'Eavy Contrast Marines - Alpha Legion

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

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[@priestking8636]

Thank you very much for the guide - I liked it extremely. I started Alfa Legion and really want to try the scheme!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Awesome choice fellow Alpharius

[@YouAreAsleep]

This is mind blowing! Thank you so much for sharing this!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Happy to help 😘

[@SetsunaKai5]

I paint my Alpha Legion as RavenGuard and use their rules, my opponents don't even realize they're fighting alpha legion!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

SNEAKY!!

[@pvhep4036]

XD how fitting! ;)

[@nrais76]

I just reminded my kids that their entire armies could actually be Alpha Legion. Even when I'm not plyaing Alpha Legion. One of them plays Orks. Still not safe - they have infiltrated the Officio Assassinorum and have a Calidus agent. Your Mek is Alpharius. HYDRA DOMINATUS!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Be careful, your own kids could be secretly named Alpharius

[@aureusminiatures3692]

The madlad actually freehanded with contrast !

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Yes I did! They are amazing for that actually, just like inks

[@splenditsanguinor]

Contrast paints are faaantastic when doing freehand stuff 😍😍

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Yes they are!

[@MortyPlayer1]

This has to be one of my favourite models of Alpharius and you painted him exquisitely. Love the scales! Really next level!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks mate

[@emdee0014]

Pretty sure that’s Omegon......

[@UFOSasquatch]

is this 30k? Trying to figure out where to get the shoulder pads from so I can start my tac squads with them

[@Valreg]

Kevin Powers This is a 40k miniature and 40k shoulder pads all from the Chaos Space Marine box. Most shoulder pads are interchangeable in terms of size though. Painting up Mark 3 or 4 Marines and Tartaros/Cataphractii Terminators as Alpha Legion works lore wise as they haven’t bought fully into the spiky chaos stuff and will likely not had access to armor beyond Mark V.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

It's all from the new Chaos Space Marines kit. Nothing special

[@sammydjebi1416]

Hydraulic Dominos! XD Most amazing Alpha Paintjob I've ever seen!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks mate

[@ulgulu7433]

this looks amazing, almost like the scales are sculpted, wow. Really nicely done and thanks for this tutorial.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thank you for watching!

[@brandonhuss2766]

Amazing. I love the freehand scales. Well done sir!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks mate

[@drankrur]

Hot damn! It works. Thanks for this guide!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Of course it does, it's mine

[@bluekite6773]

I learn so much about contrast from your videos. Wonderful work.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks mate

[@Nada-Mal]

Quite simply the best KZbin painting guide video I’ve seen.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks, that really means a lot

[@joshsimpson7259]

Best Legion

[@Katalmach11b]

Your videos are the videos that I anticipate the most. This is my therapy

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks mate, I really appreciate that

[@rafaelsergiofajardovaquero4597]

As I said once, you are the best tutor using contrast paints on youtube. It is not a simple flattery. On the other hand, I love the way you apply the base and the way you paint the hydra scales on each part of the armor (shoulder pads, boots, etc.). Now, waiting for those lightning bolts in the nightlords !!! 'AVE DOMINUS NOX' Congratulations!!!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks mate 😘

[@zhufortheimpaler4041]

dude thats one of the best and comprehensive high level and beginner friendly tutorials out there. and the end looks so fricking awesome....

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks! I work very hard to make my videos appealing to both beginners and advanced painters while also making them easy to follow and very clear. I really appreciate when someone points it out

[@DapperDinosaur]

Best Alpha Legion painting tutorial I've ever seen, no joke. Hydra dominatus!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks mate

[@joereen409]

Yet again, I am blown away by your work. TERRIFIC job mate!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks mate 😘

[@aleksandrlapin7432]

Looks like Alpharius - check Green-blue balance - check Hydra-scales - check Feels a cunning plan - check This paint is the most DOMINANT I've seen =)

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

You are clearly Alpharius

[@kyIethefish]

my favorite legion, lore wise and look wise. i love everything about them

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

They're a delight to paint I will just say that

[@kyIethefish]

@@JuanHidalgoMiniatures and you did a damn good job at it too. It looks phenomenal!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks mate 😘

[@TheSuaveLion_]

Much love for all your work man! You've been the reason why many a model of mine is painted!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks mate, that means a lot

[@Noonmail]

Been looking forward to feeling HUGELY inadequate after watching this vid! Looks amazing man!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks mate

[@TheRealEdSmall]

Serioulsy this is awesome mate, nice work I love it. No idea how 19 people can dislike this. It's well instrcuted, clear and concise. Love your videos my man, keep feeding us these lovely instructionals.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks mate, I really appreciate it

[@mr.han-nah1119]

Thank you. Best looking Alpha Legion ever. I can finally start painting mine. Fantastic job.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks mate!

[@devilbunny77]

Can't wait to see your Emperor's Children! I thought I knew how I was going to paint mine, then I saw this, so now it is time to start painting test models again because you gave me ideas. So, on one level, thank you! On another level, curse you!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks mate, EC will be the next Marine I paint

[@ObiThe1Kenobi]

O...M...G!!!!¡¡¡¡ You make it look so flipping easy too 👏🙌🏻🤘🏼

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks

[@alejandrolii317]

Best Alpha legion tutorial so far, you are cleaner than many of the eavy metal team, and that's truly hard!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks mate

[@thedon3579]

Impressive, and i like that you are showing the paint you use. Keep up the good work.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks for watching!!

[@beorntrahern8825]

Every time I watch this I say the exact same thing when you add the blue and green to the armor. "Well SUMBCH!"

[@WePaintMinis]

My wife and i have been watching your videos. Really enjoy them. i have some contrast paints, but these make me want to get more.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks for watching! I think I amazing that you share the hobby together!! Contrast paints are the most fun I've had painting since I can remember.

[@WePaintMinis]

@@JuanHidalgoMiniatures She is a fantastic Woman. She supports my hobby and my endeavour here on KZbin and we sit and watch painting videos to relax. I have three contrast paints so far, looking to get more for sure.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

I hadn't realised you had a channel! It's great mate, Subscribed! Stay safe and keep painting

[@WePaintMinis]

@@JuanHidalgoMiniatures that's very kind of you, not required at all. Keep up your inspiring work and I look forward to watching more of your videos. Stay safe and keep the hobby alive.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

I do what I can! Thanks mate, and again you videos a great

[@DrTwelve]

Absolutely incredible paint job yet again! Thank you for the great video :)

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks mate 😘

[@DauntlessPanda1986]

I love the patterning and the method used to achieve it. You sir are a Genius! I have yet to find anyone using contrast as effectively as you do.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks!

[@woepriest]

Its even more amazing that you did the paint job behind a camera.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks! Painting for the camera is not easy at all

[@killerworm]

Para mí una de las mejores que has pintado hasta ahora en el canal. Enhorabuena!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Gracias!! Estoy de acuerdo

[@DarthSid]

The best Alpha Legion painting on KZbin!!!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

I know 😎

[@Big_Cap]

Im very new to painting but your videos give me huge boosts of confidence in my journey to paint cool stuff.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks mate!!

[@srsgoblin]

I appreciate this is essentially a first for you, right? You mentioned it was trying something new. Getting that kind of result so quickly is amazing, man.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Yes, in this case I knew it was going to work so I jumped right in.

[@RED_Theory038]

This blows my mind with how good the results are. As an amateur just getting into the hobby, I intend to follow your technique. Thanks for sharing!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thank you for watching! If you have any questions feel free to ask!

[@RED_Theory038]

@@JuanHidalgoMiniatures I guess my first question would be why use metallic silver as, I'm assuming, your priming layer as opposed to white or black like I see everywhere else?

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Because I want the armour to look metallic, that's all. The Alpha Legion armour is traditionally metallic blue green

[@markjarvis72]

I have to say you’re a firm favourite of mine on the KZbin channel. Your videos are entertaining and the go to reference guides for me for use of contrasts with other paints. Love the finished look for Alpha Legion. Can’t wait to see Emperor’s Children.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks mate, I really appreciate that. EC is coming next

[@markjarvis72]

JuanHidalgo Miniatures Well lockdown can’t get anymore exciting. Cheers buddy.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Stay safe mate! There will be another video in between but I hope it will be worth the wait

[@manutomas930]

Amazing painting!!! One of your best contrast videos, no doubt!!!! I can't wait to see the Night Lords video !!!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks! Coming soon!

[@Jose_Herraez]

Absolutely stunning. Thanks for sharing!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thank you for watching!

[@Arkiham]

when he added the blue, sooo satisfying to watch

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

😘 glad you liked it. Should have I done that in slow motion? Maybe while whispering into the mic?

[@j453]

You really have changed my mind about contrast paints. Really amazing work👍

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks!! Doing that is why I started the series

[@wuotaniruoperath8410]

You make the best painting turtorials i´ve ever seen!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks!! I really appreciate that 😘

[@wuotaniruoperath8410]

@@JuanHidalgoMiniatures Yes, I particularly like your turtorial for Night Lords and Black Legion, my two Chaos favorites. I think I'll use your guide to build my chaos army. Currently I paint my Necrons according to your instructions and they look really great and are very easy.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks again. That's really awesome and much appreciated. Keep on painting and watching my videos!

[@philthymofo]

Amazing ! Beautiful work.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks for watching!

[@oldgoatmanoldmengaminginc.3078]

this is by far one of my favorite session of yours.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks, it's probably one of my favourites too

[@Solcoyote]

This is an incredible look. You have taught me so much about contrast paint. I look forward to your next video.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks mate, that's the whole reason why I started the Contrast Series. I really appreciate it

[@arggonite3914]

Hydra Dominatus! Beautiful. No other words to be said.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks fellow Alpharius

[@arggonite3914]

@@JuanHidalgoMiniatures If you was to do it without the scales would using the 1:1 mix of akhelian green and medium be fine over leadblecher ?

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Yes it would, but I would suggest you shade and Highlight the metal before you apply it

[@maxbrandt6]

Most excellent technique, looks really top-notch!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks mate!

[@gstealer11]

Welp... you did it. You finally did it. Now when this covid stuff is calmed down I'm going to have to get some contrast paint..dagnabbit.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks mate 😘. Stay safe!

[@gstealer11]

@@JuanHidalgoMiniatures you too. Thanks for the great videos. Amazing work

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks again

[@JamesLaserpimpWalsh]

Fantastic video. So much stuff to try. Thanks for the vid.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Happy to help 😘

[@rikokrates6298]

When you did those eyes, first time no cuts or mistakes! DANG!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks, I've been practicing brush control for while and I'm making big leaps on my painting. But I do make mistakes, lots of them, it's just a matter of not panicking and fixing them

[@erciyes82]

Esto es increíble!!!! Creo que no hay nadie a tu nivel con estos tutoriales con contrast.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Gracias :D

[@jasonbradley2004]

Those free hand scales... Amazing idea for a 30k alpha legionnaire with artificer armor. Thank you for the video!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks you for watching 😘

[@Crushanator1]

Best Alpha Legion scheme ive ever seen. The scales are immaculate, and even if they were done without, this would be so easy and good looking.I think this heavily tinted sort of TMM could work for lots of other marine chapters too! even ones that don't have metal paint but sometimes have their armor rendered more like car paint in the artwork. Also really impressed with how you do small details as well, it looks so much better than ive seen some of the "official" guides for using contrast. I have Golden Demons and this series has really made me come around on Contrasts being a great tool in the toolbox for painting armies, or even using as the first phase of characters

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks! That really means a lot, I really appreciate it. This started as a gun exercise to experiment and master a new tool and it's slowly become a discovery of amazing new ways of painting my armies. I'm very glad you liked my videos!

[@Therealblacktux]

Can you link to one of the golden daemons please? I’d love to see it lol

[@Flamethrower1942]

Nice job, love that way of doing the scales.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks

[@SunChaserXVII]

Incredible. You are surely the king of contrast now. This is the best Alpha Legion scheme I've ever seen, I really want to try it out. Freehand with contrast paints looks like a lot of fun, I hadn't even thought of using them for that!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks mate! Try it, they are amazing

[@adamfox1669]

Wow. Very beautiful work

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks mate

[@iandaniel608]

Watching these videos has inspired me to buy a box of Chaos Marines and do one of each legion! You make it look so achievable. Great Videos mate.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks mate 😘, it's very good fun if the trim doesn't kill you

[@Calagamberr0]

Soothing voice and music, superb painting, technique is amazing, what else?

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

I'm also extremely handsome, at least that's what my mother says

[@red42a]

This approach is brilliant! Great video, please keep them coming!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks mate

[@petrus1981]

Amazing! Simply amazing!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks mate

[@emdee0014]

Great job sir! Looking forward to the next one.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks

[@oHInsane]

Wonderful painter, very impressive and inspiring.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thank you very much for your kind words

[@RenierBanninga]

Ah sweet. Nice video to wake up too in the morning with some coffee.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks mate! Hope the coffee is good

[@WarzoneMorloc]

You’re work is absolutely incredible and inspiring!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks mate 😘

[@Birdassasin]

I love that scale effect you did on the armor panels! It looks amazing.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks!!

[@hirdannensaenthalas7104]

The result is insanely good for something painted with contrast paints (which are generally shown used for many basic minis). Really love the result !

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks! They are an amazing tool

[@michalbadocha5503]

This is most impressive paintjob I've seen

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks

[@MentoliptusBanko]

WOW, this is amazing! I love the result! Just a tip, it would be helpful to show your palette and now much you dilute the paint, especially metal paints. I have always trouble when diluting those GW metal paints, but it seems to me you have no problems glazing and edge highlighting with them.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Sadly i only have one camera so that is not an option, sorry. I just thin them enough so that they flow nicely of the brush and as for glazing it's the usual glazing consistency.

[@MentoliptusBanko]

@@JuanHidalgoMiniatures Nevertheless, your tutorials are amazing! Keep up the good work!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks!! I will try to get a camera as soon as I can afford it I promise

[@luistomas7855]

great work on that Chaos Space Marine! Would be great to see a tutorial on a Night Lord! Thanks for your work, it is truly inspiring and encouraging for people as me who don't know too much about painting.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

All the original Legions will get a video, Night Lords are in the pipeline

[@airwreck76]

Dope tutorial, Juan you are the man

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks

[@WarThunder-zt4xw]

Just Stunning! Absolutely love the result and those Dragon scales are boss!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks 😘

[@SeeRowerZA]

Cheers for the tutorial. This is exactly what I was looking for inspiration wise for my Alpha leagion. Keep up the great vids.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks mate!

[@danielatar4686]

Loving the paint job. Would a Black Legion 'eavy marine be possible in the future?

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

All the original Legions will get one, so yes

[@grtorrest]

@@JuanHidalgoMiniatures great, waiting for emperor's children and thousand sons

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Emperor's Children will be the next marine

[@ljohnsson]

Another insane paint job! Love your work mate! Keep it up!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

thanks mate

[@Tomcat_Coyote]

Your tutorials are getting better and better , awesome work Mate !!! :D

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks

[@tombrand236]

Bloody incredible work

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks!

[@13Robzilla]

Really great job sir! Inspiring to say the least. Love the happy accident those veins look superb.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Channelled my inner Bob Ross there

[@broodicus1]

ABSOLUTELY F**KING AMAZING!!!! Loved every moment of this video thank you so much!!!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks for watching mate

[@brianhutton2370]

BRILLIANT job!! love it the chaos ones are beating the imperial ones!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks

[@fernandozavaletabustos205]

Great painting tutorial!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks

[@ajtame]

Absolutely gorgeous

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks!

[@VladimirVargovich]

This is insane... what an incredible paint job 👏🏻👏🏻 nice one dude 💪🏻🙌🏻

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks for watching mate! Glad you liked it!

[@VladimirVargovich]

@@JuanHidalgoMiniatures It's ridiculously good! I've just started building up my first army and I've chosen to go with the Alpha Legion. I just hope I can get mine to look atleast half as good as yours 🤞🏻🙌🏻

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Pretty sure you will! You can skip a couple things here, for example you can just recess shade over the spray and do an edge highlight instead of the TMM underlayer for a quicker and easier job.

[@VladimirVargovich]

@@JuanHidalgoMiniatures Thanks dude I hope so, it'll be my first time doing owt like this so your advice is much appreciated 🙏🏻

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Feel free to contact me on my social media if you need some extra feedback

[@x31omega]

🤯.... this was amazing! A tutorialish /relaxing explanation as you paint. 1st video I've seen of yours and subscribed.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks mate, I REALLY appreciate it

[@MiNDmaZing]

That days when a new hidalgo video drops are the best days ❤️ al hail our contrast master

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks mate 😘

[@marcelkrieger4201]

Pasado Total de Marine del Chaos !!! Gracias por compartir el contenido!!!

[@txta786]

My skink bois are going to look so good and painted quick. Thanks

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Always happy to help

[@thewholecity]

Awesome. You're just showing off now 🤘

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Always! I'm a massive show-off

[@joshuahorchler644]

Incredible work!!!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks

[@listeningtopaintdry]

Great video! Thank you for sharing.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thank you for watching mate

[@shaneflickinger]

Juan, you are the Contrast Master! I love that armor! Giving me some cool ideas for Chaos Warriors. Thanks and take care!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks mate!

[@stefan20adam33]

Nice painting I love this legion

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks?!

[@Bogul3]

OMG, I'm impressed, it looks so gooood! Those scales, oh!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks

[@Athens428]

The scales were just amazing!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks!

[@alphariusfuze8089]

This looks real awesome!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks Alpharius

[@hoos87]

This is amazing, again a technique I wanted to explore and you put out a perfect tutorial. really nice work.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks for watching! 😘

[@adamdoughty813]

More amazing content. Well done.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks

[@ariddett1]

Fantastic tutorial.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks 😘

[@mikoajjaniec6872]

Awesome like always

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks mate 😘

[@Generness]

Just stumbled upon this, and wow, that's some amazing work right there.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks!

[@Артем-в7е3б]

Amazing work!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks