Paint Perspective - Miniature Painting Podcast

Siege Studios

Miniature painting professionals tackle a new topic each week, along with answering listener questions.

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48: The FASTEST way to drill barrels, Addressing the CLICKBAIT & See us at UKGE!
5d ago
48: The FASTEST way to drill barrels, Addressing the CLICKBAIT & See us at UKGE!
It's the one you have all been waiting for... THE BARREL DRILLING BATTLE! In this absolutely hilarious episode, James and George go head to head in the ultimate barrel drilling speed contest! But who will win? Pin vice or power tool?Also in this episode: We discuss Games Workshop's recent shift in their approach to YouTube, Clickbait and the podcasting industry within miniature painting. Don't forget our question of the week, which this week tackles creating variety in your army whilst still being effective with your time. It’s also time to discuss #aprocalypse so we share the amazing entries from our community (and some of our favourites). As always, we close with our hobby hack, this week from one of our listeners! COMMISSIONS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/xBKW8ONYX PAINTING LAMP ➡️ https://shorturl.at/ryBEGPATREON ➡️ https://shorturl.at/tCIKU BOOK A CLASS ➡️  https://shorturl.at/ory37EVERYTHING AIRBRUSH ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bdX07LISTEN ON THE GO ➡️ https://pod.link/1690786293DISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM680:00:25 James *actually* finishes the Kroot shaper0:04:06 UK Games Expo 0:07:30 Siege Academy 0:09:31 Water Pots… Again0:13:28 Army painting tip 0:16:06 Wet palettes in the fridge 0:17:42 Paint Perspective Poetry 0:19:09 Who actually does our painting?0:21:33 BARREL DRILLING BATTLE0:35:05 Results! 0:43:38 GW takes YouTube seriously now0:51:22 YouTubers of the past 0:56:33 Is mini painting YouTube too isolated?0:58:56 Clickbait 1:09:50 #Aprocalypse1:15:25 QOTW adding variety to armies 1:20:16 HH: Paint funnels 1:21:37 Support the showSupport the Show.Paint 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
47: Army painting prep, wet palette hacks and the perfect water pot!
25-04-2024
47: Army painting prep, wet palette hacks and the perfect water pot!
Planning is something that we have spoken about many times on the podcast before, but with our personal army projects looming, we wanted to discuss our own approaches to preparation... In this episode, we discuss the balance of painting models you enjoy Vs what you want to field on the table, and our own strategies for conceptualising an army from its infancy, from colour schemes to test models! Also in this episode: We answer our listeners comments about our wet palette tricks, debate the perfect water cup, and make an exciting announcement! Plus we answer our question of the week and share our parting hobby hacks! COMMISSIONS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/xBKW8ONYX PAINTING LAMP ➡️ https://shorturl.at/ryBEGPATREON ➡️ https://shorturl.at/tCIKU BOOK A CLASS ➡️  https://shorturl.at/ory37EVERYTHING AIRBRUSH ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bdX07LISTEN ON THE GO ➡️ https://pod.link/1690786293DISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM680:00:00 Trailer0:00:25 A new “James-ism”0:02:00 Underworlds painting progress0:06:41 Wet Palette upgrades0:07:42 Joe’s big secret 0:14:12 Exciting Announcement! 0:19:59 Listeners Comments…0:22:28 Hobby shopping 0:23:47 Podcast demos 0:26:31 Palette paper size 0:27:39 Water cup debates0:31:23 A Paint Perspective poem…0:34:27 Planning your Warhammer army… 0:35:57 Considering gaming first0:56:20 Making a plan for painting 1:03:36 How build choices affect painting1:09:27 Utilising test models1:15:04 Strategic colour scheme choices 1:23:11 Conclusion1:26:34 Question of the week1:30:04 Hobby Hacks1:32:46 Support the show!Support the Show.Paint 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
46: Rating every CHAOS Space Marines Legion (models and lore)
18-04-2024
46: Rating every CHAOS Space Marines Legion (models and lore)
This week, we have another fun one for you! following from our previous ranking episode, we go through all of Games Workshops chaos space marine warbands and legions, and tier rank them in order of which we think is best!Don’t worry, there’s still talk of painting too! Also in this episode, Joe updates us about his personal hobby progress with his Underworlds war bands, and James updates us on his (growing) Mordian Iron Guard retro army! Plus, our question of the week, about getting through a loss of motivation after building your models...COMMISSIONS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/xBKW8ONYX PAINTING LAMP ➡️ https://shorturl.at/ryBEGPATREON ➡️ https://shorturl.at/tCIKU EVERYTHING AIRBRUSH ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bdX07BOOK A CLASS ➡️  https://shorturl.at/ory37LISTEN ON THE GO ➡️ https://pod.link/1690786293DISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM680:00:00 Trailer0:00:25 Painting an Underworlds warband 0:03:06 Even more tanks?!0:08:15 Every Chaos chapter ranked!0:09:14 Iron Warriors 0:14:39 Thousand Sons0:20:35 Emperors Children 0:29:44 Word Bearers 0:33:54 Night Lords 0:39:50 Black Legion 0:45:40 Death Guard0:50:54 World Eaters 1:02:04 QOTW: getting past the ‘ugh’ phase 1:04:42  Support the show!Support the Show.Paint 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
45: How to *properly* use a Wet Palette... And 4 better Warhammer tools to try!
11-04-2024
45: How to *properly* use a Wet Palette... And 4 better Warhammer tools to try!
Everyone loves a painting gadget, but not all of them make a lot of sense... In this episode we talk about some of our least favourite product categories, and teach you about our (often cheaper), better alternatives we have picked up over the years, many of which you may even have in your home already! Also in this episode: We answer our listeners comments about subassemblies, water cups, and episode listening order. Plus we answer our question of the week about how to know when a model is 'finished', and share one of Joe's hobby hacks! COMMISSIONS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/xBKW8ONYX PAINTING LAMP ➡️ https://shorturl.at/ryBEGPATREON ➡️ https://shorturl.at/tCIKU BOOK A CLASS ➡️  https://shorturl.at/ory37EVERYTHING AIRBRUSH ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bdX07DISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM680:00:00 Trailer0:00:44 Teaching a new class 0:02:11 “If you can’t see it”0:05:29 Three water cups??0:08:20 Who is to blame? 0:12:02 5 (terrible) painting gadgets 0:12:29 Product 10:16:05 how to properly use wet palette0:25:59 Mistakes painters make 0:28:45 Our personal choices 0:37:38 Product 20:43:30 Product 30:46:39 Product 40:51:57 Product 50:55:51 QOTW: When is a model finished?0:59:02 HH: wrist watch parts on models?Support the Show.Paint 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
44: The TRUTH about Airbrushes for Warhammer... Don't make an expensive mistake
04-04-2024
44: The TRUTH about Airbrushes for Warhammer... Don't make an expensive mistake
This week, we tackle what has to be one of the most important (and often misunderstood) tools in the miniature painting hobby... Airbrushes. In this episode, you will learn the biggest mistake beginners make with the airbrush, why the airbrush might not actually save you time, the pros and cons of the tool itself, how to improve your airbrush skills, and how to avoid wasting your money on the wrong equipment. Also in this episode: George has made a 'big' achievement, avoiding shaming in the hobby, our question of the week, featuring how to teach your friends to paint, and our closing Hobby Hacks! COMMISSIONS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/xBKW8ONYX PAINTING LAMP ➡️ https://shorturl.at/ryBEGEVERYTHING AIRBRUSH ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bdX07PATREON ➡️ https://shorturl.at/tCIKU 0:00:00 Intro0:00:30 George’s “big” achievement 0:04:40 A Painting holiday?0:06:15 Listeners Comments0:06:21 Not following the box art 0:08:26 Staying happy with painting 0:10:05 Hobby shaming 0:14:50 A thank you from us 0:16:50 The TRUTH about Airbrushes 0:17:55 Debunking myths…0:18:49 “It makes you a better painter”0:29:12 The Biggest mistake new painters make 0:33:22 Why it wont make you paint faster 0:37:10 Good habits to form 0:41:33 Dealing with blockages 0:44:58 What it ACTUALLY does well0:53:51 No matter the weather outside…0:54:53 More expensive doesn’t mean better 1:03:50 Don’t overlook this. 1:06:19 Teaching your friends to paint?1:09:13 Hobby Hacks!Support the Show.Paint 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
43: Creating CUSTOM Warhammer COLOUR SCHEMES
28-03-2024
43: Creating CUSTOM Warhammer COLOUR SCHEMES
This week the gang is back! Games Workshop sent us some of the new Kroot miniatures, so we tasked the team with painting a variety of custom colour schemes! Expect to learn our process for how we painted the models, and how we generally tackle experimental projects too. You’ll also hear our top tips for taking shortcuts when adapting colour schemes to your army, so you can get the best quality for the most efficient investment of time. Also in this episode, our question of the week about the best meals before a painting session, and of course share some of our hobby hacks, including an awesome trick for taking photos of your models! COMMISSIONS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/xBKW8EVERYTHING AIRBRUSH ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bdX07ONYX PAINTING LAMP ➡️ https://shorturl.at/ryBEGPATREON ➡️ https://shorturl.at/tCIKU 0:00:00 Intro0:00:25 We’re back! 0:02:49 The bet…0:11:25 Painting Kroot for Games Workshop0:15:00 Red Kroot 0:30:26 Do you need to paint your best?0:32:13 Green Kroot 0:44:26 Retro Kroot0:50:07 Blue Kroot 0:53:40 Green Kroot0:55:53 Lime green Kroot0:58:59 Grey Kroot 1:01:02 Tiger Kroot1:03:46 March For Macragge1:12:01 QOTW: Best meal for painting?1:16:18 Hack for photographing minisSupport the Show.Paint 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
42: 7 MISTAKES that are holding back your painting
21-03-2024
42: 7 MISTAKES that are holding back your painting
This week, Paul returns to the podcast! The concept of being "self-taught" in miniature painting is not something you often hear of. But we forget how now there is so much instructional content online, it has almost become the default for a new painter to learn on YouTube, without the helping hand of a hobby buddy. In this episode, we compare our experiences and discuss some of the mistakes and bad habits new painters could run into...Also in this episode, the return of listeners comments, our question of the week about painting grim dark in a box art style, and of course share some of our hobby hacks!COMMISSIONS https://shorturl.at/xBKW8PATREON https://shorturl.at/tCIKU BOOK A CLASS  https://shorturl.at/ory37DISCORD  https://shorturl.at/bwM680:00:00 Intro0:00:36 The era of Paul0:01:07 The DeWalt Sniper0:06:00 Explanation, demonstration, imitation  0:09:08 Hobby updates 0:22:30 Listeners comments 0:22:41 Are tank bases weird? 0:27:41 Making excuses for your work0:36:40 Is there too much painting content? 0:38:48 Mistakes self-taught painters make 0:39:52 Watching too many videos 0:44:04 Copying painting styles0:48:59 Distractions 0:56:13 Learning too many techniques 1:07:17 Stop taking shortcuts 1:15:41 Learning to critique models 1:22:24 How to give helpful feedback 1:37:43 Avoiding bad habits 1:50:54 QOTW: Grimdark ‘Eavy Metal1:56:31 HH: Exaggerated contrast 2:01:54 Support the show!Support the Show.Paint 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
41: Peachy's ESSENTIAL army painting tips!
14-03-2024
41: Peachy's ESSENTIAL army painting tips!
This week we are joined by none other than Chris Peach of Peachy Tips! In this episode, you’ll learn some real tricks for army painting, from mindset to technique. Peachy also shares his approach to enjoyment in the hobby and how it has changed over the years. Also expect to learn about the future of Peachy Tips and his new solo channel…Also, stick around for our question of the week, about weathering and chipping with a sponge Vs a brush! Lastly, we have a special parting Hobby Hack from Peachy himself, sharing a secret material he likes to use for sculpting cloth on miniatures!PEACHY'S CHANNEL ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@PeachyTips0:00:00 Intro0:00:37 Peachy is here! 0:03:26 I never wanted to paint armies 0:07:30 Painting shortcuts0:12:30 The Peachy timeline 0:15:56 barrel drilling DEBATE0:20:14 Learning from the pros0:23:52 Learning has changed0:30:17 Not always painting your best 0:35:46 Painting trends are a lie 0:38:40 Not hiding your mistakes 0:44:00 What Peachy enjoys the most0:52:35 Your dream hobby day0:55:18 base rim DEBATE1:08:33 ESSENTIAL army painting tips!1:12:00 Creating your own painting levels 1:23:06 QOTW sponge Vs brush chipping1:32:38 HH: Secret sculpting materials1:36:19 Outro Support the Show.Paint 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
40: THIS mistake is KILLING your motivation (with Liam Dempsey)
07-03-2024
40: THIS mistake is KILLING your motivation (with Liam Dempsey)
This week we are joined by none other than Liam Dempsey! In this thought provoking episode, you’ll learn how social media is negatively impacting your hobby, why you might not actually need to even paint your models, and how you can spend your precious and limited time on the things that you enjoy most! You’ll also gain an insight into the struggles of balancing hobby and work as professionals, our own struggles with motivation over the years, and much more!Also, stick around for our question of the week, about which franchises we want to see miniatures and games for (with some absolutely unhinged and unexpected answers). Lastly, we have a special parting Hobby Hack from Liam himself, sharing his special technique for unclogging glue needle applicators!Chapters (main topic is around 20 mins)0:00:00 Intro0:00:26 Liam Dempsey is here!0:04:14 Garagehammer0:09:09 Starting a YouTube channel0:15:02 Liam's Joe0:20:43 This MISTAKE is killing your motivation0:26:11 It doesn't need to be incredible0:35:33 The most fun part of the hobby0:40:38 This will motivate you…0:49:11 Do you NEED to paint Warhammer?1:03:37 Will Amazon ruin the hobby?1:12:10 Warhammer is like…guitars?1:18:01 Keeping things fresh 1:25:49 QOTW: What franchise needs miniatures? 1:34:44 HH: Unclogging glue applicators 1:37:00 Support the show Support the Show.Paint 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
39: What we REALLY think about ARMY PAINTER…
29-02-2024
39: What we REALLY think about ARMY PAINTER…
Paint Perspective Podcast 39, featuring... what we REALLY think about The Army Painter...This week, we are diving deep into the upcoming range of Warpaints Fanatic paints, testing them to their limits by professional and hobby painters alike, so we can let you know the good, bad and the satin…Also in this episode, we discuss our monthly painting challenge - #FebiusBile, which we painted using the new range, and share the amazing contributions from our community! Of course as always; we also answer our listeners comments, our question of the week (which this week focuses on stripping retro models) and of course share our hobby hacks!Thank you to The Army Painter for sending us this free copy of their Fanatic Complete set for review. 0:00:00 Intro0:00:37 Paul0:05:42 Custom Service Night Lord10:39 GENIUS0:16:48 What we REALLY think about The Army Painter0:19:22 Our history with The Army Painter0:33:41 James's test model0:34:44 Dark Blue0:35:43 Yellow0:37:44 Gold0:42:58 Dark Silver0:49:23 "Matt" Black0:53:13 Edge Highlighting56:26 Highlighting Gold58:31 Orange0:59:47 "Red"01:08:34 Washes / Shades / Tones01:12:38 Other core Warpaints01:15:10 Initial concerns01:17:19 Purple01:20:28 More Metal01:22:40 Flexible Triad System01:28:26 Conclusion01:36:03 #FebiusBile Painting Challenge01:38:44 QOTD: Stripping models01:43:28 HH: Insant clean glazing01:48:03 Support the show!Support the Show.Paint 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
38: THIS will LEVEL UP your Warhammer painting!
22-02-2024
38: THIS will LEVEL UP your Warhammer painting!
How can you level up your painting? This week, we are joined by Paul from behind the scenes at Siege Studios! Paul is an OG veteran of the hobby from the early days in the 1980’s, and he is here to share with us his journey; picking up the brushes after a 15 year hiatus. In this thought provoking episode, you will learn how to change your mindset and approach critically improving your painting, forging the path for growth as a beginner or intermediate painter. Also in this episode, we discuss some awesome new Warhammer miniatures which have been revealed in the past few days, answer our listeners comments about the best brush sizes, our question of the week which this week is focused varnishing both display and gaming miniatures, and of course share some of our hobby hacks!0:00:00 Intro0:00:30 Our guest! 0:02:11 Kroot Lone-spears 0:05:47 Terminator Captain0:09:16 Endryd Haar 0:12:41 Painting 16 Mordian Tanks0:19:12 Hobbying in the 80s0:25:40 Preserving your brushes 0:27:55 Raven Guard are D tier 0:29:10 Alternate basing schemes 0:31:49 LEVEL UP your painting 0:36:34 Turning points of improvement 0:47:07 Steps to take as a beginner0:54:55 THIS moment changed it all 1:03:56 QOTW: Should you varnish models? 1:13:29 HH: Planning painting sessions1:17:31 Support the showSupport the Show.Paint 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
37: Every Space Marines Chapter RANKED!
15-02-2024
37: Every Space Marines Chapter RANKED!
Which Space Marine Chapter is best?! This week, we have a fun one for you! In the spirit of our infamous Dark Angels Vs Blood Angels feud we go through all of Games Workshops listed chapters and tier rank them in order of which we think is best, but with a twist of course; we have to all agree on where each chapter is ranked!Don’t worry, there’s still talk of painting too! Also in this episode, we answer our listeners comments about brush care and maintenance, our question of the week which this week is focused on running your own painting competition, and of course share some of our hobby hacks! 0:00:00 Intro0:00:27 Horus Heresy reveals0:04:23 Big Announcement!0:06:50 Hobby updates0:12:20 How do you clean your brushes?0:14:55 Replacing brush caps0:17:44 Correct paintbrush storage0:19:06 Entering your first painting competition0:22:32 Warhammer models that got worse0:26:15 Space Marine chapters RANKED0:27:10 Black Templars0:33:56 Deathwatch0:41:41 Grey Knights0:48:06 Imperial Fists0:55:30 Iron Hands0:59:18 Raven Guard1:03:34 Salamanders1:06:52 White Scars1:13:28 Space Wolves1:16:31 Ultramarines1:22:08 Dark Angels & Blood Angels1:27:06 QOTW: Running a painting competition1:41:19 HH: Making subassembly handles1:45:55 Support the show!Support the Show.Paint 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
36: The TRUTH about Warhammer brushes
08-02-2024
36: The TRUTH about Warhammer brushes
Stop wasting your money on brushes! This week, we discuss arguably the most important and personal tool in all of the miniature painting hobby. In this episode, you will learn from James’ own expertise from designing the Artis Opus Series S/M brushes, how to choose the best paint brush for you, why expensive brushes can actually save you money, how to make your brushes last a lifetime and much more.   Also in this episode; The space marine debate results are revealed, we respond to more of our listeners comments, our question of the week which this week tackles coloured metallic paint schemes, and of course share our hobby hack (and a few bonus ones)! 0:00:00 Intro0:01:24 Retro Mordian conversion progress0:06:14 Warhammer Underworlds appreciation0:14:17 Heated Space Marines Debate (RESULTS)0:20:44 Are White Scars underrated?0:26:04 The PERFECT dropper bottles0:27:14 Neurodiversity in the hobby0:31:05 The GOAT podcast review0:33:21 The TRUTH about Warhammer brushes0:36:54 Are synthetic brushes brushes cheaper?0:41:29 The best brush sizesO:50:18 The wand chooses the wizard0:57:16 Stop wasting your money1:15:28 QOTW: Painting Coloured Metallic armour1:20:10 HH: Guitar string cables for WarhammerPaint 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.Support the Show.Paint 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
35: Space Marine colour scheme debate gets *HEATED*
01-02-2024
35: Space Marine colour scheme debate gets *HEATED*
It’s Biel-Tanuary! In this episode we discuss our experiences painting Aeldari characters for this month’s community challenge! Expect to learn about our personal process for painting miniatures, our struggles, obstacles and how we overcame them! We also review submissions from the community. Also in this episode; James and Joe argue over what George should pick for his next army, we discuss the new Warhammer miniatures reveal, respond our listeners comments, question of the week, and of course share a hobby hack!0:00:00 Trailer0:00:33 Meeting MiniWarGaming Dave0:02:07 New Warhammer models!0:15:44 The DEBATE0:31:01 Listeners comments0:32:06 Airbrushing over rattle cans?0:36:08 Primer cure time?0:37:30 Painting with your kids0:38:07 Crimes against painting0:39:29 Painting with no light0:42:34 Painting Eldar Miniatures1:10:48 Community submissions1:20:18 starter paint sets?1:25:48 Painting grass tufts1:28:17 support the show!Paint 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.Support the Show.Paint 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
34: MiniWarGaming Dave: "There are NO MISTAKES in painting"
25-01-2024
34: MiniWarGaming Dave: "There are NO MISTAKES in painting"
Dave from MiniWargaming joins us on episode 34 of Paint Perspective Podcast to share his thoughts on FEARLESS painting, bonding with family through miniature painting, and the juxtaposition of being a BEGINNER painter while 16 years into Warhammer content creation.RAVAGED STAR ➡️  https://shorturl.at/qAVW8SEE MORE DAVE ➡️  @miniwargaming  COMMISSIONS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/xBKW8LISTEN ON THE GO ➡️ https://pod.link/1690786293DISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM68PATREON ➡️ https://shorturl.at/tCIKU 》15-25% off 40k Element Games http://bit.ly/2ltN9KV》For Double Crystals Use Code 'SIE193' at checkout!In this hilarious episode, you'll learn why putting pressure on yourself is holding you back, how you can enjoy painting Warhammer more, and of course we'll share some tips you can implement to improve your own Warhammer painting along the way! This episode also marks the return of one of our recurring gameshow segments - COMMAND, RESERVE, PURGE! Also, stick around for our listeners question of the week, which in this episode tackles adapting paint schemes from infantry miniatures to vehicles. Lastly, we have a special parting Hobby Hack from Dave himself, sharing his technique for weathering miniatures! 0:00:00 Intro0:01:07 What is MiniWargaming?0:06:50 Siege x MWG History0:13:50 Ravaged Star0:25:03 Defeating burnout0:39:55 Dave's BIGGEST discovery0:47:34 Adopting FEARLESS painting0:51:24 What mistakes you have learned from?0:54:40 Behind Dave's 144,000 pts of Chaos1:01:56 COMMAND, RESERVE, PURGE!1:09:15 QOTW: Adapting paint schemes for vehicles1:14:43 HH: Sponge weathering1:17:16 OutroSupport the Show.Paint 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
33: THIS made me enjoy painting Warhammer again...
18-01-2024
33: THIS made me enjoy painting Warhammer again...
What's everyone's obsession with speed painting!? In this episode, we unpack how we made alterations to our mindset, and routines to make painting more enjoyable and relaxing! Expect to learn why the pressure of time can actually make a project less enjoyable, if you actually need  pressure to improve as a painter, and the key tricks to enjoy painting within the hobby...We also respond our listeners comments about sculpting miniatures, using flags for colour schemes, automotive vs miniature primer products, and more!Don't forget our closing question of the week, which in this episode tackles how to achieve the best possible lighting setup for your hobby space. 0:00:00 Intro0:00:27 Everyone has beef0:05:44 Biel-Tanuary updates0:10:00 Brettonian model reveal0:15:02 Poll results: Mould line removal0:17:20 Automotive vs Mini-painting Primers0:22:07 Use Flags for your colour scheme0:23:47 What painting journal to buy0:24:15 Thoughts on sculpting0:30:08 Learning from mistakes0:32:02 Podcast reviews0:33:07 THIS made me enjoy Warhammer again...0:47:17 I wanted to quit painting completely0:49:51 Removing stress from painting0:56:25 Speed painting obsession1:02:30 High pressure painting1:15:24 QOTW: Painting lamp height1:22:41 HH: Cleaning airbrush nozzles1:24:55 OutroPaint 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.Support the Show.Paint 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
32: EASY ways to paint your Warhammer army faster!
11-01-2024
32: EASY ways to paint your Warhammer army faster!
In this episode you will learn how to make colour scheme choices that make your army stand out, look better, and are both easier, and faster to paint! You will also find out why metallics are a secret hack to unlocking more speed, why some armies are faster to paint than others, and much more...We also respond our listeners comments about gadgets for your painting journal, mistakes in buying too much paint, what makes a spray can a true primer, and whether Warhammer is really a hobby all about collecting. Don't forget our closing question of the week, which in this episode tackles best practices for removing mould lines, and our bonus hobby hack about secret uses for plastic glue!Paint 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.0:00:00 INTRO0:00:30 Biel-Tanuary hobby update0:15:05 THE OLD WORLD: Painting a Tomb King0:21:57 Painting journal gadgets0:23:05 Buying too many paints0:28:40 Is Chaos Black a primer?0:37:56 Is Warhammer a "collecting" hobby?0:39:58 MAIN TOPIC: EASY ways to paint your Warhammer army faster0:41:57 Colour choice0:47:04 Metallics0:49:37 Army choice0:54:39 Colour theory0:58:00 Easy colour scheme examples1:04:31 QOTW: Removing mould lines1:13:40 HH: Secret uses for plastic glue1:16:35 Support the showSupport the Show.Paint 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
31: AVOID these Warhammer painting mistakes!
04-01-2024
31: AVOID these Warhammer painting mistakes!
Paint Perspective Podcast 31, featuring... Mistakes ALL miniature painters need to avoid, reacting to the new Warhammer miniatures, tips to improve your painting, plus listener comments, question of the week and our weekly hobby hack! Paint 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.0:00 Intro0:30 Discord Hobby Hangout1:55 New Dark Angels reveals10:23 New store anniversary models13:42 James’ new army22:20 Listeners comments22:44 Paint Perspective life advice23:11 Motivating yourself to paint an army24:21 Magnifying headsets26:29 The toothbrush trick27:00 Painting every day29:36 The podcast for nose rings31:48 Compressor tank full of water32:52 What job do you do while you listen?35:52 Biel-Tan-uary37:24 Main Topic37:46 Mistakes when priming43:09 Over thinning your paint46:20 Not Critically thinking about your mistakes50:44 Don’t have false expectations56:15 Keep your first model59:23 Don’t stay in your comfort zone1:01:39 Don't buy too many models1:07:58 Don’t buy loads of equipment1:13:51 Question of the week: How to tackle split colour schemes1:19:51 Hobby Hack: fixing paint thats too thin1:23:14 OutroSupport the Show.Paint 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