How I Paint Things - Simple Astra Militarum

[@deztag3964]

Colours used (as they're not in description) PRE-WASH: Zandri Dust Tyrant Skull Castalan Green Cadian FLeshtone Vallejo Leather Brown (70.871 - Model Colour Range) Vallejo Black (70.950 - Model Colour again) Celestial Grey Leadbelcher WASHES: Agrax Earthshade Reikland Flesh AFTER: Kislev Flesh Loren Forest Runefang Steel White Scar

[@TerryPratchettchan]

Thx man

[@rossparsons2600]

We've been overrrun!!

[@interestingpie493]

came in clutch on this comment

[@MG-ih7mg]

Thank you, was looking for it in description and didn't see it!

[@lupercal1984]

I have never identified with a painter more. "Now very carefully.....PHHHBTTHHHHH." My exact washing style.

[@SonicSledgehammerStudio]

You've got to make sure to use the sound effects, too, or it won't work properly!

[@aaronrobinson5377]

Absolute gold standard for instruction. Just started painting and this is what I've been looking for. Thanks for sharing your expertise!

[@timothyyoung2962]

Out of all the painting tutorials I watched I always enjoy your tutorials the best. I have to agree that the Astra Militarum is great. They're just nice universal sci-fi troops and can be used in so many more games than 40k to represent all kinds of future soldiers. I use them in Stargrave, Space Weirdos, Planet 28, and This Is Not A Test to name a few. They're just awesome little soldiers.

[@joshuawebb3484]

THIS VIDEO! This video right here is a lifesaver! I have monochromatic colorblindness and cannot see colors making the painting aspect very dificult, so to be able to know what citidel brand paint goes where and how much to water down the paint is just suck a great thing for me. Painting is my least favorite part of warhammer and you sir have changed that for me! I actually stopped hobbying because id get so depressed that i coulnt get the right contrasts for my minis. I MUST extend my gratitude and say thank you so much for giving me the tools to be able to now fully enjoy my hobby. You did more than make a video, you gave me my hobby back!

[@SonicSledgehammerStudio]

I'm super glad to hear something like this could help! I'd honestly never realised that total colour blindness exists, and after starting to look into the subject I'm absolutely staggered. I just can't imagine what that is like. If this is something to help put models back on the table, all the better! You might also get a kick out of the coming line of Citadel Contrast as something to look into in a month or so time - straight from the pot and single colours should make things really clear, too!

[@blakeskidmore523]

Hey man, I hope you are well. Your videos gave me the inspiration to get into the hobby and start painting the guardsmen that have always interested me. One cadian squad down....so many more to go. Thanks for being a great teacher!

[@AmateurBarbarian]

I like how every episode is a very special episode.

[@crassbandicoot5082]

Always great watching your tutorials. Great results with simple techniques and no pretention like some of the flashier painting channels, who assume that after a couple of minis everyone is a Golden Demon winning painter.

[@SonicSledgehammerStudio]

Glad you like them! I figure not everybody needs to be churning out masterpieces to fill an army with troops on the table, right? :D

[@Jakal1391]

I'm using a different color scheme, but the method of drybrushing the fatigues before the wash with my guardsmen as well. I also use the wash technique of very carefully... PTHHHTBBTTTTTTTTTT

[@SonicSledgehammerStudio]

It's only fairly recently, I think, that I finally cottoned on to washing an extreme highlight down to match the shading around it. Works pretty well! I'm glad someone else knows the requirement of PTHRBBBRBTTBRHRTB when the shade goes on, too. ;D

[@jgirling6890]

WOW!! All them years I spent painting Warhammer back in the day and never used a wash paint in my life and look at the difference!!! 😮

[@SonicSledgehammerStudio]

The tools we've been given in the last couple of years have really made it a breeze to get some pretty great results!

[@raiderius_]

thank you soo much for this. i'm just getting back into the hobby after almost 20 years of not playing (since second edition) and am super rusty. your tutorial was the best looking of the cadian imperial guard in my opinion. did it step-by-step and wow man what a good looking mini!!! again thanks!

[@SonicSledgehammerStudio]

Glad it was of use! The world can always do with more brave Guardsmen in it. :D

[@zhhrah]

I like your happiness through out the video. Great tutorial!

[@SonicSledgehammerStudio]

Thank you kindly! I'm usually worried that I'm waffling, but it turns out people seem to enjoy my chatter through things. :D

[@MrH-GB]

I always like that you get a solid result without anything being overly complicated or difficult to pull off.

[@SonicSledgehammerStudio]

I think we have a tendency to overthink some of these things. A 'close enough' finish will look great across an army; we've not all got the time to lavish attention on the rank and file! ;)

[@CordioMuffinhead]

Thank you so much for this fine tutorial , didnt thought i could paint a mini that good , thanks again :)

[@joshualazzarini7366]

I just wanted to say thank you for this tutorial! This technique has helped me get into the hobby, and introduced me to many advanced techniques at a basic level, now I can freehand different color schemes and figures with the stuff I learned on this video.

[@SonicSledgehammerStudio]

Nice one! :D I'm glad it could help. I think there's a lot of great advice on the internet which can still seem a little daunting at first, so the whole point of these videos is really just to get people with brushes in their hands.

[@benwolanski111]

Fantastic work. Thanks to that dry brush technique for the fatigues, you have inspired me to really dig into the guard minis I have kicking around begging for something other then the standard issue Grey fatigues.

[@SonicSledgehammerStudio]

Always encouraging to know someone else is mad enough to pick up brush and paint and tackle more Guardsmen! :D

[@mikedarkblue]

9:19 most I've ever laughed at a painting video. This was so incredible well done. Thank you so much for the video!!

[@SonicSledgehammerStudio]

It's the simple things that keep me entertained. ;D

[@facey1920]

This mate is an awesome tutorial, I've done 40k for good 15-20yrs but just decided to get some imperial guard and this is definitely the tutorial I'm using 👍

[@jackdeily8615]

After years of miniature painting and learning techniques like object source lighting, non metallic metal, and blending, I always find myself going back to drybrushing my warhammer units because as a technique, drybrushing is so damn fun. This guy turned out amazing, and as my forgeworld cadians with respirators pack just arrived, I think i'm going to try this with a custom color scheme.

[@glennrose3750]

Outstanding work and tutorial

[@SonicSledgehammerStudio]

Thank you kindly! Repeat the simple method a couple hundred times and any Guard army will look the business! ;D

[@Fulkaz65]

Thank you so much, even english is not my mother lenguage you make yourself cleare. I just bought yesterday my first army: "Battleforce Astra Militarum Battlegroup". As soon as I have the materials (tools, paints glue...), I'm going to put in practice what I learned here for the glorious Imperial Guard and in the name of our beloved Emperor!!!

[@SonicSledgehammerStudio]

Good luck! Sounds like you had a grand Christmas. :D The Astra Militarum can seem like you are forever painting men, but there is nothing that looks so impressive on the table as massed infantry!

[@johnroberts981]

Thanks for the enthralling video. Having painted anything for a long time and a big fan of Guardsmen too it's been verrry useful. Thanks again ☺

[@SonicSledgehammerStudio]

Can't beat a drybrush when you've got dozens upon dozens of miniatures to knock out!

[@andrewfox4467]

Awesome. That first wash was insane! Just starting back up following the announcement of Kill Team and you've already inspired me to get into the guards. Very cool indeed. Keep up the excellent work!

[@SonicSledgehammerStudio]

The magic that is Agrax Earthshade, right? ;D A good wash will help hide a lot of sins, and it's for that reason I like to stick to drybrushing before a wash. Some like the effect of it afterwards and that's a matter of personal preference, I think, but as far as slapping on a colour and doing some quick tidying with the armour colour afterwards? I don't think you can get too much faster.

[@alexlloyd6112]

Andrew Fox is what would your kill team be from the guards?

[@andrewfox4467]

Ahh to have a band of Gaunt's Ghosts....

[@lenoks_de]

Looks amazing!! And it's really simple to paint. I ordered my cadians today and will try this technique this weekend.

[@SonicSledgehammerStudio]

Thanks a lot! It doesn't have to be a big challenge to get your guys ready for the table. Have fun with them! :D

[@BlakeSHA]

Been a while, but I want to add my voice of thanks. Just started myself and that was VERY informative and well described process. (and the model looked fantastic)

[@johncowan9309]

This guy is hilarious, and a great painter! I love the way he narrates as he goes.

[@PsiBurr]

Another awesome video! I haven't touched 40k since the early 90's back in Welly but as age takes a toll on one's eyes I find myself gravitating back to the bigger figures! Keep up the great work

[@plaidpvcpipe3792]

This really helps me! Even though I use red armor, the same principles apply.

[@yoyoyo9669]

i am at the stage of painting green onto the armor and im procrastinating i will do it though! thank you again for the great video!

[@SonicSledgehammerStudio]

You gotta do it eventually, or they don't end up green! ;D

[@yoyoyo9669]

@@SonicSledgehammerStudio haha i will do it tomorrow i think! :P

[@yoyoyo9669]

@@SonicSledgehammerStudio i just finished painting the green! next is the skin then metal then touchups then a wash thanks to you i know what to do! thanks for the responses you inspired me to get my lazy butt moving nd do some hobby work! i feel great about it now i can relax in peace for a little while:P !!!

[@yoyoyo9669]

im going to be painting my guard just like this thank you so much for an awesomely done guide youre the best

[@mrmoto8467]

The detail on the faces of your guardsmen are awesome. I’m struggling trying to get my rank and file guardsmen faces to come out as neatly.

[@King_Crawdad]

This has helped me so much. I have a guard army begging to be painted. Now I have the confidence.

[@SonicSledgehammerStudio]

Yes! Get stuck in. :D

[@Geekermo]

Love this tutorial, I'm just starting an astra MIlitarum army so this is gold. Keep up with your videos!

[@TheMoidi]

Very good tutorial, which I will try to apply on my guardsmen too. With a bit different colour scheme though.

[@blackhawkuh-6026]

8:20 vs 10:54 It looked like a toy but then looks realistic it’s impressive how much that wash does

[@lukey3263]

this looks really good. im waiting on a pack of Cadian troops to practice as I've been out of the game for 20 years. dry brush before wash is really interesting and im looking forward to trying it. please do more imperial guard and specifically, death korp! that's what Im going to start collecting (when forge world opens back up) im looking forward to following your videos as I pick painting back up. cheers

[@GheyForGames]

I cant believe the difference that wash made its actually insane Like the before shot I'm like "yeah okay sure but how does THIS end up like the thumbnail" "oh... That's how..."

[@stefanaguinaldosoerensen2355]

I was terrified of starting 40k because of the painting process, until i saw this. Got my starter pack loaded up and ready.

[@terrywitzu7874]

Great vid, man. I just started playing again for the first time since The Horus Heresy (yep, 14-late 16). Up until now, I did more collecting than actually playing of FofW. Now, that I just moved to Ottawa, nobody plays FofW over here. Just as well, WWII ended. Being into traditional warfare, of course, I went w/ the Cadian's ("Imperial |Guardsmen|" when I used to play - "Go Lucky Seven's, LOL). I appreciate your video and encouragement to change certain points of the uniform to your liking (plastic toys - Hah ha). Your particular style of painting is the best I've seen! I hope you have more cool vids for Cadians b/c I just subscribed. :) Tips on collecting , or starting a collection would be good one. However, I prescribe to the which miniatures look the coolest approach. Having fun painting my starters which are 2 boxes of shock troops, and a Command Squad, but really look forward to losing my first game. It's a great hobby, and one of the few that still inclines people to meet in person, rather than on the internet. Really glad I started again, and very glad I found your channel. :)

[@richanderssen8389]

Can't believe I didn't find this channel sooner. Great stuff! Subbed

[@SonicSledgehammerStudio]

Thanks a lot! :D Hopefully there's more coming that'll be of use to you.

[@realgitz55]

going to support you on patron because this video made my life 100000x easier for starting guard :)

[@realgitz55]

There we go, new patron supporter now :)

[@SonicSledgehammerStudio]

Nice one, dude. Thank you very much! Everything helps me out immensely. Hope to see some more Guardsmen in the world soon! ;)

[@loupiscanis9449]

Thank you , Only 20 years , newbee! , my guard are from the Rouge trader" days , good upload , thank you

[@hugget4995]

Your tutorials have taught me so much since I started painting and I'm still. Learning from them, what are the chances you will get around to showing us how you would go about painting a Commissar?

[@michaelpendleton6395]

I love this painting! Well done sir!

[@charliewilson2946]

Man this is awesome, its helped alot! All of your videos are really great!

[@writingwithspears9015]

Painted my first ever Guardsman using this video and he turned out pretty great :D The first of many , I hope

[@8BitJesus]

You know, I was really impressed with this. I was a little sceptical of the dry brushing first but it really looks good! Awesome job :)

[@SonicSledgehammerStudio]

It looks crazy bright and messy first going on, I'll admit! It's hard to visualize sometimes how things will all come together, but as I'm always saying, keep the faith. ;D

[@simonbreckon7975]

not interested in warhammer anymore, but love bolt action. this technique will be perfect for my DAK. lovely paint job though and good humor lots of videos on painting miniatures dosent have any humor and very serious, you sir have a good sense of humor thank you

[@guillermomataserrano9413]

I really LOVE this tutorial, the results of the uniform is so realistic :D

[@milleniiumfalcon319]

Great video got a battle force and leman Russ to paint had them ages your video has made painting them look easy.

[@SonicSledgehammerStudio]

It doesn't have to be a chore to bust out the Guardsmen! Just get the biggest drybrush you can hold and go nuts. ;D

[@Deagorsarrh]

very nice and fast paintjob, thanks for the tutorial man!

[@auroralee]

I appreciate the Cadian Seargent has a bolt pistol. That is the mark of a true badass guardsman.

[@SonicSledgehammerStudio]

When you become a Sergeant they let you put down that lasgun and pick up a real weapon! ;D

[@dmcf1975]

Really nice video - great looking finish.

[@bluelion9563]

Great video mate, I use this to help with my Imperial Guard! 👍🏻 Just out of interest, what colour would you use when highlighting black?

[@iro149]

Very straightforward. Thanks for putting this up. Also, your voice would be perfect for a career in Radio hehe 👍🏼

[@christopherparry7389]

Can you show us how you'd do cadian vehicles please.

[@fenrir6950]

Awesome video man, nice painting and nice tutorial... Keep it up!

[@SonicSledgehammerStudio]

Gotta rep the Guard! :D

[@jamjar3451]

Great video. Enjoyed watching it. 😀😀😀

[@R22RJMacready]

First, thanks a lot for this technique, I've used Duncan's video for my first 5 guardsmen (well, my first 5 minis in fact) and I think I'll switch to your method as it seems simpler and gives a very good result! A few questions: 1 I'm going to use Death Guard Green instead of Zandri Dust as a base color for the fatigues. Which color would you recommend for the drybrush? It seems like it should be Niblet Green or Nurgling Green from what I understand. 2 My first use of the "prrrrt" technique for the Agrax Earthshade, seems like I kind of messed up and ended up with big spots of dark areas, notably at the top of the helmet and on the shoulder pads. Would you have an advice to avoid that? I had to paint with the base color again to get rid of some of them but didn't take care of them all. 3 What would you have used to highlight the boots just out of curiosity? One last thing: I've already watched this video several times and your enthusiasm and happiness make the whole video very pleasant. I love your laugh, it always bring a smile on my face. :)

[@SonicSledgehammerStudio]

To answer your questions! 1. I'd go with Nurgling Green. Niblet Green is a little more saturated, where Nurgling Green is slightly more pallid and will fit the colour a little better, I think. If you want a really bright drybrush, try Underhive Ash instead! It's not very green, but it makes for a good, stark and faded fatigue colour. 2. If you're finding big pools of shade that won't settle anywhere - or you're just getting big blobs of it sitting on flat areas - just run your brush along the lip of the pot to get most of the shade back in there, but your brush will still be damp. Run it along the blobby pool and you should find the wicking action of the damp brush will slurp it up without totally dragging away all the shade there. A damp brush will always do this better than a dry one, so I find it's easiest to use the brush I'm shading with!

[@R22RJMacready]

@@SonicSledgehammerStudio Thanks, I'll try with Nurgling Green then!

[@kilroy8263]

Great video. This will make it easy to paint them, thank you

[@SonicSledgehammerStudio]

Glory to the Emperor, and may your dice always roll sixes. ;D Infantry should be the backbone of any Guard deployment!

[@johnkelley9877]

It really looks good and I will try your method on my next Guardsmen.

[@iamphL]

Really great video! Made me buy my start collecting set of imperial guards! Two questions: 1) Do you prime the units before putting them together or do you build them first? 2) do you prime them first black, and then zandri dust? Or do you directly go to zandri dust? An Answer would be greatly appreciated :)

[@SonicSledgehammerStudio]

Except in very rare circumstances it'll almost always be easier to assemble the miniature before priming it. For most models you don't need to paint and then glue them together, and even most character miniatures you can safely assemble before painting without worrying about getting a brush in all the little details. The Citadel colour primers are all designed to be used without an initial black or white spray; just shake up the Zandri Dust and spray it straight on the plastic.

[@stefanklossek7857]

Great. Thank you very much.

[@mrmoto8467]

Love your videos! Would you recommend a Zandri dust primer spray or base Zandri dust spray for fatigues? Or does it not matter which one?

[@SonicSledgehammerStudio]

The primer spray and 'colour' spray should be the same thing - if it comes in a rattle can, it's a primer. Always my first port of call when I'm painting these guys!

[@Jakal1391]

My guardsmen are painted with dark grey clothes and beige armor, I've used ushabti bone as the main color for them. I'm interested in this drybrushing before washing method. Should I do it on the clothes, or on the Armour because it's the lighter color on the model? Should I cover up any mistakes I make while doing the fatigues by basecoating the armor first in Zandri Dust? Thanks, this is a great video.

[@SonicSledgehammerStudio]

The way I think of it, I'd probably drybrush the fatigues rather than the armour on a Guardsman, since you'll be able to clean up the armour and do your tidying stage at that point. Especially if you're doing a dark grey fatigue set, it'll be far easier to do the armour second, I think!

[@SturmgeistMD]

Hi there! I very recently started painting minis, and just now actually primed a cadian infantry squad. I am a bit surprised how defined your mini looks after the wash, even without a gloss varnish step or subsequent highlighting. I use Army Painter washes, and my previous minis became quite smudgy and dark looking. Is that only due to the quality of the Citadel wash?

[@SonicSledgehammerStudio]

It's not so much a quality thing as a difference in each product's use, I suppose. The Army Painter washes are a lot thicker by comparison to the Citadel Shades. What you'll find in particular with Strong Tone is that they're designed to go over a basecoat, and then you apply the basecoat a second time as the 'highlight' afterwards. If you're wanting a more similar effect to how the Shades work, try mixing a little of the Army Painter Quickshade Medium into your Strong Tone before you apply it. I usually use two drops of wash to one drop of medium, and get a very nice finish from it afterwards.

[@SturmgeistMD]

@@SonicSledgehammerStudio great, i'll give that a try! Thanks for the response!

[@vladimirpotrosky7855]

You're making me actually want to start collecting imperial guard....

[@theaveragegamer1996]

Love this video it's really helped me as I get into painting and collecting Warhammer 40k. I have a question if anyone can help? After doing the agrax step it feels as if my figures are just too dark and drab. I've made sure to go lighter on the shade etc and still struggle to have my mini look "lively" if that makes sense.any advice or am I just being daft? Thanks 😊

[@Zoulezouzou]

comme d'habitude, un super travail !! bravo Troy et à bientôt !! Zou

[@nickquintero7105]

Hi! New to painting and like everyone else i do love the PHHHBTTTHHHHH... how ever do you have any more tips for this? i have been doing my best to prevent pooling but they still come out wet looking

[@SonicSledgehammerStudio]

If your shade is coming out looking glossy - and you've not bought the gloss version, I'd guess! - then it probably needs a more vigorous shake before using it. If you're still getting a weird wet finish to it, once you're done painting you can just seal the miniature with a matt varnish.

[@nickquintero7105]

@@SonicSledgehammerStudio RIP I didnt even know you needed to shake the washes.....

[@ArizonaRonParallel]

Hi been copying this guide, if I get green on his cloth do I go over it again with zandri dust ? Thanks great video

[@SonicSledgehammerStudio]

Yep! Just a little of the base color again will fix that up no problem.

[@Nusphigore]

Very nice vídeo mate. Thanks.

[@OriginalDecurse]

amazing job man, thanks for the tips

[@daraghmooney5474]

Great video, at time of watching there are 40k views, coincidence I think not.

[@Dnostam]

Great tutorial, have you ever done guardsmen in a more realistic way, like no metallics, mono colour or camo ?

[@SonicSledgehammerStudio]

I actually did a Necromunda figure similarly to that a little while back. If you're thinking of no metallic stuff, the Bolt Action miniatures I've done would probably be a pretty close match.

[@SerMattzio]

Thank you for the video. Do you normally simply leave the eyes flesh tone? I'm thinking of painting them black (for the pupils) and then a light grey in each corner, but obviously I don't want that awful bulging cartoon eyes effect you can get if you're not careful.

[@SonicSledgehammerStudio]

Ordinarily, for most of my troops, I'll just leave them as they are when they're finished. It's usually a deeply shaded area anyway, and to my mind looks about right when you're standing over the table looking down on the lads. One way I've seen done that works quite well is to do a thin line of white, then dab in some Nuln Oil or other black wash to soften the edges and shade the sockets again, followed by a quick dab of black for the pupil. Everybody's got their own recipe; mine's to just ignore the eyes, in the most part!

[@SerMattzio]

Really nice tip, thank you! Subbed :)

[@Bathysta]

Hey Sonic! I have seen this video in 2017 already. Found it again this evening. I am finally collecting Astra Militarum and i love your tutorial. I have a question though... Have you sprayed the Zandri dust on the model? Games Workshop sells it in a spraycan as you surely already know. Great Videos! Please, keep your channel going! :)

[@SonicSledgehammerStudio]

Yup! Just Zandri Dust straight from the can, quick and easy. :)

[@Bathysta]

@@SonicSledgehammerStudio Thank you sooo much! Great that you took the time to reply!

[@cadderley100]

Do you, by chance, have a Sonic Sledge Hammer ready that I mayhaps borrow please? I have a Leeman Russ here that I need to take it too.

[@ArizonaRonParallel]

Hi last question I did what you said and shook the wash for a good minute, still the same result a lot darker than yours and shiny finish. Is there a specific brush you use ? Maybe I’m putting too much on although I don’t think I am thanks mate

[@SonicSledgehammerStudio]

It didn't look in your photos likethere was too much. It might be a silly question but I can't think of anything else which would keep making it dry shiny; are you using one marked Gloss on the bottle?

[@stevenholt458]

Just bought a getting started box set of AM to get me going. I got 20% off it online, your video will come in handy painting them up. They look easy enough to paint as well. I'm not really into space marines, these models appealed to me as they looked more human if that makes sense. I see everyone likes to paint their models slightly differently. See when you spray the model with Zandri dust, do you undercoat it before hand, or just spray it onto the grey plastic? Thanks.

[@SonicSledgehammerStudio]

The first Zandri Dust is one of the undercoat sprays. It gives a solid foundation to paint on, as well as being the easiest colour for everything else you'll end up painting over top. You can start from grey or black as well, but if you're going to pick up a can to paint Guardsmen this way, it might as well be Zandri Dust. Good luck, and welcome aboard!

[@SonicSledgehammerStudio]

I also noticed I hadn't actually answered your question properly! The Citadel Colour Sprays are designed they can go straight on to bare plastic, you don't need to spray a black or white first. My apologies that I hadn't read thoroughly the first time!

[@stevenholt458]

Sonic Sledgehammer Studio thanks very much for that. My box set arrived today. I built my shock troops, the weather is meant to be decent tomorrow, I'll undercoat them then. Thanks again.

[@SuRpriiZeGaming]

Im struggling with the castallan green after a wash im not lerting it pool and keeping it thin and its making the green look patchy and yours is a lot brighter than mine but it may be my lighting

[@SonicSledgehammerStudio]

By the sound of things, maybe try with just a little less water? If it's going patchy and not giving a solid colour, I'd think it might be a little too thin. You only need it to flow smoothly from the brush.

[@plaidpvcpipe3792]

Subscribed!

[@howieb4217]

Love your videos man!

[@jesterregret1682]

Dose the zandri dust spray also act as a primer or did use a primer before ?

[@SonicSledgehammerStudio]

It's a primer itself. No need for anything underneath. :)

[@hammertimewes]

I'm thinking of using this technique for my Cadian's, any recommendation on replacing Castellan Green with a base grey colour?

[@ArizonaRonParallel]

When I put the wash on the white parts the eagle badges have gone really dark and not like yours ? Did I put too much wash on ? Or do I need to go over them again ? Thanks

[@SonicSledgehammerStudio]

I think I might have answered this one over on Twitter! :) On the off chance, make sure you're giving your shades a really good shake before using them. They'll settle much better afterwards.

[@Draguuu]

Wonderful Tutorial, its really helpful for a beginner like me... Just a question wich colors Do you recommend for normal Astra Militarum Soldiers with a Steel Legion theme?

[@terrain-hardy]

Really nice work. Great tutorial so simple but still with a great finish ... ;-) I'm pretty new to Warhammer 40k, and am gathering an Astra Militarum army together. so I have searched up and down on youTube after some "how to paint Astra Militarum" in winter or city / urban color theme ... but without any luck ... ; - (( So if you accept wishes, then I would wish that you would paint a Astra Militarum in winter camo theme. many thanks for showing and please keep up the good work ... ;-))

[@SonicSledgehammerStudio]

The funny thing with painting winter gear is often that it's no different to what troops would usually be wearing during summer months, but with a big jacket over the top! Unfortunately with our Guardsmen that's a little harder to paint out of thin air... :D I'd use exactly the same techniques, but swap out a few of the colours - the uniform I'd use Stormvermin Fur and then drybrush with Administratum Grey, and do their armour in The Fang, I guess. Grey and blue tend to work the easiest for that winter, cold look.

[@terrain-hardy]

okay ... I think that I rather would try you tips from you'r "How I Paint Things - White" video ... Thanks for the answer ... and keep up the good work

[@grorse]

Do you use a primer coat before the Zandri Dust? Love your videos by the way, very informative :)

[@SonicSledgehammerStudio]

The coloured sprays from GW can be used as primers, so you don't have to double up on spraying. :D Just one blast of Zandri Dust and away you go. Very quick!

[@grorse]

@@SonicSledgehammerStudio Awesome, thanks for the reply!

[@Deathwing2]

At the very beginning I thought you'd painted an impressionist rooster on the pallette!

[@SonicSledgehammerStudio]

Well, now you've got me wondering how much work it'd be to devise a Chapter badge for some Rooster Marines... ;)

[@garethkeane3020]

Is there anything from Citadel that I can use instead of the leather brown?

[@SonicSledgehammerStudio]

Either Dryad Bark or Rhinox Hide would be my guesses for the closest match. I'd probably use the latter, myself, for a little bit of warmth to the colour.

[@DaVe2022]

Where do you get all the webbing accessories like the helmet and canteen?

[@SonicSledgehammerStudio]

They all come in the kit! :)

[@DeathKorpsCommissar]

Amazing tutorial, great work!

[@bettsdn]

Fantastic!

[@MrTpimms]

Great tutorial and definitely going to help me with my Guard force! What colour did you use for the rim of the base? Thanks

[@SonicSledgehammerStudio]

The edge of this guy's base is an old paint, Calthan Brown. Mournfang Brown is a close equivalent though slightly warmer in tone, or you might try Steel Legion Drab. Both are good!

[@MrTpimms]

Sonic Sledgehammer Studio thanks for getting back to me so quickly! Playing around with the idea of greys rather than greens for the armour etc so will see how I get on! Thanks again!

[@SonicSledgehammerStudio]

Not a problem! You happened to catch me at the desk, so to speak. :D If you're planning grey armour, I might suggest Skavenblight Dinge with a Stormvermin Fur highlight instead of the usual flatter grey schemes. Just that hint of warmth will make it work much nicer on an army, I'd think, but try a couple of tests and see what you like!

[@MrTpimms]

Sonic Sledgehammer Studio thanks a million! Lots to think of and I’ve already switched army twice! This has got me set on AM!

[@Devilsluck0011]

I just got into warhammer. I got imperial guards and shaven. You got a 'how I paint things skaven'?

[@realgitz55]

For leman Russes and other vehicles would you still spray with zandri dust or chaos black?

[@SonicSledgehammerStudio]

With the bigger vehicles I'd start with black, then a couple of coats of Castellan Green for the basecoat with everything else done over the top.

[@ErrantPainting]

Great tutorial :D thanks!

[@ClioManBacc]

Very useful video thanks. Can I ask you which kind of brush do you use? brand I mean. I am not such satisfied by Citadel brushes

[@SonicSledgehammerStudio]

These ones are all Citadel brushes, I'm afraid!

[@ClioManBacc]

Ah yeh! I didn’t notice. I thought the brushes that you used for the metallic paint and edges were another brand. Sorry stupid question

[@swaaahtome]

Very nice! What desk light do you have? My house is very dark unless I want to paint in the kitchen or toilet..

[@SonicSledgehammerStudio]

I've got a Toolcraft magnifier lamp. Specifically, it's model number 8066. Most search results show that as an EU-specific model, but it ought not to be hard to find something similar once you see what you're hunting! They normally retail between €30-40 so they're relatively inexpensive, and since it's got a D-clamp for attaching it against the edge of a desk it's been just about everywhere around my place.

[@swaaahtome]

Thank you very much mate! Also what other guard do you have? Was wondering if you have an old school stormtrooper tutorial.. Ive got a few and no idea where to start with them!

[@SonicSledgehammerStudio]

Oh goodness... far too many Guardsmen, if I'm honest! I think the only thing I haven't got is some of the new plastic Ogryns, which I'll have to correct! As it so happens I'm actually working on a commission for some old, old-school Stormtroopers at the moment, so I'll sneak a quick vid in where I can. :D

[@swaaahtome]

Wooo happy days looking forward to it!