How to Paint: 1944 - 1945 - German Grenadier.

In this video we show you how to paint a late war German Grenadier, mainly from the years 1944 - 1945, from Warlord Games' Bolt Action game. We also show you a great way to paint the camo on his zeltbahn.
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Paints used:
Mechanicus Standard Grey Spray
German Field Grey 70.830 (Vallejo)
Khaki 70.988 (Vallejo)
Chocolate Brown 70.972 (Vallejo)
Refractive Green 70.890 (Vallejo)
German Camo Dark Green 70.979 (Vallejo)
German Camo Medi um Br own 70. 826 (Vallejo)
Green Grey 70.886 (Vallejo)
Flat Brown 70.984 (Vallejo)
Corvus Black (Citadel)
Leadbelcher (Citadel)
Agrax Earthshade (Citadel)
Bugman’ s Glow (Citadel )
Reikland Fleshshade (Citadel)
Cadian Fleshtone (Citadel)
Kislev Flesh (Citadel)
Ushabti Bone (Citadel)
Mechanicus Standard Grey (Citadel)
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ProjectThunderclaw I learnt quickly that painting WW2 models is mostly just “hmmm needs more brown.”

[@amaurythewarrior]

@@synovialpig9983 my experience is having 15 different shades of khaki/camouflage beige/grey green, and finding that i still don't have the right shade and that references show the actual shade was completely inconsistent in real life anyway

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I don't know why GW still hasn't opted for dropper bottles. Oh wait... They want us to spill our paint, or they want it to dry faster, so we buy more of it, you say? No, that wouldn't happen. Never.

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I prefer using washes and contrast out of the pot usually unless I thin them down so I think pots are better for those, but yeah everything else being in dropper bottles would be awesome, ESPECIALLY the air paints

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Makes me so happy Duncan is spreading out to cover all ranges of miniatures.

[@noahdefrancisco2911]

It almost seems odd to see you covering miniatures from other companies and game systems... that being said, I thoroughly enjoy it. Congratulations Duncan and good luck!

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But he doesn’t work for GW anymore...

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@@noahdefrancisco2911 I think some of these people got confused and drank the paint instead of painting with it

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@@bobsickle2336 I think that may be the case. All confusions aside I meant it as a compliment only. I love seeing Duncan cover miniatures I myself enjoy alongside Warhammer.

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[@CommanderCool101]

Great video; really made my day seeing this. Also, handy hint for any Early/Mid-War German collectors using Citadel paints; Stormvermin Fur is dead-on PERFECT for German Feldgrau uniforms. If you have one of the spray-cans (which they don't make or sell anymore, sadly) you can have an army half-basecoated in a few blasts, and you can mix-and-match with Athonian Camoshade, Agrax and Nuln Oil to give the uniforms the kind of tonal and material variety they had later on in the war.

[@TitusCastiglione1503]

Dude I just discovered this. Vallejo field grey is too green for my taste. Stormvermin fur is just right for getting olive grey color, IMHO.

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Hero. I'm a bit loathe to go out and buy a bunch of Vallejo paints when I have nearly a full Citadel paintbox, so knowing what to swap in is a godsend :D

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I don't even collect historical miniatures but I love watching duncan paint stuff. Always relaxing and informative.

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I've just realised there's a world of minis outside of GW so it's great to see painting guides on different manufacturers. I'm loaded up on Napoleonic line infantry now.

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Sista: she is ready to kill the xenos for the holy emperor! Stormtrooper: ready to kill the filthy rebels! 2nd ww. german soldier: ready to kill the... for the Füh... uhm... ready for battle... :D

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😂

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OH MY GOD HES USING VALLEJO! Quality!

[@LiAStudios]

Been looking at getting into Bolt Action recently, so this guide couldn't have come at a better time. Keep up the fantastic work, Duncan!

[@matthaiosalbion2747]

First time I’ve ventured into different miniatures. This video has given me an element of familiarity, a calming voice in a new world. Thank you!!!

[@Rohnon]

I like how the first few videos show a variety of Mini manufacturers :)

[@avocadosquad]

More bolt action content! Love this game system

[@HeadHunterSix]

I just recently got into Bolt Action/Konflikt '47 Germans and so this video is super helpful - and naturally, a notch above comparable tutorials for Grenadiers!

[@gettubetur10]

Yay! More Bolt Action please!

[@joshelguapo5563]

Three years! Wow! Going strong Duncan!

[@Sgt_Colt]

I love that you’ve added the paints used into the description! Keep it up guys!

[@MrCrystalwarrior1]

I LOVE the using a plate to mix your paints on. I have SO many fond memories from my 45+ years of using plates to do this, from my early days using Airfix enamel paints to the wonderful acrylic paints I use today. Unfortunately, using the "best China" from the display cabinet wasn't exactly received with enthusiasm by my mum when I first started, so I soon learned to use the old, chipped, everyday plates instead. Now I us a wet palette as well as plates, depending on what I'm painting. SO good to see you diverge from the usual GW stuff, even though I love those videos too. I haven't seen many of your non-GW videos, so am having some serious fun catching up on them, and learning all the way :-D

[@MerryMac1000]

This is perfect. All the different paints chosen for best fit.

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

That's the idea Effete :-)

[@MrGranitoman]

I can't imagine myself doing this with each single one of my 60 fire warriors or cadian dudes...so good for you all that have this level of patience and dedication to the hobby. Also, loved the camo

[@stevepickering1256]

You make it look so easy your brush strokes are Nice and steady with no swaying or shackling Brush Master you defiantly are

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Thanks for making social isolation more fun, you're doing a great service!

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Oh, yeah! Videos comes fast with, as always, highest quality!

[@JDHetzer]

GW Execs suddenly realize exactly how many supplies Duncan took with him on the way out... Great work as always Duncan. Best wishes in your new endeavor.

[@HeadHunterSix]

Nah, you'll notice he doesn't use very many GW colors or brushes. For obvious reasons.

[@innapropiator8024]

Absolutely amazing to see you painting other stuff than GW's products. I really enjoy it. Also ( and for me thats very important ): You got the colour of the breadbag historically 100% accurate! Most painters paint them in beige, but that wouldn't be correct, so cheers to you right there! Great video, great tutorial! Looking forward to mor of your videos! Cheers & greeting from Germany.

[@stevesandford7442]

Not sure if anyone else has mentioned it yet, but every soldier was issued with a zeltbahn segment, that individually was used as a poncho, but three segments made a small tent. Keep up the awesome tutorials. I've been painting minis for the last 30 years or so, and I'm still picking up tips from these. You never stop learning! =)

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Now you talking, nice to see you doing historical stuff and showing us how to get those shades right. Thanks Duncan.

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incredible, I love that you are back Duncan, there is something missing from sigmar, but I love everything you post, congratulations

[@davedogge2280]

Cool, I am painting warlord ww2 U.S. infantry. Interesting to find out that there were two main uniform pant colours brown or green, green being standard issue some time after the war started. Can't believe I am seeing Duncan paint my ww2 minis!

[@UncleScorch]

Excellent tutorial as usual. For anyone interested - these techniques also work very well on the larger counterparts in the 1/35 realm. Thanks again for a great tut!

[@Judgeharm]

I would love to see some tips on brush care!

[@AeonVoom]

I second this, perhaps together with a guide to brushes in general? I know for a fact that you get cheaper, non hobby-branded brushes while having better quality at the same time.

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Me too!

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Judgeharm I use The Masters Brush Cleaner and Preserver, amazing stuff from Amazon or all good stockist, it’s also a decent price !

[@MrRipYourHeadOff]

yeah same. if he could cover how textures effect bristles, how to properly rinse and clean brushes, proper brushstroke technique.. it would be really helpful for newer painters and is always a nice reminder if you're experienced

[@mehmarcus1995]

Love how Duncan slowly went to introducing newer not citadel stuff further into his videos

[@ИльяЗимин-ш4ш]

Отличное видео, Дункан! Приятно видеть, как расширяется твой арсенал красок и область их применения) ) Как говорится, не вахой единой!

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"For you, ze warhammer is over."

[@qwest8387]

Just what I needed, just picked up a box of German Grenadiers and the Bolt Action Starter set and looking forward to painting them even more now. Great job!

[@baddreamunit2390]

this is obviously utterly incredible, but the idea of painting every single lad in my army to this level of detail makes me feel a bit queasy lol. amazing work

[@HeadHunterSix]

It doesn't take long once you get the hang of it - especially with a batch painting technique. Do 5 guys at a time - paint the field grey on each, then on to the khaki etc. Especially helpful with washes because then you are not literally watching paint dry.

[@thesanta9230]

An excellent technique for painting a german granadier!

[@bearded_death_machine3592]

Thoroughly enjoyed this video. Always been a big fan of your approach to painting. I really like the miniature too.

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

They're a great range Jordan, fun game too.

[@waynegoldpig2220]

What a wonderful teacher you are, Sir.

[@grupa2119]

Finally, some good looking Bolt Action. I really thought these minis are potatoes, but they are actually well sculpted

[@stevesandford1437]

Hello. I'm a first time viewer and a WWII 28mm fan... Both the presentation and technique here are first class. I'd call the result as 'high-quality-tabletop' but very much on the higher end. (Indeed it would take only the smallest detailed effort to 'showcase' this miniature. ) The presentation and illustration of colour choice/technique/method is really well done and in a manner that's friendly and informative. An excellent tutorial in every way. xx SF

[@eoinocnaimhsi2598]

Thank you. That was absolutely by far the best tutorial I have seen for late war Germans. Sadly I cant go back and repaint 30 Grenadiers, but I definitely will apply this to the next 30!

[@thepiratepenguin4465]

I went for a "Erbsentarn" or pea dot 44 pattern on the zeltbahn as I'm using mine as SS. All so German boots where normally black of dark grey deepening on if they where leather or rubber. The exception would be the Africa Korps which had brown leather or canvas boots. The gas canister would be field grey or dark yellow depending on when it was made. Over all, great job.

[@tonyhowell201]

Excellent stuff, as always Duncan. Nice to see some period minis being covered and the addition of Vallejo paints to the painting arsenal. Great tutorial and a lovely finish to the mini. Thank you 🙂

[@berra5799]

Great tutorial as always! Hoping to see much more bolt action and Star Wars legion painting!

[@CrimsonTemplar2]

Great tutorial. I especially liked how you walked us through adding extra texture to the jacket. Cheers!

[@PattyIce93]

Amazing. Please don’t stop making videos like these

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

We won't :-)

[@johnkelley9877]

The model looks great and I learned a lot about painting the zeltbahn. Thanks for sharing this'

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Glad we could help John.

[@jsharples01]

Another nice video Duncan , glad to see a mix of GW and Vallejo paints, will you be looking to introduce a wet palette in your tutorials . PS: lighting and sound is much better 👍🏻

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Thanks James and thank you for the feedback. As for a wet palette, yes, we will be using one in the tutorials especially for more complex miniatures such as the @*&^%$£$%!^^*& we're currently painting now for the site ;-)

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"In this video, Duncan is tired of painting space facists so he does the regular kind."

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*Theocratic feudal system

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@Warbel Catholic Space Nazis.

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I snorted

[@lohkee]

Perfectly timed sir. I have recently been stockpiling bolt action minis that require paint. Excellent video

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It's like you read my mind. Just this weekend I had decided to take a break from my dark eldar and was about to start some WWII figures.

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Once again, thank you very much, guys! Your tutorials were the thing that showed me that i also can paint and do it well. Your comeback is one of the greatest things that happened to youtube in recent times! Would love to see you paint some Malifaux and I would greatly appreciate some advanced techniques for metal) Thatnk you very much for returning!

[@pedroalbicastrense353]

Super tuto , very helpful for my 1/35 figurines . Talking about paints i really don't understand the bottles système of GW when u see the avantages of Vallejo and Army Painter drop système bottles Thanks for the vidéo

[@anthonyunwin2081]

Man you make it look so simple, I feel fired up now to paint my German platoon for chain of command 💪

[@aWOLtrooper]

I really loved this tutorial. It may not be your favorite genre, but I'd love to see more guides like this for Bolt Action and other historical wargames [but mainly Bolt Action!] Thanks.

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What a time to be alive!

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Love your choice of P'late... It's a little fancier than the Dixie paper P'late that I started with... Can't wait for the website to launch...

[@Paranormal-Stupidity]

That looks really good. I like seeing the tutorials for miniatures from different game systems, even if I don't play them yet. Thanks for sharing!

[@thedrunkenteddybear993]

@DuncanRhodesPaintingAcademy Amazing Video! Would love to see you paint more historical miniatures (maybe napoleonic or American war of indepence) and maybe some different scales such as 6mm or 10mm or 15mm Just an idea keep up the good work

[@zulfadlitahar2442]

Duncan doing Bolt Action? That’s a surprise

[@Axquirix]

"Roses are Red, Violets are Blue, I'm stuck on the Eastern Front, and now so are you!" Camera focus was spot-on for this video, good work Roger! Might being doing a Plastic Soldier Comapny 15mm set of these guys for half-scale Bolt Actyin soon, so this tutorial is much appreciated! Might skip some of the higlights if I've got ~200 models to do, though!

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Roses are Red Wololo Roses are Blue

[@Belgianbanshee]

I never thought I would see the day that Duncan used the word 'dropper bottles'. My life is complete now!

[@guillermocordido5534]

i hop to see duncan painting miniatures from infinity, very nice minis.

[@rabidrob4210]

When you pick a model do you immediately know what and how you're going to do, or do you use a few test models to see what works best for that particular model?

[@Erreth-Baragh]

Great video. Listening to your voice is pretty relaxing.

[@asteck113]

Love seeing these videos! Grew up watching your Tutorials and love every one of them!

[@Ynffy]

As for belt buckles, buttons and small metal details. For Heer and WSS units (or units which used their supply chain) they were often painted field grey and stayed that way unless they became very worn.

[@Hordakkk]

Fantastic video! Surprisingly complex paintjob for such a small miniature but oh holy emperor the result! Great video hopefully you will post some for your napoleonic stuff some time! Cant wait for more! Keep it up!

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

We shot one last week for our site😉 with many more planned...

I appreciate the use of Vallejo paint. To those of you watching, I would ditch all the over-priced Citadel tools though if you're going to take up miniature painting or you just started. There's plenty of comparable tools out there for a reasonable price. Duncan obviously has tons of that stuff laying around so I wouldn't expect him not to use it.

[@MrSJPowell]

A few tips. I really like the monster brush for my base coating where I can get away with it, assuming it has a good point. Second, to save a bit of paint, I stir my paint with the back end of my brush instead of the bristles.

[@stephentennyson5005]

I play flames of war so this is perfect for my panzergrens! Good to see you unshackled and using other paints.

[@athollmcnicoll256]

Nice one Duncan as if Old Tommy didn't see enough of these gits!

[@thebeardedbrush2788]

Great tutorial, this chap just makes it so easy and flow so well. Great stuff

[@geriko29]

Bit late to the party, but those videos are incredible in added value. I thought your painting tutorials from GW were the holy grail but you both managed to make it better. Looking forward to see what future has to offer. Ps: I also hope we will have the opportunity to have some intermediate to advanced basing tutorials someday.

[@adrianspencer2415]

Wow. A very well explained video. Fantastic stuff,hope you do more bolt action

[@jeffwiese4037]

Excellent, would love to see a video on Infinity or Conquest.

[@Hordakkk]

OH YES! This is gonna be awesome

[@Andreithelord]

Great as always, Duncan, and now we can actually praise you in the comments!

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Nice video Duncan thx for share your work i learn so much , ur tech for paint face is very good i use and cool results ,saludos desde españa (alicante) 👍😁

[@malakim1773]

Will you show us how to paint Infinity's Pan-O and Yu-Jing in preparation for the new Operation Kaldstrom starter set coming out soon?

[@HEADLESSKROGAN]

It would be interesting to see Duncan do some of the different clone battalions for legion.

[@byronkok4473]

Amazing Duncan and team - loving the channel keep up the amazing work

[@michaeljones7582]

Getting ready to paint up my German Grenadiers now , my first Bolt Action models. Glad I found this video and I plan on giving it a try! I would love to see one for the US Army also since I am also getting ready to paint those after the Germans.

[@aarontraynor5257]

Absolute legend

[@DJFreshToast]

Yes! Love my German heer grenadiers, and love my Duncan tutorials!

[@SunChaserXVII]

Huh, that field grey looks a lot like the legendary long-lost charadon granite. I'll have to try it out. Interesting to see some historical models - fingers crossed for some Soviets soon!

[@toomaskotkas4467]

With the anti-Russian and anti-Soviet hysteria in UK, not a chance.

[@danprewitt7664]

Very nice. Desperately hoping you release a video for the rebel troopers for Legion.

[@Ragehaven]

Great video, made me order some of the models just to paint A+

[@BaileyBecca]

Ok now you got me exited for your channel specially sense I’m a military history fan even more then a warhammer fan

[@TorchOnTarget]

Would love to see a 3rd Canadian infantrymen ( Normandy theater) would be awesome to see! :)

[@thatwhitescarsguy6962]

Totally using that Camo Pattern for the cloaks on my SM Eliminators!

[@dvlm1376]

Wait until you see him paint some Waffen SS camo then !

[@Esphareph]

Looking forward for Duncan to do some weathering, whitewash and rust on tanks.

[@fan9775]

I've developed a really good method for camo. 1) Base paint = main colour of the camo 2) add every other colour of the camo via washes. 3) Profit.

[@mattfritton4337]

Duncan I'm loving this channel. Keep up the good work bruh! What are the chances of you going live and not teaching and just painting an awesome/big mini

[@stevepickering5978]

Brilliant

[@SamaniHobbies]

Great to see you covering other miniature painting. Will you be covering the Japanese infantry at any point? Asking for a friend... who's me.