Ultimate Guide To Speed Painting Space Marines

[@Zumikito]

Out of these 4 chapters, my favourite is Imperial Fists (that is as close as you can get to Black Templars and Sons Of the Phoenix) Which one do you like the most?

[@EndyTheGamer19]

Raven guard because that’s my chapter I’ve painted over 50 of them in about a year

[@rumenmatanov303]

Night Lords :D

[@CyberDagger003]

>implying Sons of the Phoenix aren't Emperor's Children successors Jokes aside, I'm a sucker for Roman stuff, so I ended up picking Ultramarines for my army, with some conversions to bring out that part of them and pull them out of the "vanilla marines" spot and make them more unique.

[@johnroy2567]

Mate I am loyal to Roboute Guilliman so I'd have to say the Ultramarine....😁👍

[@johnroy2567]

The voice in lost crusade mobile game sounds suspiciously like James Earl Jones of Darth Vader fame

[@trovarion]

Speedpaint me like one of your UK made fine plastic luxury toy soldiers!

[@comeradedoggo3880]

Hawt

[@championastartes]

I'm the king of the tabletop!

[@trovarion]

@@championastartes hahahaha

[@yoyoyo9669]

HAHAHAHA well played!

[@cautioncreative8178]

Hot diggity dog That line got you any catches

[@BDFrog2802]

“Not even expensive” proceeds to show the $100 price tag.

[@wolfe204]

That's like 8 minis

[@SmartJapanHacks]

This was a really good approach. I like this look much better than the official GW one. If I ever get into 40k again, I'll definitely follow this tutorial.

[@Matweaver7]

"Edge highlights are essentially a precision dry brush" -- mind blown

[@BrodyLister]

100% agree, mind blown.

[@Andernol]

I still don't understand how people paint such fine detail. I feel like I have cerebral palsy whenever I go in to paint.

[@justinkotrba2197]

Wow the black lining from the Oil wash is so effective. They look amazing

[@connorjensen9699]

Quick PSA on oil paints: if you plan to paint any acrylic on after oils, make absolutely sure the oil is really really dry first. Oils can take a very long time to dry - especially if applied even a little thick - and not be done fully even if the top skin of the oil is dry. The reason this can be a problem, is that the paint surface will change which can result in cracking and other undesirable results in whatever acrylic goes on top. On the plus side, the thinner (such as gamsol) used for the oil wash will typically make the oil dry much faster than it would normally. So if you exactly follow the tutorial, you have nothing to worry about. But if you want to experiment with oils beyond that, it’s something to know. Awesome video as always! I always recommend people check out this channel when learning to paint

[@Smilomaniac]

Very good guide. For yellow and orange, you want to pre-shade with pink/magenta and post shade with brown, for a more natural depth in the colors. My main army is orange. I wish every day I'd just painted Ultramarines or Dark Angels instead. When highlighting yellow/orange, use a bone color like screaming skull for a popping highlight without it being harsh. I'd recommend putting them in the same places as you applied the earlier highlights, for quick results. When panel lining (using a wash to fill recesses only), consider using grey for white painted miniatures and brown for yellow/orange ones, if you don't want a harsh transition. Black is best for blue or other dark paintjobs. For a simple premade black panel liner, you can use Tamiya's ready made "Black Panel Liner". The reason it works well, even without a gloss varnish (though you should still apply that) is due to surface tension and capillary action, which means that the recess will pull the liquid along itself. The gold mix is genius, I'll try that next time! Thanks! I'd recommend 'dark aluminum' air color from Vallejo, which is a top notch easy generic metal color for all the gun barrels and so on, because it covers and flows superbly, as do most of their air metallics. Zumikito has a high standard of paint jobs, he has practice and has learned effectively from his experience on improving. You don't need to gloss varnish and apply panel liners, you *CAN* just wash the model instead and not paint over the wash for a much quicker paint job. I've painted for two decades and I couldn't get a reliable result like this, because it's very easy to fall into lazy traps and using shortcut methods is a god send when having to spend a lot of time on this hobby. Consider what your goals are. Do you paint to get things on the table or to make something impressive? We're all different.

[@guineapigsith699]

cheers

[@yatagan3072]

I wanted to ask since I'm kinda debating using this way of doing White armor for a Apothecary, and maybe someday in the far off future a White Scars force, but what is the reason that a gloss is used? I'm curious as to why its used. And would the Tamiya Grey Panel liner be a good choice? Or should you lean into the light gray or dark grey versions of it you think?

[@Smilomaniac]

Yatagan - A gloss coat gives a model a slippery surface thay is mildly hydrophobic (like water on leaves, but less so), which helps a ton with with effects like washes, panel lining and putting water slides on the model. It’ll help the panel liner stay away from the flat surfaces and instead travel along recesses. Specifically for an apothecary, you might consider using a blue instead (remember you can mix your own liner with oil paints, or simply use something like drakenhof nightshade), depending on whether you want the cold white like GW’s example or if you want a purer white with a less dramatic look, you use grey. The lighter your grey, the less subtle it becomes, which might be too subtle depending on what you want. If you have no idea, I’d say stick to notmal grey so you have more definition without the harsh black dividing lines. I’d also strongly advise not to paint a white army unless you have an airbrush. It’s okay for one model, especially a character that can easily take 15-20 hours, but an army will drive you nuts. Look up various tutorials on white armor to see different approaches. It’s definitely easier to define it afterwards than build up a white. And just to make sure: Remember that white power armor is not white, it’s light shades of grey/blue grey (or off white) with white highlights.

[@AVspectre]

Really helpful comment - thanks!

[@dead_channel_yt]

I would like to see that, pre-shade with pink... huh

[@Beriatan]

This is an incredible tutorial, despite of being about speed painting, the miniatures look very crisp and detailed!

[@J4zpr]

Because it is not speed painting ffs. There is more steps in his prep than for my entire speed painted army.

[@Capyfr]

@@J4zpryour army is 3 steps?

[@plasko7495]

Love your no nonsense and zero fluff explanations to achieve great results, I'll definitely be trying this out on some black templars and ultramarines! Great stuff 👏

[@dekai7992]

Very, very nice. One small addition: You can speed up the painting process even more by painting the edge highlights with oil-based pencils. Those are very quick and precise and can be erased and re-applied as necessary.

[@andrewtuton691]

...a long time since I painted any 40K miniatures, but these look absolutely fantastic. Thanks so much for the tutorial - definitely got me thinking about digging out an un-painted squad and having a go!!

[@JokeeGA5]

Oh man! The capillary effect of the oil washes is amazing.

[@retroa-go-go6888]

Thanks dude for an awesome and concise video, I'm getting back into 40K, back where I began almost 30 years ago with a Blood Angel Army (and a Tau Empire, Space Wolves, and Eldar Army, just to add some variety). I'm subscribed, my miniature painting pal, and watch as many videos to improve my technique, yours in particular are straightforward and no-nonsense, that gets the idea across simply but effectively. 🙂

[@DJVoyagerXue]

I am just getting into this hobby at age 53, I learned a huge amount from watching your excellent video sir, I just smashed the like button and subscribed 😁

[@kgeo2686]

How’d it go for you? Did you dive in? Are you still into it?

[@DJVoyagerXue]

​@@kgeo2686 I love the hobby now I have 2 combat patrol boxes and about 10 Kill teams. Not all painted 😂

[@Dro250]

That black Marine looked fantastic, i am trying to make my Raven Guard's armor have more depth. I might give this a go, i suck with the Brush

[@Xer0Potato]

Thanks!

[@martinroth1263]

These techniques are awesome in so many ways.... and the results are simply stunning.

[@theezekarion164]

Nice Sponsor's Ur Doin The "THANG!" I Get very happy when i see ur new video's pop up. Simple joy's are always the best. I like how u make everything seem like i can achieve it and your guidance is truly a Perk

[@SoberZealot]

Never used inks before… this was extremely helpful thank you

[@DayWalker745]

Perfect timing. I was just about to start painting my first space marine miniatures. This really helped. Thank you!

[@AjCarter626]

This video is awesome. Quick, to the point, and shows instead of tells. Definitely going to reference this when I get to painting marines

[@calerik007]

This video is extremely useful and well done! A favorite, hands down.

[@fullmetalalkami6466]

Been using my new beautiful Da Vinci series 35 brushes from your recommendation and just wanted to say how helpful your vids are to lots of us

[@adinfinitum4765]

I wish i had seen this video when i first started... absolutely fantastic tutorial. I started another chapter earlier this year just to test out a very similar method with a new colour scheme using an airbrush for the first time. I was so happy with my own results but this video would have saved me a lot of pain during the learning kerb. Well done 👏

[@Abomb1987]

I definitely want to try doing the shading before applying the color. That’s a cool tip.

[@Zumikito]

Keep in mind that it works only if the coat over that is transparent!

[@jackmaud5626]

This channel is underrated

[@Terry80801]

So I now have an airbrush on the way to my house now lol. You sold me. People say I am a great painter, then I show them what you can do and they say I have a lot of work after that lol. Big fan wish I could spend sometime with you to learn in person. Keep it up I love your videos.

[@journeyinpaint]

I've just had good reults with going from purple to Yellow, similar processes to you, just no white on top to keep it more muted. it gives you a nice cooler feel to the mini vis the traditional warm style.

[@lovemysi07]

Great tools and tips not just for speed painting, but painting in general. Loved the steel recipe and use of metallic mixes. The dry brush edge highlight with a round brush was great!

[@toferkrz946]

So this method involves multiple airbrush pre-highlight basecoats, multiple coats of varnish, panel line washing and edge highlighting... Just for the armor. I think you might be operating on a different definition of 'speedpainting' than most of the rest of us :-p

[@Zumikito]

A squad of 10 marines is definitely possible to get done in one afternoon... And for me, that would be speedpainting! 😂

[@Weaver_Games]

@@Zumikito If a varnish takes like 12 hours to dry and oils take like 24+ hours to dry I don't really believe you

[@thedrDraw]

Lol I wasn't planning on watching this video but you got me mesmerised till the end. Very cool to see the process!

[@Soldier4USA2005]

This was a pretty awesome and well made video. Technical, but easily understood. Fast, but not impossible. Creative, but not overboard. And most importantly ..... not filled with technobable or super high speed painting terms. Other than the airbrush, the cost is pretty low. And even the airbrush was low cost. It merely may be clunky and impractical fore some people due to work space or noise.

[@JamsMiniMods]

Great video man. I've been wanting to do something similar with my upcoming White Scars. This has definitely helped me move forward with how I want to do them. 🤘

[@sharps7411]

Danke!

[@Zumikito]

Thank YOU!

[@wannaride738]

Man! The recipe is somehow 90% of what I did for my ultramarines when tried to invent a speedy scheme!) The only differences are slightly different contrasts, using vallejo Liquid Gold and pre-making the helmet's eyes black with an oil wash. Also, was making some of the decals "scratched" with the underlying color so they really became a part of the model. Thanks for sharing the recipe, always a like, never missing a video!

[@brucewayne3892]

How do you fix mistakes? Normally I can just fix with basecoat..but for the ultramarine for example, what would you fix it with?

[@Noctis198]

Best question

[@minihali]

I just finished a marine kill team for a friend. And then this guide comes out! Welp, might come back if I ever want to paint another set.

[@wendiego]

This is insane. Your speed painting is better than my ever most detailed and complex painting 😱

[@Mstet-f9f]

😂 Maybe your definiton of speedpainting is different.

[@josephunderwood2112]

By far the best tutorial (for me) that I've found and so helpful. Thank you

[@neilcressey8189]

Wow epic info! I’m gonna have to save this one and revisit it, cos it’s full of helpful stuff. And the advice on painting yellow is awesome. Yellow’s a nightmare! Cheers boss

[@StormcastMarine]

Finally a zenithal highlight/underpaint before the basecoat.

[@drphilg49505]

Holy smokes - what an awesome tutorial! Thanks!

[@hewlett-packardlovecraft2297]

Wonderful video. Just the right length that I can review it while painting, and hits all the required notes. Want an hour-long video out of you one day, though. And you couldn't be more correct- DRILL YOUR BARRELS. That is all.

[@alienw99]

The best tutorial on the YT. Thanks man! :)

[@codemaster6521]

You helped me paint my apothicary.

[@blank557]

I regret I cannot vote this up more than once. I wish I could have seen this years ago, but you did now what no one did back then. Thanks.

[@RobbSavag3]

Wow what a video You were very specific on things, and did little bits of extra information that made it so informative Thank you for this, officially subbing!

[@gmpenatti]

I love this video. Thnak you for the great work.

[@Zir0w...]

That's probably the best space marine painting video that I ever seen! I'm not part of GW games anymore, but I will definitively try your tutorial for some infinity models! 😁 I heard a lot of '' oil paint'' but never tried it... Your video make me wanna try!

[@ioguis]

That looks pretty neat! Hope you always get sponsored and provide more quality content like this.

[@madMARTYNmarsh1981]

I'm so glad the algorithm recommended your channel!

[@bandotzzZ]

this is myfavorite clean painted ultramarines!

[@yoyoyo9669]

yet again with another fantastic video! just amazing!

[@TheMiniJunkie]

Awesome video that really covers the key techniques to painting space marines quickly!

[@tylerpeck9754]

enjoyed the tips! def picked up a few things!!

[@jp301]

Wow great video! I am just starting a spacewolves army and will use these techniques. Wish me luck!

[@ThePaintingCoach]

Great vid mate 👍🏻

[@DismemberTheAlamo]

I like to use vallejo black primer for rimming my bases. You can normally get a real nice flat black with 1 coat.

[@Eric-jt8yx]

Great video! There are so many pro-tips and great techniques to try. Thanks

[@Tranquil_Hobby]

These are so good, thank you for this tutorial!

[@Tekkaman76]

fantastic guide! eye opening on simplifying some steps

[@matthewoconnor3196]

Your videos bring me joy

[@astronomyphilly]

Just getting back into 40k and this a pretty cool guide, they look great. I think I'd take them beyond this with weathering and perhaps tone down the edge highlighting here, looks comical, but each to thier own! Top stuff

[@Nex_Omne]

Ive been thinking about starting a little collection of Death Watch and this tutorial is absolutely incredible, I will for sure be using these tricks if I end up going ahead with it

[@filipkovacec5759]

Your videos are better and better! Great work! Love this one.. speed painting is really a skill for it self :)

[@philparis796]

While ill stick to my current speed paint method (base, shade, drybrush base, drybrush highlights, cleanup with basecoat), i now know that i need to try using metalic air paints in my work like that steel and gold!

[@ruzickaj1]

colored basecoat sprays is really nice too if you dont have airbrush

[@markkuhn1297]

Thanks for this Masterclass!!

[@HesteBremse]

Good solid fast paced information rich video, TY 👍

[@bradlothrop4076]

Really solid advice here. I am tackling a huge Ultramarine army so this will help. Why the blue contrast paint through airbrush vs straight paint? It was mentioned it does not get to flow much once sprayed. I would suggest for precision edge highlights, I "cheat" and use watercolor pencils which can be pushed around further with a moist brush. The speed of your videos was initially off-putting for me, but I am a big fan of them now: in the age of TikTok, ~15 minutes is a good compromise. Thanks!

[@Zumikito]

Thank you! The lack of flow is actually good thing here, because we need the transparency of contrast paint, but the volume is already sketched, so there is no need for them to move

[@SuperEvilMonkee]

How would you do Night Lords? This is the BEST guide I have seen for this

[@xx1norm1xx]

Watching you recess shade with oil paint made me feel things I’m kind of ashamed of… 100% gonna try that out, thanks for the tip!

[@dylanlindsay6794]

Definitely worth the subscribe. This was an awesome video, very informative

[@lonewolflegend4920]

Absolutely Beautiful

[@dalemoss4684]

Yellow with metallic purple is my headcanon homebrew chapter

[@harrisonlorens3585]

You continue to make amazing content. Keep up the great work.

[@jbird4h30]

Brilliant. Thanks for this.

[@blaisecorvin9047]

This is like magic

[@adamsherman3852]

Ive never felt inspired to paint space marines until now!

[@RisingApe]

Great video, really slick as usual

[@hartofvg2691]

first time here. i love your use of the aero! sub!

[@pervyturtle2673]

"You want to paint them well" *briefly flashes the best blue I've ever seen on an Ultramarine

[@whimsicalcellbooster]

Awesome paintjobs!

[@Hateweek1984]

Wow! And impressive tutorial sir...can't wait to try it

[@waynebellamy4749]

My kill team imperial fist are definitely having some of this treatment great video dude👍

[@Sako1181]

What would you undertone highlight with for red, such as blood angels? White?

[@mkminiaturesstudio6106]

Awesome video as always! What’s your favorite way to seal the dry pigments ?

[@Zumikito]

My favourite way is to not seal them at all! They stay on there and since you don't usually touch the spots with pigments, it's fine

[@Dfzoo]

Bro's speedpainting is more precise than my actual slowpainting :'D

[@TattooedTabletop]

I would love to see the method applied to Dark Angels. They were my first Army and I've always had trouble getting them just right!

[@Zumikito]

Switch blue contrast paint to green one and blue ink to dark green one... Voila!

[@TattooedTabletop]

@@Zumikito Hey Zumikito, so I did take the leap and bought the deluxe airbrush! Definitely still learning. Even though I saw you do the Dark Angel on the non-airbrush one, would love to see a video with the airbrush. The Dark Angel contrast is really tricky and every time I've tried building up the contrast on the armor with the steps you've provided here, it always ends up darker and not achieving the vibrancy of the pure brush version, but I am going back and re-doing old miniatures of mine. Any tips? Thanks ahead of time!

[@NevermindThee]

Impressive. Thanks for sharing.

[@TnTWolfking]

Amazing video! Please do other founding chapters for a part 2!

[@davidazofra]

Awesome tips for speed painting. Thank you for your work ^_^

[@Grimmlocked]

This is the best way to speed paint. Just knocked out a whole squad in a couple hours

[@penguinothedestroyer6890]

Love the ultramarine

[@krzysztofskolimowski]

Would you reccomend similiar painting method to paint metallic power armour? How would you approach painting grey kngihts (or necrons)?

[@kasskielly-burke339]

Is there a link to the oil and spirit paints?

[@baptismlepire3072]

Super nice ! Could you make a detailed video about your blackliner technic please ?

[@Gvaz]

speed painting looking better than my several hours long paint jobs