Rescuing The WORST Mini from the Worst eBay Warhammer Army

[@eBayMiniatureRescues]

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[@shadowblack1987]

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[@eBayMiniatureRescues]

@@shadowblack1987 Dude, this isn't a vape, check before shaming someone...

[@stevethepirate2875]

The small glass jar Testor paint from the 1980-90 used for plastic car models. I know that color of red. Painted a whole dragon that shade back in 92.

[@jeffhreid]

That was like the only model paint back in the day until Tamiya acrylics came out

[@JessiFayS]

That brought back memories of hours and hours of standing in the model aisle looking at models I wanted to build, but was told "no, girls don't build models". I couldn't even put together my barbie dream house. My mother was really mad that I wasn't excited about it because I was always staring at those models.

[@WinstonCorneilius]

That was definitely testors paint lol

[@eBayMiniatureRescues]

I have a strong feeling that it was. I remember starting with those when I was young, definitely a trial we all go through I think lol.

[@knighthaunter]

yup was thinking the same, i remember painting a few lead figures with that old testors enamel back in the 80's and a lot of model car engine blocks with that same red lol

[@Thatwargamingguy]

You really brought that one back from miniature hell. Good job!

[@garfieldwithissuez]

So I'm only about two and a half minutes into the video and I have to agree with you 100% about not using acetone on anything but metal models . But I would like to add that if you are in fact using metal models that acetone is about the only thing that you really should be using on them because it takes everything off incredibly quickly and it gives you a beautiful white metal finish on almost everything and is perfectly ready to start the painting process over again.

[@eBayMiniatureRescues]

It works wonders on actual metal for sure!

[@looselycollected7505]

Another tip on the hard to get off paint. And I recently ran into this on some old 3rd edition Blood Bowl plastic figures from the box set. Not sure what they were painted with. But even with the ultrasonic, L.A.'s Totally Awesome, and some mild heat from the sonic, they were taking forever to remove. Harbor Freight, Wal-Mart, and various hardware and home improvement DIY stores sell these three brush kits. One with stiff plastic bristles, one with brass bristles, one with steel bristles. I used the steel bristles one and started scratching the paint layers with them. Then the paint started to break down. The same brush was used to get the last bits of paint along with some dental pics. The plastic will have micro scratches that make it look hazy. But it's a lot like sanding with a really fine grit. Once you hit it with primer, it disappears.

[@persildaz5090]

I love the steady progression of his painting skills in every video. very inspirational!

[@fallstar7013]

That's an impressive rescue mate. I especially love the sword. That blue against the silver looks stunning.

[@Uselesswizard]

This was a fantastic rescue! You really brought this mini back from the brink. Using the textured plastic from the failed early attempts at stripping the paint to your advantage worked out well! Thanks for another great rescue!

[@kampfer1945mk]

Having been a hobbiest for the better part of 40+ years there's some helpful tools I can recommend. One is a fiberglass bristle brush from AK Interactive. It'll abrade any tough to remove paint in any nook and cranie. You'll need to use it in soapy water though as the microscopic bristles can break off. Two is that there's several brands of "Decal/Enamel paint remover" made by hobby companies. They won't harm the plastic underneath, but will remove the enamel paint and primer. Hope this helps. Love your restoration of minis and channel. 👍☺

[@FormerGovernmentHuman]

That slaughter priest actually kind of looks good. Idk why but the few chips of red paint leaving what looks like bare armor that hasn’t been maintained is kind of fitting.

[@kieran2221]

Aww, I love your positivity and your technique. There's something nice about watching a rescue as well - something about restoring a broken thing back to health!

[@Wijkert]

16:22 Great message! Wholeheartedly agree.

[@MaskedRiderChris]

I only use acetone when I need to melt glue bonds on metal minis--I learned the hard way that anything other than metal melts in it! It's no good for stripping paint, in my experience. Looks like that thing was a chore and a half to clean, but the end result looks great! (Just don't get me started on how much a pain NMM is for me!)

[@eBayMiniatureRescues]

nmm is still a pain for me, but this felt like a good middle ground, and easily undone if need be!

[@catcadev]

That was a really sick effect. Amazing how you turned something into this

[@Boey19]

What a transformation! Love the paint scheme!

[@TheMichaellathrop]

For those weird lumps on his arms, I was thinking the pointier ones could be done up as itty bitty horn growths, and the rounder ones could have been either done up in a different skin tone or a wode blue to make them look like a form of scarification, I really thought you were going to go with the latter when you said you wanted to bring in more blue.

[@wikipediaintellectual7088]

I honestly thought he was gonna do exactly that.

[@TwinSteel]

Impressive as usually but especially Impressive what you can do with such rough textures 🎨

[@TheGUNdalf]

I love the chill and calm voiceover parts getting interrupted by loud rock music that I have to adjust the volume constantly

[@Iudayus]

love the saving old models. I have a bunch of old models that I am excited to work on again thanks!

[@AvocationNation]

Sick results, man. A labor of love, great job!

[@gosupaints5186]

ive really been enjoying your videos! i managed to pick up a used Ork Warboss on Wyvern(the same one you did a video on) at my FLGS. it was a shock to see it just sitting in a plastic bag on a used mini shelf for $35! it was one of the finecast models with plastic wings, i was hesitant that it might be recast but it is legit! i also got an ultrasonic cleaner and have been loving it for stripping rescue minis. have a good one and keep up the good content!

[@JZStudios2]

Honestly bro that probably should be your Golden Demon entry for this year. That paint job is top quality.

[@TemberGundam]

I love seeing how big your channel has become!

[@eBayMiniatureRescues]

It blows my mind every single day, glad you've been around for so long, I appreciate the support very much :)

[@cycoholic]

Turned out great. Could have painted him as if he was in the early stages of Nurgles Rot, would have been a cool little story to go with the figure.

[@Sergiocalvominiatures]

Maybe I should try this thing of recovering figures that I painted when I was 12 years old... with colors that were not from the hobby. Nice thick layers they were 😅😅

[@eBayMiniatureRescues]

Honestly, that would be amazing to see. I want to know what 12 year old Sergio was thinking when he started painting minis :)

[@euansmith3699]

Whatsup, Casey?! 👍 The uncleaned mini looks like a Nurgle Champion. The finished version looks really cool

[@maxbrandt6]

I remember when GW included that figure for free with a White Dwarf issue a few years ago, I nearly forgot about that one. Very good job on this rescue, not all gamers are mini painters.

[@Piecespatpaints]

You’re an inspiration to me and probably several other people! Thank you Casey!

[@cerisekappes580]

You really brought this model back to life! 😊

[@Geerladenlad]

Have you ever tried using that Vallejo plastic putty that comes in a tube? I think that could work well to fill in some of those pitted areas for models that have been damaged by acetone.

[@McCool117]

The berserker looks amazing. Though I feel like he needed a bunch of blood on the sword, flail, and horns.

[@dqtattoos]

I would love to see a video about your display case setup!

[@ErebosGR]

Tamiya Extra-Thin Cement is 50% Acetone, 50% Butyl Acetate. The acetone is what melts the surfaces for gluing, and why it smooths rough surfaces.

[@davidenania7386]

Fantastic job as always

[@larrysmith703]

The model looks great. Well done! I used to have this one. Unfortunately he perished in a flood basement

[@Mara999]

I imagine that some of the Chaos models with the most corroded surfaces could be converted into worshippers of Nurgle.

[@moleculeman27]

Absolutely LOVE your intro music! Wellmess, yes?

[@eBayMiniatureRescues]

Yeah! Beyond Elysium by Welmess, a pretty sweet track :)

[@JakobEkman-bf6ez]

Awesome job, mr Casey!!

[@dragunhero00]

Love your videos definitely the ones I look forward to most.

Thank you for sponsoring, FUM.

[@winewithhedda]

When in doubt, make the mini part of a Nurgle army. 🧟‍♂️

[@dennissvensson3101]

Awesome work

[@roryhatfield6696]

Very Frezzata-esk. Great work 😊

[@PistolPeteLee]

You’re a wizard, Casey * Hagrid voice *

[@patrickvd7587]

Great job!

[@davetaylor9966]

A very impressive rescue!

[@halley42]

NEW MINIATURE RESCUE??? HERE SO FAST

[@jeepnwithdog]

Those dis-lay cases you hav4, are those the Home Depot ones you mentioned on the podcast a long time ago?

[@Uratoh42]

That is the kind of damage you can only really pretend was intentional on Khorne, Nurgle, or Skaven stuff XD

[@eBayMiniatureRescues]

For the most part that's where I would take it, make it something in a faction that has that type of thing going on already. But, the grimdark can go deep into some of the "cleaner" models. If there's a will, is what I'm saying. Definitely a lot easier on a mini that already looks good all busted up and gross though lol.

[@WhiterThanAginger]

I thought that model was a lost cause but you saved it.

[@MrHandyDad]

Impressive repair on that one...

[@nathanielschleif]

Do you try isopropyl alcohol for stripping paint? I find that sometime degreaser just doesn't work on a given paint but iso takes it off right away.

[@ltmac7070]

Can you please post the glasses you use when you paint please. Can’t seem to find good ones.

[@Wijkert]

16:36 or casualties!

[@andrewashby70]

Ive got one of these, i turned it into a Necromunda model called "Big jake".

[@dafruk1]

Just looking at your airbrush thats an H&S evo but have you replaced the trigger? It looks bigger than the standard one that ive got.

[@Auriorium]

I have like a busted Rhino that I will use as a terrain peace. Just to practice terrain building.

[@eBayMiniatureRescues]

perfect

[@unf0ld]

Have you tried a fibreglass pen on tricky minis?

[@eBayMiniatureRescues]

Not yet, but I am looking into getting a few. That would have been helpful for this one for sure.

[@Mad4saxBrewery]

Did you just invent a new technique of NMM?? NMM over a true metallic paint base. Now it needs a catchy new name that everyone will start using.

[@eBayMiniatureRescues]

haha, I can't remember what it's called (maybe modulation?), something I learned from Caleb Wissenback. He uses it a lot on metallics and I really like it on things like knights, it's definitely taking the same principles of light placement on nmm and using colors to give the same effect.

[@django60617]

Nice!

[@rocketman7777]

What the brand of your display cabinets?

[@eBayMiniatureRescues]

Fufu&Gaga, from Home Depot of all places. Pretty nice cabinets overall, and they come with led strips! If you are looking to get them just wait for them to go on sale. They vary in price quite often. www.homedepot.com/p/Black-Wood-Display-Cabinet-With-Tempered-Glass-Doors-and-3-Color-LED-Lights-KF020275-01-c/323740685

[@jellysandjamz250]

Models lives matter!

[@SJGvP]

Great what you could do with a model that looked that bad.

[@eifla1176]

What airbrush do you use?

[@eBayMiniatureRescues]

I mainly use H&S airbrushes. I have the Angel Giraldez Infinity and the Squidmar Evolution (I used this one in this video). Both very awesome. For a long time, I also used a Badger Patriot 105 and a Badger Sotar 20/20, those are also very nice and much less expensive.

[@cgrosbeck]

Doooood FN Amazing

[@Wolfogre]

The name of the mini is second only to the Blood Slaughterer daemonic robot in stupidity , but I love the mini itself. It's super fun to modify and paint.

[@madmaverickentertainment]

Did you ever try brake fluid?

[@eBayMiniatureRescues]

Still haven't tried it, but I probably have some in the garage somewhere.

[@madmaverickentertainment]

@@eBayMiniatureRescues Yeah brother that will strip the paint but not the plastic.

[@TwinSteel]

❤️🥳👍🏿

[@X.davidWilliams]

Huzzah

[@ReachwaterMinitures]

hello there first comment and first to like the video

[@eBayMiniatureRescues]

Thanks :)

[@WastelandGod]

Great job!