|
Miniatures Painting - It's amazing how much work and money had to go into something so useless. Is that too long for a thread title?
|
#
?
Mar 29, 2018 13:13
|
|
|
|
| # ? May 26, 2024 19:18 |
|
|
Beer4TheBeerGod posted:It's amazing how much work and money had to go into something so useless. Stop talking about yourself
|
|
#
?
Mar 29, 2018 13:13
|
|
|
Beer4TheBeerGod posted:It's amazing how much work and money had to go into something so useless. But enough about Star Citizen
|
|
#
?
Mar 29, 2018 13:25
|
|
|
moths posted:It might be a weird interaction between the miniature plastic and the paint. Reaper Bones had a similar problem, but after you wait long enough it should stabilize. Is it days or weeks?
|
|
#
?
Mar 29, 2018 13:45
|
|
|
They are really taking the skill out of making models aren't they.
|
|
#
?
Mar 29, 2018 13:53
|
|
|
DiHK posted:They are really taking the skill out of making models aren't they. I get the suspicion this stuff probably works well for titty anime girls that sit on your shelves, but may not translate to miniatures
|
|
#
?
Mar 29, 2018 14:11
|
|
|
WHich is fine for weebs that want their titty models but I'm sure it will go on gunpla too. It's like those prepainted model kits from revell or whatever. It's a general dumbing down. Eventually they're gonna come for my decal setting fluid and I'm gonna be all "but I didn't say anything when they made those titty models!".
|
|
#
?
Mar 29, 2018 15:40
|
|
|
outlaw pre-blushed animes while we have the chance
|
|
#
?
Mar 29, 2018 15:46
|
|
|
Cross posting my Telemon Dread:    
|
|
#
?
Mar 29, 2018 16:42
|
|
|
DiHK posted:WHich is fine for weebs that want their titty models but I'm sure it will go on gunpla too. I dunno man. The method makes sense for fixed pose models, but it would be a nightmare on standard fully articulated Gunpla. Especially since the trend is towards more interior details, full skeletons even on HG kits, etc. Also, there are very few Gundams with skin. So I don't think realistic skin tone is a concern.
|
|
#
?
Mar 29, 2018 16:44
|
|
|
I'm thinking already picked out panel lines and and other resessed details for the gunpla. Edit:also I'm old and paranoid and this is a new tech/old dog issue.
|
|
#
?
Mar 29, 2018 16:50
|
|
|
DiHK posted:I'm thinking already picked out panel lines and and other resessed details for the gunpla. Maybe, but that's already easily done with a Gunam marker and a small stickers. whereas there's no easy solution for applying skin tone to regular plastic There's also the issue of cost. Maybe we could see this done for like, Real Grades or Perfect Grades, but High Grades are still supposed to be for all ages. If they do this two layer plastic thing for High Grade kits, that'll drive up the cost and put them out of reach of kids.
|
|
#
?
Mar 29, 2018 16:54
|
|
|
Guy Goodbody posted:Maybe, but that's already easily done with a Gunam marker and a small stickers. whereas there's no easy solution for applying skin tone to regular plastic Of course it's already easily done. Thats my point. I can do a good skin tone now because I spent time as a teen trying to get enamel testors paints to look good. Look: this tech means less hobby skill and more revenue from collectors. It's fine by itself but I'm worried that one day it will be like what you have in the Michaels model kit section today: A dozen pre finished screw together kits, 4 snap-tites and a 1/72nd B-17.
|
|
#
?
Mar 29, 2018 18:24
|
|
|
DiHK posted:Of course it's already easily done. Thats my point. I can do a good skin tone now because I spent time as a teen trying to get enamel testors paints to look good. You can always paint over their plastic layers?
|
|
#
?
Mar 29, 2018 18:54
|
|
|
I don't collect titty models and I'm talking about the industry?
|
|
#
?
Mar 29, 2018 19:24
|
|
|
DiHK posted:Of course it's already easily done. Thats my point. I can do a good skin tone now because I spent time as a teen trying to get enamel testors paints to look good. So you're worried that the hobby will become accessible to filthy casuals and reduce it's value for elitist try hard collectors? Is this the DB FighterZ of the hobby world?
|
|
#
?
Mar 29, 2018 19:30
|
|
|
Raged posted:Is it days or weeks? Hopefully just days. If you can airbrush primer that would avoid it, even a cheap airgun and garbage compressor should be good enough to avoid the problem (If it's indeed caused by a weird solvent interaction.)
|
|
#
?
Mar 29, 2018 19:39
|
|
|
Zark the Damned posted:So you're worried that the hobby will become accessible to filthy casuals and reduce it's value for elitist try hard collectors? Is this the DB FighterZ of the hobby world? I fully support awesome pre-colored 40K figs if they're that level of quality.
|
|
#
?
Mar 29, 2018 20:08
|
|
|
NBD    If you set up an ebay watch someone will eventually post it for cost. Halfway through my last "Arsies' Painting Toolbox" book and the "color theory" portion is basically "I wasn't taught this, so here is my take" which is a jumbled mess. Technically, it's still "theory" I guess. But he does explain why he thinks one way vs everything else I've read. Philthy fucked around with this message at 20:19 on Mar 29, 2018 |
|
#
?
Mar 29, 2018 20:17
|
|
|
Beer4TheBeerGod posted:I fully support awesome pre-colored 40K figs if they're that level of quality. Agreed. Anyone who doesn't value easy entry into wargaming is being a pedant about it
|
|
#
?
Mar 29, 2018 20:18
|
|
|
Zark the Damned posted:So you're worried that the hobby will become accessible to filthy casuals and reduce it's value for elitist try hard collectors? Is this the DB FighterZ of the hobby world? No, I'm worried about the knock on effect to the model kit industry, which is already a shrinking, old-man hobby.
|
|
#
?
Mar 29, 2018 20:22
|
|
|
DiHK posted:No, I'm worried about the knock on effect to the model kit industry, which is already a shrinking, old-man hobby. Is it? There's more Gunpla than ever, Kotbukiya is putting out a new line of models every six months it seems like, and is bringing Zoids out of the high-end collectors niche with a big all-ages push this summer, Max Factory did those Dougram kits and just launched their Minimum Factory line. It seems like modeling is bigger than ever
|
|
#
?
Mar 29, 2018 20:31
|
|
|
I should have clarified historical model kits. Gunpla is absolutely exploding and I didn't even know about the Dougram kits. Historical are just slightly ahead of train collectors.
|
|
#
?
Mar 29, 2018 20:44
|
|
|
Historical kits are also better than ever
|
|
#
?
Mar 29, 2018 20:47
|
|
|
Ouh, I never knew about the Dougram kits either. I used to have those as a kid, but they were mostly die cast metal that came in two sizes. 3" and 10". All the armor came off like the MG Gunpla kits of today. I have them boxed up somewhere. Would love to build these. We need 48 hour "days".
|
|
#
?
Mar 29, 2018 20:48
|
|
|
 This is sarcasm right?
|
|
#
?
Mar 29, 2018 21:27
|
|
|
Shameless x-posting tour. Finished my Bastiladon.  
|
|
#
?
Mar 29, 2018 21:40
|
|
|
That's a good looking dinosaur. I like the color choices for the shell and skin.
|
|
#
?
Mar 29, 2018 21:47
|
|
|
Hell yes, very vibrant.
|
|
#
?
Mar 29, 2018 21:48
|
|
|
Thanks, color choice was the most challenging part and I took a lot of input.
|
|
#
?
Mar 29, 2018 21:50
|
|
|
Deified Data posted:Shameless x-posting tour. Finished my Bastiladon. I love this. Bright vibrant armies are my favorite.
|
|
#
?
Mar 29, 2018 21:57
|
|
|
Philthy posted:NBD Giraldez's second book is a little better about breaking down the steps, but that first one is definitely  presented entirely straight.
|
|
#
?
Mar 29, 2018 22:18
|
|
|
DiHK posted:
No?  
|
|
#
?
Mar 29, 2018 22:26
|
|
|
DiHK posted:
I mean, they have less explicit depiction of the machine-gunning of nazis than an animu revolving around recreational tank combat should, but there are much worse things in the world? It's not like any of them are T'a"u players or something? 
|
|
#
?
Mar 29, 2018 23:47
|
|
|
goodness posted:No? KV-2 best tank. It's a travesty that we don't have an analogue in 40k. Don't even try to talk to me about demolishers. IT'S NOT THE SAME
|
|
#
?
Mar 29, 2018 23:59
|
|
|
Deified Data posted:Shameless x-posting tour. Finished my Bastiladon. Because it's a showy model, and a relatively large surface to practice the technique, do you want to try crystal painting? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACT-RNk2GkY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72trAAavqP4 GuardianOfAsgaard posted:Cross posting my Telemon Dread: Probably thin your red more in the future- it's comparatively thick.
|
|
#
?
Mar 30, 2018 01:31
|
|
|
Does anyone have recommendations for a clip-on desk lamp kinda like this? I suppose it doesn't have to have a really wide bulb like that, but I thought that'd be a good way to minimize shadows. Clip-on would be ideal though, since I'm trying to do a setup really similar to the one in the picture.
|
|
#
?
Mar 30, 2018 04:42
|
|
|
The really long bulb ones like that are really expensive, like $100-150. Replacing the bulbs is also a legit nightmare. I think you're better off just getting 2-3 cheaper clamping lamps with nice LED daylight bulbs.
|
|
#
?
Mar 30, 2018 05:54
|
|
|
Finally finished devil demon Imp dude. Used a spare axe from another mini.  
Philthy fucked around with this message at 06:33 on Mar 30, 2018 |
|
#
?
Mar 30, 2018 06:05
|
|
|
|
| # ? May 26, 2024 19:18 |
|
|
GuardianOfAsgaard posted:Cross posting my Telemon Dread: Looking sharp! I'm curious about the base: Is that a set of cork layers with overlaid texture paint forming the rock there, with the base proper being covered by crackle paint? I'm interested in achieving a similar effect, and want to figure out a way to roughen up the surface of the cork sheeting I'm using to make the terrain.
|
|
#
?
Mar 30, 2018 07:45
|
|