Painting a Warhammer army that took 3 years to build

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This week, i start painting on my warhammer Gargants army, an army that's taken me 3 years to build and convert. I'm honestly terrified of how much time it's going to take, and if i'm going to be successfull in making it good enough!
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[@RovingBiologist]

If you haven't already started in on the painting go of the other 3, you may want to add a few barnacles onto the anchor or other shipwreck bits, really sell the beach scavengers motif.

[@SquidmarMiniatures]

Great idea!

[@Gaffler111]

@@SquidmarMiniatures Barnacles on that "peg" leg would have looked nice

[@joshuatatton531]

I would be very keen to see you do the rest of the giants. This clip was one of your better ones, just you telling a story about some fun and finishing a project. You could tell you enjoyed yourself. I have noticed you both getting more and more ink so the next giant needs a full pirate sleeve tattoo. Maybe a Japanese traditional one or a Chinese dragon.

[@SquidmarMiniatures]

I've got a full sleeve thats trad jap style :) with karasu tengu and hou-ou

[@joshuatatton531]

@@SquidmarMiniatures I bet you can't copy it onto a giant in miniature!!!

[@sandycultofthesun]

​@@SquidmarMiniatures the giants skin stood out to me, it's very 'clean'. i mean your painting is amazing, but he is a big ass giant war guy. maybe some scars on his knees or scuff marks, dirt or something idk. i guess it's more work and you could mess up the skin paint job which is amazing but yea

[@lastsamurai1089]

Personally prefer the big project video series like this rather than the “challenge” videos. Good stuff!

[@ai6095]

This! And this provided plenty of good panting tips

[@Nissenov]

"Do you want to see more?" Yarrrrrr!

[@ciscoytube5352]

bro, no tentacles? You're doing a nautical theme and it's right there in your name... SQUID-MAR...

[@papazoulou9326]

Tentacle tattoo ?

[@ciscoytube5352]

@@papazoulou9326 good point. Tattoos?!?!?

[@Kuchhh]

Is there an easy way to add tentacles to this without making it look like it’s corrupted by chaos?

[@Specter-wt1wt]

@@Kuchhh maybe some actual squids on the bases?

[@ciscoytube5352]

@@Kuchhh just adding a squid or octopus on his back

[@danielpaoli1093]

I'm a sailor in the US Navy (Submarines), I really love the theme. But one thing I would do if I was you would be add nautical theme tattoos. For example sailors would get Pigs and Chickens tattooed on their feet, because in the event of a ship going down those were two animals that would float. A White Sparrow bird 🕊️ also represents either 5k/10K miles traveled on the sea. You could also have turtles shell backs (meaning he has traveled across the equator) or have Golden Dragon (crossing the equator and international dateline at the same time) etc ...

[@tannerharris7790]

This! ^ Love it!!!!

[@CHAOSMartin]

Wow, all those meanings for the tattoos are awesome

[@diamondexteriorcleaning]

300 years?! Emil confirmed immortal.

[@maxwaggoner823]

There can only be one.

[@thoughtsnscribbles]

I would totally watch a 1 hour video of you just painting, please more of this stuff. 🏴‍☠🦜

[@SquidmarMiniatures]

🥰🥰🥰

[@AlexCopeMusic]

Holy shit Emil. This is incredible!

[@SquidmarMiniatures]

thank you alex!

[@scottrenfer2735]

AMAZING!!!! Please show us the painting process of all of these figures, and take us on your journey to the competition as well! Great job! You are an inspiration to us all!

[@TIBlocker]

PLEASE keep putting these out, this was awesome to watch.

[@Gull0202]

Imagine not being able to use a bit you created. A third party bit in which you are in fact the party.

[@SquidmarMiniatures]

I know, but better safe than sorry.

[@tutrlespam]

I can understand it from GW though. If you are a company hosting a competition you wouldn't want to have other manufacturers be able to use that as a way to promote their products.

[@tutrlespam]

​@@SquidmarMiniatures just take them offline during the competition then it isn't 3rd party at the time of the competition

[@poggestfrog]

@@tutrlespam I assume he doesn't want to put a bunch of work only for it to be removed from the competition so won't risk anything

[@Gull0202]

I can see GW taking it a step further using this rationale. Citadel paints only. Don’t want to be advertising competitor paint product.

[@federicoavanzini3122]

This one was amazing, not that your usual work isn’t good, but this one, converted models, painting and, especially, the fact that it is a personal project. Good job

[@Kavouraki_]

This is probably one of my favorite videos you've put up. Loved every minute of it. Educational, inspiring, jawdropping and more. I'd love to see the other giants painted too like this video. It's such a motivation to my own hobby.

[@piraterubberduck6056]

Every one of those models has so much character and story to them. Of course we want to see you paint them all. This one looks amazing and I look forward to seeing the next one.

[@ecMonify]

this is the kind of video that made me subscribe years ago. no gimmicks, inget trams, just good old master-level painting! love it! more! :D

[@LumbAdam]

Finally. Squidmar is about painting again. This is what I show up for. Love this. Encore Emil.

[@calumchalmers93]

Something I love about how you paint, is you don't seem scared to try things around things you've already painted, and are always willing to take a risk. Whenever I get my work to a good place, I stop, worried I might ruin it, but like when you throw the pigment down at the end, you always push it somewhere special!

[@vectorshaman338]

I'm spraying Varnish today on a terrain kickstarter that took 2 years to finish. Along w/ 3 kill teams all getting hosed in protection. Congrats on getting to paint and hitting that finish line. Nothing better than hitting milestones!!!

[@BenDowney]

Man, watching you build these guys all this time, I was skeptical that they would turn out very well. But what a difference a coat of paint can do! One of your best paint jobs ever. That is the most hyper-realistic mini paint job I’ve seen you produce. The skin , the hair, the wood, and that Lego cloth! Amazing!

[@thebearded4427]

Add some green to the cloth and fur, especially the back if hes sitting a lot. Cloth grows green molds and fur goes black

[@mrdubtee1873]

Its here, finally! Beautiful product, so worth the wait. I really love that each portion of the model tells a different story, from the bird, loin cloth, and lil gobo. 10/10

[@SquidmarMiniatures]

Thank you so much!

[@krokalop]

This video was awesome, peak squidmar content, and yes we would like to see more of this, also take it easy, not every video needs to have 100 hours invested in it, keep up the great work 😁

[@SmolRacer]

Love seeing you paint these to this level, it gives everyone ideas of what they can use

[@Icarus078]

A pirate themed army needs a treasure they have looted!

[@andrewgarrett5071]

Really really love this army and this type of video. I mean, this is exactly what I wish I could do, and therefore it’s your duty to let us all live vicariously through you!

[@JonathonShemeld]

Emil this is by far one of the best paint jobs you have done well done can’t wait to see them all done and standing together

[@iampizzaboy3538]

i think we need more of these, you give me motivation

[@SimonUren-z9t]

Awesome work, loving seeing the painting videos featuring more regularly.

[@Subsistence69]

WOW. The extra time you take to do all the detailing you want to *really* shows. That is one incredible paint job 😮

[@vodkachild]

looks absolutely mega. Would be awesome to see the rest of these painted on the channel

[@BelIa42]

I absolutely love watching you paint, especially if you take a bit more time and and in so many details. So, please film painting the rest of the army :)

[@Malthus]

I had that exact same lego boat...and my brother already had an even bigger blue one because he's the elder. Still mine was the newer one and loved the hell out of that boat. Thanks for the nostalgia, and good luck painting the rest of your giants for the competition!

[@dualwieldsoftware]

Stunning work. Might be my favorite thing you've painted. I'd gladly watch more of this.

[@3tyXx]

The best recent vidéo for me ! It was a pleasure all along ! Astonishing result, it's reeks of passion and love. Congratz'

[@MrAksel-br6eb]

Love that you take your time with explaning the diffrent painting stages

[@chaoticpainting1507]

Love the paint job Emil, the video was great too! I'd very much like to see videos of this project as you complete it! As always, thanks for sharing the journey with us!

[@michaelfabre5700]

I restarted warhammer this week and discovered your chanel at the same time, and I can say you are massively talented, keep it up and finish those giants !!

[@poguesmahone]

Definitely do more of these. I miss the old painting tutorial videos and would love to see this army be completed.

[@Withered416]

I love how ambitious and creative this army is and I really hope you show more of it in the future!

[@farbol2348]

Loves to watch your process on the making fo this big fellas! Hope to see them finished someday!

[@kaz9357]

I always enjoy watching videos of someone truly interested and excited for what they are doing. You still explain interesting techniques and show awesome models. Totally down for more giants!

[@ewi_3709]

Yes yes, wanna see all the giants! Very interresting to see and hear you comments about this insane job.

[@patknez]

Like to see you doing what makes you happy. Finish them all and I'll put the playlist on repeat for a week :)

[@michaelstrecker3130]

I'm newish to the hobby and have learnt lots from your content. Even gone back and looked at some of your videos. They are all great content real eye opener on time it takes to produce quality.

[@fatroller4089]

this is the exact type of content I originally subscribed for, please keep this up !

[@sebastianskousen6932]

i really love this i think the giants look incredable and love to see the painting progress it looks amazing great job

[@RowdiesFan1]

What an incredible idea and an amazing end result on Brodd!

[@evanuphil]

I'm not gonna pretend i understand the algorithm or the statistics of the channel, but i will say that when you can tell the content creator is having fun with a project or is excited about something we as the audience can tell. Maybe it's important to get that new release video up in time or whatever but i hope you keep doing stuff that makes you excited and prioritizing things you think are fun, because i think that keeps the soul of the channel intact and we in turn feel that enthusiasm! thanks for a good video and great paint job as always!

[@OriginPainting]

Gorgeous passion project. Love to see these different takes on models.

[@TacDonut]

Wow! Looks amazing! Love all the bits of color in the parrot, goblin, and his flag inspired clothes. Really catches your eye, can’t wait to see the rest of this project!

[@killsnoesje]

One of the best things i have seen so far, fantastic work emil! I hope you paint the rest on the channel too, i would love for you to finish them during working hours and will gladly watch every video of them so this awesome army can be seen sooner rather than later! :) Love you taking the extra time for that top quality finish, great work! (I realise this post looks a bit corny but hey you have to tell people when you think they did great)

[@jamesowens-darkcurvstudios]

Crazy good! This beats the anything I've seen of yours so far. The only thing I'd like to see more of though is scarring on the skin, some cuts and scraps, turn the peg leg connection a bit rotten and generally make him dirtier. Can't wait to see the next ones

[@FaxeAxe]

I want to see more of the giants army. Thanks for the really nice nostalgic memory of the Lego Pirates. I never had the big ship, but many small sets. Thank you for your inspiring work. Zombicde miniatures here we go.

[@andresperedo1275]

I love this vids! I thought that you could add some tattoos, as it is a way to show some of your skills to a jury, plus maybe adding more interest to the mini. You can also made them a common plinth with a sea shanty written in a scroll

[@leonardneubeck1003]

Probably the best paintjob you did in a long time👍

[@DomStubbings]

This army finished is going to be awesome! How about a cape for one of the giants made from an old ruined sail?

[@serpentine8124]

Insane amount of effort u put into every video!!

[@simonza4702]

This is perfect! Top notch! I am really looking forward to see the whole army

[@krignor]

bought and built my first ever mini today, been watching your videos for a while and finally decide to give it a try

[@SquidmarMiniatures]

Exciting man

[@Feykomaniac]

Pirates are great, my favorite theme so far! the red & white scheme is an awesome idea, but the painting is a little to bit to "clean" for Pirates (18:57), in my opinion u need a dirtier look on this cloth. You could probably add some loose thread / strings to get more used look on the clothes and or add a heavy filter on both colours? It could be my monitor but it looks a little bit to "glossy"? It should be more dried and dirtier cloth. I love the skin. that Jolly Roger is so good, damn good job done here Emil (19:08). We need more freehands! As i can see, so many people want you to paint tatoos and they are all right, R.I.P. Emil, hahahah. how about a giant using a swordfish as a fist weapon? or a giant who is half in water and a Squid friend with him (like you decided to add the parrot for this one 12:15). Maybe somehow like miniature "Lotann, Warden of the Soul Ledgers". We all want the giant Squidmar miniature! it would be funny if a giant would use a Fish / Whale as a weapon. to slap some enemies. I am gonna slap that like button!

[@8culexus8]

Can't wait to see videos like this of painting the remaining big ass pirates. Then the water effects. Keep em coming. Great video 👍😁

[@TheBlackZodiacGhost]

Sons of Behemat are my favorites. Making them an interesting theme, like pirates in this case, is even better! Please make videos of them all :D

[@liambobbitt7589]

Squid, this is my favourite video you’ve done in a very long time.. maybe ever! This looks amazing and you should be very proud. PS: I have a pirate vampire coast themed undead mordheim warband and I loved your theme

[@FigurativelyArtistic]

Keep up the good work! Loving how these are turning out!

[@Wildonion1]

Incredible work on the skin tones! The build up of colors (and sheer amount of work) is really impressive! It got me thinking, is the plan to have similar sunburnt tones on the remaining models? Or are you going for that more ragtag, crew from all over vibe with different colors?

[@cjdurrant9999]

Definitely more straight up painting videos! I missed these!

[@benny911]

Love the high quality stuff. Great video to come back to the channel on

[@Aft3r1mag3]

Loving the way these have come together....bring them all on and get the slayer sword

[@TwospotzArtAndCraft]

Såklart vi vill se de där jättarna bli klara! Det har ju poppat upp lite om dom här och var! Ofcourse we want to see the giants get done. Go for it!

[@Bachman2099]

Hell yes more videos like this! A video for each giant and a cookie for Lukas!

[@amoryburgess]

Fantastic paint work! Love the vibrant colors.

[@roansythen]

I don't mind videos like this at all. I do enjoy watching you try to paint an army in a day or whatever, but these more focused videos are good, too.

[@THEWORLDvsBEN]

Would love to see this as a now and then series so you can really take your time on it and not feel pressured to get it completed!

[@isaacHarrus]

Absolutely incredible :O I would 1000% watch more Giant videos!

[@ArdenMakesThings]

I think Emil's painting style is incredible and unmatched! I can't wait to see how the other giants turn out

[@JJShurte]

Yes, please do more of these sorts of videos.

[@caseycercone4717]

This content is so amazing. I'm very impressed with your mastery and for sure want more!

[@1Kapuchu100]

Would definitely like to see the rest of the army done!

[@RovingBiologist]

congratulations on finishing up this project. Good luck in the painting competition.

[@graefx]

Hearing "gnoblar" and the parrot, King Brodd suddenly made me think of Bloth from Pirates of Dark Water and now I love this project even more. The red beard looks really great, it really captures a natural ginger tone rather than some of the more neon orange-red that gets done.

[@TantheTaxman]

would love to see the rest of them painted!

[@angusbyers]

I love this series! Really hope you do videos for the other 3

[@JvdVis]

Would love to see more pirate giants :) really good paint jobs with a very enjoyable theme

[@benmiles00]

That's magnificent Emil. More please for sure!

[@MarchHare55]

Fantastic job, especially the skin! I'd love to see the rest of them. And I agree with the other commenters who said you need to add tentacles in some way...

[@thesouthernbearsfan]

I’m loving these giants I’m thinking about making some Abbasid caliphate dwarfs and this is making me excited

[@sadlyanuxtakustan8950]

Please do a big project series, I want to see all of the giants painted.

[@sipsp0ison545]

great job, that is one plump mini lol but the blue on that bird really pops and the whole thing looks incredible

[@floriantuffskull7671]

The paintbob is great but as a former golden demon painter And still active competition guy - I would highly suggest closing the seamlines/gaps on spaces like the arm or the birch. You can see clearly a gap in the video. That might be a bigger problem if you enter it in a competition.

[@zaleria9137]

My mom saw the video and she was amazed! Amazing work as always

[@adisaikkonen]

It might make sense to paint some of the leather as sharkskin instead of mammal hides, it'd work with the nautical pirate theme well, and would allow for more interesting contrast with the giants exposed skin.

[@daguynexdoor]

This looks awesome! I like watching your techniques

[@justanotherbob1621]

I really hope there will be some piraty tattoos in there! If the others arent painted yet. Looking awesome so far!!!

[@streetbushido2999]

Fantastic stuff. I love every bit of it! More giants, please!

[@Hurtone]

Amazing work mate! Looking forward to see these live soon.

[@drewthornley6863]

I'm excited by this potential squidmar Vallejo collaboration, also yes please to videos on all of the giants

[@manuelsaavedra8081]

I'd love to see another master class for painting one of the other giants, specially for NMM for metals that aren't steel or are partially corroded

[@TheKrispyKidd]

I am very invested in this projects. Keep them coming!

[@TheAdventureMilk]

I can’t wait until all these are done. So freaking cool! ❤