Star Wars Imperial Assault Painting Guide Ep.20: R2-D2 & C-3PO

[@r00tsrockreggae1]

Never have painted any figurines, or even played one of these boardgames, but your videos are so rewarding to watch. You really do some amazing work. Could easily watch your videos for hours. Keep up the good work Sorastro!

[@Sorastro]

Thank you! That's very kind :)

[@HelloWorld-up4of]

they re very fun to paint and play actually

[@MrCrystalwarrior1]

Will you PLEASE stop being so inspiring!!!!! I've painted more figures today than I do in a month, thanks to your tutorials. My painting is now so much improved I finish a figure faster and better than ever before. I started at 6am this morning, have your tutorials playing while I paint, and keep using your tips and advise as I paint. At this rate, I'll run out of figures to paint, and may end up going back to the Dark Side (armour/aircraft model making) just to try your techniques in that area. Unbelievably wonderful tutorials, more inspiration than I've ever known before, and new ideas for colour schemes/patterns flowing like water through a hose pipe. I simply cannot thank you enough!!!!! I'm loving my hobby/work more than ever again. :-D Paul

[@Sorastro]

+Paul Todd Lol Paul! I'm not making any promises :). Seriously though, I'm glad my humble videos have helped rekindle your creative flames :)

[@beanjamin7190]

I must say, this music is the most tranquil and excellent you have made. Absolutely spectacular.

[@Sorastro]

Thanks so much Benjamin!

[@Tk5869]

The idea for C3-PO's gold is wonderful and the music is excellent as always. Well done.

[@Sorastro]

+Tk5869 Thanks as always Tk! I'm glad you like the gold "trick" :)

[@alexb8971]

I can't say enough good things about your series! I started your series having no idea how to paint mini's. I'm now on ep. 14 and I've improved and learnt so much. Your work and commitment to detail and quality are outstanding! One thing I wanted to mention is that I'm not using Citadel paints, and I am having a lot of fun learning about mixing paints to get proper colors, making my own shades and some custom technical paints amongst the other research I’ve done about painting in general. My experience has been so enjoyable and fun thus far.. Thank you so much for your work!

[@Sorastro]

+Alex B Thanks a lot Alex! I'm very happy to hear that my humble videos have helped you launch into our beautiful hobby :)

[@Lordvoivod]

I know you claim to be aiming at beginners, but there's plenty to learn from your video's for more advanced painters too. I find them terrific as colour guides alone, let alone new techniques. Great work.

[@Sorastro]

+Lordvoivod Thank you Lordvoivod! If the videos are beginner friendly but are also of value to more experienced painters then I'm very happy :)

[@morganfellows8182]

Nailed it. Lovely job. I love the inventive method you've come up with to capture C3PO's slightly tarnished gold colour.

[@Sorastro]

+Morgan Fellows Thank you so much Morgan! I find grubby easier than shiny :)

[@thepickle2535]

Loved that you paid attention to the small lights on R2.

[@Sorastro]

+Pickle BerCrew Studios Thanks buddy! :)

[@perpetualbeginner2818]

I'm glad to see that you have gotten so much support from the community. You do an excellent job and are a huge help. Keep up the great work!

[@Sorastro]

+Perpetual Beginner Thank you! Me too; it's quite overwhelming really. I'll definitely continue doing my best :)

[@mhouse9941]

Your videos are great and pro mastered. You speak clearly, you have good filming angles, you show and explain how do you paint. I have found great new tips to my painting too. Keep up the good videos. Eager to see the next video! PS. Even the music is good not being disturbing the tutorial.

[@Sorastro]

+M House Thank you very much M House! I appreciate all of your kind feedback :)

[@forrest3491]

Wow! This is a fantastic help for my new Legion models! Thanks so much for being as thorough as you are. I was thinking a layer of Retributor Armour would work, but this looks so much better!

[@Sorastro]

Thanks a lot! I'm really glad you found the video useful :)

[@samh62695]

One of the best tutorials yet! The piano piece you did while painting r2-d2 is my favourite you have done yet! Keep up the great work.

[@Sorastro]

+Sam Hubbard Thanks so much Sam!

[@knoxminis1211]

Glad to hear that things are going so well that you can focus on what is clearly your passion. Congrats!

[@Sorastro]

+Jason Egan Thank you Jason! I'm looking forward to being able to dedicate my full time and attention to these productions :)

[@pon3d120]

Never would've thought of painting 3PO silver then shading him gold! Ty for all the tutorials!

[@Sorastro]

Ha, thanks!! 😀

[@elliotjoyce5854]

Used the method that you used for C3PO to paint my mechanical attendant from the Malifaux range. It has turned out really well. Thank you.

[@Sorastro]

Thanks Elliot! I'm glad you found the method useful (and transferable) :)

[@michaeljdauben]

I love the idea of painting C3P0 with shades over a plain metallic basecoat. I can't wait to give this technique a try.

[@Sorastro]

+Michael D'Auben Thanks Michael! :)

[@tompaulussen7798]

Pure class here. Extreme good video editing and quality, nice soundtracks, great paiting, calm and detailed narrative talkthrough. Looking forward to new Imperial Assault videos!

[@Sorastro]

+Tom Paulussen Thanks a lot Tom! More IA is on the way... :)

[@tompaulussen7798]

+Sorastro's Painting awesome. I'm buying all the citadel paints you used in your IA vids thus far. Quite the search here in Europe, and quite the investment :) I noticed you don't use a wet palette, ever tried one? I'm on the fence getting this also..

[@Sorastro]

+Tom Paulussen Hi Tom! Yes the cost does add up (but the paints will last you for ages) :) Yes I do use a wet pallet, but for filming tutorials I like to stick to a traditional type just to keep the mixing clear and easy to follow :)

[@tompaulussen7798]

+Sorastro's Painting Thanks for your quick answer! Appreciate it. Yes, the paints will serve me a long time, well worth the investment. Which wet palette do you use, if I might ask? Best regards Tom.

[@Sorastro]

+Tom Paulussen Hi Tom! I have tried a bought one from an art shop, and have made my own. I think I prefer my own as its more air tight when closed so the paint stays wet for days and days :)

[@Miniac]

Love the tarnished gold trick. Great video!!

[@Sorastro]

+SDub Thanks mate!

[@jeremiahryland3376]

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[@darwinroy1131]

@Jeremiah Ryland instablaster ;)

[@jeremiahryland3376]

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[@jeremiahryland3376]

@Darwin Roy It worked and I finally got access to my account again. Im so happy! Thanks so much you really help me out!

[@jahuras88]

You are amazing. Repeated more than once , the best tutorial of paint and beautiful, sensual music . I learn from you :) Thank you, my master . Good health to you and your family . :)

[@Sorastro]

+Jahuras What a beautiful comment! Thank you Jahuras :)

[@jahuras88]

+Sorastro's Painting If you are ever in Poland, let me know . We are happy to get to know you personally and see your work . God has given you a beautiful talent.

[@rong6371]

I finally got around to painting these two. I had to improvise a few things, but very happy with the results. I'm learning quite a bit from you. Thank you! Your video''s got me back into painting.

[@Sorastro]

+Ron G Awesome! Thanks Ron :)

[@jchng00]

awesome work! one of the best "how to" videos i have seen so far. crystal clear instructions without long winded "chit chats". good videography and editing. i hope one day you will do a video on how to paint warhammer 40k minis. thank you for sharing with us your work. please keep them coming! joe from singapore

[@Sorastro]

Thanks a lot Joe! (I lived in Singapore for five years actually :))

[@johnnycooper7019]

Dear Sorastro, Wishing you & your Family a very Happy Star Wars Day! Your reputation as a miracle worker is once again been proven. Excellent tutorial! I must admit I was wondering how you were going to do C3PO....

[@Sorastro]

+Johnny Cooper Thank you as always Johnny! I'm very glad you liked it :)

[@maxbrandt6]

Excellent painting, really like how 3P0 turned out.

[@IsaacSchubert]

Just discovered your videos, Your editing and concise narration is phenomenal. So far I've usually thought the finishing touches stage is superfluous but for c-3P0 that stage Really made that figure pop!

[@Sorastro]

+Isaac Schubert Thanks a lot Isaac! Yes.. I do love those last bits of grime and detail that can make all the difference :)

[@JEGranberg]

I really liked the description of the brush technique to get the "brushed metal" effect.

[@Sorastro]

+JEGranberg Thank you!

[@twitchybristles]

Hoping to use some of the techniques here to get my 0-0-0 and BT-1 done. Awesome tutorial as always!

[@Sorastro]

Thanks man! I'm glad you found it useful :)

[@TheWayOutisThru]

It's officially Star Wars day now! Thanks Sorastro :D

[@TheWayOutisThru]

+TheWayOutisThru Very brave step to leave your job to do this full-time Sorastro,....My heartfelt good luck to you sir. Seize the day!

[@Sorastro]

+TheWayOutisThru Thank you very much! :D

[@lebaroudeurludique3761]

Still painting! Still learning! Thank you, you're a wonderful teacher! :-)

[@Sorastro]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate that :)

[@butlersmodellingpaintingan3974]

Another fantastic video and the use of the yellow over the silver very clever

[@Sorastro]

+Butlers Modelling Thank you very much! :)

[@helenmcclure]

Thanks for yet another great tutorial. Love the sepia on silver to produce the toned down gold effect. Will be using this effect on other models in my to do pile.

[@Sorastro]

+Helen McClure Thank you Helen! Im glad you found it useful :)

[@halogu117]

So happy there is another one!

[@Sorastro]

+Jeff Phillips Thanks Jeff :)

[@hawks4305]

They all look awesome! Really great work!

[@Sorastro]

Thanks a lot Hawks! I'm glad you like them :)

[@jaimyyelvingtonmusic]

Please please PLEASE do tutorials on Knight Models Marvel Universe Miniature Game at some point in the future.

[@stephenbaugh2041]

Using these techniques for my Legion droids. Started with Threepio. I never would have considered a Seraphim Sepia wash but it really does look fantastic! Thank you

[@Sorastro]

Thanks Stephen! I'm glad you found it useful :)

[@tilarium2]

Very good video! I love your technique of doing gold for 3PO, something I'd never considered and plan to use on my Space Marine army.

[@Sorastro]

+Kyle Saritelli Thank you Kyle! I'm glad you found a useful and transferable technique in the video :)

[@justineby8738]

Well done, Sorastro. Another excellent video. You've inspired me to paint my own figures. Thank you so much, and keep up the great work!

[@Sorastro]

+Justin Eby Thank you Justin! I'm happy to you've been inspired to pick up the brush :)

[@chrisgui5936]

Fantastic use of sepia shade! Can't wait til my C3PO gets here!

[@Sorastro]

+Chris Gui Thanks a lot Chris! :)

[@Drag0nR1der]

Goddamn, Mark! How do you come up with these ideas? I’ve been working on C-3PO, taking a slightly different approach with a Balthasar Gold base because I primed in grey. I was thinking he was looking pretty fly after finishing the Auric Armour Gold / Runefang Steel highlights and then I hit him with the glaze mix and BANG! The guy exploded into life right in front of my eyes! Absolute joy! You’ve changed my life, Mark. You could be painting rubber dog shit pink and I’d still keep paying the Patreon subs! Thanks so much.

[@Sorastro]

Ha ha - thanks Robert! I really appreciate that :D

[@DarksonDesigns]

Outstanding work.

[@Sorastro]

+Robert Kingery Thank you Robert!

[@davidducouret791]

You speak of Black Wash a lot but I haven't seen any kilt or tartan so far 😋

[@thadmccollom6444]

Im sorry if this has been asked in previous videos but 1. How long would a model like C3PO take? 2. Do you play with these minis or are they just "show pieces"? 3. If you do play with them, how do they hold up? Ive just started getting into painting but I really like your videos. Very clear instructions and also give me inspiration and ideas on techniques I wouldve never considered. Keep up the great work!

[@Sorastro]

+Keyser Soze Thanks Keyser! 1) A couple of hours 2) Yes I do (although not as often as I would like!) 3) Fine! :)

[@MaskofFayt]

Gonna use the gold technique in this video on a HG Hyaku Shiki gundam model kit. Gonna need bigger paint pots though.

[@Sorastro]

Nice! Hope it turns out well 😀

[@theredstonefortress]

May the 4th be with you!

[@Sorastro]

+Oliver Redford Thanks Oliver! And you :)

[@jonathangutierrez3607]

Another fantastic video!

[@Sorastro]

+Jonathan Gutierrez Thanks buddy!

[@KX5Kat]

Fantastic, I've only just got into painting, since I bought the Kingdom Death boardgame. I'm learning so much from your channel. KD has some insane miniatures and a lack of painting tutorials for them. Would you consider doing some? Cheers

[@Sorastro]

Thank you! I do have KDM and would love to paint them; I'm just not sure when I'm going to be able to fit them into my shedule.. :)

[@KX5Kat]

+Sorastro's Painting Hopefully in the future then. Either way, first class videos, heading straight to Patreon. Cheers

[@Sorastro]

+KX5Kat Thank you! I've just set up a Patreon survey actually so please register your interest for some KDM if you fill it in :)

[@theredstonefortress]

Yes amazing to see more progress! 😄

[@Sorastro]

+Oliver Redford :)

[@theredstonefortress]

+Sorastro's Painting I love how you reply to like all comments. There is a great community feel around your channel and social media. I just finished all the figures from the base game but I have Han Solo and Boba Fett on the way, and of course I'll use your excellent tutorials for both!

[@Sorastro]

+Oliver Redford Thanks Oliver! I really enjoy interacting with my fellow hobbyists - and it's the least I can do if someone takes the time to comment. Enjoy your Han and Boba! :)

[@SteleEnterprises]

"A little fiddly?" Well that's a fact. LoL. R2 is maddening. THX for another great video! :)

[@Sorastro]

+SteleTV Lol mate - glad you liked it :)

[@TheRealDouglasJOlson]

Great job! Looking forward to more, its been too long!

[@Sorastro]

+Doug Olson Thanks Doug! In a few months I'll have a lot more time to dedicate to the videos so you should see a lot more from me then - thanks for your patience! :)

[@TheRealDouglasJOlson]

+Sorastro's Painting awesome! Id love to see more of the IA minis, plus Zombicide, maybe others like Rum and Bones and Dungeon Saga

[@mikemee8002]

Another great video dude. I painted my R2-D2 and CPO prior to your video, it surprised me how similar mine and your methods for 3C-PO were. Your's looked nicer in my opinion though.

[@Sorastro]

+Mike Mee Thank you Mike!

[@texasbelliott]

R2-D2! Where are you?! Great job, Sorastro. You did everyone's favorite droids proud. PS: If you add a level to Patreon called, "Will never paint Jar Jar Binks" I'd bet you'd hit the next milestone. ;-)

[@Sorastro]

+texasbelliott Thanks, lol! I might have to try that :)

[@jimbohill1985]

Loved the music in this episode!!! :)

[@Sorastro]

+James Hill Cheers James! Glad you liked it :)

[@gonzalovidal893]

nice!! hope to see descent's leoric of the book next 😉

[@Sorastro]

+Gonzalo Vidal Thanks Gonzalo! It should be done by the end of the month :)

[@gonzalovidal893]

+Sorastro's Painting excellent!! Ill be waiting. keep up with the work. even though i dont own IA I always watch your videos, havent found anything close to them. congratulations!

[@Sorastro]

+Gonzalo Vidal That's very kind of you - thanks!

[@JamesNettum]

Have you ever used the washes by Secret Weapon Miniatures? They have some unique colors and I'd love to see what you could do with them. (Their Golden Brown wash would be great for 3PO.)

[@Sorastro]

+James Nettum Hi James! No I haven't, but I always like trying new products out; Thanks for the tip!

[@gallien]

My god..... Such talent!

[@Sorastro]

Too kind, but thank you! :)

[@renatoe3417]

Hi sorastro ! I've noticed that the new seraphim sepia shade is quite different, I don't know how to describe it but I think that is less concentrated or something like that. Any advices on this matter ? or alternatives Please :(

[@Rikalonius]

I know you said you do some of your own music. That music that begins when highlighting R2's head, what is it? I like it.

[@Sorastro]

+Richard Jefferies Thank you Richard! I actually compose all of the music. I'm also quite fond of that track (if you listen carefully you may notice that the piano melody is just a re-harmonised version of the opening theme tune). I'll be sure to include it on the album :)

[@gravemistake6782]

I'm just starting out with mini painting and I find your videos are among the most helpful. Thank you for doing it. Do you have any idea what game/mini youl be doing next?

[@Sorastro]

+Gravemistake Thank you! I'm currently roughly alternating between Imperial Assault and Zombicide: Black Plague, and some Descent, and my next video will actually be the second episode of the Descent series (and it will be Leroic of The Book) :)

[@MrBrystrom]

another excellent video Soras tro! I'd been tackling a lot of the twin shadows stuff on my own but was a little intimidated by these two but mine came out great thanks to your guidance. Do you think a similar technique as you used on C-3PO would work on the med droid and the HKs to give them that slightly colored metallic lustre?

[@Sorastro]

+Bryce Ostrom Hey Bryce! I'm pretty sure it would work fine for the HK and med droids. The beauty of it is that you're free to adjust the shade colour and intensity to your liking to achieve a whole range of effects :)

[@jamesmcmillanclyne391]

Great video Sarastro, because of these videos I have started collecting and painting some imperial assualt figures myself, I have been painting minuatures quite a while but was wondering which brushes you use? again another great video

[@Sorastro]

+james mcmillanclyne Thanks a lot James! You'll find links to the brushes I use in the video description :)

[@glen3898]

Looks awesome, although I think C3pO's eyes should be a yellow to highlight them more.

[@Sorastro]

Cheers for the feedback Glen! 😀

[@charlesgo87]

Please do Leia Organa... I'm using this miniatures to compliment my "Build the millennium falcon" model... The scale seems close enough. Do you have any idea what scale this figures are in? Your work is Amazing by the way, thank you and keep up the good work

[@Sorastro]

+Carlos González Thanks Carlos! It's actually my patrons who vote on which mini I paint next, but I'm sure we'll get to Leia eventually :)

[@GeorgeVamvakidis]

Can you make a Cyclades miniatures tutorial please? Great tutorials btw, love all of them!

[@Sorastro]

Thanks Vamvakidis! I'm afraid I don't know the Cyclades game.. sorry! :)

[@ryryzam79]

Great Work, have you ever thought of doing Blood Rage

[@Sorastro]

+chamber25 Thank you! Yes - I will be producing a set of Blood Rage videos later this year :)

[@ronjodway3521]

Again, another great video! Thank you so much! Also, never noticed how much the top of Artoo's head looks like a TIE Fighter Cockpit... -_-

[@Sorastro]

+Ron Jodway lol me neither! Thanks Ron :)

[@principenegro4707]

sorastro eres el amo..

[@Sorastro]

+Bestia Borealis Lol - Thank you Bestia :)

[@renatoe3417]

Hi, I've just bought this minis thanks to your videos. I have a couple of question regarding bases. After your've already removed the original base, what do you use to fix them in a new "grip", it's some sort of clay? and, Are you using the 25 mm Tech bases from micro art studios right ? Thanks a lot ! I've already paint all the main miniatures from Journeys in Middle Earth thanks to you :)

[@Sorastro]

Hi! I use White Tack (poster putty) to hold the minis down. And yes, it was the 25mm bases that I used 😀

[@frankymontens]

nice vid, good idea for the eyes, where did you get the sakura micron pens? greetings from Belgium Franky

[@Sorastro]

+Miniatures, dioramas etc ouzo12zorbas Hi Franky! I just got mine from Amazon :)

[@deathscytex]

Hey sorasto. I'm up to the dry bushing for c3po so I'm not far in it. Do you have a recommendation for getting the red arm? I tried bloodletter glaze on top and it looked so patchy. I'm thinking maybe going for leadbeltch+evil sunz and runefang+wild rider red. Similar to your r2 approach on done. Pretty sure the finish on it is a full metal which is why I thought it'd be this scheme. Thanks and as always proud to support an amazing artist such as yourself.

[@Sorastro]

+Joshua Solis Hi Joshua! Thanks for the kind words! For the red arm there's probably by loads of ways it could be done; one way would be to use the approach I took with the red HK droid back in Ep.34 (I was partly inspired by C3P0's red arm when I ca,e up with that scheme) :)

[@chinyangoh2442]

Tried following this tutorial, but after applying one coat of Seraphim Sepia to the leadbelcher base coat, I noticed it came out MUCH darker than it looks in the video, even with good lighting. Could I have a "bad" batch of the wash to speak?

[@Sorastro]

Hi! It could be that the concentration of the product varies a little? You could try thinning with Lahmian Medium if it seems a little heavy.. 😀

[@iamohcy]

@@Sorastro Wow thanks for the reply! Wasn't expecting one to such an old video haha. I ended up just basing with a mix of Bathalsar Gold and Retributor Armor and it came out a nice more muted pale gold that I think looks pretty decent. Thanks for all the great guides!

[@Sorastro]

Great! I'm glad you found a solution 😀

[@Batterybrain]

Great as always! One criticism for which i'm sure you're aware but viewers may not realize. Your primer is drying before it hits your model sometimes. It may be the particular primer you used on R2 and the storm troopers. That's why they have that grainy texture to them. I'm sure it looks fine on the table top but in these up close shots it really stands out. Why do you suppose this is happening? Does it not bother you too much? Is it too difficult to remove the primer and start over if it does happen?

[@Sorastro]

+Murray Britton Thanks Murray! It can be annoying, and although there are ways of removing primer I've never tried it myself. My solution is that I now have an airbrush which I will be doing all of my future priming with instead of a rattle can :)

[@leespiderpod]

Brilliant work!! I use these tutorials all the time. Have you thought about painting the Star Wars Rebels Command Epic Assault pack. its worth it just to paint Sabine Wren I reckon? sells for around a £10 for the whole set

[@Sorastro]

Thanks Lee! I'll look into that :)

[@HenrikH321]

I am not sure if this question have been asked before, but which Citadel color would you use instead of the Prussian Blue? For the Dark Prussian Blue it was Kantor blue, but I am not sure which one I should use for the Prussian Blue :)

[@Sorastro]

Hi Henrik! You could probably get away with just adding a little white to your Kantor Blue :)

[@HenrikH321]

Yeah of course. That makes sense ;) I am looking so much forward to the Lando episode :)

[@Sorastro]

+HenrikH321 Thanks mate! It's turning out to be a pretty epic video - probably my longest yet :)

[@HenrikH321]

Sounds awesome! Do you know when it will be up for patreons? :)

[@Sorastro]

+HenrikH321 Hi! Most likely Tuesday 26th :)

[@WodenIstWotan]

Fantastic video as always! My favourite yet :D The pen that you used (assuming it comes in red for example) would that be a good way to paint the eyes on Space Marines or am I thinking about it wrong? I've heard of paint pens but I am not sure that is what is going on here haha.

[@Sorastro]

+Mojomancer Hi Mojo! The pens do come in different colours but I've not tried them on a space marine.. No harm in giving it a go :)

[@tkinc88]

Great Vids!

[@Sorastro]

+tkinc88 Thank you!

[@dmanr111]

It looks like Citadel has discontinued their glazes, any suggestions on alternatives?

[@Sorastro]

Hi! You can create your own glaze my simply thinning down the colour you like - preferably with some medium (Lahmian Medium, or Vallejo's Glaze Medium for examiple) :)

[@HylianPirate]

Great video as always Sorastro! Do you usually thin metallic paints? I find it loses its shine if I thin it with water.

[@Sorastro]

+HylianPirate Thank you! Yes I do thin them, but a couple of thin layers will bring back that shine and reflectivity :)

[@bjvalen98]

love it!

[@Sorastro]

+Brandon Valentine Thanks Brandon!

[@dantes9811]

Hello! I would like to ask you about something. Did you try to use wet palette? What do you think about it?

[@Sorastro]

Hi Daniel! Yes I often use a wet palette and it is useful not having the paint dry up between sessions. I don't use one when filming because I like to keep the steps nice and easy to follow :)

[@joshuaterrazas9076]

I tried the technique that you used on C3P0 on a different model and found that it did not turn gold but a bronze instead. Any tips on what I may be doing wrong? I did the same process listed on the video.

[@Sorastro]

Hi Joshua! Hmm I'm not sure why that happened, but don't forget you will be turning it more gold with the highlights.. :)

[@wileyc0y0te]

First of, love your videos. My daughter and I have taken up the hobby and are working our way through the imperial assault miniatures. However, Im running into a real problem. Every time I use nuln oil on a mini like r2d2 it just ends up looking super dirty. I tried brushing away as much as possible but that just left it dirty with less definition. I shook the bottle. Dont get what Im doing wrong. Went from looking good to looking like I'll have to start over. Had the same issue with the stormtroopers. Advice welcome

[@Sorastro]

Hi wileyc0y0te! Hmm I'm not sure why you Nuln Oil is turning out quite that dark, but you could always thin it a little (like I did with the stormtroopers in episode 30) to achieve a look you're happier with :)

[@joramhartmann7101]

great Video 👌

[@Sorastro]

+Joram Hartmann Thanks Joram! :)

[@joramhartmann7101]

I lookt pretty much every Video you Made and they are helping me and my father so much with the painting of our Mini's keep it going ✌

[@Sorastro]

+Joram Hartmann What a fantastic way to spend time with your father! I will keep going :)

[@labalbi]

I need this background music ! Its awesome !!!!

[@Sorastro]

Thank you Leonardo!

[@labalbi]

Sorastro's Painting don't you have plans to make them available?

[@Sorastro]

Yes! I'm going to release a proper album but I'm going to first save for a better PC so I can run the top-end VST instruments :)

[@labalbi]

Sorastro's Painting I would pay for that in case you need that info . They are great soundtracks musics to play Skirmish in IA ! Please! Release them ASAP !!!!! Please

[@Sorastro]

I'll do my best to upgrade my equipment and get the album done ASAP :)

[@christopheporcel5740]

Hi Sorastros, R2D2 is not that easy. I have used metal boltgun vs leadbelcher (this is the old corresponding reference) but your result looks brighter. Mine looks darker on the dome. Moreover the result looks a bit too thick. Not as fine as you. Do you mix water directly in your mixes, just in your base or do you load your brush with water before loading with the paint? I am pretty curious why the result I obtain looks pretty rough compare to your smooth result.

[@Sorastro]

+Christophe Porcel Hi Christophe! I simply thin my paints with water in the palette. It sounds like you just need to thin your paints a little more and build the highlights up with multiple thin layers :)

[@HenrikH321]

Any idea of when the amazing soundtrack will be available to us? :)

[@Sorastro]

+HenrikH321 Hi HenrikH321! I'm aiming to have the tracks mastered in late July so we may be looking at an August or September release :)

[@HenrikH321]

+Sorastro's Painting fantastic! I am so much looking forward to it. Every time I watch one of your videos I just want to listen to it even more! Keep up the good work

[@Sorastro]

Thank you so much :)

[@OvantheWise]

Yu have vary steady hands, any tips for those of us with shaky hands?

[@Sorastro]

+Graham Johnson Hi Graham! All I can suggest is that you hold the brush as close to the brush end as possible, keep your wirsts resting on a surface, and don't paint whilst you have caffeine in your veins! (Seriously - I can't paint very well in the mornings due to the coffee I like to have then). Hope this helps!

[@Dziki_nie_czlowiek]

i znów kolejny przykład , że patrząc wszystko wydaje się takie proste, a biorąc na warsztaty istny hardcor.

[@Sorastro]

Thanks a lot Bartek! I'm glad you like it - I do try to keep things as simple and effective as possible :)

[@Dziki_nie_czlowiek]

Sorastro's Painting czekam na dalsze figurki. zimowy szturmowiec, ich pojazd śnieżny. no i przede wszystkim Rancorn!

[@sim2570]

Well done !!! :)

[@PatronellaC]

Woohoo!

[@Sorastro]

+Patronella Chieng :D

[@lesnew7706]

You are red hot girl

[@TheSwales1138]

Looked all your videos, I know is may have already been asked, are you carrying on the Star Wars imperial assault series with the new models?

[@Sorastro]

+Andrew Swales Yes Andrew I will :)

[@TheSwales1138]

+Sorastro's Painting sweet, i am guessing the snow troopers and the tank maybe the same as the storm troopers and the atst, can't wait :-)

[@Baubaz]

May the 4th be with you all!

[@Sorastro]

+Baubaz Thank you Baubaz! And with you :)

[@estebanpils819]

Ooooh 😮👏🏼

[@theredstonefortress]

Could you just alternatively give C-3PO a silver spray primer?

[@Sorastro]

+Oliver Redford Sure Oliver! :)

[@theredstonefortress]

+Sorastro's Painting By following one of your earlier guides I was able to produce my best figure yet, Han Solo so thank you very much for that. Anyway what's next on the Imperial Assault list, or are you not allowed to say..?

[@Sorastro]

+Oliver Redford That's good to hear! I don't actually know which will be next but will be holding a vote very soon to let my patrons decide. I'll update my website (sorastro.com) with the results as soon as I know :)

[@Sgomez_GC]

what´s the difference between primer black or white???

[@Sorastro]

+Sergio Gomez It doesn't really matter that much, but brighter colours are a bit easier to achieve over a white primer is all :)

[@alanricker]

I do not see the name of the bases. Could you let me know again what they are? Thanks.

[@Sorastro]

+Lucy Mae Pug Hi Lucy! There's a link in the video description but I'll copy it here for you too: shop.microartstudio.com/tech-bases-round-25mm-5-p-1150.html

[@alanricker]

Thank you so much. Love your painting videos. Looking forward to your segments on Dice Tower!

[@Sorastro]

+Lucy Mae Pug Thank you! (I'm still not entirely sure what I'll be doing for it; I'm curious - how did you know I was contributing?)

[@alanricker]

Sam Healy must have mentioned it on something I was listening to. Not sure. I listen to Dice Tower all the time.

[@Sorastro]

Ah OK - thanks; I was just curious :)

[@paulrenfrew5345]

Looks easy, wait till you try it .

[@AviectusG]

i do not have words for those masterpieces!! Good Job as always! May i suggest Banthas for next video? *wink wink* :D Also, May the 4th be with you

[@Sorastro]

+Aviectus G. Thanks mate! The bantha sure will be epic to paint :)

[@Seio_sz]

A-ma-zing!!!!!

[@Sorastro]

+clitoritico Thank you! :)

[@johnacsyen]

awesome. don't know why there should be 2 dislikes

[@Sorastro]

+John Ang Thank you John :)

[@maxbrandt6]

John, some people are miserable, unappreciative assholes that not only lack skill but respect as well. Failure is a constant companion to them and they languish in their own personal hell.

[@clawhammr666]

Interesting way with the gold.. 'no no i'm sorry I didn't mean to, no no no please don't get up nouuww'

[@jordanlandreau8825]

Attend?tu es francais sorastro?

[@Sorastro]

Hi Jordan! No - I'm from the UK :)

[@jordanlandreau8825]

I was joking but its because I saw something written in French on your table😏 I love your work thank you very much

[@Sorastro]

Ha ha - I didn't spot that :)