Part 2! Speed Paint your Solar Auxilia infantry!

[@paulrobinson6851]

Loving these guides - they're my 'go-to' for when my pre-order haul drops!!

[@MediocreHobbies]

Love hearing that🙌

[@ConnorS5645]

Amazing work

[@MediocreHobbies]

Thanks so much

[@chrisharker7037]

Love these mate, the rating grime works a treat on those rifles!

[@MediocreHobbies]

Yeah it really does! Thanks man

[@johnkelley9877]

The models look great and I like the simple painting technique.Thanks for making these tutorials.

[@MediocreHobbies]

You’re very welcome, glad you’re enjoying them John!

[@froehmar]

YAYYYY was waiting for that!!!! My force will come in a few days

[@MediocreHobbies]

They’ll be worth the wait!

[@johnbennett4600]

Loving these Legion Imperialis videos. Can't wait to start my Blood Angels and Death Guard.

[@MediocreHobbies]

Glad your liking them pal.

[@wpeaston]

Love it, a nice simple result, easy to mass produce. Can’t wait to see how you approach the tanks!

[@MediocreHobbies]

Thanks so much, stay tuned for them soon!

[@colinplatt1963]

Really enjoying these videos! And thanks for repeating the Nuln Oil you use, as someone who buys shades by the fistful, I still have a fair number of the original Nuln Oil around that I use for other projects, so the reminder is most welcome!

[@MediocreHobbies]

Haha I know, that’s exactly why I say it, to remind myself-I way prefer the old one!

[@tango1169]

Mix the old one with medium to thin it slightly and it works the same

[@dirkbangert9090]

Nice thank you. That's what I needed. Love your LI stuff! ❤

[@MediocreHobbies]

Thanks so much, glad you’re liking them!

[@timothyharnedy4495]

I bought my Frostgrave miniatures from Eire Hobbies and I was very happy with how that went.

[@MediocreHobbies]

Ye there a great shop.

[@AllYourSwords]

Since I’m doing Ultramarines, I’ll be doing Ultramar Auxilia with my SA

[@MediocreHobbies]

Oh awesome plan!

[@shanefrancis34]

Stunning, and very close to the scheme I want to go for, albeit for different reasons, I want to go with a desert regiment type colour scheme. Fantastic!

[@MediocreHobbies]

Thanks man!

[@scroggie_mini_painting3983]

Epic job pal!

[@MediocreHobbies]

Thanks pal

[@uwesca6263]

Do you had to use multiple coats of imperial fist yellow? Mine does seem to have the consistence of a shade. I hoped for a vibramt yellow but it turn out to be more golden.

[@MediocreHobbies]

It does a little yes. A touch of white Under it mite be for the best if you have time. But multiple coats mite work as well. Give it a test.

[@Jason-man-in-black]

I think your spot on saying they are basically counters, people always shy away from labouring on termagaunts because you remove them in handfuls, well GW have made several references to the fact titans can lay waste to entire battalions each turn, so I think personally, that the attrition rate of infantry in “epic” is gonna make gaunts look like terminators lol.

[@MediocreHobbies]

Glad people are agreeing.

[@clockword9189]

What is the superglue you are using? I cant find any with the long tube end.

[@stevencarroll9704]

Also wondering the same.

[@MediocreHobbies]

They’re from Dealz, it’s from the DIY section of a local euro/pound/dollar store! I wish hobby stores would make something like this though, so handy!

[@BrianOConnor]

Just a few more days then I get to start my traitor guard tank division :)

[@MediocreHobbies]

Not long now 🙌

[@theshawman]

Love the bases but I'm curious as to why you went with a tan color when the armor is yellow?

[@MediocreHobbies]

Planning on doing some sons of horus as well and want the bases to match

[@JayTeacakes]

Very nice, I'm quite taken with the yellow & silver look of these I might well have to nab that for my Auxilia. Definitely think some blue on those axes, maybe some bronze/copper on the flamers, would be a good next step to make those stand out. You're absolutely right that the poses mean they do seem to blend in with the generic lasgun mooks, so some colour variation seems essential.

[@MediocreHobbies]

Ye for sure.

[@sethran9447]

Nice video! Good look on 40k!

[@MediocreHobbies]

Appreciate it!

[@markshrubb]

What is that glue u use to attach them to the bases I can't find any with that spout u have on it

[@MediocreHobbies]

Not sure where you’re from but it’s just a local dollar/euro/pound store brand one! (From dealz if that’s local to you!

[@wraith7268]

Amazing, I really was having trouble trying to figure out how to paint the Solar Auxilia, now i have a good plan! When you going to get to thousand Sons? would love to see how you do them up!

[@MediocreHobbies]

I’m not sure what legions I’m doing and I’m it sure what order.

[@wokehammer40k]

The infantry do seem to be the big sticking point from what I've seen, so looking forward to your in depth thoughts. Planning on picking up a box of the solar aux to see for myself, already have a bunch of 3d printed epic stuff for marines, interested to see how well they'll scale.

[@MediocreHobbies]

So my thoughts video went live this morning if you want to check it out.

[@stonehorsegaming]

I'm very tempted to get these guys. I'm just not sure there will be many players here in the west of Ireland! The bases really help the colour scheme to stand out. The official GW colour scheme looks drab and isn’t helped by the dark bases they chose. The nozzle on your Super Glue applicator looks really handy. Where is it from?

[@MediocreHobbies]

Have you tried broadsword wargaming for games/events? They’re in castlebar if that helps? It’s just generic super glue from Dealz, having trouble getting the same type recently unfortunately! Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@stonehorsegaming]

@@MediocreHobbies Aye, mainly 40k there sadly. Will have to see about generating some interest in it.

[@Mr_Waffle.]

They look awesome, nice work. I might prime with zandri dust spray and use creed camo contrast on the armour to make them look like 40K Cadians since I’m so lost on what solar aux should look like lol

[@MediocreHobbies]

That’s a great idea a

[@stevencarroll9704]

I’m going with imperial fists and loving your vids!

[@MediocreHobbies]

The correct choice 😂 glad you like the videos!

[@RonaldFulcrum]

Always enjoy a good bit of rimming in a video.

[@MediocreHobbies]

God Damit.

[@ElSWVisitor]

I think they look great but as I'll be doing in smaller quantities over a longer period due to bufget/ release schedule, I plan to go a bit more in depth. Also because its a nuce way for me to relax 😃

[@MediocreHobbies]

That’s totally fair if you want to spend more time on them, and yes it’s a great way to switch off from the world!

[@FrisoHoltkamp]

Complete newbie here, I just decided to get back into painting with Legions Imperialis coming out (with a 30+ year hiatus since my Warhammer Fantasy 2nd edition Empire army). So please forgive my ignorant questions! Anyway: did I understand correctly that these auxilia were primed black and sprayed with leadbelcher? Why not prime them gunmetal and be done with it? Also I did some testing with the Army Painter contrasts I got, and most of them are completely invisible on black primer. They look great on white primer, though I'm getting very splotchy results on larger surfaces ( I tested them on some surplus Reaver armor plating). Any tips on getting better results?

[@MediocreHobbies]

If I painted them gunmetal it would have affected the other colours on top! You could definitely still do it though! Speed paints and contrasts aren’t meant for going over black primer-the pigment isn’t strong enough! Watch some of my other videos, I use them with a grey over black primer and get great results.

[@FrisoHoltkamp]

@@MediocreHobbies thanks!

[@ovan2190]

I hope this helps translate to Solar Auxilia being brought to HH 2.0 in plastic. Kitbashing is fun but sometimes official looking minis are just a little bit better Great video as always Andy

[@MediocreHobbies]

Yeah they gotta bring them out right 🤞

[@TheBaronVSP]

I think the infantry are fine for what the are, because the real stars are the vehicles and knights/titans.

[@MediocreHobbies]

Exactly! They’re what people are going to look at, not these little guys!

[@warpaintjj]

Looking great, no plans for Auxilia but enjoyed this all the same 👍

[@MediocreHobbies]

Cheers for watching anyway, glad you enjoyed it! 🙌

[@an0nycat]

Так, мне нужно сходить за лупой.)

[@MediocreHobbies]

😂😂

[@animachambers8216]

I’m on a budget of buying a box a month, so going to take the time to do them detailed. Otherwise, I’ll just be twiddling my thumbs between purchases. Doubt I’ll break the game by doing this like you’re suggesting

[@MediocreHobbies]

Not at all what I said but that’s great you’ll have more time to spend on them! Hope you enjoy the process!

[@animachambers8216]

@@MediocreHobbies sorry if I misinterpreted. I thought you said that people should only regard infantry as tokens and that doing something else would be bad for the game. If that was the wrong takeaway I apologise.

[@goforitpainting]

Cool

[@MediocreHobbies]

Cheers

[@brence1984]

Man I dreaded painting 10mm but now I think this might be less daunting then 28mm

[@MediocreHobbies]

Yeah you really don’t have to worry as much about details etc, it’s great 😄

[@4Xscalper]

Thank you much for this. I'm debating on color schemes and detachments. You've really simplified the painting process of these tiny azz creatures!

[@MediocreHobbies]

Glad the video helped! Keep it simple, you’ll barely see details when you standing up playing them at a table!

[@stevejohncockram]

i'm a free patreon :)

[@MediocreHobbies]

Hahaha you’re still welcome to hang out!