Airbrush Speed Paint the *NEW* Warhammer Old World Bretonnians!

Transforming a horde of miniatures into a formidable tabletop army has never been easier!
Join Stephen Box from Vanguard Tactics as he unveils his expert techniques for planning and rapid miniature painting using the airbrush. In this comprehensive guide, Stephen demonstrates how to efficiently paint an entire box of miniatures to tabletop standard and beyond, focusing on the newly released Warhammer Old World Bretonnians.
From meticulous planning and preparation to seamless airbrushing shortcuts, get ready to elevate your miniature painting game and unleash your army on the battlefield in style!
This video uses the EVOLUTION 2024 CRplus, available here:
harder-airbrush.net/pages/evo...
00:00 Intro
01:03 The Bretonnian army box & analysis
02:21 Planning how to build the models
04:25 Airbrush or Paintbrush
06:35 Task setting
08:29 Recipe book
11:06 Priming
14:12 Brown basecoat
17:17 Brown mid tones
18:32 How to quickly clean with the EVOLUTION 2024 CRplus
20:22 Brown highlight
22:38 Red shadow colour
24:42 Red midtones
26:49 Red highlight
28:38 Fixing overspray
29:55 Drybrushing brown details
32:05 Applying black
34:38 Washing
36:37 Metallics
39:01 Next steps
40:47 Outro
41:26 Thanks For Watching!
Our goal is to provide you with the knowledge and insights you need to enhance your airbrushing skills and overcome any challenges you may face.
Join us as we share practical advice, expert tips, and real-world examples to help you navigate the world of airbrushing with confidence. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned artist, there's something for everyone in this Q&A video.
Have a question of your own? Leave it in the comments section below, and we'll make sure to address it in our next Q&A video, or even answer it immediately in the comments! Don't forget to like and subscribe to our channel for more informative content and exciting airbrushing tutorials.
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[@mtlj-paints]

I've just about finished building this box, perfect timing for this video!

[@fonkyjoe]

I understand why a spray booth isn’t being used (ease of recording)but I can’t help but think “oh that poor cutting mat.” I put down a piece of white poster board to protect the surface and it helps me see the colors better. Loved the video!

[@harderairbrush]

That cutting mat is like a signature book of lots of wonderful painters! W

[@dominicbenson3246]

Really impressive process. Stephen’s mindset here is great. Plan it out is such a good tip.

[@harderairbrush]

Yes, starting with the end in sight really helps, I think... W

[@nittneylion84]

I liked this week’s video. I have been doing large pieces of building terrain from SW Shatterpoint…in a work flow environment…using my Ultra 24. In the past I used rattle cans and brush to paint terrain. Would like to see some future examples of terrain painting…urban to sci-fi to fantasy. Keep up the great videos.

[@harderairbrush]

Thanks buddy - glad to hear that it's going well for you! We have been discussing a terrain video - just haven't found the right project yet... we'll do it though! W

[@zdamha6890]

I'm not really a figure kinda guy, but i do build and paint Gundam Model Kits... literally throw these videos on during my sessions and listen to it like it's a podcast lol. Keep em coming! Also My Ultra 2024 gets here in a few days!

[@harderairbrush]

Very cool - thanks for sharing, and thanks for joining us! W

[@deanbrown7643]

Thanks for the upload mate enjoy your German factory tour with Rob 😊😊😊😊

[@paulalbietz9719]

Great video guys. Thanks for your efforts. Paul

[@harderairbrush]

Our pleasure, Paul! Thanks for commenting... W

[@langaraenglish5952]

Great video! And loving my new evo 2024!

[@harderairbrush]

Ah that's great to hear! Thanks for joining us! W

[@LordSquee]

Another quality video. Thanks for keeping them coming. It's got me thinking on new ways to tackle my ever growing pile of shame :)

[@harderairbrush]

I don't know why people call it a pile of shame. Can we turn that around? Let's call it a pile of over-enthusiasm! W

[@sveeart]

Another great video guys 🙂👍

[@Paranormal-Stupidity]

This was really good. I'm going to try a similar process on the next 40k army that I start. Thanks for sharing!!

[@harderairbrush]

I like how the planning is relatively comprehensive right at the start... stops decision fatigue setting in part way through and causing the project to start to grind... W

[@alternate3787]

This video is great for everyone looking at army painting from start to finish. Really nailed it with showing the preparation and process plus highlighting the advantages of an airbrush. Golden times for the hobby truly

[@harderairbrush]

Honestly, you're absolutely right. The paints are better than they have ever been, and it is really a golden time! W

[@alternate3787]

​@@harderairbrush I wrote you that email regarding the collar scratching the body on my Ultra. I hope mail attachments and a german text are alright, I found it difficult to describe. Thank you for caring 😊

[@harderairbrush]

Hey buddy - did you send that directly to me? Sorry I don't recall it... I'm on [e-mail] if you'd like to resend! My apologies...

[@alternate3787]

@@harderairbrush Sure did. Maybe it got filtered out because I attached pictures to the mail. I will resend it tomorrow, no problem

[@CoreReaper1]

Great Video! Subbed

[@harderairbrush]

Awesome - thanks for subscribing. Hopefully we don't start making terrible videos from now on 😂

[@markuslouven2644]

Es wäre schön wenn ihr jetzt auch mal andere Arbeiten zeigen würdet, was so technisch machbar mit einer Airbrush ist! Keine Frage super Künstler mit den Warhammer Figuren, aber es gibt ja noch andere Kategorien! Dankeschön, weitermachen!

[@ArkansasBassMan]

Man I must be a weirdo but I don't think I'd spray anything without at least a N95 mask for non-toxics. Excellent airbrushes. My H&S are super precise and flawless.

[@harderairbrush]

Hey ArkansasBassMan - for sure. Just difficult to narrate and paint whilst wearing a mask, so we are sure to keep our studio very well ventilated - it's actually quite a large space, and this also helps. But for sure the most important thing is to always use a spray-out pot when changing colour and/ or cleaning. Very happy you're enjoying your H&S airbrushes! W

[@kevinkerlin5603]

Wonder if you will ever have demonstrations using the airbrush scale planes, battle weapons and vehicles or dioramas for these airbrushes. Or these airbrushes made only or miniature figures. Appreciate the uploads and information, btw have the 2024 evolution. It operates much better than my infinity cr plus. Major improvements.

[@harderairbrush]

Hey Kevin - thanks for the feedback on the EVOLUTION 2024. Rally glad to hear that! We will indeed start doing more content on those topics in the coming videos, for sure. However, we at H&S tend to think more that airbrushes are best designed for whichever stage you are at in your development as a painter. The features can be much more targeted to the user experience that way. So they're good for all applications! W

[@musoseven8218]

Another great video from H&S 👍✌️😊💜 Bigger projects can be daunting - "oh %✓¥$¢!! I've bitten off my than I can chew". But working on one or two areas - even just glueing/solvent welding two bits together - at a time and building on such, even if only 15 minutes a day, gains traction and momentum to a project. This young lad is great👍✌️😊works in a very similar way to me (and yes I keep recipes and notes too - I learnt the hard way after leaving models part finished) for large scale model railway models, RC cars, RC boats etc. I agree re yellows (diesel locos use warning yellow on the cabs, the only way to paint it is airbrush imho). Also as good as some rattle can primers are, you can't beat an Evolution to put down, in my case, Ultimate Primer (black, grey or white), the detail remains, as a micron thin coating is put down, that if airbrushed with subsequent coats won't clog the detail. I enjoyed the video from start to finish as everyday is still a school day. I use my older Evolution - more and more - for this kind of work too. I use a 0.4 set up, which does everything really well. I've got a back stop "handle" for mine, not that I use it, plus with a "Dred" type mod/hack to the trigger movement, a back stop adjuster won't work. For repetitive detail work - Eg "rusty", "bolt heads", in 7mm (1/43) scale - I sometimes use one of my Infinitys (Chameleon for awkward work - less fatiguing) with the back stop set, that gives a nice uniform, consistent, finish for dozens of tiny "rusty", "bolt heads".

[@harderairbrush]

Awesome buddy - and yes, totally agree on the point of not clogging the detail in the mouldings - the airbrush is supreme for this. Of course, this is WHY we buy a certain model - the moulding! So of course, using a paint application method which doesn't lose any resolution from that seems the best way forward. W

[@musoseven8218]

@@harderairbrush 👍👍💜💜😊😊✌️

[@skraaj007]

How do you actually mix the paint inside the cup? I replaced my no-name with Ultra and the cup does not allow for going way to the bottom to get in there with the paintbrush to actually mix the paint properly with thinner. I got to say, quite a nice vid - love the fact that that you factor in actual game plan, people really underestimate that when batch-painting a lot of minis, worse if you go back to an army and you don't remember the paint you used x)

[@harderairbrush]

Hey :-) just put the thinner in first and then mix with the back end of an old paint brush. Works perfect. W

[@KurtMifsudBonnici]

What PSI was the compressor set at for the basecoat and the highlights?

[@harderairbrush]

Thanks for the question - generally, we work at 25psi for most things. W

[@thordallimdecaladai922]

What PSI was used? Is it the same for priming and the detail work ? If not what pressures were used ?

[@harderairbrush]

Generally 25psi… and generally the same, yes. You can drop it for detail but that’s a matter of taste… W

[@Holger87]

Guten Tag, ich habe eine Evolution Silverline und habe das Problem, dass die Pistole nach einer gewissen Zeit am Trigger Blasenbildung hat. Ich gehe davon aus, dass irgendwo irgendwas verstopft ist, aber ich sehe nichts. Gibt es dazu irgendwelche Erfahrungen, wo ich reinigen sollte? Oder habt ihr andere Empfehlungen?

[@kxx355]

Could you make a video and explain the relationship between needle size, paint consistency, pressure and distance to the painting object. How to get you make a right combination of these all parameters and understand that it is right?

[@harderairbrush]

Certainly. That’s a great idea… we do have one coming up soon which covers the basics of this but not in massive detail. As for pressure, I would say that just sticking with 25psi for everything until you feel that you have full control of the airbrush is definitely the best strategy 😊

[@kxx355]

@@harderairbrush Thanks, I feel 25psi is too strong for my dilution. If I use 1:1 or 1:2 with Vallejo Game or Model (0.15), my paint almost always dried momentarily it's very frustrated to paint such, so I suppose I need more thinner. I seen recommendation about 9-10 water with 1 part of color ))) So maybe 15-20 psi is what I need. I need more tests to find out right way )))

[@harderairbrush]

Hey buddy... water does not perform the same task as airbrush thinner. If you find that you want more flow try this, and PLEASE write back to tell me of your experience - this is something new that I am experimenting with as well.. mix your paint 30 minutes BEFORE you want to use it using ONLY the correct airbrush thinner. Then let it stand for 30 minutes before you begin to use it. Try this when you are preparing to do some high detail work. Make the dilution whatever you need, but only use the thinner. Letting it sit slightly alters the characteristics of the base. I won't tell you what it does, because I don't want to set your expectations - because I am interested in any differences that you notice, if any. Many thanks in advance for your reply!

[@kxx355]

@@harderairbrush it’s very interesting! Should I mix paint with thinner in airbrush cup and stay it there? (I think - no )))) ) Or mix in external place and add it in airbrush before I begin paint?

[@kxx355]

@@harderairbrush I mixed well 1 paint and 8 thinner in a little glass cup then waited for 30 min then add to an airbrush without mixing. Hard particles of a paint stayed on a bottom the glass cup. Mix in airbrush was like an ink than paint. It was a Vallejo Game Color. The color was strong but it was very liquid. Did you mean this way?

[@b100draven]

I cant see the link for the video by Angel Giraldez mentioned? am i blind?

[@harderairbrush]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/b56TfKGneJaqiZY

[@PeterHarvey-ut5rx]

It would be nice if your customer service folk were as open and responsive as the video channel. I am a fan of the tools and have just bought my second brush(hopefully) but have yet to hear back from Customer service. Pretty disappointing!

[@harderairbrush]

Hi Peter. My apologies for that. The staff are certainly doing their best BUT we know we’re not on top of things right now. Combination of not quite enough resource, great response from you all, and winter sickness bugs! However, we are in the process of putting extra resources to our Customer Service Dept and we believe that you’ll see a real difference within one month. In the meantime, please email me directly with your question: [e-mail] Thanks, Warrick

[@komma8203]

Mr.hobby leveling thinner is a much better thinner than the tamiya one, can be used on all the same paint but got so much better leveling propertys. So try that and i think you will be realy pleased. This was probely a good beginer video, and i do realy like the stuff you guys put out

[@harderairbrush]

We'll give it a try - thanks for the tip! W

[@CthulhuSteev]

If you're using Mr Hobby Levelling Thinner you should at minimum be using a spray booth, but you should really be using a respirator as well if you value your health

[@Baleandor]

Ask ItsAGunpla for a video! Both gunpla and miniature painters can learn a lot from each other! I just used my ULTRA 2024 today and it's like being in a healthy relationship for the first time! Superb product!

[@porcu12345]

I'm ever so slightly triggered by the amount of paint wastage using that large brush to load the airbrush. Gotta get those citadel paints transferred into droppers!

[@harderairbrush]

Wisely he speaks.

[@christiangruening352]

Late to the party. Will watch after Tactica

[@harderairbrush]

Enjoy! Sorry I won't be there this time! W

[@8bitbonsai]

I dunno man, imo a bretonian army has to be colourfull. With all the coat of arms the crests the heraldics. Its just not the same when they all look the same

[@porcu12345]

GW gave them all the same scheme to make them less intimidating for newcomers to paint

[@8bitbonsai]

@@porcu12345 i know............horrible

[@harderairbrush]

We painted the 5th Administrative. Those guys are a little conservative.

[@isamotahar2708]

don't speed paint you must enjoy :D

[@harderairbrush]

Very cool comment :-) W

[@pattsy40k]

You should not speedpaint an Bretonnian army, they need to painted special😊

[@harderairbrush]

But what about special speed painting? 💡😉