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.

[@SD-kw2bn]

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

[@Lmaonaise97]

@@SD-kw2bn 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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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 =)

[@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.

[@bryonjackson3209]

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

[@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

[@THEINTERNETANOMALY]

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

[@KnarbMakes]

Cool army Eric! Starting new factions is always fun.

[@garbagegnome2045]

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

[@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.

[@loganstafford249]

Bro the cinematic quality is unparalleled, subbed

[@WeOnlyEatSoup]

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

[@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.

[@mks_dan]

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

[@sword-brother7366]

Welcome to the crusade Brother!

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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!!

[@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

[@Jules72Bear]

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

[@xrispycoast2211]

the land raider issue is even more funny then you realise because the custodies (which are bigger then primaris) can fit just fine in the land raider but primaris marines cant?

[@aaronguerrette]

Not gonna Lie, i just went to my local hobby store and the owner was blowing out the new Black Templar set for 80 bucks cash. So now I will have a Black Templar Army plus my 2000pt Adepta Sororitas!

[@oldschoolgoblin]

Just started Black templars . Great video

[@PaintsAreOp]

It's always nice when your friend or relative, that is not a wargamer, gives or sells you his old models. My friend got 14 sealed blisters and 4 complete boxes of 1980's GW Dwarfs, Chaos Dwarfs and Squats from his cousin for 20€.... I wish I had relatives like that!

[@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

[@tombruce515]

6:20 by the power of Greyskull, that's a lot of minis man

[@Hobbyrepubliken]

The worry about rules is why I went over to more indie inq28 style systems. I want to build cool models and then match rules to them

[@irishtom30]

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

[@mikekitchen1341]

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

[@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!

[@heckinmemes6430]

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

[@chips989]

Great vid, I actually wish it was longer and more in depth!

[@EricsHobbyWorkshop]

I have a video about painting another army and strategies coming fairly soon!

[@OreoPriest]

@@EricsHobbyWorkshop can't wait!

[@ocalicreek]

As usual, a well-planned video. As a model train guy with a freelanced railroad, I totally see parallels. Lately I've been picking a color scheme for passenger equipment. Ditto for Star Wars Legion; while I like my Storm Troopers factory fresh, I completely freelanced the Rebels based on popular colors from the 1970s. But beyond color, there's so much more to consider, and you gave me quite a bit to think about! Thanks! 😀

[@TheTurbanatore]

I would love to see a video with more of your Black Templars army!

[@OkayHobbyTime]

The table setup at 4:20 😍

[@JamesMKeegan]

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

[@beybladechallenge7536]

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

[@AzraelThanatos]

One thing with the highlighting the rear of the model is that you're going to be the one seeing that side the most...which may make it worth painting.

[@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!

[@johnathanrhoades7751]

It's funny. I just started collecting/painting Black Templar this week and went with a limited pallette myself! I'm leaning into the bluish highlights and going for a bluish black so you get a pseudo red/white/and blue (it's more red, parchment, and bluish black. But still. An homage to a number of red-white-and blue countries over the centuries with similarly inflexible imperialistic mindsets 😜)

[@williamdegrey]

I saw that warmaster autocomplete, nice!👍

[@Bluecho4]

I have a website I browse regularly, for a games store that buys and sells used models. There's frequently really good discounts, if you look hard enough and are willing to deal with some missing parts. Replacement bits aren't that hard to find. I've recently picked up around a 1000 pts of Dark Angels for ~$70 (including shipping). Mostly cause I managed to snatch up a few really good deals at the right time. Planning on making myself a Fallen force (using Dark Angels rules).

[@frostedbutts4340]

Yeah if you don't mind manlet marines you can get some great deals on Ebay rn, especially if you're ok with stripping paint

[@connorjohnterrellterrell4727]

DUDE R U FROM NJ I saw the time warp sign and legit got brought back to their commercials in the 90’s and early 2000s

[@C0m3TSw1tch]

They look great, as do the ruins. Can't wait to see more.

[@stuartmortimer3922]

Loved this video man. Great inspiration

[@josray2557]

sharp look'n army, can't wait to see the temple that looks sweet

[@R0S3inC0NCR33T]

the first mini i ever bought was a chaos cultist i found at a thrift store for 2 bucks. still kicking myself for getting one guy and not snatching up the entire army that was on the shelf

[@j453]

Can't wait to see the titan 👍

[@wezab]

I wonder at the E-Bay option you mentioned. In Australia I trawl E-Bay only to see seconds that are priced at retail value and retailers selling at a 15% mark up on RRP. That does not include shipping which is prohibitive. So I have never used E-Bay and in Aus' the resellers usually know the actual price of their miniatures. So consequently I have bought brand new from hobby shops with usually a 10% discount. Have been lucky to receive a free army though as a lad moving to the US was a work mate of my wife and gave it to her because of her enthusiasm for 40k. Never felt right changing the paint job either.

[@nilvenet1346]

Super sweet video, thanks!

[@508thHeavyPanzerBattalion]

Here’s the thing personally I don’t care what’s good or bad cuz I just play for fun and It doesn’t matter if I get the most kills in a game I just have fun with playing, painting, and building my cadien army

[@stg.wendigo1655]

People that use decals... i found out that regular kitchen vinegar (not the cleaning vinegar) is great to set your decals in.. you don't need micro sol or micro set..

[@jarradwarner7200]

This was a great video. Well done 👍

[@everythingjingabell8416]

When can I see the terrain? That is Brilliant!!! Love it!!!

[@viewtifuljoe4412]

Glad for the models now to find other types of rules just in case ^_^

[@jusztinnemeti6380]

This is really weird. I play 2nd edition 40K exclusively, but recently joined a 4th edition group. For that group I was going to start a Black Templars army. I've always admired their look and decided to revisit a dream from my younger years. Very cool.

[@leaguesmanoframsgate]

Really big fan of your content! I'm slowly gearing up to build a Flawless Host counts-as force inspired by super-bright, saturated colours that kinda hurt a lil bit to look at, which will be my first full army since I was a kid collecting random boxes of minis to build Lost And The Damned mutants. =]

[@ungabungacaveman9021]

Idk what it is about black templars but I’ve been so tempted to grab that starter set and paint them up but between D&D, painting, and a new baby I just know I won’t have time to get into 40k.

[@tortugabaystudio]

Amazing Work!!!

[@sztanyo1]

High Marshall Helbrect has to be one of the best champions created

[@Ennio444]

Tortuga Minis is the biggest discoery of the year. Gotta get them models quick before GW strikes them down.

[@wernernel7223]

I've been subscribed for quite a while now. The production value and thought put into the videos just keep getting better. Great job Eric. If I may ask, what do you listen to with the headphones?

[@Deus888]

Another great video!

[@christophermaurer8612]

Really cool Videos keep the great work! I am gonna go this year for Emperors children as new army

[@livanbard]

Boy I really want some Tortuga too. specially since I have some Dark Angels I meaning to upscale and turn fallen for a decade now. But a the same time Idk what to do with the resulting left over bits. PLUS, some of the better details on the dark angels models are the angels on their legs and their sword rosaries.

[@EricsHobbyWorkshop]

I was thinking about using thermoplastic to try to cast and transfer leg details. Ill put it in a video if it works lol

[@1971mav]

In my city there is a local game store that sells there GW models %15 off

[@UD0N_TV]

Thank you for this very nice Tutorial. Die to it's information I subbed your channel to be thrilled what you have to tell.🎉 Merry Xmas!

[@brotherhoodofsteel4751]

Love the video you should definitely check out the tortuga Bay thunder warriors miniatures

[@TPB82]

Watched a few videos now on getting into making your first army or squads and this was helpful. I'm just gonna start cheap and build up an Imperium Army. Lots of people saying just where to choose is hard and yea, tons and tons of lore. But I just downloaded Dawn of War PC 2004 cause I like RTS games and they have a army painter feature in game where you can scroll armies, tweek colours and stuff. Already finding it easier to pick.

[@AvocationNation]

Great content, thank you.

[@Bknight99lp]

Hey Eric! I really like the way you built the Terminators, the Tortuga models are amazing and i ordered some too now. I have one question, how easily do the normal terminator Heads fit into the Tortuga Model?

[@Setsuraful]

"I want to fit into this land raider, but the emperor made me too dummy thick D:>"-Primaris, probably.

[@terrydactyl2077]

So since Black Templars and also I believe Orks are getting a lot of miniatures added to Game Workshop's shop, does that mean the company focuses on a few certain factions and Xenos at a time? So next year they might not bring out much more of these particular factions/races and have a line based on different factions/races. Like maybe they;'ll bring out a heap of Flesh Tearers and Khorne miniatures over a couple years?

[@thechickenFarmer50]

All the minis i collect immediately join my custom chapter but i'd paint black templars alone

[@daftmi9hty327]

If I'm starting a big army I build a list for 500 points or 1000 if I want to start off big one straight away my first army was necrons when they got there update in 5th or 6th edition because they looked cool but after building a 2500 point army for them over about a year I wanted a second army and I was starting to get into the lore and what not and the first book I got into was one about the imperial fists and I loved them and now I have around 8000 points of space marines and I pretty much got all of it second hand

[@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 hive ship. 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. What do you think about it? would you like to test yourself and your skills?

[@azulaazula2240]

The Zorn palette was an interesting piece of information to someone with very little knowledge of artistic technicalities. Is there an equivalent to Ultramarines and Imperial Fists?

[@kal_spriggs]

Great video!

[@Krystazi]

Eric your production quality is really coming along. Really impressive!

[@orkusdorkusmaximus]

thAT priest is from the board game called talisman board game

[@kurthasedd7923]

I am not a big fan of primaris marines. For years I thought they were too bland to be space marines, I don't like their back story of being space marine - space marines and being pulled out of nowhere after 10000 years of a grimdark hellscape of a galaxy, they just sucked. But I like the scale even though my marines look small. I mostly do Horus Heresy but I have played with the idea of a Badab War based army like the Astral Claws or Sons of Medusa and so I have considered Tortuga Bay, they have great models in a nice beefy scale that looks daunting beside Imperial Guard and I think on the table of a Badab War campaign they would fit right in nicely, it would just be nice if they did a little bit of 40K range but even the Horus Heresy stuff wouldn't look out of place. Great video, I enjoy the Black Templars, they really embodied the setting 3rd edition made and kept with for years. The hobby tips in this video were spot on and I'm glad I learned a few things to take away and I look forward to your videos on 3d printing and recast, they are both very controversial and I always like getting a feel for how some in the community feel about them

[@MarkNiceyard]

The best way to start a new army is to paint one standard trooper, then another one, then a squad leader, then a heavy weapon. That's it for me.

[@RickardLejonhjarta]

The most important thing is to remember is to pic the army that speaks to you if you cant get excited about your little soldiers you wont last long Ask people who know, they all represent some thing and specially the Spess Mahrin reflect many many real world knights and warriors

[@NecromediaNetwork]

Tell us where you got the John Blanche button-up!

[@Walican132]

Great video

[@Nosferatuklown]

older video so I don't expect an answer but can you give a little more detail on how you "wash painted" that marshal fleshly face and for the terminator face? I have such a hard time doing a light color flesh but you made it seem so easy

[@EricsHobbyWorkshop]

I used guilliman flesh over wraithbone thinned with some lahmian medium. Works well for me!

[@scarfhero2073]

What paint was used on the templar's cloaks and seal's paper?

[@evilgenius919]

Yo! Gotta shout out Time Warp! A better LGS you will never find

[@Dearion89]

Hi Eric, you didn't put an Amazon link in your description in regards to Micro set and Micro sol as mentioned in the video :)

[@EricsHobbyWorkshop]

I did! Updated now. good catch, thanks amzn.to/34gIOkV!

[@ashwilliams666]

Recast is the way

[@11Bbq]

Wait, do you have a Black Templar button up shirt?! 🤯

[@pjsines4705]

Rule of Cool!!!!

[@TimTheGrim]

OMG I need to know where to get this Black Templars Blanche shirt?????

[@justinpreece4112]

A new vid by Eric… is it Thursday already?!