Really looking forward to learning more about warhammer and exited to get better at painting! Don’t worry… this series will run along side the usual gaming and toy content we do on this channel and our usual livestreams will remain! Thank you so much for watching and catch up with you all soon.
Best bit of painting advice for starting out; two thin coats. Water down your paint on a palette until you get a smooth consistency and paint the first coat, let it dry and paint the second coat.
@@glen5188 Hello Glen - this is amazing thank you so much for the advice, I will use it when painting my next figures! Just want to say thank you so much for taking the time to write this as well ❤️
Hey Arden - I love the look of the Orruks too! Do you collect an army? Thank you for taking the time to comment and I’d love someone as friendly as you following the series! Thank you so much ❤️
The painting is really good to my eyes. You learned some lessons from it too now you know to paint the more finer details last. From what i know from watching star wars legion videos years ago is that you always start with a base layer of the most common colour on the character. Some years ago i was really REALLY close to getting into star wars legion wich is the star wars equivalent of warhammer. I ultimately never did as I had already had a large lego star wars collection it would make more sense to build an army in that. So i did just that. Seeing this video though i might reconsider getting into legion or warhammer it looks really fun and seeing you talk about it so fondly is really encouraging. Ill be following your warhammer yourney with great interest.
Benjaman! What an inspiring comment, this made me so happy, thank you so much buddy, or should I say… Lego Lord. Thank you for the pro tip with the base layer being the most common colour of the figure, now I think about it, that’s really obvious and I don’t know why I didn’t do that! Me and Eve got enthusiastic in the shop and got some spray paint we wanted to use 😂 I get what you mean about already having a collection and that’s deffo put me off starting something new in the past. But in the end I just had to make the time, you never know what life is going to throw at you, so I wanted to honour the craving I was getting to collect them again. You’ll have to let me know if you ever make the leap and start collecting something new! I’d love to keep posted on that.
Hello buddy! Thank you so much for the age of sigmar approval - I’m really happy with my choice too and I’m so excited to get going. I’m currently on holiday but when I’m home I’m going to paint the 3rd figure of the starter box and film the process. Thank you for taking the time to comment buddy ❤️
Hello Harrison! Welcome to the channel and thank you for such a warm welcome. I’m so glad to have you here for the ride. 90s kids unite!!!! Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment ❤️
I love this video. I'll watch every episode you upload of this series. Also, those warhammer store guys are crazy good salesmen. Both that I've been to had someone who was an outstanding salesman.
Buddy hello!!! And welcome to the junkyard. (Totally a new thing I’m going to say to people) 😂 thank you so much for your kind words and loving the video. I’m so happy to have you with me on this journey and looking forward to chatting to you as the weeks, months and years go by into me collecting! I will remember you commented on video one! They are great salesman - the guys I met were all really really lovely, not pushy at all, didn’t suggest anything, just spoke passionately about everything I asked about. What more could you want! I love it. Catch up with you soon pal! Thanks again for the love!
@@EzrasJunkyard I’m excited for you in your journey. I’ve played a lot of 40k, and I’m starting sigmar as of recently, myself. I’m newly collecting Kharadron overlords. My first boat is about 75% built for a spearhead game this weekend. I’m going to use poster putty to make it ready so I can do sub assemblies. Your models went great. I’m excited to see what’s next. Your enthusiasm is infectious. Did you end up in games of lord of the rings? How are you feeling about the gaming side compared to the hobby side?
@@growliff5998 that’s awesome man! I will probably adventure into warhammer 40k one day and I think I had some space marines like 20 years ago, but I remember being bullied for collecting them at all, so I didn’t carry on with space marines. Sad times! Kids can be mean haha. Kharadron overlords look SO cool. What’s the history behind those guys? It looks like they are some sort of water dwarves? Or do they fly? Wow you’ve built a boat? I’m guessing they are water then! I’m glad my enthusiasm was infectious, I’m always very open and honest about how things make me feel! I never played any games with lord of the rings warhammer, I remember being quite young and not really understanding the rules! At the moment I’m starting off by the painting / hobby side. But I know how my mind works…. Once I have an army I’m proud of, I’m going to want to use them! So I’m sure I will then game with them 😃👍🏼
Just keep in mind that the Orruk Warclans are split between the Ironjawz (classic GW Orruks) and the Kruleboyz (Tolkien-style Orruks), and at this current moment no longer mix (they used to have a mixed army option called 'Big Waaagh!').
Hey buddy! Thank you so much for the heads up - I might invest in a spearhead box at some point but I’m undecided yet! Either way - can’t wait to learn more and get painting again. Thank you for the comment ❤️
Great job Ezra, it's true what they said at the shop, I've got 3 little ones but I still manage to make the time to paint my Nurgle army! Usually 2 hours, 2 days a week once they're in bed, and usally around 7pm watching an Ezra Junkyard stream! 😎😎 Its not a massive amount, but its a slow, fun grind 😊 (plus beats just mindlessly watching tv!)
@@Sam501UK love this Sam - thank you so much. You do an unbelievable job finding time to paint your Nurgle army and I’m really glad I can be a nice backdrop to it. I’m imagining you commenting in the chat now in between bits drying 😂👍🏼telling me to turn Qui Gons lightsaber on… I’m back tomorrow night for a chill phantom menace pre holiday stream. No challenges. No invincibility. I just wanna take my time and go through the levels whilst talking to you guys ❤️
@EzrasJunkyard that's 100% what I do, i quickly pause, put down my model, my paint brush, and grab my phone to comment some silly remark 😆.. and then continue!! I'll be there and square my friend 🤛
@@Sam501UK this is such a lovey image - every time you comment now I will remember this, you’ll see me smiling and you’ll know why! Catch you tomorrow friend 💪🏼😎
Hello Jim (hope that’s your name!) Aw man, I’m so glad you enjoyed the video - you’ve given me so much confidence. I’m glad you like my first miniature 😍 Really appreciate you taking the time to write this! Have a brilliant rest of your weekend ❤️
Keep ur early models whatever u do so u can compare them to ur later ones It's one of my personal favorite things to do. Ur gonna be mind blown in a year but ur definitely gonna see the difference within a month Considering u stick with it that is? I'll be here for you
Hello buddy!!!! I will 100% keep these early modes and I still have one left to paint in the box. So I will do a very unfiltered / unedited video of my painting it so it feels like you’re in the room with me. I will also ask for suggestions of what to buy next 😃👍🏼 Secondly - I will 100% stick with this. It’s a hobby I’m passionate about continuing. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment ❤️
woo hoo! welcome back to the hobby! generally it's easier to work inside out - start with the skin and work outwards through the layers. Orruk warclans are actually two separate armies in one book. Kruleboys are the muddy swamp boyz, they get some decent ranged troops and a few swamp monsters. Ironjaws are bigger, more armoured and have the big pigs etc. either way have fun, just around the corner near Woking
Hello Trevor!!!! Thank you so much for the welcome. Work inside out and start with the skin, you’ve got it. I will absolutely do that - thank you for the heads up. I didn’t know about the Orruk Warclans being two separate armies - that’s really interesting and I will do some more research. Can’t believe you are only over in Woking, I’m over there all the time for work, it’s a very small world! Thank you for taking the time to comment and watch my video. Really appreciate your time ❤️
@EzrasJunkyard no problem at all! Always happy to offer advice. You've chosen a good time to dive back in, since we only just had a new edition drop. Good luck and I look forward to following your hobby progress 👍
Welcome, I started about 6 months ago but was doing alot of art stuff before that. Things I've learnt... The warhammer store is so nice because it is literally an advertisement for warhammer, they will rip you off though with their subpar paints and tools, still useful for contrast paint, primer and playing games. If your going Orks, keep all your sprews as its very useful for making ork themed terrain. Also just noticed.. you left obvious mould lines on the orcs face.. always spend the extra time using the back of a hobby knife to remove these as they really ruin the model. Noticable gaps in skin/armour are worth filling in and sanding it is also worth the time. Either by making sprew goo from a mix of cut sprew bits and acetone/hobby cement, using green stuff(from the warhammer shop) or miliput with iso alcohol. Practice thinning your paints with water on some primed plastic, citadel paints are quite thick, basecoat/ layering /glazing and washing all have different consistencies of water added and all have a useful purpose. In terms of applying washes.. yours is sadly a mess.. the general idea is to wash into the recesses and then paint over top to bring back most of the model - That is technically GW's system of painting.. but tbh it's bad.. it wont teach you how to paint, and it actually can take more time than just painting well having to fix up the 'mess' that washes leave. Rogue hobbies just put out a great video painting 2 orks comparing the GW system and her own and I highly recommend watching it. My other recommendations go out and get all the paints you need for the project your working on. Either use the Citadel Colour system where you get base colors and layer highlight colours(Dont buy Citadel.. Game color, model color, and AK 3rd gen are all solid paint choices, '2 Thin Coats' will have better quality matching colors) Scale75 also have the best metallic paints IMO. Down the track you can try a single pigment primary colour set and learn to mix your paints to get the desired tone(I recommend Golden soflat or Kimera. Consider buying a wet pallet, Redgrass is great but there are cheaper ones avaliable, or there is a homemade recipe which can work. It will thin your paints though.. for instance AK is pretty much usable as base-coat straight from wet pallet with no added thinning. It will save you time on your workflow and save you wasted paint. It's invaluable. You will need some more synthetic brushes, just don't waste your money on GW overpriced crap. And consider investing in at least a single size 1 Sable Kolinsky brush because it'll be the only brush that wont hook its tip after a few uses, will last you much longer and make painting easier. As long as you save it for layering/highlights, keep it rinsed often and cleaned with brush soap between uses. Don't get the smallest brush size 0/3 like I did as it dries to quick to be useful... a bigger brush with a point is still as useful anyway. Also never use washes, contrast or metallics with a sable brush if you want them to last. Learn some basing techniques.. its 1 third of the model and it requires little skill to make. You can go cheap and build it with trigs and dirt from outside with PVA, throw on some flock, bushes and pigment powder, or you can buy pre-designed bases to paint(and also do all those things mentioned too). The key technique to know is drybrushing white and grey over black to make rocks. Also if you want to implement speedy high quality Dry brushing for models and try contrast techniques check out Artis Opus for the best resource on that, his techniques are simply the best way for amateurs to create amazing looking models. Also get feedback from reddit, very passionate communities there for minipainting. or feel free to ask me anything. Anyway that's all I got.. Good luck on your journey.
Hello buddy! Thank you so much, this message is absolutely insanely helpful and I’m incredibly grateful for you taking the time to write all of this! I have screen shot it and I’m going to use it as reference going forward. I’m still incredibly new so there are things that you mention that I don’t even know what they are… that’s how much I have to learn… oh dear 😂👍🏼 The goal is to do some research and get to a stage where I can look at your message and be like “yep I know exactly what Blakearius is talking about” You’ve given me some really useful tips and there is lots for me to think about going forward. Again, thank you and i really appreciate you sharing all your knowledge. You’re the Yoda of painting and there is so much I have and can learn from you. ❤️ Take care of yourself and catch you soon! I look forward to getting better and showing you the progress (I hope)
@@EzrasJunkyardCheers dude. I feel like I've covered just about all the basics, just gotta practice all the main techniques and experiment. Layering, edge highlight ,feathering, glazing and try wet blending when you feel confident with those. Down the track you can consider getting an Airbrush to save time and money. Or oil paints for something new. Marco Frisoni is a great resource for getting into either of those. Look forward to seeing your progress :)
not far from me in basingstoke, looking foward to watching the journey man! be proud bro that right there is better than some armies entered into big tournaments, and its a cut above what 99% of 'pro painted' listings on ebay state... Keep at it man, earned a sub for some real good raw honest content
Michael - my brother! This made me smile so much, I even read it out loud to my girlfriend. You’ve made my day. I have family in Basingstoke! It’s such a small world. Thank you for the kind words on my figure! I’m so excited to paint the 3rd from that box. I will film the process and just be my usual raw honest self. Thank you again Michael for taking the time to write this - I really appreciate it. So happy to have you here on the journey bro! Looking forward to getting to know you as the months go by!
Hey dude! Thank you so much - I can tell by some of the comments I’ve got that it’s a hobby people take very seriously! Would you prefer a style of video where I’m just candid and open / more myself like this video? Because that’s fine by me 😃👍🏼 I’m just here to have fun and explore!
@@EzrasJunkyard whatever you feel passionate to make is what I would make! And yes, people sometimes take it very seriously. Just remember, don’t let anyone tell you theres only one way to do things! The joy of the hobby in my opinion is that you can do whatever you want
You did great! Well done and welcome to this wonderful hobby! My piece of advice would be to just allow yourself to enjoy the little moments while painting. Try not to rush, slow down, and just enjoy the time with your partner.
Hello buddy! Thank you so much for the warm welcome ❤️ I love this comment so much, I will just try to enjoy every little moment and take it easy. I’m 100% going to include this comment in my next video because I think it’s so important!
Oh amazing!!!!! That’s so cool we are in this together buddy. You’ll have to update me on how you get on. What army are you collecting? Thank you for taking the time to comment ❤️
@@EzrasJunkyard I’ve over extended myself I think. I started with the extremis AoS box set. Then got the 40k Leviathan and have been buying all sorts since! Huge mountains of plastic to paint now haha. I’d say what spoke to me most are the Flesh Eater Court though. But I do like Seraphon too. Look forward to following your journey.
Thank you so much Bryan! “There is no wrong way to do the hobby” is such a lovely thing for me to read and I’m so glad you said that. Thank you for taking the time to comment! Legend.
Welcome back to the hobby. Suggestion 1 thin your paints, alittle water, or thinning media will help alot to avoid clogging details. If you have a dollar or pound store, look into cheap pallets. Great for mixing and easy to clean for reuse.
Thank you so much my brother Justin! I’m just gathering everything together for my second video and just the simple suggestions like thinning paint more is exactly what I want at this stage of the hobby. I’m so new and basic haha, so just the finer tiny easy details like this are much appreciated! Filming is starting this week and I can’t wait for you all to see episode 2! Even if the figure is slightly better than the last, I will be happy!
Joined for the Lore. Stayed for the painting. That middle earth starter box with elves and moria goblins was my entry down the rabbit hole, now its thousands of points of 40k armies.
Hello buddy!!!! Oh man…… sounds like things have escalated in the most amazing way since those Elves and Moriia Goblins. I know the ones you mean too, damn, LOTR Warhammer does something to my heart, think it just unlocks core childhood memories. It’s great to have you here, thank you so much for taking the time to watch and comment ❤️
Nice stuff! I actually been painting for a while but stopped because I got overwhelmed in being the best and what not, don't go through that rabbit hole :) (Btw I'm gonga's brother :) )
@@daeds.paints you’re instantly royalty to me oh great brother of Gonga. That is such solid advice, thank you! I really appreciate it, because I’m deffo the type of person who could also get very overwhelmed with it. I’m going to leave big breaks between each set and just take my time so it’s never not fun. But I appreciate it’s not always that easy 😂 thank you so much for commenting and subscribing! What’s your name? What can I call you? Daeds?
@@EzrasJunkyard or Tiago hehe. If you need some advice on materials, paint brands, whatever, I can def. help you out. I still paint, just not as much and I had some great fun with my pieces, having a small child and being too harsh on myself made me stop. At the moment I intend to paint bigger pieces, my faves are Maschinen Krieger, have a look when you can! :)
@@daeds.paints Tiago! That is a 10/10 name. It’s great to have you on here and I think Gonga has given me your discord name too so I can get in touch on there. Completely understand how you feel and why having a small child may slow the painting down a bit. I also googled machine krieger - it looks beautiful!!! Really really cool. I bet yours is going to look great.
Hello buddy! Aw thank you so much. I really really appreciate having you here. Have you been painting a long time? I’m just beginning but hopefully over time I can get better. Thanks for being here ❤️ I have subscribed back of course!
Thank you so much for the warm welcome and compliment! You may have been my 500th subscriber?!? I hit it just when you commented! Really appreciate you taking the time to comment! Thank you ❤️
@@EzrasJunkyard its a rabbit holes that youll never pull yourself out of. Im in my 26th year of playing, modelling and painting and still going strong. Look forward to see whats next, and to follow along with your painting journey and dsicovery too!
Ive recently started warhammer myself and I went through a very similar process. I also have a 'obsessive' personality so I definitely relate to that feeling of butterflies when starting a new hobby. Orruks are a great choice. If you are looking for your next box you could see if there are still any dominion boxes available. Those are the previous edition's launch box featuring stormcast vs orruks and got discounted massively. Stormbringer magazine could also be a fun way to collect orruks. Have fun and I'll look forward to your warthammer content!
Hello buddy! Ah man I can’t tell you how nice it is to read someone’s comment who can relate to how I felt, especially when choosing an army and the butterflies of starting a new hobby. Thank you so much for the suggestion - I was actually going to ask some people who they think I should do next! So I really appreciate you writing that. What army do you collect? I hope you have fun and I will be back soon with some more Warhammer content. May a video painting that 3rd figure and talking about what’s next! Thank you again for taking the time to write this ❤️ legend.
@@EzrasJunkyard I started with collecting slaves to darkness, but I have bad impulse control and tend to start new projects before I finish current ones so Ive already got some stuff for other factions and even a few 40k units 😅. Currently I am working on the skaven from the skaventide box, which are really cool looking models. One of my goals is to get good enough at painting to paint Archaon (the ridiculously big centerpiece model for slaves to darkness) which my partner gifted me for my birthday. Btw, congrats on 500!!
Collect ❤ and play one page rules ! You can get rules for the 4 guys on your desk. The skirmish version is really cool. And you can save for the expensive and not Very durable rules for later🎉 I don't mean don't play AOS just that there is an option to play with little tiny forces while building a 2000 points army ! Orruk are amazing models ! Go for it ! And look for the orruk half of the dominion box second hand 👌 One last thing : get rid of the mold lines.
I don't know much but my 2 cent are : thin your paint and unload your brush before painting. And if it's for gaming don't even bother with the back of the shield ( what next ? Under their shorts?). Good job anyway!
Hey buddy thank you so much for the comment and advice. I really appreciate it. At the moment - I’m just going to be painting and having fun doing that, but I know how my mind works… I will end up building an army and then I will want to show them off / use them. Do people sell half of boxes with the army you want in it? Rather than a full box where you’d be left with figures you weren’t that keen on painting / collecting? Also I have heard people talk about Mold lines - what are they? I’m guessing I can buy a file to get rid of them? Thank you for your time Luke ❤️
Thank you Jedi Gamer! I can’t wait to learn along side you. Thank you for taking the time to watch. Streaming phantom menace tomorrow before I go on vacation. Hopefully catch up with you then! Have a good day
PS: Stormbringer magazine is a great way for you to expand your Orcs or Stormcast. Great price and comes with a cool magazine for beginners with painting tips, lore, ways to play etc etc.
Oh yes this totally isn’t me - I’m a very relaxed quiet but sure person. I’ve never been the loudest in a room or the most confident but I am still passionate and there are other ways of showing it. Thank you for this as I’ve battled with this kind of thing for years so this comment means the word to me ❤️
I’m writing this down. I think someone else recommended the exact same thing! I need to do some homework on it and take a look. Again Matthew - and I’m sorry for the notifications, but that you so much for taking the time to support me ❤️
As a bloke who just started painting minis i can say they look great. I was stubborn and glossed over the basics deciding i will learn as i go. 5 minis deep i have a basic work flow. They dont look that great tbh but since i play a hoard army (tyranids) the mistakes just blend in the mass.
Hello buddy!!!! Thank you so much for saying my figures look great - I’m sure yours look amazing and better than mine! How have you found it starting the hobby? Have you managed to learn as you go regarding the painting or are there any videos you’ve found useful watching?. I’d love to know what it’s been like for you! Some people are giving me some amazing advice but I don’t feel like I’m ready or good enough for it yet! Don’t know if you can relate 😂 thanks for taking the time to comment my man!
Awesome! Welcome to the hobby! I myself got back into it two years ago and your explaining of things really took me back! A few things (and some low-hanging fruit): -Yes, technicallly some models dont strictly need glue to be assembled, this is called easy-to-build. It is still a good idea to use plastic glue for these, cut off the stubs with a hobby knife and use glue und the edges of the parts. That way your models will fit together much more nicely and you wont have as many big gaps between parts -You really need, yes, need, to clean of the mould lines on the models. Scraping them away with a hobby knife or filing them off is a quick method. Do this before you assemble the model. It will look much more professionally build and also the wash will not pool next to the mould line, making it even more obvious -After the wash step, try to paint over the more raised sections again with the basecolor while leaving the wash in the recesses, this is called layering and it will brighten up the figure and make it pop! -a quick dry brush (pretty easy and beginner-friendly technique) will provide a nice yet simple to achieve highlight effect! -never buy directly at the Warhammer store. Worst prices ever! Instead, go online and find stores that sell gw products, i dont know which are the best in the UK though as i am on mainland europe. You can also consider looking for second-hand deals on ebay, i personally mostly buy second hand and i have gotten alot of amazing deals over the years -Citadel paints are NOT the best paints for warhammer, far from it actually. There are a lot of way better paint lines out there today, i personally would suggest lookign at Duncan Rhodes Two Thin Coats, silky smooth and great great great coverage and pigmentation. Getting good paints and tools, especially if you havnt bought alot of Citadel yet, is SO worth it and will make hobbying faster, easier and more fun!!! -consider getting a wet palette. GW doenst offer one, so you will either have to buy online or even make your own, there are tutorials out there. Quick to do and makes working with correctly thinned paint alot easier as the palette will keep your paint from drying while painting I could go on and on and on but i think this is enough for now, hope this will help!!
Hello buddy! Thank you so much for this wonderful comment and for taking the time to pass on your knowledge to me. I’ve got a little folder on my phone where I’m putting messages like this so I can reference them when painting my next model. You’re getting a screenshot and getting put straight in there. I’m so new to this and quite a lot of things people are suggesting to me - I don’t actually know what they mean or what they are, so I really appreciate you explaining this all to me with such detail. Boy I’ve got so much to learn! I really hope I can do everyone proud as the weeks, months and years go on. Thank you again for taking the time to watch and write me this. You’re a god amongst men! ❤️
What Are the Chances of me finding this video! - I’m 95% sure I was sat painting my first Stormcast Eternal in Store that day. Just bought Skaventide so looking to get stuck in to AoS too
Firstly, welcome back to the hobby, as someone whos been doing this for longer than i can actually remember your enthusiasm is so refreshing and I'll definitely be watching your progress:) You'll find that once you get past the beginning kits like the one uouve started with you will need glue still, but the models are all amazing Those shields you painted in store look awesome, and your orruks look great for your first models. Definitely watch all the begining painting videos you can find, they'll likely all have little tips to help you along your way :)
Hello David - thank you so much for the warm welcome. I’m really pleased you enjoyed the video. I say this, because I can imagine as a Warhammer veteran, it may be frustrating seeing someone new not really know what they are talking about and probably making loads of mistakes! But I’m always honest and I never claim to be good at it… so maybe that helps 😂 I’m glad you like the shields. I’ve had some amazing advice from people but I was wondering what is the natural progression? Will it all happen over time? I’m guessing I will pick things up as I go. Some suggestions I have had from people, I don’t even know what they mean? So I guess I should just keep walking for a bit before I try to run 😂❤️ Thanks again for taking the time to comment buddy. Massively appreciate it.
Hello Lloyd - thank you so much for this. I didn’t even know contrast paints were a thing! I have so much to learn. I will 100% look into that. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment buddy!
@@Miscast thank you so much buddy! Really appreciate you taking the time to write that - I’ve just seen your channel (and subscribed) you must be busy! So I really appreciate it ❤️
@@thingamarobYT hello Rob - thank you so much for the warm welcome, I really appreciate it! I’m so happy to be here and can’t wait to learn more! 😃👍🏼 thank you for taking the time to comment buddy
Ez, I’m happy to see such an expressive video for another passion project of yours. I have fond memories of painting little dungeons & dragons miniatures years ago as well as starships to this day. That creative nature also resulted in customizing Star Wars figures, and it has brought me so much joy, which I can also see expressed in your body language. Both you and eve have already done excellent work that you should be proud of! I’m looking forward to seeing this journey unfold! Take care buddy!
Darth Sidious! Ahhh thank you I’m so glad you enjoyed this video and could relate to it. I don’t think I knew about you customising Star Wars figures?! Is this something you still do? You’ll have to tell me more about that one day 😃👍🏼 thank you for complimenting me about how passionate and expressive I was, this is something I want to feature more on my youtube channel and I think these feelings were really suppressed for me growing up at the school I went to! I could never be myself. Can’t wait to have you along the Warhammer journey with me! Hope you’re well buddy ❤️
I thought I would've mentioned it, but yes, I still customize figures, and it's certainly been a source of joy over the years. I am currently making softgoods capes for my Kenner figures that are missing the vinyl originals.
You'll make progress faster than you think. It won't take some years like you said. Have fun and challenge yourself from time to time. Welcome back to the hobby!
Hey buddy! That’s really encouraging to hear, thank you. Having fun is 100%! The most important part - I hope I don’t put myself under any pressure. Thank you for the warm welcome and taking time to comment on this ❤️
Happy to see more people coming back into the hobby, I've been back in since lockdown and its done wonders for my mental health. Hope you enjoy your journey dude!
Hello Crabby dude, thank you so much for the warm welcome. Really appreciate you being so open about your mental health and how it’s done wonders. Really love this comment, thank you for taking the time to write it! Keep me posted on your Warhammer journey too ❤️
Hey buddy - ah man that sounds pretty awesome I will do some research and maybe purchase one for future videos! Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and comment ❤️
Giovanni - good morning sir! Thank you so much, I’m glad your excited for the series. I’m just sat here with my coffee making my way through comments now, you’ll be getting a reply on the Lego series in the next few minutes 😃👍🏼
Hello lad, great first video on AOS and welcome to the hobby! Couple things that might help you improve: - Typically it's best to paint from inside out, so exactly as you say, skin first, then cloth, then armour, getting more refined as you go - The old saying is "layer, wash, highlight" it's a really easy method to get you going and there are a bunch of videos online about it - You'd be amazed how much a good base can really elevate a figure, might be worth investing in some grass tufts (gamer grass have great products) and trying out different texture paints (stirland mud is my go to) There are a lot of great channels to refer to, but warhipster and duncan rhodes have a bunch of really accessible tutorials, also worth watching guys like Marco Frisoni or Trovarion for some inspiration from golden demon winners. Overall, great return to the hobby - I collect Kruleboyz myself and they are super fun to paint - can't wait to see the next update!
Hello Cameron! I’m so glad you like the video, thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment. I’ve read through all of your tips and I’ve even taken a screenshot to keep on my phone so I can refer to it and look at it when I need to! I also really appreciate the channel referrals because I’m so new, I’m just not aware of any creators so this is a massive help. I think I can do way better on the bases too you’re so right, I’m going to invest in some grass tufts and perhaps I could go a little heavier on the mud and perhaps colour the base rim brown or something! Lots to think about. Anyway Cameron, sorry for the notification haha and thanks again for taking the time to watch and write me this comment! I don’t take it for granted. So pleased to have you here for the ride ❤️
Lee! Legend. I can’t get “one of us, one of us, one of us” out my head 😂😂😂 thank you for being so welcoming!!!! ❤️ and for taking the time to write this
Welcome back to the hobby. I have been collecting and building up my armies for 40K for awhile with Custodes and Dark Angels. I just recently made the leap into Age of Sigmar with some Soulblight Gravelords. Hope you keep enjoying the hobby as much as I do.
Hello Josh! Thank you so much for the welcome back and for taking the time to watch / comment. Love your enthusiasm and I love hearing what you’re collecting! Oh my soulbright gravlelords! That’s so cool. I’m going to check them out now with my girlfriend - we are about to choose her an army! I will keep you posted what she goes for. Can’t wait to get stuck into this hobby! Thank you again for your comment.
@@EzrasJunkyard I'm enjoying building and painting my vampires lords, Blood knights, A vampire riding a zombie dragon all leading hordes of skeletons and zombies.
@@joshgrady8976 that just sounds unbelievably cool Josh. Love that! Do you have an Instagram or anywhere you post photos? I’d love to see! I might need to make a warhammer section on my discord!
Nice to see a video like this pop off so massively! Love it when new people get into the hobby! I my self am a returning player and its definitively a really welcoming hobby!! You mentioned LOTR's a couple of times and I am the same as you so when I returned I decided to collect LOTR's Warhammer instead of Sigmar, Was there a part of you that nearly picked LOTR? Or were you always going Sigmar or 40k?
@@Flubberfett Hello Alex - thank you for the kind words buddy! I really appreciate it. I think you’ve made such a good decision with lord of the rings and I’m 100% sure I will follow in your footsteps when I’m done with my Orruks. LOTR is something I’m really passionate about but I just fancied learning something new, so the lore and just diving deep into a new mystical fantasy world. But I also wanted to keep it slightly familiar? I don’t know if that makes sense. But honestly, you’ll have so much fun with LOTR and imagine looking for some old lotr minatures from back in the day and painting them too! It would just be so much fun. I’m jealous - you’ll have to let me know how you get on ❤️
Hey, thankyou so much I am honestly having a great time, joined my local wargaming club (Not too far from you I live in the Havant/Portsmouth area). Playing games each week and even signed up for a local tournament this weekend! I think the only thing not enjoying it is my wallet haha! I re read what I wrote in my original comment and I hope it didn't come across as me thinking you made a bad decision because you picked Sigmar so im sorry if it came across like that! I respect you wanting to learn about a brand new lore and world! It was a close decision for me too until I found my old Aragorn from around 15-17 years ago! You are also more brave than me with the first army you choose as I went with Army of the Dead which are famous for being 1-2 colours max to paint :D Look forward to seeing how progress with the hobby!
It’s such a small world! My family are from Portsmouth, it’s where my Mum and Dad met. I’m so glad you’re having such a great time and good luck with the tournament this weekend, I hope it’s great fun and you meet even more cool people who share the passion! Oh and don’t worry at all buddy - it didn’t come across like that at all, that’s not the vibe I got from your comment. I thought you were just being curious because you probably had to go through the same decision as me and you were probably wondering how I came to the Orruks instead of LOTR. I’m really interested in how others make their choices too! Can’t believe you found your Aragorn… that’s so cool! I would have had the exact same one and I think he may even still be at my parents. I’m guessing he is metal? I think mine was! Anyway, lovely chatting to you buddy - I do have one more question. How have you found your painting? Does it progress quickly and have you been learning as you go? Or have you watched videos to help? Some advice I’ve been given is amazing, but others I’ve not even really known what they are talking about yet. I’m so new! Hope that’s normal haha. Take care of yourself and chat soon!
@@EzrasJunkyard The seaside life, cant beat it! And thankyou its a 30 man tournament so will be super cool to meet tonnes of fellow nerdy LOTR gamers! Okay good, hard to tell when someone types something sometimes haha And yeah I was going to go with the Seraphon army if I did go Sigmar but yeah! I think honestly the complexity put me off a bit. Wanted to jump back in instead of having to learn a whole new world. If I am playing vs Gandalf I can guess what he can do ect. Yeah maybe its from the weathertop set I think Hes got his arm outstretched with sword in one hand and torch in the other! I have a lot of random units to be honest. Will definitely end up selling a few to fund the main armies im building. Well so far I have only painted dead of dunharrow (Which if you google they are just ghostly boys). So it wasn't too complex. The Army im going with now I used the CitidelColour app on my phone which is cool as you search up the unit your trying to paint and GW will tell you the colours and the order to paint it!! But yeah a mix of what people say, youtube videos ect. I have learnt "dry brushing" which is a cool technique for bringing out detail. But there is other paint techniques that people talk about which is a foreign language to me like "slap chop" which I am going to learn about next! If you want I can give you my discord, will be easier to chat.
Hell yes to meeting more nerdy LOTR gamers. I saw a really cool lord of the rings cap in a shop on holiday, I thought it was an original from back in the day, just a black cap with the gold logo on - EPIC but… just a crappy bad quality remake. Surprised it didn’t say Lord of the Rigs on it. Seraphom would have been really cool. But honestly it sounds like LOTR is the way forward for you and you’re already so familiar, no need to stress about learning loads of new things. At the moment for me, I just plan on painting and collecting a cool looking army, but im sure one day I will learn how to play and actually want to use the army I’ve created! Because I’ve not played ever, I imagine what ever game I play first, I will just really enjoy because it’s new! Anyway, I’m taking up far too much of your time sorry! Discord would be awesome. There is a link in the description or over on my CZcams page and I can be found there! We have a warhammer section now and feel free to message me privately whenever you want 😃👍🏼
You know me Mattia - love me some miniatures and I LOVE Star Wars with a burning passion. It’s a huge part of this channel. I need to check this out… THANK YOU ❤️
Chapters 0:00 Intro 0:30 Collecting as a kid 0:50 Craving to collect again 1:26 So it begins… 2:06 Making the time 2:40 Choosing my army 3:13 Warhammer 40k or Age of Sigmar? 3:42 Orruk Warclans 4:27 Beginners taster session 5:19 My first purchase! 6:23 Assembling the figures 7:06 Applying an undercoat 8:03 Painting the figures 10:17 Applying Agrax Earthshade 11:00 The final outcome 11:37 Things I would improve 12:55 An amazing experience
Time guy!!!! Thank you. I’m glad you think I chose well. Those feisty Orruks just look like so much fun 😍 really appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment! Thank you ❤️
Don’t be to worried about painting thing’s differently to the box the boxes are just a suggestion also if you really want to improve your painting you watch a video about drybrushing great video though
Hello John - thank you so much for the advice. I’ve heard about drybrushing but I don’t really know what it is! I’m keen to learn and do some research. I’ve got so much to catch up with. Thank you again for taking the time to write this ❤️ really appreciate it!
yoo just randomly found your channel, welcome to the hobby! its incredible, but all-encompassing, so beware lol. random question: your necklace and the shirt are fire, where did you get those?
Hello buddy!!!! Thank you so much for the comment, I’m really pleased you found my channel. I will beware - cheers for the heads up brother. My T shirt is from holister - it’s box fit, which I love! The necklace was from my grandad on my 21st birthday. It’s a Sagittarius pendant with a message on the back from him. On Etsy I believe but this was years ago!!!!! Glad you like them. Thank you so much buddy for taking the time to comment ❤️
@@EzrasJunkyard thanks mate! further advice for starting out: the dominion boxset is great for expanding on your collection, as well as the stormbringer magazine. both are probably still around on ebay and a much better deal than what you get in stores. also, really look into contrast paints, combined with zenithal priming, that speeds up painting by about 300% while also looking great. enjoy!
Hello buddy! That’s awesome - I can imagine you have so much freedom. So do you make a lot of your own modes now then? I bet that takes your creativity to the next level! Thank you so much for commenting ❤️
Is this the same Ezra who does sports photography? Remember seeing loads of your basketball photos for Surrey scorchers? Few years ago I changed my basketball sports photography instagram to a warhammer instagram page and never looked back called “factions of middle earth”
Dan!!!!! I remember you well buddy. You were so lovely and supportive on my Instagram page thank you. I still have that page but I just don’t use it! I too stopped with the basketball photography and wanted to focus on my life a bit more. I made this channel a year or so ago and I’ve never looked back. I’m really lucky to have such an engaging community, we do fun livestreams and have a discord. Lots of Star Wars, lots of toys, lots of fun! Love to see you focus on your passion - your warhammer Instagram is beautiful! What a small world, can’t believe you stumbled upon this video! Thank you for taking the time to comment my man. If you’re ever free then pop your head into a stream of mine and I can reply to your comments / chat to you then. 😃👍🏼
@@EzrasJunkyard I’m glad the famous Ezra remembers me!! You were also incredibly supportive with my photography too! Seems like we’ve had a very similar path. I over stretched myself and tried to photograph way too many sports and teams. Wasn’t being paid for any of it and no one was willing to pay for my services. I too wanted to focus on my life and family! All of a sudden covid hit and I made this Star Wars themed CZcams channel. Burnt myself out doing videos so thought I’d go back to warhammer for a slower pace of life. Luckily our skills in photography come incredibly handy for taking great photos of this kind of hobby. I’ll definitely try and catch one of your streams! This hobby is fantastic and I’m so glad I came back to it around 4 years ago! Pushes your creativity in so many directions, like I have a podcast too which I never thought I’d ever have 😅
@@star_wars_miniatures of course I do! You were a big part of my basketball photography because I knew you enjoyed seeing my pics and I enjoyed seeing yours, so it motivated me to be the best I could be! If I got a comment from you then I knew I was doing good 😂👍🏼 I mean it when I say this Dan - but I feel like the force has brought us back together for a reason and I can so relate to how you felt about being overstretched and wanting to focus on life / family. It’s like we’ve been cloned and trodden a similar path. Well done with the channel, Instagram and a podcast! That’s incredible. Where can I catch your podcast?!? I want to support it of course 💪🏼 I will also subscribe.
I need to do my research on Old World - was this essentially what Age of Sigmar would have been when I was little? Did AOS take over from it? Or is Old World something completely different?
@@EzrasJunkyard the old world is a successor to the old warhammer fantasy world, which was killed in 2014-2015 by GW due to bad business practices making the game stagnant (it was then replaced by AOS which was riddled with problems and people angry at it for destroying a game they spent 20+ years playing) In lore it takes place before the original fantasy, and that’s about it, but gameplay wise it’s a bit more complex that AOS, requiring more strategic placing of your troops and learning how to flank enemies. Your own troops rank up on square bases and March as so. It’s (in my opinion) better than AOS cuz I don’t like the look of new models and prefer the old hand sculpted ones the old world uses, and I also dislike how…easy aos is to play, it’s much more of a kids game in the simplicity of rules compared to aos. But hey, you like it so I won’t judge. Do what you want
Awesome man - genuinely thank you so much for filling me in on all of this as I had no idea and it’s really good to know. It’s really interesting to hear what’s been happening and what’s gone down since I last collected warhammer! I’m not going to rule out anything when it comes to this hobby and I wouldn’t be surprised if I adventure into the old world one day! I’m so new and have so much to learn. Thank you again for taking the time to let me know about all of this ❤️
In the old days you could use models for decades but GW has a new business model that involves changing their models and rules every few years. Some models become unusable depending on rules changes. If you're just collecting to paint then it doesn't matter, if you're collecting to play I would recommend looking at other companies who support their customers.
Hello buddy! Thank you so much for the welcome - I’m excited to get addicted with you guys. Really appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment. Thank you ❤️
What Are the Chances of me finding this video! - I’m 95% sure I was sat painting my first Stormcast Eternal in Store that day. Just bought Skaventide so looking to get stuck in to AoS too
Hello Owen!!! No way?! I never believed for a second that anyone in the store would see this video! Is that the Guildford store? Please say hello if you’re up for it and I’m ever in there the same time as you! Skaventide looks incredible! It’s just come out hasn’t it? How are you finding the hobby? Thanks for taking the time to comment! ❤️
What Are the Chances of me finding this video! - I’m 95% sure I was sat painting my first Stormcast Eternal in Store that day. Just bought Skaventide so looking to get stuck in to AoS too
Hello Owen!!! No way?! I never believed for a second that anyone in the store would see this video! Is that the Guildford store? Please say hello if you’re up for it and I’m ever in there the same time as you! Skaventide looks incredible! It’s just come out hasn’t it? How are you finding the hobby? Thanks for taking the time to comment! ❤️
YOOO this series gonna be sickkk! Gonna be awesome stuff my friend!
@@gongasleet I can’t wait Gonga! Next one, I will be hiding Mat Rags. Thank you so much for the dedicated support. It never goes unnoticed!
@@EzrasJunkyard Can't wait! Finding Mat Rags is one of my skills at this point to be honest...
Much love mate, 461 subscribers congrats btw!!!
Really looking forward to learning more about warhammer and exited to get better at painting! Don’t worry… this series will run along side the usual gaming and toy content we do on this channel and our usual livestreams will remain! Thank you so much for watching and catch up with you all soon.
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Best bit of painting advice for starting out; two thin coats. Water down your paint on a palette until you get a smooth consistency and paint the first coat, let it dry and paint the second coat.
@@glen5188 Hello Glen - this is amazing thank you so much for the advice, I will use it when painting my next figures! Just want to say thank you so much for taking the time to write this as well ❤️
So cool!! The Orruks are an awesome army, Im really excited to see where this series goes :)
Hey Arden - I love the look of the Orruks too! Do you collect an army? Thank you for taking the time to comment and I’d love someone as friendly as you following the series! Thank you so much ❤️
@EzrasJunkyard Hii I do collect an army, I collect 40k Orks and im happy and excited to follow along with the series!!
The painting is really good to my eyes. You learned some lessons from it too now you know to paint the more finer details last. From what i know from watching star wars legion videos years ago is that you always start with a base layer of the most common colour on the character.
Some years ago i was really REALLY close to getting into star wars legion wich is the star wars equivalent of warhammer. I ultimately never did as I had already had a large lego star wars collection it would make more sense to build an army in that. So i did just that.
Seeing this video though i might reconsider getting into legion or warhammer it looks really fun and seeing you talk about it so fondly is really encouraging. Ill be following your warhammer yourney with great interest.
Benjaman! What an inspiring comment, this made me so happy, thank you so much buddy, or should I say… Lego Lord.
Thank you for the pro tip with the base layer being the most common colour of the figure, now I think about it, that’s really obvious and I don’t know why I didn’t do that! Me and Eve got enthusiastic in the shop and got some spray paint we wanted to use 😂
I get what you mean about already having a collection and that’s deffo put me off starting something new in the past. But in the end I just had to make the time, you never know what life is going to throw at you, so I wanted to honour the craving I was getting to collect them again.
You’ll have to let me know if you ever make the leap and start collecting something new! I’d love to keep posted on that.
Both models look great. Can't wait to see where this goes.
Hey buddy! You’re too kind, thank you so much for taking the time to write this. Love that you’re here for the journey. ❤️
Great decision to go for Age of Sigmar over 40k!
Great sculpts, awesome rules and a much better community
Hello buddy! Thank you so much for the age of sigmar approval - I’m really happy with my choice too and I’m so excited to get going. I’m currently on holiday but when I’m home I’m going to paint the 3rd figure of the starter box and film the process. Thank you for taking the time to comment buddy ❤️
Welcome back to the hobby! Good choice choosing da Boyz!
Hello pal!!!!! Thank you so much for the warm welcome - I really appreciate it ❤️
Welcome sir! I just got back into since late 90s!! It's changed alot since we were nippers haha. Subscribed to watch your journey
Hello Harrison! Welcome to the channel and thank you for such a warm welcome. I’m so glad to have you here for the ride. 90s kids unite!!!! Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment ❤️
I love this video. I'll watch every episode you upload of this series. Also, those warhammer store guys are crazy good salesmen. Both that I've been to had someone who was an outstanding salesman.
Buddy hello!!! And welcome to the junkyard. (Totally a new thing I’m going to say to people) 😂 thank you so much for your kind words and loving the video. I’m so happy to have you with me on this journey and looking forward to chatting to you as the weeks, months and years go by into me collecting! I will remember you commented on video one!
They are great salesman - the guys I met were all really really lovely, not pushy at all, didn’t suggest anything, just spoke passionately about everything I asked about. What more could you want! I love it.
Catch up with you soon pal! Thanks again for the love!
@@EzrasJunkyard I’m excited for you in your journey. I’ve played a lot of 40k, and I’m starting sigmar as of recently, myself. I’m newly collecting Kharadron overlords. My first boat is about 75% built for a spearhead game this weekend. I’m going to use poster putty to make it ready so I can do sub assemblies.
Your models went great. I’m excited to see what’s next. Your enthusiasm is infectious. Did you end up in games of lord of the rings? How are you feeling about the gaming side compared to the hobby side?
@@growliff5998 that’s awesome man! I will probably adventure into warhammer 40k one day and I think I had some space marines like 20 years ago, but I remember being bullied for collecting them at all, so I didn’t carry on with space marines. Sad times! Kids can be mean haha.
Kharadron overlords look SO cool. What’s the history behind those guys? It looks like they are some sort of water dwarves? Or do they fly? Wow you’ve built a boat? I’m guessing they are water then!
I’m glad my enthusiasm was infectious, I’m always very open and honest about how things make me feel! I never played any games with lord of the rings warhammer, I remember being quite young and not really understanding the rules! At the moment I’m starting off by the painting / hobby side. But I know how my mind works…. Once I have an army I’m proud of, I’m going to want to use them! So I’m sure I will then game with them 😃👍🏼
Just keep in mind that the Orruk Warclans are split between the Ironjawz (classic GW Orruks) and the Kruleboyz (Tolkien-style Orruks), and at this current moment no longer mix (they used to have a mixed army option called 'Big Waaagh!').
Hey buddy! Thank you so much for the heads up - I might invest in a spearhead box at some point but I’m undecided yet! Either way - can’t wait to learn more and get painting again. Thank you for the comment ❤️
Great job Ezra, it's true what they said at the shop, I've got 3 little ones but I still manage to make the time to paint my Nurgle army! Usually 2 hours, 2 days a week once they're in bed, and usally around 7pm watching an Ezra Junkyard stream! 😎😎 Its not a massive amount, but its a slow, fun grind 😊 (plus beats just mindlessly watching tv!)
@@Sam501UK love this Sam - thank you so much. You do an unbelievable job finding time to paint your Nurgle army and I’m really glad I can be a nice backdrop to it. I’m imagining you commenting in the chat now in between bits drying 😂👍🏼telling me to turn Qui Gons lightsaber on… I’m back tomorrow night for a chill phantom menace pre holiday stream. No challenges. No invincibility. I just wanna take my time and go through the levels whilst talking to you guys ❤️
@EzrasJunkyard that's 100% what I do, i quickly pause, put down my model, my paint brush, and grab my phone to comment some silly remark 😆.. and then continue!! I'll be there and square my friend 🤛
@@Sam501UK this is such a lovey image - every time you comment now I will remember this, you’ll see me smiling and you’ll know why! Catch you tomorrow friend 💪🏼😎
Really excited to do some Warhammer painting with you! Just need to choose my army 🧐
I can’t wait to paint with you! Would love this to be something we do together for many years to come ❤️
Nurgle Eve! Spread the Rot! 🤢
Really enjoyed this video, love to see people find joy and growth in the hobby. Even with such a good first miniature you're already thinking forward!
Hello Jim (hope that’s your name!)
Aw man, I’m so glad you enjoyed the video - you’ve given me so much confidence. I’m glad you like my first miniature 😍
Really appreciate you taking the time to write this! Have a brilliant rest of your weekend ❤️
You've given me the itch to get back into this - will probably piss Bella off lol
Love that Will, If I may just say “DEW IT” in pappa Palpatines voice. Let me know if you scratch that itch. They do some unreal LOTR stuff still 😍
Keep ur early models whatever u do so u can compare them to ur later ones It's one of my personal favorite things to do.
Ur gonna be mind blown in a year but ur definitely gonna see the difference within a month Considering u stick with it that is?
I'll be here for you
Hello buddy!!!! I will 100% keep these early modes and I still have one left to paint in the box. So I will do a very unfiltered / unedited video of my painting it so it feels like you’re in the room with me. I will also ask for suggestions of what to buy next 😃👍🏼
Secondly - I will 100% stick with this. It’s a hobby I’m passionate about continuing.
Thank you so much for taking the time to comment ❤️
woo hoo! welcome back to the hobby!
generally it's easier to work inside out - start with the skin and work outwards through the layers.
Orruk warclans are actually two separate armies in one book. Kruleboys are the muddy swamp boyz, they get some decent ranged troops and a few swamp monsters. Ironjaws are bigger, more armoured and have the big pigs etc.
either way have fun, just around the corner near Woking
Hello Trevor!!!! Thank you so much for the welcome.
Work inside out and start with the skin, you’ve got it. I will absolutely do that - thank you for the heads up.
I didn’t know about the Orruk Warclans being two separate armies - that’s really interesting and I will do some more research.
Can’t believe you are only over in Woking, I’m over there all the time for work, it’s a very small world! Thank you for taking the time to comment and watch my video. Really appreciate your time ❤️
@EzrasJunkyard no problem at all! Always happy to offer advice. You've chosen a good time to dive back in, since we only just had a new edition drop. Good luck and I look forward to following your hobby progress 👍
Welcome, I started about 6 months ago but was doing alot of art stuff before that. Things I've learnt...
The warhammer store is so nice because it is literally an advertisement for warhammer, they will rip you off though with their subpar paints and tools, still useful for contrast paint, primer and playing games.
If your going Orks, keep all your sprews as its very useful for making ork themed terrain. Also just noticed.. you left obvious mould lines on the orcs face.. always spend the extra time using the back of a hobby knife to remove these as they really ruin the model. Noticable gaps in skin/armour are worth filling in and sanding it is also worth the time. Either by making sprew goo from a mix of cut sprew bits and acetone/hobby cement, using green stuff(from the warhammer shop) or miliput with iso alcohol.
Practice thinning your paints with water on some primed plastic, citadel paints are quite thick, basecoat/ layering /glazing and washing all have different consistencies of water added and all have a useful purpose. In terms of applying washes.. yours is sadly a mess.. the general idea is to wash into the recesses and then paint over top to bring back most of the model - That is technically GW's system of painting.. but tbh it's bad.. it wont teach you how to paint, and it actually can take more time than just painting well having to fix up the 'mess' that washes leave. Rogue hobbies just put out a great video painting 2 orks comparing the GW system and her own and I highly recommend watching it.
My other recommendations go out and get all the paints you need for the project your working on. Either use the Citadel Colour system where you get base colors and layer highlight colours(Dont buy Citadel.. Game color, model color, and AK 3rd gen are all solid paint choices, '2 Thin Coats' will have better quality matching colors) Scale75 also have the best metallic paints IMO. Down the track you can try a single pigment primary colour set and learn to mix your paints to get the desired tone(I recommend Golden soflat or Kimera.
Consider buying a wet pallet, Redgrass is great but there are cheaper ones avaliable, or there is a homemade recipe which can work. It will thin your paints though.. for instance AK is pretty much usable as base-coat straight from wet pallet with no added thinning. It will save you time on your workflow and save you wasted paint. It's invaluable.
You will need some more synthetic brushes, just don't waste your money on GW overpriced crap. And consider investing in at least a single size 1 Sable Kolinsky brush because it'll be the only brush that wont hook its tip after a few uses, will last you much longer and make painting easier. As long as you save it for layering/highlights, keep it rinsed often and cleaned with brush soap between uses. Don't get the smallest brush size 0/3 like I did as it dries to quick to be useful... a bigger brush with a point is still as useful anyway. Also never use washes, contrast or metallics with a sable brush if you want them to last.
Learn some basing techniques.. its 1 third of the model and it requires little skill to make. You can go cheap and build it with trigs and dirt from outside with PVA, throw on some flock, bushes and pigment powder, or you can buy pre-designed bases to paint(and also do all those things mentioned too). The key technique to know is drybrushing white and grey over black to make rocks. Also if you want to implement speedy high quality Dry brushing for models and try contrast techniques check out Artis Opus for the best resource on that, his techniques are simply the best way for amateurs to create amazing looking models.
Also get feedback from reddit, very passionate communities there for minipainting. or feel free to ask me anything.
Anyway that's all I got.. Good luck on your journey.
Hello buddy!
Thank you so much, this message is absolutely insanely helpful and I’m incredibly grateful for you taking the time to write all of this!
I have screen shot it and I’m going to use it as reference going forward. I’m still incredibly new so there are things that you mention that I don’t even know what they are… that’s how much I have to learn… oh dear 😂👍🏼
The goal is to do some research and get to a stage where I can look at your message and be like “yep I know exactly what Blakearius is talking about”
You’ve given me some really useful tips and there is lots for me to think about going forward. Again, thank you and i really appreciate you sharing all your knowledge. You’re the Yoda of painting and there is so much I have and can learn from you. ❤️
Take care of yourself and catch you soon! I look forward to getting better and showing you the progress (I hope)
@@EzrasJunkyardCheers dude. I feel like I've covered just about all the basics, just gotta practice all the main techniques and experiment. Layering, edge highlight ,feathering, glazing and try wet blending when you feel confident with those.
Down the track you can consider getting an Airbrush to save time and money. Or oil paints for something new. Marco Frisoni is a great resource for getting into either of those.
Look forward to seeing your progress :)
not far from me in basingstoke, looking foward to watching the journey man! be proud bro that right there is better than some armies entered into big tournaments, and its a cut above what 99% of 'pro painted' listings on ebay state... Keep at it man, earned a sub for some real good raw honest content
Michael - my brother! This made me smile so much, I even read it out loud to my girlfriend. You’ve made my day. I have family in Basingstoke! It’s such a small world. Thank you for the kind words on my figure! I’m so excited to paint the 3rd from that box. I will film the process and just be my usual raw honest self.
Thank you again Michael for taking the time to write this - I really appreciate it. So happy to have you here on the journey bro! Looking forward to getting to know you as the months go by!
Love the excitement. The hobby needs more people just having fun!!
Hey dude! Thank you so much - I can tell by some of the comments I’ve got that it’s a hobby people take very seriously! Would you prefer a style of video where I’m just candid and open / more myself like this video? Because that’s fine by me 😃👍🏼 I’m just here to have fun and explore!
Thank you for taking the time to comment!!! ❤️
@@EzrasJunkyard whatever you feel passionate to make is what I would make! And yes, people sometimes take it very seriously. Just remember, don’t let anyone tell you theres only one way to do things! The joy of the hobby in my opinion is that you can do whatever you want
@@EzrasJunkyard there are some really good people in this community. I wish you nothing but positive experiences!
Commission painter here, welcome to the hobby and good luck!
Hello buddy! Thank you so much for the warm welcome - please ignore my painting skills I promise it will get better! ❤️
You did great! Well done and welcome to this wonderful hobby! My piece of advice would be to just allow yourself to enjoy the little moments while painting. Try not to rush, slow down, and just enjoy the time with your partner.
Hello buddy! Thank you so much for the warm welcome ❤️ I love this comment so much, I will just try to enjoy every little moment and take it easy. I’m 100% going to include this comment in my next video because I think it’s so important!
@@EzrasJunkyard I'm glad enjoyed it! It's something you need to remind yourself from time to time.
I couldn’t agree more ❤️
I’ve recently got back into since my childhood too. Glad to see another newbie!
Oh amazing!!!!! That’s so cool we are in this together buddy. You’ll have to update me on how you get on. What army are you collecting? Thank you for taking the time to comment ❤️
@@EzrasJunkyard I’ve over extended myself I think. I started with the extremis AoS box set. Then got the 40k Leviathan and have been buying all sorts since! Huge mountains of plastic to paint now haha. I’d say what spoke to me most are the Flesh Eater Court though. But I do like Seraphon too. Look forward to following your journey.
Looks great. There is no wrong way to do the hobby
Thank you so much Bryan! “There is no wrong way to do the hobby” is such a lovely thing for me to read and I’m so glad you said that. Thank you for taking the time to comment! Legend.
Welcome back to the hobby. Suggestion 1 thin your paints, alittle water, or thinning media will help alot to avoid clogging details. If you have a dollar or pound store, look into cheap pallets. Great for mixing and easy to clean for reuse.
Thank you so much my brother Justin! I’m just gathering everything together for my second video and just the simple suggestions like thinning paint more is exactly what I want at this stage of the hobby. I’m so new and basic haha, so just the finer tiny easy details like this are much appreciated! Filming is starting this week and I can’t wait for you all to see episode 2! Even if the figure is slightly better than the last, I will be happy!
Yes ! thinning the paints is difficult for me thought
Welcome! Painting minis gives me such joy
Thank you for the welcome Gerred - really appreciate it and love that painting them gives you such joy ❤️
Joined for the Lore. Stayed for the painting. That middle earth starter box with elves and moria goblins was my entry down the rabbit hole, now its thousands of points of 40k armies.
Hello buddy!!!! Oh man…… sounds like things have escalated in the most amazing way since those Elves and Moriia Goblins. I know the ones you mean too, damn, LOTR Warhammer does something to my heart, think it just unlocks core childhood memories. It’s great to have you here, thank you so much for taking the time to watch and comment ❤️
Nice stuff! I actually been painting for a while but stopped because I got overwhelmed in being the best and what not, don't go through that rabbit hole :) (Btw I'm gonga's brother :) )
@@daeds.paints you’re instantly royalty to me oh great brother of Gonga. That is such solid advice, thank you! I really appreciate it, because I’m deffo the type of person who could also get very overwhelmed with it. I’m going to leave big breaks between each set and just take my time so it’s never not fun. But I appreciate it’s not always that easy 😂 thank you so much for commenting and subscribing! What’s your name? What can I call you? Daeds?
@@EzrasJunkyard or Tiago hehe. If you need some advice on materials, paint brands, whatever, I can def. help you out. I still paint, just not as much and I had some great fun with my pieces, having a small child and being too harsh on myself made me stop. At the moment I intend to paint bigger pieces, my faves are Maschinen Krieger, have a look when you can! :)
@@daeds.paints Tiago! That is a 10/10 name. It’s great to have you on here and I think Gonga has given me your discord name too so I can get in touch on there. Completely understand how you feel and why having a small child may slow the painting down a bit. I also googled machine krieger - it looks beautiful!!! Really really cool. I bet yours is going to look great.
When priming the minis with spray can use small controlled bursts like 0.5-1 second max of holding the button
Hey buddy - massively appreciate this. We need all the help we can get! Thank you for taking the time to comment and COOL profile picture ❤️
Welcome mate dropped u a sub can’t wait to see what u do
Hello buddy! Aw thank you so much. I really really appreciate having you here. Have you been painting a long time? I’m just beginning but hopefully over time I can get better.
Thanks for being here ❤️ I have subscribed back of course!
@@EzrasJunkyard 25 years Iv been painting I do commissions aswell
New hobbyist, welcome ✌️ good looking lad too 👍
Thank you so much for the warm welcome and compliment! You may have been my 500th subscriber?!? I hit it just when you commented! Really appreciate you taking the time to comment! Thank you ❤️
@@EzrasJunkyard its a rabbit holes that youll never pull yourself out of. Im in my 26th year of playing, modelling and painting and still going strong.
Look forward to see whats next, and to follow along with your painting journey and dsicovery too!
Ive recently started warhammer myself and I went through a very similar process. I also have a 'obsessive' personality so I definitely relate to that feeling of butterflies when starting a new hobby. Orruks are a great choice. If you are looking for your next box you could see if there are still any dominion boxes available. Those are the previous edition's launch box featuring stormcast vs orruks and got discounted massively. Stormbringer magazine could also be a fun way to collect orruks. Have fun and I'll look forward to your warthammer content!
Hello buddy! Ah man I can’t tell you how nice it is to read someone’s comment who can relate to how I felt, especially when choosing an army and the butterflies of starting a new hobby. Thank you so much for the suggestion - I was actually going to ask some people who they think I should do next! So I really appreciate you writing that.
What army do you collect? I hope you have fun and I will be back soon with some more Warhammer content. May a video painting that 3rd figure and talking about what’s next!
Thank you again for taking the time to write this ❤️ legend.
@@EzrasJunkyard I started with collecting slaves to darkness, but I have bad impulse control and tend to start new projects before I finish current ones so Ive already got some stuff for other factions and even a few 40k units 😅. Currently I am working on the skaven from the skaventide box, which are really cool looking models. One of my goals is to get good enough at painting to paint Archaon (the ridiculously big centerpiece model for slaves to darkness) which my partner gifted me for my birthday.
Btw, congrats on 500!!
Collect ❤ and play one page rules ! You can get rules for the 4 guys on your desk. The skirmish version is really cool. And you can save for the expensive and not Very durable rules for later🎉 I don't mean don't play AOS just that there is an option to play with little tiny forces while building a 2000 points army !
Orruk are amazing models ! Go for it !
And look for the orruk half of the dominion box second hand 👌
One last thing : get rid of the mold lines.
I don't know much but my 2 cent are : thin your paint and unload your brush before painting. And if it's for gaming don't even bother with the back of the shield ( what next ? Under their shorts?).
Good job anyway!
Hey buddy thank you so much for the comment and advice. I really appreciate it.
At the moment - I’m just going to be painting and having fun doing that, but I know how my mind works… I will end up building an army and then I will want to show them off / use them.
Do people sell half of boxes with the army you want in it? Rather than a full box where you’d be left with figures you weren’t that keen on painting / collecting?
Also I have heard people talk about Mold lines - what are they? I’m guessing I can buy a file to get rid of them?
Thank you for your time Luke ❤️
I love this. Learning about Warhammer is cool.
Thank you Jedi Gamer! I can’t wait to learn along side you. Thank you for taking the time to watch. Streaming phantom menace tomorrow before I go on vacation. Hopefully catch up with you then! Have a good day
I will have work tomorrow. I'll try to see the stream, but if I don't see all of it, I'll watch and comment later on.
@@jedigamer9935 no worries at all Jedi gamer - no pressure at all! I hope work goes okay buddy ❤️
Really cool video! Loved your insights and opinions!
Hello Seamus! Thank you for your kind words buddy, that means a lot to me. Really appreciate you taking the time to write that! ❤️
Welcome! Enjoy!
Keen to see your content around it. Subbed. :)
Love the genuine excitement without the typical youtuber "OMG GUYS" type energy.
So good and wholesome.
PS: Stormbringer magazine is a great way for you to expand your Orcs or Stormcast. Great price and comes with a cool magazine for beginners with painting tips, lore, ways to play etc etc.
Hello Matthew - thank you so so so much for subbing I really appreciate it ❤️
Oh yes this totally isn’t me - I’m a very relaxed quiet but sure person. I’ve never been the loudest in a room or the most confident but I am still passionate and there are other ways of showing it. Thank you for this as I’ve battled with this kind of thing for years so this comment means the word to me ❤️
I’m writing this down. I think someone else recommended the exact same thing! I need to do some homework on it and take a look.
Again Matthew - and I’m sorry for the notifications, but that you so much for taking the time to support me ❤️
Randomly ended up here, but instant sub! Always nice to see someone fall in love with the hobby. Welcome!
Ahhh amazing! Thank you so so much man. Really appreciate it. I’m so pleased to have you here, thank you for the warm welcome ❤️
As a bloke who just started painting minis i can say they look great. I was stubborn and glossed over the basics deciding i will learn as i go. 5 minis deep i have a basic work flow. They dont look that great tbh but since i play a hoard army (tyranids) the mistakes just blend in the mass.
Hello buddy!!!! Thank you so much for saying my figures look great - I’m sure yours look amazing and better than mine!
How have you found it starting the hobby? Have you managed to learn as you go regarding the painting or are there any videos you’ve found useful watching?. I’d love to know what it’s been like for you!
Some people are giving me some amazing advice but I don’t feel like I’m ready or good enough for it yet! Don’t know if you can relate 😂 thanks for taking the time to comment my man!
Awesome! Welcome to the hobby! I myself got back into it two years ago and your explaining of things really took me back!
A few things (and some low-hanging fruit):
-Yes, technicallly some models dont strictly need glue to be assembled, this is called easy-to-build. It is still a good idea to use plastic glue for these, cut off the stubs with a hobby knife and use glue und the edges of the parts. That way your models will fit together much more nicely and you wont have as many big gaps between parts
-You really need, yes, need, to clean of the mould lines on the models. Scraping them away with a hobby knife or filing them off is a quick method. Do this before you assemble the model. It will look much more professionally build and also the wash will not pool next to the mould line, making it even more obvious
-After the wash step, try to paint over the more raised sections again with the basecolor while leaving the wash in the recesses, this is called layering and it will brighten up the figure and make it pop!
-a quick dry brush (pretty easy and beginner-friendly technique) will provide a nice yet simple to achieve highlight effect!
-never buy directly at the Warhammer store. Worst prices ever! Instead, go online and find stores that sell gw products, i dont know which are the best in the UK though as i am on mainland europe. You can also consider looking for second-hand deals on ebay, i personally mostly buy second hand and i have gotten alot of amazing deals over the years
-Citadel paints are NOT the best paints for warhammer, far from it actually. There are a lot of way better paint lines out there today, i personally would suggest lookign at Duncan Rhodes Two Thin Coats, silky smooth and great great great coverage and pigmentation. Getting good paints and tools, especially if you havnt bought alot of Citadel yet, is SO worth it and will make hobbying faster, easier and more fun!!!
-consider getting a wet palette. GW doenst offer one, so you will either have to buy online or even make your own, there are tutorials out there. Quick to do and makes working with correctly thinned paint alot easier as the palette will keep your paint from drying while painting
I could go on and on and on but i think this is enough for now, hope this will help!!
Hello buddy!
Thank you so much for this wonderful comment and for taking the time to pass on your knowledge to me. I’ve got a little folder on my phone where I’m putting messages like this so I can reference them when painting my next model. You’re getting a screenshot and getting put straight in there.
I’m so new to this and quite a lot of things people are suggesting to me - I don’t actually know what they mean or what they are, so I really appreciate you explaining this all to me with such detail.
Boy I’ve got so much to learn! I really hope I can do everyone proud as the weeks, months and years go on.
Thank you again for taking the time to watch and write me this. You’re a god amongst men! ❤️
What Are the Chances of me finding this video! - I’m 95% sure I was sat painting my first Stormcast Eternal in Store that day. Just bought Skaventide so looking to get stuck in to AoS too
Looking good
Hello Michael - thank you for the support buddy, really appreciate you taking the time to comment ❤️
Firstly, welcome back to the hobby, as someone whos been doing this for longer than i can actually remember your enthusiasm is so refreshing and I'll definitely be watching your progress:)
You'll find that once you get past the beginning kits like the one uouve started with you will need glue still, but the models are all amazing
Those shields you painted in store look awesome, and your orruks look great for your first models.
Definitely watch all the begining painting videos you can find, they'll likely all have little tips to help you along your way :)
Hello David - thank you so much for the warm welcome. I’m really pleased you enjoyed the video.
I say this, because I can imagine as a Warhammer veteran, it may be frustrating seeing someone new not really know what they are talking about and probably making loads of mistakes! But I’m always honest and I never claim to be good at it… so maybe that helps 😂
I’m glad you like the shields. I’ve had some amazing advice from people but I was wondering what is the natural progression? Will it all happen over time? I’m guessing I will pick things up as I go.
Some suggestions I have had from people, I don’t even know what they mean? So I guess I should just keep walking for a bit before I try to run 😂❤️
Thanks again for taking the time to comment buddy. Massively appreciate it.
Recommend to try contrast paints they make the painting process so much easier. But those models are amazing.
Hello Lloyd - thank you so much for this. I didn’t even know contrast paints were a thing! I have so much to learn. I will 100% look into that. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment buddy!
Good luck mate!
@@Miscast thank you so much buddy! Really appreciate you taking the time to write that - I’ve just seen your channel (and subscribed) you must be busy! So I really appreciate it ❤️
Dude that is awesome
Hello Mr Cool Rat - thank you! Really appreciate you taking the time to comment. I hope you are well dude ❤️
Welcome to The Hobby!
@@thingamarobYT hello Rob - thank you so much for the warm welcome, I really appreciate it! I’m so happy to be here and can’t wait to learn more! 😃👍🏼 thank you for taking the time to comment buddy
Ez, I’m happy to see such an expressive video for another passion project of yours. I have fond memories of painting little dungeons & dragons miniatures years ago as well as starships to this day. That creative nature also resulted in customizing Star Wars figures, and it has brought me so much joy, which I can also see expressed in your body language. Both you and eve have already done excellent work that you should be proud of! I’m looking forward to seeing this journey unfold! Take care buddy!
Darth Sidious! Ahhh thank you I’m so glad you enjoyed this video and could relate to it. I don’t think I knew about you customising Star Wars figures?! Is this something you still do? You’ll have to tell me more about that one day 😃👍🏼 thank you for complimenting me about how passionate and expressive I was, this is something I want to feature more on my youtube channel and I think these feelings were really suppressed for me growing up at the school I went to! I could never be myself. Can’t wait to have you along the Warhammer journey with me! Hope you’re well buddy ❤️
I thought I would've mentioned it, but yes, I still customize figures, and it's certainly been a source of joy over the years. I am currently making softgoods capes for my Kenner figures that are missing the vinyl originals.
You'll make progress faster than you think. It won't take some years like you said. Have fun and challenge yourself from time to time. Welcome back to the hobby!
Hey buddy! That’s really encouraging to hear, thank you. Having fun is 100%! The most important part - I hope I don’t put myself under any pressure.
Thank you for the warm welcome and taking time to comment on this ❤️
Great hobby, have fun
Thank you so much buddy! I can’t wait. Thank you for taking the time to comment ❤️
Happy to see more people coming back into the hobby, I've been back in since lockdown and its done wonders for my mental health. Hope you enjoy your journey dude!
Hello Crabby dude, thank you so much for the warm welcome. Really appreciate you being so open about your mental health and how it’s done wonders. Really love this comment, thank you for taking the time to write it! Keep me posted on your Warhammer journey too ❤️
If you’re going Kruelboyz, you can probably find a Dominion box (old 3rd edition launch box) floating around
Hey buddy - ah man that sounds pretty awesome I will do some research and maybe purchase one for future videos! Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and comment ❤️
@@EzrasJunkyard enjoy your hobby journey!
The shield looks realy good👍🏼
Colm! Thank you buddy that means alot. I hope you enjoyed the video. I will post some livestream news tomorrow morning on the youtube community tab!
Welcome back
Heyyyyy buddy!!!! Thank you so much for the welcome. Thanks for taking the time to comment ❤️
Really looking forward to seeing this new series! By the way, I left you a comment on your last Lego Star Wars live stream. Go on - give it a go! 😀
Giovanni - good morning sir! Thank you so much, I’m glad your excited for the series. I’m just sat here with my coffee making my way through comments now, you’ll be getting a reply on the Lego series in the next few minutes 😃👍🏼
Hello lad, great first video on AOS and welcome to the hobby!
Couple things that might help you improve:
- Typically it's best to paint from inside out, so exactly as you say, skin first, then cloth, then armour, getting more refined as you go
- The old saying is "layer, wash, highlight" it's a really easy method to get you going and there are a bunch of videos online about it
- You'd be amazed how much a good base can really elevate a figure, might be worth investing in some grass tufts (gamer grass have great products) and trying out different texture paints (stirland mud is my go to)
There are a lot of great channels to refer to, but warhipster and duncan rhodes have a bunch of really accessible tutorials, also worth watching guys like Marco Frisoni or Trovarion for some inspiration from golden demon winners.
Overall, great return to the hobby - I collect Kruleboyz myself and they are super fun to paint - can't wait to see the next update!
Hello Cameron! I’m so glad you like the video, thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment.
I’ve read through all of your tips and I’ve even taken a screenshot to keep on my phone so I can refer to it and look at it when I need to!
I also really appreciate the channel referrals because I’m so new, I’m just not aware of any creators so this is a massive help.
I think I can do way better on the bases too you’re so right, I’m going to invest in some grass tufts and perhaps I could go a little heavier on the mud and perhaps colour the base rim brown or something! Lots to think about.
Anyway Cameron, sorry for the notification haha and thanks again for taking the time to watch and write me this comment! I don’t take it for granted. So pleased to have you here for the ride ❤️
Goodlad, one of us one of us 😂
Lee! Legend. I can’t get “one of us, one of us, one of us” out my head 😂😂😂 thank you for being so welcoming!!!! ❤️ and for taking the time to write this
Those are great looking first figures! The shade really does add a lot of depth.
Hello buddy! You’ve made my day, I’m so glad you like them! Thank you. Really appreciate you taking the time to comment too ❤️
Dope
Hello Lenny! Thank you for the comment ❤️ hope you’re having a great weekend.
Welcome back to the hobby. I have been collecting and building up my armies for 40K for awhile with Custodes and Dark Angels. I just recently made the leap into Age of Sigmar with some Soulblight Gravelords. Hope you keep enjoying the hobby as much as I do.
Hello Josh! Thank you so much for the welcome back and for taking the time to watch / comment. Love your enthusiasm and I love hearing what you’re collecting! Oh my soulbright gravlelords! That’s so cool. I’m going to check them out now with my girlfriend - we are about to choose her an army! I will keep you posted what she goes for. Can’t wait to get stuck into this hobby! Thank you again for your comment.
@@EzrasJunkyard I'm enjoying building and painting my vampires lords, Blood knights, A vampire riding a zombie dragon all leading hordes of skeletons and zombies.
@@joshgrady8976 that just sounds unbelievably cool Josh. Love that! Do you have an Instagram or anywhere you post photos? I’d love to see! I might need to make a warhammer section on my discord!
@@EzrasJunkyard Don't have a Instagram but am happy to share photos of my armies.
If you like Warhammer and Star Wars, look into Legion or Shatterpoint too!
Awesome man! I will 100% do that now, thank you for the heads up ❤️
Nice to see a video like this pop off so massively! Love it when new people get into the hobby! I my self am a returning player and its definitively a really welcoming hobby!! You mentioned LOTR's a couple of times and I am the same as you so when I returned I decided to collect LOTR's Warhammer instead of Sigmar, Was there a part of you that nearly picked LOTR? Or were you always going Sigmar or 40k?
@@Flubberfett Hello Alex - thank you for the kind words buddy! I really appreciate it. I think you’ve made such a good decision with lord of the rings and I’m 100% sure I will follow in your footsteps when I’m done with my Orruks. LOTR is something I’m really passionate about but I just fancied learning something new, so the lore and just diving deep into a new mystical fantasy world. But I also wanted to keep it slightly familiar? I don’t know if that makes sense.
But honestly, you’ll have so much fun with LOTR and imagine looking for some old lotr minatures from back in the day and painting them too! It would just be so much fun. I’m jealous - you’ll have to let me know how you get on ❤️
Hey, thankyou so much I am honestly having a great time, joined my local wargaming club (Not too far from you I live in the Havant/Portsmouth area). Playing games each week and even signed up for a local tournament this weekend! I think the only thing not enjoying it is my wallet haha!
I re read what I wrote in my original comment and I hope it didn't come across as me thinking you made a bad decision because you picked Sigmar so im sorry if it came across like that! I respect you wanting to learn about a brand new lore and world! It was a close decision for me too until I found my old Aragorn from around 15-17 years ago!
You are also more brave than me with the first army you choose as I went with Army of the Dead which are famous for being 1-2 colours max to paint :D Look forward to seeing how progress with the hobby!
It’s such a small world! My family are from Portsmouth, it’s where my Mum and Dad met. I’m so glad you’re having such a great time and good luck with the tournament this weekend, I hope it’s great fun and you meet even more cool people who share the passion!
Oh and don’t worry at all buddy - it didn’t come across like that at all, that’s not the vibe I got from your comment. I thought you were just being curious because you probably had to go through the same decision as me and you were probably wondering how I came to the Orruks instead of LOTR. I’m really interested in how others make their choices too!
Can’t believe you found your Aragorn… that’s so cool! I would have had the exact same one and I think he may even still be at my parents. I’m guessing he is metal? I think mine was!
Anyway, lovely chatting to you buddy - I do have one more question. How have you found your painting? Does it progress quickly and have you been learning as you go? Or have you watched videos to help? Some advice I’ve been given is amazing, but others I’ve not even really known what they are talking about yet. I’m so new! Hope that’s normal haha.
Take care of yourself and chat soon!
@@EzrasJunkyard The seaside life, cant beat it! And thankyou its a 30 man tournament so will be super cool to meet tonnes of fellow nerdy LOTR gamers!
Okay good, hard to tell when someone types something sometimes haha And yeah I was going to go with the Seraphon army if I did go Sigmar but yeah! I think honestly the complexity put me off a bit. Wanted to jump back in instead of having to learn a whole new world. If I am playing vs Gandalf I can guess what he can do ect.
Yeah maybe its from the weathertop set I think Hes got his arm outstretched with sword in one hand and torch in the other! I have a lot of random units to be honest. Will definitely end up selling a few to fund the main armies im building.
Well so far I have only painted dead of dunharrow (Which if you google they are just ghostly boys). So it wasn't too complex. The Army im going with now I used the CitidelColour app on my phone which is cool as you search up the unit your trying to paint and GW will tell you the colours and the order to paint it!! But yeah a mix of what people say, youtube videos ect. I have learnt "dry brushing" which is a cool technique for bringing out detail. But there is other paint techniques that people talk about which is a foreign language to me like "slap chop" which I am going to learn about next!
If you want I can give you my discord, will be easier to chat.
Hell yes to meeting more nerdy LOTR gamers. I saw a really cool lord of the rings cap in a shop on holiday, I thought it was an original from back in the day, just a black cap with the gold logo on - EPIC but… just a crappy bad quality remake. Surprised it didn’t say Lord of the Rigs on it.
Seraphom would have been really cool. But honestly it sounds like LOTR is the way forward for you and you’re already so familiar, no need to stress about learning loads of new things.
At the moment for me, I just plan on painting and collecting a cool looking army, but im sure one day I will learn how to play and actually want to use the army I’ve created! Because I’ve not played ever, I imagine what ever game I play first, I will just really enjoy because it’s new!
Anyway, I’m taking up far too much of your time sorry! Discord would be awesome. There is a link in the description or over on my CZcams page and I can be found there! We have a warhammer section now and feel free to message me privately whenever you want 😃👍🏼
You should definitely check SW Shutterpoint; it's a miniature skirmish game with SW characters!
You know me Mattia - love me some miniatures and I LOVE Star Wars with a burning passion. It’s a huge part of this channel. I need to check this out… THANK YOU ❤️
Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:30 Collecting as a kid
0:50 Craving to collect again
1:26 So it begins…
2:06 Making the time
2:40 Choosing my army
3:13 Warhammer 40k or Age of Sigmar?
3:42 Orruk Warclans
4:27 Beginners taster session
5:19 My first purchase!
6:23 Assembling the figures
7:06 Applying an undercoat
8:03 Painting the figures
10:17 Applying Agrax Earthshade
11:00 The final outcome
11:37 Things I would improve
12:55 An amazing experience
If you collect then put your armies / projects down below ⬇️ I’d love to read and chat about it all.
I collect Custodes, Mechanicus, and Stormcast Eternals
Ossiarch Bone Reapers
Ossiarch bonereapers and maggotkin, they are a lot of fun this edition though a lot of the maggotkin characters have been tough to find
Raven Guard, Stormcast Eternals, Mordor, Rohan, Bretonnia.
I collect dark angels for 40k and just got the new age of sigmar skaventide box set
age of Sigmar if definitely easier to get into than 40k you chose well
Time guy!!!! Thank you. I’m glad you think I chose well. Those feisty Orruks just look like so much fun 😍 really appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment! Thank you ❤️
Thought I saw a grimoire in the background
@@jackfisher9573 😂😂😂 I NEARLY went Skaven and Eve might. But they looked too hard for me to paint - Eve on the other hand is more than capable!
I just started in warhammer it’s really cool
Hello buddy!!!! That’s so exciting. We are in it together. Keep me posted on your Warhammer journey. Hope you’re having a great weekend 😃👍🏼
Don’t be to worried about painting thing’s differently to the box the boxes are just a suggestion also if you really want to improve your painting you watch a video about drybrushing great video though
Hello John - thank you so much for the advice. I’ve heard about drybrushing but I don’t really know what it is! I’m keen to learn and do some research. I’ve got so much to catch up with. Thank you again for taking the time to write this ❤️ really appreciate it!
yoo just randomly found your channel, welcome to the hobby! its incredible, but all-encompassing, so beware lol. random question: your necklace and the shirt are fire, where did you get those?
Hello buddy!!!! Thank you so much for the comment, I’m really pleased you found my channel. I will beware - cheers for the heads up brother. My T shirt is from holister - it’s box fit, which I love! The necklace was from my grandad on my 21st birthday. It’s a Sagittarius pendant with a message on the back from him. On Etsy I believe but this was years ago!!!!! Glad you like them.
Thank you so much buddy for taking the time to comment ❤️
@@EzrasJunkyard thanks mate! further advice for starting out: the dominion boxset is great for expanding on your collection, as well as the stormbringer magazine. both are probably still around on ebay and a much better deal than what you get in stores. also, really look into contrast paints, combined with zenithal priming, that speeds up painting by about 300% while also looking great. enjoy!
Welcome to the hobby fam 🤙
Hello Nathan buddy!!! Thank you so much for the welcome. It’s great having you here and I can’t wait to explore more. 😍
Getting a 3D printer made the BIGGEST difference in my hobbying with warhammer. Cuts down the expense by 90% and lets me be much more creative.
Hello buddy! That’s awesome - I can imagine you have so much freedom. So do you make a lot of your own modes now then? I bet that takes your creativity to the next level! Thank you so much for commenting ❤️
Is this the same Ezra who does sports photography? Remember seeing loads of your basketball photos for Surrey scorchers? Few years ago I changed my basketball sports photography instagram to a warhammer instagram page and never looked back called “factions of middle earth”
Dan!!!!! I remember you well buddy. You were so lovely and supportive on my Instagram page thank you. I still have that page but I just don’t use it! I too stopped with the basketball photography and wanted to focus on my life a bit more. I made this channel a year or so ago and I’ve never looked back. I’m really lucky to have such an engaging community, we do fun livestreams and have a discord. Lots of Star Wars, lots of toys, lots of fun! Love to see you focus on your passion - your warhammer Instagram is beautiful! What a small world, can’t believe you stumbled upon this video! Thank you for taking the time to comment my man. If you’re ever free then pop your head into a stream of mine and I can reply to your comments / chat to you then. 😃👍🏼
@@EzrasJunkyard I’m glad the famous Ezra remembers me!! You were also incredibly supportive with my photography too! Seems like we’ve had a very similar path. I over stretched myself and tried to photograph way too many sports and teams. Wasn’t being paid for any of it and no one was willing to pay for my services. I too wanted to focus on my life and family! All of a sudden covid hit and I made this Star Wars themed CZcams channel. Burnt myself out doing videos so thought I’d go back to warhammer for a slower pace of life. Luckily our skills in photography come incredibly handy for taking great photos of this kind of hobby. I’ll definitely try and catch one of your streams! This hobby is fantastic and I’m so glad I came back to it around 4 years ago! Pushes your creativity in so many directions, like I have a podcast too which I never thought I’d ever have 😅
@@star_wars_miniatures of course I do! You were a big part of my basketball photography because I knew you enjoyed seeing my pics and I enjoyed seeing yours, so it motivated me to be the best I could be! If I got a comment from you then I knew I was doing good 😂👍🏼
I mean it when I say this Dan - but I feel like the force has brought us back together for a reason and I can so relate to how you felt about being overstretched and wanting to focus on life / family. It’s like we’ve been cloned and trodden a similar path.
Well done with the channel, Instagram and a podcast! That’s incredible. Where can I catch your podcast?!? I want to support it of course 💪🏼 I will also subscribe.
I think this will be a very Therapeutic series.
Big time - I will make sure it has some really chilled vibes. Can’t wait for you to see it ❤️ Aaaaahhhooooooo
@@EzrasJunkyard MEEEEEEUUUUUURRRRRR!
There’s also old world, better than all of them.
I need to do my research on Old World - was this essentially what Age of Sigmar would have been when I was little? Did AOS take over from it? Or is Old World something completely different?
@@EzrasJunkyard the old world is a successor to the old warhammer fantasy world, which was killed in 2014-2015 by GW due to bad business practices making the game stagnant (it was then replaced by AOS which was riddled with problems and people angry at it for destroying a game they spent 20+ years playing)
In lore it takes place before the original fantasy, and that’s about it, but gameplay wise it’s a bit more complex that AOS, requiring more strategic placing of your troops and learning how to flank enemies. Your own troops rank up on square bases and March as so.
It’s (in my opinion) better than AOS cuz I don’t like the look of new models and prefer the old hand sculpted ones the old world uses, and I also dislike how…easy aos is to play, it’s much more of a kids game in the simplicity of rules compared to aos.
But hey, you like it so I won’t judge. Do what you want
Awesome man - genuinely thank you so much for filling me in on all of this as I had no idea and it’s really good to know. It’s really interesting to hear what’s been happening and what’s gone down since I last collected warhammer! I’m not going to rule out anything when it comes to this hobby and I wouldn’t be surprised if I adventure into the old world one day! I’m so new and have so much to learn. Thank you again for taking the time to let me know about all of this ❤️
Try Spearhead! 😊
Hello buddy!!! I’m so new that I don’t even know what Spearhead is…. Let me do some research 😃👍🏼 thank you so much for the suggestion ❤️
Welcome to plastic crack addiction
Hahahah unreal comment! Thank you buddy ❤️ thanks for taking the time to comment!
Im sorry for your wallet. Good luck.
Hahaha thank you so much! My wallet also says thank you for the heads up.
Thank you for taking the time to comment dude ❤️
Wait till you hear about 3d printers.
I can only imagine the freedom you have with these bad boys….
stop now before it's too late
😂😂😂❤️❤️ oh no Alistar…. What have I done?!?!
better collect water and something to eat hard times are coming
😂😂😂 I hear you brother!!! I’m stocking up.
I also prefer aos over 40k
@@mrstopmotionpotion4636 hey that’s awesome man! Who do you collect?! 😃👍🏼
@EzrasJunkyard I collect blades of khorne, skaven and stormcast eternals.
rip to your wallet mate.
Just stood outside someone’s window using their WiFi to reply to you as I haven’t got any money left to pay for my internet anymore… bloody warhammer
why not opr? you can use whatever.
Hello buddy - I have no idea what OPR is? Sorry!!!
@@EzrasJunkyard one page rules. Ab agnostic game.
There are analog factions to the gw and mantic's one and lots of custom patreons and designers armylists.
To both fantasy and futuridtic setting
czcams.com/video/OFHh5P4yjiE/video.html&lc=UgwCwVn_pYMx5u9KZSV4AaABAg.A6O3hKnUcxpA6Xk87iJwqa this is what will happens
Get out why you still can, save your wallet lol
😂😂😂😂 I don’t know what you’re talking about? I’ve just sold my home to fund my next figure - is this normal?
Best advice for collecting GW models, don't. They'll be out of date in a few years. Save your money for something long-term.
Hello buddy! Thank you so much for the advice - does it matter if they’re out of date? Does this mean I can’t use them in battle?
In the old days you could use models for decades but GW has a new business model that involves changing their models and rules every few years. Some models become unusable depending on rules changes. If you're just collecting to paint then it doesn't matter, if you're collecting to play I would recommend looking at other companies who support their customers.
The will be obsolete sended to l
legends. 😊@@EzrasJunkyard
Yeah, it's better to jump on Warhammer video games.
Don’t do it
Oh nooooooooo 😂😂😂 my bank balance will be hurting!
Not a fan of AoS but welcome to the addiction
Hello buddy! Thank you so much for the welcome - I’m excited to get addicted with you guys. Really appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment. Thank you ❤️
What Are the Chances of me finding this video! - I’m 95% sure I was sat painting my first Stormcast Eternal in Store that day. Just bought Skaventide so looking to get stuck in to AoS too
Hello Owen!!! No way?! I never believed for a second that anyone in the store would see this video! Is that the Guildford store? Please say hello if you’re up for it and I’m ever in there the same time as you! Skaventide looks incredible! It’s just come out hasn’t it? How are you finding the hobby? Thanks for taking the time to comment! ❤️
What Are the Chances of me finding this video! - I’m 95% sure I was sat painting my first Stormcast Eternal in Store that day. Just bought Skaventide so looking to get stuck in to AoS too
Hello Owen!!! No way?! I never believed for a second that anyone in the store would see this video! Is that the Guildford store? Please say hello if you’re up for it and I’m ever in there the same time as you! Skaventide looks incredible! It’s just come out hasn’t it? How are you finding the hobby? Thanks for taking the time to comment! ❤️
Been at home on leave so not been near Guildford but when I’m back will be sure to say hi if I catch you in store or for a game