Emergency bake edition>WIP Tutorial Images Megahttps://mega.nz/#F!TvQFCaLb!w8WZKCcOsTRasxrI0JWezw>Saint Duncan's "Six Things I Wish I Knew When I Started Painting"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufP8ka3KGno>Saint Duncan also explains thinning your paintshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxWgsqSf74s>Paint thinning 102https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBDVPoNXyVI>4 EASY Chipping Tricks For Beginnershttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ku4comhKHJM>Decal Like a Prohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYKLiEW7p9c>How to Edge Highlighthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KoRbYuAfbEk>How to use contrast style paintshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhholrozptI>How to Paint with Tremorshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqp76vAJu9g>Airbrush Priming and Thinninghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkntrSBvXxEhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGjBQzoukFghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00JVUxABe44https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEqT_R41JX8>While you sleep in earthly delight>Someone's flesh is rotting tonighthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymb-aG_lt9U>Who's Johnny, she'd say, and smile in her special wayhttps://1d6chan.miraheze.org/wiki/JohnnyPrevious threads:>>98617142>>98598045 >>98576947
Whats the best adhesive to bond resin to plastic? Trying to make an ork construct out of a plastic bottle and some resin bits, but they don't seem to wang to stick together.
>>98635581Superglue.
Reposting the scorpion-men from the previous thread. I've two questions. First, are there any special precautions against paint chipping besides varnishing and magnetizing bases? These metal models chip very easily. Second question is about priming indoors. Typically I prime on my balcony, but sometimes the coverage is worse due to wind. Is it a stupid idea to prime under a running stove ventilator? Of course I would be wearing a mask and the stove and other surfaces would be covered to prevent primer from sticking to them.
Not sure if this belonfs here but current gaming project is a leather pouch for LARP as my old one wasn't large enough.Everything's cut, dyed and finished so just assembly now.
>>98635594>Not sure if this belonfs hereit is a /tg/-related work in progress, no?I'd say it fits, post moar LARP projects
>>98635581superglue for small/light parts, 2 part epoxy for large/heavy parts
reposting because I crave attention.
Have any of you tried to make a megalithic terrain out of foam, or something similar? I've never used foam for modellism.
>>98636038i made picrel 2 decades agothe rocks are white packaging foam covered in pva mixed with sawdust or sand
>>98636038I'm afraid you're the first to think of making rocks with foam, anonUncharted territory here, we can't help you
Some simple terrain I made for an upcoming game
>>98636167So did you cut the pieces with a knife, then covered in pva and sand/sawdust, then primed and painted? Doesn't primer react poorly with packaging foam?>>98636179Better ask than have a mess on the table. I've never made something like this.
>>98636038>>98636167made few big herdstones for beastmen some 20 years ago and i too covered them with pva and sand xps and styrofoam is not even all that messy if you know what you are doing and have a sharp knife, few days ago i made few hills and didnt even need vacuum cleaner for cleanup
Two more steel rift mechs done. Next is to prime my 40k collage piece
>>98636199>Doesn't primer react poorly with packaging foamit does and thats why you dont generally spray them you will be painting them with craft paints anyways so might as well work that basecoat on with a brush because you usually have to do it few times to get all the little bare spots that appear after dryingt. eri
>>98636167Also, if you decide to use some artificial grass for terrain, is it just buying a box of plastic grass, pvc the plasticard used as a base, then plaster it? Does it look good, or is it a mess? Or do you have to do add the sand/sawdust to the plasticard, then paint it and then add the grass?>>98636233Ok, thanks for the warning. Does the same happen if I want to barnish it? Do I have to use a brush barnish?
>>98636243With foam, you want to apply a thicker layer of something like mod podge, which will protect the foam and allow you to spray paint on top of it.
>>98636257(me)to clarify, you put the mod podge on the bare foam, before the primer
>>98636199>So did you cut the pieces with a knife, then covered in pva and sand/sawdust, then primed and painted? Doesn't primer react poorly with packaging foam?yes and yesi didn't use a spraycan for this, or any primer, just a basecoat of black or whatever, but if your coat of pva is good you won't have problems>>98636233>craft paints thisit can be messy, more so if you sand the foam to shape it, it will cling to everything, xps is less messy and more durable
>>98636243as it happens i went to the plywood store this morning and got myself a sheet of basing board and it costed me whole 4 eurosi dont remember what this is called but basically its the stuff thats used in the back of pictures you hang on your walls and ive always used it, sometimes even for mini basesyou dont necessarily need to varnish the thing because diluted pva keeps the material in place but static grass might start to flake off sometimes in the future depending how hard you are on your terrain so might as well give it a light sprayand as anon already said you can spray the foam if its coated with something but guaranteed you wont get all the spots with just spraying good luck anon
>>98636243always basecoat before gluing the grass, that way you have a background color, the grass is never going to cover 100%, if you plan to paint on top of the grass for whatever reason you can skip that stepalways do a sealing coat of more diluted pva at the end to improve durability, you can even spray it with one of those sprayer bottles for window cleaners (rinse it afterwards)be carefull with cardboard bases and thin plasticard ones, the coat of pva will shrink and may warp them if its too weak/thinhighly recomend to watch some tutorials from the before times if you are coming in fresh, geekgamingscenics on youtube is a good one, he has very diy videos, even on how to make your own grass with sawdust (>>98636167 the grass here is dyed sawdust, i made a lot and still use that same batch today), usually you can get free sawdust at you local hardware shop, just have to sieve it
Any way I can make this sub assembly work on Zondara here? I'd like to keep the whole head bit separate from the body and then force it into place after the body is already glued together so there's no seams. I've already sawed the head bit from the connecting ring that goes inside the body, but I'm having trouble working out a way that I'll be able to get the head/upper chest to sit in there properly. I definitely can't make it work with the face attached so I think that'll have to be glued on after everything is painted. I really wish GW would make these things with the idea that most will keep the head separate until the end.
>>98636406If the piece with the head is already in twain, why not just snip it down so it can fit in the hole and then pin it?
>>98636406you could also just attach the head and subassemble the face on it's own
>>98636266I find the pva and paper towel method overtop the foam gives a good texture, it also allows you to spray if you want, I still exclusively use brush for everything all the time though.
>>98636393gz very nice flock you have theremaking that stuff is very messy and takes a whole day but oh boy are you glad when you have ample supply of many different colors stored
>>98636393>geekgamingscenics>>98636303>>98636266>>98636264>>98636257>>98636233Ok, for clarification of what I wanted to make, I want to try to make a table scenery with megalithic stuff. A couple of menhirs, one-two dolmens of different configuration (if I want to stick the two pieces of foam together, is it good to do it with toothpicks and pvc glue, or it won't be enough to get them together?), and then three-four pieces that can form a circular cromlech. Also a barrow, which serves as a hill (plus it being the thing that made me want to do this). I imagine the barrow is just finding one of those spherical foam balls, then cut it in half to then do the rest. If I manage to get a grip on this, maybe I paint a diorama of chalcolithic people trying to move a menhir (since the only really difficult part should be finding the model of the people pulling the ropes to 3d print). The rest would be some some sticks and small ropes tied to the menhir.
>>98636549>if I want to stick the two pieces of foam together, is it good to do it with toothpicks and pvc glue, or it won't be enough to get them together?yespva (white wood glue) and pvc glue are not the same thing tho>I imagine the barrow is just finding one of those spherical foam balls, then cut it in half to then do the rest. stack several layers of foam and cut to shape, no need for a ready made ball
>>98636549sure you can use toothpicks to hold the shape just make sure they are really sharp on both ends im aware xps foam is expensive and not readily available everywhere so if you ever see any construction sites just shout to some dude there to dig some pieces from the trash for you and give him some smokes or pocket change for a cup of coffeethey usually have plenty of pieces there
>>98636601>>98636588By the way, any safety precaution I should take with foam? I imagine a regular medical mask (I still have a ton from the covid days) and something for the eyes should be enough, but you never know.
>>98636640well it was already mentioned that if you decide to sand the stuff it makes a really big mess and sticks to everything via static electrizity and i mean into everythingpreferrably sand without any breeze around if you can and have vacuum cleaner at hand and dont breathe it in
>>98635594good work anon nice to see some other project. im working myself on one myself. weapon almost done. i mean its time for postprocessing
>>98635591good god how many times do we need to have this discussion? if you don't want your paint to chip you need good surface prep and good primer. completely degrease your models before painting them and lightly scuff the surface with sandpaper or scotchbrite. use a good primer, like an automotive one. don't touch your paint with your bare hands until the final clear coat is done.>Is it a stupid idea to prime under a running stove ventilator? yes
The real feel was 105 degrees at the con, but I managed to pull the damn thing off. Thanks for everything /wip/, I hope your dreams come true and your paint jobs come out like you want them. I think I'm allowed to be done with 40k now for the rest of my life.
>>98636906Nice. I was at anime con (third this year) last week and took few photos of similar Wh40k cosplayer, in IG armor. Always nice to see people put lot of effort into their costumes.
>>98636906Pretty good end result, anon.
How can I go about sculpting a miniature straw hat?
>>98636906The pink armor almost makes you look like a breedable lesbian tomboy.At least think twice about the pink crotch guard. Think about getting a tabbard for it next time.
>>98637216Sculpt a hat. Sculpt a weaving pattern into the hat. You have sculpted a straw hat.
>>98637171>>98637186Thanks, pals.>>98637225I will change NOTHING. Especially for a coward who won't even admit they want to fuck me.
Newfag here, have a handful of minis done so far and I'm starting to dislike a couple of the paints I have, plus would really like to experiment with other stuff, any must have paints you guys would recommend?
>>98637654nuln oilreikland fleshadecontrast black legion
>>98637216This>>98637246But if you need an exact version with the frayed ends like that you'd probably want to do something like grabbing some thin copper wire, cutting a bunch, twisting it to create that arching pattern on each and glueing it to the hat endsIf you sculpt or 3d print it like that unless the hat is big it's gonna break off the second you look at it.
>>98637680anon would be better off getting some jute/twine and unravelling it and using that, thinner and flexible so it doesn't break when it gets touched.
Any tips for painting fire? Or rather, painting something like a lit torch? I am having a hard time perceiving how someone might paint something that is ablaze like a torch or even a sword.
I am trying to get use to using epoxy putty and what not but damn is it hard to handle sometimes. How do you normally utilize it well? Or rather, what types of objects and items for models is it best used for? I hear cloaks are a good use. What about knives or swords?
>>98638092what are you trying to use it for
>>98638104I wanted to maybe try tentacles or just in general different kinds of warp mutations for some of my Chaos Space Marines etc.
Phase 2 of the grass
>>98638382i remember this project, you decided to quarter the board afterallthe seam looks little sorry so how about making a railway or a piece of river to cover it upgrass and sand looking top notch very nice
>>98638438Yea good idea I'll probably go fo a railway.
>>98638065Basically inverted from normal shading. White near the bottom and in the crevasses, transition into yellow and orange at the tips.
>>98638065>>98638557No, it should not be white in the crevices, a very pale yellow and only at the very deepest point.Painting flames "realistically" almost never looks good because people use too much white.
>>98638704painting flames never looks good period because real fire is transparent plasma but you're trying to depict it with an opaque solid.
Well I did kinda a shit job of green stuffing/sanding the gaps, but I like the way the pink turned out.
>>98638724just say you're bad at painting next time lmao
>>98638816Post the undercarriage. NOW.
>>98638958Eating dinner upstairs, but just picture a very bald, very smooth innie for now
>>98638958tfw no 300 foot tall hologram gf
>>98638913post fire that looks like fire and not just an illustration of it.
>>98639144i dont think those are cute little freckles on her bum you might be dealing with genital resin warts there
>>98639144>holo-shavedDroped ...
>>98638724Hello varnish-moron
How long until AI takes miniature painting too?
>>98639439Go back.
finally had time to sit down and get more paint down on next bit of armageddon box
Working on a cold one knight kitbash. Tried to make some shin armor based on the total war models. IDK if these will work out though. Maybe I'll try and find the game files somewhere to get a better reference.
I've never had great experiences with hardware store spray paints, and I'm learning that may very well be because of canadian restrictions on spray paint contents, basically resulting in canadian spray paints not being able to atomize the paint as well as they should. For small companies like tamiya for example this just means you can't get their primer rattle cans anymore and tamiya justifiably isn't interested in making a canada-compliant version for something that probably only sells a few thousand cans a year.But the insidious part is that you can look up reviews of spray paints that should be fine, but if you aren't aware of this you are buying a totally different product that has different accelerates and solvents, effectively resulting in them being maybe more environmentally friendly, but worse spray paints. Leaving you to just think you either did something wrong, or the weather was bad, when in reality the paints are just bad. Rustoleum and krylon being the worst examples that I've come across at least.Anyway, the point is, are there any primers sold in canada that are still actually any good? I only prime once in a while in batches, so I don't mind doing lacquer in my airbrush outside, but even the niche gunpla shops don't seem to have basically any bottle primers even in stock anymore let alone the cans.
>>98639847before you do anything else stop and remove the fucking pointless rocks from his feet
>>98640002nobody cares
>>98640012I care, why is he standing in two turds?
>>98636906Lovely stuff, anonyour posts have been a great addition to the thread, and you look great in the finished resultpost moar if you make moar
>>98637654bugmans glow is the best base colour for flesh bee tee dubbleyou
>>98640128it makes it easier to attach it to a base
>>98640155Not worth it.
There's no surer indication of a larper than pretending to get mad about some basing being sculpted on
>>98640177and thats not even basing its just something to make the thing stay upright for gluing
>>98640177no fuck off with your tactical dung piles
>>98636035He's living his best life!
>>98639153>instant goalpost shift from something that "looks good" to "looks like fire" lol, lmao even
>>98640248>it doesn't look like what it's supposed to but it's still good ok
>>98636035Based clear flight stand user. I don't like the trend of solid black flight stands.
Posting progress on my Celestian Superior
>>98640306The solid black stands are just due to people priming after assembling the base thoughbeit
>>98640310You'd think so, but I've seen a lot of people vocally defending them as superior to "immersion-breaking" clear flight stands, since apparently the black stands are easier to ignore since they don't catch light in a similar way to black base rims.
>>98640321And their superior durability since people use brass rod instead of clear plastic. I prefer the clear plastic ones of course.
>>98640321>>98640324i for example dont have any old clear flight stands in working order so i have to use wood or plastic or whatever i happen to find except last week i ordered clear filament and will try to make them with that from now on
>>98640324I wonder if you could get some clear acrylic rods that are a bit more durable
>>98640330bruh you can buy plastic rods for $2 a foot
>>98640333i'm pretty sure polycarbonate would be less brittle than the ppma they use, they could be made from petg too but they might be a little bendy, maybe epoxy resin too, i'm no plastologist but there are many clear plastics, im sure there's something better, i have several bats from the old times and most of them broke at some point
>>98640344I feel like epoxy would bend eventually.
Finished a goblin.
>>98640400
>>98640400What compels one to sculpt something as gay and retarded as this here goblin miniature??
>>98640400This is a good post. Well done checked.>>98640501This is a bad post. Shame on you.
>>98638382why one patch looks like a very hung guy painted brean feel on the table?
>>98640400Didn't you post this like a year ago?
paint my minis tonight or watch a moviei just want to have an army full of vostroyans and nightlords lol>>98640400berry good
Putting together some Knightmare chaos guys
looking for tutorials on how to make stones with epoxy putty
>>98640948Does this work? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwMLGrMZ578
>>98640943i thought knightmare was an old british tv show spoony reviewed back in the dayalso i miss spoony
>>98640960thanks, will check!
Progress on this nigga.
>>98641071>focus you fack
>>98641036Ye Knightmare is a TV show, this is Knightmare Miniatures.
>>98640960>>98641050I have a couple of spiders and they look so boring so I wanted to add rocks, spires and other stuff and have them be grabbing those instead of just be on top of an empty base
>>98640627Yeah but the crossbow and base weren't done.
>>98641071which paints did you use for the metal mask? I think I can identify them by sight but I want to be sure. My own nmm tends to be either too dark or too bright and I want to fix it
>>98641280Fair, my memory ain't that good. Looks nice.
>>98641308Rhinox Hide > Death World Forest > Steel Legion Drab > Zandri Dust > Yellow Ochre (Proacryl) > Ice Yellow (AK)
>>98641340thx anon
Old wip that im finishing up. burrows and badgers minis are really fun to paint.
Has anyone here used watered down PVA glue as a sealant on miniatures, not just on bases and basing materials?
>>98641404I like it. Giving redwall vibes, or the animated robin hood. Please clip your nails.
>>98641442I've used modpodge a lot. Works decently well, haven't had any issues with paint coming off anyway. Leaves a somewhat satin sheen, even if it says matte, but I kinda like it.
Honor guard squad for my rogue trader
>>98641708Thank you, can you post pictures? I was thinking of using watered down PVA as a sealant for my metal models.
>>98641966fucking why? this is even below craft paint level.
made another section
>>98638816Oh that's kinda nea->>98639144Never change and remember, you're here forever...
>>98638065Here is *a* way to do it.
Update on the scorpion-men. Hopefully I'll have time to work on the armour tomorrow.
>>98642422Note that the end result has no white and barely has any dark grey (not black).
Sontje last thread showed some cool cellshaded stuff, which made me look it up some more. What I noticed is that barely anyone matt varnishes their project letting natural lighting completely ruin the effect. Why? Surely there is no reason to not give it the flattest least reflective coating possible.
What's the point in building up a part of a model with like 6+ different colors when the end result you can't even see 4 of them? Every "tutorial" I watch on youtube from these so-called painters who win shit like golden demon and whatnot do this and I cannot understand why. Acryllic paint is transparant - to a fault, but only if you deliberately use it that way and most of these people just ride roughshod over the previous color. So why do they add all these unnecessary steps?
>>98642746Just show us the specific thing you're alluding to, no need for the vagueposting
>>98642746Take two minis. Prime one in black, and another in white. Paint over them with the same color, you'll see the difference. Good scale model painting (or minipainting, for that matter) is all about subtle layering.
>>98642746What the fuck are you even talking about?Layering?Wet blending?This shit is essential.Primer, undercoats?These decide the end color of what goes under, and undercoats are these to work as the base and shadows and then you paint from darkest to lightest creating the illusion of shadows and light.Just overall colors in the model?Nonsensical because if you're talking about x number of colors being unnecessary then you have SEEN that x number of colors, making it necessary.
>>98642759they will look exactly the same if you use a base coat consistency, which is pretty much opaque. The only reason to do one or the other is how many coats you need for coverage - the end result will be the same, unless you're doing something like contrast paints.
>>98642746there isn't much to any point, St. Duncan says it himself, you can be messy and splotchy, it all gets cleaned up in the final layer/highlight/shade step.
>>98642827>they will look exactly the sameGo try it, anon.
I tried to sculpt a plague doctor mask with a third eye for this model, what do you think?
>>98642857I think the skeksis are subverting gelfling society
>>98642857looks fine to me, but a couple of profile views of the beak would help
>>98641966Sure, I guess. By way of comparison, these drow were sealed with modpodge...
>>98642901>>98641966...whereas these titty elves were sealed with a matte clearcoat from a rattlecan. The difference is slight (I dare say nearly negligible), and even less noticeable on my shitty phone camera.
>>98642893Here's from the side.
>>98642893>>98642923And from the front. I obviously did not sculpt the beak, it's a knife sheath from reaper miniatures weapon sprue.
>>98642916the difference will be notable when water comes into the equation.
>>98642901>>98642916>it's craftyNevermind.
>>98642901Modpodge, in my experience, goes tacky when handled by hand and inevtibly gets exposed to sweat and oil (no matter how small the amount)
>>98642923Looks pretty cool, only nitpick would be that it it's a little bit too straight. The dude's got that pronounced forward lean, but the beak's still parallel with the ground. Might work better if it were angled down just a tad, so it doesn't throw the silhouette off
so craft glue anon was the same person as craft paint anon all along?
>>98642951>>98643003y'all need to get some medications
>>98642630If it isn't matte it doesn't work and you might as well do a different technique. I believe you see the technique more often with gunpl bros (presumably because of anime). Personally I think it is one of the most aesthetically pleasing looks to go for, especially for table topping. It pops and is distinct, it is quite unique and it is very readable at a distance, which is my main gripe with tutoriol bros on YouTube with all their intricate shading and blending and tiny details. Sure it takes skill and looks good, but I am not in the habbit of picking up minis to look at them up close, especially not my opponents minis (not to say ALL blending and shading is pointless).
>>98642901>>98642916sorry but those pics are so bad we couldn't tell the difference if you coated them with gelatin
>>98643205Man, edge high lighting is already the bane of my existence, but at least for me it is just a slighter light or darker shade of the surrounding piece so mistakes don't show up to bad. This however seems to require every last single edge and panel to be perfectly outlined in black
>>98643205Every gunpla model looks identical, there, I said it. It is a one model hobby and I don't get it.
>>98642630You're probably talking about this guy, I posted his work. He has a tutorial that talks about the matte finish. https://www.reddit.com/user/Barryschraal/submitted/
Getting everything else blocked in
>>98643253The other reason this works so well is because this guy went with 3 colours and two tint/tones for each, instead of going overboard and ending up with something like picrel which all just bleeds over into each other into an unreadable chameleonic mess
>>98643252>Every space marine model looks identical, there, I said it.>It is a one model hobby and I don't get it.
>>98643324rent free
>>98643283Tiddyfucking fat witch tits rapidly.
>>98643324Which is why I have a nid and eldar army, NOT a smurf army.
>>98643252Almost like hearing my mother. "What do you mean, they look exactly the same", while looking at IBO, UC and Seed models right next to each other.
>>98638382Reposting with the buildings
>>98643387Missed a spot
I enjoy painting. I do not enjoy table topping with anyone other than close friends/family who are only into historicals. I have completed French, Austrian, Russian, Prussian, German, US etc armies for everything from the greatwars to ww2. I have no reason to paint more of that.How easy do painted armies sell? I'd like to just pick up e.g. tyranids and paint them in a certain scheme/style, but as I would never play with them they'd sit on my shelf for a while looking neat, then collect dust and disappear into a box never to see the light of day again. I'd rather sell it so it sees use. I'm by no means a great painter, nor would I be expecting to sell with high expectations regarding profits (hell, it wouldn't even have to break even).
>>98643401I dont want to pay the high price of a well painted army, anything else i expect to get well below MSRP because youve already glued it.
>>98643401I'd pay about the box value for it. Thing is, I have never seen one that looked half way decent go for that, it is basically always well above the value of buying the plastic and even if I were to account for paint and materials, most of what I see goes.well over that too, so most people are seemingly doing it for profit. The ones I see that go for cheap are the pick'n'mix variety bags of shit that needs to be stripped.and cleaned and even then will be a collection of raggedy Ann and Andy's that a proper army in and of itself do not make.
>>98643395Yea I think i'll make that spot more urban with a church or something like that. But I dont know yet
>>98643432Wouldn't want anywhere near that. Hell, if I thought an anon here would actually use it, I wouldn't expect much more than the shipping to be covered (and some action pics of the army on the table would be nice I guess). I wouldn't do anything on request though, I'd simply offer it up if/once done as a take it or leave it kind of thing. I like painting because there's no pressure, the moment someone is breathing down my neck with deadline expectations is the moment I stop enjoying it.>>98643474Well that's why I'm asking here, I'm clueless on this topic. Like I said, my stuff is decent, not award winning, not the debris mishmash you describe either.
WIP contemptor that i lost the head for and i guess it kinda worked out? tips for making the skin gross would be appreciated
>>98643401For table ready it would kind of depend. For the big 40k full game 2k point armies I kinda like doing it myself, if I bought that it wouldn't feel like "my" army. This is a large part of the appeal, every model is MY model. Now for kill teams I'd pay, as I wouldn't mind having more variety in that and while I like to main an army for 2k pt games, for killteam I wouldn't mind just picking any random available team (if it were available to me obviously)
>>98643589Feces drybrush, then set it with varnish.
>>98638065Just giving you my favorite videos about it:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZITt2CavW8https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNkGInKJ8skhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bi0s2Ftbb64
>>98643252ok whatever u say anon
>>98642923>>98642927still good, anon, I really like it. it has some Bosch touch I really dig for Chaos
>>98635472From across the battle-scarred no-man's land on Armageddon, da Ork Warboss could see the Imperial trenches.A Blood Angel Space Marine sticks his head up from the trench and shouts, "One Blood Angel is more than a match for ten of your Orks!"Then he ducks his head down.Da Warboss jabs one of his Nobz."'Ere now, go and show dat zoggin git what we iz made uv!"So ten Orks cross no-man's land and leap into the enemy trench.There are explosions, battle-cries, bursts of flames, and gunfire.When the dust settles, a lone Blood Angel sticks his head up from the trench, and shouts, "One Blood Angel is more than a match for 50 of your Orks!"So Da Warboss jabs a diff'rnt one of his Nobz."Oi! I wuzzn't kiddin'! Give doze beekeez a taste of da boot levva!"So 50 Orks cross no-man's land and leap into the enemy trench.There are lots more explosions, shouting, gunfire, chainswords, and flying debris.When the dust settles, a lone Blood Angel sticks his head up from the trench, and shouts, "One Blood Angel is more than a match for 100 of your Orks!"Da Warboss grabs his right-hand nob in both fists."Look 'ere! You teech deez gitz a lessin, or itz gizzard stew fer tea!"So 100 Orks cross no-man's land and leap into the enemy trench.A massive swirl of destruction ensues! Shouts, explosions, gunfire, stray bullets ricocheting, and all-out war!When the dust settles, a single Ork boy comes limping back across no-man's land, carrying his own severed arm..."Boss! It'z a trick! Dere iz two of 'em!"
>>98644571>So ten Orks cross no-man's landorks can't count to ten.
>>98643324I mean...
Now all I need are nine more guys like this and I can make a squad!
>>98642442Looking very nice :)
>>98642927Where is that model from/what's it called?
>>98645292Plague harbinger from Reaper miniatures.
>>98645104Correct!
>>98643387good start! The flat roof garages look out of place, though.
>>98641180Will finish up bases tomorrow. These are getting mixed in to berzerker squads.
>>98646163How much did you pay for the shipping? I've thought of buying knightmare minis too, they've got great sculpts.
>>98646163Also, good usage of vintage bits there.
>>98638065>even a sword.I painted this not too long ago>>98641071Nice work on the scales and mask so far>>98646163sovl
>>98646195I can't remember shipping costs. They ship from Spain, was pretty reasonable and fast enough as far as I recall. >>98646201>>98646218Thangks
>>98635594Only GW slop here mate
>>98636035Best gyrocopter mini, leather and rope, no seatbelt or cockpit, kinothose other new ones are so retarded looking
>>98636232What is that? battletech?
>>98637680>>98637836Get some canvas and cut a circular shape and fix it with glue
>>98640501I've seen worse
>>98640850why can't you do both?>>98641180knightmares minis are pretty nice
>>98646368Why is the canteen lady out in the field?
>>98643283Lmao
>>98643582try it, I've seen some absolute dogshit "pro painted" stuff on eBay and out of curiosity checked past sales and people where paying like twice the box value for them, and just to clarity they where badly painted, go have a look on ebay
>>98646195I can't remember either but it must have been reasonable as I got them and I'm in australia
>>98646381she's on a health kick trying to lose weight
>>98646195>>98646280>pretty reasonable>picrel for 4 modelsi'm in spain btw
>>98646569Is that a lot of money to you? You might be poor.. Just kidding I'm also pretty poor I just waste a lot of money on buying things.
Any tips for using Quick gen / Speedpaint / Contrastpaint
>>98646898Slop it on thicker than you think you should. It needs time and volume to smooth out and settle the way it's supposed to. There's no trick though, just make sure the whole surface is wet, and then wick away any parts with too much in any weird spots.Also don't expect great results. It can be a useful way to get lots of tabletop models quickly enough, or as a starting point, but it's never going to look THAT good without further work. I give credit to speedpaint for their box art genuinely looking kind of bad, but at least representative of the actual result unlike GW.
>>98646898Slam dunk it into the garbage can.
>>98646898Pay attention to what you are buying. No, seriously. If you have to ask someone who knows, ask. Let me give you an example:Citadel makes both "Baal Red" and "Blood Angels Red" Contrast Paint. Sounds like they're meant for the same thing, don't they - red Blood Angels? It makes so much sense!They are completely different kinds of contrast paint that are (obviously, just from looking) different colours, and you use them in different ways.Over a white undercoat, Blood Angels Red acts like a "traditional" Contrast Paint. The darker parts of the mixture settle into the recesses of your model while pulling pigment away from the raised surfaces... if you do it right. This is a fast way to paint an army, but unless you take extra steps, there's no way it will look as nice as base/layer/shade methods.OTOH, Baal Red is one of Citadel's newer style of Contrast Paint, and does not work like this at all. Over a white undercoat, it simply produces a brilliant red at all points on the model, full stop. If that's what you want for, say, a bright Second Edition Blood Angels red base coat, that'll do, but it does not share the "quick army dip" properties of Citadel's earlier Contrast Paints.
>>98646845in absolute terms? no, but if can buy in other hobby shops and get like 5€ for shipping for a bigger package, a 70% more for just 4 models it's a lot yeahit would be cheaper if they sold on wallapop up to like 50€ of models (and wallapop charges them nothing)
>>98646218that looks fantastic, what model is it btw
>>98647187It's a space marine. From Games Workshop.
Platoon of 1980s high elves at the Battle of Catzilla. The three on the left of the front line are Ral Partha 1979, by Tom Meier. The cat is my Russian Blue kitten Sterling.
>>98647195damn, just as I thought. which model from the space marines from games workshop, though, smartass?
>>98647287cute car, very soulful minis.
Solid afternoon of painting today. The army's almost done.
>>98647289Sorry, I don't know.
Nearly done with the scorpion-men. Few more touches, then basing.
>>98647289The sword looks like the one from the black templar upgrade sprue. But idk where the body is from. Looks like a librarian or a sword brethren but the robes aren't quite right. definitely some kitbashing going on.
>>98647287Pretty cat, as a cat breeder, I approve.I advise to put a little less contrast in the face shading unless you're painting gritty men.
>>98647187Sword.
>>98647552I wish all upgrade sprues were as good as BT ones.
>>98647289>>98647388>>98647471Because of the lighting and focus of the photo, it's difficult for me to tell, but the belt accessories and gorget make me think the body is the Dark Angels Judiciar from the Inner Circle Companions kit.
>>98647454we can't see shitrest your phone on something, use the timer, quit drugs (or lack of)
>>98640501>shortstack hottie>gayDid your penis shrivel up and fall off due to misuse or what?
>>98647639>Did your penis shrivel up and fall off due to misusec-can that happen? Asking for a friend.
Started Snazzy- idk what I want to do with this yellow. Edge highlight it & add metallic scrapes/clumps and dirt here or there sure- but not sure how I want to wash it. Reductive streaking grime might be a good finish, but idk if I want to touch it with an orangey wash beforehand.
>>98647668Forgot pic lol
>>98647662No, but you increase your risk of prostate cancer if you don't cum once in a while.
>>98647639We're just not attracted to jews
>>98647736>tiny nose>jew
>>98647736t. crafty mystery meat
>>98647639>shortTrue.>stackedAbsolutely not.
>>98647825Most of the goblins are, but yea, not that one. I like this one more dess
>>98647755Chameleons
Got the maleceptor primed. The seam filling worked out pretty well, though I still don't want to make a second one after all that. Now to paint him up like the rest of my bees.
>>98647187All the anons who replied are correct. It's a kitbash made with the body of an inner circle companion >>98647593 and the sword from the black templars upgrade sprue >>98647552. Plus some candles, beads, sanding and greenstuff.>>98647334Really nice work>>98647668Sounds like a solid plan, the wash might be good for depth and volumes.
>>98647677it looks sandy strip it and start over.
>>98647975Nah it's plenty smooth, my camera's just shit is all
>>98647825Short stackage isn't all about what's up top anon- it's also about the dumptruck she's undoubtedly packing under pants that wide
>>98647597I'm bad at taking pictures, sorry. Is this any clearer?
>>98647662Yes. Use it* or lose it.*in a womanFeels good, and you get cute photocopies of yourself out of it. Win win.
>>98647755postop transgentile
>>98648205a lot better, you still need more light from the front but at least it's not blurry as fuck
I made swatches of the AK starter set. Top left to bottom right diagonal has the pure paints, off diagonal are 1:1 mixes. The mixes above the diagonal are also 1:1 but with some white added to better see the hue.
>>98648711Good work, anon.
>>98648126bruh your camera isn't inventing the texture on his jaw the paint is clearly fucked up.
Finished #10 I'll try to get a shot of the whole unit
>>98649169Nice work.>TRY to get a shot of the whole unitWhat's the problem? Like it's too hard not to goon while all of them are in view?
>>98649169BOOBAOOBA
>>98649169Sucking on massive witch tiddy.
>>98649362Fantastic stuff, anon.>imagine all the jiggle
>>98649169>>98649362Fantastic work, anon.What's next?
>>98649384I'd like to finish an actual army, but GW isn't selling Dark Elves at the moment. I don't really feel like printing proxies either.
>>98649393When did that happen? That sucks anon. They languished under CoS for years. Hopefully this means they'll get officially released for TOW and hopefully you won't have to wait a year for that to happen.
>>98649362the hair could use a bit more love, they look good for batch painting but might be worth it to retouch them a bit, models look a bit flat TITS ASIDE
I've been painting a lot this yearI did a set for Warcrow co-op RPG firstEverything takes so long but I'm having fun, painting a variety of things and making improvements with each projectCouple of the characters
>>98649462there were lots of minis in the boxnot a great picThe bases were bad so got replaced and I wasn't very keen on the material used, compared to the usualGood enough quality overall though
>>98649416They're probably being repackaged for the old world. Who knows when though.
>>98649472Then tried some Blood AngelsI'm happy with the result but I didn't really enjoy painting the armor which took agesNot painted marines in a very long time. They are huge now. Feels like terminator size
>>98649486I'm going to stick with painting orks for a while now, they've been the most fun so farPlenty left to do
>>98649362imagine being a state trooper and this running towards you is the last thing you see
>>98646898I do a lot of base coats with contrast paint. I can see the benefit for getting quick results ready for the tableBut I will paint over most of it again. I like that it goes on well and is easy to cover with, get into all the recesses. In most cases I'll glaze over all except the recesses with a similar color regular acrylic to smooth out patchesI like that it kinda shows the areas that want to be highlighted. They end up lighter already, but I'll paint over it again and highlight with normal paint.So for a good result it's not quick at all and probably not recommended - though I still like it. Also have to tidy up mistakes before you can do the next basecoat, going back to the primer colorThe black contrast paint is really good. I don't use any other black anymoreNot used the other brands
>>98649362You should really work on values. The shadows aren't dark enough and the highlight aren't light enough. You've spent a lot of time sculpting boobs and ass and I think it's a shame to end up with such a flat paint job.
Started painting some marines for the tracked Impulsor. Man, I don't like painting figures.
>>98649785>eavy metal cultist who think every other way of painting is wrong
>>98649872eavy metal doesn't paint with dark shadows and bright light at allWhat a retarded thing to say.
>>98649787>Man, I don't like painting figures.still think yours and btanon are the best marines on board; yours are probably my favourite, raptors are such a cool chapter and I like the tacticool stuff you add to them.
>>98649785The contrast is right where I want it anon, thanks for trying to help though.
>>98649930I don't doubt it. Almost everyone make that mistake at first. Look at their hairs, it looks like playdough.Hopefully you'll unlock the contrast vision at some point.
>>98649872it's valid criticism though, he's not even the only one saying so
>>98649907Thanks, anon; you are too kind. I enjoy vehicles, figures not so much. BTanon's are definitely the best ones here. Hell, his are probably my favorite marines in general and I don't even like Black Templars that much. Agreed about Raptors, easily the coolest chapter. I have three more to paint, there will be a lot of tacticool stuff.
>>98649785>>98649885>>98649938>>98649960Post models immediately you insufferable cunts.
>>98650090lmao what a child
>>98649930>contrast is right where I want it.>>98649938>don't doubt it >proceeds to tells him how it's a mistakeYour mother should've aborted you. One day I'd like to kick a condescending cunt like this as hard as I can in the face.
>>98650105No U. Fucking anonymous faggots acting like everyone on Earth subscribes to their imaginary patreon. Note that Tit elf anon didn't ask for your overinflated faggot opinion at any point.
>>98649960you fags all have a specific style you like and complain when anyone posts something painted in a different one like it's objectively wrong and just not how you prefer. meanwhile you let tons of glaring technical mistakes slide like sprue nubs that aren't cleaned up and dusty looking spray jobs.
>>98650105>>98650110Buddy you're shitting on some of the best work to be in the thread for months.
>>98649787If it helps, you have really great volumes for your minis! Monochrome as they are, they still generate interest based off your highlights, you fag
Knocked out a bunch of neophytes for Sunday's WAG game. Only 15 more to go.>fuck my life, and fuck genestealer cults
>>98650244>and fuck genestealer cultsYes, they really want you to do that, it's sort of their whole deal.
Wip blood angels apothecary
I still think my mini was one of the best posted here
Corsair wipI feel like this might go quicker than I thought since there's way less surface area to do compared to a space marine
Looking for feedback on under eye metal tint, left side of face is with red (as if there is some of the fire peeking out) and right side is with some verdigris (like I use on the metallics in other places).
Opinions on Army Painter Speedpaints?
>>98635472Should i buy soft pastel or oil pastel for minis painting?
Hi guys, I think I'll use this as base for my EC's scheme. I'll switch the steel to gold, but what do you think the pale pink for helmet and pauldron is ?Also the black base is abaddon, right ?
>>98647861>>98647552love the executioner swordgoing to kit bash it for my NL
>>98650644>pastels What? Why are you buying those?
>>98650493with the amount of contrast like products on the market today it makes no sense to buy them from army painter
Finally finished the fucker, aim was for a desaturated cool tone look for him and I thinkIt turned out nice for the skin and black leathers but i maybe overdid it a bit with the brown.
Hi guys, does anybody have a repository of the various Grimdark Compendium videos? I remember seeing it posted here a while ago.
>>98650644You'd have to ask what it is that they would do for you that a more miniature-focused product wouldn't do for you? Some uses are less appropriate because art-focused products are often designed with mediums that don't dry or adhere as well because a typical canvas has a larger, porous surface area than a non-porous plastic model, and won't be touched or manhandled after application, which is also why you see some scale model tutorials (there's a thread on /toy/) suggest products or techniques that aren't popular with wargaming miniatures.Depending what it is that you think pastels could be good for, you might instead look into dry pigments, oil paints, paint markers/pens, coloured pencils, or even just drybrushing acrylics with a softer, rounder brush/makeup brush.
>>98650723Isn't it just weathering pigment?>>98650775>Depending what it is that you think pastels could be good for, you might instead look into dry pigments, oil paints, paint markers/pens, coloured pencils, or even just drybrushing acrylics with a softer, rounder brush/makeup brush.Well, it's way cheaper than hobby brand dry pigments
>>98650712No idea, but it doesn't really matter, just find equivalents.
>>98650849Equivalents to what, anon ? Why am I asking ?
>>98650868To black and pale pink.
>>98650873Black is fine, but the pale pink looks cool, almost white. I could do a mix, but I'd prefer to have a specific color for reference
>>98650882I think it might be a blend. White base with a pink wash or glaze.
>>98650882the pink looks like it was built up to a white colour, glazing thin layers of white and light pink on top of the light pink base colour, it's not just flatly-applied light pink. GW's lightest pink seems to be Fulgrim Pink which would match the base colour but you'd build it up with light layersalternatively you could apply a pink wash/contrast thinned down on top of a white/bone colour, but that's messy and doesn't look like that picture and wouldn't be great on relatively flat surfaces
>>98650898>>98650908>GlazingOh fuck, I'll try to think of something simpler for the head then. Thanks anons
>>98650929glazing is easy if you're willing to learn, though I'd start with a lighter basecoat of pinkish white, then glaze in the pink shadows, rather than glazing the highlights
>>98650933Yeah I'll probably do that, or even simple pink shadows. I do glazing for skins and shit, but I don't want to do it on those models, I want to keep it relatively simple and fast
>>98650947If it's simple and fast you want, I'd just start with a light pink (fulgrim pink is one option), then do a voluemetric highlight of light pink + white, and then finish with a pinwash of your favourite pink wash or contrast paint. Then once you paint the lenses and other details, do a black or grey pin wash around those areas to define them.
>>98650953(me)The volumetric can be an airbrush zenithal if you so wish
whats the cheaper alternative for greenstuff, $16 for a small brick seems like a rip off. Im in the US btw.
>>98650110>>98650121>>98650169this shit is hilarious. Coomers are something else
>>98651073
>>98650121You're so insecure and immature it's hilarious.
>>98651073i don't think there's any other putty that cures as soft as gs, but if you just want a good putty to sculp, tamiya quick type, milliput, magic sculpt, border, or whatever epoxy modelling putty really
>>98650121>Note that Tit elf anon didn't ask for your overinflated faggot opinion at any point.they why would he post them on a public conversation, if you just want to show off go to instagram or something and block comments
Why are we so angry today?
>>98651073What are you planning to do with it? If it's just tiny things, that small brick will last pretty long.
>>98651184My butthole is itchy.
>>98651184I had a tedious town hall meeting at work with jeets babbling in LinkedInese about the end of our current project. There was also the obligatory back-clapping and words of encouragement to all concerned. Many of whom don't know if they'll have a job in six months. I didn't get a raise this year despite exceeding expectations, so the words of praise ring hollow. I've also seen too many negroes milling about in the polish town I work in.
>>98651135nahhh you're just a dumb fat bitch :D
Went back to the drawing board on the LORD... That anon was right about the black and gold.. I went back to my inspo images and there isn't any gold in the scheme after all..
>>98650196Thanks anon, but it's just airbrush and three colors.
>>98651184I saw one (1) non-White today.>>98651207grim
>>98650644Anyone use soft pastel?
>>98651227Pretty much done with it at this point. Final clear coats tomorrow then bright silver highlight. I'm happy with the simpler colours..
>>98651734Shouldn't the metal bits be metal?
>>98651826I dunno, it's either painted black or it's some kind of daemon forge world black demon-metal shenanigans. Haven't considered that, I'm just loosely copying a 2nd edition scheme I found - pic related.
>>98650712Did a quick try at >>98650712 with gold trim and purple breast plate instead but I'm not sure I dig the changes after all. I think the scheme grew on me
>>98651899I see. Considering it's size, I think you want a bit more detail going on. I would drybrush some basic metal on the pipes and stuff.
>>98651734That's better
>>98651979Nah. Let him cook. Less is more.
>>98649787>>98649907>>98649967Thank you two a lot; I agree raptorbro's marines are peak, and definitely neater than mine (as in, clean technique- keep up the lovely weathering.)>>98650722Thanks man, it's a unique design to play with>>98651734That glowing faceplate is metal, cool>>98651971Maybe it's because the steel trim didn't create as much visual noise and its somber look accentuated the coloured details- also I don't think that purple section is doing any favours
>>98652059To a degree.
>>98651979Maybe so anon, however I'm tired of painting it and I'm happy enough with it. Keen to move on to the rest of the army. Thanks for your c&c though.>>98652036>>98652059>>98652171thanks ladz
>>98652276And it wasn't that you were using gold on it, it's that you concentrated it all on one area with no contrast to it, the rubber of the wheels should not be gold (yes yes even if they aren't meant to be rubber now) and the hubs themselves should not have been completely gold, and even then if you partially gilt the hubs you should also have had gold trim/decor elsewhere on the miniature as well.
>>98652311Yea I get what you mean. Definitely was just throwing shit at the wall and seeing what stuck and it just didn't work out. The feedback gave me pause to reconsider the gold altogether and get back to the scheme I was aiming for, so thanks for that! Red, green and gold together was getting a bit too Christmassy... Glad to be done with it, I really prefer painting smaller things.. However now the rhinos and other larger models don't seem as daunting.Here's him in his unpainted state for a final throwback:
>>98652395
>>98650712I always thought it was a meme but this makes me question what edge highlighting is even supposed to be. like if you were making a fully size costume of this like the prison pink marine what would you even do with the purple?
>>98652395the one thing thats been bugging me this whole time, this appeared to be 32mm scale when you posted it beside other minis, but I have seen that hothweels before and it is a standard sized hotwheels.... which is much smaller than this unit would be in 32mm, so where the fuck did you get a huge hotwheels car?
>>98652437I found it on my country's version of eBay randomly scrolling through the toys for something of the right size, didn't even know it was Hotwheels.
I'm gonna go grab some lunch, ladz. Keep up the good work. Here's a new thread:>>98652599>>98652599>>98652599
