Speed painting sandstone Necrons

[@MidwinterMinis]

Have you tried this technique out on your own models? Tag your pic on Instagram with #midwinterminis and show me! Also, follow me while you're at it: mwminis

[@MidwinterMinis]

Don't forget to tag stuff! :D

[@jaydubs5082]

@@MidwinterMinis And here I am wondering how I'm going to paint my new Tyranids. I'm sure I can justify a Trygon looking like a giant rock monster, right?

[@Nusrich_06]

Midwinter Minis was that synth a Microbrute perchance? It looked like one...

[@juan_grande_128]

Do you think this scheme may fit with green glow? is the only glowing I can paint. Also, may some silver work instead of grey?, I want to apply some nihilakh oxide...

[@adammoore251]

Ill be copying this for my Indomitus box if I get my hands on one.

[@harrywilson-wright473]

Where a legend was born.

[@d-emprahexpects]

Was this really his first video?

[@harrywilson-wright473]

@@d-emprahexpects yeh

[@d-emprahexpects]

@@harrywilson-wright473 not bad at all. I actually went back here to watch this on purpose to compare with his most recent one. 👍 Guy, if you're reading, well done dude!!

[@pugsleythepuggamer9499]

Amen

[@lacavernademr.fuller7414]

Not a legend A god

[@el33ment]

FFS man... With one video you sold me on: - getting into the hobby with 0 affinity to arts in my life so far (but I did draw extensive stickman-jedi-kung-fu fights in my youth) - Warhammer 40k - reservation of pre-order spot for Indomitus box (prices in Poland rumored to be quite nice) - Necrons - texture paints. All of that in my 30s. Father of two with like, 4 hours of free time per week. GW should send you a "Thank you for his money" note. I'll probably go for more clayish base color though, with warmer and colder violets to compliment. Need to see that first though. Also, great music.

[@Aconspiracyofravens1]

I am more of a flayed one colour sceme enthusiast but to each their own

[@tomgeytenbeek2207]

This story is wayyy too familiar 😅

[@jbk2390]

i would like to see the jedi stickman fights you can never go wrong with those

[@itsjustjd9082]

How's it going?

[@CaptianSwan]

I like how you said you had 0 affinity for the arts then start talking about colour theory. I think you had/have more skill and affinity than you realize(d). Hope you've been enjoying the journey.

[@Kekatronic]

Holy shit dude I was wondering where all this 40k music was coming from, it's got the strongest 40k vibes I've ever heard, may the Omnissiah bless your hard drive so that you never lose a tune

[@ballisticjason8889]

synthwave is the best necron music

[@jasonpeters9470]

Love the ambient music man.

[@MidwinterMinis]

Cheers Jason, I might make some more for new videos, but maybe I'll just stick with this as a theme :)

[@dradney]

Where can one BUY this music? I'd pay for a CD of this to put on while playing/painting

[@ArielSasinsky]

@@MidwinterMinis Is there anywhere we can download or buy the background music?

[@wojciechsrebrowski4102]

The same question here ;)

[@truemind1018]

very necrony i do like it.

[@HeManSean]

This video single-handedly convinced me to buy the Start Collecting Necron box. Incredible creativity with your paint scheme and weathering effects, my friend. Now I HAVE to know how you can get the "glow" effect without an airbrush. Dying over here!

[@MidwinterMinis]

That's very kind, thanks! Don't worry, it's in the works :)

[@FrVle]

Me: omg this guy is a pro Midwinter Minis: I hope you enjoyed this video, it is my first tutorial Me: ...

[@Josh24861]

The birth of a legend

[@GoobertownHobbies]

Teach me the ways!!!

[@dalek2564]

part of the indomitus gang?

[@rubensbarclay4034]

He just did

[@astrozombiac3535]

I've watched this video several times and I have to say: I really love the sandstone themed necrons. A brilliant and deceptively simple paint scheme that yields amazing results. Pretty sums up all the paint schemes on this channel.

[@jgirling6890]

I remember around 13 years ago when I was about 14 and I collected necron, and I would use chaos black and brush over with gun metal grey haha.. I think the paint names have changed now but this all brings back the memories lol

[@lukehamilton6629]

✨The moment of birth for a legend, a first step on a long path to greatness.✨

[@raxacor]

This is just what I was looking for for my Necron Kill Team , something quick effective and unique. Great tutorial and you must release some of that excellent atmospheric music. Thankyou.

[@MidwinterMinis]

Glad you liked it Simon :)

[@adamr5060]

Hey MidWinter. Just wanted to say thank you for making this video. Got into 40K during COVID and have been making a sandstone Necron army to help me get through lockdown. 40K really is getting me through this time and have you to thank for the army idea. You may never see this but just felt obligated to atleast let ya know that you helped me. Ty again

[@talesfromshedhq5208]

Been planning some desert Necrons for a while and just found this video. The use of the crackle paint and textured paint is a great idea and definitely a stage I will be adding when I come to paint mine. Many thanks :-)

[@MidwinterMinis]

Excellent, good luck making your sandybois :)

[@TickBallsOut]

PERFECT Music especially for Necrons!

[@MidwinterMinis]

Thanks Jay :)

[@brigidrockne3570]

You have absolutely no idea how hard this technique has carried every single mini I’ve painted god bless you man

[@Benry87]

Can't believe I haven't commented on this. What a fantastic tutorial. I painted my Indomitus necrons using this scheme and loved the look. I didn't want to play Necrons, so I sold them for some other army bits but I've recently really regretted it because I really love how the paint scheme looks on them. I recently printed a ton of Robot Legions from OnePageRules and they're getting the Sandstone treatment. It's just too good a look to not do. Thanks for all you do, Guy. I wouldn't be the painter I am today without your guidance.

[@drowking8804]

I really like the dirt and crackle effect; it makes them look as if they just swarmed out of an eons sealed tomb. Very cool!

[@MidwinterMinis]

Yeah! Exactly what I was going for :) Once I'm done, I'd like to create some terrain to match their aesthetic.

[@cerberruss]

one of the most comprehensive and engaging paint tutorials i have ever seen. can't wait to see more content! the music is awesome, btw

[@MidwinterMinis]

Aww no no, too kind! Thanks for watching :)

[@ElZeck-p9j]

Great -.- i started a necron army recently and i was pretty happy with the standard green and silver color scheme ... im half way through my army and then i saw this video. Well i bought my first airbrush and have to start all over again. Thx mate i LOVE this sandstone necrons

[@joshuamoore4560]

Absolutely love all your videos, and wanted to share a quick tip about fine detail painting. When holding the figure in one hand, rest your painting hand against your other hand (e.g. hold your hands against one another). This will steady your brush hand. I have seen this done in so many videos, but never once has someone actually pointed it out. I remember when I first started doing this how quickly my painting improved. Thank you, as always, for all your amazing content!

[@r.a.fgattaiguy845]

GoobertownHobbies mentioned that in his fundamentals video

[@joshuamoore4560]

@@r.a.fgattaiguy845 Awesome! I will check it out. Thanks!

[@r.a.fgattaiguy845]

@@joshuamoore4560 he´s probably one of the biggest WH channels right now, the guy does super chill painting videos, tutorials and mystery painting challenges, it´s good stuff

[@danielyach2333]

Oh my I remember getting into warhammer and watched this video although I did not start because I was finishing school but recently I have had a lot of free time and came back to this channel and saw how much you have grown all I have to say is well done!!

[@MrLukeviolin]

Dude. My jaw dropped when I saw that the model on the left was your diy wash. Infinitely better, well done!

[@MidwinterMinis]

Haha, thanks Edward. There's a video of how to make it if you want to emulate it :)

[@konradknop2534]

Love your Bane voice!👌

[@Finzombie]

This is how I painted my necron army, with an undercoat of metal to look like it really just got dirty and sandy over time. Bronze for warriors, Gold for characters, Silver for Canopteks, and a spooky metallic Green for Crypteks. Love the tutorial and your whole channel!

[@OttoPussner]

I love the professionalism in your videos. You take your time explaining but don't waste time with a bunch of random information that so many other content creators do. Definitely subbed, if only everyone had your quality!

[@MidwinterMinis]

Thanks for the kind words! Yeah, I personally hate rambling videos, so I try to keep that to a minimum :)

[@Rikgroenland]

This video, together with the Necron battlerep got me back into Warhammer (40K) since about 25 years. Got myself an Exalted Scythes kill team starter and the paints for this recipe. Ready to start this journey once again. I love your videos and keep up the good work.

[@nicholasvinkler1635]

The man who broke the bat impression had me rolling 😂. Lol. Pinch off and plop

[@MidwinterMinis]

Haha, thanks Nicholas :)

[@nicholasvinkler1635]

@@MidwinterMinis anytime!!

[@hammerheadgames9794]

So excited to give this a go! The effect looks brilliant!!

[@MidwinterMinis]

Thank you!

[@DarthAyreon]

Feel like I've been watching too many paint tutorials for intermediate levels. They're fun and interesting, but this seems like something at least feasible for my beginner skills. Very creative concept, I love it. Actually seems doable from your great explanation of the steps.

[@artistpoet5253]

BTW: Like the time stamps for individual steps...very helpful and not something most hobby 'tutorials' don't do.

[@MidwinterMinis]

Glad you found it useful :)

[@TheMrFishnDucks]

Awesome music, paint scheme and showcase. Keep up the good work.

[@chrismcgill7109]

Got an indomitus box, start collecting, and a monolith ready for production. Thank you so much for this.

[@mikeottavia]

Followed this tutorial for my indomitus Necron half, and it's amazing. Easy to replicate with opportunity to change minor things to make it your own.

[@darkowl9]

I've never really cared about the Necrons, just being skellingtons... but in SPACE! However, the creativity of this scheme, and turning them into more dusty, earthy, Egyptian-ish horrors is actually really appealing. Great concept, really nice final touches and a really effective painting scheme!

[@renaudroyer5390]

Good and effective tutorial to paint an necron army quickly and easily. Thanks 👍

[@n8schatten01]

Very creative. Liked almost everything in this video. To be honest, i like your gloweffect by using the brush much more. The textures on the armor are outstanding! Thanks for sharing

[@MidwinterMinis]

Thanks for letting me know, Jeo! Yeah, there's definitely something more satisfying about creating cool brush glow effects. A little bit more personal, maybe.

[@madebymadge]

Great tutorial. Well shot, well lit, easy clear instructions.

[@MidwinterMinis]

Thanks very much!

[@brandonlibbesmeier1945]

This is such a cool creative take on Necrons! I'm not really a fan of the normal Necrons look, but this scheme was so neat that I went out and bought some Immortals and paint after seeing this video! Thanks so much for this! I'm really tempted to try out some moss on these to give them an overgrown look, instead of the desert theme. I'd love to hear if anyone has tried that.

[@taima7700]

Mind blowing how cool this looks

[@jirris]

Well, I guess I found the answer to my question about the music. It's great man, thank you so much for including it in your video!

[@MidwinterMinis]

Thank you!

[@jpmatthewdelacruz1403]

from this to having battle reports and owning a titan... been watching ur vids since day one. :)

[@thejellyranger7679]

My primary takeaway from this video is it’s ok to say ‘Mechanicus Standard Grey’ with just a touch of sarcasm and I really needed that. Subbed. 🤙🏼

[@voffhundtraning4863]

You managed to keep a perfect pace with all necessary steps but without me feeling the impatience to skip stuff! I was also reminded of my mistake of choosing a overcomplicated colour scheme :D

[@MidwinterMinis]

Someone with no attention span making videos for people with no attention span, haha

[@Pawiie]

Thank you! Saved the video. Will share pictures once I find my necron models!

[@MidwinterMinis]

Nice! Good luck with them :)

[@xeriustacticus2542]

“Duncan Approves” XD

[@MidwinterMinis]

I hope so! ;)

[@bigbluepie8983]

That are one of the beautiful necron troops I've ever seen!! Great job!

[@MidwinterMinis]

Thanks very much Geb! :)

[@boywithstickx0]

Love the music and the models! Great work on the paint job! Excellent idea to use the texture paints to add a bit more depth.

[@MidwinterMinis]

Thanks Matthew! I'm making a "showcase" video that'll be up soon, so you can see how my whole force progressed.

[@decisivelocker4335]

Amazing video. Really informative and professional. I will probably be painting my Necron killteam in this scheme. Thank you!

[@MidwinterMinis]

Thanks for the kind comment :) Good luck with your kill team!

[@frankgarcia9350]

I've been watching quite a few of your videos and they really have been quite informative and entertaining. Thank you for sharing.

[@MidwinterMinis]

Thanks for watching Frank! We really appreciate it :)

[@jupiterlicht789]

Happy New Year dude. Thanks for all these fantastic videos in 5 years 🎉

[@tylerlawrence1997]

I don't paint myself, but I still like watching these. They're quite relaxing.

[@Sando669]

Legend, saw them when you posted them on reddit and glad I caught this. Not a necron player but def going to be looking for an excuse to try this soon!

[@MidwinterMinis]

I'm getting a vision from beyond the warp... I foresee: CRACKLE PAINT SPACE MARINES.

[@Sando669]

Urgh, so tempting, I'm about to start a SM army, tossing up between Aussie colours and this...so conflicted.

[@MidwinterMinis]

Ancient stone armour with Aussie flag pauldrons, surely?

[@Sando669]

Well my plan was green and gold, our sporting colours. I'm worried I'll lose too much detail putting the stoney armour (it'll be 90% primaris) and so I should do stone for the pauldrons, but then I think that might look funny.

[@SheepWaveMeByeBye]

"...a final glaze of goverment blue". Gotta love the subs.

[@MidwinterMinis]

Hahaha, beautiful

[@officialraylong]

Well done! I have been working on a similar Necron theme. I learned some techniques to make it easier . Thanks again!

[@MidwinterMinis]

Cheers Ray!

[@orbitaloperations]

Loved this tutorial. I might be going for this style for my Necrons.

[@alagass6466]

This is more or less EXACTLY what I wanted with my future necrons but the Guns would be black, love the sandstone look. Subbed

[@MidwinterMinis]

That would look pretty sweet! You could probably let the lighter stone drybrushes pick out the details of the black on the gun, too. If you wanted to be REALLY lazy, that is ;)

[@pizzleybear8562]

Great paint job and commentary, thanks very much!

[@MidwinterMinis]

No, thank YOU :)

[@KimHarderFog]

Very nice guide. Also really liked the music, reminded me of the ambient music in Fallout 1+2

[@MidwinterMinis]

High praise indeed!

[@craigwall5865]

Well presented,well instructed very good video. Really enjoyed the music...Well done.

[@WildWallaceMusic]

I don’t paint models any more, but this is easy to watch and listen to and it’s not SUPER complicated! Pretty dope! Thanks for the vid

[@hithron]

Great Tutorial. These look really interesting and the little additional tips you give for newer painters is nice too.

[@MidwinterMinis]

Thanks! We were all new once. I wish I had KZbin tutorials when I started twenty*cough*something years ago.

[@erperejildo]

Can't wait to see how you made that wash

[@MidwinterMinis]

That's next up! It won't be 4 months this time ;)

[@erperejildo]

@@MidwinterMinis ping me when you do it pls

[@MidwinterMinis]

@@erperejildo FYI, it's up!

[@erperejildo]

@@MidwinterMinis watched it. Waiting now for the oiled version :)

[@tobe206]

Great idea! Also the ambient music is awesome!

[@MidwinterMinis]

Thank you! Glad you liked it :)

[@patray860]

Brilliant. This was awesome. My son is just starting to play and paint and this was great

[@usuzel]

I have the Necrons and they are great fun to paint, i have tried something similar but i do like the blue glow idea mate, well done.

[@MidwinterMinis]

Thanks! Hope yours turn out awesome :)

[@PraetorGix]

Yep, I did love the music indeed, great track and very nice colour scheme!

[@MidwinterMinis]

Glad to hear it!

[@simonmenard5972]

Hi, thanks for the video. I just finish painting my Necron Army (around 2500points) with your technique. I just change the base colour and opt for gray. But the use of technical paint gave a really good effect thanks you.

[@jacobb.9181]

Happy 2nd anniversary Midwinter

[@entombedmachine1518]

Very informative and easy to follow video. I much prefer the blue necrons (especially the glowy bits) to the nasty green.

[@thefriendlykenku8765]

One of my favorite videos of yours and it made me get a pack of necrons which is my second army

[@Kraniumbrud]

so simple and sooo awesome looking, my indomitus necrons are going to look awesome

[@savethefunk]

Brilliant - glad KZbin recommended your channel. Subed!

[@MidwinterMinis]

Woo! Prince forever!

[@savethefunk]

@@MidwinterMinis I knew you were a man of great taste ^^

[@surelylune]

genuinely insane this was the first vid for this channel, struck gold on the first swing

[@alexanderschulz2100]

love that bane impression

[@MidwinterMinis]

Haha, thanks! It's easy with the right mask ;)

[@MarionvillemodelsMultirotors]

Excellent guide. I was looking for an alternative scheme for Necrons.

[@MidwinterMinis]

Glad you liked it!

[@CRAAABE]

That's some good ideas and technics my friend! Keep it up!

[@MidwinterMinis]

Thank you!

[@WoodenSpoonWargaming]

Amazing video and great presentation techniques, looking forward to seeing more

[@MidwinterMinis]

Thanks a lot! You're too kind :)

[@neophao]

Found this tutorial today.. I’ll try this on my new bloodbowl undead team! Thank you so much for the idea (and, much more important, for the “how-to”)

[@jasonsavage2865]

Love the look, and i m looking forward to more.

[@MidwinterMinis]

Thank you Jason! :)

[@Ziggster90]

Great video did not realise you made the music, it sounds great would be fantastic 40k ambient music!

[@MidwinterMinis]

Thanks Liam! I'd like to make more. I don't do resolutions, but maybe I'll find some time in 2019.

[@stevenwhite6134]

Love the "Duncan approves" pop up 😁😁😁

[@romekbull]

Love this video just got into the hobby at Christmas and I hope I can do them justice painting in a this scheme!

[@zst0rme700]

Love this idea, I’ll definitely be doing my own spin with a non sandstone gun :)

[@davidgregory4602]

Love the effect. Never seen necrons like that

[@MidwinterMinis]

Thanks David, I'm glad you like them :)

[@chrislacomb5147]

Dude this ambient track is giving me some major Mark Morgan fallout 1&2 vibes!!

[@prutkowski2788]

Nice and easy - and a great soundtrack for the game!

[@xDigitalcrack]

Awesome vid my dude! Loving this technique and i will most likely buy necrons with the upcoming 9th edition and paint them like that.

[@lennartl.7858]

I think your DIY dipwash looks ten times better👍

[@Whalemeister78]

Your Bane impression alone is worth a like.

[@MidwinterMinis]

Haha, it's not bad, eh? ;)

[@jmc7034]

It’s good to see somebody mentioning about removing mould lines. Often over looked but can effect the overall look of the mini. A mistake I’be made in the past.

[@Deltarr777]

Love your Necrons design !!

[@thyrus16]

Love the Bane impression!

[@MidwinterMinis]

Haha, y'know, it's been a while, I forgot I even put that in the episode! Haha

[@kirkyoung4147]

In the music industry as well! Awesome music, cool there is other 40k nerds that are also audio nerds

[@LakeyWargames]

Really great looking models and brilliantly constructed video tutorial. All your hard work in putting this together shows and pays off! Definitely earned another sub here! ^^ Keep up the great work mate. Look forward to seeing more. :D

[@MidwinterMinis]

Thank you! I'm glad you're enjoying the videos. Cheers for subscribing :)

[@musicmate70]

excellent effect really enjoyed this one

[@MidwinterMinis]

Glad you liked it :)

[@jpbatinic]

Awesome soundtrack! I'm just here as a spectator to all this, always loved Warhammer 40k concept but never pulled the trig on any board game.. 20 years ago there used to be a gaming place where I'd rent a PC and play Tribes or Starcraft, but people would also rent game tables, loved checking out peoples games from a respectful distance haha.. anyway, awesome channel, awesome soundtrack!

[@cheesemannickerton2285]

I have absolutely nothing to do with Warhammer, but thats a great video man! I love the dedication that goes into this, it looks really cool! EDIT: I died @11:25

[@MidwinterMinis]

Haha, thanks mate! This was my first ever video. Glad it still holds up well :)

[@Soulshatter1989]

Really nice Video, keep up the good work! Thanks for sharing

[@MidwinterMinis]

Thanks pal! Glad you liked it :)

[@AllweHaveIsTime]

The music is soooooo gooooood!

[@MidwinterMinis]

Thanks so much! :)