How to Paint: Battle Ready+ Beast Snagga Squig in 15 minutes!

[@privatespoon77]

I love the use of Ushabti bone for the highlights, especially on the leather. I’m definitely going to be trying that .

[@MediocreHobbies]

Glad you liked it. And learned something.

[@bernardmarchand6685]

For a channel called Mediocre Hobbies, this was anything but that good sir. One of the most efficient, effective and satisfying video's to watch. Perfect length of time to not get bored either. Thank you so much man keep up the excellent effort and thank you so much for making the time to share this with us. Looking very forward to your take on a Killrig and a Squigasaur boss. 😎 WAAAAAAGH!

[@MediocreHobbies]

That as a very kind comment and much appreciated. Thank you so much for the kind words. Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@willr700]

This might be the best tutorial on youtube I've seen that reached a perfect balance between speed & quality. Btw, do you have any suggestion on how to do the white belly for the squig? I just think having that white belly adds extra flavor for that cool model.

[@MediocreHobbies]

I would personally just switch to a small drybrush and drybrush the bone layer around the belly a little heavier. Your comment made my day thank you so much.

[@grimharkness]

Great work! That tip about loading the brush up with Contrast is spot on, I've used them loads since they came out and I still have issues with painting with them at times when I don't get enough on my brush.

[@MediocreHobbies]

Thank you so much. Glad you liked it. And yes a heavily loaded brush is key.

[@offirbaruch7895]

It seems such a daunting task to paint 8 squighog boyz, until I saw your slapchop job. Such great quality in little time. Definitely gonna try that out

[@MediocreHobbies]

Ye it wasn’t bad painting them at all. Contrast is your friend.

[@xNolaNerdx]

Excellent work!!!!

[@MediocreHobbies]

thanks pal

[@IainBulloch]

Thank you. Brilliant, simple and easy to follow. I used Ryza Rust for the Orange as I didn't have the the one you used. I'm loving Ushabti bone thanks.

[@MediocreHobbies]

Great to hear, thanks so much!

[@Kid_illithid]

Love how easy you made it. I paint bright red evil sunz. Not sure if I want to stick with orange squigs or not

[@MediocreHobbies]

Glad you liked it pal.

[@cthuludreams1]

Great tutorial! I can't wait to get some Snaggas

[@MediocreHobbies]

Thank you so much.

[@seajay4194]

Another great tutorial.

[@MediocreHobbies]

Thank you.

[@stormcrowstudio3344]

Great scheme, thanks mate

[@MediocreHobbies]

Anytime pal. Glad you liked it.

[@kevinmartinruiz2907]

Amazing painting 🤩

[@MediocreHobbies]

Thank you so much.

[@minisattackitalia]

Great video mate! Quick and easy 👌🏻

[@MediocreHobbies]

Thank you.

[@mauricetoirkens6455]

great tutorial!!

[@MediocreHobbies]

Thank you.

[@Dasike]

Really tempting me to break out my beast snagga box now

[@MediocreHobbies]

That makes me happy. That’s all I’m trying to do is show people how quick and easy you can get a decent tabletop standard in no time. Thank you.

[@michaeldorn5330]

Great video Andy !! A great guy I’ll be next month for a painting lesson ??

[@MediocreHobbies]

Always welcome. And thank you pal.

[@mro6047]

Hi, really enjoying your tutorials: I've now watched all of them and they've all had a like (and you got my sub!). I think it's great that you're showing ways of painting that are achievable for someone like me who doesn't have exactly the best artistic genes. Also really liking the technical tips (more of these please!). I have a couple of questions if you have the time: - I see you're priming with the GW spray cans. Does it make a big difference for contrast paints in you experience vs priming with normal primers (white or off-white)? - when drybrushing I find it hard to find the right balance between too much on the brush vs. not enough to do anything. Are there simple tips that you can think of to help with that?

[@MediocreHobbies]

So first I only use gw Sprays. I’ve tried a few others and they just come out a little thicker then I’d like. Because I’m double spraying the model o want the sprays as thin as possible. Does the make sence? And as for dry brushing the trick I use for that is to always remove more paint from the brush then I think I have to. It’s a lot easier to put more paint on the model by doing a second drybrush then it is to try and remove paint. Hope these answered your questions. Thank you so much for the kind words and support. I hope to make many many more videos.

[@mro6047]

@@MediocreHobbies Makes sense. Thanks for taking the time to reply!

[@MediocreHobbies]

@@mro6047 i will always do my best to reply. thanks for taking the time to watch my videos.

[@Charnaud676]

Hey thanks for the great video. It's certainly the best one I've seen for squigs i cant wait to do it myself. My only question is why do you spray it with black and then grey? On the video it looks like its fully coated with grey. But are there black contrast areas i couldn't see? Would it also work if i spray chaos black and then dry brush with a grey all over? Thanks again for a superb video

[@MediocreHobbies]

Thanks so much! We definitely need more squigs out in the world! The black is a full coat. The grey is a lighter coat which helps the contrast cling better to it as well as creating some lighter and darker areas. Anywhere that I can’t reach with a paintbrush will be black from the primer so your eyes won’t see it. The lighter coat helps details stand out more when I start painting as well! I have a zenithal priming video that might show it better, some lighting makes it seem like it’s fully grey

[@Charnaud676]

@MediocreHobbies thanks mate 👍 I gave it ago, and i was super happy with how they turned out 😀 thanks again for the reply and for a fantastic video. 🙂

[@gonzaloornelasjr3432]

I have one question do you do your bases before the model then glue the model if so what is your trick to make sure they stick well I have an issue doing it that way so was curious ?

[@MediocreHobbies]

The model is glued to the base and the base is down around him.

[@jakoblawrence4184]

Sorry this may be a silly question but what did you do with the grey seer? When base coating ?

[@MediocreHobbies]

Not silly at all! I do a full coat with chaos black rattle can and then a light coat of grey seer rattle can from above to add some lighter areas. It also makes it easier for the contrast paint to cling to! Hope that makes sense!

[@mixindave1]

would be ace if these watery paints where cheaper *cries*

[@MediocreHobbies]

Hahhahaha there not that bad and they last ages. I shall pay the price gladly to save the time when painting. Time is money lol

[@mixindave1]

@@MediocreHobbies yes they do look pretty effective 👍