Minipainting Noob VS Pro: GEAR CHALLENGE

Kimera's Velvet Kickstarter: miniac.info/kimera-velvet
PATREON OR DIE: patreon.miniac.co
BUY MINIAC MODELS/MERCH/DIGITAL COURSES: miniac.co/
SUPPORT MINIAC: miniac.co/pages/support
LIVE OR DIE: / miniac
RECOMMENDED HOBBY GEAR: miniac.co/pages/gear
PODCAST OR DIE: www.trappedunderplastic.com/ & / trappedunderplastic
GRAM OR DIE: instagram.miniac.co
AMAZON OR DIE: amzn.to/2vb1j6X
FACEBOOK OR DIE: facebook.miniac.co
END CREDITS SONG: • By the Sword - Ethan M...
INTRO SONG: • Double Helix - Ethan M...
New to miniature painting? Start here: beginner.miniac.co
New to the channel? Start here: videos.miniac.co/
Submit an outro for me to use: forms.gle/h8xou2Q1M5bnXzfw6
Relevant Links:
Mushroom Botanist: www.myminifactory.com/object/...
Wet Palette Video: • You're Doing Wet Palet...
All of the following links are amazon associate links. I earn a commission on them at no extra cost to you.*
BRUSHES STUFF I USE:
Broken Toad Brushes:
Raphael 8404 0: geni.us/SYqlZg
Raphael 8404 1: geni.us/YIBREk
Raphael 8404 2: geni.us/f5j8
Masterson's Cleaner: geni.us/NaBs
Wet Palette: geni.us/m9Fh3cV
JACKSON ART LINKS (if you prefer not to use amazon)
Raphael 8404 size 0: bit.ly/2DlPYnN
Raphael 8404 size 1: bit.ly/2sxZeiB
Raphael 8404 size 2: bit.ly/2DjjfPX
AIRBRUSH STUFF:
Iwata HP-CS: geni.us/W0YnX
Compressor: geni.us/yLA8xl
PREP STUFF
Badger White Primer: geni.us/tHjA
Badger Black Primer: geni.us/kPMAHF0
Xacto Knife: geni.us/aX6ccyg
Clippers: geni.us/BEsWlT
Hobby Saw: geni.us/S3rhhA
Tweezers: geni.us/dh2LE9R
Files: geni.us/eg3J7x
Extra Thin Plastic Cement: geni.us/tpASK
Medium CA Glue: geni.us/tbAI
Thin CA Glue: geni.us/t6F5qt
Super Glue Instant Setter: geni.us/fdighH
Milliput: geni.us/IyhBRN
Apoxie Sculpt: geni.us/vE7au
Dremel: geni.us/kr2e96H
Dremel Keyless Chuck (for tiny drill bits): geni.us/PgjdSP
*Miniac LLC believes in transparency on the web and so we’re disclosing that certain products and links to those products on this site will earn an affiliate commission for any purchases you make. Our goal is to help educate you with the practice of painting minis, but please understand we are doing this as a for-profit business. Additionally, please note that Miniac is not responsible for any damage, injury, or loss incurred as a result of third-party or affiliate products, per the terms of Miniac’s Product Liability Disclaimer**. By using any link and/or reference provided by Miniac, you are agreeing to the terms and conditions contained within our Product Liability Disclaimer. If you have any questions regarding the above, please do not hesitate to contact me by using the contact page. It can be accessed in the "About" menu on my channel page.
**Product Liability Disclaimer: miniac.co/pages/product-liabi...

[@VincentCurkov]

I think I speak for the entire community when I say, no one is rooting for Scott.

[@billdefranza4927]

I love how Scott pinned this comment, lol!

[@Crivicus]

🤣harsh but true. We love you really Scott!

[@gregmccormack5709]

😊😅😂

[@inzo7856]

She legitimately did good

[@TheCrispAlien]

Exactly, who in their right mind would root for Scott to beat his wife?

[@brettfinaughty4192]

You should do a series of this where each time Scott is allowed to add one of the "good" tools to his set and teaches Amber how to use it properly. That way Amber can level up with that bit of kit and her painting in general.

[@mfmageiwatch]

she did a great job! WAY BETTER than my first model

[@Gildrea]

I agree. Much better than my first model. She should be proud!

[@RobbieB2606]

Same here - although I was about 9 when I painted my first, which didn't help!

[@duartecruz5635]

Same! I was, like, 20 when I first put paint to plastic, and Jesus Christ, it was awful. To the point that I have a friend stripping those old minis so I can repaint them properly. Hopefully round 2 will be better! (Although I have gotten a handful of more minis since then, to ensure I get proper practice lol)

[@mfmageiwatch]

Yeah I was 19 or 20 when I first painted a model, and I spent 40 hours absolutely caking the model with way too much paint. It looked horrible lol

[@Omniescent]

"There's no crying in miniature painting." "There's LOTS of crying. Just constant crying."

[@jeanclaudevanslamme]

is that not how you thin paints?

[@madMARTYNmarsh1981]

Knocking over a pot of Nuln Oil can produce tears of frustration.

[@madMARTYNmarsh1981]

​@@jeanclaudevanslammeno, you're supposed to use the blood of your enemies to thin your paint. For the Blood God!

[@DaPudMuffin]

The crying starts at the cash register

[@philgee486]

A river of tears

[@Lewberry]

It really hits home to see, that behind every mini-moron, a strong supportive woman who's totally willing to put up with his crap. Love the video, love you both! P.S. Great job, Amber!

[@anthonymangia8890]

You two have a great chemistry, we need more Scott and Amber videos!

[@afkirby]

they should date

[@lectric]

did we watch the same video?

[@jamesflanagan3086]

​@@afkirbyUm.. I think they're married. :-D

[@marcwittkowski5146]

That's the joke ​@@jamesflanagan3086

[@chteyjdrushifdhfd8128]

@@jamesflanagan3086that’s the joke

[@GoobertownHobbies]

PLACE YOUR BETS NOWWWW

[@westcoastbannermen8900]

This was great. We 100% need this as a series. step by step Amber getting more instruction while Scott gets better tools. Episode 2 Scott gets medium to mix the craft paints with, and Amber learns mini paint basics.

[@joshuanolet8679]

Yes!

[@Ryadic]

Amber is such a good sport throughout this video. I adore her positive attitude.

[@FelixZwirn]

This was such a great episode for me. My wife tried painting minis once. We compromised on a Necron Chronomancer (she wanted to paint a C'tan shard) for her. And when ever I wanted to give any adivse, she was like: "Stop it, you can do it, so it can't be that hard."

[@madMARTYNmarsh1981]

My wife chose the same model (Chronomancer) for her first miniature. It was just before Christmas 2022 that she started. It is still sitting in the drawer waiting to be finished because she got so frustrated with it. After using the exact same line as your wife 'you can do it so it can't be that hard' 😂 I have managed to rope three of my four kids into the hobby, but I think my wife is a lost cause in that respect.

[@UriskOfTheFae]

I love Amber's little mushroom guy!

[@reagan_helms]

Great job, Amber! You’d never know that was your first ever mini. Hopefully you try again when you can get more active help from Scott 😂

[@GirlPainting]

For a first time painting, this is awesometacular! You managed to paint a smooth and evan coat of paint on the model. a point where first timers always struggle with. also you paint verry precise. no overspilling of colours onto other areas. i would say you have a solid foundation to become a great miniature artist, if you so desire to persue this more. And scott, you should repeat the challange, but together with Ninjon, to have an evan match ;) one with the crappiest brushes and one with all the fine arts supplys

[@KchulaRrit2]

I want to see a video of you painting a project with Amber voicing over what she thinks you're doing and why it's helping. I think that would be gold. I know my wife has absolutely no idea what I'm doing with these little plastic vampires.

[@mindlasher]

Amber's mini 10/10... Scott... you get a 7.23/10... Scott should buy the tendies When Amber said, "When people lose the Golden Demon, I've heard they cry" it was like a dagger 🗡 through the heart. Lol

[@user-og5rk5lt1s]

hundreds of hours of work and no recognition can be hard. I've been there. even if you are there for all the right reasons it can still hurt.

[@Misterfairweather]

Something I regularly explain to new folks in my other hobby, working on cars, is that you can do a lot of the jobs with basic tools a lot of the good tools will make some tasks faster or easier. Some of these tools make sense to pick up early on because it'll make learning basics easier because you are no longer fighting the tools. I'd say a wet palette and a good variety of "ok" brushes are big areas that make fighting the tools less of an issue.

[@robertlasitter5284]

This was awesome. I’d this to be a series so we all can see her progress. For her first model that’s some great tabletop ready imo

[@shawnp601]

Amber, if this is your first paint job, you did rock this! Have Scott show you some of his very early work and make a comparison….i think you’ll find that your painting is pretty good for a beginner! Great video to you both!

[@michaelmccullough1034]

I do enjoy visits from Amber. Having anyone with little to no hobby experience is great for us newbies to see and she's delightful.

[@mrfordf3508]

Amber, for a first mini your pain job was a 10/10.

[@Archerytech.]

More Amber! She was awesome

[@madMARTYNmarsh1981]

I've heard Scott talk about his wife in previous videos, but I hadn't seen her before now. I knew she'd be nice because Scott is, but she is even nicer than I expected. I think this should become a regular thing because the banter is worth watching on its own.

[@notronsivart]

It took me exactly 2 seconds to like this video. This is adorable. Edit: AND THE MINIAC INTRO. LOVE IT.

[@wtfserpico]

This is such a great and wholesome video. Bravo Scott and Amber! Amber did an incredible job for her first ever mini. You should both be proud not only for the quality of the mini, but also for the quality of the video and the quality of your relationship.

[@cowthepig500]

You did a super job Amber. When the performance anxiety is over, I hope you feel that you had a good time and that it was a fun experience.

[@noratatax2618]

she is delightful!!!

[@scrawnywhiteguy55]

That just goes to show if people are worried about ruining their mini that as long as you thin your paint and get a solid base coat your miniature will look fine.

[@aaronsteward2586]

Amber freaking crushed it!! It looks way better than my first mini ever. This video was amazing!!! Honestly I’d love to hear a voice over of Amber discerning what Scott is doing with no context it would be fuckn funny!

[@spectralcanvasimages]

Honestly, this has been one of Miniac's best vids in awhile!

[@jesscoughtry8660]

This is a breath of fresh air! Amber you were a treat!

[@davidmackay5407]

Watching this, it felt like you both had a great time doing this together. Sometimes it is nice to remember that many of us are painting minis for fun and not for perfection! Both models looked great!

[@blackmagicmetal]

I love how even in the presence of Amber you still committed to the "DONT FORGET TO". Ever thought about doing a metal album cover diorama?

[@PwnAquariumsGaming]

Amber did a great job for a new painter her flowers definitely pop more then Scott's

[@dominichoulihan4111]

The adventures of Scott and Amber......but now i want more.

[@boardsontables8924]

Amber did a great job! My first few miniatures were done with basic hobby paints and some of them came out decently. Great video.

[@sewinlove_co]

I love Amber's patient little smile at Scott while he acts like a maniac in the intro. Also, I painted a ton of D&D minis using craft paints and they work just fine. Not super great, but definitely passable if you take your time.

[@NonSleeper_Occasional_Thinker]

MORE AMBER!!!!!!!!!!!!! We love her honesty, thoughts and great painting for a new painter!

[@bobhopfner3812]

Never hate on anyone doing art. The art you do is for yourself and no one else.

[@STOOJIE]

Very very well done Amber. Anyone of us would have been shaking like a leaf with scott sitting less than a foot away slinging paint. Also Amber narrating a video would be outstandingly funny

[@rickj6348]

Well done Amber, that looks great!

[@dagdamar2000]

WE NEED MORE AMBER!! also Amber you did SOO much better job for your first mini than I did. Such a great job.. Please comeback and paint more. I would watch it as to see a novice improve over time.

[@Beardmire]

I would love to see a series where you go over and teach her how to paint. No more challenges between the two of you, but rather side-to-side showing off techniques and ways for her to improve. Could be a really cool educational series!

[@JohnB1163]

Scott, I do believe that you are still just a big kid at heart, seriously because you have so much energy and enthusiasm

[@slaaneshgod]

WOW! I think Amber's paintjob looks great period. She didnt know anything about what she was doing or how and I think it still looks great. I think she could really do legit paintjobs with a little time and practice. Scott's looks great and it does indeed prove what he was saying about tools in a way. In another way though Amber's proves that tools can make an inexperienced painter do wonderfully. Great experiment.

[@horrorqueen827]

We definitely need more Scott and Amber videos. I think she did an amazing job!!!! 👏

[@graefx]

One of the people that got me into the hobby had a friend that worked at an Apple barn plant. When they'd switch paints in the bottle filling, there'd be some purged mixed colors that were just a little off. So they got bottles of those for free and would give them to friends. I still remember that house full of metal minis painted with those slightly off colors but they looked fantastic. They had a multi tiered lazy Susan that looked like a rainbow because of all the subtle color changes in the bottles. The irony is that the painters than can really make the budget tools shine are those with a lot of experience and can work arund the limitstions, and the best tools let beginners learn without being limited by their tools. But people with experience don't want to be hindered by their tools and beginners don't want to invest a lot of money into something that might not be for them. This also highlights for me how some models have just gotten so fiddly and highly detailed more for macro photography than painting and how important models like this with big simple shapes and wide spaces are for getting people started. Some companies are too focused on making mini perfectly scaled elaborate statues rather than toy soldiers and game pieces for people to play with.

[@alexmarinkovich-josey7893]

Amber’s paint job is so lovely and miles ahead of my first minis! This was a really fun video, can’t wait for the next one

[@paupauparamo]

The color scheme that the wife used is beautiful, my husband and I laughed a lot remembering how we started painting and to this day, beautiful memories, and it turned out great for Scott to have used what we used for the task

[@carrina1006]

Scott’s excitement over texture on a belt made my day

[@stardog911]

I love that you're able to share your passion with your wife. I echo others in that this should be a regular series. Amber is a great edition and I hope she feels welcome and appreciated for her efforts. Its encouraging to those starting out, to actually see themselves learning the process. And you're a great teacher to boot Scott! Cheers!

[@calebritywriter]

That MXC reference in the beginning just unlocked a core memory from my childhood. I completely forgot about that show!

[@jasons6973]

This is a genius video series! Take someone who's new to the hobby and guide them through the process. Turn a noob into a journeyman! Show us the steps! let us share the experience of trying our best but not achieving our goals! I've seen countless videos by the pros, but very few that are relatable to us noobs

[@timothyferguson4248]

Will absolutely share this with my wife and I’d love to see this become a tutorial series. Short paint sessions teaching your wife new techniques.

[@Moomsss]

I think it would be interesting to see a similar video but with Amber being able to ask all the questions she wants so she can get proper advice. This could generate a lot of accidental good advice for us as well. I also can imagine a lot of situations where Amber would make some beginner mistakes and then it would be interesting if Scott could find a way to fix the situation (e.g. Scott suggesting to overpaint a a part of a mini with a different colour to make the whole model pop more etc.)

[@AkelisRain]

My favorite video, and hopefully Amber enjoyed it enough to continue the hobby with you.

[@adammcclendon431]

Amber, you are entering the mini painting world at such a great time. Keep going! For a first mini that's amazing work! Scott, don't be dissin my favorite FolkArt paints!

[@Anthony-tl5cx]

Man, Amber did SO much better than my first dozen minis. If she enjoyed it, I'd love to see her come back for more. I think y'all should do a switch-off challenge, where you both paint the same mini, but you only get like 5 minutes at a time, then you switch with the other person. They can't look at what the other is doing until it's their turn, and after like 2 or 3 rounds to get base coating down, you can't paint over the top of what someone else is doing. Oh, and you have your own pallets and paints, so you can't just steal the other's colors. DO EEET!

[@jamesdunn581]

For a 1st model, she did fantastic. More like this! A learning series with you two. PLEASE!

[@striderdavid]

This was so much fun! Amber, "Yeah, just look at me, I have the best and it's not helping," I feel so seen!!! Thank you both for this awesome levity!

[@nicolastousignant9160]

Honestly Amber's shroom buddy turned out great, a few more hours and maybe a little light coaching to open up her options and i bet she could take it to the next level! Good job Amber!

[@KevinoftheCosmos]

I was just wondering about this exact thing the other day. I've been collecting a entire studio of high-end gear for a couple of years, but truthfully not painting much. In my perfection-obsessed brain I need to have everything of the highest quality in meticulous order before I even think of starting. So, naturally, I never start. Latest excuse: "I can't just use rattle cans on what seems like thousands of grey minis. I need an airbrush. But not just any airbrush, it has to be... blah blah, and on and on, etc. etc." But you two just inspired me though. I'm gonna stop making excuses and dive in headfirst literally right now as the sun comes up. Keep up the rad content, Scott!

[@pmk4609]

I loved this idea and got my wife to paint some Gryphounds with me. It was super fun and she actually liked it.

[@MarchHare55]

For her first ever painted mini, I think Amber did an amazing job!

[@willmendoza8498]

Reminds me of my first time painting with my wife. Though I was able to walk her through the process. I remember telling her we were going to do a nice simple gray earth elemental. She was like, nah, let’s do lava effects and OSL! And so we did, and she had a great time.

[@eyflfla]

Props to Amber for being a good sport! Part II: Scott coaches Amber and helps her take her model a level up. (I think she did great, and some highlights and a wash might help her agree) Part III: Scott paints a model, Amber narrates afterwards. (I think it'd be funny) Part IV: Amber paints a model , Scott narrates afterwards. (I think it might actually be insightful) Cheers!

[@sirtagada]

Having the best tools if you don't know how to use it will not make you the best, and opposite, knowing how to use the "worst" tools will give you an advantage anyway ! Love the exercise, and good to see you 2 guys having fun !

[@Odin_All-Father]

Amber's mushroom is like 100 times better than my first few UNITS of space marines. Great Job Amber!

[@Finkeldinken]

I wanna paint with Amber and trash talk Scott and Duncan. Also, she deserves EVERYTHING, SCOTT AND YOU KNOW IT. ❤😁 Good job, Amber - first model not bad, especially with no help for the absolute basics. Most of us have some instructions in some way or another when we paint our first model.

[@Gullara]

Honestly, solid job for a first ever mini. Great work, Amber.

[@pa_gaming_dad2810]

Amber did an incredible job for that being her first mini! Yes, we want to hear her thoughts/narrating one of your painting videos.

[@whydotavi]

Amber's model reminds me of a dark souls mushroom that will kill you whereas Scott's looks like he's got a happy song in his heart

[@thomasalbion1834]

Amber did great, so lovely seeing you paint together at last. Hope you'll do more videos like this. It's not about perfection, it's all about the vibe.

[@ryanlopezdevinaspre69]

I absolutely would love to hear an episode of Amber narrating, but specifically an episode of Amber narrating what Scott is painting. Narrating her own work would be fun too, but I would love a video with exclusively her narration over Scott's work. 😄

[@madadric]

Huge props to amber for coming on and giving it a go! I think you did an awesome job and your mushroom looks really good

[@redrooster7371]

Painting the first miniature is always a win. Amber can be proud. No one expects a perfect mini. And she really put a lot of focus on the details.

[@TimsWheelbarrowMTG]

Would be down to see Amber having a bash at a project with a minimal amount of guidance on how to achieve whatever the painting goals of the project are. I feel like the first hour of 'how to mix for paint consistency', 'how to load a brush', 'how to start with highlights' is pretty big in terms of final impact.

[@djvertical]

Fuggin love this dude - so good! Next episode: Scott and Amber do drunk mini painting. Please make this happen!!! 😂

[@NigeyWigey]

I love the dynamic between Amber and Scott, sometimes a couples energy doesn’t come across super easily but it’s very apparent here. Scott being a KZbinr is constantly talking while Amber just occasionally pipes up with some kind of mild burn. Amber did really well here, she kind of just intuitively got on with things and produced good results.

[@SpazAlmighty]

we need more of this Scott. This was an adorable video. Great first mini Amber!

[@paulhempenstall5463]

From the shots we saw, it looked like Amber had great brush control, and that is an impressive first model for 90 minutes.

[@jacobwachtman1429]

30 minutes of Scott being roasted by Amber, would buy.

[@HobbyDad_dy]

I loved when Scott looked over and saw how much contrast Amber poured out. I think it could be fun, if Amber was game, to do a video having her guess the price of some hobby products.

[@laurelbaer1]

Love Amber! I actually liked her paint job better!

[@MarcinEstkowski]

Hey - Not that far ago I noticed how much faster my painting is than it was a few years ago, just because of the little more confidence I gained. It is clearly visible in this video too! Painting more makes you a better painter and being a better painter makes you a much faster one!

[@im.the.maincharacter2198]

That is top teir for a first ever mini paint! If amber is down for it you, should teach her some techniques and paint these same models in 6 months.

[@Telmach]

For a first model that was pretty good. She could jazz it up with some highlights on the cap and leaf, stippling and striations with a lighter color - but it is more than table top ready already. Nice job!

[@GrizGriztofferson]

Amber did a great job! Way better than the first mini I ever painted. I wasn't adventurous enough to try blending colors, or drybrushing, and the model was just flat colors (and only 2-3 at that.) Her mini is WAY more visually interesting. Awesome work! Also, love her "metal fingers" at the end of the video! lol

[@JackOfDiceAndThem]

This was so wonderful to watch, when my partner was interested in painting we just went to our FLGS and bought her whatever she wanted to paint, she went for some nighthaunt ghosty bois and had such a ball painting them and did such a good job too!

[@adamcellershaw]

Amber did so well, her little mushroom guy is great! Great video, i'd love to see more of this sort of content.

[@samanthawarren7554]

I want to hear Amber's thoughts! You guys are awesome together. So relaxed with each other. Would love to see more videos of the two of you together! Especially as a beginner painter myself.

[@lanesteele240]

that poor lady has to put up with you 24/7 give her much love

[@ssreeser95]

I think the next video in this series could be Scott giving Amber a little painting class teaching her a few techniques while she works on this mini more.

[@PandaCubsie]

Amber's mini rocks! Even if it wasn't intended that contrast paint effect on the body totally works. I'm just trying to get into painting, and I'd LOVE a series where you teach someone the basics in a way that's accessible ♥ I hope my first mini looks this good.

[@Trisaart]

look at his older videos, also the warhammer official ones are good for the basics

[@sircyrus00]

Amber did so great! I loved the idea of a video where Amber does the narration. It would be fun to see how that turned out.

[@philipmoore9098]

Ambers model looks just as good if not better than all of our first models. The only difference is the person who got her into it was being super unhelpful. I would love to see a video where Scott guides her through painting a simple model like this one

[@ronbrumble6493]

I really like the way hers came out. For someone who has never painted, Amber did a really good job. Scott's is great, and that would be expected. The surprise winner is Amber, that little guy came out very well.

[@schiltz371]

if that's her first time painting mini's, she has a bright mini painting road ahead of her. one of the biggest tricks to getting good at anything is first and foremost is to enjoy what your doing. another step is to ALLOW yourself the time it takes to get good.

[@jickoby]

I think a monthly "Amber paints" segment is in order. Every month she could focus on one painting technique and see how her minis improve over several months. I also want to hear how you picked your color scheme for this model, Scott. I usually end up overthinking color choices and end up with black, midnight blue, dark brown, dark grey, parchment, and darker black for maximum snooze factor layered on top of my almost mediocre skill level.

[@serials11]

Amber's miniature is so cute! It turned out much better than my first miniature, which was done with craft paint like Scott but 0 skill.

[@kajkun1384]

Amber's is from Dark Souls while Scott's is from Secret of Mana! Both are awesome! Very clean job for Amber's first attempt!

[@SacredGrunty]

This is such a fun video. I’d love to see more like this where you two just paint together. Maybe one where Scott doesn’t keep all the secrets