Painting the MOST EPIC AVATAR! Body and Flames

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

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[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

@Justin Pettett the sentiment is what counts mate. They are truly great professionals and it's an honour to have them sponsor me

[@dekai7992]

I've said it once, and I say it again, yours is the best rendition of the Avatar among all the entries in the WarCom article, even beating the truly impressive works of Darren and Mirko. Simply amazing stuff! Thanks for allowing us a glimpse at how you did it!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks for watching and thanks for the kind words

[@davidurquiamedina3972]

agree 100%!!

[@2DElectronGas]

I also thought your entry was the best!!!

[@tommypaterson2421]

Wow yours is the best of the lot on the community website, and some stiff competition there to say the least....you should be proud bravo!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks

[@sebastianmaile5341]

@@JuanHidalgoMiniatures thanks for uploading this tutorial. I will steal this with my crappy skill. This is the single most stunning Avatar (old, new and forge world) i have ever seen. Truly stunning. Its truly... fire... badumm tsss! I see myself out.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks 😘

[@uriance88]

And decision to wait to watch this until I was done/mostly done the other projects I had on the go was definitely the right choice - mini I plan to do this paint scheme on moves up the list to "start right now!". The fact that you didn't record every part of the paint job because you were so excited to paint it makes this video even better because you can 'feel' the passion you have for this mini and put into the paint job.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks mate 😘

[@drrrrzz9145]

wow. this is actually the best rendition I've seen, including the box art.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks

[@ep1kone]

Juan, after Jain Zar I had massive hopes for this, and was not disappointed! Just in awe man. Like the others, have said yours is my standout fave of any interpretation, including the box art.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks 😘

[@TheEnd]

Watching this live with you is such a pleasure congrats on another masterpiece good sir

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks mate, I have so much fun with the chat

[@Marlena_M]

The subtle fire glow on the black cloth looks amaaazing! Can't wait for the next video Juan!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks ☺️

[@Vorpal_Wit]

Congrats on getting featured on Warhammer Community page. I have to say yours was definitely the stand out of the bunch. Incredibly well executed.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks

[@lorddyson6487]

The Lord of contrast knocked it out the park this time! Amazing work 😮

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks

[@Senor_Elegante]

Spectacular as always, Juan! I’d love to see a few tutorials from you using “regular” paints, or mixes of acrylic, oils and contrast all together. The look on the leg armour is amazing, and that doesn’t look like a ‘eavy contrast paintjob!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Oh no, as I said in the video you have a complete guide on the paints used in the description but it's essentially the same paint used in the body (minus fluors) but inverted

[@Senor_Elegante]

@@JuanHidalgoMiniatures oh yeah I saw that, I meant for the future. You know, I wouldn’t ever be mad if I saw more videos stepping outside of the ‘eavy contrast format :)

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

I've always done what I feel like it so for sure that will happen

[@Razhork]

Absolutely stunning. Probably my favorite painted mini from your channel.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks 😘

[@peanutbutterandjubilexsamm4375]

Don Hidalgo. Your work is incredible, thank you for sharing your skill and tutorials with us pleebs! 👍

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Happy to help 😘

[@Kerath]

My God, that flaming body looks spectacular.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks

[@stefoneal2421]

Best avatar seen on warhammer community for now. It seems so easy when i see you painting! Thx

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

It's genuinely easy, there's no complicated techniques there

[@hate2191]

Man I just love the comedy on this channel. Its always out of left field which just makes it so funny. Come for the amazing tutorials, stay for the laughs

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks, I REALLY appreciate that

[@Jendram]

Being toe by toe with the gods of miniature painting and even surpassing them makes you also a god? I'm quite sure that yes. I don't know what are your feelings right now, but proudness could be one of them. Superb job.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

I'm very proud, not going to lie

[@yoyoyo9669]

absolutely amazing

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks

[@Themodelman]

looks amazing! absolutely fantastic paint scheme

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks

[@SvenEnterlein]

Stunning! The stippling really makes it look more lava-esque :)

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Yeah smoothness is overrated, nature is rarely smooth.

[@SvenEnterlein]

@@JuanHidalgoMiniatures Agreed! I might try this on a dwarf's beard :D

[@asdasd9174]

Really nailed those flame effects. Love it

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks

[@freelancerblitz2579]

Absolutely beautiful!!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks

[@terrynicholls2975]

Stunning! The armour looks every bit as terrific as the body.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks

[@philgee486]

Those flames are beautifully convincing and the process is so well explained, I ought to be able to do that, stunning

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks

[@majingazetto4146]

Finally someone who shows how Martin BangDoll Grandbarbe did his 2011 entry for the french Golden Demon. I wanted to do one like this for quite a while, but was a bit unsure how to do it. Grat work, yours turned out phenomenally. Thanks for sharing!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks much appreciated, his piece was an inspiration for sure

[@DiegoPerez-ot5jl]

You´re no more from this world. Your level has rocketed to Super Saiyan and beyond. I'm speechless. I bow to your mastery and talent.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Gracias guapo 😘

[@GypperySlipsy]

Incredible job mate, the subtle OSL really sells the feeling of heat coming off the model. I especially love the blackened burnt effects of the base where the Avatar's feet are placed. You're effort painting this really shows 👏👏👏

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks! I really appreciate it

[@GypperySlipsy]

You're welcome Juan. Well deserved

[@ruddynepveu560]

Wow, insane! Absolutely wonderful colors and techniques for this stunning miniature! The best of the best

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks

[@howardhautville4208]

Great thing is we can watch it loads of times before the figure arrives. It looks stunning. Anyone translated the Aeldari text below - Does it say "Let's get cracking?"

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Lol, no it's just random letters. What s missed opportunity

[@dekai7992]

Of course it does!

[@nige7951]

Amazing result. You've made tackling a difficult subject look easy and achievable for us mortals👍

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks, I always try to do that, it's the main objective of my videos

[@bradsnyder1350]

Looks fantastic

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks

[@Retrosicotte]

This avatar was the model that made me look up your name, and find your amazing tutorials. Your Tanith one is going to help me so much, I dreaded making those special models look good enough. Especially since Mkoll is my favourite of them.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks I really appreciate that. Welcome to the channel

[@Mightypi]

Aye, I said it before and you continue to prove it. Not only are you an expert painter and artist, but you are a sublime teacher. Excellent vid, easy to follow and removed alot of angst that comes with a mini this size.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks ☺️ that really means a lot

[@tomprescott1094]

So weird to hear about Lincoln! Hardly anyone knows where it is outside of the county! I'll keep it in mind when we move in the future! Also great paint job!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks

[@Anjunabeast23]

Outstanding looking!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks

[@Gothead420]

I love how well you show and explain what you do...this technique will work just as well on magma bases...😁

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Yes it will! And thanks

[@warhammer_girlfriend]

Came here via the Warhammer Community post. Glad I did. What a masterpiece. Just incredible.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks

[@Hello-1814]

Super beautiful!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks

[@CrimsonTemplar2]

Fantastic work! I really appreciated the zoom in.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

It's something I've been doing lately and I think it's fantastic

[@davidteel7701]

This is amazing, man. Fantastic job on the Avatar. I am adding this to one of my go-to videos for the fiery lava effect, alongside Duncan. This is on that level.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

VIEWS FOR THE VIEWS GOD

[@MentoliptusBanko]

Beautiful paintjob! Bravo!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks

[@jbelowheaven3607]

you know its serious when Juan breaks out the vallejo paints.. beautiful model Juan! so happy you got the warcom feature!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks mate, I generally use a mix of brands and in this particular case the HORRENDOUS coverage of the Orange and Red is an asset not a flaw

[@pauls3585]

Awesome work, Juan, very inspiring.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks

[@sebastianmaile5341]

Best Avatar paintjob i have ever seen, no matter if we are talking old Avatar, Forgeworld Avatar, Proxy Avatar or new Avatar! Best by far. Captures what GW's idea was, but infinately better than theirs

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks mate 😘

[@sebastianmaile5341]

@@JuanHidalgoMiniatures Nah, thank YOU for the tutorial that i will copy like a diligent chinese! 🤣

[@robertof.5283]

The Intro alone kills me. So hot. Stunning paintjob. Absolute beautiful

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks mate 😘

[@Jason-gq8fo]

I think yours was my favourite paint job out of the Ines gw showed so I can’t wait to watch this!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks 😘

[@cheech381]

Stunning paint job mate, best seen so far!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks ☺️

[@srsgoblin]

I know I haven't been around as much watching videos and leaving comments. I hope things are going well for you, my friend. This is straight up wonderful, definitely gonna link it to my hobby buddies.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks ☺️ much appreciated

[@patrickwetterlov7332]

Wow! Fantastic work.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks

[@liam9710]

Lovely work, and really interesting to watch you paint it.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks

[@cristiancasadootazu4496]

Enhorabuena por el resultado, increíble. I have no doubts this is my favorite painted Avatar yet. As you I'm waiting for that mini since 2004 when I first jump into 40k, don't know why but I ever loved the Avatar of Khaine since my first play on dawn of war haha can't wait to have my own and try to follow your tutorial.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Gracias guapo 😘

[@Misosgameroom]

Fantastic video as usual! You make it look so easy. Thank you for sharing.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

It's genuinely not difficult to make, there's no blending, no difficult or precise techniques, just understanding how heat works

[@grimgar3048]

Beautiful paint job Juan, cant wait to get my hands on this (but must finish craftworld and quins first!)

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks mate 😘

[@danollerenshaw8410]

Absolutely incredible Juan! Are you planning on another video for the rest of the model?

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Maybe in the future, I'm thinking about it.

[@davidurquiamedina3972]

Muy muy guapo Juan!! La intro tremenda también jajaja.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Gracias 😄

[@Ronline23]

LOOKS SO GODDAMN GOOD

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks

[@benmiles00]

That looks amazing!! I bought a Balrog model off Etsy so I'll definitely be using this video as a reference for his fiery skin. It's huge! It's going to take ages without an airbrush. Oh lordy!!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Yeah it's not difficult but it's tedious for sure

[@ДмитрийВасилевский-ч5п]

Its immagnificent! Bravo Juan, its perfect 👏🏻

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks

[@Jayoflaw]

Incredible!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks

[@ArqueoDirecto]

Nuevos en el canal. Una pasada Juan 🔝🔝🔝🔝 muchísimas gracias por tu trabajo y enseñarnos 🤠😉

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Bienvenidos y gracias 😘

[@gunthergrasshaus9278]

looks amazing! great work sir

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks

[@RupertVenom]

Awesome Job!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks

[@juble7086]

Beautiful model, the paint job is stunning! Truly brought him to life through an incredibly executed colour scheme. One thing I would make an attempt at fixing if I were you, is tying the flames to the base a little more. I'd try to paint cinders or signs of burn marks and dying embers around the flames, giving them a more realistic and synergetic bond with the terrain. At the moment they look a little out of place, to me at least.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks, that's not a bad idea actually, but sometimes you have to take shortcuts when you work against a deadline

[@juble7086]

@@JuanHidalgoMiniatures Job freakin well done either way!

[@franciscogutierrezayuso8471]

No necesito ver como le pintas, solo con las fotos se ve brutal, precioso a la vista!!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Gracias

[@loupiscanis9449]

Thank you , Juan . 🐺

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

😘

[@jonbauml225]

Definitely the best one

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks

[@bartswitalski]

Ouuu! I'm so excited about it!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

YEAH

[@tombrand236]

Amazing mate

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks

[@minimalbard6498]

Such a great paint job was great to see your stuff alongside legends like Darren Latham on the warhammer official site. Looking forward to the video, although it’s going to cost me because now I need to buy the avatar as well!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

DO IT!

[@NunnanAgda]

Beautifully done, love the green you added in the ruins to, to give it all a compliment ;) I did my molten lava like this earlier to but you did it some what different wich i will now try actually, thanks for the tips! :D

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Happy to help 😘

[@pvhep4036]

Lovely job! Where is the footage of painting the other parts of this gorgeous miniature?

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

There isn't any sorry. You have a full description of the process and colours used in the description

[@pvhep4036]

@@JuanHidalgoMiniatures Thanks for replying :)

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

I always do

[@Atr3yuK]

Magnifico tutorial Juan, me estoy planteando pillarme esta mini por el placer de pintarla y por que me parece todo un desafio pintar fuego y llamas

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Es una pasada para pintar, muy recomendable

[@carlosgarciafluxa3538]

Gracias por este increíble tutorial.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Gracias a ti por verlo guapo 😘

[@derrickmossa6206]

Awesome job! Any chance we're gonna see a Grotesque or a Wrack model some time soon? Would love to see your take on it!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Maybe, I don't discard it at all

[@MrNashy19]

Amazing

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks

[@Adamslee72]

Hello Juan awesome video as always what a mini I don't like Eldar/dark Eldar and what's associated to it but this is epic I will be getting one when it's available did you do any filming of the armour at all please as it looks amazing

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

No, but as I said in the video, there's a complete guide explained step by step in the description and pinned comment

[@Adamslee72]

Aha!!!! Missed that bit lol cheers 😂

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Happy to help

[@opesam]

This was exquisite work maestro! 😍

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks 😘

[@Monstein]

Going to keep this guide saved for when I want to do molten swords.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Awesome! VIEWS FOR THE VIEWS GOD

[@Drakio95]

Daaaamn Juan you've outdone yourself a lot :D This is incredible video and very detailed. I don't think I've ever seen that good tutorial on painting molten pieces or flames, now it makes sense a lot :D

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks mate 😘

[@lukepowling4674]

I am keen as a bean!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

YEAH

[@quahodron2756]

Absolutely amazing !

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks

[@bg9994]

Gorgeous model mate, hopefully you really appreciate how highly this model is being talked about. Don’t suppose you’ve ever thought of trying to do Craftworld Mymeara? It seems really tricky but considering what you did here I’m sure you’d blitz it.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Maybe I will try at some point. Thanks

[@aTorreBranca]

Thanks for the amazing content =) as always a true gentleman

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks 😘

[@scottholder4431]

wow, just wow

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

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[@gsb5w291]

Good stuff.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks

[@ThomasGallinari]

Best Avatar of Khaine I've seen so far

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks

[@Ahivalaostia88]

Que ganas de conseguir esta mini y pintarla siguiendo tus pasos. 10/10

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Genial, es un miniaturon

[@TheSMC1988]

You're the absolute best 🇪🇸🎉❤

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

I KNOW!

[@BrianKelly_LettheGamesBegin]

Magnificent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks

[@Phaderle]

Could we get a full list of the paints you used for the body?

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

It's in the video as a card right before the painting starts, they are just 6 paints

[@Phaderle]

@@JuanHidalgoMiniatures Thanks!

[@anthonyfisher337]

Pre-emptive like, can't wait :)

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

😘

[@chelseasoulsbury3568]

That intro was hilarious ha!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

A little tease, a little humour... That's the way to a woman's heart

[@chelseasoulsbury3568]

@@JuanHidalgoMiniatures 100%, got me itching to sign up to onlyjuans

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

You don't need to sing up, you just need to ask

[@chelseasoulsbury3568]

@@JuanHidalgoMiniatures Well, in that case... to discord I go 😜

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

❤️

[@Hello-1814]

Fun intro!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks ☺️

[@TheArmyPainter]

I wish you had a warning for your cold open because morning coffee is now all over my living room. -Adam

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

😂😂😂😂 gotta be prepared with my videos mate

[@christiansebine7316]

This is super hot...🙈😝 El mejor avatar que he visto hasta ahora con diferencia, me ha encantado la piel que seguro que encuentro una mini en la que probarlo y el fuego mola también. Top5 de tus vídeos fijo para mi, igual incluso top3. Me flipa! Lástima no haber podido ver la armadura pero bueno con el comentario pineado es relativamente facil de seguir porque lo has explicado bastante bien. Lastima también haberme perdido el directo, no pensé que lo sería 🥲

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Gracias guapo 😘

[@mimi13843]

Wouahhh merci beaucoup

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

De rien!!! Avec plaisir

[@tombrand236]

Hi Juan. Great video. Please May I also ask how did you achieve the finish on the horns? I want to get something similar. Cheers!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

It's described in detail in the description

[@tombrand236]

@@JuanHidalgoMiniatures thanks mate I hadn’t seen that bit! I don’t know how this mini is taking me so long. Probably as I assembled it all in one piece and stuck to the base. Silly move that was!

[@Joetime90]

I'm always excited for new Eldar. I'm hesitant in buying this guy, I'm just a noob

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

You will never stop being a noob of you don't challenge yourself

[@tombrand236]

Amazing amazing! May I ask did You paint the base whilst the model was attached or separate? Thanks Juan

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

I glued the model as soon as I was finished with the hard to reach parts

[@tombrand236]

@@JuanHidalgoMiniatures ah I think I made a mistake as I stuck it before priming! Oh well I’m sure I can do it. Do you have basing guide for this model by the way? Love the way yours looks.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

It's a mix of the Mossy Rocks video with the fire that is explained here.

[@tombrand236]

@@JuanHidalgoMiniatures ah cool. This model is so beautiful I don’t really want to start in case I mess it up. Thinking of the main colour either turquoise or a purple with gold accents.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Always remember, it's almost impossible to ruin a model with paint. The worst case you just strip it and start again.

[@equos5060]

That's cool and all but I need to se how you painted that face!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

VERY carefully 😂 But the process is exactly identical