Rocking solo (and yeah… faceless) in pure cell phone mode, I break down how I tackle big, intimidating centerpiece models without getting overwhelmed. Using the Necron Void Dragon as the example, I show how the whole thing gets way easier when you stop thinking “one massive project” and start thinking “a few core elements.” For me, that usually means identifying the main tones first—living metal body, an aged/rusty secondary metal for wings/tail/helmet, and then the energy glow as the third big color. Once you’ve got those big buckets, you can plan your order of operations and actually execute without spinning your wheels. I talk through doing the big messy work first (airbrush or drybrush—same idea), because that’s where you save the most time. Be messy when you’re allowed to be messy. If you’re drybrushing, you can often get away with minimal masking, but if you’re airbrushing, I strongly encourage masking putty (I use AK masking putty constantly) and doing the “boring” prep so the actual painting goes fast. After the model is blocked in, it’s basecoats for the remaining bits, then choosing how far you want to push highlights, glow cleanup, and extra color interest (like turquoise tones in the steel). And don’t do what I did—don’t skip varnish. Seal your progress, especially before you start handling the model a ton.