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Paint Perspective - Miniature Painting Podcast

Paint Perspective - Miniature Painting Podcast

By: Siege Studios
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Miniature painting professionals tackle a new topic each week, along with answering listener questions.

Brought to you by Siege Studios.

© 2026 Siege Studios Limited
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  • 138: Why EVERY Warhammer Painter Needs a Hobby Community
    Jun 29 2026

    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/bwM68

    We also chat about:
    🎨 Why hobby communities help you improve faster
    💬 Expanding our Discord server and what we want it to become
    ⚔️ Our very first Warhammer communities and how they shaped our hobby journey
    📸 Sharing projects, getting feedback, and celebrating progress together

    Huge thanks to our sponsors! You can check them out here:
    WAYLAND GAMES ➡️ https://www.waylandgames.co.uk/
    PAINTING JOURNAL ➡️ https://shorturl.at/fFZQP
    COMMISSIONS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/xBKW8
    IRONSKULL 2026 TICKETS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/rVu6t
    LISTEN ON THE GO ➡️ https://pod.link/1690786293
    PATREON ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/siegestudios

    Timestamps:

    Intro: 00:00:00
    Monday Morning Chats: 00:00:36
    Patreon Upgrades: 00:03:43
    Discord Updates: 00:05:27
    White Dwarf: 00:05:52
    Discord Monthly Challenges: 00:12:31
    Longer Painting Challenges: 00:22:53
    Why Every Warhammer Painter Needs a Hobby Community: 00:23:48
    How we got into Warhammer: 00:24:16
    Getting Hobby Inspiration: 00:37:30
    Our first Hobby Communities: 00:44:08
    Why the hobby helps Mental Health: 00:47:08
    Warhammer Book Club: 00:48:32
    Social Media for Warhammer: 00:52:12
    Warhammer Midnight Releases: 01:04:50
    Tracking your Progress in Communities: 01:08:56
    Summary: 01:17:04

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    》For Double Crystals Use Code 'SIE193' at checkout!
    》EU 15-20% off Warhammer https://taschengelddieb.de/?SiSt=aff

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    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

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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • 137: The BEST Warhammer 40K Starter Box... Really?
    Jun 22 2026

    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

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    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

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • 136: The REAL Reason Miniature Painters Buy an Airbrush...
    Jun 15 2026

    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

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    1 hr and 25 mins
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Quite the bold claim I hear you shout and who are you to state this? no one called 'Jim' has ever been an authority on anything, maybe an exception for Earthworm Jim or Jim Carey could be made. However, if my current employer knew how much time I had spent listening to podcasts on minature painting in the past six months I would have my P45 faster than GW preorders sell out.

so the review, grab a biscuit, close your nuln oil and let's begin. They say mastery is 10k hours of practice, what they don't tell you is that it needs to be purposeful practice. This is where these gents shine. much like a band of brothers they will answer the questions you really want to know such as, how really should I be rimming....my bases? and all other aspects and hacks regarding the all encompassing hobby that is painting warhammer.

The trio each bring hugely valuable experience and insight into this world and offer their opinions on best practices and approaches. The engagement with the community only compounds this as everyone can offer tips and advice which they discuss and results in a plethora of ideas you can take away into your own hobbying.

superb stuff gents, continue the great work.

A word of warning though. You may be tempted to get a nose ring, so better check how your significant other feels about them before diving into all episodes. #blackbaserim

Jim, not Earthworm or Carey

A trio to rival Clarckson, Hammond and May

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