How to Paint Grimdark Stormcast Eternals | Fast, easy and effective for Skaventide

[@SpensPainting]

Will you be getting Skaventide? And if so what's your favourite model from the box? Let me know!

[@aaronjames3833]

The reclusans are my favourite models In the box by far then the rat ogres with the blade arm especially. Will probably just pick some up cheap off ebay at some point

[@SpensPainting]

Both great choices! You might like my next video!

[@aaronjames3833]

@@SpensPainting can't wait!!!

[@JustinPortelli]

This has got to be my favourite application of “grimdark” to Stormcast to date. Works so amazing with these new models.

[@SpensPainting]

Thank you so much!

[@azarael77]

Btw, when airbrushing enamel colours, always use a carbon filter and make sure that your workplace is ventilated really good. You can ignore this when doing some short airbrush work with acrylics, but this stuff is toxic. I did this once and I had an open window right next to my airbrush station and a fan pointing towards the window.

[@Yvash]

Not normally a fan of Stormcast but this particular model (Lord Veritant?) and her bird-dog companion really spoke to me. In fact, she said "Make me grimdark!", so I looked on youtube for inspiration and lo and behold!

[@SpensPainting]

It's such a nice sculpt right!? My favourite from the new box

[@ThePatrickBall]

Nice one Spen, love a good grime video. Bet the Skaven will look unreal when you do their video!

[@SpensPainting]

Thanks mate! Should be ready next week 😊

[@craigjones7343]

Excellent tutorial. Thanks for making it. I am saving this to my Grimdark painting playlist for future viewing.

[@SpensPainting]

Thank you very much for watching and the kind words!

[@kaspersaldell]

I love Dark Souls and Warhammer. This definitely looks like it could be a miniboss or really strong enemy wandering around some gothic ruins

[@stevenquintanilla121]

Great video! Hope you do a one for achieving the same grimdark effect for the dragons in Stormcast Eternals

[@SpensPainting]

That's a great idea! I have some of the Stormdrake Guard so I could put something together for painting one of those. I'm not sure if you saw it but I did Abraxia recently and made her lizard mount have a flaming skin, that's probably similar to what I would do

[@ActualRegard]

Great video you make it look so easy!

[@SpensPainting]

Thank you! It's all practice really!

[@jarrettlee1303]

Very cool, and I love the idea of Dark Souls Warhammer!

[@SpensPainting]

Thanks!

[@olivier6969]

Thank you for that vidéo and techniques that you share.

[@SpensPainting]

@@olivier6969 no problem! I’m glad you liked it!

[@AcoraZ3RO]

I've been waiting for this video since you posted the model on reddit. Originally I wanted to stray away from Gold Stormcast for my army because I thought it looked too heroic, but your paint scheme combines the iconic Stormcast look with a much darker, more worn vibe, and I love it! I'll be giving this scheme a try with my army. I don't have an airbrush yet sadly - Is there anything you'd modify for doing this all by brush?

[@SpensPainting]

@@AcoraZ3RO thank you so much for your kind words! You could absolutely do this with a brush, nothing especially would be different! I would suggest using a gold spray primer, and then the grime can be applied using a brush, make sure to use a cheap or old brush as they don’t keep your tips sharp!

[@kuzu9991]

Absolutely love it. Really. Fall in love with that style since you post it on instagram. Wondering if it’s possibile to do with silver for make hallowed knight host. If I’m not wrong you need to use very bright color like silver because grime will lower the brightness of color, right?

[@SpensPainting]

Thanks so much! And correct! I think something like Vallejo Duraluminium would be a good starting point for silver armour

[@lnSorteDiaboli]

While this is good for quick results and it does make for a a really good looking tabeltop standard I feel like this is the most basic and sort of discount level of grimdark. Since it leaves every model looking a bit samey it also robs the miniatures of a bit of character.

[@SpensPainting]

Thanks for the comment and kind words! What would you add to generate more character?

[@lnSorteDiaboli]

@@SpensPainting I think part of it is the fact that the streaking grime reduction technique has been pretty common among youtubers for a few years now. Since its so common you get a lot ofminiatures with the same sort of ambiance. It for sure has a place but perhaps adding some steps to make it more uniquely your process would move towards something more distinctively yours. Admittedly thats sort of shitty advice in response to video intended to be instructional and widely applicable.

[@stevenrobinson9370]

Hi im thinking of getting a airbrush. Can you tell me everything i need what do you recommend? Any help or advice will be great thanks.

[@SpensPainting]

I think the best starter kit is the Fengda FD-186K geni.us/4zJre (amazon affiliate link). It has a great compressor and airbrush that will last you a long time and isn't overly complicated for a beginner either. In addition you probably want a cleaning pot, and some airbrush cleaner (I recommend Vallejo) and you'll 100% want a respirator geni.us/WwARJi (amazon affiliate link)

[@eurieus]

looks amazing man ! I,m terrified of airbrushing enamel though, what are your safety tips ? i hear the particles hang in the air for a while and it's pretty toxic.

[@SpensPainting]

Thanks very much! Pretty much the same as all airbrushing really, make sure to spray in a well ventilated area and use something to catch the overspray (cardboard boxes are great) if you have a proper airbrush booth with extractor those are the best, and always wear a mask! Having said all of that, you can always apply the grime with a brush and get similar results!

[@AcoraZ3RO]

For the skin in this recipe, do you do the grimdark technique (Streaking grim, reduction, shading) on the skin or do you do it another way?

[@SpensPainting]

@@AcoraZ3RO for skin I usually use mostly airbrushing to get the initial tones and highlights/shadows down, and then some carefully placed washes in recesses to add some depth. Would a video on how I do skin and faces be useful?

[@AcoraZ3RO]

@@SpensPainting I would love that. As always, I appreciate the response!

[@paulkenyon1830]

Awesome!!!

[@cybermartyr8839]

How would you tackle Yndrasta in this style & colour scheme?

[@AvocadoDandy]

Hey man, for the step in minute 1:58, will Bacardi work?

[@SpensPainting]

I mean I don't know if it'll clean up the grime, but it'll taste good at least

[@TheBugB]

I'm too much of a noob to know what half of the things you said meant. But your mini turned out super cool

[@AngelCastillo-le3mc]

was the primer laquer or enamel? also which primer? awesome vid

[@SpensPainting]

Thanks! It was acrylic, Vallejo model air black

[@GoufinAround_]

I will say, that I never thought much of push fit, cause gunpla is all pushfit, but GW push fit is really bad and annoying to me with one exception...dreadnoughts

[@axefonky4547]

Great job ! what's the difference between regular streaking grime the Streaking grime for interiors ?

[@SpensPainting]

@@axefonky4547 thanks very much! The Interiors is a brown tone whereas the standard is a greenish-black

[@axefonky4547]

@@SpensPainting thanks a lot. Will use the interior s one for my custodes. ^^

[@elfatmano]

wil you do skaven next? and thank you for this video.

[@SpensPainting]

I will be yes! I’ve got a video in the works for them using one of the new Rat Ogor models 😊

[@elfatmano]

I can't wait to see it.and Thank you for your hard work.Your videos give painters like me a chance to make something nice.

[@Stainlesssss]

Man this paint scheme is amazing, anyone know a similar paint to the extreme metal gold? maybe liberator?

[@SpensPainting]

Thanks very much! You could use any gold in it's place, it will just change the tone. I would say a bright gold is better because of the Grimdark darkening effect, so liberator could be good possibly, or maybe Vallejo Metal Colour Gold

[@Stainlesssss]

@@SpensPainting Thank you so much for the reply!

[@SpensPainting]

No problem! Always happy to help if I can!

[@mrsmiley92]

Would nuln oil shade work instead of the black enamel?

[@SpensPainting]

You could use nuln oil but it will tint the colours you’re putting it over more than the enamels and won’t flow quite as well into the recesses but it can work. Just make sure the reduced grime has fully dried before you use it as enamels and acrylics don’t mix well!

[@mrsmiley92]

@@SpensPaintingI ended up just ordering a villainy ink set lol but thanks for taking time to respond

[@ewan9642]

Hey, Could you explain how to do it without airbrush?

[@SpensPainting]

So for the gold, you could either hand paint over black primer, or use a metallic gold rattle can. And then for the streaking grime you can just apply with an old brush 😊

[@mrsmiley92]

@@SpensPaintingwould speed paints or contrast metallics work over a dry brushed zenithal?

[@Will-hz4xz]

What mud do you use for the base and cloak/boots?

[@SpensPainting]

I used Ak Dark Earth on this one

[@Will-hz4xz]

@@SpensPaintingThanks! 😃

[@Justinroberg]

The streaking grime seemed to dry so matte or does black enamel wash do that?

[@SpensPainting]

@@Justinroberg the grime dried matte too yeah

[@Justinroberg]

@@SpensPainting ah thats cool I didnt realize that, will have to play with it

[@mrclewz]

How long do you give the streaking grime to dry before going in with the cotton bud and thinner?

[@SpensPainting]

Probably only a few minutes. Basically the time it takes to quickly rinse through the airbrush, move the DIY airbrush booth (a cardboard box), and get the buds out and refocus the camera 😄

[@mrclewz]

Thanks. Will give that a go. I had been leaving them to dry fully but theres a lot of mixed messaging out there on the approach

[@SpensPainting]

@@mrclewz it’s one of those situations where there’s different methods for different end results. The longer you leave them the more they’ll cure and when they’ve cured you’ll struggle to get them off more. I prefer the result of reducing fairly quickly, and then mopping up the excess, that usually gives me the result I like

[@mrsmiley92]

AK recommends 15 minutes

[@willyp4539]

any recommendations for a different gold?

[@SpensPainting]

You can use any gold really, it will just change the tone of the end result. Vallejo Metal Colour Gold is a nice acrylic, it's a bit paler than this, or you could use a spray like GW Retributor Armour or Colour Forge Gold, those would both be a bit warmer than this

[@weezle5979]

I might be hated for this....but I fucking love push-fit

[@SpensPainting]

That's interesting to hear! What do you love about it compared to non-push-fit? And do you have any troubles with gaps?

[@weezle5979]

@@SpensPainting Thanks for asking! I love the lack of mess/smell from having to use glue. I also find I don't need to always guess where things fit (like I had to recently when I put together Blood Knights). With push to fit, everything...well fits! xD Haven't had too many issues with spacing. One Sacrosanct had a bit of an issue when I built it, but a little bit of glue fixed it right up!

[@CharlieFultonSC]

looks amazing but don't put "easy" in the title when you use an airbrush :)

[@SpensPainting]

Why not? An airbrush is just a tool and a lot of hobbyists use them. They can be easy or hard to use. Plus you can use any gold you like and apply by a brush if you want