Sorastro's The Lord of the Rings Painting Series Ep.1: Orcs, Goblins, & Ruffians
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Published 2019-03-31
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VIDEO CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Introduction
1:10 - Steps Overview
3:05 - Priming
5:43 - Paints Needed
8:56 - White Dry Brush
9:51 - Base Colours
21:51 - Shade
26:51 - Finishing Touches
30:27 - Scenic Bases
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PAINTS USED:
Chaos Black Primer: amzn.to/2FDg4Tk
Tamiya Fine White Primer: amzn.to/2GJCSCF
From the Vallejo Model Color - Basic Colors paint set: amzn.to/2OBNkOP
Refractive Green
Flat Blue
White
Black)
Flat Red
Flat Brown
Clear Orange
Silver
Yellow Ochre
Buff
Flat Flesh
Flat Green
And these are the four Citadel Shades (which can be bought individually, or as part of a complete set: amzn.to/2WD6S8l):
Nuln Oil
Agrax Earthshade
Athonian Camoshade
Reikland Fleshshade
OTHER EQUIPMENT:
Lahmian Medium: amzn.to/2Wz65VK
Plastic palette: amzn.to/2OyfzOt Although these days I prefer to use a wet palette: Everlasting Wet Palette: www.redgrasscreative.com/everlasting-wet-palette/e…
Desk Lamp by Redgrass Creative: www.redgrasscreative.com/redgrass-r9-desk-lamp/?re… (I actually use a larger, overhead lamp when filming, but this is a great hobby lamp for most people)
PAINT BRUSH: Rosemary & Co Series 8 Size 2 - www.rosemaryandco.com/series-8-pointed-round?u=217… (select "short handle").
Rosemary & Co Series 56 flat brushes: goo.gl/sMuHrA (I used a size 2 and a size 4 in this video)
Daler Rowney Flow Enhancer: amzn.to/2HMR1AF
Testors Dullcote: amzn.to/2WBiLM0 or Vallejo Matt Varnish: amzn.to/2WBjpJq
Chaos Black Primer: amzn.to/2FDg4Tk
Tamiya Fine White Primer: amzn.to/2I1bqkF
OPTIONAL ITEMS:
Vallejo's Dark Earth paste: amzn.to/2FLIA6u
Army Painter Battlefield Rocks: amzn.to/2WDDNcX
I used the following grass tufts from Gamers Grass www.gamersgrass.com/ although you could of course just pick a couple to use:
Dry Green (2mm)
Moss (2mm)
Dark Moss (2mm)
Autumn (5mm)
Burned (6mm)
Hobby Holder: gameenvy.net/
For airbrush users, this is the black primer I use: amzn.to/2HOc8me
And I also used Cold Grey and Dead White from the Vallejo Model Air range.
This is the airbrush & compressor that I use (although it's somewhat overkill for basic priming duties!): goo.gl/9NSaSX
White Tack for sticking the minis down: amzn.to/2WBlghm
Citadel Mouldline Remover: amzn.to/2FNbcfD (although I normally use a standard craft knife)
BASE SIZES:
In the base game there are 27 X 25mm bases, and 4 X 30mm bases (for the Hungry Wargs, and the Hill Troll)
ALTERNATE PAINT SUGGESTIONS:
For the yellow-ish skin tone, Ogryn Camo mixed with a little XV-88.
For the Caucasian skin tone: Cadian Fleshtone mixed with a little Abaddon Black.
Also - Flat Brown can be matched using a roughly 3:2 mix of Mournfang Brown and Rhinox Hide.
All music composed by and © copyright owned by Sorastro.
All Comments (20)
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For those of you that are using this video as a complete intro into painting minis. I would recommend that you do the Ruffians separately, so you are not overwhelmed by the amount of minis to paint. There are 18 minis total, so taking out the 6 Ruffians might make it more manageable for those that are just starting out.
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You are a perfectionist, from the incredible music, to your amazing teaching ability and the flawless results. Its a true joy to watch your videos Sorastro :)
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You are the reason i cameback to miniature painting after 20 years. Thanks sir for your awesome tutorials. Keep it going!
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This comment is from Taiwanese fan. It's so amazing guide for me. I can't wait to paint my minis.
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The only tutorials on YouTube that make me buy the game in order to try the painting steps :D Amazing job!
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I'm a brand-new painter and I found your channel through mention by another channel - The MiniJunkie - and I am SO GLAD I did! Your step-by-step instructions in this video makes me feel like I can really paint some great-looking minis! I love that you are very clear on all your supplies, how to mix the different colors, what order to paint the various parts, and how to use the shades to add contrast! Thank you for the great tutorial! I am off to check out the rest of your channel to see if you have any more videos focused on the beginner painter. 😊
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That white dry brush after priming is a GAME CHANGER.
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What a fantastic video! As a beginner, this is a true masterclass. Thank you for the detailed content and step-by-step explanation.
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Fantastic how you round up everything for a beginner painter and also pleasing your long time viewers with a new fantasy based series. And I love love love the music!
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These are such great tutorials. Just getting back into mini painting and you have a wonderful and clear way of illustrating techniques that apply to any model. Thanks again for sharing your gifts with us!
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I don't know if it the satisfying technique or your voice... but these videos are very relaxing.
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Thank you so much for sharing your art with us and make it accessible !
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Best painting YouTuber out there.
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Dear Sorastro, incredable painting work as always. I like it, that you show the techniques for painting– starters and only with a basic set of paints. two thumbs up!
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These tutorials are great. I bought my first game colour set and I'm ready to start with painting Descent. Your videos make me feel it can be so easy :D
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Good morning Sorastro, really excited for this series. Thank you !
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Awesome video! I’ve been hoping for a video like this for awhile. So glad you’re starting a LotR series. Thank you, my painting has gotten so much better as a result of your vids.
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Thanks again for another excellent guide. I love how you cover your same techniques in multiple videos, it works well as reinforcement of methods of painting. I am not sure if I am getting this game yet, but I am definitely going to keep watching for ideas and tricks.
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Point of view: stopped paiting when I was 12 years old, 12 years later totally hyped to start again due to this vid. THANKS! You've earned a sub.
