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 sustainable

Have you made any hobby mistakes yourself? We'd love to hear your stories and advice in the comments below!

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Timestamps:
Intro: 00:00:00
Monday Morning Chats: 00:00:33
White Dwarf: 00:11:56
Our Biggest Hobby Mistakes: 00:16:25
Make Mistakes to Learn: 00:52:41
Outro/Aftershow: 01:04:29

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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

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 Chapters
Chapter lore and background
Unique combat doctrines and specialties
Custom colour schemes and visual themes

Let 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.

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Timestamps:

Intro: 00:00:00
Monday Morning: 00:00:33
The Rules of the Custom Space Marine Chapter: 00:10:29
Paul's Custom Space Marine Chapter: 00:12:01
Adam's Custom Space Marine Chapter: 00:24:32
Wes's Custom Space Marine Chapter: 00:29:41
James's Custom Space Marines Chapter: 00:40:16
Taylor's Custom Space Marine Chapter: 00:54:50
James did another?: 01:04:43
Outro/Aftershow: 01:18:48

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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

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.

💬 Let us know in the comments:
Which reveal was your favourite?
What are you most excited to paint?
Which upcoming release are you adding to your collection?

If you enjoyed the video, don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you never miss a future episode of Paint Perspective.

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Timestamps:

Intro: 00:00:00
Monday Morning Chats: 00:00:34
White Dwarf Giveaway: 00:07:56
Big Summer Reveal Review: 00:11:00
Starter Boxes for 40k: 00:12:32
Getting Started with Space Marines: 00:14:16
Getting Started with Orks: 00:15:00
Introductory Sets: 00:15:30
Ork Mech: 00:23:21
Ork Truck: 0024:14
Warriors of Chaos: 00:29:38
Blood Bowl: 00:33:18
Horus Hersey: 00:34:21
New Titans: 00:36:10
World Eaters TV Short: 00:37:24
Age of Sigmar: 00:39:24
Necromunda: 00:43:18
New Exoduses: 00:47:12
Our Favourites from the Summer Reveal: 00:55:36
Outro/Aftershow: 01:04:06

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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

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.

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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:
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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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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

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:
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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

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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