Top 5 Guides for New Hobbyists

 Hello folks,

This time around I am going to share my top 5 recommended guides for those just getting into the hobby. These are all videos discussing the very basics of the miniature wargaming hobby, so if you are an experienced hobbyist, these may not be for you. Still, read on, as there may be new knowledge you did not know that could be useful to you.

Please note: these videos are in no particular order, as I think they are all fantastic guides in their own way.

5. Goobertown Hobbies Painting Fundamentals

Great guide for painting, done by the Bob Ross of miniatures.

We are starting with this video by Goobertown Hobbies. In this guide, the viewer is shown how to do the basic techniques of miniature painting in a step-by-step, easily digestible guide. The viewer is shown, using a limited palette of paints, how to paint a set of fantasy miniatures to a nice, tabletop-ready standard.

4. Tabletop Time Complete Guide

Painting with a touch of comedy.

This guide, by Tabletop Time, is a good source of information on how to paint miniatures using the basic GW Intercessors + Paint Set. It shows how even with only a few paints you can make some miniatures to put on the games table. 

3. Black Magic Craft Miniature Basics

Great for the grimdark.

From a terrain maestro to a painting prodigy, this guy has a variety of talents to share. In this video, he shows how to paint a swordsman in a simple scheme with easy techniques. 10/10 would learn from again.

2. Squidar Miniatures - Things I wish I knew

Tips from a master.

This video is great for hobbyists looking to avoid some mistakes or pitfalls that are commonly made by new painters. This video goes in-depth about things you can use, tools you need, and general hobby techniques.

1. Midwinter Minis - Build and Paint Your First Warhammer Models

Step-by-step goodness.

This video is a great step-by-step guide for the entire building and painting process, going into detail about what techniques to do, how you do them, and what you need, using two people's first models as examples. The methods shown in this video are easy, achievable, and produce a good looking model in a simple, quick process.

And there you go! Five videos perfect for beginners to the hobby. These videos, and their related channels, are the perfect places to start for those interested in the miniature wargaming hobby.

Happy painting,

FP01