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[@ironreed2654]

Foam nail files are the end of the sanding conversation (ok sanding sticks too), if you let the glob of Museum Wax sit out for 5-10 minutes before use it will leave less residue. You can add paint to the UHU glue before using it if you want translucent slime or blood. Michaels Crafts and Amazon carry Golden Paints, Squidmar tested them recently.

[@novaenforcer1563]

😅

[@taugrumbler]

Regarding UHU: It is really important to pick the UHU with solvent and NOT the "solvent free" one as only the UHU with solvent will build the strings that you want!

[@spilbobaggins]

Can confirm. I bought the normal kind and got sent the solvent free by mistake and it does NOT do the fun stuff.

[@fallstar7013]

Yep!

[@YouveGotRyan]

Omg I've always wondered why people love UHU so much when it has just never worked out for me. Thank you a ton for this comment

[@sergioazevedo4267]

And everyone thought it was the Dew that kept Jon loopy lol

[@richardjohnson1180]

Where can I get the one with solvent? Literally every version I see is solvent free.

[@GS_37]

Great tips! One I haven’t seen is the “yoga knee pad.” It’s a small 24”x10”x5/8” thick yoga mat I put on the table and it keeps my elbows from getting sore on the hard table after hours of painting. Give it a shot :)

[@samuelbroad11]

speaking of using your wife's yoga gear ;) is grabbing her scented oil mister. The soggy plume while you're supergluing fiddly parts will activate the curing process faster when you hold the figure over it. Bonus lavender posh stink for painting purples.

[@spacechannelfiver]

I have one of the large desk sized mousemats which achieves the same thing, also get a craft mat to protect surfaces from scalpels :)

[@Robin-dx5gq]

As someone that started with traditional art and then got into the hobby, it always confuses me out for a second to hear golden products described as cheap. Then i remember how absurd most miniature paint is ppv.

[@philiptetherow71]

As someone that works in the industrial coatings world I'm always amazed at how expensive mini paint is. $5/.4oz? That's $1,500 for a gallon of paint! I've worked with paints that are designed to withstand ongoing fission or submerged permanently in human waste that cost less.

[@jaiar12]

@@philiptetherow71 I can’t at all comment on the veracity of this but I’ve heard from people that the reason mini paints can be so expensive is because they need to be very highly pigmented to get good saturation and coverage over quite small areas, as well as not clog up detail. Not sure what the margins for mini paints are but I have to imagine there’s some truth to that statement since there are so many competing mini paint companies and all their prices are relatively similar per oz.

[@Grumblik]

This I always just use my art paints and they are sooo much cheaper.

[@eliasrosa2123]

where did you get the plastic containers from?

[@timbob1145]

@@jaiar12 theres a very little truth to that, but it really only comes down to volume and marketing.

[@NorthernKnightsGaming]

I feel like that's a good benchmark of when people start exploring the hobby more, using multiple companies to make something amazing instead of sticking to just one! Keep being awesome Ninjon!

[@steinfinnone1590]

Enjoyed the video. I just wanted to mention Gorilla Glue also packages their gel glue in a fine tip applicator bottle. You just squeeze the two levers on the sides to get the glue out. No tapping the glue bottle. It also provides even more precise application of the glue.

[@bloobybot1512]

Can confirm. This is in my opinion the best version of gorilla glue to get.

[@Jay0hAych]

I also use Golden titan buff for zenithal highlights. It’s a great starting point if you want your lighting to appear a little bit richer and warmer. The only thing I would add is that it tends to dry quite glossy, so I always add a little bit of matte varnish to it. Great vid as always! I really need to pick up some Uhu glue.

[@medugal]

As a huge fan of the old Rogue Trader, 2nd/3rd Ed models, I swear by Gel Gorilla Glue. Combined with a hand drill, some paper clips, and sprue cutters, it creates models that will hold up on the battlefield!

[@deagin3830]

I think your video on how to get back into painting has actually helped me. Since watching it, I got more paint on my eliminators, finished building my invictor tactical warsuit, he is all primed, has lots of dark angels bits, and I started painting him too. Taking it easy, no rush, but I am getting back into it and having fun. The new space marine buffs ought to make it fun to play as well.

[@mattsmokes2505]

I think that’s 90% of it man it needs to be fun. I don’t know about you but I’m a bit of a perfectionist and nothing ruins my drive and enjoyment of painting more than comparing my models to other peoples and Obsessing over every little mistake I make

[@eXileLies]

Can i add something? We all, by now, know how awesome Make-up brushes are for techniques like dry brushing are. Especially the smaller varieties for Eyeshadow, but also Powder brushes for bigger surfaces. One day, when i did my make-up i was wondering if Beauty Blender would work for wet-blending. They do - better than any brush, i dare say its basically airbrushing with a sponge. That's how good & smooth the finish is. Beauty Blender usually come in an egg shape, are microfiber/coconut fiber sponges and are specifically used for blending liquid make-up like foundation and concealer. I really recommend using them.

[@indianacones7004]

Thank you 🤩

[@MrGuardiankaos]

I love that Gorilla Glue Gel! From my experience it is one of the only glues (other than an epoxy) that actually holds metal and pewter minis together. I'm glad that you called this one out.

[@sirbobulous]

The gorilla (or loctite) gel glues are excellent for both gluing and for filling in gaps on metal models, especially with something to tidy up after them like the make up applicator your showed off. Been using that for years.

[@teejayv1]

Me as well, been the only super glue I've used for everything for at least 6 year

[@davemonster2]

My question is the wowstick low speed high torq or high seepd low torq!!!

[@nuroy7100]

Are Gorilla and Loctite any different than generic gel super glue?

[@grimbostink7607]

I literally only use gel super glue. Liquid is just so hard to control and I often end up with more glue on my fingers than on the intended model

[@MCXL1140]

@@davemonster2 Low speed high torque.

[@krombomber7923]

I've used Loctite Fun-Tac for holding models to handles or paint sticks to spray primer. As long as you keep it's packaging and put it back under the plastic film it stays useable for a long time.

[@Denison512]

You can also use mixed herbs for bases! The terrain tutor uses them for his burma build and it looks great for jungle ground cover! I've also found desert tan Vallejo primer is a pretty good match for wraithbone as well!

[@derDKP]

Spicy tip!

[@Metallica4Life92]

good tips, I'll be looking into that primer soon:D

[@noneofyourbusiness5392]

Thanks for the tip about Vallejo Desert Tan - I'm finding it impossible to get Golden Titan Buff here in the UK (except at an extortionate price)

[@elliscrow4556]

I've used Museum Wax for years in building dolls houses but never thought of it for minis. Thanks :)

[@chrisl4999]

Dude, you are rapidly becoming me favorite youtuber. And that Wow Stick is something I've been wanting for ever.

[@quasistellar]

can confirm the wow stick is legit. Saw that on kickstarter and got one myself. It's literally perfect for hobby modeling. It's soooooo much better than using a dremel, pin vise, or cordless dril. Dremels are waaaaaay too high rpm and melt plastic, pin vise is slow and tedious, and cordless drills are way too big for anything except very large resin models.

[@davemonster2]

My question is the wowstick low speed high torq or high seepd low torq!!! he described it as both!?

[@quasistellar]

@@davemonster2 low speed. That's what makes it work so well.

[@Evil0tto]

Really Useful Boxes are my go-to for hobby storage. In my opinion they're the best storage boxes out there, very strong and stackable. I use them for terrain, painting/modelling supplies, and for larger miniatures. Pick up some pluck foam online and you've got a great box for keeping your tanks or huge gribbly bugs safe.

[@jminboden]

I thought I was the only person shopping at Staples and Office Depot for Hobby stuff - seriously slept on storage boxes

[@TheAndrian463]

Really useful info. My preferred glue for metal miniatures with pinning is JB Weld Original Cold Weld Formula; this stuff once cured is the strongest I've encountered. The only downside is the long cure time requiring parts to be kept in a stable position until fully cured, which isn't ideal if one is in a hurry.

[@jamiesonbishop8961]

Quick tip about the Golden High flow. I've found when doing a zenithal highlight with the Titan Buff the black shadows to be too dark, especially when doing lighter warmer colours. As a fix to this, I use Sepia instead of black. Now my shadows look WAY better, softer and more natural.

[@HasteHobbies]

Second this!

[@farpointgamingdirect]

I've been using 3M foam tape for years...it works great; I use UHU glue pens for my cardstock models; UGU glue mixed with transparent red with a touch of Vallejo Smoke makes perfect blood; we use Gorilla Super Glue at work as permanent thread locker for stuff that we never intend to take apart

[@cyrosgold7]

There are these little freshness packets you get in some products(like beef jerky) that have small clay beads instead of the usual silicon beads. They make for a great cobblestone effect for bases. Just drip glue into the base, add the clay beads, fill the gaps, and paint/add touches.

[@Fridelain]

bentonite clay/activated clay/clay dessicant for those interested.

[@jago668]

8:23 On metal I used JB Weld in conjunction with pins. Drill hole for pins, scuff up touch areas, mix up the JB Weld, put some in pin holes, put in pin, smear a little more on, stick together. If if needs to be held I had one of those weighted things with the alligator clip arms. Hold it in position until it sets. Takes awhile, but you will not get those pieces apart.

[@watermelonhelmet6854]

Gorilla Glue gel was a total game changer for me. I paint larger scale GK's as well as minis, had tried a hundred different brands of glue, and gorilla glue gel is just in a different league. Once it sets, even on a large cast resin kit, the resin will snap before the glue will let go. Handy hint, for a bit more precision you can always just unscrew the lid and dip a toothpick or q-tip in it to apply it to only the area you need.

[@stephenhess4494]

loctite super glue gel also works great because it has special things on the side to help you squeeze it out as well as a mich finer tip that works better for miniatures specifically. you won't have to smack the bottle either, however it comes with slightly less glue, but I think it's worth it.

[@mortisangelica]

Some tools I found super useful. I enjoy the citadel paint handles, I just love the feel of it in my hands. They only thing they are super light, but the handle was hollow so I filled it with some small rocks. The added weight really helps when holding (helps dampen the shakes I get). Other benefit is the extra weight makes it harder to tip over when it is down on the table. Small wooden sticks with alligator clips are great I use them to hold small parts when spraying them. Super sharp fine nippers to clip parts. Super fine TAMIYA Photo-Etched Craft Saw. These rock they are .1 mm thick. They make a exacto look super thick. Super great to cut space marine joints apart to repose them. 1 and 2 mm wide chisels. I use them to trim emblems of marine, no longer are the cool looking sculpts are ultra marines.

[@TheEnd]

Adding weight to the handle increases the likelihood of the model being held breaking if and when it’s eventually dropped so that’s why it’s not normally recommended to add weight

[@mortisangelica]

@@TheEnd The GW handle tends unclip from the base easily. So far I have not had had on brake when I have dropped it, but it does go flying. Also the weight seems to give it a weeble wobbles like effect that helps it not to tip over as easy from small bumps. Before the weight they would tip over just looking at them, so I'm willing to take the chance with it for now. I have not found any other handle that have that thin neck like them and it just fits my hands so well.

[@TheEnd]

@@mortisangelica if the handle works for you that’s great I’m happy for you I know some people are critical of those handles but I just wanted to warn you that with the added weight comes added force to the model if it’s dropped

[@jaytee63236]

Love the gorilla super glue too. I prefer the blue cap because it flows more than the green cap. Great tip with the coconut fiber! That looks really nice for a forest scene.

[@marek011011]

i'd like to add one thing. often in grocery stores you can find cherry tomatoes or snack cucumbers or carrots in a nice size plastic cup/bucket thingy. if you see one without holes on the bottom, get one, it's the best water container that you can find for your brush water. and most of the time they come with a little handle for extra comfort and use! i've been using the same one for years

[@ianfredrick383]

I initially avoided the channel due to the clickbait titles, but I'm glad i gave it a chance. I've been hooked on your vids and TUP for the past week or so. The amount of effort you put into your videos really shows. Anyway, thanks for all the lessons and entertainment.

[@JamieDaggers]

Jon! yet another banger! I love when you put these out because there’s always at least one thing that literally changes the painting game for me. Last time it was So Flat acrylics which are my bread and butter now. And I’m thinking the wow stick might be the new game changer. I already have titan buff but have never used it the way you suggest. So now I’m gonna go through a heck of a lot more of it I guess 😂

[@latelate1000]

I use sawdust and small rocks(sand or gravel) on the basing, works very well and is very cheap. Gotta try your tips though, thanks for the amazing video!

Ninjon, my dad had responsebility for storage of tools in a big company a lot of years ago. Every glue (except plastic glue that was based on acetone) where stored in a fridge, cause it made it not stiffen or clog. Just a tip! And i t hink it will help wth the gorilla as well. I just use Loctite, as my dad had a loctite fridge at work, and all kinds where stored cold. I never have this issue, but i hear everyone else do. Hope it helps :)

[@johnc.4871]

I agree. I store my glue in the freezer. It won't freeze and I tape around the lid to try sealing it. Low humidity keeps it from setting. Bring to room temp before using.

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Can confirm Gorilla glue gel is nails. Also doesn't melt XPS foam...as much. still does a little, but slow enough that it's usable :)

[@jaymaxwell8645]

I ❤the wow stick. As a necromunda player who loves kitbashing GW terrain the wowstick has made my life so much easier. Between it and a hobby saw tiles are a non issue to cut apart. Seriously this is the only place I have heard about it and am so glad I did.

[@AvoidTheCadaver]

Instead of blutac, which I've found the same problems with, I use a yellow version called... U-tac. It's a hell of a lot sticker but tends to be softer and more malleable and it can leave some of itself behind and squishes easily, which ain't that good in some applications. But the best thing is that it can be mixed with blutac which stiffens it up without losing its stickier properties.

[@Nateb121]

I saw someone use silly putty for masking with an airbrush. I've used it a few times and am a fan.

[@ZombieApocalypse09]

Nice recommendations. Definitely interested in the pen drill. Pinning metal models is a chore. Anything to ease that up would be nice.

[@goodjessehobbies]

I use the Sterilite Stack and Carry system for most of my minis. They have the same dimensions as the Really Useful Stuff bin with the benefit of interlocking stickability, a slightly deeper height and you get 2 bins in a pack. 10.62 x 14.37 x 3.75 inches per layer. I have stacks as tall as 3 and 4 tiers for my various WHQ collections. That being said, I am definitely picking up one of the RUS bins in the 9 Liter size as it will/should still stack with my Sterlite system but has a depth of 6" for my extra tall guys such as banner bearers.

[@jasonbrock2681]

I really appreciate you often including footage of you knocking stuff over on accident. The comedic value is good, but it also makes your videos SO relatable.

[@13thregimentstudio36]

Have you ever thought about painting a model with White 2.0, black 3.0 etc.? Basically the darkest of dark and lightest of light paint? I was thinking about buying them for things and was curious if I could ever use those in my mini painting adventures.

[@aneph96]

Do you still use that youfu mobile compressor thing? If yes, how did it hold up?

[@nateharding7631]

This video popped up on my feed again and I have to say I bought one of the pen drills after watching this when it was posted, and it was one of the best hobby purchases I've ever made!

[@MaskedRiderChris]

The Wowstick has been tops on my list of things to get for a minute, now, and both the museum wax and the coconut fibers sound intriguing. When it comes to superglue, I'm a Loc-Tite gel kinda guy, here; I get good results with that one. Those makeup applicators sound like a good investment as well, for that matter. Good video as usual, Jon, and thank you!

[@archmagoscain507]

A buddy of mine got a few Wowsticks from their kickstarter and gave me one. It's great! I recommend grabbing one when you get the chance. I haven't used it on metals yet but it does seem to have an issue with resin. Could be user error and impatience with me though with the drill getting stuck on occasion. Edit: Just to add on I have seen some complaints with the QA and their customer service. I haven't had to contact them about anything yet so I can't really say. Just putting this in as a heads up.

[@Rattslinger]

Looks like the wowstick isn't available for now.

[@faelwolf1177]

Wish I'd have had resources like this back when I was building models and painting figures as a kid decades ago. Very enjoyable video.

[@MSnell]

Oh boy here I go spending again. I saw that Wowstick in another video and was immediately intrigued. Seeing it in action here has convinced me to grab it. I'm also glad that I found someone else who hates blue tack and feels like its popularity is some inside joke that I've been excluded from. Going to try that museum wax too.

[@Hydros92]

I would hold back on the wowstick If I were you, their QA is awful and customer service is worse. I backed the KS and the gearbox in mine broke the first time I used it, a friend of mine never even got his and neither of us have heard back from their support and that was in august last year

[@MSnell]

@@Hydros92 I already ordered it, but since it's fulfilled by Amazon it shouldn't be a hassle if I have any issues. Hopefully I get a good one.

[@MikeScarbro]

I bought one of those Wowstick drills to use for magnetizing my Drukhari army and it’s so incredibly handy! It takes ages to use an pin vise, but I can have a hole drilled and ready to go in just a few seconds. My only problem is that it can’t use 3mm drill bits, which happens to be a great size for certain magnets. It’s perfect for anything 2.2 mm and below though.

[@douglasprice4177]

Just buy a dremel? I did, works great. You need to get a £5 adapter for mini drill bits off ebay as well

[@peppermintshore]

I have one for you. If you use Tamiya Extra Thin Cement then a great saving is buy one then when you need more buy Tamiya Airbrush Cleaner. They are the same thing. But the tamiya airbrush cleaner is a 3rd of the price. Just use it to top up your original bottle

[@kaibe5241]

For those in Australia, gorilla glue gel can be hard to find at times. If you can't find it - get Loctite Super Glue Gel. Just as good, just as awesome :)

[@speedhump231]

1: Use my dremel 2: yarp, useful 3: Interesting 4: Stackable plastic tubes are great. 5: Coconut fibre for hedges, yarp. Bolt Actionn loves them. 6: Super glue zip kicker also good. Gel glue hard to get sometimes.

[@Zadster]

For people in the UK, this week (15th April 2022) Lidl supermarket have rolls of 3M double sided 19mm x 4m tape in. I can't remember how much I paid, but it wasn't much.

[@williamford3605]

It's interesting to me how you and Scott from Miniac are so close to each other personally and in skill, and yet y'all's subscriber numbers are so different. I just subscribed to buck this trend.

[@realprincemetazoo1080]

Yup! Golden high flow are the my favorite go to out of the bottle. You have to mix directly tho, shaking will not always do with their hiflow product line. It is amazing when it does what it is supposed to, but if you leave on the shelf too long after opening you'll have some very serious separation (even if it looks mixed, it's usually not). All that said... In acrylic paints, Golden is as good as it gets.

[@NedTheUndead]

9:00 any gel super glue works well I've found, you can also get it in smaller metal tubes that are easier to squeeze.

[@omfgblondie]

I bought a Wowstick because of this video and I would NOT recommend anyone else do so until they fix their manufacturing. There is a lot of slop in the threading which causes the drill to not be centered. Also, their Kickstarter is filled with comments from people who never recieved their Wowstick.

[@jedi9935]

I just purchased the wowstick myself. I love it. A lot easier to control. Prior to this I was using a dermal and I have to say the wowstick was a great purchase.

[@jasoncaldwell5627]

Dude. Sandpaper, spray glue and cardboard. Make whatever kind of sanding tool you want in any shape. Cheaper and easier than a sanding block. Museum Wax is great for keeping your minis in place in a box when moving them too. Great for action figure posing too!

[@Dsabide]

Thanks for this video. It's extremely helpful. You forgot the mug on your desk though. It can be used as a water pot which costs about 20 bucks if you use the gw one :-D

[@PhD777]

Outstanding video! Perhaps one of the best hobby-related vids on youtube.

[@maverickman6486]

Super glue tips: rough up the surface when gluing, especially for metals. It gives places for the glue to go and grip. Otherwise pin weak joins. To "soak up" excess super glue, use a piece of paper that has been ripped. Apply, or drag along for large amounts, the ripped edge of the paper to the super glue and the ripped edge will soak up the super glue like a sponge. Also use that poster putter to hold pieces together while the glue is drying... no more shaky hand problems.

[@familymeeple]

Hey Jon, thanks for sharing more fantastic hobby tips. Having returned to painting minis over the last couple of years through the boardgaming hobby, I'm always keen to discover tips and tricks to make things simpler and easier and really appreciate videos like this that not only help make existing things easier but also inspire to try new stuff not yet considered. Thanks for all your efforts and great videos! Keep 'em coming ❤️🤗

[@TheSixYardBox]

Thanks for the museum wax tip, that orange rack that comes with the red grass holders is brilliant at first but quickly loses tack after a dozen or so uses

[@chriscarmona7725]

Love your form, your content, and your quality feedback in these kind of videos especially. Thanks my dude, keep on keeping on.

[@themaplesergeant]

Best mini painting KZbinr. Hands down.

[@78Showboat]

Gorilla glue gel, the green lid, is amazing. I use it on my forgeworld models. It’s kept a fire raptor together nicely and because it comes out in little blobs it’s very tidy

[@Dakkadez]

Can confirm, I've been using the Gorilla Glue Gel for quite a while as my go to. I had a chance to try out a Wow stick and it seemed to work nicely, however it seemed a bit wobbly (the tiniest bit) which concerned me about precision. I also have a cordless Dremel which I can adjust the speed on that I use.

[@scrimPinion]

I use rubber-toughened super glue for metal minis. It dries with a little bit of flex to it, the bond is crazy-strong, and it has a little hold to it right out of the bottle, which can be clutch when a piece wiggles or whatever and you need to reposition it. Great for gap filling, too.

[@joelsmith7078]

For the Coconut fibers: did you paint over those, or should we wait until the very end to put them on?

[@Exidous96]

John can you give us an update on the super affordable airbrush/ air compressor from a few months ago? I'd love to hear how it's held up!

[@MaintDocs]

*"quake hole" museum tack works better than regular blue or yellow tack.* It's my go to, because it even works for models or parts lacking flat places to hold them and it's handy to be able to stick a model upside down. Biggest tip for that: work it a little 1st, then apply to the holder, stick the model to it last. I can hold it upside down and shake with most models and they stay put. If you try to stick it to the model then the holder, it won't get enough pressure and area spread to stay on the holder, so will both risk falling off and risk breaking some models.

[@mikemartin3671]

Another great advise video Jon! You've been instrumental in giving me so many valuable ideas to elevate my creativity. Thank you once again, you're awesome!👍 Take care.

[@haxan6663]

Excellent video. Already discovered Gorilla glue gel. I don't use anything else now as it is much better than anything else. I have never thought of using coco fibre for basing. I have used it for years with tarantulas and houseplants (different hobbies, although tarantulas and plants would work but might alarm people looking at the potted plant and finding a tree spider looking at them?!). Didn't occur to me to use for basing. Genius.

[@yessir6325]

I use an 18 volt makita to drill barrels, pin wrists, models to bases etc. Never got the reason for buying a pin vice or tiny drill. Just don't put it on 2 and you're golden. You may need a smaller chuck or just wrap the smaller bits in tape to get them to work in the stock chuck

[@zachbabcock6550]

I recently picked up the so flat golden paint pots. I love them and am considering replacing all of my army painted paints with them. All because of your videos to try something new. Thanks man.

[@stephenchurch1784]

You can reduce the residue of any putty by freezing it for 15-20 min before removing the model or subassemblies. They work by deforming to grab the surface and freezing them reduces their squeezability coefficient for lack of better word

[@gutsytoadsage6497]

12:38 Ninjon says "appeciate". Love the vids dude! Keep them coming

[@grimmriffer]

I find sealing basing material with varnish works well, and provides a great surface to throw a wash on if you want to bump up the contrast.

[@RandomMakingEncounters]

Really Useful Boxes are really useful! It’s so good to see another aficionado! Another thing to check out to temporarily stick things to things is butyl. Got that one from Adam Savage… not personally… I mean… from a video…

[@pushguysvancouver736]

Hey Ninjon I’m about to go in to the Hospital for surgery & be on bed rest for a few weeks. If you were to make a small all-in-one box/ “first aid kit of painting” what would you put in it? I’m not sure the hospital would allow an air brush FYI.

[@jonathanwells171987]

Sanding blocks are such an awesome hidden gem tool for the hobby. I love them and use them regularly.

[@mikewyant6919]

I bought all of these. I do prefer blu-tac to the museum wax. The drill is amazing! For someone like me with arthritis, it is a game changer!

[@pixl3l]

As far as not getting super glue in the wrong place, don't squirt super glue on models. Squirt out a small blob on a flat surface and use a toothpick or similar to apply one drop at the time. Been doing that for years now, gives you an amazing control over how much glue you get on a model.

[@facypher]

With the coconut fiber do you need to heat it like sand and such from outside to sanitize it?

[@BeastWreck]

Great video. I’m getting back into Warhammer building and painting with my 11 year old son and I’m always looking for tips and tools to make our hobbying easier and less frustrating. Ordering a bunch of this stuff asap!

[@Zzrik]

The wow stick looks very useful, however i always have a hard time drilling out the barrels of the guns. Great list in general though and I'm thankful that you showed us all these things.

[@jasonmolenaar119]

I've used a new exacto blade and spun it around a few times

[@guyincognito959]

Boxes with magnet boards at the bottom. Its much cheaper and easier and safer than any foam layered box. Also light, so it can easily be put in a car and transported with minimal effort to keep it from bumping. It has never been easier to move and pack up more delicate models without worry, can only recommend!

[@Darkbirdy]

I hated BluTac for years, too. It was never held well, it always dries out, it leaves a residue, and it's a pain in hot weather. I was once recommended an alternative: Museum Putty. BluTac is for college kids hanging posters in the dorm. Museum Putty (I use QuakeHold, aka Collector's Hold) is the professional equivalent. It's designed to for holding valuable things down in RVs, in museums, and so forth (and yeah, it's used for securing things in quake-prone areas.) It's also recommended by antique conservation specialists. It holds, it isn't affected by heat, it lasts, and it doesn't leave residue. As far as sustainable, I use old prescription bottles filled with salt (for weight) for minis, and I have some that I've had the same museum putty on for six years, and it still works perfectly.

[@Sykdude]

For the coconut fiber, they seem to come in blocks. How much do you hydrate them for base work?

[@Dreoni_]

Any alternatives for the museum wax? Can't seem to find it at a reasonable price in EU

[@savagex466-qt1io]

Ya man the white sticky tac. People give it bad name but they have to be useing a crappy brand. I use this white stick to hold my mini's and its were you place it ! Use small lil balls and flaten them not in the holes or the middle piece because its harder to tac off for clean up. Im a clean freak I guse but I like. Push it on slowly but firmly. If there is still some left. Use a bigger piece to stick it back up.

[@baini92]

Great video Jon! Ended up ordering a wowstick, although from Ali, looked like the real one but I am not sure. Also, have you tried mixing Vallejo White Primer with various inks for suitable basecoats? I know Army Painter speedpaint works well with silverish undercoat.

[@AvoidTheCadaver]

Did you check out Goober town? Brent tested all 23 on undercoats of silver and white

[@PravusObsideo]

Had no idea the wowstick was a kickstarter project. Found it, and bought it, on amazon a few weeks ago and absolutely loved it. Been using it to pin a bunch of metal miniatures without issue.

[@y4wnd3r3]

the microapplicators don't just seem perfect for cleaning up excess glue, they also jsut seem good for applying glue in controlled doses. I'd love to see some kind of testing with that

[@GPBlue-zl3sx]

When you seal your miniatures (once you have finished painting them) what product do you use and how do you apply it to the models? I mostly use the Citadel Munitorum Varnish but I am trying to find something just as good somewhere else.

[@kieranmoore7780]

My mum is OBSESSED with those really useful boxes, I end up with SO MANY! I use them with a few air holes as a vet/show box for my snakes

[@danielbolam5387]

Thanks for makeing this list, i build model aircraft, ships and tanks and because of your list i got a wow pen and its brilliant

[@mks299]

I really was impressed by the sanding sticks idea, but unfortunately the Amazon linked product is not the same as in the video; this was a giant pack of random grit assortment without labels. Jon, is there an alternative sanding stick you recommend?

[@teacatstudios3236]

In addition to the Gorilla Gel Glue, they make a yellow top bottle that has a small brush in it. Also, LocTite has their gel version which is primarily what I use since they sell a 4 pack (2 gel, 2 regular) at Sams Club for ~$10 which is cheaper than pretty much any other store.

[@stevenarena8081]

Backed the Wowstick on Kickstarter for this exact purpose. Lots of complaints about it not being strong enough or being a gimmick, etc. Don’t know about those folks but since I received my Wowstick drill, it’s been an enormous game changer and done exactly what I hoped it would and more.

[@ShadowedKindred]

I never even received mine. They sent me a screwdriver instead and they don't respond to emails. Glad you got and liked yours though!

[@mattcappelli5822]

Really interested in the museum wax. What happens when you get paint on it? When I get paint on poster rack I can just knead it in my hands and the paint vanishes. It’s nuts. But it doesn’t always hold the model the way I want so I have to take it off and stretch the putty a bit to make it sticky

[@Jauphrey]

I feel like I've seen a ton of these "alternative product" kind of videos--and don't get me wrong, the more the better. But this one like...most of these things I haven't ever heard of and could absolutely use. Damn, Ninjon, did it again homie!

[@darklingeraeld-ridge7946]

Excellent. How refreshing to have almost no faff, or heavy metal music. We call it “Yoo-Hoo” this side of the pond, by the way.

[@paulburrow5178]

Thanks for tips mate. Ordered the Wow on your advice and I'll be picking up some of the gorilla gel too for my infinity models. Keep up the great work!

[@Bubonikz]

How do you glue coconut fiber ? I tried some PVA glue, but at the first brush stroke of for drybrush, FWOOSH no more coconut fiber and a diorama at the trash.

[@paintfrenchy4735]

You probably wont read this, but I need to get this of my chest. This video is the first video I clicked and watched entirely.. Why was this the first? Although I'm huge fan of your paintwork and conversations in Trapped Under Plastic. You and Miniac are almost the sole reason why I started getting good at painting. Your insights and opinions are extremely valuable to me. The experiences you shared made me change my point of view on tackling the hobby/commissions/material etc. ... But the tumbnails of your videos were often too clickbaity. The energy was all over the place. This video really upped your level and was very good. You're awesome!