Speed painting Heresy-era Emperor's Children

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[@EricsHobbyWorkshop]

Thanks for the shout out Guy! I love the freehand detail on the forehead. It's fun to get creative to add splashes of accent colour on these marines. I really enjoy the "less is more" sculpting design, it seems to make it easier to be creative with these guys.

[@Martdogg3000]

Pouring a box full of citadel pots onto a table takes some serious bravery.

[@Metallica4Life92]

I was just thinking that. How did none of those pots just spontaneously spit out their contents?

[@tobiaspieringer1653]

@@Metallica4Life92 for the same reason ork technology works. Hatty just believes in the pots ability to hold the paint

[@jc7997aj]

Since they cant include ball bearings to assist in shaking this is the "official" GW way to shake your paints. GW would never want you to spill your paints so you have to buy more 🙄

[@warhatter]

What can I say, I live my life on the edge

[@Metallica4Life92]

@@warhatter I do too, but that was a little too close for me:')

[@miket2789]

Enjoyed the mini scat version of the theme tune way more than I should've at the end

[@RobertN734]

0:47 Guy's color-blindness coming in strong: describes "hot pink" and shows a very neutral purple. Kidding aside, this is one of your best speed painting videos!

[@grimmriffer]

To be fair, I think we have an undiagnosed cultural disagreement on what purple actually is. I've known folks who insist it lives right on the cusp of pink, others for whom it's right on the borders of royal blue. One day these tensions will boil over and the next big wars will be fought over this...

[@seanrydell112]

GW: gives almost every youtuber that has ever said "warhammer" a whole age of darkness box for promo Also GW: gives Guy a *singular* beakie

[@cameronphillips2696]

I think he ditched his GW deal a while ago.

[@Mampfatti]

@@cameronphillips2696 he did, but i rly dont think that all the other youtubers that got one of these had one to begin with.

[@baudsp]

Did he get the beakie from GW? Or was it a gift from someone else?

[@theriotartist]

@@baudsp yeah i think either his buddy James Workshop or George World sent it to him free of charge!

[@XBATster]

@@theriotartist So he DID get it from a "GW"))

[@Zyphent]

Somewhere on his editing machine guy has a folder with dozens of takes of Dana saying "Pale Sand". I'm curious how many takes are in that folder.

[@RussellTeapot]

"Homework" - 5 GB

[@eagleclaw899]

You mention the namesake paint being a little yellowy. I’ve often thought a good painting challenge would be to paint a model ONLY using paints that are named around that model/faction. Very Minimal mixing is permitted. And you’re allowed to pick any base coat (spray can stuff) though get bonus points for using an appropriate spray can. Example: Painting an eldar model using only eldar-related named citadel paints. I thought of this idea when looking at the Seraphon named stuff while picking paints for my… well my Seraphon.

[@chuckcharlez]

Kantor Blue moment.

[@pogsothoth]

Death guard green

[@Expendabrah1000]

Eric and Guy would be the hobby crossover of dreams man, all the chill energy in one place

[@N3oFlame]

Howdy Guy - Love the video, me and my brother have been watching your videos for a while and we have just picked up our first starter kit this weekend. He's going to paint up the Space Marines and I'm starting my Necron army!

[@Matthrice]

Welcome to gang! But beware you will want to save up some spare cash you'll need it :D

[@MidwinterMinis]

Awesome! Good luck :)

[@Bluecho4]

For the sake of speed, the freehand gold sketching on the helmet can be simplified or omitted for the bulk of the troops. While Sergeants, officers, and more elite troops get more varied, complicated, or personalized ornamentation. Both to show the differences in rank, and to save your hands from carpel tunnel.

[@MidwinterMinis]

Absolutely! Great idea

[@noerknown]

That ending got me Guy.. well done 🤣

[@simarshall2474]

Makes you wonder how many times he does it whilst editing. My guess is every damn video :D

[@SWATDRUMMUH]

If anything, the horus heresy box set is perfect for fielding firstborn raven guard

[@027shogun]

Tamiya's extra thin is great, but check out the Tamiya Airbush Cleaner - 250ml for the same price as 40ml of the cement and it's the same stuff! :O

[@HistoritorJimaldus]

That’s interesting

[@RockSplitter]

The smell of the cleaner will also knock you on your ass. It’s potent stuff.

[@komsomoletz828]

I am glad I found your comment before I said the same thing. It's exactly the same stuff, just so much cheaper per oz!

[@TylerProvick]

Speaking of fixing mistakes: Keep a second brush on hand. When you make a mistake quickly dip it in water and use that to erase the mistake. If you are quick enough you can fully remove the mark with a bit of light brushing. Be patient, sometimes it takes a little bit to get it off, but it'll come off. Don't flood the whole model with water, and wait for that area to fully dry before continuing. This has saved me on many occassions.

[@ScratchBashing]

we like when steve drops by

[@KabinMiniatures]

Awesome! I'm doing 30k Night Lords myself, really excited about the new edition!

[@ianhd9396]

I love how you put the transfer on backwards, even though the FW sheet has decals that you can use properly on the right pad. Ha!

[@GrayPrimer]

This was a great approach to a painting tutorial. Clear instruction, additional context when needed, lovely visuals, and nicely catered to all types of painters. Thanks so much!

[@user-eh2rz8ks3k]

My favorite Warhammerk channel posted a video on a topic I love. Thanks

[@fish8008]

I love this tutorial because it’s cool way to paint Emperors children but it’s also useful for me since I use some of the same paints for my homebrew successor chapter for blood angels

[@tabletoptrilobite9816]

Rylanor the ancient of rites is the best emperor's children marine, you cannot change my mind

[@Mistheart101]

You're right, is the thing.

[@6PlusSave]

Love the straightforward approach to the speed painting. And with the finished miniature is lovely 😍

[@lanepaintsminis]

Thrilled to see this! I have 40 guys I have to grime and damage up a bit, and I wasn't sure how to do it efficiently! Thanks!

[@OmegaLittleBob]

Love all the live Vallejo paint gets in this episode 😊🎨

[@jaytwokay3265]

Yay! My favorite chapter in Heresy. Looks great.

[@jasongrubb7367]

Great video as usual Guy. Love the videos when they come out! Keep going!!

[@TheMrFishnDucks]

This is fantastic. Really enjoying this style of video. Keep up the good work.

[@sunkenkingminiatures]

Fantastic video! Really love how you paint!

[@josephgilbert9800]

if this channel was available to me in 2009 I would have walked 10 miles to see it lmao.

[@redmondthealien7840]

Cadbury marine.

[@MidwinterMinis]

Om nom nom

[@jacktheaviator4938]

I really love the way you link other awesome builders who aren't getting the attention they deserve. I found Eric's channel because of this video, and it is a WEALTH of information. I am getting into the hobby again, but this time with my daughter (11) and his videos have increased our technical modeling knowledge and our lore discussions.

[@instrukt2130]

I really missed these basic painting Videos. I was just about to look up a Video with some easy weatering and there you are with greate Tips for the average human :)

[@jameslowrance4849]

Love the video and I really enjoy the color pallet.

[@makeshiftminis9090]

The Marine came out looking great. Purple and gold compliment each other fantastically.

[@WilhelmScreamer]

good to finally have a decent guide on painting purple, and in the exact kind of purple I want

[@octaviafinch1344]

This video came out at a perfect time! I’m planning an Emperor’s Children x Ultramarines successor chapter and they heavily lean on the EC color scheme. Now I can steal your knowledge and paint my marines up nice and (quick and) pretty!

[@nekomancer5275]

Loved following the lore for the ec and love the model guy!!

[@DiverDays]

Looks great as always!

[@euansmith3699]

I want to hear Guy doing an a cappella version of the closing theme. 😎

[@MidwinterMinis]

This can be arranged!

[@brentfu1119]

I just love the Beak helmets. I would put them on almost every Space Marine model.

[@danielsinferno5733]

I like them but it's the opposite for me, I prefer to have them sparsely distributed throughout my Marines. I find it adds a distinct contrast. Mostly use Mk7 and Mk4 helms. None without helms.

[@tattered08]

This was great! Love it

[@opesam]

The Tamiya stuff is amazing... 😍

[@benny911]

Never change that outro music, so glad to hear you singing along as well as me.

[@Arachnarch]

Hey Guy - this video was just what I was looking for: I've wanted to paint some Alpha Legion in their classic purple and green scheme and the recipe you've shown here looks perfect! Ta!

[@samuelstephens1989]

I love the sponge trick on the boots

[@AdVapidKudos]

The purple looks good but that seam line on the pouldren still really stands out.

[@jtrain9926]

Good video! For gold, try undercoating with a warm-dark brown, it's still 2 coats but brown has awesome coverage and when you see it through the translucent gold it gives off a deep, rich tone.

[@RaptorsBlood]

The fact that I am trying to work on some Chaos bois in the Emproers Children theme. Thanks Guy as always for a entertaining video

[@ZacharyWhittall]

yessss necrons are coming. been waiting for a video from midwinter on them

[@crybaby190]

i went to my local hobby craft this weekend and bought tamiya glue, its an absolute lifesaver over the citadel glue with the annoying stick, never thought to use it to smooth out the pauldrons!

[@dragonsmith9502]

Thank you so much! I just got myself a Horus Hersy box at a convention to split 50/50 with a friend- They'll be painting Ultramarines and I, sons of Horus. I can likely swap out the colours on this to more appropriate paints for my marines but i can still use the same techniques, i reckon! I'll make sure to send them this video as well. Thank you again!

[@percyblythe5443]

THANK YOU FOR FILLING THE GAP IN THE SHOLDER PADS!!!!! no other youtuber has :)

[@kris220b]

tamiya extra thin cement is actual god tier of a tool thin enough to run into all the small areas by itself and can also be used to smooth over handmade battledamage

[@peteshields6948]

Love the work Guy! I found most purples too dark myself, so opted for Hexed Lichen on my Loyalist EC

[@carlstanford7607]

Very nicely done

[@nuzzelde]

Really tempted to bite the bullet and spend the money and get a mini or a few and start painting them, never done it before, and I have no idea where I'll do it or what I need to start, but I've been watching these videos from here and other KZbinrs and I'm liking the idea of starting to paint minis more and more lol

[@grimmalurch8173]

From the story progression of the heresy novels the emperors children are my favorite legion. Although I forever will be an iron warrior I have to say I am tempted to make a small emperors children army. Thanks for the tutorial guy!

[@roadgoeseveron7128]

wholesame, as always

[@JanMazurek]

I love idea for the base

[@FilthyCasualHobbies]

Great video! Wish we could see more.

[@sovietdaddy]

Awesome Video Guy, its made me wanna keep going at painting my World Eaters Force.

[@jordandecourcy3652]

Going to have to use this for the rest of my Emperor’s Children. That gold looks amazing.

[@robertlamborn7518]

love it

[@Gfloresadam]

Genuinely lol'd hearing you sing into the exit music!

[@FryedCalamari]

I don't play warhammer but i still love your videos! Also these guys are absolutely gorgeous

[@frogjog8822]

Pretty neat video! I'll see if I can pick up some Mark 6 marines and Paint em!

[@ironreed2654]

80 Warriors, I've done that with the original kits and you're a sadist!

[@renaudroyer5390]

Thank you very much for your excellent tutorial 👍

[@renaudroyer5390]

You are really a very good army painter. Thank you for showing us all these techniques to popularize army painting👍

[@harrymccumiskey8117]

I’ve been watching a lot Horus heresy painting lately from other channels than you released a video on painting Horus heresy

[@adrienbellon-serre8930]

haaa pale sand... my first vallejo color thank to Dana

[@reddragon4482]

I really do like the purple and gold like soul drinkers paint scheme.

[@thegamerandfriends6597]

finally a reliable EC vid

[@dekai7992]

Looks very nice! 4:39 Instead of having to fight your way up to opacity with rather transparent gold, just mix Retributor Armour with a nice silver like Stormhost Silver. Or use Vallejo Metal Color Gold right out of the pot. In both cases you get a very similar tone, but with much better coverage.

[@zenicwhite1918]

amazing guy i got the entire box when it first came out im doing a loyest legion imperial fists and to do it im going to use the new contrast paint

[@HistoritorJimaldus]

I did my loyalist legion with contrast too - Alpha Legion

[@loupiscanis9449]

Thank you , Guy . 🐺

[@WarsmithHuggy]

Low key really good advice there. Make the army that looks appealing to YOU. Too many people put themselves off my comparing. Are you happy with yours? No? Practice. Are you happy with your? Yes? But- no no buts, other people's thoughts on your models do not matter.

[@baalgar5530]

You rarely do space marines but when you do they’re so cool

[@astrozombiac3535]

Midwinter Minis quick cheaty painting techniques since 2018. Slap that on a t shirt. I enjoy how Dana Howl has become a reoccurring character in these videos.

[@TyrusR3chs]

Yes my favorite legion!

[@kravmagasouthwales4713]

3xcelent clip, as usual👍

[@ShadowDrakken]

If you can get ahold of it, try Testors Liquid Cement instead of Tamiya. Flows just as nicely, and is still a solvent base just like Tamiya, but it doesn't cause the plastic to swell and leave weird scarring the way Tamiya does.

[@oldestghoul]

5:46 my favorite metallic paint

[@spectrareal]

I can definitely tell that you don’t play space marines with the amount of times you said CHAPTER when at the time of the Horus Heresy they were still LEGIONS Nit pick aside great video! The freehand on the helmet is a great idea and looks sooo good!

[@MidwinterMinis]

Guilty! I am an HH fraud

[@Chodor101]

What we need is Rylanor model converted from regular contemptor.

[@tobiasbachfjendsbo9341]

i would love to see you do the rest of the chapters just like erik did

[@leeverlander8053]

Please please please do a can Guy do a vocal version of the theme tune, we all sing the start of it at the end of each video and its good to know that Guy does too!

[@powerwolf-vw8st]

Mix up some sprue goo for the pauldrons, Far better than just putting extra thin on it's own over it. i just use it in place of glue for pain in the arse pieces like that then scrape/sand.

[@ironheadedDoF]

Vallejo Old Gold has some translucency issues. Get a stick and STIR the paint in bottle, then shake. Defeat it's seperation with stirring.

[@Artificercyrus]

I’ve never been into emperors children but they seem cool

[@My_wife_left_me]

Hey guy If you want the gold to end all gold you must get Vallejo metal colour gold+copper and mix them 1.1 it will make the best gold that covers in one thin coat I truly thank vincy V for this info

[@My_wife_left_me]

Shut up nerd L

[@eastoforion]

tamiya thin cement hype!

[@mikleman996]

i really like Royal Purple, i use it for my Thousand Sons Crystal Harbingers ! :D

[@RONALDEPAUL]

Hattie for queen this message brought to you by the Hattie stan club

[@warhatter]

🥹❤️

[@Therealblacktux]

A surprise to be sure, but a welcome one!

[@Nallenbot]

I really feel like this should have had the old timer out for the total painting time :) Classic MWM.

[@jamaneee]

Looking at those pictures while Guy was talking about the colours. I had to look and check I wasn't the colour blind one

[@yormhammerson530]

Hey guy, this was an amazing video painting an alpha legion marine

[@Broad-ShoulderS]

I do that same thing to the outro song every time it plays

[@araukoruth]

Tun tun tun tun PAWWWWN pawn pawn pawn!! (me every time a MWM video ends)

[@owenkiff9607]

i have all ready sub to Eric!