Speed painting Blackstone Fortress: Janus Draik

[@Kourosmenis]

It’s been a crazy few years, but I MADE IT to Janus!!! Thanks Guy (And Penny!!) for making this journey so amazing. I’ve got a ton of sadness and stress in my life and the times I get to sit down and follow one of your tutorials has been a serious blessing. Cheers!

[@JoshmanJoyce]

Loved every second of these tutorials. Thanks for getting me into the hobby, following along happily. Fair winds Guy and Penny

[@MidwinterMinis]

Thanks for watching Josh! Glad you enjoyed the series :)

[@ltjosh9584]

I'm not crying, you're crying *sniff* But honestly, I've loved this painting series you've done and can't wait to support your content in the future

[@MidwinterMinis]

I KNOW. So emotional. It's not goodbye, it's just... 'til next time ;)

[@RedsGoneGrey]

Another vote to add to the pile of people that would like a showcase video of the whole blackstone fortess set. Love this series to bits, charming, educational and motivational. 10/10 would happily be shamed into making a dent in my unpainted plastic again. Looking forward to what you tackle next!

[@MidwinterMinis]

Haha, thanks Nicholas! Glad you enjoyed the series. I'm working on a showcase video now :)

[@keanueraine]

Thank you for this series. Don't think I've come across another channel that's actually completed an entire boxes content. Bravo Zulu. Series definitely needs an end-cap with you showing off your completed Blackstone Fortress miniatures. Looking forward to whatever you choose next. Something Chaosy? Something Kill Team-ish? Whatever it is I'm sure to watch.

[@MidwinterMinis]

Thanks Rodney! I'm pretty proud of myself actually, haha. Yeah, I've got loads planned, I hope you enjoy my upcoming videos!

[@SamuelHolt1980]

I painted along in the last month and this is my final model. Thanks so much for this series, you have helped me find structure and begin painting again after a long break. You have helped me rediscover the joy of painting; I hope I never push it to the side when I feel too busy and pressured, it is a lovely, constructive and simple way to escape for an hour or two. Also, I am finally going to start a campaign with the set. Thankyou!

[@ceilingface]

Excellent from start to finish. Thankyou very much for putting this series together. Here’s hoping you keep up the momentum and jump into another project soon

[@MidwinterMinis]

Thank you! It's been nice getting your comment on every video, too :) Hope you like the future MWM stuff!

[@helmutlvx]

Honestly, edge highlights are too emphasized in GW's box art and painting tutorials. The regular ol' highlights you're showing how to do here are so much more useful to a novice/intermediate/impatient painter. Really enjoyed the whole series, though I would have liked to see all the models together now that they're painted. Cheers

[@MidwinterMinis]

Don't spoil the surprise for the video I'll put out when I'm at Warhammer Fest and won't have time to create a real episode, haha

[@uglyduckling81]

edge highlighting is chosen as their method as it's the easiest way to get an excellent result. The only skill is neatness which anyone can do with time. It's just a slow and painful way to paint.

[@fungustech8371]

Apart from Mike McVey and a handful of others I was never keen on the GW standard paint job and guide examples. I found the oh so edgy, edge highlighted marines just scuffed and faded. The new painting practices I'm discovering now are so much better than years prior: see also Dana Howl.

[@ElectricalInsanity]

"Just add a little bit of silver here and there to show areas of wear" -Completely covers the codpiece

[@MidwinterMinis]

Janus "intergalactic sex pest" Drake

[@RedsGoneGrey]

The title by which he will now and forevermore be known throughout all the nine realms...

[@wr1029]

oh lawd

[@MidnightSvshi]

Your videos are so killer Guy, can't wait for more content! You're genuinely one of the few channels that I genuinely get excited about when they upload.

[@MidwinterMinis]

Haha, thank you Izsak, it's honestly comments like that which keep me making stuff ;)

[@boombapmak]

Same here

[@brumbz513]

Been back watching these as a newer subscriber and really found this one in particular excellent. As a year one painter learning the craft they are so helpful, thank you.

[@MidwinterMinis]

Great to hear I was able to help you out, Phil. Year one can always be tough, good luck! :)

[@brumbz513]

Slow progress, but making good on something I’ve always wanted to do since teenage gaming years! (25+ years ago!). Nice to have British based channel to watch as well. Will join the Patreon when I get a moment!

[@lordchaosmonkey552]

Thanks for such amazing painting tutorials. What's next? How about some of the new chaos models? I'd love to see how you tackle abaddon.

[@MidwinterMinis]

Aah! I've got so many things lined up, I just need the time to do them. Chaos is definitely happening. Sooner rather than later.

[@reallymiish]

Wow, we made it. Please don't stop posting though!!! I hope to see another one next week!!!

[@MidwinterMinis]

*Rocky theme intensifies*

[@wezab]

Your primer can prep' takes me back to those heady days where I was obliged to do physio for my shoulder. Aah the memories.

[@frederiklund7693]

Just binge watched all of your speed videos, and honestly I think your the best painting channel on youtube. You make it so easy to understand and overcome the painting process for beginners and experienced painters as well. So thank you for the great tutorials!

[@MidwinterMinis]

Haha, I was wondering what that bump in my views was ;) Glad you enjoy our stuff matey!

[@julienmarboeuf8037]

Almost finished the set, thanks to your tutorials. Another set that I would love to see, SPACE HULK !!! Thanks again.

[@MidwinterMinis]

YES! It would be a fast series. Terminators. Genestealers. Done. Haha

[@julienmarboeuf8037]

@@MidwinterMinis So... 2 videos... deal?

[@BaijoGosum]

Great series. Looking forward to what comes next

[@MidwinterMinis]

Thanks Josh! So much! Can't wait to show everyone :)

[@richardnjones2008]

Excellent Guy...thanks so much...will definitely help with painting them. I am sure GW will come out with an expansion soon...

[@MidwinterMinis]

Oh man, I hope so! That Traitor Command set they teased looks awesome.

[@n3dstark]

Brilliant work, great series. Can't wait to see your next project.

[@MidwinterMinis]

Thank you! Me too, I've got so many cool ideas :D

[@olybenjamin]

What a great series of videos, thanks for finishing up the whole box. So many series don't. Like lots of other people I'm excited to see what you do next. Kill Team: Rogue Trader is what I've got my fingers crossed for.

[@MidwinterMinis]

Thanks mate! I have to admit I was a bit intimidated when I started. "You do realise there's going to be like, 20 episodes don't you? Idiot" was basically my only thought in January ;)

[@someonesusingmyname]

I have been lucky enough to catch this series since nearer to its beginning, and I've been following along excitedly. Your colorblindness has even inspired me to pick up a brush and start painting some Minis! Thanks for producing these. I will surely throw some $ at you two in the future.

[@MidwinterMinis]

Awesome! Colour-blindies unite! :D Glad I could give you a bit of inspiration, mate

[@13Robzilla]

Great video, even better series. Normally I would joke, but, instead thank you Guy and Penny. I really look forward to whatever you do next and wish you all the best.

[@MidwinterMinis]

Thank you Rob! That's very nice of you to say :)

[@AdeptusPsychonautica]

This has been a great series - thanks so much for making it. Your guides really helped me get through (nearly) all of my baddies. I had been putting off the heroes until i felt more competent, and thanks to you I think I’m there.

[@MidwinterMinis]

Glad you enjoyed it, mate! That's sort of what I tried to do; introducing basic stuff at the start, and getting trickier as they go on :)

[@craigjordan1816]

Honestly, thank you for these videos. I brought BSF after so many years of being out of the hobby and before KZbin so was nervous i wouldn't do justice to the game with my paint tekkers. These videos make it so easy and quick too. (Plus there's something relaxing by just watching these)

[@MidwinterMinis]

Thank you Craig! That's exactly what I was trying to do, glad I could give you the confidence to paint up the set. Good luck! :)

[@craigjordan1816]

@@MidwinterMinis I'm still a way off completing the set but having so much fun. You both rock

[@euansmith3699]

I'll miss this series. Those minis are full of character, and your style brings it all out very well. Any chance of a "group shot" of the entire painted set; just as a final send off?

[@MidwinterMinis]

Oh, I think that can be arranged ;)

[@stuartbridgewater9392]

Awesome vid , thanks 4 taking time to make whole series it’s been great , looking forward to next vid , you and the Pen take care stu

[@MidwinterMinis]

Thanks Stuart! It was pretty intimidating starting it, but I'm glad I got there in the end :)

[@BadgerLovingFluffster]

Nice work Guy, you have a really good speed painting technique. A couple of times in the series I thought something wasn't looking right only for you to pull it out of the bag before the end. I'm sure they all look fab on the board all painted up together. Great series and I'm looking forward to the next one.

[@MidwinterMinis]

Thank you! Haha, yeah, it's the same every time. In my head I'm like "people are going to hate this, it's so bad..." and then it always turns out okay ;)

[@martinfoy9329]

Thank you for getting me into the hobby I'm waiting for my first miniatures now

[@johnathankonandreas6074]

I'm ecstatic that you guys have finished this, but I'm also sad you guys are done. I am greatly looking forward to your next video. You are my favorite youtube channel!

[@MidwinterMinis]

Thanks so much Johnathan! That's really kind of you to say. I'm glad you enjoy our videos so much :)

[@carpemkarzi]

Great series, looking forward to more...please!

[@MidwinterMinis]

Thank you! Don't worry, there will be more :)

[@julvatn]

Stellar work! Cant wait to see what the future brings! Sandstone Space Marines? Sandstone Ork? Sandstone PENNY?!?!

[@MidwinterMinis]

I'm just going to start painting actual rocks to look like rocks, in time-honoured minipainting tradition, haha.

[@asz3337]

Wohooooo! We're through! Well done mate and thanks! Only now.... What's next???. 😂

[@MidwinterMinis]

Yaaas, thanks mate! Glad to have you along for the ride. Whatever could be next? We'll just have to wait and see ;)

[@benrafferty3084]

Midwinter Minis it better be orks.

[@asz3337]

@@benrafferty3084 seconded!

[@asz3337]

@@MidwinterMinis I'll also make do with smaller ork cousins with an absence of variety in their poses.

[@MidwinterMinis]

I literally just won another 2nd edition Gretchin auction on eBay. Sorry to whoever I outbid at 8 seconds.

[@manuelazcarate8853]

Thank you very much for these tutorials. Great job!

[@MidwinterMinis]

Thank YOU for watching! :)

[@PeteTheWargamer]

Awesome work and a great way to cap off the series. I'd love to watch the video again, but I moustache.....

[@MidwinterMinis]

Man, these puns just keep getting better!

[@callumbignall1877]

Fantastic series, thank you for making these Do the Rogue Trader boxset next ;)

[@MidwinterMinis]

Thanks Callum! I can't wait to start that set, it looks awesome.

[@kindermord]

Thank you that was excellent! Really looking forward to the next video. Almost finished my BSF chaps.

[@thomashiggs2172]

Thank you for an amazing series. I can't believe its over :( Excited for whats next though :)

[@MidwinterMinis]

Thanks for watching Thomas! Glad you've enjoyed it :)

[@RandProductions45]

Can you please please PLEASE release this music you’ve made. I would absolutely LOVE to have it on loop while painting/building, especially when playing games with my mates. I would be SO grateful!

[@MidwinterMinis]

We've got plans, don't worry! :)

[@RandProductions45]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@shaneflickinger]

Great series mate, and congrats on getting all the minis painted. Now you can actually play the game! Woohoo! Looking forward to the next series. Will we ever get to see a mini painted by Penny? Cheers!

[@MidwinterMinis]

Thanks Shane! Watch this space... ;)

[@ambystomaguy5825]

I loved this series! Thank you both for the top notch content! Y'all should do Gloomhaven in the future!

[@MidwinterMinis]

Thanks matey! Maybe we'll check out Gloomhaven, who knows? :)

[@WhiteAsh0211]

Очередная шикарная работа !

[@MidwinterMinis]

Очень добрый!

[@chrisbull2448]

how about an encore video showcasing the whole set together?

[@MidwinterMinis]

Lots of people are asking for this, Chris! I suppose I'll have to do it :)

[@shanefrancis34]

Another stunning video, been waiting for this one, thanks guys.

[@MidwinterMinis]

You're welcome Shane! Thanks for watching :)

[@BrooksSligh]

Really enjoyable stuff, I like the techniques a lot & the banter is hilarious. Time for them to put the Chaos expansion up for pre-order, I guess...

[@MidwinterMinis]

I know, right? I seriously want to get my hands on that! :)

[@obokanVEVO]

If you wanted to continue the series from here, Combat Arena and the new chaos heroes coming out are the next step, right? Also, would love to see a non-speedpainted video from you - when you were showing off the rotating-thingy your other models looked astounding!

[@MidwinterMinis]

Thank you! They were mostly all painted pretty quick, too. I've developed my tactical method over decades of being a lazy bastard, haha.

[@benrafferty3084]

This guy looks great!

[@MidwinterMinis]

Thank you Ben! Glad you like him :)

[@asz3337]

Orks would look even better though, just saying.

[@benrafferty3084]

Asz obviously.

[@mattknupp59]

Thanks for all of these vids for BF!! Ideas about what is next? Maybe like a big box (Carrion Empire/Kill Team/etc)?

[@MidwinterMinis]

We've got lots planned, so stay tuned! :)

[@davidwaldram594]

Thanks for another great tutorial. May I request a short video showing the whole set of models together? I'd love to see how they all fit together with the limited palette.

[@MidwinterMinis]

It's on the cards! :)

[@garfusa2]

I'd love for you guys to tackle the rogue trader kill team box set. Thank you so much for this series :)

[@MidwinterMinis]

It's definitely on the to-do list :)

[@Tigerfibel]

Nice one for these mate, finally picked the box up today

[@MidwinterMinis]

Aww yes! I'm excited for you, haha. Good luck with the set :)

[@Tigerfibel]

@@MidwinterMinis its probably going to live on the shelf for ages haha, i picked up space hulk in 2014 and its still not painted.

[@kassthered8452]

My god, that ended a lot quicker then I expected. I mean, I mean......the first Blackstone video was just yesterday, wasn’t it *sheds a few very manly tears* Joking aside, thank you for these videos. Your way of painting is giving me further self assurance in a not perfect, but finished way of painting. I got only one questions: What are the brushes you are using? I recognize the look of them, some of mine look very similar, but none are as small as e.g. your detail brush.

[@MidwinterMinis]

Thank you! The detail and standard brush I used in this series are from Royal & Langnickel, part of their Gold Taklon range. I've made an FAQ video on this, you should check it out :)

[@5chr4pn3ll]

I think maybe the pipe smoke could have used some dark, but painting smoke is damn hard. Looking forward to the next project :) I'll vote for skipping other starting kits and just go for a Warlord Titan :D

[@MidwinterMinis]

Maybe you're right! You could always sneak a bit of black wash in at the top of the smoke cloud! I don't have a warlord, but my Knight and two Armigers are currently bare!

[@5chr4pn3ll]

@@MidwinterMinis Oh! :D I think whatever the content will be I'll stop by and have a watch.

[@Tom_Stead]

Just finished this. Only Rin and Raus left to go and I'll have completed the set 😊

[@cheweek-k4w]

just starting this guy as my final model i thought... then found the other 7 cultists hidden away on the shelf of shame :(

[@arghroar]

Really good video as usual. So whats next? You got us hooked and now we are going to need our weekly fix.

[@MidwinterMinis]

Stay tuned and you'll find out! :D

[@karstenvonfjellheim5321]

Next Time on Midwinter Minis: We tackle an entire board game of minis and paint all them all. First out: HELLBOY.

[@MidwinterMinis]

Woah mama, I haven't even looked at that... this could get expensive! Haha

[@torymiddlebrooks]

You're describing him like you've got a crush... A good mustache is a powerful thing

[@MidwinterMinis]

Spoilers: I am also the owner of a fancy tache. Nowhere near as good as this one though

[@torymiddlebrooks]

@@MidwinterMinis maybe I can subconsciously hear it in your voice and that's why I've watched every one of these tutorials multiple times. To get closer to that 'stache. Or it could be that my painting is terrible and I need to have Refreshers on every model...

[@MidwinterMinis]

I mean, that's as good a reason as any!

[@ДэнВендиго]

Hello there! It's outstanding, man

[@MidwinterMinis]

Спасибо!

[@jamiebestminiatures]

Love this!

[@MidwinterMinis]

Woo! Cheers :)

[@georgecops3516]

I love you’re series, keep going with the awesome painting videos Also, Could you do a converting video for all the duplicate models (such as the mono-pose miniatures in black stone fortress) or a step by step building tutorial for some cool scenery Btw, I’ve watched you from the first video you did (I loved the painted blue glow).

[@MidwinterMinis]

Woo! Thanks George! It's been a pretty cool ride, huh? I love conversions, so expect to see some of that sort of stuff in future videos :)

[@hellsguardillidan]

Hope you continue to make more videos. Hopefully some infinity, warmahordes, or some FoW or any other miniature range in general. I watch a lot of painting videos, but personally tired of GW, not that they're bad figures or anything. Just not many videos on others

[@MidwinterMinis]

Thanks pal! It's not that I won't paint any other brands, it's just that I don't have any. I'm just a hobbyist really, certainly not a professional with limitless range ;)

[@Monkeyhead72]

Penny would not have let you totally skip over the codpiece

[@MidwinterMinis]

Unless I'm wearing it.

[@Monkeyhead72]

@@MidwinterMinis sounds like a patreon reward to me...

[@AshaJacobb]

*Excellent*

[@MidwinterMinis]

Thanks!

[@plasmofandwedge7142]

Great vid watching a little late but great job

[@MidwinterMinis]

You'll just have to buy another set to paint along ;)

[@plasmofandwedge7142]

lol if you wanna get another box set I would recommend the rouge trader box set of the know no fear( dark imperium)

[@GamingMediocrity]

Maybe you should "do" Patreon? It's a fairly common practise and a respectable alternative to KZbin ads.

[@MidwinterMinis]

We "do" it now, haha, too many people were asking! :)

[@cantochaos]

UUUUUUHHHHHHHHHHGGGGGGG DO THE SHADESPIRE SETS MAAAAANN

[@MidwinterMinis]

WOOOOOOOAAAAAAGGGH BUT I DON'T OOOOOOWN THEEM YEEEEEEET

[@lc946449]

The last episode? I can't deal with this on a Sunday!

[@MidwinterMinis]

I know, right? BSF Speed Painting done, AND work tomorrow? Get bent, Sunday.

[@ahrian69]

waiting for some serious sh*t painitng, I mean not a speed tutorials, but some badass quality one. maybe Gobbapalooza? bought the set and looking for some inspiration and motivation to start painting them!

[@MidwinterMinis]

Hmmm, I like that you think I'm capable of doing better, haha. I definitely tend to paint to get stuff done, ready to play. I'm not so much a "display" painter, but I'm not ruling it out :)

[@ahrian69]

@@MidwinterMinis I'm the opposite, as for Warhammer models. I play only board games, buying Warhammer models just to paint them ;)

[@supcatio4809]

Did you change the thumbnail if these? I don't remember the counter of the right.

[@markoleinonen7901]

Excellent video. What detail brush you use?

[@MidwinterMinis]

It's a cheap Gold Taklon brush from a Royal & Langnickel set. Check out my recent FAQ video for more info :)

[@Shroom_Lord666]

Decorative Beast was my nickname in school.

[@jansimblank9358]

Do a video of all the models together

[@MidwinterMinis]

I literally just did ;)

[@uglyduckling81]

That's a good 5 hours to get to that standard for me

[@MidwinterMinis]

Paint along! Gotta go fast!

[@ubiquitouspov1060]

So I just sat through the end credits of the new Avengers and there was no extra clippy bits. I get home and thoroughly enjoy this tutorial... but you give no inkling of what comes next. WHAT COMES NEXT??? Rogue Trader? Shadowspear? Edit: great series though. Truly - well done.

[@MidwinterMinis]

... Everything! Haha. New Chaos stuff, Rogue Trader, Orks, general tips, you just wait! :)

[@ubiquitouspov1060]

Midwinter Minis notice how ‘speed painting’ has popped up in other content suppliers? You didn’t coin the term. But you made it cromulent again. Also: the whole series thing - no one else does that from what I’ve seen. Just my 2p.

[@LovoAle]

you should paint Dark Imperium or Shadowspear :-P

[@MidwinterMinis]

Oh ho ho, I've got a plan.

[@LovoAle]

@@MidwinterMinis tell me , i'll keep the secret, i swear :-p

[@MidwinterMinis]

I'll give you the initials, just to make you feel special: B O D. You'll see.

[@30SECONDSREMAINING]

8CCC Thank you for the fun times

[@MidwinterMinis]

Thank YOU for watching mate :)

[@boombapmak]

Awesome... I 'll flood reddit with paintjobs even more :)

[@MidwinterMinis]

Yes! Go for it :)

[@liamk.6389]

whatever it is on his shoulders, I want a model of it to add to my somewhat massive number of fenrisian wolves

[@zerominiatures4676]

Kill team rogue trader next? Lot's of character in those models to

[@MidwinterMinis]

Thanks to donations, I've bought the game, so it's definitely on the list :)

[@zerominiatures4676]

@@MidwinterMinis " squeals"

[@jake7499]

I wonder if Janus' real first name is Hugh.

[@MidwinterMinis]

I think it's a given ;)

[@Anthony-hp2kt]

Soooooooooooooooooooo, Orks next???

[@MidwinterMinis]

There's a LOT of love for Orks today! Haha

[@Anthony-hp2kt]

@@MidwinterMinis DEN LETZ SMASH THE OOMIES FOR THE GREATER W AAAAAAGH!!!!

[@DeliciousCornbread]

I'm here for #wigglybois part two, electric boogaloo.

[@MidwinterMinis]

They're not actually baddies, they're just misunderstood mobile resus units.

[@DeliciousCornbread]

@@MidwinterMinis Of course, what is the stat line for their Amiodarone cannons though?!

[@MidwinterMinis]

Easy! Melee / S: 7/ AP: 0 / D: 1 / Special rule: on a damage roll of a 1, the unit being attacked gains 1 wound

[@DeliciousCornbread]

@@MidwinterMinis Oddly perfect...

[@snatis1]

Ambull when?

[@MidwinterMinis]

About a month ago! :) Check back on my previous videos, we did him on the day of release.

[@snatis1]

@@MidwinterMinis my bad wanted to say Ambot.

[@lowsaiga]

very nice series ! now do guildball serie pretty please ;) --> paypal it is then ;)

[@MidwinterMinis]

Thank you! I haven't even LOOKED at Guildball yet.

[@josephgreen9260]

It’s been three years, but am I too late for the Eiffel 65 reference?

[@miczulpa727]

Twitter has its uses.

[@MidwinterMinis]

Stalking people? Haha

[@popburnsy3207]

... but... they announced a Comissar and the Ogre guys....

[@MidwinterMinis]

... but I don't have them yet! :(

[@popburnsy3207]

@@MidwinterMinis what about future you though....

[@skizzlep]

But... there will be more... right?...

[@MidwinterMinis]

... right!

[@asdasd9174]

At minute 3: Guy is drunk painting. That looks gross At minute 11: Fuck me, I need to start drinking.

[@MidwinterMinis]

Haha, every single time. That's what goes through my head too.

[@rabsrabble5415]

#FierceCheekbones

[@MidwinterMinis]

... or heroin moon-face? You decide ;)

[@crabtastic1400]

6:36 that hasn't aged well lol

[@MidwinterMinis]

Well, I do this as my job now, so...

[@crabtastic1400]

@@MidwinterMinis its all good, i 100% understand, just though that was funny enough to post a comment.

[@errorerror7178]

He looks so bloody english

[@DrUSB1]

What is this "sanity" you speak of?

[@MidwinterMinis]

I'm not sure. I've heard people talk about it...

[@martianlocksmith8332]

Nooooooooooooo

[@MidwinterMinis]

Whyyyyyyyyyy

[@benrunciman4399]

Can't wait to see what you'll paint next

[@MidwinterMinis]

Thanks Ben. Me too!

[@kindermord]

Actually I meant to ask - are you still playing BSF? Also did you ever paint the bore worms in the Ambull box?

[@MidwinterMinis]

Not for a few weeks, we're mentally gearing up to take on the hidden vault :)