New GRIMDARK Terminator - HC 401

[@austinmonreal2331]

So many people see the word ‘grimdark’ and immediately think ‘desaturation.’ I love how you pull back from that mindset and keep a very saturated color tone, while focusing more heavily on weathering and battle damage. Incredible work!

[@LordVilmore]

You are confusing grimdark with blanchitsu. Grimdark is pretty much embracing dirt and weathering, while blanchitsu is specifically based on the work of Blanche.

[@flowerknight4879]

Another blessed day. I love the variety we've been getting, Bob Ross style painting has meaning videos, new skirmish game, and now GW helpful tips. That's basically my perfect rotation lol

[@kylej3796]

Dude! I was just thinking as I’m watching this that Vince reminds me a little of Bob Ross sometimes.

[@gabrielrodriguez457]

​@kylej3796 probably because of the hair 😆

[@soverain]

Proper grimdark. Straight to the point, easy to follow and replicate.

[@TheeYellowDart]

I absolutely love using those triangle sponges. They're generally very cheap, a bag lasts a good while, you can cut them and pinch in a tweezer for smaller work, and the best thing is they don't leave lint like cotton balls or Q-Tips.

[@VinceVenturella]

I totally agree!

[@robbied8587]

Really fantastic, thanks for the great tips! Anyone who thinks speed painting just means a dry brush and a wash should watch this for a 10x better looking mini with smart and efficient techniques

[@VinceVenturella]

Totally agree!

[@StormcastMarine]

1:28 "I'm going to pull it out later" Thanks for the warning.

[@darksandman66]

I wrote you before on a video and told you how shaky it was and you responded you have fixed that. You certainly have. This video is so awesome. I have come to always visit your videos and have learned a great deal from your training. I thank you for that. This video was another awesome video. Wow. Not everybody is shooting for the demon with their painting skills. Once I stopped and started painting for enjoyment and fun, I found my painting zen. VV you rock and I love your banter and collaboration with the other creators. I have enjoyed Ninjon's channel quite a bit lately. They guy is a riot. Skal!

[@codemaster6521]

Fun painting for ultramrines, prime black, base red, zenithal white, base blue contrast, and you get a cool ultramarine with purple red undertones and shadows.

[@cabe_bedlam]

Glad to see "wet the drys, dry the wets" works for Warhammer too :)

[@jc7997aj]

Oil painting principles right ? Also heard thin on thick or thick on thin. I've barely dapped my toe into that pond. Just oil washes so far. Just got in some scale 75 oils. Caught them on sale. Half price. Will be giving it a go in the next week or so.

[@kevinhayes517]

Wow, an excellent tutorial that shows a way to make the figure “grim dark” but still retains enough of the colors to look realistic. Thanks very much!!!

[@VinceVenturella]

Glad it was helpful!

[@wpb5876]

Looks amazing. One of the best ‘grimdark’ video tutorials and you explain it so well

[@VinceVenturella]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Captn_Grumpy]

AN HOUR!?!?!? *Throws paints and brushes in bin due to embarrassment* :D Ahh the efficency that comes with so much experience. But I am so happy to see more classical style Termies back with new sculpts. Back in the original lore (and even in game) they were an army unto themselves. So cool.

[@scrimdog3328]

Great stuff. It's good to see really basic techniques that anyone can do with a little practice and get very good results. Using stippling and contrast is such a perfect way to get the most out of gw range of stuff. Hope this video reaches those that need it. Cheers vincie lad 👊

[@VinceVenturella]

Glad it was helpful!

[@surrealroad]

I've been painting in this style for over a year and you still do a better job in an hour than I can manage in many hours. Great work, picked up a couple of good tips!

[@VinceVenturella]

You can do it!

[@RicardoAmador-d7m]

Hi Vince, I just wanted to say that your channel is criminally underrated and you have some great tutorials! Thank you!

[@VinceVenturella]

I appreciate that! Always happy to help!

[@jeffplatt6646]

Great video. Going to try this method on some Deathwing termies I’ve had hanging around for some time - swapping out the blue for some skeleton horde contrast 👍

[@craigmckeown3619]

Id love to see a similar style applied to Deathwing terminators. Cool paint job, very fitting for 10th!

[@arturdavydov4381]

Richard Gray made a nice video with a Deathwing terminator in a similar style

[@xcoregamerskillz]

Richards video is over an hour long and he said he's still painting the mini. I'd love to see this painting technique applied to that style

[@Gumlass1]

You could also grimdank up Juan Hidalgo's recipe pretty easily.

[@kain149]

Likewise. the other mentioned in the comments are pretty different. this has a nice vibrancy to it despite being grimdark :D

[@timbob1145]

Lovely stuff and the best of all... you are seemingly the only youtuber ever to pronounce abaddon correctly... Thank the emperor. Top bloke 👍

[@haveguitar]

Great video, Vince (as Always!), thanks!!

[@thomasrobinson6320]

This was an amazing tutorial - Definitely given me ideas to do a similar scheme in Yellow for my box. It's nice to find some (essentially) brush only tutorials for once

[@VinceVenturella]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jgeldrop9782]

I hope I’m not the only one who got childhood karate kid flash backs, when you said: ‘Whipe with the wet, whipe with the dry…’ LOL

[@Gumlass1]

Another winner. I typically have to varnish when using enamels over citadel contrast ... but perhaps I rub it too hard lol.

[@gniady]

Great tutorial, I've used your technique for my Blood Angels Terminators and I'm totally in for this grimdark style. :)

[@Rhyds86]

Adore this. I'll be using this for my Raptors. Thanks!

[@Tazdingo1975]

Great video, just a note on the sponges for wiping the streaking grime. Make sure the are non latex sponges, as the latex can flake onto the paint job.

[@VinceVenturella]

Great tip!

[@lorgor4eva]

Usually here for the AOS but always for the painting, my favourite painter by far , teacher also & content creator

[@laughingman4570]

Love the video. First time seeing the grimdark style using contrast paints!

[@VinceVenturella]

Glad you liked it!

[@andrewbehrens3540]

Love to see grimdark black Templars!

[@wyrdstoned4824]

Looking lean Vince. Thanks for the tips.

[@michaelsmith3478]

Nice Vince. Thanks for giving me an idea on the new box I bought with my daughter

[@VinceVenturella]

No problem 👍

[@TheSpazztech]

Never thought to remove streaking grime with dry sponges seems a bit more controllable than using spirits.

[@hootie_o]

love this! excited to try streaking grime on some blood angels!

[@geteavnroc2250]

Half way through this, i'm asking myself, "Why didn't he just airbrush Talasar Blue over his zenethil?". But after the streaking grime went on, i understood the why - you were wanting to use a contrast paint brushed on, and you overcame the crappy finish it makes on large, broad surfaces via the streaking grime, coupled with sponging on the various patina colors. Brilliant!

[@VinceVenturella]

I also wanted it to be more newbie friendly, so this was a win-win.

[@ramza813]

this is awesome. i never ever in 35 years wanted to paint an Ultramarine until today.

[@MrStatistx]

Before you shake the bejeezus out of streaking grime, do a careful shake and check if the seal is tight. mine was skewed/warped and i shook a lot of it all over my table, leg and floor. Something that is averse to water is bad to clean up.

[@carlstanford7607]

Such a great looking box. Awesome models and great painting by Vincey V. Love the brush only approach.

[@FatYggdrasil]

Bänger, really love the dark brown sponge weathering so simple and looks great

[@VinceVenturella]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@crisismethodactor]

Well Vince, you got me to start another army with this video!

[@hobbes7777]

Love the grimdark tutorial. Gonna try it one day. Thanks for sharing Vince!

[@VinceVenturella]

My pleasure!

[@hampusnilsson6950]

Very cool looking fella. Well done. Thanks again for your glazing guide. It would be cool to see your take the other chapters aswell :0) Thanks for sharing.

[@jymloke]

Super cool video! I have been dry brushing grimdark (worked out ok) but am keen to try your technique :D

[@rafaszudera3573]

Thanks Vince, just the video I was looking for, easy to implement and striking awesome when finished, Thank You very much

[@VinceVenturella]

Glad it helped!

[@G_Threepwood]

Fantastic video Vince! Looks great for not that much effort - easy and approachable for all skill levels

[@jptaylor8852]

Great video! I am finally taking the leap from citadel paints to monument hobbies. Inspired to try new paints. Will keep some citadel paints as there are so I love. Looking forward to your colors and mixing some of the base set to create something new.

[@VinceVenturella]

Have fun! :)

[@alancook1053]

What an incredible EASY high quality result that almost any skill level could reproduce!!!! What great content!! Fantastic job Techno Mancer!! Thanks🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Oh and fabulous video production!! ❤

[@Dire-Sky]

Absolutely amazing. Love it.

[@VinceVenturella]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@boodz7766]

Some people are just born with it....Amazing ❤🎉

[@Kidfry]

Great tutorial. Both entertaining and informative. I have yet to see anyone do a Grimdark scheme for metallic armor. Would really like to see someone tackle that.

[@VinceVenturella]

Thanks, will do!

[@chadkittleson5447]

"Shake the Buh-jeezers out of it." 😂 Great video for a quick and good paint job. You're an excellent educator.

[@VinceVenturella]

Thanks 👍

[@omnito]

HC 306 for Vince's gold recipe. The antique gold pigment from GSW really adds bling.

[@theteacher7136]

There is so many varieties of Steaking Grime, what one am I looking for? I saw on the bottle AK-012 for all vehicles, but when I looked it up it said for dark yellow vehicles. Just don’t want to ruin my steps up till this point. Thanks and amazing video! Keep up the great work Vince!

[@VinceVenturella]

Yep, just straight bog standard streaking grime, no for specific vehicles.

[@tiffer45]

Really really nice Vince, really nice.

[@VinceVenturella]

Glad you like it :)

[@matt6387]

I am always nervous to do oil washes but wanted to use them on my S2D army think I may try this method you made it seem much less complex than most videos i have seen.

[@isisnmagic1812]

Great video and just as im putting a space marine outrider together, thanks for the tips.

[@VinceVenturella]

Glad it helped

[@TheNecrock]

Hey Vince can you make a video about purity seals and writing on them. See some people use pens for it, would be nice to get some tips for it

[@VinceVenturella]

I could do with an update, but I have a very old one here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5e2gaObpb58n7M&pp=gAQBiAQB

[@TheNecrock]

@@VinceVenturella thanks!

[@U_N_C_L_E_Mike]

I like the new angle, a very relaxed looking Vince

[@lucasmohallem8136]

Man, this is such an effective scheme! Loved it! Thanks, vince

[@ThimblewolfArt]

great video. It's really nice to get to see the whole process.

[@figurenjunkie3999]

I would really like to see this for blood angels and of course the tyranids. Great work!

[@VinceVenturella]

I do have past videos on both of those. Tyranids - kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWWXe4Sdn7amb7c&pp=gAQBiAQB Blood Angels - kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJqypomNdq6YsNk&pp=gAQBiAQB

[@TheEnd]

thats a dam fine lookin termi, thanks Vince

[@dwpowell]

Love it, stole this wholesale for a new unit

[@arodreth]

Did a similar paint job for my death company kill team - if you can use many imprecise techniques and that actually works with your color scheme, makes wonders when it comes to speed painting.

[@2Tough]

This was absolutely terrific

[@VinceVenturella]

Thanks brother! Hope you're doing well. :)

[@Internetrando31416]

This is exactly what I’ve been looking for to resurrect my Astra Militarum army after 10+ years out of the hobby, thank you!

[@svelle37]

"9:18, a block of cheese?! now that's going to be interesting! Oh, it's a sponge :("

[@236wargaming4]

Awesome results on that behemoth... Always great to see grimdark Ultramarines.

[@jc7997aj]

I've always thought they look better in green. 🫣

[@VinceVenturella]

It really is!

[@eingames9931]

Just wish that the paints and techniques for this great grimdark job were available 25 years ago when I was painting my marines.

[@milesofminiatures4479]

I’m super excited to paint my leviathan box I got my pre order in this morning

[@VinceVenturella]

Have fun!

[@Maladictus]

Looks great Vince - thanks for the guide

[@VinceVenturella]

You bet!

[@markgnepper5636]

Great stuff friend 👏 👍

[@ClaytonHeilman]

any tips for applying the streaking grime on smaller models (like dwarfs) that might have tighter nooks and crannies to clean out the grime once applied?

[@VinceVenturella]

Same rules, just smaller sponges. The smaller ones here that are like q tips but sponges instead on the end.

[@steven401ytx]

Big V. Mad respect. Educational and inspirational as always.

[@anderslundtoft2315]

I need so much a guide like this but fir green /dark angel salamander, were we work on these light colors :)

[@VinceVenturella]

Same techniques as you see here, just switch the blue for your green contrast tone of choice. :)

[@defdaz]

LOOKS SO DAMN GOOD!

[@MW-xi9oy]

nice one, Vince

[@squash5217]

I love the combination of contrast paints and grimdark techniques, the most fun parts of both have been executed perfectly in my opinion. Does anyone know what the superglue mixture used for the basing might include?

[@RochelleHasTooManyHobbies]

I do believe that in the past he's used straight-up super glue. Nothing special, just a liquid-y super glue straight from the bottle.

[@VinceVenturella]

Yep, just straight up super glue medium.

[@diverspudph]

Superb!

[@DaHobbles]

So👏friggin👏good👏 +1 engagement point

[@maulcrusader7106]

Wow that came out looking awesome pretty quickly. Very helpful tutorial for grim dark 👍

[@VinceVenturella]

Thanks so much 😊

[@Antheraws]

Yes. Yes Uncle Vince. We are. Just. All. Gloop.

[@RichardReads]

Great video Vince!

[@VinceVenturella]

Thanks!

[@robertwatson1985]

Always enjoy you vids

[@philurbaniak1811]

👍👍 let's get kraken!

[@philurbaniak1811]

Very cool, achievable scheme; this is about where I want my standard to sit 👍👍

[@yunanada2264]

A fun little thing that happened to me is that I got myself the book History of art in Japan by Tsuji Nobuo. And I started reading it and then I realised my internal speech when reading academic text written in english is the voice of Vince

[@VinceVenturella]

Amazing. :)

[@ForVectron]

Hey Vince, try a pinch of GSW metal pigments gold in a drop of Vallejo Airbrush Thinner. It's changed my life - never seen a gold like it! Great video, btw

[@davidphillips8674]

Sweet I’m glad the influencers all got a copy, I won’t be seeing a copy myself because it’s sold out

[@VinceVenturella]

I’ve seen they restocked recently in some places, but I am sure more will be available, especially at LGS if you have one.

[@worm1618]

What's the best way to fix the pigment to the base after application?

[@VinceVenturella]

I don't really fix it, I just work it in real well. That being said, a drop or two of alcohol should lock it in. You can also use classic pigment fixer.

[@billiondollarclownfarm]

Great breakdown ty, do you varnish these/do you feel like it affects the weathering powder pigment a lot if so?

[@VinceVenturella]

Nope, no final varnish.

[@mitchthegreat]

Any thoughts on a way to make black for a black templar army have some definition?

[@VinceVenturella]

Black is always a bit boring, that is the challenge, but you can use some light brown colored stippling for some visual interest.

[@mitchthegreat]

@VinceVenturella I've noticed! I was going to experiment with a German Grey air brush over black tonight. What's the worst that can happen!

[@jymloke]

Can u use odourless thinner (AK interactive to replace the spirit )

[@VinceVenturella]

Yep, that will work.

[@Hypersapien_Hobbies]

Fantastic Video Vince ! Another really enjoyable video and the finished Marines dope asfk. I hope you do some more 40k Models. Cheers

[@Lykandras]

Which colors would you recommend for a Space Wolves blue using this technique? :)

[@VinceVenturella]

Probably just the space wolves contrast color or gryph charger grey.

[@dusty23007]

Can you use technical medium instead of the contrast medium?

[@VinceVenturella]

Sure, anything with some flow improver in it should work fine.

[@RamonHugoEsperanza]

Are there alternatives to streaking grime? I can’t find the one you use anywhere - it’s always either for dark or yellow vehicles or something similar. Would be great to hear your advice on that!

[@VinceVenturella]

Any of the streaking grimes can work, it will just slightly alter the shade, but any primarily brown one will be fine.

[@RamonHugoEsperanza]

@@VinceVenturella Thank you!!!

[@Amleto51]

Ad always you are my inspiration!! Can i apply the contrat paints with airbrush? Ty❤

[@VinceVenturella]

Absolutely.

[@trevord5862]

would you place decals before or after streaking grime?

[@VinceVenturella]

Before.

[@markhickson1066]

Not my style, but I love the finished result. Keep up the amazing work.

[@CarlosLopez-vr7pb]

Awesome. Will you make an ork grimdark? Thanks!

[@VinceVenturella]

I've done orks a few times, but I'm sure I will hit them again. :)

[@ismaelvaldes5902]

loove de result, it look so dramatic with this technique, how can this method apply to black armor, like black templars or iron hands?

[@VinceVenturella]

It's tougher with black, as the brown won't really show, and you'll want to use a light grey for the high value stipple, but things like the pigment on the lower areas can do wonders on those darker colors.

[@plastic-nomad]

Looks Great!