How to Paint the new Cadian Rogal Dorn tank using only Dry Brushing! Simple + No Airbrush!

[@lieutenantartus]

Tanks ;) for sharing, I'll be doing this with my Iron Warriors vehicles.

[@MediocreHobbies]

Sweet, glad you liked it!

[@PointlessSoldier]

This isn't the first time you've done your vehicle stippling method and I love it every time. I don't own an airbrush and I have a LOT of tanks to paint, so I'm gonna steal that idea from you lol. Slick vid as always!!!

[@MediocreHobbies]

Aw that’s so good to hear! Yeah I like being able to help people without airbrushes-nothing worse than clicking on a tutorial and not having the tools to follow it! Glad I could help and let me know how the tanks turn out!

[@mikelus7140]

Man, i've been painting tanks, planes, boats and offcours all kinds of 40K models for more then 35+ years, never thought of the stipling method. Learned a lot, thanks for this vid! Subbed!

[@MediocreHobbies]

To be honest I’ve only learned it myself recently and like you have been painting tanks for years. I felt just as silly.

[@TheRedBrethren]

@@MediocreHobbies you should do a stipple vidoe but using color gradients that gets light the higher it goes

[@bobbrown6389]

Love your video, I have been a kine modeler for now 52 years, I'm a collector and painter, not a gamer anymore, it's hard in a wheelchair, etc. I have 2 of these brutes in my Army and 15 Leman Russ Battle Tanks,15 Sentinels, and my own rough riders converted 5 cold ones with Catachan Veterans, and I still, haven't finished all my armor, got about 15 more to go. I have three super heavy Tanks Plus 6 Imperial Knights and my air fleet of 8 support fighters three valkyries, 10 pieces of Artillery, and captured enemy vehicles converted for my catachan Army. Last my 5500-strong Catachan Army, from buying since 2000-2024. I will keep collecting and painting till my mind and body fail me. Cheers From DownUnder

[@MediocreHobbies]

That’s is an insane army. Hope to see it all painted some day.

[@FamIly-pv3cw]

Always happy to find youtube gems like this channel, simple to follow & extremely effective tutorials 👌

[@MediocreHobbies]

Aw cheers man, glad you found the channel!

[@ArtisOpus]

Solid result, my man!

[@MediocreHobbies]

Cheers pal. All thanks to your brushes. They have changed the game for me.

[@ArtisOpus]

@@MediocreHobbies Too kind, our pleasure! Keep on trucking, I still discover new ways to use them almost weekly, even in limited hobby time. If you're at any shows we're at this year, make sure to come over and say hi :)

[@stephenfarr1451]

Looks amazing. I will be using your painting techniques on my just made tank. Thankyoy

[@MediocreHobbies]

Anytime pal. Still really proud of how mine turned out.

[@ahh9441]

i just have joined warhammer 40k miniater a few days ago. your painting skills and color is what i just looking for, love your work

[@MediocreHobbies]

Welcome onboard man, glad to have you here!

[@richardgreathead5735]

Cracking stuff and it works for every scheme just using the same technique can't wait to get mine painted up in a striking red

[@MediocreHobbies]

I need to see that when you do it.

[@richardgreathead5735]

@@MediocreHobbies I shall tag you on insta when I do. I did a wyvern in a similar style years ago and my god painting each panel and washing rivets took years by hand 😭

[@BrakkoJanus]

This is SO well done! I love how it looks worn out but not overly so, and the flat panels don't look flat at all with the layering of differend shades of green stippled on. Right now I have a little devil and a little angel on my shoulders trying to convince me to build, or not to build, a Cadian army just because they look so cool. And this video sure tips the scale towards one side...

[@MediocreHobbies]

Well I’m going have to go with the angel which is the one telling you to do the Cadian army…right? I love these guys so much, will never get tired of painting them

[@BrakkoJanus]

@@MediocreHobbies well the devil already won, I got the Cadia Stands box just yesterday! Can't wait to dive into it over the weekend, they look so good.

[@johnkelley9877]

The model looks great! I especially like how you layered up from the base green to the lightest shade. It really gives the model a really nice depth of color. Thanks for sharing this.

[@MediocreHobbies]

Anytime pal.

[@AlterumVeniet]

I have dozens of guard vehicles that are barely painted. I'll be using this method for all of them. Thank you.

[@MediocreHobbies]

Oh awesome! Glad it was helpful!

[@jagermeister_1754]

Man....wish I started doing this when I first started painting my vehicles

[@MediocreHobbies]

It’s a great way to get very fast results!

[@limegrd]

Great video! Thanks for sharing! I'll definitely try out this technique on mine!

[@MediocreHobbies]

That’s awesome to hear, let me know how it turns out!

[@jaanikaapa6925]

In one tank video you asked about the colours of the treads on a tank. In WW1 they were painted to a degree. During WW2 that depended on the nation, from bare (dark metal) to blackened metal to painted. However in Togal you can see the rubber pads on the treads. They'd be black, rubber, whatever. Mist tanks use those nowadays, started during WW1. Russian tanks used (mostly) bare metal. The road wheels would have either the rubber tires or just be painted metal. Naturally the areas that rub together will polish into bright metal. Very little dirt there. :) On the Rogal you can see those higher rectangle blocks on the treads inside the lower rectangle. The inner part would be rubber, I think.

[@MediocreHobbies]

Thank you so much for that. It was a big help. Appreciate you taking the time.

[@blackbart4646]

Seems crazy easy to do for this effect totally worth a try. Thanks!!!

[@MediocreHobbies]

Any time pal.

[@cactus351rs4]

Lovely, nice result and good to see some big tank tutorials

[@MediocreHobbies]

Glad you like it pal m

[@nraketh]

I used this technique and it worked very well. Thank you.

[@MediocreHobbies]

Love hearing that! Thanks!

[@bojacksonsuperturtle7411]

Thanks man my tank looks great!

[@MediocreHobbies]

Glad to hear pal.

[@GarretWaldron]

Great video. I'll use these tequines when I get my Rogal Dorn next week.

[@MediocreHobbies]

Awesome pal.

[@TabletopGameBreaks]

Great video! Love the simple techniques. Can't wait to start seeing my name on the patreon list! Cheers!

[@MediocreHobbies]

Your name will be on the next video pal. Really appreciate the support. Glad you like the video.

[@TabletopGameBreaks]

@@MediocreHobbies you the best!

[@brucehemming9749]

Looks amazing …looking forward to picking mine up on Saturday great video thanks for sharing 👍🍻

[@MediocreHobbies]

I need more of them for my other guard armies. There so cool.

[@Toshiba1976]

Love this. 💪🏻👍🏻

[@MediocreHobbies]

Cheers pal.

[@archiebolter8362]

Used the stippling green for my own models and it worked a treat! Was wondering however how u painted the wood, for instance the crates and boxes etc on the tank, cheers!

[@MediocreHobbies]

Emmm just a nice brown contrast and a quick highlight. Nothing special.

[@AuthorSurrogate]

It’s a good morning when I open up yt to a Mediocre Hobbies video. And that transfer sheet is awesome! I’m gonna have to find some on eBay to get those Steel Legion transfers for my tanks

[@MediocreHobbies]

That is such a nice comment pal. Thank you so much.

[@timraymond8245]

Looks great….. looking forward to it blowing up my army 😂😂😂

[@MediocreHobbies]

Hahaha me neither.

[@deruberhans6055]

I absolutely love the scheme and technique. Do you think you'll ever do a chimera or leman russ tutorial with camo patterns?

[@MediocreHobbies]

At some stage I’m sure I will. It no plans soon.

[@Rottenflieger.]

Really cool scheme! I'd love to see one done up for your krieg down the track, especially if you are able to convert up some krieg crew using the plastic minis!

[@MediocreHobbies]

Oh there are some tank tutorials comping for my kreig soon.

[@murrayfish6901]

Great video, Andy! Really like the weathered/in action look.

[@MediocreHobbies]

Cheers pal. I believe it’s my favourite tank I’ve done.

[@beng6149]

wow!

[@MediocreHobbies]

Cheers pal.

[@andymorrall]

Very good. How about another video taking it a bit further, with a camouflage paint pattern, rust streaks, some mud on the tracks, and some weathering powder?

[@MediocreHobbies]

I shall be doing more tanks in the future and I will do my best to get those in.

[@myleswillis]

Great build, thanks for showing us, I feel like I can do it now.

[@MediocreHobbies]

Then my video worked. So happy to hear that pal.

[@sierraquebec1]

Hi Andy just found your channel and this is the first one I saw. Amazing technique and I want to give this a try but I was gifted a Tallarn unit with a Russ tank. Can you tell me what paints you might use for a khaki/tan paint scheme? Thanks you, love your channel and look forward to seeing more of your videos.

[@MediocreHobbies]

I would probably go for. Zandri dust Tallarn sand Morghast bone Very light on the last coat. You don’t want to push it to close to bone. Hope that helped pal. And I’m glad your liking the videos.

[@sierraquebec1]

I was just watching your L. Russ video and got a Tallarn Sand, Baylor brown and typhoon ash. My first attempt with Earthshade was too much. I need to start over but it’s fun and I think I’m learning.

[@chef5588]

Very nice scheme, dude. Your little touches with drybrushing metallics onto the greens and your colour choices for the accessories strongly captures the eye. Can’t wait for the World Eaters videos in a few weeks 💪

[@MediocreHobbies]

Your so kind pal. Glad you like it and yea can’t wait to work on those models.

[@chriseyser8653]

Absolutely stunning! Incredible clean job. I am happy to see all of the attention to detail. I would love to know how you painted your sub assembly bits, and what holders you were using. Do you have a link to those holders?

[@MediocreHobbies]

The handles and holders are from frontier wargaming. There very helpful. When I do my next one I’m sure I will go into detail on all the parts.

[@chriseyser8653]

@@MediocreHobbies thank you for the response. I went and checked them out. They seem handy for sub assembly painting.

[@alwoo1295]

Well, I was going to pass on this but you have sold me on a couple of them. Nice approach.

[@MediocreHobbies]

Sorry…. I think lol

[@scotama]

Hi, Thanks for a really interesting video. I’m wanting to try this technique out but use Kreig colours. What 3 paints would you use for Kreig camo. From looking at your Kreig tank videos it may be mech std grey plus the fang but what would your third colour be.

[@MediocreHobbies]

Russ grey would be the last and lightest coat.

[@scotama]

Thanks. Just finished using the Kreig colours and I’m really happy with the technique and result.

[@VorTheRhino]

Awesome video! So I have A LOT of tanks to get through, would using a coloured primer like Governor Green which supposedly matches Castallan to save doing the first step 20+ times work out? Or better to take the extra time and stipple them all for both greens.

[@MediocreHobbies]

If you have a lot of tanks it might speed things up a lot. It will look a bit flatter though. Just be consistent with whatever you choose so you can keep them all matching!

[@helllaugh2337]

I love the art of Vraks that Krieg 5th walks with titans. I wanna paint a dark grey leman russ like that.Can I achive it with this method?I plan to use the Eshin Grey/German Grey as the main colour,and dry brush with skvaenblight dinge or other brighter grey.(I don't an airbursh so it's really bothering me.)

[@MediocreHobbies]

Of course! I know not everyone has access to an airbrush and this style is a great way to achieve a very realistic tank effect without one! All you need to do is pick 3 paints in the same colour range and apply them the same way as in the video. Sounds like you already picked 2 great colours, just try to get three for the full effect!

[@helllaugh2337]

I see.I think stormvermin fur will be fine.It's not as light as dawnstone,and could creat a brown tone.

[@jamesharrison7011]

Just finished my Rogal Dorn using this method and I think it’s the best tank I have been done! Out of interest do you varnish your minis and if so mind sharing what you use?

[@MediocreHobbies]

I don’t varnish no. I think pant is sturdier then people give it credit for. Glad you got a nice result pal.

[@AuldhannRua]

Nice video Andy. Where would i get a set of those artist opus brushes you use gotbthr stippling effect

[@MediocreHobbies]

Google artis opus they have a website. I really need to get an affiliate link lol

[@arikrause3043]

Hi Andy, new to your channel. Do you dilute your paint before stipling? Also, are you starting with an actual dry brush, and then wiping off before applying to the surface? Thank you, getting back into WH40K after 20+ years. your channel in the 90s would've been so helpful, but awesome you're here now.

[@MediocreHobbies]

Nope no dilution. The bristles should be very slightly damp before you start.

[@ALEXHeuston]

Really big fan of this technique, and completed it with all of my AM tanks. What colours would you recommend for Night Lords tanks?

[@MediocreHobbies]

This video might help? kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3jYdniVZqaHrsk Otherwise have a look at the paints I've used for Night Lords tutorials and see if you can replicate the same trio. All you need is three colours to do this for any scheme

[@Cyd99]

Alright you convinced me, I had my girlfriend pick me up some cheap make up brushes (sesame street ones from TJ maxx) and I’m gonna give this stippling thing a try, I like the idea of the not having to wash both of mine

[@MediocreHobbies]

Hope it goes well! Make sure the makeup brushes are stiff enough not to spread out when you apply them to the model!

[@Cyd99]

@@MediocreHobbies oh damn thanks! I thought they were supposed to be soft lol. I’m new to dry brushing. Seriously thanks for the heads up😂

[@MediocreHobbies]

@@Cyd99 There's different types of dry brushing! Normal type needs soft brushes, this method needs stiff ones!

[@CadiasFinest]

I love that everyone has agreed that the tank commander has either brown or blonde hair

[@MediocreHobbies]

Hahaha yeah it's weird

[@redrum923]

heyy andy...if i wanted to make my tanks blue or my vehicles with the stippling technique what colors should i use in what order? also prime with chaos black? i would love that in the end they have a very impactful blue look.

[@MediocreHobbies]

Check the channel, I have plenty of different tank tutorials! All you need is three blues, start with darkest and end with the lightest, the steps are always the same, no matter the colour!

[@Ephigy17]

I LOVE the fact you don't use and airbrush in your videos!

[@MediocreHobbies]

Im glad pal. I do own and use them I just wouldn’t want to frustrate people trying to follow along who don’t.

[@DomtotheKane]

what kind of brush are you using for the initial stippling?

[@MediocreHobbies]

@@DomtotheKane artis opus drybrushes.

[@dreadgarr]

nicely done... but.. why did you not take us through the steps of how you, yes you.. applied the transfers??? as they look awesome as well.. D.

[@MediocreHobbies]

Hey man! Thanks so much! The tutorial for the transfers is linked in the video and in the description below!

[@jamesharrison7011]

would it be better to paint the tracks first so you don't run the risk of getting the silver over the finished hull?

[@MediocreHobbies]

Emm but then you would just get green all over the tracks. Or do you mean before glueing them on? If so you could. I just prefer it this way.

[@mikepatterson6416]

Hey, I have a request. Could you do a video on dry brushing a NEW tank freshly painted from Mars? I wonder how you would interpret that scenario???

[@MediocreHobbies]

Emmm you mean in like mars reds colour?

[@mikepatterson6416]

@@MediocreHobbies I mean like the tank was freshly painted and cleaned and polished to be in a parade. No dirt and grime.

[@KevinSpecialK]

When you "dab", do you remove excess paint as you would for drybrushing ?

[@MediocreHobbies]

Yes 100%. Less is more. You can always keep stippling over and over to get the desired effect you don’t want to put to much on.

[@KevinSpecialK]

@@MediocreHobbies ty

[@thechaoshobbit1105]

Ok so i have watched this video several times since it has been released. I fully plan to paint all my Cadian Tanks this way. However I have a question. When you are stippling the layers on, do you COMPLETELY cover every inch, or do you leave a little for the previous layer to poke through so yo say?

[@MediocreHobbies]

Not covering every inch. You’re aiming for a sort of mottled appearance. Like a tank that has been repainted a few times. If you just have a flat solid single colour it will just look like a toy tank. You go heaviest with the darkest layer and then lighter(less) with each layer as you go through the colours. Each layer shows more of the previous layer. I hope that makes sense?

[@thechaoshobbit1105]

​@MediocreHobbies thank you. I will definitely be doing this in my 2 Rogal Dorns, 4 Leman Russ, and Baneblade.

[@thechaoshobbit1105]

Ok I have a new question. If I wanted to do more of a hardened steel or Iron look instead of green what color pallet would you suggest? I am TERRIBLE at color theory.

[@charlieirving1290]

Question: is the stand/painting handles you use for your minis homemade? They look very handy

[@MediocreHobbies]

Frontier wargaming my friend. I have 40 painting handles from them lol. I mite have a problem. But there awesome

[@charlieirving1290]

@@MediocreHobbies brilliantly look dead handy for sub assembly painting

[@calebs9291]

I’d love to do this but wish I could see you mess with the paint as a newby. Like how much paint are you putting on that dry brush?

[@MediocreHobbies]

Check my hours Hersey tank videos. I go into detail about using them in there.

[@sobagamarc8785]

Hey, very good video as usual, you do not specify if you put varnish on your tank. Do you have a brand that you use to recommend? Many thanks to you. cdt

[@MediocreHobbies]

Nope no varnish. I avoid using it as my bad possible.

[@sean2549]

Sorry, new to painting. I dont need to thin any of these paints ? I assume because its all dry brushing.

[@MediocreHobbies]

Yes indeed.

[@southpaw5483]

When you "stipple" the three (3) shades of green, is the paint wet or dryed on the brush first?

[@MediocreHobbies]

It’s a little wet. If you check my painting sons of Horus rhino video I go into more detail.

[@gustavhansson8683]

what brush is he using?

[@MediocreHobbies]

Artis opus dry-brushes. There so good. Expensive but good.

[@JudgeOgre]

Out of curiosity, what was the time, start to completion, on this sir?

[@MediocreHobbies]

I’d say I could paint one fully in about 5 hours.

[@jayteegamble]

I agree that it looks way better with no sponsons. But 10 points for two heavy bolters is hard to pass up...

[@MediocreHobbies]

I know it’s so hard to pass up.

[@masterniek15]

Leman Russ video in the same style?

[@MediocreHobbies]

I mean I can do it. I just don’t know what would be different? What would you learn from a russ video that you don’t get from this one?

[@jerrahdkaisur5411]

Did they finally put a bottom plate in the kit?

[@MediocreHobbies]

If you can't tell from the video, does it really matter?

[@jerrahdkaisur5411]

@@MediocreHobbies you can tell from the video, the question was 'did the finally put a bottom plate in the kit', not, 'does the kit being painted have a bottom plate.'

[@MediocreHobbies]

@@jerrahdkaisur5411 no it does not have a plate.

[@travisjohnson622]

Anybody know the army painter equivalents to: Castellan Green Waagh Flesh Loren Forest I have all of these in citadel, but 'm afraid I will be dangerously low on all by the end of this tank. Instead of buying the citadels to refill my droppers, I'm probably going to go with a cheaper brand of paint thats close enough a match.

[@MediocreHobbies]

Army painter have conversion charts on their website

[@zsoltlang2144]

guess we will just ask our friend to 3d print this skit as games workshop failed at it

[@MediocreHobbies]

okay!

[@monostripezebras]

Sponson-oppinon? Heresy detected!

[@MediocreHobbies]

Hahaha sorry pal.

[@stevenrussell8820]

Looks brilliant don’t know if I want green or urban grey camo. Looking at yours I’m maybe going green. 👍👍

[@MediocreHobbies]

Hahaha that is a tough decision. Only answer get two lol

[@woody5109]

What a cheap looking kit, garbage, to bad. You saved it with your painting skills, not many could do this.

[@MediocreHobbies]

Have to disagree, love this tank

[@pwntehnoobs]

The painting was lovely and the tank is really cool. However, 70 Euros for a tank that is not even completely closed? Jesus christ, most scale model kits are cheaper, have more detail and best of all are fully enclosed. I fully get why people 3d print their stuff, almost seems an otherwise unattainable hobby for the average person.

[@MediocreHobbies]

I love it and feel it’s very much with the €70.

[@pwntehnoobs]

@@MediocreHobbies Are you saying you feel the 70 euro price tag is ok for the kit?

[@Zekutso]

@@MediocreHobbies I respect your opinion if 70 € is enough for you with the uncompleted bottom... Please respect that others, like me, that these people have also different standards, and while the Rogal Dorn Tank is indeed beautiful, it is not worth 70 € for a tank with only 90% hull completation^^

[@jamesdo3086]

Do you store your tanks upside down? You’re never going to see the bottom of the tank, what does it matter.

[@Zekutso]

@@jamesdo3086 Counterquestion: Would you mind if the tank is actually closed at the bottom? I don't say it is a complete desaster of the universe, because YES I DON'T FUCKING SEE THE BOTTOM ANYWAY, but this excuse is not an excuse for me. My standard is still: as "real" as possible, and a big hole is not real for me. I'm still civil enough to respect your standard, though, but please don't try to convince me...that...^^

[@TheSegert]

Nice paintjob! Too bad this kit has no bottom as a cost saving measure. So i will be skipping this kit sadly.

[@MediocreHobbies]

Still feel that is such a silly reason not to buy the model.

[@stevenkirton6373]

Not gonna buy one until they add a bottom

[@cthuludreams1]

You're never getting one then 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@MediocreHobbies]

Why does it matter if it had a bottom? By not having a bottom the saved a huge piece of space on the sprue that probably allowed for loads of the extra pieces I think it was really smart.

[@hybridstringsmusic194]

@Mediocre Hobbies because at the end of the day that tank has a hole in it. It is not a complete model and is meant to be a premium kit, which certainly comes with a premium price. It is nothing more than a cost saving exercise and the savings will definitely not be passed onto the customer lol

[@TheSegert]

@@MediocreHobbies It matters a lot. GW prices are soaring last decades. For 70 euros i would at least expect a bottom. It would not cost them that much to have a small upgrade sprue to make room for a bottom on the main sprue. They make 90 percent or more profit on these kits. Its ridiculous. I buy GW models because they are cool and are a full model. These are not full models. Everytime i would pick up the tank to see the missing bottom. I would feel depressed inside. And feel like ive been stolen from. For that reason i wont be buying this kit for my traitor guardsmen(using loyalist guardsmen rules). Guess baneblades, Leman russes and the accassional forgeworld tank should do the trick.