For those that don't have their babblefish installed, "I'm going to indulge myself by aiming for a higher standard"=I'm taking y'all to school, either strap in or get off the bus. Up to you, but it's sure to be a hell of a trip! Thank you sir, much appreciated. Please stay safe!
Everything seems very easy when you paint. I am a total incompetent and I love your videos. I learn a lot even though I don’t do very well. Thank you so much.
Thank you David! I'm taking these minis quite far, but you could totally paint them a lot more simply, and still have something that looks great on the tabletop 🙂
practice practice practice ! all the really good painters in know took years to get there . and some of them have saved their early models just to show how far they've come . pretty funny some of them .
I am always amazed by your work but that OSL from the belt on the arms is next level. This mini really pops like it is straight from the pages of a comic!
Thanks so much mate! Composing the music is by far the most difficult and time-consuming part of the production process, so I'm really glad you liked the new tracks. :)
amazing series that you are running. Doctor Oct was one of the best Marvel Villains and for you to stick with his original color combination is great to see
Solved the download problem :-) Just waited 24 hours, then tried again, and it worked :-D Now I can watch this again and again on repeat while I try and emulate your paint scheme on my own Dr Octopus :-> Can't wait to see your Black Widow painting tutorial, if it's any where near as good as your Captain Marvel one :-D Keep bringing 'em out Mr S, as you're a bright, shining light in these dark times :-D
Question: I love your soundtrack music. I know you compose your own and I have a youtube channel and was thinking of doing the same thing. Do you use a hardware synth or controller with Cubase or Native Instruments? Thanks for answering this wonky question.
Thank you! Yes I use a MIDI keyboard and Cubase. I also subscribe to East West Music's Composer Cloud to just their awesome VST instruments. sorastro.com/sorastros-music/ 🙂
Awesome work as usual. Looks like you have your hands full between Crisis Protocol and Legion, but have you considered doing a generic Western Legends video? They’re all just cowboys so the palette would be very similar for all of them, but I’d like to get your take on a few of those figures.
When can we expect to see the Phoenix from Kingdom Death: Monster? I've been waiting to paint that bird for quite some time, and some guidance would be appreciated!
Hi! I'm honestly not sure yet; that's going to be a massive project that will take quite a chunk out of my schedule, but I'll certainly get to it... :)
Love what you did with the Spiderman figure too. I added "web wings" like he has in the comics using car body mesh, then painted them black. LOTS of swearing, re-cutting and bending, and gluing them in place was a night mare, to say the least, but they look "Spectacular" :-D Downloaded the PDF on Black Widow, so now have something to work with that'll make her shiny outfit look good :->
love this work. what would be your tip to mix or make a Fluoro bright colour? i normally have to try to blend into it. but havent found the right method
Well, I like the Vallejo Model Color range of fluorescent tones, but there are others that are fine too - such as the Scale75 "FX Fluor" tones, and Warcolor also make some. They key to using them is to ensure you've got a fairly white undercoat to beneath, as the tones are somewhat translucent. :)
Thanks! As mentioned in the video description, I'm using a Size 2 Rosemary and Co Series 8, and as mentioned in the video (th-cam.com/video/-XrVy3N2kbI/w-d-xo.html) I did indeed provide him with zenithal highlights. :)
Hi Sorastro, I just wanted to say really great job on all the Marvel Miniatures lately. You inspired me to get a full set of Vallejo Model Color, something which I have been in love with using these past few weeks with all the recent free time I’ve had. Thank you so much for being a wonderful teacher and having absolutely killer editing, and production on your videos. When did you start painting miniatures? When did you start getting Scale75 paints? What made you want to use Scale 75? I don’t know if I’m quite ready to jump into That brand yet as learning to thin gel medium seems like a bit of an uphill battle for my one track kinda mind haha. I just started dabbling in the contrast paints and woah are they unique and kind of fun, so maybe I am. One new paint at a time though 😉. Anyways thank you for really showing me that I could do this. It all started with your blood rage miniatures way back when for me when I really considered getting into this hobby. I bought a Badger Patriot 105 airbrush to Zenithal prime( something I still use today some 2-3 years later) Saved me a ton on rattle can. And a full line of P3 paints.
Thanks a lot Casey! I used to paint Warhammer (Fantasy and 40K) as a kid, so on-and-off for quite a few years (decades!). I bought most of the Scalecolor paints a couple of years ago because I enjoy trying different paint ranges out, but only relatively recently started properly exploring the super matte range as I was searching for colours for these Marvel minis. And boom - I just LOVED the red tones when I used them for Iron Man, then the green tones also for Hulk; the colours just have such a purity and vibrancy. I also really liked the yellows which I used here.. :)
Hey guys, hope you can answer me a question about paints. Can i thin down GW contrast paints with lahmian medium or does this "destroy" the contrast paints ability to do what it is supposed to do.
Contrast Paints can be thinned down with Lahmian Medium, Contrast Medium, Glaze Medium, Airbrush Flow Improver and even water. This will definitely weaken the color (which in some cases like Shyish Purple is good, while in other like Magos Purple might be problematic) but they'll essentially work just the same. The only you might find is that you need to do a little more work to avoid getting a really bad splotchy finish depending on the color.
This is just as amazing as all the others, though you are costing me a fortune in new paints... Will you be doing Ultron? For someone new to NMM, I'm really hoping for some tips on a model that is virtual all metal!
Thanks a lot Rob! Ha, yeh - sorry about all the paints; I'm throwing everything but the kitchen sink at these models 😁 Yes, I'll be covering Ultron in a couple of figures time.. 😀
I love this tutorial, and normally download them for further viewing, but every time I try to download this video, it comes back as no site known. Is anyone else having the same problem, as I can download other videos, just not this one.
Hi! Yes, I get asked all the time (which is why I always include that information in the video description) - I use a Size 2, Series 8 brush by Rosemary and Co. 😀
This is a perfect example of how amazing OSL looks when done well; it really does fool the eye into thinking that the nuclear generator is throwing off actual light. By the way, I never realized that's what that was supposed to be; I guess Doc Ock has given up on the idea of ever having kids...
“I like to add hue during highlights to create interest but the magenta later on will add enough interest and I wanted to keep the color relationship clearly defined” Me having zero artistic training “...oh yeah totally I was thinking the same thing. For sure. Def know what we’re talking about here”
Those light source highlights, oh myyyy.
Thank you! They're a lot of fun to do :)
@@Sorastro Stunning, realistic effect. Bravo, sir!
Love your photos😍
Thank you my friend! I do love trying to capture epic, scenic shots. 😁
I dont know what is better: Your fantastic editing, or your fantastic paint jobs and narration. Love your channel Long time sub here :)
That's very kind - thank you! 🙂
Same everything is absolutely perfect it blows my mind!! 🙌🙏
Josh Freeman he has no ego either. It’s just pure and wonderful.
Loved the back ground music kicking in. Sounded like an arcade boss fight at times.
Thanks a lot! I'm glad you said that because I wanted quite a retro, synth-heavy feel :)
The lighting on the tentacles is phenomenal. Impressive, inspiring, and awesome as always!!
Thanks a lot mate! I'm really glad you liked it :)
You’re the king of OSL. Seriously good stuff.
Thank you very much Dustin! I hope you enjoy my upcoming Thor episode too.. 😁
For those that don't have their babblefish installed, "I'm going to indulge myself by aiming for a higher standard"=I'm taking y'all to school, either strap in or get off the bus. Up to you, but it's sure to be a hell of a trip! Thank you sir, much appreciated. Please stay safe!
Ha ha - thanks so much Rob! 😁
You make it look so easy. Fantastic work as always!
Thank you very much! Composing the music is definitely the part I find hardest 😁
Everything seems very easy when you paint. I am a total incompetent and I love your videos. I learn a lot even though I don’t do very well. Thank you so much.
Thank you David! I'm taking these minis quite far, but you could totally paint them a lot more simply, and still have something that looks great on the tabletop 🙂
practice practice practice ! all the really good painters in know took years to get there . and some of them have saved their early models just to show how far they've come . pretty funny some of them .
Surely with practice I can improve my skills. Thanks for the advice, my friend.
I just paint a few figures for my role-playing games. I admire your painting skills.
I am always amazed by your work but that OSL from the belt on the arms is next level. This mini really pops like it is straight from the pages of a comic!
Thank you so much! I really appreciate all your kind comments :)
This one has been my favorite of the Crisis Protocol series so far... Very impressive!
Thank you so much! :)
Really enjoyed this one. Getting a Carpenter Brut vibe with the music. Love it!
Thanks a lot! I'm really glad you enjoyed the music. I wrote quite a lot of new stuff specifically for this episode :)
absolutely awesome love the way Doc looks
Thanks a lot! I'm glad you liked it :)
I always scared and nervous when I'm watching your movies. I know that I never will be able to painting so amazing like you.
Thank you! I'm taking these particular minis quite far, but I don't always paint to this standard :D
They should hire you to paint their stuff.
Awesome ! Although if I don't see any KDM during the lockdown, I'm gonna be disappointed in you Sorastro.
Wow. This video was packed. Object source lighting as well as NMM. Nice job as usual S.
Thank you very much Christian! I sure did enjoy going a little crazy with the Doc :D
Another Great video , Thank You !!! Hope you and your loved ones are well ! Until next one, take care, Tony
Thank you so much Tony! We're staying safe (and sane - just about) thanks. 😄
80% Highlights & Finishing Touches - I love it 😅🥰
And the new music pieces turned out great ❤️
Thanks so much mate! Composing the music is by far the most difficult and time-consuming part of the production process, so I'm really glad you liked the new tracks. :)
You always make brilliant paint jobs looks so incredibly easy. Well done!
Thanks a lot buddy! I'm glad you liked it :)
amazing series that you are running. Doctor Oct was one of the best Marvel Villains and for you to stick with his original color combination is great to see
Thank you very much! :)
Solved the download problem :-) Just waited 24 hours, then tried again, and it worked :-D Now I can watch this again and again on repeat while I try and emulate your paint scheme on my own Dr Octopus :-> Can't wait to see your Black Widow painting tutorial, if it's any where near as good as your Captain Marvel one :-D Keep bringing 'em out Mr S, as you're a bright, shining light in these dark times :-D
Hey Paul! I actually covered Black Widow as a PDF guide which you can grab here: sorastro.com/2020/03/21/black-widow-pdf-painting-guide/ :)
Stunning work as always.
Thanks so much Alan! I'm glad you liked it 🙂
Absolutely amazing job
Thanks a lot Christopher 😀
Very cool. You make superheroes look cooler.
Thanks a lot buddy! :D
Awesome mate! Love your OSL work!
Thanks my friend! :)
Fantastically done!!
Thanks a lot Tim! 😀
Hope you do some zombicide 2nd edition stuff.
Question: I love your soundtrack music. I know you compose your own and I have a youtube channel and was thinking of doing the same thing. Do you use a hardware synth or controller with Cubase or Native Instruments? Thanks for answering this wonky question.
Thank you! Yes I use a MIDI keyboard and Cubase. I also subscribe to East West Music's Composer Cloud to just their awesome VST instruments. sorastro.com/sorastros-music/ 🙂
Awesome work as usual. Looks like you have your hands full between Crisis Protocol and Legion, but have you considered doing a generic Western Legends video? They’re all just cowboys so the palette would be very similar for all of them, but I’d like to get your take on a few of those figures.
Awesome work. Any chance of a skin tutorial painting faces.
th-cam.com/video/-XrVy3N2kbI/w-d-xo.html :D
When can we expect to see the Phoenix from Kingdom Death: Monster? I've been waiting to paint that bird for quite some time, and some guidance would be appreciated!
Hi! I'm honestly not sure yet; that's going to be a massive project that will take quite a chunk out of my schedule, but I'll certainly get to it... :)
Really great work!
Thanks a lot Tom! I'm glad you liked it :)
Great! Can't wait for your approach for subsequent SW Legion stuf. I'm curious how you'd tackle AAT or TX-130.
Thanks Szymon! I've actually just painted my TX-130 and will be publishing a PDF guide soon: instagram.com/p/B_p2ApYnJPq/?igshid=qzk4a799ydh6 🙂
@@Sorastro That's great news! Getting ready with mine then :)
Awesome! :D
I assume the backpack is done using the same paints as the tentacles? Any paint recommendations for going for the classic brown hair?
Could you paint the star wars legion death troopers?
Hi Josh! Sure - I published a PDF guide for them last year: sorastro.com/2019/05/01/death-troopers-pdf-guide/ 🙂
yes!
Love what you did with the Spiderman figure too. I added "web wings" like he has in the comics using car body mesh, then painted them black. LOTS of swearing, re-cutting and bending, and gluing them in place was a night mare, to say the least, but they look "Spectacular" :-D Downloaded the PDF on Black Widow, so now have something to work with that'll make her shiny outfit look good :->
love this work. what would be your tip to mix or make a Fluoro bright colour? i normally have to try to blend into it. but havent found the right method
Thanks Mike! If you're asking how to create your own fluorescent paint using regular paints, then I don't think it's possible..
@@Sorastro thought as much. Are there any good fluorescent paint colours to always have for mixing
Well, I like the Vallejo Model Color range of fluorescent tones, but there are others that are fine too - such as the Scale75 "FX Fluor" tones, and Warcolor also make some. They key to using them is to ensure you've got a fairly white undercoat to beneath, as the tones are somewhat translucent. :)
@@Sorastro thanks for the tips
Excellent!!!
Thank you Rodrigo! 😀
Great tutorial Sorastro! What brush are you using here? No zenithal for Octopus? Why? Tks!
Thanks! As mentioned in the video description, I'm using a Size 2 Rosemary and Co Series 8, and as mentioned in the video (th-cam.com/video/-XrVy3N2kbI/w-d-xo.html) I did indeed provide him with zenithal highlights. :)
Hi Sorastro, I just wanted to say really great job on all the Marvel Miniatures lately. You inspired me to get a full set of Vallejo Model Color, something which I have been in love with using these past few weeks with all the recent free time I’ve had. Thank you so much for being a wonderful teacher and having absolutely killer editing, and production on your videos.
When did you start painting miniatures?
When did you start getting Scale75 paints?
What made you want to use Scale 75?
I don’t know if I’m quite ready to jump into That brand yet as learning to thin gel medium seems like a bit of an uphill battle for my one track kinda mind haha. I just started dabbling in the contrast paints and woah are they unique and kind of fun, so maybe I am. One new paint at a time though 😉.
Anyways thank you for really showing me that I could do this. It all started with your blood rage miniatures way back when for me when I really considered getting into this hobby. I bought a Badger Patriot 105 airbrush to Zenithal prime( something I still use today some 2-3 years later) Saved me a ton on rattle can. And a full line of P3 paints.
Thanks a lot Casey!
I used to paint Warhammer (Fantasy and 40K) as a kid, so on-and-off for quite a few years (decades!).
I bought most of the Scalecolor paints a couple of years ago because I enjoy trying different paint ranges out, but only relatively recently started properly exploring the super matte range as I was searching for colours for these Marvel minis. And boom - I just LOVED the red tones when I used them for Iron Man, then the green tones also for Hulk; the colours just have such a purity and vibrancy. I also really liked the yellows which I used here.. :)
19:53 Light finds a way.
Hey guys, hope you can answer me a question about paints. Can i thin down GW contrast paints with lahmian medium or does this "destroy" the contrast paints ability to do what it is supposed to do.
Contrast Paints can be thinned down with Lahmian Medium, Contrast Medium, Glaze Medium, Airbrush Flow Improver and even water. This will definitely weaken the color (which in some cases like Shyish Purple is good, while in other like Magos Purple might be problematic) but they'll essentially work just the same. The only you might find is that you need to do a little more work to avoid getting a really bad splotchy finish depending on the color.
Hey buddy how do you make the small newspapers ?
Hey! Just print them out and stick 'em down! Here you go: sorastro.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Newpapers-etc.jpg 🙂
Excellent work! Are you planning on doing B2 battle droids soon? i'd love to see how you get the bluish metal
Thank you! I do have the B2s, and I'm keen to paint them! 🙂
This is just as amazing as all the others, though you are costing me a fortune in new paints... Will you be doing Ultron? For someone new to NMM, I'm really hoping for some tips on a model that is virtual all metal!
Thanks a lot Rob! Ha, yeh - sorry about all the paints; I'm throwing everything but the kitchen sink at these models 😁 Yes, I'll be covering Ultron in a couple of figures time.. 😀
@@Sorastro Awesome! Can't wait for that.
Thankyou
You're welcome Paulo! :)
I love this tutorial, and normally download them for further viewing, but every time I try to download this video, it comes back as no site known. Is anyone else having the same problem, as I can download other videos, just not this one.
Thanks Paul! I've no idea about the video download problem though; sorry! 🙂
Hey, sure you get asked a lot- but what brushes do you use? Thanks
Hi! Yes, I get asked all the time (which is why I always include that information in the video description) - I use a Size 2, Series 8 brush by Rosemary and Co. 😀
Thanks. Loving your work, cheers for the guides/tips.
Thanks Poult! Much appreciated 🙂
Was that a Daily Bugle newspaper? As always amazing work sir.
Ha - yes, well spotted! And thank you :)
This almost gets me over missing the ultimate Octopus/Superior Spider Man versions of Otto
This is amazing and I really liked the lighting. Only complaint is that Otto should have brown, not black hair.
Thanks a lot! I'm aware that his hair is usually brown, but it just didn't work aesthetically with the other colours for me! :)
I dont usally like TH-camrs that brags about there stuff, but plz make one! I wannna se all your collors and equipment etc! :)
Hi Josef! I've been meaning to film a little studio tour for a while now; I've just struggled to find the time, but I'll do my best.. 😀
This is a perfect example of how amazing OSL looks when done well; it really does fool the eye into thinking that the nuclear generator is throwing off actual light. By the way, I never realized that's what that was supposed to be; I guess Doc Ock has given up on the idea of ever having kids...
Ha ha - thanks a lot buddy! You've been watching and providing kind comments on my videos for years now, and I really appreciate it. :)
i was just thinking 'He always desaturates the colors , i wonder why' and then you answered :)
Ha yeh.. sometimes I forget to explain why I make the decisions I do, so I'm glad I remembered on this occasion :)
“I like to add hue during highlights to create interest but the magenta later on will add enough interest and I wanted to keep the color relationship clearly defined” Me having zero artistic training “...oh yeah totally I was thinking the same thing. For sure. Def know what we’re talking about here”
Lol buddy :)
FYI... the description of the video says "This is a guide to painting Captain Marvel..."
Thanks buddy! I've now corrected that :D
New thumbnails!
Ha ha - yep; I thought it would be helpful to make the actual mini a bit more visible :D
@@Sorastro I agree, it's much easier to see the painjob. I was just taken aback a little after seeing your old thumnail style for so many years.
Your brushes are like pens....wow....just wow....Also ......''Paaaaarker....when i get you i 'm gonna tear your spider limbs apart one by one!!!!''
Lol thanks buddy 😁
Doc Ock kinda looks like Gruncle Stan.