96: Kitbashing CUSTOM Space Marines (that don't suck)
We love converting and kit bashing space marines, but how do you really take them to the next level, and make a truly custom character (that doesn’t suck)? In this episode we are deep diving on the planning and character creation side of kit bashing…Joe reveals how (and why) he designed his custom character for his army, And how James curates parts for his homebrew chapter of space marines! Expect insights into:🔎How to curate unique parts for your kit bash✍🏻How to design a truly unique character🙅🏻♂️Where hobbyists go wrong🔥Hobby hacks to improve your miniaturesHuge thanks to our sponsors! You can check them out here:EVERYTHING AIRBRUSH ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bdX07SIEGE SCENICS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/TF7FLCUSTOM SERVICE ➡️ https://shorturl.at/kGH79ONYX PAINTING LAMP ➡️ https://shorturl.at/ryBEGPATREON ➡️ https://shorturl.at/tCIKU WARHAMMER BITS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/Z44Sq0:01:06 The fan favourite 0:02:28 Painting NEW Emperors Children!0:12:58 Kit bashing space marines! 0:14:20 Painting kit bashed models0:18:34 EASY customisation 0:24:09 Make them BETTER0:39:28 Where it goes WRONG0:46:32 Sourcing parts and bits 0:53:35 Origins of “Custom Service”1:01:20 Joe’s CUSTOM model reveal! 1:09:32 Planning like a pro 1:13:53 Hobby HacksSupport the showPaint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
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95: My Most EXPENSIVE Warhammer MISTAKE… All of Your Questions Answered!
No matter your skill level in the hobby, everyone has questions about painting Warhammer miniatures and this week we’re here to answer them! We asked our community what they want to know about all things miniature painting, to give you our perspective as professional painters… Expect insights into:🎨How to work with difficult paints🖌️How to improve your brush skills🙅🏻♂️The best ways to fix mistakes 🔥Hobby hacks to improve your paintingHuge thanks to our sponsors! You can check them out here:EVERYTHING AIRBRUSH ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bdX07SIEGE SCENICS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/TF7FLAll our links: PATREON ➡️ https://shorturl.at/tCIKU ONYX PAINTING LAMP ➡️ https://shorturl.at/ryBEGCOMMISSIONS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/xBKW8CUSTOM SERVICE ➡️ https://shorturl.at/kGH79DISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM680:00:00 Trailer0:01:09 Announcements 0:03:33 Hobby Updates 0:15:02 Answering all your questions! 0:16:24 The photo table 0:21:03 Learn this SOONER0:24:52 Brush cleaning tips0:27:30 Is “box art” too limiting? 0:32:53 Making dioramas0:37:38 Dream miniatures 0:40:54 Fixing airbrush mistakes0:42:21 Why are bases boring?0:45:00 Working with bad paint0:51:00 3D printed miniatures0:55:25 Commission painter skills0:58:01 Using Inks for miniatures1:00:32 Non GW miniatures1:02:23 Balancing painting and work1:04:45 Healthy lifestyle1:08:29 Left handed painting1:11:00 Model Gaps 1:12:22 Smoother brush strokes1:16:05 What’s on our playlist?1:18:11 Mental health improvements 1:20:56 Expensive hobby mistakes 1:26:22 Fundamental skills1:28:40 #marchformacragge1:32:00 Hobby Hacks! Support the showPaint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
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94: The TRUTH about Warhammer Painting tutorials…
We all love consuming Warhammer painting tutorials here on YouTube, but how much practical knowledge can you REALLY learn from videos?In episode 94 of Paint Perspective, we discuss how we like to learn new skills in miniature painting, the best tips for becoming a better student and how you can get better behind the brushes!Expect insights into:🎨 How we learned to paint miniatures🖌️ The best way to learn from online content👨🎓 How you can become a better student🔥 Hobby hacks to improve your paintingPATREON ➡️ https://shorturl.at/tCIKU ONYX PAINTING LAMP ➡️ https://shorturl.at/ryBEGMERCH ➡️ https://shorturl.at/GOTkWRECOMMENDED PRODUCTS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/N9k7P0:00:00 Trailer0:00:50 Deep in thought…0:04:05 HUGE Patreon update! 0:20:15 IMPROVING from tutorials! 0:32:29 Miniature painting classes0:36:53 Absorbing Information 0:46:06 What we learned from videos0:51:27 Are paint lists pointless?0:55:00 Painters common mistakes1:08:14 Hobby HacksSupport the showPaint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
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93: What we REALLY Think of: Infinity Miniatures...
Theres lots of miniatures games out there beyond Warhammer, but there's always been one that stands out the most... Infinity In this episode, James tells us about the Infinity miniature he painted this week, how they compare to our experiences to other systems and manufacturers, and how it could improve your skills as a miniature painter! Expect insights into:🎨 Why have we previously overlooked infinity 🖌️ James' experience painting the models💪🏼 How these models can improve your skills🔥 Hobby hacks to improve your paintingThanks to Corvus Belli for sponsoring this episode! #ad Check out the range here: https://store.corvusbelli.com/en/PATREON ➡️ https://shorturl.at/tCIKU ONYX PAINTING LAMP ➡️ https://shorturl.at/ryBEGDISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM68MERCH ➡️ https://shorturl.at/GOTkW0:00:00 Trailer0:00:51 Saint: Narrative Gaming 0:11:33 Hobby Updates 0:15:11 REALLY think of: Infinity 0:22:03 Casting quality 0:25:41 Why Infinity is different0:32:33 Painting Infinity miniatures0:47:28 New editions0:51:15 Improving your painting 0:54:57 #Febroodary1:02:34 Hobby HacksSupport the showPaint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
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92: John Keys - How to paint AWARD WINNING Warhammer Miniatures
Competition time will soon be upon us in the miniature painting community, so who better to chat with this week than upcoming judge of IronSkull 2025: John Keys!In episode 92 of Paint Perspective, John gives us his fascinating insight into the ‘journey’ of miniature painting and how his approach has changed over the years.Expect insights into:🎨 Why John stopped painting GW miniatures🖌️ The best reason to enter a miniature painting competition 🖤 How mental health can impact your painting 🔥 Hobby hacks to improve your paintingHuge thanks to John for joining us this week, you can see more of his work on his social media here: https://www.instagram.com/megazord_man/IRONSKULL 2025 ➡️ https://shorturl.at/mhTqyPATREON ➡️ https://shorturl.at/tCIKU BOOK A CLASS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/ory37ONYX PAINTING LAMP ➡️ https://shorturl.at/ryBEG0:00:00 Trailer0:00:46 Who is John Keys? 0:11:00 Painting & mental health 0:20:38 NOT painting Warhammer 0:26:49 Choosing miniatures 0:33:05 How did you learn to paint? 0:42:56 The value of competitions 0:47:53 IronSkull 20250:55:31 Giving GOOD feedback… 1:08:05 Hobby HacksSupport the showPaint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts