Painting a Space Marine because men matter

[@Ciaphas_Cain69]

I'll be honest, as a young man with depression and a history with alcoholism (10 months sober now and no bad thoughts) this hit a little too close home. Thank you and Hatty for doing these awesome models and your efforts on educating about these issues. Stay safe boys, we're all gonna make it, pinky promise!

[@sdrrshock5594]

Well done on 10 months! I’m a ex heroin addict with almost 11 years clean and I still work at it most day! Keep it up dude

[@martind5565]

well done lads :)

[@0griggs]

Youre doing great

[@rump438]

Imagine being guy and having Ciaphas fucking Cain commenting on your video dead ass tho congrats on the sobriety.

[@SimonClark]

Thank you so much for painting a model for Movember Marines Guy!

[@LuckGod84]

Thanks so much for making this video. Im a therapist in essex and we have some of the worst rates of men ending their lives in the country. It really is so important that men destigmatise talking about how they feel and getting the help they need. Thanks again

[@drpretzel2086]

Sometimes when I jokingly say “Painting the Tiny plastic men keeps the depression away.” Sometimes it doesn’t feel like I’m joking.

[@TheWhoamaters]

Goddamn I felt that

[@Bobdd0]

Having lost some best friends to despair this is a cause i really appreciate. Thank you for caring so much about Guys, Guy. All guys need to know that community and caring about one another is our path forward

[@danhowe1]

I suffer more with depression than anxiety. While I was getting the christmas decisions down, I found my oldest brother's GW and started painting many years ago, which helped loads

[@nicholassmith5206]

Beautiful video mate. I've struggled in the past with mental health issues myself and it's so nice to see people champion these causes. ❤

[@leowest2203]

White Scar for charity? Missed opportunity for a pun: Cause'arro Khan

[@soupalex]

coarse hair-o khan

[@Wr3cking8a11]

Nessa looked like she was one of the data brokers being discussed in the ad spot. Too guilty, too suspicious. Excellent video!

[@Bluecho4]

Nessa would never. She's a good girl!

[@cabe_bedlam]

Data borker?

[@novahthemisfit6569]

16:13 "What was noise?" "The sound of progress, my friend."

[@TheTankArtist]

Guy is just one of the most wholesome humans on the planet

[@MidwinterMinis]

I'm absolutely not, but thanks! Haha

[@TheTankArtist]

​@MidwinterMinis no, seriously, you only make videos which make others happy and raise alot money for charity too!

[@Autism_Girl]

Agreed

[@AngryAcolyte]

Except the whole ‘having an affair with your workmate’ part right?

[@montygatwick1829]

@@MidwinterMinisat least you’ll admit you’re not a good person. But not admitting why you aren’t a good person makes you just as bad of a person as before your self deprecation. You don’t get to admit you’re a bad person without saying why. That’s just a veiled form of soothing your inner conscience. Saying “I’m bad” but refusing to acknowledge what you did is entirely in the pursuit of making yourself feel better without actually owning up to anything you did wrong. If you want to actually own what you did wrong I’d respect you leagues more than I do right now.

[@Darkreaper1982]

@18:28 "Magnum Pork-pie" 🤣

[@SomeDudeOnYouTube]

I have suffered from depression long time and have been open about it. Offline and online at various occasions. Once I got a reply on one of those occasions from someone thanking me for talking about it because it helped them. Men, we need to talk. About those things. Talking helps. Even it's only there to show you: you're not alone! So thanks Guy for putting this out there and make it seen. Cheers.

[@someguywhopaints692]

Hey Guy, thanks for raising these issues. Recovering alcoholic, attempted ending my own life this time last year. Psychiatric hospital, medication, relapses, but hey, it's a year later, still here. Keep up the good work my friend, love your work as a fellow Essex lad :)

[@wesleymiles8756]

White Scars, Iron Hands, and the Raven Guard definitely deserve more love. They're all such extremely cool and unique chapters. Im hoping the Khan himself and Corax will return from their warp escapades eventually.

[@KateHolden]

I really love how the mini painting sphere has embraced Movember. There are a lot fewer socially acceptable hobbies involving creativity, self-expression, and quiet reflection for men than women. It's important to have that sort of space in your life. Look after yourselves, lads ❤️

[@chrisboger2750]

Being a single father is rough, co-parenting is rough... the weeks without my kids are rougher still. I got into Warhammer to occupy my time in the evenings after work while the kids are gone and have been watching your channel for around 5 years now. Glad you got a good reaction from your littles with the new facial hair. My youngest gets upset when I trim my beard, I haven't seen my face going on 15 years.

[@garryame4008]

That TTcombat red paint is really vibrant and fun!

[@thelazerbunny7905]

Guy is such a nice person loved meeting him a while ago and the causes you support just lovely.

[@facucolipi]

Great video and incredible mini👍👍👍 Greetings from Chile 🇨🇱

[@pietrogigliotti8365]

Thanks Guy. I teared up watching it because it's a bit of a stressful period and I'm actually tearing while writing this. I'm pretty sure it's just a bad period and fortunately I've got my partner with me but it nice to see more awareness on men's mental health. And your videos really help relaxing. This was very good. Thanks man and keep up the good work. PS Magnum Pork Pie really craked me 😂😂😂

[@davidwest1989]

As a man who has struggled with depression for many years, I wanted to thank you for supporting a great cause.

[@magnusmillerwilson]

Guy, I really appreciate how open and REAL you are about things while diving into toys and allowing yourself and all of us to escape from the darkness of real life to enjoy some communal crafting, painting, hobbying, and nerdy joy. COVID was a dark time, and definitely triggered the depression that I’ve always struggled to keep just barely at bay. Finding Warhammer, painting, your channel and a few others like Black Magic Craft and Goobertown Hobbies helped me find a creative, quiet space where I could get some solace. Rock on! 🤘

[@reytheist]

Lovely video for a worthy cause. If you play with oils again, foam eyeshadow applicators work better than cotton swabs.

[@MrExeetor]

One of ur best minis tbh!

[@4hedgesfamily]

I like the way you did the white. I think I might try adapting it to my desert tan scheme.

[@eastoforion]

almost exactly my HH whitescars recipe, except I airbrushed it instead of sponging. your sponging gave a fantastic effect!

[@jamesbalchin7573]

Guy never listen to the people bringing you down in the comments what you're doing is amazing and people really look up to you

[@adamwood3220]

Fantastic video as always Guy and such an important topic. By the way for removing oil/enamel washes I highly recommend makeup sponges. I found that cotton buds leave fibers on the model and they're generally a pain to use. Makeup sponges can also be cut into useful shapes.

[@blamedexter]

really enjoyed this video of showing the day along with the painting. Neat idea

[@adaml8827]

Using the putty to add facial hair on that mini head worked really well! It looked totally sculpted and fit the theme perfectly.

[@benelgermosen]

Those oil washes really makes the final miniature look Blanche-esque.

[@surelylune]

a little heartbroken i missed this when it dropped - a very sweet video and idea

[@wietsesartsythings969]

Guy.... Flanders?!?! 😮. Wonderful work on the mini and the good cause, super job!

[@baalrog887]

Just imagining Hatty colour grading footage of her colour grading... Woah... Trippy...

[@LouisBidmead]

Moustache surprisingly good. Keep it for a few months!

[@Mosaic117]

Guy if we’re all being honest, as much as we love your huge projects, I’m sure most of your fans would watch anything you put out :))

[@PROJECTTANK]

guy i been watching your tube for a long time. aside for your content being amazing , must say your one of the most kindest genuine placid guys iv ever seen online, your kids seem to have a great dad, much respect to you and i truly wish you the best in life,

[@Fushu713]

Love the old school single model style once again. That Blood Angel Captain is pretttttty nifty. Maybe a you vs Hattie (sp? so sorry!) and then auction them????? Please???? I'd be easily convinced to drive prices up. You were one of the first painting channels I followed and I'll always support your stuff, Guy. Love you and your channel!

[@aqua7734]

Great work for a great cause. Thinking back to 2020 when I first watched your Speed painting Ultramarines video, which inspired me to think maybe I can try this painting thing for myself rather than just watching other people do it. Thanks again.

[@andrewbehrens3540]

I suffer from major depression disorder. I’m a suicide survivor. I do therapy, take my medication and I am still here! No one should struggle alone talk about your feelings, go to therapy. Do the work you can get through dark times. Also to quote Scott hall “bad times don’t last but bad guys do.” Much love to all.

[@lukespicer1982]

What do you do when you've done a lot of therapy, tried a lot of meds, rang every helpline etc and nothing works? I rang the Mind info line and told them everything I've tried and asked them what next and they had no advice for me, just feel completely hopeless.

[@Rhaumar]

While I don't mess around with Warhammer stuff, painting miniatures is my stress reliever. I do Battletech and use the time painting to relax and recover from crazy days at work. Working in a jail can make for some dark moments in life. Recently, things were going wrong at work that kept me from being able to actually work and it was taking me to a dark place because I could not provide for my family properly. No one asks a man how their mental health is. They always ask how they are and if a man shows weakness, we are thought of as defective and weak. We have to maintain an aura that betrays what is really going on inside. Painting, playing games, watching others paint...these help with the darkness and brings me back to the light. Fortunately, the issues at work have been resolved, I am back working, however, those dark thoughts still haunt me from time to time. I still paint, every day, even if for just a few minutes. I am glad that you are doing things for men's mental health. Not enough is truly said or done because, as I mentioned, it makes us seem weak, fragile and defective....things that women and other men see as failures. The man who maintains and pushes forward is stronger than you can imagine. Thank you for doing your part!

[@ThatPokemoncardseller]

Love the video by the way could you pls show off you ork army like you did with your necrons I really like your death skull scheme on them.

[@arrownymouse1811]

Wow looking forward for the collab with HfH, love both of you!

[@Micsma]

Oh Guy. I've been strictly building for models for like two months now and the sheer amount of mould lines I've scraped with the back of my xacto is insane. Those skulls though? I feel your pain.

[@charleswatson2605]

great video Guy, mental health issues are 100% real, I struggle every day, and finding someone to listen is hard.

[@humantwist-offcap9514]

Watching to see how you do the white because this is how I want my World Eaters to look

[@LangeMiniStudio]

Awesome addition for Movember! Also: much respect for the straight razor shave!

[@whiteboy7thstreet]

I mean this in the kindest, sweetest way but guy with a moustache looks like someone I would run into in the IT department of a semi-large corporate firm

[@zieg0r]

I'm totally gonna loot that spongestick idea. Also: Important subject you're tackling there, I'm a 38 yo father of three, and Gork dammit there are days when the answer to the question "How do you tackle all this stuff?" is just "I don't, sometimes I just don't because I can't." I'm in therapy for about 2 years now and it's helped me enormously, so did going to the gym. Hang in there ladz, you got it. Embody your inner Ork, yoo'z neva beaten, always anuva chance for a propa scrap out dere!

[@GoobiestGoober-mh4xp]

Really Channelling those dad vibes with that mucstash

[@AlastairPaterson]

I like the scheme 👍

[@joemacleod-iredale2888]

Strong Ned Flanders look at the end there sir!

[@9daywonda]

Brilliant details.

[@dr.sommercamp3435]

Suffering from depression myself, I'll just type an ❤! Stay safe and greetings from germany!

[@DavidHesselfeldt]

"Magnum pork pie" the self burn, epic.

[@paintballgoose263]

It's nice to hear someone express genuine concerns and care for mens mental health awareness. Thank you ,Guy. I also feel like the Khan would do the same for his sons. He would want them to be at their best to be the fastest they can be.

[@Draekal]

I find 2:3 mix of oil to spirits does well for an oil wash. I am also going to look at using a makeup blending egg for removing excess oil paint when it has started to dry :)

[@jackkyle8414]

Guy, I am currently painting up my Leagues of Votann that I got last year for Christmas while I listen to your videos. I don't do a lot of painting over the course of a year, I usually just do it when I need to relax. And this time's no different. I've recently started on a new medication to help with my depression, and it's caused some distressing side-effects for me while I'm at work. I can tell you with certainty that the videos you upload to KZbin of yourself painting a toy (8:30) do help to a degree with this process of mine. Your videos are so, SO relaxing. If I couldn't listen to your videos while I painted, I think the next best thing would be some slow, night time jazz. Point being, I hope that you value yourself and these videos you make as much as I do.

[@gasknight]

With only the moustache you look like Peter from Deadpool 😂😂😂. Sick ‘tache though

[@KennethStanley-c3s]

ik right

[@MLiskindagay]

It really feels like Guy recognises his position of relative privilege and uses it to help a lot of people, and he doesn’t try to present himself as a saint. He’s a good man from what I can see

[@Bluecho4]

It's a very easy mistake to think painting white means starting from a white base coat. Much like you don't paint a model JUST the deepest black and nothing else, you need to start at Less White and build up to a white highlight. Really love the way the sponges created the almost textured effect on the armor here. Very nice.

[@victormata7665]

As someone that has struggled with mental health issues, I am grateful of this channel, it has helped me in some of the darkest moments in my life. Thank you for everything Guy.

[@tristram4711]

Cheers for a positive video (not that you arent normally positive). Just a big hug for dads that need it. Consequence and circumstance are all subjective, don't neglect youself. reach out for help if you need it.

[@BewilderedDuck-e5l]

Thanks for helping out such an important cause and speaking openly about it. Magnum P.I.? More like Ned Flanders 😂

[@brotquel1592]

GUY SUDDENLY TURNED INTO NED FLANDERS? All jokes aside, great video, you're awesome!

[@HomieGamal2]

As someone suffering from Dysthymia (persistent depressive disorder) and Asperger syndrome I fully support that society is speaking more open about mental health issues in men. Sadly the "real men don't cry" attitude is still strong with most people, that definitly needs to change! The model itself looks nice, just dont like White Scars. But probably an awesome model to kitbash a proper and good looking Inquisitor Coteaz^^

[@B__C__]

I have to say that the mustache started out looking very biker-guy from the Village People there for a minute, but you pulled it out in the end. Cheers!

[@Velcraft]

Ending the video on such a positive note after tackling the why of Movember (very professionally, mind!) was a great choice - chuckled at the twins' reactions to the "Magnum Pork-Pie" look. Thank you for using your reach for such a good cause!

[@samlivera4915]

Speaks volumes that this is the first time I'm hearing about movember

[@benn1181]

I love my White Scars. I use oil as well to make em nice and grungy.

[@jmc7034]

Fantastic vid. ❤❤❤❤

[@isisnmagic1812]

Great fun video, also nice to know that Hattie is part of midwinter.

[@B__C__]

I am a fan of the White Scars (novels, general aesthetic and tabletop play-style), but as always wanted to do my own thing with Space Marine-side of the 3rd Edition 40k box I bought twenty years ago, so my bifurcated Dark Angel-ish green and orange boys with their yellow helmets and dark brass aquilas were born. They hail from a warm rainforested world so not as many bikes and a more South American/Amazon Jungle-kinda vibe, but everything else is pretty much the same. I feel a bit conflicted. I bought a couple of those Chibi-style Space Marine figures to paint over in my scheme. (You know, for the planet's Rio-style Carnival parades--every chapter of marines needs a mascot.) So I got a White Scar and a Tome Keeper marine off of ebay after the price on the blank, Sprue-gray marine went through the roof, figuring they would be easiest to paint over, but now I kinda don't want too except to grimdark them up a bit. Well... maybe I'll still paint over the Tome Keeper. 😉

[@Eli-cr1eh]

This guy opened up about his family because of a month this is a great man here

[@Abefroman-lq3md]

Another belter Guy!! Salutations from Belfast Northern Ireland 🇬🇧

[@Doombastico]

Shweet! Absolutely huge White SCARS fan, so it's awesome to finally see one painted up on this channel, and for a fantastic cause no less. Very nice work on the Khan there, looks damn good!

[@JayfromTerra]

Now that’s a small world: one of my favourite exo planet podcasters being mentioned on my favourite mini-painting KZbin channel. Someone please tell me the odds!

[@britinmadrid]

$45... for one sprue of plastic? Uh huh. That was plastic, mind you. Well done on supporting Movember!

[@thehallway4228]

12:27 timestamp for when Ness sees a small fluffy dog. Very important.

[@idontwanttopickone]

If you have a mould line like that one on the power pack, where there isn't much detail but you will struggle to get your knife to all of it. Instead of damaging the part with your blade, simply put some plastic glue on it using something thin and firm that's not plastic. The glue should dissolve the edge and you can then push any remaining bits down to get a smooth edge.

[@idontwanttopickone]

Oh wait, looks like you just did that. 😅

[@RightHandInteractive-RS]

I love this video, keep it up!

[@yoenderrebel]

"here i am, in the woods, doing an ad read with my moustache very much intact'

[@coleviloria3800]

Very happy my friend Dan recommended your channel for when I started collecting Warhammer models in September/October. Thank you for doing a charity model marine for Movember. Stay strong mates, I know it’s cliche but you’re not alone. Much love from across the pond.

[@HilbertGerald]

Dude, everything u have to go through is meant to lead to something greater. We all were for eternity bound together by Love throgh space and time.

[@barneymcwhat6241]

not gonna lie, going by the title, i was excited to see guy do a howtobasic take on minipainting. this is better.

[@lolsovs]

Wonderful video Guy, thank you for helping to raise awareness... If I may ask, how is it with your living situation? You mentioned some issues with your landlord and a desire to get your own place some videos ago.

[@SILOZANE]

Makeup smudge tools and glasses cleaning cloths are a great alternative to cottonbuds for removing the oil wash, and don't leave wispies.

[@MidwinterMinis]

Great tip!

[@drfugorocks]

in amongst all the lovely comments just to say i'd stick to proper artists solvents for diluting oil washes, i use them a lot and i discovered early on straight 'white spirit' that stinks can damage the base coat even through varnish and it'll break up and slide off, and might be why his leg fell off. the fancy stuff still has a hint of that smell so you can still sniff it all you like, just like in art class! shit, just me..?

[@minihali]

8:35 Just to share a bit of a personal story too. I've been out of a job for a pretty long while, but luckily, I am not the type to sit still. So I've been keeping busy. And it isn't like I am going to be out of a house or food on the table. But, there are still some part of some days when that looming dread will rear its head. And I think it took me a long time to realize what I felt may be depression, anxiety, whatever. It just didn't occur to be that was an option.

[@ashjay1973]

Thanks Guy, really struggling at the minute, think it’s time to find help

[@GoblinsLoft]

OMS! They're using contractions! How time flies

[@rhenford3687]

Guy looks exactly like my brother. It's always funny to see guys face talking with a British accent, because me and my brother are from Alabama, so u can imagine how we talk... lol. Love the content. Thanks guy!

[@naturalice79]

Guy, dude I couldn't even cut my beard, but I'm sure someone will appreciate the sacrifice. ✌🏾❤️‍🔥⚡️

[@mattybbg6850]

The Keshig approve of this action.

[@Apache_Cox]

Magnum pork pig got a laugh out of me 😂

[@mastermavrick]

Nice video to highlight a great cause, one often ignored and or downplayed.. Awareness is the first step so here is hoping it helps/pushes someone to help. Enjoy Blasphemous great game and it has a sequel if ya want more. Now I realize surprised I have not seen any mini's close to it, well maybe a few things from the recent Trench Crusade stuff.

[@michaelhaig1317]

Douglas butter dish!!

[@phoenixproductions2846]

I dont want to get too deep, but this November and November two years ago, I've lost people to mental health. I didn't know November was a special time for mens health. It's weirdly ironic, but I do hope more of us who need help get it. Oh also thats a sick marine!!

[@infernostorm7446]

I painted a white scars kill team a few months ago but I’m gonna go back and do it with a similar scheme to this one absolutely love it. #movember