Episode 1: How to Paint the Barbarian from Hero Quest

[@benfletcher9659]

Like you, this was a huge part of my childhood when I was 9-11 years old (1989-1991). Sadly I left the hobby (got a Sega console) and never came back to it until I got HeroQuest recently. I never painted my originals so for me this is an excellent guide I will be following with and getting my children to help. I don't have a massive amount of time so this is perfect. Many thanks.

[@nerdknights1122]

So many memories are instantly brought back when playing and painting this game. Now you get to share the joy of this game with your kids. Thank you for watching and leaving a comment!

[@benfletcher9659]

@@nerdknights1122 My pleasure, will you be covering all the Quest packs?

[@joncoyne6049]

As usual, awesome video! Your videos are off all of the following: the hook, the chain, and the charts.

[@nerdknights1122]

Hey Jon Hahahahaha. I appreciate the love and support. You're the reason I make these videos and put the time in. I will continue to work hard and never quit!

[@1elaleman1]

Thanks a lot for your great tutrials on Hero Quest! This has inspired me to get back into miniature painting again after decades of abstinence! Can we expect yout tutorial on painting the Orcs and Goblins as well?

[@nerdknights1122]

Hey Rubenue Thank you so much for watching the episode and leaving a comment. I will be finishing the series and I should have out the Goblin video by Tuesday. I also plan on doing all of the furniture as well.

[@1elaleman1]

@@nerdknights1122 I am really looking forward to the next videos of your series and am appreciating the effort you are putting into it! As mentioned in my comment before, I took your videos as an inspiration and just ordered a batch of colors today :)

[@nerdknights1122]

@@1elaleman1 Thank you so much for the support and the love! That is awesome. I am so glad you're getting into the hobby and enjoying it!

[@TomFernandezSC]

Thank you so much for these videos! I'm following along w/ each character. I agree about the absolute nostalgia of this whole thing. I want to quit my job and just play all day. :p

[@nerdknights1122]

Dude you are absolutely right. Wish I could quit my job and game/paint all day.

[@superspecky4eyes]

Probably the best paintjob I've seen on the new Heroquest miniatures, most of them don't even bother to remove the mold lines. I'd like to see more! I'm currently painting the original Heroquest set.

[@nerdknights1122]

Hey Super Thank you so much for watching and leaving a comment. I appreciate the very nice words. I’m planning on doing the entire set for heroquest to include the furniture so please stay tuned!

[@superspecky4eyes]

@@nerdknights1122 Are you on instagram?

[@nerdknights1122]

@@superspecky4eyes Yep. Nerd.Knights

[@BigTJK]

Definitely agree about Lan. In the books, he is a much more substantial character, with a large physical presence. Great job on the painting btw!

[@nerdknights1122]

Hey TK The more I watch the television adaptation, the more I don't hate the guy playing Lan. The physical portion doesn't do it for me but he does a good enough job on playing the character. As always thank you for watching and supporting the channel.

[@jusmeig]

That is incredible, u got the skillz pal. I'm attempting to follow your guide soon...

[@nerdknights1122]

Hey Jusmeig Thank you so much for the support and leaving a comment. I hope you enjoy the tutorial and if you have any questions please hit me up on IG.

[@zazugelevrai7748]

I am a beginner in mini painting and I am using your video for my Heroquest. Looks amazing. Really awesome work you did. Thanks a lot for advises and techniques. Especially for highlight.

[@nerdknights1122]

Hey Zazuge Thank you so much for watching the video and leaving a comment!

[@AceSpec]

Thank you so much for doing this series. I have subscribed. Bringing back my childhood with my kids now. I only ever played the first two missions, as I didn’t own the game, but the game has always been one I wanted. When it got reprinted, it was a no brainer. I’ve got my paints and supplies and ready to go. Now I just need time.

[@nerdknights1122]

Hey Jason. I’m stoked to hear that you are now sharing this with your kids. Hero Quest is what started everything for me. I find that the hardest thing about painting is the time. It seems to me that the older you get the more time seems to escape me. I remember my father telling me that time will begin to fly the older you get. Some of the truest words I’ve been told my entire life. I wish that I could create more time to paint and do the things I want to do. I try to paint everyday, even if it’s just for 15 minutes. Some days that isn’t possible but at least I put some effort into it. I hope you get the time because this hobby is addicting!

[@Northern_Viking]

Hero quest!! Flashback! 😁👍

[@nerdknights1122]

I love this game and how it got me into the hobby.

[@jamietuddenham2306]

That's awesome mate!

[@nerdknights1122]

Hey Jamie Thank you!!!

[@shanekanisay7326]

😮😮😮🥰 absolutely AMAZING...

[@nerdknights1122]

Thank you so much!

[@erezcrestfallen1383]

Thank you so much! I learned something new: highlights!

[@nerdknights1122]

Thank you for watching and leaving a comment!!!

[@oldschoolgamers7661]

Best Barbarian paint job I have seen. I noticed you airbrushed your primer. Would love to see some airbrush videos . I have been hesitant to get into airbrushing. Now I need to go back and fix my Barbarian.

[@nerdknights1122]

Hey Old School Thank you so much for flattering my paint job! I will have some airbrush videos coming up soon for some warhammer minis I will be working on! The airbrush is a pain to begin with but the more you mess with it the easier it gets. I love the air brush.

[@SgtHouse]

More heroquest miniature painting please!!

[@nerdknights1122]

I am trying to pump them out as quickly as possible.

[@hagamosunretro9638]

Muy buen vídeo, lo usaré para pintar a mi bárbaro, gracias

[@nerdknights1122]

Muchas gracias por mirar. Espero que disfrutes el resto de la serie.

[@bastianbauer9043]

Amazing!!! Please more videos from miniatures from the new Hero Quest, one for the mummies would be great :)

[@nerdknights1122]

I’m planning on doing the entire game for Hero Quest. Going to try and get it done as quickly as possible.

[@nerdknights1122]

And I’ll try and get the mummy in there as quickly.

[@xreev0x]

It might be too late, but you can straighten that sword using hot water to soften the plastic, straighten it by hand, then dip it in cold water to hold it in place.

[@nerdknights1122]

You may be able to do it but it may ruin the paint on it. I just kept it as is for time sake.

[@MikeysMiscasts]

Absolutely amazing tutorial, I can't wait to start painting mine following you guide. Top stuff 😊

[@nerdknights1122]

Hey Mikey Thank you so much for watching the video and leaving a comment. I appreciate the kind words and the support! You rock!

[@TheRealDouglasJOlson]

Great job! Love seeing a new series after the excellent Descent videos brought me to the channel!

[@nerdknights1122]

Going to keep it going until I cannot paint anymore.

[@emchamberlain]

Great job

[@nerdknights1122]

Thank you Ed!

[@Warghoul]

Looks great! Thanks for the ideas with the skull!

[@nerdknights1122]

Thanks Warghoul!!! Paint on!

[@dimitristripakis7364]

Wow, that is amazing. I'm afraid it is too much for my skills. I am thinking of a technique to initially base the model with the shadows (dark and thinned color) then dry brush with the main color, and then apply the highlights. I am aiming in a "fast 3 layer" paint, which should be decent. What do you think ? It's my first paint after many many years (50 now, 16 back then).

[@nerdknights1122]

I don't think it would be a bad idea. I think you could do it. I don't think it would look as good but decent. Thank you for watching and sorry for the late response.

[@AndrewBarrick]

I was wondering what you are using to hold your miniature

[@nerdknights1122]

I use the citadel miniature holder. I have the link to it in my video description. Thank you for watching.

[@PeninsulaPaintingProjects]

I’ve quite enjoyed this Mum! Is this the newer model or the old one it looks like a new one

[@nerdknights1122]

It’s the new one. They improved the models from the old one quite well.

[@albertobisaccioni7309]

Complimenti per il lavoro fatto; al 17:03 minuto hai aggiunto uno scenografico teschio di orco alla basetta; vorrei sapere che dimensioni deve avere questo teschio, per essere in proporzione con la miniatura del barbaro?! Grazie per la risposta...

[@nerdknights1122]

amzn.to/3QXikHN Grazie molte. Ho usato il teschio dell'orco dal set di teschi di Games Wokshop che puoi ordinare online. Ho allegato il link sopra. Grazie ancora per la visione e per aver lasciato un commento!

[@albertobisaccioni7309]

@@nerdknights1122 grazie per la puntuale risposta

[@legoengineergaming7279]

Thanks for these videos. I'm expecting my HeroQuest remake box from mail today!!1 And I'm going to use your videos to not only paint my figures but to learn how to paint overall. :D One question tho: do you finish your models with some kind of lacquer or do you trust your paint to hold all the gaming without it?

[@nerdknights1122]

Hey Lego I typically don't use a spray or a lacquer just because my painted miniatures don't go anywhere besides the table and maybe on a stand or back in the box. The lacquer also leaves a shininess to it.

[@legoengineergaming7279]

@@nerdknights1122 Ok, thanks for the tip. I got my game finally and I'm surprised how bad quality some of the models were. Like skeleton scythes are so bent they look like bows and some of their blades are also very bent. Also dwarf has the crack that you had on the other shoulder and other hands palm is completely loose, some furniture has pretty bad glue stains etc.. And I am constantly afraid to rip models out from the box because the slots are so freaking tight that I think I'll break them lol

[@nerdknights1122]

@@legoengineergaming7279 Yeah I agree on the quality. Hasbro didn't put much money into the quality of the miniatures unfortunately. For us painters, that is the one thing we look for.

[@_ClericalError_]

WoT references are an automatic like from me!

[@nerdknights1122]

One of the best series of all times.

[@Quijanos1]

Great video and emphasis on patience without saying it. Do you put an acrylic finish on the model at the end? Thank you, Sir.

[@nerdknights1122]

Hey Carmelo Thank you for watching the video and leaving a comment. I typically put a varnish on it, specially testors dull coat to protect it.

[@JaySav916]

What type of varnish or clear coat do you put on after all the painting is done? I'm worried about spraying on something that will mess up the paint job

[@nerdknights1122]

Hey Jay I use Testors Dull Coat. I have the link in the comments of the video. It works perfectly

[@JaySav916]

@@nerdknights1122 Hey, thanks for the reply. I appreciate it.

[@nerdknights1122]

@@JaySav916 Anytime! If you have any questions please feel free to contact me on my IG @nerd.knights

[@edgarbaez516]

Any chance we'll see the Elf and Dwarf soon?

[@nerdknights1122]

Hey Edgar As a matter of fact you will be seeing them very soon. One of them as soon as Monday. I have the main boss from Descent left and then I’m doing almost fully Hero Quest until it’s done.

[@xgcwarmaster]

amazing !! just getting back into painting after a 25 year break as i have ordered the new heroquest as i had the old one from the 80s and loved it, between each colour do you let the prior colour dry first ? great job gonna watch the rest :)

[@nerdknights1122]

Hey Nob Thank you for watching the videos and leaving a comment! I always let the first layer dry first before putting on the second layer.

[@Dg-ct8sn]

Is it ok the Citadel Corax White instead of the Vallejo White?

[@nerdknights1122]

Yeah that’s totally fine

[@vidtracey]

More please!

[@nerdknights1122]

I will be pumping them out as quickly as I can.

[@gwendolinegarnier944]

Merci pour cette vidéo!!!!♡

[@nerdknights1122]

Thank you for watching and leaving a comment! Paint on!

[@joecosier22]

Awesome paint tutorial! Did you get the commander pack? I haven't seen a tutorial on them on KZbin, yet.

[@nerdknights1122]

Hey Joe, unfortunately I did not get the commander pack and I am currently kicking myself for not backing it.

[@joecosier22]

I'm still waiting to see if I actually get mine from Gamestop...

[@nerdknights1122]

@@joecosier22 were they supposed to ship it and never did?

[@joecosier22]

Most recent shipping date is 1/22/22. Just waiting to see if it ships or gets cancelled.

[@nerdknights1122]

@@joecosier22 Well hopefully they don't cancel it.

[@liviofantini3749]

Miniature scale is 28 or 32 mm?

[@nerdknights1122]

I think 32

[@24yrukdesigner]

Delicious !

[@nerdknights1122]

Thank you. Appreciate you watching the video and leaving a comment

[@TheFoxx82]

What brushes are you using?

[@nerdknights1122]

Rosemary and Co brushes. The ones I use are in the comment description.

[@albertobisaccioni7309]

Lavoro eccellente; vorrei però sapere se i colori usati sono stati dati puri o sono stati diluiti tramite una wet-palette?

[@nerdknights1122]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/goCooqGMrr6FrsU Grazie per aver guardato il video. Uso un pallet bagnato. In allegato il video che ho per l'utilizzo di un pallet bagnato.

[@albertobisaccioni7309]

@@nerdknights1122 sempre video chiari ed esaustivi!

[@travisb3332]

I agree about the barbarian looking more like Lan than the actor they chose for the Amazon series; but I suspect that we were influenced in our vision of Lan by the cover art on Eye of the World.

[@nerdknights1122]

You’re absolutely right. As a teenager I was completely influenced by the cover from Eye of the World and New Spring.

[@MahkyVmedia1]

I need some wash paints that seems to be where the magic happens

[@nerdknights1122]

We call it liquid magic in the mini painting world. Brings everything together.

[@danielwilliamson6180]

The barbarian looks like Aegon the Conqueror at 3:45.

[@nerdknights1122]

You’re spot on with that!

[@danielwilliamson6180]

@@nerdknights1122 I hope Avalon Hill doesn't make a Game of Thrones version of HeroQuest someday.

[@nerdknights1122]

They may. Have there been any hints to it?

[@wanntime1894]

Great videos. I'm not overly excited about the new heroquest miniatures I'm biased as I love the original. But I do like the barbarian and the dwarf which I'm painting ATM. Wheel of time is awesome glad to hear your a fan aswell unfortunately the TV show imo is utter trash. I gave up on it after about 4 episodes.

[@nerdknights1122]

Hey Wann First off, thank you for watching the series and leaving a comment. I agree with you on the miniatures, I was hoping for something a little bit better than what they gave us but they will suffice. The WoT actually got a little better after episode 4 but it will never be as good as the books. I did see some articles from the producers of the show stating that they didn't consult with enough fans of the series before creating it and will do so in the future. I think they caught a lot of heat for the lack of the story and doing things that didn't need to be done. I hope they make it better for season two.

[@bullseyecooper1739]

Cuff links???😂😂😂 I think you mean “Bracers”. Great video though 👍

[@nerdknights1122]

Sometimes I say things off the CUFF 🤣 Thanks for watching and the support

[@lonegoat81]

TWoT is a great book series, the Amazon Prime show is a hard pass for me though.

[@nerdknights1122]

I could not agree more! The book series is amazing and the show is absolute trash. Thank you for watching the episode and leaving a comment.

[@huwtindall7096]

Even more than LoTR I reckon WOT is even harder to create on the screen either in movies or TV shows. The scale and depth of the WOT series and the amount of critical back story required to understand what's going on is just too much capture on the screen. Almost need a narrator or read along guide for each epsiode. In saying this I'll still watch the show as I like to see how other people (or the director I guess) bring the books to life. Sure they'll be different from the vision in my head but that's OK. Re Lan in particular I think they nailed him in the cast. In my head I even had him asian samurai type warrior. Afterall he is using a heron mask blade which is essentially a japanese sword. Re the actual Barbarian model great job mate! I did the same as you trying to follow the card art as much as possible and pretty much ended up with the same result. Kind of regret I didn't jazz up the base like you did though! Well done and looking forward to the series.

[@nerdknights1122]

I completely agree. LoTR was done, in my opinion, with perfection. The music, scenery, acting, and casting were amazing. With that being said, I think with the amount of money being dumped into each episode of WoT should warrant a little more in the special effects area. I know it would be impossible for the director to completely recreate the world Robert Jordan had created but I thought they did an amazing job with Game of Thrones and recreating those novels. I love your idea about a narrator. I do think they did a good job with Lan, I just always imagined him being a little bulkier. I will still continue to watch the series and be a little grumpy with certain aspects of the show. Thank you for watching the episode and supporting the channel. I appreciate you leaving a comment. I love having discussions with everyone. It's one of the reasons I do the series.

[@cjanquart]

Look at the muscularity... --The Bard

[@nerdknights1122]

Hahahahaha. So masculine.

[@univorse2452]

I thought Bob Ross died.

[@nerdknights1122]

RIP Bob Ross. He died years ago.