Infernus Marines Start Painting Tutorial

Today I show you how to paint an Ultramarine using only the paints and brush included in the Space Marines: Infernus Marines + Paints Set. This tutorial is aimed at beginners.
Music used:
All I Am - Dyalla
Cool Revenge - Jeremy Blake
I Had a Feeling - TrackTribe

[@willianjohnam]

The final result looks so much better than the tutorial from the official Warhammer KZbin channel. I'm definitely gonna follow your video when my Starter Set arrives! Thanks for the awesome content!

[@JimsTableTopWargaming]

Thanks I'm glad you liked the video and I hope your models turn out great

[@TheRushpuppie]

wish i had know this when i bought my starter box and started painting, covered all the models in shade and they look like they swam through a river

[@JimsTableTopWargaming]

In fairness they probably would be pretty filthy towards the end of a long campaign

[@001olibear]

i wish i had found you when i was looking for a tutorial on this box. i love how this model has turned out!

[@JimsTableTopWargaming]

Thank you

[@WWEDX2k7]

it's great to see how dramatically your skills have improved since the last time! The edge highilghts on the intercessors were way too thick and excessive last time, but you absolutely nailed them now.

[@JimsTableTopWargaming]

Thank you, I was overly reliant on my detail brush before I started this series and it's a real eye opener seeing them side by side now. Really happy with the progress.

[@6CDH]

Such a good tutorial! Can't wait to try replicate with my first models (Infernus Squad) for my Bday!

[@JimsTableTopWargaming]

Thanks, have a happy birthday! Glad you liked the video

[@ractir1263]

Man you are really good, I can't wait to see what will come next.

[@JimsTableTopWargaming]

Thank you, I am glad you enjoyed the video

[@ComfyFable]

Would be so cool if you did a follow up video taking it to the next level, maybe with like a budget limitation so you can't add too much but what you would buy and paint next.

[@ThatAngryPunk]

I'll take a look at it and see what I can come up with, thanks for the suggestion.

[@sepbla178]

@@ThatAngryPunk this would a great idea.

[@001olibear]

damn how do you keep that brush so straight

[@JimsTableTopWargaming]

My pinky finger is usually touching the model I am painting steadying the brush hand. I try to limit unnecessary movements in my arms by leaning on my desk as well. It gets achy after a while so make sure to take regular breaks.

[@sepbla178]

fantastic video. I just subscribed :). I have a question; I have 5 infernus. How do I make the lighter blue mix consistent across all of them?

[@JimsTableTopWargaming]

Welcome, thanks for the sub I am glad you liked the video! There are several ways: You can try and match it by eye like I did, the paints dry a little darker and you use the dry paint on your pallet as a way to eyeball it. Not the best way. You could mix a decent amount into a spare airtight container or pot or something if you have one. That way you have enough for all five. You could make a basic wet pallet out of a container, a sponge and some baking paper. This slows down the drying of your mixed paint, giving you plenty of time to hydrate the paint with a little water off the brush. You could just buy Calgar Blue and Fenrisian Grey paints as this is what I was aiming for anyway and then you have consistent paints for further models. Hope this helps, let me know if you have further questions.

[@tumama4684]

So it is not necessary to use primer ? I have the same set and I painted it in the same way without using primer but I don't know how it will remove paint if I leave it like that? The truth is I'm a newbie and I don't want to use those types of tools yet.

[@JimsTableTopWargaming]

You can paint without a primer but it's not usually recommended as primers will help the paint stick better and you don't have to fight the paint as much during that first coat. If you want to ensure your work is not ruined when touching or moving it, I would recommend sealing it with a varnish. Either a spray can like Citadel Munitorum or one of the many pots of varnish that can be applied by brush like Vallejo. Keep in mind the difference between Matt, satin and gloss varnish.

[@JimsTableTopWargaming]

Most people I know started off without priming or varnishing their models, it's just best practice to do so if you feel comfortable with it as it makes life easier and helps to achieve and then maintain a great finish. Everyone has a different ability level when it comes to the hobby so just focus on what you feel you need to and expand and experiment when you are ready.

[@tumama4684]

@@JimsTableTopWargaming thank you very much for clarifying my doubt 😁

[@noisepollution42]

Great video. Can I ask where you get those clippers from, they look sturdy! I can't seem to find anything with that brand name.

[@JimsTableTopWargaming]

I originally purchased them from a small model shop called KB models, which has unfortunately shut down. But with some digging I found they are from expo tools: www.expotools.com/acatalog/75550-5-Inch-Easy-Grip-Pliers--Side-Cutters-75550.html

[@noisepollution42]

@@JimsTableTopWargaming thanks, much appreciated!

[@UnderTheSkin13]

That poor brush. GW gives a chick for a job that needs a hen.

[@JimsTableTopWargaming]

Yeah by far the hardest part of this start painting series has been coping without all my usual brushes. I don't mind the starter brush but I think that's Stockholm syndrome at this point.