How to Paint True Metals - START TO FINISH!

[@flamingo1757]

love these start to finish vids as a beginner to painting. please do more! keep up the good work

[@wait4tues]

This is so much more effort for something I'd usually just quickly brush over with a single metallic and a wash. I love it. Really cool to see these high quality techniques using what I always assumed was a really basic kind if paint. While I don't have the patience yet for the level you're going for, I definitely can't wait to try this. NMM is still very intimidating for me. This looks so much more approachable as a means of upping the quality of my painting with what I've got in my skillset.

[@Miniac]

Good luck when you give it a try! You could always paint a small portion of a model this way, and then tackle the rest in a simpler way. Maybe you could paint a portion you want to stand out.

[@akumaking1]

@@Miniac do any of these painting schemes apply to vehicles and Necrons?

[@uluairi]

Painting miniatures is a hobby that requires, and rewards equally, patience.

[@alexandreroma8118]

As a TMM aficionado: Thank You! NMM is the pretty boy of the high skill painters, but for us painting plebeians TMM is our bread and butter. Keep it metal and most importantly don't forget to PAINT MORE MINIS!

[@NapGod]

I dig the longer format and commentary on the nuances like your 6 inch workflow. I had a lot of questions about weird details when I started that didn't get answered until I watched a painting livestream or figured it out myself. It's the valley of answers an expert takes for granted and questions a beginner can't articulate. Glad to see a new video for this series

[@jc7997aj]

Yup. Sometimes you dont know what you dont know.

[@NapGod]

@@jc7997aj real shit

[@seananderson2195]

Man you have no idea how much I appreciate this video. I've been wanting to expand my metal painting and have gotten beyond frustrated with, as I see it, failing and not being able to improve. So seeing this, and being able to watch it broken down, has given me hope and determination to try again. Thanks for this video!

[@ethanbarrettdebattista5124]

Its videos like this when your teaching style comes out. I loved sitting here just listening and feeling incredibly encouraged. Thanks for being a hobby hero of mine, Scott.

[@Gunnlaugr11]

Really loved the final effect. We used to have so little TMM content compared to NMM, so it's nice that we're getting to see a few different approaches to the effect now (alongside Marco, John, Angel etc.)

[@evinoshea5215]

Dude this video is awesome. I love the format of actually watching you paint start to finish since it is really helpful to see you address mistakes, go back and forth, etc. But also, I love this idea which i had not heard or thought of before (am new to the hobby) of painting metallics like you would paint NMM. I'm trying it out and it's really a helpful way to kind of practice NMM while getting better results than if I was actually using non metallic paints. The result looks great, its very accessible, and its good NMM practice! Seriously, thank you for the video!

[@BadgerLovingFluffster]

Painting as a discovery process? Music to my ears. All these years I thought everyone who paints to a decent level has "a plan" and knows what will and won't look good and I spend most of my painting time making stuff up as I go along and getting to where I want to be through trial and a lot of error... and a lot of swearing :) Great vid and some good tips in there. Thank you Scotty x

[@codyleach7134]

I really like these longer videos, theyre super helpful to see the back and forth of the painting process. I always hate in like GW painting tutorials where theyre like “yeah keep doing this…” and they skip to the mini looking completely different

[@jacobvanderkin6982]

I just wanted to drop a comment in here to say how much I appreciate this video series. Your running commentary (in real time) exposes the kind of self-talk we all do in a way that is both thoughtful and insightful for the listener. Thanks so much for your work, Scott!

[@JoshLikesFuzz]

Such a lovely and zen feeling video. Really feeling your love of the hobby dude.

[@brendanarmstrong7802]

Hell yeah, dude. Hades has got to be the most concentrated fun that's come out in a single game in the last few years. I spent weeks of evenings just rotating through weapons, turning up the heat level by 1 every time I got back to the sword.

[@Ulikadajuice]

Love that you are shining some light on this unique way to do TMM. I’ve been playing around with this on my minis the past few months and have to say I love the final result more than NMM. Awesome job!

[@ceddesrochers]

These 'Start to Finish' videos are so helpful. I'm always amazed at the level of detail you're going for and how comprehensive your videos are. Will definitely try and apply most of what you've shown on my next miniature with some metalics.

[@TheLastWhiteKid]

I'll be honest, these are my favorite videos of yours. I watch them about 75% of the entire video each time I watch it and I usually watch the 3-4 time over a year, especially the OSL one you made

[@Haunted_Gallows]

I wish more mini painting influencers would do more, "painting a mini and talking about it," videos. Sometimes I just wanna watch someone perform their craft; not everything needs to be a tutorial with a clickbait title. I know those videos dont get nearly as many views or pull in nearly as much money, but... ya know. Sometimes, it's just cool to slow down like this a bit. Anyway. A year later, thanks Scott. Great video to watch while I wind down from work.

[@StrawHatLaw13]

Thanks for this. I like seeing the back and forth process. It's like seeing the Wizard behind the curtain. I know these longer formats may not give you as much of a return in revenue but this one really helped me. Like that one Lyla Mev and Zumitikio vid about youtubers not being able to show everything, this vid helped me close "the gap". Also this was relatively easy to digest being just under 50 minutes versus the 2-3 hour VOD I come across. That being said I will check out your vods on twitch. Thanks again!

[@Antheraws]

I painted the axe blue because I always wanted to see a blue axe. Well it's a terrific blue axe Scott. Congratulations. You passed the first grade. Love this series. All Bob Ross and atmospheric.

[@MatuaNicsVideos]

Love this longer format, your commentary and spoken thought process along with seeing the way you apply each colour is super helpful!

[@magnusmillerwilson]

Scott, thank you SO MUCH for this real look into how you paint in general. The metal is a bonus. I love that you have multiple layers of teaching to your videos. YOU ROCK! 🤘

[@gohan924]

I have been a fan of yours for years now and a member of your patreon since 2019. You are the Single most influential painter for me since i started the hobby. I love your art. Watching your videos and looking at your gram has always made me want to pick up my brush and start painting. Ive pretty much jsut been a lurker but im trying to change that. Seeing your videos just makes me want to be a better painter. Keep killing it out here dude!!!!!

[@divingMOBIUS]

Start to finish/uncut videos are so helpful. Also, fantastic work. You've really added dimension to that axe it didnt have before

[@jssouth3D]

I love this style of video. I get that it's not sustainable to make these all the time, but when they do come, I always learn a lot just from getting to hear your thought process. Thank you for sharing I really appreciate it.

[@kivitelezo]

This format (star to finish) is the best format. I feel like I always learn something new watching your videos. Thank you, Scott. Thank you indeed!

[@edgarbaez516]

I appreciate the Vincy V instruction style video, these types of videos help me improve faster than anything else.

[@AndICanTalk2]

Great video. I like both styles of video, but when it is a deeper subject, like this was, I prefer this format. Great stuff.

[@chvtugo5657]

Really enjoy the start to finish videos, its really give us a full grasp of advance techniques. Plus we can see how much back and forth you're doing which is reassuring for us beginner painters, nothing is necessarly right on the first run when painting, it is part of the process.

[@JasonPoley]

this was really helpful, I've picked up some AK metals and tried this method and I'm loving the results. Found using vallejo glossy black for my shadows has worked to get the contrast I wanted. thank you.

[@garayworkshop]

Jeremy's transition from DnD terrain to painting miniatures was what got me into this as well, didn't knew shit about warhammer before he made a video about it :)

[@jacobkuglar8857]

It's really cool to see the free form thought throughout. Definitely feels validating as I go through a lot of the same thoughts while painting. Gr3at job, great video!

[@MetallicHallucinations]

Chilled, therapeutic and vibes of Bob Ross. Great insight 👌

[@Na_bro_leon]

This is a really dope video. Love to hear and see the process, including when you don't like an aspect and test out methods/ideas to get it where you want it to be. This was eye-opening, and helpful!

[@scottytedrow9272]

I love the start to finish format!

[@madadric]

I rerally like the chill, conversational tone of this video! I'm starving for this kind of content on youtube

[@TheGoldenDragon_]

The part you mentioned the "discovery process" makes me feel so much better before I started this vid bc I thought I was just so inexperienced that that was what I feel on average when I paint. Good to know that even you with your great skill have those moments too. That really helps my confidence. Thank you.

[@MarcinEstkowski]

Great to see you! This is a very nice instructional video. I love this format. It's also good to see, as you ruin your previous step and go back - I do it all the time, and was worried, that it's only me. Aaaand good to see, that the result in this hyper close up on the screen is not perfect, but looks good if you see it from small distance. I always look at my minis from 0 inches away, and it always look so messy... Thanks for this video.

[@KevinoftheCosmos]

Wonderful tutotial Scott, seriously. You're an incredible content maker, even if you do lick paint. Nice shirt, btw.

[@VASM160689]

Loved this, probably something to try out in the future. Love these videos! please yes, especially when talking about specific techniques, these help a lot!

[@adamtomlinson918]

I watched part of this last year but am working on Prince Duvalle (crimson court) and wanted to do him in TMM that was up a notch. This helped so much. Thanks for this video Scott!

[@Neoit0]

Love this kind of content, I get that one doesn't really need step-by-step guides as much once they're at a more advanced level but I find this super valuable at a more intermediate level to give me an idea of what I'm aiming for further down the line. That and seeing the whole process start to finish is great too! Would love to see more of this.

[@zombiedefenceforce54]

Dude, I love this longer painting video style. i learn way more!!! Thanks Scott!

[@FelipeBudinich]

I've never considered NMM for my army because it would take too much time, but I can get behind what you did here, even a simplified version could take the look so much further than the TMM+Wash aproach. Loved it, thank you.

[@AaronWeberGA]

Always like these videos. More is always better. Thanks Scott!

[@ccreevan]

I remember you saying in a podcast once that you didn't understand why people would bother to use metallics like non-metallics to create highlights and volumes when the paint does that already. Good work on doing different things and trying it all!

[@Sergiocalvominiatures]

The result looks great! I'll paint some more mini with TMM, you know I'm a NMM lover :D

[@SymbolOFgreatness]

With all the miniature painters promoting the latest Warhammer army it's nice to see an educational and honest mini painter

[@Leviticushateford]

Love this style of video. For newer pai terse like my self we get to see all the steps in real time. Great work!

[@Leviticushateford]

Hey Scott one video idea that I know our painting group would love is not paiting...but green stuff and scultping.. I don't know if that's your jamb but having a skilled professional like your self go through the step and how to paint it would be amazing....cheers

[@kyledouglas1018]

Love these kinds of vids, good inspo in the background while i paint

[@snufkinsnufkin2528]

I can't wait to paint my Minas Tirith warriors using TMM. Thank you so much for all the inspirstion, I can only hope to ever achieve this level of skill! Amazing job

[@johnpawlak7350]

I can't believe I never thought about using acrylic paint to highlight metallic paint. I've been using a wash over metallics and then highlighting with other metallics. This video just unlocked a ton of new possibilities.

[@OFFICIALMINIAC470]

[@MrEibert2]

truly a great video, Scott. showing the full process makes it a video to rewatch, a wonderful technique without an “ugly” fase

[@ErSiMi]

I really liked this longer format of video to see ALL of what goes into the process. However, as a newbie, I realized this is way beyond the level of what I was looking for. I was totally fascinated, but do you have a shorter video about how to do basic armour for beginner?

[@SeonasStudio]

Great video! Very informative and I love seeing and hearing your thought process through the painting. 👍

[@MaximeCHEVASSON]

Pretty nice to see a full time painting video, makes me think of Mezgike. We need more of this, thanks a lot ;)

[@zacharyboozer9132]

These types of videos are amazing! Please continue to put some on KZbin!

[@pixel2plastic832]

This had major PBS vibes👍🏼 good stuff! Also I can’t believe that w3 shirt is still holding on! pretty impressive

[@firmak2]

I love these videos. Im really bad at imagining how to get from a to b so seeing it actually happen is incredibly helpful.

[@chrispelikan487]

So glad to see this video come out! I've been hoping for a video like this. I've started to practice NMM, but also want to improve my skills with the TMM style.

[@RottenJeeves]

The amount of time you spend on one part of the miniature is amazing. I dont have the patience. I would of been nearly done with the entire miniature at this point. :)

[@deadass8323]

I never once considered there was technique you can use for TMM. I’ve been banging my head against the wall with NMM (I am not skilled enough for it) but now I’ve learned from you that there’s a whole other skill that would help first. And maybe even replace cause this looks so much better imo. God bless you.

[@gunplamodify3915]

This video style is extremely helpful. Not that your other videos aren't, but the speed seems slower, I'm able to absorb more of that knowledge pigment on my mental paintbrush and it is something I'm able to see progress rather than clips cut and compiled to make a more dynamic video. Some will say this was long and boring but this video is bangin'.

[@gunplamodify3915]

@miniac Probably worth the report on this fellow.

[@fizberry8705]

More videos in this format, please! 🤩

[@amn1088]

I tried metallic specially GW stuff on a wet pallet after your video about it. I'll say in the short term there was no contamination, but after a week I found the metallics got into a lot of the surrounding paints. Visibly they looked fine but when I was mixing them up the metallic flakes were all under the other paints. Now I move my setup so maybe that has something to do with it, but visibly on the top there was no cross contamination, just went I started mixing it up I got a ton as I said I found the metallic flakes were under all the paints. If you don't clean out your wet pallet weekly or daily I don't think this is an issue, as I said this was over the course of a week.

[@chaoticpainting1507]

Something kinda clicked for me with this video that I never thought about before, I feel kinda dumb for not knowing by now but when you said the highlights of TMM or NMM need to be reversed 🤦🏼‍♂I have been painting cursed city and now you're making me wanna strip down this guy and paint him up like that lol.. what's the fun in that though. I will for sure be referencing this video a few times to try and master this technic... i love it! Keep on keepin on brother 🤘🏼

[@wanna877]

I've had the idea of doing TMM with the NMM thought process, this is exactly that, Really cool!!!!!!!

[@benw8825]

This is so relaxing 😌 great vibes

[@Th3Aft3rshock57]

One of the best thumbnails you've ever made man, its glorious! lmao

[@stratvarious]

respect for the OG WC3 shirt

[@KabinMiniatures]

Yikes... that is very nice! Appreciate the complete step by step format 👍

[@jasontidwell1557]

I've owned the Tamiya clears for quite some time and have been looking for a way to use them more often. This was a fantastic eye opener for me. I can see being able to use the Tamiya Yellow Clear as well the blue depending on the lighting and armor colors. Thanks very much for this!

[@Miniac]

My next video will describe more ways to use them!

[@yfz450rider39]

AKs new paint line is amazing!

[@Joppehleno]

I think it looks amazing, thx a lot for the tips !

[@doomdog797]

I love Tmm and have been looking for a way to up my level. Thank you.

[@osburnsourcelighting313]

Yes, I love this format!

[@AustinLindstrom]

The amount of thought that is in your process is crazy. My inner monologue when I'm painting is "IS THERE PAINT EVERYWHERE YET?!"

[@Yahkered]

Man, I paint Orks, my inner monologue is "After this one, and the next one, there's only 35 left to do!"

[@hanyolofpv1249]

Fun Video! My issue with TMM, usually, is you need to spend almost as much time as NMM for it to look better than just metal base and highlight! Keep up the good work!!

[@derikshannon4207]

Had missed this one somehow and thought it was new. Not sure if its an algorithm problem or you just don't make these types of videos anymore, but I definitely realized I missed this format and instructionally content from you.

[@davidmoffitt981]

Wow, that was unexpected - the Molotow Chrome REALLY sells it, what a cool additional technique!

[@gaijin_lfc]

You immediately sold me on AK metallic paints with “stable on a wet palette” 😮

[@4hedgesfamily]

I'm learning a lot just from the random comments, like "The less pressure there is on your brush, the thinner the line will be." Seems obvious to you, but it was an epiphany for me.

[@Nissenov]

One of your best videos. 🖖🏻

[@raf74hawk12]

Came out lookin great, Boyo!

[@liberalhyena9760]

I’m at best a middling painter, which is a coded - and fairly generous - way of saying I’ve been doing it for longer than you’ve been alive but still struggle as if I had only just taken up a brush. Watching masters such as yourself helps but only up to a point. (On the other hand, painting in near dark because of the rocketing cost of energy doesn’t help at all, but I doubt that’s something you’re likely to address unless you become desperate for new challenges.) Anyway, for some reason the format and length of this video prompted me to paint along. I don’t have any AK metallics - or any of their 3G range as yet - but have recently acquired some Dark Star paints. I selected Steel, which is more or less gun metal, and applied it with minimal attention to anything but sheer coverage,to the weapons and armour of some figures I’ve recently primed, mostly in black. I also have Tarnished Steel and Bright Steel, which I intend to use as highlights, but I decided to stop when you did, even though I wasn’t following your technique, one reason being that it’s really getting quite dark now. I suspect this isn’t quite the reaction you were hoping for, but you may console yourself that even those subscribers of minimal competence who inhabit the darkest recesses of the hobby get some pleasure and inspiration from your videos.

[@Miniac]

On the contrary, I love to hear stuff like this! It's super encouraging to hear people are painting along!

[@liberalhyena9760]

I’ll try to do it more often, though my divergence from your methods - let alone results - is somewhat embarrassing. Thank you for your tolerance.

[@worm1618]

I appreciate you guiding us through your thought process and explaining each step. Thanks, Scott!

[@Perram]

I think it looks great, and I appreciate showing the process off. Too much I just assume TMM means slap a base coat, wash with nuln oil, and call it a day. Seeing you put as much care into it as you would any other part of a model really gives me a lot of ideas. Thanks!

[@natoman]

Really liking this video format!

[@Darthozzan13]

Inspirational painting, really learned a lot from this one even though I don't forsee myself spending 45 minutes on a single side of a weapon any time soon :D

[@adamlemaistre5721]

Great video 👍 really helpful thanks and keep up the fantastic paint jobs 😁

[@Shinnotatsu]

Black Magic Craft led me to this video! Thank you for all the good tips.

[@Illindi]

Nice listen while I paint. This basically how I learn, by osmosis. You and Jon are kind of slow and talk through it so I have time to absorb. Like it a lot.

[@flashrollerball1173]

Scott. Awesome man! Thanks again

[@fallstar7013]

If you put vallejo metal colours on a wet palette, and leave it for a while the medium separates, you can then use the shiny bits for perfect super bright dry brushed highlights

[@Miniac]

Interesting hack!

[@Sybaritepainting]

Nice video! This is my favoured method of painting metal actually :)

[@Gamma_Draconis]

I do youse metallic medium to go brighter, in the direction of white. Personally I youse fast glazes inbetween to skach the color volume and to bring a little liliack, blue and brown. After that I glaze with metallic, as long there are no big flackes in the paint. I generally glaze with almost undiluted paint, for that i reduce the paint loadet on a damp brush.

[@darrinscott6612]

It's nice for display or competition, but, for people like me who think about things in terms of having a limited number of models I will ever be able to paint in my life, spending an hour on the tip of a halberd is something I wouldn't do in 99% of situations. That said, I appreciate you showing us your processes! I think that's helpful for a lot of people.

[@Miniac]

If you have a limited number of minis you're painting in the course of your life, don't you want them to look amazing? I don't think I understand. Obviously I get that this process is not for everyone. No sane person would paint an army like this.

[@darrinscott6612]

@@Miniac What I mean is think about all the models you wish you had time to paint. We only have a limited number of hours in our lives to paint. If I spend 6 hours futsing on a model, that means other models are going unpainted for the purposes of futsing, which often feels like diminishing returns. My calculus favors having five well-painted models over one ‘perfect’ model and four unpainted ones. This isn’t a dig at you. You’re one of my favorite mini painting content makers. Just something I think painters sometimes lose sight of.

[@Seraphim2611]

These vids have really helped TMM and NMM click for me. Thanks heaps :-)

[@sstinger0137]

This was fantastic content. Thanks for sharing.

[@grey_planet_hobbies]

Yes. Awsome Scott 🤘

[@philipjackson1589]

Love these deep dives!!!