Painting a Warhammer army that took 3 years to build

[@lastsamurai1089]

Personally prefer the big project video series like this rather than the “challenge” videos. Good stuff!

[@ai6095]

This! And this provided plenty of good panting tips

[@RovingBiologist]

If you haven't already started in on the painting go of the other 3, you may want to add a few barnacles onto the anchor or other shipwreck bits, really sell the beach scavengers motif.

[@SquidmarMiniatures]

Great idea!

[@Gaffler111]

@@SquidmarMiniatures Barnacles on that "peg" leg would have looked nice

[@danielpaoli1093]

I'm a sailor in the US Navy (Submarines), I really love the theme. But one thing I would do if I was you would be add nautical theme tattoos. For example sailors would get Pigs and Chickens tattooed on their feet, because in the event of a ship going down those were two animals that would float. A White Sparrow bird 🕊️ also represents either 5k/10K miles traveled on the sea. You could also have turtles shell backs (meaning he has traveled across the equator) or have Golden Dragon (crossing the equator and international dateline at the same time) etc ...

[@tannerharris7790]

This! ^ Love it!!!!

[@joshuatatton531]

I would be very keen to see you do the rest of the giants. This clip was one of your better ones, just you telling a story about some fun and finishing a project. You could tell you enjoyed yourself. I have noticed you both getting more and more ink so the next giant needs a full pirate sleeve tattoo. Maybe a Japanese traditional one or a Chinese dragon.

[@SquidmarMiniatures]

I've got a full sleeve thats trad jap style :) with karasu tengu and hou-ou

[@joshuatatton531]

@@SquidmarMiniatures I bet you can't copy it onto a giant in miniature!!!

[@sandycultofthesun]

​@@SquidmarMiniatures the giants skin stood out to me, it's very 'clean'. i mean your painting is amazing, but he is a big ass giant war guy. maybe some scars on his knees or scuff marks, dirt or something idk. i guess it's more work and you could mess up the skin paint job which is amazing but yea

[@ciscoytube5352]

bro, no tentacles? You're doing a nautical theme and it's right there in your name... SQUID-MAR...

[@papazoulou9326]

Tentacle tattoo ?

[@ciscoytube5352]

@@papazoulou9326 good point. Tattoos?!?!?

[@Kuchhh]

Is there an easy way to add tentacles to this without making it look like it’s corrupted by chaos?

[@Specter-wt1wt]

@@Kuchhh maybe some actual squids on the bases?

[@ciscoytube5352]

@@Kuchhh just adding a squid or octopus on his back

[@Nissenov]

"Do you want to see more?" Yarrrrrr!

[@AlexCopeMusic]

Holy shit Emil. This is incredible!

[@SquidmarMiniatures]

thank you alex!

[@diamondexteriorcleaning]

300 years?! Emil confirmed immortal.

[@maxwaggoner823]

There can only be one.

[@piraterubberduck6056]

Every one of those models has so much character and story to them. Of course we want to see you paint them all. This one looks amazing and I look forward to seeing the next one.

[@scottrenfer2735]

AMAZING!!!! Please show us the painting process of all of these figures, and take us on your journey to the competition as well! Great job! You are an inspiration to us all!

[@thebearded4427]

Add some green to the cloth and fur, especially the back if hes sitting a lot. Cloth grows green molds and fur goes black

[@TIBlocker]

PLEASE keep putting these out, this was awesome to watch.

[@LumbAdam]

Finally. Squidmar is about painting again. This is what I show up for. Love this. Encore Emil.

[@federicoavanzini3122]

This one was amazing, not that your usual work isn’t good, but this one, converted models, painting and, especially, the fact that it is a personal project. Good job

[@ecMonify]

this is the kind of video that made me subscribe years ago. no gimmicks, inget trams, just good old master-level painting! love it! more! :D

[@calumchalmers93]

Something I love about how you paint, is you don't seem scared to try things around things you've already painted, and are always willing to take a risk. Whenever I get my work to a good place, I stop, worried I might ruin it, but like when you throw the pigment down at the end, you always push it somewhere special!

[@Kavouraki_]

This is probably one of my favorite videos you've put up. Loved every minute of it. Educational, inspiring, jawdropping and more. I'd love to see the other giants painted too like this video. It's such a motivation to my own hobby.

[@BenDowney]

Man, watching you build these guys all this time, I was skeptical that they would turn out very well. But what a difference a coat of paint can do! One of your best paint jobs ever. That is the most hyper-realistic mini paint job I’ve seen you produce. The skin , the hair, the wood, and that Lego cloth! Amazing!

[@mrdubtee1873]

Its here, finally! Beautiful product, so worth the wait. I really love that each portion of the model tells a different story, from the bird, loin cloth, and lil gobo. 10/10

[@SquidmarMiniatures]

Thank you so much!

[@vectorshaman338]

I'm spraying Varnish today on a terrain kickstarter that took 2 years to finish. Along w/ 3 kill teams all getting hosed in protection. Congrats on getting to paint and hitting that finish line. Nothing better than hitting milestones!!!

[@krokalop]

This video was awesome, peak squidmar content, and yes we would like to see more of this, also take it easy, not every video needs to have 100 hours invested in it, keep up the great work 😁

[@Gull0202]

Imagine not being able to use a bit you created. A third party bit in which you are in fact the party.

[@SquidmarMiniatures]

I know, but better safe than sorry.

[@tutrlespam]

I can understand it from GW though. If you are a company hosting a competition you wouldn't want to have other manufacturers be able to use that as a way to promote their products.

[@tutrlespam]

​@@SquidmarMiniatures just take them offline during the competition then it isn't 3rd party at the time of the competition

[@poggestfrog]

@@tutrlespam I assume he doesn't want to put a bunch of work only for it to be removed from the competition so won't risk anything

[@Gull0202]

I can see GW taking it a step further using this rationale. Citadel paints only. Don’t want to be advertising competitor paint product.

[@ArdenMakesThings]

I think Emil's painting style is incredible and unmatched! I can't wait to see how the other giants turn out

[@Icarus078]

A pirate themed army needs a treasure they have looted!

[@iampizzaboy3538]

i think we need more of these, you give me motivation

[@Bachman2099]

Hell yes more videos like this! A video for each giant and a cookie for Lukas!

[@RowdiesFan1]

What an incredible idea and an amazing end result on Brodd!

[@ewi_3709]

Yes yes, wanna see all the giants! Very interresting to see and hear you comments about this insane job.

[@JonathonShemeld]

Emil this is by far one of the best paint jobs you have done well done can’t wait to see them all done and standing together

[@andrewgarrett5071]

Really really love this army and this type of video. I mean, this is exactly what I wish I could do, and therefore it’s your duty to let us all live vicariously through you!

[@Subsistence69]

WOW. The extra time you take to do all the detailing you want to *really* shows. That is one incredible paint job 😮

[@chaoticpainting1507]

Love the paint job Emil, the video was great too! I'd very much like to see videos of this project as you complete it! As always, thanks for sharing the journey with us!

[@8culexus8]

Can't wait to see videos like this of painting the remaining big ass pirates. Then the water effects. Keep em coming. Great video 👍😁

[@szinyk]

Yes, totally would love to see more of these as you paint the other 3 pirate giants. Arrrrr.

[@patknez]

Like to see you doing what makes you happy. Finish them all and I'll put the playlist on repeat for a week :)

[@SmolRacer]

Love seeing you paint these to this level, it gives everyone ideas of what they can use

[@dualwieldsoftware]

Stunning work. Might be my favorite thing you've painted. I'd gladly watch more of this.

[@BelIa42]

I absolutely love watching you paint, especially if you take a bit more time and and in so many details. So, please film painting the rest of the army :)

[@FaxeAxe]

I want to see more of the giants army. Thanks for the really nice nostalgic memory of the Lego Pirates. I never had the big ship, but many small sets. Thank you for your inspiring work. Zombicde miniatures here we go.

[@thoughtsnscribbles]

I would totally watch a 1 hour video of you just painting, please more of this stuff. 🏴‍☠🦜

[@SquidmarMiniatures]

🥰🥰🥰

[@kaz9357]

I always enjoy watching videos of someone truly interested and excited for what they are doing. You still explain interesting techniques and show awesome models. Totally down for more giants!

[@MrAksel-br6eb]

Love that you take your time with explaning the diffrent painting stages

[@poguesmahone]

Definitely do more of these. I miss the old painting tutorial videos and would love to see this army be completed.

[@sadlyanuxtakustan8950]

Please do a big project series, I want to see all of the giants painted.

[@graefx]

Hearing "gnoblar" and the parrot, King Brodd suddenly made me think of Bloth from Pirates of Dark Water and now I love this project even more. The red beard looks really great, it really captures a natural ginger tone rather than some of the more neon orange-red that gets done.

[@SimonUren-z9t]

Awesome work, loving seeing the painting videos featuring more regularly.

[@TacDonut]

Wow! Looks amazing! Love all the bits of color in the parrot, goblin, and his flag inspired clothes. Really catches your eye, can’t wait to see the rest of this project!

[@THEWORLDvsBEN]

Would love to see this as a now and then series so you can really take your time on it and not feel pressured to get it completed!

[@Malthus]

I had that exact same lego boat...and my brother already had an even bigger blue one because he's the elder. Still mine was the newer one and loved the hell out of that boat. Thanks for the nostalgia, and good luck painting the rest of your giants for the competition!

[@leonardneubeck1003]

Probably the best paintjob you did in a long time👍

[@AGMiniatures]

your way of painting flesh is second to none! im totally inspired to try and paint larger fleshy models.

[@vodkachild]

looks absolutely mega. Would be awesome to see the rest of these painted on the channel

[@drewthornley6863]

I'm excited by this potential squidmar Vallejo collaboration, also yes please to videos on all of the giants

[@3tyXx]

The best recent vidéo for me ! It was a pleasure all along ! Astonishing result, it's reeks of passion and love. Congratz'

[@Aft3r1mag3]

Loving the way these have come together....bring them all on and get the slayer sword

[@michaelstrecker3130]

I'm newish to the hobby and have learnt lots from your content. Even gone back and looked at some of your videos. They are all great content real eye opener on time it takes to produce quality.

[@farbol2348]

Loves to watch your process on the making fo this big fellas! Hope to see them finished someday!

[@benmiles00]

That's magnificent Emil. More please for sure!

[@Withered416]

I love how ambitious and creative this army is and I really hope you show more of it in the future!

[@DomStubbings]

This army finished is going to be awesome! How about a cape for one of the giants made from an old ruined sail?

[@DrGreening7]

Excited to see the rest of the pirate giants painted to this standard as well. I prefer a more extended series like this where each giant gets their own video.

[@cjdurrant9999]

Definitely more straight up painting videos! I missed these!

[@sipsp0ison545]

great job, that is one plump mini lol but the blue on that bird really pops and the whole thing looks incredible

[@roansythen]

I don't mind videos like this at all. I do enjoy watching you try to paint an army in a day or whatever, but these more focused videos are good, too.

[@TwospotzArtAndCraft]

Såklart vi vill se de där jättarna bli klara! Det har ju poppat upp lite om dom här och var! Ofcourse we want to see the giants get done. Go for it!

[@adisaikkonen]

It might make sense to paint some of the leather as sharkskin instead of mammal hides, it'd work with the nautical pirate theme well, and would allow for more interesting contrast with the giants exposed skin.

[@michaelfabre5700]

I restarted warhammer this week and discovered your chanel at the same time, and I can say you are massively talented, keep it up and finish those giants !!

[@przemekkielczewski9248]

I would LOVE to see the rest of the giants painted! This project is bonkers!

[@TheBlackZodiacGhost]

Sons of Behemat are my favorites. Making them an interesting theme, like pirates in this case, is even better! Please make videos of them all :D

[@sebastianskousen6932]

i really love this i think the giants look incredable and love to see the painting progress it looks amazing great job

[@Feykomaniac]

Pirates are great, my favorite theme so far! the red & white scheme is an awesome idea, but the painting is a little to bit to "clean" for Pirates (18:57), in my opinion u need a dirtier look on this cloth. You could probably add some loose thread / strings to get more used look on the clothes and or add a heavy filter on both colours? It could be my monitor but it looks a little bit to "glossy"? It should be more dried and dirtier cloth. I love the skin. that Jolly Roger is so good, damn good job done here Emil (19:08). We need more freehands! As i can see, so many people want you to paint tatoos and they are all right, R.I.P. Emil, hahahah. how about a giant using a swordfish as a fist weapon? or a giant who is half in water and a Squid friend with him (like you decided to add the parrot for this one 12:15). Maybe somehow like miniature "Lotann, Warden of the Soul Ledgers". We all want the giant Squidmar miniature! it would be funny if a giant would use a Fish / Whale as a weapon. to slap some enemies. I am gonna slap that like button!

[@isaacHarrus]

Absolutely incredible :O I would 1000% watch more Giant videos!

[@JJShurte]

Yes, please do more of these sorts of videos.

[@Ulrican414]

I would love to see a series of you painting all the giants.

[@zaleria9137]

My mom saw the video and she was amazed! Amazing work as always

[@grayhaven451]

Love to see you paint the rest of the pirate giants. Great job.

[@Dead_Fish0]

This might actually be my favourite piece you've ever done 😍

[@1Kapuchu100]

Would definitely like to see the rest of the army done!

[@JvdVis]

Would love to see more pirate giants :) really good paint jobs with a very enjoyable theme

[@ARealBrownBear]

Maybe the best warhammer paint video I've ever seen

[@fatroller4089]

this is the exact type of content I originally subscribed for, please keep this up !

[@cinderheat]

We definitly want to see the rest on the channel, they cracking models, and I cant wait till you expand the army with another 4 giants...

[@OriginPainting]

Gorgeous passion project. Love to see these different takes on models.

[@r4tt583]

As pirates AND giants i think it would be pretty cool to see some tattoos. Like classic pirate tattoos. Could also help give some more character to models which have a lot of skin showing :D

[@thesouthernbearsfan]

I’m loving these giants I’m thinking about making some Abbasid caliphate dwarfs and this is making me excited

[@PraetorGix]

And all that amazing work along with his painting competition aspirations went down the toilet in a second with those joint lines on the back of the arms...

[@simonza4702]

This is perfect! Top notch! I am really looking forward to see the whole army

[@adamtomlinson918]

so pretty Emil. I want to see more pirate giants!

[@evanuphil]

I'm not gonna pretend i understand the algorithm or the statistics of the channel, but i will say that when you can tell the content creator is having fun with a project or is excited about something we as the audience can tell. Maybe it's important to get that new release video up in time or whatever but i hope you keep doing stuff that makes you excited and prioritizing things you think are fun, because i think that keeps the soul of the channel intact and we in turn feel that enthusiasm! thanks for a good video and great paint job as always!

[@liambobbitt7589]

Squid, this is my favourite video you’ve done in a very long time.. maybe ever! This looks amazing and you should be very proud. PS: I have a pirate vampire coast themed undead mordheim warband and I loved your theme

[@krignor]

bought and built my first ever mini today, been watching your videos for a while and finally decide to give it a try

[@SquidmarMiniatures]

Exciting man

[@jamesmilton6331]

I love all your content, but if you are looking for ideas, consider this. instead of a ##hr challenge to paint an army. Consider a multi part series with the end goal of a high end custom army, maybe even like the warlord titan that you auction off. Starting with building the base models, then different ways of customizing them to the theme you want using different techniques like 3d printed parts, sculpting, fancy bases etc. Then paiting them to "table ready" 3 colors. Then taking 1 unit at a time and upgrading them step by step from table ready to premium. I would guess that a lot of your viewers would find themselves at some part of that process and would love tips on taking what we already have and making it better instead of thinking we need to start over. Maybe include integrating the bases and OSL into a final competition display board. Like the bases slot into spaces in the board that makes it look like one of your amazing dioramas, but is still playable. Heck, maybe even start with a "Trade the Grey" where you do an initial swap of some of your "pile of shame" with the community to get the army you want to do this project with. Loving the squidmar airbursh btw, has helped me a ton in learning the right way to operate the airbrush.

[@MarchHare55]

Fantastic job, especially the skin! I'd love to see the rest of them. And I agree with the other commenters who said you need to add tentacles in some way...

[@killsnoesje]

One of the best things i have seen so far, fantastic work emil! I hope you paint the rest on the channel too, i would love for you to finish them during working hours and will gladly watch every video of them so this awesome army can be seen sooner rather than later! :) Love you taking the extra time for that top quality finish, great work! (I realise this post looks a bit corny but hey you have to tell people when you think they did great)

[@Qui-l-o]

Amazing build and paint job! Maybe adding some big bad scars or shitty pirate tattoos, for more detail on the skin? And putting some ''huge'' Rubies or Emeralds in the eyes of the skull, as pirate treasure, that would be cool!

[@TantheTaxman]

would love to see the rest of them painted!

[@hughmac7423]

Looks very cool, I would like to see more. The eye looks like it is really looking at you.

[@drengot1066]

YEEEAAS you know about the lego pirate ship. I still have it, that was the best present I had for a long time when I was young.

[@jamespuckett9753]

Wowee! Pretty damn impressive. We would like to see all the giants done.

[@andreatombesi2458]

Incredible. As others have said, consider adding barnacles, tentacles/sea monsters references, maybe tatoos and some sort of treasure chests would be cool as well.