Star Wars: Legion Painting Guide Ep.5: Speeder Bikes

[@kevinmoreira86]

"I do hope you have found the video useful" Understatement of the year sir. What an amazing instructional vid. Literally spent hours following step by step to paint 8 bikes. Thanks a lot!

[@Sorastro]

Aww thanks so much! I'm happy to hear that 😀

[@neofight395]

I would absolutely pay a monthly fee for these videos. Instruction, technique and video quality are through the roof.

[@johntowers7813]

I’ve just picked up legion and found your videos. You sir are a great tutor!

[@Sorastro]

Thank you very much! I hope you enjoy painting your Legion minis 😁

[@greatlakeshuntingandtracking]

Same here

[@cerethpainting6606]

Do your best to reply...lol, you ALWAYS reply. It’s amazing how engaged you are with your audience, keep up the great work!

[@Sorastro]

Ha ha - now I simply HAVE to reply to that! Thanks 😀

[@Paul_Jedi]

Can’t thank you enough for the work you share with the painting community ❤

[@Sorastro]

Thank you Paul! It's really my pleasure 😀

[@helwrecht1637]

That’s a bloody amazing brown mix for the speeder base coat

[@Sorastro]

Thank you! I try my best to capture the look from the movies as I can . 😀

[@helwrecht1637]

@@Sorastro you definitely did! Thank you for sharing!

[@juankulas5283]

We’ve been spoiled today. Two vids... Life is good!

[@Sorastro]

Ha ha - thanks Juan :)

[@helwrecht1637]

Just wanted to let you know, painted the speeder bikes using your method, worked like a dream, thanks

[@Sorastro]

Thanks so much for letting me know! I'm very happy to hear your speeder bikes turned out well :)

[@davidseim2991]

You weren't kidding, same day 2 videos. TY Sorastro.

[@Sorastro]

Ha - no problem David :)

[@grimscionrhain563]

I've been binge watching these videos in preperation for receiving my 2 core sets. I cannot wait.

[@Sorastro]

Thanks a lot! It's such an awesome game to paint :)

[@TheRunesmythe]

For a fairly simple paint scheme, I really like what you did with these; the choice of colors and the weathering give them that very nice "Star Wars" level of grittiness and grime. Very well done!

[@Sorastro]

Thanks a lot buddy! I do try to emulate the look from the classic trilogy as closely as I can :)

[@philippschepe3543]

Glad I found your Channel! Got the Star wars legion for christmas and now its painting time! Will watch all your Videos 😁

[@Sorastro]

Excellent! Thank you Philipp! 😀

[@jeremygrove6778]

Beautiful video, techniques and teaching as always! Can't wait to get the core set and a new airbrush to start working on them myself! Thank you, Sorastro!

[@Sorastro]

Thanks so much Jeremy and grats on the airbrush! I'm sure you'll have a blast working on the Legion minis :)

[@annekekramer3835]

Wow, two in a row! Thanks for these videos, you "made me" order the Army Painter set and pick up this hobby. Working on my Talisman miniatures now, with great results! Thanks to you painting is made easy, and I never painted before in my life!

[@Sorastro]

Thank you Anneke! That makes me very happy to hear :)

[@joshuagoss6896]

Army Painter is a good starter set, but it's not the best. You should really try out some better brands even just one or two pots at a time. You won't be sorry. GW/Citadel are great, and I also use a lot of Reaper Master Series.

[@annekekramer3835]

As I said, never painted in my life before, so I started cheap. I will probably replace the bottles one by one with better brands. The biggest challenge so far, for me, is not something more advanced like wet blending (that is quite easy, really) but it is the highlighting stage: how to create smooth transitions! Sometimes the results are great, but sometimes the transitions are so obvious! Does that have anything to do with the brand of paint? Any advice?

[@joshuagoss6896]

Sometimes it can be brand of paint, and sometimes it can be that you aren't thinning them enough. Also, you can add as many "in between colors" as you need to get great transitions. There are times when I have 3-4 mixes between my base color and my highlight, allowing me to get a very smooth finish. As your blending gets better, your transitions will too. Just keep on practicing.

[@annekekramer3835]

Tomorrow I'll do the Thief and the Minstrel, I'll try to do some more "in between"s. Also, is it me or are the Talisman miniatures much smaller than the other FFS miniatures? Can I add photos to KZbin comments?

[@MichaelPyle0311]

Thanks!

[@Sorastro]

That's very kind - thank you Michael! 🤗

[@ModelNerd]

I've only just found your channel (and Legion), having built a few Bandai Star Wars kits before. You've got some great results here - thanks for sharing your techniques.

[@Sorastro]

Thanks again! I really appreciate that! I've got lots more Legion coming up... :)

[@BradyDavis35]

Thanks for this great video, I just bought the core set and scout troopers expansion. And this will help paint them

[@Sorastro]

Oh great! Thank you :)

[@st.wassm.760]

Really fantastic videos!! Detailed like your painting style and relaxing to watch at the same time... Thnx!!

[@Sorastro]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate that :)

[@familyofgamers777]

Great tutorial. Very easy to follow. Keep em coming!

[@Sorastro]

Thank you! I'll keep doing my best :)

[@ludoviccharlier6692]

As usual , that helps a lot providing this kind of video...i learn everyday !! Thks for your great works :)

[@Sorastro]

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

[@euden]

I'm very much enjoying these vids, please add some for the AirSpeeder and a desert scheme for the rebels and troopers would also be great. Those would be very useful!

[@Sorastro]

Thanks Euden! I actually published the AT-ST video last month: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGLTommVZqd8e5o and I've just completed the Airspeeder so you can watch out for that soon... :)

[@euden]

Thanks, I just realised you did and have updated my reply. Perhaps you could provide other schemes like the desert one I mentioned for future videos. It's nice to have a variety of schemes for different terrain in future. I'm also particularly interested in snow schemes for the up coming snow troopers and rebels to go against them.

[@Sorastro]

I'll see what I can do but it's possible my schedule won't allow for any more videos on the Rebel troopers as I've got so many projects to get through! :)

[@kvetoslavnovak423]

Thank you very much! Your videos are really inspirational and relaxing at the same time.

[@Sorastro]

Thanks Kvetoslav! I really appreciate that :)

[@Lijahrobinson]

I'd love to see you paint minis from Rising Sun boardgame. They are incredible.

[@Sorastro]

Hi Lijah! I agree they are pretty spectacular; you might see something from me on them at some point :)

[@johnnycooper7019]

Dear Sorastro, As Juan Kulas stated you are spoiling us! Inspiration level is on overload, yet another masterpiece! I do hope that FFG will produce these in IA! Oh well, we can all dream? Kind Regards Johnny

[@Sorastro]

Ha ha - thanks a lot Johnny! :)

[@mikeljokinecheveste1287]

Batch painting and batch of tutorials. Nobody paints the stormtroopers like you. Nice couple of tutorials :)

[@Sorastro]

Thanks a lot Mikel! I really appreciate that :)

[@victorsallant6127]

another very good video, good painting tutorial

[@Sorastro]

Thanks mate! I'm glad you enjoyed it :)

[@stormquiver]

awesome as always man. can't wait to get into this game.

[@Sorastro]

Thanks buddy! I'm glad you liked it :)

[@christianbriones7706]

Had no idea this would come out, I just watched the last tutorial a few hours ago!

[@Sorastro]

:D

[@MrCrimsonshadow]

2 Videos 1 day, it's Christmas! Thanks for responding on the twitter about the stormtroopers!

[@Sorastro]

No problem! :D

[@ratelmike8825]

Fantastic paint guides

[@Sorastro]

Thanks a lot Ratel Mike! I really appreciate that. Watch out for Vader coming soon... :)

[@ratelmike8825]

Oh outstanding. Really looking forward to this game. Between the techniques from Warhammer TV and your brilliant but simple guides as well, my painting has come on leaps and bounds

[@Sorastro]

Awesome! That's great to hear :)

[@TheDarhun]

very good work 👌👌

[@Sorastro]

Thank you very much! :)

[@base330films9]

these videos make me feel sad about how grossly incompetent I am at painting these guys :P . Amazing mate, love these videos and they've really helped

[@Sorastro]

Thank you so much :)

[@marcellocolombarini1653]

Absolutely perfect!

[@Sorastro]

Thanks Marcello! Glad you liked it :)

[@Th3car1bou]

Awesome painting tutorial, but might I also comment on how much you music is great ? My dude both your Sci-fi and Fantasy Albums are amazing !

[@Sorastro]

Thanks so much! That really means a lot to me 😄

[@sim2570]

Really cool paint job! :)

[@Sorastro]

Cheers Monte! :D

[@MrBMBuilder]

I am waiting on my AT-ST should be here any day, bookmarked your vids :)

[@Sorastro]

Nice! It's such an amazing kit! :)

[@joshgibbs3337]

Absolutely amazing video!!! Thank you!!!!

[@Sorastro]

Thanks Josh! I'm pleased you like it :)

[@jamesj3882]

These videos may be a few years old, but I’ve just found them and they’re amazing, thank you! Where did you get the bits of bark and stone on the bases? I found the foliage, but can’t find those. Any (further) help would be amazing. Thank you again!

[@sevyboyyy]

I know it's a little late, but he uses cork or actual rocks and then paints them to match his scheme.

[@Holly-hl2gh]

Amazing!

[@Sorastro]

Cheers Holly! 😀

[@rat_datboi2185]

You are spoiling us! Thank you ;)

[@Sorastro]

You're very welcome! Thank you for watching :)

[@NessieKnows]

I am running late on painting these but thanks for the video as always good sir!

[@Sorastro]

Thanks Nessie! I'm glad you liked it 😀

[@TaliaTheNeko]

Great videos sir! The have been an awesome help to someone who is not quite as talented at painting. Any idea when or if you will do a tutorial on the AT-ST?

[@Sorastro]

Thanks Kenneth! Yep - I'm releasing the AT-ST video tomorrow :)

[@TaliaTheNeko]

More awesomeness incoming! Thank you again!

[@WickedSlimShady]

I've bought an Airfix 1/12 scale model kit of this & the detail you have put into your miniature has given me some ideas for detailing my model. Im going to doing a forest type diorama using a slate base, but i haven't got a clue when it comes to buying materials to make the forest base. Any tips & websites you could recommend to buy the foliage from? Awesome job on your scout trooper/speeder bike. Cheers in advance.

[@Sorastro]

Thanks a lot! If you're based in the UK I might have some suggestions for places that sell a good range of scenic products..?

[@WickedSlimShady]

@@Sorastro i am indeed based in uk, West Midlands.

[@thomaskonig1873]

Thank you very much for your video, I'm enthusiastic and I'm in the mood to paint figures again. I have the colors shown. Would you tell me which brush you use? I would be very grateful to them, then I could start with my Star Wars characters.

[@Sorastro]

Thanks a lot Thomas! My current favourite brush is the Size 2 Series 8 brush by Rosemary and Co: www.rosemaryandco.com/watercolour-brushes/pure-kolinsky-sable/series-8-pointed-round :)

[@jessiebessie92]

Hi! My hubby and I find your videos very helpful! I hope you don’t mind me asking, what kind of putty do you use to hold your figures on the paint bottles with? The putty we use leaves stuff behind 😫

[@Sorastro]

Thank you! I'm just using White Tack by UHU (basically poster putty). :)

[@jessiebessie92]

Sorastro's Painting thanks! Will try to look for that brand! Looks like it comes off really nicely!

[@joshmyerslt3450]

Any new videos coming out soon with the release next week? Huge fan of your work!

[@Sorastro]

Thanks Josh! I'm working hard to finish the Vader episode within the next few days.. :)

[@stompingfreak8980]

Hope you read this..I did the bandi model a while ago. I did a base video on KZbin. But I wondered if you could watch the last part of the base build as there are some pics of my finished speeder bike. I would appreciate your opinion. Just look up StompingFreak. Again, wonderful work.

[@Sorastro]

Hey mate! Wow - I love your speeder bike, and that watery base is just outstanding! :)

[@joshmyerslt3450]

Excellent work! Very professional! Will you be doing a legion atst or just staying with the one from IA?

[@Sorastro]

Thanks Josh! Oh I don't think I can resist painting the Legion AT-ST... :)

[@13Robzilla]

Love this vid and the stormtrooper one you just did as well. Have you thought about using a stippling brush? I had tried foam of various types, makeup sponges, sea sponges, etc. never really happy with the results (although sea sponge was the best and I think what you use.) Then I got some stippling brushes from greenstuffworld and absolutely love them. You're way more talented than I am and thought I should share as what you could do with them would be phenomenal.

[@Sorastro]

Thanks a lot Rob! I hadn't thought of trying a stippling brush but am now curious to try one out :)

[@mintymoore6054]

Excellent yet again. Can I ask please what glue you was using to fix the riders onto the bikes etc. Thank you

[@Sorastro]

Thank you! I just used superglue :)

[@cristiancasadootazu4496]

Wooow two videos in a row! Can you drop a clue of when can we see dark lord of the sith?

[@Sorastro]

Hi Cristian! He won't be ready until later in March - possibly quite close to the release date depending on how long the approval process takes :)

[@guillaume-apprendrelapeint9342]

Hi there! I find your paintings really smart : efficient with a very good looking result! I would have a question regarding the soft transition (here, for instance, the transistion on the bed roll). You say you do the transition introducing the light color (here carrick stone) in a couple of stages. I guess it depend on the size of the surface to be painted and how much you want to push the light, but in general, how many stages do you have so that you have smooth transition in the color? Thank you in advance ;-)

[@Sorastro]

Thank you Jeu! It really can vary quite a bit depending on a range of factors, but roughly three layers of highlight is probably typical? :)

[@guillaume-apprendrelapeint9342]

@@Sorastro Thank you for your answer. Just received my SW Legion starter box, will obviously take your videos and advices as reference for my paintings ;-)

[@carlmayne3519]

I do wish your videos we're longer :D - I Could sit here all night watching - Another great Tutorial. When you create your mixes, what kind of ratios of glaze medium and water are you using to paint? - I've been trying to copy your style a bit for blending but my colours still seem a little too thick so you can actually see the colour differences instead of the seamless blend :D

[@Sorastro]

Thanks Carl! The amount I thin the paints does vary depending on what I'm doing so it's a tricky question to answer.. all I can say is, try to analyse how the paint is behaving and adjust the consistency accordingly to get the result you're after. It does take some time to learn this but it will come with a little practice :)

[@josevaldepena220]

Muy buen trabajo el qué haces tienes un video donde pintas los tuan tuan de stars wars

[@Sorastro]

Hi Jose! I have the Tauntaun riders, and I'm planning to release a PDF guide for them :)

[@josevaldepena220]

@@Sorastro ok

[@fatnzguy3639]

Your work is awesome. Might be a dumb question, but I'm just a newbie. I noticed you use the brand Citadel for your paints, can I use another brand like Tamiya. Cheers.....

[@Sorastro]

Hi! Sure thing - you can use whatever brand you like (and I often mix brands myself) :)

[@TheC0laFreak]

Really enjoying your awesome videos. You have really helped, improving my minature skills! Every time i shade and let the paint dry, it always looks wet, it have this shining look to it, which I'm not really that fond of. How do i get a more matt look to my shades? I have been following your videos with the Nuln oil and other shades from Citadel and I have tried using less paint, buts it still looks to shiny or wet in the recesses of the minature. Do you have any secret techniques to your shading? Hope you have a great day! And Merry Christmas!

[@Sorastro]

Thanks a lot Sebastian! I usually find the Citadel Shades are pretty matte to be honest, unless you're using the gloss versions by mistake..? :)

[@maximedufault8860]

Would you recommend using your new clone troopers shading technique for the scout troopers too?

[@Sorastro]

Hi Maxime! Sure thing :)

[@chrisshriver2459]

Ok what did you use for that little bush and twigs. It looked great I love that little detail? It’s not from woodland scenic is it?

[@Sorastro]

Hi Chris! Yep that's Woodland Scenics Fine Leaf Foliage (Olive). I introduce it in Episode 3 :)

[@t4ttyt3ddyr0ck3r]

These videos are great, i am very much a beginner painter and you make it look so easy! What brushes do you use as they look much larger than mine. I use various GW brushes but these ones keep a much better point and seem to offer much better control!

[@Sorastro]

Thank you so much Robert! I use a Rosemary & Co Series 33 Size 2 for most of my painting (except dry brushing!). For future reference I usually put that information in the video descriptions :)

[@t4ttyt3ddyr0ck3r]

Thanks for the info. I looked at the description and completely missed that obvious information! note to self, must read better!

[@ethanmcintyre3770]

Great video! I am curious to know why you did not paint the soles of the shoes black? Also why do you sometimes use VMC black instead of citadel black? Thanks

[@Sorastro]

Thank you! I didn't paint the soles black because I wanted to remain as faithful as possible to the actual costumes used in Episode 6. I've switched to Vallejo's Black because I find it to be a bit purer than Citadel's which has a brownish tinge when thinned, and I like the slightly satin finish :)

[@ethanmcintyre3770]

Sorastro's Painting ok thanks. I didn't realize that they had brownish soles in the original movies. Good to know.

[@Sorastro]

No problem! Yes, the brown-ish soles are an odd detail but I think they strangely add quite a lot to the final look of the outfits. As a point of interest, in some of the movies you'll also see the stromtroopers with the similar coloured soles, and at other times they're a dark grey or black. (These days I have to be quite meticulous in my research!) :)

[@ethanmcintyre3770]

Sorastro's Painting Well I'm glad you do it so I don't have to. Your tutorials are much appreciated.

[@kristopherhart508]

Going to attempt these later, they look great. However I can’t seem to find Typhus Corrosion I believe it’s an old paint?

[@Sorastro]

Hi Kristopher! Typhus Corrosion is from their "Technical Paints" line and I believe is still available: www.games-workshop.com/en-US/Technical-Typhus-Corrosion :)

[@kristopherhart508]

Sorastro's Painting I’m in Australia, my local doesn’t stock it. Online order it is :) many thanks.

[@Sorastro]

No problem! I do find it a fun and useful product to use so I think it's definitely worth it :)

[@jacobcarter2262]

Great vid as always! I’m currently working my way through the zombicide bp miniatures to get some practice for this game. Quick question though, how do you keep the points on your brushes so well? I try to be as careful as I can, keep them clean, twist when getting paint but can’t seem to get a brush to last very long before the bristles start to split. I don’t know if it’s the quality of brush I’m using or if I’m missing some key brush maintenance step. Probably the later if I’m honest, lol!

[@Sorastro]

Thank you Jacob! I don't do much to be honest - just clean them with water. I suspect the quality of the brush has a lot to do with how long they last.. :)

[@cerdossalvajes1526]

Hi Sorastro, great video! 3 quick questions: - Which is the airbrush do you use or do you recommend to use? - For priming (black or dark grey) and the first lights with grey and white, which nozzle size do you use? 0,2 - 0,3 - 0,4.... - For those first cenital lights (grey and white), do you recommend the "game air" colors you speak about in the video? or "model air" would be better? do you "thin" or dilute those game air paints before spraying them? Thank you.

[@Sorastro]

Thanks Cerdos! - I'm using the Iwata HP-C Plus which is nice but it really is overkill for basic priming duties. I believe something like the Badger Patriot 105 is a popular choice for basic stuff like this that isn't too expensive.. :) - The nozzle I'm using is a 0.3mm but I think up to 0.5 would be fine for this kind of work. - I haven't actually tried the "Model Air" range but I assume they behave just like the "Game Air" colours and would be fine. I like to add just a few drops of airbrush thinner whenever I use the airbrush to help prevent blockages :)

[@cerdossalvajes1526]

Thank you Sorastro. I am planning to buy an H&S Evolution airbrush (i have a very cheap one now), which comes with 0,2 and 0,4mm. I suppose 0,2mm will be good for that, right? Or what do you think about that? Thank you again!

[@Sorastro]

Hi Cerdos! I think I'd probably go with the 0.4mm myself, unless you want to do very finely detailed work with it.. :)

[@cerdossalvajes1526]

Thank you! But with the 0,2mm, the color transitions wouldn't be smoother for black - grey - white process?

[@Sorastro]

I'm not an expert, but I don't think it will really affect the smoothness - just how small the spray pattern in :)

[@jasonirwin4799]

Great videos. As I do not have Citadel paints, I usually have to research Army Painter equivalents after each of your videos. Unfortunately, I've run into a problem here. Since you used a mix of Rhinox Hide and Mournfang Brown for the base coat on the bikes, I have not been able to find an equivalent. The Army Painter browns I own are Oak Brown, Leather Brown, Monster Brown, and Fur Brown. What is your advice on how I can achieve a color similar to what you used with what I have?

[@Sorastro]

Hi Jason! I'll get my Army Painter paints out later and let you know what I think... :)

[@Sorastro]

OK Jason - I've had a quick play and Oak Brown is actually pretty close to the Rhinox and Mournfang mix. You could add a little red (Mars Red or something) for an even closer match if you like :)

[@jasonirwin4799]

You sir, are a treasure. Thanks so much for your videos and your dedication to helping noobs like me.

[@twistedbat2548]

I have a question. First off thank you for your videos. Legion is getting my friends and I into the hobby and these are great. Starting to gather my supplies. My question is about the brands of paint you use. It appears you use citadel mainly but use vallejo when mixing. I could be mistaken and this is why I am asking but you appear to use vallejo for your black and whites when mixing. Could you confirm this or shed some light on when you use one brand or the other. Thanks again!

[@Sorastro]

Hi Twisted Bat! Historically I used to use just Citadel paints, partly out of habit and partly because my wife bought me the Citadel Ultimate paint set for my birthday a few years ago! Since then I've enjoyed exploring other ranges - notably Vallejo and will happily mix brands if I prefer one paint over another, or I find a specific colour I really like in one range that there's no equivalent for in the other. You're right that I now use the Vallejo Black and White over the Citadel equivalents; this is because I find the Citadel black a little brownish when thinned, and both my Citadel whites went all lumpy and weird! In short - I'm not a "fan boy" of any particular paint brand and enjoy trying a range of paint lines - picking and choosing particular colours and paints that I like from each. I still really like the Citadel Shades for example, but much prefer the Scalecolor metallics etc... :)

[@SWIFTO_SCYTHE]

Makes it easy that half the paints are from a recognizable wargame. Makes it easy to follow along :P

[@GermanOlle]

Which figure is left? Ah, I know: My hero of my childhood - Jar Jar Binks! ;P Thx for this great video tutorial.

[@Sorastro]

Lol :)

[@victormenasanchez4144]

Can I use the revell glue contacta profesional to paste the miniature in its base? Or I should use the loctite

[@Sorastro]

Hi Victor! I've never used that particular product so I can't really advise. I guess it wouldn't hurt to try it though :)

[@Scubasgamecorner]

Hello, getting ready to do my bases for these soon....where did you get those little trees you put on the base of the speeder? can't find these anywhere

[@Sorastro]

Hi Stephen! They're by Woodland Scenics: amzn.to/2z9Og6d :)

[@monkeybear]

Hello! Thanks to your videos I really want to get into painting miniatures - any chance you will be doing Fallout Board Game and Dark Souls any time soon? Those are the ones I want to buy soon and would LOVE to try painting them with your video tutorials

[@Sorastro]

Thanks Monkeybear! I do have both of those games (primed and ready!) although I'm not sure how many miniatures I'll have time to cover, but I should at least be producing some PDF guides for the Fallout minis sometime pretty soon... :)

[@monkeybear]

Oh, that sounds wonderful! Can't wait to see it - tho where will it be able to see when the PDF guides are up? Wonderful content and from the very many i've searched through - I don't find anyone doing a better job than you! Bravo

[@Sorastro]

That's very kind - thanks! I usually only publish my PDF guides over on Patreon but for Fallout I will be sharing them publicly - probably on my website, but will share links on Facebook, Twitter and as a KZbin post :)

[@obaid1999]

I assembled my speeder bike before watching this video and also put on the rider before painting, i realise this will make my expierence somewhat more difficult. Can you gice any advice

[@Sorastro]

Hi there! I wouldn't worry too much about it - just do your best! 😀

[@christophercaldwell6641]

There’s so so so many paints I don’t have. Your work is obviously awesome, but just for the core set I’m looking at 15-20 paint colors I don’t have. Is it possible to get admirable results without as many colors?

[@Sorastro]

Hi Chris! I'm sure you could get away with using fewer colours - you just may have to do a little more mixing is all :)

[@captainsanchez6329]

Will you be continuing the bloodrage line and doing videos for rising sun?

[@Sorastro]

Hi Cpt! Yes I will be painting the BR Sea Serpent quite soon. It's possible I might tackle some Rising Sun later this year but I'm not making any promises at this stage :)

[@cristiancasadootazu4496]

Hey Sorastro, i saw you use "satin varnish" instead of the citadel "ardcoat". Is this for any particular reason? i notice that the ardcoat on my IA vader lose quality in few weeks and i must put another layer. Is the Vallejo satin varnish better to that effect? Thanks for the videos

[@Sorastro]

Hi Cristian! I chose the Satin Varnish just because I wanted a more subtle level of shine is all. I haven't played with the minis enough to be able to comment on the hardiness of the varnish however :)

[@Johnprestonevans74]

I wonder why Fantasy Flight did not produce these speeder bikes pre-cast/assembled. These fiddly bits look very delicate and problematic for play or storage. I think it would make more sense to have the entire bike - more or less - cast as 1 piece of fused plastic. The painting is as always - excellent in this video.

[@Sorastro]

Hi John! I can only speculate that the complexity of the design requires it to be cast in separate parts? For playing with I simply handle them mostly by the base, but storage for transporting might need some careful thought :)

[@darrensmith1182]

The bikes were so fiddly for my oversized fingers that they took as long to put together as everything else in the box took combined.

[@Warpaladin285]

Hey could you please tell me what the closest GW version of German grey is?

[@Sorastro]

Hi Liam! You can mix Abaddon Black + Mechanicus Standard Grey to achieve a similar tone :)

[@plumplume2229]

thank you !!

[@Sorastro]

You're very welcome! 😀

[@SithKyuss]

Curious what kind of glue you are using for the models? I have a plastic glue but I find the models are not that strongly attached to the bases :-/

[@Sorastro]

Hi Kevin! You really need to use superglue for these minis (see 1:31) :)

[@SithKyuss]

I completely missed this part lol. Thanks!!

[@Sorastro]

No problem! :)

[@jackdestefano6732]

I only have the citadel line of paints, do you know of any substitutes for the Vallejo you use?

[@jessiebessie92]

My hubby has ordered Vallejo off amazon, they’re quite inexpensive there!

[@jessiebessie92]

Not sure of any substitutes tho! We’ve just bought all the paints sorastro uses 😂

[@jackdestefano6732]

MissJessieBessie Thanks!

[@bovaca4393]

What is that paste you use to attacht the troopers to a stick for painting

[@Sorastro]

Hi! That’s just White Tack (poster putty) 😀

[@bovaca4393]

@@Sorastro thx srry for the questions but im a begginer

[@Sorastro]

No problem! Just shout if you have any other questions. 🙂

[@IzzyG2k18]

What was that on the tip of the Barbecue Skewer

[@Sorastro]

White Tack 🙂

[@IzzyG2k18]

@@Sorastro thank you you're the best!

[@Sorastro]

@@IzzyG2k18 No problem, and thank you! 😊

[@rookieboards5598]

SnowTroopers coming anytime soon??? :))

[@Sorastro]

Hi Michael! I published a PDF guide for them a while ago: sorastro.com/2018/08/16/snowtroopers-pdf-guide/ 😀

[@rookieboards5598]

@@Sorastro My bad! I always just look for your videos! They are amazing keep up the awesome work!

[@Sorastro]

Thank you! And no problem; they're easy to miss 😀

[@grcmedia6448]

Will you be painting more of the others seven sins board game?

[@Sorastro]

Hi George! I'm afraid that was a one-off video and I won't be covering any more from that game (although the minis are awesome!) :)

[@grcmedia6448]

Aww that’s a shame, thanks man your awesome! I really love your videos

[@Sorastro]

Thanks George! I wish there were three of me so I could cover more games :)

[@ivandeoz]

2 videos in one day? is christmas already?

[@WolfVdME]

What brushes and sizes did u use?

[@WolfVdME]

NM I just read vid description. Thx.

[@Sorastro]

Hey Sean! No problem - I'm glad you found it :)

[@sentinelminiatures]

As with all your tutorials, EXCELLENT!! Thank you. I am eagerly waiting for your Hera Syndulla and Chopper tutorial. Is this something you plan to do soon? Thanks!

[@Sorastro]

Thank you! I'm sure I'll get to them eventually, but next for IA will be Vinto and Onar :)

[@anthonyfennell8500]

I just can't get my zenithal highlights to look the same as yours; can you either make a video specializing in this or elaborate a little, please. Getting very frustrated at not being able to replicate your work

[@Sorastro]

Hi Anthony! Can I ask if you're using an airbrush or spray cans?

[@anthonyfennell8500]

I've tried both; obviously better results with airbrushes but still mediocre

[@SunDancerGE]

Why superglue and no plastic cement?

[@Sorastro]

Hi Tim! I'm not sure if plastic cement is best for this type of material? I'm not sure to be honest, but I do know that superglue works fine :)

[@SunDancerGE]

If there were sprues in the box one could test it but as far as I can tell all miniatures come in little bags. Great video again... I still hate you ;)

[@Sorastro]

Lol :D

[@ec9030]

I tried using plastic cement- and it really doesn't work. I haven't been able to get anything to consistently stick except with super glue.

[@darrensmith1182]

Learnt this the hard way with the Star Trek adventures minis. For this material nothing works except super glue. Everything else just makes a mess and drives you mad!

[@CarolinaWidespreadP]

Woo!

[@Sorastro]

:D

[@JoeBossRedSeven]

🏁😙😎

[@alphapie1428]

I find your lack of airbrushing most impressive.

[@Sorastro]

Haha - thanks 😄

[@holysmoke8439]

Sounds like c3po

[@Sorastro]

"How rude!" :)

[@twitch1965]

Love the painting guide, but I really wish you didn't rely on citadel paints so heavily, the names they have chosen have no relationship to the actual color of the paints! I much prefer Velajo and Army Painter paints and shades. Speaking of shades, I think you lost a lot of detail and made the bikes to shinny with the citadel "oils". Still enjoying the painting guides, but the colors just missed the mark for me on the bikes!

[@Sorastro]

Thanks for the feedback Eric! In picking my colours I really was just aiming to recreate the look of the bikes from the movie; that might not be your thing - but that's OK! Regarding the Citadel Shades (what you call "oils") - they actually dry to a very matt finish (unless you use the gloss version) - although they obviously look quite shiny when wet. :)

[@blindobession]

ive basically painted my both my starter boxes to your tutorials. and found the way you instruct so helpful and informative. the only thing i have a trouble with is that i cant get a hold of dullcote would you suggest anything as an alternative?

[@Sorastro]

Thanks a lot for the kind comment! Yes, I believe they no longer make Dullcote, but I now use the AK Interactive Ultra Matte Varnish; it can be applied with a brush or an airbrush, and has a lovely matte finish :)

[@blindobession]

@@Sorastro thats lovely thank you for reply its much appreciated. And keep up the videos they are awesome thank you again