Sorastro's Marvel: Crisis Protocol Painting Guide Ep.7 - Thor

[@neofight395]

No way Sorastro is a mere mortal. He is a GOD of painting. Holy crabapples this is absolutely amazing.

[@Sorastro]

Thank you so much Chad! ☺️

[@bryanm6826]

You are worthy of wielding that hammer now. A mighty paint job for a mighty character. Thank you for sharing your talent.

[@Sorastro]

Thanks so much Bryan! I'm really glad you enjoyed it 😀

[@mrfusion3342]

I nearly laughed when Stage 4 finishing touches started at 11 mins and I realised that there was 40mins to go :)

[@Sorastro]

Ha ha 😁

[@WSmith-wo4sc]

Great - I had just finished my Thor. Now I have to strip him and start all over again! :)

[@demcrusher7086]

That freaking hammer looks unbelievable! Excellent job brother!

[@Sorastro]

Thanks so much! I'm glad you liked it 😀

[@srsgoblin]

Watching your videos since I found your channel gives me this weird sense of awe, and inspiration. Like, I see your cloak and my brain is all "That can't be real" and the artist side of me is thinking, "you're literally watching him apply it, you can do this too." Wish I had the model to try to imitate what you've done here. It's truly special, one of the best tutorials on any model I've seen on this whole website.

[@Sorastro]

Wow - thanks so much Casey! 😀

[@MrMagicchrisi]

50 minutes - this is your masterpiece I guess! Can't wait to watch!

[@jordana1368]

It's unreal!

[@Sorastro]

Thanks guys! 🤗

[@HotelCharliHill]

4k?!?! WOW!!! What quality!!! Such a joy to watch on my big screen tv!!

[@Sorastro]

Excellent! It's nice to have viewers who appreciate these things. Thank you! 😀

[@HotelCharliHill]

@@Sorastro Absolutely! I don't have cable so KZbin is where it's at! Ever thought of doing a battle report? I bet you'd produce something tantalizing.

[@Sorastro]

Yes I have thought about filming a battle report! However I think I'll need a new camera with better focus tracking first.. 😀

[@HotelCharliHill]

@@Sorastro auto-focus certainly helps when people are talking and moving around the board, but I think training to manually use a focus on the lens could help. Also, I'd strongly suggest not doing it like others do, but often setting the camera down on one of those flexible three legged tripods which would permit for very quick raising and lowering the camera close to the table top. I'd also go for a LOT more cinematic shots, close to the table where people can see the gorgeous detail in the models RATHER THAN the very undetailed and rather boring angles far from the table in the hands of the host (great for setting up what's happening in each activation, but not enjoyable if they never get down to the level of the characters to bring the viewer 'into the action' just like in film). "Play on Tabletop" from Canada does really good battle reports for WH40k, and I think they're the best going right now. If I was doing this stuff, I'd borrow a lot from them, but also incorporate much more of a cinematic experience. Hope those suggestions bless you!

[@kaotictube]

Watching your videos is the only way I can stay motivated painting, so simple yet such good quality.

[@Sorastro]

Thanks a lot! I really appreciate that :)

[@kyle18350]

This is beautiful.... Sir you are the Bob Ross of miniature painting.

[@Sorastro]

Thank you kindly! :)

[@Jess-the-equestrian]

Would like to say thank you for the amazing videos . You have lured a 30 year old dad back into a much loved hobby. Seeing marvel in miniature models is a treat to behold . I wish you all the best and congratulate you on such fantastic content.

[@Sorastro]

Thank you so much! (From one dad to another) 😁

[@blakelivesay]

Sometimes I just re-watch these since they're so great, but I finally took the plunge and purchased the core set and a few extras like Thor. Can't wait for them to arrive to put the videos to use!

[@Sorastro]

Aww great! Thank you so much 🤗

[@RageBadgerGaming]

LOVE the blue OSL. Always resounds with me when folks do that well.

[@Sorastro]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you liked the OSL :)

[@bneffer]

Painting with tone and temperature is next level… I’ve been painting with your videos since the early Imperial Assault minis and feel like you are dragging me along on this journey with you! Spending time looking at my minis as I paint them with that in mind is rewarding and I enjoy seeing the hobby in a new “light”, (see what I did there?) haha!

[@Sorastro]

Ha ha, excellent man - I'm really happy to hear that 😁

[@MiniaturesofDeath]

Always a pleasure to see a new video from you Mark!

[@Sorastro]

Thanks a lot! Oh! I'll get those questions answered for you this week btw! :)

[@MiniaturesofDeath]

@@Sorastro sounds great! 😍

[@paologarces8520]

Your best work yet! I love all the attention to detail that you put into reflections for this one.

[@Sorastro]

Thanks so much Paolo! I really put my heart and soul into this one, so I'm glad you liked it :)

[@wagar2728]

just got into this hobby and I absolutely love it. You are a great help... and by the way, I read all the way to the end, so... Hello :)

[@Sorastro]

Ha ha - awesome! Thanks for the kind comment 😁

[@BadgerLovingFluffster]

Thor wears full on kinky boots! Who would have known. Excellent painting as usual. Really like the way you are getting into OSL and other more subtle reflective surfaces/casts. Really brings the models to life. Thought you were way too heavy on the blue tone on the chest at first but it all tied together really well in the end.

[@Sorastro]

Thanks again buddy! :)

[@nevetsonilozzoc3384]

Nice paint work as always all mighty Sorastro 😄

[@Sorastro]

Thanks a lot! I really appreciate that :)

[@skizzlep]

Amazing as always! Little things like going back to add the bands to the boots goes such a long way. Love the scale armour. Top marks Mr. Sorastro! 👏

[@Sorastro]

Thanks a lot! Ha, yeh.. I almost didn't spot those bands; glad I did though 😀

[@jewishdictionary1715]

While the hammer is visually stunning, I can't believe the dedication you must have put into the leg armor. Just amazing piece of work. Cheers.

[@Sorastro]

Thank you! Actually both the hammer and the legs were pretty quick and fun to do :)

[@OriginPainting]

Super slick, always a joy to watch

[@Sorastro]

Thanks a lot! Much appreciated :)

[@simonedesanctis3887]

Your videos are strangely relaxing, meditation like experiences 🤣

[@Sorastro]

Thank you very much Simone! I'm glad you think so :)

[@albertito2485]

I'm loving this. I didn't get mine done yet just because I was waiting on this.

[@Sorastro]

Thanks a lot Alberto! I hope it was worth the wait :)

[@whiterice012]

Truly a labor of love! Great work, good sir!

[@Sorastro]

Thank you! I did put my heart and soul into this :)

[@danielcarlsen9228]

Really great painting! I also like the new music!

[@Sorastro]

Thanks a lot Daniel! I'm glad you liked the music :)

[@MtPot_1]

Utterly superb, one of my painting inspirations, such a good artist

[@Sorastro]

Thanks so much Mark! I'm glad you enjoyed the episode :)

[@mitchcowan1446]

Soooooo happy you did this one! Thor is literally next in my que

[@Sorastro]

Awesome! Thanks Mitch :)

[@infinity_moment]

Wow! Incredible 😍!! And thank you for giving me inspiration again and again! Because of your tutorials I've managed to lift my painting skill immensely) And your music helps me to stay focused during my painting sessions :)

[@Sorastro]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate that kind feedback :)

[@AlexLusth]

Damn! This is prop your best paint job so far.

[@Sorastro]

Thanks a lot Alex! I am certainly enjoying pushing myself with each mini, and trying new things... :)

[@AFK82359]

Very nice Video 👍👍👍👍👍is it possible that you paint red scull?!

[@Sorastro]

Thank you! Yes, I’ve painted Red Skull, and will be sharing a PDF guide for him quite soon. 😀

[@AFK82359]

@@Sorastro very very nice 🙂 i painted all my figures with your vids and you are one of the reason i begin with the hobby👍👍 my results are far away from yours but i learn a lot from you 🙂🙂🙂👍👍 thx for your inspartions and wonderful work👍👍👍

[@Sorastro]

Thank you so much! ☺️

[@SPAMsammiches]

Amazing as always! Hope you're well!

[@Sorastro]

Thanks a lot buddy! We're all doing OK thanks :)

[@alanrennox7340]

Excellent tutorial.

[@Sorastro]

Thanks a lot Alan; I'm glad you liked it :)

[@Frostolo1981]

Great video as always and the added pdfs for other characters are much appreciated. Can I ask if you have plans to paint thanos or any of the black order? I currently have them on pre order and would be good to know before I start them if you plan to do one. Keep up these great videos I have learnt a lot from your painting

[@Sorastro]

Thank you! Yes, I have pre-ordered Thanos and will certainly be giving him a video! I also have Corvus Glaive and Proxima Midnight, although I'm not sure when exactly I'll be covering them (possibly as PDFs perhaps..) :)

[@francois-xavierdespoulain2066]

Thanks for the video. little question that had to be asked a hundred times. what brushes do you use?

[@Sorastro]

Thanks! That's why towards the end of the video I always include the line: "..as always you’ll find details of all the paints and brushes used in the video description below" :)

[@adamg157]

Every video I watch, you outdo yourself sir. Amazing work as always mate. You've been making me consider buying either is game or Star Wars Legion, as these paint jobs just make the models look even better. As a side query, I suppose you could do the Scale Mail on the arms as well as the legs in the same way? If you wanted to be similar to the comics or the films

[@Sorastro]

Thanks so much Adam! Oh yes, you could totally do the scale effect on the arms too if you like. For aesthetic reasons I'm quite OK with the bare arms personally; I just felt that the legs were crying out for something different to break up the black leather running from the tunic all the way down to the feet. :)

[@adamg157]

Sorastro's Painting That makes sense. I love the look. It's a great blend of the original 60s artwork and the modern day look

[@CanistSyaoran]

Have you ever done explosion bases? I'm trying to figure out how best to create that effect that the base is being shot/exploding while a miniature is flying away. (i.e. Star Wars Arc Trooper)

[@Sorastro]

Hi Ben! Hmm I don't think I've tried that yet (although I did a charred earth effect for Boba Fett...) :)

[@stormquiver]

Truly Godly. fantastic job.

[@Sorastro]

Thanks a lot Jordan! :)

[@daitrigger179]

😱😱😱😱best so far 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻makes me want to stop pairing as I’ll never get to this level 🙈😂

[@Sorastro]

Thanks David! I'm pushing myself and learning with each mini too, but really I don't think there's anything particularly difficult about each individual step to be honest.. :)

[@charliewphotos]

At a push could seraphim sepia work as a substitute for the sepia ink?

[@Sorastro]

Hi! Sure thing :)

[@vicsminiatures7949]

Wonderful work on Thor but I have a question. You started this mini with a zenithal highlighting but then covered all of that work with thick paint that totally covers all of the pre-shading work so why bother doing the zenithal if you are not going to use it to help with shadows and hightlights?

[@Sorastro]

Hi Vic! That's a fair question; I've had a few people ask me that, so I think I'll actually put a video talking about it :)

[@vicsminiatures7949]

@@Sorastro Will look for it.

[@jaroslavvlcek4368]

hi i want ask varnish model after you complete base ( add grass stone etc) or first finish mini varnish and then complete base ( grass stone etc ) ty for answer

[@Sorastro]

Hi! I think either way is fine; the only time I wouldn't spray a scenic base is if I have water effects on because the spray might produce a cloudy finish. :)

[@terrynicholls2975]

Gorgeous

[@Sorastro]

Thanks Terry! I put a lot into him so I'm glad you like it :)

[@jonathanpopp7927]

Great work on Mjölnir (the rest of the model looks great as well, but I find Mjölnir absolutely stunning). I wanted to try the wet blending myself and as you are using the Redgrass Wet Palette: How long does one sheet of hydration paper last? Can I just use it until its full with color or do I need to change it regularly?

[@Sorastro]

Thanks a lot Jonathan! I generally use one piece of paper until it's totally covered in paint. Over a long session I will have to add some additional water to the tray however to keep the sponge hydrated. :)

[@stompingfreak8980]

Leaps and bounds. Your work is absolutely beautiful. How much time did Thor take?

[@Sorastro]

Thanks a lot buddy! I honestly can't remember how long he took; I shot the video over a couple of days though :)

[@TomFilmHUN]

what is the white sheet you put in the paint tray? Thanks!

[@Sorastro]

Hi! That's just the membrane for the wet palette (from Redgrass Games) 🙂

[@rhino5419]

Hello. What scale are these figurines? It is not stated on Amazon. They look around 1/48 - 32mm. But i would like to be sure.

[@Sorastro]

Hi! They're quoted as being in 40mm scale (or 0 Scale in model train terminology). Thor - being quite mighty - measures about 45mm from feet to top of the helmet, and Captain America is 40mm tall. Also I'm using die cast cars in the game that are in 1/48 scale and they seem to fit the scale of the minis quite nicely. :)

[@rhino5419]

@@Sorastro Thank you very much. Stay safe.

[@Sorastro]

You're welcome sir! And thank you :)

[@g1ptn689]

The level here is 🤯 Thoroughly enjoyed, as always. Of interest, which of the MCP models have you enjoyed painting the most so far?

[@Sorastro]

Thanks a lot! Oh gosh.. I'm not sure I could pick a single one, but Thor would have to be a contender for sure; just having fun with the lighting and textures etc. Up there also would have to be Hulk, Doc Oc, Captain Marvel, and Captain America.. :)

[@g1ptn689]

Well, your enjoyment certainly shines through in the end results. All the best.

[@Sorastro]

@@g1ptn689 Thank so much! I'm happy to hear that 😀

[@Bearprobe]

Did you stop varnishing your minis? Even if they are for a board game?

[@Sorastro]

Hi! No, I still varnish them; I just don't feel the need to show it at the end of every episode - just the first one perhaps of each series :)

[@TenguMonk]

Yes!!

[@guarditomatt316]

Hello, where do you buy your colours? Thanks

[@Sorastro]

Hi! Sometimes from my FLGS (The Dice Saloon here in Brighton, UK) or online from places like Element Games. :)

[@hostagegrenade743]

Hello. Just wondering if the Lord of the Rings painting is finished?

[@Sorastro]

Hi! Yes, I finished both the core box and the Villains of Eriador expansion a while back. Note that I covered some of the minis as PDF guides: sorastro.com/2020/03/23/atarin-pdf-painting-guide/ 🙂

[@hostagegrenade743]

Sorastro's Painting Nice. Thank you for responding

[@Sorastro]

No problem 🙂

[@slowbacca186]

How long do you need in Realtime to paint the miniture? Do you just Paint or are playing tabletop also?

[@Sorastro]

Hi! I'm not sure exactly, but I probably spent up to around 8 hours on Thor.. And yes - I love to play! twitter.com/Sorastros/status/1265252628981846016?s=20 :)

[@ferranc7209]

Amazing!!!!!

[@Sorastro]

Thank you! :)

[@Dac629]

Is there a magical paint brush that can give me the skills of sorastro if I’m worthy? Because my skills have plateaued and are still so far away from this level!

[@Sorastro]

You could try the brush I use (Rosemary and Co Series 8, size 2..) :)

[@Dac629]

Sorastro's Painting a little tricky to get in the US. I mostly use army painter and GW brushes for their availability and quality for the price. They don’t last me as long as I’d like, but they do what I need them too.

[@chacewatson7682]

How long do they actually take to paint?

[@Sorastro]

Hi Chace! Painting time may vary a LOT depending on the painter, the figure, and the standard being aimed for. I'm really taking my time with the MCP minis, so I'll happily spend several hours on a single figure... :)

[@tomasyanes6746]

Hey, Sorastro. Awesome job! Out of curiosity, how much do you thin your paints when you are putting layers on? And how long do you wait before adding more layers? Thanks!

[@Sorastro]

Thanks Tomas! I don't wait long between layers because the paint dries pretty fast. I might vary the consistency depending on what I'm doing, but these days I don't like to go too thin tbh.. :)

[@johnnycooper7019]

Dear Sorastro, Amazing work & an outstanding tutorial! Out of curiosity how long did it take you to paint the model excluding drying time and editing? I do hope that you and your Family are keeping well? Kind Regards Johnny

[@Sorastro]

Thank you sir! It's hard to be precise; I shot the video over two days, and maybe spent up to around 8 hours actually painting (roughly). The family are well, thank you so much for asking! :)

[@guillaumebellanger9716]

From the beginning of this series your painting level really up but this ones is a masterpiece. Your light and shadow are really fabulous. But you really play with ligth reflects on the ground. But you did not do Thor shadow ^^

[@Sorastro]

Thanks a lot Guillaume! I did actually paint quite a diffuse gradient from light near the front of the base, growing a little darker towards the rear, but I admit it's pretty subtle, and hard to separate from the natural shadow cast by the model. :)

[@clicatos]

amazing!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Sorastro]

Thank you very much! 😀

[@13Robzilla]

So my wife says, "Why are you turning on the speakers to watch a painting video?, It's a Sorastro video honey, Oh OK." Thanks for sharing and also thanks for keeping the part about the eye, I appreciate the error correction.

[@Sorastro]

Ha - thanks a lot mate! :)

[@dukespaintart1259]

Amazing bro amazing ^^

[@Sorastro]

Thanks mate! I’m really glad you liked what I did with him 😀

[@dukespaintart1259]

@@Sorastro ofc , the light effects are cool and i like which colors you use 😊

[@breadpirateoverhere]

Did... did he really freehand make armor.... that's.... that''s incredible.

[@Sorastro]

Ha ha - thank you ☺️

[@ImaginerImagines]

I'm mesmerized by the scale leggings. I mean it looks like they were sculpted that way. He is a master.

[@Sorastro]

Thanks a lot Michael! I wasn't quite sure how they were going to turn out, so I'm glad you liked them 😁

[@200iqgryplanszowe]

god damnit.. its too op...

[@patricklefevre1342]

Excellent work as always, pitty the box doesn't include an alternative helmetless and bearded head looking like Chris Hemsworth 😉

[@Sorastro]

Ha ha, thanks Patrick! 😁

[@patricklefevre1342]

@@Sorastro No problem, also: proud to be a Patreon as of today 🙂

[@Sorastro]

Thank you so much! Truly appreciated 🙂

[@patricklefevre1342]

@@Sorastro You've earned it you've been teaching me more than you know 🙂

[@Mailed-Knight]

You are so cool.

[@Sorastro]

Thank you sir! :)

[@gamelover260]

Well i guess i need Blue green and Ice yellow haha

[@Sorastro]

Ha ha :D

[@gothknight6]

I love your videos and have always been a huge fan of your soundtracks but the music behind this video made me want to fall asleep. These are super heroes! Wheres the thrill?

[@Sorastro]

Thanks - I appreciate that you might want a bit more of an "action-packed" sound track, but I generally prefer a more ambient approach which doesn't stress the viewer out, and is easy to ignore for people who aren't into it. :)

[@lorenzopalozza6279]

The moment I realized there were no sculpted scales on the trousers .... Jeeesus Christ......

[@Sorastro]

Ha ha - thanks man 😄

[@LovoAle]

amazing job but you should use only one brand of color for each video.. we paaaaaaaaay for them :/

[@Sorastro]

Thank you! I hear you, and for a more beginner-oriented series I might limit my colours to a single "starter set" of paints (like I did with the Lord of the Rings series), but for a more advanced series like this I'm going to pick the best colours for the job, from whatever range. I also pay for my paints too, but I don't think it's necessarily cheaper to buy paints from a single manufacturer anyway..? 🙂

[@williamjohnson4497]

:O

[@redhotswing]

Thorastro is worthy.

[@Sorastro]

Lol - thanks Kevin :)

[@flightmasteronezeroone907]

Sorastro please, I beg you stop using scale75 products. They have been caught repeatedly stealing IP and art from independent artists since 2013. They have also repeatedly censored their kickstarters and web forums to delete any decent on these topics. As an independent artist who’s made it please take a stand against their rampant IP theft.

[@Sorastro]

Thank you for bringing this to my attention! I'll certainly look into this, and if I can find alternative paints that I enjoy using as much I'll consider switching brands :)

[@thanasisgeronimos9124]

Have at thy ....By Odin's beard ..this foe makes sense none at all..

[@Sorastro]

Lol buddy :)

[@thanasisgeronimos9124]

this is one of your top 5 paint jobs in your channel...maybe number 1...

[@Sorastro]

Thanks so much! I am enjoying pushing myself and trying new things with each of these minis.. :)