The Limitless Possibilities of TRENCH CRUSADE

[@ArmyShaper]

It would be awesome if you could credit JK.Remo (Juake) for the Antioch minis. He also did official work for TC, like the Anointed and Wretched.

[@russrandall4834]

Models look great, thanks for the tip on the software. Also thanks for the disclaimer, not a problem personally, but is a civil and polite discourse much appreciated.

[@hauntswargaming]

I love these deep dives you've been doing on various games. This is probably your best one yet.

[@daaaah_whoosh]

I like how much everyone is getting into Trench Crusade but I wonder if this is gonna be another one of those games that everybody talks about and then nobody actually plays. I also feel like miniaure agnosticism is a double-edged sword, a lot of people have been doing cool stuff with it but I'd imagine the average table is gonna be full of space marines, and that's definitely going to kill the vibe.

[@TheAmateurHobbyist29]

I wonder the same thing, it seems the hype is strong though, I wonder how long that’ll last

[@jaymay7957]

Needs to be some deep lore built

[@nikw6371]

@@jaymay7957 yes, the idea of "print it yourself" sound great, take it real, the most guys are painting more then actually playing

[@bdog6160]

The hype is paid for. Don't know if it will stick but there's heaps of these "hot new games" that are being promoted lately by ytubers

[@ARescueToaster]

A lack of a cohesive tabletop aesthetic can be / often is a big issue, for dang sure

[@Kasigil0]

miniatures agnostic for a very gnostic game huehuehuehuehue

[@EricsHobbyWorkshop]

Lol nice

[@jakublhotan9029]

This video made me a Patreon. I just love your approach, videos are greatly edited and you have an amazing preparation. I like how you paint minis, do terrain, your understanding of source materiál for stories. I watch a lot of KZbin and this is just one of the best channels. Im also superhyped about Trench crusade and especially Iron sultanate, my official models will arrive soon, so Im really looking forward seeing you videos. Great job Eric! Thank you so much 😊

[@EricsHobbyWorkshop]

Legend! Much appreciated jakub

[@Dan-ds8sf]

Another great video, I’ll need to check this setting out. Have to admit though that as someone who exclusively kitbashes with plastics, your manipulation of 3D files basically just looks like magic to me.

[@EricsHobbyWorkshop]

It is like magic. Its so easy to

[@nagisa3523]

This looks cool

[@definitlyEgirl-safetf2]

Straight to the point

[@Will_Forge]

Your leader dude looks almost like Vader. I love it.

[@chrisyoung1576]

I really love the smokes on the trench terrain. It's so cool!

[@GeoHilbrandt]

The creators opening the IP up to the public and encouraging open mini use was an absolute class move.

[@tripleglostercheese]

Funnily enough, there's more precident for plate armour in the trenches than you might think! Both Germany and Britain made use of heavy plate armour for some specialist troops, albeit to limited success. Sentries and Machine gunners were both given armour, as they were rather exposed and generally static (so the weight was less of an issue). It would usually consist of a lobster shell-like arrangement protecting the neck and chest down to the groin. German machine gunners also had a forehead plate that attached to their helmets Might be other nations used them too but I'm not sure

[@celticperspective5183]

The Americans and British developed some of their own plate armour but testing proved it was more trouble than it was worth. Because the Germans were mostly on the defensive they could afford to have more static doctrine of just sitting tight with as much dirt, concrete or steel between them and the enemy as possible

[@TaliaTheNeko]

You sir are an inspiration to your fellow nerds. Love your work. I am looking forward to more in this new year.

[@EricsHobbyWorkshop]

I appreciate it, thanks Talia 😎

[@grumbo8634]

Hell yeah, more Trench Crusade videos please !!

[@PixelLighthouse]

14:13 the painting is depicting his success in creating artificial life (a Homunculus)

[@EricsHobbyWorkshop]

Yup. Ill go more into that when i cover making models for my alchemist’s homunculi

[@drigrid]

The lion was usually a symbol for fire while the snake he is eating is possibly a reference to eternity or cyclicism. In alchemy fire was seen as a force that could through many iterations purify base matter, through a black, white, red and finally yellow phase to become spiritually pure. Alchemist slogans included references to eternal fires purifying everything and the importance of keeping the fire burning in the lab. Anyway, beautiful models and lots of good lore and research here. Really enjoyed this video.

[@EricsHobbyWorkshop]

Very cool, i will look into that more. Thank you

[@dwightneal4624]

What a beautifully crafted video! Excellent work!

[@Mattbadahli-qn4bj]

The smoke effects match the vibe perfectly! And help hide some of the transitions of the terrain for such a realistic effect. Can't wait for more!

[@daveeol1987]

The digital kitbashing was amazing and so inspiring. Also the history and imagery was very imersive. One of your best vids ever

[@EricsHobbyWorkshop]

Thanks dude! I tried hard to source good images and had to sort through a lot of procedurally generated slop. I love orientalist paintings though so i had a good time with it

[@neilbosher4350]

Good to see you getting into Trench Crusade, thanks.

[@howardnenno1806]

I'm also a Sultanate player and this inspired me to learn Meshmixer to make my own creatures. I love what you made.

[@Bluecho4]

Correction about plate armor: Early firearms COULD be stopped by metal plates. Indeed, it's part of why knights and other soldiers started wearing more of them, shifting away from chainmail. Some armor-makers would deliberately shoot their work with a gun prior to sale, pointing it out to potential buyers as proof it could withstand bullets. (Hence, "bullet-proof"). It's only later, as firearms started becoming stronger, that plate mail disappeared from warfare, and soldiers were forced to embrace a greater emphasis on mobility and cover for protection.

[@The_Watchful_Scribe]

Trench Crusade has really come up to challenge 40K for its acclaimed title of “Grimdark” and I love both 40K and Trench Crusade. It really is on the spectrum of Horror and unrelated goofiness like say the Orks from 40k

[@EntropicEcho]

Yea,h 40k always had a silly aspect, and a hint of the original satire is still there. Sassy nurglings, funny looking ratlings. I love how TC is just unapologetically horrifying.

[@kitoushi66]

This was a really cool video. I learned a little history, digital kitbashing, and got hyped for Trench Crusade. Nicely done.

[@donalomurchu1950]

incredible video please make more content on Trench crusade!

[@zdenekdejdar1364]

I was kitbashing models for Iron Sultanate today just like you did, and it did not even come to my mind to use model from artisan guild, even when I have one of exactly this brutes on shelf next to my hobby space. Crazy, thank you! I have some more work now 😂❤ great video as always, Eric 👌🏻

[@Rasmus.Elnegaard]

I am really ibterested to follow your journay into this setting, cause that was some rad models! And I love how you almost insist on keeping the paintjobs very simple and yet they look so god 👌 Awesome stuff as always!

[@billdefranza4927]

This is some beautiful work, Eric.

[@Kirk.t.g]

With all the work you put in on your alchemist now I understand why you were so excited about battling with him

[@feudalfortyk]

Wow the digital kitbashing is awesome. Been 3d printing for years and never gone down this route before hut feeling very inspired. Pls do more like this in the future!

[@ARescueToaster]

Comment #2 -- I really need to watch the full video and comment after: Really digging your tabletop setup for this! Awesome smoke effects, and the footman / knight with the Thompson is just perfect!

[@MMadjansen]

Really well produced video, great job. Appreciate the deep-dive into the workflow of the digital kitbashing, really hope to see more of this kind of thing in the future. :)

[@robertskrzypek3020]

Your kitbashing is great. I like the Yüzbaši Captain and your Azebs.

[@takingbackthehammer6527]

Another great video Eric, thank you

[@DumbCup]

Happy happy happy happy happy he upload am now happy happy

[@stormelemental13]

Excellent job on the Lion. I actually like yours better than the official model. The dynamic pose of the apefiend really elevates the mini.

[@AsgeirrSpjuth]

Incredible results! Hiew you tured that kitty mask into a monstrosity is just mind blowing!

[@dazor86]

Dude, you nailed that Lion of Jabir 👏 Your interest in history really separates you from other mini painters! Great video 🎉

[@DeferoMortis]

Another banger. You're killing it lately man.

[@Slurgical_3D_Terrain_Channel]

Awesome video! I'm always looking forward to your next video since I watched all the other ones over the years.

[@horatio_]

This is the kind of video that can easily push one right intro a new game/IP - thanks Eric

[@Ire_Shire]

Thank you so much for this wonderful video!

[@andy98114]

Really great Eric, looking forward to more Trench Crusade content from you. 👍👍

[@angus3591]

Dude excellent video!! Super keen to see more on TC, it is my newest favourite setting too for sure

[@jeanluc3146]

Alchemical work is a lifetime's work! but an exciting journey towards the greater Self. a form of personal development that allows us to become the best version of our self... I love your version of the new conversion and it's good to move with the times! beautiful work complete figurine and decor table ^ ^ continue I remain a fan of your video P.s. : In the field of alchemy, the green lion symbolizes a powerful solvent. He is said to “open and close the indissoluble seals of the seven metallic spirits and torment the bodies until he has completely perfected them.”

[@rupertjones5197]

100% keep it up with TC vids, this and the old world are why I’m here🤣 great work eric

[@uaebolt7480]

Very classy move with the disclaimer and how you navigated it pal-nice to see and hear. Not enough of those types of manners around these days. Appreciated 🤝🏻

[@leftovermakeover2597]

Super cool video man! I love the history details

[@SamRushmere]

I have here, some purest, green. (Black Adder II ref) Nice work Eric. Been following your trench builds for a while. Inspiring stuff!

[@tegangarland5024]

Would LOVE to see a battle report for your forces one on your trench board!

[@Isteak80]

Nice! I was hoping you would make a video on Trench Crusade; I wanted to see your take on it.

[@fischziege]

Love the insight on your digital kitbashing. I'm always tempted to do that, but the convenience of the presupported models is so much that I stick to that. Would you consider making an addendum on how you support your new models?

[@sirrobert1962]

Loved this video, looking forward to more.

[@rdrx8621]

Damn those kitbashes look freaking awesome. Made me want to play this game!

[@terrencemiltner1005]

Wow. First you really did a nice job of laying out a cohesive thought about dealing with some of the problematic part of the TC IP. Then you created some outstanding digital files for your squad.

[@geronimo8159]

That Jafar inspiration on the alchemist, lol. I also think your painting really evolved into something beautiful over the years 😊

[@thorinteague989]

I love the artwork of Mike Franchina!

[@p.bckman2997]

The magnet trick is very neat!

[@LeoBOB89]

Great and inspiring video

[@ammaridris2841]

Hey I showed you that alchemist model! Happy to see how cool it turned out

[@EricsHobbyWorkshop]

Legend, thank you! Much appreciated

[@X.davidWilliams]

Huzzah! & thank you for the content of your channel.

[@chips989]

if you do another trench crusade video, ill watch it

[@honzabalak3462]

When using Meshmixer, you can select the "sculpt" tool and then with a "move" or "reduce" brush fix places where pieces of the original underlying model are weirdly sticking out from underneath the digitally kitbashed parts. Only the highlighted sub-models will be deformed by the brush while the other models will stay as they are. That makes working with overlapping parts super simple. To select which parts of your kitbashed model you want to work with, navigate to "edit" menu and select "separate shells." Then you will be able to click and select.

[@SwineofWar]

Another banger from Eric

[@calvanoni5443]

Even though i couldnt get this at the time, budget limit, i appreciate so much about this games aesthetics. Nice you mentioned Sludge, Seans a great guy & designer, also Relicblade is a Blast!

[@Taraka1]

From what I learned from your videos on making the trench warfare board, I wish I had the space to make one like it, I'd make the trenches of the Washington monument from Fallout 3 as a battle table. I play Fallout Wasteland Warfare and that would probably get people really invested in game night.

[@SweenyMarc]

The alchemist and lion models came out great.

[@kienesel7]

The sultanate is my favorite too which is quite a surprise cuss I got into it from Mike's original pilgrim and heretic centric concept art. The fact that the came up with a faction this cool on top of that is very impressive.

[@dariostabletopminatures]

12:39 Looks Trully Amazing!

[@Setsuraful]

Another fun fact I like to point out about alchemy and its obsession with gold is that they thought gold and its properties of never decaying and being untarnishable was the secret to immortality and in making gold, they would be able to turn themselves into gold and live forever. There was a heavy focus on concoctions that turned yellow and/or started glowing because clearly, that was close to becoming gold... but they were mostly just playing around with highly toxic chemicals.

[@beamstalk6475]

yes the Iron Sultanate drew me in too

[@_oidaki_]

Same! Those hexagonal gun barrels are such a vibe

[@DavidManser]

Yes! Someone doing Iron Sultanate!

[@DaThingOnTheDoorstep]

If I had a printer, I'd go with Iron Sultanate and the Court for sure. Such cool models.

[@aerynmusick4548]

The channel Esoterica has a WEALTH of information on historical alchemical practices and texts.

[@Rolf97]

I'm religious myself, and I LOVE this aesthetic. It's interesting and doesn't challenge my beliefs in any way. The Sultanate in particular looks phenomenal!

[@XandersArcaneStudy]

Oh man, this s exactly the video o was hoping you would make!

[@seanteo409]

OMG IT ACTUALLY CAMEEEEEEE!!!

[@jakestyles2308]

Great video dude! If your interested in the history of alchemy then look into Vedic alchemy. The Veda's are among the oldest written texts.

[@Dirtfeeder]

There is the Varangian guard faction in trench crusade so maybe the nordic wayfarer coin was a relic of the late Byzantines and their varangians and later discovered and in incorporated into the lion by some alchemist? :)

[@EricsHobbyWorkshop]

I like it

[@sub-optimalwargaming9311]

I really recommend even if the theme is a bit off putting, everyone check out the rules for Trench Crusade, they are really streamlined and fun skirmish rules, that will also always be updated for free according to the creators. You can always reskin the theme, and all the models have listed base sizes, so just proxy models you like to try it out.

[@WaallyOne]

While i probably won't play it. The story just seems so interesting that I can't get enough

[@alberthwang2900]

Ibn al-Jafari: I think that means "Son of the Creek?" Really tempted to create a Fida'i of Alamut warband: teleporting time-travelling assassins.

[@EricsHobbyWorkshop]

Cool lol i did no research on that particular detail. Might need to adjust

[@5thterrax]

I have been hearing a lot about trench crusade too, but the religious stuff was off putting to me as well. However, your video and explanation has brought me around and I will probably check it out now. Awesome video as always Eric. Cheers!

[@MassimilianoAusili-m4g]

Shit! You are a meshmixer kitbash monster! Really inspiring!

[@Thetracker69]

I will admit, there is something really intriguing about the idea of the literal forces of heaven and hell walking the earth, and the Sultanate is just like "Hmm... nothing a little hydrochloric acid and some steroids can't fix."

[@stepanpekar6419]

I was torn between The Iron Sultanate and The Court of the Seven-Headed Serpent... But then... then Prussia came along and it was all clear :D

[@jaysunbodaysun3302]

Eric,you summed up exactly how I feel about the political side of TC. The heavy metal reference was bang on. You are very intelligent and articulate. That's why I watch your channel.

[@russrandall4834]

Battle report of a game against Jeremy from BMC please!!!!!

[@Hobbyrepubliken]

15:35 The vegvisir isn't a viking symbol but a folkloric occult symbol from Iceland. They are at most 300 years old

[@cyberrabbit3921]

I’m a Christian, and Love trench crusade. Great video

[@sisco8225]

Are these models going to be available outside of the kickstarter, i can't find them anywhere for sale?

[@emmamarx9284]

Amazing! I loveee digital kitbashing, it’s sooo much fun! Side note, on your alchemist, did you fill in that hole on his back or did you just cover it up? If you left a cavity in there with no drain hole you are gonna have a bad time /: any trapped uncured resin will begin to off gas and eventually burst through the weakest point in the model and leave your carefully painted mini an oily toxic mess /: speaking from experience 😔 you always always always have to fill in any cavities. I typically use spheres to fill them in and go layer by layer on before printing anything to make sure there aren’t any hidden cavities 😊

[@EricsHobbyWorkshop]

Pretty sure my slicer detects and fills holes but i guess time will tell lol

[@emmamarx9284]

@ ohhh, do you have the pro version of chitubox? That was always hit or miss for me, I think UVTools has an option to fill in cavities and the ones it doesn’t fill you can pixel paint on each layer until it’s gone. I just haven’t gotten around to trying it out haha 😅 good luck my friend! Keep up the great work! Can’t wait to see what you make next!!!

[@EricsHobbyWorkshop]

I use lychee, sometimes when i import models and click on them it says there are errors and gives the option to repair. After it usually says 16/16 holes filled or something

[@mauithemallking7171]

8:15 does anyone know where I can find that STL file? Been trying to find it on Diverging Realm but I couldn’t

[@EricsHobbyWorkshop]

Its called ‘musing’. Maybe it was taken down

[@GloriousGrunt]

How hard would it be to repurpose a Imperial gaurd army to play Trench Crusade?

[@CMTechnica]

The Principality of New Antioch awakens something in me

[@Beelzebufo_ampinga]

Just what i need while painting my heretics, thanks Eric, or Erik, im not sure but thanks anyway

[@EricsHobbyWorkshop]

Brother its written all over the channel lmao

[@Beelzebufo_ampinga]

@EricsHobbyWorkshop oh right, I forgot, sorry

[@shawnfairbanks9339]

I’m just getting into Necromunda so this one is not on my radar. I love the Grimdark part but that’s about it and while your board looks amazing, I got nowhere to put such a thing lol.

[@ARescueToaster]

I'm definitely interested in this setting -- it's a cool mix of Hellgate and 40K (bring back Hellgate, by the way!). But I've read about some unsettling things the developers, or at least a 3rd party company they've used for their Discord, have done to interested players / backers. But besides that, this seems like one worth following and checking out

[@MilesHeywood]

Idea for a custom faction basically you know ultra kill and you know the machines what if you use them as a custom faction?

[@tomekhekin914]

Why you have Polish złoty (PLN) on your kickstarter site?

[@EricsHobbyWorkshop]

Thats a screengrab from reddit