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The Ratling Tank- Building a SHOWBASE

Ben Komets post The Ratling Tank- Building a SHOWBASE from patreon

Hi Folks,
In this video we will discover what huge impact a well designed show-base can have on a model.
Bases are an often neglected topic in the miniature world, which is actual kind of sad because a well executed base can define the universe/world your model exists in.
It manifests the actual situation the figure ...

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Ratling Tank WIP-Guide part 1

Ben Komets post Ratling Tank WIP-Guide part 1 from patreon

Hey Folks,
I hope you are all doing good!
here is the first part of the WIP-Guide covering the creation of the tank itself.

I loves those guides as they are a good way to sum-up some thoughts behind the painting process.
Hope you enjoy this guide, thanks for your support!

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ratling tank - Hazard Stripes & Details

Ben Komets post ratling tank -  Hazard Stripes & Details from patreon

Hey Folks,
here is the latest part of our Ratling Tank.
We will add a little hazard stripes pattern as a freehand around the hatch.

Its such a typical warhammer 40k visual element, and it is a nice opportunity to bring in...

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Ratling Tank- super rusty exhaust pipes

Ben Komets post Ratling Tank- super rusty exhaust pipes from patreon

Hi Folks,
here is the second video on how I approached my golden demon entry for the warhammer 40K vehicle category at this years cancelled Adepticon.

This time we will paint those heavily corroded exhaust pipes. Rust is a topic that relevant for so many projects and the technique are using can createa a fantastic h...

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THE RATLING TANK - Part 1

Ben Komets post THE RATLING TANK - Part 1 from patreon

Hi Folks,
This a the first part of a brand new video series about how I approached the creation of my 40k vehicle enty for this years golden demon competition in Chicago at the Adepticon.

I wanted go give you an insight not only on how I create and paint the entry but also, a  little more than usual , describe ...

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What´s next? - Golden Demon US entry

Ben Komets post What´s next? - Golden Demon US entry from patreon

Hi Folks,
I am busy working on the first video for this month.
we will discover how to paint a tank together.

I want to take you on the journey of how I create a complex wh 40k vehicle entry for the postponed golden demon usa.
I was always fascinated by the untold stories of the warhammer universe...
this ti...

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Complete Katakros Guide

Ben Komets post Complete Katakros Guide from patreon

Hi Folks,
here is the updated Color Guide for Katakros, Mortach of the Necropolis.
I hope you people have enjoyed the detailed step by step of the creation of Katakros.

I started to film from home now and hope to hook you up with some new videos soon-


I hope you are doing well..

I know it can be ...

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Studio Update

Ben Komets post Studio Update from patreon

Hi Folks,
this is just a little update from me about whats going on in the studio.
I hope that you are all doing good in this strange period of time that we are experiencing.

It seems the world has paused under the fear of the corona virus. In Germany we are awaiting a full lock-down soon. 

This is why ...

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Katakros - Part 8- Black Cape

Ben Komets post Katakros - Part 8- Black Cape from patreon

Hey Folks,
here is the final chapter of Katakros - the mortarch of the Necropolis.
We will discover how to paint a nice and easy black fabric cape.
Now he is ready to be taken to Chicago for the Golden Demon
i hope you like it!

Thanks for your support !!

The colors used:
Model Color Black
Model ...

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Katakros- Part 7- The textured NMM Shield

Ben Komets post Katakros- Part 7- The textured NMM Shield from patreon

Hey Folks,
here is the brand new episode on how to achieve an amazing textured NMM look, we will discover how to combine drybrushing and glazes to create a stuning result in no-time.
Hope you enjoy this video!
Thanks for your Support!

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Katakros -Part 6- Shiny NMM Blade Weapon

Ben Komets post Katakros -Part 6- Shiny NMM Blade Weapon from patreon

 Hey Folks,

 Some of you have wondered about the remaining Katakros Videos.. and here they come. Both of the next video feature a very different approach to paint a NMM object. While the blade weapon is painted with a lot of glazes, wich always takes its time,but results to a very smooth result the shild will ...

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"make art not war" wip guide

Ben Komets post "make art not war" wip guide from patreon

Hi Folks,
sorry for the little delay on the WIP-Guide for our Hippie, it took a little longer to compile all the different acpects of the model in to a decent shape!
I hope you will enjoy this detailed WIP-Guide that allows you take an in-depth look on the creation of my Bizart Boxart Version of Björn the Viking for No...

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MAKE ART NOT WAR video

Ben Komets post MAKE ART NOT WAR video from patreon

Hey Folks, here is a brand new miniature,

with an unusual, but yet super interesting, a topic that is relevant for a lot of models.. .Chest hair and tattoos! Even worse.. full-blown 60ies rug.

I will demonstrate the techn...

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HOHOHO

Ben Komets post HOHOHO  from patreon

Hey Folks, I hope this little x-mas message finds you all well. I hope you have done all your shopping by now and you have a Christmas tree... Is everything ready to enjoy a little time with family and friends, eat great food, sit back and maybe paint a little something? It has been a busy month and my flew is still not fully...

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Color Guide Katakros Part 1

Ben Komets post Color Guide Katakros Part 1 from patreon

Hi Folks,


as I decided to show the process of Katakros so detailed also the color guide will be splitted in two parts

to really be able to feature all different materials painted.

Maybe you have some time during the xmas preps to have a little read in the first Color Guide for Katakros!
Hope you like...

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Katakros- Part 5 - Jewel and NMM center piece

Ben Komets post Katakros- Part 5 - Jewel and NMM center piece from patreon

Hi folks and friends,
Here is the 5th chapter of Katakros!
In this video we will paint the gem stone / jewel in the center of the chest together with the
surrounding nmm elements.
For the jewel I wanted to add a little touch of color to the existing palette.
I have decided to go with scurvey green from game co...

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Katakros- part 4- the Face and the helmet

Ben Komets post Katakros- part 4- the Face and the helmet from patreon

Hi folks and friends,
finally we are getting some color on the face itself and we are finishing the helmet as well.
I this 4th video of Katakros.
I have tried to used the same colors that we have used on the rest of the bone armor but playing a bit around with the saturation to gain a little more visual interest arou...

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Katakros- Part 3 Helmet I

Ben Komets post Katakros- Part 3 Helmet I from patreon

Hey Folks and Friends,
this is the latest episode of Katakros where we will paint the undead leather like middle part and that outer bone-trimm.
I have decided to go for a different bone tone of his helmet to have a good contrast to his body armor.
Hope you have fun watching!
thanks for your support!

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Katakros- Part II - The Sash

Ben Komets post Katakros- Part II - The Sash from patreon

Hey Folks,

sorry things taking a little longer, my flew is still slowing things down a bit.. but here is the second Video for Katakros!
In this video we will paint the un-dead leather patch sash.
I have decided to go with a nice broken complementary contrast
- the warm yellow tones from the bone armor vs. the d...

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Katakros- Part I Bone Armor

Ben Komets post Katakros- Part I Bone Armor from patreon

 Hey Folks,

sorry for the little delay. After the Monte San Savino show a flew kind of slowed things down. 

Here is the first Chapter of Katakros- the Mortarch of the Necropolis. In this first chapter, we will discover how to paint a shiny looking non-bone-bone armor ;) I wanted to create a more dynamic ...

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What´s next- Katacros

Ben Komets post What´s next- Katacros from patreon

Hey Folks here is a little sneak peek on what we will discover together next!
Katacros - from the  Ossiarch Bonereapers !!

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Updated Color Guide Stormcast Castigator

Ben Komets post Updated Color Guide Stormcast Castigator from patreon

Hey Folks,
here is the updated Color Guide PDF for our Stormcast Castigator!
Hope you like it!!
Its great to see some of you are already following the Video ste-by-step on this model..!

Thanks for your support!

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Stormcast Castigator 5 face, hair and finishing touches

Ben Komets post Stormcast Castigator 5 face, hair and finishing touches from patreon

Hey Folks, 

here is the fifth and final part of our Stormcast Castigator and we will be finally painting the Head together.

 I have decided to go with one of the additional heads from the upgrade kit from Forgeworld which I snatched of Matt Cexwish´s desk in the Studio (Thanks for that ;) ). 

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Stormcast Castigator 4 Shoulder pad and details

Ben Komets post Stormcast Castigator 4 Shoulder pad and details from patreon

Hey Friends,
here is the fourt part of our Stormcast Castigator, we will paint the missing elements on the main figure before we are finally painting the head together.
The aim of the colors and the contrast that I have used is to add details and kind of "fill up" the empty areas without creating something that catches ...

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Stormcast Castigator 3 Crossbow - thunderhead greatbow

Ben Komets post Stormcast Castigator 3 Crossbow - thunderhead greatbow from patreon

Hey Folks,
here is the third part of our Stormcast Castigator, where we will paint the  thunderhead greatbows / crossbow together.
I wanted to create a sumptuous looking weapon composed from dark wood, steal and gold.
I hope you like it!
Thanks for your support!


 

Here are the Colors use...

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Preview Colorguide Stormcast

Ben Komets post Preview Colorguide Stormcast from patreon

Hey my Friends,
here is a preview version of the Stormcast Colorguide .
I have decided to post this here first so you can follow along with the first two chapters.
I will upload a complete and updated version once all parts are done.
Thanks for your support and sorry again for the little delay.
Cheers

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Stormcast Castigator 02 Tunic and NMM Details

Ben Komets post Stormcast Castigator 02 Tunic and NMM Details from patreon

Hey Folks,
sorry for the little delay on the other parts of our Stormcast Castigator.
I had issues with uploading the videos on youtube, but things are solved and all videos should be released by the end of the week.


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Storm Cast Castigator - Dark rich Bronze NMM

Ben Komets post Storm Cast Castigator - Dark rich Bronze NMM from patreon

 

Hey Folks, 

here is the brand new video on how to achieve a dark rich NMM bronze armor. 

This is the first part of the NMM Storm Cast Castigator, it shows you how to create an amazing armor. 

NMM is really all about the placement of light, shadows, and reflections, it is not so mu...

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Coaching Feedback Fiesta 04 - Starting Bust painting

Ben Komets post Coaching Feedback Fiesta 04 - Starting Bust painting from patreon

Hi Folks,

a lot of you wanted to see more of the coaching feedback fiesta video series, so here is the brand new episode where we discover what it takes to create a stunning bust.


This is a good example of the typically challenges a painter explores when he transitions from a tabletop-painter to a showcase pai...

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Lovecraft 05 - how to harmonize colors single vid

Ben Komets post Lovecraft 05 - how to harmonize colors single vid from patreon

Hi Friends,
here the last single topic video from the series of H.P.Lovecraft
I hope you enjoyed this video format, with the summary video and the in-depth single video chapters.
This chapter is already known from the summary but i thought you might want to put the single vids in a playlist.
Please make sure if yo...

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