EVERY time YOU WATCH you LEARN with this guy!!! xx SF
@AHRavnsborg4 жыл бұрын
I really like that you didn't try to paint metal with contrast. It just looks weird and honestly a singly coat of leadbelcher (or similar) looks far better even without a wash applied to it.
@SonicSledgehammerStudio4 жыл бұрын
Some folks dig the Basilicanun Grey or the Space Wolves Grey approach... eeh, for the same amount of work I'd much prefer to use an actual metallic paint.
@ravenshotred Жыл бұрын
My problem is when people try and push basilicanum grey as NMM. It’s absolutely not. Metallics are the only thing I won’t use contrast for ever. Heck, bright silver with a sepia wash makes for a better gold than any contrast.
@madmichel90264 жыл бұрын
I Think you it looks great! That trick you did with Agrax earth shade was really smart. Definitely going to have to try that!
@xGamermonkeyx4 жыл бұрын
That 2x coat Creed Camo has got me thinking about how you were saying in one of your US Army BA painting guides how you like that laminated green metal effect for the helmets. I reckon with the natural satin shine lots of Contrast has that'd do a pretty good job of imitating that!
@asmodai67594 жыл бұрын
Warhipster does a great job with Contrast paint on power armor. Definitely worth checking his channel out.
@plaidpvcpipe37924 жыл бұрын
1:24 I think the color that the agrax earthshade over wraithbone gives could be a really nice armor or clothing color.
@OrrgunUK4 жыл бұрын
That first shade of agrax almost made him look cell shaded, borderlands stylee
@SonicSledgehammerStudio4 жыл бұрын
Now that might be neat to see!
@Nemanichvili4 жыл бұрын
The way I do skin for my Cadians is give them a coat of Kisles Flesh first and then use a 1:1 diluted Guilliman Flesh as a shade since I find Reikland Fleshshade is too dark and red for my taste. I also found that Talassar Blue contrast is a great replacement for making a quick plasma glow like you showed in one of your videos since GW doesn't sell Guilliman Blue glaze anymore.
@plaidpvcpipe37924 жыл бұрын
I always thin down my reikland flesh shade.
@arzy74 жыл бұрын
Using all your videos on Astra Militarum to paint my Imperial guard. Especially the video on Tempestus Scions! Absolute fan of how you did the Kasrkin colour scheme!
@SonicSledgehammerStudio4 жыл бұрын
Great to hear! If you manage to get a photo of your army at some point, I'd love to see how you're getting on. :D
@arzy74 жыл бұрын
@@SonicSledgehammerStudio Just completed 3 models using your videos!! I posted in the w40K reddit and gave credit to your videos for being a massive help! www.reddit.com/r/Warhammer40k/comments/i12y6b/first_painted_models_since_getting_into_warhammer/
@TheeMrRasmus4 жыл бұрын
I know I just got the indomnius box and all that jazz.. but seriously, this video has me thinking "Should I go get a start collecting Astra militarum?" I do not want to sleep on the couch after the missy sees me do that though, so I'll wait until she's home visiting her family during the vacation soon :D
@andsmorris72254 жыл бұрын
I haven’t tried contrast yet simply as have enough paints not to justify the purchase. I can see they are a great resource for those starting out or not too keen on painting in order to get some minis up to a tabletop standard and start wargaming. I’m not too keen on the finish they provide but agree that going back in with some highlights would fix that. Great video again thanks long may they continue
@davidknight22202 жыл бұрын
Thanks that's very helpful much appreciated 😀 👍
@ClioManBacc4 жыл бұрын
I am so amazed how this new contrast paint make the job! I have to try with a Cadian squad because so far I am still using the classic method. Thanks for inspiring me and keep the great work 👌
@PhilosoraptorXJ4 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love the contrast line of paints. I used your Praetorian contrast video for how I paint my fledgling force of Praetorians and they look far better than I could have hoped with my amateurish skills at painting. Now I just need to finally decide if I want German Grey Leman Russes with them or a sandy brown. Decisions are hard.
@SonicSledgehammerStudio4 жыл бұрын
Sounds great! Personally I'd roll with the sandy, almost beige look to them - to play off the whiteish armour the guys are wearing - but some darker tanks could work as well. Keen to see how they turn out!
@TooMiniModels2 жыл бұрын
This was amazing, thanks.
@ScrapMek4 жыл бұрын
I always thin my inks/contrast paint 1:1 (using an appropriate meduim so they still behave correctly) and do 2 coats instead of 1. It depends if you are willing to spend a little extra time with the second layer, but I find it significantly reduces the fiddling you need to do to get contrast to look good and prevent blotchiness. Edit: I should be less verbose.
@SonicSledgehammerStudio4 жыл бұрын
I think it's interesting seeing all the ways in which people are using different methods to tweak the Contrast stuff to their taste. Personally, as much as possible I'm usually trying to use it straight from the pot - mixing and thinning and all that carry on seems like I might as well just use an ordinary paint by comparison - but I've also got some Liquitex medium I do rather like using in my Vallejo paints. Might be worth a shot!
@ScrapMek4 жыл бұрын
@@SonicSledgehammerStudio I enjoy using FW/Liquitex transparent inks a lot which are essentially contrast paints. I find they save me time in the long run, because I can reduce "base, wash, re-layer and edge highlight" to "apply glaze x4". I can be much more slap dash as a mistake in any one layer is barely visible.
@zm0rc4 жыл бұрын
The one thing that turns me off of contrast paints is the fact that in order to make your whole army match, your vehicles would have to be contrasted as well - which looks absolutely horrible on flat surfaces like vehicles. This mini looks great though, per usual. Great job man!
@concon16294 жыл бұрын
Perfect! Building and painting an Astra Militarum army right now! A tad short of tutorials on some gear on the internet but glad to add some more techniques to my belt.
@johnkelley98774 жыл бұрын
What a great tutorial on Friday night! I have to say the Guardsman looks really good. Your techniques bring out the folds in the cloth and the details on the face very nicely. Thanks for sharing this, it was great to learn how to use the Contrast Paints on Imperial Guardsmen.
@SonicSledgehammerStudio4 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome. :D I've had so many questions about this particular method I knew I had to give it a shot eventually. I think mixing and matching the Contrast alongside regular paints is still going to get better results, but the important part would be consistency; a whole army painted like this is still going to look fantastic on the table.
@johnkelley98774 жыл бұрын
@@SonicSledgehammerStudio I agree. The mixing of the two mediums really brings out the detail and the overall look of the figure. It would be an impressive looking army on the table.
@angrypantz874 жыл бұрын
Amazing as always buddy. Quick, easy and done.
@huwtindall70964 жыл бұрын
They should sell Agrax Earthshade in industrial size containers. Agree with you at the end about highlighting. It's massively overrated on the majority of models. Unless you've got a tank with lots of flat panels that need an edge highlight you can get away with base+washes or contrasts to give you a good enough finish for most models. There is something satisfying about a good mass of decently painted models on the shelf/table top just as much as there is in having one or two really well painted model in your collection IMO.
@TheShreddedSnorlax4 жыл бұрын
8:04 Hello Guardsman Dunn. Nice to meet you. In all seriousness that looks awesome. Nice work. Would lofe to see you do something bigger on the 40 side, maybe a Valkyrie.
@loupiscanis94494 жыл бұрын
Thank you .
@Attonil3 жыл бұрын
Really good guide
@BrotherCron4 жыл бұрын
I need to stop watching painting videos and actually paint my damn models.
@SonicSledgehammerStudio4 жыл бұрын
That'll definitely have more of an effect on them than watching the videos!
@AmateurBarbarian4 жыл бұрын
Nothing wrong with getting some inspiration.
@RecklessFables4 жыл бұрын
But eventually it just becomes another form of procrastination.
@VonBek20094 жыл бұрын
I know the feeling, it's easier to watch someone else paint, but once you get started though it then becomes therapeutic.
@chrisrobin49624 жыл бұрын
Was just thinking about this yesterday. But then I saw this and I like to see what people do with contrast so I "had" to see it. However, from now on I'll do the 20/80 approach. 20% inspiration and 80% painting! This will be the last video for awhile, I promise! (I hope!!!) :D
@Octavianus083 жыл бұрын
Really impressive use of contrast! Gonna follow this trail.
@SonicSledgehammerStudio3 жыл бұрын
I tend to find the pre-shade makes a massive difference to the overall effect. Well worth experimenting!
@tuqueninja78864 жыл бұрын
Heart broken, you didn't make the shade colour sound when applying it *Pbbbbbfffttt!*
@SonicSledgehammerStudio4 жыл бұрын
Even worse is the fact I actually ended up editing it out due to it being a part of me waffling nonsense!
@BlootusWealth4 жыл бұрын
Love it, the contrast paints are still a little "new" for my blood hahah maybe I'm just too old-school. I still miss the old citadel paint pot smell D:
@AmateurBarbarian4 жыл бұрын
This is the video that made me subscribe to your channel.
@ethanevenson38554 жыл бұрын
Still a little neon, but the way you use contrast paints doesn’t really look like “normal” contrast applications. Really sick work as always, man!
@SgtSafety4 жыл бұрын
Another great video and I agree with you, I'd rather just use the normal paints on big flat areas as the contrast paints just don't do great on them.
@SonicSledgehammerStudio4 жыл бұрын
I understand people wanting to use just one product, or style on a miniature, but it seems like it comes from that peculiar need to do things 'correctly' where I'd much prefer to mix things up and demonstrate that - for the most part - paint is paint is paint!
@SgtSafety4 жыл бұрын
@@SonicSledgehammerStudio hear, hear! Use the right tool for the right job!
@_threepointedcircle_3 жыл бұрын
Contrast definitely has its place. Its perfect for stuff like this, the hordes of cannon fodder.
@tylerdurden1084 жыл бұрын
thank you guy 👍👍👍👍👍👍
@thanasids2 жыл бұрын
Not sure when I follow your step, my miniature skin (especially the face) looks a lot darker than yours. Any tips on your end to make it lighter? Anyway, your tutorial helps me so much, I'm still new to painting but your VDO makes my life so much easier. Thanks!!
@SonicSledgehammerStudio2 жыл бұрын
Try thinning the Contrast a little with some medium, that might help it from darkening more than you'd like.
@thanasids2 жыл бұрын
@@SonicSledgehammerStudio Thank you so much! Will try it out.
@PGNogueira4 жыл бұрын
Neat as always. Next time don't forget to punch a hole on the gun barrel :)
@SonicSledgehammerStudio4 жыл бұрын
I didn't forget, I just choose not to. Drilling barrels takes extra work that isn't really integral to how the model is painted, so I don't bother.
@plaidpvcpipe37924 жыл бұрын
I might do a slight variation on this (red armor) to try an paint up some guardsmen for my army.
@R22RJMacready4 жыл бұрын
I know that's not really the point of the video but what did you use for basing? In my first attempts, I used Zandri Dust for the rim (like you I think) and Stirland mud but I find it too brown. I'd like to see if I can replicate the look of your base which has a nice harmony to it. :)
@SonicSledgehammerStudio4 жыл бұрын
Armageddon Dust, Seraphim Sepia and then a Tyrant Skull drybrush. The ring is Steel Legion Drab, off the top of my head - I think a slightly darker ring than the base looks good, but I'm not a fan of black in most cases.
@R22RJMacready4 жыл бұрын
@@SonicSledgehammerStudio Funny, I thought the rim was Zandri Dust. Thanks and keep your awesome videos coming! :)
@fallennatas52304 жыл бұрын
Could you or do you think contrast paints could be used on big surface areas like on vehicles for example? Just wondering.
@primrosehill243 жыл бұрын
Firstly, thank you so much for these videos, where were they when I was a teenager?! Secondly two questions: if you were to undercoat this model in Zandri Dust, would you still shade it with the all powerful Agrax? Or is Zandri too dark? And I noticed you painted some Anvil Brodie helmeted guys but I've not seen a video on them, what paint did you use on their uniform? I've been looking for the closest Citadel paint to kahki but no luck. Thank you again! Amazing work.
@tycondrius234 жыл бұрын
awesome . just curious as I don't see them on your channel but have you ever painted up anything from Warzone, the Mutant Chronicles game system ?
@martineasterman51704 жыл бұрын
I really like your contrast videos. I am also wondering in a previous video you did a pre dry brush highlight before using the contrast and in this one you have done a pre shade before contrast....would it be worth doing both before contrast to beef up the contrast effect? If so would you shade then th brush highlight and then use the contrast?
@SonicSledgehammerStudio4 жыл бұрын
It's really a matter of taste. If you're looking for a brighter finish, the drybrush is a good idea. If you want to add deeper shading and dull some of the colours a little - Skeleton Horde here being the best example - then the pre-shade is what you want. A bit of experimentation is in order, though; there's no right answer to this one!
@dessiemcallister4 жыл бұрын
Question, if I may: The bandaged arm, it's not a piece with which I am familiar. Might I enquire as to which set it came from. Was it a GW part or, perhaps, a 3rd party piece. Much obliged to you. D
@SonicSledgehammerStudio4 жыл бұрын
The piece comes from the Cadian Command Squad. There's a ton of neat bits in there. :)
@plaidpvcpipe37924 жыл бұрын
Sonic Sledgehammer Studio I love that kit, it is absolutely amazing.
@johnbrennan63213 жыл бұрын
Love the technique, Question where did you get the head and bandage arm from? Thanks
@SonicSledgehammerStudio3 жыл бұрын
They're from the Cadian Command Squad set. Great box of bits!
@tylerdurden1084 жыл бұрын
cool video... (i dont like the shiny effect) why do you dont take matt varnish ?
@SonicSledgehammerStudio4 жыл бұрын
It's too windy for my favourite matt varnish spray. ;) I could use a brush-on varnish, but I'd rather just wait and spray it later.
@tylerdurden1084 жыл бұрын
Sonic Sledgehammer Studio okay :) :) no problem
@wolfboi87854 жыл бұрын
Now please show me how you would go about a starship trooper themed army haha
@RecklessFables4 жыл бұрын
I feel like maybe Skeleton Horde made the creases a little too dark.
@SonicSledgehammerStudio4 жыл бұрын
You can always use it straight over the Wraithbone and get a much brighter finish. Personally, I'd swap it out for Aggaros Dunes in that case, but I think the Skeleton Horde looks a little closer to the brighter beige finish of the Cadians on the box.
@michaelpendleton63953 жыл бұрын
where is this Mini from? I've never seen the set this comes with.
@SonicSledgehammerStudio3 жыл бұрын
He's a set of legs from the regular infantry box, but the arms and head come from the Cadian Command Squad.
@pascalrob2301 Жыл бұрын
Hello can you put the list step by step about shade and contast color you used please?
@leonmumford1794 жыл бұрын
Where did you get your paint rack from?
@SonicSledgehammerStudio4 жыл бұрын
I wish I could remember! It doesn't have any branding on it so it's genuinely a mystery at this point. :(
@mxj46072 жыл бұрын
could this method work if I use Zandri dust as primer?
@SonicSledgehammerStudio2 жыл бұрын
In short, probably not, no. The Contrast requires a much lighter primer to get the 'true' colour of each. You'd be better off switching to a white primer if you haven't got Wraithbone or similar - Zandri Dust will just give you a dark, sludgy finish.
@mxj46072 жыл бұрын
@@SonicSledgehammerStudio thank you alot
@stephendavinson44414 жыл бұрын
Iam warming to the contrast paints in your videos but I think I will be sticking to the old method of using paints...🙂
@petersaczko61923 жыл бұрын
8:03 Pvt. Done?
@SonicSledgehammerStudio3 жыл бұрын
Not a common name, but it at least fits on a name tag!
@thelonepainter47602 жыл бұрын
Its really time consuming painting a ton of details close together with different contrast colors. I regret buying this collection. I prefer tidying up as I paint from the low parts of the miniature to the top.
@SonicSledgehammerStudio2 жыл бұрын
It's definitely a style choice - personally, I prefer the same approach of painting rather quickly using traditional paints, but the Contrast range has had its uses in a few spots.