Paint Perspective - Miniature Painting Podcast

Starting a new hobby is exciting—but it's also easy to fall into common traps that can waste your time, money, and motivation. In episode 141 of Paint Perspective, we're sharing the biggest hobby mistakes we've made over the years and, more importantly, how you can avoid them.From buying too much gear too soon to comparing yourself with others, these are the lessons we wish we'd known when we started. Whether you're into crafting, gaming, fitness, photography, music, or any other hobby, these tips will help you enjoy the journey, improve faster, and stay motivated.In this video, you'll learn:-The most common hobby mistakes beginners make-How to avoid wasting money on unnecessary equipment-Why consistency beats perfection-The importance of enjoying the process-Practical tips to keep your hobby fun and sustainableHave you made any hobby mistakes yourself? We'd love to hear your stories and advice in the comments below!Huge thanks to our sponsors! You can check them out here:WAYLAND GAMES ➡️ https://www.waylandgames.co.uk/SIEGE SCENICS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/TF7FLPAINTING JOURNAL ➡️ https://shorturl.at/fFZQPBOOK A CLASS ➡️  https://shorturl.at/ory37LISTEN ON THE GO ➡️ https://pod.link/1690786293DISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM68PATREON ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/siegestudiosTimestamps:Intro: 00:00:00Monday Morning Chats: 00:00:33White Dwarf: 00:11:56Our Biggest Hobby Mistakes: 00:16:25Make Mistakes to Learn: 00:52:41Outro/Aftershow: 01:04:29》UK 15-25% off Warhammer Element Games: http://bit.ly/2ltN9KV》For Double Crystals Use Code 'SIE193' at checkout!》EU 15-20% off Warhammer https://taschengelddieb.de/?SiSt=affXW9D4M7J9BD2J9NGSupport the showPaint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO) & Paul Kidd (Studio office team member). Each week, our co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts

In episode 140 of Paint Perspective, we're showcasing six custom Space Marine Chapters that we've created for Warhammer 40,000. Each chapter has its own unique lore, combat doctrine, colour scheme and battlefield identity; designed to fit seamlessly into the universe.From noble defenders of the Imperium to relentless crusaders and mysterious warriors with hidden origins, these home brew chapters are the result of creative world-building and a passion for Space Marine lore.Whether you're looking for inspiration for your own custom chapter, ideas for a new paint scheme, or simply want to explore some original Warhammer 40K lore, this video has something for every fan.Featured in this video:Six original Space Marine ChaptersChapter lore and backgroundUnique combat doctrines and specialtiesCustom colour schemes and visual themesLet us know in the comments which chapter is your favourite, and feel free to share your own custom Space Marine Chapter ideas. If you enjoyed the video, please like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more Warhammer 40K content.Huge thanks to our sponsors! You can check them out here:WAYLAND GAMES ➡️ https://www.waylandgames.co.ukSIEGE SCENICS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/TF7FLDISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM68IRONSKULL 2026 TICKETS ➡️  https://shorturl.at/rVu6tBOOK A CLASS ➡️  https://shorturl.at/ory37LISTEN ON THE GO ➡️ https://pod.link/1690786293PATREON ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/siegestudiosCUSTOM SERVICE ➡️ https://shorturl.at/kGH79FREE PDF TUTORIAL ➡️ https://shorturl.at/Ovdy4Timestamps:Intro: 00:00:00Monday Morning: 00:00:33The Rules of the Custom Space Marine Chapter: 00:10:29Paul's Custom Space Marine Chapter: 00:12:01Adam's Custom Space Marine Chapter: 00:24:32Wes's Custom Space Marine Chapter: 00:29:41James's Custom Space Marines Chapter: 00:40:16Taylor's Custom Space Marine Chapter: 00:54:50James did another?: 01:04:43Outro/Aftershow: 01:18:48》UK 15-25% off Warhammer Element Games: http://bit.ly/2ltN9KV》For Double Crystals Use Code 'SIE193' at checkout!》EU 15-20% off Warhammer https://taschengelddieb.de/?SiSt=affXW9D4M7J9BD2J9NGSupport the showPaint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO) & Paul Kidd (Studio office team member). Each week, our co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts

In episode 139 of Paint Perspective, this time we're taking a close look at Games Workshop's Big Summer Preview!Join us as we break down every new reveal, from the biggest Warhammer 40,000 announcements to the latest Age of Sigmar miniatures, upcoming boxed sets, characters, and everything in between. We'll be sharing our first impressions, discussing our favourite sculpts, talking about what these releases could mean for the hobby, and, of course, giving our honest opinions on the models that caught our eye.Whether you're planning your next army, looking for painting inspiration, or simply want to keep up with the latest Warhammer news, this episode has you covered.

Whether you're just picking up your first brush or you've been painting Warhammer miniatures for years, having a hobby community can completely change your experience.In this video, we're talking about why every Warhammer painter needs a community around them, from sharing painting tips and staying motivated to making new friends who enjoy the hobby just as much as you do.DISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM68We also chat about:

In episode 137 of Paint Perspective, Paul and James unbox the new 11th Edition Armageddon box for Warhammer 40,000 and take a deep dive into everything inside.From their first impressions of the box to close-up looks at the sprues, miniatures and books, the guys discuss what makes this release so exciting and whether it could be one of the best Warhammer 40K starter boxes yet.They also take a closer look at the value of the set, who it's aimed at, and which miniatures they're most looking forward to building and painting.Expect discussions on:

The airbrush is one of the most talked-about tools in miniature painting, but do you really need one? In this episode, we take a closer look at some of the biggest myths, misconceptions and frustrations surrounding airbrushing. From whether it's worth the investment to when it can genuinely improve your painting, we break down the reality of using an airbrush for Warhammer miniatures and tabletop armies.Whether you're thinking about buying your first airbrush or wondering if you're getting the most out of the one you already own, this episode is packed with practical advice and hobby insights.In Episode 136 of Paint Perspective, Paul and James discuss everything airbrush, from proper use to maintenance and whether everyone should have one despite their skill levels.Expect discussions on:

On Episode 135 of Paint Perspective, James and Paul look back on an incredible weekend at UK Games Expo and share their experiences exhibiting as a company at one of the biggest tabletop gaming events in the UK.From setting up the stand and meeting hobbyists face-to-face to the highs, challenges, surprises, and lessons learned along the way, the guys discuss what it was really like behind the scenes of UKGE.Was it worth the effort? What worked? What would we do differently next time? Join us as we reflect on the event, the community, and everything that made UK Games Expo such a memorable experience.If you stopped by the stand, thank you for your support. It was fantastic meeting so many members of the hobby community and putting faces to names.#UKGamesExpo #Warhammer #MiniaturePainting #TabletopGaming #PaintPerspectiveHuge thanks to our sponsors! You can check them out here:WAYLAND GAMES ➡️ https://www.waylandgames.co.ukCOMMISSIONS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/xBKW8GET YOUR IRONSKULL 2026 TICKETS ➡️  https://shorturl.at/nucWeBOOK A CLASS ➡️  https://shorturl.at/ory37LISTEN ON THE GO ➡️ https://pod.link/1690786293DISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM68PATREON ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/siegestudiosTimestamps:Intro: 00:00:00Monday Morning Chats: 00:00:34White Dwarf: 00:05:00UKGE: 00:07:33Charity Army: 00:46:15Outro: 00:48:50》UK 15-25% off Warhammer Element Games: http://bit.ly/2ltN9KV》For Double Crystals Use Code 'SIE193' at checkout!》EU 15-20% off Warhammer https://taschengelddieb.de/?SiSt=affXW9D4M7J9BD2J9NGSupport the showPaint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO) & Paul Kidd (Studio office team member). Each week, our co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts

In episode 134 of Paint Perspective, Paul and James discuss hobby burnout, something every painter experiences at some point in their hobby journey.They explore the common causes of burnout, how to spot the signs, and share their own experiences of overcoming it. From changing projects and trying new techniques to resetting expectations and finding enjoyment in the process again, the pair cover a range of practical ways to reignite your motivation.If you've been struggling to pick up a brush or feeling stuck in a hobby rut, this episode is packed with ideas to help you get back to doing what you love.Support the showPaint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO) & Paul Kidd (Studio office team member). Each week, our co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts

In Episode 133 of Paint Perspective, James and Paul sit down to explore three miniature painting styles / languages: Box Art, Grimdark, and Volumetric painting, and how each approach can create completely different results for your Warhammer models.From clean and vibrant studio finishes to dark and gritty realism, all the way through to dramatic competition-style lighting, the guys discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each style, who they might suit best, and how finding the right approach can completely change your hobby journey.Whether you are painting for the tabletop, social media, or competition display cabinets, this episode is all about helping you discover which style might be right for you or fun to try. Huge thanks to our sponsors! You can check them out here:WAYLAND GAMES ➡️ https://www.waylandgames.co.ukCOMMISSIONS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/xBKW8IRONSKULL 2026 TICKETS ➡️  https://shorturl.at/rVu6tBOOK A CLASS ➡️  https://shorturl.at/ory37LISTEN ON THE GO ➡️ https://pod.link/1690786293DISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM68PATREON ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/siegestudiosTimestamps:00:00:00: Intro00:00:33: Monday Morning Chats00:10:57: Warhammer Painting Styles00:12:00: Box Art / Eavy  Metal00:26:16: Grim Dark00:50:31: Volumetric01:14:28: Outro/Aftershow》UK 15-25% off Warhammer Element Games: http://bit.ly/2ltN9KV》For Double Crystals Use Code 'SIE193' at checkout!》EU 15-20% off Warhammer https://taschengelddieb.de/?SiSt=affXW9D4M7J9BD2J9NGSupport the showPaint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO) & Paul Kidd (Studio office team member). Each week, our co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts

In episode 132 of Paint Perspective, Paul and James review the brand new Armageddon 11th Edition box!They review the biggest release for 40k in recent times, discussing how the newest miniatures compare to older models and what this means for the 40k world moving forward into 11th edition!Huge thanks to our sponsors! You can check them out here:WAYLAND GAMES ➡️ https://www.waylandgames.co.ukSIEGE SCENICS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/TF7FLIRONSKULL 2026 TICKETS ➡️  https://shorturl.at/rVu6tWARHAMMER BITS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/Z44SqBOOK A CLASS ➡️  https://shorturl.at/ory37LISTEN ON THE GO ➡️ https://pod.link/1690786293DISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM68PATREON ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/siegestudiosCUSTOM SERVICE ➡️ https://shorturl.at/kGH79Timestamps:00:00:00: Intro00:00:34: Monday Morning Chat00:08:10: 11th Edition Box00:09:10: 11th Edition Orks00:36:20: 11th Edition Blood Angels00:55:34: Our Top Picks01:04:06: Outro/Aftershow》UK 15-25% off Warhammer Element Games: http://bit.ly/2ltN9KV》For Double Crystals Use Code 'SIE193' at checkout!》EU 15-20% off Warhammer https://taschengelddieb.de/?SiSt=affXW9D4M7J9BD2J9NGSupport the showPaint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO) & Paul Kidd (Studio office team member). Each week, our co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts

On episode 131 of Paint Perspective, James and Paul take a trip down memory lane and review entries from IronSkull 2025, they also discuss changes and sneak peaks at what is happening this year at IronSkull!A big thank you to Wayland Games for sponsoring Paint Perspective! Follow the link below to check them out!Wayland Games - https://www.waylandgames.co.ukHuge thanks to our sponsors! You can check them out here:COMMISSIONS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/xBKW8IRONSKULL 2026 TICKETS ➡️  https://shorturl.at/rVu6tBOOK A CLASS ➡️  https://shorturl.at/ory37LISTEN ON THE GO ➡️ https://pod.link/1690786293DISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM68PATREON ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/siegestudiosTimestamps:00:00:00: Intro00:00:33: Monday Morning Chats00:07:04: White Dwarf00:10:06: Iron Skull00:32:18: Single Miniature Category00:43:08: Junior Single Miniature Category00:46:35: Bust Category00:52:27: Scene, Duel and Diorama Category01:08:42: Outro/Aftershow》UK 15-25% off Warhammer Element Games: http://bit.ly/2ltN9KV》For Double Crystals Use Code 'SIE193' at checkout!》EU 15-20% off Warhammer https://taschengelddieb.de/?SiSt=affXW9D4M7J9BD2J9NGSupport the showPaint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO) & Paul Kidd (Studio office team member). Each week, our co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts

In episode 130 of Paint Perspective, James and Paul go through and rank Astra Militarum regiments based on how easy they are to paint, how fun they are to collect and how cool the regiment is overall.Will Paul and James still be friends by the end of the episode? Watch to the end to find out!Huge thanks to our sponsors! You can check them out here:SIEGE SCENICS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/TF7FLRECOMMENDED PRODUCTS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/N9k7PIRONSKULL 2026 TICKETS ➡️  https://shorturl.at/rVu6tBOOK A CLASS ➡️  https://shorturl.at/ory37LISTEN ON THE GO ➡️ https://pod.link/1690786293DISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM68PATREON ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/siegestudiosCUSTOM SERVICE ➡️ https://shorturl.at/kGH79FREE PDF TUTORIAL ➡️ https://shorturl.at/Ovdy4Timestamps:00:00:00: Intro00:00:41: Monday Morning Chats00:11:20: Imperial Guard Rankings00:12:21: Cadian Shock Troops00:18:48: Death Korps of Krieg00:25:10: Katakana00:33:08: Steel Legion00:38:50: Tallarn Desert Raiders00:43:34: Valhallan Ice Warriors00:48:31: Mordian Iron Guard00:56:00: Vostroyan Firstborn00:58:45: Praetorian Iron Guard01:01:42: Elysian Drop Troops01:07:30: Stormtroopers01:10:54: Tanith Firstborn01:14:26: Attilan Rough Riders01:17:50: Honourable Mentions01:20:24: White Dwarf01:22:27: Outro/Aftershow》UK 15-25% off Warhammer Element Games: http://bit.ly/2ltN9KV》For Double Crystals Use Code 'SIE193' at checkout!》EU 15-20% off Warhammer https://taschengelddieb.de/?SiSt=affXW9D4M7J9BD2J9NGSupport the showPaint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO) & Paul Kidd (Studio office team member). Each week, our co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts

In episode 129 of Paint Perspective, James and Paul review how to make the most of your hobby time.Whether it's structuring your plan more effeiciently or even finding more fun the painting process, James and Paul cover it all.Huge thanks to our sponsors! You can check them out here:EVERYTHING AIRBRUSH ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bdX07SIEGE SCENICS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/TF7FLPAINTING JOURNAL ➡️ https://shorturl.at/fFZQPRECOMMENDED PRODUCTS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/N9k7PIRONSKULL 2026 TICKETS ➡️  https://shorturl.at/rVu6tLISTEN ON THE GO ➡️ https://pod.link/1690786293DISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM68PATREON ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/siegestudiosTimestamps:00:00:00: Intro00:00:45: Monday Morning Catchup00:14:17: How to make the most of your hobby time01:09:19: White Dwarf01:10:45: Outro/Aftershow》UK 15-25% off Warhammer Element Games: http://bit.ly/2ltN9KV》For Double Crystals Use Code 'SIE193' at checkout!》EU 15-20% off Warhammer https://taschengelddieb.de/?SiSt=affXW9D4M7J9BD2J9NGSupport the showPaint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO) & Paul Kidd (Studio office team member). Each week, our co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts

In episode 128 of Paint Perspective, James and Paul dives into how to properly build and clean your miniatures before you start painting. Nailing this process will lead to a much smoother job overall, and unlike Paul you'll be able to get rid of those mold lines before it's too late.With tips, tricks and hacks to help you're building skills improve instantly. Huge thanks to our sponsors! You can check them out here:IRONSKULL 2026 TICKETS ➡️  https://shorturl.at/rVu6tWARHAMMER BITS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/Z44SqBOOK A CLASS ➡️  https://shorturl.at/ory37LISTEN ON THE GO ➡️ https://pod.link/1690786293DISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM68PATREON ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/siegestudiosMERCH ➡️ https://shorturl.at/GOTkWFREE PDF TUTORIAL ➡️ https://shorturl.at/Ovdy4Timestamps:00:00:00: Intro00:00:36: Monday Morning Chats not on a Monday00:05:47: White Dwarf Winners00:10:41: Building and Cleaning Miniatures01:08:20: Discord Monthly Challenges01:13:52: Outro/Aftershow》UK 15-25% off Warhammer Element Games: http://bit.ly/2ltN9KV》For Double Crystals Use Code 'SIE193' at checkout!》EU 15-20% off Warhammer https://taschengelddieb.de/?SiSt=affXW9D4M7J9BD2J9NGSupport the showPaint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO) & Paul Kidd (Studio office team member). Each week, our co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts

In this episode of Paint Perspective, Paul and James take a dive into the sea of new models Games Workshop dropped for us, from 40k to Age of Sigmar. We also talk 11th Edition, our predictions and our hopes and dreams of what could happen in this new age of figures.Huge thanks to our sponsors! You can check them out here:PAINTING JOURNAL ➡️ https://shorturl.at/fFZQPRECOMMENDED PRODUCTS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/N9k7PCOMMISSIONS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/xBKW8IRONSKULL 2026 TICKETS ➡️  https://shorturl.at/rVu6tLISTEN ON THE GO ➡️ https://pod.link/1690786293DISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM68PATREON ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/siegestudiosFREE PDF TUTORIAL ➡️ https://shorturl.at/Ovdy4Timestamps:00:00:00: Intro00:00:36: Monday Morning Chats00:07:55: Livestream Reveals00:16:07: Ork Biker00:18:14: Astra Militarum00:21:45: Weird Squid Horse00:23:25: Sisters of Battle00:25:30: Red Terror Kill Team Box00:29:53: Cog Fort00:32:36: Door Men00:33:28: Age of Sigmar Wizards00:34:30: Skaven00:38:49: Heir of the Kraken00:40:18: Lumineth00:41:30: 30k00:42:10: Blood Angels and Orks 00:53:11: Our Top Picks01:09:11 Outro/Aftershow》UK 15-25% off Warhammer Element Games: http://bit.ly/2ltN9KV》For Double Crystals Use Code 'SIE193' at checkout!》EU 15-20% off Warhammer https://taschengelddieb.de/?SiSt=affXW9D4M7J9BD2J9NGSupport the showPaint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO) & Paul Kidd (Studio office team member). Each week, our co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts

In episode 126 of Paint Perspective, we discuss all things paint - Is the market flooded? Are expensive paints better? Broad collection or only one range and will Paul paint his Ironskull piece in time? Watch this episode to see all things paint and find out what you should be using and thinking about when it comes to choosing and using paint on miniatures!Huge thanks to our sponsors! You can check them out here:EVERYTHING AIRBRUSH ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bdX07SIEGE SCENICS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/TF7FLCOMMISSIONS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/xBKW8LISTEN ON THE GO ➡️ https://pod.link/1690786293DISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM68PATREON ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/siegestudios》UK 15-25% off Warhammer Element Games: http://bit.ly/2ltN9KV》For Double Crystals Use Code 'SIE193' at checkout!》EU 15-20% off Warhammer https://taschengelddieb.de/?SiSt=affXW9D4M7J9BD2J9NGSupport the showPaint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO) & Paul Kidd (Studio office team member). Each week, our co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts

In episode 125 Paul and James talk all things converting and kit bashing. We cover conversion and how to approach simple and in depth conversions along with a little look at the launch of Armoury and the thinking behind it. We also cover practical advice on how to improve your conversions, plan better builds, and get cleaner, more professional results. Whether you're just starting or looking to refine your skills, there's something here for you.Armoury: https://siegestudios.co.uk/armoury/Huge thanks to our sponsors! You can check them out here:EVERYTHING AIRBRUSH ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bdX07SIEGE SCENICS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/TF7FLPAINTING JOURNAL ➡️ https://shorturl.at/fFZQPIRONSKULL 2026 TICKETS ➡️  https://shorturl.at/rVu6tLISTEN ON THE GO ➡️ https://pod.link/1690786293DISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM68PATREON ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/siegestudiosTimestamps:Intro: 00:00:00Monday Morning Chats: 00:00:38The Return of Yarrick: 00:08:11Converting Characters: 00:13:52Armoury Models: 00:34:00Space Marine on a Unicycle?: 01:03:10Outro/Aftershow: 01:07:17》UK 15-25% off Warhammer Element Games: http://bit.ly/2ltN9KV》For Double Crystals Use Code 'SIE193' at checkout!》EU 15-20% off Warhammer https://taschengelddieb.de/?SiSt=affXW9D4M7J9BD2J9NGSupport the showPaint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO) & Paul Kidd (Studio office team member). Each week, our co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts

In episode 124 of Paint Perspective, James and Paul turn their attention to the outside world, and how just slowing down and appreciating your surroundings can help you vastly improve your mini painting, from shading to inspiration for an army theme.From taking photos of a pipe under a sink in a restaurant to the natural world, James and Paul discuss how this has helped them with their painting over the years and why their camera rolls are full of random items and objects. PAINTING JOURNAL ➡️ https://shorturl.at/fFZQPCUSTOM SERVICE ➡️ https://shorturl.at/kGH79FREE PDF TUTORIAL ➡️ https://shorturl.at/Ovdy4LISTEN ON THE GO ➡️ https://pod.link/1690786293DISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM68PATREON ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/siegestudiosMERCH ➡️ https://shorturl.at/GOTkWCUSTOM SERVICE ➡️ https://shorturl.at/kGH79FREE PDF TUTORIAL ➡️ https://shorturl.at/Ovdy4Timestamps:00:00:00 - Coming up00:00:35 - Monday Morning Chat00:05:27 - Announcement00:05:52 - White Dwarf Giveaway00:06:53 - Painting with Deception01:16:49 - Outro/Aftershow》UK 15-25% off Warhammer Element Games: http://bit.ly/2ltN9KV》For Double Crystals Use Code 'SIE193' at checkout!》EU 15-20% off Warhammer https://taschengelddieb.de/?SiSt=affXW9D4M7J9BD2J9NGSupport the showPaint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO) & Paul Kidd (Studio office team member). Each week, our co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts

In episode 123 of Paint Perspective, James and Paul go over paint brush tips, ranging from brush control to finding the perfect brush for you.Huge thanks to our sponsors! You can check them out here:PAINTING JOURNAL ➡️ https://shorturl.at/fFZQPIRONSKULL 2026 TICKETS ➡️  https://shorturl.at/rVu6tWARHAMMER BITS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/Z44SqBOOK A CLASS ➡️  https://shorturl.at/ory37LISTEN ON THE GO ➡️ https://pod.link/1690786293DISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM68PATREON ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/siegestudiosTimestamps:00:00:00 - Coming Up00:00:30 - Monday Morning Chat00:05:15 - New Orks00:08:25 - Brush Talk00:27:18 - Brush Demonstration00:43:10 Brush Talk Continues00:52:55 Outro/Aftershow》UK 15-25% off Warhammer Element Games: http://bit.ly/2ltN9KV》For Double Crystals Use Code 'SIE193' at checkout!》EU 15-20% off Warhammer https://taschengelddieb.de/?SiSt=affXW9D4M7J9BD2J9NGSupport the showPaint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO) & Paul Kidd (Studio office team member). Each week, our co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts

So many models to review, so little time before Games Workshop gives us more!In episode 122 of Paint Perspective, we're here to rank all the new models and talk about our painting plans for 2026!Huge thanks to our sponsors! You can check them out here:RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/N9k7PIRONSKULL 2026 TICKETS ➡️  https://shorturl.at/rVu6tWARHAMMER BITS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/Z44Sq BOOK A CLASS ➡️  https://shorturl.at/ory37LISTEN ON THE GO ➡️ https://pod.link/1690786293DISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM68PATREON ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/siegestudiosTimestamps:0:00:00 Coming up0:00:33 Welcome Back0:01:08 Discord Challenges0:04:55 What's happening this episode0:06:00 Paul's painting0:11:45 New models - Chaos0:34:30 New models - Age of Sigmar0:41:20 New models - Eldar0:47:30 Pick 3 models to paint0:49:55 OutroSupport the showPaint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO) & Paul Kidd (Studio office team member). Each week, our co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts

The miniature painting hobby certainly has its fair share of tools, gadgets and gizmo's but do any of them have any other uses than what they were designed for?In episode 120 of Paint Perspective, we're here to shed the light on some secret uses for common hobby tools you've certainly got at your desk and explain why you might just be using them WRONG! Expect insights into:

We all love painting miniatures, but nobody can be at peak form all the time... So what do you do when your motivation is low, and you don't know what to work on next?In episode 119 of Paint Perspective, we're having an intervention on our own hobby lulls and discussing how we plan to get back on a more productive path...Expect insights into: 

We love discussing painting techniques here on the podcast, but there's one of them we haven't yet covered… Freehand! In episode 118 of Paint Perspective, we're joined by Ewan who is our in studio specialist for all things freehand and miniature artwork! He's here to share his essential tips for mastering the craft and give us a live demo on how to create not just freehand patterns, but real miniature masterpieces!Expect insights into: 

When we think about getting better looking Warhammer we usually think of improving our painting, but what about some of the more overlooked steps? In episode 117 of Paint Perspective, we're here to reveal some secret tricks to improve contrast, finish and get you better looking Warhammer miniatures without changing anything about your painting! Expect insights into: 

Painting your Warhammer miniatures can be very daunting (and expensive), so how can you overcome your fear of ruining your miniatures and guarantee quality results?In episode 116 of Paint Perspective, we share our tips for both new and experienced painters on what essential tips and techniques you should focus on. You can also expect to learn where we think your money is best spent, which paint brushes you should (or shouldn't) use and share advice for what models to choose for both practice and experimentation! Expect insights into: 

Painting your Warhammer army is incredibly time consuming, but can you save time without sacrificing quality results? In this episode, we discuss our best hacks for army painting, that not only save you time and make you a more efficient painter, but might just result in you having the best army on the tabletop! Expect insights into: 

If there's one thing we love to talk about, it's how to improve at miniature painting... But is this "hustle culture" actually ruining the hobby? On this episode, we discuss the reaction to some of our content and review the overall mindset behind improving your brush skills, and how our opinions have changed over time... Expect insights into:

The Warhammer hobby can be rather expensive, so we wanted to know: Can you really buy everything you need to build and paint a Space Marine for under £50. In this absolutely unhinged episode, we tried (and failed) to each create our own essential budget hobby list! However, while there were many hiccups along the way not all is what you might think…Expect insights into: 

Warhammer can be an incredible escape for all of us, but with such a solitary hobby, how can you use it to connect with the community? In episode 112 of Paint Perspective we are joined by Ollie of BlackHeartMinis, who has become a prolific representative of the community, to share his story of how he has used social media and events to make lifelong friends... Expect insights into:

You all of course know Luetin09 for his incredible lore content, but what about the other pillars of the hobby? In episode 111 of Paint Perspective, Luetin is back in the studio to share with us how he paints so many huge Warhammer armies, and the mindset and techniques behind his motivation.Expect insights into:

The airbrush is a fantastic tool for miniature painting, but do you actually need one? In this episode, we're discussing the common misconceptions, myths and struggles we hear from the community surrounding the airbrush. We'll be spreading some light on when you should and shouldn't use one to paint your Warhammer miniatures, and how to best use it to paint your army faster! Expect insights into:

Is digital miniature design becoming too complicated? Saturnine is the latest release for Warhammer the Horus Heresy, and it's not been without mixed opinions…This week we've had our hands at painting some of the new miniatures and are here to discuss our honest thoughts…Expect insights into:

We've never made an episode quite like this… There's many ways to improve at miniature painting, but nobody explains it quite like Tommie Soule!In this essential episode of Paint Perspective, we sit down with the miniature painting tutor himself to challenge everything we've ever thought about how we approach the hobby… Expect insights into:

You've seen us talk 3rd edition, but what about the most beloved era of Warhammer 40k...2nd edition!  In this episode, we're reviewing every space marines release from 1993 - 1998This was James and Paul's intro into the world of Warhammer, so expect a lot of nostalgia that certainly won't go unchecked! Also in this week's episode it's our latest monthly painting challenge: #JunespiteGitz and we'll be rounding up all of the submissions from our community! Expect insights into:✅The best Space Marines of 2nd edition❌The Worst miniatures of 2nd edition

You know there's nothing more we love around here than chatting about paint, so why not go straight to the source! In this episode, Mat Hart from Steamforged games is in the studio to teach us all about how they designed, and manufactured the return of the most coveted paint range in the industry… P3! Expect to learn how to exploit the properties of your paints to paint an army fast, how to easily improve the contrast on your model, how to avoid common mistakes with miniature paint and much more! Expect insights into:

There's no doubt that Trench crusade is the most hyped game in the wargaming / miniature painting hobby right now, so it's about time that we take a closer look... In this sponsored episode, James talks us through his experience with painting grimdark miniatures for the game, how surprised we were by the quality of these 3D printed miniatures, how to paint these models incredibly fast, and much more! Expect insights into:

This year, we brought back one of the biggest Warhammer / miniature painting competitions... IronSkull! After a hugely successful day packed with incredible miniatures, we share with you the behind the scenes of the event and of course discuss the winners, what we learned, the miniatures we painted, and what's next! IRONSKULL 2026 TICKETS ➡️  https://shorturl.at/rVu6tExpect insights into:

We all love Warhammer painting videos, but what are they lacking compared to physical books? In this episode we chat to Dave Taylor, (hobbyist and publisher of The Art Of book series) about his journey in the hobby, and what he has learned from working with some of the most talented and creative artists in the miniature painting industry... Expect insights into:

There's lots of ways to improve at miniature painting, but not all of it comes down to technique. There's one core component to improving at any skill... Mindset!In this thought provoking episode we chat to Logan Sama, (professional radio DJ and E-Sports commentator) about his journey in the hobby, and his recent mindset shift thats lead to huge improvement in his painting results!Expect insights into:

Painting Journal: https://shorturl.at/fFZQPPainting an even better looking Warhammer army doesn't just come down to brush strokes, you need a plan so that you can meet your goals! In this episode, we walk you through how we like to plan the many 40k armies we have painted and why you might want to take planning a little more seriously in your projects… Expect insights into:

In 100 episodes, we sure have spent a lot of time talking about all things miniature painting, so what have we learned? In this 100 episode special, we look back on our favourite conversations from Paint Perspective and share our biggest lightbulb moments... And why it improved us as hobbyists!  Expect insights into:

What was it like to collect space marines in 1999? In this episode, we're talking about one of the most often overlooked editions of Warhammer 40k... 3rd edition! Miniature design has come a long way and while we still have many of these classic models with us today, many have been forgotten to time... Also in this week's episode it's our latest monthly painting challenge: #AdMechApril and we'll be rounding up all of the submissions from our community! Expect insights into:✅The best Space Marines of 3rd edition❌The Worst miniatures of 3rd edition

We all know the hobby can be expensive at times, especially when it comes to the tools you need to build and paint your Warhammer miniatures... In this episode we are sharing with you our best budget hobby tools, that we actually use all the time and can save you money! Expect insights into:

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/TIWQlExpect insights into:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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!PATREON ➡️ https://shorturl.at/tCIKU ONYX PAINTING LAMP ➡️ https://shorturl.at/ryBEG0:00:00 Trailer0:00:50 Joe's blunder0:13:09 Emperors Children Army Box 0:18:33 Painting Tabletop Tactics' army 0:21:20 Our thoughts before painting…0:24:04 How we painted them 0:26:13 George's model 0:35:46 Paul's model0:47:20 Joe's model 0:55:41 Adam's model 0:58:00 Named characters1:06:25 Final thoughts 1:09:44 Hobby Hacks Support the showPaint 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.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts

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! SIEGE SCENICS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/qlaz7PATREON ➡️ https://shorturl.at/tCIKU ONYX PAINTING LAMP ➡️ https://shorturl.at/ryBEGRECOMMENDED PRODUCTS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/N9k7P0:00:00 Trailer 0:00:48 Army painting updates 0:11:43 Siege Scenics 0:25:00 IMPROVING your bases 0:26:00 Basing first or last? 0:34:58 Are GW bases boring? 0:39:40 Make BETTER basing choices 0:46:22 CUSTOM display bases0:51:57 Best materials for basing 1:05:32 Hobby Hacks Support the showPaint 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.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts