How To Paint: Lord-Vigilant on Gryph-stalker | Advanced | Warhammer: Age of Sigmar

The Lord-Vigilants are ancient masters of war, stunning to behold atop their mighty Gryph-stalker mounts. In this step-by-step video, we'll show you how to painting this glorious hero up to a Parade Ready standard, using advanced techniques worthy of Sigmar himself. We'll be breaking down the whole process into sections, so you can paint your Lord-Vigilant up to Battle Ready if you want to start playing, then keep adding extra steps to take it to the next level.
Base:
Abaddon Black
Corax White
Corvus Black
Gal Vorbak Red
Iron Warriors
Kantor Blue
Khorne Red
Macragge Blue
Mechanicus Standard Grey
Morghast Bone
Rakarth Flesh
Retributor Armour
Thondia Brown
Layer:
Administratum Grey
Dawnstone
Eshin Grey
Fenrisian Grey
Gorthor Brown
Karak Stone
Knight-Questor Flesh
Liberator Gold
Pallid Wych Flesh
Skavenblight Dinge
Stormhost Silver
Stormvermin Fur
Teclis Blue
Temple Guard Blue
Thunderhawk Blue
Tuskgor Fur
Ushabti Bone
White Scar
Shade:
Agrax Earthshade
Nuln Oil
Seraphim Sepia
Soulblight Grey
Contrast:
Black Legion
Cygor Brown
Technical:
Lahmian Medium
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[@saltedllama2759]

The high level of detail in the newer GW kits can feel intimidating, as every surface is packed with lots of visual information. We have seen content creators claiming this is a case of "oversculpting" and other, equally made-up terminology. But the detail is very crisp: sharp things are sharp, soft things are soft, and the angles are all light-volume-friendly. Just break it down into sections, or by color, and you will get through it just fine. The high level of detail on these kits will reward your efforts, not hinder them!

[@CFTim]

It's not a matter of it being hard to paint, it's a matter of it not being fun to paint. Sure, you'll "get through it just fine", but I don't want to "get through it", I want to enjoy painting. I'm not sure what your comment is meant to achieve. You like to have a lot of detail on models, that's fine; other people don't like that, that's also fine. Why do you feel the need to act like that (obviously subjective) opinion is "wrong" somehow? P.S. calling oversculpting "made-up terminology" in an obvious effort to discredit the criticism behind it is a fallacy. All terminology is made up by someone, that says nothing about the validity of the underlying concept.

[@walterburdzy5408]

I think many new painters can get intimidated by the detail, but it's always okay to paint to your comfort level. If you prime black you can just leave belts and cloth black, or if you spray your armor color and don't paint them at all then they're just sculpted onto the armor too. It's okay to let the detail blend in, or save it for when you're more comfortable doing it.

[@Dragonage2ftw]

True. The key is patience, I'd say.

[@fawnmantella]

Lovely paint job as usual. Can't wait to try it myself!

[@zarbustibal]

The use of the Pencil for marking freehand things is gold. Will give this one a try for sure :)

[@Jaydonald_DG]

Fantastic tutorial. Really nice to see something this well done on your channel! This helps a tonne.

[@Zach-si1gf]

ALL of the new stormcast heroes look so intimidating to paint, to the point where i am deciding against buying Vermindoom. The fold out map in the corebook was the most exciting reveal for me. Thank you for at least releasing these tutorials BEFORE we spend our money.

[@matelic8]

Got my Skaventide Box today, this will be my summer project!

[@joshbernal4864]

What a cool looking model. I've got a long way to go lol.

[@officialwarhammer]

every journey starts with a single paint stroke... or something. YOU CAN DO IT.

[@hobbywaffle]

Great video, some different shade techniques than normal, great work.

[@blakelivesay]

Comments enabled on a Warhammer video?! Looks great. Outlining the free-hand details in pencil was a surprise. I'll have to give that a go. Planning on splitting a Skaventide box, but I think I'll go for a little brighter color scheme on my gryph-stalker

[@brycekingman1423]

I can't wait to paint one myself!

[@WilliamChoochootrain]

Damn I CANNOT WAIT to get my hands on this guy.

[@DeathGuard4ThePlagueGod]

Pretty cool not gonna lie

[@lorddyson6487]

Awesome paintjob! Im working on some troggoths for my spearhead but still love watching these as I paint 👍

[@davidboucher5751]

Big thanks to all of you great and inspiring painters. Excellent communication from Emma: it was really pleasing to follow. Send my regards to the sculptor of this model as well. I will proudly add it to my collection!

[@Graavigala85]

awesome model painted awesomely by awesome painter!

[@KateHolden]

Great tutorial for an intimidatingly impressive centrepiece mini! I can't wait to get my hands on the new box and paint it myself. (Also, love those Caliban green nails!)

[@Joe_Smo]

Love it! You did really well. I like your colors and blends. I actually want to do a dark green exactly like your nail color lol instead of the blue. What green paint color would be closest to your nail color?

[@edwindrood2816]

Well done Em!

[@shannybug666]

I cannot wait to paint one!

[@ungabungacaveman9021]

This really makes me wonder how soon we can expect 4th lol. Seems a bit early for a tutorial.

[@Fortunes.Fool.]

Probably July if tradition holds.

[@chromasus9983]

Perhaps they hope to have all the tutorials done for every model *before* the box launches, which isn't a bad idea either. There's lots of units to cover for two factions, so there's time. :)

[@mikespaintedminis5100]

looks amazing! thank you

[@AuramiteEX]

Very helpful and inspiring

[@marlonmounce8313]

Amazing miniature!

[@campbellbatchelor2854]

Hi Warhammer team! I love the tutorial, must try some of the amazing techniques. What camera do you use to capture such fine details on the model? What settings?

[@СоулИтер-с6с]

Good job!

[@edbrooke75]

This one model makes me want to play stormcast

[@jaspasouter]

Cool first one

[@Keram-io8hv]

Still have no idea if I should use gryph charger grey, black wash or draknhof nightshade on Hallowed knights

[@JacekSiedlaczek]

My best bet is Gryph Charger Grey because it has really muted tone, gives that blue effect but doesnt overwhelm it

[@xyler8665]

i usually do a 1:1 mix of drakenhof nightshade and lahmian medium

[@STOOJIE]

Awesome job.......when can I do mine?

[@loffredis7232]

very nice

[@strategogod]

Nice

[@Fortunes.Fool.]

Are those Caliban Green nails? Kinda amazing if so.

[@Cobrasaur]

What grade of pencil is used to mark out the details? Just an ordinary HB pencil? I'd be a little scared of scratching the paint. D:

[@darkestfungeon9305]

I use a ordinary HB pencil & lightly sketch it on, going a bit harder in some spots. Haven't damaged the paint job yet so as long as you aren't trying to push the pencil through the plastic you should be good! :)

[@Tylantula]

Idk what happened but for some reason I went of Warhammer plan of going back just can’t get the right moment to