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Uploaded August 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Turns out that I actually really enjoy painting miniatures the smaller they are - though I think I'd draw the line at 3mm figures!
Find Henry's miniatures on MyMiniFactory along with links to his other storefronts and physical prints here: myminifactory.com/users/henryturner
Also, check out the Kickstarter for the Europe Asunder: Waterloo range as seen in this video! kickstarter.com/projects/ageofadmirals/europe-asunder-waterloo If you have your own printer, Henry's Kickstarter packs are always ludicrously good value; well worth checking out if you're interested in the era or even if you're looking to try something new with multiple armies included.
Grab your own flags and banners for printing at home from Warflag! warflag.com/instructions.shtml
00:00 - Intro
00:58 - 6mm Miniatures & Priming
03:04 - Basecoats
10:29 - Shading
11:48 - Highlights: Yep, Highlights!
14:24 - The Finished Regiment
Thanks to Producer Patrons Alan, Kyrie, Andrew, Jimmy, Rod, Phil, Robison and Woodcock - as well as all the other Patrons that made this video possible, and Exit23 Games for recording equipment that helps keep the channel ticking over! Find out more at the following links:
patreon.com/sonicsledgehammer
twitter.com/sonicsledge
instagram.com/sonicsledgehammer
ko-fi.com/docwholigan
http://exit23.games
THE BASE: Paint the infantry strips in Flat Brown before gluing to their base. Apply Stirland Mud, drybrushed with Brown Sand and then Dark Sand. Paint the base rim in Flat Brown, then add flock or static grass with PVA.
PAINTS USED:
PRIMER:
Premium Grey (Vallejo Rattle Can)
ARMY PAINTER:
Matt White
VALLEJO:
Rosy Flesh (Came Color)
Flat Red
Buff - or another colour specific to your regiment!
Azure
Light Sea Grey
Vermillion
Basic Skin Tone
CITADEL:
Basilicanum Grey (Contrast)
Snakebite Leather (Contrast)
Black Templar (Contrast)
Iron Hands Steel (Base)
Retributor Armour (Base)
Marine Juice - Reikland Fleshshade, Army Painter Dark Tone, Lahmian Medium in 3:3:4 ratio, or simply 'a bottle of each mixed together.'
VARNISH:
Varnish+ (Instar)
Turns out that I actually really enjoy painting miniatures the smaller they are - though I think I'd draw the line at 3mm figures!
Find Henry's miniatures on MyMiniFactory along with links to his other storefronts and physical prints here: myminifactory.com/users/henryturner
Also, check out the Kickstarter for the Europe Asunder: Waterloo range as seen in this video! kickstarter.com/projects/ageofadmirals/europe-asunder-waterloo If you have your own printer, Henry's Kickstarter packs are always ludicrously good value; well worth checking out if you're interested in the era or even if you're looking to try something new with multiple armies included.
Grab your own flags and banners for printing at home from Warflag! warflag.com/instructions.shtml
00:00 - Intro
00:58 - 6mm Miniatures & Priming
03:04 - Basecoats
10:29 - Shading
11:48 - Highlights: Yep, Highlights!
14:24 - The Finished Regiment
Thanks to Producer Patrons Alan, Kyrie, Andrew, Jimmy, Rod, Phil, Robison and Woodcock - as well as all the other Patrons that made this video possible, and Exit23 Games for recording equipment that helps keep the channel ticking over! Find out more at the following links:
patreon.com/sonicsledgehammer
twitter.com/sonicsledge
instagram.com/sonicsledgehammer
ko-fi.com/docwholigan
http://exit23.games
THE BASE: Paint the infantry strips in Flat Brown before gluing to their base. Apply Stirland Mud, drybrushed with Brown Sand and then Dark Sand. Paint the base rim in Flat Brown, then add flock or static grass with PVA.
PAINTS USED:
PRIMER:
Premium Grey (Vallejo Rattle Can)
ARMY PAINTER:
Matt White
VALLEJO:
Rosy Flesh (Came Color)
Flat Red
Buff - or another colour specific to your regiment!
Azure
Light Sea Grey
Vermillion
Basic Skin Tone
CITADEL:
Basilicanum Grey (Contrast)
Snakebite Leather (Contrast)
Black Templar (Contrast)
Iron Hands Steel (Base)
Retributor Armour (Base)
Marine Juice - Reikland Fleshshade, Army Painter Dark Tone, Lahmian Medium in 3:3:4 ratio, or simply 'a bottle of each mixed together.'
VARNISH:
Varnish+ (Instar)
![6mm is Easy! Painting Teeny Napoleonic British Infantry [How I Paint Things]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/yeCbQTLasJc/mqdefault.jpg "6mm is Easy! Painting Teeny Napoleonic British Infantry [How I Paint Things]
Turns out that I actually really enjoy painting miniatures the smaller they are - though I think Id draw the line at 3mm figures!
Find Henrys miniatures on MyMiniFactory along with links to his other storefronts and physical prints here: https://www.myminifactory.com/users/henryturner
Also, check out the Kickstarter for the Europe Asunder: Waterloo range as seen in this video! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ageofadmirals/europe-asunder-waterloo If you have your own printer, Henrys Kickstarter packs are always ludicrously good value; well worth checking out if youre interested in the era or even if youre looking to try something new with multiple armies included.
Grab your own flags and banners for printing at home from Warflag! https://www.warflag.com/instructions.shtml
00:00 - Intro
00:58 - 6mm Miniatures & Priming
03:04 - Basecoats
10:29 - Shading
11:48 - Highlights: Yep, Highlights!
14:24 - The Finished Regiment
Thanks to Producer Patrons Alan, Kyrie, Andrew, Jimmy, Rod, Phil, Robison and Woodcock - as well as all the other Patrons that made this video possible, and Exit23 Games for recording equipment that helps keep the channel ticking over! Find out more at the following links:
https://www.patreon.com/sonicsledgehammer
https://twitter.com/sonicsledge
https://www.instagram.com/sonicsledgehammer/
https://ko-fi.com/docwholigan
http://exit23.games
THE BASE: Paint the infantry strips in Flat Brown before gluing to their base. Apply Stirland Mud, drybrushed with Brown Sand and then Dark Sand. Paint the base rim in Flat Brown, then add flock or static grass with PVA.
PAINTS USED:
PRIMER:
Premium Grey (Vallejo Rattle Can)
ARMY PAINTER:
Matt White
VALLEJO:
Rosy Flesh (Came Color)
Flat Red
Buff - or another colour specific to your regiment!
Azure
Light Sea Grey
Vermillion
Basic Skin Tone
CITADEL:
Basilicanum Grey (Contrast)
Snakebite Leather (Contrast)
Black Templar (Contrast)
Iron Hands Steel (Base)
Retributor Armour (Base)
Marine Juice - Reikland Fleshshade, Army Painter Dark Tone, Lahmian Medium in 3:3:4 ratio, or simply a bottle of each mixed together.
VARNISH:
Varnish+ (Instar)")
![Death Guard-style Infantry - Anvil Industrys Trenchers [How I Paint Things]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/z7TFwUwv1aA/mqdefault.jpg "Death Guard-style Infantry - Anvil Industrys Trenchers [How I Paint Things]
You know, with a name like Trenchers and a range thats covered in big, bolted-on crosses, its almost like the most recent couple of Anvil Industry releases might be suitable for Trench Crusade or something, too. Just thinking out loud here! 🤪
Check out the complete range of Anvil Industry resin cast miniatures, including packs of STLs from the Digital Forge, as well as a print-on-demand service if you dont have a 3D printer at home! https://anvilindustry.co.uk/?affiliate=sonicsledgehammer The affiliate link nets me a few wee pennies from each purchase at no cost to you.
Ive said a couple times before, but when something isnt going right on a miniature, its not always a good idea to completely bin the thing before youve seen it through. The work isnt finished until the very last brushstroke, and youd be surprised by how much of a difference just a few last adjustments can make to even the most dire paint job. Todays video is a pretty good example of taking a breath and examining the tools youve got to adjust something on the fly!
00:00 - Intro
01:23 - Priming Notes
02:22 - Basecoats
06:40 - Shading Wash
08:16 - Highlights & Finishing Touches
Thanks to Producer Patrons Alan, Kyrie, Andrew, Rod, Phil, Ben, Robison, David Kinney, Fred, Fool in a Hat, and Chris - as well as all the other Patrons that made this video possible, and Exit23 Games for recording equipment that helps keep the channel ticking over! Find out more at the following links:
https://www.patreon.com/sonicsledgehammer
https://bsky.app/profile/sonicsledgehammer.bsky.social
https://www.instagram.com/sonicsledgehammer/
https://ko-fi.com/sonicsledge
http://exit23.games
PAINTS USED:
PRIMERS: Matt Black, Brainmatter Beige (Army Painter Spray)
ARMY PAINTER:
Poppy Red (Speedpaint)
Noble Skin (Speedpaint)
Broadsword Silver (Speedpaint)
Hoard Bronze (Speedpaint)
Pallid Bone (Speedpaint)
Algae Green (Speedpaint)
Plate Mail Metal (Speedpaint)
Matt Black (Fanatic)
Brainmatter Beige (Fanatic)
Grimdark Shadow (John Blanche Wash)
Speedpaint Medium
VARNISH:
Army Painter Matt Varnish Spray
THE BASE: Layer of PVA followed by sand, painted first with thinned down Oak Brown, then heavily drybrushed with Burning Ore with a little touch of Dorado Skin on the larger clumps of texture. Mountain Tufts from Army Painter to vary the height.")
![Contemptible Little Armies - Painting 10mm WWII British Infantry [How I Paint Things]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/zOD5gUSLW04/mqdefault.jpg "Contemptible Little Armies - Painting 10mm WWII British Infantry [How I Paint Things]
Little by little, I keep painting British infantry in smaller scales. Maybe one day Ill be brave enough to tackle 3mm figures as Ive seen people doing - now *thats* tiny! Smaller scales dont necessarily lack for detail, but that doesnt mean you need to painstakingly highlight everything. In fact, most of my highlights are pretty chunky blobs to stand out at table distance!
Check out the Blitzkrieg 1940 Kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ageofadmirals/battleground-1940-blitzkrieg/ If you go all-in, tell Henry I sent you! ;D
00:00 - Intro
01:00 - Printing & Scale Notes
01:52 - Priming Notes
02:36 - Partway Basing
03:01 - Basecoats
07:34 - Shading
08:37 - Highlights
11:43 - Finishing the Bases
Thanks to Producer Patrons Alan, Kyrie, Andrew, Jimmy, Rod, Phil, Robison, Woodcock, David Kinney, and Matt Dischner - as well as all the other Patrons that made this video possible, and Exit23 Games for recording equipment that helps keep the channel ticking over! Find out more at the following links:
https://www.patreon.com/sonicsledgehammer
https://twitter.com/sonicsledge
https://www.instagram.com/sonicsledgehammer/
https://ko-fi.com/docwholigan
http://exit23.games
PAINTS USED:
PRIMERS: English Uniform (Vallejo Primer Spray)
ARMY PAINTER:
Topaz Skin (Fanatic)
Barren Dune (Fanatic)
Leather Brown (Fanatic)
Mocca Skin (Fanatic)
Dryad Brown (Fanatic)
Woodland Camo (Fanatic)
Barbarian Flesh (Fanatic)
Ancient Stone (Fanatic)
Ruddy Umber (Fanatic) - used on officers equipment
Olive Drab (Fanatic)
SONIC TONIC:
1 bottle each of Citadel Lahmian Medium, AP Dark Tone, Citadel Reikland Fleshshade.
VALLEJO:
German Grey
Khaki Grey
Brown Sand
Dark Sand
BASING:
Apply a layer of PVA then sand, and once its dry drench with a medium brown paint - Ive used Brown Sand from Vallejo. Drybrush with something like Vallejo Dark Sand, then apply patches of PVA and flock.")
