Warhammer 40K starter set - Painting a Space Marine with just 5 paints

[@DrunkOnTeaUK]

If you use this video for inspiration to paint your own models, please tag me in them or send me a message with pictures on social media (links in the description). I love seeing all of your painted minis!

[@thedisabledwelshman9266]

when you paint a figure, do u paint them as they are shown on the box ,or do you paint them differently?

[@DrunkOnTeaUK]

@@thedisabledwelshman9266 It depends on what I'm painting. Some minis I will try and replicate the box art, but I also have armies which have been painted in styles I've completely made up myself. Half the fun of the hobby is creating your own colour schemes and back stories for your armies.

[@thedisabledwelshman9266]

cool

[@Beremor666]

Just painted my first Space Marine with this video! Have a look into it if you want and thanks so much!

[@DrunkOnTeaUK]

@Beremor666 they are looking good! Hopefully, you're enjoying painting them up!

[@Kalahan6]

This is a great guide but I also want to point out for all the newcomers to the hobby, that if you do all these steps illustrated here somewhat successfully, you paint more detailed than the majority of Warhammer players, and better than 99% of people painting their first minis. So don’t feel bad if your first attempts aren’t that successful! As long as you’re putting paint on minis, you’re on the right path.

[@vidalperezmartinez1647]

I was wondering, is this actually achievable for yout first time? Im gonna buy this pack and I fell like this is on a completely different level

[@DrunkOnTeaUK]

@@vidalperezmartinez1647 For your first time, it probably will be a bit more messy, but it is achievable. A lot of mini painting is building muscle memory, the more you paint, the smoother you become at painting the highlights. Practice is always an important part of all things.

[@iagosplace]

this video has given me way too much confidence… i’ve watched it like 4 times in the last 3 days waiting for my set to arrive

[@DrunkOnTeaUK]

Hopefully your set arrives soon and you can give it a go yourself! It takes a little while to build up the muscle memory for painting, but I'm sure you'll be painting great models soon enough!

[@iagosplace]

@@DrunkOnTeaUK it actually arrived a couple hours ago, done the first coat of blue and i’m already proud of myself for not blobbing up any detail hahah

[@DrunkOnTeaUK]

Not clogging up the detail is always a good start! If anything its a sign you've learnt the most important lesson, how to thin paints! I would love to see the models once you've finished them!

[@iagosplace]

@@DrunkOnTeaUK got 1 guy who looks pretty good right now just got all the colours on, washes and finishing touches tomorrow probably… I’ll send in a photo once i’m done :)

[@disturbedslime8125]

I just bought this set and i have no idea what i am doing. I watched the official video from GW on how to paint it but the end result didn't satisfy me. Other videos were using hundred of paints or difficult tecniques. This one is amazing! I love how you use only the stuff in the box and teach different tecniques to have a lovelly result!!

[@DrunkOnTeaUK]

Thank you! I'm glad I could help out. I saw so many people complaining when the starter set came out that it didn't include enough paints, so I wanted to show that for a beginner, this set is ideal! I'm happy you found it useful, welcome to the hobby!

[@sprintxr9339]

i’ve ordered my set and i have been worried about this exact thing, i watched the GW video but it felt a little underwhelming which i understand for just a beginner set. super appreciative for this video and keeping to what’s available to the newbies !!!

[@SpünmanReal]

​@sprintxr9339 also remember if you're like me and paint minis for fun rather than for gaming you don't have to stick to the same colors. I have a batch of chaos space marines that are all red and black in the picture but I'm going to try different color schemes with some of them.

[@sock2070]

I've just bought this exact set and this video is so helpful, I've never painted miniatures before so thank you so much for sharing! Liked and subscribed like a good citizen

[@DrunkOnTeaUK]

Thank you! Welcome to the hobby! Hopefully, you will enjoy painting up your first miniatures.

[@bmohr9826]

I just painted my first war hammer model of an ultra Marine and it wasn’t nearly as bad as I thought it would be. I did mess up on the wash however which didn’t ruin the model but I now know how to use a wash more effectively.

[@DrunkOnTeaUK]

Welcome to the hobby! There is always a bit of trial and error with painting, but those little mistakes is how we all improve.

[@DH-ew9op]

@@DrunkOnTeaUKI so very agree there. I’ve gotten my hands on some cheap misprint minis to help me practice painting skills on if I’m not too sure about some things.

[@sathitsak]

Thanks a lot for the guide, I was thinking about buying more paint for starter set but I will just stick to these five colors first.

[@DrunkOnTeaUK]

If you did want some more paints, I would recommend nuln oil to use instead of the black wash, Clagar blue instead of the blue and white mix and Mechanicus standard grey to save mixing your paints. By getting them you'll get a consistent colour across all your models instead of any variation that comes from mixing colours. But you don't have to rush and buy them

[@sathitsak]

@@DrunkOnTeaUK thanks a lot!

[@kostyayatsuk2004]

Adding a comment just so youtube knows this is good cause this video (and the corresponding tyranid one) gave me the push i needed to get my first warhammer set and try painting miniatures again. Absolutely amazing, i followed it to the T for two tyranids, but plan on trying out various techniques and blends of paint for the other tyranids to get as much practice as I can out of this starter set

[@DrunkOnTeaUK]

Thank you! I'm glad the video gave you the push to give miniature painting a go again! It's good to try out new techniques and colours when you can, the Tyranid models are great for that, as you get so many of them, and they are great sculpts for experimenting with blends!

[@klausklausen8058]

Im halfway through the Video and I cant belive i did this. Thank you so much. I still need a bit precision but i think this comes with time. Im now confident and already ordered the first part of my first Army. :)

[@DrunkOnTeaUK]

The brush control comes with muscle memory, which you will build up with more practice. Every mini you paint gets a little bit better. Always keep your first miniature (no matter how bad you think it is in later years) it will serve as a great reminder how far you've come when you get to painting your 100th miniature and everything is looking really neat and all the lines are perfectly straight!

[@sonofpechoman4261]

Thank you for this guide. I feel I was mostly successful with the base coating and shade details. And I struggled the most with edge highlighting, especially when painting the eyes. I hope to see myself improve in minature painting. Cheers!

[@DrunkOnTeaUK]

Thank you! Edge highlighting takes a bit of practice to get the hang of, but after a while you'll start to pick up some muscle memory and see your results improve.

[@allthingschad]

I just bought my first set and know nothing about warhammer 40k and stumbled on your video. Thanks for all the great tips and tricks!

[@DrunkOnTeaUK]

Thank you! Welcome to the crazy world of 40K! Hopefully, you enjoy building and painting your first set.

[@thepimphard69]

THIS IS THE BEST TUTORIAL FOR BEGINNERS I have been waiting for! it shows the possibilities of buying the regular starter pack and it's colour-opportunities. Extraordinarily good to see someone finally mixing the few colours that come with the kit to get quite nice results than need to buy a lot of colours - extremely helpful! thank you

[@DrunkOnTeaUK]

Thank you! That starter set is a great set for anyone starting out in the hobby. You don't need experience tools and loads of paints to get started.

[@ajbungah30]

Brilliant video mate, just finished my first marine following step by step with you and I'm very proud of it. Thanks a lot

[@DrunkOnTeaUK]

I'm glad you found it useful!

[@Bajz33]

This is exactly the video I was looking for. Thank you for such great content.

[@DrunkOnTeaUK]

Thank you! I'm glad you found it useful!

[@danielwilliamson4432]

I love how you kept this simple for us beginners. My issue is shaky hands. I get paint everywhere trying to be too detailed.

[@DrunkOnTeaUK]

Shakey hands are a pain! The best way I find to keep it under control, is to brace my elbows on the desk. I also try and paint details like edge highlights in a downwards direction (turning the model rather than my hands). It helps to keep the shakes to a minimum.

[@Jmh8913]

Amazing video thank you for sharing 🙏

[@DrunkOnTeaUK]

Thank you! I hope you found it useful!

[@blue_ridge_shooting762]

I've been diving into the lore for about a year now but never had the courage to attempt painting any minis. I decided to take the plunge and buy the starter set. Your video has been the most helpful resource I've found so far. You make it seem so simple and explain things in a very straightforward and easy to understand way! Thank you so much. I bought my first paints and brushes today and i plan to start soon! Subbed!

[@DrunkOnTeaUK]

Thank you! Welcome to the painting side of the hobby! A lot of the skill of painting (and one thing I can't show) is practice. It can take a little while to build up the muscle memory, especially for painting the small details, but after a couple of trys, I'm sure you'll pick it up.

[@Ultramarine_for_the_Emperor]

I love Warhammer 40k and I just bought this. Great tutorial

[@DrunkOnTeaUK]

Thank you! I hope you have fun painting your models!

[@olivertuite6440]

great video, easy to follow. havent painted a minature in years now have the starter set due to arrive tomorow, will give this method a go and then the faster slapchop technique.

[@DrunkOnTeaUK]

Thank you! Welcome back to the hobby!

[@grahambradley8870]

Man this is invaluable! Thanks so much. Ive never painted and this has given me the nudge to give it a go. Really enjoyed watching.

[@DrunkOnTeaUK]

I'm glad you found it useful! Hopefully, that nudge will open up a whole new passion for you!

[@JefersonObsolyte]

thank you very much for covering this topic, as a beginner in this business, I personally thank you

[@TheChowster]

Thank you for including the mixing of paints, that didn't even occur to me!

[@Kirstine913]

absolutely amazing video for new people to warhammer like myself. outstanding

[@DrunkOnTeaUK]

Thank you! I'm glad you found it useful! Welcome to the hobby!

[@leevaughan1993]

Bought this set today, got some brushes and a pallette mat coming from amazon tomorrow for my first attempt at painting. Will be using your video as a step by step guide

[@DrunkOnTeaUK]

Welcome to the hobby! I hope you enjoy your first steps into painting. Please let me know how you get on!

[@leevaughan1993]

@DrunkOnTeaUK I will, finished assembling them last night and hopefully I'll have some time to paint them soon

[@codypedersen55]

I like how you picked out some extra parts of the model to add more color to. The gold on the back and the rifle looked amazing

[@dementedp]

Wow...just wow! Incredible how you managed to accomplish such level of detail with just the starter set paints! This is what GW should do with their video tutorials instead. Thank you for the step by step guide. Definitely learned something new today as I am new to the hobbie. Can't wait to try this out. Keep it up!

[@DrunkOnTeaUK]

Thank you! I'm glad you found the video useful. Welcome to the hobby, It's always great to be able to help new painters!

[@JM-83]

That looks amazing, and made it look so easy, I can’t wait to get started on mine , thanks for all the awesome tips.

[@DrunkOnTeaUK]

Thank you! I hope you enjoy painting up yours, welcome to the hobby!

[@volttherobot]

Very nice, may need to pick up the set and "give it a go"! xoxo

[@DrunkOnTeaUK]

Do it! Mini painting is great way to relax, while being artistic and creative. Plus the game is pretty fun as well!

[@AresGodofWargames]

Nice video for beginners

[@Darkest_Night]

Wow very nice! Thank you for vdo how to Painting a Space Marine with just 5 paints

[@DrunkOnTeaUK]

Thank you for asking for it, hopefully the video was useful.

[@orczy351]

very nice narration and tutorial ! thank you.

[@DrunkOnTeaUK]

Thank you!

[@W1337M]

Awesome vid. Thanks!

[@user-tw9mh2cu5v]

I am new to Warhammer and your videos are by far the best I have come across so far. I just did my Tyranids and they look amazing. If at all possible I would love to see a video from you painting Custodes.

[@DrunkOnTeaUK]

Thank you! It's funny you mention Custodes, keep an eye out for next weeks video 😜

[@IncredibleMD]

If you wanted to, you could also paint the holes in the flamer shroud with a little dot of black to break up the gold a bit.

[@DH-ew9op]

I love the introduction set that gets you started and gives you painting tips though I find it funny when you look at the marines in the box art there are clearly some paints missed out though I can tell it’s only so you get your foot in the door. If hai g citadel paints I tend to use rinox hide for all pouches and scabbards, korne red for the helmet eyes and lead belcher for any metal work as your bases. These work well to get you to a more accurate result from the box art to start with. After all more skilled folk than me would say they use twice as much different paints to add shades and highlights to further make the mini pop. All in all if you are enjoying the process of painting the minis then that’s the main thing that counts. Have fun get lost in the zone and paint away.

[@AzeriathGaming]

Have not started yet but will in a few weeks. Thank you for this as this will prob be one of my starter sets. Starting with my 10y old daughter who really wants to try this with me ❤️

[@DrunkOnTeaUK]

Welcome to the hobby! I hope you and your daughter have fun painting together!

[@Moonlighter_TV]

An old geezer piece of advice for mini painting before there were 700 brands of washes and people were literally dipping their minis in floor wax - a drop of dish soap... do you guys call it wash up liquid? To your watered down paint washes. Helps break the surface tension a bit and gives it something of the properties we look for. Thats what I would be doing again if I had to do a similar painting challenge.

[@seanmalloy7249]

One additional detail bit you could do would be to lighten the Abaddon Black with some Boneshade to make a dark to medium grey, then edge highlight the tops of the ridges of the accordion-pleat under-armor areas. Alternatively, for a lower skill level, paint those areas with the grey, then use the Abaddon Black wash to settle into the folds and tone down the grey a bit. Either way gives a bit of extra definition in those areas.

[@michaelpotter9345]

Recently retired 64 year old, never painted miniatures before thought I’d give it a go bought introductory set, didn’t realise just how small they are so recommendations for the pointiest brush are welcome, any advice also welcome,

[@DrunkOnTeaUK]

Welcome to hobby! The models are pretty small, but after a while you get used to picking out all the small details on them. For pointy brushes, any set of synthetic brushes from Amazon, or a hobby shop will stay pointy for a while, also they are cheap enough that you can just replace them when they start to wear out. I have a set of Rosemary & Co brushes, which a Kolinsky sable. They cost a bit more, but if you look after them (wash them out well after every use, and condition then every so often) will last for years. But if you're just starting out I recommend just the cheap synthetic brushes, until you feel like you need an upgrade.

[@crosslayer102389]

My number 1 tip to newcomers, just put paint on the model and thin your paints. The quicker you learn to thin your paints the faster you realize it doesn't matter if you "mess up". Thin paints wont obscure details, and you can paint over quite a few layers of thin paint before you start to lose details on your models.

[@zankarne]

Great video. Helped me out a lot. Loved watching you explain and show in more detail than others for novice painters like myself. Ever thought about doing the same for the AoS starters as well?

[@DrunkOnTeaUK]

Thank you! I would do the same thing for the AoS starter sets, but the current one doesn't have the paints included like the 40K one. They will probably do an introductory starter set when the new edition comes out. I have done a guide on painting a Stormcast Eternal, it uses a few more than just 5 paints, but it's still a pretty simple paint scheme.

[@zankarne]

@@DrunkOnTeaUK There are two GW AoS starter packs just like Tyranids or Space Marines, but with Gutrippaz and Vindicators out. That's why I was asking :)

[@DaveyDingDong]

Hi, this helped me with my first paint. QQ what brushed did you purchase? Link would be appreciated.

[@DrunkOnTeaUK]

The brushes were just a cheap set from Amazon, the brand names are always changing, but these seem to be the same ones. www.amazon.co.uk/Set-11PCS-Miniature-Warhammer-Painting-Detailing/dp/B0B77BLFP1/ref=sxin_24_sbv_search_btf?content-id=amzn1.sym.fe6fddf7-ba63-452b-91ae-8cd52b0e8d69%3Aamzn1.sym.fe6fddf7-ba63-452b-91ae-8cd52b0e8d69&crid=32CPBKKXOOLZT&cv_ct_cx=miniature+paint+brushes&keywords=miniature+paint+brushes&pd_rd_i=B0B77BLFP1&pd_rd_r=97626c05-6be0-46b4-8102-7a08417872a6&pd_rd_w=HjqP5&pd_rd_wg=4jf7d&pf_rd_p=fe6fddf7-ba63-452b-91ae-8cd52b0e8d69&pf_rd_r=70JZWC1HPMNRWTRKA28F&qid=1735414040&sbo=RZvfv%2F%2FHxDF%2BO5021pAnSA%3D%3D&sprefix=miniature+paint%2Caps%2C181&sr=1-1-1c478570-4379-4ea8-a792-2a17f33dfdd3

[@DaveyDingDong]

@DrunkOnTeaUK thanks my dude. Just following your Tyranids guide now.

[@DrunkOnTeaUK]

I hope you find it as useful and the Space Marine one!

[@calmneautralsounds4446]

great video

[@DrunkOnTeaUK]

Thank you

[@michaelpotter9345]

Quick question, could you tell me what make of brush do you use for the detail? Thanks, great vid btw, teaching me how to get started,

[@DrunkOnTeaUK]

There wasn't really a "brand" for these brushes. It's just a cheap set from Amazon. Often, the same kind of brushes are repackaged with a different logo on them and sold by someone else. As long as it has a selection from large to small, it will cover everything from the basecoats to the small details.

[@klingon401]

Glad to see you figure also has a dodgy arm piece, thought I might have put mine together slightly wrong but with this being an 8 month old video I'm guessing it might be a sprig mould issue. Still I'm incredibly happy I found this video, just getting back into 40k and got this set about a week or two ago and been looking at other paints but seeing this I'm gunno try out the highlighting on my marines first. I'm using this set as a template or starting point for my painting, using it as a base of sorts to see how far I can go and any traits I pick up.

[@DrunkOnTeaUK]

A lot of the push fit models don't go together amazingly well. Sometimes the pegs are a bit to long, and clipping a small amount from the end will give a better fit. But also there are some parts like the arm that will just always be a pain. It is a useful skill to learn how to mix paints to create your own highlight colours, but if you are going to buy some extra paints, Calgar blue is what I normally use for highlighting Ultramarines, it will save you a lot of time mixing, and ensure that every model is highlighted with the same colour. Welcome back to the hobby!

[@scoore333]

Hi is it me or did you paint without primer because all other tuttorials were like how to paint with the set then pullout expensive extras. Thanks its an eye opener,

[@DrunkOnTeaUK]

Yeah, this is painted without a primer. A primer is often better. It will make the basecoats go on quicker and stick a bit better. But, you can use a base paint as a kind of prime as I've done here. Just make sure to work in several thin layers and cover all of the model with one paint before starting to apply other colours. Just make sure each layer has fully dried, and it is absolutely fine to do. I think a lot of people like to make it seem like something that you need a load of expensive tools for. I started out (many many years ago) with just a starter paint set, a cheap set of brushes, an old plate for a pallette, and a mug for my water pot. Don't worry about spending a fortune at the start, the models cost enough as it is.....

[@SpünmanReal]

You might also find that the paint on an unprimed mini can rub off easy with handling. I would say that primer is always a good idea. You can get spray cans of primer or brush on primer. Just try to get primer for plastic models as opposed to a cheap one from the hardware store. The particles tend to be finer and dont clog up details as easily.

[@Jaredwh0522]

I just got started painting war hammer models but I just love the look of Noggle and the tirades I hope I spelled those right but I am having a really hard time finding a video that shows someone actually painting those particular models and I was wondering if you could do a video that shows painting those particular models

[@salopstocks8667]

I'm following along with this to the letter, Just bought Nuln oil in store otherwise it's just the paints in the starter set. Much appreciated!

[@DrunkOnTeaUK]

Nuln oil is great. It will make the recess shade a lot easier than thinning down the black. Enjoy painting!

[@bafat-cb4in]

this is a really great tutorial. I'm considering buying the introductory set myself. Any recommended (cheap) tools to buy together with the set, except the mentioned brushes? edit: don't wanna use too much money on it before I know if this is something I'll actually like or not

[@DrunkOnTeaUK]

There isn't a lot you need extra. If you get the Introductory Starter Set that comes with the Space Marines and Tyranids it comes with the clippers to remove the models, and they are all push fit, so no glue required. The only things you'll need besides brushes are a pallette, but an old plate works great when you are just starting out, and a cup for washing out your brushes (just make sure you don't get it mixed up with one that your tea is in), and some paper towel for drying your brushes. If you want to buy something to make life a bit easier, a can of spray primer makes painting the first layer a bit easier. Once the models are build, give them a quick spray with the primer, and once it's dried follow the steps in the video. It's not needed, but it does make the painting a bit easier! Welcome to the hobby! Hopefully you enjoy painting your first minis!

[@bafat-cb4in]

@@DrunkOnTeaUK cheers, thank you.

[@keithburden7191]

Great guide and perfect for new hobbyists. Did you change the gold? All the starter sets I can find use Balthazar Gold which is much darker.

[@DrunkOnTeaUK]

Thank you! I think the original announcement said Retribuor Armour would be included because I already had all the paints and models, I didn't actually buy a set and notice it was Balthazar Gold is included. It is odd that they included Baltgazar Gold because Retributor Armour is the standard gold for Ultramarines.

[@aledeegjey_5371]

Is tamiya panel line accent color also good instead of nuln oil?

[@DrunkOnTeaUK]

You can use tamiya panel liner, it's a bit darker than nuln oil, but it will do the same job.

[@SensualEdamame]

Wow, you did a great job with the limited paints, especially having to make your own wash! Glad they replaced the Corax White at least 😂 Great tutorial sir, perfect for beginners.

[@DrunkOnTeaUK]

Thank you! Limited paints is a fun challenge, but it will be nice to go back to my full range of paints!

[@FernandooSabee]

This is amazing! Just asking, how can i paint the Sargeant Skin?? Only with these colors its possible? Because u did magic! This video is better than the official one

[@DrunkOnTeaUK]

Thank you so much! I don't know if there is really a way to paint the skin with just these colours. You could paint it with Wraithbone and then use the thinned black shade to add some definition, but it wouldn't look great. I would recommend getting the Gulliman Flesh contrast paint. Paint the skin with wriathbone and then apply Gulliman Flesh all over, this will do add shadows and highlights in one go for a quick and easy skin that can be repeated across many models. For that extra bit of detail sink a little Abaddon Black into the recess for the eyes, and then a thin line of Wriathbone in the middle of that black, you can then try and do a vertical line of black in the middle of the white to act like a pupil if you're feeling confident (and have a brush with a small tip)

[@FernandooSabee]

U are awesome! Thank you so much!

[@BaronVonCarrot]

I'm about to paint one of these for the first time. What about blacking out the model first then blue on top?

[@DrunkOnTeaUK]

You can use the black as a base coat. Normally I recommend priming a model black using a spray primer, but just using the paints in the set, there is little point in starting off black. Painting it all blue as an undercoat and base coat at once just saves time over painting 3 or 4 layers of black and then painting a few layers of blue on top

[@BaronVonCarrot]

@DrunkOnTeaUK very cool. I think I'm going to get some primer

[@RAINBOWBEARMAN]

instead of retributor armor you get balthazar gold now. but good. something for me to use the paints on.

[@DrunkOnTeaUK]

Yeah, when I made the video, the starter set wasn't out yet, so I was going off the contents in said in a Warhammer Community article, they then changed the gold paint.... luckily the two paints will work the same, just Balthazar gold is a bit less bright than Retributor armour.

[@MrLaafish]

what brush did you use on the gold paint?

[@DrunkOnTeaUK]

It's just one of the brushes from the set I showed at the start. Just a cheap set of synthetic brushes from Amazon

[@vault7837]

Will Balthasar Gold do as good?

[@DrunkOnTeaUK]

Yeah, Batltasar Gold will work just fine. It's a little bit more of a brass colour than pure gold, but it works exactly the same way

[@The_WarL0rd_Way]

I would like to see you do an Iron Hand armor next. There has got to be an easier way to do it without all that panel lining?!? Panel lining and edge highlights are a pain on those marine armor!!

[@DrunkOnTeaUK]

I can give Iron Hands a go. For Iron Hands there may be a way to avoid the pin shading and edge highlighting. I will have a test and see if a regular shade and drybrush may work. On the metal armour that should look OK, for the brighter more crisp looking chapters if you do an all over wash it takes ages getting the armour back up to colour so pin shading is quicker

[@canuckcanadian753]

Which brushes did you use?

[@DrunkOnTeaUK]

These are just a cheap set from Amazon. The "brands" are always changing, but any set of synthetic brushes will give you the selection of sizes needed.

[@ktbrz]

i really want to start painting minis, but i havent really got any idea what to start on, i looked at the 40k space marines starter kit for like 22£, but i want something that would take me abit more time and i can add more detail, not sure if i should buy the 40k paints and tool set, then buy a figure separate, any help would be nice😅

[@DrunkOnTeaUK]

The paint and tool set is pretty useful, you'll need clippers, and it's comes with the paints to highlight, instead of needing to mix colours. I would probably recommend picking up the paints and tools set, and then a box of Intercessors. Then you can really get stuck in with 10 models, and by the end of it you will probably have seen how much your painting has improved over just a few models. Or the Introductory Starter Set comes with the tools, and the paints I used in this video, alongside both some Space Marines and Tyranids, so if you want to play it's a great box to quickly get some small games on the go and then grow the selection of paints and models from there.

[@Fenrisulven9]

What colour would you recommend for dry brushing highlights on ultramarines?

[@DrunkOnTeaUK]

For an Ultramarine I highlight with Calfar blue. But be very light with the drybrush. It's easy to catch areas you don't when drybrushing Space Marines.

[@ivorybow]

I just discovered Warhammer. I am very interested in the Dark Angels. Could you paint one of those?

[@DrunkOnTeaUK]

I have painted a Dark Angle using just 5 paints kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5LHYXiibNWnjpo If you would like to see one done with a full set of paints and advanced techniques, I can do that.

[@ivorybow]

@@DrunkOnTeaUK just after I posted that comment it occurred to me, being new to your channel, to search, and I found where you have done dark angels. But I would love to see one done up with a lot of colors. The dark angels are my first passion after discovering Warhammer just a couple of months ago

[@DrunkOnTeaUK]

I'm sure I can a full Dark Angels made up soon.

[@ivorybow]

@@DrunkOnTeaUK that would be fantastic! Thank you. I’ve gotten not a little obsessed with Warhammer and in particular dark angels.

[@Ryan-mg1nw]

I don’t have retributor armour in my kit what else could I use ?

[@DrunkOnTeaUK]

I think they ended up changing the kit to come with Balthasar gold, you can use that instead, it's just a slightly less bright gold colour, but works exactly the same.

[@Pvt.Parties]

What is the base attached to sir.

[@DrunkOnTeaUK]

It's a painting handle. It makes it a bit easier to paint the model without accidentally touching wet paint. You can easily make your own by just sticking the base to a bit of cork or something with a bit of blu tack.

[@chrizz2782]

Why you have a citadel handle If you hold the miniature directly in you hand?!

[@arnaldoanselmi9463]

I’m struggling with the primer, every time I try to put it it comes out really really awful, covering the detail of the miniature, than putting the other colours became hard and paint the detail like skull on armour is almost impossible, what am I doing wrong?

[@DrunkOnTeaUK]

You probably are putting it on too thick. If you're brushing on the paint like in this video, thin it with a bit of water, unfortunately, there is no set amount of water you need to add as every paint is different, but you want it so that as you pull the brush, the paint flows off flat without leaving any lumps, but not so thin that it flows everywhere. Multiple thin layers is always better than one thick layer. It can take 2, 3 or even 4 layers to build up to a solid colour. If you're using a spray can, short burts of spray and keep the can moving so the paint doesn't clog up any details, and just gives a fine coat of paint. I have made a video about priming kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5CsdqKYhtmWbac it covers spray can, brush on primer and using base paints as a primer

[@arnaldoanselmi9463]

@@DrunkOnTeaUK THANK YOU VERY VERY MUCH!

[@Motor_Alchemist]

What size is this figure? I bought a Space Marine starter set and yours looks bigger.

[@klausklausen8058]

They are 4,5 cm with base. I think he magnified it so we can better see what hes doing.

[@DrunkOnTeaUK]

It's just a standard size Primaris Marine. The old "first born" Marines are slightly smaller. The video is quite zoomed in however, otherwise you wouldn't be able to see any of the detail.

[@goforitpainting]

Cool

[@bravefastrabbit770]

Initially thought to myself "Whoa this guy has fukken huge hands" until I looked up the size of a miniature. 28mm.. 28 fucking millimeters??

[@DrunkOnTeaUK]

🤣🤣 it just regular hands, just next to a small model! They are slightly larger than 28mm, I think the Space Marines now are closer to 32mm scale.

[@bravefastrabbit770]

@@DrunkOnTeaUK Hey man! So I got the introductory set here, assembled one of each and think I'm about to start painting. But I also got a can of citadel black primer. Should I use it for the technique you're showing here, or is it only really applicable when drybrushing the base paint? (seen some girl do it and the black primer basically shades it for you automagically lol)

[@DrunkOnTeaUK]

@@bravefastrabbit770 If you have primer I would recommend using it. It gives a better surface for the paints to stick to, and makes it a bit harder for them to rub off down the line. If you follow all the same steps after priming, the result will look pretty much the same, it may even take a few less layers when painting the blue, because it goes on a lot easier over primer than bare plastic. The technique for drybrushing over black primer is to build up a zenithal highlight, it's used a lot when painting with contrast paints.

[@Sirslackth]

Question for all of you! Why don’t I see anyone paint before they put the models together is it just so u don’t get glue over the details ?

[@DrunkOnTeaUK]

Some people paint with the model still on the sprue. The problem I find with painting unassembled models is that it's a lot more difficult to get highlights even between bits of the model. Once the model is assembled, painting an edge highlight over a join is easy, but if they were painted as two separate bits, the highlights will never line up. There is also the problem of gap filling, sometimes two parts just don't want to fit together, adding greenstuff to a gap after its painted will be a pain, and you'll end up having to paint over those parts again. Sometimes, if a model has a cloak or something that makes it difficult to paint a certain area, I'll paint in a "sub assembly" and add that part on after painting what's behind it. Ultimately, though, painting is about what's good for you. If you find painting unassembled models easier then paint that way. We all pick up tricks to make the painting process easier and everyone's methods are unique.

[@seanmalloy7249]

Another issue with painting on the sprue is that the sprue attachment point(s) won't get painted, so once you cut the part off the sprue and sand it smooth, you've got a spot you'll have to go over with paint again after you've already done the rest of the part.

[@ivisyung3088]

ret armor isnt included so you stuffed up a bit there since from your mention of not using nuln oil cause its not "part of the set"

[@tonycookson8809]

Isn't it easier to just buy a wash instead of going around with black

[@DrunkOnTeaUK]

I normally use a wash. But this video was just using the contents of the starter set, and there are no washes in there. For Space Marines I tend to say to do a pin shade still. It's much quicker than applying an all over shade, and then having to repaint a lot of the armour to bring it back to colour after the shade has darkened it all down.

[@jaimecruz17]

Hello, no primer ?

[@DrunkOnTeaUK]

There is no primer in the starter set. Although a primer is always a good first step, it's not essential. You can undercoat with a paint, just make sure each layer is fully dry before painting the next. Before spray primers were easily avaliable it's how most people used to paint their models.

[@Deep_Dark_Dimension]

Can you painting a Space Marine Raven guard with just 5 paints?

[@DrunkOnTeaUK]

I should be able to do a Raven Guard with just 5 paints. Give me a couple of weeks to do some testing and I should be able to do it

[@Deep_Dark_Dimension]

@@DrunkOnTeaUK You are amazing!

[@rickoqc]

I am so bad at highlighting the plates…my lines are hudge and thick…it makes the model looks goofy..

[@DrunkOnTeaUK]

Edge highlights take a bit of practice. A good point to the brush is essential, but also try using a small brush, any cheap set will come with a tiny one, often a size 000, these are great for edge highlights.

[@rickoqc]

@@DrunkOnTeaUK thanks a lot for your answers! Ill try that…and practice…maybe a handle like you are using could help also?

[@DrunkOnTeaUK]

A painting handle can help, it gives you a more stable hold for the model. The biggest thing that will come with practice is not putting to much paint on the brush, it's better to only have a small amount of paint and have to top up after every line, than it is to have lots of paint and risk it running out of control.

[@Fenrisulven9]

Do you normally use a wet palette? And what are your thoughts on painting the model un assembled vs assembled? I find it harder to paint it when assembled. And what are your go too brushes when painting?

[@DrunkOnTeaUK]

I often use a wet palette, it does help keep paints going for longer, especially if you are mixing your own colours, but they are by no means essential, for years I was just using an old plate as a palette. I often paint my minis assembled, sometimes I'll use sub assemblies if a model has something that will make it hard to reach behind, like wings or a cloak, but I prefer to paint full models. It's much easier to get the colours and shading consistent across the whole model if it's fully painted, and removes the risk of having unpainted plastic show around the joins when you do assemble it. But do whatever you find the easiest, there is no right or wrong way to do it. My "go too" brushes are a set of Rosemary & co brushes size 1/10 up to a size 3. They hold their tips really well and have lasted me well so far. But for contrast, shade and metallic paint I always just use cheap synthetic paints because they will ruin brushes quickly. But moving up to the premium brushes is something I've only done in recent years, for a long time I've just used cheap sets of synthetic brushes and replaced them when they need it. For anyone starting out I will always recommend using cheap brushes until they are sure that the hobby is something they want to spend the time and money on

[@Sgt40K]

No primer?

[@DrunkOnTeaUK]

There's no primer in the set, so I didn't use one. You can paint minis without a primer, a spray primer is better, but undercoating using a paint is fine. It just takes a few layers to build up to a solid base, and then you can paint on top. Before rattle can primers were common it's how a most people used to paint their minis.

[@bollywongaloid]

Am I the only one who thinks too much edge highlighting makes the model look worse?

[@realboiledcheddar]

No. It makes the model look tacky imo

[@christophercarney1809]

Who are the people that disliked this video? lol

[@DrunkOnTeaUK]

Some people will always dislike a video..... probably gatekeepers who think if you don't have thousands of paints and hundreds of pounds worth of equipment you shouldn't paint models... or just the people that dislike new people entering the hobby in general

[@malcire]

No primer? I get it doesn't come in the kit, but neither does the plastic glue or clippers used.

[@DrunkOnTeaUK]

The clippers do come in the introductory starter set, and these Marines don't need glue as they are push fit. You can use a base paint as a "primer" as long as you cover the entire model it will give the other paints something to stick to. A specific primer is better, but for a beginner or single model, using paint will work, you just need to ensure you get full coverage or it will flake off.

[@LastAustralianGamer]

Fk i hope thats a cheap brush, hes brutal with it. Just keep stabbing the thing hahaha

[@matthew-005]

It doesn't look very good to me.

[@bollywongaloid]

The edge highlighting ruins it.

[@matthew-005]

@@bollywongaloid I am an amateur in fact I am just starting not touched a model with paint yet so I am not one to judge but I know what I like and this isn't it. And I agree the edge highlights ruin it for me at least.

[@naterbater118]

Do you put a clear coat or anything like that on after your done painting it

[@DrunkOnTeaUK]

If it's a model I'm going to play with, I will give it a coat of Vallejo Matt Varnish, but if it's a model that will just be on display then I often just leave it without a varnish.

[@JM-yq9gd]

I wish this kit came with red paint.

[@DrunkOnTeaUK]

A red would make this kit almost perfect for beginners, but I guess GW need to leave something out, so you have to go back and buy more