How to paint 1000's of minis every year

[@MSPaints]

Of all the hobby first world problems, Elston. Forgetting you had two titans instead of one.

[@elstonation]

It caught me completely by surprise 🤣🤣

[@minibob9252]

You describe my problem here, I feel this. Sadly, simply waking up earlier is not an option for me. I already wake up at 5:40, take care of me and the dogs needs and then off to work to sit at my desk at 7:30. If I want to paint before work and get enough sleep I would have to wake up at ~3:30 and go to bed around 7-7:30 pm. On top of that housework and exercising, let alone other hobbies. Not enough time! I think I have to strictly divide my spare time between pc gaming and painting. The problem is, that currently gaming is winning most of the time because it is so much easier to squeeze in a fast session of gaming than painting. No effort, no preparations, jut sit down and press start.

[@FrostandFists]

jIMMY AND TIMMY!!! lol, excellent video as always! I'm so ready to watch your FAP progress! Right now, FAP is the best thing on all of KZbin! I'd join FAP with you, but I don't think I'm ready. For now, I'll just watch the FAP and enjoy the show! Keep up the great work! ~ Wolfbrother Methos

[@BenjisHobbies]

Thanks for the shoutout in the video! I’m always so impressed with how quick you get stuff painted!

[@elstonation]

You are more than welcome buddy. Fapping is essential to very hobbyist 🤣

[@wardaddyminiatures]

Good video mate. I spied some death korps there. Nice! I've Always fancied painting those.

[@DenePaintsThings]

That intro made me dizzy. Your videos are always the wildest of rides, and I love every second of it 🤣

[@ThePickleJar]

Always love watching your videos dude

[@elstonation]

Thanks buddy. I aim to please

[@loupiscanis9449]

Thank you , Mr Elston . 🐺

[@TheothosGentry]

Blue balled for 8 min; I came here to hear you say it, we all knew it was coming. Podcast listeners at least.

[@Tewhill357]

Wow, this vid was tremendously satisfying.

[@Taphosthewarlock]

The trick is, paint to a lower standard, finish more minis

[@robertevans3173]

Awesome advice. Thank you for the content.

[@Bodkin_Ye_Pointy]

Love your videos. I is nice to see someone critiquing without trolling. I do have another reason for buying minis other than plastic crack or fomo. Though I must say I don't just stick to GW. Currently I am forcing myself to paint through a bag of Mongols. 15mm metal figures because (a) I'm retired and (b) some Russian stated that a regiment of Modern US Marines would lose it if they were confronted by a Tumen, (10,000 Mongols) hoard. I intend to game the scenario to prove a point. That if the Marines are allowed their standard equipment, minus air support, AFV's and artillery they will still paste the floor with the Mongols before they ever get within any meaningful range to do damage. The same way I have German v Brit Battle Front armies to re-enact Alam El Halfa. A battle no one seems to know about, probably because the actual battle was just Brit on German and the Brit's hammered the Germans. Rommel's first defeat by Monty in the Nth African Desert. So I have mini's that need painting. I saved money buying them because they were bought at the cheapest price I could get. And they were bought down to my interest in silly scenarios, historical or what if. Unfortunately I have a few problems. My eyesight is not what it was. I have been suffering from continuous gout attacks since Dec 2021 and I don't have a dedicated painting station. So I'm jealous of all you hobbyists that have a basement, garage or studio.

[@dominicskelton3031]

Sometimes you've just got to take the problem firmly in hand....

[@elstonation]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@batmandalorian5504]

lol

[@basicminiaturepainting]

Hi dude I always enjoy your stuff,alot of great advice cheers mate

[@Estaran]

Welcome back! Great to see regular uploads again. And this video was an eyeopener for me: Mindset is a big part in "getting things done", and I often stray too far away from my initial goals. That said, I might even come back to your advice. (But on the other hand: I know who I am... 😂)

[@nrgspike]

Up until this year I could usually be relied upon to knock out a few hundred to (once in 2018) a thousand painted models a year, but so far in 2022, I've managed 6... My painting mojo has basically evaporated, but my collecting has continued apace. From being successfully bottomed out to 0 at the start of the 2021 my pile of of opportunity has just this evening crossed over the 500 unpainted models barrier, placing it comfortably into 'pile of shame' territory. So, I make this (non-binding) pledge in the comments section of a KZbin video, no more acquiring/printing models until I FAP the shame away!

[@gorskii4710]

Thank you for this. Awesome advice

[@monkeyboyvii]

Love it…. Montage time

[@andyallen707]

Great video dude. Shiny syndrome is a huge thing that I fall for. Hoping to take some advice and try and get some older projects done

[@KuroSukotto]

I think fear holds me back. I spend a lot of time every day building models but i put off painting because. I dont really have a style yet but i want uniformity and my army to be what I envision. Sometimes its that my models are just not bassed yet. I'm with you likeing building list and having options as at this point I have about almost every army at 2k points. I'm hoping to get my but in gear with my most recent which is Custodes so that only 23 models in total.

[@Alifofara]

Usually I paint about 3 hours on the weekends sort of... takes me about 40 days to paint a 20 dwarf unit

[@BigMekDanskull]

I think the key to me painting more minis would be to find a job where I did about 3 hours less a day. Good, frank talk about what you need to do to get in the Elston mindset & have a chance of coming close to your painting prowess. And the second titsn should be called Terence, or Terry for short

[@tunguskalumberjack9987]

“Timmy The Titan”’s buddy could be “Reginald The Reaver”, or “Terence The Titan”. Or just simply “George”. Great video, mate- my painting/modeling output has decreased tremendously over the past two years. Sometimes it’s due to outside influences beyond my control, but most often it’s lack of motivation caused by frustration or even depression. Taking a step back to remember what it is that I love about the hobby, even if it takes a day or two without hobbying, usually gets me back to my paintbrushes fairly quickly. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@Bodkin_Ye_Pointy]

If you know your Looney Tunes you would know that George is the pet/friend of the giant monster who continually hugs it to death. So the Titan would probably be Micky the Mech.

[@tunguskalumberjack9987]

@@Bodkin_Ye_Pointy “…and I will love him and pet him and name him George.” I remember.

[@violetcorvidgaming4507]

Good idea mate, I work 6 - 2 and 2 - 10. I'm tempted to change it so I get up 50 minutes earlier with the sole purpose of painting. On my 6 - 2's at least, 2 - 10's maybe get up a tad earlier too.

[@vincemincevince]

yeah i always have a such bad unrealistic idea of how long stuff will take to build and paint

[@Nat1videos]

If all else fails just fap lol

[@elstonation]

Or when you have some spare time on your hands, do some fapping 🤣

[@Nat1videos]

@@elstonation the devil makes work for idle hands as they say lol

[@elstonation]

@@Nat1videos I'm mean that's why I have to carry on painting because other I'll have lots of idle hands 🤣

[@Nat1videos]

@@elstonation And you might go blind...

[@andrewdavies6355]

Go for a Red Dwarf tribute - have Kryten the Titan.

[@xFidsy]

I feel like naming the titan Time would be mighty appropriate

[@A_Redheads_Ramblings]

Tiddles the Titan 😁

[@uafthetall9150]

i wish to get a titan one day. Sadly i cannot afford one.

[@calvanoni5443]

I have a PhD, Projects Half Done! 😂

[@violetcorvidgaming4507]

Oh and the name I'd like to suggest is Lord Farquar! He looks like he has issues with Ogres.

[@demonic_myst4503]

Shiny syndrome hit me with hellblasters snd intercessors after while i internaly decided since my chapters a loyalist iron warrior sucessor they should use gravis orimaris not tacticus

[@s.k4713]

You should probably wait till December before employing operation F.A.P

[@loraelstad8941]

Are ye mad, lad? Do ya know how many minis you could’ve painted in the the time this video took?! You could’ve made a YT dhort that said “Buy less, paint more, balance your life & hobby to get more done. Boom. The end. Now, get to fapping. If you need some help getting started, I’m sure your partner can help you with the basics. Go on…what are you waiting for? In all seriousness, good to see you back & mindset and time set aside whilst curbing purchases is the way to go. 👍🏻

[@miniaturestash]

Maybe we came have an annual FAP week within the hobby in your honour? Remind people to keep progressing and not to get discouraged with there mini grey soldiers!

[@elstonation]

An annual FAP week, that sounds like a good idea 😂

[@calvanoni5443]

Well Sir you are a painting machine!!

[@TheothosGentry]

Titan naame FAP, Fapper, or Fappatron

[@socalkylex]

So we’re going with project FAP? 😂

[@wolfhunter98]

2.5 models an hour??? I can barely get one every 2 hours. And that's just the base colors...not basing or anything fancy. o.0

[@demonic_myst4503]

Nah sacrifice yur loved ones to the god emperor

[@jasonsmith5874]

I think I'm going to take a year off from buying minis just to see how much money I'm blowing on plastic

[@markbrand6746]

Thomas the God-engine

[@christopherpeery7436]

I wish you all the luck with your FAP. Im gonna start my FAP too lol