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Knights of Darkness

We're going knight mad - why? Well we conclude our Knight Tutorial series this weekend and diving right into another Knight tutorial next week - crusader BLACK. But that's not all.


We managed to bag a copy of The Lion. The next MAsterclass will be The Angel of Death, the Lion. 

We've also got a scattering of Praetorians, Colour Theory PDF's and whatever else I can pack in....

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Knight Masterclass: Detailling, basing and weathering.

The End of the course! This completes our masterclass course on how to paint a Warhammer Knight Titan. 

We hope you have enjoyed the series and cannot wait to see what it spawns. Over time we will be adding to this learning resource when we paint more of these beasts. This series represents the core of how to paint a Knight and can be enjoyed by everyone. 

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Knight Course: Body and Trim

Building on the lessons learned in our Herladry PDF, we throw some paint at the body and trim of the Knight. 


If you would like to see other knight houses detailed please request them in the discord link below.

If you have any questions please ask here DISCORD 

Enjoy the video!

Redgrass Games

2023-04-22 08:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post

What's going on over there?

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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We're throwing some paint on the knight following on from our PDF guide on Heraldry. 

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Lil'Legend's Guide to Heraldry

Super pleased with how this one tuned out. Not only is it an overview of the rules of tincture it provides simple guides for the most popular knight houses with a section on how to see colour. 

If you would like to see other knight houses detailed please request them in the discord link below.

If you have any questions please ask here DISCORD 

Enjoy the video!

Redgr...

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Armageddon Basing: Blanchitsu Style Not Just Tufts

NOT JUST TUFTS: Armageddon edition.

I have a dream. Of painting a 2nd ed boxed set on Armageddon lead by Dante, supported by Tycho. 

I have a dream. Of painting a Black Templar army, defending Helsreach. 

And this base is the first step in realising those dreams. 

May all your dreams come true.


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If you have any questions please ask here 2023-04-15 08:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post

Knight Course: Knight Skeleton

This video is applicable to ANY knight household!

Hello and welcome to the introduction to the knight painting course. We'll cover everything from out-of-the-box cleaning and assembly to adding the last black layer to the rim of the base.

Learn the tricks I've developed as a commission painter to create a fantastic knight in a reasonable time frame.

If you have any questions please ask here 2023-04-08 08:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post

BONUS CONTENT: The Rules of Tincture.

Tincture - what is it? How is it pronounced? Let's find out! 

Learn how to choose colours for heraldry and how to see colours by drinking wine. Enjoy. 

Learn the tricks I've developed as a commission painter to create a fantastic knight in a reasonable time frame.

If you have any questions please ask here DISCORD 

Enjoy the video!

Redgras...

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Knight Titan Masterclass. Part 1 Assembly.

“In the songs all knights are gallant, all maids are beautiful, and the sun is always shining.” - G.R.R Martin.

Hello and welcome to the introduction to the knight painting course. We'll cover everything from out-of-the-box cleaning and assembly to adding the last black layer to the rim of the base.

Learn the tricks I've developed as a commission painter to create a fantastic knight in a reasonable time frame.

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Before the Brushstroke: Half Light

Welcome to a brand new series where we explore the thoughts, concepts and theory that are used before brush hits miniature. 

The series starts with an exploration of Half Light and how we can employ this technique on our own compositions. 

ENJOY

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Adeptcion envy? Don't worry, here are the course materials.

Miss out of Adepticon? Not to worry, here are the course materials for the classes I'm hosting. I'll be making these into short tutorials in the future, and if you wanted to follow along these will be indispensable! 



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Art of Compro-Myles: SOLAR AUXILIA

The first in a series of tutorials detailing the myriad designs of the Astra Militarum (or guard to use the vulgar).

Which regiment would you like to see covered next? Make requests in our DISCORD  server!

Myles


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ADEPTICON BOUND

This week we proudly present:



Cannot wait to get out to Chicago again guys. Feel free to say hi if you see me wandering around, but please don't offer me any magic beans...

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DISCORD COMMUNITY SHOUT-OUT.

2023-03-18 09:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post

THE AVATAR OF KHAINE: Masterclass

The Avatar of Khaine Masterclass. 

This is a DISCORD  request from a Patreon that I was only too happy to oblige. 

THis video masterclass covers:

Underpainting

OSL

Use of Fluo Pigments

and how to paint bunny ears. 

ENJOY!!!

Redgrass Games

2023-03-18 09:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post

Art of Compro-Myles: Grim Dark Gold

In the grim darkness of the far future, there is only GOLD.

I had time to whip up a grim dark gold tutorial. Hope you find it useful to create your own old, disgusting gold. 

MYLES

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HORUS ASCENDED: The Embers of Empire - Base Tutorial

Horus' base is a scene stealer. Come learn how to make Horus the star of the show, not the extra in the background. 

HORUS ASCENDED BASE MASTERCLASS. 

ENJOY!

Redgrass Games

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Horus Ascended Masterclass: Wolf Cloak

The great and the powerful all bend to pay homage to Nectar (it will make sense after watching the video)


Enjoy the latest in the Horus Lupercal Masterclass series. Next we have the base! 

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Adpeticon Prep.

We're in full swing, headed toward ADEPTICON!!!!!!

Cannot wait to get out to Chicago again guys. 

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This week Mathew provides us his seminal Ultramarine recipe in PAINTING THE LEGIONS

& we contine the Horus MAsterclass with Horus' Cloak.


DISCORD COMMUNITY SHOUT-OUT.

DISCORD .

NMM, Basing, Slaves to Darkness, Gol...

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Horus Masterclass: Crimson CloakCloak

The perfect tutorial for technique and application. If you want a tutorial on how to paint crimson cloaks, this is for you. 

ENJOY!

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Painting the Legions: Ultramarines

This legendary tutorial is from the one and only Mathew Kane. 

His love for Ultramarines saw him net a Golden daemon using this scheme. And we hope it will prove as equally fruitful for you. 


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Art of Compro-Myles. Dark Angels Armour (40K)

The easiest way to paint the sons of the Rock. Get your models battle ready with this super simple, and easily repeatable recipe. 


ENJOY.

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HORUS ASCENDED: The Heads of Lupercal

Heads? Plural? 

Enjoy the vid. :)


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Horus Ascended Metallics

Part 2 of the full masterclass series. We're breaking this up into easily digestible videos with the hope that you will paint alongside us.

Any questions please post them in the DISCORD group and we can get a nice feedback loop going.

Rosemary & Co:

Dry brushes

Redgrass Games

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Snow, Oil and...Clamato juice?

Our first course of the year has concluded and I'm missing my brothers and sisters from the Great Northern Wastes already. 

Thank you for the warm hospitality, the dog sled ride, and the attempt at making a snowman. 

But to hell with clamato juice. That stuff can die in a fire. 

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Horus Ascended: Black Armour

Part 1 of the full masterclass series. We're breaking this up into easily digestible videos with the hope that you will paint alongside us.

Any questions please post them in the DISCORD group and we can get a nice feedback loop going. 

Rosemary & Co:

Dry brushes 

Redgrass Gam...

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Painting the Legions: Imperial Fists

As the Painting the Legions series draws to a close we have some of the best schemes to come. Fists, Ultras and - Alpha LEGION! Not to be missed! 


Enjoy. 

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HORUS ASCENDED MASTERFCLASS: Episode 0

Welcome to the new Masterclass series: Horus Ascended. 

This video will take a look at how I create dynamic lighting on a miniature and how to prepare Forge World resin.

Prime your Horus and join me on a paint along like no other. 

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HOW TO PAINT ENDRYD HAAR: MASTERCLASS

Endryd Haar the Warhound, the Betrayed. This full masterclass tutorial guides you through how to paint Black Shield armour, scarred flesh, orange plasma glow, and how to apply weathering powder to bases.

This model was 3-D printed using our 8K Printer. If you’d like to print a copy of your own please get in touch 2023-01-21 09:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post

Jetting off to Canada, The Riven Hound, and Cyber Attacks!

Off to a great start this year with A MAJOR CYBER ATTACK ON THE ROYAL MAIL.

If you have bought a miniature from our store - I thank you, and I beg for a little more patience in sending the items out to you. We sent our outstanding orders for the discontinued Ultra Praetor the day of the attack. The parcels are safe, they're still at the post office waiting to be processed. 

But EITHER DEATH OR GLORY. <...

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How to photograph minis

HOW TO PHOTOGRAPH MINIATURES 

Is now live. Enjoy!

All I can do is apologise for inflicting this guide on how I photograph minis on you...

DISCORD REQUEST!

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