How I Paint Things - Blood Ravens

[@Vollification]

**Paints Blood Ravens** **Goes to bed** **Wakes up** **All the models are gone**

[@lucasszymanski114]

I remember working on the Dawn of War series. Good times! Nice work!

[@Maac32]

The Dawn of War games were my childhood and were my introduction into 40k! Thank you so much for helping create those games! ^_^

[@tiznik2250]

Hero

[@levalexandrov4652]

This is probably one of the best beginner how to paint videos I've seen if only for the fact it doesn't show a miniature so well-made by a professional painter that its disheartening. Simple, easy to follow steps for a solid paint job.

[@MrStephenlederle]

I discovered WH40K through video games. That being said, Blood Ravens ARE Space Marines in my mind's eye. I love the color scheme. You did an amazing job, thanks.

[@ThatWildcard]

Same, I was hella confused that all the box art shows Ultramarines as I've only played the Dawn of War games before having any exposure to the tabletop.

[@Bembel81]

@@ThatWildcard Ultra Marines are the poster boys of WH40K. Blood Raves were made up for the DOW games.

[@ninochaosdrache3189]

Same. Everytime someone mentions Space Marines, I have Blood Ravens in my head.

[@craigmccartney9744]

Your channels ace I'm half way through painting my kill team following your video. I'm a beginner and your dry brushing advice is top knotch

[@bloodravensforcecommander3708]

Yes brothers we have our attention. Now we can can reclaim our artifacts

[@colonelyularen1793]

Well done brother, by the emperor you'll be rewarded!

[@Epsilon9345]

Yea I'm currently doing primaris blood ravens. So thanks for the guide

[@leigh-jeanterblanche5833]

how far you with your primaris BR?

[@NoPreyRemains]

"Uncertain origins" *cough* Thousand Sons *cough*

[@Gabbiano88]

Magnus did nothing wrong

[@mytriex1720]

Sorry, what?!

[@monarch6216]

no just no

[@thomas4092]

@@mytriex1720 Yeah they got sent out with a fleet after Magnus did something wrong but before Leman Russ showed up and started burning everything.

[@ThatWildcard]

It is (sadly) highly unlikely, as all that have the genes of Magnus are affected by the Rubric. Thousand sons coming from the webway instantly turned to dust upon leaving the portal after 10.000 years, so it doesnt stop. Unless they have some seriously spliced and modified geneseed, they would be effected too.

[@cullenson73]

Just brought some 3d printed blood raven pads from ebay they look amazing on the models. Just need to paint it.

[@gideonwilliams7755]

Your videos are legitimately the best! So easy to understand and often save a lot of time but the finished product still looks amazing

[@arturd2746]

Damn i love your Drybrush painting style. It looks like completely edge highlighted. Thanks for the great tutorials that helping us to get faster and bether without thinking to complicated at painting.

[@nicholascaldwell6079]

I was wondering about the use of a cool red wash over a very warm red base but it hit me: cool shadows and warm highlights is a classic fine art and cinematic lighting strategy.

[@SonicSledgehammerStudio]

If I were a more cunning individual I could say that it was entirely intentional, but in this case it's honestly a case of smashing on paint until something looks good and then just sticking with it. ;D

[@nicholascaldwell6079]

Sonic Sledgehammer Studio perhaps it’s simply that fortune favours the well-prepared!

[@unlimitedjoystudios3429]

Wow, love the red. Thanks for sharing how you paint the layers.

[@flo5531]

Been painting around 3k blood angels for two years. After a lot of work, i have to admit, never thought of that paint combination. But it turns out great with little effort, gj man ;)

[@IanGerritsen]

So much about the Blood Raven (potential) lore is great. The potential for being a loyalist 1k sons chapter, thus the high librarian count is great. The sticky fingers having artifacts of other chapters making for rivalries, the knowledge is power thing leading to good relations with Ad Mech and thus better contracts for more wargear etc. And having the marines voiced, especially Gabriel Angelos just adds so much flavour that other chapters lack. I do mine with airbrush, but even without I'd suggest painting the shoulder pads separately because it'll just make things easier and cleaner since they're completely different colours. Vallejo Hull Red is a great undershade and Secret Weapon Ruby is an amazing wash, if people want some other ideas. There's the dark red Blood Ravens and the brighter orangey red Blood Ravens, I've never been able to decide which I prefer -_- I really like your adding 3d printed bits to your models. That opens up a new world of kitbashing opportunities.

[@IsraelScariot]

You really channel that soothing Bob Ross painting vibe with your videos. I think he would definitely approve of your style.

[@DrewberryHobbies]

Thinking of starting a Blood Raven Army after i finsh my current armys.

[@ErokLobotomist]

Kislev on Mephiston = Mind Blown. Great tip, thank you!

[@Osborne4Life]

Love your work, as usual, my lad. All these episodes are very special. :)

[@Frost0656]

I really like this method as an alternative to my contrast paint method but my marines ended up "dusky" looking. The only thing I didnt do the same as you was coat them in a additional layer of mephiston red paint from the pot once they were sprayed.

[@johnkelley9877]

Great work as usual! This is a neat chapter and one I might do. Thanks for sharing this. I was worried when I didn't see you apply Agrax Earthshade but I finally saw it on the Purity Scroll. Whew, that was close!

[@SonicSledgehammerStudio]

I couldn't very well call it finished without a splash of Agrax! ;D I'm slowly being encouraged that it doesn't have to be the main shade for an entire miniature, somehow...

[@jhnlk]

@@SonicSledgehammerStudio Who's lying to you? Have you been listening to the Cabal again? Don't stray from the path, the agrax earthshade path!

[@garfusa2]

I'd love to see your take on the flesh tearers. As I'm currently looking for a quick way to paint pretty much almost 100 minis.

[@yaboip_head449]

painting my Indomitus box as blood ravens, struggling with getting those shoulder pads so smooth! haha

[@shayulghul]

I know some people prefer edge highlighting over dry brushing marines, but the dry-brush effect reminds me of the 80s Warhammer 40K paintings.

[@ReiDuran]

Love your stuff so much, you make it look so easy!

[@deanellis4166]

I like that you demonstrate the drybrushing technique and the fantastic result speaks for itself. I feel a lot of people feel it's an inferior technique. But you will change opinions with videos like these.

[@Kruuhan]

Most of the guides recommend using Khorne red as base for armour, and drybrush with Mephiston red and than an orange color. Do you think it could work nicely or it would be too different?

[@SonicSledgehammerStudio]

What do those results look like? It's really not about what I think would look better, but which you think will better suit the result you're going for. Personally I like the skin-tinted edges for Blood Ravens on the red armour, but it's very much a matter of taste.

[@CassBag90]

Great video! Just about to start a Blood Ravens army myself and this video is much better than the Games Workshop one. I have a question about the shoulder pads. Was your first layer on them a mix of Rakarth Flesh and Ushabti Bone? Or is it just a layer of RF followed by a layer UB?

[@erikjohnson1661]

Just discovered your KZbin channel. Love it and wish you were around in the 80's to help me.

[@davidhsieh604]

Another excellent and just as equally important - speedy quality painting guide. Thanks so much. Question - when you print your pauldrons, what orientation do you print them at? Thanks.

[@stunobbynoble7684]

Great stuff as always m8.

[@mat4909]

Yay! Been hoping for this one.

[@Master-Of-Mankind]

Thank you for this video. Not nearly enough BR tutorials.

[@Ironfrenzy217]

You'll be my guide. Thanks!

[@Tom-ys1xn]

Great painting tutorial. Only thing is that the un-drilled gun barrels trigger me slightly ;)

[@mattf9192]

I really like this one - will be doing a Blood Ravens army myself soon and this is a very helpful tutorial. Is there a print on demand service for Thingiverse shoulder pads?

[@SonicSledgehammerStudio]

If you've got an account through Thingiverse you can request things be printed, I believe. I'm not sure on costs, but you could also check out Shapeways for some other designs and options for Marine pads and icons. :D

[@michaeltunnicliffe4935]

Just watched the official Warhammer KZbin page's tutorial and i honestly think this looks better and easier. Plus i'm sure some of the paints they used don't exist anymore lol

[@markgregory983]

Would love to see a Flesh Tearer's tutorial in your style. I love that scheme, but am finding it hard to find a fast way to get the red and black basing done. I just wish Khorne Red was not discontinued in spray form :(

[@markgregory983]

P.S you definitely have the best "efficient" method video's on the net

[@darkluke9780]

Could you do a dark angel armour scheme? Looks great btw

[@SonicSledgehammerStudio]

Something like this? ;) kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGWremWlorJqja8

[@hodldawg]

Brilliant idea using skin tones to highlight red.

[@maxbrandt6]

That works well for highlighting purples too.

[@jeanbaptistecurtet8164]

salut!. Je recherche des épaulières de blood raven!!. les as-tu eu sur fg?.

[@ImperialDiecast]

For the shoulder pads, would Screaming Skull or kreig khaki also work?

[@timbergmann3372]

The one thing I'm still asking for, and which no guide I found has answered yet, is: how do I paint the helmets and parts of the seargents (the same that the first company uses as it's main color...this goldish, beige one), which color should be used there? I could find no guide yet that covers those, despite they're a very important part of any army, since nearly every unit does have a seargent or some sort of veteran...

[@SonicSledgehammerStudio]

There's a fair few guides out there concerning gold armour which would work just as well if applied to the helmets alone. By their nature most guides are going to focus on the 'stock' troops of most forces involved, but something like either my Minotaurs or Stormcast Eternals approach to gold or bronze armour would work just fine.

[@timbergmann3372]

@@SonicSledgehammerStudio okay, thanks, I'll Check them out :) Still not sure if gold or bronze is the right approach, because in the Dawn of War Series the First Company had a rather beige color :D

[@lorddyson6487]

My prayers have been answered! Definitly gona make a Kill Team with these guys, btw Sonic I recently painted some stormcast following your Celestial Vindicators guide and I love them! Weres the best place to send u a pic?

[@SonicSledgehammerStudio]

I'd love to see them! :D Chuck a few pictures at [e-mail] or look me up on Twitter over @sonicsledge

[@beastman83532]

Back in the day I painted my marines as Blood Ravens when no one had them yet and long before learning they were in DoW just because I thought the colour scheme was *rad* . Now everyone thinks I just play them for the lulz and shouts METAAAL BAAWKSES whenever I use my tanks :(

[@Pj-wq7kp]

really lovin the helmet

[@SonicSledgehammerStudio]

It's pretty cool! I did have a little trouble getting in to paint the eyes, so just left them in the end. Something I'd probably try again with another of them later.

[@Pj-wq7kp]

@@SonicSledgehammerStudio Still a good result (as always)! You should consider a video about 3D-printed parts like helmets, shoulder pads, weapons... that can be used for Warhammer models. It's a great way for kit-bashing imo Keep up the amazing work!

[@Master-Of-Mankind]

The printed shoulder seems somewhat slimmer than the GW shoulders. Like it doesn't seem to bulge out as much toward the top. Is this the case?

[@SonicSledgehammerStudio]

It is just a little thinner, it turns out. I tweaked the print in the slicing software to 120% scale on that axis and got a proper rounded shape with plenty of room for overlap, but on this dude I just wanted to get him painted and on screen. ;D

[@jasonr2848]

I assume you used a resin printer for those 3D printed bits?

[@anthonynewvall2258]

Any thoughts on a World Eaters tutorial? Would love to see what you do with that!

[@ThePaulz80]

Could I use Khorne Red instead of Mephiston Red for foundation ?

[@SonicSledgehammerStudio]

You could, but it'll look different. If you've got Khorne Red, sure, but don't expect the same results.

[@cloud1306]

RiP Thingverse, you wouldn't still happen to have access to those STC files?

[@sierradelta6524]

Is there any way or any where I can buy those helmets? I don't have 3D printer.

[@istibenczi6368]

My friend have a 3D printer. Where can i get codes for us to 3D print space marines?

[@Rizzan8]

What paints did you use on the wings and the skull on the chest?

[@SonicSledgehammerStudio]

Black and... I think Vallejo Black Grey? I honestly don't remember at this stage. 'Black and dark grey' no matter what manufacturer should do the job, though.

[@potcookies96]

Going to use this on a eldar saim hann kill team I'm working on

[@sandmanhh67]

No more edge highlighting..... IM SOLD!

[@malakim1773]

Did you go lighter on the drybrush on the first one because it's much cleaner and imo looks nicer without having the extra chalkiness and paint on the places like the shins and knees? Thanks for the vid, I'm going to paint my blood angels like this as I prefer this red tone over the brighter ones and it's not as purpley/maroony as the flesh tearers

[@bobdow3847]

Where do you get the file to print the shoulder pads ... love the blood Raven chapter

[@jimstam6137]

Well, I personally refuse to drybrush anything anymore, but i do think the flesh tone looks cool over red, thx!

[@Tenotros]

Looks awesome man! The skin ton on the red looks realy nice. With what colour did you paint the rim of the base?

[@SonicSledgehammerStudio]

Thanks bud! The rim is just XV-88 from the pot. Sometimes I use Steel Legion Drab, but for a more 'desert' base than just straight rocks and sand, the little extra orange in XV-88 works well.

[@bboyisbad]

Loving the videos! Was just wondering regarding the shoulder pads, mine came out a bit more on the yellow side. I followed all your steps but yours came out a lot lighter. Not too sure what I did wrong... any suggestions? :)

[@SonicSledgehammerStudio]

I'm not really sure without seeing them specifically. Could be worth giving them a final layer of Ushabti Bone, or even the Wraithbone base from the pot to see if that levels them out a bit?

[@bboyisbad]

Sonic Sledgehammer Studio Awesome will try that! Thanks!

[@A_Shovel_Wielding_Guardsman]

When painting the Blood Ravens, does the paint have to be stolen?

[@elliethehumancomments4801]

Can you do how I paint things howling Griffins?

[@jamiegreen3736]

Or a video on how to paint the capes and tabards of the salamanders using your techniques

[@TschonTschay]

Hi Sledge! Been a fan of you for a couple of months now and followed your guides for a couple of my kill teams to great effect as an absolute newbie. I only have one simple question: I use Valejos Woodgrain for Skitarii Rifles and AM Guardsmen leather packs and I am very satisfied. What would you recommend as an edge highlight? Thank you so much!

[@SonicSledgehammerStudio]

Hey dude! Glad to hear these are helpful. :D With something like Wood Grain you'll find Gorthor Brown works pretty well as an edge for it.

[@TschonTschay]

@@SonicSledgehammerStudio Thank you so much for your reply! I appreciate it! Love your new videos!

[@maxhubers8733]

Awesome video agian, thanks alot! I do have a question. Did you print the shoulder pads with your own Ender3. I'm thinking of buying one myself and I'm wondering if the detail is good enough for shoulder pads and stuff.

[@SonicSledgehammerStudio]

These pads were printed with an Elegoo Mars, which is a resin printer. With a smaller nozzle and the right orientation you might find you could do it on an Ender - I've gotten some pretty good results off of mine, but haven't tried shoulder pads yet. Now you've given me a plan, though! ;D

[@maxhubers8733]

Thank you very much! I will look into that then.

[@Lolonatori]

Are you sure your link is correct? On thingiverse i only found the Shoulderpads for the 1st founding Legions, but not those of the Blood Ravens sadly.

[@SonicSledgehammerStudio]

Whoops! I'd thought the creator had included them in the file of the original Legions, for some reason. I've updated the link, it should be working now!

[@Lolonatori]

@@SonicSledgehammerStudio Ah great. Thanks a lot. Those will make painting BRs so much simpler!

[@earlster1]

What kind of 3d printer do you use? Great tutorial.

[@earlster1]

Just found it, I'm an eejut.

[@Zantino88]

Amazing job! I love these tutorials video's its always good t o get a different perspective for other hobbyist. Would this work with the Space Hulk marines too? I've been intimidated by those models. I played orks back in the day so human models aren't my strong point. Any tips on those space hulk models?

[@SonicSledgehammerStudio]

There's really just more detail to work with - nothing to be intimidated by! Once you have the basic red down it's just a case of taking it slow and painting (if I'm remembering the Space Hulk miniatures correctly) a lot more gold details! There's a lot to do, but if you break it down and look at each section individually rather than 'oh there's so much,' it'll be much easier to work through.

[@Bembel81]

Terminators. They are called Space Marine Terminators.

[@machinamawatcher]

Love these tutorials! I'm wondering, do you just use the colored spray as a primer as well, or do you prime with a traditional primer and then use the colored spray?

[@SonicSledgehammerStudio]

The colour primers can be used by themselves, luckily enough. You don't need to prime with black or white and then hit them with the colour - just use Mephiston Red straight from the can!

[@machinamawatcher]

That's great to hear, thank you!

[@Granat0r]

@@SonicSledgehammerStudio I also put on Mephiston Red straight from the can on my minitures, but your red seems more bright an colourful. My red looks really dark. Do you have an idea when this happens? Did I use not enought spray?

[@BOSSVERDAN]

Hi, love the scheme! It's actually turned out slightly darker than I expected, but I enjoy the result! What colors did you use for the chest eagle? Abbadon Black with Eshin highlights? Or a grey with a shade? I really like the result. Thanks!

[@Firebirddna]

Great job. Classic wh40k space marine. How about black and yellow? Anyone a Scythes of the Emperor fan? I find yellow difficult.

[@geronimo8159]

You worked with Games Workshop? That was new to me ☺️

[@SonicSledgehammerStudio]

It's many years ago now, but I did, once upon a time!

[@SmellySoxMan]

Thanks for this video; this is great stuff

[@STOTTSPAWN]

What type of 3D printer do you have, also would you prefer a different type of printer if you know of one?

[@SonicSledgehammerStudio]

I've got an Ender 3 for FDM and an Elegoo Mars for resin, both entry level printers in their fields. I've actually gotten some really impressive results off the Mars - these helmets and shoulder pads being one example! The resin takes a little more post processing and misprints are, frankly, a bit pricier by comparison (say 50c in wasted resin versus 6c of PLA) but if you want layerless miniature upgrades, that's where to be looking.

[@Donuts0rdoughnuts]

Question to you or anybody reading this: What color of Citadel paints do you use to color the eyes??

[@SonicSledgehammerStudio]

With most Marines I use a couple of white lines and then dot in a little shade or glaze of the colour I want them to be. Gives a quick, easy 'glow' style effect.

[@OmegaLittleBob]

Nice!

[@13Robzilla]

Is there a way to get things that are done on a 3D printer without having one (or a friend that does?)

[@SonicSledgehammerStudio]

I believe Thingiverse has a feature where if you have an account, you can order things from them to be made for a nominal fee. The account itself is free, which is nice. Otherwise you can just download the files and pass them to a buddy!

[@13Robzilla]

@@SonicSledgehammerStudio Thank you so much!

[@killercann93]

nice pre heresy ultramarine helmet btw ;)

[@RyngsRaccoon]

Brilliant! :D

[@jamiegreen3736]

Hey sonic been watching your vids alot lately, your work is great. Can I request a new salamanders painting tutorial, I know you've done one previously but a new one with the primaris and some kit bashed figures would be great. Thanks, keep up the great work

[@SonicSledgehammerStudio]

There's honestly not much that I'd do differently - the Primaris miniatures are just a little bigger! ;D Cloaks and such would be something to touch on, though. I'll toss it on the list!

[@jamiegreen3736]

@@SonicSledgehammerStudio that's awesome, thank you sonic I've almost got everything together ready to start my army but I need some extra tips and techniques on the capes and tabards and also the custom shoulder pads I've found online. Your a Star

[@MurderHoboRPG]

My red templars look somewhat like this

[@mrV69]

You should paint War machine miniatures.

[@SonicSledgehammerStudio]

I've got to admit, I'm not really a huge fan of the Warmachine aesthetic. I know it cleaves pretty closely to the Warhammer look in a lot of ways, but the 'chonky steampunk' look doesn't do it for me, I'm afraid!

[@eldarmark]

I was a bit taken aback by the Mephiston Red -- they're listed as Khorne Red in the 2E(?) Codex where they were introduced -- but the Carroburg Crimson brings the color to Khorne Red levels. Very nice.

[@ThatWildcard]

I always thought Khorne red to be TOO dark once its shaded. I use mephiston red myself, it comes close to the "proper" color and makes the models way more lively and has a better contrast with the shoulderpads

[@LeatherMiasma]

Do carcharodons

[@PeninsulaPaintingProjects]

What's your thoughts on intellectual property do you not feel slightly awkward buying shoulder pads from a third party that is essentially using the GW stuff

[@gserhardt]

Speaking only for myself of course, but I don't feel bad buying 3rd party shoulder pads to kit my BR with. If GW would get off their high-horse and make some themselves, I'd buy from them in an instant. Hell, I bought Overkill *Just for Jensus Natorian*, and a thing of Middenland Tufts I didn't really need simply because it had a Blood Raven on the picture. I'd much rather throw my money at GW (clearly), but until they give me BR stuff to spend it on, it goes to whoever does.

[@SonicSledgehammerStudio]

I didn't buy these. Thingiverse operates on a non-commercial premise, so everyone's work is up there to be used for free. For Chapters which actually have upgrade sprues available from GW I wouldn't think twice - I buy the kits because the range of options is better, I prefer the plastic and I know they're going to match. Until there's Blood Ravens options or transfers available, I honestly don't feel too bad about printing off something that GW actually don't make; for conversion parts and the like, it doesn't seem as though I'm horning in on anything they're doing themselves.

[@PeninsulaPaintingProjects]

@@SonicSledgehammerStudio I understand where you're coming from just thought I was interesting hearing your perspective

[@jonesdan85]

Cool assed chapter

[@troopergio]

Still waiting on the blood angels video lol

[@SonicSledgehammerStudio]

Are you? kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKeyiWeQoZaEb5o

[@jackattack8098]

Yay

[@will4127]

It seems like only recently that every other commenter on KZbin has that J.C. Denton pic. Why is that? Did I miss something? Did someone start a Dentonite cult recently?

[@omiorahman6283]

hey where did the old comments go

[@SonicSledgehammerStudio]

I still see all the comments? I haven't touched the comment settings, so I'm not sure what's missing.

[@omiorahman6283]

@@SonicSledgehammerStudio I was making a blood raven joke of stealing old comments are youtube have a habit of deleting comments of year old videos

[@basicminiaturepainting]

Aweeome job

[@RWJP]

While that 3d printer shoulder pad is cool, it's such a shame it's an obviously different shape to the normal GW shoulder pad. That's the one thing that really puts me off 3d printed parts!

[@SonicSledgehammerStudio]

That one's actually my fault! I've since printed out a couple more that I scaled by 120% on one axis so that the bulk and 'bulge' of the proper shoulder pad is there. Once these guys are on the table you'll not notice the difference, but it does stand out a little if you're aiming to display them.

[@WilhelmScreamer]

rats, the thingiverse links are all gone

[@CHKNFNGRZ]

Video should be renamed "How I steal other peoples paint jobs - Blood Ravens".