Painting an Imperial Pilot Warhammer 40k Battle for Macragge

Painting Lt Varras from Battle for Macragge
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[@Dram1984]

Just think, someday you’ll be wiring something and you’ll look over and see the headphone plugs on this guy and realize you had the earth/ground wrong and fix it. This little guy could save you from a fire.

[@lpsowns]

never forget to bring your 6 pack!

[@flamingdonut9456]

😂

[@fernlenker]

OH isn't it a ten pack in this case? für big space marines a six pack i not enough?

[@theylivewesleep.5139]

That unique bolt pistol is quite interesting. I wonder if it’s meant to be a navy style bolter, better adapted for space combat or something.

[@Miniscape-wh40k]

Sound plausible

[@euansmith3699]

@@Miniscape-wh40k If it sounds plausible, then it can't be true; *THIS IS 40K!* 😄👍

[@robinblackmoor8732]

In America Colt made Army and Navy revolvers. They could be doing that in 40K too. Why Not?

[@stillunsure7630]

I paint mine the same colour as my Van Saar stand in Necromunda Rogue PDF gang. 😇 He was a tech expert who made loose weapons between missions.

[@danielcannon9893]

That’s a good looking fellow

[@Miniscape-wh40k]

Thank you

[@pizzalord3n]

Oh lawd he comin'!!

[@Miniscape-wh40k]

😅

[@sippinbrushwater]

I really feel like Lt. Varras needs a song. You know, to commemorate his many years of service and stuff...

[@fernlenker]

YES !

[@jameslane-pritchard5002]

Matthew is my favourite KZbinr.

[@Miniscape-wh40k]

James is my favorite KZbine 😉

[@euansmith3699]

The narration to these videos is so warm and cosy. The painting of Varas's eyes gives him a properly weird and uncanny appearance; much grim, such dark 😎👍Varas is such a great mini. I like to cover my minis' bases with superglue, drop on a few "rock" and a smattering of sand, before submerging the base in Bicarbonate of Soda; this gives a nice variety of textures.

[@Miniscape-wh40k]

Yeah I add rocks to mine sometimes. Depends which texture mix I pick up first. I haven't tried bicarb. That's a cool idea. I will experiment with that at some point. I will take warm and cosy. Glad you enjoy mate.

[@euansmith3699]

I use a toothbrush (not my one, of course) to brush the loose bicarb off, so I'm left with a finely textured super-glue surface. @@Miniscape-wh40k

[@bobjones5674]

I too, have always struggled trying to moisturize my skin with tile grout, I think I'll try diluting it with oil. Thanks for the advice!

[@Miniscape-wh40k]

No problem 😁

[@jamestarbet9608]

Until you started to paint the head, I could only think of "Sontar-HA!"

[@Miniscape-wh40k]

🤣 yes he really does look like that from the back

[@tedytarrify]

The more niche the better 2 Varrases ?Vari? Also in my head cannon Varras carrying a six-pack of 'Emperor' energy drink for the rest of the marines, its a bit like 'Mother' but would probably kill an average human after 1 sip. His wires are allowing him to rock out to Sabaton even in the din of battle...

[@Miniscape-wh40k]

🤘

[@davidvisser4446]

Nicely done and relaxing voice.

[@Miniscape-wh40k]

😍 thank you

[@sodapopbrosky]

Very nice!

[@Miniscape-wh40k]

Thank you

[@flamingdonut9456]

Great video and paint job. Still have my Varrras, but he is now a proud member of a Space Wolves scout squad. Pistol replaced with a sniper rifle and now carrying an ammo box. Can't blame yours for having The Landraider Song on repeat. Good way to drown out the noise of exploding bugs!

[@Miniscape-wh40k]

😁 cheers mate

[@lochmoigh1]

I have one I painted ages ago and actually like the paint scheme enough to leave it alone.

[@zachhughes9149]

I still haven’t painted mine. Probably gonna go with black and red so he’ll blend in with the storm troopers but might do something random. One of the advantages of a bunch of inquisitors and their retinues is that they can all be different colors.

[@quakeSanchez]

Mine is currently work in progress. I primed white, tested new grey speed paint from Army Painter on his armor, boots and gun, and my new gold from SC 75 on the symbols (gun, chest). Used speedpaint for head and hands too. Looks surprisingly good for minimal effort. I plan to paint the uniform the classic way, though.

[@chrishomenuk15]

I still have mine from years ago 😅

[@dominichails6256]

Great vid. Shows you can get great results with techniques probably deemed outdated by today standards

[@Miniscape-wh40k]

Cheers. I think I am outdated by today's standards.

[@robinblackmoor8732]

This is primarily a table top game played by mates. If you are not in a tournament of some kind, you can paint this guy what ever way you want, and he can be what ever you want. It means nothing that GW calls this mini a pilot. He only needs to be a pilot if you are playing the game from that edition that he came from.

[@Miniscape-wh40k]

I can't tell if this is a rant at me or not 😖

[@robinblackmoor8732]

@@Miniscape-wh40k A general rant. Your videos are great. This is supposed to be fun, so there is no need to be rigid about how this particular mini is used. That was my point. Nothing against the way you painted it. I was thinking I won't play the rules from this set ever. The mini is different and nice. I would probably paint it as an Imperial Guard of some kind. I think it would be a great mini to be protected by Marines in some scenario. He has to survive until turn 6. Something like that. Or he has to get to a vehicle to be evacuated, because of the box he carries. Not a criticism of you at all. Maybe it is an America/UK thing. In my part of America we use a lot of house rules and we don't go get the latest edition. We like older rules, and everybody has the armies they have. None of us will probably ever switch to a new one. We are not strict about having a very specific mini. I get the impression that maybe in the UK, you stick to the rules more.

[@Miniscape-wh40k]

@@robinblackmoor8732 as I said in my latest video: the hobby is ours, we can play it anyway we like. Unfortunately I don't have a gaming group or much time to play these days. I do have a few friends to play with but rarely do our calendars align. Most people I play with are not rigid with the rules. Many big voices online seem to be that way though, which may be what you have noticed. Thanks for your support with the channel.

[@MarkGreen-uy9em]

I want headwires for direct landraider madrigals 24/7🎉

[@DFloyd84]

Those aren't gene-seed capsules, they're the brewskis for the party!

[@MarkGreen-uy9em]

Omg a fellow non spray undercoating. I'm a choas black aficionado. Let us meet at the heresy chapel at midnight 😅😅😅

[@Miniscape-wh40k]

See you soon 😉

[@johnhollick3733]

I finally got around to painting both the crashed Aquilla terrain and pilot for use in Stargrave. The terrain was perfect for the crashed fighter scenario in the main book. The pilot served as a ‘runner’ in my crew. Oddly enough, we both chose a similar paint scheme, mine featuring blue&grey uniforms, trimmed with red (and some orange to differentiate models).

[@Miniscape-wh40k]

Sounds like a great use for him

[@bargaw]

Brushes: Kill me Guy: No

[@ironbomb6753]

This figure has eluded me. I shall remedy that this weekend. Nice fig mate, I'm enjoying watching your collection grow. 👍

[@Miniscape-wh40k]

Thank you. Best of luck with yours.

[@RobertSingers]

Your brush is splitting because pigment has got up into the ferrule. Wash your brushes with brush soap and always leave them to dry off horizontally. Not only will they last longer but you will also be able to get a better tip on them. GW washes and contrast paints also wick up the fibres more than acrylic paint. It pays to use a separate set of synthetic brushes and save your natural fibre for layering. It also saves you quite a bit of money in the long run.

[@Miniscape-wh40k]

I know. I was using an old brush intentionally. Damage was done on it a long time ago. Can't be bothered saving it now but occasionally it gets some use.

[@MonkeyTechPriest]

Love your painting videos!

[@Miniscape-wh40k]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@daiatnara971]

Great work - that technique for the highlights on the cloth areas is interesting, I doubt I'll ever paint a Varras myself but I'll definitely be trying that out on the next available mini to see how I go with it.

[@Miniscape-wh40k]

Thanks. There's probably better techniques but I like this one.

[@CupCakeUnleashed]

I got started with black reach

[@Miniscape-wh40k]

I want to cover it at some point

[@abasheddevil]

If Varrus is not a Space Marine, why does he have service studs on his head? Normal human skulls aren't thick enough for those. Maybe it's a skin condition? Perhaps he has one of those birthmarks like Gorbechev had? Inquiring minds want to know, Miniscape!!

[@Miniscape-wh40k]

I have no answers. I know nothing.

[@mrhenk007]

I own that lil fella, and I only base coated him

[@KrabKing48]

Oi I suggest you try to cover the classic "assault on black reach" or "battle for vedros" sets if you ever find any for cheap, a video about rehabilitating some old used starter boxes would be epic 👍

[@Miniscape-wh40k]

It's a idea I have

[@KrabKing48]

@@Miniscape-wh40k and maybe do them up with a 90's paint scheme? Sounds like a good video/s to me 😁

[@Miniscape-wh40k]

@@KrabKing48 yes. I have a tonne ideas and not enough time.

[@KrabKing48]

@@Miniscape-wh40k never enough time chap, these videos are great tho, keep up the good work

[@Miniscape-wh40k]

@@KrabKing48 thank you buddy

[@Part_time_spacemarine]

This will he useful in a 100 something days

[@Miniscape-wh40k]

I like to plan in advance 😁

[@fernlenker]

oh, i got that box anyone out there to play the rescue missons? AND as mentioned: Lt. Varras needs a song

[@ReganSpor]

Or maybe we ordered him on the made to order

[@JDSG360]

Got to say this is one of your best painted minis ive seen you do. Really cool you didn't use any washes, I feel that people (myself included) use them as a cruch when painting.

[@Miniscape-wh40k]

Thank you so much. I have nothing against washes but I think over use can be detrimental. Thanks again.

[@Dingusmaningus]

I have not painted one of these lads. I hope this helps.

[@thewanderingfool4435]

Brother Matthew, the Pilot seems to have take fashion tips from Joan Collins and went for a 1980's Dynasty look judging by those shoulder pads. Well you know what they say, the classics come in and out of fashion again and again and shoulder pads are clearly in vogue in the 40k. Hes even sporting a Telly Savalas chrome dome, as if hes Kojak! "Who loves ya baby?" Don't worry if you have no idea what i'm talking about, this may be a little before your time young whippersnappers.

[@Miniscape-wh40k]

I don't get your references but I still found it funny. Cheers

[@thewanderingfool4435]

@@Miniscape-wh40k Cheers buddy, i have said this before and i'll say it again! Your channel is great and i always enjoy your videos brother Matthew👍

[@Miniscape-wh40k]

@@thewanderingfool4435 😍😍😍

[@thewanderingfool4435]

@@Miniscape-wh40k 😁👍

[@ShadowMaelstrom]

Second

[@brushandbolter]

First!

[@alexhamilton6188]

Awwww no Varras song 😅

[@Miniscape-wh40k]

You'll survive

[@81DaddyMac]

No song?

[@Miniscape-wh40k]

No, sorry