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26 May 2023
1: Getting INSPIRED To Paint Miniatures
00:27:00
We all get our miniature painting inspiration from different places, but most important for all of us is that first initial BIG push we get to start taking painting a little more seriously.
In this episode of Paint Perspective, James, Joe and George discuss all of their most inspirational moments within their miniature painting journey.
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
02 Jun 2023
2: How To Set Miniature Painting GOALS
00:28:20
Do you HAVE to enter Golden Demon to be a good painter? What if your personal painting goals don't quite line up with that?
As people who do this professionally, we wanted to discuss our PERSONAL painting goals and show how much they can vary even within our company. The beauty is, there's no wrong answer.
In this episode of Paint Perspective, James, Joe and George discuss their personal painting goals, how to assess them, and how keep yourself on track.
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
15 Jun 2023
3: Miniature Painting HOT TAKES
00:26:57
In this episode of Paint Perspective, James, Joe and George discuss their personal painting hot takes - touching on wet palettes, sub-assembly, true metallic metal vs non-metallic metal and more.
00:00 Intro 00:45 True metallic metal vs Non-metallic metal 03:15 NMM is NOT a "technique" 08:15 Gaming vs Painting 14:54 Tupperware supremacy 23:55 Does sub-assembly = pro painter? 26:40 Let us know your thoughts!
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
16 Jun 2023
4: How To Handle FAILURE In Miniature Painting
00:28:52
In this episode of Paint Perspective, James, Joe and George discuss their personal biggest failures when it comes to miniature painting, but also how the miniature painting hobby/industry treats failure and why failure is important.
Chapters: 00:00 - Coming Up 00:53 - What are your biggest failures in miniature painting? 11:54 - Have you ever come close to quitting the hobby? 17:15 - Social media's false expectations on new hobbyists 25:25 - How can you compliment your miniature with a suitable base?
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
30 Jun 2023
6: Are Your Miniatures Ever FINISHED?
00:29:26
Before we get into the Airbrush discussion when it comes to Warhammer 40k Army Painting (and miniature painting in general), our hosts George, Joe and James tackle the decision on when a model is truly finished.
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
07 Jul 2023
7: Entering GOLDEN DEMON as a Beginner
00:38:02
Entering Golden Demon is one of the most inspirational ventures a miniature painter can embark on - but how does your approach differ from your first time after you've gone as far to win one?
This week we have George, who entered Golden Demon for the first time this year, and James, who won a Bronze trophy in 2018, discussing the differences in their approach to painting for the competition.
00:00 - Coming Up 01:18 - James' Golden Demon history 07:45 - George's Golden Demon history 11:00 - What are the benefits of competition painting? 18:20 - Seeing other Golden Demon entries 24:40 - Beginner Golden Demon advice 33:43 - To plinth or not to plinth...
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
21 Jul 2023
8: How Siege Studios met Vanguard Tactics
00:30:57
Stephen Box is a pro Warhammer 40k player and academy coach at Vanguard Tactics and James Otero is the CEO of a miniature painting company, Siege Studios.
Today, they both discuss how two people on the opposite ends of the industry (gaming and painting) met and started working together, and they touch on their journey to becoming a pro!
So... this is how a pro 40k player meets a pro painter!
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00:00 Intro 01:30 How James & Stephen met 06:55 Fitness coach to Warhammer coach 12:00 Choosing the right partners 17:55 Optimizing your Warhammer commission 25:00 How can you improve your airbrush skills? 30:25 Outro
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
28 Jul 2023
9: The Full SIEGE STUDIOS Story
00:47:19
James Otero started Siege Studios nearly 10 years ago, and in this podcast he explains the full journey of Siege, from starting as a side hustle on his own, to having 8 office staff and over 60 freelance artists.
Siege is mostly known for painting Warhammer 40k models for their clients all over the world, and working closely with Games Workshop to paint models for their Warhammer Community previewer programme.
You'll also hear from Joe, who joined in 2019 on the office side of the company, and George, who first joined Siege as a freelance artist is now 2021 and is now our lead Content Creator, while still being a freelance artist for the company.
00:00 Intro 01:20 The idea of Siege is born 10:30 How long was James the only person painting? 20:30 Expanding the office 36:34 The impact of joining Siege 46:43 Outro
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
04 Aug 2023
10: Miniature Painting Equipment HIDDEN GEMS
00:33:35
Miniature painting equipment - there is so much of it, but where do you start? And what are the best hidden gems that nobody talks about enough?
In this episode of Paint Perspective, George, Joe and James each put forward their hidden gem within their painting tools, and tackle everything from Jenga pieces to Warpstone Glow along the way.
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
00:00 Intro 01:28 The perfect model holders 10:45 Dropper bottles vs paint pots 18:13 Should you magnify your models? 23:33 Overrated/Underrated 30:30 QOTW: Sub Assemblies 33:11 Outro
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
11 Aug 2023
11: Planning a Warhammer 40k Army Colour Scheme
00:28:09
Is there a wrong way to pick a Warhammer 40k army colour scheme? How should you approach the use of colour theory on your models, and is that even something you need to be thinking about with miniature painting?
In this episode of Paint Perspective, George and James discuss all of the above - to consider whether you're looking to create your own colour scheme or following the Warhammer lore to the letter.
So... this is where you're going wrong picking a colour scheme for your Warhammer 40k army.
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00:00 Does colour theory matter? 06:00 Where do people go wrong picking a colour scheme? 13:42 Colour theory should compliment your personal preference 17:11 QOTW: Sticking to one style 24:00 How colour theory relates to the QOTW 27:36 Outro
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
18 Aug 2023
12: Stephen Box on Mindset, Focus and BALANCE
00:35:08
Stephen Box joins us once again to discuss whether understanding the fitness industry and a background in fitness could improve your Warhammer hobby experience...
Or, what about the actual physical benefits to being a Warhammer tournament player with good physicality?
Also, does the true key to improving your Warhammer experience lie in understanding balance within the hobby?
In this episode of Paint Perspective, Joe, James and George are joined once again by Stephen Box of Vanguard Tactics to discuss all of the above - to consider whether you've already cracked your perfect mini painting balance yourself, or if you're looking for tips on how to structure
So... this is where you're going wrong picking a colour scheme for your Warhammer 40k army.
GET A QUOTE ➡️ https://siegestudios.co.uk/contact/ VANGUARD TACTICS ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@VanguardTactics
00:00 Does the fitness industry overlap with miniature painting? 07:00 What mindset does Vanguard Tactics teach people? 18:23 Stephen's tournament preparation 27:27 QOTW: How do you balance painting and gaming in the hobby? 34:30 Outro
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
25 Aug 2023
13: The 3 BEST Paints You Can't Live Without
01:07:11
In this episode of Paint Perspective, Joe, James and George discuss the 3 best paints that we can't live without (the best paints for Warhammer 40k), along with a game of Would You Rather where we discuss never painting Space Marines again, a brush-only Knight Army and much more - all from the comfort of our brand new studio!
We'll also go through some listener comments and feedback from our previous episode, and end on a hobby hack!
GET A QUOTE ➡️ https://siegestudios.co.uk/contact/
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
00:00 Intro & new studio 04:05 1: Black 09:18 2: Green (sort of) 12:10 3: Silver 16:23 4: Red 22:38 5: Brown 26:40 6: Purple 29:47 7: Yellow (sort of) 33:10 8: Silver (again) 36:39 9: Orange (I suppose) 40:44 Would You Rather...? 52:46 QOTW: What size brushes do you use? 56:14 Replying to YOUR comments 01:03:03 Hobby Hacks: Super Glue 01:06:50 Outro
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
01 Sep 2023
14: Starting Warhammer in 2023
00:56:40
In this episode of Paint Perspective, Joe, James and George discuss starting Warhammer in 2023. George got into Warhammer 40k in 2018, Joe in 2004 and James in 1994 - so you have three completely difference sets of experiences.
Along with that - a game of Command, Reserve, Purge (Start, Bench, Sell for any sports fans reading this) where we discuss who we'd rather paint out of Abaddon, Guilliman and The Lion, plus our preferred painting techniques out of Airbrushing, Drybrushing or Contrast Paints.
We also take on our question of the week, where we'll discuss one model that we've struggled to finish.
GET A QUOTE ➡️ https://siegestudios.co.uk/contact/
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
15 Sep 2023
16: DON'T Overlook These Miniature Painting Steps!
01:17:13
Paint Perspective 16, featuring... 💡 George's Dropper Bottles 🎞️ Our Warhammer Movie Pitches 💸 Warhammer Boot Sale (Warboot) 🛠️ Building & Cleaning 🗒️ Painting Journals 🎙️ Question of the week, Hobby Hacks & more!
GET A QUOTE ➡️ https://siegestudios.co.uk/contact/
》15-25% off 40k Element Games http://bit.ly/2ltN9KV 》For Double Crystals Use Code 'SIE193' at checkout!
00:00 Paint Perspective 15 00:40 Warboot 14:15 Ultimate Preparation 31:46 Building & Cleaning Process 38:46 Priming Your Models 45:25 Warhammer Movie Casting 01:05:11 Question of the Week 01:12:18 Hobby Hacks 01:16:49 Outro
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
22 Sep 2023
17: Get better faster! 3 ESSENTIAL tips to improve painting Warhammer
01:01:39
Paint Perspective 17, featuring... 🎨 3 Essential tips to improve painting Warhammer FASTER 🦾 Warhammer Heroes: Space Marines 🖌️ Evernight Battlegrounds Launch 🗣️ Listener comment reactions 🎙️ Question of the week, Hobby Hacks & more!
GET A QUOTE ➡️ https://siegestudios.co.uk/contact/ IS IT WORTH IT? ➡️ https://siegestudios.co.uk/reviews/ PAINTING CLASS TICKETS ➡️ https://siegestudios.co.uk/shop/?yith_wcan=1&product_cat=painting-classes
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
》15-25% off 40k Element Games http://bit.ly/2ltN9KV 》For Double Crystals Use Code 'SIE193' at checkout!
00:00 Intro 00:40 Warhammer Heroes: Strike Force Justian 06:50 Evernight Battlegrounds 13:27 Listener comments 23:40 3 Essential tips to improve FASTER 51:08 Question of the week 56:33 Hobby Hacks
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
06 Oct 2023
19: The problem with 90s Warhammer...
01:11:12
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
GET A QUOTE ➡️ https://siegestudios.co.uk/contact/
》15-25% off 40k Element Games http://bit.ly/2ltN9KV 》For Double Crystals Use Code 'SIE193' at checkout!
00:00 Intro 02:12 Personal hobby catch-up 14:30 Orktober is upon us 19:05 Listener comments 29:29 Main topic: 90s Warhammer 52:04 Main topic: Retro paints 01:02:32 Question of the week 01:07:23 Hobby Hacks 01:10:46 Outro
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
12 Oct 2023
20: 8 OTHER ways to paint Ultramarines!
01:12:51
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
20 Oct 2023
21: Warhammer HACKS we learned (as pro painters)
01:06:56
PSA: Please excuse Joe's audio. We had technical difficulties that weren't noticed until the edit. George did his best to salvage the audio for you all, it's just not up to the standard you've come to expect - so apologies!
Paint Perspective 21, featuring... 11 quick painting hacks we learned from 10 years of painting commissions as pro painters, our thoughts on the Warhammer day reveals, getting metallic flakes out of your brush, viewers comments, hobby hacks and more!
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
00:00 Intro / Warhammer Day reveals 02:00 Immotekh the Stormlord reveal (Necrons) 03:35 Sydonian Skatros reveal reveal (Ad Mech) 05:36 Lord-Relictor Ionus Cryptborn reveal (Stormcast Eternals) 08:30 Belthanos, First Thorn of Kurnoth reveal (Lumineth Realm Lords) 10:49 Kill Team: Salvation reveal 14:00 The OLD WORLD is back 17:00 Special announcement 18:05 Viewer's comments 27:25 TOPIC: 11 painting hacks 59:56 Question of the week 01:06:30 No Hobby Hack this week, sorry!
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
23 Oct 2023
22: Adam Skinner - Entering your first painting competition! (Audio exclusive episode)
01:11:33
Bonus episode just for the audio feed listeners!
Paint Perspective 22, featuring... 9-time Golden Demon winner and Siege team member Adam Skinner joins us in the studio, 'overrated underrated' returns plus question of the week, hobby hacks and more!
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
00:00 Intro 05:13 Adam's painting background 24:57 Topic: Entering painting competitions, where to start? 46:51 Gabe: Overrated / Underrated 1:02:43 Question of the week 1:05:19 Hobby hack 1:06:53 James’ resin disaster 1:11:01 Outro
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
26 Oct 2023
23: 19 ESSENTIAL Paints we can't live without!
01:20:52
Paint Perspective 23, featuring... 19 essential paints we can't live without, our thoughts on the new Christmas Battleforces, listeners comments, question of the week, hobby hacks and more!
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
00:00 Intro 01:03 Christmas Battleforces 06:42 George's late Orktober entry 09:15 Listeners Comments 15:49 The paints we cant live without 1:05:49 What’s in your painting journal? 1:14:36 the airbrushcompressors hidden secret
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
03 Nov 2023
24: 5 SECRETS to painting Warhammer like the box art
01:39:13
Paint Perspective 24, featuring... 5 secrets to paint Warhammer like the box art, Joe has his input to the base rim debate, the new Necron model reveals, George recieves a gift from a viewer, viewers comments, hobby hacks and more!
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
09 Nov 2023
25: Luetin09 - The ESSENTIAL Warhammer 40k lore list!
01:34:59
Paint Perspective 25, featuring... Luetin09's ESSENTIAL lore list, comparing Warhammer stories to Star Wars, Dune, Alien, Bladerunner and more, how Warhammer 40k lore can positively impact your painting and mental health, Luetin's favourite Space Marine chapter is REVEA;ED - plus much, much more.
Thank you so much to Luetin09 for joining us in the studio for this beginner's guide to Warhammer lore!
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
00:00 Intro 01:00 Painting Imperial Knights for Luetin09 08:11 How Luetin got into Warhammer 23:00 Luetin's YouTube journey 40:15 Luetin's ESSENTIAL lore list 01:06:31 Star Wars vs Warhammer 40k 01:11:01 Dune vs Warhammer 40k 01:14:00 Bladerunner vs Warhammer 40k 01:16:21 Alien vs Warhammer 40k 01:20:15 The Last of Us vs Warhammer 40k 01:22:28 Warhammer 40k and Mental Health 01:27:17 Luetin's FAVOURITE Space Marines chapter 01:34:34 Outro
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
23 Nov 2023
26: PRO Warhammer tips (for intermediate painters)
01:01:14
Paint Perspective 26, featuring... Warhammer tips from pro painters to take you from intermediate to advanced, NEW 40K reveals (Night Lords, Horus Heresy, etc), the Luetin09 episode, what to listen to while painting, plus listener comments and our parting hobby hack!
00:00 Intro 00:52 NEW Night Lords Kill Team reveal 04:27 NEW Orikan the Diviner Necrons reveal 05:12 NEW Flesh-eater Courts reveal 07:56 NEW Horus Heresy reveal 09.25 NEW Orruks & Necromunda reveal 10:47 NEW Asmodai Dark Angels reveal 12:50 NEW Deathwing Knights reveal 15:24 CATCH UP (Personal hobby, Luetin09 episode...) 19:10 LISTENER COMMENTS 24:52 TOPIC: How to go from Intermediate to Advanced 51:28 QOTW: What's best to listen to while painting? 57:55 HOBBY HACK: Weak contact points 01:00:38 OUTRO
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
30 Nov 2023
27: THIS fixed my lack of painting motivation...
01:17:36
Paint Perspective Podcast 27, featuring... a deep dive on painting motivation, painting for relaxation, explaining the 'Eavy Metal style, plus listener comments, question of the week and our parting hobby hack!
00:00 Intro 08:30 Base Rim Debate 16:21 Listener comments 27:40 What IS 'Eavy Metal style? 35:08 TOPIC: Fix your lack of painting motivation 1:04:04 QOTW: What's your dream GW Model? 01:11:18 HH: Transfers 01:17:08 Outro
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
07 Dec 2023
28: HACKS to Paint your Army FASTER (and better)
01:14:42
Paint Perspective Podcast 28, featuring... How to paint your army faster and improve the quality, batch painting tips, behind the scenes of Siege Studios, plus listener comments, question of the week and our parting hobby hack!
00:00 Intro 00:42 Preamble 11:12 Listeners Comments 22:13 Main topic 1:05:25 Question of the week 1:11:56 Hobby Hack 1:14:05 Outro
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
14 Dec 2023
29: How to become a BETTER Warhammer painter (in 2024)
01:06:40
Paint Perspective Podcast 29, featuring... what to focus on to improve your painting in 2024, reacting to newly announced models, miniature of the year award, plus listener comments, question of the week and our parting hobby hack!
00:00 Intro 00:34 Preamble 19:40 Listeners Comments 33:28 Main topic 1:00:40 Question of the week 1:03:37 Hobby Hack 1:06:18 Outro
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
21 Dec 2023
30: 15 TIPS to IMPROVE your Warhammer painting!
01:15:27
Paint Perspective Podcast 30, featuring... Our Warhammer 2024 monthly calendar challenge, our top 15 tips to improve your painting, plus listener comments, question of the week and our some bonus hobby hacks!
00:00 Intro 00:37 Preamble 11:11 Our 2024 Warhammer Monthly Challenge 18:13Listeners Comments 29:17 Main topic 59:43 Question of the week 1:05:40 Hobby Hacks 1:14:25 Outro
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
04 Jan 2024
31: AVOID these Warhammer painting mistakes!
01:23:48
Paint Perspective Podcast 31, featuring... Mistakes ALL miniature painters need to avoid, reacting to the new Warhammer miniatures, tips to improve your painting, plus listener comments, question of the week and our weekly hobby hack!
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
0:00 Intro 0:30 Discord Hobby Hangout 1:55 New Dark Angels reveals 10:23 New store anniversary models 13:42 James’ new army
22:20 Listeners comments 22:44 Paint Perspective life advice 23:11 Motivating yourself to paint an army 24:21 Magnifying headsets 26:29 The toothbrush trick 27:00 Painting every day 29:36 The podcast for nose rings 31:48 Compressor tank full of water 32:52 What job do you do while you listen? 35:52 Biel-Tan-uary
37:24 Main Topic 37:46 Mistakes when priming 43:09 Over thinning your paint 46:20 Not Critically thinking about your mistakes 50:44 Don’t have false expectations 56:15 Keep your first model 59:23 Don’t stay in your comfort zone 1:01:39 Don't buy too many models 1:07:58 Don’t buy loads of equipment
1:13:51 Question of the week: How to tackle split colour schemes 1:19:51 Hobby Hack: fixing paint thats too thin 1:23:14 Outro
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
11 Jan 2024
32: EASY ways to paint your Warhammer army faster!
01:17:04
In this episode you will learn how to make colour scheme choices that make your army stand out, look better, and are both easier, and faster to paint! You will also find out why metallics are a secret hack to unlocking more speed, why some armies are faster to paint than others, and much more...
We also respond our listeners comments about gadgets for your painting journal, mistakes in buying too much paint, what makes a spray can a true primer, and whether Warhammer is really a hobby all about collecting.
Don't forget our closing question of the week, which in this episode tackles best practices for removing mould lines, and our bonus hobby hack about secret uses for plastic glue!
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
0:00:00 INTRO 0:00:30 Biel-Tanuary hobby update 0:15:05 THE OLD WORLD: Painting a Tomb King 0:21:57 Painting journal gadgets 0:23:05 Buying too many paints 0:28:40 Is Chaos Black a primer? 0:37:56 Is Warhammer a "collecting" hobby? 0:39:58 MAIN TOPIC: EASY ways to paint your Warhammer army faster 0:41:57 Colour choice 0:47:04 Metallics 0:49:37 Army choice 0:54:39 Colour theory 0:58:00 Easy colour scheme examples 1:04:31 QOTW: Removing mould lines 1:13:40 HH: Secret uses for plastic glue 1:16:35 Support the show
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
18 Jan 2024
33: THIS made me enjoy painting Warhammer again...
01:25:21
What's everyone's obsession with speed painting!? In this episode, we unpack how we made alterations to our mindset, and routines to make painting more enjoyable and relaxing! Expect to learn why the pressure of time can actually make a project less enjoyable, if you actually need pressure to improve as a painter, and the key tricks to enjoy painting within the hobby...
We also respond our listeners comments about sculpting miniatures, using flags for colour schemes, automotive vs miniature primer products, and more!
Don't forget our closing question of the week, which in this episode tackles how to achieve the best possible lighting setup for your hobby space.
0:00:00 Intro 0:00:27 Everyone has beef 0:05:44 Biel-Tanuary updates 0:10:00 Brettonian model reveal 0:15:02 Poll results: Mould line removal 0:17:20 Automotive vs Mini-painting Primers 0:22:07 Use Flags for your colour scheme 0:23:47 What painting journal to buy 0:24:15 Thoughts on sculpting 0:30:08 Learning from mistakes 0:32:02 Podcast reviews 0:33:07 THIS made me enjoy Warhammer again... 0:47:17 I wanted to quit painting completely 0:49:51 Removing stress from painting 0:56:25 Speed painting obsession 1:02:30 High pressure painting 1:15:24 QOTW: Painting lamp height 1:22:41 HH: Cleaning airbrush nozzles 1:24:55 Outro
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
25 Jan 2024
34: Dave MiniWargaming - "There are NO MISTAKES in painting"
01:17:29
Dave from MiniWargaming joins us on episode 34 of Paint Perspective Podcast to share his thoughts on FEARLESS painting, bonding with family through miniature painting, and the juxtaposition of being a BEGINNER painter while 16 years into Warhammer content creation.
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In this hilarious episode, you'll learn why putting pressure on yourself is holding you back, how you can enjoy painting Warhammer more, and of course we'll share some tips you can implement to improve your own Warhammer painting along the way!
This episode also marks the return of one of our recurring gameshow segments - COMMAND, RESERVE, PURGE!
Also, stick around for our listeners question of the week, which in this episode tackles adapting paint schemes from infantry miniatures to vehicles.
Lastly, we have a special parting Hobby Hack from Dave himself, sharing his technique for weathering miniatures!
0:00:00 Intro 0:01:07 What is MiniWargaming? 0:06:50 Siege x MWG History 0:13:50 Ravaged Star 0:25:03 Defeating burnout 0:39:55 Dave's BIGGEST discovery 0:47:34 Adopting FEARLESS painting 0:51:24 What mistakes you have learned from? 0:54:40 Behind Dave's 144,000 pts of Chaos 1:01:56 COMMAND, RESERVE, PURGE! 1:09:15 QOTW: Adapting paint schemes for vehicles 1:14:43 HH: Sponge weathering 1:17:16 Outro
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
01 Feb 2024
35: Space Marine colour scheme debate gets *HEATED*
01:28:42
It’s Biel-Tanuary! In this episode we discuss our experiences painting Aeldari characters for this month’s community challenge! Expect to learn about our personal process for painting miniatures, our struggles, obstacles and how we overcame them! We also review submissions from the community.
Also in this episode; James and Joe argue over what George should pick for his next army, we discuss the new Warhammer miniatures reveal, respond our listeners comments, question of the week, and of course share a hobby hack!
0:00:00 Trailer 0:00:33 Meeting MiniWarGaming Dave 0:02:07 New Warhammer models! 0:15:44 The DEBATE 0:31:01 Listeners comments 0:32:06 Airbrushing over rattle cans? 0:36:08 Primer cure time? 0:37:30 Painting with your kids 0:38:07 Crimes against painting 0:39:29 Painting with no light 0:42:34 Painting Eldar Miniatures 1:10:48 Community submissions 1:20:18 starter paint sets? 1:25:48 Painting grass tufts 1:28:17 support the show!
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
08 Feb 2024
36: The TRUTH about Warhammer brushes
01:23:16
Stop wasting your money on brushes! This week, we discuss arguably the most important and personal tool in all of the miniature painting hobby. In this episode, you will learn from James’ own expertise from designing the Artis Opus Series S/M brushes, how to choose the best paint brush for you, why expensive brushes can actually save you money, how to make your brushes last a lifetime and much more.
Also in this episode; The space marine debate results are revealed, we respond to more of our listeners comments, our question of the week which this week tackles coloured metallic paint schemes, and of course share our hobby hack (and a few bonus ones)!
0:00:00 Intro 0:01:24 Retro Mordian conversion progress 0:06:14 Warhammer Underworlds appreciation 0:14:17 Heated Space Marines Debate (RESULTS) 0:20:44 Are White Scars underrated? 0:26:04 The PERFECT dropper bottles 0:27:14 Neurodiversity in the hobby 0:31:05 The GOAT podcast review 0:33:21 The TRUTH about Warhammer brushes 0:36:54 Are synthetic brushes brushes cheaper? 0:41:29 The best brush sizes O:50:18 The wand chooses the wizard 0:57:16 Stop wasting your money 1:15:28 QOTW: Painting Coloured Metallic armour 1:20:10 HH: Guitar string cables for Warhammer
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
15 Feb 2024
37: Every Space Marines Chapter RANKED!
01:46:25
Which Space Marine Chapter is best?! This week, we have a fun one for you! In the spirit of our infamous Dark Angels Vs Blood Angels feud we go through all of Games Workshops listed chapters and tier rank them in order of which we think is best, but with a twist of course; we have to all agree on where each chapter is ranked!
Don’t worry, there’s still talk of painting too! Also in this episode, we answer our listeners comments about brush care and maintenance, our question of the week which this week is focused on running your own painting competition, and of course share some of our hobby hacks!
0:00:00 Intro 0:00:27 Horus Heresy reveals 0:04:23 Big Announcement! 0:06:50 Hobby updates 0:12:20 How do you clean your brushes? 0:14:55 Replacing brush caps 0:17:44 Correct paintbrush storage 0:19:06 Entering your first painting competition 0:22:32 Warhammer models that got worse 0:26:15 Space Marine chapters RANKED 0:27:10 Black Templars 0:33:56 Deathwatch 0:41:41 Grey Knights 0:48:06 Imperial Fists 0:55:30 Iron Hands 0:59:18 Raven Guard 1:03:34 Salamanders 1:06:52 White Scars 1:13:28 Space Wolves 1:16:31 Ultramarines 1:22:08 Dark Angels & Blood Angels 1:27:06 QOTW: Running a painting competition 1:41:19 HH: Making subassembly handles 1:45:55 Support the show!
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
22 Feb 2024
38: THIS will LEVEL UP your Warhammer painting!
01:18:07
How can you level up your painting? This week, we are joined by Paul from behind the scenes at Siege Studios! Paul is an OG veteran of the hobby from the early days in the 1980’s, and he is here to share with us his journey; picking up the brushes after a 15 year hiatus. In this thought provoking episode, you will learn how to change your mindset and approach critically improving your painting, forging the path for growth as a beginner or intermediate painter.
Also in this episode, we discuss some awesome new Warhammer miniatures which have been revealed in the past few days, answer our listeners comments about the best brush sizes, our question of the week which this week is focused varnishing both display and gaming miniatures, and of course share some of our hobby hacks!
0:00:00 Intro 0:00:30 Our guest! 0:02:11 Kroot Lone-spears 0:05:47 Terminator Captain 0:09:16 Endryd Haar 0:12:41 Painting 16 Mordian Tanks 0:19:12 Hobbying in the 80s 0:25:40 Preserving your brushes 0:27:55 Raven Guard are D tier 0:29:10 Alternate basing schemes 0:31:49 LEVEL UP your painting 0:36:34 Turning points of improvement 0:47:07 Steps to take as a beginner 0:54:55 THIS moment changed it all 1:03:56 QOTW: Should you varnish models? 1:13:29 HH: Planning painting sessions 1:17:31 Support the show
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
29 Feb 2024
39: What we REALLY think about ARMY PAINTER…
01:48:36
Paint Perspective Podcast 39, featuring... what we REALLY think about The Army Painter...
This week, we are diving deep into the upcoming range of Warpaints Fanatic paints, testing them to their limits by professional and hobby painters alike, so we can let you know the good, bad and the satin…
Also in this episode, we discuss our monthly painting challenge - #FebiusBile, which we painted using the new range, and share the amazing contributions from our community!
Of course as always; we also answer our listeners comments, our question of the week (which this week focuses on stripping retro models) and of course share our hobby hacks!
Thank you to The Army Painter for sending us this free copy of their Fanatic Complete set for review.
0:00:00 Intro 0:00:37 Paul 0:05:42 Custom Service Night Lord 10:39 GENIUS 0:16:48 What we REALLY think about The Army Painter 0:19:22 Our history with The Army Painter 0:33:41 James's test model 0:34:44 Dark Blue 0:35:43 Yellow 0:37:44 Gold 0:42:58 Dark Silver 0:49:23 "Matt" Black 0:53:13 Edge Highlighting 56:26 Highlighting Gold 58:31 Orange 0:59:47 "Red" 01:08:34 Washes / Shades / Tones 01:12:38 Other core Warpaints 01:15:10 Initial concerns 01:17:19 Purple 01:20:28 More Metal 01:22:40 Flexible Triad System 01:28:26 Conclusion 01:36:03 #FebiusBile Painting Challenge 01:38:44 QOTD: Stripping models 01:43:28 HH: Insant clean glazing 01:48:03 Support the show!
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
07 Mar 2024
40: Liam Dempsey - This MISTAKE is killing your motivation!
01:38:00
This week we are joined by none other than Liam Dempsey! In this thought provoking episode, you’ll learn how social media is negatively impacting your hobby, why you might not actually need to even paint your models, and how you can spend your precious and limited time on the things that you enjoy most!
You’ll also gain an insight into the struggles of balancing hobby and work as professionals, our own struggles with motivation over the years, and much more!
Also, stick around for our question of the week, about which franchises we want to see miniatures and games for (with some absolutely unhinged and unexpected answers).
Lastly, we have a special parting Hobby Hack from Liam himself, sharing his special technique for unclogging glue needle applicators!
Chapters (main topic is around 20 mins)
0:00:00 Intro 0:00:26 Liam Dempsey is here! 0:04:14 Garagehammer 0:09:09 Starting a YouTube channel 0:15:02 Liam's Joe 0:20:43 This MISTAKE is killing your motivation 0:26:11 It doesn't need to be incredible 0:35:33 The most fun part of the hobby 0:40:38 This will motivate you… 0:49:11 Do you NEED to paint Warhammer? 1:03:37 Will Amazon ruin the hobby? 1:12:10 Warhammer is like…guitars? 1:18:01 Keeping things fresh 1:25:49 QOTW: What franchise needs miniatures? 1:34:44 HH: Unclogging glue applicators 1:37:00 Support the show
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
14 Mar 2024
41: Peachy - ESSENTIAL army painting tips!
01:37:08
This week we are joined by none other than Chris Peach of Peachy Tips! In this episode, you’ll learn some real tricks for army painting, from mindset to technique. Peachy also shares his approach to enjoyment in the hobby and how it has changed over the years. Also expect to learn about the future of Peachy Tips and his new solo channel…
Also, stick around for our question of the week, about weathering and chipping with a sponge Vs a brush! Lastly, we have a special parting Hobby Hack from Peachy himself, sharing a secret material he likes to use for sculpting cloth on miniatures!
0:00:00 Intro 0:00:37 Peachy is here! 0:03:26 I never wanted to paint armies 0:07:30 Painting shortcuts 0:12:30 The Peachy timeline 0:15:56 barrel drilling DEBATE 0:20:14 Learning from the pros 0:23:52 Learning has changed 0:30:17 Not always painting your best 0:35:46 Painting trends are a lie 0:38:40 Not hiding your mistakes 0:44:00 What Peachy enjoys the most 0:52:35 Your dream hobby day 0:55:18 base rim DEBATE 1:08:33 ESSENTIAL army painting tips! 1:12:00 Creating your own painting levels 1:23:06 QOTW sponge Vs brush chipping 1:32:38 HH: Secret sculpting materials 1:36:19 Outro
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
21 Mar 2024
42: 7 MISTAKES that are holding back your painting
02:02:18
This week, Paul returns to the podcast! The concept of being "self-taught" in miniature painting is not something you often hear of. But we forget how now there is so much instructional content online, it has almost become the default for a new painter to learn on YouTube, without the helping hand of a hobby buddy. In this episode, we compare our experiences and discuss some of the mistakes and bad habits new painters could run into...
Also in this episode, the return of listeners comments, our question of the week about painting grim dark in a box art style, and of course share some of our hobby hacks!
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0:00:00 Intro 0:00:36 The era of Paul 0:01:07 The DeWalt Sniper 0:06:00 Explanation, demonstration, imitation 0:09:08 Hobby updates 0:22:30 Listeners comments 0:22:41 Are tank bases weird? 0:27:41 Making excuses for your work 0:36:40 Is there too much painting content? 0:38:48 Mistakes self-taught painters make 0:39:52 Watching too many videos 0:44:04 Copying painting styles 0:48:59 Distractions 0:56:13 Learning too many techniques 1:07:17 Stop taking shortcuts 1:15:41 Learning to critique models 1:22:24 How to give helpful feedback 1:37:43 Avoiding bad habits 1:50:54 QOTW: Grimdark ‘Eavy Metal 1:56:31 HH: Exaggerated contrast 2:01:54 Support the show!
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
28 Mar 2024
43: Creating CUSTOM Warhammer COLOUR SCHEMES
01:21:32
This week the gang is back! Games Workshop sent us some of the new Kroot miniatures, so we tasked the team with painting a variety of custom colour schemes! Expect to learn our process for how we painted the models, and how we generally tackle experimental projects too. You’ll also hear our top tips for taking shortcuts when adapting colour schemes to your army, so you can get the best quality for the most efficient investment of time.
Also in this episode, our question of the week about the best meals before a painting session, and of course share some of our hobby hacks, including an awesome trick for taking photos of your models!
0:00:00 Intro 0:00:25 We’re back! 0:02:49 The bet… 0:11:25 Painting Kroot for Games Workshop 0:15:00 Red Kroot 0:30:26 Do you need to paint your best? 0:32:13 Green Kroot 0:44:26 Retro Kroot 0:50:07 Blue Kroot 0:53:40 Green Kroot 0:55:53 Lime green Kroot 0:58:59 Grey Kroot 1:01:02 Tiger Kroot 1:03:46 March For Macragge 1:12:01 QOTW: Best meal for painting? 1:16:18 Hack for photographing minis
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
04 Apr 2024
44: The TRUTH about Airbrushes for Warhammer... Don't make an expensive mistake
01:13:40
This week, we tackle what has to be one of the most important (and often misunderstood) tools in the miniature painting hobby... Airbrushes. In this episode, you will learn the biggest mistake beginners make with the airbrush, why the airbrush might not actually save you time, the pros and cons of the tool itself, how to improve your airbrush skills, and how to avoid wasting your money on the wrong equipment.
Also in this episode: George has made a 'big' achievement, avoiding shaming in the hobby, our question of the week, featuring how to teach your friends to paint, and our closing Hobby Hacks!
0:00:00 Intro 0:00:30 George’s “big” achievement 0:04:40 A Painting holiday? 0:06:15 Listeners Comments 0:06:21 Not following the box art 0:08:26 Staying happy with painting 0:10:05 Hobby shaming 0:14:50 A thank you from us 0:16:50 The TRUTH about Airbrushes 0:17:55 Debunking myths… 0:18:49 “It makes you a better painter” 0:29:12 The Biggest mistake new painters make 0:33:22 Why it wont make you paint faster 0:37:10 Good habits to form 0:41:33 Dealing with blockages 0:44:58 What it ACTUALLY does well 0:53:51 No matter the weather outside… 0:54:53 More expensive doesn’t mean better 1:03:50 Don’t overlook this. 1:06:19 Teaching your friends to paint? 1:09:13 Hobby Hacks!
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
11 Apr 2024
45: How to *properly* use a Wet Palette... And 4 better Warhammer tools to try!
01:03:00
Everyone loves a painting gadget, but not all of them make a lot of sense... In this episode we talk about some of our least favourite product categories, and teach you about our (often cheaper), better alternatives we have picked up over the years, many of which you may even have in your home already!
Also in this episode: We answer our listeners comments about subassemblies, water cups, and episode listening order. Plus we answer our question of the week about how to know when a model is 'finished', and share one of Joe's hobby hacks!
COMMISSIONS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/xBKW8 ONYX PAINTING LAMP ➡️ https://shorturl.at/ryBEG PATREON ➡️ https://shorturl.at/tCIKU BOOK A CLASS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/ory37 EVERYTHING AIRBRUSH ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bdX07 DISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM68
0:00:00 Trailer 0:00:44 Teaching a new class 0:02:11 “If you can’t see it” 0:05:29 Three water cups?? 0:08:20 Who is to blame? 0:12:02 5 (terrible) painting gadgets 0:12:29 Product 1 0:16:05 how to properly use wet palette 0:25:59 Mistakes painters make 0:28:45 Our personal choices 0:37:38 Product 2 0:43:30 Product 3 0:46:39 Product 4 0:51:57 Product 5 0:55:51 QOTW: When is a model finished? 0:59:02 HH: wrist watch parts on models?
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
18 Apr 2024
46: Rating every CHAOS Space Marines Legion (models and lore)
01:05:18
This week, we have another fun one for you! following from our previous ranking episode, we go through all of Games Workshops chaos space marine warbands and legions, and tier rank them in order of which we think is best!
Don’t worry, there’s still talk of painting too! Also in this episode, Joe updates us about his personal hobby progress with his Underworlds war bands, and James updates us on his (growing) Mordian Iron Guard retro army! Plus, our question of the week, about getting through a loss of motivation after building your models...
EVERYTHING AIRBRUSH ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bdX07 BOOK A CLASS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/ory37 LISTEN ON THE GO ➡️ https://pod.link/1690786293 DISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM68
0:00:00 Trailer 0:00:25 Painting an Underworlds warband 0:03:06 Even more tanks?! 0:08:15 Every Chaos chapter ranked! 0:09:14 Iron Warriors 0:14:39 Thousand Sons 0:20:35 Emperors Children 0:29:44 Word Bearers 0:33:54 Night Lords 0:39:50 Black Legion 0:45:40 Death Guard 0:50:54 World Eaters 1:02:04 QOTW: getting past the ‘ugh’ phase 1:04:42 Support the show!
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
25 Apr 2024
47: Army painting prep, wet palette hacks and the perfect water pot!
01:33:10
Planning is something that we have spoken about many times on the podcast before, but with our personal army projects looming, we wanted to discuss our own approaches to preparation... In this episode, we discuss the balance of painting models you enjoy Vs what you want to field on the table, and our own strategies for conceptualising an army from its infancy, from colour schemes to test models!
Also in this episode: We answer our listeners comments about our wet palette tricks, debate the perfect water cup, and make an exciting announcement! Plus we answer our question of the week and share our parting hobby hacks!
BOOK A CLASS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/ory37 EVERYTHING AIRBRUSH ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bdX07 LISTEN ON THE GO ➡️ https://pod.link/1690786293 DISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM68
0:00:00 Trailer 0:00:25 A new “James-ism” 0:02:00 Underworlds painting progress 0:06:41 Wet Palette upgrades 0:07:42 Joe’s big secret 0:14:12 Exciting Announcement! 0:19:59 Listeners Comments… 0:22:28 Hobby shopping 0:23:47 Podcast demos 0:26:31 Palette paper size 0:27:39 Water cup debates 0:31:23 A Paint Perspective poem… 0:34:27 Planning your Warhammer army… 0:35:57 Considering gaming first 0:56:20 Making a plan for painting 1:03:36 How build choices affect painting 1:09:27 Utilising test models 1:15:04 Strategic colour scheme choices 1:23:11 Conclusion 1:26:34 Question of the week 1:30:04 Hobby Hacks 1:32:46 Support the show!
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
02 May 2024
48: The FASTEST way to drill barrels, Addressing the CLICKBAIT & See us at UKGE!
01:21:59
It's the one you have all been waiting for... THE BARREL DRILLING BATTLE! In this absolutely hilarious episode, James and George go head to head in the ultimate barrel drilling speed contest! But who will win? Pin vice or power tool?
Also in this episode: We discuss Games Workshop's recent shift in their approach to YouTube, Clickbait and the podcasting industry within miniature painting. Don't forget our question of the week, which this week tackles creating variety in your army whilst still being effective with your time. It’s also time to discuss #aprocalypse so we share the amazing entries from our community (and some of our favourites). As always, we close with our hobby hack, this week from one of our listeners!
BOOK A CLASS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/ory37 EVERYTHING AIRBRUSH ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bdX07 LISTEN ON THE GO ➡️ https://pod.link/1690786293 DISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM68
0:00:25 James *actually* finishes the Kroot shaper 0:04:06 UK Games Expo 0:07:30 Siege Academy 0:09:31 Water Pots… Again 0:13:28 Army painting tip 0:16:06 Wet palettes in the fridge 0:17:42 Paint Perspective Poetry 0:19:09 Who actually does our painting? 0:21:33 BARREL DRILLING BATTLE 0:35:05 Results! 0:43:38 GW takes YouTube seriously now 0:51:22 YouTubers of the past 0:56:33 Is mini painting YouTube too isolated? 0:58:56 Clickbait 1:09:50 #Aprocalypse 1:15:25 QOTW adding variety to armies 1:20:16 HH: Paint funnels 1:21:37 Support the show
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
09 May 2024
49: Painting FUNDAMENTALS, how not to ruin your model and... potatoes?
01:28:04
The fundamentals of painting are important, but they can be boring. Though, important as they are, is it possible you can surpass them a little too soon?
In this thought provoking episode, we discuss the merit of painting neatly vs detailed and if doing less, (well) can actually get you better results…
Also in this episode, we discuss the relatable topic of painting fear, and how to overcome the thoughts that you might ‘ruin’ your models.
Plus, stay tuned for our hobby hacks and the usual banter you expect, including some nonsense about painting with potatoes, and the aftermath of our premier Paint Perspective Drill Off!
CUSTOM SERVICE ➡️ https://shorturl.at/kGH79 EVERYTHING AIRBRUSH ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bdX07 LISTEN ON THE GO ➡️ https://pod.link/1690786293 DISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM68
0:00:00 Preview 0:00:30 Drill off aftermath 0:10:52 Get our feedback on your models! 0:14:02 James’ next hobby hack 0:16:00 Painting an REAL tank 0:18:55 The bounty is claimed 0:20:28 Miniature painting fundamentals 0:21:42 Is neatness better than technique? 0:25:05 Surpassing fundamentals too soon 0:27:51 Painting miniatures with… potatoes? 0:31:41 Not every model uses every technique 0:38:37 Learning from books 0:46:38 Common technique shortcomings 0:51:13 Fundamentals WE struggle with 0:55:07 Using real world references 1:01:48 I'm afraid to paint this model 1:20:46 Gloss varnish hack
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
16 May 2024
50: What we REALLY think about VALLEJO...
01:11:34
This week we discuss one of the biggest brands in miniature painting… Vallejo. But as seasoned painters what do we REALLY think of the brand and their products? In this episode, we discuss our experiences with Vallejo, their paint ranges and products and perhaps bust a few myths about them. Expect to learn what we look for in a quality paint, some things to know and avoid, and whether or not they deserve a spot in your painting arsenal (beginner or pro).
Also in this episode, we discuss the rise of spudchop, free warhammer and the infamous barrel-gate! Also expect to hear some of our listeners comments, question of the week and of course our parting hobby hacks!
0:00:34 Teacher James 0:03:48 The gift of time 0:05:42 SPUDCHOP! 0:10:11 Childhood arts & crafts 0:11:55 Free Warhammer 0:14:04 The ‘big jam’ agenda 0:15:16 Barrel Gate 0:20:51 What we REALLY think about VALLEJO 0:22:07 Accessibility 0:26:34 Name system 0:31:24 Paint quality 0:35:58 Airbrush paints 0:41:01 Primers 0:44:43 Other air products 0:47:58 Model Colour Consistency 0:50:26 Hobby products 0:57:01 QOTW: When are you not a beginner? 1:02:11 HH: Ditching paper towels
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
23 May 2024
51: Arbitor lan - How to enjoy painting Warhammer (when you don't)
01:15:14
This week we are joined by none other than Arbitor Ian! While you may be familiar with his expert lore videos on YouTube, we wanted to dive deeper into his takes on the hobby and painting… Expect to learn how Ian stays motivated to complete army projects as someone who does not enjoy painting, how lore knowledge can benefit the look of your models, overcoming painting failures, balancing your time with the hobby, and methods to enjoy your painting as much as possible!
Also stay tuned for our question of the week all about motivation, and where we find it in the hobby. As well as our closing hobby hack, where our guest drops a bombshell trick for assembling resin and metal miniatures!
0:00:00 Trailer 0:00:30 Who is Arbitor Ian? 0:10:18 Is Warhammer Historical? 0:13:07 Ians intro to Warhammer 0:15:34 The three hobby pillars 0:18:19 Only gaming with painted models 0:21:04 “Painting is the thing I like the least” 0:23:33 Finding ways to enjoy painting 0:26:26 Biggest painting failures 0:28:36 How do you choose models? 0:31:21 Using lore for your own models 0:36:26 Balancing your hobby time 0:42:40 Ways to paint armies faster! 0:46:47 Maximise enjoying the hobby 0:53:13 discovering new styles of painting 0:58:56 Improving with every army 1:05:59 QOTW: Your biggest motivation to paint? 1:10:28 HH: Greenstuff & superglue trick!
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
30 May 2024
52: Making a CUSTOM Space Marines chapter (that doesn't suck)
01:20:00
Paint Perspective Podcast episode 52, where we explain making a CUSTOM Space Marines chapter!
The Space Marines chapter created in this episode wouldn't be possible without our new Signature Series Spray Primer from Colour Forge, which you can get your hands on via Kickstart starting from May 31st!
Sign up at this link to be notified of the launch! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thecolourforge/signature-series-0
And learn more about Colour Forge below: https://thecolourforge.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thecolourforge/
Referenced in this ep: Paint your army FASTER (and better) https://youtu.be/u7Pl63fAq9A
LISTEN ON THE GO ➡️ https://pod.link/1690786293 DISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM68 EVERYTHING AIRBRUSH ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bdX07
Everyone loves Space Marines, but codex chapters can be a little bit limiting. In this episode of Paint Perspective, we discuss how you can create your own custom chapter of Space Marines, that are fast and easy to paint, look fantastic, and suit your own personal style.
James shows us his 'Exemplars of Siege' which is his own home-brew chapter, and shares the exact methods he used to create them, so you can too!
Also in this episode, we respond to our listeners comments about the confusing names from Vallejo, answer our question of the week about finding motivation to finish projects, and of course share our parting hobby hack!
MAIN TOPIC around 30 mins Colour Forge collab info around
0:00:00 Trailer 0:00:30 The BEST board game 0:02:08 Meet us at UKGE! 0:03:25 1 year of Paint Perspective 0:04:47 Joe’s new army 0:10:07 George finished a model! 0:12:28 Competition results 0:15:11 We got roasted 0:19:07 Vallejo paint names 0:23:36 Vagueness in Warhammer 0:30:06 Making a CUSTOM Space Marines Chapter 0:35:23 1: Colour scheme (Colour Forge info) 0:36:53 Colour Forge Signature Series reveal 0:44:07 How to test colours fast 0:49:39 2: Lore & narrative 0:55:44 3: Basing 0:58:27 4: Applying it to the army 1:04:53 TLDR Summary 1:06:47 The hardest part 1:10:51 How to find motivation? 1:16:25 Custom Transfers hack 1:19:19 Support the show!
Join in with our upcoming monthly painting challenges:
May - #AdeptusMaycanicus (Ad Mech) June - #JunestealerCults (Genestealer Cults) July - #Julegion (Horus Heresy) August - #SolarAugzillia (Humans) September - #TauSeptEmber (Tau) October - #Orktober (Orks) November - #Nidvember (Tyranids) December - #Sanguinala (Anything red / holiday themed)
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
06 Jun 2024
53: Where do we get our painting inspiration?
01:24:23
This week, we went to the biggest UK hobby games convention: UK Games Expo! In this episode we discuss our experiences at the event as both seasoned visitors and newcomers, share our tips for future attendees and share some fun stories from the weekend!
Also this week James shares some rare book finds, Joe continues to plan his Dark Angels army and of course review your submissions for #AdeptusMaychanicus! Don’t forget our question of the week, which tackles colour theory (and where to start) as well as a “wild” hobby hack on tank weathering!
Links discussed in this episode: Warboot: https://www.instagram.com/warbootuk/ Colour Forge Signature Series: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thecolourforge/signature-series-0
0:00:00 Intro 0:00:22 Painting Split Colour Space Marines 0:05:05 James LOST the bet 0:09:18 Warboot June! 0:15:29 RARE Warhammer book haul 0:30:35 Base rims… again 0:31:46 Vallejo rebrand 0:34:48 Paul Perspective 0:36:49 Podcast Reviews 0:37:41 UK Games Expo REVIEW 0:42:53 The Colour Forge stand 0:46:59 Meeting the listeners 0:50:49 George got tackled (nearly) 0:52:03 George got heckled (actually) 0:55:45 The UKGE experience 0:59:22 Hobby shopping 1:04:42 UKGE 2025... 1:09:28 #AdeptusMaychanicus 1:15:40 Question of the Week 1:21:35 Hobby Hack 1:23:51 Outro
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
13 Jun 2024
54: EASY ways to IMPROVE your Warhammer BASES…
01:21:32
Basing is something that is often an afterthought when it comes to the hobby, but as we know it can make all the difference between a good... or a great model!
In this episode, we share our tricks to improve your bases and make your models look better, with easy and simple methods, (and thought processes) that you can apply NOW.
We even drop some of our favourite tricks for efficiently basing a whole army from our experiences as commission painters!
Also in this episode, we catch up with Paul from the team who has been working hard on his hobby behind the scenes, discuss our listeners comments (with a feline theme), tackle our question of the week about the hardship of selling models, and of course our closing hobby hack!
Chapters (main topic around 31 mins) 0:00:00 Intro 0:00:44 Paul’s hobby updates 0:10:17 Published on War Com 0:12:50 Paul the fashion icon 0:14:06 James’ hobby updates 0:20:33 Khorne Crocs 0:22:00 George's hobby updates 0:22:46 #JunestealerCults 0:31:02 Easy ways to IMPROVE your Warhammer bases… 0:32:00 Most efficient approach… 0:42:06 Avoid floating feet 0:48:06 EASY ways to add detail 1:56:40 Character basing 1:02:09 Basing materials 1:10:39 Question of the Week 1:18:19 Hobby Hack 1:21:01 Support the show!
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
20 Jun 2024
55: 5 ways you can IMPROVE at Warhammer painting (right now)
01:35:20
Do you want to get better at miniature painting right now? This week’s episode of Paint Perspective is absolutely filled to the brim with painting tips, tricks and hacks that you can start doing right away to see instant results, and improve your models! Expect to learn: How to *correctly* use washes, James’ lightbulb moment that fundamentally changed how he paints, essential tricks to improve efficiency and quality at the same time, how to better experiment with colours, and how to make better choices for your highlights!
Also in this episode, we discuss our personal hobby updates, monthly painting challenges, our struggles and approach to social media in miniature painting, answer our listeners comments, question of the week, and of course, our closing hobby hack!
0:00:00 The poll... 0:01:25 Finished Blood Angels 0:04:55 #Junestealercults 0:11:42 Get a FREE pdf tutorial! 0:12:05 Listeners comments 0:13:37 Basing materials? 0:16:14 Is Social media killing the hobby? 0:32:54 Main topic starts 0:33:47 Incorrectly using washes 0:37:53 Starting lighter 0:44:19 Getting paint smoother 0:55:27 Painting slower is faster 1:03:25 Changing your default 1:11:49 Choosing highlight colours 1:21:31 Gap filling 1:27:19 Hobby Hack 1:34:52 Support the show!
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
27 Jun 2024
56: The trick to painting HUGE Warhammer armies (fast)
01:18:18
Army painting is a central pillar to this hobby, but certainly one that many of us struggle with. In this episode, Ben from our Warrior Workshop team joins us to discuss how he approaches painting some of the huge army painting projects he has worked on! Expect to learn tricks for staying motivated to finish your army throughout the process, and how to be more efficient when building, painting, and basing!
Plus, stay tuned for our new segment: Critique of the Week where we discuss miniatures painted by our community and offer feedback, as well as our question of the week and perhaps one of the all time greatest Paint Perspective Hobby Hacks!
Thanks to Ben for joining us on the show, you can check out his Blood Bowl podcast here: https://m.youtube.com/c/TheBoneheadPodcast
0:00:00 Trailer 0:00:22 Ben from Warrior Workshop 0:03:01 Blood Bowl 0:07:05 Painting Orks 0:11:23 Adapting your painting style 0:13:00 How does the Airbrush benefit you? 0:18:27 Critique of the Week 0:26:28 Main topic starts 0:28:54 Planning 0:34:20 Staying motivated 0:45:52 Building armies faster 0:51:50 Are subassemblies faster? 0:53:50 Basing armies faster 0:58:23 The Wowstick 1:05:40 Competition Vs Army painting? 1:14:04 The best model holder 1:17:42 Support the show!
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
04 Jul 2024
57: How to SPEED PAINT Warhammer...to a high standard!
01:38:20
Speed painting is a popular topic in the warhammer hobby, but can you still achieve high quality results In a short amount of time? In this week's episode, we challenged ourselves to speed painting miniatures for the #junestealercults challenge!
Expect to learn how we approach painting when we know we have limited time, and how that changes the decisions we make. How we were able to get the results we did on our miniatures and how we painted them, plus some hacks for efficiency and pointers on the corners you can cut along the way!
Also in this episode, Joe updates us on his personal projects, and we tackle our listeners comments, questions of the week and of course go through all of the community submissions for June's painting challenge! And, don't forget to stay to the end for our parting hobby hack on tackling dry tip when airbrushing!
0:00:00 Trailer 0:00:22 Joe is back! 0:02:52 Hobby breaks 0:08:14 George’s Blood Angels 0:12:23 Building is a timesink 0:17:21 Joe’s Dark Angels 0:22:41 Paints changing formula 0:26:24 Social media pressure 0:32:22 “Pile of Potential 0:36:37 Main topic starts 0:39:20 James’ Abominant 0:43:29 Planning for limited time 0:47:56 Make time for details 0:52:15 Productivity hack 0:59:42 Speed shortcuts 1:01:32 George’s Brood Brothers 1:04:58 Painting for later 1:10:05 Joe’s Acolyte Hybrid 1:18:09 #JunestealerCults 1:22:15 July’s monthly challenge 1:23:03 Painting in the heat 1:29:15 Hobby Hack 1:37:45 Support the show!
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
11 Jul 2024
58: Why is EVERYONE painting Grimdark?!
01:17:26
The 'Grimdark' painting style is incredibly popular in Warhammer currently, but is it really the best way to paint? Is it just another fad? In this episode, we discuss the origins of the style and how it has changed over the years, our experience with it, and debunk some of the stigma around the gritty aesthetic and its affiliation with speed painting...
Also in this episode, we talk more about the 'pile of potential', hoarding paints, hobby contraptions and the dreaded drawer of doom! And as always, don't forget to stay to the end for our parting hobby hack!
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
18 Jul 2024
59: Richard Gray - Painting Warhammer QUICKLY for Display
01:09:40
This week we are joined by miniature painting legend: Richard Gray! In this thought provoking episode, Richard shares his thoughts on balancing speed with quality when it comes to miniature painting, the struggle of making online content as a slower painter, getting maximum enjoyment from the hobby, lessons from competition painting, how you can learn to paint faster (by actually painting slower) and much more!
Also in this episode, George and James experience the hot seat in a reverse critique clinic, where Richard gives them hands on feedback on how they can improve their miniatures! And of course don’t forget to stay to the end of the show for Hobby Hacks, where our guest shares a DIY solution for painting magnifiers!
See more of Richard's content: https://richardgraycreations.com https://www.patreon.com/RichardGray
0:00:21 Richard Gray joins us! 0:05:39 The first Slayer Sword 0:08:39 Getting into painting 0:11:21 Becoming a professional painter 0:15:37 juggling multiple projects 0:18:02 Non Metallic Metal (NMM) 0:23:52 Painting for enjoyment 0:30:18 Richard’s gaming army 0:32:54 Balancing speed and quality 0:38:40 Learning to paint faster 0:44:37 Richard critiques our models! 0:58:10 Critiquing your own models 1:02:53 Starting light or dark? 1:05:44 Hobby Hacks 1:09:02 Outro
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Theres a lot of techniques and products that come and go in the Warhammer hobby, but which ones are just fads that you should avoid? In this weeks episode, we’re discussing things in miniature painting that we just don’t get the fuss about...
Also in this episode, we answer our listeners comments about painting styles, scale modelling, and background material for painting. As well as tackle our usual question of the week about maximising use of a small hobby space, and a hobby hack on the topic too!
0:00:00 Trailer 0:01:19 Paul x Joe 0:02:23 Azrakh the Annihilator 0:08:06 Painting eyes 0:12:15 Helmet Vs bare head 0:15:24 Richard Gray calls us out 0:17:40 Valid ways to paint 0:19:27 Scale models 0:22:39 Trash Tv 0:25:35 Best music for painting 0:29:28 Main topic starts 0:29:55 Pigment powders 0:38:53 Oil washes 0:42:55 Ultra-Matte varnish 0:46:13 Mould line tools 0:50:33 Retro Paint 0:57:20 Bizarre water pots 1:02:19 Hacks for small setups 1:08:08 Support the show!
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
01 Aug 2024
61: Kirioth - The ESSENTIAL tips to kitbashing Warhammer!
01:40:40
Kitbashing is a massively popular part of the Warhammer hobby, and who better to share their insights on how to Kitbash warhammer than YouTube legend KiriothTV! In this episode, expect to learn how to start kitbashing your own models or army, how Kirioth finds inspiration for new projects, how he overcame failed kitbashing projects, how to tackle self doubt as a painter, how warhammer can be therapy for your personal life... and much more!
0:00:00 Trailer 0:01:21 KiriothTV 0:04:49 What we look for in sculpts 0:07:57 Negativity is popular 0:12:17 Is YouTube too polished? 0:19:00 How did you start Warhammer? 0:27:09 Warhammer as therapy 0:36:04 Main topic starts 0:37:12 Why should you kitbash? 0:43:26 Kitbash failures 0:47:12 Sons of Behemat Army 0:55:00 AD CUSTOM SERVICE 0:55:38 Getting better at painting 0:59:08 Tackling self doubt 1:05:17 Where do you find inspiration? 1:09:21 Mono-pose VS kitbashing 1:16:00 Warhammer getting simpler 1:25:43 What do you paint first? 1:32:55 Hobby Hacks!
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
08 Aug 2024
62: 9 Warhammer paints we could NEVER replace!
01:08:08
We're of course all obsessed with paints in the hobby, but there are some that are so unique that we could never replace them! In this episode, we each share some of our favourite paints that you may not have tried, and how you can use them to improve your miniatures!
Also in this episode, we discuss the amazing new Blood Angels reveals, review the submissions for July's monthly painting challenge, answer our question of the week and of course share our Hobby Hack!
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
15 Aug 2024
63: Quipster - The ONLY way to master Warhammer army painting…
01:35:42
How can you paint lots of armies for gaming and get better at painting at the same time? We thought who better to ask than Quipster! In this episode, we take a deep dive into the psyche of Warhammer and its community, from using the hobby to help cope with illness, the financial cost of warhammer, crossovers with other hobbies, how to really focus on becoming a better painter, social media, and much, much more!
Also don’t forget our regular segments like question of the week and hobby hacks, featuring some great tips from our guest! Plus, over in our bonus segment of this episode on patreon, we discuss the reaction to the new Sanguinary Guard and accessibility/inclusivity within the hobby…
You can check out more from quipster here: https://www.youtube.com/@QuipsterNerd https://www.instagram.com/quipsternerd
0:00:00 Trailer 0:00:20 Who is Quipster? 0:02:34 Discovering Warhammer 0:10:32 “The break” 0:17:03 Getting back into the hobby 0:19:34 Quipsters content 0:24:08 Warhammer x Fencing 0:25:21 Making unique content 0:32:53 Financial cost of Warhammer 0:44:40 Video games 0:47:08 Getting good at painting 0:52:40 Handling criticism 0:56:35 Improving painting techniques 1:10:38 Adding narrative to armies 1:20:57 Essential painting equipment 1:25:05 Hobby Hacks! 1:32:47 Patron bonus segment
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
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22 Aug 2024
64: Stop DESTROYING your Warhammer brushes!
01:14:28
Theres no denying that good brushes for painting your Warhammer miniatures are expensive, you've heard us talk on previous episodes about which ones to buy and what they're good for... but how do you make them last?! In this episode, we give you a classic Paint Perspective live demo on how best to care for your brushes, as ever with some absolutely hilarious wildcards from James!
Also in this episode we discuss the recent debate about the "value" of warhammer, taking breaks from the hobby, respond to our listeners comments, question of the week and of course share our hobby hacks! Plus, over in our bonus segment for this episode on patreon, George reviews James' ice cube hack and we discuss the new releases for Kill Team!
0:00:00 Trailer 0:01:09 Our “guest” 0:04:23 The Warhammer “value” drama 0:17:37 Taking hobby breaks 0:20:52 Is AOS better value? 0:22:01 Best water pot system! 0:22:56 Can anyone critique you? 0:24:46 “The stack” 0:28:33 Avoid destroying your brushes! 0:31:51 Live cleaning demo! 0:56:51 Hobby habits 0:57:32 Best painting chair 1:00:07 Painting ergonomics 1:05:45 DON’T skip this step. 1:08:53 Hobby hacks!
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
29 Aug 2024
65: We painted the NEW BLOOD ANGELS for Games Workshop!
01:12:33
The Blood Angels have arrived! This week we got our hands on the awesome new miniatures from games workshop and painted up some of the new miniatures to review. Expect to hear our thoughts on the new range, our experiences with the models and of course how we painted them! Also in this episode, we unwrap the latest warboot event, discuss our listeners comments about brush care, and tackle our question of the week!
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
05 Sep 2024
66: Are these Warhammer magazines ACTUALLY a rip off?
01:24:50
The Combat Patrol subscription magazine is here, but is it a good deal? Or are these magazines just a rip off!? In this episode we discuss the contents of the new issues, our experiences as customers of previous instalments, what we learned, and how we will be shopping for these to get the best value on new Warhammer models!
Also in this episode, we discuss our new army projects and how we plan to overcome some of our struggles, answer our listeners comments about basing themes, standing desks and if the new death company set is actually a downgrade… Plus don’t forget our recurring segments like question of the week and of course our hobby hack!
0:00:00 Trailer 0:03:05 Casting Warhammer movies 0:04:08 Dark Angels progress 0:09:16 James’ DIY skills 10:08 Choosing painting style 0:15:49 Project updates 0:19:38 Listeners comments 0:20:14 Blood Angels recipe 0:21:15 Basing themes 0:22:03 Death Company downgraded? 0:28:07 Standing desks 0:31:34 Main topic starts 0:33:55 Combat Patrol Magazine 0:39:29 The business model 0:44:27 Getting the best value 0:50:03 Our experience as customers 1:02:00 What we learned last time 1:08:52 #SolarAugxillia 1:13:08 The next painting challenge 1:15:04 Question of the Week 1:18:56 Hobby Hacks
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
12 Sep 2024
67: Are Age of Sigmar models ACTUALLY better than 40k?
01:23:04
Are Age of Sigmar miniatures ACTUALLY better than those from Warhammer 40k? In this episode, we discuss this classic debate which has been re-sparked with some incredible new miniatures from Warhammers fantasy counterpart! Paul has painted the new Vizzik Skour, prophet of the horned rat and walks us through his experience in tackling such a large project, and James and George debate the lore limitations surrounding both game systems and how it impacts their miniatures design…
Also in this episode, James updates us on his custom army of Space Marines, discussion on the new Space Marine 2 video game, and of course our regular segments like question of the week and our hobby hacks!
0:00:00 Trailer 0:01:03 Space Marine army progress 0:09:03 Space Marine 2 0:17:37 Blood Angels Codex 0:22:12 Main topic starts 0:24:16 Painting: Vizzik Skour 0:44:46 Is AOS better than 40k? 0:57:05 New 40k factions 1:06:48 Just characters? 1:09:50 Managing your pile of potential 1:18:19 Hobby Hacks 1:22:23 Support the show!
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
19 Sep 2024
68: Was Space Marine 2 OVERHYPED?
01:16:04
Space marine 2 might just be one of the biggest Warhammer releases in recent memory, but has it been overhyped?! On this weeks episode, we discuss our experience with the new video game and share our honest options of what we REALLY think now that we have had time to play it...
Also in this episode, we discuss the community reaction to the new combat patrol magazine subscription, the hosts hobby updates (including some army building blunders), and of course our regular segments like question of the week and of course our hobby hacks!
0:00:00 Trailer 0:00:22 Warhammer bits! 0:08:12 Hobby updates 0:14:52 Combat patrol magazine 0:17:39 Joe ruined his models 0:21:37 Justify buying models 0:22:36 is AoS more ‘chill’? 0:26:35 Lore limitations 0:28:45 Utilising a small desk 0:31:33 Space Marine 2 OVERHYPED? 0:42:07 Whats their focus? 0:55:23 Where’s the miniatures? 1:02:27 Question of the week 1:09:49 Hobby Hacks 1:15:22 Post show trailer
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
26 Sep 2024
69: Productivity HACKS to finish your Warhammer army FASTER!
01:22:38
Theres no doubt that it can be hard for everyone to fit the hobby into their busy lives, so how can you make sure you accomplish the most with the time you have? In this episode, we discuss the productivity hacks we have learned as professional commission painters that will help you get through your projects!
Also in this episode, we discuss our listeners comments about the "pile of savings", bulk priming miniatures, and more! Plus, don't forget our regular segments like question of the week and of course our closing hobby hack!
0:00:00 Trailer 0:01:03 10th edition review 0:15:13 Listeners comments 0:19:05 “pile of savings” 0:23:09 Bulk priming 0:26:01 Main topic starts 0:27:22 Spending time efficiently 0:31:43 Building hacks 0:37:31 Setting tangible goals 0:41:50 Rules from other industries 0:45:26 Timing your steps 0:50:35 Look outside the hobby 0:57:32 Setup tips 1:04:32 Our most important tips! 1:07:20 Question of the Week 1:18:33 Hobby Hacks 1:21:52 Post show trailer
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
03 Oct 2024
70: What I learned from winning a GOLDEN DEMON
01:30:30
Golden Demon is back, but thats not the only competition we are preparing for here at Siege Studios... In this episode, we discuss the upcoming Golden Demon 2024 event in Germany and what James will be bringing to the competition, what he learned from winning his first Golden Demon trophy and sharing advice for those looking to get into competition painting...
Also in this episode, we discuss the launch of IronSkull 2025, answer our listeners comments about productivity, getting through the pile of shame, Space Marine 2 and of course tackle our question of the week as well as share our hobby hack!
0:00:00 Trailer 0:00:21 IronSkull 2025 0:18:52 SM2 board game release 0:28:05 It’s back! 0:29:13 Listeners comments 0:32:58 Productivity 0:36:04 Deadlines 0:39:35 Length of Space Marine 2 0:44:11 Getting more painted 0:49:40 Paul’s red thirst 0:52:53 Topic: Golden Demon 2024 1:07:55 Improving as a painter 1:12:00 Recognising other competitions 1:15:32 QOTW: Make brushes last longer! 1:22:02 Hobby Hacks! 1:29:16 Post show trailer
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
10 Oct 2024
71: I entered the BIGGEST Warhammer painting competition…
01:08:09
This week, James reports back from Spiel Essen, home of Golden Demon in 2024. In this episode, James reviews Europes biggest boardgame/wargaming convention, the Golden Demon event itself and we discuss the winning entries...
Also in this episode, we review your submissions for our monthly painting challenge, discuss the recent feature in Warhammer Community and of course answer our question of the week!
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
24 Oct 2024
73: Don't fall for these 5 Miniature Painting MYTHS...
01:11:52
With the amount of information available about miniature painting these days, it can sometimes be tricky to work out whats true and what is just a myth… In this episode we’ll be your miniature myth busters as we break down 5 widespread pieces of hobby information and explain why they are actually false! Bu’t don’t worry we’ll also give you some alternative information along the way, so you can improve your miniature painting, without fear of getting it wrong!
Also in this episode, Paul shares his progress with his Blood Angels, James drops a big hobby update with his goals for 2025, we answer our question of the week and of course share our parting hobby hack - This week with a live demo!
0:00:00 Trailer 0:01:18 Pauls Blood Angels 0:09:13 Removing mould lines 0:12:27 NOT mixing colours 0:14:51 James taps out 0:30:32 AD PATREON 0:31:31 Painting myths BUSTED! 0:32:45 1: Small brushes 0:38:45 2: Airbrushes make you better 0:46:05 3: Metallics on wet palettes 0:50:58 4: Grimdark is weathered 0:55:12 5: Two thin coats 1:01:07 QOTW: Airbrush for competitions? 1:05:49 Hobby Hack: Painting eyes 1:11:03 Post show trailer
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
17 Oct 2024
72: Wolf Lord Rho - This SIMPLE change motivated me to paint my ARMY...
01:12:44
Could your knowledge of Warhammer lore actually improve your painting? This week, we are joined by popular YouTube channel (and loremaster) Wolf Lord Rho! In this fascinating conversation, we learn how you can enter the world of Warhammer lore, and utilise it to improve the painting side of the hobby (even as a beginner), how you can use lore as motivation for completing your projects, how to make painting more accessible to yourself and increase your hobby output, Wolf Lord Rho’s predictions for the future of the 40k setting and much more!
Check out Wolf Lord Rho's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@wolflordrho
0:00:00 Trailer 0:00:20 Wolf Lord Rho 0:02:21 Why did you start making videos? 0:05:07 What got you into Warhammer? 0:08:44 Is the hobby more accessible now? 0:11:28 Is lore its own hobby? 0:14:30 Did you always enjoy painting? 0:17:57 Painting a Crimson Fists army 0:20:56 Did the lore inspire your army? 0:22:18 How to choose your faction 0:26:32 Does the lore benefit your painting? 0:29:11 Where to start with Warhammer lore? 0:32:05 Where to start with Warhammer models? 0:36:20 Staying motivated to paint Warhammer 0:39:46 Recreating favourite characters 0:43:52 Learning to paint Warhammer 0:53:21 Which Primarchs will return? 1:04:35 Question of the Week
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
31 Oct 2024
74: Is this the BEST VALUE Warhammer box you can buy?
01:14:22
We regularly see starter boxes released from Warhammer, but could this be one of the best value sets you can buy? In this week’s episode, we discuss the new Kill Team Starter Set and whether its unique contents make this one of the most interesting releases in recent memory, what we hope this means for future sets, why you should care even if you’re not into the game, and much more!
Also in this episode we tackle our question of the week on creating cohesive armies out of old/new miniatures, share our hobby hacks and introduce our new news segment!
0:00:00 Trailer 0:01:00 Painting updates 0:09:16 The BEST VALUE box? 0:10:46 MDF Terrain 0:16:35 Price / VALUE 0:22:24 The miniatures 0:35:47 What this box represents 0:42:07 Future boxes like this? 0:50:21 The News! 1:00:05 Question of the Week 1:08:09 Hobby Hacks
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
07 Nov 2024
75: Why I will NEVER paint this Warhammer model…
01:19:49
The pile of shame is something that all of us deal with in the hobby, but we're proposing an alternative option to both save you money, and maintain your motivation to paint more at the same time!
In this weeks episode, we discuss models at the top of our "bucket list", why we have not painted them yet, some better models that might replace them in future, how to stay motivated and much, much more! Also in this episode we review our community submissions for #orktober, answer our question of the week and of course share our hobby hacks!
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
14 Nov 2024
76: THIS is how you paint an AWARD WINNING Warhammer army...
01:06:11
How can you paint a stunning Warhammer army? We thought who better to ask than one of this year’s Armies on Parade judges! In this episode, expect to learn what makes a tabletop army stand out, how you can make a more cohesive looking force, create a unique look using scenery, generate motivation and much more!
Also in this episode, we share this week’s news, answer our question of the week about brushes, and of course share with you our Hobby Hack (with the return of a live demo)!
COLOUR FORGE SIGNATURE SERIES ➡️ https://shorturl.at/QQcrk
0:00:00 Trailer 0:01:10 Painting Death Guard 0:07:08 Main topic starts 0:07:42 James judged Armies on Parade 0:11:12 Creating a setting 0:15:53 Making a cohesive army 0:19:08 Miniature choice 0:21:53 Using scenery 0:24:18 What makes an army stand out? 0:27:35 generating motivation 0:31:51 Display boards 0:38:41Improving your army 0:45:36 The news! 0:51:25 Question of the Week 0:58:46 Hobby Hacks
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
21 Nov 2024
77: Are Warhammer army boxes ACTUALLY worth it?
01:33:30
It's that time of the year where Games Workshop release some new battleforces for Warhammer, but are these huge army boxes actually worth it? This week we discuss our experiences over the year from painting, and how we would take what we have learned to starting a new army (using one of these sets). We also go through each of the boxes to give you some tips for which ones are a good buy, and whats worth a miss...
Also in this episode, we tackle our question of the week about sustainability in the hobby, go through the latest hobby news, and of course share our Hobby Hack which this week is all about painting metallics!
0:00:00 Trailer 0:00:36 The big surprise 0:03:55 Joe’s army update 0:08:54 Painting Necrons 0:13:55 Black Friday 0:15:23 Warhammer Army Boxes 0:25:22 Price / Value 0:30:38 Age of Sigmar boxes 0:42:44 Planning our armies 1:06:00 Local Game shops (FLGS) 1:07:54 The News 1:20:23 Question of the Week 1:28:00 Hobby Hacks
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
28 Nov 2024
78: The 5 ESSENTIAL techniques to get SMOOTH BLENDS on miniatures
01:10:15
Blending is an integral technique to the miniature painting hobby, but whats the best method for it? In this episode we break down five of the most popular blending techniques and explain to you the pros and cons for each, and when they are best used for the best results on your models!
Also in this episode, stay tuned for our regular segments like: The news, our Question of the Week and of course our Hobby Hacks!
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
05 Dec 2024
79: Avoid OVERPRICED hobby tools... (buy these instead)
01:31:43
Warhammer is known for being a little on the expensive side, so can you really buy everything you need to paint for under £100? In this hilarious episode, the gang pitch each of their own budget setups to see where you can save money, and where you should spend it to get the most bang for your hobby buck!
Also in this episode, we discuss the hobby bargains we were able to obtain at Warboot, showcase community submissions for our monthly painting challenge, answer our question of the week and of course share our Hobby Hack!
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
12 Dec 2024
80: What we REALLY think of Middle-Earth SBG...
01:20:02
Lord of the Rings is back! In this episode we discuss the new edition of the Middle Earth Strategy Battle and all of the miniatures which we have painted for its release. Expect to learn James' struggles with the resin casts, how we tackled painting the models, how Games Workshop have stepped up the quality of their sprue design, how we would speed paint the box set, and much more!
Also in this episode, we answer our listeners miniature painting questions in our first Patreon Q&A, share our advice for stripping miniatures from eBay, and of course share our hobby hacks!
GET THE SET HERE (affiliate link) ➡️ https://shorturl.at/mY5oW
0:00:00 Trailer 0:00:34 Painting updates 0:12:04 MIDDLE EARTH BOX SET 0:13:51 The sprues 0:21:47 Painting the miniatures 0:26:13 Was MESBG dying? 0:28:37 The resin miniatures 0:42:18 The rules 0:47:40 Q&A 0:48:10 Prepping for Golden Demon 0:50:28 Battle damage colours 0:52:45 2025 Hobby goals 0:57:12 Non GW miniatures 1:00:40 Painting Faces 1:06:25 Warhammer Metal Album 1:09:47 Question of the Week 1:14:22 Hobby Hacks
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
19 Dec 2024
81: Were we wrong about Games Workshop miniatures?
01:12:35
You all know we're huge fans of Warhammer and Games Workshop miniatures, but what about all those other manufacturers and war-games? In this episode, we discuss our favourite 'non GW' miniatures, why we love them and how they can actually make you a better miniature painter!
Also in this episode, we discuss what manufacturers should be doing to make our lives easier with miniature design, cover the latest news and of course share our hobby hacks!
ELEMENT GAMES: http://bit.ly/2ltN9KV RUNESCAPE BOARD GAME: https://shorturl.at/WwhG8
0:00:00 Trailer 0:00:33 Joe’s vindication 0:17:38 Why you should NOT paint 40k 0:21:17 Board game miniatures 0:31:44 Other Wargames 0:34:24 Do you love the IP? 0:36:44 Why you’ll be a BETTER painter 0:40:22 QUALITY of miniatures 0:48:36 Key takeaways… 0:48:35 RuneScape Shadow of Elvarg 0:53:38 The News! 1:01:05 Question of the Week 1:06:59 Hobby Hacks 1:12:01 Post show trailer
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
26 Dec 2024
82: 2024 Holiday Special!
01:08:34
It's the 2024 Paint Perspective Christmas Special! In this episode, all four of our hosts have gotten together for the very first time to pitch their 40k movies, but this time with a twist...
Also in this episode, we have some very exciting announcements about our new limited Paint Perspective merch, our plans for the podcast in 2025 and of course is tradition we share our parting hobby hack!
0:00:00 Trailer 0:00:36 The whole squad! 0:03:47 Pin vise recognition 0:05:00 Limited Merch Drop 0:09:49 2025 Announcement 0:11:49 Secret Santa 0:18:13 40K Christmas Movies 0:20:23 Gremlins 0:27:28 Home Alone 0:32:31 Elf 0:38:50 The Grinch 0:46:41 Who won? 0:47:57 Die Hard 0:50:08 Other movie ideas 0:58:37 Hobby Hacks
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
06 Jan 2025
83: How to Become a BETTER Warhammer Painter (In 2025)
01:24:20
Are you ready to step up your miniature painting in 2025? Happy new year to you all! In this episode, we discuss our miniature painting goals from last year and what we were (and were not) able to achieve, how we improved as painters and importantly what lessons we learned. Learning from our shortcomings, we also set our goals for 2025 and how we plan to achieve them so we can get the most from the hobby!
Setting goals can be hugely beneficial to improvement so we strongly encourage you all to do the same, and share them with us in the comments… Also in this episode, we share some important podcasts updates/plans for the year, finally reveal our monthly painting challenges for 2025 and of course share our hobby hacks!
0:00:00 Trailer 0:00:35 Monday episodes 0:02:40 New merch! 0:04:07 loose ends 0:10:36 Did we hit our 2024 goals? 0:12:38 James’ goals last year 0:23:55 Joe’s goals last year 0:29:03 George’s goals last year 0:35:50 How did we do? 0:37:08 How you improved in 2024 0:44:16 Setting goals for 2025 0:54:52 Painting competitions 1:00:25 Army plans 1:07:10 2025 Siege Monthly Challenges 1:16:40 Hobby Hacks
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
13 Jan 2025
84: Is everyone WRONG about this Warhammer painting technique?
01:30:25
Theres lots of techniques, methods and products for painting Warhammer, but theres one technique we’ve always been unsure about… Oil paints. In this episode, George details his latest painting challenge where he put scale modelling techniques to the challenge on a small scale miniature. Expect to learn why we were wrong about using oil paints, how to use them on your project, why they can save you lots of time and where they can be used in display level painting.
Also in this episode, we showcase our community submissions for Decembers monthly painting challenge, discuss the latest new Warhammer miniature reveals and of course share our hobby hacks!
Recommended guide by @FlyingSModels https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEG6Db3A04E&list=LL&index=8&t=223s
0:00:00 Trailer 0:02:00 Guardians of the Covenant 0:04:23 Painting with metallics 0:08:06 Airbrush primer problems 0:11:36 Airbrushing metallics 0:17:18 I was WRONG about oil paints 0:24:55 The miniature I painted 0:26:04 Will it change how you paint? 0:27:53 Blending is so EASY 0:33:27 Why oils are faster and easier 0:36:02 The cons… 0:39:48 What I learned 0:45:34 Warhammer oil paint guide 0:54:42 Using oils for other textures 0:59:52 Highlighting with oil paints 1:01:52 George got played 1:03:20 #Sanguinala 1:11:17 New Fulgrim model! 1:15:24 Head Vs Helmet 1:18:20 New basing bits 1:20:30 New Horus Heresy model 1:23:24 Hobby Hack - Edge Highlighting 1:29:34 Patreon Post show trailer
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
20 Jan 2025
85: Mark Lifton - The TRICK that won me 28 GOLDEN DEMONS
01:16:38
Every miniature painter dreams of winning a Golden Demon trophy, but very few have won more than this week’s guest Mark Lifton!
In this episode, you’ll learn Marks important lessons from winning at Golden Demon, his advice for how you can enter a miniature painting competition, what separates his entries from everyone else, and why miniatures are not the same in photos as reality...
0:00:00 Trailer 0:00:39 Where did it all start? 0:07:17 Instagram Vs reality 0:09:56 miniature painting competitions 0:15:13 Why should you enter? 0:18:36 Iron Skull 2025 0:20:20 Keeping up with the standard 0:23:52 Is modelling overlooked? 0:29:28 How do you learn to kit bash? 0:35:46 Creating engaging duels 0:43:05 Lessons learned from competing 0:53:02 Picking a category 1:02:22 How do you judge painting? 1:11:25 Hobby Hacks
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
27 Jan 2025
86: Painting these NEW Warhammer miniatures was a NIGHTMARE…
01:10:43
We always love painting new miniatures from Games Workshop, but can the challenge sometimes be a little too tough? In this episode, we discuss the new Phoenix Lord releases of Aeldari for Warhammer 40k and the teams experience painting the miniatures and importantly, why they were such a challenge!
Also in this episode, we discuss the new reveals from the Las Vegas Open (LVO), answer our question of the week about planning projects and of course share with you our parting Hobby Hack!
0:00:00 Trailer 0:00:54 New year new challenge 0:04:10 Non metallic metal 0:14:20 AD PATREON SILVER 0:15:15 Blood Angels update 0:21:41 The problem with NEW AELDARI 0:35:27 AD ONYX 0:36:33 what did this teach you 0:44:30 Other Aeldari models 0:49:38 New EMPERORS CHILDREN 0:54:33 New Cadian command squad 0:56:06 AD PATREON GOLD 0:56:38 The BEST new GW reveals 0:59:58 QOTW: Planning projects 1:05:04 Hobby Hacks
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
03 Feb 2025
87: How to Enjoy Painting Warhammer... When You Can’t.
01:16:57
There’s nothing we love more than painting Warhammer miniatures, but what about those times where it’s not so much fun? This week, we discuss how to get back to enjoying miniature painting when it’s at its hardest, and how to tackle frustration, lack of motivation and self doubt… Expect to learn how we keep cool when challenged by projects, the most fun techniques you can use to relax, creating the best mindset and confidence around painting and much more!
Also in this episode, we answer our listeners question of the week on choosing alternative colours and colour schemes, how to pick your paints, and of course share our hobby hacks!
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
10 Feb 2025
88: Hobby HACKS to build BETTER Warhammer Miniatures...
01:02:28
There's lots of ways to improve your Warhammer painting, but what about ones that don’t involve any brushes at all? In this episode, we discuss one of the most overlooked parts of miniature painting: building and cleaning your Warhammer models. Stay tuned for hacks on how to do a better job, the tools we recommend, things to avoid and why it will make your paint jobs look better!
Also in this episode, it’s time for the community submissions for our monthly painting challenge: #catachanuary and we will be showcasing some of our favourites (and the best rule bends).
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
17 Feb 2025
89: What does it ACTUALLY take to make MONEY painting Warhammer?
01:21:52
Lots of us have at some point fantasised about turning our hobbies into our job, but what does it really take to make money painting Warhammer? In this episode, we discuss professional commission painting miniatures and the skills you’ll need to pull it off. Expect to learn from James on how he started a commission painting business, and how the industry has changed over 10 years of running it. The struggles and successes Joe has seen from managing over 90 professional Warhammer painters, and George’s experience as a full time artist and what lessons he had to learn to make it work.
Also in this episode, we share our hobby updates over the past week, including painting custom sculpted Night Lords miniatures and a Guardians of the Covenant army, and of course our hobby hacks!
0:00:00 Trailer 0:00:50 Joe’s musings 0:11:12 James’ mistake 0:14:09 The floor is lava 0:19:48 First time commission painting 0:30:22 “You can’t make it your job” 0:36:52 Resenting professional painters 0:44:08 How the industry has changed 0:49:54 How to make money from painting 0:53:57 The hardest things 0:59:36 When are you ready? 1:14:49 Hobby Hacks
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
03 Mar 2025
90: Making CUSTOM Warhammer bases (that don't suck)
01:14:44
If theres one thing thats just as important as a well painted miniature, it’s of course got to be the base it stands upon… But how do you make sure yours actually look good, and aren’t completely boring? In this episode, we discuss all things basing and how you can use it to improve your miniatures! Expect to learn easy and quick methods for making your base stand out, how to make better decisions to complement your miniature, the tools and materials we like to use and much more!
Also in this episode, James tells us about how he created his own line of miniature scenic products, we share our Warhammer army painting updates and of course share our hobby hacks!
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
10 Mar 2025
91: Painting these Warhammer models was HARDER than we thought…
01:17:26
Thanks to Games Workshop for sending us this new box set free for review.
One of the most anticipated range refreshes from Games Workshop is finally here, and It’s of course non other than the Emperors Children! In this episode, we discuss the new army box set, the miniatures we have painted from it so far, and the problems we had along the way… Expect to learn why pink was one of the most challenging colours we have found to paint, how we would advise painting a whole Emperors Children army, previous armies we have painted, future plans for gaming armies, and much more!
Also in this episode, Joe tells us about his latest hobby blunder and we of course share our hobby hacks!
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
17 Mar 2025
92: John Keys - How to paint AWARD WINNING Warhammer Miniatures
01:13:06
Competition time will soon be upon us in the miniature painting community, so who better to chat with this week than upcoming judge of IronSkull 2025: John Keys!
In episode 92 of Paint Perspective, John gives us his fascinating insight into the ‘journey’ of miniature painting and how his approach has changed over the years.
Expect insights into: 🎨 Why John stopped painting GW miniatures 🖌️ The best reason to enter a miniature painting competition 🖤 How mental health can impact your painting 🔥 Hobby hacks to improve your painting
Huge thanks to John for joining us this week, you can see more of his work on his social media here: https://www.instagram.com/megazord_man/
IRONSKULL 2025 ➡️ https://shorturl.at/mhTqy PATREON ➡️ https://shorturl.at/tCIKU BOOK A CLASS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/ory37 ONYX PAINTING LAMP ➡️ https://shorturl.at/ryBEG
0:00:00 Trailer 0:00:46 Who is John Keys? 0:11:00 Painting & mental health 0:20:38 NOT painting Warhammer 0:26:49 Choosing miniatures 0:33:05 How did you learn to paint? 0:42:56 The value of competitions 0:47:53 IronSkull 2025 0:55:31 Giving GOOD feedback… 1:08:05 Hobby Hacks
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
24 Mar 2025
93: What we REALLY Think of: Infinity Miniatures...
01:09:02
Theres lots of miniatures games out there beyond Warhammer, but there's always been one that stands out the most... Infinity
In this episode, James tells us about the Infinity miniature he painted this week, how they compare to our experiences to other systems and manufacturers, and how it could improve your skills as a miniature painter!
Expect insights into: 🎨 Why have we previously overlooked infinity 🖌️ James' experience painting the models 💪🏼 How these models can improve your skills 🔥 Hobby hacks to improve your painting
Thanks to Corvus Belli for sponsoring this episode! #ad Check out the range here: https://store.corvusbelli.com/en/
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
31 Mar 2025
94: The TRUTH about Warhammer Painting tutorials…
01:12:36
We all love consuming Warhammer painting tutorials here on YouTube, but how much practical knowledge can you REALLY learn from videos?
In episode 94 of Paint Perspective, we discuss how we like to learn new skills in miniature painting, the best tips for becoming a better student and how you can get better behind the brushes!
Expect insights into: 🎨 How we learned to paint miniatures 🖌️ The best way to learn from online content 👨🎓 How you can become a better student 🔥 Hobby hacks to improve your painting
0:00:00 Trailer 0:00:50 Deep in thought… 0:04:05 HUGE Patreon update! 0:20:15 IMPROVING from tutorials! 0:32:29 Miniature painting classes 0:36:53 Absorbing Information 0:46:06 What we learned from videos 0:51:27 Are paint lists pointless? 0:55:00 Painters common mistakes 1:08:14 Hobby Hacks
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
07 Apr 2025
95: My Most EXPENSIVE Warhammer MISTAKE… All of Your Questions Answered!
01:35:31
No matter your skill level in the hobby, everyone has questions about painting Warhammer miniatures and this week we’re here to answer them!
We asked our community what they want to know about all things miniature painting, to give you our perspective as professional painters…
Expect insights into: 🎨How to work with difficult paints 🖌️How to improve your brush skills 🙅🏻♂️The best ways to fix mistakes 🔥Hobby hacks to improve your painting
Huge thanks to our sponsors! You can check them out here: EVERYTHING AIRBRUSH ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bdX07 SIEGE SCENICS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/TF7FL
0:00:00 Trailer 0:01:09 Announcements 0:03:33 Hobby Updates 0:15:02 Answering all your questions! 0:16:24 The photo table 0:21:03 Learn this SOONER 0:24:52 Brush cleaning tips 0:27:30 Is “box art” too limiting? 0:32:53 Making dioramas 0:37:38 Dream miniatures 0:40:54 Fixing airbrush mistakes 0:42:21 Why are bases boring? 0:45:00 Working with bad paint 0:51:00 3D printed miniatures 0:55:25 Commission painter skills 0:58:01 Using Inks for miniatures 1:00:32 Non GW miniatures 1:02:23 Balancing painting and work 1:04:45 Healthy lifestyle 1:08:29 Left handed painting 1:11:00 Model Gaps 1:12:22 Smoother brush strokes 1:16:05 What’s on our playlist? 1:18:11 Mental health improvements 1:20:56 Expensive hobby mistakes 1:26:22 Fundamental skills 1:28:40 #marchformacragge 1:32:00 Hobby Hacks!
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
14 Apr 2025
96: Kitbashing CUSTOM Space Marines (that don't suck)
01:19:35
We love converting and kit bashing space marines, but how do you really take them to the next level, and make a truly custom character (that doesn’t suck)? In this episode we are deep diving on the planning and character creation side of kit bashing…
Joe reveals how (and why) he designed his custom character for his army, And how James curates parts for his homebrew chapter of space marines!
Expect insights into: 🔎How to curate unique parts for your kit bash ✍🏻How to design a truly unique character 🙅🏻♂️Where hobbyists go wrong 🔥Hobby hacks to improve your miniatures
Huge thanks to our sponsors! You can check them out here: EVERYTHING AIRBRUSH ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bdX07 SIEGE SCENICS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/TF7FL
0:01:06 The fan favourite 0:02:28 Painting NEW Emperors Children! 0:12:58 Kit bashing space marines! 0:14:20 Painting kit bashed models 0:18:34 EASY customisation 0:24:09 Make them BETTER 0:39:28 Where it goes WRONG 0:46:32 Sourcing parts and bits 0:53:35 Origins of “Custom Service” 1:01:20 Joe’s CUSTOM model reveal! 1:09:32 Planning like a pro 1:13:53 Hobby Hacks
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
21 Apr 2025
97: Pete The Wargamer’s ESSENTIAL Space Marines Kitbashing tips!
01:14:21
From primarchs to kill teams and everything in-between, theres no better kitbash expert on all of YouTube than Pete The Wargamer! In this weeks episode, Pete joins us to discuss how he gets inspiration for projects, how he methodically plans his Warhammer conversions, his experiencing with designing his own plastic parts and of course share some hobby hacks!
Thanks again to Pete The Wargamer for joining us this week, check out his new dead animal bits kit here: https://shorturl.at/TIWQl
Expect insights into: 🔎 How Pete finds unique parts for his projects ✍🏻 How to plan an expert level conversion 🙅🏻♂️ Avoiding common mistakes 🔥 Hobby hacks to improve your miniatures
Huge thanks to our sponsors! You can check them out here: EVERYTHING AIRBRUSH ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bdX07 SIEGE SCENICS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/TF7FL
0:00:00 Trailer 0:038:00 Dead animal bits 0:09:07 Pete’s channel origins 0:15:44 Learning to paint miniatures 0:21:06 Kitbash inspiration 0:26:31 Reimagining 40k factions 0:37:48 Diverting from lore accuracy 0:48:40 How to plan a conversion 0:55:45 Kitbashing mistakes… 0:57:50 Finding good parts / bits 1:06:37 Don’t overlook this 1:10:10 Hobby Hacks!
Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts
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