I spent 24 hours painting my 40k army… and won best in show?!

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I stayed up 24 hours to hopefully finish my first ever fully playable Warhammer 40k army! With the goal to enter a tournament and win best in show!
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Videos edited by Maxime Dader & Viktor Westermark

[@SiegeTF]

Rattlecan directions: apply when ambient temperature is between 10 and 30⁰c. Swedes: (Laughter)

[@wolf-xf6hf]

Lmao just a nice soak in hot water will do them well

[@Izzboticus]

I was thinking the same thing as soon as he started priming outside!

[@luke7834]

Maxim's Ork army deserves a showcase video, come on now

[@billdefranza4927]

I'll second that!

[@Peron1-MC]

a "GRAND REVEAL!" if you will XD but yes absolutely :)

[@gavinjames1145]

100%

[@TommyVincentMathieu]

Also down for that!

[@philgee486]

Absolutely it does!

[@hoyer]

It’s not easy being Lucas, all he want to do is create train dioramas. Poor guy.

[@Pyromanemac]

I'd watch that.

[@schneiderdark9132]

Omg, leave enough coments so Emil actualy bugs lucas to make a train diorama xD

[@lukaslauermann1984]

Simple, no cookies till he builds a train diorama 🤷🏻‍♂️😅

[@schneiderdark9132]

The coolest 40k train diorama ever!

[@hoyer]

@@schneiderdark9132 being lucas, he will put in a working engine and lights to get the "correct" feeling from it.

[@TwinSteel]

Lukas is the GOAT and definitely deserves the recognition - so skilled - pulls out amazing work in crunch - and produces top tier work when he’s still short on time 👍🏿

[@KazeTheCursedOne]

Yes to more army videoes, no to making them 24hr marathons. It's good for the algorithm but not your health. seeing you progress on your army even if it's in a handful of videoes rather than one long wild weekend is still satisfying. Maybe set a particular event as a goal and see if you can get an army painted for an event or paint a particular model as good as you can for that event?

[@BlackHoleEye]

Lukas: Spraypaints outside in the coldest winter in years and paints non-metallic metal Also Lukas: "Speedpainting :)"

[@energydrink5361]

Aaaah look at that sweet sweden summer 1:50

[@Haruki2009]

Please help us

[@Peron1-MC]

no joke there was one day early may that it did snow on. and i live pretty far down in sweden. FML

[@sevenshadesofsmooth]

Is that the timestamp or how long summer goes for?

[@xxklesx1]

@@Peron1-MC we had in germany snow in may. At the morning we had 30cm. After i came from work it was gone (thank god) :D

[@Ainar86]

That comic book style black metal is absolutely insane!

[@jemplayer]

I'm trying to imagine a full American competition being announced in Spanish. I have so much respect for all of the European countries actively learning and speaking 2+ languages.

[@Snacklord_Dennis]

Emil being such a gangster "I know where you live" 😂 Congrats to Lukas and Maxim!

[@Deletirium]

I've never played a tabletop strategy game in my life- not even D&D. (Wasn't for lack of interest, just never got around to it) This channel makes me want to start... I never thought watching other people meticulously paint miniatures could be so satisfying.

[@Masquerademasque]

Welcome, one of us, one of us

[@RickardLejonhjarta]

Lukas is the kinda dude who makes me want to give up painting like wtf is this Actual Sorcery

[@cbjewelz]

Seriously, he's one of the few painters where I look at the reveals and I can't understand what techniques, layers, etc. were used.

[@ryanfogarty7691]

Lukas just makes me perk up whenever he has a video. ...partly because I want to see if he takes his hat off. He's very handsome without it.

[@Xelopher]

I have totaly opposite :D Yes sure the impression "What kind of magic is it" is always with me when they are paiting so good and so QUICK (yes freaking army in a week which looks good as hell is quick - even if you didn't make it in 24h :D ) - but in the same time there is "teach me this magic masters!" :D

[@danieljvanrensburg]

Why does it seem like you live in the area with all the warhammer da vinci painters🤣

[@cbjewelz]

I guess that 9 month winter encourages the hobby ha

[@readsnake]

that knight with the banner is probably one of the best miniatures ive ever seen

[@spencerwaters9645]

Probably my favorite space marine paint job of all time. Well done.

[@porcu12345]

Kudos for consistently putting out the best content in the miniature realm

[@apathtrampledbydeer8446]

You are a champion in my book Lucas! Maxim's Ork army was very cool too.

[@Codex_of_Wisdom]

That army deserved Best in Show! The patterns on the paint were beautiful, the poses and bases interesting. Well done, Lucas!

[@CaptainWwowW]

Fading out on that line at 11:21 is comedy gold lol

[@AllDay40000]

Competition prep is easily one of my favorite parts of your channel, please keep it up!

[@justmyopinion98]

HA he said “finishing 5 dudes”

[@jayedwards7520]

man, your miniature's faces are unreal. They have such character. They come alive like nothing I've ever seen before. A well deserved win.

[@vectorshaman338]

Looking forward to seeing Lucas attempt a Golden Deamon!! Congrats on the win, well deserved!!

[@axlefoley6330]

I know that not everyone can be a great painter, but it still upsets me when I see Emil and Lukas paint really fast and really accurate. For me to get that accurate I have to go really really slow lol. But seriously brilliant work mate.

[@rechargerambles5942]

It's been one hell of a ride, psyched Lukas got the Best in Show

[@jasonphelps9795]

I find it entertaining to see you guys paint against the clock, but I would really like to see your army painted with care over a weeks time with little to no barriers. I started watching this channel because I wanted to learn how to paint, now I watch more to be inspired to paint. You guys are really good, and I want to see your best efforts, not your best challenges, if you get my meaning. Keep up the great work, I know there is a lot of work to churn out a video each week. Love what you do.

[@AcrylicJumbo]

Surprisingly this is probably the best example of that we'll ever get ! Lukas did stay painting for 24h on this but took his time to perfect everything on this army throughout the following two weeks !

[@jasonphelps9795]

It did turn out incredible. They are both so very talented.

[@Alexand3ry]

9:24 You know Lukas is flagging when even Emil tries to cheer him up

[@ryankyle2467]

16:09- Sorry, 1 more thing! The face in this time stamp is beyond insane!!! Wow! That’s not only at the top of any level of painting! That is top level in the highest levels of painting!!! Best 1 word to describe this is “perfection”!!!

[@GoldenRogueMinis]

Everyone out here doing 24h challenges. Meanwhile I’m like if I do 2 hours it’ll be a miracle 😂🤣

[@dillanlong5626]

Feel that. If i even get 45 mins in a week i feel great

[@blackenedsilversoul]

Congrats on Best in Show! A trophy well earned

[@wardoge]

Incredible paint jobs on all those armies. Really great.

[@deathchace572]

"It's not easy finishing five dudes." - Lucas

[@MaleficValentine]

nice to see father and son having fun time together

[@tho_andr7055]

I think your dear editor should praticipate in a 24hr army painting challenge, and if he fails, Emil grows out his beard, and if he wins Lucas will make a sick train diorama

[@chudork]

that non metallic paint job on the knights is awesome

[@BenjenStark-vm3om]

Finally 👏 👏 👏 Your works are amazing, Lukas. You deserve this award, and many more, everything is ahead of you 👍 Congratulations 👏👏👏

[@jamespuckett9753]

I’m waiting for Lukas to revisit his youth and knock out a Blood Angel army. That would be fantastic.

[@screamsofthedead]

That's the sickest posed dreadnaught I've ever seen!

[@leonardneubeck1003]

Such an amazing video! Please more templars

[@Ninjorz]

Lucas, the painting you accomplished was absolutely amazing. Jaw-dropping. Absurdly beautiful! You are now the master. You must take Emil under your wing and teach him ... get him to stop using those IKEA acrylic paints or something.

[@XAzarothT]

Gosh! Wp man! Honestly your army was incredible, this fucking giant banner of the God Emperor... You dreadnough in motion, and all those amazing terminators... You deserve it!

[@Smiffe]

Well you want us to say w want more of this content Lukas. OF COURSE WE WANT MORE OF THIS CONTENT!

[@DamianM90]

This looks absolutely amazing! Well done Lucas

[@olofgeelnard3148]

Was there, amazing event, Lukas and Editor (sorry bad at spelning french Stompa names) was absolutly Fantastic sports and genuine nice people to be around. Hope to see what you cook up for the next event :)

[@Wilgonsi]

That is the best army painted on this channel and holy heck is that a thing to write! Maxime's Ork army looked INCREDIBLE as well!

[@The_Modeling_Underdog]

Congratulations, Lukas and Maxime!

[@woozy4199]

The Army looks so epic, nice freakin Job Lucas 🤩

[@duckinator2951]

I knew you'd win Best in Show when you placed the Knight on the table. Congrats again! /The Night Lords dude

[@defineflv]

Probably the best Templar army humanity has seen.

[@summonlessermaker]

I like the minimal chapter symbol you chose/made. The simplicity is really great less is more sometimes 👍

[@crottstuff917]

"Finishing 5 dudes is taking a really long time" CLIP IT!

[@CallumDunlop]

The "DONT DRINK ME" mug made me laugh so hard

[@Scott40k]

Artis opus mug. Available there

[@petehill7465]

Sweet army Lucas. Don't worry if it sucks on the battlefield, GW will change the rules, point values etc soon...it might be highly competitive after that!

[@direpants4667]

Dude the ballistus dreadnought vaulting over the rocks is SICK!!!

[@heyokawolf13]

I've had terrible luck priming in cold weather. I live in Michigan (USA) so I sprang for a small paint booth. So worth it.

[@brettwarner719]

The Knights of Alopecia. I love it.

[@Stefan.M.K]

SUUUPER Sick looking army Lucas !!

[@duesexistat5016]

That color scheme is amazing. Good work!

[@wojciechprzewozniak597]

I was about to scream dont basecoat black lol

[@pieterderover9272]

Pretty fair to say, lucas may even get paid for his work this week.

[@serpentine8124]

AMAZINFG DUDE CONGRATS!!! So glad you won, both 24 hour videos for you and squidmar so much fun to watch

[@Wolfineer_]

I will never not be awed by how amazing you get those bases looking, so painterly and just gorgeous! Congrats on the win

[@EnordAreven]

"finishing five dudes is taking too much time" haw haw !

[@naphtoe622]

Congratulations, man. Well earned.

[@djsuter4410]

Beautiful armour - your painting style is epic.

[@AlexCopeMusic]

You have such a great style. These minis look amazing!

[@frost2392]

Way to go, Lucas!!!! Outstanding job.

[@eddtalbot5787]

That army genuinely looks amazing. very impressive

[@martinln2783]

Thanks for another good time with you guys :D You really make it a great time to watch you guys having fun with everything you do around minis, editing, painting, playing and winning big and small prices. You've won my heart many a time with your fellow scandinavian fun and lessons. So keep at it - the whole team, you guys are the best! And I hope you have a great time with your coming adventures, I'll keep following

[@kevindeantonio5582]

I have never seen anyone base a Dreadnaught in such a dynamic pose before. It looks awesome! Well done Lucas!

[@23brownbelt]

Love your awesome content throughout the years. Really encouraged me to up my painting.

[@tay13666]

That army was jaw dropping!

[@chadkittleson5447]

Those are incredible! Very well done.

[@craigcook5121]

Wicked looking minis. Got to love the wehicles and the dready pulling some wild moves looks outrageous. Cheers

[@dternst]

More cookies for Lukas!!! Congratulations on the BIS.

[@twitchblues]

Fantastic looking army Lukas! Well done. Hopefully the fruits of pushing yourself and achieving a good result is more than enough in its own right.

[@webzfamilygaming1304]

The texturing on those minis is incredible....wish I could paint like this!!

[@user-bf7gv9dv2f]

Looks absolutely incredible! You should be so proud. If i were to add one tiny thing, i would drybrush the tufts a bit. It would really make the bases match the grimdark, high contrast feel of the models.

[@codyheslep7000]

Awesome army!! That was a fun watch!

[@borna1231]

It would be awesome if you guys could make a tutorial on how to paint bases like these! I always struggle with painting rocks, walls etc. They seem to be following different rules of volumetric lighting :D.

[@BoBdeVinci]

I know the cookie budget is tight after all that milliput, but that army deserve a spot on the gallery of your website. Just gorgeous!

[@neilatherton4290]

I love that you played an entire weekend tournament effectively so you could enter a painting contest. :)

[@michaelfreeland4791]

Congrats Lukas!!! Well done and much deserved. Now its Emil's turn to win, have to video that one!!

[@defdaz]

Congrats Lucas and Maxim!

[@AgentiaPrimus]

The grand reveal is mind blowing, great video guys

[@LittleIAO]

Amazing looking army. Great accomplishment!

[@AlastairPaterson]

That army is fucking insane! Great job. 🔥

[@towoombaresident8491]

Man some kickass looking armies tough competition

[@andymorris3523]

Congratulations and very well deserved

[@daffke]

Wish you two would make more in-detail tutorial videos, I kinda miss those from you :)

[@robtibbetts890]

They’re going to feel these 24 hour marathons later in life.

[@TheHammerHero]

Damn. Congratulations, well deserved! Wish i had 10% of your skills!😅

[@Dante_8183]

Wow! Congratz Lukas! It was the freehand that made it outstanding.

[@thomasohanlon1060]

Congratulations you set yourself one tough challenge, you didn’t pull off the 24 hour part of the challenge, then again I doubt anyone could. The most important and difficult part you most definitely did, well done,Sir, well done.

[@hll705]

12:51 😂 “It’s a business expense for us…”

[@tassosmks]

Amazing army, Amazing video! Best of 2024 I'd dare say

[@imrmortis2596]

the paint job are insane on all of those.

[@eric831]

Absolutely beautiful army!

[@Noyan-Khan-Jose]

Absolutely great paint job and paint scheme you did! The Lion model is out of this world and the jumping dreadnought is fantastic. I hope you do a separate video on the Lion paint scheme.

[@get2burning]

I'd love to see more Lukas and Maxim go to tournaments like in vlog form or something!