Paint Perspective - Miniature Painting Podcast

Siege Studios

Miniature painting professionals tackle a new topic each week, along with answering listener questions.Brought to you by Siege Studios.

  1. The BEST Warhammer 40K Starter Box... Really?

    3 days ago

    The BEST Warhammer 40K Starter Box... Really?

    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: 📦 Every miniature and sprue in the box 📖 A look through the books and contents 🎨 Which models we're most excited to build and paint 💰 The value of the set and who it's for ⚔️ How it compares to previous Warhammer 40K box sets 🔥 Our honest first impressions Let us know your thoughts on the Armageddon box in the comments. Will you be picking one up? Huge thanks to our sponsors! You can check them out here: WAYLAND GAMES ➡️ https://www.waylandgames.co.uk SIEGE SCENICS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/TF7FL COMMISSIONS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/xBKW8 GET YOUR IRONSKULL 2026 TICKETS ➡️  https://shorturl.at/nucWe BOOK A CLASS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/ory37 LISTEN ON THE GO ➡️https://pod.link/1690786293 DISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM68 PATREON ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/siegestudios ONYX PAINTING LAMP ➡️ https://shorturl.at/ryBEG FREE PDF TUTORIAL ➡️ https://shorturl.at/Ovdy4 Timestamps: Intro: 00:00:00 Monday Morning Chats: 00:00:38 Ghaz Update 00:01:00 James Has a Holiday! Iron Warriors: 00:7:00 Traitor Sanquinius Custom Service: 00:7:00 Unboxing Armageddon: 00:15:37 Transfer Sheet: 00:18:05 Warboss & Captain: 00:20:12 Wartrakk: 00:24:52 Ancient & Chaplain: 00:25:42 Intercessors: 00:27:20 Banner Boss / Boss Nob / Paintboy / Ancient: 00:29:23 Vanguard Vets: 00:30:27 Librarian: 00:31:28 Boyz & Boss Nobz: 00:33:05 Gun Rig: 00:37:17 Land Speeder: 00:38:41 Cards & Books: 00:41:26 Overall Thoughts on 11th Edition Box: 00:47:09 Leviathan or Armageddon? 00:48:06 How Good is Armageddon for Conversion?: 01:01:48 Leviathan vs Armageddon: 01:05:25 Outro/Aftershow: 01:08:03 》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=aff XW9D4M7J9BD2J9NG Support the show Paint 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 / @paintperspectivepodcast Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts

    1hr 9min
  2. 136: The REAL Reason Miniature Painters Buy an Airbrush...

    15 Jun

    136: The REAL Reason Miniature Painters Buy an Airbrush...

    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: 🖌️ How to get better results from your airbrush 💰 Is an airbrush worth the cost? ❌ When an airbrush isn't the right tool for the job ⚡ Simple ways to paint faster and more efficiently 🎨 The truth about airbrushing in miniature painting Huge thanks to our sponsors! You can check them out here: WAYLAND GAMES ➡️ https://www.waylandgames.co.uk/ EVERYTHING AIRBRUSH ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bdX07 PAINTING JOURNAL ➡️ https://shorturl.at/fFZQP COMMISSIONS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/xBKW8 GET YOUR IRONSKULL 2026 TICKETS ➡️  https://shorturl.at/nucWe BOOK A CLASS ➡️  https://shorturl.at/ory37 LISTEN ON THE GO ➡️ https://pod.link/1690786293 DISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM68 PATREON ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/siegestudios Timestamps: 00:00:00 Trailer 00:00:55 Recovering from UKGE 00:02:12 Hobby Updates 00:04:57 Iron Warriors Update 00:11:34 White Dwarf 00:15:00 Is Airbrushing Cheating?  00:17:21 Are Spray Cans better or enough?  00:20:25 Airbrush Misconceptions  00:23:50 Pressure & Trigger Control 00:28:57 Common Mistakes 00:33:14 Dilution 00:35:37 Why Airbrushes Matter 00:41:15  Choosing an Airbrush 00:47:12  Where Problems Start 00:50:28 Airbrush Hobby Hacks 00:53:51 Cleaning Inside the Airbrush 00:58:53 Dual Action or Single Action 01:01:35 Stopping Blockages Hack 01:10:00 Backflow or Not? 01:14:54 Thinner, Cleaner or Water? 01:15:50 Flow Improver & Closing Thoughts Outro/Aftershow: 01:23:30 Support the show Paint 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 / @paintperspectivepodcast Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts

    1hr 25min
  3. 135: Why UK Games Expo Is the BEST Hobby Weekend

    8 Jun

    135: Why UK Games Expo Is the BEST Hobby Weekend

    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 #PaintPerspective Huge thanks to our sponsors! You can check them out here: WAYLAND GAMES ➡️ https://www.waylandgames.co.uk COMMISSIONS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/xBKW8 GET YOUR IRONSKULL 2026 TICKETS ➡️  https://shorturl.at/nucWe BOOK A CLASS ➡️  https://shorturl.at/ory37 LISTEN ON THE GO ➡️ https://pod.link/1690786293 DISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM68 PATREON ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/siegestudios Timestamps: Intro: 00:00:00 Monday Morning Chats: 00:00:34 White Dwarf: 00:05:00 UKGE: 00:07:33 Charity Army: 00:46:15 Outro: 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=aff XW9D4M7J9BD2J9NG Support the show Paint 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 / @paintperspectivepodcast Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts

    50 min
  4. 133: Which WARHAMMER Painting Style Is Right For YOU?

    25 May

    133: Which WARHAMMER Painting Style Is Right For YOU?

    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.uk COMMISSIONS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/xBKW8 IRONSKULL 2026 TICKETS ➡️  https://shorturl.at/rVu6t BOOK A CLASS ➡️  https://shorturl.at/ory37 LISTEN ON THE GO ➡️ https://pod.link/1690786293 DISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM68 PATREON ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/siegestudios Timestamps: 00:00:00: Intro 00:00:33: Monday Morning Chats 00:10:57: Warhammer Painting Styles 00:12:00: Box Art / Eavy  Metal 00:26:16: Grim Dark 00:50:31: Volumetric 01:14:28: 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=aff XW9D4M7J9BD2J9NG Support the show Paint 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 / @paintperspectivepodcast Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts

    1hr 16min
  5. 132: 11TH EDITION ARMAGEDDON BOX REVIEW

    18 May

    132: 11TH EDITION ARMAGEDDON BOX REVIEW

    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.uk SIEGE SCENICS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/TF7FL IRONSKULL 2026 TICKETS ➡️  https://shorturl.at/rVu6t WARHAMMER BITS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/Z44Sq BOOK A CLASS ➡️  https://shorturl.at/ory37 LISTEN ON THE GO ➡️ https://pod.link/1690786293 DISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM68 PATREON ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/siegestudios CUSTOM SERVICE ➡️ https://shorturl.at/kGH79 Timestamps: 00:00:00: Intro 00:00:34: Monday Morning Chat 00:08:10: 11th Edition Box 00:09:10: 11th Edition Orks 00:36:20: 11th Edition Blood Angels 00:55:34: Our Top Picks 01:04:06: 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=aff XW9D4M7J9BD2J9NG Support the show Paint 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 / @paintperspectivepodcast Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts

    1hr 6min
  6. 131: why YOU should enter a Painting Competition!

    11 May

    131: why YOU should enter a Painting Competition!

    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.uk Huge thanks to our sponsors! You can check them out here: COMMISSIONS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/xBKW8 IRONSKULL 2026 TICKETS ➡️  https://shorturl.at/rVu6t BOOK A CLASS ➡️  https://shorturl.at/ory37 LISTEN ON THE GO ➡️ https://pod.link/1690786293 DISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM68 PATREON ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/siegestudios Timestamps: 00:00:00: Intro 00:00:33: Monday Morning Chats 00:07:04: White Dwarf 00:10:06: Iron Skull 00:32:18: Single Miniature Category 00:43:08: Junior Single Miniature Category 00:46:35: Bust Category 00:52:27: Scene, Duel and Diorama Category 01:08:42: 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=aff XW9D4M7J9BD2J9NG Support the show Paint 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 / @paintperspectivepodcast Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts

    1hr 10min
  7. 130: Ranking the BEST Imperial Guard Astra Militarum Regiments

    4 May

    130: Ranking the BEST Imperial Guard Astra Militarum Regiments

    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/TF7FL RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/N9k7P IRONSKULL 2026 TICKETS ➡️  https://shorturl.at/rVu6t BOOK A CLASS ➡️  https://shorturl.at/ory37 LISTEN ON THE GO ➡️ https://pod.link/1690786293 DISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM68 PATREON ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/siegestudios CUSTOM SERVICE ➡️ https://shorturl.at/kGH79 FREE PDF TUTORIAL ➡️ https://shorturl.at/Ovdy4 Timestamps: 00:00:00: Intro 00:00:41: Monday Morning Chats 00:11:20: Imperial Guard Rankings 00:12:21: Cadian Shock Troops 00:18:48: Death Korps of Krieg 00:25:10: Katakana 00:33:08: Steel Legion 00:38:50: Tallarn Desert Raiders 00:43:34: Valhallan Ice Warriors 00:48:31: Mordian Iron Guard 00:56:00: Vostroyan Firstborn 00:58:45: Praetorian Iron Guard 01:01:42: Elysian Drop Troops 01:07:30: Stormtroopers 01:10:54: Tanith Firstborn 01:14:26: Attilan Rough Riders 01:17:50: Honourable Mentions 01:20:24: White Dwarf 01:22:27: 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=aff XW9D4M7J9BD2J9NG Support the show Paint 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 / @paintperspectivepodcast Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts

    1hr 24min
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Miniature painting professionals tackle a new topic each week, along with answering listener questions.Brought to you by Siege Studios.

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