How to Paint: Necrons Szarekhan ADVANCED Guide! | Overlord, Reanimator & Cryptothrall | Warhammer40k

[@Lordenzus]

I just got the COmbat patrol for this fellas, my first W40k army. Thanks for the video! It is really helpfull!

[@GoobertownHobbies]

The murder buckets are adorable!

[@Zorpazorp]

They're so cute I just want to... OH GOD NO AAAHAHHAHHAHHHEHRRGGGHHHH.....

[@smokeytherat1533]

War of the worlds lookin ass.

[@socalastarte6727]

I used you techniques and painted up 20 warriors, 6 scarabs, the Skorpekh Lord, and 3 Skorpekh Destroyers. I was really pleased with the results, I'm moving on to the Overlord, Royal Warden and I'm going do 10 Immortals utilizing these techniques this weekend. I appreciate the detailed descriptions you provide for each step. Thanks mate!

[@Zorpazorp]

No problem bro! I've got some more Necron stuff slated for about Feb!

[@socalastarte6727]

I’ve got a Ghost Ark, some Lychguard, a Technomancer, Wraiths, Triarch stalker, and Tomb Blades to go. Fingers crossed!

[@Zorpazorp]

@@socalastarte6727 You should enjoy a few of the m then haha!

[@flumbolordofcinder6840]

Hey Zorpazorp! Just wanted to thank you for this painting guide, as I used this (with some changes) on my necrons and entered them in a competition at my local warhammer store, and I won first place!

[@Zorpazorp]

Hell yeah Flumbo!!!! That's so cool :)

[@flumbolordofcinder6840]

🤙🤙

[@joshuajanus1253]

Perfect explanation! Just purchased the beginner set after a ~decade~ of not painting models, and your breakdown and techniques have me very inspired for my new Neccyboys. Cheers!

[@djskizzle1]

been in the hobby 15 years and just started my 2nd army: necrons! thanks very much for these excellent and organized guides, this is the fav colour scheme I've found and the one I'll be going for. Big ups!

[@Zorpazorp]

Thank you mate!

[@raventree2664]

Getting ready to start painting up my necrons and ordering some basing materials from your store. Please do more necron painting tutorials for other units in the necron army! I love your content

[@Zorpazorp]

Thanks RT! I'll have a big army painting video out soon!

[@fardareismai4495]

Awesome second part! Even more stoked to paint the overlord now. I'm also having so much fun with the glowing blades. The tesseract glow is such a brilliant finish for it. These necrons are just a joy to paint.

[@Zorpazorp]

Right on! Glad it's helping man! and Couldn't agree more I haven't had so much fun painting in ages

[@wpb5876]

Simply Amazing - this video came recommended and the first one I’ve seen on your channel but was blown away by the level of detail and great insight! I’m not even a Necron guy but I’m tempted to get some and just follow this tutorial Edit: subbed!

[@Zorpazorp]

Thank you so much Pazman!! Glad you found it so insightful:)

[@VeilofApocryphon]

Ok this video sealed it. I stoped playing in 99. Looks like I’ll get back at it. This video alone gave me the motivation to paint again. Great content by the way. Your necron painting will be an inspiration.

[@Zorpazorp]

Hell yeah dude glad you enjoyed it!

[@soerenfeddersen3560]

Wow, this is such an effective paintjob. Just picked up my copy of Indomitus and will keep this as a reference.

[@Zorpazorp]

More Necron stuff coming in Feb!

[@CptnAwsmBalls]

Also thankyou for addressing the Grimdark City Rubble situation, looking forward to it being back in stock.

[@Zorpazorp]

Never should be gone out of stock but my orders tack eight planes instead of one to get to Australia unfortunately and they keep getting held up in US customs :(

[@jonathanjackson5255]

brilliant work, brilliant video, still got all my necrons from tooth and claw and indomitas, this will be the gold standard !!

[@lxToxicRainxI]

What could I replace cryptek armourshade with now that it's discontinued?

[@amromatz]

Really wanting some of that Necron Tombworld Terrain! Too bad it was sold out right after I finished the video lol.

[@Zorpazorp]

It'll be back on Friday hopefully 😀😀

[@JuddermanOfficial]

Haha love your vibe! Mans got shit to do 😂 will be using these techniques for my new Necron army

[@gorram]

Cats - the tried and true way to level up your videos

[@Zorpazorp]

Yes with hair EVERYWHERE that's the real secret 🤣

[@matiasalbertososacoronel7159]

Hello, what color would you use instead of Cryptek Armorshade since it was discontinued?

[@just_derek007]

Another awesome video, sir! Thank you so much!!

[@Zorpazorp]

My pleasure Ninja!!

[@Tre3dog]

They look really great!!! I have been trying to get some Typhus Corrosion since watching your videos however sadly they are sold out in NZ, keep the videos coming!

[@Zorpazorp]

Thanks mate! Yeah I've heard there's a wierd shortage of it, better not knock my pot over!!

[@grotoiler6104]

That green would make brilliant alien/tyranid blood

[@Zorpazorp]

It absolutely would!!!!

[@diebabrika8904]

Well, im new to the hobby and I wont play the game itself, but I love the painting-part. In some days I will assembly and paint my first models, you and Duncan Rhodes (May two thin coats be with you) are giving me some good tips for my first model! Think it will be a simple Necron warrior, followed by the Skitarii I have bought

[@fardareismai4495]

Have fun! I'm pretty new too, and I love the painting as well. It's something else than simply drawing on paper and it has such satisfying results! Enjoy the whole process, it's a great hobby

[@Zorpazorp]

That's awesome, welcome to the hobby!!! Enjoy snd hope it helps!

[@diebabrika8904]

@@Zorpazorp I had a limited amount of colors, the rest is coming today, but these are my first ones if you want to look at them: www.reddit.com/r/minipainting/comments/ig9qhr/my_first_miniatures/ The next ones will be painted after your techniques, I hope to get them somewhat darker.

[@diebabrika8904]

@@Zorpazorp Hey! Maybe you want to check out how it turned out. www.reddit.com/r/minipainting/comments/ih2scn/my_second_miniature_critique_welcommed/

[@Zorpazorp]

@@diebabrika8904 They look great man!

[@eBiCrafter]

your painting it's amazing, love it

[@Zorpazorp]

Thank you so much 😀

[@liamskinner4922]

You just kept going on after the typhus, I would have just stopped with the brass. That is just spectacular detail

[@Zorpazorp]

It''s a phenomenal paint aye!

[@TheMiniJunkie]

Lol @ your correct pronunciation of skeletal 😬 great video! Love the look of your Necrons.

[@Zorpazorp]

Thanks dude :)

[@liamskinner4922]

Cant wait till you play with these awesome boys

[@Zorpazorp]

Me too haha

[@theeyeiswatching8036]

i was struggling with the green tones so I'll try this method out :)

[@JackIsMe1993]

Holy Crap I actually own all these paints! It really needs saying you managed to one up your previous necron video and thanks for the side by side comparison.

[@Zorpazorp]

Ah thanks dude! I hope this one gives people that little bit extra if they're looking to elevate their scheme a bit more :)

[@Hakazu]

Crap man that is awesome. Now I'm even more sad I didn't get the box. Good work as usual :)

[@Zorpazorp]

Thanks Hakazu!!

[@tolkienarthectorcarias4421]

I always thought that StarCraft was a creation of Warhammer !! This ones are like a combination of an alien and a insect B) !!! Really cool

[@Zorpazorp]

That's exactly how it came about haha. Blizzard were hired by Gamesworkshop to make a video game in the early 90's and then they had a falling out so Blizzard rebranded and released Starcraft.

[@jherazob]

Yeah, this is awesome.

[@Zorpazorp]

Thanks dude!

[@bobborosso5046]

I know it's a bit of a stretch to ask this but do you think you could make a short on how to replicate this without the canoptek armourshade given that GW discontinued it?

[@christophersear8446]

Are you going to do an Illuminor szeras painting video as your style wod make him look amazing

[@Zorpazorp]

I think so yeah but I haven't gotten him yet! Not for a good while at least, need to get the first couple of campaign episodes out first :)

[@MindmeldTech]

AMAZING video!! Can't wait to attempt these!

[@Zorpazorp]

You got this!

[@theresevoerman7109]

The last tutorial was good but this one is much better, esp the slower focus on the miniatures.

[@Zorpazorp]

Thanks Therese, glad you enjoyed it!!

[@arx1381]

Those are looking so good with that extra little attention. The silver was so noticeable and really impressive. I am loving the way it looks. How well would that tomb world basing react to a little bit of drybrush?

[@Zorpazorp]

Totally fine dude, seal it with the sealant spray first to make sure it's nice and locked down :D And thanks man!!

[@arx1381]

Zorpazorp thanks, that is something that I may invest in.

[@giovannibozza8015]

2024! Any idea how to replicate the grim dark terrain dust he’s using?

[@makrofel9617]

Did an normal try brush work also by Runelird Brass and Canoptek Alloy?

[@Zorpazorp]

I prefer the drybrush for more contrast

[@sspedersen4303]

question about the tub you use for paints... its a damp kitchen town at the bottom? is that used to dilute the paint slightly or to stop the paint from drying? thanks!

[@Zorpazorp]

It's a wet palette, home made, tub, damp kitchen cloth, we call them chux here in Aus, and then baking paper. It stops the paint from drying as makes thinning and mixing them easier with either medium or even just dragging them across the moist paper :)

[@SgtMaj22]

You need to bring a sacrificial box for the cat...

[@Zorpazorp]

I do!! But she always my one anyway haha

[@peterk4626]

Ok you sold me, this is the colour scheme I'm going to try, ordered a selection of makeup brushes as well (wife saw my order and asked if there was something I needed to talk about lmao). I might even attempt this more advanced method for the key mini's. I'd love to get hold of that basing stuff of yours and support your channel, but as it'll be travelling from Oz to the UK I'm guessing it would be cheaper for me to get a return flight to Oz than pay postage? :)

[@DamOperadyse]

I’m following this for my Necrons :p. Thx

[@Zorpazorp]

Hell yeah!

[@clarketron3000]

When you're working with metallic paints on a layer brush (in the base step), do you thin them at all, or just the moisture from the wet palette? I saw you used the lahmiam medium later in the video, but wasn't sure if you thinned them at all for the base layer

[@Zorpazorp]

No thinning for the big drybrushes :) If I thin it I'll tell you :)

[@GioPrime1]

How drastic of a change will a white undercoat be following the rest of the paint scheme?

[@Zorpazorp]

Substantially, all your recess will be white :)

[@allanzeng5548]

What‘s the difference between Iron hand steel and Leadbelcher？Can i use iron hand steel stead of Leadbelcher？just for dry brush

[@Zorpazorp]

Just a slightly different silver tone bro, but would work just as well :)

[@allanzeng5548]

Zorpazorp thank you so much，I have just been dive into Warhammer painting for three or four months. I have never known how to highlight the painting well. I have benefited a lot from watching your video，thank for your respond

[@Zorpazorp]

@@allanzeng5548 no problem mate!

[@LMR041082]

How are you making the black Templar wash? How much of the medium did you use?

[@Zorpazorp]

Just pure Templar bro :)

[@LMR041082]

Thank you very very much

[@conorkerlin5928]

Hell yeah, loved your first video and I’m using some of the techniques in that video for my own Necrons. I was wondering if you had any tips for painting white Necrons?

[@Zorpazorp]

Thanks Conor! Check out my Bladeguard video man, that's my current white armour recipe if you want a matt look :) If you want metallic white mayyyyyyybe the white contrast over leadbelcher with a LOT of layering... not sure.

[@conorkerlin5928]

@@Zorpazorp that Matt look is great actually, cheers!

[@Zorpazorp]

@@conorkerlin5928 no problem mate

[@kingxerocole4616]

Are the Canoptek Reanimator's legs just that Chaos Black undercoat with the drybrush? Cheers

[@kingxerocole4616]

oh wow that Black Templar really lets the metal underneath come through.

[@Zorpazorp]

Yeah black templar over the dry brushes :) and then you can touch it up a bit more too if you like to bring them up with leadbelcher :)

[@kingxerocole4616]

​@@Zorpazorp thanks!

[@wezab]

Just a query here. I was reading White Dwarf when Necrons really burst forth in their original format. I don't like the new turn of events where the Necrons are showing their age because to a degree it is a revision of the lore. Back in the day, if re-animation protocols failed, the Necron bodies faded out from the battle field and were reclaimed for repair or spare parts. I'll try to dig the issue up. Anyway the inference was that the warriors from the lowest to the highest were maintained if you will by nanites so they didn't get cruddy and battle damage was properly repaired. Further, as they are just waking up from eons of hibernation, rust and crud as we know it would have destroyed them long ago. Rust and corrosion activate and destroy over decades not eons. Also, to a degree there was a living metal rule so to my mind Necrons are much more scary when unsullied and perfect. Wot say yee?

[@Eldoni]

replace the armorwash with contrast guliman flesh =) you will see the upgrade

[@Zorpazorp]

Ooooh a cool suggestion!

[@dalek2564]

Just out of curiosity is there any colour you would recommend to mix with metallics so that I can make some of them in this scheme brighter ?

[@Zorpazorp]

Maybe don't start with the Black prime? Use the Runelord Brass Spray, then you won't have as deeper shadows :)

[@bobross9253]

Hey there! I saw you used testors spray varnish, and being in Britain, I can’t get that. You said Matt varnish is important so I feel like I should still do it. Any other good brands to use? Thanks!

[@Zorpazorp]

I use testors, Tamiya Flat Clear or GW/Citadel munitorum varbish :)

[@bobross9253]

@@Zorpazorp Thanks man!

[@dusty23007]

Hey these are amazing and i'm looking to start my first set painting these and the space marines. What type of varnish did you use and would it also work ok on space marines (not sure what chapter yet but going between DA, Ultramarines, and Blood Angels). Thanks!

[@Zorpazorp]

I used Testor's Dull coat, Tamiya Flat Clear or Munitorm Varnish by GW, they're all fine and they'll work on marines :) Glad you liked the vid mate :)

[@dusty23007]

@@Zorpazorp Thanks for the help! Does one of those help keep brightness of the color better?

[@Zorpazorp]

@@dusty23007 All much of a muchness in my experience :)

[@13Robzilla]

What's that you say, get better with easy to replicate steps? That will never work! What do you mean that's what he just did?!? Heresy! Great job sir.

[@Zorpazorp]

Hahah thanks Rob! :D

[@pappy374]

What paints do you think GW used for the Plasmancer's robes ( i.redd.it/tn56mxaufo451.png )? On their painting video they state it's a Drucii Violet wash over Ironhands Steel, but that doesn't seem consistent with the image (too purple-ish). Any thoughts?

[@Zorpazorp]

Hey Pappy! I think thye just glazed it with several coats off camera :)

[@pappy374]

@@Zorpazorp Alright, I'll give that a whirl when I get back to my paints next week. Thanks for the help, cobber. :P

[@Zorpazorp]

@@pappy374 No problem mate!

[@wezab]

So did you nickname the Cryptothrall Kegs ?

[@Zorpazorp]

Adam Troke did haha

[@RickJagger13]

my scenic sealant spray is drying very shiny

[@joeprepper1476]

This looks cool on camera but when you hit something with Cryptek shade it darkens it SO MUCH - not sure that comes through on video. I'm not happy with how dark it is and find I'm experimenting a bit.

[@danielwells1734]

Will you paint Szarekh when his model is released?

[@Zorpazorp]

Yeah I reckon I will! Got a lot of nekko troops to get done first!

[@dm-uk3qm]

merci pour le tuto :)

[@Zorpazorp]

de rien :)

[@Shad3x]

Hello! I just want to thank you for these videos. I went from a complete art novice having never painted a mini, to now having painted 13 warriors, 3 scarabs, a royal warden, and an Overlord to an extremely satisfactory degree. I'm curious about the second steps in both of the videos as it's a bit difficult to tell. Are you covering up the vast majority of the runelord brass with the canoptek alloy, or are you really trying to only catch the edges with it and loading less paint? So far I've covered most of it and am pleased with the results, but was wondering.

[@chaoscultist5679]

Hey Zorp sorry for the totally unrelated question lol.. If you see this comment in another painting video you did you made your own alternative to the Apothecary White contrast paint as "its garbage" 😂😂 im not sure which video or the timestamp tho.. Any chance you could share that with me here? I think it was abbadon black and contrast medium or lahmian medium? Whats the ratio? Thank you so much in advance if you see and respond to this! I just recently discovered your channel but have really been loving your videos and theyve been so friggin helpful, like building the luminance profile on the necron's glowing parts, i had no idea how to make things look illuminated and i dont have an airbrush and that blew my mind. Cant wait to try it, tysm for all your videos and the help they bring! And the battle of pellenor fields batrep whoooof so flippin awesome!! i really enjoyed watching it unfold.

[@Zorpazorp]

Nuln Oil and Medium 50 / 50 :D Glad you're enjoying it all dude! And hope that helps! Checkout the Bladeguard video to see it in more detail.

[@chaoscultist5679]

@@Zorpazorp Oohh nuln oil not abbadon black 😂 glad i didnt try it before asking lol, i will definitely go back and watch that video, thanks so much man!

[@Zorpazorp]

@@chaoscultist5679 No problem dude!

[@Jaury1984]

9:20 😂😂😂 10:29 🤣🤣🤣

[@Zorpazorp]

Hehehe

[@terraxcell]

So those mini arms on the bucket are very fragile

[@Zorpazorp]

Mine have been alright :)

[@simonecadetto1127]

Congratulations, can you give a guide on how to paint necron catacomb command base? congratulations again.

[@Zorpazorp]

Thanks dude! I was going to do some Necron vehicles stuff but the last two necron videos absolutely tanked :(

[@flumbolordofcinder6840]

Hey hey! Not sure if you still respond to comments since this is an older video, but what varnish did you use at the end? I’ve been looking on the internet and all the matt varnishes I’ve seen have actually come out quite glossy. A link would be appreciated!

[@Zorpazorp]

Testors dull cote mate :) but the other vanrishe sI use are Munitorum by Citadel/Games Workshop, or Tamiya Flat Clear

[@flumbolordofcinder6840]

@@Zorpazorp thanks man!

[@liamskinner4922]

Do you have merch from somewhere else other than australia

[@Zorpazorp]

Not from me, but you can get the Geek Gaming scenics products from other distributors bro, check the main site, www.geekgaming.co.uk

[@liamskinner4922]

@@Zorpazorp thx

[@mrrisvangbeginsbuilding327]

Murderbuckets for the win... ehm... Well.... they look cool at least

[@Zorpazorp]

They really do!!!

[@nathanlong007]

I've been trying to follow your painting tutorial but have been struggling using the new wash. The gloss is so strong and very very thick and strong. Do you dilute yours down before use and and how do you stop it appearing streaky.

[@Zorpazorp]

I didn't dilute mine just shook the crap out of it and then used matte varnish at the end to get rid of the gloss, I didn't get an streaking, if you worried about it try diluting it with Lahmian medium if you have it or water at worst and see what the effect is like :)

[@michaelcasteel9307]

What matte varnish do you use?

[@Zorpazorp]

Testors Dull Coat, GW Munitorum, Tamiya Flat Clear :)

[@jr3nton]

Coz' I got shit to do.... Me in lockdown, stairing at 2 necron halves of the indomitus sets waiting for paints.. me too mate me too ..

[@jr3nton]

Also How to Weather your models using a Cat.

[@Zorpazorp]

Hahahahaha yes to both🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@archierri]

You just can use your working mat as a battle mat indeed

[@Zorpazorp]

It is very scarred hahaha

[@liamskinner4922]

Zorpazorp: Im not an I Insanely good painter. Sure about that,

[@Zorpazorp]

Haha thanks dude :) All my mates win Golden demons so it keeps my ego pretty crushed haha

[@jeanvagin2255]

FUCKING AWESOME !!!!!!!!

[@Zorpazorp]

Thanks Jean!

[@KONONEKODA]

im not dying to see the base im dying to see the cats

[@Zorpazorp]

Hahahaha

[@CptnAwsmBalls]

Haha "the fucks this thing called...", so 'strayan

[@Zorpazorp]

Indeed haha

[@TheN3crons]

Did anyone have to rewind a bit. Just to make sure you heard correctly, "the fck this thing called?"

[@howard2089]

Take a shot every time he says accents or highlights

[@Zorpazorp]

lolololololol

[@Zorpazorp]

Book a trip to the hospital

[@lukemcdonladson6648]

👍😁💚

[@Zorpazorp]

Yeah boi

[@luccabalamaraujo9241]

vamo porra

[@Zorpazorp]

Wow.

[@hotwok1975]

Preferred your original pronunciation of "skeletal"!

[@Zorpazorp]

Dont worry SKUH LEET TAL will be back, just wanted to tease a few annoyed viewers ;)

[@chaoscultist5679]

@@Zorpazorp hahahah that was pretty hilarious

[@monsternside1509]

@@Zorpazorp I figured that's what you were doing with the way you stressed it this video.