5 Things you NEED to know before painting a Knight!

[@sealab1982]

Twas the knight before Christmas...

[@MediocreHobbies]

Hahahaha sombody gets it.

[@peterharte88]

This aged well. I have just bought 2 box sets…

[@hansyolo8277]

I really like those boards holding your armor pieces. Much classier than my alligator clips on kebob skewers held in a block of wood

[@MediocreHobbies]

Ye I’m a big fan.

[@distinctbutter9075]

Saw this video too late. Fully assembled and primed my knight. Still excited tho!

[@MediocreHobbies]

Oh that will be tonight to paint. But not impossible you will love the final result.

[@distinctbutter9075]

@MediocreHobbies I'm not too worried. I have a "don't worry about what I can't see" approach. I'm definitely not a perfectionist thankfully.

[@jonathandoherty9082]

I would definitely say free blade but aligned with my marines if I ever get one

[@MediocreHobbies]

Sounds very cool man

[@seththompson2973]

As you are obviously well versed in assembly and painting I think it would be great if you did a video about when it is advisable to do sub assembly and when it is not. As always, great video and thank you for sharing your insight with all of us.

[@MediocreHobbies]

Great idea. Thansk.

[@foulplay99]

Just look at the model, think about the steps you go through when painting. Now imagine painting that part whilst it’s attached. Does it seem like a pain in the ass? Then do sub-assembly.

[@clarenceweaver1820]

Considering Knights are what I’m planning on my first army being, I’m glad I found this video

[@MediocreHobbies]

Oh sweet! Have fun with them!

[@huwtindall7096]

Super tips here mate. Knights are one of the easiest and fastest armies to paint to a high standard IMO. Just did 4 in about 3 weeks. Can do it even faster if you rattle can the body silver then all the sub assembly panels rattle can whatever your main colour is. In my case was yellow. Then just a few black or white panels to break it up and transfers galore.

[@MediocreHobbies]

I 100% agree.

[@TheCoulsonlax]

Staring my first knight soon, it’s been sitting on the shelf for almost a year lol. Thanks for this video

[@MediocreHobbies]

Oh awesome-hope you enjoy the process and don’t get too daunted by it, it’s just a very big space marine…😂

[@jmc7034]

I’ve painted knights and this is an excellent vid for anybody who’s on their first.

[@MediocreHobbies]

Cheers pal.

[@nickperfetti7976]

my first 40k model was a knight. I had done an AOS army years prior so i assumed it would be easy. I used this really crappy super glue that made a lot of the flat surfaces bumpy, put it all together at the beginning, and broke all the little pipes and ladder rungs on the model. It actually looks good now painted, but i definitely wish i had waited until i was good at assembly.

[@MediocreHobbies]

Ouch. That does not sound fun. Glad it’s all Fixed now. Such a shame to waste such an expensive model.

[@bigpete822]

Love the paint job bud absolutely stunning

[@Joe_Murph]

This was great, exactly the kind of tips needed for a big model like this

[@MediocreHobbies]

Glad you liked it pal.

[@mirage809]

Knights are great. They're guaranteed to grab attention on the table, with them being big and awesome looking models. My only advice beyond all that you said is: go crazy on them! You got tons of large flat panels with tons of room for free handing and unleashing some creativity, they're great platforms for converting into something entirely your own too. And they're of course their own thing. They're not a part of the Guard, or a marine or chapter, or anything like that. So don't paint them like your other dudes. Make them unique and let them stand out even more.

[@MediocreHobbies]

Very true thanks.

[@yodhanhunter]

This is perfect. I bought the Chainbreaker Lance ox and have been 3d printing the rest of my army. Thank you!

[@MediocreHobbies]

Chain breaker lance?

[@yodhanhunter]

@@MediocreHobbies the Holiday Imperial Knights box from this year

[@tomjegan]

Another cracking video Andy, thanks so much for sharing. Haven’t started with 3D printing as yet, but having seen your videos and prints I’m pretty keen now and will be taking your recommendations. Key focus would be on some 10mm Warmaster (associated resin terrain), Cold War wargaming (modern armour) and 28mm Warhammer Fantasy. If time / schedule permits, might suggest a beginners guide to 3D printing (the process and tools you’ve found to work). Thanks again!

[@MediocreHobbies]

Glad I could help pal and yes a video like that would be great.

[@blitzkrieger1174]

lol i bought the lance yesterday, once again thanks for the tips on the templars. i got most of them painted for christmas lol

[@MediocreHobbies]

Awesome dude. I plan on doing a pile more templars in January.

[@Eantrin]

Great now I have an idea to buy a knight for my IG army, paint it the colors of the Von Valancias house from Rogue Trader, and have a “Announce me, Abalard” free handed on the shield.

[@MediocreHobbies]

Hell yes you do

[@yarugatyger1603]

I'm an FX TD, and in my free time a hobby 3D Artist, recently I started listening to the Horus Heresy 9: Mechanicum on Spotify where certain Knightly Orders play a role, this video is a great reference, as I plan to build one in 3D and maybe have it walk down a street nearby, once done :D

[@darrellwalker4053]

Looking to get into warhammer if just for the crafting ..this video was helpful to understand what im getting into

[@MediocreHobbies]

Glad it helped out pal. And I hope you do jump in with the hobby it really is a great thing to have.

[@Kcitz_]

I’ve been considering getting into the tabletop side of 40k not just the lore I have been deciding making my first army between Necrons, Salamanders, or Imperial knights I’m probably going to go with imperial knights because well… big mech and the play style, paint systems, and the more affordable overall army price this video helped a lot thanks

[@MediocreHobbies]

That so great to hear pal. Glad you liked it and glad to hear your getting into the game.

[@ovan2190]

A nice quick video especially on something as daunting as a knight, great video as always Andy a great holiday :)

[@MediocreHobbies]

Really appreciate that.

[@AceTheBathoundProductions]

Make more of this type of video with assembly and painting hints and tricks..

[@MediocreHobbies]

I can do that for sure.

[@stevenrussell8820]

Very handy I think I’m getting one for Christmas I’ll follow your instructions if I do. Merry Christmas

[@MediocreHobbies]

Awesome pal.

[@jonlee7742]

I’ve been looking for a more updated version of things to know about knights for a while, I want to start a knights army and I already have some models but I’ve been a little intimidated because I don’t want to mess up my expensive things. Thank you for this video it’s helped give me a better piece of mind for when I start my knights

[@MediocreHobbies]

That’s awesome pal. Glad it helped.

[@darthscorpious4465]

I'd realy like to seena full video on how you do your knights. Awesome stuff mate

[@MediocreHobbies]

One day maybe.

[@kmccallig]

Great Video Andy - Personally I'd like to see some more like this along with the Painting ones.

[@MediocreHobbies]

Glad you liked it.

[@virusofnurgle6896]

Your guides are great

[@MediocreHobbies]

Cheers dude.

[@virusofnurgle6896]

@@MediocreHobbies welcome

[@ColeslawLummage]

Great tips!

[@MediocreHobbies]

Glad you liked them!

[@Thedagda801]

Great stuff boss and Happy Christmas.

[@MediocreHobbies]

Thanks Pal.

[@ODonnchadhaBrian]

Great video. A similar one on using an airbrush to paint a knight would be good to watch.

[@MediocreHobbies]

Not a bad idea sir.

[@TheMariusDarkwolf]

I do like these tips and tricks videos, very useful for the new players like myself. Merry Christmas Andy

[@MediocreHobbies]

Merry Christmas to you to pal. Hope you have a great holiday.

[@evanulven8249]

So, some friends finally talked me into getting into 40K. The downside is I haven't painted anything in almost twenty years. I am really considering Imperial Knights because they're big, with a lot of flat panels and easier details because of size. The 170$ price tag is a bit shocking, but I'd spent more on other stuff. As a novice painter, one that at least knows a few things to do right, are a couple Knights a good choice, assuming I go with a simple color scheme? I'm not afraid of stripping paint and starting over if I have to, that's just a matter of time and turpentine.

[@MediocreHobbies]

Yep knights are a solid army and three big knights supported by a few small once would be a great force and fun to paint.

[@brucehemming9749]

Great video thanks for sharing

[@MediocreHobbies]

Anytime pal.

[@ryanpowell21]

Hey Andy, What colours did you use for this knight??

[@akirby2886]

Great tips 👍🏻

[@MediocreHobbies]

Cheers pal

[@jinlau3395]

Nice painting advice ❤

[@MediocreHobbies]

Thank you so much

[@OEFarredondo]

Great info. Thanks man

[@MediocreHobbies]

Glad it was helpful!

[@NovaInfuse]

Do you have a copy of the paint scheme for this? I checked the description but couldn't seem to find it.

[@MediocreHobbies]

It wasn’t really about the paint scheme as more about how to tackle painting any knight. It’s mostly screamer pink and gold to be fair.

[@cannybearsed]

Great. Great help. Cheers.

[@MediocreHobbies]

Anytime pal.

[@marcusaroberts]

I cannot tell you how in love with this colour scheme I am. Thank you! Your videos transform my painting and hobbying. I swear by your Gallowdark scenery approach - have done it for two kits already! PLEASE can you tell us the paints and oils you use for this - Leadbelcher, Screamer Pink and Retributor Gold, right? Anything else? Thank you so so much! And keep going!

[@MediocreHobbies]

Not really now that would pretty much cover it. I’m really happy you enjoyed the video pal.

[@stefan020290]

"people have a single knight in their collection" Looks at the 3 painted knights, two armiger's and one dominus class knight plus the two unbuilt ones and the Christmas battleforce I still have in the mail, I guess I am the odd one out. And yeah, the big knights are all magnetized.

[@MediocreHobbies]

Hahhahaha that’s a nice collection.

[@varyagace]

I'm normallya Gunpla kind of guy, but I love all sorts of giant stompy robots... And I just read a 40K book that heavily faetured Knights (Assassinorum: Kingmaker) and oh boy I really want to build one now. I'm already familiar with building techniques but I never painted anything, I kinda would like to practice on other things first before one big beautiful robot...

[@nettakiboi8973]

Love this color scheme! Do you have a tutorial or paint list for it?

[@conor148]

Happy new year! I'd love a full video on painting the nights as I've just got a couple for xmas! Would you paint them the same way you painted your Horace Heresy tanks? With the dry brush stippling or would that not really work for these

[@MediocreHobbies]

It would work so well in the panels. You just have to chose if it’s the plates or the trim to be painted fast.

[@CadiasFinest]

1:40 where did you get the tray thingy for sub assemblies

[@MediocreHobbies]

Frontier wargaming. There stuff is amazing.

[@BinxCat05]

Anyone know where to get that sub-assembly kit around 1:30 mark?

[@MediocreHobbies]

Frontier wargaming.

[@tien65]

Wish i have seen this video before i decided to glue my warmaster titan together and now regret that painting its inner parts are a major pain

[@MediocreHobbies]

Ouch. You made that job so much harder.

[@tien65]

@@MediocreHobbies i know right. So think i have to spray it black so i can ignore parts of the area i cannot reach hahahah

[@KiyokaMakibi]

Good lord the skeleton is complex! I will need your advice whenever I grab one of these. 😅 Also, I feel the same way too about models not feeling complete unless the parts are glued on.

[@ricksanchez3204]

You don't even need the magnetize the main weapons just build them then don't glue in place that's how I've done mine and I have them in such a way that the little Pistons still move and everything if you change position of the guns and then you can just pop it off and put a different arm although that won't have the Pistons because one end is glued to the main weapons of choice yes but nights don't really need magnets is my point not for the arms

[@MediocreHobbies]

Very true.

[@gillian_seed8358]

Wait im about to build a Chaos Knight Abominant which has all the parts to alternatively build a knight desecrator or knight rampager. Are you telling me without a magnet kit i can swap out the abominants volkite combustor and electroscourge for warp talons and reaper chain talon?

[@fortheemperor8764]

I want to paint some house Devine for titanicus and this is the perfect scheme. Pls, tell me what colours you used.

[@MediocreHobbies]

Oh that was a while ago now. Let me think and get back to you.

[@Dzeimz]

As a beginner, this is helpful advice. What is the book you are looking at, with the various colour schemes/clans? Cheers:)

[@MediocreHobbies]

Just an old codex nothing special.

[@Dzeimz]

@@MediocreHobbies Could you tell me what it's called and from when? I've found a few 1990's titan codex's but they're expensive and scruffy.

[@ognjensinjeri837]

Great video! Would you mind telling what did you use to drybrush the trim and which paint is the main red/maroon on the panels?

[@MediocreHobbies]

Screamer pink for the maroon. And just a nice silver over the gold to highlight.

[@ognjensinjeri837]

@@MediocreHobbies Thanks! Do you happen to remember paints used for the gold trims?

[@christopherhood2250]

I am curious to know what book or codex were you looking at with all the different color schemes for the knights?

[@MediocreHobbies]

It was actually the first edition of the knight codex.

[@joedecarteret7166]

What was that beautiful red base coat for the free blade knight?

[@gavherron3714]

Merry Christmas Andy, thanks for a year of great videos! What colour is your Knight?

[@MediocreHobbies]

It’s screamer pink for this one. All mine are different.

[@fjalarhenriksson]

i even semi-sub assembly Orcs for fantasy 😅 Always been mr semi-sub assembly. gets better results that way

[@wither5673]

thankfully i knew to do sub assembly from the get go, HOWEVER i was then stupid enough to spray paint my 2 first knights with metal colors instead of doing the smart thing and basing it black and painting on the metal, DONT do what i did lol its a pain in the ass to figure out if you have covered it in the right amount of metal colors or if you missed a bunch on it.

[@MediocreHobbies]

Ye I did the same with my first knight. It was a nightmare.

[@dmilnes7007]

Hi Andy, great looking knight. I have huge knight collection 15+. I have a new kit and was thinking of painting it as the Amaranthine freeblade like your. Was just wondering what color you went with. Was thinking of screamer pink. What did you use?

[@MediocreHobbies]

You are correct. It is indeed screamer pink.

[@wookiepoon7170]

what is that wash you are using on the gold trim at the @4.00 min mark?

[@MediocreHobbies]

@@wookiepoon7170 reikland

[@adamfreeman5291]

Will you be doing a knight painting tutorial?

[@MediocreHobbies]

I will indeed at some point not sure what house yet though.

[@marcusaroberts]

Please do! This is amazing - you have inspired me to take it from Shame to Painted!

[@PiggottPlays]

What paints did you use to create the purple/red paints work I wanna do my knights in that colour but can't find paint lists anywhere

[@MediocreHobbies]

It’s screamer pink as far as I remember.

[@evanhenry3898]

What red did you use for the armor plates??

[@JonNathanGaming221]

I know this is old af, but question. What are you using to hold your pieces to the support for while you paint? And where can I find one of those supports?

[@MediocreHobbies]

They are from frontier wargaming. I love them so much.

[@Butsy1998]

Would love to know what colours you used!!

[@MediocreHobbies]

Can’t even rent.

[@stevenmann4898]

What colours did you use for the purple on the armour here? I was looking to paint my knight in similar colours with a few separate details. It’s just the purples I am unsure about

[@MediocreHobbies]

Emmmm screamer pink i think. I can’t Remember now lol

[@gagecrawley6223]

I’m thinking about adding a Knight to my army. Do I essentially just need one?

[@MediocreHobbies]

Yep. Everybody needs a knight in there live.

[@GothamAmbService]

Sorry if I've missed it somewhere but what's the base colours for the trim and the armour panels?

[@MediocreHobbies]

It wasn’t a painting video. More a tip video. The paints were retributer gold and screamer pink.

[@GothamAmbService]

@@MediocreHobbies cheers, appreciated

[@januszpopowski1992]

Can this tips help with Titans???

[@MediocreHobbies]

100%

[@netsui-do]

Which paints did you use?

[@MediocreHobbies]

It’s been quite a while but I believe screamer pink was the main colour.

[@jaydenhansord8336]

What colours did you use for the panels? The model looks goregous

[@MediocreHobbies]

Screamer pink I believe. As this wasn’t meant to be a painting video I can’t really remember. My bad.

[@jaydenhansord8336]

@@MediocreHobbies aha all good man cheers

[@nidelsohernandez9983]

Where can I find that book

[@MediocreHobbies]

It’s just there old army book.

[@jorgeaguilar7642]

One minute in the video just to realize I already lost

[@MediocreHobbies]

Hahahaa

[@pwilkinson93pw]

I’m watching the video cigarette in hand thinking well damn ain’t I glad I had some restraint

[@soupboi1693]

cant wait for the lamenters probably sometime around jan 10 (bday) hint hint

[@MediocreHobbies]

Hahaha you will be waiting a while pal.

[@soupboi1693]

@@MediocreHobbies then a while i will wait

[@THEGREATMOLINA]

Wait I was told you don't need to match color of house be be house

[@MediocreHobbies]

You don’t really there you models so you can do what you like with them.

[@THEGREATMOLINA]

@Mediocre Hobbies but I can still compete with custom paints, right? For example, my colors don't align with any household, but I want them to be mechanicis. Am I able to do that without any of their household symbols?

[@MediocreHobbies]

@@THEGREATMOLINA you are indeed.

[@crazysith7809]

too late, this video only appeared in my recommendations after i was finished with ome amd halfway through with another.

[@MediocreHobbies]

Hahaha Damit

[@jaredellis2754]

Is the point of his videos to paint these averagely because theres so many videos out there that look these titans look good, zero layering or highlights, wash doesnt really pop, ive seen plenty of his videos and they are literally mediocre.

[@MediocreHobbies]

Check the channel name pal.