Converting & painting a Dark Mechanicum Daemon Engine | Blanchitsu | Warhammer 40K | Duncan Rhodes

In this tutorial we convert and paint a Dark Mechanicum Daemon Engine in the style of Blanchitsu! Now painting and converting something like the Dark Mechanicum for Warhammer 40,000 is a really fun and creative way to put your own spin on a faction that at present, doesn't have any miniature available from Games Workshop but that shouldn't stop you now should it? In fact, one of the best and one my my personal favourite aspects of this fantastic hobby is converting miniatures (plus its a great way to use items from your pile of shame). Now painting in the Blanchitsu style is something really different and fun and there are some amazing painters out there who can create some fantastic grim dark miniatures.
Have a fantastic weekend everyone.
Cheers
Dunc & Rog
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[@crawbag0311]

I refuse to believe Duncan has a pile of shame. We need our heroes.

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

You're only a true hobbyist if you have a pile of shame...we can't help ourselves 😂

[@damianallen4964]

The difference between the Master and the Novice is that the Master has failed more times than the Novie has even attempted. Don't deny the Masters their humanity because you can't come to terms with yours.

[@matthewlytle4350]

Agreed! Total heresy.

[@TheDelta07sev]

Duncan's pile of shame is all the boxes he's painted on model from on camera and put the rest in the corner indefinitely

[@simonmallet5212]

@@DuncanRhodesDRPA It's not a pile of shame.. it's a pile of unrealized opportunities..

[@alessandrosette6273]

This is one of the coolest color schemes ever

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Oh wow, thank you

[@tychoMX]

Was always a big fan of John Blanche's work - for me it really evoked what the WH40K setting means. Thanks for this tutorial - definitely inspired to make something in the Blanchitsu style now.

[@jorgenpinoy1724]

Thank you so much for doing this model, as a Grimdark painter, this was very useful.. please do more of these🙏😊😊👌

[@I_am_Spartacus]

Oh Duncan lad, for me, this is easily the best most interesting video you've done to date, and not for the painting... it's just so refreshing to see you move away from the standard videos you do... for me, it kinda feels you've not pushed yourself and stayed in your comfort zone and I think you have so much more to offer... and I mean that in the nicest possible way... x

[@faolan1113]

I really love your kitbashing videos, it's my favourite part of the hobby, and you're a constant source of inspiration.

[@scottywan82]

These types of videos are so fun! I love seeing you work on these kitbashes.

[@cordial001]

Great video and a great sentiment about getting out of your comfort zone at the end. I wish GW would introduce the Dark Mechanicum as a fully realised faction!

[@MelkorBauglir25]

Reminds me of Jack Vances The Killing Machine novel artwork and a Drukhari Talon. Nice one

[@lucidnonsenseable]

Instantly reminded me of Roger Deans art for "Shadow of the Beast"

[@90Gunni]

Fantastic work! Maybe a bit of some diluted contrast red over the fleshy bits and a few blood splatters to round things off

[@WilhelmScreamer]

Its like the intersection of the Combine and the swarming robots of the *Matrix* Dreadful

[@julienmethot4665]

One of your best in my opinion.

[@Winter420]

looks great! reminds me sort of an old warmachine cryx bonejack

[@gustavakerman2566]

Name suggestion: The WTF Engine (WTF of course stands for Wynneth Triarius Fiend, which is often shortened to preserve the sanity of the administratum scribes)

[@Streetsam]

Great!

[@edwindrood2816]

Good stuff

[@sparki6248]

always a good day when there is a new vid😄

[@Deeplands]

It’s absolutely amazing, but I must confess I feel like it deserved a better/proper head. Still off the charts creative and marvelous thou. Love from Denmark

[@alphaleigpyne]

I would still never have thought of doing this before seeing this video on the Dark Mechanicus Daemon Engine, this was visualised perfectly for this faction. The Drukhari Talos miniture kit is good design as a model, I just went back to painting it some more recently.

[@alphaleigpyne]

I may use the Forge World weathering powder I still have left over on some of the Daemon Engines I have once I get around to painting them. They're in the basing stages of debris, then I'll prime paint them.

[@matthewriley8453]

Thought that was Matt Mercer in the thumbnail for a sec.

[@skittleman5630]

kina looks like those serpent things from bionicle

[@rhettscott3124]

Duncan, would it be possible to get a 2TC tutorial of how to paint 1882-1885 Brits in Sudan showing both grey serge fatigue uniforms and khaki uniforms. Happy to send along a couple of spare minis to paint up if that helps….need an address to send them to.

[@TheDayV]

Have you done any work on a helbrute?

[@zack11189]

The evil version of Duncan applies 1 thick coat

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

He sure does

[@naamtar22]

Soft confirm Dark Mech are on the way?

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

No idea

[@_Z_D]

Here from jacksepticeye!

[@nakenmil]

The Dark Mechnicus is one of those factions that I'm BAFFLED has never had a miniature range of their own. The potential is SO good!

[@terraneaux]

Agreed. At least you can kinda/sorta run them in Horus Heresy with traitor Mechanicum.

[@swakage13x]

It probably has to do with the fact that they would have to create a whole new rule set for them even though it would literally just be like the difference between regular space Marines and chaos space Marines

[@aaronjames3833]

They are like the most 40k faction in warhammer 40k, they need to bring out dark mechanicus! They have to be the most requested army to get models!

[@pat0652]

I've always agreed, but what gives me pause is that to an extent the current Mechanicus range needs some work, it needs some large, effective units that are a bit point intensive to make the range more affordable? They sort of need to sort that faction out first, or folks with a current Admech army will fume. The obvious fix is to make the new 30k units cross compatible.

[@markhohenbrink5230]

Duncan making Ad Mech armies even more expensive, absolute mad lad

[@RevanR]

He's committing heresy so others don't Mad respect

[@gavrielc.929]

Thanks so much for the guide, it looks great. I like seeing the build and paint process for something that's not just straight out of the box.

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

It sure was fun

[@jamfjord]

Death Stranding-style titles and choice of intro music = absolute masterstroke. Oh, and the build + paint job obviously didn't disappoint either. This is the style I live for.

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Rog did a great job there :-)

[@blueg6demon423]

From the moment I understood the weakness of my own flesh...It disgusted me.

[@WTTuck]

I'm convinced the Dark Mechanicus exists just for kitbashing players and hobbyists

[@MentoliptusBanko]

I really like the converted model...but I generally don't like the Blanchitsu style. I got a Talos as a gift and pla to convert it to a demon engine for my chaos marines...but I'll paint it with more colours :)

[@johnnoble6989]

Reminds me of the old Subjugator titan! Very cool!

[@Dracosian4802]

this would be great for a dark mechanicum Arlatax automata for horus heresy Thanks! I'll pass this onto my local Dark Magi (dark mech player)!

[@youtubevanced4900]

Did you wash the model before painting? I’ve seen people use Vaseline to sculpt green stuff. I assume you needed to wash the model before painting.

[@VenGardGator]

If I ever get back to doing my Dark Mechanicum army I think this is going to be my Dragoons

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Awesome.

[@youtubevanced4900]

Citadel brushes are so shit and over priced. I’m surprised you use them on your channel.

[@satyrulak]

can pigments also be sealed with a varnish spray?

[@IronWITHIN.IronWITHOUT]

THE PROPHECY IS SET. GW MUST RELEASE

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Agreed 100%

[@IronWITHIN.IronWITHOUT]

@DuncanRhodesDRPA I've had this thought, what if you paint a death guard or daemon in the blanchitsu style? A more elegant style from a more civilised age 😃

[@loupiscanis9449]

Thank you , DRPA . 🐺 Loupis Canis .

[@chester1882]

When I saw that this video was a kitbash/conversion, I total believed Dark Duncan had taken over as it’s not what is usually expected of him. It’s such an awesome model. I criticism I do have of the paint job though: the flesh looks way more like bone than flesh with the wash on it. Of course the tentacles and tail definitely have that spinal column shape to them which conveys the idea of bone. The glow is definitely something I’ll be coming back to reference in the future. An excellent Blanchitsu paint scheme.

[@PochiPoomLOL]

By far the best teacher I found to start this hobby. I would love to see tutorials on Skaventide

[@WarhammerWings]

Dark Mech Murderchicken..

[@Bubbowie]

Ad mech is a fun Army to kitbash. I have a Rat Mech army. All models are some kind of mix between Skaven and Ad Mech. It took me about a year to make, but it was worth it.

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Sounds amazing

[@gh0stkat440]

Uh Duncan … How did u know that Anti-Itch Cream would stop greenstuffputty from sticking to ur tool? 😂 It’s kinda like looking at a goat and going….i wonder if I can milk that hairy bastard?😂 WE NEED MORE KITBASH VIDS!!!! It is not a pile of shame , It is a Pile Of Potential (Hey , got an idea for a new KZbin channel , You can throw on a ;RIP, Bob Ross wig and start out a new series ….. With the line above as the end result of the vid and creation!!!! “Remember Everyone It’s a Pile Of Potential “ I will get the shirts 👚 👕 started now!!!!!!😂) Absolute Genius!!!

[@ChaseDaOrk3767]

I'd like to see you convert/kitbash a Nurgle-corrupted Blood Angel from the Dornian Heresy You could try taking some inspiration from Trench Crusade (especially the Black Grail faction) and the Crimson Court Court from Darkest Dungeon Also Bloodborne might also be a good source of inspiration for Nurgle-corrupted Blood Angels

[@mattiaslagerquist5290]

Awsome! Please do an Dark Mechanicum Priest - maybe an demonic boosted Delphan Gruss (Inq54mm)

[@jollyjollyme]

Thanks for this, I always wanted a dark mech army and this looks a great way of creating one! Btw I prefer the term ‘pile of future fun’ (pinched from KZbinr Lizard of Doom) 😄

[@whiskey_8681]

Very nice as always! The pigments do give me a hassle sometimes. I gave up trying with a brush and apply small drops of fixer through a pipette instead now. Works fine as long as you're really careful not to flood the areas. P.S. Can we get a really battle worn and slighlty damaged Iron Warriors Dreadnought next please :P

[@chadgarrison5220]

Hey Duncan, could you do another painting tutorial; 30k Space Wolves using your paints???

[@jaanikaapa6925]

Dunc, would love to see you revisit this but using Zorn palette, maybe with Canoness Veridya... Or what was her name. The old mini based on Blanche's art.

[@alanmckenzie10]

Question 🙋‍♂️ Is there no requirement to varnish/seal the basecoats before applying and removing enamels?

[@voidhawk2555]

Funny, I remember when the Talos came out, first thing I thought was "That would be perfect for some Mechanicus weirdness"

[@ComradePenguinski]

I love these kinds of tutorials. I think we all forget that part of the fun of this hobby is making things that haven't been made before, from the models we already have on hand.

[@reekhadol]

What's this guy's size like compared to a Chaos War Dog?

[@Tommiart]

I like this but I would love to see a version using the bigger arms from the pain engine giving it an almost knuckle-walking appearance ❤

[@stevo_hobbies]

this looks absolutely fantastic!!!

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Thanks so much 👍👍👍

[@mrshamster4077]

Dunchitsu surely?

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

😂😂😂 No, that title belongs to the legend that is Mr Blanche.

[@jaffarito2557]

Is this the proof we needed that Dark Mechanicum is coming to 40K

[@Bogart745]

I honestly didn’t think I’d ever see a Duncan grim dark blanchitsu paint job. Everything about this video is fantastic

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Check this one out.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/nnbUq6GFrLJ4fqM

[@terminator572]

You should do more of these, maybe a Quake-esque Strogg Servitor

[@craggylotus]

Like a Red Dwarf Scutter went (more) evil.

[@SWATDRUMMUH]

Ngl, it would be terrifying to face this thing irl

[@honestkyn718]

I've been wanting to do my own conversions, and love looking at others do the same... it's neat how much you can learn from others

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Agree 100%

[@chrisspyroman]

Remember,you can always use these in Horus Heresy

[@joseale2310]

Perrty cool conversion!! Love the head idea. I am only missing a bit of OSL for the glowing parts. As it is, it does not stand out much.

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

We thought about it but as its not always part of the Blanchitsu style, we left it out :-)

[@j.bat.8235]

That looks positively nightmarish. Guess I won't be sleeping at all these days - oh well, more time to paint stuff.

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

lol

[@hannahgeraghty4201]

Absolutely stealing this idea for some 30k traitor mechanicum

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Go for it!

[@fomod_]

What I would've done was mount a Dark Mechanicum guy on top similar to the original Ironstrider so you have a kind of mirror effect similar to what GW has been doing with other chaos kits.

[@winterweasel425]

By pure question, what is Blanchitsu?

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

A painting style in the style of John Blanche's iconic artwork

[@ComandaKronikk]

We love you Duncan

[@gh0stkat440]

POP!!! Pile Of Potential !!! My friend , Nick coined it and I have been using the the rewording. It is a Logical Optimistic Path. The Emperor Protects. Praise Be.

[@PileOfGlory]

Genuinely one of the coolest kitbashes I've seen. Kind of a Vorax automata by way of the Dark Mechanicum!

[@TheMissKittyStar]

Mum says: “Is he using ‘Plenty’ kitchen roll? You can tell by the swirls…”

[@Mikester88]

Nice! This is one of the best things you've done it quite a while! Love when you do conversions, and add a different paint method than usual. Its good to use different techniques so the videos don't get to formulaic.

[@Kinoushka]

What an incredible job on conversion and paint. BRAVO! Very inspiring!

[@SalvaBarbus]

You could sell this as a Vashtorr Daemon Engine and nobody would bat an eye. It's that good!

[@redgrass]

It is so great to see a kitbash from you ☺

[@echsecutioner]

Damn good video, mate. Nice to see you trying something a bit different!

[@Frosty-kz4om]

I love how this conversion turned out. Really creative. Definitely want to see more of this

[@SWATDRUMMUH]

How much plastic do you think we toss with all the unused sprues and optional bits left?

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

A lot, BUt thats what a bitz box is for :-)

[@interfectorem4714]

If your in the UK GW now recycle sprues there's a sprue bin in each store but they can only do their own for now as they know what's in them

[@moodyminis9896]

Collaboration with petethewargamer when?!?!

[@F4xP4s]

That is one scary looking skittering beast!!!

[@AllbinP]

All hail TOSTER! :D

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

lol

[@EdHandal]

Extremely cool kitbash

[@Eisenwulf666]

This goes so hard❤

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Thanks

[@charlessturgeon8408]

I love this so much!

[@edpistemic]

The build for this one blew me away. I love the tentacles and how well the two main models came together. You're a genius!

[@earnestwanderer2471]

Amazing how everything went together. Almost easier than building actual kits.

[@matthewp5733]

I love that even with the creepy video effect, Duncan is too nice a person to be perceived as scary

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

😂😂😂

[@Kitbash.Carnage]

Loved the video brother ❤🔥❤

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Thank you so much 😀