Dealing with my Closet of Hobby Shame

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

Scott, I just want you to know that I am watching this video while getting a vasectomy 👍

[@TheCa006]

Really ?

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

@@TheCa006 yup.

[@bradenpittman1801]

Thanks for letting us know that :)

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

@@bradenpittman1801 you’re welcome.

[@haveguitar]

Grats.. maybe? ;)

[@gdonaldson26]

"I started to paint it, but never finished it." The proud mantra of hobbyists everywhere, and you learned it so young! 😁

[@Miniac]

😅😅

[@Ropetupa]

"I bought a game that I haven't ever played."- is the RPG enthusiast version of this mantra.

[@jenniecoordes2833]

Amen! I have a closet of shame as well hahahahaha

[@JasminLeudesdorff]

​@@Ropetupa Yeah, ehmmm... Long story short: yes! 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@SammyBubbles]

This is a great topic for a video and super relaxing to boot. Every hobbyist has that pile of shame, that messy closet, and we all need to take inventory sooner or later. It's therapeutic, nostalgic, and can help to clear our minds and our backlogs. Great video Scott, hopefully this inspires others to follow suit!

[@Quensi130]

Love the vibe of this video. The chill music, cleaning and just chatting about projects

[@lilelo208]

Knew I had to stay and watch at this point, 0:05

[@raxxillion]

I watch cleaning videos already, so this was extra soothing!

[@kelimar3014]

Honestly I love cutting room floor stuff, hearing about ideas or projects that never quite managed to turn into finished works, and this video has a lot of that. It’s always cool to see a glimpse behind the curtain at the land of never was.

[@magnusmillerwilson]

You’ve got some GEMS in there, Scott. I like the idea of a Closet of Shame(tm) instead of just a pile or box. I packed mine into boxes and it means I never see them and I’m never reminded what I have and what I should think about painting next. Surprisingly inspiring!

[@tinaprice4948]

All my unpainted are out and on display with my painted so that when I am ready to paint I have everything to choose from.

[@SerWinter]

That was actually a really dope video, Scott. Loved listening to the memories attached to each thing.

[@hellsguardillidan]

Whaattt Ser Winter watches miniac!?!

[@OriginPainting]

Being able to look back on eveywhere you've been is an excellent opportunity to really appreciate where you are. Nice take on organizing your space!

[@KurtMifsudBonnici]

This is great content. Love that you are OK with sharing this kind of stuff with us also

[@LouieLovesMinis]

I can appreciate this little time travel story time. Wish we had more info on the mini you bought tho!

[@jenniecoordes2833]

Thank you for sharing! It was a great video and it was really nice to hear someone else say "it was taking to long" or "i didn't finish it, but I will!" Is the humbling all of us need. Thank you!

[@Wyllshire]

I really appreciated this video. I end up adding a lot of things to my to-do app that never get finished and every six months or so I go and clean it up and re-prioritize old projects, this felt a lot like that. I always appreciate when you introduce us to the less "sexy" parts of the hobby, really helps make your work and lifestyle more personal.

[@jensensinclair9654]

More please! Organization/Memory walk-throughs are really relaxing.

[@gerardsandee1520]

In my experience: keep all your unpainted and unfinished minis somewhere obvious. One, this gives one a good idea of unfinished projects, and two, (in my experience) will stop one from getting more and more (and more) minis which might remain untreated. As always, great vid Scott.

[@bufla]

This isn't chore and ad video (only), it's a story video. Thank you for sharing them with us. Also, you need to finish that forest dragon.

[@RuffStuff420]

I don't care what anyone says, I love these kinds of videos. It makes me realize my pile of shame is NOTHING. That's good for me for motivation.

[@MUSTANGREV0LVER]

My hoodie arrived yesterday! Wore it to work today, and found out a co-worker of mine is also a Miniac fan! We are now best friends, and this hoodie is amazing! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Miniac]

That is awesome!

[@adammclaughlin457]

Scott, You amaze me with how you can extrapolate such heartfelt and meaningful content from the simple things. Great video. Thank you.

[@bionicgeekgrrl]

We all have wardrobes (closets) of shame and piles of unfinished projects I expect. I am in the process of moving house and so have been packing all my stuff across 3 different hobbies (warhammer, model railways (plus scale modelling)and jewellery making) and keep coming across things I'd totally forgotten about. When the move is finished I expect I'll probably sell some of the model railway stuff (which is by far the biggest proportion) as I expect that I'll keep getting more miniatures over the coming years. I dropped out of the warhammer hobby for a good while and your videos were amongst those I came across that made me want to return to miniature painting again.

[@gggfx4144]

Really cool and unexpected video, loved hearing the stories. Daft question, as such a skilled painter who could spent 100+ hours on a model, when you see a particular model among your collection and think 'I want to paint that', do you set yourself a target of what will satisfy you (e.g. 10 hour job) or do you just start and keep working until you feel its done enough? Thanks,

[@magnusmillerwilson]

I’d love to hear the answer to this, too! I’ve only recently gotten into the painting side of our gaming hobby, and I’m already finding myself overwhelmed when looking at certain models and thinking about how much work I feel I need to put into them. I’d love some advice on how to set limitations on expectations.

[@maxoconnor1451]

those kind of video are actually more fun for me to enjoy than painting one recently , they are just satisfying and relaxing

[@fuz1284]

Brent being in your closet was my holiday dream come true. Thanks guys! Next year, i will be in your closet, now that i know it works !

[@krishIyer23]

Scott if any point you feel like you gave us any less of a video SHUT UP This was such a fun time for me to sculpt along to on a Friday and prep my mini for today's stream! The visuals were fun and you told an important story. I loved every minute, just as much as your amazing Kickstarter woodelf sculpts are looking on your desk!

[@MathasiaJ]

I SEE YU JING MODELS IN THAT CLOSET SCOTT!!!!! I'm now incredibly excited to see you paint up some infinity stuff

[@Shooterpirat]

Scott: Has literally a whole room of shame. Also Scott: "I didnt find the mini, so I bought a new one." Classic Scott 🤣👍🏻 (but also relatable)

[@Winterydee]

My tip for Scott and anyone else who would like it is set aside a small amount of time every day or week when you simply work on one item from your pile of shame and work on it till it is completed. Then move on to the next one. But the hard part is the self discipline in following this idea and schedule. Now I just need to follow my own advice myself.

[@KnightLightMini]

Might I suggest using the Jewelry boxes with all the dividers in them for beads as bit boxes. It allows very thorough sorting to bits and there’s tons of different sizes depending on what you wanna store in them. I use one for each army and game type. (I.e. space marines have one, SoB have one. Warmachine has one, etc.)

[@notreallymyname8751]

Great vibe for a video to watch over lunch, and a solid reminder to get out of my apartment after and get started on everything I've been putting off...

[@sillan7685]

Hey Scott I have the exact same forest Dragon. I did finish it, but number of years back I decided to strip it back and did a repaint as an ice dragon

[@stepan.tichyy]

Scott, past videos have this completely different chill vibe and I am all for it. Your love for it is showing. Cannot wait for the KS! Will support! Hope you are doing well and take care!

[@baconsky_akako]

Cleaning up like this can not only help you get organized it can also help your mental state to have an organized storage area

[@richardfortier]

Scott! Great video. Very inspiring. I have my own closet of shame to clean up in a few weeks and watching this felt really good. Thanks.

[@DanKeller]

You are one of a very small set of painters that I can consistently enjoy watching. You really do awesome work, thank you.

[@pianospawn1]

The irony of digging through a pile of shame, only to buy a new model 😅

[@jacoblenton7886]

I love the way chiller vibe of the videos you're making at the moment.

[@Wolfie21384]

Hey we get to see the skeletons in Miniacs closet.. and the Marines...and the dragons... And the... Love the vibe of this one and the reminder that we should go back and check where we are, what we mean to do, and where we're going.

[@emiltronier771]

The energy of this video made me feel so good. Thank you Scott, you made My Day❤️

[@kena3234]

You underestimate how many organization nuts there are out here. More sorting, labeling and donating please!

[@Wispmage]

I'm here for this closet cleaning extravaganza. Surprisingly zen and I loved all the memories you shared.

[@crowdemon_archives]

Your pile of shame reminds me of the models my friend loaned to me for multiple reasons (mostly just different subjects leading to different painting techniques for practice).

[@krishIyer23]

Loved how perfectly this footage at 2:17 of Vince Venturella looking disappointed lines up with the audio

[@brockfordjunktion]

I recently got started on my pile of unfinished stuff, I'll finish it eventually!

[@Bobdd0]

I love the bret closet. What a good bit! I watched this while some jazz played in the living room on a rainy day. Twas an interesting vibe melencholy and thoughtfullness.

[@hr1meg]

Like hoarders and addicts the same phrases get tossed around; -I haven’t yet cracked it open, but I plan to. -But this kit is still ready for me whenever I come back. -Someday I still want to paint it. -Eventually sell or give away. -At some point. -I’m excited to paint it…at some point. -Some time soon…probably not soon.

[@Tonz_of_Fun]

The whole time I was wondering what mini he was looking for but then pulls out a KD:M waifu. Scott truly is a painter of culture.

[@alexh3462]

I was also pleasantly surprised to see some KD:M. With his talents I’m guessing we’ll be in for a treat with that one.

[@emperor1337]

I had a bunch of those old minis, models sure have come an insanely long way

[@ZeeLobby]

This was awesome. I have the same forest dragon, bought by my mom, that i finally painted like 10 years later, lol. It was very rewarding, even though my skills weren't great.

[@AustinLindstrom]

I, for one, would think that Mini your mom got for you when you were 12 would be at the top of the list of videos to do. Like try to clean up the work on the Archer, but do the Dragon to your best level, together they tell a ~20 year story. Nice hoodie.

[@crow2535]

would love a new ongoing series where you finish off your unfinished projects

[@dwarrenmsp]

I'd love to see some more Infinity painted on the channel, or maybe some Mantic minis.

[@chappy6817]

I'm not active in the hobby at the moment man. Just wanted to say I think you are a great storyteller and I still enjoy your vids. Thanks

[@juskalalie]

I really was expecting Bret to jump out of the closet screaming @9:16 :D

[@johnacton4077]

SLOW PUSH? YOU DID A SLOW PUSH ACROSS THE FRAME? you setting these bars high my man. Im loving it. Youre becoming the corridor digital of minis. And I couldnt be more about it!!!!

[@Miniac]

Literally the best compliment I could imagine receiving ❤️

[@Ced23Ric]

I am losing my marbles, what's that song? Not the intro/outro, but the background track?

[@Ced23Ric]

Found it, thanks Shazam: Mimmi Bangoura - Where She'll Go

[@DeadGothicRed]

I've been off and on painting my Space Marines, I kind of went my own way and painted them as the Black templars. I just kind of have an issue getting everything smooth and neat. My white paint always comes out gritty or chunky. I think I need to buy some more corax white. But watching your videos always makes me wanna get back into finishing and one day I'll be better at it lol

[@MrSpartanspud]

If you don't use a wet pallet starting to use one helps a lot. Also basing black and then building to grey. I am not the best painter but it definitely helps.

[@eyflfla]

I enjoy this style of video from you. I also liked the sneak peak of the Woodelves. I am optimistic that I will back your kickstarter.

[@zeldakitsch]

Nice video. Felt like I could have been chilling out with you perusing your pile of shame together, while I was like, "it's not as big as mine..... pile of shame that is, ooh err"

[@rahotep789]

Love your videos Scott. Thanks again for sharing your journey with us.

[@carlstanford7607]

Best wardrobe cleaning video on KZbin

[@phigu198]

This is the kind of vidfeo that makes me feel so much better - mainly because I have less than 20 unpainted models on my plate.

[@naphaneal]

So, Miniac finally came out of his closet. ;)

[@iankay4915]

Loved this vid. Sometimes it’s cool to just have a check in declutter. Not all posts have to be mind blowing technical instructionals. More of these I say!

[@hashishi9]

This was a perfect video to procrastinate on my workshop cleaning :D

[@marcmurphy5819]

It would have been funny to me if when the closet opened.... Ninjon was wearing a gimp suit, handcuffed and gagged lol.

[@magnusmillerwilson]

Or Daryl… LOL

[@bearscaveofminiatures6396]

Being fairly new at the hobby, having started in april this year, I've already acquired quite a collection of a grey hoard and I at least did a base coat on all the dragons I have :p I wish I had the boxes for some but they take up so much space, mostly the wizkids nolzurs minis

[@Darkreaper1982]

I've watched a few of these types of videos before and i find them oddly interesting! Always good to see other peoples pile of shame as i've just just got back into Games Workshop (after a "break" of 25 odd years) and i'm kidding myself that i won't end up with a pile myself. And the comment about the "Ancient" space marines just made me feel really, really old!

[@gomezzara_creative]

A video of organizing our closets of shame? Come on Scott, this is bread and butter for nerds like us. Marvelous video as always papa... also BRING THE KICKSTARTERR I WANTTT TO SUPPPORT PAPAAA AAAAAA

[@Miniac]

Apparently! I'm glad it was enjoyed!

[@TheLightLOD]

Ah yes, Cypher. Mine was in pretty much the same half basecoated state since 2017 or so, that is until i decided i wanted to use the model for a diorama a few months ago and finally painted it up.

[@Kalron9]

I cannot wait for your kickstarter to launch. I know I'm going to be getting one of them. I like the middle from the clip you showed a lot!

[@Miniac]

He's my favorite as well

[@mrmooney25]

Cleaning vids are at the top of the KZbin meta.

[@Drewcifer1212]

What's the music you used during the cleaning montage?

[@belmarduk]

I think that forest dragon would make a really good mother's day episode in the future. Cool story, cool mom.

[@jordancole9374]

Haha, loved the shot where the camera was behind the boxes as you put them on the shelf cause I realised you had to just take them off the shelf again to get the camera back.

[@Miniac]

.... you're killing my movie magic!

[@hydroacoustic]

This video was surprisingly cathartic.

[@MikeGeney]

I was not ready for Scottlacious B. Crumb to be in the closet. 😄

[@GasparzinhoNO]

Scott, that Tau one of your friends is doing look really nice. Hope for a run-through of it

[@dicegoober3722]

Oh lawd jebus I gotta get this organized with my stockpile of shame 😳 …eventually… happy holidays!!!

[@House-Atreides]

Love the head-closet scream! Best part of video next to the Reign In Hell plug!

[@davedogge2280]

0:00 That's the best closet of shame for plastic miniatures trolling surprise I have ever seen.

[@michaelspitz9151]

I love the fact that this shot in reality is him getting nothing done as he will have to take everything off to get the camera XD 6:57 love the video no hard feelings

[@russcragg1471]

Favourite part for me is where you describe something from 2006 as "ancient"🤣...you make me feel so old!

[@shleem9620]

I bought one of those tye dye hoodies, they are so sick! I love the color choice and style and the back printing goes so hard, can’t wait to till it arrives

[@AndICanTalk2]

I'd really like to see you complete some of these, such as the one from your mom, or the one for your dad. Any of them would be great though. Great stuff as always.

[@quahodron2756]

Oh cool, there is the Cawdors you painted recently (and which are looking gorgeous).

[@HBon111]

Dude! 3:20 My grandparents bought me a Lord on Forest Dragon when I was just starting the hobby as a young'in. I was ecstatic but I never touched it because I didn't think I was ready to handle such a centrepiece. I know your feel exactly bro! :'( Also, that pewter wood elf, I think I have one or two of that exact model. I love wood elves more than anything else in fantasy. ^_^

[@cinergy7553]

Felt the Sisters of Twilight especially - a friend gave me his copy of the dragon and the sisters and asking to see it when it was done. That was 5 years ago. Sorry Franz, I promise to finish the mini sometime in the undefined future.

[@SangriaSamurai]

Ben's busts are available as STLs, but also as 3D prints from Mr Lee's minis (probably some others on Etsy).. thankfully because I needed that Pharaoh bust in my closet of opportunities. The original sculpts of the full figures are also available as STLs from the original artist Charles Agius.

[@Miniac]

Oh, that's good! Thanks for setting me straight.

[@SangriaSamurai]

@@Miniac always happy to encourage more acquisition of great sculpts! These just became available in the last year. I only know because I'm a huge fan of Charles' work.

[@sunkenkingminiatures]

The most relaxing video! Thank you!

[@1989eol]

omg round storage containers. I just started shivering...

[@michaelulanski8644]

Hey Scott, what's the song playing through the video? Only the intro and end are linked above. Thanks. Great video.

[@tay13666]

Look at the bright side. You've just got a bunch of minis to organize. Try being a model builder. Almost every one of my kits take up the same space as one of your box sets. I think I am currently north of 400 models in my to-do pile so far. With more coming in than getting done every month.

[@Wolfnstone]

Enjoyed that although "Ancient set of counters.... From 2006", I've got stuff from the 80s still sealed lol

[@landotucker]

Personally I've been limiting myself to basecoating the minis I have. Maybe some washes. Anything else is a "stretch goal". It's been working out fairly well so far. Neat base coats look so much better than no paint at all.

[@graemechapman7078]

I went and bought the mat before you even mentioned it was a new product, I heckin love it

[@sebastien9802]

i'm experimenting a new concept this year : the HDD of shame

[@diSTUD013]

Happy Thanksgiving Scott! For the past few weeks you've been wearing that bat hoodie and I thought 'Dang, that is a sweet hoodie. I wonder where he got it?". Question answered

[@Moondog-wc4vm]

I have one shame. A two model Warhammer 40k inquisitor set when they still made lead models. I painted both. The armoured model came out fairly well. I came back a few years ago and updated the shading and detail and was very happy. The other, an Ordo Malleus inquisitor was a disaster back in the late 80's. I decided to strip it in white spirit and completely forgot about it. The paint came off OK, but all the details all got lost as I left it in the stripper for a long, long time ( I also made the same mistake years later with a silver Tiffany ring that my wife gave me when I tried to clean it and forgot about it) The ring got sent off to a professional jeweller and was rescued, the miniature was destroyed. I recently managed to buy a replacement model from a certain famous reselling site. It is the exact model I destroyed so many years ago. When I begin painting it again, I hope to honour the original with a subtly shaded homage. The crimson robes will not defeat me this time!

[@micheljeanrie1800]

Don't give away old minis! My biggest regret in life (yes, biggest) was giving away/selling all my minis, this was 30 years ago (I've bought a lot more since). Barely a month goes by where I don't think about all those old Ral Partha and Citadel minis (pre-slotta), and have often thought that if I had three wishes one would be to get those back.

[@jarlaxledaerthe4045]

"Super ancient space marines" Well... now I just feel old, thanks Miniac!

[@Miniac]

Sorry!!

[@MrDavs1985]

Those dragon wings at 3:38 are from the 90s GW Egrimm van Horstman kit. I know… I just finished painting him… for my mum