Retro Painting: Blood Angels DREADNOUGHT for my 2nd Edition Space Marines

[@questofknowledge8788]

At my local game store we have a guy who plays 40k with his late 2nd early 3rd chaos space marines. He just recently upgraded from metal Abby and terminators to plastic, but he still rocks the two heavy metal chaos dreadnoughts.

[@edpaintsminis]

That's excellent! Those chaos dreads have so much character.

[@questofknowledge8788]

@@edpaintsminis Yep, he is in the process of rebasing everything for tournament play now. It is hilarious watching his mini/derpy chaos marines charge and murder custodes.

[@boboayame2065]

'upgraded'

[@onalert413]

Did he ever have a Failbaddon the Armless moment?

[@questofknowledge8788]

@@onalert413 Not that I have seen, from what I know he long ago pinned the arms in place. Now I have seen him lose his head though XD.

[@jbuchr]

That dreadnought looks amazing! So glad to see someone putting so much love into all these old models.

[@edpaintsminis]

Thank you! It's always a pleasure returning to models I built and painted when I was about 11 and applying new skills to them.

[@wanntime1894]

Easily my fav second edition content on the KZbin's! If the next battle report is half as good as the Armageddon stuff i will be very happy. Awesome stuff dude keep it up!

[@edpaintsminis]

Aww thanks so much! I always aim to make each video better than the last, so hopefully the batrep I have planned won't disappoint! :)

[@ThatWildcard]

I agree. His narration just draws me in. Its so immersive with the voice to really put the cherry on top.

[@MakutaDreadscythe]

Absolutely adore these every time you make one, just sends me way back to looking at the old catalogues dreaming of models in glass cabinets. Don’t get me wrong, I love the new sculpts for models and they have their place for modern design sensibilities, but they just don’t have the soul like these retro models do.

[@edpaintsminis]

Totally agree. They really feel 'crafted' and leave enough of a canvas for hobbyists to put their own spin onto it. But yes - objectively the new stuff is incredible!

[@waclaw_proch]

old warhammer models >>> newer ones. They really have a cool old scifi vibe.

[@Eliimore93]

Can't wait for more. Love this oldhammer videos!!

[@ThePlatypusRules]

This is such great content! I also started with 2nd edition and your videos take me right back to my childhood! Thanks a lot for your great work - and of course, I need to see a battle report with all those awesome models!

[@tc518]

Awesome painting, man. Love the detail on the base and the "Fury" on the scroll too!

[@richardbradley2335]

Half a tonne of lead beauty.

[@5721porter]

Amazing! Love your retro minis and cant wait for the next one!

[@vynlevil]

Old-school brilliance! Well done!

[@arum236]

These videos are firing me up to break out my 5000 pt 2 - 3rd edition dark angles army. If i remember right there should be at least 3 dreadnoughts and so may tanks. Should get to painting whats remaining

[@edpaintsminis]

That sounds like a glorious host of Angels...

[@dcoo1537]

You've done it again, nostalgic overload!!! Proper feel good times of me and my best mate with this one dude thank you 🤟👍

[@edpaintsminis]

Thanks mate - glad to hear it.

[@cornerwizard]

The usual glory being brought to beautiful old models! Still adore the banners you add to the Blood Angels, they are so striking. Also very nice to see the Lictor on the edge of the painting desk! Hope we see him soon.

[@williamkarl-gustafmoller8492]

Thr dreadnaught really shines in 2nd edition.

[@fybso3057]

I love your videos man

[@edpaintsminis]

Thank you! I love reading comments like this - makes it worth it!

[@mraide]

Respect for your work, really good work,,,but I never liked the 90s "factory fresh" look - I went straight to grim dark ....before grim dark was a thing 🤣

[@robynamory9027]

This looks super nice. I'm a big fan of the Primaris Dreads as they're imposing and cool centerpiece models but man Firstborn Dreads just have such a charm to them.

[@Miniscape-wh40k]

I'm definitely following and adapting this when painting my own metal dread. Great work Ed!

[@edpaintsminis]

Awesome! Thank you! Just saw your heavy metal pal on Instagram. 😎

[@Miniscape-wh40k]

@@edpaintsminis 😍

[@holmsey555]

Turned out beautifully good job and really liked how you did the banner

[@edpaintsminis]

Thanks so much! I recommend you check out Josh's tutorial on The Crown of Command Channel 😊

[@bringbattlewargaming8720]

Great paintjob. Lots of thing coats. Love the base as well

[@ironbomb6753]

How refreshing to see a beautiful metal miniature restored and worked without complaint. I love these old metal figures and this one is a gem. It was also great to see Acetone used as well, lol. Nice job, this model is amazing. ❤👍

[@edpaintsminis]

No complaints whatsoever. It's carefully designed and with the right tools a real pleasure to work with. Thanks so much for the comment :)

[@DecayedAndy]

Nothing matching to the hand feel of these solid metal guys, they have that chonk to them that makes them feel premium and a valuable unit when you move them on the table, i used to have a metal Bloodthirster and remember how heavy that was. Looks great as usual my dude Man what are you aiming for to add to this? some old assault marines? or aim for those metal commanders like the librarian, chaplain etc?

[@edpaintsminis]

All of the above my man. I think a few more characters are required as a priority.

[@stuartlennon9511]

Love the colour choice for the base. Would never have thought of that! Looks great 👌🏼

[@kylephaneufmusic]

I recently stumbled upon your channel and must say I love it. I especially loved the 2nd Ed campaign you did. Can’t wait for more of that!

[@edpaintsminis]

Thank you Kyle! Really glad you've found it. I've got a few more batreps planned and a fairly ambitious one due to be filmed in a few weeks too!

[@chba2093]

Looks incredible - nice work. I hope it holds together without pins!

[@sethzac2424]

Hadn’t thought of using matt sealer on banners, thanks for the great tip man 👍🏻

[@billistefansson5309]

Greetings and Salutations! Just awesome! I have one of the metal Dreads, Ultramarines, with an Assault Cannon. Eventually acquiered a Plastic Dread from the Assault on Black Reach, with the Multi Melta, which my son painted up in Blood Angels colours. The Multi Melta is just iconic Blood Angels Dread. Love your content!

[@edpaintsminis]

Thanks so much Bill! The assault cannon version is so cool! Love that you got your son onboard and you're painting dreads together. More dread action on the horizon!

[@j.m.lutton1794]

This motivates me to finish repainting my BA dread.

[@socialcommentary]

Very, very cool dreadnought, great music to listen to, a Terry Pratchett endorsement (I like Jon Culshaw, but highly, highly recommend Nigel Planer's narration), and a very cute cat at the end! What more could one ask for in a video?

[@edpaintsminis]

I'll check out the Nigel Planer version soon. Buffy thanks you for the complement and sends her regards. :)

[@Necrontyr121]

Re-doing the same era metal Dark Angels dreadnought for my dad for his birthday. Massive chunk of pewter is a beast! Pinning will likely be in my future.

[@edpaintsminis]

That sounds like the most epic of all birthday presents. Your dad is a lucky man.

[@2XS]

There is no Hammer like Oldhammer! Especially with all the new rules changes and shenanigans comming with 10th I am drawn to the good old times. The rules are not as neat written as the current rules, but one has a good hung and stable rules set. Just search for BattleBible and you will find all the rules and Army Books one need for some 2nd Edition fun! I love your rescue videos and the Dreadnought was always my favorite model.

[@edpaintsminis]

Ah love the Battlebible - It's been an invaluable resource and it is great to have everything in one place. Indeed, ain't no hammer like old hammer - that said, I am enjoying 10th edition!

[@sep3189]

Loving the content Ed! If you do another army in the future, I’d love to maybe see some retro Imperial Guard to fight alongside the Blood Angels. Keep it up

[@edpaintsminis]

That would be so cool...maybe Necromundan spiders or a Hive Acheron defence force...?!

[@grimbostink7607]

Your videos are brilliant. Honestly I end up wishing they were longer! Keep up the awesome work!!

[@edpaintsminis]

Thanks so much! Not sure I can make them much longer - but I'll try and keep the content as regular as I can!

[@FreshCoatKustoms]

I forgot all of my rant about the splotchy silver drybrushing as soon as you distracted me with the great Sir Terry Pratchett. This round goes to you. >:(

[@edpaintsminis]

Sounds like a lucky escape for me!

[@daniellof453]

2 for 2, first I have a few of these heavy bastards that I got from my big brother. Second, it was my brother got me into Sir Terry Pratchett. The Small Gods audiobook is so great!

[@edpaintsminis]

Small Gods is sooo good and I hear lots of people say it's their favourite Pratchett novel. Glad that I hit both niches! Thanks for the comment Daniel! :)

[@euansmith3699]

Another great video! That chunky chap is looking wondeful.

[@edpaintsminis]

Cheers Euan! He turned out all right!

[@quinnswart9669]

Looking good!

[@ghostlincoln9304]

I really love the pitted surface all the larger areas have from the casting process, I don't think I've seen a metal boxnaut without atleast some pitting. Love it

[@edpaintsminis]

So true! I've never thought about this before, but you're spot on. Really makes it feel like it came out of a forge|!

[@AllYourSwords]

the think missing from modern 40k Space Marines are the back banners for everyone.

[@edpaintsminis]

Agreed. Back banners for all. :)

[@foxbat51]

True story; when Liam Neeson went out looking for revenge armed with a cosh, it was made from a lead dreadnought in a sock.

[@edpaintsminis]

Multimelta or Assault Cannon?

[@108ghoster1]

So happy I found this page. Amazing word and you've inspired me to get my own retro

[@edpaintsminis]

Welcome aboard!

[@mikevincent8728]

Just incomparably good retro content. Top drawer, my man 👍

[@edpaintsminis]

Thanks Mike!

[@kianmeier3622]

The dreadnought is painted fantastic! As a rather new Warhammer Player I love the old paintjobs and Designs. Glad to see these well-made videos!

[@thomasclements]

Love your videos, they make me feel so nostalgic. Quick question - what matt varnish do you use - struggling to find a good one I like.

[@edpaintsminis]

Hey Thomas. I used Halfords Matt Lacquer spray for the banner. I am completely paranoid about using spray on minis, so stick to GamesWorkshop's 'arcoat followed by Vallejo Matt Varnish applied with a brush. I should add I have only varnished the banner and the decals on this miniature. 😊

[@thomasclements]

@@edpaintsminis I am also very paranoid - especially after hours of painting. Thanks, this really helps. Seriously excited about your next video, and thank you for taking the time to reply!

[@minipaintingforyou]

Iconic! Thank you for sharing!

[@tatenorman4205]

has anyone said yet that your voice sounds exactly like the voice for the Ahoy youtube channel

[@edpaintsminis]

This is the second time! I need to check out their videos and see what this is all about...

[@tonydotnottingham]

Super clean and vibrant - love it!

[@shemaghi7187]

Nice! Banger video as always

[@andrewshepherd9466]

Dread looks class. I just bought my own on ebay to copy you! Hiw did you fix the banner? Mine has arrived in a total state. Got any advice for using brass tubes for example?

[@edpaintsminis]

Thanks so much! So I have had quite a bit of success using plastic rods from Tamiya for back banners. Easy to trim and shape.

[@andrewshepherd9466]

@edpaintsminis thanks Ed. I just found some perfect sized and hollow plastic ABS tube to fit the wonkey broken one down. Its now about 1mm thicker but wont be visible when i get the banner on. Will try and make it detatable for easier transport :) Keep up the great videos, they are great watching and spur the rest of us on!

[@thejaxter6993]

Another good video as always ❤

[@ochaco81]

Man, seeing you paint step-by- step has made me pick up my brushes and at least try to paint my pile of shame. Seeing your army grow is inspiring, thank you!

[@edpaintsminis]

That's so cool! Good luck and enjoy the process :)

[@triisgaard2699]

Greetings fellow Ironhelm

[@ceegronlee]

he looks wonderful!

[@edpaintsminis]

Thank you :)

[@antonio-rolerorural154]

Genial pintado, me encantan tus vídeos.

[@maddokminis]

Excellent mate! You know I think this thing could actually be classified as an offensive weapon! These old dreads are seriously heavy! 🤣 thanks for another minisode! 👍

[@tomwilliams1954]

Good to see you channel growing mate. Keep up the good work

[@edpaintsminis]

Thanks so much Tom!

[@judgedreddthelaw3418]

Sheer perfection! Excellent job sir ❤🤩

[@edpaintsminis]

Thanks Dredd!

[@martintaylor570]

Beautiful work mate!

[@DawnmanDX]

After finding your channel I really love the OG space marines and I made a literal squad of the 1993 mono pose marines I'm only missing an Sergent and heavy weapon those are hard to find.

[@edpaintsminis]

Awesome! Just keep you eyes open - they crop up quite a bit and there are still some good deals out there.

[@SlabBulkhead]

Very nice work as always.

[@kharnifex]

Meltagunning me own throat dibbla

[@edpaintsminis]

You should get an award for this comment.

[@SkeletalStevo]

Beautiful work bud. I bet doing one nice model instead of a fleet of Orks or Nids was a nice change of pace. Keep up the great work/battle reports of old :)

[@edpaintsminis]

Oh you're absolutely right - batch painting is wearing a little thin. Hopefully most of that is behind me now that I have the core of three armies. Thanks for the comment and your support! :)

[@danielcannon9893]

Scrubby scrub scrub. I love metal minis

[@edpaintsminis]

I don't think I'll ever strip another plastic miniature...

[@chrispape7969]

Brilliant watch as usual

[@Tigerheart01]

Can't wait to see the Tyranid vs. Blood Angels matchup! Don't forget those Orks though, I want to see them grow too!

[@edpaintsminis]

I can't wait to play it! The Orks are going to be a longer term project - quite amazing how many Orks it takes to get to 1500.

[@Tigerheart01]

@@edpaintsminis If I remember my brother's army... you can add a mob of Blood Axes in horrible camo uniforms. This will allow you to add a looted Leman Russ Battle Tank! That's a lot of points in a few models there! Of course if you're sticking with an army of just Goffs, I get it. 2nd Orks though were a mix of clans in the same army. Back then, all buggies and bikes were Evil Sunz, all mega armored nobs were Bad Moons, etc.

[@edpaintsminis]

An excellent idea!

[@aglumm9469]

Can’t wait to see them in one of your battle reports!

[@edpaintsminis]

Me too! It's going to be epic!

[@MrBolec91]

I love those old Dreds, maybe im not having those from 90', but those tiny firstborns are fcking blast!

[@NornQueenAlexis]

your videos have made me dig through my bits box to fix up all my old metal models

[@edpaintsminis]

Awesome!

[@kharnifex]

Smashing

[@WilhelmScreamer]

Yooou did a good deed for this disabled war vet

[@edpaintsminis]

Only in Death does Duty End.

[@timothywilliamson9763]

Awesome video. You’re making me want to re-collect 2nd edition space wolves as I did back in 1995.

[@facey1920]

Iam a 40k collector......but that tune in the background where's it from? 😂 Banging

[@RauMins]

Stunning work!

[@JynxBlack13]

Discworld FTW!! Glory to the City Watch ❤ I've got one of these sitting in my box..... it's about time I brought it back from the dead

[@hmgirlpopuri5819]

Hell yeah. Those old pewter dreadnoughts were lethal weapons in real life too given how heavy they are.

[@edpaintsminis]

I can't wait to find out! ( Not in real life!)

[@PanzermansBunker]

Excellent retro paintwork on the Dreadnaught. I like the battle debris base too. Enjoyable video....with a cool cat at the end. Hahaha!!!! Bill

[@edpaintsminis]

Buffy likes to get as much screen time as possible!

[@neilwalker5494]

Looks great

[@TheDoctorOfFails]

I was in a general slump wasn't even enjoying hobbying but you videos are so fun I've painted a full knight and started my sector imperialis!

[@typheron]

I still have 5 of those metallic brutes, they are still one of my favourite models even if they weigh a ton.

[@edpaintsminis]

Are you a Techmarine?

[@typheron]

@@edpaintsminis In Spirit, absolutely. Praise be to the Omnissiah.

[@gilbert9825]

Found your Chanel today and became an intimidate fan of yours. I binged all your videos and ohh wait... whats that... a new video! What a surprise! Excellent work mate. Can't wait for your next episode. MAY THE EMPEROR'S GOLDEN LIGHT ILLUMINATE ALL YOUR ENDEAVORS!

[@edpaintsminis]

Excellent timing - a dynamic entry! Welcome to the party pal! :) "For the Emperor and Sanguinius! Death! DEATH!"

[@plasticdeath31]

Full metal blood angels and Terry Pratchett, very nice 😎

[@kennethphillips6006]

Excellent video! I prefer Nigel Planer though.

[@cheech381]

Very Noice, I think going old school colours on these retro minis is the only way to go. They really do look good and makes your remember why you liked them so much at the time, hasn't changed. Great Vid and channel content.

[@mattslucas1521]

@edpaintsminis I think it's time your lads get some reinforcements, hit me up.

[@edpaintsminis]

That's very kind of you!

[@mattslucas1521]

@@edpaintsminis I gotz sum ol metal buggies, an maybe a wartrakk, jus sittin' in my garage. Dey needz a proppa 'ome, an prolly a fresh lick o paint.

[@edpaintsminis]

That's extremely generous of you. But wouldn't you rather paint them up or make a tidy buck on eBay?!

[@mattslucas1521]

@edpaintsminis while I started my journey in 2nd edition, and it does generate a fair amount of nostalgia, I do prefer the orks and scaling of today. Sure, I could sell them off, but I've come into numerous things serendipitously, why not pay it forward. If you want them, and are willing to pay for shipping, they're yours. Might even have a Nobz Bike to add to the lot.

[@bongobill9525]

I have a Bjorn the Fell Handed.. I may do a 2nd ed Space Wolves force...

[@TomGamerGG]

Unbelievable work!

[@KomeRad]

Awesome, thanks for motivation to paint my blood angels.

[@nightfire734]

No pinning? I feel like with a classically large metal model like this, pinning is a must.

[@carlstanford7607]

Can’t believe the iconic box dreadnought is no longer playable 🥺. Looks amazing Dude. Great work

[@edpaintsminis]

"Only in death does duty end..."

[@markhanson9508]

I love the Gonne. So unsettling

[@edpaintsminis]

YES! I like how Pratchett keeps it ambiguous as to whether it possesses the wielder or whether it is just a comment on all firearms. I suspect the latter.

[@markhanson9508]

@@edpaintsminis he really was a genius. I'm 18 books into my Discworld read-through, not a single wasted minute so far.

[@noahsrandomclips4781]

i actually have a multi melta from this kit on a dark angels dreadnought, i need to finish painting him

[@nwagner4119]

Man, I adore your channel. I don’t even play 40K (I’m all about the AoS), but your narration and painting really hit the spot. I love the chilled out, approachable presentation, and I’m enjoying learning about a game I once walked by in the mall as a child with no money.

[@edpaintsminis]

Thank you so much. Really great to read a comment like this. Plenty more on the way. :)

[@Modge17]

Awesome work as always!

[@edpaintsminis]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Synaesthesie12]

What a beautiful paintjob. This really hit me with a lot of nostalgia as the the Dreadnought is for me the perhaps most iconic 40K miniature. Hope to see a lot more 2nd edition videos from your. Love the content.

[@edpaintsminis]

It really resonates with so many hobbyists, and rightfully so. Good design is eternal. Jes Goodwin is a champ.

[@herpaderp35]

At first I was hesitant seeing the red is just a base colour and edge highlights, but the end result was really great! Sometimes simple (but tedious) schemes really are the best :) Keep the excellent content coming!

[@edpaintsminis]

So was I... Really pleased that it all came together in ther final stages. What's that they say? "Trust in the process" :)

[@mozzy207]

This has really inspired me to repaint my old metal Furioso in 2nd edition colours

[@KateHolden]

Yessss the yellow barrel like the classic artwork! Pure nostalgia!

[@edpaintsminis]

Thanks Kate! I love the vibrancy of the old schemes!

[@aaronbrown4275]

Amazing! I've really enjoy seeing your Blood Angels take shape. I have to ask, is there some oldschool Death Company in the future? ;)

[@edpaintsminis]

If you look carefully in the video (six seconds in) you can see some DC skulking behind a rhino! I do have plans to do more and they deffo need a chaplain to keep them in check!

[@D1-Games]

Excellent Dread and another fun watch again 😎 Coincidentally, I just had a terribly painted one delivered to my doorstep today. Once it's stripped down, it'll follow your example and have a second life as a 2nd ed. Blood Angel 😁

[@edpaintsminis]

Awesome! For the Emperor and Sanguinious!