Painting and assembling the WARLORD TITAN - a Warhammer "mini" the size of a child

[@MidwinterMinis]

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[@bagel_guy9495]

In the US most of the time cold is 0° Celsius and sprays don't work well when It is that cold

[@EnordAreven]

As soon as I saw those game screens I went "oh darn, that's Yahtzees old stuff!"

[@frozenscv]

Just wanted to say love that you're promoting his stuff. All of his books are really fantastic.

[@jacobbalensiefer3846]

Mogworld is also fantastic if you like fantasy video game tropes

[@lonercs]

Everything that man has written is gold. Differently Morphus is lovecraftain humor, and Will Save the Galaxy for Food is a fantastic, satirical take on space cowboy stories. Jam is the gray goo scenario but with strawberry jam.

[@anotherzingbo]

It's all coming together! I'm really glad that the Midwinter Minis colour scheme looks as good on a titan as I thought it would!

[@MidwinterMinis]

Thanks matey! Yeah, I love it! Can't imagine it any other way now

[@MLiskindagay]

@@MidwinterMinis it looks really cool and imposing with the colours, it would be a shame to cover it with snow and hide all of your hard work

[@joshuabevins8244]

The blue of your icon is the same blue on the trim and I like it.

[@danzo5521]

Wow you're so right and smart

[@muffincatgames]

Hey ^^ Doubt you'll spot this but I bought Space Marine 4 off you a while back :) So awesome seeing the project coming together since it started as I was getting into the Hobby at that time I had like 12 space marines, now it's grown to a full 2K point army and a growing 1k point Knight army! Cannot wait to see this finished! It looks amazing, I wish I could describe how stunning it is, I am so jealous!

[@Drowsyspace128]

Love how even if unintentional, the rust spots make it look like the titan is bleeding Also some missiles should definitely be missing with some weathering around the ports to make it look like the missile exhaust had an effect of the paint and metal

[@Malganis85]

As a long time fan of Yahtz, it's really cool to see him getting a plug here! Awesome as well to see the Titan almost finished!!

[@MidwinterMinis]

I might have to reinstall 5 Days A Stranger to celebrate

[@wheels_0N_fire]

@@MidwinterMinis I already have the book 😈 but not the warlord titan ☹️

[@Fieari]

@@MidwinterMinis The chzo mythos is so cool. Odd how that series contains both examples of his very best writing, and his very worst though… but Trillby’s Notes more than makes up for any shortfalls he might have made with the ending to his sci-fi episode.

[@ryansprenkle6356]

@@MidwinterMinis Yahtzee has a bunch of books and they're all great. I can honestly recommend them all.

[@federationprime]

This titan doesn't look fresh off the parade ground, it looks like it's walking on the end of a long campaign with a demi-legio's worth of engine kills under its belt. Also, power claw and plasma annihilator has always been the pair of guns I've found the most cool looking.

[@feralhawg867]

That's why I say some of the missiles should already have been fired.

[@Wi-Fi-El]

I love that your mom helped you paint this. My mom often helps me pick the colors for my art. Some of my favorite drawings and paintings are the ones where my mom chose the colors

[@unfairjarl]

I'd love a video on priming basics, feels like such an important, but oft forgotten step because of how fundamental it is

[@KompactKitty]

Oooooh exciting! As someone who does snow bases I 100% would recommend snow on this beast, it's got to be Midwinter after all! Also some missing missiles I think would also be really cool, but not randomly missing as real launchers would fire off in a systematic pattern.

[@abbazabba58]

Was just about to comment about firing patterns as well, however there is always the chance for a hung rocket that wouldn’t leave the tube. Not an ideal situation to have happen, and probably a giant pain in the ass to resolve when your launcher is that high off the ground. RIP to the low ranking ad mech loader that has to safe that munition.

[@Gh0stClown]

Personally I think those little shield-shaped plates on the shoulders would look good with some kind of freehand heraldry on them

[@scurrystopthat9985]

"Hear me heretics, you beleive you have come here for war. You are wrong, I am war, through ice and snow I march, I bear the names of those before me on this ancient machine, hear the plasma roar, watch my missiles crush thee. You cannot win agasint the oncoming tide of winter." Anyways, amazing work as always guy it reminds me of the old knight you painted up which was my first video on your channel I ended up viewing, I hope you are enjoying your day and enjoy Christmas eve

[@theography6360]

It looks AMAZING, Guy! Keep up the spectacular work!

[@ScratchBashing]

Who needs Cavill when we've got *ya mum* ?

[@MrJustinbennett]

As I found to my cost, I think you can pretty much consider the GW rattle cans as primers. They contain about 33% acetone, which melts the paint into the plastic!! Also the Titan is looking amazing, loving it so far.

[@benweinberg3819]

That's wild. Does that mean it isn't really a primer on resin or metal minis like the titan?

[@miquelrodriguez8507]

@@benweinberg3819 I'm pretty sure acetone does somewhat disolve resin so I guess it works too

[@GamePlayer553]

Snow would be amazing on the base and titan, with some melted snow effects on the warmer parts (plasma annihilator, vents, etc.) if possible. Would also be cool to see some birds/similar flying creatures flying around the top to add to the effect of just how massive it is (similar to the birds flying around the Tripods in War of the Worlds). Always amazing to see your work Guy, I hope you and your family have an amazing Christmas and New Year. Cheers from Canada!

[@imdeadinside792]

That would be epic

[@davekavanagh7599]

Best of luck and merry Christmas my man, see you, hatty and the twins in 2023 😊

[@benjaminstorace6699]

Midwinter Mum 5:03 Always fun to get family involved.

[@C_cheese_man_]

We can see the finish line! The warlord looks incredible guy and I’m 100% in on having some snow. Have a great Christmas and I’m looking forward to the first video of 2023!

[@KateHolden]

Help from Midwinter Mummy! So wholesome! 💙

[@t.m.2415]

nice to see your mom supporting you for so long :)

[@mrfungaltoe]

Deus Ex is the only 10/10 game... facts.

[@nazeem2835]

THIS IS AMAZING! You need to do a battle report of a small force of marines plus the warlord vs a small force of orks plus the mega gargant! Also I am thirsting for the next start collecting battle!

[@5chr4pn3ll]

It's really starting to some together. Problem is the more you look the more details you find to paint, like all the targeting lasers by the weapons. Lot of trim left on that top structure as well, but I guess adding more colours there would detract a bit :/ Sometimes I think the most important art to learn is to know when to stop xD

[@genuineBenFan]

If the base is gonna be snow, I’d really love to see a plasma-esque-firey-red glow coming out of the vents at the back to contrast it. Even though (hopefully) the titan doesn’t run on coal, it might help it feel more alien, and therefore powerful in the landscape! Wonderful content as always - hope you have a lovely Christmas!

[@blairbird8022]

They've said it so much I can't help but hear "Warlord TItan" in Emil and Lukas's voices now.

[@CommissarMitch]

I love that Guy's mom came there to help out. Absolute Chadina who I feel Guy could paint a Space Marine for using her favourite colours.

[@inthefade]

Lol that little bit of sharpie will almost certainly come through eventually. I've done this on purpose with a painting I made with acrylic, where a hidden drawing came up through the layers of paint a couple years later. Permanent marker is brutal.

[@thedabblingwarlock]

D'aaaaaaw! That ending! My heart can't take the cuteness!

[@laurastanleyneelindquist1806]

Great to see Midwinter Mum 😊 And hear the Midwinter Twinnies 🥰

[@LPP_YT]

Beautiful work Guy 👏👏👏

[@joshuawitchalls3827]

You could try using deadly print studio's prints for the missiles, with some of them being launched

[@adameastment]

Just a note on the spraying when cold - it's just the pressure would be slightly less, like you said, probably no real issue and just keep shaking the can to warm it up but you'll notice a pressure loss if you don't do this - I think that's the problem most people have. Most people probably already know this and I sound patronising as heck, but it's something worthwhile knowing, and knowing the reasons why :)

[@AccidentProneHobbyist]

I would love to see how you do camo I'm trying to run a Bloodaxe Waaagh and I just can't get it right

[@isaacbenrubi9613]

Your mom is super cool! What a fun experience to share with her!

[@Phoub]

a priming video would be great thanks for asking!

[@Ranca666]

Your mom is grgeous! You defnitely got your warm smile from her, super wholesome!

[@jackkyle8414]

I think some missiles should be missing, and a few of them should be mid launch!

[@TheMrFishnDucks]

Absolutely awesome video. Keep up the good work.

[@PartisanGamerDE]

That fist needs yellow black hazard stripes stat!

[@cyrolocker1229]

So if this is the size of a child, Could you take this to daycare and drop it off?

[@jackinal]

i would actually say that cold temperatures may be better for some priming-purposes because the pressure in the can gets lower. A s an old graffitiwriter i actually sometimes used to put my cans in the freezer for a while for better control and if u want the pressure back the other way you can heat it up (NOT IN FIRE) but maybe in your armpit or perhaps warm water!

[@johnsloan79]

For me, I think the lenses in the helmet could be key to making this thing pop. I'm thinking BSG/Cylon pop.

[@Zachafinackus]

Love that you got mom involved (and that she was willing), that's cool!

[@anneperchard3477]

I loved it. I'd forgotten how much I enjoy painting.

[@MastaDRD]

So uhhh...... who bought that daemonette at 12:37 .....?

[@crimsontear99]

Video has the puppy Me:Shut up and take my like!

[@kara379]

my man you should check out backloggd!! it lets you rate games you played and puts them into a list for you to check out with different categories too c:

[@francomarrongrigio]

Seconded, it's a great website! Sure as heck beats having to manage an Excel spreadsheet

[@TheThewhatnow]

You should leave some missiles out, but you should also consider getting some smoke effects, like you can find on Deadly Print Studios, to make it look like some are blasting out. If you are going for the Winter theme with snow, you could make a few icicles hanging from the armor plating.

[@Tinytraveler]

Yay moms! ♥

[@loofy530]

Looks like a proper ancient god machine, the Mechanicum would be proud. Beautiful weathering all around, and snow would definitely look good on this.

[@prustah4895]

Alright, this is really cool. But on the missiles: Making a few of them look fired with some cotton or some 3d printed smoke trails would be really cool.🤩

[@chester1882]

Hello Guy’s Mum if you see this!!!

[@anneperchard3477]

Hello

[@timurvladimirov5690]

The titan was blessed by Mommy ^-^

[@milanbartu8699]

i think having snow on the titan would look realy cool

[@Qutut]

For the Missiles, if you can get your hands on a 3D printer or someone with the skills for it, model it so that some of the Missiles are currently being launched.

[@Micsma]

Chaos black not technically a primer FRIGGIN THANK YOU. nowhere except on their website (citadel not games worskhops) do they say it's a primer, and even then I think they just say "priming with" when you can prime with spit for all I care.

[@bee-beargaming]

I love how ur Mum helped you cheers mate

[@VanwoodVA]

Hi Guy. Just wanted to let you know that I've started painting some Stormcrest Eternal Sequitors after watching and LOVING your work. Well done! Keep it up! Looking forward to the next video xxxx

[@GermanNightmare1976]

Give a big ol' hug to MidWinter Mum, please.

[@anneperchard3477]

Thank you.

[@saveriogwyn5112]

The suggestions at the end? Do them all

[@neilatherton4290]

Wait! What? Citadel Chaos Black isn't a primer?! I literally bought 6 cans today (bought 3, went to pub for lunch, left bag behind and couldn't find it when I went back, bought 3 more, pub found the bag - it was a whole thing) to use as primer for my Christmas break projects. I have an airbrush but the Vallejo primer I use causes horrible dry tip so I just wanted no-fuss, no-stress priming.

[@samjones677]

Midwinter Mum is here to help 😎

[@xljoy8009]

for the primer in the cold... it matters when (here in good ol Quebec, Canada) it gets to -15°c on a hot winter day... but if I remember it dosen't really matter until like -4°c... Keep up the good work!!

[@atomicprimeart3615]

HI Guy!!! It's Atomic, I just got your latest Titan video before I left for a christmas family reunion. And don't worry I'm still have the Warlord Drawing and I coloured in the same armor panels you painted P.S I drew a Warmaster Titan for you, I'll be posting it soon.

[@nathanguice2417]

Not sure if I can sell this idea, but the first thing I think of with giant mechs is....well...wouldn't birds be nesting/perching on it (maybe two-headed eagles)? And/or maybe litter left by the crew (empty cans, crisps/ration wrappers, etc.)? I mean, it would add a bunch of character to it if it has a "lived in" feel beyond just rust and battle damage that we are so accustomed to in the 40k aesthetic. I have touches of this in my Genestealer Cult basing, such as adding road signs to my Atlan Jackal bases, and wind-blown plastic bags and stuff. Really adds a "human" element to my collection.

[@Grordonblixt]

Never had any problems with the GW primer, can blast away without it being too thick and had no problems with being too hot/cold. Automotive primers have however had varying degrees of success, much cheaper though. Since moving into an apartment I've been keeping to brush-on primer though, which is fine for most models. Merry Christmas!

[@tanker7107]

Ogay... I'm from the place of red Deer Alberta Canada... it's been minus thirty all week for us. Don't say "we had a bit of a cold snap, but the paint still sticks fine... don't know if you guys are shaking well enough. Mabey that's tge problem?" Guy that's not why it won't work here, but thanks for the laugh anyway lol!

[@yesmilord2350]

PLEEEASE DON'T put OSL on the panels from the gun. It rarely ever comes out looking like the guns light and looks like negligent overspray. OSL = overrated over used technique. Also fake snow rarely looks good on bases. I'm from a place where it snows 6 months out of the year and I can say with confidence the only thing that looks like snow is snow. You've done such a magnificent job on the titan so far. It'd break my hear to see those touches put on at the end.

[@wyrmisis]

New Vegas above Fallout 3 and 4? Deus Ex at the top of the list? My man. (I can forgive you not ranking System Shock 2 higher)

[@getstickbuggedd]

He finally put a shirt on!

[@ArnoNoxFordSteyn]

I've enjoyed the MWM vids since the Blackstone Series and have even gone back to rewatch the series a few times. I'd love to see a painting your Combat Patrol kinda playlist though since I'm living my miniture painting dreams through the channel and the Combat Patrols are where I would start as a Newby (just because of pricing in my country)

[@wighteboyclarkst]

My problem is I'd want to magnetize EVERYTHING so I could take panels off for cleaning or in game damage.

[@KevTheSheep]

this whole thing is made better for me knowing full well that it's going to have a purity seal or some scroll on it saying "Wigglytuff" nothing says Warlord Titan quite like a Pokémon so powerful it was only allowed 5 major appearances (best Pokémon, fite me)

[@pdubb9754]

Yes to the priming video. Preferably post it tonight since I might be spraying tomorrow. PS. The temperature outside was -20 degrees Celsius, 30 minues before sunset.

[@Johns3n]

Please no snow! :( Ice is a maybe! But all the minis I have seen, I always thought snow looked off! But end of the day it's your "mini" and your rules :) Also thanks for guilt tripping me into clicking like with doggo :P

[@Wiiggls]

Would you consider making a tutorial on ebay terrible paint job model rescues? Testing different paint strippers (mainly plastic) and showing the results?! Maybe some having ultrasonic dips as well? Feel like this would be so super helpful for loads of new hobby enthusiasts on a budget. Lots of love and merry vibes x

[@TheKingsPride]

Wait, are the citadel sprays not primers? They work just like primers and my whole Dark Angels greenwing is primed with Mechanicus Standard Grey just fine.

[@Lordmuhkuh23]

I think some cool looking 3D printed effects might look amazing, like a rocket being fired. Deadly Print Studios has some of those, probably others as well. :)

[@madMARTYNmarsh1981]

Howdie Guy, Merry Christmas. Not sure if it'll help you but I've started using the putty stuff that comes with Red Grass Games painting handles instead of blu-tack. I've found blu-tack can leave a weird residue on primed minis, the RGG putty doesn't do that and it holds better too. It's worth a try. When you're using Dirty down, if it doesn't give you the rust effect you want, put some water in a spray bottle, spray the bit you want to re-activate and then dry the water with a hair dryer. It will re-activate the Dirty down and you'll get a better rust effect. Heat is key, this stuff (all three types) don't work well when it's as cold as it has been here in the U.K. It looks much better after doing this simple step a couple of times.

[@eastoforion]

THAT PALDRON WOW! the gold is perfect into this scheme snow could look really cool!

[@cerostan]

You’ve got your mother’s eyes !

[@kiesminis]

It's really coming together now Guy, I wouldn't fancy painting those panels on the Gun arm now though, best of luck there.

[@HeretixAevum]

I would DEFINITELY find a 'spray can best practices" video very useful.

[@rickplayzyt6277]

Me reads title. Also me: ITS HOW BIG??!!!! mandatory that's what she said.

[@bdrbrian]

"No problems spraying in the cold, not sure why you people seem to have problems with it". Different definition of cold I think, I took a look at the Colchester temps for December, and 5 Celsius isn't what I'm having problems with 😆 The other issue though is that not all primers are equal when it comes to cold. I've sprayed black in the snow and mechanicus standard grey in near freezing, but wraithbone and the like seem to be fussier when it comes to getting a smooth coat. If you have a recommendation for a white or off-white primer that sprays smooth in the cold I'd love to hear it!

[@Apathel]

Wait… citadel’s chaos black spray is NOT a primer? Doesn’t every single painting video on warhammer’s channel refer to it as being just that?

[@frog8220]

is this video useful for me? No not really I'll never paint something this big. Do I like the Titan? Tbh no not really. Have I smashed that like like the empire smashes heretics? You bet I smashed that button so hard! Can't leave that adorable and incredibly manipulative doggo sad. Use this power sparingly Guy. Those eyes on that wonderful snout and their power to bend the will of any viewer shouldn't be used for the goals of mere mortals.

[@CommandantLennon]

Priming in the cold isn't the problem, drying is. I'm a BT player, and I've seen cold-dried primer bloat and crack. No good.

[@MadAl37]

Chaos Black primer really needs to be warmed up to around 30 - 36 degrees to get the best adhesion, the first couple of layers need to be a dusting then the subsequent layers to fill in the gaps, the initial dusting coats help bring texture to large panels, washing large panels in some soapy water also helps with primer adhesion, being the impatient person I am I want to get stuck into painting ASAP, leaving the primer dry for 12 hours or so really helps with the primer rubbing off this goes double for airbrush primer. That stuff will come away if you breath at it the wrong way if it hasn't had substantial time to cure. Love this series. Excellent work.

[@bootlegcrusader1773]

GUY PLEASE MAKE A VIDEO ON PRIMING I DONT KNOW WHAT IM DOING AND IT SCARES ME. also great vid as always

[@barrowscasper12]

Spraycans have a temperature in which they operate best. Just put the can in some warm water 5 min before spraying, !wipe away ALL the water! and shake well, enjoy spraying silky smooth paint in the cold.

[@francescoottini9469]

I think you should leave some missile hole empty, maybe it would be really cool to make one or two just being fired, with all the smoke and flames behind. Amazing job anyway, that thing is really huge! Happy Holydays!

[@harbl99]

Sponge brushes like the ones at the 5+1/2 minute mark are a few quid for 5-6 in the art-and-crafts sections of The Works. So even if you only use them once and throw them away as not your thing they won't break the bank.

[@emdeo]

Titan really cool, Midwinter community big W for the Jingle Jam thing. Also byebye babies, have a wonderful new year.

[@themasqueradingcow91]

I think some missiles should be missing? Maybe a few being launched as an effect? I think that the vents and exhausts would be cool painted up with those funky blue/purple/bronze colours you get from heating metal

[@DigininjaRobin]

A priming video would be interesting but I'd love to see one on the Dirty Down Rust. I've got a bottle and I've watched others use it but haven't managed to get it to fully work properly yet. I reckon your explanation style would help.

[@Hysterically_Accurate]

Will Save The Galaxy For Food is one of my favorite Sci fi books, as soon as you said Yahtzee Croshaw I knew it was coming There's a sequel out now and a third book on the way!

[@audreyskeith]

I think the issues people talk about with spraying in the winter are about not being able to spray outside at -25 to -40 degrees C not +12 degrees C. Lots of primers don't behave well at the temps you see in the winters of places like Canada and the USA and others colder countries.

[@Thornsworks]

Emperor's beard, she's glorious! Additions: I personally would love to see some heat bloom effects on exhausts etc, believe it would look very nice with the colour scheme aswell. Gotta get those Lens Glows too for sure!

[@MalcIgg]

Guy - an awesome project comes close to completion, this has been epic :) have the greatest of festive breaks, what ever that means to you and what you need, look forward to a smashing 2023 :)

[@Y0utube5ucks]

Big thumbs up for that 10 out of 10 "Deus Ex" of an Audible add my man! XD