How to Paint WHITE SCARS | WARHAMMER: THE HORUS HERESY | Space Marines |

[@rtgh2010]

Amazing you’re the only one that starts from a dark base coat. I got spread my marines black and then decided I wanted to do white Templars.

[@georgikens7516]

i would LOVE to see a showcase of this white scars army! i love white scars and you've done a fantastic job with this

[@cultofpaint]

Got a game with them this weekend, I'll try to take some pics

[@ProrokLebioda]

Great tut, makes painting white armor look easy!

[@stalkingsamurai]

I'd love to see a follow-up video where you go in and examine what you would do if you wanted to take the army to the next level, and maybe see you do that to one of the models and get a comparison.

[@cultofpaint]

Absolutely.

[@scenczyk1429]

Model looks great. Really like the way you've done the gold areas. Gives it an aged look

[@cultofpaint]

Thanks!

[@BrooksSligh]

Very good stuff! I like the trim being the same color as the plates, an excellent utilitarian scheme for a strong kitbash.

[@Droids945]

This is such a pretty model, I commend it highly and see it as the best looking White Scars standalone model (in my opinion of course). The video was very informative and has inspired me to try panel lining wash.

[@SnakeWorksStudio]

Loving it! thank you very much. Have to say I enjoyed the dog scratching part! we need to see the dog next time. :D

[@cultofpaint]

I’m sure she’ll make it into a future one!

[@TheDude_Jonathan]

Yeeeees!!! Great video, thoroughly enjoy this thanks Henry, may have been my favourite army from the Weekender so great seeing the process broken down

[@cultofpaint]

Thanks mate! Fun project

[@chiefteefteefreturns3320]

Absolutely amazing work

[@benjaminbrenner745]

Thank you Henry!

[@sleeplessknight99]

Wow, that looks so good!

[@eastoforion]

wow he turned out awesome! I was leaning toward whitescars and this made up my mind :)

[@cultofpaint]

Do it!

[@BjornFriborg]

I feel what you are saying in the end there, Henry. After having a similar success with "speed painting" my Maggotkin army, I feel very enthusiastic about painting to army standard. It is very gratifying getting things done.

[@codelicious6590]

Sure looks great!

[@LeddingtonGuitars]

This looks fantastic... simple, striking, needs nothing else. Except may be some pigments on the feet. ;) Great video!!

[@ahr1man]

Looks really great! Also love how you did the basing

[@ADhammer]

I’d love to see a video on basing

[@cultofpaint]

I’ll make sure to film it.

[@paulofreire7520]

Awesome model, my man! 👍🏻

[@philcampbell1293]

Another great tutorial. Thanks for sharing.

[@phattphirana]

Great Tutorial Henry, may have to attempt to recreate this but for my AOS Stormcast army, I want something quick and easy to paint white this could work 😉

[@brushhammerdice4438]

This color scheme is killer! I´ll try this out. thx 4 your work

[@TheTurbanatore]

amazing model

[@MaskedRiderChris]

Refresh my memory, and apologies if I asked this already; how many layers of gloss varnish and how long do you let them dry before you apply the oil wash? Loving the battle damage on this guy, and overall nice work!

[@cultofpaint]

Usually 2-3 layers when it’s thinned. Then I let it sit for couple minutes, use a hairdryer and carry on.

[@ObjectiveAnalysis]

This is an awesome conversion! Quality content as always!

[@utokthegreat]

looks awesome!

[@Frozenkoldfury]

Very nicely done! I admit I was hoping for some kind of Power-Testubo, but still an impressive result!

[@cultofpaint]

I’m not crazy on effects for power weapons. Like mine bare metal/material.

[@visuellegedanken]

Looks soooo good!

[@casualgaming2351]

Thanks again for the great video. I Think i have to paint some White Scars too ;). Cant wait for your army painting videos about the Sons of Horus and the Ultramarines. I use german camo brown for some years now(before it had this name it had a more*german ww2 inspired name*). I really like to use it in combination with vmc london grey. They work really great together and its a nice way to paint grey uniforms with a light brown touch.

[@isquish]

Love the offwhite and the contrast between the reds and dark metallics. The Trim I'd have to paint I'm afraid. I hadn't realised that I was OCD about trim but it seems like I am! who knew? :)

[@cultofpaint]

You’re gonna love these praetors then!

[@Wijkert]

6:36 Used to happen to me also. My conclusion is that it was caused by overthinning as well. I think it it caused by the medium being too spread out. I don't think cheaper oils have less medium in them, just more filler, so as long as you keep the ratio of thinner/medium low enough, you should not experience this issue.

[@andyhornyak]

Can’t wait to get my box.. will be following this guide closely, any chance of getting more pics from the army?

[@snowcamo11]

Really enjoyed this video and just started a white scars army… love that model and was just curious what pieces you used to create it?

[@cultofpaint]

Thanks! Did a video on the build WHITE SCARS PRAETOR | WARHAMMER: THE HORUS HERESY | KITBASH! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYjPk3ypZ6qgm8k

[@TheLatestYouKnowWho]

Damn, not overly fond of the praetor model but you've made it appealing to me!

[@cultofpaint]

I love it, will def do more based off it.

[@franknfurterfan666]

I'm painting up a mostly white army at the moment and love the finish on your model here. I do make mistakes and overspill with my metallics when painting. How would I correct those errors and still have a consistent finish with all the different varnishes used here?

[@vake1234]

it uses a kanabo?

[@sanguinius6815]

with the announcement of new mk3 I'd a video on how to paint the White Scars Pioneer Companies.

[@EternalDM]

Where’d you get the helmet??

[@CocoaBadger]

Lovely model! How did you do the skulls on this? I love that blacked/scorched look.

[@cultofpaint]

How to Paint BONE on your miniatures. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIevYqKenpiYoMU

[@ChaosxSpacexMarine]

If they didn't cost a ridiculous amount, I'd probably play 40K / 30K, and play White Scars or Raven Guard. But I won't, because I can't support GW's choices or prices. BUT this video was enjoyable to watch and listen to. Your voice is a pleasure to hear.

[@cultofpaint]

Glad you enjoyed the content

[@MidnightClad8]

Were you using puddy to take the various parts off like head, hands and feet? 4:41 10:17 12:18

[@cultofpaint]

Just blu tac.

[@MidnightClad8]

@@cultofpaint thank you!

[@tomjoad1825]

Odd request, can you tell me what sponges you buy for the Battle damage? I never get the right finish and the ones you use look like they tear into the perfect shapes. (I'm uk)

[@TheHolyMilkman]

It's a great tutorial as usual guys, but it confirms that you alot of work into that model for it to still look like a sigmarine.

[@pieter-janvangucht2152]

I was dead set on not getting the big box as I want to go iron warriors (and they just need to be in older armor marks IMO)... But then Henry decides to make white look easy.

[@andrewberry8940]

Looks absolutely amazing. Love the work here. @cult of paint: I have a question for you: in your previous videos, you inspired me to give Tamiya a try (specifically their flat white). However, even when using their thinner, the finish I got was pretty glossy for a paint called "flat", and... i dunno, tacky almost? Have you ever had these issues, and if so, how did you rectify it?

[@cultofpaint]

Hmm, no I've not had that issue before. Were you definitely using their acrylic thinner X20a and acrylic Flat White XF2?

[@dinotronx5268]

Would it be possible to replicate the white armour by drybrushing?

[@cultofpaint]

Not identical but you could certainly drybrush the armour colour if you wanted. Then follow all the other steps, would still look really nice.

[@WardenOfTerra]

Hi Henry, it's everyone here!

[@cultofpaint]

< Forrest Gump waving gif>

[@averageeughenjoyer6429]

A white scar this heavily armoured wouldn’t be found dead without a bike

[@sophia_comicart]

Okay, I’m way late to this video but do you think this would work with Trovarion’s grimdark sponge method? A dark brown base coat, lighter greys sponged on top up to a white highlight?

[@cultofpaint]

@@sophia_comicart I don't know the scheme you're on about. But you could absolutely replace the airbrush with a sponge, lots of people do. Id suggest using a "normal" white rather than the Tamiya though.

[@jwhitehouse]

Hey Henry, great video as always, looking forward to doing my own Heresy models soon. A question around your choice of colour before moving up to white if you don't mind. Did you choose the grey brown to match up with other colours you were putting on the model later, or was it just a case of let's do another way of painting white armour? I'm just curious how you think about choosing colours, as compared to an earlier video on World Eaters for example, the colour below white was much more grey. The only thing that came to mind was the greyer World Eater later then had more blue on it and this warmer grey brown White Scar later had red on it. Maybe I'm just thinking about it too much 😂

[@cultofpaint]

Very much so. This white against the red gave a lovely contrast.

[@hansiboo657]

What did you use to make the power kanabo? I absolutely love it and would love to do something similar for my HH White Scars!

[@cultofpaint]

Full build video WHITE SCARS PRAETOR | WARHAMMER: THE HORUS HERESY | KITBASH! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYjPk3ypZ6qgm8k

[@hansiboo657]

@@cultofpaint Thank you so much!

[@JayzusKhrist]

Where is this model from?

[@ruleofkoolwargaming4926]

How did you paint the skulls on his trophy rack? I’ve been trying to paint grayish Grimdark skeletons/skulls like what you’ve achieved here.

[@mikiangel95]

Omg I thought it was a stormcast eternals kitbash

[@Gniggitz]

What Pigments did you use on the bases of your White Scars Heresy Army? I really like the subtle tint of your diffrent base colours matching the scheme. Most of the time you mention them in the description, but not this time. :D

[@cultofpaint]

It was burnt umber, natural Sienna and light slate grey

[@Gniggitz]

@@cultofpaint Thank you!

[@Phaderle]

Do you apply another layer of varnish at the end, or is the layer of ultra matte applied over the base coat enough?

[@cultofpaint]

No additional varnish

[@Phaderle]

@@cultofpaint Thank you! Appreciate the response and all of your great painting guides.

[@michaelwsc]

Hi can I use matt varnish instead of gloss varnish and still achieve the same function for oil wash? Thanks!

[@cultofpaint]

You can still pin wash without gloss, but it is easier with it.

[@Cornivius]

that looks really great. honestly the model with all the trim painted gold looks way too busy and the cape makes it look too wide. i was gonna sell mine but I might try doing something like this instead

[@cultofpaint]

It’s fun to play around with, I think we’ll see some great conversions.

[@michaelf.7339]

Great video, thanks guys. I am using this color scheme and need some help though. I have my WS models done until the end of all the airbrush work and successfully applied decals, all looks great, but no matter what oil product I use (tried Winsor and Newton, different AK interactive ones, Abteilung 502) and no matter if I apply gloss varnish via airbrush first or not, the oils always stain the white surface too much so it looks no longer white even after a throrough cleanup with q-tip and brush. Any suggestions? It's really frustating since I have 3500P sitting at that stage. So, you apply the oil very thin and let it dry without using any cleanup, correct?

[@cultofpaint]

Hey, I'm sorry i don't really know what to suggest. As i say in the video i go back and do a couple of washes if I need to, clean off any obvious tide marks etc. I find that by using that consistency you see in the video that I can have the armour retain the white colour that i like.

[@notnubilous3804]

Hey Henry, I noticed you used a lot of blacks as accent colors for the army you sent to GW. I was just wondering what your process was for that. As the pictures really don't do them justice.

[@cultofpaint]

Very simple, vallejo model colour black and a brown oil wash. Characters plumes got 1 highlight mixing in a little white for a grey. Everything was done fast!!!

[@notnubilous3804]

@@cultofpaint cheers man!

[@Khasidon]

The banner or standard doesn't look finished to me.

[@mgentile7]

Das woke !!

[@thra-x1855]

the amount of trim pf most chaos models now it too much for me, stylistically and practically. i paint the trim the same as the armor in most cases save for the shoulder pads. still, because the rim is integral to the design, sometimes my approach works, sometimes not so much.

[@davidekstrom9595]

Sounds like your just lazy, I don’t think that’s a style preference, that’s just being lazy.

[@Flamethrower1942]

If I did chaos in 40k I'd just convert the 30k armour into chaos by adding skulls grim trophies and spikes old school chaos look the trim is annoying and should be for unit leaders and character .

[@vitaliyred622]

White scars are by far the easiest chapter for this starter set.

[@whatnamecanipick709]

and World Eaters.

[@andrzejgogoek9402]

What model is this?

[@bigch33se11]

It's a converted Praetor from the new Horus Heresy boxset. They used a White Scar FW upgrade head, the icon on the backpack from Primaris Kosarro Khan, the maul from a Deathwing upgrade kit, left off the cape and used generic mark 4 pauldrons

[@eragonfreedman9228]

bump

[@Bodkin_Ye_Pointy]

So here is a question I have been asking without response with regards to weathering/wear and tear on space marine armour. You do chipping in this video on the model to represent rust. Now the question I have is that the lore for Space Marines does not support rusty armour. Why, because there is no metal in Space Marine armour. The suites are made of Ceramite, a ceramic, plastic & concrete type mixture. No metal to oxidize. So do you do rust chipping because you don't care for the lore or because you are ignorant of it?