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IMPERIAL KNIGHT PT.1
This week was originally not going to have a video, but oh man you guys did not want me to skip! So I broke the Imperial Knight into separate videos and here we are. This video is focusing on the theme for the knight, and how I plan on implementing some really fun graphics into the paint scheme.
I want to reiterate that you don't need a cricut cutter to do the easier stencils, you just need a sharp hobby knife, time, and patience. But the cutter does help if you can get your hands on one, in my case, I borrowed it for a couple of hours from my wife. The point is, with a little bit of effort, you can do some really great work in your hobby, just don't be afraid to go for it!
I used a Cricut explore 2 for the cutting, and Cricut brand stencil vinyl.
links:
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@Winterydee 4 жыл бұрын

The algorithm gods demands that you post on a regular schedule! They hate those who do not do so!

@eBayMiniatureRescues 4 жыл бұрын

For real lol.

@Kid_illithid 4 жыл бұрын

I was gonna say, my wife has a professional grade cricut. I’ll have to have her make me some stencils

@eBayMiniatureRescues 4 жыл бұрын

There ya go! I borrowed my wife’s explore air for this video 😆

@ryansta 4 жыл бұрын

Good tips, and great effects for bringing models to life.

@mattspivey5100 4 жыл бұрын

11:44 when that line goes on clean in one stroke....oh yeah🤤

@johnwiles4661 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant stuff. I love your weathering. Think some streaking grime and enamels might be next on my shopping list.

@grandogrigo 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for this episode, Casey! I have been waiting for it and I really on to this Imperial Knight. Shoulder pads look great, I exited to see whole model painted)

@danielb8533 4 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous work!!!

@paulbateman3654 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the infomation. I did not know this could be done. Cheers Casey.

@tattooeddragon 4 жыл бұрын

I’m loving the new format! The whole “submitted for your approval” Rod Serling vibe works.

@eBayMiniatureRescues 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you are enjoying it! I am having a much better time doing it like this, it makes the process a little easier. Good reference too, might make for a good April fools day video idea :)

@swansman2007 4 жыл бұрын

Loving the grimdark paintwork that you've been doing lately. Keep up the great work!

@eBayMiniatureRescues 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! I’m enjoying the grim dark quite a bit, it just feels more appropriate for a lot of these models.

@jmc7034 4 жыл бұрын

Never thought of doing this. Looks amazing

@alialden6102 4 жыл бұрын

Nice! I like the color scheme. This is an awesome miniature.

@seananderson2195 4 жыл бұрын

I love this! And love the fact you gave it a backstory like that. I’m a sucker for a good backstory!

@bionicgeekgrrl 3 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial. Another reason for me to want a cricut, I already wanted one for other things anyway.

@skuzz-sv8uc 4 жыл бұрын

Love watching you paint every week titan going look sick love the idea of a last stand module nice story to it never wood have thought of that idea for making the cooper looking green will try that

@TheRealCalPerr 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for including the bit about the tattoos

@skraagthedestroyer 4 жыл бұрын

Nice work dude!

@jakublhotan9029 3 жыл бұрын

Man i just love your work ! You have such a different approach 😊. And the music is awesome! I always learn something new 😊

@7bootzy 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent vid!

@manshadow513 4 жыл бұрын

good taste of music and video. I feel so enjoy to watch this.

@j.s.fluegelschlag842 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video and great new intro!

@nikkih9441 4 жыл бұрын

That looks amazing! My hobby sticks pretty firmly in the realms of fantasy, but I am incredibly envious of the level of detail that's achieveable with large flat areas on 40k minis. Very nice job!

@eBayMiniatureRescues 4 жыл бұрын

I wholeheartedly prefer fantasy figures, but getting out of my comfort zone and digging into models like this is pretty refreshing from time to time. The large models in 40k really do give you the opportunity to be a little more creative than AoS does sometimes. :)

@MrDavs1985 4 жыл бұрын

Looks boss mate. Love your work

@gigartina 4 жыл бұрын

Well, that was seriously helpful. Thanks!

@sandyakabatteriehuhn 4 жыл бұрын

I used stencils before, my local print shop has a cricket and they do it super cheap, but using artwork is a step up! Also, thank you for going from "Probably not doing a Video this week" to "Here are 20 minutes if awesomeness" :)

@eBayMiniatureRescues 4 жыл бұрын

The Cricut is a really cool machine! Once I started making the stencils I knew exactly the video I was gonna make, so it worked out very nicely for not skipping a week :)

@GTheHypersapien 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video dude

@75randomdan75 4 жыл бұрын

They came out amazing! The more of your videos i see the more i want an airbrush haha

@eBayMiniatureRescues 4 жыл бұрын

There’s never a bad time to get yourself an airbrush :)

@RandomGamer1984 4 жыл бұрын

I was thinking of making stencils the same way. I love my Cricut, and thought this was a easy way to make them to.

@eBayMiniatureRescues 4 жыл бұрын

The Cricut is great! Definitely the easiest way to make stencils. In the past I’ve printed out a picture on normal paper and just cut out the stencil with scissors, never again lol.

@archidiacretiberius2937 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, you are very inspiring

@whitecornx 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing work, thanks for shw

@MrVolvobloke 4 жыл бұрын

A sisters imperial Knight ! Inspired! I like the way this one's heading.

@martinspinosa6035 4 жыл бұрын

Owesome technique.

@cycoholic 4 жыл бұрын

This titan is looking good Casey. Great tutorial on using stencils. 🤘

@mdrumt 4 жыл бұрын

Great tip. Always wondered if you could do say chapter icons on marines?

@eBayMiniatureRescues 4 жыл бұрын

100% you could, they are usually 1 color anyways, and something you could cut out by hand if you needed to. That being said, the Cricut can cut very very small stencils so you could easily make some to fit on a space marine shoulder.

@krisd636 4 жыл бұрын

That sir is amazing 👏

@eBayMiniatureRescues 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks :) glad you enjoyed it!

@AngryOrc 4 жыл бұрын

I was watching and wondering "Why don't you add the details before the grime layer, so it has a consistent coating of dirt. Then I saw the finished pics and they looked awesome. That's why! Great video.

@eBayMiniatureRescues 4 жыл бұрын

Actually I thought about it, but what ended up happening is it just faded back with the rest of the white, so for some of the pieces I just did it after to really give that white punch! I’m glad you enjoyed the video :)

@SinNerds 4 жыл бұрын

welp, looks like im buying a cricket now. My wifes been wanting one anyway lol! Great video man, I enjoy the new facecam format.

@eBayMiniatureRescues 4 жыл бұрын

They are legit machines man, really great too to have. I borrowed my wife’s to make this video lol. Glad you like the new format too, I’m having fun with it :)

@xtcguitarlegendx 4 жыл бұрын

Looking Great! Question: What is the material/paper that you used for the stencil? it appears sticky and allows for minimum bleeding- I learned the hard way paper is not meant for this.

@eBayMiniatureRescues 4 жыл бұрын

Ive used paper a bunch, that bleed is definitely a problem! In this case I got a roll of Cricut stencil vinyl. It was something like $6 on amazon. Awesome stuff, and easy to cut with a knife or scissors if you didn’t want to use the actual machine. It’s not as soft as I would like for stencils, but it’s waaaay better than paper. I was recommended to try painters tape on the Cricut for stencils, so I’m gonna do some testing here pretty soon.

@jamesschofield4255 9 ай бұрын

Hey Casey, Can I ask for a few more details regarding using the cricut cutter? What kind you use materials and such? Loving the channel. Many thanks.

@eBayMiniatureRescues 9 ай бұрын

Glad you are enjoying the channel, I appreciate it very much :) The material I am using in the Cricut cutter is actually Cricut brand stencil vinyl, I got it on Amazon. It is thin and has a sticky backing to it that you can use to stick the stencil to your surface, very useful!

@Maeyanie 4 жыл бұрын

Bad timing on my part... I actually did almost exactly this a couple of days ago. (Rather than cutting, I 3D printed it in thin TPU. Not as good as that adhesive vinyl, but it worked well enough, and I had it.) However, I didn't know that site existed and did the stencil masking myself in Photoshop instead. Next time. :)

@eBayMiniatureRescues 4 жыл бұрын

I thought about doing it in photoshop but after finding that site it was too easy not to use :)

@ArtbyKimmer 4 жыл бұрын

Love my cricut. Have you used it to create terrain?

@Jathom 4 жыл бұрын

I'm gonna have to encourage my wife to get her Cricut up and running so I can commandeer it :)

@eBayMiniatureRescues 4 жыл бұрын

that's literally what I did lol. My wife has had one for a while. took a little bit to convince her to get it out to start a project, then I kind of took over for a little bit.

@jewabeus 4 жыл бұрын

Man, those stencils made it look easy. LOL You did a great job & I can't wait to see the finished product. Thanks for sharing this info.

@Tryel 4 жыл бұрын

Is the brush you're using to do the white edge highlighting a Windsor&Newton S7? I notice the little ball of dried paint on the tip causing you grief. That happens because there's a pilot bristle, one longer hair right in the center that's half a millimetre longer, and is useful for canvas painting. I hated my brushes until I figured that out, and (very) carefully did some surgery on it with an exacto knife.

@eBayMiniatureRescues 4 жыл бұрын

These are new brushes, sable, but not series 7s. I am noticing the leader hairs on this set are particularly long, I’m gonna have to cut them down pretty soon because they really are giving me trouble, though they weren’t too noticeable when they were super new. I’ve been using them and testing them for the last month or so, there will be a video pretty soon :) I’ll be performing the same surgery on these pretty soon as well.

@VanHorstmann1990 4 жыл бұрын

“Sponge-finger power, activate!”

@eBayMiniatureRescues 4 жыл бұрын

😆

@davedogge2280 4 жыл бұрын

I've bought tonnes of stencils for airbrushing Warhammer. I just wondered if there are any sets around which I could 3d print

@eBayMiniatureRescues 4 жыл бұрын

3d printed ones, that could be interesting 🤔

@atkbovine 4 жыл бұрын

@@eBayMiniatureRescues I'd like to know how to model a stencil to perfectly match up to what is being stenciled in 3d shape. This could be useful for painting a 3d model.

@davedogge2280 3 жыл бұрын

10:43 you show the Cricut standard vinyl paper you used, I noticed that it is adhesive vinyl to stick onto the Imperial Knight shoulder pad. I'll have access to a Silhouette Cameo 3 soon and it takes A4 paper. So given this anyone know a good A4 vinyl paper brand to stick onto really small 28mm Warhammer miniatures, which is easy for the Cameo 3 to cut and the adhesive is not too strong so it doesn't rip off the paint and primer when I peel it off ?

@OvantheWise 4 жыл бұрын

What cricut cutter do you have and would you recommend it? Been think about getting one for this vary same thing and I lobe how the pads turned out.

@eBayMiniatureRescues 4 жыл бұрын

I am using the explore air 2. I think that's the mid tier one. I'm not sure what the differences are, but this one worked really well, it was easy to use and super quick to set up, so id definitely recommend it if you wanted to make stencils.

@pvrhye 4 жыл бұрын

Ever tried edge highlighting copper with pink? I mean, the highlights of copper are kind of pink anyway, so it may not matter that it doesn't have the metallic boost.

@GoobertownHobbies 4 жыл бұрын

I like that gut tattoo.

@CrimsonTemplar2 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve been meaning to ask - do you need to thin the gloss varnish when you put it through the airbrush?

@eBayMiniatureRescues 4 жыл бұрын

I don’t thin the varnish when I use it. I just turn up the psi and it seems to shoot just fine. I’m also using a .4 needle on my patriot 105 so it lets a lot of paint out at once. Anything smaller and I think you would have to thin it a little bit.

@CrimsonTemplar2 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Critical677 4 жыл бұрын

Great work! What circut cutter are you using for this?

@eBayMiniatureRescues 4 жыл бұрын

It’s the explore air 2

@MrStatistx 4 жыл бұрын

Totally unrelated to the content itself, but what browser or extension is this where you can choose in a small window where to save and what format?

@SJGvP 4 жыл бұрын

Cool tutorial. Personally I found the picture you chose a bit too detailed. Hard to figure out in two-tone, from a distance. And how would you deal with copyright on your source material? No judgement, just curious about your opinion.

@eBayMiniatureRescues 4 жыл бұрын

The plan is to keep working this process, try and get something better than a 2 tone image. Hopefully I can start to get better at it and share the results! In time of course :) As far as copyright goes, this is an iterative art, it’s not the same as the original, even if it started out that way. It’s like selling a painting of the Mona Lisa, but you painted it, and it was on the back of a unique canvas. It’s most definitely not the original, and not even the same art work, though it might look like it a little bit. As far as I know, changing an art piece so it’s not the same as the original, or parodying that’s art, etc. is more than enough to exempt that art from copyright. Of course, I’m sure there are very specific rules, but I am not even a little bit worried about it.

@Isolated.Outpost 4 жыл бұрын

What stencil material did you use on the Cricut? God I knew buying my wife that Cricut would pay off - and it has! For stencils now, and for cutting thin styrene into basic and sometimes complex shapes (check that out scratch builders!).

@eBayMiniatureRescues 4 жыл бұрын

Haha, yeah I borrowed my wifes Cricut. I think I was more excited about it when she got it than she was lol. I’ll have to try that styrene, I didn’t even think of doing that with it! For the stencils I picked up some of the Cricut stencil vinyl. Just typed that into amazon and I picked up a roll for $7. I made a ton of stencils for this project and I still have a lot left on the roll, super nice stuff, although it’s a little hard to stick down to the mat for the Cricut, I had to tape the corners down so it would stay on the board.

@Belzediel 4 жыл бұрын

Bit cruel, but classic. JPG. Nice touch.

@hilltophorror Жыл бұрын

How do you keep the stencil from bleeding? Whenever I try it I just end up with a blobby mess.

@eBayMiniatureRescues Жыл бұрын

The Cricut brand stencil sticks pretty well, but if you're still having trouble I've heard that varnishing over the top of the stencil first will keep paint from bleeding under it. I haven't tried it, but it makes sense that it would work as long as the stencil is stuck on there nicely. Also, making sure you're paint isn't too thin through the airbrush is a big help. In this case, I used Contrast paint to tint the white rather than flood the surface with paint, so there wasn't that much being applied at any time.

@ForgottenClassicsVinyl 4 жыл бұрын

New to the hobby. This is some amazing work sir. Very inspiring. Do you have an Instagram?

@eBayMiniatureRescues 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, and welcome to the hobby! I do have Instagram, same name as the channel :)

@simonleach6632 4 жыл бұрын

Looking good mate! My 1/35 armour modeller's brain started off on one about shell impacts, chipping and paint distressing as soon as I saw that model, all of which are super cool and well worth doing if you want a vehicle/war machine to look it has seen some action, check out a channel called night shift if you are interested, he has some awesome weathering tutorials, but I'm looking forward to seeing the finished knight, can't wait for next week's video!

@eBayMiniatureRescues 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the recommendation!

@rethonn 4 жыл бұрын

What material did you cut the stencils from?

@eBayMiniatureRescues 4 жыл бұрын

I got some of the Cricut stencil vinyl. Just the regular stuff that they sell. It’s a little bit sticky on the back but not so much that it will tear anything up (as long as it’s dry)

@gusdergott 4 жыл бұрын

Sorry but I didn’t catch the material used for the stencil. Any help with please?

@eBayMiniatureRescues 4 жыл бұрын

It was Cricut brand stencil vinyl. I got it from amazon. Hope that helps :)

@ReaverLordTonus 3 жыл бұрын

seeing as I have neither an airbrush or a cricket cutter, this sadly only left me more in despair over my poor freehand skills.

@eBayMiniatureRescues 3 жыл бұрын

Me too though...it’s getting better, but there’s still a lot to be desired when it comes to straight free handing stuff on models. Eventually though!

@MGC-XIII 4 жыл бұрын

Ever thought of growing out your beard? Just popped into my head, but I am pro beards sooo xD

@eBayMiniatureRescues 4 жыл бұрын

Lol, I have before, it was alright, but I didn’t like the hassle so much.

@MGC-XIII 4 жыл бұрын

@@eBayMiniatureRescues see I find it opposite. I find it a hassle to shave all the time. There's some grooming that goes into the beard, but not more than hair.

@MurderHoboRPG 4 жыл бұрын

I HIT DAT BELL

@eBayMiniatureRescues 4 жыл бұрын

Haha, thanks man, I very much appreciate it :)

@MurderHoboRPG 4 жыл бұрын

@@eBayMiniatureRescues gang!

@chrish2879 4 жыл бұрын

It looks like trash polka, which if I was brave enough to get a tattoo, is what I'd get. Awesome. Subbed.

@eBayMiniatureRescues 4 жыл бұрын

Hah, it’s funny, I didn’t know that’s what that was called, but that was what I was going for, the colors for the order of the sacred rose were perfect for it! Thanks for the sub!! :)

@DMNKLR_official 4 жыл бұрын

The end result turned out aight, and as long as you're happy with it then that's all that matters. Honestly, though, I had to skip 2/3 or so of the video, because the entire step-by-step process of creating the stencils lost my attention (I think it's maybe because I already know how to do it in several different methods and wanted to get right to the "let's paint" part, Idk). Perhaps maybe splitting that up into separate videos (one on how you make stencils, the other on using stencils to get a desired end-result paint job) could work better, to keep things on track and yet still be informative? Plus, it would be an extra video and could net more views, likes, etc. Just my 2 cents, as usual. I do like where you're going with the Knight, though, keep it up!

@eenbigjay 4 жыл бұрын

Well cheatin that bro lol

@eBayMiniatureRescues 4 жыл бұрын

Right? lol Hopefully I can figure out a way to get the idea down even more. My eventual goal is to get it as close as possible to actual freehand....might be easier to just practice actual freehand painting though, we’ll see.

@eenbigjay 4 жыл бұрын

@@eBayMiniatureRescues Just pulling ya leg bro. Great technique would love to see you elaborate more with it. Love all ya work and appreciate all you do.

@richardbradley2335 4 жыл бұрын

ive painted thousands upon thousands of figs...but could i paint free hand chevrons on a single Iron Warriors marine...could i shit.

@angrypug9841 4 жыл бұрын

Man your killing me lol 😂 it's a cry-cut. Not a cricket lol

@angrypug9841 4 жыл бұрын

Great video though

@squelch13 4 жыл бұрын

Nope.. Is def pronounced Cricket.. I know it's derp.. but Googled it a while back when the Mrs first got hers and we had this same conversation

@GoobertownHobbies 4 жыл бұрын

I mean... the Cricut logo has green antennae...

@TheMonyarm 4 жыл бұрын

KZfaq unsubbed me, the bastards

@eBayMiniatureRescues 4 жыл бұрын

Seriously? I keep getting messages from people saying this is happening more and more. Seems kinda messed up if you ask me. Well thanks for coming back!

@mastodonseven 2 жыл бұрын

Worth mentioning that cutter limits the amount of times you can use it per month unless you pay a subscription. No one should be supporting such a practice no matter if the company is paying you to

@eBayMiniatureRescues 2 жыл бұрын

Are you sure? I mean how many times are we talking, cause I’ve used it a bunch and ever had any issues. And no the company isn’t paying me, this is straight up my wife’s machine…

@nickrogers3111 4 жыл бұрын

your a Mac? love your vids, but Mac? 😆

@eBayMiniatureRescues 4 жыл бұрын

Lol, I used to be very pc exclusive, but when i went to college everything was Mac! I went to school for graphic design, so it was just what I had to use, and at the time adobe didn’t play as well with pc, so it just kind of stuck. I still have an Asus rug laptop for games though :)

@meanestgreen3320 4 жыл бұрын

copper oxidizes as a blackish brown. Bronze oxidizes as that iconic blue color, but honestly this is just a nit pick bro. This is a very helpful video.