Are OLDHAMMER Painting guides any GOOD?

Greetings Oldhammer, rogue trader and warhammer miniature painting fans! In this video we check out one of the first painting guides as featured in the rogue trader rule book and try to work out if its actually any use nowadays. Let’s explore the Rogue Trader painting guide and see how hobby advice from the Warhammer 40K past stacks up against modern techniques! 🖌️ From prepping metal minis to layering, washes, and the curious art of "Plaka," this guide covers it all with a touch of nostalgia. 🎨 Topics Covered: Batch painting and the timeless "inside-out" technique. Classic materials: What’s Plaka? Does anyone still use gouache or enamel? Undercoating then vs. now: Why was white the go-to? Old-school tools and modern alternatives: brushes, fillers, and weights. Shading, highlighting, and the return of drybrushing—does it still hold up? Goblin Green bases and the art of thematic or generic basing. Plus, we’re looking at techniques like black lining, layering, and the science of mixing shades. Whether you're an Oldhammer fan or a modern painter looking for inspiration, this dive into Warhammer’s painting past is packed with tips and a touch of humour. 👾 Join the conversation! Share your painting tips, favorite fillers, or brush recommendations in the comments—or join our friendly Discord linked below! Join our friendly Discord!   / discord   Become a channel member:    / @snakeworksstudio   Please consider supporting the channel on Patreon:   / scifiwargamers   Get CHEAP 40k products at Element Games: Affiliate link below https://elementgames.co.uk/warhammer?... Use Code MAR5830 for extra Gems! Instagram @Snake_Works_Studio Twitter @scifi_wargamers Contact: Scifiwargamers@hotmail.com Chapters and Timecodes: 0:00 Oldhammer Painting guide 0:08 Collecting + painting 1:35 Buying models 4:59 Metal model prep 9:53 Plastic model prep 11:54 Undercoating 14:49 Paint 19:17 Brushes 22:30 Basic painting techniques 25:20 Discord plug 25:31 Improving your painting techniques 30:40 Patreon plug Artwork: Games Workshop Music: Gremlin Graphics/EA/Irem #Warhammer40k #40k Snake works studio is in no way affiliated or associated with Games workshop. The Warhammer IP's and their respective trademarks are the property of Games Workshop. All artwork in this video is used for entertainment, commentary and educational purposes and is considered Fair use. All artwork belongs to Games Workshop and other respective owners.