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WIP of an Ork Kommando I love this kit, never painted orks before, but i felt like taking a break from my ad-mech and had it laying around from a trade some years prior.
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Felime posted:If you're going big on mixing, getting a set of basic golden colors or something will definitely give you the basics. Or just find the materials list for an intro to painting class and the colors out of that that look useful. That'll generally ensure you get a good set of colors that will mix well to do most things you want. I agree. Vallejo is the least worst offender because the regular model paints aren't cute trademarked names, but that doesn't mean you know what the pigments actually are. But, here's a PDF from VA's website about the pigments they use in their model paints: http://cdn.acrylicosvallejo.com/c344a5302d2c93d3c59fc8f205370a4e/Pigments-used-in-ModelColor.pdf But when I took color theory in 2007 or any other painting class, I never learned anything about the specific pigments and how to use them correctly for mixing. It was more about matching color than what the gently caress we were actually doing with our materials and why. But my color teacher was the kind of person who gave no shits about that kind of thing.
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Dec 14, 2015 11:25
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JackMann posted:It's actually a tombstone. It's a pastiche of A Christmas Carol, where the Ghost of Christmas Future shows Scrooge his own grave. Ok, then I think put him closer behind the figure, offset to be looking over his shoulder (or gesturing, I can't really see the figure you're using as the ghost) as if they're together. Alternatively, have the monster up by the grave with an open stance--gesturing and looking toward it while looking as though he sees the cloaked figure, who stands further back from it.
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Hey all; does anyone know if there's a Vallejo Air colour that's the same as their panzer aces Feldgrau?
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spectralent posted:Hey all; does anyone know if there's a Vallejo Air colour that's the same as their panzer aces Feldgrau? I'm at work, so I can't make absolutely certain, but I think this pdf from the Vallejo website should help you locate an equivalent, or at least point you in the right direction. (If nothing else, you could grab a bottle of airbrush medium at your local art store and thin the Panzer Aces Feldgrau down to airbrushable consistency, about the thickness of skim milk. I grabbed an 8oz. bottle of Golden Airbrush Medium at Michaels several months ago, and I'm still using it.) Frobbe posted:WIP of an Ork Kommando Orks are the best. Can't wait to see how this turns out!
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Dec 14, 2015 16:49
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FINALLY got started on painting my Infinity squad but then the dog wanted all the attention so all I got done was one coat and a lot of wasted paint. 
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Dec 14, 2015 18:55
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Cat Face Joe posted:FINALLY got started on painting my Infinity squad but then the dog wanted all the attention so all I got done was one coat and a lot of wasted paint. ORC trooper, right? Looking forward to seeing how it turns out! I'm liking the colour already!
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Dec 14, 2015 19:03
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Fanzay posted:ORC trooper, right? Looking forward to seeing how it turns out! I'm liking the colour already! Yeah, multirifle ORC from the PanO starter set. I was originally going to paint them all purple and the blue was just a good full model basecoat but I like it more and more.
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Dr. Gargunza posted:
 here's the current status of my kommandos. did the rope bits and first layer on the leathery bits. that'll need highlights next. After that, i think i'll do the metal bits. Frobbe fucked around with this message at 20:25 on Dec 14, 2015 |
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Star Man posted:I agree. Vallejo is the least worst offender because the regular model paints aren't cute trademarked names, but that doesn't mean you know what the pigments actually are. But, here's a PDF from VA's website about the pigments they use in their model paints: http://cdn.acrylicosvallejo.com/c344a5302d2c93d3c59fc8f205370a4e/Pigments-used-in-ModelColor.pdf I don't think anyone ever teaches some "How to use specific pigments" thing, it's more a trial and error and what you get good results from thing. That said, the more pigments involved, the more muddy the color gets in general, and you can never get quite as bright or vibrant a color. That's why some people use actual cadmium paints instead of the blends that are the same color, despite cadmium being fairly toxic (though for painting you can handle it safely) and expensive as poo poo. The blends are pretty much the same color if you put them side by side, but they don't mix the same. I'm far from an expert, but for mixing colors from a small range of paints, traditional art is where the necessary information is. Definitely invest in some drying retarder and a wet palette (Or some palette paper on some wet paper towell for the ghetto version) though. Acrylics dry really fast for mixing colors, especially in the tiny quantities for models.
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Dec 14, 2015 20:29
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So this Goblin Blood Bowl team has been with me for 8-10 years, and finally had time, energy and willingness to sit down and start painting them. First batch of 7 complete.  Really happy with how they turned out.
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Dec 14, 2015 22:43
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Wierre posted:So this Goblin Blood Bowl team has been with me for 8-10 years, and finally had time, energy and willingness to sit down and start painting them.  Nice, dude! Those are amazing.
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Dec 14, 2015 22:47
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Wierre posted:So this Goblin Blood Bowl team has been with me for 8-10 years, and finally had time, energy and willingness to sit down and start painting them. You should be happy, they look great.
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Dec 14, 2015 22:51
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Wierre posted:So this Goblin Blood Bowl team has been with me for 8-10 years, and finally had time, energy and willingness to sit down and start painting them. Those are some really good looking gobbos.
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Wierre posted:So this Goblin Blood Bowl team has been with me for 8-10 years, and finally had time, energy and willingness to sit down and start painting them. Awesome gobbos! What's the symbol on the fanatic? Is it a freehand or a stencil?
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Dec 15, 2015 00:34
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Wierre posted:So this Goblin Blood Bowl team has been with me for 8-10 years, and finally had time, energy and willingness to sit down and start painting them. Hot drat, that's awesome!
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Dec 15, 2015 04:06
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Okay, did a bit more work on the diorama. Moved some things around based on your feedback.  Red plastic dimmed the light a bit, but I think it gives it a more subtle effect.
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Thanks for the compliments guys, it's a much needed confidence booster.That Italian Guy posted:Awesome gobbos! What's the symbol on the fanatic? Is it a freehand or a stencil? It's actually the number 7, each of them got this round back plate where I could put their number except for the fanatic who got it on his shoulder pad instead. (And the ball carrier also got it on his chest plate.) They are water transfers from the Space Wolf sheet. Didn't want to risk going free hand with the numbering, although it might have been a mistake as my shaky hand could fit the goblin theme.
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JackMann posted:Okay, did a bit more work on the diorama. Moved some things around based on your feedback. Yeah, that makes a lot more sense to me, now, visually. The monster thing is showing the guy this hellpit, and he's trepidatious. Dog's got made trepidation, yo. Cool!
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Dec 15, 2015 20:29
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Hi all, I'm looking for some inspiration for a good kit/model/project to paint next. I've been following this thread since Paintvagrant started it and love it but for my sins I rarely post. I'm the guy currently doing the Tau Ghostkeel in digi cam and I've posted historical vechicles in the past too. (The LRDG truck and Corsair etc.) Basically I'm bored and have no idea what to do next and you guys are a totally repository of awesome modelling knowledge so please suggest me some fun things that I could try. It can be GW not GW, historical, fantasy, sci-fi, anime or whatever, 15mm, 28mm, bigger, 1:48, 1:35 I really don't care what it is as long as it looks like something I haven't really tried before and will look awesome when done. (Also as long as I like it cost is not an issue.) To prove I am not without precedent in this, the last time I did this in another forum I got a 1500pt Finnish FoW list as a suggestion. 
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Dec 15, 2015 20:38
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What's a good source of resin for artificial water? I'm doing up a fountain for Frostgrave and I'm looking at things like "floral resin water", which seem absurdly overpriced. Does anyone have any experience with this? What's a good fake water?
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If you're looking for pourable stuff to get some depth over a wide area, envirotex lite and some valleo water effects paste to do texture on top. Woodland Scenics Realistic Water is also decent for smaller applications, but you need to apply it in a few layers, otherwise you get a weird doming effect from surface tension.
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I'm pretty sure Woodland Scenics Realistic Water is just gloss medium (like you use for paint). I bought some Art Resin for making water effects, since it seems to have the best protection against yellowing from UV rays. Magic Water would also be a good choice. Definitely avoid stuff like 5 minute epoxy; in about 6 months, it will look like urine instead.
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Dec 15, 2015 22:19
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Avenging Dentist posted:in about 6 months, it will look like urine instead. Thanks for the diorama idea!
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big_g posted:Hi all, I'm looking for some inspiration for a good kit/model/project to paint next. Fantasy busts!  https://redlancers.com/item.aspx?ID=2978  http://www.figone.fr/en/captn-sapo/  http://www.figone.fr/en/buste-roi-mort-vivant/ also you should post more,cause you're very good. Gareth Gobulcoque fucked around with this message at 01:43 on Dec 16, 2015 |
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Orks Orks orks orks ORKS ORKS ORKS ORKS  OOOOOOORKS  (click pics for yuuuge) TODO: shade, layer and highlight metallics. TODO: figure out what to paint the clothes TODO: figure out the colours for the fuses on the lit TNT bundles. TODO: stop my hate for metal models and their inability to hold onto paint, fuuuck Frobbe fucked around with this message at 07:33 on Dec 16, 2015 |
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Dec 16, 2015 07:25
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Does anybody have experience stripping Mage Knight or Hero Clix figures? What's safe and effective to use on that weird plastic?
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moths posted:Does anybody have experience stripping Mage Knight or Hero Clix figures? What's safe and effective to use on that weird plastic? I primed over then used paint normally. No real issues. Don't bother trying to strip them.
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Indolent Bastard posted:I primed over then used paint normally. No real issues. Don't bother trying to strip them. Seconded on that. Just wash em in warm, soapy water, dry and prime them and you should be good to go.
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That didn't even occur to me, but I'll probably give it a try. I tried washing one in acetone and was surprised that it didn't ruin it. It feels a little gummy, but didn't seem to lose any detail. Weird!
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The stock paint job on the MK figures is so terrible I've thought about doing the same. Even if I halfassedly slop a few colors on over their primed-over paint, it'll probably be an improvement.
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big_g posted:Hi all, I'm looking for some inspiration for a good kit/model/project to paint next. Wargames Illustrated has some cheap "mini vignettes" of historical events that seem pretty neat. http://wargamesillustrated.co.uk/product-category/moments-in-history/
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Dec 17, 2015 05:55
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So I started painting Infinity minis. There is a ton of detail in those models. 
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Dec 17, 2015 15:36
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selnaric posted:So I started painting Infinity minis. There is a ton of detail in those models. Nice work. Painting tartan on those tiny guys is really hard and yours looks great.
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Until 1:40pm today (Dec 17th), Amazon's got a Gold Box deal for the Badger Minitaire set at $130. I'm not sure if this is a great deal or not, but that's at least $30 off of normal Amazon pricing. EDIT: Looks like the deal is still on, so they may keep it running until supplies are exhausted. berzerkmonkey fucked around with this message at 19:50 on Dec 17, 2015 |
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berzerkmonkey posted:Until 1:40pm today (Dec 17th), Amazon's got a Gold Box deal for the Badger Minitaire set at $130. I'm not sure if this is a great deal or not, but that's at least $30 off of normal Amazon pricing. According to CamelCamelCamel that is a historic low price. I got a set at gencon for $100 and while the paint quality is a little variable and some goons have expressed that they hate it, for that price I'd say it's a good deal if you have an airbrush already.
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selnaric posted:So I started painting Infinity minis. There is a ton of detail in those models. This guy looks even sweeter IRL than in the picture. Super job, selnaric!
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Indolent Bastard posted:Nice work. Painting tartan on those tiny guys is really hard and yours looks great. Thanks. I cry a little when I think about how many more tartans I need to paint.
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selnaric posted:So I started painting Infinity minis. There is a ton of detail in those models. Is that a kitbash? Looks like a Mormaer but something seems off. ed: oops, it's a stock Mormaer HMG, I definitely misjudged the sculpt date. Pierzak fucked around with this message at 19:52 on Dec 17, 2015 |
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Wierre posted:So this Goblin Blood Bowl team has been with me for 8-10 years, and finally had time, energy and willingness to sit down and start painting them. These are awesome - I love when a painter can make the old minis look really nice. SRM I'm loving your Orks too - what's your recipe for the green? Someone many pages ago was looking for dogs - look for the Zombicide Dog Companion set. There are 6 dogs in the set for under $20.
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