The best way to start a new Warhammer 40k army - Black Templars

[@EricsHobbyWorkshop]

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[@nofuxgivens2797]

Mike mcvey is the OG Eavy Metal. Look up Eavy metal modeling guide If that guide and Mike mcvey never existed, I would not still be in the hobby.

[@JustAnAnonymousDude]

Hi Eric! I'm new on your channel and i found your works amazing! I saw a lot fo your videos about make terrains and... MAY I CHALLENGE YOU?? I have never found a video of anyone making the interior of a biostarship, like the tyranids hive ships. I think the difficult part is to create a biological aspect, being the inside of a living being, rather than a biomechanical aspect, as many tend to create in certain drawings that I see on the net, like Giger style. What do you think about it? would you like to test yourself and your skills? (sorry for my english, it is too much time that i don't use it)

[@hillgiant18]

You have a great channel. I enjoy your scratch builds for diorama. Great to watching create some impressive out simple everyday stuff. Fantastic at painting. Tip for your decals. Micro set and micro sol are great products. Make a world of difference, but perhaps these are the extra steps you didn’t add in the video. So I apologize if these are things you already knew. Been building scale models for 20 years now. Minis are just always so much fun to paint. Anywho I’m putting my full steps instead of just the ones I thought were missing for decal application: 1. Apply a gloss coat on the area that will receive a decal. Spray or brush on gloss varnish (Vallejo) will work just fine. The gloss coat when dry creates a super slick surface which will allow air to escape from underneath the water slide transfer decal. A flat surface will trap air and create micro air bubbles. The micro air bubbles then create a shiny silvering affect on the translucent decal paper surrounding the decal. Look up decal silvering. You’ll see what I mean. 2. Apply the decal, use micro set if you want. I really don’t find it’s that necessary. I use the partner product micro sol and I get the same result. 3. After the decal has dried apply micro sol and the decal will soften entirely and suck onto or into irregular surfaces like panel lines. 4. Once it is dry, seal the decal with a clear coat. I usually apply a flat to undo the effects of the gloss sheen. Check out mr hobby for a great flat clear coat. Super dry in application. Worth the extra money. Also it really preserves dry pigment powder effects unlike every other flat clear coat I’ve used. Great video!

[@-Benedict]

"It's not competitive, but I straight up don't care." - I couldn't agree more, mate. Words to live by.

[@EricsHobbyWorkshop]

👊 😎

[@Lmaonaise97]

Me and my buddies will live and die by this code. For example I kitted out my Thunderwolf Cavalry pack leader a while back to dual wield chainswords. Would it be tournament legal? No. Does anybody really care? No, I don't believe so lol

[@sabinm.jarvis5735]

I came to comment on this. As a new player, this makes me feel safe on this page. I'm here for the fun.

[@Jaguarsclaw]

@@Lmaonaise97 how does that work playing at say a local game shop? Would that be allowed there?

[@Lmaonaise97]

@@Jaguarsclaw I think it wouldn't really matter as long as the person you're playing against is cool with it. If not you could just agree on the dual chainswords being there for looks and not what he's actually equipped with for gameplay purposes.

[@PeteTheWargamer]

Those Tortuga models worked incredibly well for bringing that Classic Marine style up to date. Also, that edge highlight at 0:21 was 👌

[@EricsHobbyWorkshop]

Thanks Pete! A smooth edge highlight is a wonderful thing

[@SnakeWorksStudio]

8:51 Boys (summertime love) by Sabrina Synthwave cover? Love it. Im Liking the BT's Eric.

[@caninehat6589]

Another tip for specifically space marines to save money is too convert all your HQs. Most are pretty simple and with just a couple bits and some green stuff you’ve save almost $100

[@tuskarthetauren]

And you'll have absolute unique carakters.

[@valryu8072]

What do you mean by converting HQs?

[@beeeeeesbury]

@@valryu8072 for example, using a stock marine and giving it (for example) a power sword and pistol to become a lieutenant instead of buying an expensive lieutenant model from gw.

[@deformiertergolfball4847]

@@valryu8072 littarly in the dark imperium box was a lieutnant with a chainsword and a bolt rifle. only unique thing to him was, that the bolt rifle had a belt attached to it. so littarly if you buy intercessor marines and assault intercessors you can do this guy 20 times. but lets be real, most of those hq´s fly on ebay for 5 bucks each just like the newer model from the indomitus box with the shield and plasma gun. - wich you could kitbash into a bladeguard ancient and save money again

[@corbingovers7559]

I would also put them on a "tactical rock". By being a bit taller, they stand apart from your Sargents.

[@tomxtomato]

Caught this video in the first 35 seconds! Just wanted to say I'm a big fan of your content. You definitely stand out amongst an increasingly saturated channel category!

[@EricsHobbyWorkshop]

Thanks Benjamin! Very kind of you to say so

[@barbarusbloodshed6347]

@@EricsHobbyWorkshop I second this. Your stuff is close to my heart and you know what you're talking about. It shows that you are passionate about the things you present, you don't just make a new video because the algorithm says it's time to make a new video. That's the main difference between you and most other channels. F*ck the algorithm. Keep doing what you like doing, when you want to do it.

[@jonathanpadilla9070]

Among us????

[@cavemanbum]

5:07 - I've always wondered why people build their land raiders with the sponson weapons behind the side exit doors. If I'm exiting from a land raider, I do NOT want to be in front of a pair of lascannons.

[@ScooterinAB]

That seems to be the official position. Interestingly though, the variants with stuff like flamers have them on the front rather than the back, since they have shorter range.

[@DatBrasss]

Suicidally bad vehicle design *is* in character for the Imperium of Man.

[@DiscussToUnderstand]

I love that when you hover over this video in the sub feed, the preview is a resin printer. That's the correct way to start a 40k army!

[@EricsHobbyWorkshop]

It is??? Haha thats one thing that we can’t control as creators. Sometimes its the most annoying clips that sell the video short!

[@Lord_Aussem]

Eric has good taste. Bretonnians, Titans, Black Templars, Fortresses. All the best stuff.

[@EricsHobbyWorkshop]

Thanks man!

[@rexrules8895]

Don't forget astra militarum!

[@hyperbene7711]

Your inspiration is my inspiration. I loved watching the process you followed to get yourself a Black Templars army - and I am in awe at the suggestion on how to paint shadows and texture on the minis! Can't wait for the tutorial on that ruin; makes your Black Templars pop.

[@EricsHobbyWorkshop]

Thank you! I was pretty pleased with that fabric trick

[@Dagenham_Swish]

"This is definitely not the most competitive approach to building an army, but I just straight up don't care." Amen. Subbed.

[@riffler24]

Your recent videos have been especially good lately. I love how you're spending the time to introspect and think about things other than just the technical way to create your landscapes and figures. It makes it very apparent the amount of love an attention you put into the hobby. I don't even play 40k, but watching your videos makes me understand why people do

[@EricsHobbyWorkshop]

Thank you! Its a new approach to how I produce my videos. I have been actually writing scripts instead of just narrating what I did. I find it helps me structure my thoughts more clearly and improves the flow of the video a lot.

[@riffler24]

@@EricsHobbyWorkshop It really makes for good watching. As much as you might enjoy watching videos about crafting hobbies, at a certain point if you just watch videos which serve as a list of instructions on how to paint something it will get stale, but by getting a glimpse into the head of the person crafting it keeps everything fresh

[@ArdWulf]

3rd edition boxset was my first foray into the WH universe...found the game easy to learn and the aesthetics unmatched. Hook, line and sinker. 20 years later, I'm still a fiend for the lore, but have scaled down to skirmish level and narrative play...mostly because of the rule-of-cool to which You've alluded in the initial stages of list building and avoid the cyclical rules/loadout changes (Terminators can ride in a Landraider, but Primarus can't!?! Bahhh). Looking forward to this continuing series as well as the others mentioned. Keep up the great work, Pops!!

[@TD-nl2sj]

I'm just starting the hobby myself. This made the process more linear and feels more achievable. Thanks a ton!

[@EricsHobbyWorkshop]

Wonderful! So glad to hear that :)

[@leanderschuster3196]

If you don't want to use micro set/ sol, you can use a bit of vinegar on the transfer or a hairdryer, and seal it with matte varnish.

[@austenclark1910]

One of the most entertaining hobby KZbinrs

[@EricsHobbyWorkshop]

Thank you! Im doing my best!

[@minipaintingforyou]

@11:25 great idea! I feel stupid that this didn’t occur to me xD At the end of the day, the best way to save money in this hobby is to limit your purchases. The easiest method: only buy new minis, when everything else is built and painted and buy hobby supplies when you need them for a project. I don’t know a single wargamer, who doesn’t have at least a 3 digit number in purchases lying around unbuilt or unpainted. That easily eats up the difference of buying from your FLGS vs a discounted online shop =)

[@eBayMiniatureRescues]

That 3rd edition art is still some of my favorite. It brings me back to playing 40k as a kid every time I see it!

[@KnarbMakes]

Cool army Eric! Starting new factions is always fun.

[@TheeMrRasmus]

honestly, i dont know why i havent seen your videos before. they're awesome!

[@Dylan-er9ji]

Easily some of my favourite crafting youtube content and honestly among my favourite KZbin content period. Great stuff and always inspiring.

[@EricsHobbyWorkshop]

Thanks Dylan, I am glad you enjoy it!

[@eduardomorales7645]

The quality of video: Gorgeous The quality of this dude’s skill: astonishing Narrating: On point Everything was amazing! Keep up the amazing work brother!

[@mzlm1468]

I am glad the group of friends I play with don't mind me using different weapons, I built a demon prince with a spear. It's definitely not a legal loadout, but it looks awesome and that's the point of the hobby for me.

[@mordredpendragon1235]

I love that artwork of the Templars Like that one red and white marine What are they I don't know but that makes them cool

[@willgeier1747]

Great inspiration to get me started on painting my space wolves!

[@EricsHobbyWorkshop]

🐺 🐺 🐺 do iiiiiiiiit

[@halestorm97]

Really liked the vid man, first time viewer. Really easy going voice that makes listening enjoyable. I feel like you also bring the right amount of personality to a video without over saturating it. Just pulled the trigger and got into the hobby after 6 years of "watching through the display case". :)

[@EricsHobbyWorkshop]

Thanks, thats very kind! After watching it back a whole bunch of times in the editing process i am thoroughly annoyed with myself so I’m glad i don’t come off as that annoying to a new viewer

[@halestorm97]

@@EricsHobbyWorkshop Lol not at all! Btw what is the music you use in the first minute of the video? Sounds very Dark Souls

[@jubbas]

Amazing I'm my self in hobby for more than 20 years and this video was a inspiration for my niece to explore more of GW staff and minis&models in general. Happy new year ;]

[@mal3k1th]

I started to dip my toes into 40k this month. got a second hand primaris half of the dark imperium set for quite cheap. got inspiration from the space marine video game, altering a few details (less gold, more black). and I love the idea of these 20-something giant dudes with giant guns, firing while still moving forward to punch whatever's still alive. it's the whole package for me: cool looking toy soldiers, painted with colors I like, that play how I want (at range, being able to punch things if necessary)

[@dekai7992]

One of us! Have all the fun on this new hobby journey of yours! The one thing to keep in mind: Do what you find cool, and don't let anybody tell you what to do and how to do it!

[@MrTdogge]

That frame of Maplewood Hobby took me right back to when I got my first Yu-Gi-Oh deck with my dad. Peak nostalgia

[@bryonjackson3209]

John Blanche art is why I got into Warhammer, and probably the reason ill be a fan forever.

[@chrishomenuk15]

Awesome video Eric!!! I also pick up the Black Templar limited edition boxset at my local hobby store ..can wait to start it up ...got my inspiration

[@THEepicLAIR]

I have for some reason watched this several times 10+, over the last months. Just something about these army videos you make that reminds me of the fun and enjoyment of the hobby. Makes me excited to start up my old projects again.

[@sword-brother7366]

Welcome to the crusade Brother!

[@kylemoore7746]

0:59 dang I remember this picture, still think I have it in one of those handout catalogs GW gave you when you stopped in their store

[@kristophermelin7160]

Using other makers parts and pieces to "make it my own" has been a huge part of my hobby. I LOVE seeing kitbashed and reworked figures that are unique. Love the videos - keep up the great work!

[@monkehbwoy]

So many great tips in such a short amount of time and you still keep it detailed and in-depth. You're definitely one of the best content creators in the hobby out there! Ps. Don't think I didn't see your epic 40000 box... Would love to see some custom terrain (or armies!) in the future :) ds.

[@marks6928]

Your videos have a really positive and supportive feel to them. Full of good advice. In a hobby that can sometimes feel quite negative, it’s nice to see someone love what they do and inspire others. Thanks and keep up the good work

[@R3NTON]

As a new Black Templar player this is perfection , thank you for another great video man and keep up the great work.

[@tysonbazzell2349]

Thanks for the video! I just started my first army, with the Grey Knights! I started with the Codex, data cards, one combat patrol, one paladin squad, Castellan Crowe and Grand Master Voldus.

[@THEINTERNETANOMALY]

Hell yeah! was gonna go to bed then this came up the first models I ever painted were Black Templars

[@nataliago4081]

great vid!

[@mks_dan]

Gotta say, I love the tone and humor of your vids!

[@garbagegnome2045]

I also started a new Black Templar army after finishing up some Ultramarines! Will definitely take some tips on them lol

[@bogatyr2473]

I love those blacked out Terminators. I didn't think I would but seeing them in that smooth black with just a few strategic white highlights, gorgeous.

[@tiny_worlds]

Great video. Love the paintjob you did. Never heard of the Zorn palette before. Thanks to you and Battlescribe for the plug @14:59 by the way.

[@nelthanarion]

So happy to have you join the sons of Sigismund 🙌🏻 The emperor protects, and you bring videos 👌🏻

[@LouieLovesMinis]

Maaan. Ive seen this channel grow and im honestly so proud of you dude. It's an honor to be a long time subscriber! Keep it up!!!

[@loganstafford249]

Bro the cinematic quality is unparalleled, subbed

[@mightymatt972]

I’ve been watching along since you started your videos are a huge inspiration I love how you sometimes take the long way around to make sure your creations look high quality and it shows your commitment to give only your best I’m a huge fan

[@chrisg.2102]

@3:59 suddenly Time Warp Comics, my childhood hobby store pops up! Still going strong at least 25 years after I walked in the door.

[@cutlass528]

I was looking for someone else to mention Time Warp! I spent sooooo much of my parents' money there when I was a kid hahahaha

[@aaronjex7943]

Perfect time too big up the AMAZING staff at the Warhammer store in Dublin in Ireland, absolutely lovely guys who have fantastic armies and real enthusiasm for the hobby!! Great and fantastically inspiring video as always Eric, wonderful watch! Hope the baby and mom are both good.

[@EricsHobbyWorkshop]

I’m glad you like your Gw staff. I’ve met some gems at local GWs over the years too

[@aaronjex7943]

@@EricsHobbyWorkshop We were on a weekend break in Dublin, and had to do the pilgrimage to the local store, pleasantly surprised by how fun and un-pushy they were, a stark contrast to most GW employees to be sure, it's probably got more to do with being Irish than anything to be fair. My first experience with Games Workshop stores when I was seven was not great, first question I was asked was "How much money do you have" but I might have just mentioned it being my birthday at the time so whatevs I suppose. Going to be rewatching your vids again soon and hopefully building some awesome Ash Wastes/GorkaMorka settlements, so cheers for the content fella!

[@mevl4822]

Can’t believe I missed your channel for so long, you do a great job, thank you.

[@Christian_from_Copenhagen]

I've enjoyed your videos for a long time, Eric, but this one concludes the longest binge yet. Awesome work, man. I'm almost finished with my Dark Angels combat patrol and ready to build some industrial desert terrain to match using your techniques, and I can't wait to get started. Thanks!

[@ImCassy]

Tbh I have no interest in making a War Hammer army, but I can still get super inspired by your amazing skills. Also I love that you want to help people and get them into the game. Great work

[@euansmith3699]

That's a beautifully clean and sharp paint job on your Templars. That cleric mini is fantastic; making a great Watcher in the Dark. 11:08 That's a neat lapsed-time tracking shot. Wow! The painting on that commander's head is awesome.

[@aaronbrown4275]

While I agree that recasting and/or printing stls that are 1:1 copies is ethically suspect, I don't know if using full third party minis/bits is; especially if said third party stuff is a different take or style. GW doesn't own every variation on armored galaxy solider and me playing with my 3d printed dudes who are someone else vision of said soldiers is none of GW's concern nor is it taking anything from them (especially when I'm paying for the ridiculous amount of books and expansions needed to play...). Obvs they can do what they want for required models at their stores and tournaments, but I don't think everyday people playing at home or their independent local should feel at all bad for playing with their lovingly painted/printed minis from any number of legit creators. Micro Sol and Set are game changers!

[@EricsHobbyWorkshop]

They don’t own space soldiers, but space marines have some very clear visual identifiers that make them distinct from any other sci fi soldiers i have seen, notably the flare of the armour at the ankle, and the big pauldrons. We all know when a company is doing their own unique sci fi super soldiers vs faux space marines.

[@aaronbrown4275]

@@EricsHobbyWorkshop Do we though? The Black Knights line from The Makers Cults have chonky cankles and big shoulder pads, but I'd say they're nothing like GW space marines. Inspired by? Sure. Copies that I are ethically suspect? Nope. I wonder if that line is "I can't define it but I know it when I see it" type of thing.

[@alexeimelnikov2822]

i am not really into warhammer or modeling in general, but damn your channel is so addicting, good work man!

[@irishtom30]

Your channel is one of the best around. Great content, chill vibes, and lots of positivity. Keep it up man!

[@tomburtenshaw2727]

Amazing stuff. Really enjoyed this.

[@arlomortimer-mullins1663]

This has to be one of the most helpful guides out there... Its a really genuine look at what starting the hobby was like for me at least

[@WeOnlyEatSoup]

Just started collecting them in December! Im obsessed now with the boys in black

[@angelicdespot2735]

What an excellent video! You covered so much good stuff. I'll definitely return to it.

[@bloodsalt]

Thanks for making this video dude, really enjoyed it

[@GigaSchnitzel]

its the first video i watched from you, not even playing 40k but its just so good and rlaxing listening to you, keep it up, very good work mate, earned a sub just by that :)

[@martinmoller6018]

Thank you Eric! This awesome episode is so 100% my juice, I always approach my projects like this...but all this advice and tips in one video is golden! all the best

[@beybladechallenge7536]

At 3:59. Time Warp Comics in Cedar Grove, NJ. Fuck, yeah!

[@chiefnastygaming8485]

Hey thanks man. Just getting into warhammer with my son and this helped out alot

[@adamhanson5565]

Jordan Belfort as the GW salesman got me.

[@EricsHobbyWorkshop]

Im glad you liked that bit haha

[@The_Situation]

Same... 8 months on and I scrolled open a ton of comments to do a search for someone else commenting on this haha.

[@stuartmortimer3922]

Loved this video man. Great inspiration

[@vynlevil]

This is full of very good advice - well done!

[@Humatra]

Nice video thank you. I have 3d printed that same hooded statue guy. I use it to test colors on at my paint desk. You're a hobby beast!

[@vangrail27]

Recently found your channel and been enjoying it a lot.. Been playing for 16ish years now and have been scaling up my sons of Medusa have 20k of them its one hell of a project but so work it. Tortuga does great work.

[@JamesMKeegan]

Great video, Eric! I'm staring down my first full army project now so the tips are very helpful.

[@Boehr52]

New to warhammer I'm scouring KZbin for good videos on how to get started and I found you! Thank you for your content and any advice you have on a great cool start on an army

[@DamienWise]

Brilliant imaginative approach, and the results speak for themself!

[@oldschoolgoblin]

Just started Black templars . Great video

[@RE-pw4gr]

It's really funny that you make that Video right now. I follow your videos for quite some time now, but I'm just about to restart WH40k after 15 years, thanks to my best friend who got totally lost in the lore rabbit hole and wanted to start playing now. So thank you for this Video and for all your content in total - I'm a huge fan of it and of your style!!

[@danielmacdonald4175]

Great video. Love seeing some of those things or black Templar models. Also love that terrain piece you made the black Templar. Can’t wait to see the video for it. I’ll definitely follow along!

[@Jules72Bear]

1:51 dude that is a cool shirt! That battleforce was my first 40k set!

[@irregularmagazine]

Great video…always like seeing how others approach starting an army.

[@mikekitchen1341]

at 1:10 my friend Mark Boardley's Shadow Falcon's were awesome

[@sabinm.jarvis5735]

Awesome Video! New to your channel, (was suggested it by the friend who got me into this game) and loving it so far! It's nice to have a chill place to enjoy the art in the hobby without stressing over the competitive side. Also i find your use of other parts in general, inspiring!

[@bobdylanschmidt7425]

Always nice to see a warhammer KZbinr delve into third party and 3d printed bits. I'm looking forward to seeing your future projects

[@LouieLovesMinis]

Totally relate to that thing about glossing over rules < learn by doing

[@nilvenet1346]

Super sweet video, thanks!

[@happykharl]

great video fantastic tips and you are a very very skilled painter well done

[@OnlyRoke]

Man, this is such a nice and comprehensive video. It's not just informative for new people, but even someone like me went like "Oh that's a smart idea." with some things.

[@jisei-alexis]

ive had some of those tortuga bodies hanging around for a bit but i was REALLY blown away by how good those terminator ones look, i think ill have to get me some of those now

[@leestevenson1236]

Loving your channel dude. Only just came across it, but your approach and skill level are fantastic.

[@jimi1701a]

They look excellent! Great job man, looking forward to seeing more. 🤟

[@bagmuk6]

Great video thank you Eric . Templars are my favourite to paint ;)

[@paolo83330]

Great video, I’ve learned so much

[@mortarchofthenecropolis]

Awesome video, this comes at the perfect time as I'm just starting a Catachan army.

[@jarradwarner7200]

This was a great video. Well done 👍

[@sigmatus303]

Mate, bloody ripper of a job, gave me some mad nostalga for my Templars (which i still have in a box somewhere lol)

[@heckinmemes6430]

I think the deal with Primaris marines is that all the old vehicles are stick shift while the newer impulsors are automatic.

[@maximilienjoris6382]

I'm French and I sometimes struggle to understand your videos but I love your content

[@unsilencedchaos2112]

Could you please do a black Templar painting tutorial. I’m so conflicted on wether to do the more blue edge highlights or the more Grey/White edge highlights but I love your look of the more art inspired colour scheme and the robes being more white than tan

[@jebimasta4604]

Just what I needed! having just begun building and painting, the rules ARE a real stumbling block, probably impossible to absorb without giving it a crack on the table.

[@anselmoffrisia2930]

Great content as always!