How to Paint: A Pallid Hand Plague Marine.

In this video we show you how to paint a foul Plague Marine from the pallid Hand. We also demonstrate how to use enamel paint and powder pigments to create a fantastic rust effect which is perfect for these putrid spawn of Chaos.
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Paints used:
Wraithbone
Screaming Skull
Seraphim Sepia
Balthazar Gold
Castellan Green
Leadbelcher
Corvus Black
Dryad Bark
Agrax Earthshade
Matt White (Army Painter)
Sycorax Bronze
Loren Forest
Stormhost Silver
Eshin Grey
Gorthor Brown
Red Tone (Army Painter)
Kislev Flesh
Averland Sunset
Gulliman Flesh
Magos Purple
Contrast Medium
Flayed One Flesh
Rust Streaks (AK Interactive)
White Spirit (AK Interactive)
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#plaguemarines

[@VoxFelis]

Always baffled me why GW don't allow comments on their painting videos. Glad we can here!

[@vthunder4238]

Because their marketing department is not in best

[@wazzok2973]

@@vthunder4238 I mean if their facebook pages are anything to go by it's because people literally flood comment sections with unrelated crap.

[@savagex466-qt1io]

O yeah its silly. Its like selling a car without your price " call me " ya ok .. lol I know why people do it I just like comments. Good or bad we can learn from them. Thanks for sharing ! See ! Comments ! hahaa take care bud.

[@ClarkesonTheMarksman]

Gw fear any other brand of paints. AK interactive, vallejo, scale 75, abteilung 502 etc = Heresy. (less profit in gw's pockets). Its nice to see Duncan has thrown of the shackles of an ignorant imperium and Kaos ensues

[@josephrigley8974]

@@ClarkesonTheMarksman nah it's cause GW has alot of trolls just there to be constantly negative, their FB page is full of those kinds and frankly it's tiring luckily for us all Duncan as an individual is free from such people.

[@melonlord4396]

I was about to start a pallid hand army, this couldn’t be more perfect! Thank you!!!

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

No prob 😊 We hope it helps

[@vthunder4238]

I painted mine this way except I traded screaming skull for zandri dust and then shaded with nazdreg yellow for a yucky brown color

[@HuttDK]

Me too. Trykning out Poxwalkers currently. Might you do a pallid poxwalkers video, Duncan?

[@bobnob7757]

Ladies and gentlemen, the Bob Ross of warhammer. Love your videos!

[@Ness_12]

When I learned of warhammer, I fell for the Death Guard. I loved the concept and their resiliance. Getting cool paints and minis is impossible in my country, so I made my own miniatures with clay, among them a 30k color scheme death guard. To know it actually exists makes me smile, the video helps me a lot, thanks!

[@savagex466-qt1io]

What country do you live in friend ? Cant you just buy them off ebay ?

[@tfan2222]

This is a wonderful little comment and I love your motivation

[@Ness_12]

@@savagex466-qt1io hello there! By some fortunate events I stumbled on this video again. Yep, as stated by @Happy-zg4zd I live in Latin America, after some years and responsible purchases I now have a small force of Kill Teams. Among them, after several years, a Death Guard Pallid Hand Kill Team.

[@Ness_12]

​@@Happy-zg4zd Yep, this is true. The current starter set is now available in a 8 hour drive, which is a vast improvement from not being in my country before.

[@jonathankilby6636]

Never thought I'd see Duncan using enamels and powders. I enjoyed that.

[@WesleyAhnold]

It's a great thing he isn't shackled by Gamesworkshop anymore.

[@lorddyson6487]

Finally some Nurgle good stuff Duncan!! 😁😁

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Thanks, hope you like it LordDyson.

[@kevinchristensen5653]

Just a warning to everyone: i've used enamel products for several years, keep in mind that this is very different from acrylics, there's habits of licking off a brush during painting, that might be okay for acrylics but is quite toxic for you with enamels. It has fumes that can make you dizzy too, so use good ventilation or an A1 respirator. However, enamels are really fun to use and a great product! You can think of it as a wash, that you can remove away again so it only stays in the recesses, my facorite is the streaking grime from AK. I would recommend Lacquer thinner though for cleaning brushes, and white spirits for thinning paints.

[@crowdemon_archives]

Enamels also dry way faster than oil lol

[@edwardkenworthy7013]

Licking paintbrushes is bad for you (and your brushes) regardless of the medium. Many pigments are toxic, especially in the more interesting paint ranges. Cobalt for example is used in really intense blues, Chromium is used to vibrant reds and yellows. I don't think GW uses them in their paints but better safe than sorry.

[@bencorey5340]

I've never had this habit. 😂 I must not paint enough.

[@tfan2222]

@@edwardkenworthy7013 GW paints are completely nontoxic.

[@Razorbat777]

As far as cleaning off your brush in your mouth, this is a bad habit taken from GW stores in the 90's that was mixed up. We used to shape the point of the brush in our mouth with our lips, after cleaning it in water to keep the point sharp. I also used to roll the brush in the fold of my palm, under my pinkie finger to shape the point. So we would teach customers to paint as part of the job, but they all thought we were cleaning our brushes in our mouth, and it stuck with them. They passed the habit down, and so on. I remember so many children asking "You eat the paint?" with their face all screwed up in disbelief, as I painted with them. I made sure to point out that the brush should be cleaned with water first when teaching customers how to paint, back then, and I was just making a sharp point on my brush, not cleaning it.

[@huwcresswell6996]

video suggestion: I'd love to see Duncan take a crack at Blanchitsu, maybe making and painting a small little warband for it?

[@mrjingles8694]

Looks really nice,think I may do my next plague marines in this colour scheme. Thanks Duncan for the tutorial good stuff keep up the good work.

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Thank you Mr Jingles.

[@savagex466-qt1io]

@@DuncanRhodesDRPA kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmfUZmenZ86Uo5o Imagine painting with that black ! Is it really the darkest ?

[@joshuacouture479]

I’d like to see rubric marines painted like how eavy metal paints them (mainly the trim on the armor)

[@markdennis7038]

Hi, Duncan did do a tutorial on rubric marine painting while at Warhammer tv

[@joshuacouture479]

@@markdennis7038 but not like how I see them on the box art tho, the bronze trim has been a problem for me

[@markdennis7038]

Ok fair enough!. I think you paint the whole model bronze then fill in the blue, if that's the scheme you mean, tried it myself, does work. Easier than trying to paint the trim after the blue!!!

[@MetaL556]

@@markdennis7038 I only realized AFTER I bought them and wanted to paint them for the first time that their color scheme is more "gold with blue details" than "blue with gold trims". I'm getting Retributor Armor spray next time I'm getting anything Thousand Sons(or figuring out how to work an airbrush, whichever comes first).

[@nobodyimportant5417]

Have anybody else tried the tamiya clear colors for rubric marines? I used the clear blue over a silver base, and it came out quite nicely.

[@migol_net]

First time I see you in non-GW/Citadle channel and man, good to see you unrestrained by corporate policy.

[@benrichardson5662]

For anyone trying this out, I stumbled across a neat little trick with the white spirits: when using it to draw down the rust, you'll get some thin rust enamel at the end of your brush: draw this into the recesses at the bottom of the panel (fortunately, Mark III power armor has these on just about every last part of it). Doing this adds shading in recesses where rust would build up naturally, and it provides areas of very faint rust tint color, basically like a glaze, and it adds subtle but very nice looking variation to the armor. And of course if you don't like how these areas look, the spirits can clean it off too.

[@danielweberdlc]

What we really need is a tutorial from Duncan showing us how to keep our Citadel paint pots that clean. Mine leak all around the edges, especially in the back.

[@mikegreck2625]

pull the whole lid off. put your thumb in the middle of the lid and push it in. It will turn inside out and the paint will just pop free

[@bsgaming3773]

I really like that you show common mistakes and how to fix them.

[@ArawnNox]

I love painting Plague Marines. They're so detailed and really rewarding. My friend had me paint his and it's some of my best work so far.

[@Gogsnik]

Aha! I now know how to use my streaking grime from AK! Doesn't seem to matter how many videos I've watched of people using it (the reason I bought it at all was because of watching other youtubers) I don't think any of them demonstrated the method from making rust streaks as effectively as this. Cheers Duncan!

[@Morgulvale_]

That’s an absolutely stunning model. I love your usage of all the technical paints for grime and rust.

[@Notorious_G.O.O.S.E]

Oh this scheme is perfect for my death guard thanks a bunch Duncan

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

No prob Mr Yeti, we hope it helps out 😊

[@joelcollicott5612]

Keep up the good work, we all appreciate everything you do.

[@Machine_Cult]

Fantastic as per usual. Thank you Duncan & Roger!

[@GaelicMongrel2023]

Even if I ultimately went with a different shade of red (I prefer Mephiston Red to Khorne), your video on the Farsight Enclaves inspired me to start painting Warhammer. Now 4 years later, I have been painting for Battletech and Pike and Shotte. You're the Bob Ross of army painting my man, and thank you so much!

[@Spexxatron]

I just finished my squad in almost exactly this colour scheme. New to the hobby and death guard was such awesome models to start with!

[@keiserkosti]

Excellent for ideas, inspiration and techniques as always, Duncan.

[@TJHaze123]

Brilliant, brilliant paint job!! Been watching for a while and your tips have elevated my own painting so far

[@johnkelley9877]

This was a very helpful tutorial as I learned a lot about various techniques. Thanks for taking the time to make and share this.

[@blueg6demon423]

When I'm painting DG I embrace the shade sploges and find a way to work that into the nastiness. Praise Nurgle.

[@jasonbecker2265]

Awesome, I literally have been building and cleaning Death Guard models to start an army in this color scheme. Thanks!

[@apinakapinastorba]

That downwards motion ”trick” has helped me a lot. Just finished highlighting a unit of Ultramarines, it went really smoothly :)

[@TheLastRoman0000]

He makes it look easy. Sweet paint job. Great video. Thanks for sharing it.

[@Rafalobo1]

Slime and gross things...I love it! I started painting this year and I've learned so much from you. Shout out to the person behind the camera!!

[@caballodragon9835]

I think this is your best how to video yet!

[@Hello-1814]

Great job! This tutorial is very accessible! Please continue!

[@andersnothzen8145]

Great video and step by step guide. Thnx Duncan!

[@riccardovecchiarelli5799]

today I was starting to paint my Pallid Hand Army...this video is AMAZIIIING

[@Mr.0B]

Was looking for a good tutorial on how to do this, getting ready to paint my DG and this is perfect! Thanks Duncan

[@yoyoyo9669]

this is amazing thank you Duncan!

[@-Diop-]

Nice, really nice, gives them a totally different look to it

[@Meuduso1]

The master has descended upon us once more to bring only the best mini painting tutorials

[@theeternalchronicler3072]

Thank you for this Mr. Rhodes.

[@TheArchaonofchaos]

I painted my army pallid hand colors when the new models dropped. Looking forward to watching this to see what i can learn and improve on

[@13Robzilla]

Spot on sir, well played. The only Vector worth playing. Thanks for sharing and please stay safe!

[@bentreri]

Brilliant video as ever. So easy to follow. Perfect timing as well - I’m just starting painting my DG in pre-heresy colours using rakarth flesh rather than screaming skull. I have been looking for a “one size fits all” tutorial - sorted! Thanks Dunc and the team!

[@bidderdoo]

Truly na AMAZING video. That is exactly what i needed for my grey plastic to turn into death guard force. Thanks

[@pringlewheel]

This is amazing. Looking forward to trying this on my DG marines

[@zachary7336]

Love it that was a great video. Really like how you went into enamel and weathering powders.

[@13Lictor]

Thank you Duncan! This is exactly what I needed

[@auxdafox2986]

Welp, now I gotta go fix my models to look more like this! Started the army way back when I was just starting into chaos and had no idea how to do this paint scheme. Thanks!

[@barurtoftegaard1244]

This is so satisfying to watch

[@savagex466-qt1io]

Iv never used pigments before. Im really wanting to after watching this. Thanks to much Duncan. Nurgle Bless you.

[@S11iPe33YDi3k]

Keep the great content up duncan

[@MatthewBester]

Ah thanks Duncan, this looks fantastic. I've been agonising over how to paint my Death Guard. I like the old Horus Heresy scheme but not seen it applied to the new models until now; this is it!

[@Nallenbot]

crazy how good that looks after the weathering.

[@frankjones9839]

Nice to see some more advanced techniques being used

[@elfbeard1656]

just perfect

[@orthoff123]

You are a master painter!

[@Tharringbone]

Those rust effects look really nice, I may have to try them on my gundam kits.

[@danmorgan6423]

Love this colour scheme for Plague Marines. It looks like he would fit in well with a Cleaved CSM army

[@user-qg4st8ih1d]

I’d never thought I’d see the day when Duncan would use enamels! One thing that I feel is worth noting, when using enamel paints (especially for washes, maybe less of an issue for streaks), it’s maybe a good idea to paint them onto a glossy surface to make sure they both flow well and can be cleaned off very easily. I think you’d do that with ‘Ardcoat with a brush, I’m not 100% sure as I use an airbrush for that. Amazing work as always!

[@grupa2119]

Yes! Oils! Grimdark legion inducts all. It is nice result, how you combined GW's style with scale modelling techniques

[@TheJacktor]

Absolutely love it. Really inspired me to keep going with my Deathguard/CSM. I'm going with a dark purple armour with a copper trim. Still don't have a name for them yet but I'll get there.

[@boscopit]

Excellent!

[@nomcognom2332]

Impressive! Great job!

[@h4xx0rren3]

I've been trying to paint my plague marines in the pallid hand colors, but couldn't figure out where to start. This was a great help!

[@judgestrix5106]

Beautiful

[@jacopodaceva8268]

I was just waiting for this! Thank you! I'm gonna try It out on typhus!

[@ajaxtaur]

I wish I could like this video twice over

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

We liked you're comment twice over so it's all good 😊

[@jessehammil3897]

This is so much better than the standard green. Gonna give this a shot. Thanks!

[@jjr4acre637]

WOOOOOOO IT WAS UNDER MY NOSE ALL ALONG

[@ChaosMaker6]

Incredible, thank you 👍😁

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Thank you too!

[@29salonica]

2 👍for using pigments and enamels. Enamels are also far better and easier to use for recess shading. You should also check the Ammo - Mig enamels and oil products especialy the oil brusher is a unique and helpful product. Thanks for the video!

[@adrianfurlow5498]

Always happy to see a new upload, and this is pretty similar to my scheme

[@zm1939]

excellent tutorial, thank you!

[@colla5660]

That was outstanding mate. Top work

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Thanks 👍

[@imefix]

Just what I needed!

[@casegibson6456]

Wow, great work Duncan !

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Glad you liked it!

[@eldraque4556]

nice one duncan, just what i was looking for

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

👍

[@streamgawd1791]

Love the audio on this as compared to the audio on your earlier solo vids! Good game!

[@cordial001]

great tutorial

[@gmanxxxhippy]

wow amazing video thank you

[@anguswilsonspillane1302]

Looks great would love to see you do some videos on HH legions.

[@angelofmalice0]

Love the video, I have been using the old video on the Warhammer TV KZbin channel to help paint my Palid Hand Plague Marines and its been really good to get an updated video with instructions on how to paint more detail on the model. I have one reservation with this video though, the matt white highlight, I think it might be a little too much and makes the armour looks very clean and bright (not the look I'm after). An alternative method I have been using myself is to use a lighter off white rather than a pure matt white. I use Menoth White from P3, it is similar to screaming skull but much lighter, it works perfectly to keep that dirty off white colour and it allows you to do a final highlight of matt white on the very tips and corners of the marines armour.

[@repugnus]

Great video thank you

[@zeronus1]

Youre a man after my own heart... My own DG army is pallid hands

[@MedicMarc22]

whelp, looks like I know my Death Guard paint scheme now! Thanks Duncan!

[@TheHobbyCorner]

Great video. Might have a look at the AK Interactive stuff as I haven't in 20+ years deviated from citadel and the results can't be argued with

[@johnbaltimore1708]

I was hoping to see some verdigris effects on the trim. Thank you for posting this. I am in the assembly stage with Plague Marines. I plan to do an all bone color. I think I'll copy your technique, minus the green on the shoulder pads. I do plan to do the verdigris on the trim. Thanks for a great tutorial!

[@cherrygoblin6697]

I've painted a handful of these lads already since it's a really nice colour scheme but this came out looking really awesome! I'd personally do a lot more weathering on my boys though

[@The_Warsmith]

Duncan. Thanks

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Awesome, and it's our pleasure

[@bostin316]

Its been a while since i painted nurgle boys .... after seeing this i want to paint some more, thank you

[@jozeph1980]

Cheers for the contrast tip on the flesh parts Duncan, Around 18:40 , never crossed my mind to try that .....

[@kkouuy]

Awesome! I'm going to use this to paint some Excoriators space marines! thank you!! :)

[@timvoyles1940]

So nice to see you able to use decent brushes now. I can't count how many times I would see you using a blown out GW brush and just shake my head in shame.

[@shawnvaljean9260]

I'm painting some of these guys up now, only subbing the green for purple. I like the idea that they see themselves as being regal, even if the rest of the galaxy don't.

[@WinterWizard7]

Man's a beast. 🧙‍♂️

[@chucklamb3496]

Awesome

[@reeceskinner2776]

Love it

[@ej.crusing6130]

FOR THE GRANDFATHER!

[@Vikingeek]

Great as always! Not too dissimilar to how I paint my Death Guard. Though I do a Rakarth Flesh with Agrax Earthshade, and Death Guard Green accents - usually shoulder pads and knee pads.(same Balthazar Gold trim)

[@opossumenjoyer4206]

Nice mate

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Thanks 👍

[@zakkwightman6146]

That looks really cool! Cool video!

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Thank you! Cheers!