There is a link in the description for the examples we talked about on the episode, but if for some reason that link doesn't work for you here is a big messy list of what we talked about: Low budget: Less than $30 on average Modeling supplies (Green stuff/Sculpting tools/Snips/Scraper/reverse grip tweezers/pin vice set) - $5-20 www.greenstuffworld.com/en/55-green-stuff www.amazon.com/Yagugu-Silicone-Clay-Sculpting-Tool/dp/B08B53DMQ3/ www.amazon.com/Tamiya-America-Modelers-Cutter-TAM74093/dp/B00LMIBEDG/ www.amazon.com/Revell-39083-Modelling-Tool/dp/B07SQ9FY4F/ www.amazon.com/Squadron-Products-Action-Curved-Tweezer/dp/B000GL1L88/ www.amazon.com/Vise-Hand-Drill-Jewelry-Making/dp/B098CF3VMM/ www.amazon.com/Headley-Tools-Durable-Double-Sided-Healing/dp/B08DHDZKGS Dice Tray $15-$35 www.amazon.com/Forged-Dice-Co-Reversible-Removable/dp/B07JR4WXBJ/ Dice pack - $5-20 www.amazon.com/s?k=Chessex Notebook with refillable paper $15-$40 www.amazon.com/vent-Refillable-Notebook-travelers-sketching/dp/B06XG13523/ wet palette $20-$40 www.amazon.com/Game-Envy-Exemplar-Miniature-Painting/dp/B0BC27CF9Y/ Painting Handle $12-25 www.amazon.com/Redgrassgames-Painting-Handle-Miniature-Additional/dp/B0BLY25BPT Storage bottles for mixed paint + immersion blender + ball bearings $10-15 + $12-25 +$5-10 www.amazon.com/Badger-Air-Brush-Co-121-Paint/dp/B000BROV02/ www.amazon.com/Bekith-Dispensing-Bottles-Boston-Plastic/dp/B07KZK6JRW www.amazon.com/Paint-Mixing-Stainless-Agitator-Paints/dp/B08MXGPHPH/ Turntable - $20-30 www.amazon.com/BWWNBY-Rotating-Turntable-Photography-Decoration/dp/B09FGQPM8Z/ Painting smock (apron) - $10-$20 www.amazon.com/Ruvanti-Professional-Durable-Adjustable-Pockets/dp/B07VJMK7N7/
Wait, are Tufts cotton balls or something? So you can soak up the spill? Just not a word I've heard in the hobby, which means different area/country normally, but could just be different group. Forgive the curiosity, just trying to learn.
The past few months all I heard was my family asking what I wanted, so finally I asked if they can talk to one another if I gave them a list, safe to say I only put models as I’m growing my collection a lot
It's amazing to ask for! It's the most common gift within our playgroup gift swap every year still, but we know each other and know what they have been eyeing for the past few months in the store. We just tried to find a list of things that wasn't plastic to add to some random family member's pile of shame.
I can’t wait for this channel to blow up. Found it yesterday and I really enjoy these two. Binged most of the episodes while modeling and painting up my cultists yesterday
10:40 - I actually disagree. GW pots are GREAT...for THIN paints. Washes and Contrasts are great in the pot since I can just dip in my brush and apply it to the figure, no waste!
A little late but I always tell people to get me a Gunpla Tool kit. It's anywhere from 7-15$ and it's got clippers an xacto knife and all sorts of tools. It's great to have extra kits around for when I inevitably misplace one.
Watched this as a kind-of list for myself, and ended up seeing the re-fillable notebook and 100% know 3 people I'm buying that for, even though they don't wargame. Thank you
Gift models really shine in Secret Santa events within a circle of wargamers. You have the benefit of people who simultaneously understand what you're looking for and also have the insight to look for creative alternatives (both third party and conversion/kitbash material), especially when the group agrees on a monetary price range and that the models must be memorable in some way (not just another generic hero or chaff unit). Even if it's not for wargaming, if each member of the group has a small stockpile of unbuilt kits, there's also the option of mystery gift exchanges where each member of the group wraps up at least one model kit (usually one they aren't likely to work on) without addressing it to anyone, adds it to a pile, and the group then gets a round-robin pick of what's been put in the pile. This can sometimes be its own source of entertainment as well if a kit or two becomes something of a hot potato over consecutive years, as I've seen in at least one scale model group outside of the wargaming scene.
Do not get someone with a bird or reptile a 3D printer. My husband wants one and not only do we not have room (very small house), we have no reasonable way to protect our tortoise from potential fumes. Birds and reptiles often do not have ways to filter hazards in their lungs as mammals do and are extremely susceptible to toxins in the air.
Outside of a specified model/kit they ask for, the best bet would be a gift card to a local hobby shop. That way they can pick what models they want, if any - and if they dont want more models they could instead get a different type of game or just some merch.
23:20 if you want a rotary tool, just buy a small cheap dremel between 15-30€/$ (depending if the mandrel set is worth it for you) - you can carve with it, sand down bits / edges, drill & cut different materials and can be useful in regular household renovations and so on... - I have a cheap rechargable one, it is very weak but it gets the job done sooner or later (if I had kids I would give it to them, as they are really safe, just give them good gloves and face protection if they are cutting with it) - I also have an actual Dremel, it is absolutely great for dioramas, carving & it also has the small adapter on hose. I suggest bying a universal chuck adapter for faster & easier use
thank you-the Wowstick Mini Cordless Drill is a huge help. I been using a Dremel 4300 for a few years. this is so helpful for just my 3d printing a epoxy casting too. No idea why i never seen this before!
Terrain: Tinkerhouse games is worth checking out. You have to get some glue and clamps to assemble it. But it’s pre-painted, robust, and holds up perfect for 40K games. You can easily scale how much you spend as well.
I came up with nail polish storage solution a couple years back when I was looking for a solution for myself. I was thinking those small floating shelves but I was worried about how easy it would be for it all to fall off, and that's when I found the nail polish shelves. They are not super cheap, but man, have I loved them these last couple years.
My buddy is getting a baneblade for his new guard army. When he saw that disappear off his wish list, he got super excited. I'm thinking models are the perfect gift to get someone.
The problem is when they get too many models at the same time. First it's a rush, then it feels like it is going to take forever and it is a little anxiety inducing. Ps: this did happen to me because my gf and all my friends got me models XD
I think getting someone models you know they want is great. I think they're cautioning against that because they're trying to help people that know NOTHING about the hobby. Last thing a Necron player needs is a random box of Orcs or whatever.
Seeing as we're coming up on this time of the year again, don't overlook a good space heater, I know I can't be the only person who's hobby space is in an unheated area, garages, attics, basements etc that are either unheated or poorly heated, it makes ALL the difference for me when I get home from work at one in the morning and it's winter but I want to paint
I heard you guys a couple weeks.ago, and randomly you've popped up a few times since then, I've checked out a few episodes and I actually rlly dig you two. I am about to order the pen drill, I don't know if the ones I got were rubbed against concrete before they shipped them to me but I have to press so hard I'm always worried about my.models breaking apart. So when I daw that I got so hyped. LoL
For notebooks, I highly recommend discbound. It allows users to move pages around as needed. I use Happy Planner products, which is definitely more decorative (found in hobby stores), but there's also TuL (found in office supply stores), which tends towards more neutral. I have an expander Classic size for all my tabletop notes and character sheets.
Coming from Gunpla I got myself a God Hand nipper for nub cutting AFTER I use my cheap nipper to remove the part from the runner. I'm sure other brands are good too, but I love the thing. Cuts the plastic like butter.
so like so late to the party of christmas context but i just found the channel so working through the backlog at random. yall called me out hard. i have had that exact dice tray page opened for like a week or two that ive been wanting to buy lol
Makin the rounds for Xmas 2023 it seems. I recommend a "nail polish shaker." You can strap your paint to it, push a button, and your paint is mixed in seconds. It's amazing for accessibility and saving your hands from cramping.
I don't really get those things. The whole point of rolling your nail polish is to not get bubbles, but all those nail polish shakers I've seen spin the fucker.
Ultrasonic cleaners are useful in so many hobbies. Cleaning optical, electronic and mechanical components, in cycling we use them to clean chains, and there are even non-hobby uses (cleaning glasses! and jewelry, cutlery etc.)
You can also get MDF terrain, as that's pretty cheap while still being a notable jump in quality from just random garbage. TT Combat has loads of MDF terrain sets, in multiple different milieus and genres. So if the miniatures gamer in your life is more into WWII historicals, post apocalypse, or superhero games (ex: Marvel Crisis Protocol), they've got options there. In addition to the more typical Fantasy and Gothic Sci Fi settings you get from Warhammer.
I know I'm watching this after Christmas and making a recommendation, but a nice one to look at for terrain is called "battle systems," i think? it was first made or commissioned out for a tabletop game called core space and its preprinted card stock now in a ton of styles from generic fantasy village house to weird alien hive or "inudstrial gothic scifi" you get like essentially an entire set in a box
Regarding Vortex Mixers I've seen arguments both for and against them. It mostly comes down to the price for what it is. I've come across several posts mentioning that back massagers or lady "massagers" work just as good for shaking paints at a fraction of the cost. They also have more uses than just shaking paint.
As for the vortex mixers. I have a weird tip. Hear me out: Buy a cheap china one and solder a button on it. I did that and it works great. The push activation will die on these super quickly (it did for me), but you have to hold them anyway, because they are not heavy enough. Just glue a push button on it and solder it to the activation thingy. Now you have a vortex mixer that works great (these things are not rocket science from a mechanical stand point), and it was cheap. I think I could not live without one. If it is this or the washing machine, I need time to think...
The Note Book kinda brought me to the idea. If you know that the person is a bit on the artistic side a Sketch book might be a nice idea doesn't even need to be expensive you could probably even add some elements to for example the Cover or the Back so its a bit more personal even if its just going to get used as a lil sketch collection of planed kidbashes you can peek into for next year
17:13 I know this is an older video but I just wanted to add: Don't get the "Winton" Winsor and Newton for miniatures, the pigment count is lower on those and have issues on models. Their normal (and slightly more expensive) series is ok.
As someone who loves being gifted minis and feels that the title of this vid is hearsay. It is a good list and if I got anything on this list, 'I d still be happy.
man Vallejo has some of the best paints sets, I was painting my Death Korp Troopers, and was gonna go with the Helghast Color Scheme (Greyish Black, with Orange Eyes) and found myself using a Tires and Tracks set because the Tire Black they had was exactly what I was looking for in the base coat, and it had some gun metal greys that I'm gonna use for the Lasguns, they also sell mud paint which I'm just gonna glop onto the base to make it look like the troopers are foot deep in mud On the Terrain Subject some good Cheap 40K Terrain is Fish tank stuff, a lot of the plants, underwater building and wreckage looks kind of alien so it fits that Alien Jungle Aesthetic (Think Felucia from Star Wars BF 2)
I have a friend with significant tremors so I only gift models (also I only have one friend I would gift).... My wife gifts me models too but only specific ones....
when to buy someone new models: When they're getting into a brand new army, and have a list of what they want, or if they're getting into the hobby as a start when to not get someone new models: any other time
I wanna thank you for answering that question i gave you in an earlier video. It was really useful. Think i'm gonna go with the Salamanders, seems like every game i play i enjoy being like a warrior smith, i enjoy the crafting aspects in games as well as combat, plus i'm not exactly shy when using fire based weaponry so they are definitely a perfect fit for me. I wanted to lean more towards Iron Hands due to them using cybernetics but considering Salamanders are capable of forging their own gear and what not they basically are the same thing only twice the badassery. You were right, imma just have to put Adeptus Mechanicus on hold for the meantime, Salamanders are by far better starters for my taste. Plus i'm not gonna lie, i like the melta guns. I see why space marines are the go to when it comes to starting armies, I would of gone chaos but good lord i was so divided down the middle with khorne and tzeentch, and that's not even including the daemons. Sorry Magnus and Kharne, You both are gonna have to wait because VULKAN LIVES!
I will recommend galeforce nine's battlefield in a box for terrain and gaming mats. All the terrain pieces are pre painted and decently cheap ranging like $18- $35 or so and they have some double sided gaming mats so you can get 2 different table types in one. I have the urban/rural mat so I have a table for both 40k with my ruins and Age of Sigmar/fantasy tables.
@39:25 I was one of the few with pen and paper at the last tournament. Then I will definitely notice that I am a 40th and still too little into digital. :P
A tailoring measuring tape is a cheap option--no customization that I know of, but they are much more flexible, and can reach into tight spaces more easily.
For my airbrush I bought thus master brand starter kit off of Amazon for like $130. Comes with 3 air brushes, some cleaning brushes, and a compressor. It's not super quiet but if I put headphones in and listen to something I can't hear it. When it's sitting on the desk with me. I think just the compressor is like $90
As a beginner to miniature painting, the visor magnifier lamp is amazing and stopped my eyestrain headaches, also yeah the games workshop paint pots are the worst thing Ive ever seen, why not sell them in dropper style pots, seems it would be cheaper too.
Screw spending money on the quiet compressor. Air pods pro have awesome noise cancellation, and then you have airpods pro for the rest of your activities.
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There is a link in the description for the examples we talked about on the episode, but if for some reason that link doesn't work for you here is a big messy list of what we talked about:
Low budget: Less than $30 on average
Modeling supplies (Green stuff/Sculpting tools/Snips/Scraper/reverse grip tweezers/pin vice set) - $5-20
www.greenstuffworld.com/en/55-green-stuff
www.amazon.com/Yagugu-Silicone-Clay-Sculpting-Tool/dp/B08B53DMQ3/
www.amazon.com/Tamiya-America-Modelers-Cutter-TAM74093/dp/B00LMIBEDG/
www.amazon.com/Revell-39083-Modelling-Tool/dp/B07SQ9FY4F/
www.amazon.com/Squadron-Products-Action-Curved-Tweezer/dp/B000GL1L88/
www.amazon.com/Vise-Hand-Drill-Jewelry-Making/dp/B098CF3VMM/
www.amazon.com/Headley-Tools-Durable-Double-Sided-Healing/dp/B08DHDZKGS
Dice Tray $15-$35
www.amazon.com/Forged-Dice-Co-Reversible-Removable/dp/B07JR4WXBJ/
Dice pack - $5-20
www.amazon.com/s?k=Chessex
Notebook with refillable paper $15-$40
www.amazon.com/vent-Refillable-Notebook-travelers-sketching/dp/B06XG13523/
wet palette $20-$40
www.amazon.com/Game-Envy-Exemplar-Miniature-Painting/dp/B0BC27CF9Y/
Painting Handle $12-25
www.amazon.com/Redgrassgames-Painting-Handle-Miniature-Additional/dp/B0BLY25BPT
Storage bottles for mixed paint + immersion blender + ball bearings $10-15 + $12-25 +$5-10
www.amazon.com/Badger-Air-Brush-Co-121-Paint/dp/B000BROV02/
www.amazon.com/Bekith-Dispensing-Bottles-Boston-Plastic/dp/B07KZK6JRW
www.amazon.com/Paint-Mixing-Stainless-Agitator-Paints/dp/B08MXGPHPH/
Turntable - $20-30
www.amazon.com/BWWNBY-Rotating-Turntable-Photography-Decoration/dp/B09FGQPM8Z/
Painting smock (apron) - $10-$20
www.amazon.com/Ruvanti-Professional-Durable-Adjustable-Pockets/dp/B07VJMK7N7/
Mid budget: Usually $30-75
Audible subscription - $15-$150
www.audible.com/ep/giftcenter
Branded merch (GW/Creators) $20-80
tabletoptactics.tv/shop/
merch-usa.warhammer.com/collections/latest-releases?.warhammer.com&
brushes/brush set $20-100
store.artis-opus.com/products/series-d-brush-set?variant=41713376952518
www.amazon.com/Winsor-Newton-Kolinsky-Sable-Watercolor/dp/B000YQG9ZK/
Paint set/specialty paint - $30-100
www.amazon.com/Dirty-Down-Rust-Effect/dp/B09C6N7Q7S
monumenthobbies.com/collections/pro-acryl-paints/products/pro-acryl-base-set
www.amazon.com/Vallejo-77-091-Shifters-Space-Dust/dp/B07ZP83891/
www.amazon.com/Acrylicos-Vallejo-077604-Metal-Engine/dp/B07LG9GVKX/
www.amazon.com/Winsor-Newton-Winton-Colour-Paint/dp/B000C74GV0/
Paint storage - $40-100
www.amazon.com/FEMELI-Bottles-Acrylic-Display-Organizer/dp/B08G8DJM6L
www.amazon.com/Tinctor-Organizer-Holder-Perfect-Acrylic/dp/B097Q4GV65
Eric’s Hand Airbrush (YF Youfu) - $70
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09MFFQQ17
Hobby lighting $30-70
www.amazon.com/NAKOOS-Magnifying-Stepless-Dimmable-Magnifier/dp/B0B257CLDC/
Wowstick drill - $65
www.amazon.com/wowstick-DRILL-Rechargeable-Cordless-One-Button/dp/B09C212Q66
Terrain $40-100
www.amazon.com/WWG-War-Torn-City-Necromunda/dp/B07JBKNBMX/
archon-studio.com/shop/rampart/158-rampart-eternal-cathedral.html
Customized supplies (Measuring Tape with something etched on it, Custom dice tray) $20-40
www.etsy.com/market/custom_tape_measure
High budget: $80 and up
Ultrasonic cleaner - $80
www.amazon.com/VEVOR-Commercial-Ultrasonic-Capacity-Solution/dp/B01HGNM5WE
Game Mat (60” x 44”) - $80
store.frontlinegaming.org/collections/gaming-mats/products/7804214477032-flg-mats-grasslands-1?variant=43235636674792
Vortex Mixer - $80 - $120
www.amazon.com/LabGenius-MI0101001-Mini-Vortex-Mixer-Clear/dp/B01CLLBZ6S
www.amazon.com/Scientific-Laboratory-0-3000rpm-Continuous-containers/dp/B01MXTL3FU
Fume Hood for Airbrushing - $100
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07ZSZ7NJX
Nice airbrush - $170
www.amazon.com/Iwata-Medea-Eclipse-Action-Airbrush-Gravity/dp/B000BQKFAI
Quiet Compressor - $150
www.amazon.com/Compressor-Airbrush-Piston-NO-Name-SprayGunner/dp/B07ZMH23B8
www.amazon.com/Master-Airbrush-Model-TC-40T-Single-Piston/dp/B00WBT7PTW
Display cabinet - $200
www.ikea.com/us/en/p/billy-bookcase-with-glass-doors-dark-blue-20323805/
www.amazon.com/Greenvelly-Storage-Bookcase-Bathroom-Entryway/dp/B0B5GP94CN
Dremel - $150
www.amazon.com/dp/B002L3RUW0
3D printer - $200-$300
www.amazon.com/ANYCUBIC-Assembled-Innovation-Off-line-Printing/dp/B07TVW9HGH
www.amazon.com/ELEGOO-Monochrome-Ultra-high-143%C3%9789%C3%97175mm-5-62%C3%973-5%C3%976-8in/dp/B095K3JWP3
Tablet - $100
www.amazon.com/Samsung-Lite-Gray-SM-T220NZAAXAR-Renewed/dp/B098D6LZLW/
Surefire gifts: a pot of Agrax Earthshade, a pot of Nuln Oil, and a pack of tufts.
Love me some tufts.
Always need Nuln and Aggrax, to replace the previous washes I knocked over.
@@joeflitton8034 Boy thats on point, i'm swimming in Shades rn
Wait, are Tufts cotton balls or something?
So you can soak up the spill?
Just not a word I've heard in the hobby, which means different area/country normally, but could just be different group.
Forgive the curiosity, just trying to learn.
@@codyott1982 Tufts are the little tufts of fake grass people use to gecorate bases :)
This is beautiful coming from the girlfriend of a hobbyist who wants to support his hobby but doesn’t know what to get him
The past few months all I heard was my family asking what I wanted, so finally I asked if they can talk to one another if I gave them a list, safe to say I only put models as I’m growing my collection a lot
It's amazing to ask for!
It's the most common gift within our playgroup gift swap every year still, but we know each other and know what they have been eyeing for the past few months in the store. We just tried to find a list of things that wasn't plastic to add to some random family member's pile of shame.
@@thepoorhammerpodcast this is a great list! I forgot to mention that, half this stuff I never thought about
I can’t wait for this channel to blow up. Found it yesterday and I really enjoy these two. Binged most of the episodes while modeling and painting up my cultists yesterday
10:40 - I actually disagree. GW pots are GREAT...for THIN paints. Washes and Contrasts are great in the pot since I can just dip in my brush and apply it to the figure, no waste!
I never have problems with the pots either
Never ever ask for models. My mum literally screamed when I showed her my Warp Spiders and told their price tag.
Rewatching this because my mom asked for a Christmas list and I had to remind myself what I wanted
Vibe
A little late but I always tell people to get me a Gunpla Tool kit. It's anywhere from 7-15$ and it's got clippers an xacto knife and all sorts of tools. It's great to have extra kits around for when I inevitably misplace one.
I just instantly think of this like a to-buy list. Maybe I could spare some of my plastic money to buy a few friends some of these
Watched this as a kind-of list for myself, and ended up seeing the re-fillable notebook and 100% know 3 people I'm buying that for, even though they don't wargame.
Thank you
Gift models really shine in Secret Santa events within a circle of wargamers. You have the benefit of people who simultaneously understand what you're looking for and also have the insight to look for creative alternatives (both third party and conversion/kitbash material), especially when the group agrees on a monetary price range and that the models must be memorable in some way (not just another generic hero or chaff unit).
Even if it's not for wargaming, if each member of the group has a small stockpile of unbuilt kits, there's also the option of mystery gift exchanges where each member of the group wraps up at least one model kit (usually one they aren't likely to work on) without addressing it to anyone, adds it to a pile, and the group then gets a round-robin pick of what's been put in the pile. This can sometimes be its own source of entertainment as well if a kit or two becomes something of a hot potato over consecutive years, as I've seen in at least one scale model group outside of the wargaming scene.
Heresy, always get more models
i've painted more the last week with these podcasts in the background than the entirety of last year, great work
Do not get someone with a bird or reptile a 3D printer. My husband wants one and not only do we not have room (very small house), we have no reasonable way to protect our tortoise from potential fumes. Birds and reptiles often do not have ways to filter hazards in their lungs as mammals do and are extremely susceptible to toxins in the air.
i have all 3 no issues
Having just drilled reasonably deep into hole into my finger with my power drill I hope someone gets me a wowstick drill
I've never read a comment and hoped so hard that it was exaggerating while knowing it isn't...
Outside of a specified model/kit they ask for, the best bet would be a gift card to a local hobby shop. That way they can pick what models they want, if any - and if they dont want more models they could instead get a different type of game or just some merch.
23:20 if you want a rotary tool, just buy a small cheap dremel between 15-30€/$ (depending if the mandrel set is worth it for you) - you can carve with it, sand down bits / edges, drill & cut different materials and can be useful in regular household renovations and so on...
- I have a cheap rechargable one, it is very weak but it gets the job done sooner or later (if I had kids I would give it to them, as they are really safe, just give them good gloves and face protection if they are cutting with it)
- I also have an actual Dremel, it is absolutely great for dioramas, carving & it also has the small adapter on hose. I suggest bying a universal chuck adapter for faster & easier use
I got a vortex mixer and magnifying desk lamp. Both are invaluable for painting. Especially the lines on Rubric Marine helmets
thank you-the Wowstick Mini Cordless Drill is a huge help. I been using a Dremel 4300 for a few years. this is so helpful for just my 3d printing a epoxy casting too. No idea why i never seen this before!
Great ideas. I wish I saw this a month ago . Only one week until Christmas now.
Terrain: Tinkerhouse games is worth checking out. You have to get some glue and clamps to assemble it. But it’s pre-painted, robust, and holds up perfect for 40K games. You can easily scale how much you spend as well.
I came up with nail polish storage solution a couple years back when I was looking for a solution for myself. I was thinking those small floating shelves but I was worried about how easy it would be for it all to fall off, and that's when I found the nail polish shelves. They are not super cheap, but man, have I loved them these last couple years.
You've never truly enjoyed cutting off a sprue until you've used a Godhand.
I watch a lot of tabletop tactics too!! They're literally the best
My buddy is getting a baneblade for his new guard army. When he saw that disappear off his wish list, he got super excited.
I'm thinking models are the perfect gift to get someone.
The problem is when they get too many models at the same time. First it's a rush, then it feels like it is going to take forever and it is a little anxiety inducing.
Ps: this did happen to me because my gf and all my friends got me models XD
00:30
I think getting someone models you know they want is great. I think they're cautioning against that because they're trying to help people that know NOTHING about the hobby. Last thing a Necron player needs is a random box of Orcs or whatever.
@@FishHookEXEi misread that as "The last thing a necron player needs is an Obelisk" and i fully accepted that as fact 😢
I love GW paint handles, but to each their own. Also, I suggest a dremel with variable speed over that pin drill.
the hobby light with magnifying glass is a godsend
Seeing as we're coming up on this time of the year again, don't overlook a good space heater, I know I can't be the only person who's hobby space is in an unheated area, garages, attics, basements etc that are either unheated or poorly heated, it makes ALL the difference for me when I get home from work at one in the morning and it's winter but I want to paint
I heard you guys a couple weeks.ago, and randomly you've popped up a few times since then, I've checked out a few episodes and I actually rlly dig you two.
I am about to order the pen drill, I don't know if the ones I got were rubbed against concrete before they shipped them to me but I have to press so hard I'm always worried about my.models breaking apart. So when I daw that I got so hyped. LoL
For notebooks, I highly recommend discbound. It allows users to move pages around as needed. I use Happy Planner products, which is definitely more decorative (found in hobby stores), but there's also TuL (found in office supply stores), which tends towards more neutral. I have an expander Classic size for all my tabletop notes and character sheets.
You say this, but my GF buying me the Dominion box was the first time anyone had ever bought models for me, and I damn near cried.
Coming from Gunpla I got myself a God Hand nipper for nub cutting AFTER I use my cheap nipper to remove the part from the runner. I'm sure other brands are good too, but I love the thing. Cuts the plastic like butter.
so like so late to the party of christmas context but i just found the channel so working through the backlog at random. yall called me out hard. i have had that exact dice tray page opened for like a week or two that ive been wanting to buy lol
Makin the rounds for Xmas 2023 it seems. I recommend a "nail polish shaker." You can strap your paint to it, push a button, and your paint is mixed in seconds. It's amazing for accessibility and saving your hands from cramping.
I don't really get those things. The whole point of rolling your nail polish is to not get bubbles, but all those nail polish shakers I've seen spin the fucker.
Thank you for reccomending the portable airbrush. Gamechanger for someone like me who doesnt have a garage
Ultrasonic cleaners are useful in so many hobbies. Cleaning optical, electronic and mechanical components, in cycling we use them to clean chains, and there are even non-hobby uses (cleaning glasses! and jewelry, cutlery etc.)
Well I missed this for my Christmas list, on the other hand I have now raided it for my birthday list.
Thank you two very much.
“Oh, you’re like my significant other!”
Yeah, I’d be surprised too…..
For those looking at airbrushes there is a master airbrush compressor for like 125 bucks that is quiet and does the job proper.
You can also get MDF terrain, as that's pretty cheap while still being a notable jump in quality from just random garbage. TT Combat has loads of MDF terrain sets, in multiple different milieus and genres. So if the miniatures gamer in your life is more into WWII historicals, post apocalypse, or superhero games (ex: Marvel Crisis Protocol), they've got options there. In addition to the more typical Fantasy and Gothic Sci Fi settings you get from Warhammer.
Frontline gaming has mdf kits as well for those in the states.
I know I'm watching this after Christmas and making a recommendation, but a nice one to look at for terrain is called "battle systems," i think? it was first made or commissioned out for a tabletop game called core space and its preprinted card stock now in a ton of styles from generic fantasy village house to weird alien hive or "inudstrial gothic scifi" you get like essentially an entire set in a box
@@egnaroelprup I just had a look. I recognize a lot of these terrain pieces from other TH-camrs.
I've gone through all the Eisenhorn books on Audible, some of Gaunt's Ghosts and currently on the 3rd book in the Horus Heresy... great suggestion!
Regarding Vortex Mixers I've seen arguments both for and against them. It mostly comes down to the price for what it is. I've come across several posts mentioning that back massagers or lady "massagers" work just as good for shaking paints at a fraction of the cost. They also have more uses than just shaking paint.
Thanks guys, I need this for Christmas and Birthday.... Never know what to wish.
I’ve only been to the game store a couple times, and I think deodorant and cologne is the perfect gift cause of that hehehehehahahaha.
As a newish player I’d love models! I have no pile of shame…
As for the vortex mixers. I have a weird tip. Hear me out:
Buy a cheap china one and solder a button on it. I did that and it works great. The push activation will die on these super quickly (it did for me), but you have to hold them anyway, because they are not heavy enough. Just glue a push button on it and solder it to the activation thingy.
Now you have a vortex mixer that works great (these things are not rocket science from a mechanical stand point), and it was cheap.
I think I could not live without one. If it is this or the washing machine, I need time to think...
The only gift you need the the Gift of Nurgle
The Note Book kinda brought me to the idea. If you know that the person is a bit on the artistic side a Sketch book might be a nice idea doesn't even need to be expensive you could probably even add some elements to for example the Cover or the Back so its a bit more personal even if its just going to get used as a lil sketch collection of planed kidbashes you can peek into for next year
my girlfriend asked me what i want for my birthday since years. I didnt know that i could have such nice presents xD thank you guys
I've heard great things about the GW painting handles. They also have a flared base so it won't get stuck.
I love mine, I have the new xl one that holds almost all bases and it stands on its own
That was a very helpful video for me as a beginner, thank you! Someone on reddit recommended it!
17:13 I know this is an older video but I just wanted to add: Don't get the "Winton" Winsor and Newton for miniatures, the pigment count is lower on those and have issues on models. Their normal (and slightly more expensive) series is ok.
great ideas for my best friend for his birthday! thanks for this came up with things I hadn't thought of!
Awesome list in general anytime of the year!
As someone who loves being gifted minis and feels that the title of this vid is hearsay. It is a good list and if I got anything on this list, 'I d still be happy.
don’t mind me, just frantically scribbling my xmas list for Mr Clause
man Vallejo has some of the best paints sets, I was painting my Death Korp Troopers, and was gonna go with the Helghast Color Scheme (Greyish Black, with Orange Eyes) and found myself using a Tires and Tracks set because the Tire Black they had was exactly what I was looking for in the base coat, and it had some gun metal greys that I'm gonna use for the Lasguns, they also sell mud paint which I'm just gonna glop onto the base to make it look like the troopers are foot deep in mud
On the Terrain Subject some good Cheap 40K Terrain is Fish tank stuff, a lot of the plants, underwater building and wreckage looks kind of alien so it fits that Alien Jungle Aesthetic (Think Felucia from Star Wars BF 2)
I have a friend with significant tremors so I only gift models (also I only have one friend I would gift).... My wife gifts me models too but only specific ones....
On the end of painting, i got a paint puck last year and i love it.
ive been contemplating bringing minis to work to use our ultrasonic... at a dentistry
when to buy someone new models: When they're getting into a brand new army, and have a list of what they want, or if they're getting into the hobby as a start
when to not get someone new models: any other time
Shame, shame, shame, let the pile grow to the heavens
Of course a follower of tzeench would adapt whilst the imperial would be stuck in their ways
Also brush soap
My christmas gifts are what I buy myself and give my wife for wrapping. :DDDD
Saving this list for myself and things i dont realize i should treat myself to 😂
Im going to roll my dice on the table even harder now
Only astra militarum players should ever be gifted with more models…. infantry
I wanna thank you for answering that question i gave you in an earlier video. It was really useful. Think i'm gonna go with the Salamanders, seems like every game i play i enjoy being like a warrior smith, i enjoy the crafting aspects in games as well as combat, plus i'm not exactly shy when using fire based weaponry so they are definitely a perfect fit for me. I wanted to lean more towards Iron Hands due to them using cybernetics but considering Salamanders are capable of forging their own gear and what not they basically are the same thing only twice the badassery. You were right, imma just have to put Adeptus Mechanicus on hold for the meantime, Salamanders are by far better starters for my taste. Plus i'm not gonna lie, i like the melta guns. I see why space marines are the go to when it comes to starting armies, I would of gone chaos but good lord i was so divided down the middle with khorne and tzeentch, and that's not even including the daemons. Sorry Magnus and Kharne, You both are gonna have to wait because
VULKAN LIVES!
Instead of what ill gift i think it will be what i need to get hobby wise
Foam makes a great gift
I will recommend galeforce nine's battlefield in a box for terrain and gaming mats. All the terrain pieces are pre painted and decently cheap ranging like $18- $35 or so and they have some double sided gaming mats so you can get 2 different table types in one. I have the urban/rural mat so I have a table for both 40k with my ruins and Age of Sigmar/fantasy tables.
Ayyo if you don't want those models, I'll take em. I'll have enough space marines when they blot out the sun
@39:25
I was one of the few with pen and paper at the last tournament. Then I will definitely notice that I am a 40th and still too little into digital. :P
This is perfect because whilst yes I do want more models (I build & paint quicker than I can build a stash) I hate purchasing supplies
Thanks for the tips just got the airbrush for my self :)
A tailoring measuring tape is a cheap option--no customization that I know of, but they are much more flexible, and can reach into tight spaces more easily.
I sleep in the same room as my printer honestly helps me sleep better
I need to know what that cool die on the left is at 7:04; whats the source.
For my airbrush I bought thus master brand starter kit off of Amazon for like $130. Comes with 3 air brushes, some cleaning brushes, and a compressor. It's not super quiet but if I put headphones in and listen to something I can't hear it. When it's sitting on the desk with me. I think just the compressor is like $90
Please don't get a loved one tweezers for Christmas.....
"You can get them GW branded dice, if they're I to that (findom)"
my dad bought me a cheap hobby light, around 15 pounds so about 20-25 USD and i literally cant paint without it anymore
Honestly as long as I'm not getting troops I already have give me all the models but my grandparents aren't going to know what that means
I love getting models
Not me watching this after buying my partner models for christmas 😭🤣
How would one decant gw paints into a dropper bottle? Just funnel it even, even though some of the paints get super thick? 😳
This is such a useful video.
I'm impressed, these proposals for gifts are really useful for war gamers!
Bury me with my pile of shame
I am gifting my friends, that want to get into warhammer,with parade ready armies. Orks, tyranids, necrons with carrying cases, and codex.
What is that specific mould line remover
I like the GW paint pots 😂 and i am not a big fan of dropper bottles
Gw pot cure - put blu tac underneath the pot.
As a beginner to miniature painting, the visor magnifier lamp is amazing and stopped my eyestrain headaches, also yeah the games workshop paint pots are the worst thing Ive ever seen, why not sell them in dropper style pots, seems it would be cheaper too.
Funny some of the expensive end stuff is the same things you need for tattooing
Man all my models have mold lines because I just have the GW tool that comes with the paint starter sets and that thing sucks balls
Screw spending money on the quiet compressor. Air pods pro have awesome noise cancellation, and then you have airpods pro for the rest of your activities.
Speak for yourselves. I want to build IG. I'll take all the help I can get XD.