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BADAB SPECIAL: MINOTAURS

An Art of Compro-Myles Special. Enjoy! 


How do we acheive chromeesque effects with our metallics? It's all in the preparation. We also have a Q&A section at the end of the video as requested via our discord community.

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2023-08-19 08:45:37 +0000 UTC View Post

THE LION: PHOSPHEX AND TMM

How can we apply the principles of NMM to a TMM surface? In this video we explain the theory and put into practice.

How do we achieve chromeesque effects with our metallics? It's all in the preparation. We also have a Q&A section at the end of the video as requested via our discord community.

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2023-08-19 08:45:29 +0000 UTC View Post

LAST ORDERS FOR NEW MINI!

We are taking our last orders of the month for the magic cutting mat and the Tale of Gamers 8K printed Miniature. Both can be found here. 


MAGIC CUTTING TOOL 


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Astral Claws & TMM Q&A

How to paint Astral Claws and TMM Q&A

How do we acheive chromeesque effects with our metallics? It's all in the preparation. We also have a Q&A section at the end of the video as requested via our discord community. 

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Magic Cutting Matt Orders & Paint Along

MAGIC CUTTING TOOL  

We're doing another run of purchases for the magic cutting tool. Make sure to get your order in by the end of the month to avoid disappointment. 

W ARTEL MINIATURES PAINT ALONG

END OF AUGUST PAINT ALONG. 

2023-08-05 08:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post

NOT JUST TUFTS: Sacred Ruins

BONUS VIDEO: Not just tufts is our basing series where we explore the context of your piece. In this episode we look at how to create sacred ruins - the secret sauce of oils and how spilling over onto the black rim can add another dimension to your work. 

Enjoy!

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2023-08-05 08:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post

Blood Angel Ballistus Dreadnought pt 2

How to do you get projects finished? What tricks can we use to get a big project like this over the line and complete? 


Enjoy!

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2023-08-05 08:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post

Blood Angel Ballistus Dreadnought Part 1

How to do you paint ludicrously saturated red? 

How to you create black marble, apply precision decals and using oils! 

Enjoy!

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2023-07-29 08:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post

Prepare for AUGUST! Colour Theory 105

END OF AUGUST PAINT ALONG. 

End of August I'll be encouraging the community to paint this wonderful Ripper of Dread Squad from W Artel Miniatures.

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Black Legion: Grim Dark Gold & review.

Grim Dark Gold - the essence of the Black Legion - painting gold! 

When you look at the model, there's so much trim that you need to think of painting these guys in gold as their primary and black as the secondary. It's a strange mental leap you need to make to achieve a good black legion scheme. 

I've also been tapped up by Dark Star Paints to try out their range of metallics. The video took a strange tone at the end of the tutorial/ review. I'm keen to get your thought...

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DISCORD REQUEST: Horus Ascended Gems

A request from our Discord community - how to paint Horus Ascended gem stones. Any requests please pop them below and I will get around to making a video/ pdf on the subject. 


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2023-07-15 08:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post

The Nameless One. Black Legion Theory Video.

A behind-the-scenes look at this conversion. We examine how we drag inspiration from the background fuzz of our thoughts and pinpoint key elements to translate into our work. 

It's a meander around the creative process I use to create miniatures like this. 

Watch this video in conjunction with our Crafting Characters and our 2023-07-08 08:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post

Discord Leviathan request & Black Legion Vlog

How to Paint Leviathan - Pre-shading Guide.

This is an unusual video I admit. It's a video reference for people who want to know where to place their pre-shade on their Leviathan miniatures. It's a reference, not a guide.

DISCORD - WORKING LINK

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Discord Request: How to Paint Lupercal's Face

A requested video via social media - how to paint Horus Lupercal’s face. This also forms an excellent colour recipe for warm caucasian skin tones. It’s brush only a well! So great to sharpen your skills with.


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2023-07-01 08:00:07 +0000 UTC View Post

How to Paint Matte Black Armour (Black Legion)

This is part of a larger Black Legion commission where the client requested a matte black scheme. This is brush only and perfect for producing mass infantry fast.

Perfect for sneaky armies like alpha legion and raven guard.


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How to Paint Deathwing White

A video that focuses solely on how to paint Deathwing white. Combining all of our favourite techniques to create an easy-to-replicate colour scheme for your Dark Angels.

Enjoy.


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How to Paint Hive Fleet Typhon

Learn how to adapt a colour scheme to paints you own already. No need to run out and buy a new raft of paint - you have the tools already! It’s time to learn how to use them.

This video works out all the kinks in the initial scheme, preparing us to tackle LEVIATHAN!


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2023-06-24 08:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post

Badab & New 40K vlog 1

BADAB HERE WE COME! We have a new challenge for our warlords - we're venturing into the world of Badab for our new season. You can find details here on how to participate. 

oh, if you haven't already you might want to join our Discord - the Tale of Gamers run for our Patreons is turning into something unexpected...

2023-06-17 08:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post

How to Paint Lamenters

The First Video in our BADAB series  

Warning. This video is cursed, and you will have bad luck if you watch it. 


ENJOY!

 

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2023-06-17 08:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post

The Lion Masterclass: The face of Charlemagne

The Lion Masterclass: The Face of  Charlemagne - in this video, we look at the step-by-step process to paint the face of Charlemagne and dive into the theory behind sub-surface scattering.

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Badab After Dark & NEW PARTNERSHIP

BADAB HERE WE COME! We have a new challenge for our warlords - we're venturing into the world of Badab for our new season. You can find details here on how to participate. 

oh, if you haven't already you might want to join our Discord - the Tale of Gamers run for our Patreons is turning into something unexpected...

2023-06-10 08:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post

Art of ComproMyles: Flame Swords

A Discord Request from a student. If you have any requests please send them over and we'll add them to the list!


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2023-06-10 08:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post

Colour Theory 104 & Badab Challenge announced.

BADAB HERE WE COME! We have a new challenge for our warlords - we're venturing into the world of Badab for our new season. You can find details here on how to participate.  

oh, if you haven't already you might want to join our Discord - the Tale of Gamers run for our Patreons is turning into something unexpected...

2023-06-03 08:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post

Delaque Spyker OSL Tutorial

This one is full of moments that you can screen shot. Enjoy. 

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The Lion Robe & Pelt - Masterclass

The Lion Masterclass continues with how to paint the crimson of the cloak and the tricks we can eply to avoid the Christmas problem. 

Please note this video is taking a little longer to process and may not be avaibale to veiw straight away. Never fear check back in a couple of hours and it will be ready to go. 

Enjoy.

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2023-05-20 08:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post

The Lion Robe & Templar Edit

MORNING!!!!!

This weekend we bring you a feast of knightly virtue. First up is the re-upload of the Black Templar tutorial. We continue the Lion masterclass with the pelt and robe. 

Next up, his kingly visage and how to paint osl on a NEcromunda Psyker mutant.


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Essentials: Stringy Blood

Upon special request this video explores how to create stringy blood effects. Perfect for all manners of gore and grime. 

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All Corpse Grinder Tutorials can be found HERE. 

And if you enjoyed that, why not check out our other Necromunda ...

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The Lion pt:1 - The Green Problem

The Lion Masterclass starts with an interrogation of green and the beauty of the loaded brush. 


Enjoy. 


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2023-05-13 08:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post

The Feast of Fest

Max from Bearfoot minis has kindly joined me in a chat about Fest and the best reveals from last weekend's show. ENJOY!


oh, if you haven't already you might want to join our Discord - the Tale of Gamers run for our Patreons is turning into something unexpected...

DISCORD - WORKING LINK

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COMMUNITY SHOUT-OUT.

2023-05-06 08:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post

Crusader Black - How to Paint Black Templars

In my quest to capture every shade of black possible I present Crusader's Black. 

The Black Templars have been a struggle for me - nothing I painted quite scratched that itch. Until now. This is the blueprint for any crusade you may wish to launch. 

Death to the Witch.

Death to the Mutant.

Death to the Heretic. 

Ave  Imperator.


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2023-05-06 08:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post