Warhammer Minis Rescued from Hot Glue and Craft Paint

[@docterfantazmo]

Having old school Gotrek in an AoS army without Felix is depressingly appropriate.

[@Megalordsalmon]

Man I want Felix back so bad. It would be a really fun story if he was a stormcast. Him and Gotrek could go on a quest to get Felix’s memories back.

[@eBayMiniatureRescues]

It would be nice to have both again. I figured when they brought back Gotrek that Felix wouldn't be far behind, but here we are a few years later...never know though :)

[@justingriffith6564]

I am glad that you pointed out that Gotrek

[@reno239]

@@MegalordsalmonAOS needs some originality. It’s very telling if it keeps getting all its lore and story from fantasy lol

[@beowylfen]

@@reno239to be fair it does have its own lore, but all anyone cares about is old world stuff, so it’s what gets mentioned

[@Cypher_The_1st_Fallen]

Really cool to see the OG Gotrek all rescued and given new life. Great job as always.

[@eBayMiniatureRescues]

Thanks :)

[@lp.shakur]

Just want to say, Channels like yours have really helped me get back into being interested in painting models again, I still had an unfinished, well pretty much untouched, battalion of Dunedain from Middle Earth Tabletop which I bought many eons ago, when I was still a teen, LOTR was always more my stuff but I do like 40k too, and I just went for it and bought brushes and a few Valejo paint sets and washes, channels like yours helped me understand how to paint again, not that I was ever good but I was astounded how good the first few models came out to be, helped me take the edge and my mind off a very hard breakup, so thanks

[@Tezcatlipoca73]

I believe that the slayer is the old Gotrek gurnisson model....if i am not mistaken it was avaiable in a blister together with felix jaeger...two of the most iconic characters of the old world...love the books. Love the new paint job!

[@eBayMiniatureRescues]

I read a few of those books back in the day, good memories. I do wish I had both of them, it's on the list though for sure, then a revisit to make them work for a new army :)

[@vytas5584]

These guys look frickin unreal. The paint job has great depth to it and they look pretty exciting, especially that staff dude.

[@martynjones3978]

I was baffled by you using the industrial looking sonic cleaner!! In previous videos but after seeing them two Dwarves i can see why!! 🫣🤦‍♂️😂😂😂 Great recovery!! ❤

[@paullachance6113]

Really awesome save for the older models. Looks fantastic

[@wolf164d0]

Thanks for the ideas for my Fyerslyers army. The addition of some older sculpts will be a nice touch. Another nice paint job as well.

[@LtCmderbabbit]

its gotrek gurnisson!

[@TheMrSerraph]

Buddy, you're such a sweetheart. Always love watchin' the videos! Great restoration! Also the heavy background music is just #chefkiss

[@Megalordsalmon]

New Gotrek is looking at old Gotrek with envy for his axe.

[@eBayMiniatureRescues]

That old thicc axe is pretty sweet :)

[@graefx]

Ill always love those era of dwarf sculpts. And they just feel right being in metal. One day i hope i can build a collection of them.

[@davidking6594]

Currently off on leave with my 2 week old daughter. Just discovered your Chanel and it’s been saving my late night feeds! Love the work and very inspiring!!! Might pick up a brush for the first time in almost 20 years soon…..

[@eBayMiniatureRescues]

Congratulations!! New babies are amazing! Those first few weeks are so crazy, I'm glad to be part of them for the time being. If I might make a suggestion, I did a series called the Baby Diaries, where I had my newborn daughter with me and was trying to hobby and make videos for the first couple of months. Mostly me trying to juggle being a new parent again and getting work done. Might give you some ideas for bringing the hobby back while you are otherwise occupied :)

[@PraetorGix]

These look awesome! Tatoos are also a good way to differentiate these bare chested dudes.

[@eBayMiniatureRescues]

Yeah, that’s a good idea :) I’m gonna try that

[@AdamViklund]

Love it! Such great models, and so much more character in these oldies compared to the new.

[@GamingGuardians]

Those grots! They remind me of our intense game on Saturday! That was a blast to play.

[@eBayMiniatureRescues]

Yeah man, super fun!!! Maybe we can get through an entire one next time lol

[@sockpuppetentvideogameplay3215]

I love this channel please don't ever stop!

[@diyfireking]

Always enjoy your creative 👍👍

[@ELtaco37]

Amazing work as always!

[@WARdrobeWorkshop]

Kinda reminds me of good old times when i was learning to paint on metal dudes because they were more resistant to stripping then plastic. And when i lost my SM Predator tank because my parents thinked it was trash and they threw it away with the garbages after i try to scrape paint off...Great vid man!

[@eBayMiniatureRescues]

Oh no, they trashed it!? What a bummer :(

[@WARdrobeWorkshop]

​@@eBayMiniatureRescues Yup. It happened more than once :D but it was many years ago. I still have a few Space Marines left from that time, maybe after your videos I will bring them back to life even though the temptation to reach for new things is so strong :D

[@chilledpepsi9411]

OG Gotrek lookin sick man.

[@isisnmagic1812]

Stunning paint job

[@eBayMiniatureRescues]

Thank you so much 😀

[@danielleeskelton]

Nice. They look really good next to your other models.

[@Kitbash.Carnage]

Loved this brother

[@keithgroce9983]

Love these old metal dwarfs

[@themainman2827]

Omg how someone could dare to do that to Gotrek!

[@RoyleVegeta]

I've just gotten bk into 40k found Ur channel, very educational, started space wolves, trying to learn how to paint this time round, as my 10 year-old Ultramarines belong on this channel lol 🤣

[@eBayMiniatureRescues]

Thanks, I'm glad it's been helpful! The models I painted when I was younger have been on this channel lol, it's part of the process, but coming back after a long break and getting started again is refreshing! Have fun and welcome back to the hobby :)

[@TwinSteel]

🥳🫂👍🏿 That’s a classic looking dwarf if I ever saw one

[@euansmith3699]

Whattsup, Casey; and welcome to my monitor. Always welcome.

[@eBayMiniatureRescues]

hahah hi

[@MaskedRiderChris]

Yup, first time I ever dropped a metal miniature into acetone I learned the hard way to remove the base first as well! I've yet to try using acetone to strip a mini because primer doesn't want to entirely come off...? Or do I just have to get into those crevices and get granular removing it? This reminds me of how I just rebuilt a couple of models I'd been slacking on because I hate pinning metal models and I finally realized it was because my drill bit was too old and dull and needed replacing.

[@eBayMiniatureRescues]

If the model is metal then throw it in, the primer should come up. If it's not coming out of the crevices it's probably drying before you can get in there deep enough to scrape the paint out, or it's sticky. That's why I like the wire brush, it gets in those cracks, anything that doesn't take off you probably won't even notice after being primed again because it's so small. I did the same thing with a model the other day trying to pin it. I got mad and then realized it was the drill bit being totally dull, swapped it out and it was like butter!

[@MaskedRiderChris]

@@eBayMiniatureRescues There's also the issue of getting the drill bit to bite into the metal instead of just slipping and sliding all over the place. And then drilling in at the wrong angle/place! Fun.

[@xBeauGaming]

Metal + craft paint = good.effort but destined to fail from the start. Nice job bro

[@Csiga_01]

Old Gotrek 🤘

[@ironbomb6753]

Removing paint from a metal mini with acetone is a very satisfying activity. 😎👍

[@Evilpandaa]

I have one of those Runecrafters. Just painted it up not too long ago actually!

[@eBayMiniatureRescues]

hah, nice! it's such a cool mini

[@Evilpandaa]

@eBayMiniatureRescues It really is! I found him for a steal as well. $1. Tried to tell him what he had, but refused/didn't care, so...I took it!

[@trippsclips903]

Gotrek, son of Gurni.

[@NexUtInfinitus]

Nailed it

[@stormtroopr1977]

Itd be cool to see your dwarves with some slayer tattoos to add some variety. How hard could freehanding delicate patterns be?

[@ashtonsnelgrove2893]

I'm sad you bent the horns on the helmet back into shape. The bent horn had great character

[@eBayMiniatureRescues]

Had to be done! I see it though, that would have been pretty cool :)

[@ortwinlowyck7334]

Cool! What metallic paint did you use for the basecoat? Seems to cover well

[@eBayMiniatureRescues]

Vallejo metal color, insanely good metallics that cover in one coat, definitely worth getting!

[@JakobEkman-bf6ez]

Man I adore pewter minis!

[@eBayMiniatureRescues]

They're so good!!

[@UncleSalarino]

Love it!

[@knobjob2839]

Please show how you did the skin. I was waiting for that part, and it just jumps ahead to perfect skin 🤷🤦

[@eBayMiniatureRescues]

The only place that jumps ahead a little was from the airbrush step. Darker skin, lighter on top, then a glaze of redish purple in the shadows for the definition, bright skin with a brush on top to define the muscles a little better. After that I didn't do anything else, what are you looking for specifically, I'm sure I can help.

[@raincoast_bear]

I think I have the Felix that goes with that Gotrek...

[@eBayMiniatureRescues]

Oooh nice! I need to look for that one, gotta get the pair together at some point!

[@GaryP336]

What is that dark silver you use?

[@eBayMiniatureRescues]

Vallejo Metal Color Steel

[@Wijkert]

I like how the skin came out.

[@fallstar7013]

Glorious

[@AvocationNation]

dope

[@cycoholic]

Just don't leave the older lead based miniatures in acetone for too long, and make sure to flush with running water, or the mini will just become a unrecognizable lump.

[@eBayMiniatureRescues]

good call! I haven't had anything terrible happen yet but I'm also leaving these in for a day at most. I'd hate to lose a mini to pitting and degradation though.

[@cycoholic]

@@eBayMiniatureRescues Had a mate in the early 90's who left a mini in some acetone to strip the paint off it, and forgot about it. A few days or so later he picked up the jar abd heard the clink...the mini was not identifiable, and only the torso was left. I think it was an orc, can't remember any specific information anymore. lol

[@eBayMiniatureRescues]

@@cycoholic lol, what a sad day, just to pick up that jar and not have a metal mini anymore. Kinda funny too 😂

[@cycoholic]

@@eBayMiniatureRescues Even he had a laugh. I do remember hin saying that it wasn't a mini he was going to miss much. lol

[@YaMissed2]

I’m sitting here like that’s the old Gottrk model and he can be used in the Fyreslayes on his own as a character…

[@eBayMiniatureRescues]

Putting him in the army for now, it's spearhead, but in a full army, or I think even Warcry I can use him for what he actually is! :)

[@Loli-Knight]

I actually thought these were nurglings from the thumbnail...

[@eBayMiniatureRescues]

haha, they were absolutely gross after a few minutes in acetone.

[@Chaos-KitBasher]

First Also hi I’m the chaos kitbasher

[@PaulBeetge]

They don't make em like they used too

[@Richard-el5gr]

Excuse me sir are you a sun bro ?

[@MrHelosan88]

Putting fantasy modells on a round bases should be considered a hate crime.

[@GueVesaGuy]

You should call the axe dwarf Shorty, since he's a little shorter then the other dwarves. He'll fight longer and harder that way.

[@pepesilvia8033]

Unnecessary, for that Dwarf is already Gotrek Gurnisson, and he’s nigh unkillable

[@Karrik478]

*Dwarfs. Not dwarves.

[@eBayMiniatureRescues]

It can be both I promise

[@Karrik478]

@@eBayMiniatureRescues If it is from Lord of the Rings or a derivative property then it could be Dwarves. But those are Warhammer Fantasy Dwarfs or Dawi. It is an easy mistake to make because Games Workshop make both Dwarves and Dwarfs. But they are for different games systems and the figures are different scales.

[@eBayMiniatureRescues]

@@Karrik478 my guy, it’s really fine