Painting a Warhammer start collecting box in 8 hours challenge - is it possible?

[@triplow1]

Jesus! Squidmar, how the hell did you persuade Daniel Radcliffe to do this with you?

[@Mithlinthar]

ACCIO PAINTBRUSH

[@GenuineLhachwen]

John, it's a Harry-- wizard! The difference is elementary-- Radcliffe doesn't wear glasses and this painting is magical (~ _ ^)!

[@Messiahs]

You mean HOT Daniel Radcliffe?

[@randomangoyt2330]

omg why did it take me so long to get this!!

[@gamerman782]

Easy, just say he's a painter. He went to a wizarding school just because someone called him a wizard.

[@GoobertownHobbies]

Solid! This is my kind of hobby video :-) Great system, they're lookin good!

[@dannyhalas9408]

Ha! Yeah... Where does he get all his great ideas?

[@megaicon6108]

ya I wonder

[@intzbk1]

Searching for inspiration for painting my Zombie Dragon and found this. Lukas before he was part of Squigmar Miniatures! Great job Lukas!

[@Hannib4lBarca]

Most Swedish thing ever: priming miniatures in the freezing snow while only wearing a t-shirt :P

[@internetman1213]

“Goobertown hobbies would like to know your location”

[@SquidmarMiniatures]

Oh he already knows, he sleeps in my closet. It's kind of creepy, since i have a guest room. I told him he could stay in that one if he wanted to. Love goobs

[@lonegoat81]

@@SquidmarMiniatures oh noes the cats are rubbing off on him.... he is assimilating.

[@Ravens_Craft_Cosplay]

Do his cats sleep on the top shelf in the closet lol.

[@chrisspiers1]

Kyle Appel No, Brent’s cats sleep in the most convenient place possible.... right in front of the camera! 🙂

[@13Robzilla]

Lucas not only did a bang up job; the limited palette as well as color choice and selective highlighting makes it look really good in such a short amount of time. Really great job that is really an accomplishment that nobody can take from him. I tried to do a start collecting box a while back when GW had that 3 part painting challenge. Wish I could turn in a result like he did. Truly inspirational, thank you for sharing. Everybody making the Harry Potter jokes about Lucas knows that what he did here was truly magical.

[@ZombieApocalypse09]

Amazing work by Lukas. And really great job by Squidmar tricking Lukas into painting his FE Court SC box! Now I gotta get contrast paints... dang it...

[@SquidmarMiniatures]

Haha, it's Lukas box though, but tricking him in to doing it in front of my camera ;)

[@ZombieApocalypse09]

@@SquidmarMiniatures Haha, I figured if it was your box you probably would have paid him. You're a good dude. And you've got some good buds that are willing to sit in front of a camera for 8 hours, painting away for youtubes. Thanks for the videos!

[@matthiasbonnici5266]

As a person who has never finished an army, this is an amazing thing to see. The idea of not going full on for every figure has been an alien idea to me. I'm currently painting my Rivet Wars stuff and I am using a lot of what I see here to help me paint and complete each set. Thanks for being so informative and keep up the good work!

[@SquidmarMiniatures]

👑👑 I'm in the midst of releasing my dream miniature brush as well as some wonderfully sculpted miniature busts. It's something I'm really proud of and been working on for the better part of the last year. Late pledges from the Kickstarter are up and You can check it out here: www.squidmar.com/latepledge 👑👑

[@apocalypticmoth6040]

I can’t wait!

[@saiyaness22]

These are so inspiring!! I paint at a glacial pace and rarely finish everything - need to stop nitpicking and get my messy drybrush on! Great looking army. Really love these challenges!

[@PointySuperman]

This color scheme just made me interested in flesh eater courts. Beautiful.

[@umpac123]

Recently started AoS and bought into FEC, perfect timing! Great vid, tons of interesting tips for a "low effort" - good results approach. Also nice to see some actual army painting and not just pro-painted 10h single models. More like this!

[@SquidmarMiniatures]

🖌️Pick up the paints used in the video - Use this code for element crystals (store credit) EMI7383 elementgames.co.uk/element-essentials/egaps/squidmar-miniatures/squidmar-recommends?d=10425 Instagram: Lukas: instagram.com/seth_miniatures/ Emil: instagram.com/ageofsquidmar

[@RPRsChannel]

This is cheating. The prep time should also be counted, from second you opened the box, trimmed, assembled, glued, and primed the minis, then added the paint time. We will have to assume this took 12-16 hours then, as all assembly usually is half the time spent.

[@SquidmarMiniatures]

@@RPRsChannel Since it's his 3rd box, he told me he glued it together in just under 3h. For me, would probably be closer to 16 ;)

[@fatelux]

I don´t understand, the video is about painting in 8 hours, it´s not about opened the box, trimmed, assembled, glued, and primed the minis. Painting all the minis in 8 hours for me is a big challenge ;))

[@RPRsChannel]

@@fatelux Time spent is the issue. You have limited time, that is why you have so many unpainted minis. All prep needs to be mentioned and made clear.

[@SquidmarMiniatures]

@@RPRsChannel The title of the video is "painting" though :)

[@alexander31]

love these kind of videos, wouldnt mind watching u guys battle out all of the starter boxes as you guys even include how to paint them to look good, while doing it fast!

[@KingPrincess69]

The colour scheme is amazing and shows how much can a good painter achieve with relatively little time/colors. More challenges please!!!

[@opesam]

I just keep coming back to this video as I love the scheme and have adapted it for my own army.

[@fred_jas]

Hands down. This is insane. The amount of organization and discipline and precision and speed... Not to mention the strain on his back and the ability to focus for that period of time. This is not normal hobby painting. And it takes a very special kind of painter to pull that off.

[@MrFutsy]

Awesome set of minis! and i love the printablescenery houses in the backgound!

[@JStoneDrums]

I would love to see this type of video for other factions. Really helpful to get armies to battle-ready!

[@Brissebrajan]

same here, for a squad of SW wulfen

[@youshimimi]

What an achievement, and they look really nice! I would have loved to see more close-up footage, since we can't see what he is doing in the zoomed out shots because of the dragon wing. Great video!

[@craftscreate]

That’s great 😀

[@elescapo]

The techniques he's using here is basically how I have been painting my Eldar army in preparation for the LVO (but with different colors). I've painted 2k points in just a couple months, the last 700 points were done in the last couple of weeks.

[@kosachilles2504]

I love watching start collecting boxes being painted. You should do all of them

[@TheButteryGamer]

don't be afraid to do more of these challenges because people complain, these challenges are great to see and it makes me want to take up some of them when i'm a better painter, i enjoy setting challenges for myself.

[@Nayrethian]

These are some of my favorite videos love the start collecting speed paints

[@craftscreate]

Great

[@Santzlol]

I'm starting a FEC army, this video was very inspiring thank you !

[@leeperry7068]

Just ridiiiiiiculously cool. Well done. Great color scheme too... I mean, it doesn't seem revolutionary on paper, but it comes out looking just amazing.

[@Syracosa]

For a beginner like me, thia video is like pure gold! Thank you!

[@MaZEEZaM]

except we need far more detail in the painting tutorial side of it. This offers some tips and paint selections but its no where near as helpful as the full on real time tutorials

[@Syracosa]

@@MaZEEZaM I would agree with you if it would be only about the painting. But under beginner I also meant player. I just started and I have a bunch of new minis, some of them I'll paint in high detail some in low. For me personally it gives me enough how to paint mass amounts in somewhat higher detail fast so I can play them earlier because I don't have alot of time to paint.

[@NonSleeper_Occasional_Thinker]

Awesome paint jobs and so fast. Great skill shown here. Well done.

[@andrewpepper-parsons9630]

Hands down best challenge video. So many great tips, I have the same start collecting box and I can't wait. I love the wings on the zombie dragon.

[@alessandrodevigili1413]

Wow. Great video... With a great sound track, too!

[@zandiskoul]

I love these challenges man. I started last week learning to paint and these help me alot more than tutorials.

[@beeezlebub]

you came out of nowhere and your channel is crushing it man!!! So cool. I love your content

[@wallokmgs8345]

Thumbs up for "the Harry Potter challenge" hAhAHHA!

[@user-yh4zm4td8z]

Gawl darn you beat me to it xD

[@deltanovember1672]

Excellent job. Lukasz is very talented.

[@jackdipompeo7732]

I would love to see a video like this for orks and other factions. This is my favorite video on your channel and I wish there were more like this.

[@Benneth2012]

Thones fine lines on the muscle areas he did in orange was a flex, he made that look so easy.

[@Benneth2012]

those*

[@jonashenriksson2182]

Great work, I really like the red/white/black (brown) scheme. Go Lukas!

[@SnowTroIl]

Awesome stuff - really educational to see a pro speedpainting. Such a simple process and the quality is above normal tabletop level.

[@craftscreate]

That’s great 😃

[@ben.harnwell]

That's really inspiring. I mean I couldn't do that (and I'm OK with that) but it got me to at least finish a few more of my little Space Marine army. Cheers from Down Under.

[@jmc7034]

This shows what you can do in a very short time. Fantastic

[@PaintThatMini]

So fun to watch! I just bought into FEC, and will do something similar to this when painting. Would love to see more content like this with other factions.

[@greenwolf2299]

Heej Squid, i am starting to get started into this hobby and have been in doubt how to get started. This video helped me a lot as it shows that with just a few paints and a minimal of tools you already can get a decent result. I am kinda of a perfectionist and can get lost in to many small details. What would be awesome though if you could do a follow up video and shows us what we can do to enhance these miniatures from here on out. Thanks a lot!

[@commanderstorm8874]

Here’s a tip for starting take your time and do your best even though it may not look the best just keep going because these guys have hundreds of not thousands of models under there belt and have been doing it for years

[@ThatOtherAkshat]

Came across your channel and immediately got into miniature painting. You sir, are a hoot.

[@SquidmarMiniatures]

Soo awesome man! Welcome to the hobby! ❤️

[@chaoscultist5679]

You should also check out Miniac and Goobertown Hobbies, Squidmar and them are my 3 favorite youtube painters. Goobertown is great he's the Bob Ross of miniature painting.

[@ThatOtherAkshat]

Yes I already watch them but Emil gave me the initial boost into the hobby.

[@chaoscultist5679]

Ah yea Emil is great he's like the nicest dude in the world and is really encouraging.

[@rileyjessup2414]

Midwinter minis is a good one too if you're into sci fi

[@chaoscultist5679]

Oh man I've been hoping you would release a video like this, super excited for it!

[@lucabastianello9830]

There is only one thing I'm not able to appreciate... Those green little bushes...other ways simply amazing^^

[@TheMrFishnDucks]

That was awesome. Keep up the good work.

[@q2re45g7v4]

Thanks for this guide! I tried it out this weekend (took me about twice as long as Lukas though - i'm a slooow painter and the pallid wych flesh stage takes ages!). I like the contrast of having very dark bones versus the super pale flesh. Great video!

[@xagemox]

Thanks for the inspiration I took your idea and tried to paint such an army myself, did not finish as fast as you but it was fun.

[@toversnoleu8769]

Where did find that good looking Wizard that can paint like a boss! Awesome vid Squidmar!

[@NateMcQuade]

After watching a few of your vids since I found you with the Fiverr challenge, I have to say: your choices of soundtrack are consistently amazing. Also, your painting tips and the quality of your vids makes me want to paint again. Thanks for sharing!

[@chrisgould5606]

I was just thinking it would be really cool to see you do The Triumph of Saint Katherine for the Sisters of Battle with your friends. The model features the superiors of the different orders of the Adepta Sororitas. And it would be fun to see a collaboration with each of your friends painting at least 1 of the superiors. Then you did this. Which was close and absolutely amazing.

[@lordbiscuitthetossable5352]

I love this video as it shows what is possible with experience and planning. I don’t play war hammer, but I definitely need to assemble a cheat sheet for some figures I got coming up

[@Kavazism]

I bought a start collecting box after seeing this video! amazing stuff! i also added a Morghast to the shopping cart. it would be fun to see your take on these winged demons! Much love from Norrköping!

[@TinyStrokesPainting]

Sometimes its a great feeling to hash out alot of nice models quickly for an army instead of doing 20+ hour paint projects! Its defo a skill!

[@SagasPlaylist]

Amazing video! Entertaining and educational. Crossing my fingers for an Idoneth Deepkin tutorial/challenge 🤞

[@SquidmarMiniatures]

Oh i should force Emil to come paint one of those boxes!

[@SagasPlaylist]

That would be amazing ❤️

[@MrElliptific]

Do more start collecting painting challenges. They are so inspiring!

[@gaborboth3602]

I love these army speedpaints.

[@justanothercaptain6566]

Great work. I liked the use of Contrast paints. I honestly don't like Citadel Base and Layer Paints and prefer Vallejo and Army Painter. But I am still on the fence when it comes to contrast paints. Thanks, I might pick up a few more to play with, after watching this. Thank you!

[@scopeyourpeace3975]

Omg!! This is toooo “ehhpick” (as you sweds would say haha) seeing supple little Lucas being all awkward in front of the camera for the second time! Ohhh the growth that this young lad has had over the last 4 years… But for real… It’s kind of amazing seeing this now that he is such a fundamental pillar of this channel now! Lucas has easily been the greatest thing to ever have happened to this channel! We all love you Lucas! Keep up the amazing work and never lose that hilarious sense of humor! Haha

[@mortenalbertsen7443]

1 Hour lunch break? That was super quick! When i am out with the guys, painting, we hardly get our lunch break done in an hour and a half!

[@hulkboker2505]

I can not remember when I had 8h straight to do something I love. Nice to see some got this time👍

[@CraftsAndMinis]

Awesome challenge! Love to see a speed paint challenge without using an airbrush. Really accessible and inspiring. Thanks!!

[@dand1789]

Thx a lot for this nice challenge and included tutorial.Keep going the good work and content!

[@craftscreate]

That’s great 😀

[@princesaaidyohannes6925]

This makes me like contrast paints but i am a big army painter fan. Nice job lukas

[@GodOfMoxie555]

Yeah the last 4 painter duel was amazing, but I would have love to see some of they amazing 30mins and lest paint jobs gone into more detail.

[@craftscreate]

Yes I think so

[@pahapasi9758]

Lucas is just an absolute wizard!

[@lonegoat81]

Squidmar: "Lets paint a Start Collecting box in 8 hours" Me: ::Tries not to make eye contact with his pile of unassembled models....::

[@lordbiscuitthetossable5352]

lonegoat81 the 8 hours doesn’t include assembly. I BELIEVE IN YOU!!

[@bobby6204]

Lmao ahmen.

[@jacklovelock1953]

Honestly bud, that’s perfectly normal. I’ve got piles of grey armies sat there as they were projects I started without thinking about the time constraints. Best way I’ve found to get moving was escalation leagues. Good encouragement and starting out small you can literally burn through the painting pile in a short space of time. Also helps you improve a lot as it’s something you are doing consistently.

[@drolsisusej100]

i thought this was great !! awesome job!!! , please paint a bust !!!!!!!!!!!!! i love watching bust painting and there isnt enough of it lol

[@6thchance995]

Also, I ordered a box and a bunch of paint. First army. I chose FEC because a bunch of videos just said I could buy multiples of the start collecting boxes and I'm good to go.

[@Emtbtoday]

Poor lad now your calling him Harry Potter haha! That's some doppelganger though! That's amazing! I started mixing the basic oils for different flesh tones I couldn't believe the video I came across showed all the different tones of flesh colours! And had them sitting there all that time haha!

[@Zarion106]

I wonder how cold it was outside when they were spraying? I live in Canada and right now it's around 0 so it feels like a great time to do it. It's just they seemed like they weren't in a rush or anything.

[@thebaldorc]

Hey man great video. I used to paint warhammer as a kid in the early 90s, it was recently my 40th birthday (ugh!) and my wife set me up with a whole lot of paints and this exact start collecting set! I've put them together but haven't started to paint them yet but your video has inspired me! As I said I've got a whole lot of paints, but would you believe not the ones used in your video lol! So I followed your link and bought them. (I hope you get some kind of commission).

[@29salonica]

By far the most interesting miniature painting channel!

[@HeroOfTheWeb]

I tell most people to buy an airbrush (even if its cheap) for primer / zenithal - because when you consider the price of a can of GW primers, you've paid for it after just a few cans.

[@Nerenja]

OMFG! That's amazing! I'd never archive a level like this in such a short time.

[@schaaf9637]

Nice video as always. I appreciate how humble you guys are. Keep on the great work! The joke with the Harry Potter challenge fit's so well :D

[@skraal1801]

Holy that is awesome! Pls invite your other dudes to do the same! Or maybe a collab from all of you guys painting together a Sisters Start Collecting (or any else, just a big one😍) in 8 hours? That would be sick! 😋

[@BOSPLL]

Hey man! Just started watching your videos! Great content! funny, creative and inspiring. Slowly starting to get into miniature painting again after a 10 year break. Massere af kærlighed fra Danmark!

[@liambristow2066]

Another sick Vid Squid !! Wish i could paint half as good as you guys !!

[@iskog.831]

That part in which Harry primes the models makes me jealous... 90% humidity where I live rn, hurricane problems D:

[@Adrian_Lee6113]

Videos like this really inspire me to get on with it, haha. Well done!

[@scionofchaoz]

very cool, insane quality with that speed!

[@finutzhi4006]

Oh god... i was just thinking about buying this set, now i will for sure!! Love your videos, i have been watching all most all of your videos while im waiting on payday to buy new paint... the 18 year old citadel paint is rock hard by now😅😅

[@KaptynPierug]

will you paint Blood Ravens one day? i wanted to start painting too and i love these colors and have good memories from dawn of war 1. this chapter of space marines is my fav and i would love to start my collection with them. later some tyranids, necrons and more marines xd

[@modestrocker1]

this is cool good job :D

[@craftscreate]

I think so

[@pshearduk]

Props to Harry, this guy has the SKILLZ... Respect due Lukas :)

[@awesomlawson]

you're right, i do love challenges !

[@Birodalom1]

I'm just watch a cool painting video, then my wife walks behind me: "Wow, these guys are hot!". Then my daughter joined her: "They are soooo cute!!!". Guys, STOP BEING HOT AND CUTE!

[@dreamonix]

Next challenge.. NUDE painting

[@natecleary]

It’s good to see him have a second life after everything he went through at hogwarts

[@MentoliptusBanko]

Great method for painting the FEC warband for Beastgrave, I shared this to my friend who keeps delaying the painting of that warband

[@andrewcripps9088]

I don’t even like miniatures/painting but for some reason I keep watching this channel and subscribed 😂 keep doing what you do🤷‍♂️👍🏻

[@allhailminiatures3028]

I love watching your vids really helping me learn alot

[@XavierArnau399]

You're a wizard Lukas!

[@MrScrawnjuan]

Painting the Necrons Start Collecting box. Leadbelcher and then Agrax Earthshade followed by Stormhost Silver. Congrats. You're now 95% finished.

[@RedPilgrim.]

Will you be doing more paint tutorial for latest miniatures ( Corpes Grinder, Spire Tyrant, etc etc)? Keep up the good wrk mate! 👏

[@tommylove9256]

I love this type of videos ! Please more videos like this

[@nicocarrion1441]

When Lukas needed introduction!

[@multipapput]

New subscriber to this interesting channel, cool and interesting, but. For miniature painting like board game miniatures, could you have anything like Imperial Guards, Cadian or coolest of them Death Corps? ...or to push it, 1:32 or 1:16 scale miniatures?

[@triplow1]

Fantastic effort. I fancy doing something like this myself. Maybe I'll give it a bash some day.

[@tomalexander4327]

I gotta be honest, I just watch these for the cute guys being nerdy. Thank you, Squidmar!

[@craftscreate]

That’s great

[@RerollingOnes]

Same!