

@@MediocreHobbies Bold Titanium White is waaaay better than GW White. I bought some after Ninjon recommended it and wasn't let down. I just picked up some Liqutex Titanium White Heavy Body Acrylic paint today from Hobbycraft after Vincy V mentioned it. I've been meaning to get some as other reviewer have given it the thumbs up

@8BitJesus 2 жыл бұрын

@@MediocreHobbies I'll never use another white again, I'll try the Kimera white, just for comparison but ProAcryl white covers really well

@thierrybenito8623 Жыл бұрын

Kimera colors is too expensive, i prefer Andréa colors, is the same result!

@MediocreHobbies Жыл бұрын

Don’t know them personally. I shall have to look them up.

@area609joe2 2 жыл бұрын

For the algorithm!

@MediocreHobbies 2 жыл бұрын

Hahahah love those messages.

@TheStoicArmyPainter 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah.. i tossed my corax whites they are not paint imo. I think spackle is more appropriate

@MediocreHobbies 2 жыл бұрын

I laughed out load reading that lol

@Nazgull2k1 2 жыл бұрын

Was excited RIGHT until I saw "kickstarter" Fuck that shit. call me when its at a hobbyshop and I can purchase JUST white OFF a shelf and go home. I have ZERO interest in tying up hundreds upon hundreds of dollars for potentially YEARS on a wish and a prayer. Kickstarter is ass cancer.

@MediocreHobbies 2 жыл бұрын

Hey man, thanks for the comment. The video was about choosing the right type of white paint to achieve this look with a large number of options available from hobby/art stores. I happen to use Kimera paint as an example which has been out for a while and is currently on hold while they launch their Kickstarter for 3D printed models, along with which you will be able to buy their paints. The paints will be back for sale online as normal after the Kickstarter and are already available in some specialist shops. Hope this clears things up!