This is How to Transfer Citadel Paints to Dropper Bottles Decant

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Spikey Bits

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@willjones1696
@willjones1696 5 жыл бұрын
Quick tip. Don't destroy the Citadel pots. You can clean them out and use them for storing all sorts of things from spare bits to base sand stuff etc. Really useful to have them about : ]
@35Danconn
@35Danconn 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I was watching him hack at the caps and thinking "You can just pull them off!"
@jdtru1808
@jdtru1808 4 жыл бұрын
Sold tip thank you.
@TheTundraTerror
@TheTundraTerror 4 жыл бұрын
You know the hinge does nothing to keep the lid sealed, right?
@35Danconn
@35Danconn 4 жыл бұрын
@@TheTundraTerror true.
@spikeybitstv
@spikeybitstv 5 жыл бұрын
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@josephtewksbury6546
@josephtewksbury6546 5 жыл бұрын
Do you have a link for the ball bearings you are putting them in the dropper bottles please. Or does it come in the original pots? I am just getting into this hobby so :) Sorry for noob question. Also that 30ML dropper link has 20ML option too for $16.99.
@TewkyTag
@TewkyTag 5 жыл бұрын
I must of missed it in the video sorry i can find them now :)
@galan8115
@galan8115 5 жыл бұрын
Spikey_Bits, it doesnt show the dropper bottles anymore. Do you have another link for them?
@spikeybitstv
@spikeybitstv 5 жыл бұрын
@@galan8115 bit.ly/2Kt5FdU 15ml Dropper Bottles ► amzn.to/2Mmp7Lh 30ml Dropper Bottles (for contrast and large pots)
@Dungabungadutch
@Dungabungadutch 8 ай бұрын
Coming back to this video after 4yrs to help out a friend 🤘
@camy252camy3
@camy252camy3 Жыл бұрын
Anything different needing done for transferring contrast medium to a dropper?
@Necrowanderer
@Necrowanderer 4 жыл бұрын
Question, does the flow improve evaporate out or something and if not would I still need to thin my paint before use?
@metalmasher100
@metalmasher100 3 жыл бұрын
So new to painting, is the flow you put in the paint going to always make the paint stay thin, or will it go back to original thickness eventually, does this affect using a wet palette at all when thinning your paints too much? Can I use water instead and is there a difference?
@TrillSailboat
@TrillSailboat Жыл бұрын
Pretty random a year later, but did you find an answer to this? I'm also new and wondering this.
@metalmasher100
@metalmasher100 Жыл бұрын
@@TrillSailboat unfortunately not, I ended up just using distilled water in my paints and a wet palette and that seems to thin it pretty well
@TrillSailboat
@TrillSailboat Жыл бұрын
@metalmasher100 lol how funny. I appreciate the reply, I was actually just now thinking I'd rather use distilled water. Do you also use distilled in the wet pallete or no?
@metalmasher100
@metalmasher100 Жыл бұрын
@@TrillSailboat you probably should but when im transferring over from pots to drippers ill add a fee drops to the paint to help it flow and ill use whayever wayer fot my pallete
@TrillSailboat
@TrillSailboat Жыл бұрын
@metalmasher100 cool, thank you. Very nice of you to reply after all this time, lol. I'm currently learning, and this is very helpful!
@jakea3950
@jakea3950 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome that's for the updated tutorial. I hate the pots and much prefer the droppers 👍
@tjdoc143
@tjdoc143 5 жыл бұрын
I’ve transferred to dropper bottles for years using a 20cc syringe and an extension you’d see on an iv. If you aren’t in the medical field, find a friend who is and have them grab you a few. I still add flow aid or matte medium to thin them out. Just rinse the syringe and tubing between paints or have several for all your similar colors.
@spikeybitstv
@spikeybitstv 5 жыл бұрын
cool idea!
@TrillSailboat
@TrillSailboat Жыл бұрын
Just wanna say, 3 years later from a new hobbyist who also works in medical, that this sounds like an amazing idea, and I'm bringing home with me today a large syringe and an IV kit to try this out. I've also realized now that there are many tools where I work that are disposable that would work great for the hobby as well. So thank you for the inspiration!
@jonk5883
@jonk5883 5 жыл бұрын
Huge Miniatures makes a transfer system. It includes a reusable funnel and an airflow spacer. The bottles they sell are 17ml and my contrast paint fit perfect. Just in case you want an easier way to transfer.
@spikeybitstv
@spikeybitstv 5 жыл бұрын
Nice I’ll have to check itnout
@eastcoastgaming8652
@eastcoastgaming8652 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip, Jon.
@LegendEternal
@LegendEternal 5 жыл бұрын
I don't do this with contrasts or washes, because I use them straight from the pot, unless I'm wet blending, but I do it with all other Citadel paints.
@andysutcliffe3915
@andysutcliffe3915 5 жыл бұрын
Whisky hip flask funnels fit well into the necks
@spikeybitstv
@spikeybitstv 5 жыл бұрын
Yep fast and easy.
@jimpyre5038
@jimpyre5038 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@tommyd2235
@tommyd2235 5 жыл бұрын
I’ve been doing this for years. I also put in a little distilled water and a few drops of flow improver.
@biguncle554
@biguncle554 4 жыл бұрын
Yea I’ve been doing this for about 100 years!
@MaZEEZaM
@MaZEEZaM 5 жыл бұрын
MAN MEETS DESIGNER OF CITADEL PAINT POTS AT HOBBY CONVENTION.... "Hey Man, My names Bob, whats your name?" Hey man, Rick's my name, nice to meet you "Well Rick, what do you do for a living?" Rick thinks...should I tell him he's an industrial designer and designed the Citadel paint pots? ...."I pick up dog shit in parks....." "OH, Nice...."
@ptvptv3827
@ptvptv3827 4 жыл бұрын
Wow thanks have 50+ paints and was struggling this set me straight! Got the gf helping too we'll see if we can get them all done tonight 😉 👍 cheers!
@jmanusmc2006
@jmanusmc2006 2 жыл бұрын
My wife's a genius. You can use a Massage gun to shake paints. They come out smooth like butter! 😁
@reinheart14121412
@reinheart14121412 4 жыл бұрын
Hi can I use lahmian medium instead? I see you are using airbrush flow but it won't really affect the paints if I am to just use it with brush? Thank you for the video!
@spikeybitstv
@spikeybitstv 4 жыл бұрын
Yep, you totally could.
@reinheart14121412
@reinheart14121412 4 жыл бұрын
@@spikeybitstv Cool! Thank you ^_^
@markgnepper5636
@markgnepper5636 5 жыл бұрын
Small funnels work great you can get those on Amazon as well. The dropper bottles also come in 20 ml sizes
@cwj138
@cwj138 5 жыл бұрын
Yeah hip flask funnels are perfect.
@Kharn121
@Kharn121 5 жыл бұрын
Yep, you can also get 30ml bottles for the big shades and air colors
@majorbloodnock4281
@majorbloodnock4281 5 жыл бұрын
And if you want cheap agitators stainless steel catapult ammo works a treat the 8mm balls fit most if not all the dropper bottle types I don't own all paint makes but I have a lot and haven't found any that 8mm won't go in
@masterabaddon6992
@masterabaddon6992 5 жыл бұрын
@@majorbloodnock4281 I've tried the slingshot ammo. They rusted and ruined about 20 different paints.
@majorbloodnock4281
@majorbloodnock4281 5 жыл бұрын
@@masterabaddon6992 they weren't stainless steel if they rusted, stainless steel doesn't rust sorry to hear you had that happen but that's why I said stainless steel in my post
@triruns
@triruns 5 жыл бұрын
Why doesn't GW just put their paint in dropper bottles and drop the dysfunctional pots in the first place?
@Gulaschiltis
@Gulaschiltis 5 жыл бұрын
because, as their recent pricing increase clearly shows, they are assholes. And since paints dry up faster in their pots and hence they get to sell more of em... guess why they sell it in their crappy pots...
@TomEssex
@TomEssex 5 жыл бұрын
Why do you think? They want them to dry out so you have to buy more
@docremington1589
@docremington1589 5 жыл бұрын
Or probably brand recognition.
@majorbloodnock4281
@majorbloodnock4281 5 жыл бұрын
It's probably a bit of both brand recognition and the need to replace them more often but also the cost of changing over to dropper bottles has to be taken in account that and given the size of 12ml dropper bottles it's harder to hide the lack of value in their product when compared to the likes of Vallejo and army painter
@Dracleos
@Dracleos 5 жыл бұрын
maybe some dont want that dropper bottles?, i think it uses too much paint. For a hobby painter like me, who does a lot of different models (because i just paint and not play) its way better to just get a bit out of the bottle with the brush
@suryia6706
@suryia6706 3 жыл бұрын
This is great!! I like the citadel paint system but hate those pots. Thanks
@pepe-roni1702
@pepe-roni1702 4 жыл бұрын
So what if you don't want to thin the paint before pouring it over?
@christopherbell9838
@christopherbell9838 3 жыл бұрын
would the flow improver thin out some of the thinner paints too much?
@ramonosuke
@ramonosuke Жыл бұрын
for contrast just buy 20ml bottles. Also most come with funnels which can help
@warriorpriest013
@warriorpriest013 Жыл бұрын
I know this video is old, but is there a way to do this or can this be done with texture, technical, and dry paints??
@warriorpriest013
@warriorpriest013 Жыл бұрын
@@tomselleck4590 i eventually came to a similar conclusion with the exception I was able to get the texture paints in droppers without any ill effects to the paint. Thank you for replying.
@manchingleochan3920
@manchingleochan3920 3 жыл бұрын
thanks for the video, but may I ask what is the ratio of the improver?
@spikeybitstv
@spikeybitstv 3 жыл бұрын
50/50 flow improver/ glaze medium.
@manchingleochan3920
@manchingleochan3920 3 жыл бұрын
@@spikeybitstv thank you for answering 😆
@willemtollenaar7768
@willemtollenaar7768 3 жыл бұрын
How does the flow aid interact with a wet palette? I am using the Army Painter one.
@spikeybitstv
@spikeybitstv 3 жыл бұрын
use a little at first it will affect it, but its mostly fine. I do it all the time
@pronz72gh85
@pronz72gh85 3 жыл бұрын
I have Citadel inks from the 90ties that are still working, in the old style bottles...
@ricnog7468
@ricnog7468 4 жыл бұрын
Is flow improver needed for washes? Will flow improver negatively affect gw metallics and blood for blood god??
@jmg7842
@jmg7842 2 жыл бұрын
Can i use the same method with citadel metallics
@spikeybitstv
@spikeybitstv 2 жыл бұрын
sure
@jmg7842
@jmg7842 2 жыл бұрын
@@spikeybitstv the flow improver wont mess up with the metallic effects or flakes just making sure 😅
@elyalynn
@elyalynn 5 жыл бұрын
I'm new to painting so, please forgive my noobie question. Does the flow improver "water down" the paint requiring more coats to cover the miniature? Thanks.
@spikeybitstv
@spikeybitstv 5 жыл бұрын
No it just helps it flow better
@benbaker5415
@benbaker5415 5 жыл бұрын
It reduces the water tension of the paint, making it spread out further or in this case, become "more liquid" and allow it easily pour out of the pot. Also means you get better coverage when you add it to a model
@majorbloodnock4281
@majorbloodnock4281 5 жыл бұрын
It does thin it down but as I'm sure many people will tell you, you should be thinning your paints anyway so it just saves adding it by having it pre mixed in. Many thin layers looks better than one thick one as it's less likely to hide or fade fine details on the model or dull any sharp edges, if you want excellent advice on painting check out Vince venturella's youtube video series on hobby cheating he's very good at clear instruction and showing you the different methods.
@MaZEEZaM
@MaZEEZaM 5 жыл бұрын
@@majorbloodnock4281 Yep, Vinces channel is great, btw, if you want a cheap arse but effective flow improver, simple dishwashing liquid does it.
@jrod25x
@jrod25x 3 жыл бұрын
Got a funnel and used airbrush flow improver to xfer to dropper bottlers. Does anyone else out there have the paint bubble up out of the dropper top after shaking and getting ready to use the paint? Feel like the paint i'm saving moving it to the dropper bottle is lost when it tries to escape out the top after shaking and taking the top off to use the paint. Thanks Spikey Bits and youtube watchers for any advice/help/comments.
@MRSterling78
@MRSterling78 4 жыл бұрын
So is this only for base, layer, contrast, and shade? Do you keep all the dry brush and technical paints in citadel pots or transfer them another way?
@godwishyoutube
@godwishyoutube 4 жыл бұрын
personally i dont do that for contrast and shade they are already deluded a lot.
@twony7920
@twony7920 4 жыл бұрын
I bought a load of empty bottles on eBay to transfer my contrast paints. Less than a year later most of the bottle tops have cracked and I have had to replace them.
@O.P.S.C
@O.P.S.C 3 жыл бұрын
im also looking for army painter to citidel conversion list cuss i bought a army painter mega paint kit and im having a hard time to follow painting vids cuss there always using citadel or veleo
@ArcticCanadian
@ArcticCanadian 5 жыл бұрын
Does this also work with Citadel metallic paints? I know you said it works with base/layer/washes but I wanted to make sure that metallic is also safe to do this with.
@LegendEternal
@LegendEternal 5 жыл бұрын
I did it with my metallics.
@sakidickerson
@sakidickerson 5 жыл бұрын
Can you or have you used that airbrush flow improver for brush painting?
@spikeybitstv
@spikeybitstv 5 жыл бұрын
Yeah just don’t use too much it has a tendency to strip paint sometimes. For making washes and glazes I would use the army painter quick shade medium
@jmg7842
@jmg7842 2 жыл бұрын
Heck yea i been waiting for this 🤑
@9985cjham
@9985cjham 5 жыл бұрын
Would adding some flow improver to my army painter bottles be a good way to help with the mix issues?
@Nico-ml5eg
@Nico-ml5eg 5 жыл бұрын
Yes, I did that and also added a mixing ball.
@majorbloodnock4281
@majorbloodnock4281 5 жыл бұрын
As Nico says yes it does and definitely add an agitator like a ball or even stainless steel nuts they work just as well plus try storing army painter bottles upside down I found it helps to let the medium settle towards the lid that way you shouldn't get a puddle of clear medium when you squeeze some out
@Vennnaya
@Vennnaya Жыл бұрын
Why would you not use a funnel?
@Sammo212
@Sammo212 4 жыл бұрын
Is there any better way to store/use technical paints? Stuff like mordan earth is aggravating to get out, I've found. Also seems like some of those paints have far less in there than you'd think.
@O.P.S.C
@O.P.S.C 3 жыл бұрын
I really feel like citadel know we do this so they don't change the bottles. why you ask well even if you do this perfect you will lose paint so they sell more and why are they the only one who don't make paint kits, and I don't mean the small ones they make i mean like army painter. I find im always lost when i buy them separate i never know what to get if someone has a good list of the best ones to get to start that would help im starting adeptis mechanics
@igorbogdanoff4517
@igorbogdanoff4517 5 жыл бұрын
apply a little paint to the rim before yu fit the dropper part - it provides a better air seal on the join.
@worm1618
@worm1618 3 жыл бұрын
thanks for the tips, now here's one of mine: instructional videos are easier to follow when there isn't techno music blasting in the background
@D00M3R-SK8
@D00M3R-SK8 3 жыл бұрын
I don't think the Contrast has the same issue as the regular paints with drying up/reefing etc as it's more like a wash. I'm just going to transfer my layer and base paints over to 15 ML bottles for now. Thanks for the advice though. Also do you think a little funnel might come in handy for this?
@AshleyBlackwater
@AshleyBlackwater 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah they don't dry out as easily, but it's still way easier to control how much you use if you have the bottles spare for it
@cassius553
@cassius553 3 жыл бұрын
What are your thoughts on decanting citadel metallic and dry's to dropper bottles? I've usually left mine in the pots out of fear of messing them up since I usually transfer everything else by pre-thinning with like 2-3ml of Golden brand airbrush matte-medium to fill the 15ml Dropper bottles I use, this also helps with the flow of thicker base paints through the funnel.
@r.a.fgattaiguy845
@r.a.fgattaiguy845 4 жыл бұрын
is it really necessary to add the flow aid? can´t i just add a drop or two of water to it when I use it?
@spikeybitstv
@spikeybitstv 4 жыл бұрын
it really makes s difference trust me
@davidsanderson2960
@davidsanderson2960 3 жыл бұрын
I'd do it with Base and Layer but waste of time with Contrast, they're fine in the current pots.
@Nissenov
@Nissenov 5 жыл бұрын
How many times, did that metal ball get lost, before you put it on that bluetag?
@aricabbott8864
@aricabbott8864 2 жыл бұрын
Heat up a knife and melt a spout on the citadel pots before pouring if you are like me and like to have your dropper bottles not completely covered in paint because of your shaky hands.
@mylesjohnson7351
@mylesjohnson7351 3 жыл бұрын
I use the citadel plastic glue needle to clear my dropper bottles it’s easier to find than a paper clip for me
@os7272
@os7272 5 жыл бұрын
Does it make sense to transfer all types (layer, base, technical, contrast, dry etc) of citadel paints into dropper bottles or only certain ones? And I know this sounds stupid, but do I have any disadvantage if I fill normal colours in 20ml bottles instead of 15ml?
@spikeybitstv
@spikeybitstv 5 жыл бұрын
I would transfer them all yes. Otherwise they will prob dry out
@os7272
@os7272 5 жыл бұрын
@@spikeybitstv Will do, thanks for answering!!
@vindachio1
@vindachio1 4 жыл бұрын
Too many links to fish though to find the items your'e referencing. You didn't discuss what the flow improver does the the paint.
@BarokaiRein
@BarokaiRein 4 жыл бұрын
Get a plastic funnel. Small ones cost basically nothing and they make the process super easy,just rinse them with water before using them for different paints. Even with the added step it's still faster.
@jordansjensen
@jordansjensen 4 жыл бұрын
At 3:20 how much Improver should I add? Anyone? I’m dying to find out and since it looks like there isn’t like a specific ratio or measurement, I assume it’s based on consistency? I’ve heard milk consistency, but what percent?
@radiomuffin
@radiomuffin 4 жыл бұрын
The thickest concistency you would expect to apply straight to a model and no less than that.
@jflemingsandiego
@jflemingsandiego 5 жыл бұрын
Any recommendations for paints with paper labels? They don't transfer easily.
@lund5869
@lund5869 5 жыл бұрын
buy some blank labels
@leathalhobo17
@leathalhobo17 5 жыл бұрын
I'm on the fence on doing this to my paints. Once transferred to the dropper bottles, do you still need to add water to thin your paints when using them, or does the flow aid thin them down enough to use them straight from bottle to brush?
@MiNDmaZing
@MiNDmaZing 5 жыл бұрын
Not good for thining with water you should take flow improver
@leathalhobo17
@leathalhobo17 5 жыл бұрын
I was asking more to the traditional paints and not so much contrast. Does the flow improver thin the traditional paint down enough to apply directly to the model?
@spikeybitstv
@spikeybitstv 5 жыл бұрын
For traditional paints yes
@pedrot.2964
@pedrot.2964 5 жыл бұрын
Hi Does regular flow improver works (and in the same ratio) or does it work better with airbrush flow improver...?
@GreenSpleenSubmarine
@GreenSpleenSubmarine 2 жыл бұрын
Heads up to folks who like to point their brushes with their tongues. DO NOT DO THIS WITH FLOW IMPROVER. I just got done brushing off as much dead skin on my tongue as I could. Can still taste and no serious damage, but seriously don't point your brushes with your mouth if you follow this method.
@branm5459
@branm5459 4 жыл бұрын
Alternative method: straw
@thomasboone3273
@thomasboone3273 4 жыл бұрын
You could just use a pipet to get the paint into the dropper
@CyberCheese392
@CyberCheese392 4 жыл бұрын
6:40 the contrast part
@pappo7
@pappo7 4 жыл бұрын
Is there any cons of adding a flow improver to your paint? Sorry, I am still a beginner
@variaphora
@variaphora 4 жыл бұрын
A little flow improver, like in the vid - no. But you CAN go too far, and make it too thin (unless you really like the airbrush versions, in which case you're just about right). Flow improver isn't exactly thinner, but as it is used here, it serves a similar purpose. Just follow this vid, and you'll be fine. And, if you want to err on the cautious side, just accept that you'll sacrifice a few ml from each pot that just won't flow out because you used a bit less flow improver.
@thequestbro
@thequestbro 2 жыл бұрын
Paint that devastator. If you're so great.
@Khalek420
@Khalek420 5 жыл бұрын
i'd imagine the 3ml (mil not m l) left over would be an ok thing....just use the left overs first. wouldnt take long...its only 3ml
@underscore._.7540
@underscore._.7540 4 жыл бұрын
can you use bits of sprue instead of ball bearings, i have seen it done elsewhere
@Stirghetti
@Stirghetti 5 жыл бұрын
Highly recommend using a funnel or some straight guiding tool; even a toothpick, to help the flow not pour down the side of your bottle.
@spikeybitstv
@spikeybitstv 5 жыл бұрын
Sure great idea too. I transferred nearly 100 of these and didn’t spill a drop without a funnel 😉
@Stirghetti
@Stirghetti 5 жыл бұрын
@@spikeybitstv You show your red pot with paint that dripped down in the video . . . .
@lynnmoore3684
@lynnmoore3684 5 жыл бұрын
@@Stirghetti Yeah, that was because he didn't take his own advice and cut the hinges of the lid.
@D00M3R-SK8
@D00M3R-SK8 3 жыл бұрын
So Flow Improver is defs the one I want? I seen some other people using the vallejo airbrush thinners and I thought I'd bought the wrong stuff. I see you using the flow improver though, so maybe I will be ok. apparently flow improver will mess up your paint, as will thinners. it's actually airbrush medium that you want, made by a company called "Golden". Honestly though my head is battered trying to get info n this, as everyone uses something different. some people swear to use distilled water, others say water wrecks paint, some say use flow improver, others say it makes the paint behave wrong and will just run off the mini, etc etc etc. I'm starting to think this is a waste of time. I'm already out of pocket at least 15 pounds by buying the wrong stuff.
@richwalker659
@richwalker659 5 жыл бұрын
Link for 30ml seems broken and the 15ml defaults to 10ml
@spikeybitstv
@spikeybitstv 5 жыл бұрын
Works for USA here looks like still.
@complex9k
@complex9k 4 жыл бұрын
I have a solution.. GW could just sell them in dropper bottles
@TheAllstar17
@TheAllstar17 3 жыл бұрын
Rob: Could you use "Paint Thinner"?
@MrKfadrat
@MrKfadrat 5 жыл бұрын
ml stands for mililiters! also - suggesting to buy only 15 ml bottles at the beginning, and then saying youll have leftovers from contrast... erm.. you might suggest to ppl to buy bigger dropper bottles for the contrasts? people can count how many paints they have, and how many bottles they need, and estimate how many to buy
@davidekstrom9595
@davidekstrom9595 5 жыл бұрын
cool story.
@MrKfadrat
@MrKfadrat 5 жыл бұрын
@@davidekstrom9595 cool enough that you felt compelled to comment on it :)
@dragonld123
@dragonld123 4 жыл бұрын
If I want to use the citadel paints with an airbrush,can I put more thinner or flow improver in the pod and use 20ml bottles? In example 1-2ml www.winsornewton.com/uk/shop/oils-solvents-mediums-and-varnishes/acrylic-colour/mediums/galeria-flow-improver-8-45-us-fl-oz-250ml-pot-3040819
@folked-up
@folked-up 4 жыл бұрын
why not just mix it in the cup? You can always make the paint thinner, but you can't reconcentrate it on the fly
@kevinashley951
@kevinashley951 3 жыл бұрын
This is more of an advertisement video than an instruction video
@elwin576
@elwin576 5 жыл бұрын
you can get the bottles on ebay for like 60% cheaper
@lanesteele240
@lanesteele240 3 жыл бұрын
1. Stop buying stuff from Amazon. 2. Buy from your local hobby store. 3. If you think this guy is awesome. Just drop him a 5er. 4. Suck the paint out of the pot with your dropper bottle instead of pouring.
@bahamut256
@bahamut256 3 жыл бұрын
Hear me out on this radical notion, buy 20 ml dropper bottles.
@RESURRECT2
@RESURRECT2 5 жыл бұрын
The thing is... I like painting straight from the pot... Just if they were heavier with lower center of gravity :) But yeah, Vallejo rack rules :D
@jakea3950
@jakea3950 5 жыл бұрын
You'll miss all the detail of the model doing that but if it's enjoyable that's great!
@denisgulyakin5262
@denisgulyakin5262 4 жыл бұрын
Only one question! Why citadel dont sell droper bottles for 500% of actual value but with sticker logo on them, they losing profit, noone likes their pots!
@CyberCheese392
@CyberCheese392 4 жыл бұрын
Just use a bigger Ml bottle next time. ANd use a freakin funnel lol
@GirlPainting
@GirlPainting 5 жыл бұрын
Well, i did the total opposite and refilled all my dropper bottle stuff from Vallejo and Armypainter into lid pots. i absolutly hate dropper bottles. they are messy, they clogg constandly...urgh never again
@latotheleaf2223
@latotheleaf2223 3 жыл бұрын
Alternatively, buy 20ml bottles.
@MaZEEZaM
@MaZEEZaM 5 жыл бұрын
15ML lol, in Australia where Metric is standard we shorten it to Mil not ML :D 15 mil bottles.
@vanderlindenkwin
@vanderlindenkwin 5 жыл бұрын
we have metric as standard as well here in The Netherlands and over here its ml not mil :p
@MaZEEZaM
@MaZEEZaM 5 жыл бұрын
@@vanderlindenkwin I must not be the only one to think his pronunciation funny then :D
@Rusty_Gold85
@Rusty_Gold85 5 жыл бұрын
Mil Mil mil mil did I say Mil ? its a Milli-litre
@Nissenov
@Nissenov 5 жыл бұрын
I need you to take two steps back please. Your in my face O.o
@reapper6660
@reapper6660 5 жыл бұрын
I don't get why people do this to me your wasting paint and time and money , GW paints are expensive enough after you transfer them your leaving paint in the original pot
@Farmerwal
@Farmerwal 5 жыл бұрын
Em el lol
@AirsoftAddicted
@AirsoftAddicted 5 жыл бұрын
Contrast paints are already overpriced. Buying additional stuff to make them better... are not helping.
@ralex3697
@ralex3697 5 жыл бұрын
Too much paint wasted, otherwise a good plan
@godwishyoutube
@godwishyoutube 4 жыл бұрын
nope it's not. and at the end u lose more paint when it dries.
@lenoks_de
@lenoks_de 5 жыл бұрын
Do not pour it in the dropper bottles like this - sorry Spikey Bits. Buy a flask funnel on Amazon. They cost around 5-8 $ and are made of stainless steel.
@spikeybitstv
@spikeybitstv 5 жыл бұрын
Sure you can do that too. I transferred nearly 100 of these and didn’t spill a drop without a funnel 😉
@decaybringer
@decaybringer 5 жыл бұрын
@@spikeybitstv I could see you 'spilling' enough that you have red fingers in this video alone^^
@lynnmoore3684
@lynnmoore3684 5 жыл бұрын
@@decaybringer That was because he got lazy and forgot to cut the hinges of the lid.
@poppatang4216
@poppatang4216 4 жыл бұрын
I did molly to this background music
@florianbayer2054
@florianbayer2054 5 жыл бұрын
Sorry, but in my mind it is poinless
@alcovitch
@alcovitch 5 жыл бұрын
Get back to us when your GW paints all dry up because the lids clog with paint and don't seal. Thanks.
@ToaMuzz
@ToaMuzz 4 жыл бұрын
@@alcovitch i jsut started painting again after 6 years and all my pots were still fine... just dont be a messy bastard with your pots
@MurderHoboRPG
@MurderHoboRPG 5 жыл бұрын
Lol why is everyone pronouncing vallejo as val-a-ho. Its Bajecho the V is B in spanish. The double L is J and the J is a CH. So cringy.
@spikeybitstv
@spikeybitstv 5 жыл бұрын
Well if that’s the case I’ll been saying it wrong for 20 years since they came to America for the table top at least lol. Glad to know there was nothing else wrong with the video thanks for watching
@MurderHoboRPG
@MurderHoboRPG 5 жыл бұрын
@@spikeybitstv the video is pure fire! Keep it up
@quasistellar
@quasistellar 5 жыл бұрын
Which country's Spanish dialect, though?
@ScottofOakland
@ScottofOakland 5 жыл бұрын
Yup. I agree. The California city of Vallejo should be Bah-ye-hoh. Although no one pronounces it that way. English is dumb.
@MurderHoboRPG
@MurderHoboRPG 5 жыл бұрын
@@quasistellar the spanish country of spain. Ive asked people from Madrid, Sevilla and finis terra. And they all confirm. And the paint comes from spain.
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