Speedpaint Markers for Painting Miniatures!?

[@Flatlander81]

One audience you overlooked are those with lesser motor control. I'm a stroke survivor and my fine motor control with my right hand is reduced, I struggle to hold the standard sized paint brush for any length of time without my hand cramping up and while my paint skill is terrible I still want to field a painted army. When I saw the much larger handles on the markers I immediately went to Deep Cut's website and ordered a full set. I doubt my paint jobs are going to be any better but I bet I'll be able to go a lot longer before the cramps become too much to continue.

[@GoobertownHobbies]

This is an important point! The wide grip and the crossover with our motor skills for pens and pencils should be useful features. I hope they help!! :-)

[@markruffalo8761]

I see these as a great new tool for detail work! Probably will still use a brush for most large areas😅

[@JoeFlamenco]

As a former pen and pencil draftsman I would like to mention that we often would add grips to our pencils to increase the size of them. Corks were a favorite for this because they’re light. Basically I’d drill a pencil sized hole in a cork and shove it through, maybe a piece of tape on the end and voila! Then I could draw for hours without hand cramps.

[@lamMeTV]

@@JoeFlamenco I also know of silicone outserts? whats the opposite of inserts? that are made for that very reason. Usually to help children and autistic people with holding thin things.

[@Flatlander81]

@@JoeFlamenco That's a good idea. I'll have to give that a try

[@MarketResearchReading114]

Your work in getting army painter to have more descriptive colors instead of house names...I salute you.

[@merelii13]

@@MarketResearchReading114 my husband is colourblind, so descriptive colours are very helpful to him, but honestly, I find it super helpful too. I wish it was the norm.

[@benitoferroviere5995]

hear, hear!

[@kenusaga]

Clicked for the mustache ..... stayed for the goober. As someone who is patialy colorblind the plain color labels are a god send. Thank you for pushing it!

[@Rodsur]

"Rigor mortis is a medical condition we are all gonna have someday" That line cracked me up :D

[@cristhianmlr]

Not me

[@CJ-ur3fx]

Facts

[@GeneJordan]

@@Rodsur but only for a few hours.

[@erictheguapo]

​@@cristhianmlrlol 😂

[@bjones4012]

@@GeneJordan There are ways to skip that step.

[@lukesevern3923]

Hell yeah a new tool to get people into the hobby, really cool use and the lack of mess is quite appealing.

[@GoobertownHobbies]

One of them did leak because I accidentally unscrewed to top... but LESS mess for sure! :-)

[@kronickingpin]

absolutly i would have loved this when i first started

[@Kaori_Suzuki]

It's been a thing for years in the model kit community for building gundams and such! but most the brands for model kit paint pens tend to be Japanese and needed importing making them a bit expensive. having an easier access brand in the west is nice!

[@TheDeadEyeWolf]

this would be PERFECT for my daughter, she doesnt understand the brush side thats needed for painting being 4, but I love this idea I would get some for her in a heartbeat so she could paint along side me even easier!

[@GoobertownHobbies]

NICE! good luck, team! :-)

[@sgt-slag]

I started using acrylic paint markers, both fine tips and brush tips, a month or so ago. For an army painter [assembly line style, simple block painting + The Dip Technique (brushed on, no shaking/spinning to remove excess)], paint markers offer quite a time savings. I average 10 minutes painting time per figure, using a brush, and that includes The Dip Technique and the matte clear coating. With paint markers, I could likely save 3-4 minutes painting time, per figure. Multiply that by 200 miniatures, and that will save me 5 to 6+ hours -- my painting hobby time is limited, so the faster I can paint, the better. Brush tips are superbly useful. Not a buyer of SpeedPaints, but I am a huge fan of acrylic paint pens. Love the video, and the information it imparts -- extremely useful. Thank you! Cheers!

[@GoobertownHobbies]

nice!! thanks for sharing that experience, I'm glad there are some real use-cases here :-)

[@draconarutoking]

Which brand do you buy of acrylic markers? Have you used them for edge highlights?

[@sgt-slag]

@draconarutoking I bought a couple of brands -- similar in quality. I don't do edge highlighting, I brush on The Dip, only. Cheers!

[@the_uggh]

That stache is looking GLORIOUS

[@GoobertownHobbies]

I appreciate you! :-)

[@X.davidWilliams]

- Seconded -

[@Dreosaurus]

I just wanted to comment the same.

[@hamsternchips]

That bad boy needs to droop its way down both sides of your mouth!

[@trinibears]

I came here just to like this comment :D

[@InVerum]

Not something I feel like I'd ever personally use but I can ABSOLUTELY see an audience for this product. Kids especially, seems like an excellent entry to the hobby. Really glad you're highlighting them!

[@axelmauritzon3098]

Hair like an Elf. 'Stache like a dwarf. Brent you are one of a kind!

[@GoobertownHobbies]

hehehehehe

[@johnbryant6690]

@axelmauritzon3098 looks like a Dwelf to me.

[@gregoryjordan1740]

He's a one man fellowship!

[@benitoferroviere5995]

:D

[@BaeBunni]

I definitely think this would be a great way to convince people to consider the hobby, with smaller skirmisher games and a set of these you could probably get most people to at least try it out.

[@GoobertownHobbies]

100%! :-)

[@MachinaEx]

My tip for painting eyes: Take a toothpick and put some black on the tip and then just on the minifigure. Since I started "painting" the pupils like this, my figures finally don't squint anymore.

[@GoobertownHobbies]

that'll do it! :-)

[@MrAndyPuppy]

I use one of those phone sim card removal tools? I find the toothpicks are a little less reliable and the metal of the tool is just about perfect for eyes

[@ФедяКрюков-в6ь]

You are a bloody genius!

[@16Fishwrap16]

I just use a 0.05 micron fineliner, works great

[@MrAndyPuppy]

@@16Fishwrap16 I use those also, but sometimes find the tip a little small or obstinate. And if I spend too much time with the fineliner touching my model I know I'm going to be in for a suboptimal experience.

[@tylerholmes2727]

I'm going on a cruise and I think this would be perfect for that sort of occasion

[@GoobertownHobbies]

hehehe, livin large, my friend, livin large!!! :-)

[@GeneJordan]

@@tylerholmes2727 It might also be a good option for a hobbyist living in a tiny home or a converted bus/van. There isn't a lot of spare room for paints/models, etc.

[@ThisHandleIsDefinatelyTaken]

the chill narration always gives me an urge to get back to painting my little army men

[@GoobertownHobbies]

dooo itttttt :-)

[@Fallub]

That mustache is absolutely gorgeous. Well done. And I am really glad for the video. Great new developments.

[@GoobertownHobbies]

the future isn't all bad! :-)

[@PeachyTips]

Always a joy to listen to the true Bob Ross of miniature painting, Great video Brent, really interesting to see these pens in action.

[@bugfighter5949]

Close enough. Welcome back Vercingetorix.

[@GoobertownHobbies]

reborn at last!

[@lolaldanee2743]

I knew he reminded me of SOMEBODY! Watch out for Julius Caesar, Brent!

[@samsowden]

NOBODY EVEN KNOWS WHERE ALESIA IS!

[@JohnnyTightIips]

Painting with contrasts can feel like paint by numbers already (in a good way!) so this is the natural evolution. My gf has some intermittent tremors in her her hands but this is the type of thing I could get her to try painting with :) Thanks Brent

[@GoobertownHobbies]

I hope these are useful! :-)

[@zero-il9on]

These look amazing. I think creating a sort of "adapter" to use in the army painter bottles would be better, after all, we don´t use all paint and that way we can switch to the color we want/need. Great idea, I would buy these.

[@GoobertownHobbies]

There's your zillion dollar idea! That would be cool, go make it a reality :-)

[@Chaosghoul]

cool idea. the design for that wouldn't even be that hard... question would rather be if the bottles at the end of a pen wouldn't be a bit heavy? 🤔

[@GeneJordan]

@@Chaosghoul I believe the idea is to remove the "pen" part from the equation and use the bottle itself in place of the pen.

[@Chaosghoul]

@@GeneJordan That could work, but they're a bit short for that 🤔 Maybe a new tip for the bottles and then they're put into a holder like those old cigarette lengthener thingies?

[@GeneJordan]

@@Chaosghoul I agree. Perhaps a holder for the bottle and a penlike extension rod on the back of it. That could be easily 3D printed.

[@michaelguth4007]

I already use regular acrylic pens to paint miniatures. I have some with two sides, fine point and brush point. The good thing about markers is that I can use them on the couch, next to my wife, so she is happy that I am not always in my dungeon (hobby cellar). One can get them for cheap in 30 or 40 colour packs. One thing I wanted to try is ordering empty markers that can be filled with your own paint, to make my own contrast paint markers. Could be way more cost-efficient.

[@Thantrax]

Do you have particular brand recommendations? How do you find the paint quality compares to more traditional brush miniature paints?

[@michaelguth4007]

@@Thantrax Nicety has a good set with 60 colours (16 metallics) with those dual tips, I like the quality so far. I think that is a good and cheap (about €35) starting point to see if you like it.

[@michaelguth4007]

@@Thantrax And you must store them horizontally, never leave them upright for a prolonged time.

[@larpgame4451]

Thank you for featuring these!

[@ZombieApocalypse09]

"Nobody is afraid of markers" Parents everywhere tremble at the mention. Crayon, pencil, even pen can be undone. But markers... the damage and speed... the stuff of nightmares. :D Great video! these seem neat. If they are ever at my FLGS I would probably grab them for my kids.

[@GoobertownHobbies]

hehehehehe

[@capnbrunch9612]

I’ll have to watch later on my way into work. Dropping by to say the stache is a work of art in its self

[@GoobertownHobbies]

;-{)

[@Hardcover_Pilot]

As someone who is very much into Speedpaints as a great way to get my infantry hordes tabletop ready, I hope these take off in popularity so I can start getting them in the colors I use.

[@jamesperry9197]

Hey Brent! I was not aware these existed lol. Have a happy holidays!

[@GoobertownHobbies]

Hey James! Happy Holidays to you as well :-)

[@ericfrank4991]

I love your attitude, saying how you were "going to be super chill about it" made me laugh. I am trying to get my young kids into painting and I agree that brushes and palettes can be a bit daunting. These markers will be a great gateway, I am already looking at picking up some now. Thanks for sharing this video, it was a pleasure to watch.

[@GoobertownHobbies]

oohh, good luck with the kiddos! :-)

[@hauntswargaming]

I've used these before for sketching and they are pretty great. Glad to see them being incorporated into mini painting.

[@jacobl2222]

These appeal to me as a compliment to brushes. I sometimes struggle to get going on a project because of the mental barrier of having to get out the palette and brushes and pots, clear off my work area, set up to paint, and then clean it all up afterward. These would let me sit down and just start slapping on a basic paint job immediately. Then once I've got some color on the models and am starting to get excited about them, I can come back and refine and perfect them with brushes. And with 3D prints, where I can just print off a bunch of copies, it would be a good way to very quickly prototype some possible color schemes.

[@Genericwizardguy]

This was pretty much my logic, ordered a set!

[@beebeebees]

I've been looking forward to this since you mentioned it on paint bravely

[@TheThewhatnow]

Great for basecoating, you could blend, wash and highlight after

[@RaveKev]

That's great! I paint my miniatures sometimes with acrylic pens, you normal use to paint stones. I love the ease of pencils

[@creepyloner1979]

9:00 just fill an empty marker with solvent and you can use it to wipe off excess paint then clean the tip with blotting paper, or while the excess paint's still wet, wipe the original marker on the blotting paper to make it dry enough to soak up the excess paint.

[@merelii13]

These would be nice for traveling! Neat idea.

[@acousticnoisemachine]

Very cool to see these. I've used Sharpies for a long time to block in models with a lot of trim (Chaos marines, Thousand Sons Rubrics, etc.) because it's just faster and more precise in my hands than a brush. Excited that there will be a similar prouduct explicitly created for model painting.

[@GoobertownHobbies]

the future isn't all bad! :-)

[@scottamelville]

These seem like a great Paint-on-the-Go option. Easy to throw in a bag and paint wherever you are.

[@GoobertownHobbies]

absolutely!! :-)

[@Marshal976]

There are other paint markers out there too. Gundam markers and AK Real Colour Markers, both will give you a more traditional coverage of paint. Both are very good. Thanks for the video!

[@jamesevans886]

This may not be for everyone, but I think they will be brilliant for beginners. What I find outstanding is how the painting part of our hobby is expanding at a phenomenal rate with no signs of slowing. Just brilliant.

[@MarkCMG]

Thanks for the video! I was not aware of these. You always share great information!

[@johnbryant6690]

Wow. Really interesting. Especially if you want to do quick and dirty tabletop painting. For things like boardgames that come with a large number of minis.

[@kai.sotto_]

can’t wait till “miniature drawing” becomes the new term everyone uses haha

[@piotrjeske4599]

Not a new thing. To this day in my language an Icon can only be writen, only secular stuff gets painted.

[@chadkittleson5447]

I love your video content and presentation style. I'm always excited with the rare video drop. Also, I think the mustache works more than just ironically for you. I hope you carry that guy well past Movember.

[@mrlukesir486]

Really appreciate these informational videos. I have really terrible eyesight and shaky hands so I love hearing about alternative methods to mini painting. I’ll definitely have to give these a try👍

[@GoobertownHobbies]

our hands retain a LOT of muscle memory for how to handle pens and pencils, I hope this is a viable option for you! :-)

[@stankshop]

Awesome! Been excited for this one since you mentioned it on the podcast :)

[@Isteak80]

Speedpaint markers huh. Interesting concept for sure; thank you for providing your thoughts! Its good to know about the usefulness of the metallics in marker form.

[@robertcassistre5527]

I missed the last few videos. Imagine my surprise when I come back and see that glorious stache.

[@malicant123]

Because he didn't already look creepy enough....

[@GoobertownHobbies]

don't be jealous, son.

[@nikroth]

I am in love with the minis !

[@GoobertownHobbies]

some cuties in there for sure :-)

[@calvanoni5443]

As a painter with a minor head injury im also glad to see these! 😊

[@notacompleteidiot...1285]

As a painter with a major head injury, I'm also ham sandwich sasquatch raspberry. 😉

[@Biodelic]

I guess for those with really bad / impaired fine motor skills, they could be an awesome tool. Thanks for presenting them and sharing your impressions. I will get me a set.

[@olebrogger]

This is such an awesome idea. thank you for sharing 🙂

[@mrgunn2726]

Thanks Brent, I really enjoyed this preview of this interesting new painting method.

[@leedolian4482]

Great idea for someone that wants their mini's to look presentable and table ready in a short amount of time.

[@justinn.4161]

Omg finally I’ve been using these for years I love these

[@gregoryhall4062]

Thanks again for another great video! Can't say enough how I appreciate your science approach to testing different items

[@elkaput]

Great Video Brent! I will buy a set of these and introduce Mini Painting to my Boardgame Friends this way.. i think they are a awesome new Tool for Boardgamers and RPG Gamers for sure! thx!

[@GoobertownHobbies]

oooh, have fun with the recruitment!! :-)

[@JoeyHeck]

Your reaction cutaways are incredible.

[@lucasbaker4556]

The mustache feels like a friend you just met but feel like you’ve known all your life

[@chicagohobbyhero]

Looks like a good set to get a solid basecoat down for then doing details. Battle ready tool for sure. Thanks for the thorough review.

[@lamMeTV]

These are also great for painters with autism! A paint brush includes so many extra steps that its really exhausting when your body doesnt behave naturally. Heck, I have trouble cleaning my brush years after I started painting so I only use 80 cent brushes. Wanted to make sure to watch teh video to the end.

[@GoobertownHobbies]

This is a great point, thank you so much for bringing it up! :-)

[@wofeco]

Finally, a way to paint like a pro without the 3 hours of regret!

[@Fymosis]

Great video ! I was on the fence about those markers, and you convinced me =)

[@GoobertownHobbies]

try a few and see if you like them! :-)

[@MrHuntersnapp]

I 100% agree these will be great for kids. I have 2 of them that love to paint with me, and I think these will be excellent for them!

[@oliveralbon3990]

They look great, love your videos, been watching since early days off and on, hope you’re still enjoying the process (also a Chemist here, although teacher and not PhD).

[@GoobertownHobbies]

Heck yeah! I'm glad you're still hanging out :-)

[@biseinerheult78]

Love the review of the spray paint: yep, it works.

[@GoobertownHobbies]

it sure does!! :-)

[@Malachi57]

They do seem interesting. Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@kakashisan4072]

This actually really cool!!

[@platinumangel7446]

If these hit the market later and you remember this comment please come back and tag me later. I've been wanting to get others into painting and this seems like a good entry level way of painting. Great video.

[@GoobertownHobbies]

They're on the market now! deepcutstudio.com ;-)

[@Unclebillyr]

These look perfect for travel or to introduce kids into painting.

[@GoobertownHobbies]

right? :-)

[@BbBb-zx6sx]

I use paint markers now. They're great for painting the rims on bases. I also use the for swords and other flat areas, and for eyes and places that I just can't get a brush tip.

[@SilverScreenMassage]

I saw your comment on the PSA podcast and now i love you more.

[@erikoftheinternet]

This makes so much sense. I often paint with speedpaints by dripping directly onto the model and then spreading a bit

[@ParanoidPacific]

I've barely started the video, but i can already tell these are gonna be GREAT for detailing. Sharp tips and loaded paint will make eyes and shoulder trim a breeze.

[@GoobertownHobbies]

I hope it gives you some ideas that you can use :-)

[@Psychohistorian42]

My first thought was picking up the black for armor gaps and missile tubes on mechs, and see how it goes. And then he whipped out the silver. That went on like silk. 🥹

[@FinnbarBTN]

Another great video - I think the product is a great idea and in future will be really good!

[@vargprinsen]

I'll probably look into getting these (or making a few myself) as a gateway into painting! I've been planning to start painting for nearly a year now, but paint and small brushes scare me a bit, since paints tend to get expensive. I'm already seeing paint jobs in my head.. Thank you!!

[@GoobertownHobbies]

that's amazing to hear! It's an awesome hobby, please do find a way to take that first step :-)

[@fleamarketkeanu]

Thank you! I was literally just thinking about making up some of these.

[@GoobertownHobbies]

they're worth a try! have fun with your creations :-)

[@Delta66-jz1vl]

Thanks for this nice review, I appreciated the insights and you answered most questions I had about this product. I have a few penbrushes that I use for outdoor watercolour painting but for minis I am more in slow display quality painting. Paint dilution control is key to me. Do you think the tips are made of felt, sponge or synthetice hairs?

[@GoobertownHobbies]

they feel like a stiff sponge material, but I'm not sure!

[@garryame4008]

Where's Brent? Also, I'm pretty surprised that Goobertown hired Bert Mabers again

[@anthonywaggett9317]

Strikes me that the main audience for these is the likes of board game players who want a bit of colour on their minis without becoming paint hobbyists.

[@GoobertownHobbies]

that's how it starts... :-)

[@DonCurrywurst]

As a fellow mustache enthusiast, welcome to the club.

[@GoobertownHobbies]

thanks for the warm welcome! :-)

[@Constable911]

That Lip Duster.......soooo nice.

[@miniaturepainting]

I have them too and they are really good! makes painting even faster as with regular brushes with the same even better result

[@GoobertownHobbies]

Nice! It seems like a viable idea, I'm curious to see what other folks think of them (and I'm kind of surprised I haven't seen any more buzz about them yet).

[@unspeakableoaf]

@@GoobertownHobbies I'd have to test them to see how they work for me, but I think that I'd definitely find them most useful for metals. Markers to finish the weapons, regular painting for the rest of the model, wash as desired.

[@GeneJordan]

​​@@GoobertownHobbies I'm not ashamed to admit that I've used the hack of extra fine tip and brush tip permanent markers to "paint" fine details (pupils) and recessed dark lines on models before applying acrylic paints over that. It can often add definition to the model where it's needed. The brush tip can help with shading areas that seem too bright before applying paint, too. Brushes meant for watercolor painting also offer yet another different application for SpeedPaint colors. I would imagine these markers work in a similar fashion.

[@jg6935]

I see the potential for helping my kids get into the hobby with these. I think they understand markers really well and are only just learning the basics of brush control and how to paint in blockier ways. I might order a set and see if I can get more hobby love in the house.

[@krzysztofmathews738]

Glad to see this review. I've recently been using a black Sharpie paint pen that has a brush tip, and I have been very happy with it for touch up and detail work. A range of their metallics in paint pen form would be absolutely perfect for me in that role.

[@GoobertownHobbies]

I'm curious to see how people react to these and where the demand really is! I'm definitely expecting the metallics to be a hit.

[@SoRa228]

Looks like they will be perfect for those chaos space marine metalic trims

[@topherhaglaz]

Who are these for? Their for people like me. I have to travel a lot for work, and this is perfect for flying with, chilling 1000s of miles away in a hotel and painting on the go.

[@GoobertownHobbies]

oh yeah, there ya go :-)

[@echodelta2426]

Awesome review. thanks for sharing Brent

[@TheShelbyTheShelby]

I'm probably going to pick some of these up. Players in my D&D games like to come try and do some painting when we don't have enough players for our standard game, but aren't 'into painting'

[@mjpete27]

Hullo Brent, I have used paint markers for a lot of different projects from rocks to coasters to Holiday windows for stores! Yes even on paper too! i have not used them on mini's but seeing you do so well opens the door eh? Thanks for a sweet video and teaching even more about Mini's!

[@GoobertownHobbies]

nice! you should use your collection on some minis and let us know how it goes :-)

[@scherge]

Using those markers to paint miniatures on the bus is the best recommendation ever 😂👍

[@MrPendraeg]

these are very interesting for a lot of edge cases

[@Smiley_McPants]

This is perfect timing! my 6 year old wants to try painting but has little experience with a brush and TONS with markers.

[@theLP100]

Don’t forget another big hobby contribution of yours: getting the category of miniature painting in twitch!! And, you know, getting more nerds like me into the hobby. :) 🎉

[@MrLukeviolin]

I thought you were exaggerating about the need to have colour descriptions until you pointed out that their DARK magenta (blue/red) colour is named CORAL, as though that name isn’t commonly used for a LIGHT colours in the ORANGE part of the red spectrum. Absolutely wild choice, those descriptions are super necessary.

[@GoobertownHobbies]

yeahh.... every paint brand has some really bad names "wizards cloak" is still the biggest FU imaginable.

[@Zombiewski]

I could see my daughter liking these a lot. She has a tendency to really load up the palate and the brush with paint and gets the globby results you expect. Until she learns better self control (she wants her minis table-ready NOW), this might work really well for her.

[@tartatovsky]

I've been using this type of pen brush for almost 3 years now and have never looked back at using just paint to do my army. Its lot more easier to control as well.

[@sophiawilson1502]

I remember seeing you hint at this on bluesky. Not that I NEED more art supplies but I do have occasional hand tremors and that does make this tempting.

[@GoobertownHobbies]

I'd be curious to know if this kind of tool is a useful way to reduce the impact of the tremors!

[@bluecheesefactory]

1:41 i love the sudden visit from the supurrvisor, my supurrvisor likes to sit on my knitting projects too xP

[@kostasb855]

Thank you! Tips can be washed in water :) actually, it’s recommended to do if you plan to store for longer time without use. Some people diluted the paint in a tip for glazing or wet blending.

[@GoobertownHobbies]

good to know, thanks Kostas!

[@skull9674]

Great idea, I hope they do well.

[@Finkeldinken]

I really hope these are durable, because if they are, I do think they’ll be a gamechanger for many people! I sometimes use brushes like Pentel Aquash for ink and watercolours and it looks like the brush tips here are made of the same material, and in my experience they hold up a _lot_ better than any other synthetic brush material! I’ve had my Pentels for years and the point is still immaculate - and I am not precious with them _at all._ There is definitely a learning curve here, and ways to blend and glaze and combo, so I will be very interested in seeing if they might actually make their way into some display painters’ daily use. I gave a friend my smallest aquash to try on minis years ago just with water in it because we were curious if it would be usable for “automatically” thinning paints, and he said it was quite serviceable, albeit a bit stiff for mini use, so this speed paint use is fun to see! Btw, brilliant borderline schnurbart, little brother 😊 ~ Prupruh

[@GoobertownHobbies]

hehehe, you always have the inside scoop on these artists tools. :-) I'm curious to see if these have legs in the mini-painting world!

[@zombine64]

Huh using these markers gives you some good control over the speed paint and removes some of that chaos that Washes usually brings. Could see a use for these.