Painting Warmachine & Hordes: Retribution of Scyrah Adeptis Rahn

[@SchnauzerFaceMinis]

Thank you Ellis for the kind words! It really means a lot. I'm glad the videos have helped! Thank you for watching!!

[@SchnauzerFaceMinis]

Thank you, gonion! I appreciate the kind words. Glad the videos have helped stir your imagination and creativity! Thank you so much for watching!

[@evansmurphy2940]

IMO your best video/paint job yet. To put glow effects on a model that small and have them come out looking that good is simply amazing.

[@SchnauzerFaceMinis]

Thanks, daarcher! I agree -- I am so happy there are organizations out there to take care of animals who need a little extra love. More tutorials -- and charity auctions -- will be on the way soon!

[@SchnauzerFaceMinis]

Hi Sandor! Thanks for the kind words. And I am indeed planning to do an Infinity model in the future. I picked up an Infinity mini about a month ago, so that should get some paint before too terribly long. Thanks for watching!

[@SchnauzerFaceMinis]

Thanks, Otter InWater! I appreciate the kind words! I'll have more videos out soon. And I'm sure I'll paint another Cygnar model in the future!

[@SchnauzerFaceMinis]

Thanks, uppTagg! I appreciate it! Glad to hear you picked up an airbrush -- you're going to love using it! I do indeed have plans to paint an Infinity model. I got a Cutters Varuna Naval Chasseurs model ... not sure if that's good or bad, but he looked pretty cool to me! I'll probably paint him before too terribly long. Thanks for watching!

[@SchnauzerFaceMinis]

Thanks, Joseph! I appreciate it! I use the solo with the 0.15mm needle. Even though it's a small needle/nozzle size, it's more than adequate for large projects, like Warmachine Colossals and Gargantuans, etc. You can always send me a PM through KZbin! Sorry my Contact Us page isn't functional yet. I'm a complete newbie at building web sites so it's taking me a looooong time to figure out all the basics. Thanks for watching!

[@SchnauzerFaceMinis]

Hey, Huy! I appreciate the kind words! I don't think I'll even get bored with this hobby. It's just too much fun :)

[@LimpyDog]

I have so much respect for you. The way you paint, your amazingly positiv attitude towards animals as well as other human beings. Your vision of a more friendly community is a breath of fresh air in what can else be a hostile internet. You are an inspiration as a painter, and as a fellow humanbeing. Respect from across the atlantic.

[@SchnauzerFaceMinis]

Thanks! I appreciate the kind words. If I remember correctly, I used a Canon 6D for the beginning part of this, but the 7D for the majority. I also use the 24-70mm L and the 24-105mm L lenses, as well. I love the 6D's low light performance, but the 7D w/ 24-70mm is a very familiar combo to me and I'm able to anticipate its needs pretty well at this point :) I've got another video coming out in the next couple days which was also shot with the 7D and 24-70L. Love that lens!

[@SchnauzerFaceMinis]

Thank you, Brian! That is very nice of you to say. Hope you're enjoying the hobby!! I will probably paint the Gargantuan (Mammoth?) at some point. I have an Archidon that is primed and ready for paint, but that's not a terribly Skorne-y model, so I'll do others, too. Looking forward to seeing you and your work on the forums!

[@HuyTran]

Hi Schanuzer, I just wanted to say that your videos are super zen and inspirational, I love watching them and I hope you never get bored with the hobby.

[@SchnauzerFaceMinis]

Thanks Koen! The white oil made it so much easier to line those little recesses. It's hard enough to do when painting regularly, but it would be really hard to do on camera!

[@SchnauzerFaceMinis]

Thanks, Mr. Razorback! Glad you liked the video. Probably won't having anything coming out for a few weeks (working on my Games Day stuff), but I should be back in full swing starting in early August! Thanks for subbing!

[@SchnauzerFaceMinis]

Thanks, rep! I think a whole lot more people would play retribution if they had a different color scheme. I've never heard anyone say "I got into Retribution because I really wanted to paint a ton of white!" Oh well. And also those myrmidons ... they look ridiculous! Anyway, thanks for watching!

[@SchnauzerFaceMinis]

Thanks, Andrew! I do a similar cleaning -- usually some Simple Green then rubbing alcohol (I use 91% but I imagine it's very similar in effectiveness to 70%). I'll also do a full breakdown and cleaning (usually every time I paint), just to make sure it's operating at peak performance. I usually drop the nozzle in a capful of acetone and let the paint dissolve, then I use a small pipe cleaner to clean out all the gunk in there. It goes pretty quickly and works well for me!

[@indecission]

Your vids are always a favorite of mine with your straightforward style of explaining things, thanks!

[@SchnauzerFaceMinis]

Thanks, Jedijim! I appreciate it! And thanks for the auction wishes -- I hope it raises a couple bucks for the kitties!

[@SchnauzerFaceMinis]

Thanks Zomb! I appreciate the tips -- I agree 100%. If I do a similar base in the future, I'll spend a bit more time with the putty to blend it into the base better.

[@SchnauzerFaceMinis]

I'm not great at painting faces, but I think the workflow I used here is very possible without an airbrush. The key for faces, in my opinion, is strong contrast so the tiny little faces will still pop off the table. I probably could have gone with an even darker shade and an even brighter highlight. But you can use these same (or similar) colors with a bristle brush and really thin paint and still get the same effect!

[@SchnauzerFaceMinis]

Thanks, Quick! I actually saw Man of Steel about a week ago (really liked it!) but it never even entered my mind when painting this. But now that I look at pictures, I can definitely see the resemblance!

[@SchnauzerFaceMinis]

I use a Harder & Steenbeck Infinity with the 0.15mm needle. I love that airbrush!

[@SchnauzerFaceMinis]

I think any inks will work for this effect. Even well thinned acrylics will do, too. The best part about inks and ghost tints is that they're transparent, so they won't completely cover the underlying layers. I'd say give it a shot with whatever inks you've got -- they should do the trick!

[@SchnauzerFaceMinis]

Thanks, tobias! I appreciate teh share! And I am glad you believe our hobby can make a difference. This model raised a little over $100 for the Blind Cat Sanctuary, so that's a good sign!

[@SchnauzerFaceMinis]

Hi! No, I don't use any sort of magnifying glass. It might help a little but I think it mostly would get in the way!

[@Jose_Herraez]

I hope to see a new tutorial from you soon, as your channel is simply the best of its kind out there. Keep up the great work!

[@SchnauzerFaceMinis]

I've been busy with things outside of painting, but I haven't given up. I'm definitely going to try to make time again soon.

[@goninon2001]

I often come away from your videos with something to think about. Be it something personal, something i can relate too or just something new i hadnt thought of creatively. This video you had me thinking, painting wood.. or tree branches even. Something i would have concidered a waste of paint or resources before this video has sparked a degree of interest to what i could use/find and what i could do with it. Thanks again for your awesome videos.

[@SchnauzerFaceMinis]

Thanks, Joe! I'd love to see Vallejo start bottling oil paints in a form that's usable for wargamers. I know that AK Interactive has some products that are enamel, and possibly also oil-based, that are perfect for weathering and they're sold pre-mixed. Maybe the other companies will follow suit!

[@SchnauzerFaceMinis]

Thanks, Mr Nose! I appreciate the kind words!

[@SchnauzerFaceMinis]

They're awesome! Never a bad investment!

[@Grimwolf32]

Nice, White Oil wash... GENIUS!! Thanks Andrew.

[@SchnauzerFaceMinis]

Thanks, yoghurt! I appreciate it! Thanks for your support of the kitties :)

[@cory7328]

he looks great. want an entire army like this

[@SchnauzerFaceMinis]

Thanks, Tony! I gotta dig out one of my Slayers and paint that bad boy up at some point. Also,I've got a Kraken sitting in a box, waiting to be worked on, too! I'm sure one of those will be up before too terribly long!

[@SchnauzerFaceMinis]

Thanks! Hooray for white oil paints, lol. Makes glowy effects a little bit easier.

[@SchnauzerFaceMinis]

Usually I'll just use a shot of Simple Green between colors, and isopropyl alcohol when doing a full clean. Works great for me!

[@SchnauzerFaceMinis]

Hi Chris! I usually thin ghost tints about 2 or 3 drops thinner to 1 drop tint, though it depends on the color. The Blue (which I used here) doesn't need as much thinner, as it goes on fairly light. The Plasma Fluid, Brown, and Fresh Blood are a lot stronger, though, and I'll add a lot more thinner to keep them from being too overpowering. And I think any ink is a suitable replacement, but they've got to be well thinned and sprayed in very, very thin coats to prevent pooling. Hope this helps!

[@SchnauzerFaceMinis]

Hey Haggard! Thanks for the kind words. I can't tell you how many times I've had the Animantarax (sp???) in my shopping cart on various online retailers, but I always end up snagging something else instead. I've got an Archidon assembled and ready to go, but he's not very Skorne-y, so I should look for something better. But maybe one day I'll just suck it up and buy the darn turtle -- it really is a cool mini!

[@SchnauzerFaceMinis]

Thank you Evans! I'm glad you enjoyed the vid!!

[@SchnauzerFaceMinis]

Hi Dennis! I never change needle sizes -- always .15mm. It's small, for sure, but it's definitely big enough to basecoat large models and shoot varnish. I feel like having two airbrushes (one for basecoating and one for detail, for example) is kind of silly. One has alway served me just fine!

[@MattyG2787]

Love your work. I know this is a bit late, but I couldn't see what you used the blue for. (Whem doing the armour) I have really enjoyed how relaxed your videos are and would love to see some 101 classes from you.

[@Jedijim252]

Excellent work on the mini and base and very generous use of the outcome..best of luck on the ebay, auction, buddy...Jim.

[@Yoghurtacid]

You are a great painter and i love the cause you are donating this to. Keep up the great work.

[@SchnauzerFaceMinis]

LOL, I like your user name, SolventAbuse! Thanks for watching!

[@themechacelt3812]

Hey man, I must say that I love watching your videos.I used to be solely a gunpla guy, but really loved the detail work and basing them. Then I started watching your videos and found a new love. I tried painting some menoth cinerators awhile back but got busy with family illness and then lost track of them when I moved recently(Meaning they were probably thrown away) :( but you've given me inspiration to try again.Im trying to buy a little bit of supplys at a time. Thank you for your videos :)

[@SchnauzerFaceMinis]

Thank you, indecission! I appreciate the kind words!

[@SchnauzerFaceMinis]

LOL, my cat does seem to silently judge me all the time -- and I know that she rubs up against me just to aggravate my allergies :) but she's a good girl for the most part. Thanks for watching!

[@theflyingninja1]

Just subscribed and I'm loving these videos. I sadly have no skill in this area, but I'm the guy who'll go into Games Workshop and just spend the afternoon watching other guys paint awesome examples such as this! Also, much KUDOS for donating all the money to the Blind Cat Rescue Sanctuary. A hugely worthwhile cause, my friend.

[@SchnauzerFaceMinis]

I think the reeves oils will work just as well. When making an oil wash, it's usually best to use the highest quality oils, though, because you want the ones with the best and highest content of pigment. To thin the oils, you'll need to use something like Mineral Spirits/White spirits, turpentine, grumtine, etc. Anything that thins oil paints should work!

[@MrNose14]

Great work as always! Always an inspiration to watch your tutorials! Thx again for your great work a time devoted to create these gems!

[@RustyDice]

I can see what you mean about many of the same techniques applied to the Dreadnought being applicable to smaller minis,and your level of brush control is > epic! Practice practice and practice is right!I think I'm a lot more prepared to consider airbrushing my marines and smaller models,so today I invested in a Sotar20/20!Looking forward to leveling up my airbrushing skills and I'll see about posting the results on your new forum once I've got some.Thanks for the inspiration and encouragement =)

[@SchnauzerFaceMinis]

I actually have the CR Plus! I love it. It was kind of a bummer to pay $50 extra to get the chrome plating, but my allergies just wouldn't let me airbrush without it. It also makes the airbrush look pretty darn cool, too :)

[@SchnauzerFaceMinis]

Thanks, Mikkel -- appreciate it!

[@daarcher21]

You rock, great charity. Please do more.

[@brianweddick2948]

Great job again! You were actually the inspiration for me to get into this hobby, Im painting the Skorne faction (which seeing you paint one of there elephants/mammoths would be absolutely killer) I will make an account soon on the forums and post up my work! :D

[@SchnauzerFaceMinis]

Hi! As far as compressors go, I whole-heartedly recommend the TC-20T from TCP Global. It's like $100-$110USD, and it works fantastically. Comes with a great warranty, a moisture trap, a regulator, and a tank -- everything you need! As far as airbrushes go, I'd suggest looking at Harder&Steenbeck, Badger, and Iwata. Find something in your price range and go for it! You won't go wrong with those three companies!

[@SchnauzerFaceMinis]

Thanks 95! I appreciate it!

[@SchnauzerFaceMinis]

Yeah, the game colors aren't meant for the AB and can be a bit finicky. But I tend to thin at least 3:1 or 4:1, and I use plenty of drying retarder to help prevent dry tip. When they're plenty thin and have some retarder, they usually end up working ok (even if they go through the airbrush kicking and screaming).

[@AdamSaltFPV]

I just found your channel and I'm loving it dude, can't wait to what's next. Keep up the great work

[@joegkushner]

Great control on the airbrush there. Thanks for the tips in terms of PSI versus viscosity of the paint. I see some oil paints being used here too. I wonder how long till Vallejo or another company starts selling those for miniature painting purposes.

[@95Mordecai]

Your work is just awesome! Im not into airbrushing, but your work is just awesome!

[@TheK9monkey]

Great video. Love the work and tips.

[@SchnauzerFaceMinis]

Yeah, the Ret models are pretty cool but that white color scheme just sucks. I think this darker scheme would look pretty sweet on the bigger guys, like the Hyperion and the Arcantrik Force Generator. Thanks for checking out the auction, too! I appreciate (and so do the cats!)

[@SchnauzerFaceMinis]

Thanks, zues! I precipitate the support!

[@PolarBear58201]

Haha, great dig at the Marlins. Well played.

[@SchnauzerFaceMinis]

Hi joshua! Do you mean on the airbrush? I use a Harder & Steenbeck Infinity airbrush with a 0.15mm needle. And for regular bristle brushes, I usually use W&N Series 7 Size 1, though I also have a couple of the Series 7 Miniature brushes (size 0 or 1, I think). Hope this helps!

[@unkhter]

great tutorial and cool looking mini, nice paintjob :)

[@Spazzsticks]

Thats one fancy lookin air brush ya got there with the hints of gold and red! Hehe ive been painting model tanks as a hobby every now and then. your videos helped me alot especially with the kinds of colors and tints for the shadow. Sadly i dont have an airbrush. Its a really hard thing to come by in my city like most things we have to go to the next cityfor them. So im stuck with hand painting xD awesome job on the fig there! :D

[@Quickpocket]

I'm not a fan of Object Source Lighting on smaller minis, but this one is absolutely amazing. It does make me think of the Kryptonian Armour from the latest Superman movie. I also really liked how much pre shading you did before adding the colour/tints. I hope I can incorporate a lot of thes techniques myself as I get better with an airbrush.

[@SchnauzerFaceMinis]

Thanks matao! Yeah, I definitely want to work on that charity project! Feel free to shoot me a PM any time on here and we can start moving forward on that!

[@SchnauzerFaceMinis]

If you're looking for a new airbrush, I'd suggest looking into Harder & Steenbeck, Iwata, and Badger. They all make very good quality products that will last a long time. I'd also suggest finding a model that is a dual-action, gravity-feed, internal mix airbrush. A single action airbrush is cheaper but gives you almost no control. Top-feed and siphon-feed airbrushes tend to be wasteful when painting models this small. And internal mix will give you a finer spray pattern. Hope this helps!

[@Thetmes1]

Looks awesome Andrew! Keep up the good work and I'm still waiting to see you do another Cryx model ;)

[@SchnauzerFaceMinis]

Hey man! I think the Ghost Tints are a "necessary evil." They're kind of a pain to work with, but they are pretty handy and worth the effort. The biggest problem is the spattering/dry tip that makes them very inefficient at times. It's hard to get a good flow, especially at a lower psi and with a finer spray. If you're going full blast, they're great. But it's tough to pull fine lines. The color bleed is a bit of a problem, too, but I've only noticed it one time so it may not be every time.

[@SchnauzerFaceMinis]

Nice! Double pun. Very well done.

[@SchnauzerFaceMinis]

Thanks, Andrew!!

[@SchnauzerFaceMinis]

Hooray!! I kind of regret doing this color scheme on Rahn, because now I don't know what I'm going to do when it comes time to paint a Hyperion. Oh well!

[@colinsherlow]

I really miss your videos. I look for you, buy painted and apj all the time

[@AKARazorback]

Wow... this is AMAZING. Instantly subbed, curious for what is to come. Thanks for sharing!

[@SchnauzerFaceMinis]

haha, thanks yp! I'm a big baseball fan so I need to incorporate more. Though there is one at the beginning of my Mongo video, too :)

[@SmallRobotPainting]

Nice job. White oil is a great idea

[@sandor-trombitas]

Hey there. Just wanted to say that i really love your videos. Your work is stunning and you're really talented. I'm really looking forward to your future videos and hope that you might consider doing some infinity minis as well. Keep up the good work.

[@SchnauzerFaceMinis]

Hooray! Thanks, aaron!

[@SchnauzerFaceMinis]

Thanks upp! Go for it! You won't regret it. Airbrushing is insanely fun!

[@primo40k]

You did it! You finally did it!! Scyrah!!!!!!

[@thargur]

Inspirational! Love this!

[@SchnauzerFaceMinis]

Thanks bonyp! Appreciate it!

[@varzues]

Awesome, been waiting for this one!

[@SchnauzerFaceMinis]

Thanks Jeremy! I appreciate it! I'll do better with the puns next time :)

[@SchnauzerFaceMinis]

Thanks, flip! Appreciate it!

[@SheepWaveMeByeBye]

"All that white makes them look like iPods". :D Man, you crack me up!

[@brandonbrown6922]

SheepWaveMeByeBye Well, it's true. I told my brother the exact same thing. Although it's really the curves along with the white that does it. Menoth's got a ton of white, but no one ever said anything about Apple to them.

[@oboy03]

Man! you are so good!

[@SirLathansStudios]

Great stuff man, it's a nice gesture to a worthy cause

[@Sebastian-lf5vj]

Beautiful

[@SchnauzerFaceMinis]

Hey Steve -- thanks for the kind words! I got your PM -- I'll get back to you ASAP. thanks again, man!

[@Sn1p3rMAX101]

Stunning work as always... please can you tell me where you got the petal materials on Rahns' small base. Much appreciated

[@colinsherlow]

I would love it if you did a cleaning and maintenance video for your airbrush. Like the things that you mentioned to Andrew Tan above. p.s. I miss your videos

[@TheTabletopWorkshop]

great work

[@bonyp]

great as always.