REBUILDING THE PAST - 90s Retro Space Marines Army 🐸

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We're heading back to the 90s, my childhood armies - broken and unfinished. Let's restore the plastic, resin and metal miniatures from 30 years ago, and see how many units we can restore.
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[@soigothazed]

You had me right off the start with, "Like a lot of folks going through an early mid-life crisis and reembracing their childhood warhammer obsession..."

[@mitchcameron]

👌

[@cydraiyne8323]

I gave away most of my 2nd/3rd Ed marines I should have kept the Dreadnoughts

[@mitchcameron]

@@cydraiyne8323 I’ve learned to hold onto everything. I did the same with my guard back in the day and I’ll always regret it 😅

[@d-emprahexpects]

He had me as soon as the intro went *broken glass* "F@CK!" 😂

[@HouseholdDog]

I am going through a whole life crisis. It's just that it's taken on a retro twist as of late.

[@lootpigeon]

"one of my fatigue points is batch painting" - proceeds to strip and assemble an army of 100+ minis 🤣 You crazy man, some definite throw back vibes here, I remember collecting a load of that stuff in the 90s :D can't wait to see what you do with it. Great vid bud!

[@MSPaints]

Hahaha yeah. MS or not mamma didn’t raise me to go half time!

[@beefy256]

You have a really great flow and pacing to your videos. It really keeps your attention. You cut at intervals that still allow you to see what's going on, but don't sit there too long, and you do GREAT camera work, especially with focus tricks and panning. Just wanted to say your production is a level above a lot of other channels.

[@jamfjord]

With the pewter minis, italo piano + amen break and boxes stacked like flyers plastered all over a spotty teen's bedroom wall, this was a trip, mate! Loved it. Tony D on good form as always too. Top one, nice one, get sorted, H&S Frog.

[@TheothosGentry]

This guy makes amazing ad spots, I just cant skip 🤣😅thanks Tony

[@HQRubbish]

Absolute madlad with the ps1 demo disc tracks??? I'm here for it

[@walstafa]

Hurrah for the extreme Mamba close-up!

[@MSPaints]

He’s a cutie! When he’s not pissing in the corner

[@KabinMiniatures]

Oh. Yes. I adore oldhammer/nostalgic minis redone with modern gadgets and painting techniques. Can't wait for more on this project!

[@mraide]

Love the razor back with a mission DREADNOGHT tarantula for a turret

[@MasterShake9000]

“Squarespace does what Nintendon’t” 🤣🤣 god I miss the 90s - also that entire retro commercial needs to be shown on actual television networks, that was actual professional quality in both writing and production

[@1985slipstream]

3:10 the beardiest combo you could get right there. Assault cannon and cyclone missle launcher in 2nd edition.

[@simonmcquillam8066]

Ahh, happy and Heartbreaking memories! I had so much 40k and fantasy battle in my very early teens, and then life kicks your ass for the next 30 years and you realise why this obsession stays in the background and rears its head again! Awesome video buddy! Sweet work.👌

[@gouki4u]

This is a project close to my heart as I'm currently restoring my 90s Space Wolves army. You're way ahead of me in the process though.

[@SCP-4680]

Painting with tremors... I can relate. Lining up on a tiny screw is hell too😂

[@Grimslath]

Superb. I love restoring huge collections of old models like this myself. Probably 90% of my hobby these days! Look forward to seeing the progress of this lot.

[@BloodDX2]

Oh the pain of metal models... Just looking at all of them in your batch hurts. I will never miss building them.

[@MSPaints]

I love everything about them but the building. Poses, painting, weight, all good.

[@LordAlucard974]

The music when you started stripping the models. Just bought back so many old memories.

[@MSPaints]

Hahaaa! Yeah those Powerline demo discs.

[@LordAlucard974]

The music on those bad boy use to hit hard, haha.

[@Pick-Six]

What a nice, chill, no stress channel this is. I find it nice and relaxing to watch. Great stuff.

[@Nosculptor]

I have some big favorite youtubers in the miniature scene, but lately I come to realize that you are one of the bests. I don't give a shit about tabletop 40k or GW in general, but your videos keep my attention from start to end. You are a great storyteller and editor. Cheers!

[@MSPaints]

Thank you! My strength will never be the painting, but if I can entertain, I’m happy!

[@malicant123]

They were good times; they were very good times. Their memory is a light in dark times such as these.

[@OmegaLittleBob]

Stripping and Cleaning is one of the most Therapeutic things I've ever done. So relaxing :)

[@cabe_bedlam]

There aren’t many channels where the ad reads are as entertaining as the content, always great!

[@iskiebae]

2nd Ed Vindicator brought back the feels. Keep on keeping on!

[@MikeD-hn9hf]

Big up the drum and bass space riddim! 👏🦁

[@originalbaxio]

I love those classic Dreadnoughts

[@thompsonsj64]

Now, I am feeling the 90's deep dive with the inclusion of what I think is the Wipeout type music.

[@domgarner1173]

It's the original PlayStation demo screen music on demo discs

[@richardbradley2335]

Thanks to Tony for the best paid ad ive ever seen on YT

[@MSPaints]

SQUARESPACE WAREHOUSE AND EMPORIUM!

[@zprettpolly]

Dave, massive fan of your work from the jump and love the retro early - mid 90s stuff. Biostrip20 DOES get rid of everything, but what you need to do is pour it into a Dolmio jar then dunk your dudes in ovenight. Pull the blighters out wi tweezers the next day et voila - quick scrub with a cheap Tesco toothbrush under a tap and Bob's your muvver's bruvver. If that doesn't work, get a Priest on the case!

[@MSPaints]

Yeeeee need to take longer over it next time for sure!

[@zprettpolly]

@@MSPaints I was a 4th ed WFB / 2nd ed 40k kid who just came back to the hobby following a COVID lockdown induced midlife crisis... if I'd have known there was such magic as Biostrip20 and wet palettes all these years I'd have been back sooner. Can't wait to see how your army goes chief! 💪🏽

[@nativeenglishpaul2836]

Damn you Dave. I can't skip the sponsorship parts as I'll miss Tony! 😂😂😂😂. Another great video btw.

[@thetabletopsupershow3670]

The nostalgia is strong with this one! Had quite a few of these models!

[@user-ko3tv7jl2r]

Good luck, I've spent since lockdown tarting up my old 90s armies. Not stripping them unless they were truly caked, rather just making them the best versions of themselves. Very satisfying.

[@nf1nk]

That orange paint is a beast. I wonder what it was. I could use that kind of durability on patio furniture.

[@MSPaints]

Think they painted tanks with it in the USSR.

[@JMBJMBJMB]

As a kid of the 90s im loving taking a trip down nostalgia lane watching vids like this. Gives me hope I can buy some painted models and strip them, even if its a pain in the ass. Would love to start up again just painting a few models now that im in my 30s. I remember as a teen I'd ride my bike 17 miles to the nearest town so I could save the train fare money to buy even more models. Had dwarves, tomb kings, imperial guards and orks - loved it

[@robot7759]

Love 💕 your style, grumpy Dave.

[@Rollo287]

I used to use Nitromors for paint removal - it’ll melt plastic but it’s spot on for metal minis. It’s vile stiff but it will take any paint clean off. Just pour a cm or two into a jar, drop the minis in and leave overnight. Warm water a toothbrush and bingo! Just don’t breath in the fumes or get it on your skin

[@fransaacs]

Your Big Tony SQUARESPACE insert is quite possibly the best youtube sponsor announcement I've witnessed in a LONG time. Does Big Tony supplant Ninjon's Daryl or the Crafsman as my favourite alter ego ? Time will tell. Drawn in by the ad stayed for the content, and what an epic undertaking made possible; realistic and achievable. Liked and subscribed.

[@myzri3557]

Looking forward to seeing this project. My wife told me not to get any ideas, but between you and me, it's too late.lol

[@RockRidX]

This is awesome. Here for a multi part series. Crazy amount of work done here you should be proud.

[@MSPaints]

I am happy so much got done! Didn’t think I’d get that far tbh

[@elstonation]

That was sooo soothing for my completionist OCD. Intrigued to see how you deal with batch painting that lot

[@vassago42]

I started back around 91 or 92, and still have every Space Marine I've ever bought. Around 800 marines now, almost an entire chapter, and 95% of them are Rogue Trader era lead or pewter minis. I even have one of the very first marine designs before they came out with the beaky marine. I havent actually played the game in more than 15 years, but it was my first game that got me into tabletop strategy and RPG games, so i doubt i will ever part with them while im still on this earth.

[@carlstanford7607]

The production, the quality of topics, and consistency of entertainment on this channel is amazing. It should be easy 100k subscriber minimum. It’s weird. Something in the algorithm might be restricting the channel. Maybe the f word in the intro? Regardless you’re killing it and keep making amazing stuff

[@MSPaints]

I did some experimenting, and no doesn’t seem to be the swearing. We are trying something a little new. Painter with additional needs who talks to his cuddly frog with ad segments by a shouting puppet, Infrequently shot on cinema cameras and having virtually no false hyperbole. Fairly unusual combo for a Warhammer channel I guess!

[@Wildonion1]

I can't wait to see where this project goes! I spent the summer stripping, repairing, and updating my old Chaos Marines for the new codex. Trying to source bits for them was a pain, and often not cheap, so I'd say you made the right call going with what you have close to hand.

[@TheRedline65]

the soundtrack you used for this has thrown me back a bit haha.

[@MSPaints]

Yeah! Went hard on some of those tunes haha

[@shortsightedfarseer4350]

Finished my old Eldar army last week - taken 18 months, just over 2000 points in total. Been sat in a box for over 20 years.

[@yeoboshong]

This is by far one of my favourite videos - I jus tlike seeing 90s models hur hur hur

[@magnusharris581]

Love the breakcore music!

[@g00gle5ucks5]

I got into making a blood angels 2nd/3rd ed force. I love the simpler and less cluttered models, the gameplay and the smaller army sizes. Ontop of that, there's a lot of good nostalgia and the benefit of an eternal (dead) format where I know that my units will be just as relevant 10 years from now as they are today and were 15 years ago. This is when I feel the lore peaked too. 2nd/3rd 40k and WHFB 5th/6th are each by themselves capable of supporting a lifetime of hobbyism. There's always a new army to paint and play or thing to try out.

[@satricv]

Since your dealing with older minis, for the metal ones, both pewter and the even older lead ones, "Pine Sol" soak for a couple of days, followed up with a good cleaning with a electric toothbrush, has always worked for me. Been in the hobby off and on since 87' and 99% of my Space Marine army is all pre 95' beekie marines. mostly the older leads, and the 20 for $20 plastic box set with the "shark" style missile launcher. Have a Company and a half plus support, just real shy on heavy support as I never got ahold of much in the line of tanks, my one big wish I had done. If folks want, I can unlock a really old vid on my channel, where you can see some of my stuff. Not the greatest painter, I have my own homebrew chapter, but they are my pride and joy.

[@evanlindsey1100]

It was cool seeing some 80s RTB01 beaky marines in that mob.

[@Fredster9984]

You should try that new "slap chop" method of getting through. Dry brush them then put on speedpaint. Paint 'em once, paint 'em fast.

[@darnokx9277]

Nice collection, even with some not-90s models in the mix. Looking forward to seeing it painted!

[@dorkidori]

Metal miniatures, I HIGHLY recommend using Berryman B12 Carburetor Cleaner (not sure if they have that over in the UK) in a small bowl with a toothbrush. Stuff will eat thru acrylics instantly and does ZERO harm to the metal... however, this is will NOT work on plastics as the B12 will basically chemically melt said plastics.

[@chrisattwood5930]

Can't wait to see what chapter you paint! Looks like a great set of minis

[@zhaorai8639]

plasma pistol/lightning claw could be used as vanguard veterans for 40K (wolfguard for space wolves iirc). Stick 10 of em in that land raider and you've got a lovely present for your opponent

[@MSPaints]

Noted! Thank you. A horrible horrible birthday present in a horrendous shooty box.

[@Chedawan]

If you catch the itch... I've got a massive box of Orks in the same state that I picked up cheap with similar intentions... and then I realised I didn't magically gain extra time. You can have the original Ork vs. Marine that 2nd(?) Edition was meant to be if you want them.

[@MSPaints]

Please no more! Hahaha thank you though

[@Chedawan]

@@MSPaints Haha. And I thought I'd got rid of them to a worthy cause there 😂 If you change your mind they're yours... or get me really inspired in the next video and I may get to them finally.

[@MSPaints]

@@Chedawan I shall specifically target you with a shout out to get them done. Or shame fall upon you.

[@Chedawan]

@@MSPaints Haha. I'm not sure I can handle that kind of pressure, but I'll give it the good ol' college try

[@jamiebmorton]

Wowzers, what a great project. Loving the Tomb Raider posters, brings back memories working on those games!

[@jasonfrederick6564]

Thank you Hector for saving Dave's hands. Great video again.

[@MSPaints]

Ribbit!

[@TheHikingReader]

What an awesome project! I love seeing these models being resurrected! I had a bunch of Tyranids I did this with a few years ago. I had just about doubled my army size by finding a ton of old metal models on eBay so snatched them up!

[@414wulfgar]

That model you that you didn't know who it was, it was a terminator chaplain. Real fond memory of the one I had, I remember it being a git to paint when I was younger though!

[@benfellsfive9664]

The Heavy Bolter conversion reminded me so hard of a piece of 3e/4e CSM artwork with a CSM terminator standing head and shoulders above his homies wielding a big chungus gun. Perfect kitbash.

[@bradlees5997]

Been watching a couple of your videos mate, you’re genuine, funny and down to earth and you’ve got yourself another subscriber

[@scannerbarkly]

You know, as someone with shaky hands I find myself spending a lot of time not painting miniatures that I should be painting because I keep talking myself out of. Time to get out of my own head a little, i think.

[@MSPaints]

Yeah bud, even if they’re zenithal highlighted and oil washed, they can still look pretty!

[@boltgunmetal]

Doing this right now with 2nd edition metal Space Wolves! Found an old ragnar blackmane, predator tank and full squads of grey hunters & blood claws, filling it out with more characters & wolf guard units. Also sourcing all of the arms, weapons & backpacks which isn't so cheap...

[@boltgunmetal]

And yes, I'm all good using more modern plastic shoulder pads and wolfy weapons instead of the original plastic bits and pieces. I don't hold much sentiment to 2nd edition plastic, all about the metal sculpts. Adorning those with upgraded shoulder pads (like I'm also currently doing with a metal Death Company) only makes them more special imo.

[@benrunciman4399]

I want to see where this goes. I love old warhammer

[@SWATDRUMMUH]

The frog's back! :D

[@TheDerwish]

What a dream project. I love your videos man!

[@MSPaints]

Cheeeeeeeers!

[@leafy126.5]

Would love to see these guys all painted

[@MagnusMoerkoereJohannesen]

That vindicator had me in absolute stitches! 🤣

[@Thedagda801]

Great stuff! Old but Gold. Oh by the way, excellent back ground music.

[@jamiewylde7730]

Fantastic vid!! big 2nd edition fan here so love seeing all of these again. Nothing like a caseful of lead to paint, and to possibly fend off would be burglars!

[@DenePaintsThings]

Nice trip down memory lane - I have nothing left from when I was a kid, so this one hit me right in the feels!

[@MSPaints]

Worst part of being an adult is you have the ability to decide whether to buy it all back or not.

[@DenePaintsThings]

@@MSPaints don't tempt me!

[@garysmith6218]

Biostrip Tip: Don't paint it on. It's much more effective if you just submerge your models in the stuff and leave them overnight. Then fish them out of the pot one at a time and scrub them under a cold running tap. I've stripped entire collections of old minis this way and never met a paint scheme I couldn't shift. The Biostrip will turn all sorts of funky colours the more you do this, but will still be good for dozens, if not hundreds of miniatures.

[@bradp6452]

I have a selection of 2nd edition blood bowl models still from when I was a kid. Still unpainted 30+ years later. Many have a gloss lacquer on them since the parents did not want me handling lead all the time.

[@GeoffreyPeas]

Impressed you got so much done in a couple of days, I'd be still filing and scraping the mould lines on the first marine

[@brucehemming9749]

Nice job on the stopping, thanks for sharing 👍🍻

[@Thertra70]

Really looking forward to more of this project very cool

[@josecarlosxyz]

this channel is very well crafted, you guys are really good even ads are another level

[@SomeDudeOnYouTube]

Strip 'em all! - Makes for a good metal album. Nice work so far. Keep at it!

[@cory7328]

Holy guacamole buddy. That’s an amazing start.

[@cavemanbum]

4:05 - There's a product called "L.A.'s Totally Awesome All Purpose Cleaner". I put the cleaner in a glass jar, and then soak my models for 24 hours. After that, the paint, glue, and primer can be easily scrubbed off with a toothbrush, leaving pretty much a brand-new miniature.

[@dominicskelton3031]

Second this - I'm deeply jealous of Americans for whom it's readily available dirt cheap, but it's well worth picking up even at UK prices - seems to work on even the most ridiculous paints but doesn't harm plastics. And it can be used in an ultrasonic cleaner for a real nuking....

[@rosspalmer5171]

Lightning claw and plasma pistol armed squad is totally rules legal - either as a veteran squad, or vanguard veterans if you also give them jump packs.

[@herzerherrik3291]

Cool video looking forward to the next step. Also great video quality

[@balthiousdire6795]

cellulose thinners does wonders on getting that old paint off metal figures turns plastic ones into Nurgle esque blobs ;)

[@djetronakanorte]

Great to see you at chillcon even though I only said hi and loving the content next time definitely have to have a proper hobby chat

[@liamfishwick2943]

Take a look at The Badab War. It's a great campaign/hobby mental space that is perfect for 90s space marines. It's a mini civil war set before the Primaris reared there heads.

[@nickharvey7233]

Seriously great video mate, as always. The production values, humour, subject matter, all spot on. Love the nostalgia vibe. I was an 87-93 Rogue Trader, supplemented by a sh*t-tonne of Epic Space Marine and Space Hulk (particularly happy memories of combining Lego bricks, Action Force guns and Blu-Tack with my younger brother to make ancient automated defence systems for our own narrative Hulk campaign). Fortunately, my midlife crisis has had an outlet via my son. Though at 13.5 years old now, I know the window is sadly likely closing for joint painting sessions and babbling on about lore and new releases. In any case, just wanted to reiterate you produce some of the best Hobby content out there and please do keep it up. Happy punter.

[@cabellism]

These are going to look fantastic!!!!!

[@magnusmillerwilson]

Dude, could you make a video going through your BattleMasters box/game? I have some of it but not all, and the idea of finding supplemental pieces through 3D printing would be AMAZING

[@AndrewCoyte]

I keep getting the urge to redo my 2nd Ed blood angels and bucket (of shame) full of metal sisters of battle I bought way way back to do a 2nd Ed army with. Glad I’m not the only one being drawn to the old stuff.

[@brenthartman502]

Acetone for metals Dave. Works a treat ... just do not put plastics in or they go to goo :)

[@varisware]

Goddammit. You had me at that part where you use the PS1 demo disc music. :D

[@DaSkwire]

Great vid and fine looking army. If you have metal models that have reluctant paint try bathing them in a glass jar with Nitromors. Just don't put any plastic in and do it in a well ventilated area.

[@wonderboy2402]

I just restripped my 90s landspeeder. Have it resembled, primed, and ready to do classic 90s ultramarine colors.

[@virginiacritchfield1483]

this is so exciting

[@fatrhino]

I’ve an 3000 point army of imperial fists from 1 st ,2nd and third edition.I still manage to find models to put in that army from time to time.

[@benfellsfive9664]

Really, REALLY excited for Big Chungus Chaplain. Love seeing old minis with modern paintjobs and how completely transformative it is.

[@ChrisSutherland86]

Fantastic video as ever, This one really struck a chord with me though, I *love* the 90's metal minis aesthetic. I've got a collection just like this one that deserves some love and attention (I've got a particular liking for the old rhino chassis and chimeras. love em!) I really should get round to sorting them out one day. Or at least one of the boxes! Cant wait to see how these end up.

[@username12120]

5:18 Consider acetone or mineral turpentine for those terminators. Something that stubborn will need something equally caustic to shift it. The figures are the old metals and not the plastic ones repackaged from Space Hulk 2nd edition, right?

[@domgarner1173]

When the PS1 demo disc menu music drops 👌 🔥

[@domgarner1173]

Keep up the good work dude 👏 love your videos

[@Bluecho4]

I, for one, look forward to seeing the models painted. Though don't push yourself too hard, as this is A LOT of models.

[@ryanthompson6571]

Great video. I just got a big bits bundle of tomb kings and after sorting it all I got 20 warriors, 10 horsemen, 3 chariots and 5 tomb guards. All for £22. These are my childhood memory models that I'm gonna take my time with. Like I don't take time with everything else 😪