Realistic Speedpaint! Low-effort painting with Army Painter Speedpaints! Beginner Friendly Tutorial.

Here's what you can expect when actually painting models with Speedpaint! In this tutorial, I painted 30 different models quite fast without using much skill. These results are 100% accessible for total beginners, or anyone who wants to paint their models quickly. The minis are for Dungeons and Dragons and Ravaged Star. The DnD minis are mostly from The Lost Dragons, The Lost Adventures, and Titan Forge.
Check out my previous speedpaint review for more information:
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The full set of speedpaints releases in late March of 2022. I'm interested to see how people use them! In the meantime, I'll take a little break from Speedpaint and get back to some other types of content ;-)
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Prototype Valkyr models from Ravaged Star were sent to me free of charge as review stock ahead of release.

[@GoobertownHobbies]

I'm painting all these DnD minis because of the game I'm playing in! You should totally check it out :-) The Twenty Sided Realms Podcast tsrpodcast.libsyn.com/tsrp-waterdeep-episode-1

[@RPRsChannel]

*_Something is odd? I wonder, do maybe the contrast-only painted minis look like pre-painted out of the box minis?_*

[@TravelingSAfrican]

I'm on episode 3 now of the TSRP podcast. I'm really enjoying it and your pyromaniac character is fun :)

[@MathiasBerntsen]

OMG! You are in the TSRP?! Awesome podcast, give a huge compliment to your wonderful DM! 👍👍

[@bradcallahan3546]

Well, for those of us who don't do this as their primary hobby these look amazing.

[@danbull]

It's sweet how you always direct people to Dana Howl for examples of your work but better.. but your work ain't bad at all!

[@GoobertownHobbies]

Thanks! Dana and I realized we were working on the same models with the same materials at the same time, we had a good enough laugh that it was worth a shoutout :-)

[@stevenparks6700]

Dan bull like minis huzzah lol love both channels

[@havenbrush7100]

👀 Dan bull watches mini painting videos?! That's so cool, big fan

[@mirkyd5944]

Dana redirects people to his channel for more scientific explanations!

[@bluephoenix9960]

Damn this dude is sick on ERB! Awesome to hear he’s an avid mini painter!

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Great video Brent 😊😊

[@GoobertownHobbies]

hey thanks duncan! :-)

[@LEMMYCAUTIONROCK]

Lord?

[@TheOnlySlyfoxx]

The more I see this, the more I'm intrigued by what they can potentially do. The tricky thing is working out how to best use them as the results really are super variable. They seem to fit the D&D style really well.

[@GoobertownHobbies]

absolutely! we gotta find the right uses for these things, but they're a great new tool for the toolbox! :-)

[@3DPrintedTabletop]

It's so wonderful to see these NPCs come to life for your Waterdeep taverns. It's even more wonderful to see new contrast paint lines and tutorials aimed at newer hobbyists. They're a welcome boon for new players in my experience.

[@GoobertownHobbies]

right on buddy! :-)

[@sethpeterson8261]

Or experienced painters. I easily see these becoming my new basecoat paints for most everything. Especially since basecoating is normally slow and sucks. However with these possibly one basecoat with some highs and shadow already built-in, then work from there as needed.

[@woodyrobinson9628]

Thank you sir for telling us "it's ok to paint just to get minis ON THE TABLE". I enjoy I your content sir.

[@GoobertownHobbies]

This is the Ravaged Star line that the Valkyrs are from! gamefound.com/projects/draft/m56v1l6vemgcar7qkfrf27jmh1y?refcode=tmC46_te00e-ZJyVYwyPew

[@indialamotte6470]

I know these are supposed to be cheats for painting table-ready quickly and not necessarily beautifully, but i unironically love the way that the makeup brush "zenithal" looks under the speedpaints. It makes me think of those old sketch-y illustrations from old fantasy books. And it brings out highlights and detail in a more interesting way than the classic spray zenithal imo. Keep up the good work with these!

[@standasebek5033]

Yes. Realistic miniatures with precise details, light and colors are great, but "sketch-y illustrations from old fantasy books" appeals to me even more.

[@ryanmcfarlin7984]

This looks very beginner friendly. I physically can't paint minis on my own, but I know the family members who help me with the hobby would absolutely love this stuff

[@GoobertownHobbies]

fun for the whole family! :-)

[@scurvyphansen]

I bought these speed paints a few days ago because I was trying to get myself back into painting miniatures. It's been years, and I'm not good by any means, but these made it fun again. It really makes a huge difference when you bring out your miniatures for a game and you're not embarrassed by them! Thank you for your speed paints videos, they're just what I needed to bring me back to the hobby.

[@topkekbieri]

I just started my journey into this hobby. Bought an Army Painter starter set of regular acryllic paint, a can of black primer, 3 brushes and a black wash. Not even 3 weeks later, and I just got a delivery of a really nice set of high quality brushes, white primer for zenithal priming and different-colored washes as I didn't like how the black wash behaved on all of my minis. My minis look really shitty compared to the ones my friends who have been playing wargames for years now but I don't really care! I am really having fun with the hobby and the mini I just finished looks miles better than the group of goblins my players will encounter in our first DnD session, which was the first batch of minis I painted. You and a few other channels like Miniac and Ninjon really helped and continue to help me in taking step by step forward. So, thank you. From the bottom of my heart. Without you, I would not have found one of the most important activities in my current live. It's been a rough couple of years, as my mental health took a nosedive once Covid hit, but going from listening to Critical Role, to planning my own campaign, to buying and painting the NPCs and villains my players are going to encounter helped immensely with that.

[@GoobertownHobbies]

That's awesome! Welcome to the hobby, I'm so glad that you're having fun with it. I bet your players will appreciate it too! I advocate for this hobby because I know how great it can be for mental health and overall wellbeing- one of the better pastimes out there for sure :-)

[@jonbrooks692]

I’m very excited to try these later! Thanks for the video coverage and hints about dry brushing white.

[@ronoshmago1938]

I ordered the full set after your last video, and this video gives me great info as I wait 2 months for the paint. Thank you! Really appreciate you trying these out for us!

[@RealTerrainHobbies]

That tavern scene at the end is just too awesome. Dang, I just absolutely love that. Can’t wait to get my hand on a set of these paints😍.

[@GoobertownHobbies]

right? I love a good tavern scene! :-)

[@nathanross7489]

Agreed. How do we get these again?

[@TabularConferta]

Thanks so much for this video. I particularly like how much you can see the effect of the highlight

[@clubcourage6862]

Awesome video on real-world use to a great tabletop standard! Very happy to see this demo, Brent, and great to hear your thoughts on the process.

[@DenePaintsThings]

Great demonstration of these paints Goobs - I'm enjoying playing with the speed paints myself, they're pretty fun for what they are! Definitely see them being a good addition to your arsenal of paints.

[@why6862]

Thanks for the review. It was very insightful and getting a better understanding on speedpaint.

[@sergioazevedo4267]

That high contrast white on the undercoat makes the end result look drybrushed automatically. Brilliant!

[@WylochsArmory]

Now THIS is more my speed.

[@GoobertownHobbies]

hehehe right? I like 'em too!

[@Fallub]

It is incredible how good these look after just one coat of paint. Amazing technology. Thanks for showcasing.

[@mortagon1451]

Color me impressed. Will definitely have to pick up these paints.

[@jasonbrown5131]

love it! think i'll be buying this set. thanks for the review

[@Ultramarine40]

Hey Brent, great videos mate. Really appreciate the unbiased review and sharing your techniques. Cheers Mark.

[@markchristy9704]

Maybe more so than anything else I've seen on the subject, this really helped me see the potential and practical uses for speed paints. Thanks, Brent! Excellent work as always.

[@M1G4L]

I used this method for spedpainting and love the result. Thank you so much. Easy, quick and a very nice look for a novice like me. :)

[@mariolaflamme5438]

Contrast paints totally renewed my interest but now I HAVE to try these as well, thanks Brent!

[@ianmatthews6652]

These paints look amazing. Ive just pre-ordered the mega paint set. Can't wait to get started with them. You've given me some great tips and inspiration for my minis 👍👍

[@bradp6452]

Really putting in the work on this review.

[@mrgunn2726]

I loved this tutorial! Frigging fantastic! WOW!

[@bettsdn]

I think this is the not only the BEST use case for SpeedPaint, but probably Army Painter's intended use case. You get a table full of vibrant minis quickly and easily. Are they gonna win awards. No. But that's not the point.

[@GoobertownHobbies]

100% this right here :-)

[@yfz450rider39]

Wow, they look awesome for the amount of work they required!! Those will look awesome on a table top.

[@Shilka81]

Thank you for painting and recording!

[@nathanielmaghanoy6441]

Your positive attitude and enthusiasm is what the world needs

[@thepassenger6499]

Man, I absolutely love your videos. You have a very ice voice to listen to and would totally watch a video of you and some friends playing a DnD adventure. I've learned so much from your videos and i can't wait to start painting my second (ever) minis with the AP speed paints. :) Take care!

[@insertnickname]

As someone with limited time and skill, this is really helpful. I got the full set of speedpaints for christmas and it has made the hobby much more enjoyable and encouraged me to improve.

[@aechean]

Thanks for a fantastic video on these. I'm definitely picking these up!

[@thebowedacious]

Ordered my first batch of mini's last week. I'm stoked to goof around with these speed paints!

[@ThymeNTales]

Wow, the minis look amazing!!

[@August222]

I first painted a few miniatures around 1982. I’m considering getting back into the effort and your videos are my lighthouse. I hope you are a teacher of some sort for your day job, because you are one of the great teachers on KZbin.

[@GoobertownHobbies]

Nice! Come on back to the hobby, the water is warm! :-) Somehow this is my full-time gig now, but previously I spent many years as a chemistry TA ;-)

[@TheGreatestHeroEver]

Amazing result! Thank you so much for the video!

[@flommefelix]

what a wonderfull vid thanks alot brent! thanks for always delivering so wholesome, comfy and motivating content!!

[@MagixxDOPE]

wow, awesome work! diving right into waterdeep!

[@illyrio]

Wow. Lots of fantastic tabletop paints. I might have to get them after all. As always, thank you for diligence.

[@twistedbrushminiatures3664]

They look really fun, nice work!

[@AdamViklund]

Those models look really good! Thanks for another great video, Brent!

[@diy_wizard]

Thank you for this video! I am really a beginner on painting and I'm getting these paints, it is really helpful to see what works out well :)

[@stephanecotnoir6334]

Really awsome job on these figurines with the army painter contrast paint

[@Bobdd0]

As always, i adore your methods, your script is both informative and your cadence smooth and inviting! I'm also always so thankful that you take all the steps you can to shout out to your sources, AND provide further info for folks to follow up on. Great work c:

[@GoobertownHobbies]

hey thanks, I appreciate that!! :-)

[@housecaldwell]

Fantastic video and exactly the information I was looking for. Most important - it looks like fun! And getting rapidly through a pile of minis that you just want color on leaves you a lot more time to spend on the hero miniatures that you want to spend that extra time on.

[@GoobertownHobbies]

it WAS fun!!! :-)

[@gohan9080]

It's just so fascinating to see someone painting with these colours. Love it.

[@GoobertownHobbies]

glad you liked it! :-)

[@lonelymonkpg]

Thank you so much for the Speed Paint Review, perfect, the best...

[@awijntje14]

Thank you for making this video, good to see some complete models done (and not just a single colour).

[@GoobertownHobbies]

absolutely! thanks for watching :-)

[@Guru_Swami]

These look wonderful! Speedpaint sorcery at work for sure. The tavern scene is just glorious!

[@GoobertownHobbies]

thanks! I love me a good tavern scene :-)

[@gabrielwalton4097]

I definitely think that zenithal-esque techniques make such a difference for contrast paints, if I need to do true speedpainting for a while model I'll definitely do something like this!

[@LarryDarkMite2]

Thank you sooo much! Your video is what finally convinced me to try Speedpaints!!

[@helloallyouppl]

Such a lively scene! the models look great imo

[@tojorozombie]

More excellent insight and experimentation=radness!!😎👍

[@Rich_H_1972]

I think those minis look great - especially for the level of effort, looking far better than they perhaps should. Really like them; thanks for the video!

[@LokeBroken]

Great video. And I ha e listened to all The new episode of The d&d pod u Are in. And i LOVE IT! 😁✌🏻 cant wait for the next one!

[@jamiespeirs885]

Awesome review Brent, I put in an advance order after your last review. I'm now even happier that I did. Thanks Brent

[@GoobertownHobbies]

nice! have fun with 'em :-)

[@AdamJorgensen]

Thanks for your video (and some other others I've seen on these paints). I've decided to pick up a Speedpaints kit, I reckon they'll allow me to do some basic but functional paintjobs on my various boardgame minis (which vary in terms of detail but almost always look better with at least a basic sundrop style paintjob)

[@cams.2083]

Life has provided me with little time to paint miniatures and so I haven't painted for far too long. I have always been a fan of speed painting and maybe this is my answer to painting in the future! Thanks for the inspiration Brent! Much love from Eugene Oregon.

[@GoobertownHobbies]

there ya go! I wish you the best of luck in getting some painting done :-)

[@peteprintsin3d807]

100% beginner here and I've pre-ordered the starter kit. I print all sorts, but never had the confidence to start painting any

[@GoobertownHobbies]

I believe in you! :-)

[@ManBeastBear]

+1 to subscriber count! I had seen you before and thought I subscribed. But I double checked after an EoB stream. You're an the awesome list now, pal.

[@ZombieApocalypse09]

These look great! Well done! And really enjoy that bar scene at the end. That's not just a love letter to table top standard but a love letter to Goobertown and all the hobbying you've inspired. I'm sure one could easily fill a raucous waterdeep tavern with all the hobbyists who got into it or stuck to it or were motivated by Goobertown Hobbies videos.

[@GoobertownHobbies]

That would be a heck of a tavern! Thank you for the kind words :-)

[@paulbodjanac269]

Your models look very good. I love speed paints. Makes me feel like an artist!

[@Littlemountain7]

Love your videos Brent ! Very relaxing I watch em while I paint my minis

[@yoyoyo9669]

i am so excited for these speedpaints!

[@raeishimura]

This is exactly what I have been looking for as a proper review for these paints. This is basically exactly what I want the paint for as well, because I have a DnD game coming up and I have NPCs and characters to paint, and I have A lot of monsters to do as well. I plan to get the starter kit once available, as I think it will cover the majority of what I plan to paint with it. Thank you for this review, I am looking forward to these paints.

[@GoobertownHobbies]

Nice! yeah dnd npcs are a great match for these paints.

[@GalliumEnergy]

I swear this channel is such a treat. Every time I see one of your videos pop up in my recommendations, I wanna pick up a brush and get painting again,

[@GoobertownHobbies]

hehehe, go paint something!!! :-)

[@JeremyNaus]

I’ve received my set and will use them to lessen my huge pile of shame. I love how these models turned out 😉. And as you say: not the best paintjob, but a lot better than unpainted 🤪

[@powersave2]

Excellent as always.

[@TheDanmanzim]

Wow these look awesome. I'll need to pick these up once they are released

[@JeiFaeKlubs]

I really like the look over the black-white basecoat, more so than over the white only. Thank you for showing that process! I like to do minis I need to use but don't have the time to paint in just that black-and-white style, and to know the speedpaints will work well over that makes the choice to get them much easier :)

[@GoobertownHobbies]

It's a good option for sure, I'll probably be using it more often for my DnD stuff! :-)

[@pentasigil]

you re prob the most wholesome painter in my subscriptions

[@MathijsHeideveld86]

After a hiatus since 2008 I finally got some mini's out of storage and using you methods. With the magetised bases, dowel holders and speedpaints I love the first results.

[@ShaolinTechnoMage]

That's the perfect application for this kind of paint, and they look 'good enough'. It seems like using this as a base paint and then picking out details with a 'normal' acrylic could have some really nice results!

[@GoobertownHobbies]

absolutely! :-)

[@baseshadehighlight4627]

I'm blown away by how awesome that tavern scene looks Brent. Can't wait to get my hands on some Speedpaint and try it out! Well done.

[@GoobertownHobbies]

thanks! I do love a good tavern scene :-)

[@SpartanA932011]

As a casual painter these look right up my alley

[@kylemoore7746]

These look great, Brent!

[@billcurran7210]

It’s always great to see some good beginner videos for people just getting into the hobby. I’d love to see you take a crack at thinning these speed paints with more easily available mediums that come in much larger containers, as running out of the speed paint/contrast mediums is always an issue.

[@GoobertownHobbies]

I gotta get back to my paint medium studies! :-)

[@Roll1ToExplode]

This is a wonderful use for Speed paints!

[@davidblack3396]

IT'S ALL ABOUT ENJOYING THE HOBBY NO MATTER HOW THEY TURN OUT AND ONCE THERE ON THE TABLE QUICK WHO CARES,,, ENJOYED THE TUTORIAL ON THESE NEW ARMYPAINTER SPEED PAINTS,,, CHEERS 👍

[@jonnyoliveira7]

Goobertown new video notification is always such a happy moment

[@user-pl5cz5ti3k]

I'm a tavern guy. They look great. Thank you for the instruction as I am about to pull the trigger on Speedpaint.

[@MisterTingles]

I recently stumbled upon my mom's old paint supplies and discovered some silk painting colors. On a whim I tried a really vibrant emerald on one of my models, and lo and behold, it basically works the same way these inks do, very vibrant, but still translucent, and the effect is quite pleasing. Looking forward to these speedpaints, certainly looks like they're gonna elevate a lot of people's paintjobs with less effort than the tried and true methods, and if they wanna try their hand at highlighting and detail work etc. those still very much exist, so win-win I'd say!

[@AceSpec]

Thanks for the demonstration. Looking at painting my minis for Heroquest, and trying to figure out where to start.

[@steelman774]

I’d like to see a few identical sets of models with one group having a white primer and the other set having a black primer. Then painting the mirror characters with the same paint schemes would show exactly how the Speed Paints act. Your figures, even when you aren’t trying, look pretty sweet (some more than others, yes, but none look “bad”). Stay awesome and Keep the videos coming. 🤙

[@nathanoliveira9655]

Man speedpaint just looks awesome can't wait to pick some up for myself

[@tgamingbelgie182]

It Works rly good, nice colour etc to add fast

[@aprilmelinda1569]

I really enjoyed this. Thank you.

[@TheHobbyGrotto]

Sweet, was waiting to see these properly in action!

[@Webhead123]

I've got a big box of 100+ minis coming in sometime in the next 2 months and I want to get them painted right away, so they don't end up in the "pile". Based on your results here and the efficiency you've mentioned being able to achieve, I think Speed Paints are going to be the solution I'm looking for. Thank you!

[@andyf.724]

Amazing work !!!

[@dallinedwards781]

I love the speedpaint videos I watch these video's at work and man does it inspire me to paint. thanks for all you do.

[@GoobertownHobbies]

You can do it! paint you some minis! :-)

[@johnkelley9877]

The models look really good and i think they look better than with Contrast Paint. Thanks for sharing your results.

[@minipaintinjohn4490]

Well this looks awesome! Definitely gonna need to pick up this set eventually. Another great vid, Goobs!

[@GoobertownHobbies]

hey thanks :-)

[@adamyuhasz]

I love the tavern so much!

[@skitariiranger281]

I really like your vids. I have painted my first mini using those paints today.