Ironically, this video is a really cool concept and seems like a great reason to buy an airbrush, but at the same time I don't have the money so I'm resolutely drawing my diamonds the double-spiral way as I watch this video

@MathasiaJ

3 жыл бұрын

That tip of using liquid artist's ink is really clever! I'm going to switch to it instead of thinned black paint

@theminiaturemen40k

3 жыл бұрын

Yea, I understand not everyone has an airbrush but that ink is great. It’ll make a big difference for you I’m sure

At first I thought "A cheap $100 airbrush"? But then I remembered it's GW, and if you can afford their prices you can definately afford a $100 airbrush 😆

@theminiaturemen40k

Жыл бұрын

Exactly, if a single model can cost 30-100 bucks something like an airbrush that saves you a ton of time is worth it

This is a great way to do the diamonds. I had looked at the stencils before and knew using the full stencil wouldn't work, but I wasn't sure if using the individual diamonds would. I'm glad I came across this to show that it can work. Now to paint around 70 Harlies...

@theminiaturemen40k

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, it’s defiantly time consuming but it gives great results especially if the other methods didn’t work for you

Great tutorial! Got an airbrush just the other day and I can wait to give this a try.

@theminiaturemen40k

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Airbrushes are life changing when painting

Great vid. Subbed. You'll take off if your prod quaility stays high.

@theminiaturemen40k

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. We plan on it!

Great tutorial. FYI a black fineliner pen would make the freehand much easier.

Love your paint scheme, man! I got all these purple paints and no army to use them on until now 🤣. Definitely trying your scheme out!

@theminiaturemen40k

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, harlequins are defiantly the army for color

I've been thinking about doing the Void Dancer Troope for Kill Team, but the idea of painting this sort of diamond pattern was just a deal killer. Not sure if I should thank you or not since because of your video I just spent around $100 to order the miniatures I'll need! 😅

@theminiaturemen40k

11 ай бұрын

They are super time consuming but so rewarding when done haha

OMG This is the video I needed when I was screwing up my skyreavers!!!

@theminiaturemen40k

Жыл бұрын

Glad to help, let us know if you have any questions!

Looking amazing, and in a not too complex way. Thank you very much for the tutorial :) wanna have a airbrush, hopefully in the future.

@theminiaturemen40k

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! An airbrush makes so many things easier and faster even if it’s just priming and base coating

Good tutorial, but woulda been even better if you had said "tiny diamonds" in the voice of Ronnie James Dio

Wow. Incredible job man u got a new subscriber!

@theminiaturemen40k

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I love your video !!!! Harlequins are awesome

@theminiaturemen40k

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! And yes they are!

So my stencils stick to much. Any tips? I can’t use em at the moment so I’ve learned to freehand the diamonds, but I’d like to try this method as well.

@theminiaturemen40k

2 жыл бұрын

Are they sticking to the model or the paper?

Although this is a great idea I'll definitely use for my vehicules but this seems so much more tedious for infantry than just using a micron pen and filling in the diamonds.

@NGorso1

2 жыл бұрын

To be fair, you don't have many models in a Harlequin army anyway XD

@T3AMCXMCHUCK

2 жыл бұрын

@@NGorso1 20-30 troupes to paint checkered pattern on is quite the task.

Question, why did you not just cut up the big bulky stencil piece into small ones to fit the areas you need?

@theminiaturemen40k

2 жыл бұрын

That was actually the first thing I tried and it did not work as well

I've been unable to reach fallout hobbies anyone have any experience with them? They accepted my money but aren't returning emails and have no phone number

@theminiaturemen40k

2 жыл бұрын

I know they are a 2 man operation. Usually they are super quick but I had an order take like 5 weeks one time since one of them was sick. They also refunded me 20% when that happened

It's actually easier and quicker to use the bit you discarded on the 1st model, cut it to the size you want, layer it over the model and airbrush, then just peal away.

So you said you had to use the airbrush. Could someone explain why i cant just use a brush to fill the areas between the diamonds? Would the colour seep unter the stecils?

@theminiaturemen40k

3 жыл бұрын

You could use a brush, you would just want to be very precise on your paint placement. If you just painted over all the stencil it would most likely seep under.

@mojomoful

3 жыл бұрын

@@theminiaturemen40k Thank you for the answer 👍

Just curious. And I'm doubting you'll reply due to the age of the video, but the model you used here seems to be a decent size, will the stencils work on the harlequin troupe kit models that are relatively small?

@theminiaturemen40k

3 жыл бұрын

We always reply, the harlequin in the video is just a normal troupe player. The stencil itself is almost impossible to use on the models hence me using the individual diamonds. So if you’re just painting normal harlequin troupes this method will work great for you

@Error-5478

3 жыл бұрын

@@theminiaturemen40k Wow, much faster than I thought I'd get one. Thank you! I also meant using your method and not the stencil itself but I worded it poorly, this has helped me a ton, also I'd never heard of Fallout Hobbies before but they seem to have alot of good things, thanks much!

@theminiaturemen40k

3 жыл бұрын

They are a pretty good business, a little slow to ship, but otherwise we like them. Let us know if you have any other questions as you work on your harlequins!

@Error-5478

3 жыл бұрын

@@theminiaturemen40k Will do! Thanks again!

@Error-5478

3 жыл бұрын

Stencils kinda suck... over half of them stuck to the piece I didn't really need, from two different tries.

Thanks for that great video. Ill try that out as soon the stancils arrive. Is it possible to make a video on the vehicles as well? Cheers

@theminiaturemen40k

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I might have time this winter break to do a video on the vehicle painting

good vid helped a lot you deserve the sub

@theminiaturemen40k

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We appreciate it!

@cnrrmtzdno

3 жыл бұрын

@@theminiaturemen40k no problem

I'm no expert on airbrushing but I've heard that causing back-flow is bad for the airbrush, do you know anything about that?

@theminiaturemen40k

3 жыл бұрын

It might be at high psi, but for airbrushing our minis it should be fine to backflow. I usually go about 18psi on the stencil. 20-25ish for regular work

@marcellogenovese199

3 жыл бұрын

It's bad because it forces pigment back into the needle housing and can get down to the air piston on the trigger. You can clean this of course, but it's a pain. If your like me and you don't clean it very often (hardly ever) it can start to cause issues with the performance since your basically making the tolerances tighter and causing more wear. It's really not that big of a deal though, airbrushes are a tool to be used and worst case scenario you buy a new one. I have my Patriot 105 still and it was my very first air brush purchased in 2009, the thing is patina'd for Christ sake that's how badly I have maintained it, yet it is still in use today (just not for tight details). So yea, basically like anything in life you have to way the pros and cons. I backflow a lot because it's the fastest way to clear my pot for color changes or to mix into the pot on the brush. It's definitely not good for the brush, but the expense of dumping paint and using shit loads of cleaner coupled with the increased time could probably mean you could just buy a new brush with that same investment anyway lol.

Nice work. But what about the bikes and boats?

@danieljoline5552

3 жыл бұрын

I can do a video on them. Fallout makes just a normal diamond stencil and you use it in the standard stencil way. It’s very quick

@fobosdeimos4801

3 жыл бұрын

@@danieljoline5552 I would like to see it. Many people say that problems can occur

@theminiaturemen40k

3 жыл бұрын

@@fobosdeimos4801 Many people go too thick on the paint coats and it seeps under the stencil. Doing a few really light coats at a low psi will always work best for stencils.

@marcellogenovese199

3 жыл бұрын

@@theminiaturemen40k The angle of the spray also matters a lot.

@theminiaturemen40k

3 жыл бұрын

@@marcellogenovese199 Exactly! Stencils don’t always conform perfectly so you want to be sure to spray in directions that don’t shoot into any gaps

But of a silly question but would citadel or vallejo spray cans work instead of an airbrush, not really feasible to get one atm

@theminiaturemen40k

3 жыл бұрын

Not silly at all. I think you could do it. Control would be that hard part though. I would focus on doing quick light passes. I’d try it one some spare parts first to see how it turns out

@deanturner7157

3 жыл бұрын

@@theminiaturemen40k Thanks for the response! I’ll give it a try and see how it shakes out.

Hello. Where are u buy tiny Diamonds?

@theminiaturemen40k

Жыл бұрын

Fallouthobbies they are the infantry jester stencils

@darkside9487

Жыл бұрын

@@theminiaturemen40k thanks, mate. I like ur skill

Wish I had the patience and a steady hand.

@theminiaturemen40k

3 жыл бұрын

This helps a lot with the steady hand but defiantly not the patience. I have to take lots of breaks from my harlequins so I don’t get burnt out

Nice street fighter guile theme reference in the beginning there

“Next, you’ll need an airbrush…” And here I make my exit. Good day everybody!

@theminiaturemen40k

3 жыл бұрын

Bye!!

Yep airbrush done

Cool video. but useless for those of us who already have battle ready Quins and just now wanted to go the extra step. also the airbrush is a deal killer.

@theminiaturemen40k

3 жыл бұрын

True that it’s not an easy fix if you’ve already painted your models. As for the airbrush I’d say a 100 dollar investment is well worth the time you save on painting entire armies

@MimicsGimic

3 жыл бұрын

@@theminiaturemen40k thats a fair point. Reallt Cool video none the less also the easiest ive seen so thank you. makes me want to buy another troop box to try it on

Awesome intro, and saying this from place of experience, it is too long however. Save full lenght for channel intro vid, cut down episode one to like 5-8 seconds I lost alot of potential viewers early days with slow paced intros, i liked and other thought were cool but average tuber just clicks off of :(

@theminiaturemen40k

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip! I’ll look into shortening it down

@PutYourQuarterUpGaming

3 жыл бұрын

@@theminiaturemen40k no prob, great channel/painting advice(got box of harley quins to paint up so be using your techniques for sure haha no clue otherwise and official ways...nah lol), hope it helps.

I know a lot of you guys want to click out the video now because you don’t own an airbrush Yep, bye lol

@theminiaturemen40k

3 жыл бұрын

Later!