Painting Manus, Father of the Abyss | Dark Souls Boardgame

Journey with me Chosen Undead to the depths of the abyss as we take on the big daddy of the dark... Manus. This is one of the many expansions from the ‪@Steamforged‬ boardgame and one of my favourites from them that I have painted!
I had a lot of fun making this video both with painting and editing, hopefully you guys enjoy it as much as I did. Please be sure to drop the video a like, leave a comment and if you haven't already hit the subscribe button to join the gang!
This page has allowed me to share my journey with learning to 3D print and paint models from my favourite games, so I wanted to share the process with all of you! From painting and collecting all the models from the Dark Souls Boardgame, the Bloodborne Boardgame and also printing dozens of Elden Ring Characters, Dark Souls Figures, Bloodborne Models, Sekiro Statues and also Fromsoftware Dioramas, I'm trying to improve my painting skills with every video and I'd love for you to join! And with every new model... the collection keeps growing!
Please tag me in your pictures, @darksouls_models on Instagram, if you paint your own... I'd love to see what you create.
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[@joseycapper1031]

That singing intro was incredible! Manus is so tough and is definitely one of the bosses I think of when people say dark souls games are hard (others would be o&s and orphan of kos)! I love the Bloodborne aesthetic he has to him too!

[@Racoon_X]

LOVE the glow effect on the eyes! it seems so simple but makes such a difference.

[@darksoulsmodels]

Yeah I love that effect!!

[@spensorwork4366]

you always do a good job painting, Manus is one of my favorite bosses because he is cool to fight his story of how he became this creature of darkness.

[@darksoulsmodels]

Thanks so much! Yeah Manus is so cool

[@distractedturtle5697]

A GLORIOUS SUNG INTRO, Another great paint job, and basing! A lovely choice of colors. This dude is definitely on my list of minis to try and get in the future.

[@darksoulsmodels]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@gregorysantos8779]

Indeed, I love how you have a fluctuation of colors to still give him a dark look. Looks amazing as always.

[@darksoulsmodels]

thank you! I appreciate it as always :)

[@Valkyrie2421]

What a beautiful intro. Funny enough I just fought him today in my umpteenth playthough of dark souls. Beautiful as always

[@darksoulsmodels]

Haha what an amazing coincidence

[@mateolopezbastidas4923]

I've been waiting for it since the instagram story. Beautiful!!

[@darksoulsmodels]

❤️❤️❤️

[@maggotcorpse182]

Awesome job! Everything you paint comes real smooth that it is actually very satisfying to watch the whole process! It would be awesome to play the board gane with such awesome figures. You're very talented! Keep praising the sun mate!

[@noah-hi8ot]

I've gotta say, I saw one of your videos pop up in my recommendations and I'm hooked. I love these kinds of videos and its so fun watching it on one of my favorite game series. Love the work. ❤❤❤

[@darksoulsmodels]

That’s so nice to hear! Thanks so much

[@davidalmog7056]

That one looks amazing!

[@darksoulsmodels]

❤️❤️

[@fortdragons6934]

this video just felt more professional for some reason. really liked the energy and editing in this one

[@darksoulsmodels]

Oh I felt that one in my heart thank you! I definitely had more fun in the edit with this one!

[@fortdragons6934]

@@darksoulsmodels i can tell

[@liamhowell5332]

Awesome work, I got to go back and play dark souls 1

[@darksoulsmodels]

100%

[@bidogo]

Wow that model is so amazing! Super glad you didnt just go for a "everything is black because manus is papa of abyss and abyss is dark" route. I love the more saturated colors you've used. Specifically the purples and blues on the arm, and the eyes really finish the piece. Abyss daddy would be proud.

[@OmegaTav]

Manus isn’t even all black in the game, so I have never understood why someone would do that to him.

[@darksoulsmodels]

Thank you!! Yeah sometimes it’s nice to branch into upping the colours in places so the model benefits. Bless up papa abyss 🙏🏻

[@sublimechimp]

Phenomenal!

[@darksoulsmodels]

Thank you🎉🎉

[@rajhampson9165]

Its the arms for me.

[@darksoulsmodels]

😬😬

[@NoOne-dr3kz]

Great job with the mini ! I enjoyed your work so far ! The videos could use a change of musics and songs, though !

[@darksoulsmodels]

Hey thanks! I was wondering that, I’ll look into it!

[@lucyone4581]

Amazing intro, such a multitalent XD You have really good eye for colours and tones. Manus seems to be pretty scary boss and i think he might be the next one on my playthrough. But i’ll try to think how he was given a manicure whenever i get stressed.

[@darksoulsmodels]

Thanks so much! Haha yes just think of manus getting a good spa treatment

[@Zeromus5555]

Nice!! Was gonna ask when you were gonna paint him

[@darksoulsmodels]

Haha question answered

[@fundip533]

Looks great! Please hold the model still when showing it off though XD

[@darksoulsmodels]

Haha I’ll try my best next time

[@necoolesocke961]

amazing that you got Michael Jackson to sing for your tranistions.

[@darksoulsmodels]

He’s a big souls fan

[@kkami6231]

dude this model came out insanely good, you went crazy on this one! have you considered accepting commissions or opening a store?

[@darksoulsmodels]

Thanks so much! I’ve done a couple print and paint jobs for people, but it’s a very time consuming thing so I can’t do it so much atm with doing the KZbin stuff

[@sonortubelug3853]

We've all got a 'corrupted arm'.

[@noobattack13]

Really phenomenal job! Could I request a look-see at the Moon Presence from the Hunter's Dream expansion? I've been staring at that guy for ages figuring out how to do it justice. Love your videos, definitely got a like and subscribe from me

[@darksoulsmodels]

Thanks so much! Yes I’m gonna try get to the bloodborne stuff either the end of this year or start of the new year

[@noobattack13]

@@darksoulsmodels looking forward to it!

[@MarG.-]

Hard bosssss

[@Zeromus5555]

Do you know when the rules updates for the board game are coming out? You've encouraged me to paint my DS stuff

[@darksoulsmodels]

I think it’s next week!

[@Zeromus5555]

@@darksoulsmodels can't wait! I'm working on the Gaping Dragon now. Do you clean all the models before painting?

[@darksoulsmodels]

Not with the steamforged ones!

[@The_Arnak_Way]

How long does a mini like this take to paint?

[@darksoulsmodels]

From out the box to final product was around 5 hours I think

[@matthewmayton1845]

How would you tackle Kalemeet?

[@darksoulsmodels]

I feel like I’d grab him by the neck and tackle him to the ground haha I actually painted him long before I started filming them and I have a few pictures of him on my Instagram channel. I’ll look to perhaps print a new one to paint

[@ramonosuke]

Awesome job, but man do I despise those citadel pots

[@darksoulsmodels]

Oh boy saaaame

[@clemm5076]

He has so many horns, are those parts fragile ? Will they break easily or are they bendy ?

[@darksoulsmodels]

He’s pretty solid!

[@clemm5076]

Thank you lots.

[@THE_TECHNOIST]

Can you buy these things painted? I'd love a collection but no way could I paint them.

[@darksoulsmodels]

The boardgame models are all unpainted. If you’re interested in having something for a collection, shoot me a dm on Instagram and I’ll see if I can help out!