How long does it REALLY take to Paint Warhammer 40k? - Space Marine

[@BroadswordWargaming]

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[@kevinmorbidthelostcronin1984]

About 10 years ago, I decided to repaint my 200+ Tyranids. They were still in the original color schemes, with some in orange and others in blue/purple, with the skill of someone who had been painting for a couple of days. I decided I wanted one swarm scheme too. But ... I had four kids and a wife. My hobbies were always placed at the bottom of the pile (and 40K is expensive). So, I decided to share color schemes between my Tyranids and Space Marines (Imperial Fists). Boltgun for bone, Yellow for skin, and blood red for exposed muscles. This combo was easy to paint and cheap. It was much, much faster than my old schemes. Add a black wash and some white highlights and it is quick, easy, and cheap. Thus, I completed my Hive Fleet Maelstrom. :) Of course, part of the speed did come from painting the same layers on piece after piece. By the time I finished one layer, the first pieces were dry and I could start on the next layer.

[@pkawesome6230]

I really enjoyed this video. We are seeing too much of reality TV seep into the hobby with 24 hour challenges, paint one mini in 1 hour etc. This was a breath of fresh air to remind us of why we love the hobby and set unrealistic goals sometimes. The best part for me was that y'all were happy with what you've done at the end which is the most important part. Love the paint schemes and great editing!!!

[@BroadswordWargaming]

I totally agree! It just isn't a realistic target for people (myself included), and I think it can make people feel a little down about their own progress. I've tried (and failed) at loads of 24-hour videos because life often gets in the way, and that is ok! 😀 also, thanks for the kind words!

[@whalesequence]

Yeah, I had to tell myself that it'll take 2 or 3 sittings for me to finish one scarab occult terminator, thought I'd have the whole squad painted in a couple days🤣

[@thekkidd3d]

So, I've really enjoyed the old Squidmar challenge vids where he had friends over and jammed some crazy challenges. That said, I 💯 % agree that it was really refreshing to see this natural , honest, take on painting and building some minis. I'm a bit inspired by it. Thank you for making it. This is the first vid I've seen from BW, but it got my subscription, I look forward to more. Hopefully, an update when finished?

[@jakeg3733]

I can paint 666 minis in under 15 minutes which means I'm a better person than you!

[@wrantheim6777]

I couldn't bring myself to rush through painting a miniature like in these challenges. Far too stressful for something that i love to sink my concentration in.

[@pointandshootvideo]

The Tyranid color scheme turned out amazingly good. I was pleasantly surprised. Well-done!

[@nathandanner4030]

IMO it's actually hard to screw up Tyranids.

[@Shark59809]

@@nathandanner4030 I managed to mess them up.

[@bettsdn]

in the most Irish accent ever: "becausemydelicatelittle LAAAADY hands were getting sore" 🤣Never change.

[@BroadswordWargaming]

Ah, Beejaysus

[@jamespratt7526]

It’s weird how Ciara has a distinct Irish accent generally and I think nothing of it but I also got to that same exact phrase and thought “omg that’s the Irishest anybody has ever been” 😂

[@isisnmagic1812]

😅😅😅😅😅

[@Puddleglum83]

She has a light accent

[@ParaFoxxen]

Cringe comment 🤢

[@THEMEOWBALLS]

This video is honestly so amazing it helps show people that it really does take more time than you think especially for new beginners, I currently work 24/7 so finding time to just paint is very difficult especially when one mini can take me 5-6 hours. Everyone has their own pace and this video helps bring that to light.

[@deez3913]

Lol really, 24/7!!! Impossible but nice hyperbole.

[@caitlynwarrington8690]

Nice job on all of the figures, ESPECIALLY given all of the store/family/editing you had to accomplish as well! Grats you two!

[@hypras]

The Tyranid color scheme turned out really good!

[@BroadswordWargaming]

Thanks! I really wasn't sure about it (as I had several schemes I liked), but it looked alright in the end! Just a few more to do too.

[@frankcastle9691]

It did?

[@ancientgraybear]

Having seen the Nids in the Broadsword shop last week, the colour scheme and the bases are class. Well done to you both, it is a commitment to bang out these big boxes to a deadline. Can't wait to tackle these myself.

[@jimholmes4729]

Thank you for the realistic approach to painting. I always appreciate that both of you speak to the importance of your lives away from the painting table, too.

[@trickish-spark3961]

I’ve still only painted 12 space marine models and 15 tyranids from that box set The pile of shame grows ever higher…

[@Keck_YT]

Great channel you have here, both obviously incredibly well spoken and skilled. Great shots, short and concise content... Well done.

[@BroadswordWargaming]

Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@oldschoolfrp2326]

2:56 Braver than any (space) marine: Wearing black to spray white indoors [Just realized I wore black to spray white today]

[@milktenders6219]

Your Tyranid distaste DISPLEASES the Four Armed Emperor

[@BroadswordWargaming]

FOR THE EMPEROR.

[@NewSquallor]

"You didn't drill out your gun barrels" -That guy :D

[@BroadswordWargaming]

Haha. "ACKTUALLLY".

[@NewSquallor]

@@BroadswordWargaming lol. But seriously. You got a wow out of me. Very nicely done for such a short time frame.

[@shadowblaster124]

What a lovely video. I like the honesty. It's been 1-2 years but thank you for making this.

[@BroadswordWargaming]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@joshmortimer3433]

Always love your videos and the authenticity of them. Was good to see the new boxset painted aswell, those space marine sculpts have come along way since my first set in the 90s. keep up the great vids both and thank you for sharing.

[@222LoneWolf]

I'm planning on doing a Starcraft Zerg-style scheme for my first Tyranids, and this gave me some great ideas for how to do the purples and greens. Awesome job!

[@uwesca6263]

Great scheme! Now add some votanns for a great diorama :D

[@alex-c7567]

Amazing job! Personally I am a fan of taking my time on miniatures, it is fun and relaxing to slowly paint things up.

[@BroadswordWargaming]

Thanks! I agree, we should enjoy the process, it's a hobby after all! :)

[@jakfuki]

I’d forgotten that Paul Bettany had his own painting channel.

[@BroadswordWargaming]

I'll take that. It's normally him or Rik Mayall haha.

[@anthonywaggett9317]

Ciara's faces are amazing, I know you did a video on faces once before but please can we see another, her painting skill has come on amazingly since her first mini. And your stuff is good as well Oliver🤣

[@Thedagda801]

Great stuff! Next time I’m in Castlebar, I must drop in.

[@BroadswordWargaming]

Please do! 😀

[@BrianAndrews73]

Nice video, I'm still painting mine. One recommendation I would make with this box is to just do the combat patrols first. Yes the big screamer killer is lovely but it's not part of the combat patrol so leave it until later. That way you feel like you are achieving something cohesive sooner, although I am breaking up the Termagants into t20 chunks and painting something more exiting in-between.

[@TremorBoria]

Cool video man, I like the colour schemes. Very neat! I felt like this video didn't have enough views for the amount of work you put in and I thought maybe this one comment would tip the algorithm scales lol.

[@BroadswordWargaming]

Haha, thanks so much! All the support is appreciated. Glad you like the colours, I wasn't sure, but I like them now. 😀

[@jmc7034]

Great team work with excellent results. Both armies are going to be amazing when fully done

[@The_Warsmith]

Great video. I'm painting my Tyranids Pink, Grungy White and cyan

[@BroadswordWargaming]

That sounds great! 👌

[@Jtibbs91]

I'm new to painting and building Warhammer, and have fortunately managed to get a Leviathan box. I really appreciate this video. Thank you.

[@Banjoe_031]

Great work guys. Super keen to get my box in a couple weeks

[@xzysyndrome]

I considered warhammer once after I flopped in a Magic tournament and wandered into the tabletop room. ."Well this looks fun..." Then I soon realized all the extra work and money involved on the baubles needed to play....and ran for the hills. Honestly....these gaming companies really do make a simple dice game extraordinarily expensive. Imagine rolling up to a Warhammer game with bits and bobs found around the house representing your army? The rules would really be the same...except you have bits and bobs instead of fancy models....yeah...go home. My kid wanted to play D&D. So I bought some dice and a couple pads of paper. We are playing D&D.

[@LogisticAtom]

Looks class! All ways so impressed by the quality and detail you put in! Good job

[@roadgoeseveron7128]

you,re to harsh with yourself, i think its a fun easy scheme that fits really well in the snow! before you said you used snow bases, i wanted to comment that they loo like they evolved to hunt in the tundra, kinda like snowy dinosaurs - esque... i would be proud and happy to play games with these. fun video - and "dont pressure yourself " is always good advice

[@GeorgioSubs]

These look fantastic. Great work.

[@BroadswordWargaming]

Thank you! Cheers! :)

[@Godmil]

I'm really respecting a painting video that acknowledges that people don't always have time to get much done.

[@audiohacked]

Great Job on both armies! Also, relationship goals!

[@BroadswordWargaming]

Thanks! Yeah, it's good to have a painting buddy, and it's even better to help each other out when one gets bored of a particular stage.

[@napalmmachete]

I love the cooperation and distribution of labour based on who likes or dislikes various tasks. It's very much how my fiancée and I get chores done :)

[@BroadswordWargaming]

Yeah, it's actually really useful for miniature painting. We painted the HH box together and learned to help each other out with that too. Like yourselves, we are the same around the house! It's good, communication and being able to tell when someone is fed up, is good haha

[@mahari7285]

Just wanted to say a big Thank You for your closing words: It's a hobby, take as much time as you want to! ❤ Nevertheless, those colour schemes look amazing! I absolutely love the purple on the Tyranids and for me being a stupid german the black, red and golden armor on the marines looks fantastic...😅 Greetings from Germany! The Emperor protects!

[@KevinoftheCosmos]

The whole Tyranid scheme wound up looking incredible. Especially due to the white snow/carapace combo and the mouth gore.

[@chiefchurpa5739]

good stuff guys,, i like the space marines paint scheme...looks cool as

[@daniellogue8365]

Yay! Broadsword big box paint montage ❤

[@BroadswordWargaming]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@B__C__]

Lovely jobs! Love the Flesh Tearers results, and the light-armored 'nids, however I think I kinda like them on the dark slate city rubble bases sans the snow effects. It makes their brighter color scheme pop a bit more I think. Still two thumbs up. 👍👍

[@infectedarmour9649]

so i have a nid army, and well... it took me i wanna say close to 2 weeks to paint as well, tho i didnt have the leviathan box, i had the combat patrol starter box... fair note i did partially start my blood angels, as i wont be using the space marine combat patrol, as stat wise, they feel.... bad.... idk... but yeah... it definately takes time, and the more time you spend the better they can turn out. i recommend you ask around at your local hobby shop that sells 40k sets and stuff, find the experienced painters and ask for help. my first minis painted were geller pox infected kill team, and they turned out really well for a first time painting, but after getting that brush work experience, and learning tips and tricks from other painters, my nids turned out way better than if i just went along with what i learned strictly from the gellerpox, ie i wouldnt have the edge highlights on the armour plates, i never wouldve washed them with the right shade if at all, the only reason i washed the geller pox was to sickify them with a green overtone... so yeah... all in all, dont be afraid to try new things, and always reach out to those around you with more time doing what you find interesting to get a better understanding of what your doing. also while i do agree, having a base line for what you want in the end, dont be afraid to tweak it mid project if you like something else... my marines changed lke 3 times and are probably going to change a bit more before i finish them lol

[@CanOwhuppass]

Love these vids from these guys, Ciara for some reason reminds me of Mrs Doyle when she does voiceovers 😂

[@qubitmusictechnology]

I only found your channel today purely by random chance. I think the content is great and there are some really helpful painting stips and methods.

[@BroadswordWargaming]

Ah amazing! Thank you for the mind words, and welcome to the channel. 😀

[@LilMissSmartyPants.922]

i want the Space Marine 2 game!!! cant wait

[@BroadswordWargaming]

Ah yeah, that'll be soo good!

[@wolfie54321]

Ciara regarding zenithal: "...it was super smooth surprisingly." People like to rag on GW hobby products, but their sprays are actually awesome for smooth zenithal undercoats. I backed-to-backed a few brands and GW sprays seem to be at a higher pressure and produce a finer mist of spray, so zenithals come out less spotty than many other brands.

[@fernandozavaletabustos205]

Thank you for this interesting and insightful video!!

[@BroadswordWargaming]

You're welcome!

[@lowgrade84]

Walked into a Games Workshop last week after never touching a miniature for over 20 and walked out with £65 worth of Tyranids and paints, had no idea they were the new thing but love it. Painted my first few this weekend and I'm gunna be spanding so much monies doing this agn. And btw nobody in the UK pronounced Tyranid like that in the UK in 90s, I had to ask an older collector if I was going mad but he said no, that's was how it used to be pronounced . . . . . Thanks america lol

[@ranulfwulfric6595]

Awesome job, Thank you

[@BroadswordWargaming]

Thanks for watching!

[@ironman19261]

I like this video very much. Motivates me to keep up my hobby😎

[@adammoore251]

Tyranids have to be the hardest army to pick a paint scheme for. I've always wanted a black Xenomorph Hive.

[@JKRavenBlood]

I did just that. For some colour i have added a various dark purple simply for variation. Otherwise i would have play reaeal hard at the black-grey shading. Its still pretty cool though :)

[@TTThellish]

I'm inspired! Fun to watch and motivating... thanks guys.

[@danielbear9183]

Ciara's paint has come such a long way. Keep up the great work.

[@GrayPrimer]

Great video you two, and the minis are looking deadly. Nice to see Flesh Tearers in a video as well!

[@BroadswordWargaming]

Thanks 👍 Appreciate the kind words! Must get you over at some point, get some paint on that grey!

[@OnyxANZ]

I... kind of really like tyranids with a white carapace. I haven't even started collecting yet, and when I do I plan on getting CSM.. but weirdly nids look fun to paint.

[@briancox1124]

you guys are so skilled at painting,so skilled.

[@PaintGallery99]

Great video, really enjoyed that! Nice work

[@dimitristripakis7364]

The best trick is to prime the figures with dark colors and apply a white(gray) dry brush on them to give volume to the details. Then just paint simple basic colors with white highlights here and there. The result is very decent and enjoyable to paint; no frustration during, no dissappointment after. Oh, I almost forgot = you 100% need the very thinnest brush you can get your hands on, for the faces etc.

[@charlesg5085]

Good to see a trans woman in 40k.

[@judgedreddthelaw3418]

Superb video! Been painting since I was 12...I'm 37 now. The painting never ends! 👍🏼

[@gurtana]

I think you are both excellent painters. Great work.

[@riggermortisfpv526]

Cool challenge ! At one point (back when I worked for GW) I could have done the entire contents in about 2 weeks, not so much anymore. I think you both did very well !

[@BroadswordWargaming]

Yeah, I could have banger this out, but with kids, the shop work, I just don't have the time! Oh to be young again..

[@pytle]

"I'm not doing a second take its hot in here" - too funny I love it!

[@goggler2]

I just started painting again. I might get 1 small model done a week, with work and other commitments.

[@BroadswordWargaming]

Nothing wrong with that. If you're enjoying it and getting a few bits done, that's great! 👌

[@kandysaur4928]

I love love love that tyranid scheme so much for some reason i was thinking of doing tyranids i might go with a scheme similar like that

[@danmonty88]

Awesome paint job makes me Want to get back into it!

[@TheMistral]

Thank you very much for the content! I am going to start with miniatures. I have some experience with modelling, mainly war. I have painted with both a brush and an airbrush, but I see that my paints are not suitable for miniatures. What brand of paint would you recommend? Also, I suppose that if I decide on a brush set from Citadel, The Army Painter or whatever, I can't use these paints with the airbrush?

[@GarretWaldron]

Looks great. I can't wait to see the models up close.

[@gordong.3524]

Great video. Thanks... and I am on Ciaras side "anything is better than tyranids" (damn I really hate painting them) aside to this: I really like the look of your armies. the marines from ciara are awesome. but I really like the color scheme and the job done on the tyranids (as much as I hate painting them by myself)

[@unclebones]

I think what you two achieve running a business and a young family is awesome, Always gives me a kick to stop procrastinating and get on with it

[@JADPG117]

Never painted before, don’t even have a set. I’m slowly getting into Warhammer for obvious reasons, the universe is sick. Was just curious if there’s a Skaven set to paint? I really love those guys!

[@BroadswordWargaming]

Hey! welcome to the hobby. Yeah, you can get yourself a Skaven Vanguard set from Age of Sigmar. That has loads of cool stuff in and is a great set to pick up. You can also grab one of the Paint and Tool sets for Age of Sigmar, they're really good value and give you a good set of paints and tools to start wtih. :)

[@BlitzMekanika]

When I built and painted my Blizzard Force for Star Wars Legion, it took me 2 months, about 20 models (5 vehicles included)

[@MentoliptusBanko]

Very nice video! The marines are awesome. The tyranids look good, but they lack some colour on the carapace....but that is just me because I really like colorful armies.

[@BroadswordWargaming]

Thanks! Yeah, I'm not a fan of colourful Tyranids myself. The schemes I liked both had pretty flat, glossy carapaces. I've seen some awesome colourful ones though! :)

[@clawhammr666]

Almost a breath of fresh air of someone painting in a realistic time. First thing that came to my mind GW: releases something pretty big Squidmar: We're staying up 24 hours to paint it now! ... alrighty

[@dmeep]

The tyranids was the part of the box i was actually excited about. Flamer marines and termos does not make me need to go and have a lie down you rattlecan indoors? the pigments go everywhere and they are not really good to inhale either. I do all my rattlecan work outdoors and under a bikeshed roof if its raining. If you have a garage that is not used for car storage that is another good or at least better area for it then in your house. the propulsion gas in rattlecans is not meant for internal use

[@BroadswordWargaming]

All of the rattlecan work was done outside, except the two shots you see here, which were done for the purpose of filming.

[@simonpark843]

Great video - I've subscribed!

[@BroadswordWargaming]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for subscribing 😀

[@northwoodsdad7506]

A cardboard box, box fan, and furnace filter will make a nice cheap spray booth to help with the overspray.

[@thehonestaspy102]

It's so nice to see an honest video on how long it really takes to paint a model! You should both be proud as your paintjobs are excellent 😊

[@leejamesburns]

Great vid guys, two excellent looking armies!

[@davidmckay335]

I enjoyed this video! For the snow effect did you just brush water on then sprinkle on the snow? Does it stay stuck do you need to spray sealant or something on afterwards?

[@gearoidprendiville444]

Big brain bug also known as the 625 points in the leaving cert bug

[@tinyGiraffasaurus]

that red on the space marines looks incredible

[@Spinksickles]

I think the most important thing to say to a newbie is that it really doesn't take long, as scary as it looks, the paints especially the shade paints really do bring out the model so it looks fantastic with little effort.

[@michaciemniewski9791]

This is why we see majority od Leviathan promo videos being a "How to paint a SM" tutorials. Tyranids were left behind because of their organic forms that require different approach.

[@chunkymonkey4487]

I can’t wait for my leviathan box I preordered it through my local hobby shop now I’m just waiting for the calm to go pick it up

[@futureiscanceled]

Watch out for rattlecan fumes when spraying inside!

[@BroadswordWargaming]

Very true. We sprayed everything outside (except for 2 x 7 second clips), it's fine.

[@futureiscanceled]

@@BroadswordWargaming good to hear!

[@JackLittlewood-n7f]

Love the videos, my Leviathan has been dispatched today!

[@PixelatedPenfold]

Brave to do white spraying while wearing black. If I tried that I know what my black top would look like at the end.

[@denniswigand1331]

Well done looks awesome!

[@ollielane656]

They look great, wish i could highlight like that.

[@bellgrand]

That UHU glue idea is pretty cool actually

[@jasonhouck3902]

Me looking at the Leviathan set in YT vids: Ooh! Already painted! Me looking at this video: Oh noooooo

[@taiyoctopus2958]

takes me like 1-3 hours, sometimes more per model just to prep and assemble... before any painting. I have seirous OCD when it comes to removing mould lines xD I take them off with a medal edge, similar to the mould line remover from gw... Then I'll come back with various grits of sandpaper and smooth everything down.

[@morridin8]

loving the snow bases!

[@pawelp90]

amazing models and paintjob!

[@pranjalshukla8096]

aww what a wholesome video If I can just make some room in my subscription list to subscribe to this channel

[@pranjalshukla8096]

2nd account it is I cri

[@alexnieves]

I love that every video teaching Warhammer is like "You have to rattle can outside" and then she's just doing it in your living room lmao.

[@BroadswordWargaming]

You definitely should do it outside (ideally with a mask). We shot like 10 seconds of footage in doors and everyone is telling me off. haha.

[@alexnieves]

@@BroadswordWargaming I figured it was just for the video but it gave me a good laugh. Great video by the way!

[@GuruPhil_TDO]

Maybe we missed it, but, how long DID it take? I’m not sure that question actually got directly answered? :) Great video, you may not have needed to ZP those minis given how thick your base colours were, and could perhaps saved a little time here and there but the outcome was pretty damn good, not to mention I’ve got so many unfinished projects that I now feel shamed into actually cracking on with one of our boxes. Thanks for the video.

[@chucktelschow]

Great to see Ciara back!

[@NeoN-PeoN]

Do you guys hate painting Tyranids because they're difficult? Or cause they're just stupid?

[@BroadswordWargaming]

I'm just not a huge fan of Tyranids, but that's just personal preference.

[@ch1c4rc4s]

I've just began on the warhammer 40k world, and got a present from my wife.. an Adeptas Sororitas Combat Patrol kit, which will be the paints of choice if I'm going into this with a low budget? Vallejo or Citadel? or there is another brand I can use?

[@B.ahblahdnisnuabiabiuana]

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