My BIGGEST Golden Demon Project EVER

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[@johnbobbryan]

As others have said, a sewer grate or another crumbling hole behind his left foot would be great to let light into the base! Also I don’t know if you’ve already thought of this, but having some glowing warp stones in the cavern would be pretty neat and flavorful.

[@shanatokisaki4596]

I was also thinking this as well because skaven tunnels tend to have a lot of warp stone glow coming from them. I came down to comment this XD

[@mighty8357]

Doing it with green LEDs would be amazing

[@MarkoSeldo]

This!

[@sebbeusset7816]

or mushroom instead of stones ?

[@harryholdway8015]

Absolutely love it. Would adding a sewer grating in the cover of the base allow some light into the cavern below?

[@seanmcgrath2049]

Seeing Jon's obsession with buying all kinds of new paints that spend most of their time on the shelf, and minis that clog his closets with no sign of reprieve, and taking on huge projects that he knows are a bad idea from the outset but does them anyway, really helps me to cope with my own hobby inadequacies by reminding myself that even the pros suffer from the same hobbying vices that I do. But then he goes on to actually paint models and finish projects and enter competitions and win trophies. Never meet your heroes. -_-;;; /s love you Jon

[@TheInquisitor7]

yeah dude just jump in. if it sucks, there's probably other gray stuff hiding in that weird corner in your closet.

[@Craziecory]

The underground screams for a green LED light. Diffused with cotton fluff or maybe resin. Even a low watt glow will bring the underdark to life.

[@DarkAbyssMiniatures]

An led light base won't win a golden demon though.

[@Double_Flush]

@@DarkAbyssMiniatures agreed. this would look sick for an army centrepiece, but something like that has no place in GD

[@benmiles00]

Yes, definitely. Maybe Boylei Hobbytime can inspire Jon to go the extra mile.

[@jacobmalewski1444]

Didn't see this earlier😂

[@monzooboit5465]

@@Double_Flush is it disqualifying ?

[@Moorhammer_studio]

What a humble man you are Ninjon, always enjoy your videos and great attitude.

[@tehgriefer9317]

Awesome, maybe you can include some led lighting from inside the hole to allow watch all the tunnel , something like warp lighting or torch.

[@Treppenwitz_]

Make it a nice shaven green glow from underneath!

[@cujfab8962]

@@Treppenwitz_ what effect is a "shaven glow" ?

[@kaldorf]

Saw this after my comment. Everyone having similar ideas for this cool project

[@Alistarwormwood]

lol you beat me to it

[@SteveLexingtonWriting]

Agreed!

[@TheMichaellathrop]

I've seen a bunch of foam crafting tutorials where they glued the bricks down and then used a thined down plaster or Spackle or actual grout to grout the brickwork in after painting them and then used a wet cloth or sponge to wipe away 99% of the grout haze which gave both a great look to the brick/stone work as well as a good start on the weathering for those elements. It looks good with larger stonework but amazing with smaller red brickwork like your using.

[@SlainBlackguard]

So excited for another Road to Golden Demon series! Don't stress about updating tooo much, but just a lil please!

[@MrMordo85]

Fun fact, the fact that you used red bricks is very well chosen as GWHQ is based in Nottingham, part of the Midlands which is home to the clay that made red bricks thus alot of our older stuctures are red

[@TheNarrativeNook]

Afew suggestions; 1. Crack the top surface to reveal more of the interior 2. Have a sea of little rats fill the empty space of the mordheim base instead of the cavern. Like the pied piper. Then add full sized skaven below. 3. Along the lines of the pied piper. Have rats running all up and down his cloak in excess, an attempt maybe make your horned rat stand out. 4. Maybe add a huge piece of warpstone in his free hand, suggesting him drawing upon the power to crack the floor etc / osl option later. 5. Add roots to the lip of the earth that has been raised up. I feel it has empty space and will help make that appear more as fresh earth and create some separation 6. The cavern could be lit up with LED or use green LED to map your painting with some camera shots. 7. If you hold any stock in complex basing pushing pieces to winners (since alot of the winners have insane basing) You could complicate it with burst water, more peep holes. The surface could have a dead body or two in parts with rats eating at them. 8. Lastly, you could create a similar hole at the very opposite size of the base so you can look right through it to catch a silhouette of action / drama / movement 9. On the painting side. You could bring in a chaos element with his foot being the site of action / magic in use. Painting a pentagram and having the light of that creeping into the cracks of the mortar and stone work.

[@thekkidd3d]

It would be killer to see him 300 a dwarf or something midaction...

[@MarkoSeldo]

RE: 9. >> glowing sign of the horned rat under the his foot

[@blazecorp]

With out a doubt my favourite video of yours. I always look at artists on KZbin and think "they know what their doing. Its so simple for them". This was such a cool insight into your thought process. I really enjoyed it. Thanks dude.

[@benloukomies2147]

Love it! The one thing I'd tweek at this point is the shape of the hole under Vizzik. It's a bit too symmetrical, giving it the appearance of a mouth (which might be cool in a Nurgly kind of way if you lean into it, but I don't think that's the vibe you're going for). Others here have had cool suggestions as well, I especially like the idea of led lights (green, obviously) in the cave, to make your work show more clearly. Anyway, awesome work! Looking forward to seeing your progress on it!

[@freetablecorner]

It was a brilliant idea to create that cave for the Skaven to pour out from. I’m really looking forward to seeing the finished piece!

[@michaelweima3851]

Dear Ninjon, Love your vids! 2 ideas that i have (and probaly has been said by others) is: a round sewer grate on the sides so you can look in the cavern and/or glowing warpstone in the cavern so you can see in there! have fun building and painting!

[@roryhatfield6696]

I absolutely love this project! I'm more of a builder than a painter so I appreciate the work that you've done on the project so far. I have a small suggestion. Use Skaven in the bottom part and rat swarms around and even jumping off the front. I feel that this will show your story better.

[@rutgerpijpers5158]

15:45 thats a pretty big lump youve got there on youre left thumb joint buddy. Hope it doesnt bother you, mine do sadly. Great concept for the base and looks very good, gonna look amazing when painted!

[@Matthewpaints]

That is a gorgeous base. Can't wait to see this finished.

[@rabidcabbage7230]

Holy Crap!!! It's crazy how the universe works! Just yesterday I was scouring your chanel for a new kitbash video and couln't find one I hadn't watch! And here is one that has arrived infront of me on a delectable platter of creativity and awsomeness!

[@SweenyMarc]

This is an exciting project, looking forward to following along. I don't know GD rules, so maybe it wouldn't be allowed, but I think one or two green LED "warpstone" in the cavern for some light would be an amazing effect and maybe stop those details getting lost. EDIT: Guess I should read comments before posting, everyone has had the same idea 😄

[@WargamerNed]

I love this choice for your Golden Demon project. I am so excited to see how this turns out!

[@kookieslayer]

Considering the last couple Golden Demon have rewarded very complex bases, it's def worth the time investment of that lower level. I wish GD was more about the minis, but it looks like it's all about the spectacle nowadays.

[@Elfhelm]

Looks like someone didn’t see Essen winners

[@vamps_vids]

@3:59 First, use a manual saw, then you can broke out the slices, and just after that use the rotary tool for detailing... this should have taken up an awful lot of time.

[@vamps_vids]

OMG that mess.... xD

[@PraetexDesign]

IMO you're at your absolute best when in your inspiration zone, but also out of your comfort zone. Really looking forward to seeing how this one evolves, I'd love to see some of the Colour Cube influences on the paintjob itself.

[@tzeentishere]

Not to be rude obviously since this video is absolutly amazing and really inspiring so thanks for that although i have a question - did you use epic basing in the inside of the hole? I just thought in golden daemon its illegal and you have to make everything yourself. Thanks lot for the video and good luck

[@TheHobbyGraveyard]

The rules are updated that you can use generic commercially available scenic parts so long as they don’t infringe upon GWs IPs.

[@tzeentishere]

@@TheHobbyGraveyard thanls a lot man

[@porcu12345]

You should wire a dim green LED into the plinth inside the cave

[@acareatti]

Your videos about your process are always inspiring. I competed in the NOVA Capital Palette this year and got a bronze! Thank you for inspiring me to enter. As for yours, I think an open manhole or grate on the road would prove light into the sewer/cave enough to get people to look more into it.

[@PhilSNight]

Please keep doing videos on this project! Would make for a great series. Wish more people did videos on their sculpting, basing, and conversion work - this vid was super inspiring !

[@neilandrews2995]

You should make some warp lightning coming out of his staff and the hole opening up even the raised bit of ground ...and a load more rats...I have a vision of what you described...your gonna need more. All sizes...

[@TheMiniJunkie]

Really enjoyable video, was super interesting to follow along with your process. Hope to see more on this project soon!

[@adamssmartthings]

Loved how this video covered the uncertainty and doubt of the creative process. If you don't feel those things you are most likely not creating something new unique and special.

[@skomTV]

The prophet model got me into the hobby a week ago, I could NOT resist this amazing sculpt. I'll be training and learning on the Skaventide box first before attempting this, but it's such a fun project to work towards. I'm so happy to see you attempting this as it serves for the perfect inspiration and learnings along the way. Thanks for all the great content over the years, it's now time for me to put all that theoretical knowledge into something real i can be proud of.

[@richardrussell7082]

That's a hell of a 'square one' 😮

[@DJTXD123]

Really awesome, I think you could make the brickwork on top of the base more interesting with some blocks of debris / the bricks being more damaged

[@aaronbono4688]

Trying to envision Ninjon out chopping wood is hurting my brain.

[@ZombieMonkey7]

Absolutely love the composition of this piece, few more tweaks here and there and this will be something very special

[@cecco3470]

If u drill the base to open the tunnel from behind u can have illumination to show better the tunnel , and it is really like a tunnel

[@neonwolf1205]

I literally just completed my first ever attempt a custom base using polystyrene and Milliput yesterday and I can *feel* the drive to learn more and improve because of how much fun it was just messing around with clay and texture paint. Seeing amazing stuff like this just pushes me even more to get better at this new part of the hobby that I've discovered I love!

[@Silith13]

I use DAS clay for so much basing. The terracota is great for desert bases with white primer on top. Creates a good base colour.

[@ScaledCreations]

Love this concept, I can't wait to see the end result!

[@JackOfDiceAndThem]

Awesome concept, already great execution, can't wait to see more work in progress videos building towards (hopefully!) your second golden demon!

[@mrbigphil22]

I love watching your golden deamon journeys mate, please have more for us!

[@kingkreaghan]

The concept is awesome, and I could visualize it in my head. Look forward to seeing more and more materialized. Definitely need a warpstone green diffused light in the cavern. That with your painting skills would be amazing.

[@1Kapuchu100]

I hope you'll keep us updated on this model! It looks really cool, and I'd like to be able to follow along with it.

[@vince7189]

i think i finally have a tip for you. If you ever need a mortar type thing again you can use pre mixed grout. Or even mix it yourself. There is sanded and non sanded depends what texture you want. as well as multiple colors. hope it helps. Other then that great video i think he looks awesome so far

[@paulausten5786]

Such a great idea, looking forward to seeing your journey on it.

[@murtwehihi6651]

Great video as always! thanks for sharing a very relatable process so openly

[@PKTCrafts]

What a great start, love it! And congratulations on your Golden Demon!

[@Gogking1414]

I’m more excited about the concept and execution so far on this guy compared to all your previous golden demon videos. Badass!

[@ThePatrickBall]

The concept of that base is genuinely awesome, and I can’t wait to see the final piece!

[@AndrewTpowell]

Can't wait to see how this turns out. The concept is absolutely fantastic

[@rickyrivera5316]

This is so awesome! Would recommend if it’s not against the rules to put a green led in that hole. You could feed the wire through the bottom of the whole plinth and connect a button battery and switch at the bottom back of the plinth.

[@DarkLolification]

I love the idea ! The brick pavement getting destroyed is incredible. Thanks for taking us through your journey.

[@nikot.9920]

Love this piece so far Jon. Can't wait to see you put more work into it and begin the painting process down the line. This has inspired me to get back to planning out the base for my Golden Demon project. Many thanks.

[@geoffmcdaniel7082]

Crazy awesome idea and concept for your project, looking forward to seeing the steps towards the completed model!

[@N00b_Bot]

Awesome, please make this a regular series on your channel. Be great to see the paint process, thought process, how you tackle the inevitable issues/motivation/feedback etc.

[@visualartsbyjr2464]

The underside of the "ramp" his hoof is on needs something that looks like structural or the brick look, however great it;s looking, won't make visual sense. As bricks would just fall apart and he'd be stepping on air. Wooden supports is all I'm coming up with. Im very fond of the idea already voiced of a defused green light to reflect their use of warp stones. Excited to see what you do with this!

[@TheGeppywizard]

This looks like a hell of a lot of fun! Can't wait to see how it turns out.

[@terrencemiltner1005]

Looking forward to seeing what you do with this ambitious build and paint job and getting to watch the journey.

[@scarver]

This already looks amazing. Cant wait to see more.

[@ianmohr4183]

SUPER excited to watch you embark on this journey! What an exciting project!

[@JackCawood]

Looking good. Thanks for sharing the process. Can't wait to see more.

[@Xerosins]

I look at moderns cars and complex minis in the same light, if you need to reach a certain area your probably going to have to take of the thing apart to get to it easily. its looking like it will be a nice display piece cant wait to see the finished piece.

[@Eliniel12]

If you don't already have Thanquol and Boneripper, he's got a *ton* of spare rats on the sprue that you could use! I think he has something like.. 25 random, spare rats. Also the Skaventide endless spell has a bunch of rats on rubble. This is already looking fantastic! Cannot wait to see the progress on this!

[@420firemage]

Love the tunnel it's super Skaveny, can't wait to see the swarm pouring out!!!

[@bart0185]

Good luck! The idea is great and looking forward to the process!

[@KevinoftheCosmos]

Exceptional foundation, literally and figuratively. Seeing a project like this makes me wonder why I've never attempted my own. That model is nuts btw.

[@Waaghstompa]

Im really excited to follow this project, you have such an amazing ability for coming up with ideas that are fun to follow.

[@benjaminbaudouin2807]

Thanks for sharing all your work and amazing videos and jokes. it is always a good idea sharing to upgrade.

[@antmeredith5117]

Oh my, that looks awesome! I can't wait to see more of this project!

[@timcharles1676]

I am so excited for another golden demon project series! Pictures I agree with some other commenters that a grate or an LED in the bottom of it will really help with the effect of the gnawhole.

[@cameronfotheringham6659]

Loving this new lease on passion. Great time to come back to the channel

[@blade2813]

Concept seems awesome. I would consider adding a green light source at the back of the cavern to simulate warpstone glow. You could drill a hole underneath the plinth and rig the light switch down there. Alternatively, you could drill a hole on the lid and add a sort of pin switch disguised as debris, such as a metal pole, which you could then press to turn on the light.

[@Wijkert]

You went from my all time favorite model in the Cavalier Marshal to probably my favorite (and best IMO) sculpt GW has released this year! Great choice in models Jon!

[@ZroaM]

The rat from skabbiks plague pack has a nice pose that could work for either bottom layer or on the cobbles next to vizzik

[@TheTillinger123]

Now this might be just me, but now it looks like vizzix foot is actively lifting up the earth, rather than it was broken open from the inside. Maybe some rough support beams to show that the entrance can take his weight might be an idea. Looking forward to the next part of this amazing project!

[@the10thmuffinman51]

I absolutely love this! Do you think perhaps you could find a way to magnetise the plinth so you could see underneath the street?

[@Zachafinackus]

I can't wait to see what this looks like when it's done, it already looks so cool!

[@meckleyprops2902]

It already looks amazing. I'm looking forward to seeing it done

[@nikroth]

Bloody awesome ! And top choice for a model !!

[@freewave04]

Well, now I know why my blood’s full of microplastics 4:19

[@xchaggersbemighty5452]

That looks great! I think Clanrats would look great coming out and they are easy to source.

[@Pyromanemac]

Such a good idea! I wish you would have gone bigger with the underground, like a quarter of the plynth instead maybe. Give all those details a little more room to breath and create more interest in the ground hes standing on.

[@reyvanmaloche8162]

the bricks look awesome, awesome idea of the cave too, good luck with this project! Can't wait the next video

[@Nekrokon]

I feel this so hard... I'm trying to get War & Ruin from Darksiders to life. But the hooves won't fit perfectly into the shapes in the base. There was a small moment where I thought "Jesus, this figure takes so much time, is it even worth it?!". But I'm sure, when it's finished, it will be jawdropping awesome. This kind of struggle makes the figure worth much more then every amount of money can pay. And so do yours - it look's awesome already!!♥

[@poguesmahone]

That looks amazing. That brick work looks amazing. What is that liquid glue you are using that isn't so viscous?

[@docmor1985]

Love it. I hope to see a lot of this serie.

[@charlesalbrecht6201]

I’m imagining you throwing in a neon green led light in the back of the tunnel to backlight the scene

[@ori-yorudan]

Great idea for a display diorama, but actual lights instead of painted light sources would most likely be marked down in competition painting.

[@charlesalbrecht6201]

@@ori-yorudan thanks for the insight! I’m planning to enter my first competition this year!

[@BartB-Aus]

cant wait to see how this looks when finished

[@marrokwolf1600]

crumpled up tinfoil also works great to add texture to sculpted rocks, make a ball press it in and spin it as you go around the piece so you dont create yourself a uniform pattern

[@howardcoates6985]

That looks like its gonna be a very cool project. Curious to see how it will look in the end.

[@TheBlackZodiacGhost]

Looking forward to seeing this project unfold. Really strong start :D

[@Vostoceq]

I was so happy seeing your model winning a trophy man.. Happy for you, onwards and upwards

[@nickcosta3004]

Cant wait to see how this progresses!!

[@andreasblau3895]

Love the soundtrack while you are carving the hole! Reminds me a lot of the Turbokid! And as usual amazing idea and model!

[@oscarrowley91]

some cut-off lead sewer pipes coming out of the sides of the base and dripping gross sewage could look amazing as a base extra i think! Looks super cool so far!

[@JamesDaviesWriter]

Hope this isn't too late, but have you thought about putting some green LEDs inside your Vizzik base? Would give warpstone vibes and enable you to show off your work inside.

[@Bruh............]

Make the hole bigger like downward and then put like 3 leds that skaven green like hung across the one side of the tunnel.

[@voxkine9385]

I imagine running the shop vac next to your carving would help with the cleanup/mess later.

[@egon446]

It is just criminal how talented you are! Great job!

[@bladebro4178]

looks awesome already. Huge inspiration

[@TheDyslexicDragon]

I would put a green LED in the background to simulate the warpstone glow so you can see the skaven inside the tunnel.