Army Painter Battletech Paint Starter Unboxing & Review I Speedpaints

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Here's the unboxing of the new Battletech branded Paint Starter by Army Painter and Catalyst Game Labs. Speedpaints, Warpaints, and more are included. Check out the following pages for more information on how to best use the paints in this set:
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  • @LysThePenguin
    @LysThePenguin Жыл бұрын

    That reminds me opening my first Battletech Box 1991. The Figures were made of cardboard, but i loved them. I´m a fan since 1988. 🙃 Thanks for the Review.

  • @CamoSpecsOnline

    @CamoSpecsOnline

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing!

  • @h.a.9880
    @h.a.9880 Жыл бұрын

    That dry humor about the visual aids cracked me up. It's certainly a neat touch to have BT branded paints, even though it's a bit gimmicky. But I certainly appreciate it and the BT-themed names. Also, never a bad thing to get a brush, a few paints and a basic guide for someone who wants to start out. Makes for a neat gift if a few people pitch in. A starter Lance and a pack of paints like that, I'd be happy.

  • @Max-oi4kj

    @Max-oi4kj

    Жыл бұрын

    Ну, для таких как я, неопытных в покрасе, получить готовое решение это значит решить большинство проблем. К тому же, не надо ломать голову над схемами покраса, краски уже подобраны и подписаны. Надо понимать, что BTпереживает ренессанс и в игру вливается много новичков, и этот набор должен был появиться со стартером игры, ну максимум со стартером вторжения кланов.

  • @MechanicalFrog
    @MechanicalFrog Жыл бұрын

    Great stuff. I remember that Army Painter stated they were going to be re-working their paint pigment density. Hopefully the agitators help as well. Speed Paints work great on Battlemechs.

  • @CamoSpecsOnline

    @CamoSpecsOnline

    Жыл бұрын

    So far I'm seeing that speedpaints are easier to get a smooth application and end result over contrast paints and for half the price per bottle. The reactivation concerns as well as durability are solved with varnish but I understand the extra steps are a deterrent to some.

  • @lexington476
    @lexington4768 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the conversion of the colors from the box to the actual speed paints, I had most of them to begin with. For once I didn't end up with duplicates 🙂.

  • @gundamzeta3447
    @gundamzeta3447Ай бұрын

    6:32 the blue as it says on the tin, is intended to paint the barrels of the PPCs and I think the yellow might be to paint the front of the base to show facing.

  • @CamoSpecsOnline

    @CamoSpecsOnline

    17 күн бұрын

    You’re correct in their potential/intended uses, but for a beginner set they aren’t the best colors to include, nor is the army painter yellow much fun to work with.

  • @jamieblacksmith6935
    @jamieblacksmith6935 Жыл бұрын

    Lol you got the Urbie herd! Color stampede!

  • @VFNova
    @VFNova Жыл бұрын

    Okay, I"m really looking forward to the Reactivation Red cockpit demo.

  • @CamoSpecsOnline

    @CamoSpecsOnline

    Жыл бұрын

    Me too, I kinda just stumbled into it while messing around with the paints.

  • @DjornNorthfield

    @DjornNorthfield

    Жыл бұрын

    @@CamoSpecsOnline just getting started. Can't wait!

  • @goulvenlagree4104
    @goulvenlagree4104 Жыл бұрын

    Great review. As I have all AP paint and speedpaint,I will not buy it, but I think it's a great product.

  • @CamoSpecsOnline

    @CamoSpecsOnline

    Жыл бұрын

    Yup, I wouldn't buy the set personally because I have the full range of speedpaints but I'm glad the colors are the same so folks that already have them or just want one or two colors can follow along with the tutorials.

  • @StigmaNYC
    @StigmaNYC Жыл бұрын

    Nice! I started playing August 2022. Been putting off painting my mechs because I really just wanted the right house colors. This is the boxset I’ve been looking for. Thanks for the review.

  • @CamoSpecsOnline

    @CamoSpecsOnline

    Жыл бұрын

    Welcome to Battletech, we're glad to have you and glad I could help!

  • @Brithus23
    @Brithus234 ай бұрын

    That Raven looks great! Very glad I stumbled across this! I tried doing a similar scheme for House Hiritsu with Waystone Green over Leadbelcher and the result was honestly tragic. I was turned off from trying again after seeing how poorly my first attempt came out, but I've recently been looking for a Liao scheme I like and happened upon this. Thank you for mentioning the process you used to get that result.

  • @mehmarcus1995
    @mehmarcus1995 Жыл бұрын

    Tex is turning up everywhere . . .

  • @theronhatfield8854
    @theronhatfield8854 Жыл бұрын

    I've been playing with using the speed paints as color filters applied with an airbrush with pretty good effect. I can go back with a slightly damp drybrush and pull any off the hightlights that I don't want there.

  • @CamoSpecsOnline

    @CamoSpecsOnline

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing!

  • @drunkenfarmerjohn42
    @drunkenfarmerjohn42 Жыл бұрын

    Also, varnishing between layers is a good habit to get into, regardless of paint used.

  • @CamoSpecsOnline

    @CamoSpecsOnline

    Жыл бұрын

    If I had a nickel for every time I knocked paint off a raised edge in the middle of a paintjob....It's why I varnish everything now and almost always once at an intermediate point.

  • @drunkenfarmerjohn42

    @drunkenfarmerjohn42

    Жыл бұрын

    @@CamoSpecsOnline I also do gunpla modelling, so varnish early and varnish often is a way of life.

  • @KT-pv3kl
    @KT-pv3kl Жыл бұрын

    if you want to bring speedpaints to the next level you need to try underpainting and zenithal highlights. spray them from below with a dark brown or black and use a grey from 45° on the top with a tiny dusting of white directly from above. for even more pop use a drybrush and get yourself an artist grade heavy body acrylic titanium white.drybrush over the previous zenithal to bring out the edges. then do the regular speedpaints to get the colors you desire and finish with a pinwash to deepen the shadows in the recesses.

  • @mikewenski6269
    @mikewenski6269 Жыл бұрын

    Great review, and I love the examples here. The Phoenix Hawk was especially helpful to see.

  • @CamoSpecsOnline

    @CamoSpecsOnline

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Glad it was helpful!

  • @Guru_Swami
    @Guru_Swami Жыл бұрын

    Great review, thanks for the video! The primer to me just seems out of place. It would fit well if a mini or two were included, making this a more complete set for someone new to Battletech. Without a mini included here, a tenth paint color rather than the primer would be a better fit.

  • @colbyboucher6391

    @colbyboucher6391

    Жыл бұрын

    I mean, the idea is that it's a set of paints for people buying the box sets who might have never painted minis before. That's why it's mostly speed paints.

  • @CamoSpecsOnline

    @CamoSpecsOnline

    Жыл бұрын

    I totally agree!

  • @jamieblacksmith6935
    @jamieblacksmith6935 Жыл бұрын

    Great channel! I learn a lot from you. Thank you for all the effort you put into these!

  • @CamoSpecsOnline

    @CamoSpecsOnline

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, we appreciate the kind words.

  • @jackdeth37
    @jackdeth37 Жыл бұрын

    I painted an old plastic ‘Mech using the Factory Primer and Davion Green. It REALLY came out dark green and not so much olive green per se. Also, it reminded me of a contrast style paint that I saw you using on your Gray Death Legion tutorial. Maybe it was just me but being used to actual paints these were a little different. No worries though and in looking at the dried result it gave the old sucker a camouflaged look! With some proper dry brushing and highlighting it should look pretty cool. And if not, well I’ll just reactivate the paint and wash it off to begin again! Thanks for the review and all your tutorials. They have been a great help to an old Mechwarrior getting back into one of my most favorite games ever!

  • @CamoSpecsOnline

    @CamoSpecsOnline

    Жыл бұрын

    So happy to hear you enjoy the content and that you found it helpful. Contrast/Speedpaints take some adjusting but they really do help a lot of folks out which is great for the hobby and for enjoying the paint process. Welcome back to to Battletech!

  • @TheElevenbit
    @TheElevenbit Жыл бұрын

    Great video. Thank you for the review.

  • @CamoSpecsOnline

    @CamoSpecsOnline

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, happy to share cool BT stuff!

  • @CloudCobra22
    @CloudCobra22 Жыл бұрын

    High priced visual aids, love it

  • @greyjedi4794
    @greyjedi4794 Жыл бұрын

    I thought that was Tex!!!

  • @TheGantus
    @TheGantus Жыл бұрын

    👍🏻Great as always🖖🏻

  • @CamoSpecsOnline

    @CamoSpecsOnline

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Cheers!

  • @michaelkimberling7307
    @michaelkimberling7307 Жыл бұрын

    I might get it eventually but right now I’m just fully stocked

  • @meshuggahshirt
    @meshuggahshirt9 ай бұрын

    I've been thinking about a metallic green cockpit for my Skye Rangers unit; Liao Green over metallic looks really good

  • @redbaronsnoopy2346
    @redbaronsnoopy2346 Жыл бұрын

    Nice . . .

  • @djwoolf123
    @djwoolf123 Жыл бұрын

    Agree. This really needed a gray and black.

  • @CamoSpecsOnline

    @CamoSpecsOnline

    Жыл бұрын

    At least they're some of the easiest paints to substitute from any range though.

  • @drunkenfarmerjohn42
    @drunkenfarmerjohn42 Жыл бұрын

    "I don't encourage people just starting to start with yellow." Me, a masochist: "Let's start with First Canopian Curiaseurs and do a battalion!"

  • @CamoSpecsOnline

    @CamoSpecsOnline

    Жыл бұрын

    As a Canopian convert I empathize but also, there are better yellows out there than this one for those masochists that are undeterred.

  • @drunkenfarmerjohn42

    @drunkenfarmerjohn42

    Жыл бұрын

    @@CamoSpecsOnline oh, yeah. I use their yellow speedpain or iyanden yellow sontrast followed by a generous drybrush of AP's demonic yellow.

  • @warlok363
    @warlok363 Жыл бұрын

    I'm brush only guy so the two speed paints I tried (the orc skin and slaughter red) did NOT work for me for my Capellans. I mostly rely on Vallejo Mecha Colors and Army Painter air primer and a few warpaints. I did find that by using the Orc skin speed paint with just a touch of AP Metallic Bright Gold mixed in you can make a neat color for Warrior House Dai Da Chi "gold tinged green" Their trim is black so reactivation wasn't as big of a problem.

  • @CamoSpecsOnline

    @CamoSpecsOnline

    Жыл бұрын

    That tip about using metallic gold will be included in the House Hiritsu tutorial so folks can just swap out the metallic color and get another scheme out of nearly the same paints. Glad to hear you got a good result with them on it!

  • @Andrewlik
    @Andrewlik Жыл бұрын

    While yes the battletech branding is very cool, makes it a great starter for people getting into painting battletech, but are the paints unique or are they just small variants of existing army painter paints that I could get for cheaper? Answered at 2:40

  • @shock21_

    @shock21_

    Жыл бұрын

    This is an important question but it is answered in the video

  • @Andrewlik

    @Andrewlik

    Жыл бұрын

    @@shock21_ 2:40 found it thank you

  • @SANSd20
    @SANSd208 ай бұрын

    When is the "reactivation cockpit" tutorial coming out?

  • @CamoSpecsOnline

    @CamoSpecsOnline

    7 ай бұрын

    I'd like to get to working on it in the next couple months, the real life bug got a hold of me during a lot of work training and then the holidays hit. Thanks for asking about them.

  • @WRXSEVEN
    @WRXSEVEN Жыл бұрын

    Which primer works best for making the right shade of Marik Purple for the Marik Militia?

  • @CamoSpecsOnline

    @CamoSpecsOnline

    Жыл бұрын

    I prefer an ivory or light grey undercoat with this purple as Marik purple is typically regarded as more of a lighter shade.

  • @AidzWithAZ
    @AidzWithAZ Жыл бұрын

    Does anyone know where I could get the “Reactor Online” opening narration from Tex in isolation?

  • @CamoSpecsOnline

    @CamoSpecsOnline

    Жыл бұрын

    Reach out to CSO either on Discord or Facebook and we can get it to you

  • @elijahelizalde4308
    @elijahelizalde4308 Жыл бұрын

    I'm pretty sure, not 100% that the thing that causes the SpeedPaints reactivation is water, I've noticed that any water based medium varnish interacts with it, but oils and enamel medium doesn't seem to cause the reaction even when brushed on, I think it's also why heavier gel medium acrylics are more forgiving than more water heavy formulas when it comes to touch up work

  • @CamoSpecsOnline

    @CamoSpecsOnline

    Жыл бұрын

    Well I definitely haven't had any issues with enamel varnish so I'm thinking you're probably correct about water based mediums being the culprit. The new formula for the future speedpaint line that cures after 2 hours will hopefully make this reactivation concern a non-issue for folks. When people say "it's not speedy anymore if I have to varnish..." I just shrug because it's not like contrast paint doesn't take 1-2 hours to completely dry as well so a quick shot of enamel and 30-60 minutes later you're back to painting isn't much difference.

  • @HeadHunterSix
    @HeadHunterSix Жыл бұрын

    Sadly, brush on or airbrush are the only means I have to apply primer or varnish. I live in an apartment building and I don't have a basement or patio to spray on - and spraying enamels in this small apartment is not feasible (no, I really don't have space for a spray booth with a ventilator). That said, I'm happy to wait until they get this reactivation issue under control. I'm surprised the speedpaints made it to market with that kind of issue. They've got a lot going for them, but unless you're just slathering it over a mini and leaving it at that, there are times when you'll be painting over previous work. I guess I'll stick to contrast paints for the time being.

  • @CamoSpecsOnline

    @CamoSpecsOnline

    Жыл бұрын

    I completely understand, we all have different setups and locations to hobby. Hopefully when AP gets their 2 hour cure speedpaint to market you'll be set with your style of painting and it won't be an issue.

  • @ShimmeringSword

    @ShimmeringSword

    Жыл бұрын

    Personally I've never had it be a detriment. Definitely a case where I say try it before you knock it, because I've seen a lot of people preaching how bad speed paints are that have never even used it. On the flip side there are good uses for the reactivation. Great for blending, cockpit jeweling, and battle damage.

  • @HeadHunterSix

    @HeadHunterSix

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ShimmeringSword perhaps - but I've already got hundreds of paints and I know my preferred techniques. It's no longer a case of "try it, you may like it" but instead "does it suit the purpose for which I would use it?" And for my own purposes, paint which reactivates as this does is not what I'm looking for.

  • @ShimmeringSword

    @ShimmeringSword

    Жыл бұрын

    @@HeadHunterSix yeah if you're doing extensive coats over a speed/contrast paint you're not really using them as intended regardless, so that's a legitimate reason to not use them. Personally I wouldn't make them my main technique either, but sometimes there's a certain color/scheme I have in mind that they'll do well.

  • @HeadHunterSix

    @HeadHunterSix

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ShimmeringSword not so much "extensive coats" but things like details, trim, and parts that don't need/use speed paints. I'm sure the "intent" is to speed up painting, not slow it down. Even in this set, for example: Does the average painter apply the metallics first and then try to carefully work around them with the speed paint, or is it easier, faster and more sensible to speed-paint the whole thing and then paint the joints/weapons etc? That's the reason I'd prefer to wait until the reactivation problem is eliminated.

  • @shadowofsteel
    @shadowofsteel Жыл бұрын

    Was that Tex from the Black Pants Legion I heard in your intro? Please tell me I'm not the only one who heard that right?

  • @CamoSpecsOnline

    @CamoSpecsOnline

    Жыл бұрын

    Indeed, Tex has worked with us on a few projects in the past.

  • @HeroesBosses
    @HeroesBosses Жыл бұрын

    Is the new Alpha Strike box set you mentioned going to be a kickstarter? If not, where can you get it?

  • @Andrewlik

    @Andrewlik

    Жыл бұрын

    Alpha Strike Box Sets i already see in FLGSs and on the catalyst site

  • @Kornstalx

    @Kornstalx

    Жыл бұрын

    It's already in stores, came out about a month ago.

  • @HeroesBosses

    @HeroesBosses

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Kornstalx Right on - thank you!

  • @CamoSpecsOnline

    @CamoSpecsOnline

    Жыл бұрын

    It's available now through multiple retailers and Catalyst. It's a great set of mechs too!

  • @SANSd20
    @SANSd20 Жыл бұрын

    So does this make these the official house colors?

  • @CamoSpecsOnline

    @CamoSpecsOnline

    Жыл бұрын

    They're just good examples that can be used. We have several paint colors listed for the five Great Houses on the website. camospecs.com/articles/how-to/getting-started/

  • @SANSd20

    @SANSd20

    Жыл бұрын

    @@CamoSpecsOnline I just noticed that none of them are from The Army Painter.

  • @JERRYR708
    @JERRYR708 Жыл бұрын

    Army wash would have given that paint set a great finish.

  • @CamoSpecsOnline

    @CamoSpecsOnline

    Жыл бұрын

    Agreed, it's a set that needed to be 12-18 bottles and include Dark tone and Strong tone.

  • @Vanderlingang2552
    @Vanderlingang2552 Жыл бұрын

    When the hell is this coming out lol

  • @CamoSpecsOnline

    @CamoSpecsOnline

    Жыл бұрын

    I know right? Catalyst didn't have a date they wanted to share so I didn't include one in the video in case it was way off. In this time of global delays with production and shipping, I don't blame them but they did say they'll update accordingly.

  • @guyclegg
    @guyclegg Жыл бұрын

    any word when this comes out?

  • @CamoSpecsOnline

    @CamoSpecsOnline

    Жыл бұрын

    None yet, I'll update in future videos if that changes.

  • @guyclegg

    @guyclegg

    Жыл бұрын

    @@CamoSpecsOnline you guys rock.

  • @Mephiston
    @Mephiston Жыл бұрын

    Ah okay the metallic included isnt a speedpaint, thats good to know.

  • @CamoSpecsOnline

    @CamoSpecsOnline

    Жыл бұрын

    Definitely not a speedpaint but it is actually a really good metallic.

  • @bad-people6510
    @bad-people65107 ай бұрын

    Gonna pass. I don't really go in for speed paints for these. I very prefer base coats and washes. Also no black.

  • @ccgear4367
    @ccgear4367 Жыл бұрын

    Great look at this. Can I suggest really cutting down on the "music"? It's not necessary and frankly distracting/annoying - it takes away from the hearing your comments.

  • @CamoSpecsOnline

    @CamoSpecsOnline

    Жыл бұрын

    I genuinely appreciate the feedback. I’ll adjust the soundtracks to a lower ambient level in future videos as the intent with them is mostly based on the painting tutorials that contain many areas of no voice so it prevents long dead silent areas. That being said it’s never my intent to impede the voice content of the videos.

  • @ccgear4367

    @ccgear4367

    Жыл бұрын

    @@CamoSpecsOnline Cool, I'm checking out the video for your thoughts so hearing it clearly is important at least for me. Keep up the great work! :)

  • @DrewTriebe
    @DrewTriebe Жыл бұрын

    Your initial focal length was too short and made anything on the table blurry.

  • @CamoSpecsOnline

    @CamoSpecsOnline

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah my camera didn't like the higher height for focal length. Thankfully it was just a couple brief sections.

  • @napalmsanctuaryx4129
    @napalmsanctuaryx4129 Жыл бұрын

    Man I gotta stop watching paint videos. I bought $1000 worth of hobby paint over the course of 2 months and it is still not enough.

  • @Grabacr

    @Grabacr

    Жыл бұрын

    It's never enough 🤣

  • @napalmsanctuaryx4129

    @napalmsanctuaryx4129

    Жыл бұрын

    @Grabacr Did your name come from the 8492 Squadron in Ace Combat 5? Just curious.

  • @Grabacr

    @Grabacr

    Жыл бұрын

    @@napalmsanctuaryx4129 I see you are a person of culture. Yeah, it is! My account is quite old lol.

  • @napalmsanctuaryx4129

    @napalmsanctuaryx4129

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Grabacr I play that game all the time. Just got the platinum trophy yesterday on the ps4 version that came with AC7 pre-orders.

  • @HeadHunterSix

    @HeadHunterSix

    Жыл бұрын

    I have come to accept that I do not, in fact, collect miniatures. I collect _paint_ , and I buy miniatures so that I have something to do with all the paint. 😄

  • @orionmcafee2017
    @orionmcafee2017 Жыл бұрын

    Blurry

  • @CamoSpecsOnline

    @CamoSpecsOnline

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah my camera didn't like the higher height for focal length. Thankfully it was just a couple brief sections.

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