Can I Paint Tanks With Contrast Paint?

[@BazookaJRambo]

It looks really good, using a sponge was definitely the right way to go.

[@ThePickleJar]

Thanks buddy. Yeah, I’m really happy with the end result :)

[@NatesMiniatures]

Would look great on the tabletop.

[@ThePickleJar]

Yeah, I can’t wait until 2024 when I can play a game! 😂😂 Thanks buddy, I’m super happy with the end result :)

[@mutehowl]

Yes you can if you do it thinly or use a sponge.

[@ThePickleJar]

Yep :)

[@mutehowl]

@@ThePickleJar i had great results with the contrast yellow doing a almost dry glaze? Or a moist dry brush that came out very bright.

[@davidgray8997]

I appreciate the suggestions on how to work with Contrast on large vehicles. I find it daunting to try and match Contrast painted troops with non-Contrast vehicles. Using a brush to paint large vehicles can be difficult enough getting smooth colors.

[@ThePickleJar]

Yeah I have the same dilemma, so thought his would be useful. Happy to have helped :)

[@FrostandFists]

Really great video, my brother! Honestly, the effect looks Airbrushed and the fact that you've replicated that look by hand without taking an agonizing amount of time blending it traditionally is incredibly impressive!!! I think this Landraider looks absolutely phenomenal, my brother! Keep up this badassery!!! ~ Wolfbrother Methos

[@ThePickleJar]

Thanks so much for the kind words dude. Glad you enjoyed the video and the end result :D

[@ElderlyJoeDuffy]

Great end result and good point about painting a style you like.

[@ThePickleJar]

Thank you for the kind words. Glad you enjoyed the video and the end result :)

[@alliga91]

Looks solid!

[@ThePickleJar]

Thank you, I’m happy with the end result. :)

[@maxramirez1517]

nice shirt! and work

[@ThePickleJar]

Haha, think you :)

[@graemerigg4029]

Interesting technique

[@ThePickleJar]

Thank you :)

[@TheHobbyCorner]

Great video mate

[@ThePickleJar]

Thanks buddy, glad you enjoyed it :)

[@artistpoet5253]

Don't know what you're complaining about. I'd pay for a paint job like that.

[@ThePickleJar]

Thank you for the kind words, I'm happy with the end result :)

[@WargamerSpud]

What an outstanding video

[@ThePickleJar]

Cheers chief, I’m proper happy with the end result :)

[@pretzzull3265]

Great video!!

[@ThePickleJar]

Thank you :)

[@ImpendingDuff]

subbed, and here because of the crotchity turds on "eavier metal. in those turds honor, im going to keep your video on loop for 24 hours and share it around. thanks for doing what you do, and keep up the great work! dont let the assholes bring you down! you keep posting and producing great videos!

[@ThePickleJar]

Honestly, this is what I needed. Thank you for the support and kind words. Glad that at least someone isn’t mad at me 😂

[@SprayBlackStudios]

You sir, may not be the hero that Facebook painting groups want......... But possibly what they need.

[@ImpendingDuff]

@@SprayBlackStudios i think its time we content creators start pushing back to these jerks... its not like its a 15 minute endeavored to make a video and frankly, its pathetic to knock a content creator down for providing videos to enjoy and learn from. im working on something with my buddy heath as we speak... new group on fb for CC'ers to promote and not get shamed. soon. lets just keep cranking em out and supporting each other on posts where jerks want to knock you down. dont let them. stand up for each other. its just basic being a good human. idk lol

[@ThePickleJar]

This is it exactly. Fair enough, the content isn’t for everyone. But just scroll past or leave polite feedback

[@SprayBlackStudios]

@@ImpendingDuff Amen buddy, It's very easy for Elitist snobs to react and I find that some of those groups on facebook seem to have no interest unless you paint like Angel Giraldez..... When you do get the group set up give me a shout, I'll happily help promote it.

[@caringcommissar4600]

Absolute machine. The finish on this is great 👍

[@ThePickleJar]

Thank you :)

[@UnderdogPainting]

Very nice im gonna be doing my first tank soon not sure ill be doing it in contrast .keep smashing it broski

[@ThePickleJar]

Thanks buddy :)

[@avantasiaftw]

I'm also from Eavier metal and like I said over there, most reasonable people understand that KZbin uses an algorithm which creators MUST consider, its not being done because they are Spikey bits wannabe's. Good solution to a tricky problem, trust me on this though, get an airbrush - you will never make a better hobby move, Contrast paints work so well through them too. Have a wee sub for your efforts.

[@ThePickleJar]

Thank you so much for the kind words, it really does mean a lot. I’m obviously only a small channel and gotta try as much as I can to get stuff seen. Glad that not everyone hates me for it 😂 I am planning on picking one up soon. It’s just money etc but it’s next on my list of hobby purchases :)

[@Capamaru78]

Well it turned out ok, but I would also like to give it a shot with an airbrush to see how that contrast paint would look when sprayed on.

[@ThePickleJar]

I think it’d look loads better through an airbrush. It’ll give the same effect just smoother. I don’t own an airbrush (yet) so wasn’t able to show that technique off

[@Capamaru78]

@@ThePickleJar Well I really appreciate you taking the time and trying to make it work without an airbrush because most people dont own one. Also the sponge idea is pretty useful not only with contrast paints.

[@zackcook5123]

Looks great honestly. Absolute lifesaver as someone going for heresy Alpha Legion

[@ThePickleJar]

Thanks very much!

[@rivetzndakka1519]

Looks great Josh. Similar to my technique but l use glazes instead of contrast paint.

[@ThePickleJar]

Thanks for the kind words bud :)

[@seamus2492]

I have had my redeemer primed for 3 months too worried about painting it. This is the guide i needed. (Cracks knuckles)

[@BigMekDanskull]

Great results dude! And great amount of views & interaction on the vid too

[@ThePickleJar]

Thanks bud glad you enjoyed it :) The video has done really well, very happy with the stats

[@TomsTabletopBunker]

Love the end result mate and trying new techniques is always an adventure

[@ThePickleJar]

Thanks very much buddy :)

[@michaelrios5148]

I used dark angels green all over 2 dreadnoughts, then dry brushed with moot green. finish with agrax earth tone used as a wash. looks great!

[@ThePickleJar]

Glad it worked for you. Goes to show there's no 1 answer for miniature painting

[@matias101297]

looks great, was looking around to find a great way to paint my Sisters of battle tanks, yes, my sisters are mean, green and ready to flame some chaos XD i think i will try this out :)

[@ThePickleJar]

Thank you for your kind words of support :) Yeah, I’m really happy with the end result. It’s always good to experiment with different techniques and ideas. Happy to have helped :)

[@GTheHypersapien]

Wow this was 3 weeks ago , my bad i have been meaning to watch this since you saying about all the controversial bs that happened. Love the technique and it looks really bloody good man. Great work bro.

[@ThePickleJar]

Thanks buddy :)

[@geekfreak69]

The finish is absolutely stunning. I haven’t tried the techies you done. So it’s a trip to GW for the contrast paints.

[@ThePickleJar]

Thanks very much! Was pretty happy with this one

[@theharrower]

Done fast and looks good. What lights do you use for your setup?

[@ThePickleJar]

Thank you :) I just use a couple of cheap studio box lights off eBay, cost me about £25 for the pair :)

[@badfish2971]

You have something stuck on your lip!

[@ThePickleJar]

...yep :)

[@badfish2971]

LOL .. Great video as always Pickle .. Happy, happy weekend to one & all.

[@genecapar320]

Thank you so much for this!! Solving a major issue I was having.

[@ThePickleJar]

Happy to help :)

[@EssexBoyz]

Great job, I use a stippling technique on my vehicles but have never tried it with contrast paints 🤔 might give it a crack after seeing this and the great end result. 😃👍🏼

[@ThePickleJar]

Thanks bud, glad you enjoyed the video. It’s always fun trying new techniques. This one was messy but satisfying in the end :)

[@geteavnroc2250]

Airbrush, bro. Aside from that: Have you thought about partnering up with Miniac? I feel that you two would get along quite well.

[@ThePickleJar]

Yeah, looking forward to getting myself an airbrush. Will definitely be easier and look better. As for partnering with Miniac, I would love to, I love his stuff. I am, however, only a small time channel so can't see that ever happening. Nice to dream though :)

[@airwreck76]

This is awesome, thanks for treading where others won't dare. I'll be using the sponge method on my repulsor executioner!

[@ZaneMorganCrafts]

I think you should use those jazzy brushes for everything now.

[@ThePickleJar]

hahaha, most of those are dead now, I should try and find another set

[@longhunter5935]

I like this a lot. Think it looked great.

[@ThePickleJar]

Thank you , I’m glad you liked the end result :)

[@johnkelley9877]

I think it looks great! The second method really worked out nicely and you answered a lot of questions I had on using Contrast Paint on tanks. Thanks for sharing this, it was very helpful.

[@ThePickleJar]

My pleasure bud, glad it was helpful for ya :)

[@captainmofongo584]

Really cool technique!

[@ThePickleJar]

Thanks very much :)

[@songohan1075]

Cool painted tank

[@ThePickleJar]

Thanks bud, glad you like it :)

[@gamergee88]

Great video man. Great resource for anyone. I think a lot of people can easily associate with the "if someone tells me i can't, i can"😅

[@ThePickleJar]

HAHA, there's definitely an element of that in there 😁🙃

[@cesare6442]

I’m going to try this on a blood angels dreadnought

[@ThePickleJar]

Ooooh, that’s should look pretty cool! If you post on Instagram don’t forget to tag us so we can see :)

[@grog3514]

I tried using a mix of contrast paint and speed paint for some ship miniatures. The contrast paint looks terrible. The speed paint worked really well except for the blue color.

[@ThePickleJar]

Glad you had a positive experience with one of them at least

[@simonmears4073]

Looking good, I like the dark to light transitions, worked really well

[@ThePickleJar]

Thanks very much! I like the look, though I think it’d be a lot better and easier through an airbrush.

[@GDSMiniatures]

I like the video josh...but that seems like a right faff

[@ThePickleJar]

Oh it was. That’s why I say probs don’t and just use an airbrush instead

[@samscott899]

Looks incredible mate!! Well done!!

[@ThePickleJar]

Cheers bud :)

[@davidjohnston2509]

Could you tell me what colours you used for the flames on the side… looks sooo good

[@ThePickleJar]

Yeah no problem. The flames on the side are done with Mephiston Red, Evil Sunz Scarlet, troll slayer orange and yriel yellow. If you check my freehand flames video, it's the same idea as that except I drybrushed/stippled them on instead. Hope that helps :)

[@nrais76]

Actually looks very nice. I might have to try that out. I'm just starting a Salamanders army, having become a bit tired of Ultramarines that I've played since 1987. With a bit of a break for 4th and 5th edition when I didn't play 40k, and some of that time I've had Eldar, Guard, Sisters, and the moment I have some Custodes and Knights I occasionally get on the table. (My kids play Orks and Chaos.)

[@ThePickleJar]

Salamanders are my absolute favourites, but that's mostly because green is my favourite colour.

[@crustythewanksock2413]

Nice!

[@ThePickleJar]

Thanks :)

[@farpointgamingdirect]

I always add flow improver...

[@ThePickleJar]

Aye, that'll help :)

[@JM-sp2iu]

I tried this on an impulsor, did not turn out well at all lol. Not sure where i went wrong but sponging it on made it look terrible.