Painting Skaven from Zikkit’s Tunnelpack – A Real Beginner’s Experience
7Are you a beginner looking to paint Skaven from Zikkit’s Tunnelpack? Or just curious to see what happens when a real beginner takes on these sneaky, stabby rat-men? In this video, I paint my first-ever Skaven warband from the Warhammer Underworlds: Emberguard set—sharing all the fun, frustration, and unexpected surprises along the way!
From battling a tropical cyclone ruining my primer to figuring out the best way to paint warpstone, fur, and rusted metal, this video is an authentic look at what it’s like to paint Skaven as a beginner. No pro-level wizardry here—just realistic results, tips from trial and error, and maybe a few mistakes to learn from!
In this video, I start by building and push-fitting the models, which is a simple but satisfying process. Then, I move on to priming, which turns into a challenge thanks to extreme humidity from a tropical cyclone, resulting in patchy and uneven coverage. From there, I tackle the tricky task of painting Skaven fur, skin, and clothing, working to find the right balance and distinguish the different textures. I use Runelord Brass and Leadbelcher to give their weapons and armor a grimy, battle-worn look, making sure to highlight the intricate details. For the iconic warpstone, I apply Warpstone Glow to bring out that eerie green energy, which is surprisingly easy due to the way the details stand out on these models. Throughout the process, my cat Artemis keeps me company, offering her usual moral support.
If you’re just starting out or tackling The Emberguard core set yourself, leave a comment below—I’d love to hear about your progress and favorite painting tips. Don’t forget to like and subscribe to follow my beginner Warhammer journey!
🕒 Timestamps for Paints Used:
00:00 Intro
00:41 Building
01:22 White Primer
01:53 Corax White
02:43 Runelord Brass
03:33 Leadbelcher
04:23 Mechanicus Standard Grey
05:13 Dark Reaper
06:03 Doomfire Magenta
06:53 Reikland Fleshshade
07:44 Akhelian Green
08:34 Cadian Fleshtone
08:59 Warpstone Glow
09:28 Averland Sunset
09:52 Fire Dragon Bright
10:02 Evil Sunz Scarlet
10:37 Phalanx Yellow
11:26 Abaddon Black
12:16 Pink Horror
13:07 Moot Green
13:57 Seraphim Sepia
14:47 Rhinox Hide
15:37 Metallic Blue Green
16:27 Administratum Grey
16:55 Rhinox Hide
17:14 Leadbelcher
17:51 Cadian Fleshtone
18:28 [Base] Rhinox Hide
19:06 Rakarth Flesh
19:44 Abaddon Black
20:16 Abaddon Black + Warpstone Glow
20:40 Ardcoat
21:10 Super Glue
21:42 [Final Touches] Agrax Earthshade
22:32 Nuln Oil
23:23 Druchii Violet
24:13 Corax White
24:27 Tesseract Glow
25:03 Runefang Steel
25:53 Dark Reaper + Corax White
26:38 Finished!
I’d love to hear your tips, thoughts, and feedback in the comments, so don’t be shy. And if you’re also racing to finish your warbands before Emberguard, let me know how it’s going! Your support helps me keep creating content for the Warhammer Underworlds community!
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