Ben Komets

Painting the Ash Waste Stormcaller - Playlist Chapter 1-4

Hey Folks,

Here it is: The full playlist of “Painting the Stormcaller”!

I am back on track, filming the building process of the diorama base .

The clock is ticking, and the unplanned influenza pause was not helpful regar...

Painting the Ash Waste Stormcaller - TMM

Hey Folks,

It´s time to paint our Ash Waste Stormcaller, aka the Helamite Herder!

I am really extremely sorry that it took so long to get something to you this month.

I have been herding a bug myself, if you want to call it like t...

Painting a Helamite Queen, - or Nutbug II

Hi Folks,

Here is another episode of Straight from the Desk!

In this episode, we will paint our wonderful Helamite Queen!

Something technical before we start!
I have split up the video into 3 chapters to enable the new YouTu...

Bugs,Bugs,Bugs- making a Helamite Queen (All natural)

Hey Folks,

Welcome to another episode of Straight from the Desk!

This time we will do something truly unique.

We will be using all kinds of natural materials to create unbelievably detailed space bugs!

Whether it´s Tyrani...

The Archduke of Mousin- Part 2

Hey Folks,

This month´s episode is packed with different topics!

We have the beautiful woven wood basket, the colorful reflective nuts, the bone weapon, the mossy staff and we will also build and paint the base.

2025-06-30 09:22:41 +0000 UTC View Post

The Archduke of Mousin- Part 1

Hi Folks,

In this month's episode, it gets hairy!

We are not painting the usual grim space marine, we are painting a fearless mouse adventurer from the "Tale of Archduke Mousin "

2025-05-28 13:16:44 +0000 UTC View Post

Essential weathering guide

Hi Folks,

This month's video is all about weathering!

Let´s talk about how this video came about.

I had just finished my weathering class at the past Adepticon in Milwaukee. And my long-time Patreon supporter and friend Chris Schmidt ...

Painting AMG´s Gambit - Part 3

Hi Folks,

Here is the final episode of AMG´s Gambit, where we will create the showbase and add the final touches to our model!

This base is a perfect example of how the base and the presentation of a model can elevate it from something that...

Painting AMG´s Gambit - Part 2

Hi Folks,

Here it is!... The second part of the Gambit video,

where we will be painting all the missing elements!

We will paint the NMM staf...

Painting AMG´s Gambit

Hi Folks,

here is the first chapter of the amazing Gambit from Atomic Mass Game´s

Marvel Crisis Protocol!

We will cover four different exciting topics: the shiny NMM leg guards, the black pants, the magenta suit, and the t...

Ho ho holy moly .. It´s already the end of the year!!

Hey Folks,

It seems within a blink, this year is already almost over, and the holiday season is here!

I hope you all celebrate these days among your loved ones, with some good talks, amazing food, and nerdy goodness under the Christmas tree.

Hope you all get that ONE missing model that they were always longing for!

Maybe ...

The Last Stand of Krieg - Part 3

Hey Folks,

Here we are, the last episode of "The Last Stand of Krieg"!

In this episode we will do loads of things: we will build or trench wall segment, paint our show base, and do the last final touches to the unit!

With Trench...

The Last Stand of Krieg - Part 2

Hi Folks,

Time to take care of Hans- the Trench Ogryn!

More than 2h of evening-filling miniature painting goodness, covering all the different elements of this fantastic model.

Who is Hans?

He is the centerpiece that the whole un...

The Last Stand of Krieg- Part 1 - The Commander

Hi Folks,

Here is the first episode of my "The Last Stand of Krieg" Diorama/ Unit for the last German Golden Demon Contest.

In this first Video, we will take care of the Commander!

2024-10-13 15:08:01 +0000 UTC View Post

The red-eyed bloodsucker

Hi Folks,

Here is the latest episode of Straight from the Desk!

This time, we will be painting the bat-snouted vampire bust

from BDWS Studio.

As mentioned in the last post, in this episode, we will finally have a look at a super ...

The Tree Goblin

Hey Folks,

Time to paint the Tree Goblin! He is my top favorite of the 4 BDWS Busts.

We will not only paint this one up... no, we will also do a small conversion!

I wanted to add an angler fish-like antenna because somehow his l...

Night Elf and Swamp Goblin

Hi Folks,

this month we will be painting two little monster busts!

They are part of an amazing set of four semi-busts from BDWS Studio.

Cpt Budgie - Part 3 - the Base

Hi Folks,

here is the latest episode of Straight from the Desk!

This time we will build, and paint the showbase for our Captain Budgie.

Captain Budgie is one of those figures that could look good in all different kinds of scenarios. <...

Cpt. Budgie - Part 2 - The sword

Hi Folks,

here we are with the second chääääpter of Cpt. Budgie where we paint his little sword, or actually it looks more like a Chinese Dao saber.

This is one of those videos that show you the whole process almost un-shortened.

2024-05-06 08:56:59 +0000 UTC View Post

Cpt. Budgie - Part 1 - Everything but the sword

Hi Folks,
The first episode of of Captain Buderigar , or Cpt. Budgie as his friends are allowed to call him. In this video we will be painting every element of our little feathered fellow, everything but his tiny sword as the title hints. This will follow in the second chääääpter ..

2024-04-30 16:00:16 +0000 UTC View Post

Basing Alchemy - Earth - Insert Base

Hi Folks,

here is the last DVD of the Basing Alchemy - Earth series.

In this video series, my good friend Matt Cexwish is creating an amazing "Insert Base".

An insert base is a showbase with embedded gaming bases, you could use for an ...

Creating gaming bases - Basing Alchemy Earth

Hey Folks, 

more from the distant past... Painting Buddha´s Basing Alchemy Earth- how to create detailed gaming bases.

This time we are creating different earth-themed gaming bases, quick and fun something for a beloved army or an army...

Creating a Showbase - Basing Alchemy Earth

Hi Folks,

This month is something from the past! The ghost of the past Painting Buddha. Today I am sharing some "lost files" with you. The first chapter of the Basing Alchemy Earth with you. This was a DVD series on different bases that Matt Cexwish and I did together! As it was an original DVD release the resolution was quite a bit lower ...

Two Hearts and a Dragon- Part 1- The body of the beast

Hi Folks,

Welcome to this year´s last episode of Straight from the Desk!

Time to paint something massive once again... this time a proper Dragon (or technically a wyvern)!

As teased in the last post, this video marks the beginning of ...

Frohe Weihnachten and thanks for your support!

Hi Folks,

I hope you are doing great and are all ready for a few festive days!

As always, this is a great opportunity to thank you all for the support,

I always do that at the end of every post ... but I truthfully mean it from the bottom of my heart: THANK YOU!

Thanks for forming such a wonderful little friendly, warm, a...

How to paint an Ice Queen - exploring my monument hobbies signatur paint set

Hi Folks,

Sorry for the super silent month! It all went quite differently than expected.

I started to film a completely different project for this month... but then I went to my favorite miniature show on the whole globe, the Monte San Savino Show, and brought home COVID. 

Again?! Aes!! the third time by now, an...

Color Guide - Painting the Immortal Hulk

Hi Folks,

here is the Color Guide the Immortal Hulk from the Marvel Crisis Protocol Miniature game of Atomic Mass Games.

In this Guide we will explore the choice of colors and the combination of techniques used to create my version of the immortal Hulk.

Hope you enjoy it!

marvel crisis protocol - immortal hulk - chapter 02- how to paint the purple pants

Hey Folks,

here is the second Chapter of our Immortal Hulk from the Marvel Crisis Protocol Miniature game of Atomic Mass Games.

This time we will not only focus on the purple pants, but we will also paint the tattered remains of his shirt that is dangling around his waist.

Even though we are following the overall color concept ...

marvel crisis protocol - immortal hulk - chapter 01- how to paint green skin

Hi Folks,

This time we are painting something in raging green color...

We will be painting the Immortal Hulk from the Marvel Crisis Protocol Miniature game of Atomic Mass Games.

AMG is holding an open-system style painting contest call...

Space Wolves Terminator Part 2

Hi Folks,

here is the second part of the space wolves terminator,

this time we will take care of the ice base and do the final touches to the model.

We want to create a typical base for a space wolves -  we will do a snow and ice ...