I tried out the new Two Thin Coats paints from Duncan Rhodes!

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I backed the Kickstarter for Duncan Rhodes' paint range myself and it finally arrived! I tested some colours out on my Twitch streams and was waiting to find the right model to paint fully with the new paints so it was the perfect time to paint a beautifully detailed 3D print from Ghamak Miniatures, who are the sponsors of this video! Check out what I thought of the new paint range from ‪@DuncanRhodesDRPA‬ and see why I was so surprised!
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@turtletaub-f9t Жыл бұрын

I think there’s always something to be said about pure and simple clean layering style and how good it looks. I think these paints are made well for that, as the video shows. Good job!

@Ben-ns7bv Жыл бұрын

Agree completely - I feel loads more satisfaction from layering up from a primer and taking my time - results to be proud of and I find it more relaxing too

@MediocreHobbies Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much and yes it has unlocked something in me. So let’s see what 2023 brings.

@CrimsonTemplar2 Жыл бұрын

I also bought the full paint range to support Duncan. I like the philosophy behind the triad system & I think it’s a real boon for folks getting into miniatures. Knowing which paints work together in a progression from dark to light really helps. I also like the formulation of the various paints. I hope Duncan can scale up production & get on store shelves with these at some point.

@MediocreHobbies Жыл бұрын

There already on shelves in some places so that’s good.

@jonathancapps1103 Жыл бұрын

I like this series of paint range testing videos, but honestly my favorite part is watching you use techniques outside your comfort zone and being so pleased with the results.

@MediocreHobbies Жыл бұрын

Aw man, that’s really nice to hear!! I was really pleasantly surprised how well this guy turned out and I was very excited 😄 thanks so much for that!

@jamesfirth-haydon7381 Жыл бұрын

I really like it and I think that’s the best painted flesh I’ve seen. The transition between the three layers was so smooth. Awesome work.

@ungabungacaveman9021 Жыл бұрын

I also really enjoyed it the finish on these paints is great as well

@MediocreHobbies Жыл бұрын

Really appreciate that pal

@danielgranda896 Ай бұрын

Great video! Great to see the results you achieved in contrast without messing around with washes. I just got wave 1 and 2 and cannot wait to pain up some minis this weekend!

@MediocreHobbies 25 күн бұрын

Oh sweet enjoy them! Really love using them, just trust the triads!

@TheMariusDarkwolf Жыл бұрын

That's some pretty amazing work. I kind of dig how that turned out, and you were 100% right about those flesh tones

@MediocreHobbies Жыл бұрын

Cheers pal. Glad you liked it x

@johnkelley9877 Жыл бұрын

I had wondered how well these paints would work and your review answered a lot of questions I had. I agree that yellow is a real test of a manufactures paint and the color went on very nicely. Thanks for making this and sharing it.

@MediocreHobbies Жыл бұрын

Anytime pal. Glad you liked it

@mirage809 Жыл бұрын

I've been very curious about these paints ever since the announcement. Duncan got me started in mini painting with his tutorials from his Games Workshop days. Those videos are still the gold standard for painting videos as far as I'm concerned. The coverage on them seems really good and you are right, yellow is a great thing to judge a range on. That is the colour that many manufacturers will struggle with getting right.

@MediocreHobbies Жыл бұрын

Yes Duncan is a great guy and I believe has made a great line of paints.

@cordial001 Жыл бұрын

I backed the Kickstarter. I haven't used the majority of them yet, but the ones that I have used have been very nice. I loved the black and the reds especially and also the brown wash. I've seen some people have had trouble with certain colors being really thick when they got them, but I haven't encountered that yet either. I'm glad you tried the yellow triad in the video. I think it turned out really good.

@MediocreHobbies Жыл бұрын

I used them from a wet pallet so they were all silky smooth for me.

@ovan2190 Жыл бұрын

I was interested in these paints when the kickstarter launched but didn't have the funds to take part in it. Glad to hear the reviews of them seem to be consistent with minor differences but they seem to be opinion based while the overall consensus is they are solid paints. I hope my local place stocks them so I can try them out myself Great video as always Andy :)

@MediocreHobbies Жыл бұрын

I know element games has them already so I guess they will indeed be in all stores soon

@patimusprime72 Жыл бұрын

I think that came out great. I had originally wanted to back this kickstarter but it came at a bad time for me. The paints look good. Once it's widely available I'm sure I'll be picking some up.

@MediocreHobbies Жыл бұрын

You should pal. Try buy them in the triads and give them a go n

@j.taylor7361 5 ай бұрын

That’s a great result! I love that paint companies like TTC and Reaper and the new Army Painter have triads for newer painters like me!

@MediocreHobbies 5 ай бұрын

I need to check more of them out for sue e

@andyswarbrick7452 Жыл бұрын

You’ve done a great job painting this model. I’m a big fan of painting triads. Love Vallejo paints but a lack of a triad make it more difficult for me as a paint by numbers hobbyists. Hope to see Duncan succeed with this venture and thanks for posting.

@MediocreHobbies Жыл бұрын

Anytime pal. And yes I am the same. The easier the company can make it the more likely I am to use it.

@sweatilaa5325 Жыл бұрын

while the Duncan paints seem nice I am a bit worried about the price... At the moment they apparently are more expensive than Citadel everywhere I've looked, almost along the lines of Scale 75 and Monument Hobbies but no one who has reviewed the Duncan paints can ever give a good reason for it since the quality of them don't seem to match the more premium miniature paint brands. It just seems weird to make them so expensive when there already are so many paint brands out there doing pretty much the same thing.

@MediocreHobbies Жыл бұрын

I only checked them there after I read shout message. And yes I am now to a little surprise by the price. Seams a bit strange. But maybe it had to do with being manufactured in England. Mite be causing problems.

@JRMcDowell Жыл бұрын

Very Nice... reminds me of the P3 triad System. Your paint looked very clean and you have a steady hand.. turned out get! I may have to pick these up.

@MediocreHobbies Жыл бұрын

Thanks pal. I’m quite pleased with how it turned out and ye there worth a try I already signed up to wave two.

@philcrook5256 Жыл бұрын

"I steer clear of yellows wherever I can" says an Imperial Fists fan boy 🤣

@MediocreHobbies Жыл бұрын

Hahaha a fan boy who struggles to get an army together lol

@j.taylor7361 4 ай бұрын

I’m super impressed with how the yellow trousers turned out!

@MediocreHobbies 4 ай бұрын

Ye I really like how they turned out as well.

@AuthorSurrogate Жыл бұрын

Based on the reviews I’ve seen so far these seem like really solid paints, I’m planning to pick up the metallics specifically once my GW ones run out, and maybe swapping out more of my paints for the other matching GW colors over time. Since I don’t have to take the time to transfer these to dropper bottles.

@MediocreHobbies Жыл бұрын

Solid idea. The metallics seam really good.

@dokko2 Жыл бұрын

Hello, first of all, I'm impressed by the results! About "triad coulour system", I purchased the book Foundry Miniatures Painting & Modeling Guide by Kevin Dallimore which is in depth tutorial of miniatures painting using this principle. The cool stuff about this book is it teaches you by using 1 layer, then 2 layer then 3 layer and the result you should expect. There is one particular minis where he compares the 3 "level" of painting. I recommend you to look for this book as it will apply superbly with Duncan's paint range. Good job!

@MediocreHobbies Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much that is really helpful. I will for sure get a copy.

@BardelOcio Жыл бұрын

I got my paint set a few weeks ago and now that I see them in action I am set on what to use on my first 75mm miniature

@MediocreHobbies Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome pal. Enjoy it.

@cobbil Жыл бұрын

My game shop just started carrying these. Picked up a bottle of Dragon's Gold, as I was looking for a Retributor replacement, and damn is it a good paint. Went ontop of a black primer with two coats and looks great.

@MediocreHobbies Жыл бұрын

Yes I really thought at first it would just be an average paint brand with an influencer's name but I should have known better from Duncan-it's super good! and yes the metallics are are awesome

@sandieyndgaard9349 Жыл бұрын

Holy Christ 😱 nice result ☺️ is it possible to se the primer highlights underneath so u know where to put the highlight

@MediocreHobbies Жыл бұрын

This might help! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/a5d4q5SmudPYg6s.html

@TitusVarus Жыл бұрын

I think I must have bought the same level of kickstarter that you did, because our boxes have identical contents. I haven't tried the paints yet because my autistic brain is locked on using up some of what I already have before getting stuck into Duncan's paints. I'm glad the triad system is working for you Andy, and I'm hoping to have similar success. I really did get the paints based on Duncan's reputation alone, and so far there's been a lot of good feedback. I know Ninjon was a little "meh" on the subject and pretty much dismissed the triad system altogether, but that's a fine looking rat ogre you've painted up. I for one appreciate the triad idea because I'm not the best at selecting an appropriate shadow, midtone, and highlight.

@MediocreHobbies Жыл бұрын

I think you and me think in a very similar way pal.

@redpill4145 Жыл бұрын

I really am down with the triad system. My biggest issue when painting is knowing what colors to use for the base, med, higlight color. I'm bummed I missed the kickstarter on this! I would of backed it for the full set for sure. Do we know when thy will be released and we can purchase them? I'd love to get a few triad sets myself! P.S. your model looked freaking amazing btw!

@MediocreHobbies Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much pal. Very kind. I know you can start getting them in shops from now. I know element games has them already.

@jasongascon5066 Жыл бұрын

good job.

@MediocreHobbies Жыл бұрын

Cheers pal.

@geteavnroc2250 Жыл бұрын

GW has been using the triad system for a long time now. The problem with how GW sells and DR sells it, is that GW runs interference with their washes, and you forget that you CAN just layer up from Bugman's and etc. Either way, that mini looks SUPER nice!

@MediocreHobbies Жыл бұрын

Cheers pal. Ye I agree they for sure have it in place they just don’t talk about it a lot.

@user-ey4ik3sb3u Жыл бұрын

Now this is a video I will enjoy watching. Let's see what you say and if this changes anything:) Vallejo is such a superb color-manufacter and my go-to :-) Besides it's quite interesting to see you deviate from the contrasts

@sweatilaa5325 Жыл бұрын

Yeah for me everything gets compared to Vallejo, great paint for a very accessible price. And the amount of grays and browns is just lovely! The only thing I find Vallejo is lacking is a Mephiston Red equivalent. Unfortunate Duncan’s paints seem to be pretty pricey for Citadel sized bottles. If you try some let me know how they compare 😂

@ecMonify Жыл бұрын

@@sweatilaa5325 hmm i think vallejo's bloody red is very similar to mephiston red, isn't it? i only have vallejo's heavy red, it's a bit darker than mephiston red so i can't say for sure :P

@sweatilaa5325 Жыл бұрын

@@ecMonify and bloody red is too bright :p It’s a very good match for Evil Suns Scarlet. So as far as I know there is a bit of a gap there, which is annoying since I started painting my Blood Ravens with Mephiston Red as the mid tone. But I’ll probably give a few other reds a go, I’ve noticed I enjoy painting red so they won’t go to waste :)

@MediocreHobbies Жыл бұрын

Appreciate that pal. And it interesting that you want to see me move away from contrast. I mite just do that every now and again.

@sovietbear1917 Жыл бұрын

How smooth were the metallics to work with? My GW metallics are starting to dry up and I'd love to replace them with dropper bottles

@paulyg405 Жыл бұрын

they're very nice. much better consistency than GW's and just as good a finish. I use army painter metallics on rank and file troops where I don't care as much about the outcome, and GW metallics on stuff like Heresy marines. I think the AP metallics are fine, but I would happily replace them and the citadel metallics just with the duncan paints. Only issue I've had overall is that the washes are thick and very dark, and quite matt so not what I'm used to, and the paint is thick af in the bottle after a long time in transit, so you need to shake em good.

@MediocreHobbies Жыл бұрын

There really good. I enjoyed them. I’ve only played with the silver so far.

@athollmcnicoll1028 Жыл бұрын

That looks brilliant for a simple solution to painting up mini's. Was it expensive to buy?

@MediocreHobbies Жыл бұрын

For the full backing a few years ago it was €200

@petrinafilip96 Жыл бұрын

Hey, what brushes do you use for your videos? And do you use brush-care products?

@MediocreHobbies Жыл бұрын

99% of the time there standard gamesworkshop brushes and 99% of the time just a rinse with water.

@petrinafilip96 Жыл бұрын

@@MediocreHobbies And you manage to keep the tip for some time? All the brushes I use tend to basically turn into small flat brushes after a while. They still serve their use for 95% of the models, but smaller details can be problematic to do with those.

@dodge7729 Жыл бұрын

Can you buy the full set yet? I’ve only seen them available individually

@MediocreHobbies Жыл бұрын

I don’t know what there plans are for sets. My set was from the Kickstarter

@dodge7729 Жыл бұрын

@@MediocreHobbies no worries thanks for your reply 👍

@nickdavis5420 Жыл бұрын

I don’t think the triads are wrong it’s slightly exaggerated but I think at the scale you have too I started exaggerating my layer steps and it started looking better.

@MediocreHobbies Жыл бұрын

I get what you mean. I loved how they all turned out.

@RunawayStereo 4 ай бұрын

Would love to know if you’ve been using TTC on the regular now the range has expanded too.

@MediocreHobbies 4 ай бұрын

I do! For work I still mostly use citadel paints in GW tutorials to keep things simple but even then I sneak in the TTC skin tones-I love the range

@RunawayStereo 4 ай бұрын

@@MediocreHobbies great stuff, fell in love with their Wyvern green and Sanguine Red trios similarly.

@liberalhyena9760 Жыл бұрын

I note that the box included a pack of steel shakers but I don’t think you mentioned whether you added these to the paint before use, or made any comment on how much shaking they need, which is a topic of concern with some paints. It seems a bit strange that the manufacturer has apparently recognised the importance of thorough mixing to the extent of including steel shakers in the Kickstarter sets, but not put them in the paint as a standard feature, as quite a few other companies do.

@MediocreHobbies Жыл бұрын

There extra once. All the pots have them in them already. The little bag was a stretch goal.

@liberalhyena9760 Жыл бұрын

I see. Thank you for the clarification.

@aaronkenny2783 Жыл бұрын

Do you still have to thin those paints or are they already pre thinned

@MediocreHobbies Жыл бұрын

I didn’t thin them! I do use a wet palette though so it’s not straight from the pot

@aaronkenny2783 Жыл бұрын

@@MediocreHobbies ok cool thanks for that info keep up the great work

@Henveymick Жыл бұрын

Who'd have thought a rat would have such well conditioned hair?

@MediocreHobbies Жыл бұрын

He conditions.

@Henveymick Жыл бұрын

Looks great BTW.

@MediocreHobbies Жыл бұрын

@@Henveymick cheers pal.

@karlanders1200 10 ай бұрын

Look like nice paints but seem pricey.

@MediocreHobbies 10 ай бұрын

Ye I hadn’t checked individual proves before making the video. They are a little pricey.

@NoBody-ds6bj Жыл бұрын

Seriously????? Not to drop dimes on anyone or any company. Ive actually enjoyed some of this guys vids, really. BBBUUUuuttttttt, ARMY PAINTER put this out about a year ago. I actually thought i was looking at AP when he opened the box. They just put this guys name on it. I don’t about other people who will watch this but I AM NOT STUPID and really don’t think others are. Its Army Painter concept with another name. Come on at least come up with another name. I’m actually looking at AP air paints flyer with EXACT same concept except the color wheel. Unless, it is an Army Painter trying to push their same product with Rhodes name on it. If it is, I’m even more flabbergasted AND DISGUSTED that it would be pushed to jack up price.

@MediocreHobbies Жыл бұрын

Your message confuses me. Are you annoyed with the triad system? Because that is in no way a new concept. I have army painter and these paints. I like both.

@CGSudio Жыл бұрын

So, I just got kicked from the new Wave 2 kickstarter for criticizing the way they handled Tax. There was a small notice at the very bottom of the campaign. They did not apply tax when you pledged, instead they added 20% when you went to the backer portal and were paying for postage. I, as well as many others, were not happy about this and expressed our displeasure in the comments. Instead of talking to me and expaining or sorting the problem. They just fully kicked me from the campaign. This is terrible behaviour from this company. I will never buy these paints again.

@MediocreHobbies Жыл бұрын

That’s unfortunate, sorry dude! I’m not associated with them, I just backed their Kickstarter myself and tried out their paints for a video!

@HeadCannonPrime Жыл бұрын

My problem with this system is the so called "triads" are not actually triads. Just because 3 paints are VAGUELY in the same color family does not make them actual triads of light medium and dark. Having painted with Reapers (actual) triad paint system, these just are not real triads, its just marketing. Its super apparent with what your showed. That barbarian bollox is not anywhere near the shade of dwarf dong you put over it. Also the names are as stupid as GWs. Why can't anyone just name stuff "red" and "dark red" anymore. It just makes it a pain in the ass color matching. You don't see this with professional level oil paints. Just our stupid hobby supplies. I can go into any artist supply and find "Burnt Sienna" from 5 different companies.

@MediocreHobbies Жыл бұрын

The names are so the stand out and can be copyrighted. It’s more interesting and fun. I’d hate if every paint line had the same names what would be the point in buying them. And as for them not being triads. I like the results I got a lot so maybe there not that bad.

@ctno3 10 ай бұрын

It’s called 2 thin coats because your suppose to thin the paint you layered it so thick your under painting was then a pointless step

@MediocreHobbies 10 ай бұрын

Agree to disagree!

@jj-icejoe6642 11 ай бұрын

and you never use them, only contrasts, over and over again...

@MediocreHobbies 11 ай бұрын

I use them quite a bit on my stream. As for my videos I stuck with games workshop paints when doing gamesworkshop miniatures as that’s the brand most people watching will have. I’m not a big fan of creators making how to videos that require paint from 6 different brands to achieve the average painter will not have that. And my use of contrast is to help people get bacecoats on your models really fast. I appreciate your smart comment I hope it made you feel good to write it. have a nice weekend.