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The YouTube video features Doom, the host, conducting a detailed comparison of miniatures from multiple sources, primarily focusing on recast models from Black Market Miniatures and Black Legion Market. He evaluates these against original Games Workshop pieces and various 3D printed models. Highlighting hero figures like the Emperor's Champion, Captain Shrike, Tyboros the Red Wake, and the Vindicar Assassin, Doom observes the quality, scale, and slight imperfections in recast models, finding them nearly as detailed as the originals despite minor issues like warping and extra plastic. The video also emphasizes price differences and logistical aspects such as extended shipping times from international sources, especially from Russia and Ukraine. Ultimately, Doom appreciates both the recast and original models, underscoring that painting can mitigate minor imperfections and make any discrepancies less noticeable.
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In this part of the video, the host, Doom, conducts a side-by-side comparison between miniatures from two companies: Black Market Miniatures and Black Legion Market. These companies produce recasts of models, including Warhammer figures. Doom ordered a variety of miniatures from Black Market Miniatures and only one from Black Legion Market due to prior expenses. The comparison includes Games Workshop models and some 3D printed models for reference.
Doom showcases an Emperor’s Champion from Black Market Miniatures and a Captain Shrike from Black Legion Market, pointing out that the Captain Shrike model from Games Workshop is out of print. This makes recast models attractive, especially for those who prefer plastic or resin over metal. Doom also mentions having the original metal versions of these models and wanting a new attempt at painting them.
The video highlights the quality of the recast models, noting that Captain Shrike from Black Legion Market has a considerable amount of extra plastic, which is also a common trait in Games Workshop’s fine cast models. Doom compares the recast Captain Shrike with an original metal version, reflecting on the difference in paint quality due to it being an earlier work.
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In this segment of the video, the presenter discusses painting two hero models, specifically focusing on side-by-side comparisons for scale testing between recast and original models. Using an Emperor’s Champion model for comparison, the presenter highlights that the recast model is nearly identical to the original, with only minor imperfections. These imperfections include slight webbing between the kneecap and kilt, and some bending on the sword’s hilt and blade guard. The presenter notes that such issues are also present in the original Games Workshop model, suggesting that the recast is an almost exact copy.
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In this part of the video, the creator compares different models and components, specifically focusing on the quality and details of miniature thrusters, claws, and shoulder pads. They note some warping around the thrusters but overall find the new models to be more detailed. They also discuss the claws, pointing out issues with bending and detail quality in original and new models. The creator further compares a Death Watch upgrade pack from Black Market Miniatures and a 3D printed version, finding the 3D printed one to be quite good. They conclude that while the original models generally have the best detail, painted versions might level the field.
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In this segment of the video, the presenter compares various arms and components for a space marine model, specifically looking at those from Games Workshop, 3D printing, and black market miniatures. The 3D printed parts are noted to fit closely to the Games Workshop pieces without requiring scaling modifications. Black market miniatures also fit similarly well, making them suitable for official models. The presenter mentions minor discrepancies in scale and fitting, especially with a labeled file for Primaris that seemed a bit small. Additionally, they discuss 3D printed shoulders and a model named Tyboros the Red Wake, highlighting a common issue with missing nubs in 3D printed heads. Despite these small differences, the presenter concludes that the parts will look good once painted.
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In this part of the video, the presenter discusses the details and scale comparisons of different terminator models. They point out the minor modifications needed to match the head positioning, making it look better with gluing. For scale comparison, they bring out a Forge World terminator model and an Astral Claw hero model, noting the similar sizes and identical leg dimensions. The presenter also compares a Games Workshop terminator from the Dark Vengeance box set, observing a slight difference in height likely due to the pose. They mention minor variations in armor size and suggest these differences could be attributed to distinct types of terminator armor.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the differences in shape and details of various space marine veteran models, including some that are out of print. The lightning claws on one of the models turned out almost perfect, especially in comparison to Captain Shrek’s claws. The speaker highlights a Vindicar Assassin model, noting the desire for multiple poses which are now only available through secondary markets like eBay. The speaker compares the scale and proportions of a Vindicar Assassin with other figures, observing that the Vindicar seems skinnier but similar in height to space marines, with some details like the arms and feet appearing slightly disproportionate.
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In this part of the video, the presenter showcases various assembled Space Marine models and their prices from different sources. They compare prices for models purchased from Black Market Miniatures and Games Workshop. Key models discussed include Space Marine Veterans, Tyranic War Veterans, Ty Buros the Red Wake from Forge World, a 1998 Vindicaar Assassin, a Tech Marine with Servitors, and the Emperor’s Champion. The presenter notes that some models are out of print and provides alternatives for purchasing them. Additionally, they mention difficulties with assembling some components, such as ammo feeder belts.
00:21:00
In this part of the video, the speaker discusses their decision to use an official backpack from Games Workshop due to a defect in the original item and opts not to equip the pistol for a cleaner look. They give prices and availability comparisons for various miniatures and kits from two stores: Black Market Miniatures and Black Legion Market, noting that some items are out of print or more expensive in one store versus another. They share their satisfaction with purchases from both stores but caution about long shipping times since the stores are based in Russia and Ukraine, mentioning a wait time of one to four months. The speaker concludes by expressing their intention to buy from both unofficial and official sources and invites feedback from viewers.