Warhammer Diorama CHALLENGE! Battle For Macragge Ultramarines vs.Tyranids with Squidmar Miniatures

Building an epic diorama to match a piece of artwork from Warhammer 40k. I use all of the skills and hobby materials at my disposal to capture the mood of this incredible scene. On this giant display base, a space marine is fighting a desperate battle to defend his homeworld from the tyranid hive fleet. Will his planet survive?
This video is part of a collaboration with Squidmar miniatures! Check out his half of the collaboration here: • Surprise Miniature Cha...
In this video, Emil has challenged me to adapt a piece of warhammer 40k art into a diorama. The picture reminds me of the battle for macragge storyline from 4th edition 40k, so that's what I went with! I made a winter battleground scene, and I did my best to paint the marine the way that he is represented in the art!
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[@MarieAvora]

I love how calm and wholesome this channel is

[@FistOFrost]

Agreed I had no problem letting my 8 year old watch with me.

[@nicholas1254]

He sounds like Mr Rogers, but smiles like The Joker.

[@mrluciusgaming6083]

Kind of reminds me of Bob Ross ...

[@sethkeown5965]

Right!? Bob ross of minis.

[@stepsistabz7766]

Your not wrong

[@Miniac]

Thanks for the shout outs, Brent!

[@GoobertownHobbies]

Of course! Awesome tip on that light molding paste, that stuff alone might help me tackle some more snow bases in the future.

[@fancyshmancy3053]

Honestly he sounds like bob ross of minis, but he so calmly just, “let’s add some of that nice blood. More... more blood”

[@benhillman1673]

I love how you miniature KZbinrs all do colabs or give each other shout outs all the time

[@OGDweeb]

It's a dying art, we need to stick together to keep analog gaming of all types alive.

[@idnswmh]

@@OGDweeb I applaud thy worthy effort, sir

[@ThePickleJar]

I think the Miniatures KZbinrs are one of the healthiest communities around. Everyone supports everyone, it's great!

[@igoruberwald]

It's a wholesome community!

[@TheDaltonius]

Everyone seems happy here So first can i ask something I am starting the hobby and I am starting with space marines, what is the vehicle I should get? I got the Warhammer 40K Command edition ($165) and I think I want to get a vehicle with it Right now I choose the predator tank, should I change it to a rhino? Or a drop pod? Maybe a vindicator? ( the land raider kinda goes out of budget tho) Just asking!

[@SquidmarMiniatures]

You did such an awesome job with this! The base is fantastic. Be careful with the knife under the table! 😎

[@GoobertownHobbies]

Dude, don't go pinning knives under people's tables with exacto blades!!! :-)

[@rahotep789]

Would love to see Squidmars attempt at this also.

[@nickpadgen2490]

@@rahotep789 this please! @Squidmar Miniatures

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

I’m fairly certain that photo of Goobs with a cart full of crafting supplies is printed in Sun Tzu’s Art of War.

[@GoobertownHobbies]

He who buys in bulk is never unprepared.

[@trollpikken6907]

Goobertown Hobbies And he never carries a full wallet.

[@snoox27]

@Johnnie Walker nah bro....happily married 🤪🤪

[@snoox27]

@SGT NOS truth right here mass of craft supplies in bulk

[@sarcasticlittleass]

"Always 'ave more dakka. If ya don't 'ave more dakka, 'ave more choppa. If ya don't 'ave mire dakka Nor more choppa, Ya hafta be a right sneaky git." Evil Sunz, Tzu

[@GoobertownHobbies]

Awesome Collaboration with Squidmar Miniatures! Make sure to check out his half :-) kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqfHcqqAn8ihjM0

[@rayswtor2586]

I really like your honesty, for example when you tell us that you messed up or aren't happy with the results but you keep going, trying to learn from it... great attitude!

[@GoobertownHobbies]

Absolutely! Thanks for watching Ray, it's awesome to hear that you appreciate my approach to this stuff :-)

[@simcityman81]

His voice is like Bob Ross in the grim darkness of the far future.

[@te9591]

Interesting imagery.

[@thanosalexiou7982]

When he talked about "happy accidents" during the canvas paint... The references are strong with this one :P :D

[@herbyplayz5813]

Where there is only war?

[@whitlingturl3]

"..., and no food after 10 pm." A key covenant for all purity seals.

[@dekai7992]

Oh, and concerning the source for this pic: It's from the 6th Edition Codex: Space Marines, p. 20, the artist being the great Paul Dainton. Edit: Oops, just realised some nice folks were quicker. Still, verified ... yay!

[@GoobertownHobbies]

I'm pretty sure that the page number is new information! :-) Thanks so much for tracking this down. I was able to find Paul Dainton on instagram and I sent him a quick note thanking him for the sweet artwork and inspiration.

[@anku6793]

I’m having a pretty hard time in life rn, but your video gave me 30mins of happiness and contentment. Thank you.

[@GoobertownHobbies]

Ahhh, I'm sorry to hear that, but I'm glad you're able to search out the things that make you happy... I guess I better hurry up and make a new video! :-)

[@benjamminallnight4821]

Stay strong It all gets better Just like goobertown says : just have to work through the ugly phases to get to beautiful phase. Life can be similar to miniature painting. Stay with it and you will get to the happy phase. Stay happy. Cheers :)

[@emilylindstrom724]

Hang in there =)

[@jakeholmes9296]

Keep searching out those good things. Hope you’re doing okay :)

[@harrycundall7821]

Stay strong brother, whatever has you down, just remember there's always someone there for you, even if it's just a stranger from a different part of the world, keep being amazing! 🖤

[@SeanSBrosseau]

Dude… this was the most chill video on mini painting. Learned a ton about the hobby and life in general. Thanks man. 😊

[@Gobboleone]

Yeah, coming home from work and finding a new Goobertown video uploaded 6 Minutes ago rocks!...

[@GoobertownHobbies]

Hehehe, happy to help! Have a great evening :-)

[@Gobboleone]

@@GoobertownHobbies I will, I am going to get some paint on a few Tempestus Scions for my kill team^^ Oh by the way, do you got a Patreon account where a fan could support you?

[@foolwise4703]

I think the mountain backdrop looks best out of context, but the grey ones really convey a sense of dread and claustrophobia!

[@ThatAussieBloke1]

Standing on the high ground? *Obi Wan has entered the chat* "Hello There"

[@markolive6070]

"It's over Tyranids! I have the high ground!"

[@Seoz]

1:25 "If you feeling super brave" and the face your cat did in background hahaha :D

[@PilzEtosis]

I love how you turned into Bob Ross when painting the canvas. Thanks for keeping it so chill. Loved this!

[@11Survivor]

I suddenly feel the urge to sleep. Not in that "it's boring" way, no, it's in that "peacefully relaxing" way, the good kind of sleep.

[@SuperFriendBFG]

Nitpick time! Both Marines are Right Handed, it's just that the figurine Marine is holding the weapon with his off hand from the foregrip, as opposed to keeping it in his main hand with the pistol styled grip.

[@solodragun]

Just got finished posting the same nitpick lol. You must be at least a semi gun enthusiast too😉

[@electrictommichael]

I love his smile that clearly says: "I am so happy to do what I love right now."

[@richardbalstad4551]

I mean this in the most complimentary way possible. You are like the Bob Ross of miniature painting.

[@zwergentyp3]

Was so Hyped for this vid. I love your Challenges :) Wonderfull new Studio

[@GoobertownHobbies]

Hey thanks! Exciting times :-)

[@scopeh2006]

Brent you are literally the Bob Ross of miniature painting, your voice is so chilled man it's relaxing 😂 and you make the painting look easy 👌

[@robertplace6131]

This is a fine example of a very interesting subject , in which the lecturer , focuses on the Subject , to the Exclusion of Him-self ! No tendency to focus on his face or personality issues . Better to be left admiring the professionalism of the presenter, than have him, his Voice, and his Face featured , ad nauseam !

[@n.m.dimmick194]

I'm honestly impressed with how accessible that absolutely stunning base is. Whenever I see an awesome diorama I always automatically assume that it took monumentous amounts of work and experience, but the mileage you were able to get from just a few materials and techniques is awesome. I'm thinking that I'm going to create a small diorama like this to memorialize each of my D&D characters once they either die or live to see the end of their journey. Heck, maybe I'll buy a duplicate miniature for the diorama and repaint them so I can have a comparison of how my painting skills have improved.

[@ColonelSandersLite]

"I'm pretty sure I know what this is" I was very much expecting you to go with something more like "This marine is loading his bolter, preparing to avenge Hoppy, his pet gamma-bunny."

[@RuckusRugs]

The black and gray background is the best for sure, really makes the model pop and gives the landscape more depth. Looks great though!

[@GoobertownHobbies]

TY! :-)

[@JPWestmas]

I like how you say "gore" and "shrapnel" so calmly, lol.

[@abrammilner9560]

Like he has headphones in and is watching Bob Ross paint while he paints and makes these videos lol, its gold

[@richardmarriott-smith9517]

“…being proud of my work but never content…” I love this quote from you. I will keep this in mind on my journey. Thanks for another great video.

[@TotemoGaijin]

I just kinda love watching all the different sorts of model kit and miniature stuff out there, because you realize everything that everyone does can be applied in some way to what you're doing yourself. In my case, Gundam.

[@terratheterribl]

I love how much this community interacts with each other

[@unclewyrmwood]

Dude, I absolutely adore your videos. Waiting for my Squig Herd and paints to come in the mail any day now, gonna start painting.

[@GoobertownHobbies]

NICE! Have you decided on squig colors yet? I'm getting a hankering to paint some squigs soon myself :-)

[@unclewyrmwood]

@@GoobertownHobbies I want the first couple of miniatures to be painted by the book, so red is my choice. When I'm feeling comfortable, then I'll experiment.

[@TDGCmote]

wow. I just use watered Basic Acrylic.

[@Dolma4]

Надо же, какие люди)

[@dredsirius]

I love that philosophy of just trying something straight on and then make it work, really the best advice is "go through it and hope there is an awesome phase waiting"

[@1jugglethis]

Brent, that was AWESOME! "Always Be Learning" is a personal mantra of mine, and you delved into a number of strange territories with this build, and learned new skills! I absolutely love it!!! Thanks so much for posting!

[@hush6305]

I love this diorama and I always find my way back to this video. It looks really great and I’m still super amazed after my 7th watch.

[@meanderingshade]

Really can't stress how much I've been enjoying all the Goobertown collaborations, there's a really uplifting community spirit :) You did an awesome job with that diorama, taking chances and experimenting with painting is something we can all learn from.

[@GoobertownHobbies]

Awesome! I'm glad you're liking these collaborations, they're a lot of fun for me also (and there are definitely more more coming) :-)

[@claytonleal7947]

So am I weird for having a lamp that I place as the light source for my mini's turning off the other lights lights and taking a photo of my mini so I can know exactly how the light would cast shadows on it? I'm not very artsy so it helped me get an idea for how lighting works but I liked the step and now I do it for my more "important" figures.

[@TDGCmote]

As an art student, I know that study is an excellent way to learn how to build a new skill. Your method is great to develop a creative lens on lighting minis

[@nicholasrachevsky1741]

Thanks for this video! I appreciate you sharing your thought process through it all, and especially the “growth mindset” you have, like seeing mistakes as learning opportunities, and critiquing your work. It’s good to see you being proud of your work but also seeking to improve, knowing you can always grow and improve.

[@trevorharvey6928]

3 years late but, wow. you sure did a good job with this. Love the way you took the narrative and ran with it trying out a ton of new stuff along the way. Inspiring.

[@goldencgamer9486]

just the grimdark of 40k of a space marine if being painted by such a wholesome and calm guy feels so wrong but yet so right

[@rafaeleclectic]

Having a story behind helps to give order and direction to any paint job either minis, scale models, mecha, anime garage kits or any other. Thanks a lot for your video.

[@dindranew.6808]

I love that he'd apparently used an X-acto knife to stab the challenge into the underdesk. The "Last Stand" heroism is the heart of all that I love about Warhammer. You don't fight because you'll win; you fight because it's RIGHT.

[@TheTillinger123]

Really like how positive and forward looking you stay during your projects and keep improving without being dissatisfied with your work thus far. I find that´s one of the hardest parts for someone with a creative hobby- to keep doing it without being overly negative if something does´nt come out perfectly. Great work and I think you choose the best fitting backdrop !

[@BoWhitten]

Nice to see you too doing a challenge. You are both very good and helpful.

[@GoobertownHobbies]

Hey Bo! Yeah it was great doing this little crossover episode, I'm glad I could get Squidmar onto the channel.

[@ZombieApocalypse09]

Another fantastic video and a great challenge. I enjoyed the other half of this challenge as well. Well done on the diorama. I agree on your choice of back drops 100%. In my mind it looks like smoke billowing out of a fissure in the destroyed bunker. Perhaps the fissure the marine crawled out of after detonating the place. But now he's standing up, reloading, ready to fight more.

[@GoobertownHobbies]

Nice! I like that take on it! I was also thinking about drawing a mushroom cloud way back in the distance in similar graytones...

[@delcarsdungeon]

I was saying out loud how you were a Bob Ross of minis... and this episode you're painting on canvas having happy accidents... Not disappointed.

[@jasonhall8882]

Absolutely love your approach to the hobby and these recent challenges have been fantastic. I watched Squidmar create his 'necro' scene last night and it was great. But your take on his challenge is a better watch due to your attitude to vids and the hobby. You have an attention to detail to your presentation that is lost to some other vloggers., You cover the highs and the lows. I look forward to every Goober update.

[@ThePickleJar]

"Being proud of my work but not content" YES! That is the best way to look at your miniature hobby journey. Great work my man, awesome video!

[@jeffcrumbley2802]

I have to say, I love how encouraging you are. I'm literally brand new to miniature (and terrain) painting, and I have to keep reminding myself that it's OK to experiment and "go for it". After all, it's only paint.

[@richardorta8960]

You being called the Bob Ross of mini painting has me eagerly awaiting when you decide to make a scene filled with happy, little tree-people.

[@Descent9]

The painting in the background reminds me of a cloud of smoke. With the blackish parts representing an obscured tyranid ready to end the marine.

[@djharvey8005]

You are the Bob Ross of miniature painting. Love this channel. Love your work. I just got back into mini painting after years of being away. Your channel, and other channels you recommend, have been an inspiration to carry on. Thank you.

[@GoobertownHobbies]

Hey Darby! I'm really happy that you're getting back into painting, keep at it!!! :-)

[@bopaintsminis]

This is the most soothing voice and encouraging message in all of the hobby. Thumbs way up.

[@seanmcbride8]

I always love your attitude towards your work. I find this much more appealing than all of the technical aspects. I've learned a lot of those from you too, but the enjoyment of the painting process (whether it works or not) is what it's all about.

[@GoobertownHobbies]

Hey thanks sean! I'm not the best painter out there, but It's awesome that folks are finding something worth watching in these videos :-)

[@OpticalArxenal]

I think it turned out pretty great tbh, stylization and all. Got yourself a nice little mantle-piece!

[@astolbro7183]

Dude I hope you know just how much we love this channel dude every video is an absolute treat thank you!

[@mikemcphil]

The way you said blood, chilled me. It's always you quiet, nice ones...

[@TheVeryLastHippy]

I love the positivity in this video. This really helped make me feel better about my painting.

[@josemanuelbustosharo7958]

I loved the challenge and the cross over with squimar. I really love the idea. Thank you the video was inspiring.

[@EricHonaker]

Nice work! It really came out great. I thought the battle damage to the power armor and the crater were especially solid. You definitely captured that feeling you were going for, too. I can totally imagine your narrative happening to this lone marine.

[@alimoorad5998]

WOW! Just WOW! Loved every minute of it!!!! Kinda feel like getting in on miniature painting! great stuff!

[@ricardocortes6934]

Dude your down to Earth calm personality absolutely stands out from the over the top stuff on KZbin! Definitely subscribing 👍

[@NakedBatBoy]

A great idea to try recreating a scene from a cool piece of art. I especially liked the base and the weathering on the Marine's legs. This inspired me to consider making a diorama of sorts as a backdrop to take photos of my painted D&D miniatures on. City, forest, mountain... 🤔

[@umaru4349]

I liked the nasty effect of the wash, perfectly combined with the destruction scene.

[@michaelweiss7880]

It's awesome seeing all you guys intertwined! Lol and messing with each other!

[@larrackell]

You've got such a...Bob Ross adjacent vibe. I've watched three of your videos so far and I'm loving them, and learning so much. I'm loving this stuff!

[@martinthewarrior5016]

This is honestly growing to be one of my favourite hobby channels. Also, the first backdrop you painted was my favourite

[@GoobertownHobbies]

That's awesome, thanks so much for watching these videos! The first backdrop huh? That was actually third place for me, but maybe I'll give it another look... :-)

[@ShaneTheGeek]

Really awesome video! Thank you for the content Goobs :)

[@straypaws6339]

These videos are so relaxing it’s like Bob Ross but mini painting

[@holgerillhardt6717]

I watch your videos almost always at night after a hard days work. Thanks for always lightening my mood :)

[@PHNX0]

This video cracked me up. Love the collaboration / banter with SquidMar. Please keep up the good work!

[@GoobertownHobbies]

Hehehe, glad you liked it! Emil and I had a lot of fun with this :-)

[@lancedolan]

Yes!!! It was only a matter of time until you started canvas painting. And you even made a Bob Ross reference! My man

[@xKingRognarx]

it is really cool to see so many hobbyists in your vids and ofc great job on this diorama

[@Blaxkleric]

Corking work, Goobertown Hobbies. Only recently found your video channel and thoroughly enjoy your narrations. Another splendid project :-)

[@GoobertownHobbies]

Thanks so much, I'm really glad that you ended up here in Goobertown! :-)

[@1337Stream]

I love how calm and chill you/this channel is. Keep doing your thing ^^

[@jpallen6523]

Really enjoying these crossover episodes. Midwinter minis next? I bet they could give you a great speed challenge.

[@GoobertownHobbies]

Hey James! I'm so glad that you're liking these! :-) Midwinter Minis? "No comment"

[@soulreaver2727]

I had no idea about this channel 4 days ago and now I can't stop watching them. I'm an artist myself, but I've never tried miniature designs. You guy's make it look way to easy.

[@GoobertownHobbies]

Welcome aboard! Maybe you should try painting a mini one of these days.... :-)

[@soulreaver2727]

@@GoobertownHobbies I thought it would be hard to do and you guys pretty much confirmed it. lol I'm not the best painter but we all have to start somewhere.

[@GoobertownHobbies]

@@soulreaver2727 That's right! The sooner you start the sooner you'll start having fun with it :-)

[@DarkMatterWorkshop]

‘ this is all a mather of perspective ‘ sums up life in general. Love your channel oh wise hobby sensei.

[@jamesdocherty5904]

Such a fantastic attitude to the hobby, so glad I found your videos. Great work!!

[@dawwe8869]

One of my favorite Space Marine pictures and a great job on your part!

[@FreemenMars1]

Loving the swapping and challenging videos you’re doing! Agree that you should always be proud of the work done, no matter how it turns out. As it is as much your heart and soul at your talents.

[@Jux925]

Staying calm, clean room ... something to thrive to

[@cheesetoad]

I Love the vibe, the work, the advice, the hair, the cat... My second video so far, subbed and ready for more! Thanks!

[@johnkelley9877]

I am highly impressed with how well this turned out. It is simply great looking and captures the look and feel of the painting! For someone who has stepped out of his comfort zone in modelling I think you have fully achieved what you intended to do and the whole diorama has the appearance of death and desperation. Thanks for sharing your build. I always look forward to a new tutorial from you.

[@lordspooky9429]

i was gonna write more about this video, but all my words boil down to these: so calming and nice. thank you Goobertown.

[@loathesome_pilk_drinker]

This is my reward for today! I love your videos Bret, it was great to see a new style with your editing, keep it up!

[@aarondelgado1996]

Just found this guy and he sounds like the bob ross of mini painting. Relaxing, soothing, and just watching this makes me want to put down the phone and start painting

[@jondo4210]

I would've been happy with this Mini. And you're right, happy accidents happen. lol You've got yourself a subscriber!

[@KMKimo]

Truly love this video, your explanation of the scenario and lore, the creativity and positivity. Keep it up my man.

[@chaosincarna]

You should never be content with the journey, but should be content with each piece you make. Perfection isn't the answer to creating art, its the enemy.

[@oldragnar2746]

it's the opposit, I found Squidmar because of you! Please go on with these incredible challenges. That base is really amazing. p.s. you are the reason why I'm studying English, avoid missing somenthing in your description greatings from Italy

[@GoobertownHobbies]

Goobertown teaching english? Hehehe I'm happy to help however I can :-) I'm glad that you've checked out squidmar, he's definitely worth watching. I go to him for help with swedish!

[@stephenrenwick8781]

A great video, putting the mini on the base really did tell the story.

[@markpullan3202]

Awesome video and loads of character in the end result. Thanks god it's not just me who goes through the "needs a wash" followed by "too much wash" insta-regret process.

[@dekai7992]

Was very much looking forward to this! Nice work, especially as it's one of my favourite pieces of Marine artwork!

[@templar1776]

Awesome! The only way to improve is to step outside of our comfort zones. Truly inspiring.

[@AlexDrawingStuff]

Your talking reminds me a bit of bob Ross :D Keep it up, really enjoying it!

[@GoobertownHobbies]

Hehehe, thanks for watching! :-)

[@whssy]

I expected him to say "a little cloud that lives" at any point when he started doing the backdrops.

[@PartisanGerm]

@@GoobertownHobbies 24:45 Happy accidents...

[@mxpxdude]

Bob ross also has some great tips to paint a backdrop ;)

[@RasmusTheSlapper]

^this. Never knew I wanted to hear Bob Ross talk about 40k

[@Kiwi-cn9lf]

This was an amazing video! You stepping on new terrain gave me the feeling to be able to try stuff myself. Even though new techniques can be challenging, it is always to just overcome your fear and jump right in!

[@PanzermansBunker]

Challenge met....and surpassed!!!! Fantastic result. Bill

[@thINKERr129]

I love to have your videos playing while I draw, your positivity really hypes me up to work on my minis when I have a chance. I also really love that your channel is about learning and its ok to make mistakes! Cheers!

[@lonecolamarine]

I always just interpereted the picture as "Yes, even just reloading looks glorious and hardcore with Space Marines doing it." But man, now it feels... different, at least. Also, your cats both have a similar hair color to you, so, that's cute. 10/10 3 pts for each cat, 4 for the rest of this awesome assembly.

[@zohanrock]

In front of the marine, a gruesome hellish crater, behind him, a bob ross painting.