How to Paint - White Scars Primaris Lieutenant by Mezgike

In this video tutorial, you will learn how I painted my White Scars Primaris Lieutenant with glowing power sword. This is the model that features in White Dwarf, May 2019. We will cover white armour, freehand, battle damage, power glow, marble effects and more.
Note: I am aware that White Scars are mostly based off ancient Mongolia. However, in their world-dominating conquest, perhaps it is reasonable to imagine that the Khans may have picked up some foreign influences from other great warriors, such as the Japanese Samurai, and included them in their White Scars armies, 40,000 years later.
Note 2: I will be uploading a video on how to convert this model very soon, so stay poised :-)
If you would like to donate towards my videos, you can do so (with my huge thanks), here:
www.paypal.me/mezgike
Part 1, Foundations: 1:31
Part 2, Blocking In: 4:06
Part 3, Freehand Stage 1: 15:09
Part 4, Armour Stage 1: 24:44
Part 5, Freehand Stage 2: 38:11
Part 6, Armour Stage 2: 40:07
Part 7, Red Areas: 45:00
Part 8, Freehand Stage 3: 54:58
Part 9, Face: 59:55
Part 10, Black Areas: 1:09:31
Part 11, Leather: 1:22:20
Part 12, Purity Seal: 1:29:58
Part 13, Metal - Silver: 1:34:43
Part 14, Metal - Gold: 1:35:57
Part 15, Face Details: 1:40:34
Part 16, Power Katana: 1:42:24
Part 17, Battle Damage: 1:46:41
Part 18, Glow: 1:50:55
Part 19, Base: 1:59:19
Part 20, Final Touches: 2:18:06
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[@skynes]

The thing I'm really appreciating about your videos is how long they are. You don't do a few brush strokes, then skip to the end of the step. You're actually showing the full process, the thinness of the paint, how it looks on the model wet, how you move it around, how many layers you do and what they look like. Seeing that in-between bit when it doesn't look so good is really encouraging to see, that it's normal that an incomplete step looks meh, but gets better when you keep at it and build up more layers.

[@louisbuss6068]

2000 point army done in only 87 years! Joke aside.. what an amazing paintjob and tutorial

[@Alino-]

I mean if you play Imperial Knights it would only take like, a year.

[@erice.9514]

This funny aussie English, together with this Bob Ross Style of talking is really awesome to watch and I can even learn new stuff!

[@Konsistori]

Holy shit. That base alone looks better than my whole life.

[@tnphillips08]

1:40:45 “Here I’ll paint eyelashes on the mini...” rock on

[@issuedname]

coming to this video again years later. love your work!

[@Mezgike]

Thank you :) sorry for the slow releases, been busy making miniatures

[@Ravencos]

This guy: Spends 40 minutes painting the head in exquisite detail. Me: Elf flesh and Devlan Mud wash. Nailed it. XD XD XD

[@davidbarany9715]

It was really awesome seeing this in white dwarf! Great work!

[@patrickordos425]

oh man I knew I recognised the photo in white dwarf, sweet

[@victorydancer12]

Which White Dwarf was it in? And is there anything on how he built it?

[@Mezgike]

It was this month's edition (May). I will have the video on how I built it up here soon.

[@marcorei]

I keep coming back to your videos two years later. Still the best looking Space Marines out there imo.

[@Mezgike]

Thanks my friend. I have something new and special coming on 1st of March. That’s 5 days away!

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I hope you are planning to do alot more of these tutorials. I subscribed. Fantastic demonstration!

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Dang... You sir show some serious skill... Makes me wanna buy a whole load of materials again and start building Minis just for the sake of it.

[@silvernome]

Seriously, the best mini videos on KZbin. Your models are always amazing to look at and it's such a treat to see them come together. Thanks for sharing!

[@Mezgike]

Thanks that’s really kind :)

[@whitezombie2k3]

Your videos are the best painting tutorials I’ve ever seen. So full of detail and information and explained in such a nice and clear way. Can’t wait to see more from you. I’d love to see you paint an ultramarine.

[@Mezgike]

Thank you! I have some ner videos lined up, Calgar is about 4th in the list :-)

[@zabilife]

Your videos are very high quality! Keep it up and the amazing conversions and you will become popular.

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These tutorials of yours are some of the best out there. Very, very clear, advanced enough but easy to follow and your voice is relaxing. Keep up the good work.

[@Mezgike]

Thank you so much :) glad you like them!

[@KillingJoke3030]

The Bob Ross of mini painting

[@Halliden88]

the way you talk is so chilled out and quite comical, great tutorial. learnt a few tricks, thanks a lot!

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Probably my favourite tutorials I’ve seen man, really love the content man, you, the content, the advice, the end results, all brilliant, really big well done on the work! hope there’s more in the future!

[@pacerleegaming9769]

I no longer wonder what is the absolute highest level of modeling. I have seen this video and I now know, this is it.

[@Mezgike]

Thanks so much! There are many others, more talented than me.

[@adriant1654]

Finally finished watching. Thanks for the fully detailed video. Only then can we appreciate the techniques. Even my wife watched it ... impressive!

[@Mezgike]

So glad you liked it! The misses, too :)

[@peanusbenis5631]

Gorgeous. This is easily my favourite painting channel on KZbin. I'd love to see what you do with a Plague Marine, given that I've been an avid Death Guard player since 2nd ed!

[@Mezgike]

Thank you! There will be death guard.

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Mezgike Cannot wait.

[@TheocratOfPoontang]

I'd love to see a Death Guard video of some kind.

[@Mezgike]

TheocratOfPoontang there is a plague marine one on my channel

[@RandomFactor]

i like this channel a lot but it's always The Up Next in the feed no matter what other miniature channel im watching lmao

[@skraal1801]

What an absolute MASTERPIECE !!!!

[@SingleMaltZombie]

You make some of the very best detailed painting tutorials here on KZbin! I love them. Just found them recently, but I will definitely be on the lookout for more of your stuff! I also have to add, that you are super relaxing to listen to...

[@Mezgike]

Thanks so much for your support :) I’m glad you enjoy them and hopefully learn some things. There will be more soon.

[@hugget4995]

I have learned more from your videos than i have from all the Warhammer TV painting tutorials, awesome job, you have gained a new Sub !

[@TheocratOfPoontang]

Man do I marvel at your skill - you do AMAZING work. But I actually laughed out loud when you said "Now we're going to paint his eyelashes."

[@Nortic111]

These videos are all so professional. I look forward to seeing more of your work.

[@earltheartist3697]

OH Crap been waiting for this tutorial FINALLY :) love your work. makes me wanna paint some minis with themed lighting.

[@eanjones3449]

awesome build and paint finsh

[@DeineKreativeSeite]

best tutorial for white i have seen so far. im glad you took your time with this.

[@samdawkins1897]

What a relaxing video to watch! Reminds me of those guided meditation audio tracks

[@aidanpiercy6110]

Best tutorials on KZbin, absolutely love them!

[@Mezgike]

Thank you :-)

[@bazcakes458]

Amazing blend on the white. Looks lush. You completely deserve so many more subs.

[@ackervaldviktor]

Your work is exceptionnal, with your videos it's easy to understand how to lighten, how to use a glaze. This video and the previous on the Night lord encourage me to dilute more my paint and do thin coats... Thanks to enhance my paint skill !!!

[@Mezgike]

So glad my videos help you :)

[@Ross.Graham]

I've been so eager for this

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never could i actually paint these little figures, but i just love listening and watching these vids, its so god damn relaxing :D

[@OverlordOfEcchi]

I really enjoyed the basing tutorial most, excellent base!

[@WolfwoodX13]

Maaaaate, Gave that model a mad Shannon Noll treatment. Smashed it mang. Great work!

[@damiandeler4612]

Amazing precise job! Really love your result.

[@mansoorhameed7075]

These are hands down the most amazing mini-tutorials i have seen on youtube which is utterly saturated w these vids..... please make MORE!!!

[@Mezgike]

That’s really kind of you, thanks :)

[@venaticfree4655]

Watching this while painting my first set of minis! Great advice, Thank you!!! :D

[@kevinbackhouse96]

Excellent tutorial. Love your presentation style, it’s really engaging, relaxing and gets you in the mood to take on the learning. I’ve subbed. Let’s have more please!

[@Mezgike]

Thank you :) more soon

[@yehslaw11]

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[@mandzakminiatures]

Another solid video and tutorial. It may take awhile for new videos but are well worth it. I think you would have a lot of fun converting and painting a Relictors Space Marine. Looking forward for the next one!

[@Leon99741]

ill probably never paint a white scar but i love watching those tutorials. great work ma man

[@Dreamzkape]

Just subscribed. Amazing tutorial video. I went nuts when I saw the thumbnail suddenly, as I'd instantly recognized it from the May 2019 issue. Shall be checking out more of your videos! :)

[@pummcrisp]

Yo the freehand work is ridiculous

[@MaZEEZaM]

The detail in this really is outstanding 😇Rarely have I seen eyes done realistically but you have very much managed this.

[@jonesdan85]

Mesmerizing work!

[@sekytwo]

Incredible painting!! Masterpiece bro

[@Dissillius]

Loving your videos your attention to detail is amazing cant wait to see more

[@Mezgike]

Thanks my friend. More soon!

[@TheocratOfPoontang]

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[@PortbyhanMan]

Watching you paint takes me back to when I used to paint. Your technique is like mine, take your time, layering, blending, and glazing (not many seem to do this nowadays). I started painting back in the mid '80's. I used to own the original Citadel Miniatures paint sets too (Colour, Creature, Monster, & Expert), always had a kitchen towel and a wall tile as part of my set up. Good times! :D

[@joshbubb9503]

I don't even like white scars but I still watched the whole video.. Damn that's good painting 🤘

[@cb01ttr]

Hands down the best GW Mini painting demonstation I have seen on KZbin. Thank you very much for sharing.... oh and if you're doing requests, something Dark Angels please...

[@paintitblack9804]

Thanks ! So many great techniques.

[@Srsanturio]

Awesome tutorial !!! Thank you very much for this amazing videos

[@rapfpopapf]

that brush control is off the charts

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Really a great work and tutorial, you are really make me improving! Thanks

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I really like the long video format. Subbed!

[@calibanreborn4866]

Wow, what a beautiful paintjob m8 !! I love your vids. Keep up your amazing work, greetz from Germany

[@VIAncient-Fafnir]

Awesome work mate very informative and interesting to watch thank you for making the vid

[@BigAbeTwelve]

Awesome as always...

[@mathilub]

great job, next level painting !

[@ObjectiveMedia]

Dude. Everything about this is awesome.

[@stefanocarli5030]

Incredible works, you're amazing! The models are awesome but i really love the accurance of bases! Hype for next video! Would you make a tutorial for Alpha Legion please? :)

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Amazing art work 😮

[@npf6717]

This is stunning!

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Such a great Tutorial, subbed

[@NatukoAndy]

Great job. Looks awesome :)

[@darrenmcgovern7845]

Great video's thanks for all the great content

[@Bolverk117]

Looks amazing!

[@NayfeePaints]

Great video mate.

[@jakubzarybnicky5700]

It looks amazing

[@basedbuddha777]

Your videos are so soothing, please come back soon!

[@Mezgike]

I'm on my way back!

[@rods2207]

Top notch. enjoyed the video very much

[@timmyianni2309]

The noise it makes every time you show what colour paint you're gonna use next sounds strikingly similar to the noise it makes when you add a skill point to a skill tree in skyrim. Lol.

[@brokenminis6278]

Your doing a diamond job there fella, keep the videos coming, i am inspired, might even film another vid for my channel. not done one for about a year now,

[@plexEM]

real dope man. keep it up!

[@angrytreespainting]

Another great video! Keep it up!

[@susiduo3438]

Amazing.

[@wastedart1794]

Can't wait to see you do a Khorn or a thousen sounds :D

[@ltjamescoopermason8685]

Didn't think it was a jet pack but a power generater for the power armour. Everything else looks amazing. Is your brother you talked about painting space marines ? On you tube ?

[@Mezgike]

Yeah it’s a power pack but me and my brothers always just called it a back pack since we were little kids. I’m sure he’s not carrying a sandwich and an apple in there ;)

[@Skogretty]

We need more!!!)

[@paulofreire7520]

Very cool! 👍🏻

[@Blottingpaper]

Really like like your entire video style, what you say, how you explain it etc. Can't wait for more. Per chance what brushes do you use?

[@Mezgike]

Windsor and Newton series 7. Size 1, 00 and 000.

[@Blottingpaper]

@@Mezgike Thanks

[@davidlowton9359]

You sir have just gained a subscriber. Incredible work there. I prey you will be covering Stormcast and Nighthaunts in the future ;)

[@yameshraberts3652]

so cool man

[@xraymone]

holy shit. well done mate

[@SobralAoC]

I used your leather technique on a couple minis for D&D and it turned out awesome! Only thing i changed was i used just a touch of Riekland Fleshade to tone down the Kislev Flesh highlights. This is a great video.

[@Perudo]

That was incredible. I don't know what to say other then that.

[@songohan1075]

Really nice work :) I hope we see more how to painted (Astra Militarum Cadians)

[@natethegm9802]

High end content mate.

[@beetle5000]

Dude! Mad skills haha

[@nikoal8286]

Wow it’s very beautiful and very difficult

[@keithkraine475]

Greeeat tutorial. subbed.

[@BrettHolt-uk]

Just painted my Star Wars: Shatterppoint - stormtroppers following along your super awesome technique - Evening from here on the south coast UK - o7 - looking forward for when you next release a video

[@Mezgike]

Excellent! Evening to you. 2024 will be making my YT comeback

[@philliphouse7539]

I love this primus lieutenant

[@armandopatino7379]

Magnificent!!