[Painting Miniatures] Step one put paint on miniature, Step two finished

Solar

For painting flesh tones, I actually never use washes for Infinity as I tend to want my minis to have a more smooth, natural tone

So usually I just use a bronzes flesh or elf flesh base, then add a little white to lighten it and layer that on as a highlight. Very simple

Kneel

I hate the school holidays. I get so little painting done that it ceases to be funny.

This is from, like, a week ago.



Since then I've glued the panels to the lower body and have been finishing off smaller details. Meanwhile I've started on the base. The space in the middle will be a toxic river created using greens and some Vallejo Still Water - I've never used it before, but it has the potential to look great. I've also appropriated four nurglings who'll be frolicking in said sludge.

Sharp101

Working on a 1500pt list using model I already have for an upcoming tournament. Played a couple games at my place to test it out this weekend and decided to take a few full army pictures.

This army was originally painted back in 5th edition, but I've slowly added to it over the years. Not the best pictures but I figured I would share anyway.

-Loki-

I've been playing a Malifaux rapid growth so I've had a kick in the ass to paint some stuff.

Pandora



Doppleganger (weather is terrible for sealing, so I won't get a shot with her bloodied up back for a while)

BreakfastPM

With the announcement of Mk. III I guess I won't be getting into Warmachine until I see what the changes do to list building.

I haven't painted in a while for a lot of reasons but I recently decided to do a Night Lord Marine because I hadn't in a while. Only base colors so far but I'm thinking I'll paint the right knee pad red, doing lightening on the left shin and a reverse bloody hand-print on the right shoulder.

Echo

Was pondering how to achieve that Neverborn skin tone, a slightly blue-purple gray skin tone.



So I'm going to make an experiment - I'll do an oil wash with Payne's Grey over a Vallejo Ghost Grey primer. I decided to give it a gloss coat first, waiting for that to dry before I move on.

Dr_Keenbean

That picture definitely looks like the flesh has more warmth to it. I'd suggest a warm gray like GW Rakarth Flesh with a mix of flesh and purple washes.

It's a really effective combo for that sickly, 'something ain't right with him' skin tone.

Echo

Mixed up a little Payne's Grey. Probably still too thick, but I like the color.

Norgoth

So weird question but I'd like to paint a miniature so it's got a sheild shiny enough to be a mirror (specifically so I can convert a Perseus miniature). Is this even possible

Echo

There are chrome/steel paints that can get really reflective (though not as in "see your reflection" levels of shiny), but it also depends on how smooth the surface is.

Mr_Rose

Norgoth wrote: »

So weird question but I'd like to paint a miniature so it's got a sheild shiny enough to be a mirror (specifically so I can convert a Perseus miniature). Is this even possible

You're probably looking at silver leaf or other really specialised kit to make that happen I'm afraid. Try searching for mirror kits and historical restoration supplies.

If really, really shiny is good enough though, a coat of gloss varnish and Vallejo's Liquid Gold range (more colours than just gold) will get you pretty damn close.

Watcher

A friend of mine found a mirror button at a sewing shop. If you are familiar with what buttons look like on "western" shirts, you have a perfect idea of what it was. He cut off the shield, and glued on the button. It was a little thick, but, it looked pretty snazzy.

Heffling

Norgoth wrote: »

So weird question but I'd like to paint a miniature so it's got a sheild shiny enough to be a mirror (specifically so I can convert a Perseus miniature). Is this even possible

Yes, but they have to be airbrushed. Companies also sell rattle cans if you don't have an airbrush. I recommend Spaz-Stix Ultimate Mirror Chrome. The part needs to be very smooth prior to coating, and a gloss black is the best base.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mL4IYoxJqu4

Dr_Keenbean

Finally finished this god damn model:

Dayspring

...dat ass...

Sharp101

That's a real nice job! I might have the steal that scheme when I get around to painting my AoS box.

Dr_Keenbean

I was supposed to work on some 30k terminators today. I built their legs and then I did this:

ArcticLancer

You are making me feel so awful right now it isn't fair. =_=

Kneel

Superb sculpt and cast quality from Raging Heroes. Bravo!

Elvenshae

Does she have hooves, or is that just the angle of her boots?

Kneel

Just the boot angle.

ImthebOHGODBEES

Thanks so much for the guidance earlier!
I took a short couple of lessons from the local store owner.
It was...an experience.
But, now I feel more confident painting on my own at home!
Anyway, here's a couple of pictures of my very first figurine paint job.
I'm pretty proud of myself!
(It's supposed to be a paladin with a slightly blessed sword)

Elvenshae

That's not bad at all! And the base is pretty sweet, too!

I really like the effect on the swordblade.

J

your cast looksnway better than the 3 copies of the flag bearer I got. Good to know.

Warcry

ImthebOHGODBEES wrote: »

Thanks so much for the guidance earlier!
I took a short couple of lessons from the local store owner.
It was...an experience.
But, now I feel more confident painting on my own at home!
Anyway, here's a couple of pictures of my very first figurine paint job.
I'm pretty proud of myself!
(It's supposed to be a paladin with a slightly blessed sword)

Fantastic job.

Echo

Started on the Scion. Decided against the oil wash, going to try that on some disposable model instead.

Rakarth Flesh basecoat, then an unholy mix of Drakenhof Nightshade, Leviathan Purple and some Agrax Earthshade to start working on the shadows. Needs less Agrax in it so I can see more of the blue-purple.

Echo

Also I have a shiny new iPhone SE and the camera is quite excellent.

Kneel

Awwww yiss, home stretch:

On reflection, I might tone down the brown pigment.

Elvenshae

It looks like Virginia mud.

Dayspring

I dont know if shiny is the right word for it but i'm using it anyway

Mr_Rose

Well, the slime certainly is...

BreakfastPM

Don't tone down that brown! It looks like red clay and is so hot.

Dr_Keenbean

It looks like shit.

Nurgling shit, specifically. So that's a compliment.

Mayday

Man that base is a delight unto itself.

I've finally finished this Tau group. Didn't forget to shade the bases this time!


More photos:

Elvenshae

Damn, @Mayday

I love the wear you put on the larger bot's shield, and on the edges of the vehicle.

Kneel

Last night I had my first go at distressing and shading transfers. I'm quite pleased with the result.

Warcry

Mayday wrote: »

Man that base is a delight unto itself.

I've finally finished this Tau group. Didn't forget to shade the bases this time!


More photos:

The bases really round these out soooooo well. Such a lovely contrast of colours and textures.

Kneel

Well the base went slightly sideways: the Vallejo Still Water was layered on too thickly, causing it to shrink and crack and completely ruin the illusion.

I've peeled it off and repaired the damage. Meanwhile I've ordered some two-part resin water effect solution that promises not to shrink or crack. Hopefully it'll be here tomorrow but if not then it'll be a few more days until I can finally get a picture in the light box.

So, if you want to see the finished model on the unfinished base...

Echo

Mayday wrote: »

I've finally finished this Tau group. Didn't forget to shade the bases this time!

How did you do the bases? Looks pretty much like what I want for my Sons of Horus to complement the blue-green armor.

Dr_Keenbean

Looks like that red crackle paint GW sells with a wash.