How to paint 2nd Edition Ultramarines Terminators (1989)

1989, the year of Tactical Dreadnought Armour and Power Gloves, not the silver kind Michael Jackson wore, but the hazard marked one that could make your head explode if it punched you in the face! We take a nostalgic trip down memory lane with this video and paint these Rogue Trader era miniatures in the style of 2nd Edition Ultramarines! That means bright blues, reds and yellow plus that classic and much loved Goblin Green base! Enjoy 😊
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Paint List
Macragge Blue Spray (Citadel)
Altdorf Guard Blue (Citadel)
Drakenhoff Nightshade (Citadel)
Lahmian Medium (Citadel)
Corax White (Citadel)
Apothecary White (Citadel)
Iyanden Yellow (Citadel)
Evil Sunz Scarelt (Citadel)
Leadbelcher (Citadel)
Balthazar Gold (Citadel)
Corvus Black (Citadel)
Nuln Oil (Citadel)
Yriel Yellow (Citadel)
Matt White (Army Painter)
Calgar Blue (Citadel)
Fenrisian Grey (Citadel)
Flash Gitz Yellow (Citadel)
Wild Rider Red (Citadel)
Stormhost Silver (Citadel)
Mechanicus Standard Grey (Citadel)
Zandri Dust (Citadel)
Seraphim Sepia (Citadel)
Ushabti Bone (Citadel)
Screaming Skull (Citadel)
Khorne Red (Citadel)
Troll Slayer Orange (Citadel)
Matt Black (Army Painter)
Goblin Green or Warboss Green (Citadel)
Sunburst Yellow (Citadel)

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Hi everyone. We hope you have enjoyed this video. Please remember to like, subscribe and leave a comment too. Cheers Dunc & Rog

[@Penniwhistle]

Love the 4:3 aspect ratio in the intro, good touch!

[@chrismaker2473]

I would love to see your take on the new tome keepers. thank you very much keep up the good videos.

[@questofknowledge8788]

Did you try to paint a version with the old school pure white base? That was always the thing that to me made the colors so bright. Blue on pure white just pops.

[@paddysperspective3642]

hi . names Patrick. just curious as to how much you paid for these . I have 2 sets in boxes I'm looking for prices but they vary so much . no worries if u don't wish to say . thanks for your time .

[@philcreed3657]

"I can vaguely remember this being on sale..." 'Me too, Duncan!' "At car boot sales." 'Damn, I'm old.'

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

😂

[@gleggett3817]

exactly my thoughts - I still remember the shop I bought mine from.

[@vegancam]

@G Leggett Same. We had one bookshop in the small town I grew up in which had a lonely corner they would stack a smattering of GW product in. Every time I went in there I would check to see what new goodies they had got in. Bought my hardback Rogue Trader rulebook there as well as the good ol' RTB01 Beakie Marines box set. I even got the very same Terminator squad box shown in this video, had to save up for weeks and I was scared it was going to be gone by the time I had enough money. My child brain at the time obviously couldn't muster enough initiative to realise I could've put it on layby. Still one of my favourite GW miniature sets of all time.

[@SAVikingSA]

@@gleggett3817 I had to mail order my Space Wolves from the UK in 2nd edition and it took 10 weeks to get delivered lol

[@masanthar]

Yeah, I get the feeling...

[@DrFilch]

"Giving it that sort of strange yellowy bone appearance that they used to go for back in the late eighties and early nineties" To which I immediately went 'What do you mean, that's how I paint bone _now_ ' only to come to the shocking realization that I've been painting bones the same way _for over twenty years_

[@dorn0531]

Me too friend, me too

[@edwigesextape7254]

@@dorn0531 me three

[@dorn0531]

@@edwigesextape7254 If it ain't broke...

[@masanthar]

Well bone is bone... Deathwing FTW. Back in the day it seemed impossible to get that result

[@drewlovelyhell4892]

When you reach your thirties and into your fourties, you realise an important fact; life is very short, time moves really quickly, and ten years is a blink of the eye.

[@DarkDragon1130113]

I actually prefer this colour scheme than the current one for Guilliman's boys. Amazing video as always! :)

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Thank you so much. Are you going to paint some Primaris in this scheme?

[@DarkDragon1130113]

@@DuncanRhodesDRPA I am actually painting an Assault Intercessor in this colour scheme! Time to show those youngsters that retro is still cool :P

[@bushbandit1052]

Superintendent approved hell yea !!

[@peng9179]

Ohhhh my days Duncan, pure nostalgia. These are my favourite Terminators. Awesome paint job. And like you I'd find them at bootsales etc back in the 90s. Only thing your missing is a heavy gloss coat for that truly retro feel.

[@heasne1738]

Love the retro scheme, nothing better than a goblin green base!

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Its sure fun isn't it?

[@walterburdzy5408]

The Terminators have aged the best of all the retro models. I would've loved a huge force of those stomping down the battlefield.

[@Senbei01]

It depends on the Terminator. The VERY old ones have aged a fair deal (The three Prototypes and early Space Hulk plastics... possibly the first set of Grey Knights), but the 1st Ed "Terminator Squad" box really nailed the aesthetic that they've stuck with ever since. Even some of the more obscure variations (The 'Traitor Terminator' set and the two Terminator Inquisitors) still look pretty damned good... if not a tad small when stood next to newer plastics.

[@johnfarscape]

I think the proportions was best on these, overall I think the rogue trader harlequins also aged really well, they look miles better than hhe never ones imo, same with the old, 2nd sculpt deamonettes.

[@JonBius]

What a wonderful video! The retro style is so cool, both for the video and the Terminator! The best line ever... "So now next time this Terminator punches someone so hard that they literally explode, no one can say he didn't warn them first." That is pure gold! Or should I say primary yellow? 😁

[@DigitalOrigami]

Boy that brings back memories. I remember sketching in the hazard stripes with a technical pen, and my terminators all being blood angels 'cause I couldn't paint a decent white helmet to save my life, lol. Great video!

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Thanks, it was fun to do for sure1

[@tacky4237]

these retro ones are my favorite by far. hope we see some oldschool stuff like tyranids being painted!

[@boscopit]

I'd love to see that

[@blackharlekin7768]

@@boscopit Modern Hive Tyrant in 2nd Edit style

[@arrowsinbloom]

Admittedly, I've never painted a proper tabletop model, but the advice really works for painting irregular surfaces in general. Also, I like listening to Duncan say the names of paints.

[@jeremy1860]

I remember when I was a kid in the 90s, watching my older brother paint one of these 40K figures. They looked awesome to me and I was a fan of the franchise ever since 😊

[@mityakiselev]

holy crap I remember the hexagonal paint bottles from way back... I used to collect Tyranids in high school and our history teacher had exactly this edition of paints

[@gunslinger1911a1]

Haha, now I feel old. When you opened up that Goblin Green I could smell it. Sometimes, actually a lot of the time. I miss the old paints and how they were formulated and mixed. I also miss this color scheme and the goblin green bases.

[@MutsuKazuma]

still the most wholesome painting tutorial teacher on youtube, also looks like this is a bit more relaxed than the gw tutorials since you can pick and choose what you want to present

[@viscounttudon68]

The synthwave and the camera filter is incredible

[@NoahRichard]

I'd love to see more of these retro minis with retro schemes - maybe something crazy, like a Rogue Trader Salamander! Keep up the great work!

[@AquamentusZero]

1:19 Is there any better, truer way to paint Space Marines? ^.^ My entire Ultramarines army is painted in that style and I'm loving it. For Macragge! 7:39 Yep, red guns were the thing back then (and still are for me). Quoting from an old White Dwarf: Space Marines often paints their weapons red to resemble the blood the weapons will shed in the emperor's name.

[@SvartTK]

The music on these retro videos is a blast!

[@jonathan2950]

This is my first time watching one of your videos. As someone who will be getting back into miniature painting having not done it since the early 90s, this was really helpful. I much prefer the older, brighter painting style from back in the day, and is the style I’ll be going with when I come to paint all of my retro minis. I found the info bits you put on screen really useful, showing the brushes and paints you use in each step. And it’s great that you use modern, easy to get paints rather than using the actual paints from back in the day! Thank you!

[@xyonblade]

I love this one so much, i'm watching it again again!

[@Dylanquinn666]

I got back into the hobby at the start of the pandemic having been away since about 2005 and I decided to start a 2nd/3rd edition Ultramarines Army recently. I was lucky enough to find someone locally who was selling their entire collection of old citadel paints and I've been scouring eBay and Oldhammer groups on facebook like a magpie. I can finally have the army I always wanted back then. Going back and reading the old rulebook and codex has been such a treat and has brought back so many nice memories from my childhood. These tips will definitely be put to good use over the next few weeks! :)

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

That sounds like a fantastic project!

[@doug12341988]

Unlocked a core memory when you said carboots, I went to car boots as a kids around the same time finding similar things

[@Ben-of-old-Yorkshire]

Alright, let's go! My friend wants to start Ultramarines and your tutorials are brilliant! Thanks loads! Edit: in future, could you do a retro tutorial on epic minis?

[@dekai7992]

I hold so much nostalgia for these metal Terminators. I remember staring at the 'Eavy Metal pictures in 2nd and 3rd edition codexes and White Dwarf, marvelling at how on earth the painter (could've even been Mike McVey?) was able to pull off these smooth blends and crisp lines. That's a huge part of my earliest hobby memories. Good times. Thanks for bringing that back!

[@burritoblaster0670]

Absolutely brilliant, but if you did the legendary 2nd edition ork boy/grot then I'd beg my dad to buy the subscription

[@Calliibrations]

Really love this classic colour scheme, if i didn't already have a huge backlog of minis to work on i'd be so tempted to paint up some Terminators like this (although maybe once i'm more caught up i could paint some Blood Angel ones in a more retro style)

[@gez9145]

Man! This video led me down a rabbit hole of 80's and 90's nostalgia.. ended up buying an old metal Space Wolves Terminator mini and the board game Chaos Marauders which we used to play all the time as kids. This channel is a treasure, so glad I found it as well as your GW videos!

[@tycondrius23]

very cool I love that you went with the even old classic RT era Termie and not the later 90's metal/plastic ones.

[@maxbrandt6]

Awesome work! I love seeing these old 1st and 2nd edition 40k minis painted to a high degree, a little more challenging then at first glance!

[@RevanR]

Duncan : *post tutorial painting classic Ultramarines* Me : *today was a good day*

[@tristanconvert]

Extremely useful, easy to follow, your personality - all made this a very fun project!

[@stormyandcold]

And that's the kind of content we love.

[@nessus47]

Ahh the fond memories. These were the very first gw models I ever bought, a blisterpack with two of these guys in it. Many more were added later, of course, but these were my first, so it was fun seeing you painting one. They are still some of my fave models ever.

[@boscopit]

Oh man I remember these. I had a few back in the mid 90s when I lived in Europe.

[@Scotybalboa]

Its fantastic to see these retro guides recreating the 2nd Edition look with current paints so please keep doing them when you can!! Looking forward to hopefully getting a retro Space Wolf guide and please please do the Classic 'monopose' Goff Ork from the 2nd Ed boxed set as there must be so many of those lying around crying out to be painted!

[@kungpochopedtuna]

The old coat de arms paints were great. Love these retro ultras. Can't wait to field some beakys for the horus stuff

[@uluairi]

I have just got an old termie squad for my Space Hulk and this video made may day. Thanks !

[@dannyeccles1894]

The older sculpts really show their age when you compare them to the newer ones, but daaaaaamn is the nostalgia strong when looking at that mini.

[@cinergy7553]

Absolutely dazzling!

[@Genesee.Billiam]

Love it! As long as you’re doing retro minis would love to see some square base minis to get hyped for The Old World. Thanks for all the paint guides!

[@nickswargaminghistory4637]

Indeed. Maybe an old Bretonnians or Lizardman.

[@PeninsulaPaintingProjects]

Love this blast from the past. I didn't start until 99 but I remeber a lot of this style

[@keithburden7191]

Absolutely amazing video. I am old enough to remember these coming out new and that boxset is still glorious. Spectacular paint job Duncan, a real delight to see a bright and vibrant tutorial. 👏👏👏👏👌😊🖌️

[@keithburden7191]

...and now your video has inspired me to start painting an '89 Terminator in this scheme! 😆👍

[@Swrdfshtrmbns]

This retro series is the best.

[@philloynes]

As a collector of Ultramarines in the early 00s and getting back not the hobby during lockdown, I was so confused by the new dark blue colours. This is exactly what I needed. Thanks!

[@grinch96ek]

Your videos are helping out tremendously. I got the models, the paint and the tools only to find myself staring at assembled models with anxiety. We all have to start some where, thank you for putting out excellent material.

[@larrywagner1432]

This whole video too me back to my early teens of pushing mini around the ground with pillow hills and book buildings! Back to when we had to mail order out minis. And that base really hammered it all the way back! Cheers! 🖌

[@frankjones9839]

Amazing video as always - for such an old model that Terminator still holds up really well

[@wojciechchoros9767]

Fabulous job in a cool vintage way! Love it! 🙂🎨

[@thetabletopsupershow3670]

Thanks for this one Duncan. This brings back memories of painting these guys 30 odd years back!

[@TheSynthisis]

That comment on the enemy not knowing the power glove was dangerous, that one had me laughing. Can imagine the tyranid hive mind "why that looks big and friendly... BAD BAD BIG YELLOW GLOVE BAD!!"

[@pcuimac]

Best Terminators that were ever released! The times of Space Hulk & Deathwing! I have exactly the box you held up there. Of course my painting skills were not that good at the time.

[@culturalliberator9425]

Uh, my god! They look so good! They look like stocky suits, so good.

[@ninepercentunknown]

I have been looking all over the internet for these old school designs as STL's rather than buying second hand. I'd love to print some old models and have them on display with their corresponding codex artwork!

[@TheSlamburger]

I’m glad the retro thing is becoming a series. I would kill to see some Squats.

[@AverageBritishNerd1138]

Good to see you did the base properly Duncan lad! Props to Peter for sending you in some real Goblin Green. The nostalgia is real - I remember that box being in stores (just)! Having said that, I still have my original copy of Rogue Trader on my shelf, along with various novels from the early 90s...

[@jbol2454]

The old metal terminators are just beautiful... all editions of them..

[@MatthewBester]

I loved this video. Perfect timing too, I'm painting the same RT Terminators but Crimson Fists.

[@theemperorscourt5349]

Great video, great nostalgia!

[@IDOLA149]

The moment I saw that bottle of Goblin Green I was transported back to when I first got my 2nd edition box, damn I feel old

[@demcrusher7086]

The man could take a rock from the back yard and make it a MASTERPIECE! 👍

[@christophersaunders4664]

I love this. Please keep doing these!

[@AndreiPek]

Here I am with the first free hobby 2 hour time I had in 6 months since my baby girl came and what a good time to spend it! building space marines and this vid! YEEE BOYYY!!!

[@sonsofisstvan1675]

MORE of these throwback models, I’ve got so many Rogue Trader models that I’d love to see some tutorials on! 🔥👏🏻

[@Slenkamure]

i like the bright colors over the darker modern schemes.

[@PM9Video]

Love the old hammer, somehow it just feels… better 😊

[@malicant123]

The best part about retro painting was the smell of the paints.

[@GiuseppePasquali2780]

Now, because of this wonderful video, I feel a moral obligation to collect a 2000 point army of "old style" Ultramarine Primaris. If we are all going back to the 90s, why can't they do it?

[@Vaderian88]

Wow this brings back memories of when I was painting mine in my early teens... And that Goblin Green.... Really missed that colour.

[@KabinMiniatures]

Oh. Yes. Please. I love the retro style, so awesome!

[@yodhanhunter]

The intro was fire. Damn amazing.

[@joshck5113]

Oh thus is bloody excellent. Beautiful work as always

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Thank you so much 😀

[@jusztinnemeti6380]

This is great stuff. Thanks for doing this.

[@Eviscerator18]

Beautiful.

[@DrFerazza]

For some reason, seeing this classic model really brought up those images of classic Fallout power armor. It was definitely an aesthetic in the late 80's, very early 90's.

[@johnkelley9877]

That was great! I like the older colors a little better than the current ones so this was very helpful. Thanks for sharing this.

[@brokenheroics8223]

Flipping loved this retro video

[@vegancam]

Probably my all-time favourite GW miniatures! I actually bought that box set from my local book shop in the small town I grew up in. It was my second ever 40K purchase after picking up the Rogue Trader rulebook and RTB01 Beakie Marines box. Had to save up for weeks and I was in constant fear it would be gone by the time I had the money. This was before I realised layby was a thing. Ah the good old days.

[@EnclaveAJones]

Loving the retro style in the beginning.

[@ZubbaKon]

Glorious!

[@SanguinaryG]

So many times where simplest is best. I have kept the classic 2nd edition scheme on my Ultras since I started. Tried other more current schemes, but found the classic makes them pop far more.

[@malosua9790]

Man that came out amazing

[@hamishglenn4900]

So good!

[@hazzingtonpaints]

Oh nice, I spotted an Old School Heroquest in the background!

[@marlontruscott]

..am I that old!? I remember my friend buying this set new when we went to the old Harrow GW.. Nice work Duncan- thanks for the trip down memory lane..

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Kerath]

Aw man, that intro was smooth.

[@lupo1185]

thats so cool, great memories. I got an old fashioned terminator-librarian from a friend a while ago, don't know wich year, but I will paint him in a similiar way! :D

[@NiskRanThawll]

THIS is how minis should be :) just wish the range looked the same but bigger, I have DESPISED the 5th ed plastic redesign since release. those arched shoulders and gorgeous crux terminatus and lets not forget those AWESOME storm bolters

[@schwegburt3002]

I'm impressed that Goblin Green hasn't dried out in 2 years much less nearly 2 decades since that version of the citadel paint came out. Those pots were only mildly better than the wretched twist offs they offered during 3rd edition.

[@Winter420]

yesss more retro stuff!! do the whole 3rd ed 40k starter box!

[@julianwarren7770]

I’m pretty sure by Second Edition it was the Power Fist we all know and love… Power Gloves were even more retro Rogue Trader!

[@MidwinterMinis]

YEA BOI

[@meyogy]

Thanks for the trip down mem lane

[@billyclement5141]

Fantastic! Takes me right back... :-)

[@bobyoung8730]

Oh bloody hell, this brought me right back to high school Dunc. I painted these very models for my best friend, and picked my Templars out of the Second Edition Ultramarine book before they got their real love in Codex: Armageddon, lol... Amazing as always!!

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Thank you Bob, it's always a bit of fun to get nostalgic about old miniatures.

[@TheRagingModeller]

I bought this kit when I was a we lad just getting into the hobby around...early 2nd ed maybe even end of RT...I'm so old now

[@pedrobastos8132]

Gotta say, I kinda like the proportions on this model, and the pose too! Modern terminators sometimes go too much in the "short legs, squatting like crazy" direction. Really cool to see one that actually seems to be standing up straight!

[@Karlosovic77]

Hahaha, great video Duncan, thank you! I sure enjoyed the 2nd Ed nostalgia, being an older gamer, but I'm equally happy to move on to the amazing contemporary sculpts! It's kinda like remembering how great the original Half Life video game was... and then actually booting up those ancient graphics :| !!!!!!

[@YohanPlaine]

The Coat d'Arms paints are excellent ! They are the same as the old citadel paints from the early 90 's 👍🏻 I love their smell !

[@JanRansaier]

that's almost the way how i paint my Ultramarienes. Really like it.