I couldn't decide last year that's why I was to late. This year I made my order in time😁+ I found my old compressor cleaned it. id a proper control. It works! Lets start airbrushing.
Phenomenal use of light and colour, thought yours was the most expensive straight away! The shading on the face, clear light direction, gorgeous blends - well done mate, well worth the money (and still undervalued imo) :)
right. Like I appreciate people that paint light effects and such, but sometimes a real CLEAN paint job that can look good without a specif angle to to observe it is nice
that one OSL dwarf though being great was the only i could see below 100 the rest was grossly underpriced, i really hope they give themselves better pricing since their incredible skill more than earned it
Both elves were insane. The 250Eur. one lloked like a 3d render for a game. It was mental. Love this kind of videos, 'cause we get to see the very different mechanics Emil and Lucas use behind their reasoning, which is very enjoyable. Cheers.
@@SquidmarMiniatures lol. As you guys sad, some of the painters are artificially lowering their prices. It's just fascinating how you guys describe the technique.
@@ibaiminiaturas it was amazing artwork. the osl of magenta/pink was a great choice and executed so well. Then there were the subtle tones in the face, hair. I mean, the eyes had pupils, iris, AND a damn glint! I think squidmar was looking for some weird catch that wasn’t there. If they were objective there was nothing close.
It's wild to me how undervalued miniature painters are. Artists in other mediums charge roughly $100 USD an hour while miniature painters charge $1.50-$7.00 USD an hour?
That just means there isn't a really big market for having your mini;s pained by someone else, a lot people interested in mini's are in it at least in part for the hobbying, so that already eliminates a bunch of people in an already niche market.
@beric0bartman what art medium and/or type of art collection isn't "niche" and instead "mainstream"? Sure, there's a small collection of those breakout artists in every medium, but in general, professional miniature painters are highly undervalued and generally aren't taken too seriously in the world of fine art. That has slowly been changing in the last few years, but we have a long way to go.
Wow the 50€ one was shocking ! And the whole video is so humbling. I put my heart and soul into painting a Krieg General on horse, and here it would rank next to the 30€ paint job, no higher... Loved the video guys !
You guys are hilarious. I hope this channel keeps going for a few more years. Being around someone so much is such a challenge, but you both seem to manage well. Keep up the cool videos lately. I love the scam and paint job pricing games you do 😅
Cool video guys, love it when you show off some of the other amazing artists out there. You should do a video where you each paint the same mini a few times to the standards you would expect from a 30$, 50$, 100$, 200$ commission. Send them to a friend of the channel that also paints mini's and get them to guess who did which paint job and for how much. Keep up the cool content and I'm trying so hard to save the money for all 3 of your paint sets
Honestly I guessed right away that the Ibai miniatures would be the best; just looking at the face and the eyes, plus the amazing pink metal; by far my favorite. I also guessed the 30 euro paintjob correctly, just because the face and feet weren't great, plus it had a bunch of dust on it. All great painters though!
You guys got me addicted to painting since I was watching your videos just to relax in the beginning but you made it look too much like a lot of fun so I had to get started - and now that i just spent >100€ on paints you bring out these awesome sets... I love it - and I can't wait to get my hands (and brushes) on them! Awesome video (as usual ;) ) thank you guys for all the entertainment and getting me (and many others I guess) hooked on this hobby ❤
That's a nice video idea! Ranked them myself and failed miserably.😂 Once the paint jobs reach a certain level (which is way above mine), it's really tough to do.
Love all your videos. Can't wait 'till new one is out. I am constantly rewatching them until then. I am now starting Admech army. I'd really love to see how you paint them. Everybody does with with white primer, contrast paints and metallic paint with not much shadow and light work and it doesn't look any good. I would really appreciate seeing how you two deal with all the small metallic parts and pipes. Would really help me :D Thanks for your videos anyway. Keep doing great job.
Thank you guys for the ability to become a part of your video! I really enjoyed to paint that elf miniature for you (zik_minis) Would be happy to take part in any other of your videos ✌
Today I met at Bacelona Stan V from the fiverr Zik Miniatures. He painted the same mini as me, the female elf. I can't stress enough how nice this guy is!!!!!!!! So god damn sweet and smart and funny and sooooooo polite, I am used to Spanish, Italian and French people, and Stan is so nice. We had an amazing chat about life, miniatures he showed me a couple amazing paitjobs he is working on. Man I have to get my act together or this guy is going to "pass me by the right" (literal translation of Spanish saying), Anyways it was so nice to meet him and talk also about the video and all that stuff. If by any chance you have the opportunity to meet him do not hesitate.
I am so sad that I cannot come to Essen, even if it is not so far. Our roof has to get repaired... Wish you a lot of fun there! Keep going guys, because your videos keep me going too! Thanks!
Wow peta zetas! I don't see those in years, i really liked them when i was a kid. Greetings from Spain, love your videos, they helped me to return to the hobby!
I love the guess the painter series XD. I also hot my Infinity and wet palette! I've been using a homemade one for the last year or so, but with the reusable papers, I figured I'd go for the cool looking one XD
Cracking video as always. Such lovely work. Also always reassuring to see Lukas without his trademark hat too. I assumed he was hiding a terrible bald secret for the longest time!
@@hekate_modelsI’m really impressed with the transition to shadows from the knees and the subtle coloring of the speartip. For my those two things was unmatched.
the elves are both super sick. I love both and they both feel super expensive to me EDIT: the 50 euro one is INSANE for the price holyyyyy. that's the person to go to lol
Damn i didnt notice that. It was a very fragile part and I was super carefull with the packaging. Sorry about that. On my instagram there are the pictures and that hand is ok. Sorry again
Looking at the $250 mini, I've got to ask... where's the vibrant purple in your new paint sets?! I love Vallejo paints and your work, so a curated paint set would be perfect, but I need more of what is objectively the best color.
It was mainly the kimera violet and then mixed with many other brands and colors, i use all brands. On this case the violet is so intense that you dont lose almost any saturation going up in light
@@SquidmarMiniatures Legendary channel BTW, I don't even paint or play Warhammer, I did a little when I was younger, so I know how skilled you must be.
i think the problem with the pricing is that if you go too high you risk not getting commissions at all, or probably they really needed money quick for some emergency.
Thank you for pushing the value exceptations for customers. As a Fiver comission painter i loose 80% of all offers because people think i would paint for 5$ p.H.
How come Javi Paints only has one review on Fivver? You guys should give him a review, he's done at least two for you that I've seen so far and it would probably help him out.
The 250 one had lip liner, no disrespect to our female viewers but many real women don't know how to use this (basically moisturising cream on lips, then line, use brush to apply lipstick and then translucent powder, it will last all night). How the hell you get this on a 28mm mini I do not understand.
@@SquidmarMiniatures Omg I live right next to vegas, would absolutely LOVE a signature on the airbrush. Im not the commentor but I might just take this offer up. This would be such a cool item if it was signed by you guys!
I really need to work on my mini painting skills. I'm better at like 1/8 scale statues. I have such a hard time painting the tiny detail on my warhammer and dnd minis. Just don't have steady enough hands.
Were you ever thinking about painting something that is not a warhammer figure? I mean it would be still a figure but I wonder how much I could translate from your skills to paint for example Garage kit anime figure or a car model and stuff.
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I'm sad this campaign only runs a few weeks, I'm super broke right now! But I want everything 😆
One question, when are the sets expected to ship? Bought mine the day you guys released it and was wondering!
@@jayvee3165 late next week if you ordered today :)
I couldn't decide last year that's why I was to late. This year I made my order in time😁+ I found my old compressor cleaned it. id a proper control. It works! Lets start airbrushing.
Superb video even, I think should standardize all 6 figures same instead of different figures for a much better controlled comparison.
You guys should do this again as a 'guess the painter' challenge, but secretly each make an entry without telling the other!
For sure this
Oh yeah! 😂
Yes this for sure!
What if they both choose the same painter haha
This for sure!
Don’t have a single miniature and yet I’m here in the first 10 minutes. You guys are doing something right.
That’s exactly how it starts lol
Same status here...
Same
Same here 😂
Yup… not one, and yet, I’m here 😂
Super cool video and paintjobs. I am ibaiminiaturas and I hope you are happy with my job.
Loved your work
it was my favourite of the 6 entries!
@@punkypink83thank you so much!!!!
@@PlasticHobbiesPNWthaaaaaaaaaaanks!!!❤❤
Phenomenal use of light and colour, thought yours was the most expensive straight away! The shading on the face, clear light direction, gorgeous blends - well done mate, well worth the money (and still undervalued imo) :)
The dwarf on the plinth is such a clean paint job reminds me of GW box art minis very crisp!
right. Like I appreciate people that paint light effects and such, but sometimes a real CLEAN paint job that can look good without a specif angle to to observe it is nice
Yeah I put it at the $250 like Luca, super clean paint job and a plinth.
The dwarf on the plinth was so crisp and clean. He was my favorite
that one OSL dwarf though being great was the only i could see below 100 the rest was grossly underpriced, i really hope they give themselves better pricing since their incredible skill more than earned it
That dwarf on the plinth gets my cookie today, wow!
That Dwarf with Inferiority complex ( plinth ) is awesome. So clean, such a balance in color, love it!
Both elves were insane. The 250Eur. one lloked like a 3d render for a game. It was mental.
Love this kind of videos, 'cause we get to see the very different mechanics Emil and Lucas use behind their reasoning, which is very enjoyable.
Cheers.
ooooooowwwww thank you so much for your kind words, the 250 one is mine :-) glad you liked it
@@ibaiminiaturas My pleasure. Cheers.
I love this format, where you guys talk about the possible logic and process the painter underwent to complete a project. Thank you
we did not have many correct answers though haha
@@SquidmarMiniatures lol. As you guys sad, some of the painters are artificially lowering their prices. It's just fascinating how you guys describe the technique.
The 250 one was my favourite, and I thought it showed. So much colour variation and subtle lighting.
thank you for your kind words is always nice when the time and effort is aknowledged 🙂
@@ibaiminiaturas it was amazing artwork. the osl of magenta/pink was a great choice and executed so well. Then there were the subtle tones in the face, hair. I mean, the eyes had pupils, iris, AND a damn glint! I think squidmar was looking for some weird catch that wasn’t there. If they were objective there was nothing close.
@@TheHipHopapotimus thank you so much for your kind words and appriciating my job. I put my 100% there
It's wild to me how undervalued miniature painters are. Artists in other mediums charge roughly $100 USD an hour while miniature painters charge $1.50-$7.00 USD an hour?
it's crazy how good some of these are for literally next to no payment
@@SquidmarMiniatures Pay them more, out of your cocaine budget....looool
@@All_Hail_Chael hahahhaha
That just means there isn't a really big market for having your mini;s pained by someone else, a lot people interested in mini's are in it at least in part for the hobbying, so that already eliminates a bunch of people in an already niche market.
@beric0bartman what art medium and/or type of art collection isn't "niche" and instead "mainstream"? Sure, there's a small collection of those breakout artists in every medium, but in general, professional miniature painters are highly undervalued and generally aren't taken too seriously in the world of fine art. That has slowly been changing in the last few years, but we have a long way to go.
Wow the 50€ one was shocking !
And the whole video is so humbling.
I put my heart and soul into painting a Krieg General on horse, and here it would rank next to the 30€ paint job, no higher...
Loved the video guys !
I think we all can agree, not a single one know what a miniature paint job is worth at this point haha!
Thank you, appreciate it! Glad you like my work ❤
Dude don't worry, my paint job decreases miniature value
You guys are hilarious. I hope this channel keeps going for a few more years. Being around someone so much is such a challenge, but you both seem to manage well. Keep up the cool videos lately. I love the scam and paint job pricing games you do 😅
Amazeballs how good these were, also always fun to see the guys with their friendly squabble.
Great format, you should make at least one of these a year.
-I can already tell who painted this one
-how the fuck you know that
-cause I know shit
I'm dead.
I would love to see Lukas' Dark Templar-style take on the Sister of Battle in a "fixing everything wrong with" video
The zik_minis one is my favorite. Especially the gemstones are really well done
Thank you, appreciate it! ♥
Cool video guys, love it when you show off some of the other amazing artists out there. You should do a video where you each paint the same mini a few times to the standards you would expect from a 30$, 50$, 100$, 200$ commission. Send them to a friend of the channel that also paints mini's and get them to guess who did which paint job and for how much. Keep up the cool content and I'm trying so hard to save the money for all 3 of your paint sets
Love this idea!
Sorry Im confused where is this $2400 Mini the thumbnail says?
Honestly I guessed right away that the Ibai miniatures would be the best; just looking at the face and the eyes, plus the amazing pink metal; by far my favorite. I also guessed the 30 euro paintjob correctly, just because the face and feet weren't great, plus it had a bunch of dust on it.
All great painters though!
thank you so much!!!!!
The 50 dollar one is undervalue all day long. The 250 had the iris of the eyes done not just a black dot, it was well priced .
I am the 250 one and the eyes are the mos omportant part of the face, so I always make extra effort there. So glad you noticed it
You guys got me addicted to painting since I was watching your videos just to relax in the beginning but you made it look too much like a lot of fun so I had to get started - and now that i just spent >100€ on paints you bring out these awesome sets... I love it - and I can't wait to get my hands (and brushes) on them!
Awesome video (as usual ;) ) thank you guys for all the entertainment and getting me (and many others I guess) hooked on this hobby ❤
That's a nice video idea!
Ranked them myself and failed miserably.😂
Once the paint jobs reach a certain level (which is way above mine), it's really tough to do.
i love watching this show even though i dont paint or play warhammer i really just enjoy watching these two legends, thanks guys
I would have guessed the cheapest and the most expensive one correctly but all the other ones? It's so hard! Love ALL the paint jobs ❤
Love all your videos. Can't wait 'till new one is out. I am constantly rewatching them until then. I am now starting Admech army. I'd really love to see how you paint them. Everybody does with with white primer, contrast paints and metallic paint with not much shadow and light work and it doesn't look any good. I would really appreciate seeing how you two deal with all the small metallic parts and pipes. Would really help me :D Thanks for your videos anyway. Keep doing great job.
I really like the format of this one! Guessing the price point was very interesting to hear about your analyzing process.
Just ordered your wet palette. It looks so awesome! Thank you so much for all your inspirational, hard work!
The first elf chick was my favorite, they really nailed the face and eyes, amazing osl too
Thank you so much!!!
Thank you guys for the ability to become a part of your video! I really enjoyed to paint that elf miniature for you (zik_minis) Would be happy to take part in any other of your videos ✌
Today I met at Bacelona Stan V from the fiverr Zik Miniatures. He painted the same mini as me, the female elf. I can't stress enough how nice this guy is!!!!!!!! So god damn sweet and smart and funny and sooooooo polite, I am used to Spanish, Italian and French people, and Stan is so nice. We had an amazing chat about life, miniatures he showed me a couple amazing paitjobs he is working on. Man I have to get my act together or this guy is going to "pass me by the right" (literal translation of Spanish saying),
Anyways it was so nice to meet him and talk also about the video and all that stuff. If by any chance you have the opportunity to meet him do not hesitate.
Awesome paint jobs all round 😮
My era of Warhammer was 2010 but been loving this channel recently. Thinking about doing kill teams now haha
I am so sad that I cannot come to Essen, even if it is not so far. Our roof has to get repaired... Wish you a lot of fun there! Keep going guys, because your videos keep me going too! Thanks!
Hey, that's a good twist of that video formula, and it's always cool to see you guys put other painters in the spotlight.
Wow peta zetas! I don't see those in years, i really liked them when i was a kid. Greetings from Spain, love your videos, they helped me to return to the hobby!
Box number 5 immediately identified as a WoW player. I know a Draenei when I see one.
You hit the target, mate! ;) That was a reference for me (I'm a big fan from the times I played WOW at high school)
I love the guess the painter series XD. I also hot my Infinity and wet palette! I've been using a homemade one for the last year or so, but with the reusable papers, I figured I'd go for the cool looking one XD
I love all the Fiverr stuff you do
Cracking video as always. Such lovely work. Also always reassuring to see Lukas without his trademark hat too. I assumed he was hiding a terrible bald secret for the longest time!
Zik_Minis miniature is phenomenal, You can see he's taken inspiration from WOW's Dranei paladin in tier5 gear. Fuckin balla!!
You're right - Dranei paladin from WOW was a reference for me, tried to transfer the atmosphere. Thank you, appreciate it!
@@hekate_modelsI’m really impressed with the transition to shadows from the knees and the subtle coloring of the speartip. For my those two things was unmatched.
@@hekate_models How are you only charging $50 for that paintjob, it looks amazing.
@@vinterbjork4128 Thank you, glad you like it!
@@TavarinProductions Thanks! I agree that work like this have to cost more. Just need some people who are ready to pay more
I think the dharf with the blue glowing ball is the coolest one
Hopefully you've now given some of these artists the attention they need to be able to charge what their work demands.
the elves are both super sick. I love both and they both feel super expensive to me
EDIT: the 50 euro one is INSANE for the price holyyyyy. that's the person to go to lol
Thanks, glad you liked my paint job ♥
@@hekate_models keep it up 😊
I love this format. shows what great painters are out there
You are uploading so much more !! Thanks a lot ! My Favorite TH-cam Channel ❤️
Love this kind of videos. I cant stop laugh see your faces eating "Peta zetas"😂
this was great uv been banging out better and better videos lately but this one was just great proper fun
Got mine all ordered, can’t wait to use it!
undercharging or overcharging, depend how you see it.
I charged exactly the same I charge any other client. I put more hours that's true. but that is me being perfectionist XDD
The dislocated hand kills me. 15:56
For the most expensive that's a surprise
As we sent out 3d prints that are fragile. Them breaking in shipping is quite common. We just sucked at gluing it together, not the painters fault.
Damn i didnt notice that. It was a very fragile part and I was super carefull with the packaging. Sorry about that. On my instagram there are the pictures and that hand is ok. Sorry again
@@ibaiminiaturas you're good man, next time hopefully we can send plastic 😅
@@SquidmarMiniatures It happends. It's just so sad to see it on that beautiful model :D
Awesome, you did a great job. I really like these works.
Looking at the $250 mini, I've got to ask... where's the vibrant purple in your new paint sets?! I love Vallejo paints and your work, so a curated paint set would be perfect, but I need more of what is objectively the best color.
It was mainly the kimera violet and then mixed with many other brands and colors, i use all brands. On this case the violet is so intense that you dont lose almost any saturation going up in light
Love the fiverr videos!
My wife ordered me the new wet palette and all three boxes of paint yesterday! I can't wait for it to arrive!
Emil wearing the Comme des Garçon. Love the drip.
As someone who does mini painting of Fiverr this is really helpful.
I just wish I was featured, that would be so cool.
Tough challenge indeed, they all looked great.
cant wait to get my Squidmar airbrush and paint sets.
heck yeah man!
I love these videos, always so fun to watch
We agree, that the painters know, that you will be showing them in the video right?
Anyhow wonderful video, and I just love this concept.
MOOOOORE!
Cocaine!
That explains the 24 hour painting marathons.
It's just candy. I promise mom! Please don't tell dad.
@@SquidmarMiniatures Legendary channel BTW, I don't even paint or play Warhammer, I did a little when I was younger, so I know how skilled you must be.
Just ordered the squidmar XL wet palette and can't wait for it!
Exciting!
Buy a small table top lathe and make your own plinths. You can save money eventually.
Bribed with popping candy lol
Here's a challenge, you just released those 3 minis with 3 paint sets, you can only paint the minis with the paints in their designated box
i feel like i am firmly in the 30eu maybe the 18eu category hahah; I agree with you guys there is some serious undervalued talent out there!
i think the problem with the pricing is that if you go too high you risk not getting commissions at all, or probably they really needed money quick for some emergency.
Thank you for pushing the value exceptations for customers. As a Fiver comission painter i loose 80% of all offers because people think i would paint for 5$ p.H.
How come Javi Paints only has one review on Fivver? You guys should give him a review, he's done at least two for you that I've seen so far and it would probably help him out.
👍
"Hopefully that wasn't the mini" Famous last words
I get paid in the next few days sooooo TIME TO ORDER A WET PALLETE AND PAINTS ! ( maybe some brushes too)
Are the paint sets from Vallejo time limited?
No but the airbrush and wet palette to some extent are
Great video! Im glad you both got at least one right 😂
its not that people are under valueing themselves , its that theyd rather get the work/money , then charge higher and get no work
exactly!!!!!!!!!
Good format for a video!
This is a really smart ad
cant wait to get my colors and wet tray❤
When did Lucas decide to bring back the Flock of Seagulls haircut. He looks like he should be in the front cover of a 1970{s music record. 😂
The high-end mini has a lot clogging in the hair highlights... I definitely thought it was a cheapy.
bro that elf with spear was 250 for sureeeeeee
thank you!!!!!! it was mine
The 250 one had lip liner, no disrespect to our female viewers but many real women don't know how to use this (basically moisturising cream on lips, then line, use brush to apply lipstick and then translucent powder, it will last all night). How the hell you get this on a 28mm mini I do not understand.
Eyes and mouth, most important part of the face and even more on a female one
Yaaas love this series
Banger paint jobs!
You guys should paint 3 minis each and have the painters say how much their worth 😂
That Ricardo sweater goes hard as fuck guys
Riktigt kul grej.
GO JAVI!!
I feel like the plinth has to be 3D printed because otherwise that's like 10% of the commission.
I just found out my paint jobs are in the 80 to 100 range based on my skill level from this video.
Could you please make a fishing flog
If I order a new airbrush will you make Lucas autograph it for me?
Hey man, unfortunately they are made to order in Germany BUT, if you come to Essen or to LVO in USA next year - we got you covered! :)
@@SquidmarMiniatures Omg I live right next to vegas, would absolutely LOVE a signature on the airbrush. Im not the commentor but I might just take this offer up. This would be such a cool item if it was signed by you guys!
This video highlights that I could never afford to have anyone paint my minis and also that I'm bad at painting.
I would have done it just for merch
I really need to work on my mini painting skills. I'm better at like 1/8 scale statues. I have such a hard time painting the tiny detail on my warhammer and dnd minis. Just don't have steady enough hands.
Were you ever thinking about painting something that is not a warhammer figure? I mean it would be still a figure but I wonder how much I could translate from your skills to paint for example Garage kit anime figure or a car model and stuff.
Looks great 👍