Primed my brother's poxbringer for him. The airbrush I normally used is basically busted, the plunger just stays down now. I checked the hose and where it connects but nothing seems off. I tried using the airbrush with a much smaller paint well but the paint came out way too thin. The prime isn't bad but I feel like I did badly.
The other issue is even without pulling back on the plunger the paint is coming out.
Not sure if it being white and the lighting is making it look off but the picture makes it look like I missed spots.
I think I'm gonna do another thin coat.
The photo makes it look like you over sprayed and filled in details.
Yea, the airbrush I used with the smaller paint well sprayed paint when I'd push the plunger down instead of just air until I pulled back so it was kind of annoying. I think I just need a new set of airbrushes or maybe a new hose.
My brother started painting it and so far it is looking good.
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I never fear death or dyin', I only fear never trying.
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StragintDo Not GiftAlways DeclinesRegistered Userregular
edited April 2019
He finished all but the basing on the Poxbringer. It came out really well despite my shoddy priming.
Edit: The pictures looked way less grainy on imgur.
Edit2: Let my fingers out of the picture. Total focus should be on the model.
Edit3: I think my cell phones camera is just ass.
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What is the point of being alive if you don't at least try to do something remarkable? ~ Mario Novak
I never fear death or dyin', I only fear never trying.
For camera phone shots, I find the best thing to do is sit the miniature near the end of my desk, then I can use the edge of the desk as a brace to hold the camera still.
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StragintDo Not GiftAlways DeclinesRegistered Userregular
For camera phone shots, I find the best thing to do is sit the miniature near the end of my desk, then I can use the edge of the desk as a brace to hold the camera still.
Oh, that makes sense. I'm pretty sure my finger print can be stolen with those pictures.
I will take some better pictures.
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What is the point of being alive if you don't at least try to do something remarkable? ~ Mario Novak
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ExtreaminatusGo forth and amplify,the Noise Marines are here!Registered Userregular
As an alternative to the severely overpriced citadel sculpting tools, what does everyone use for applying basing material?
A toothpick? Popsicle sticks. Mostly I just use old brushes, though.
Full-sized clay sculpting tools tend to be too big for base work (depending on the size of the base), and those dental tools are more useful for greenstuff/putty sculpting than basing.
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For photo taking, if you're not going full light booth (which small ones are actually pretty cheap!) a small tri-pod is super useful. It upped my miniature and food pictures greatly. They're pretty cheap too. The on I pictured is like $13.
As an alternative to the severely overpriced citadel sculpting tools, what does everyone use for applying basing material?
A toothpick? Popsicle sticks. Mostly I just use old brushes, though.
Full-sized clay sculpting tools tend to be too big for base work (depending on the size of the base), and those dental tools are more useful for greenstuff/putty sculpting than basing.
I tried toothpicks and just couldn't get the right.... smear...
As an alternative to the severely overpriced citadel sculpting tools, what does everyone use for applying basing material?
A toothpick? Popsicle sticks. Mostly I just use old brushes, though.
Full-sized clay sculpting tools tend to be too big for base work (depending on the size of the base), and those dental tools are more useful for greenstuff/putty sculpting than basing.
I tried toothpicks and just couldn't get the right.... smear...
Little popsickle sticks might work though.
Actually, I might be able to make a more helpful recommendation if I knew what kind of basing you were doing. What look are you shooting for? What materials are you using? Are you using any of the GW technical thingies for basing effects?
I’m back to painting again following a 2 month hiatus for my shoulder surgery, and I noticed my primed models have a lot of dust on them. I tried a quick rinse, but that didn’t work very well. Any suggestions?
If they're just primed it's ok to wash them with dishsoap (possibly even with a toothbrush). If they're already glazed, you're fucked, as glazes are very delicate.
I've been having lots of problems with dust, so I'm ordering some extra seals for my detolf. My suggestion is to never leave unsealed models out in the open.
The GW manager who's been teaching me step-by-step doesn't seal his models because he doesn't like the slightly glossy coat that even a matte finish gives. He tells me that if the paint gets chipped he just repaints it.
The GW manager who's been teaching me step-by-step doesn't seal his models because he doesn't like the slightly glossy coat that even a matte finish gives. He tells me that if the paint gets chipped he just repaints it.
You may tell him to try Schmincke soft-touch varnish for airbrush.
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valhalla13013 Dark Shield Perceives the GodsRegistered Userregular
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Testor's Dullcote is the best at not leaving a shine behind. IMO
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NipsHe/HimLuxuriating in existential crisis.Registered Userregular
Testor's Dullcote is the best at not leaving a shine behind. IMO
I've been using Dullcote over Vallejo Gloss for a while now, and there's more than a few times that things have turned out a little plastic-y looking. It doesn't bother me, but it's weird.
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StragintDo Not GiftAlways DeclinesRegistered Userregular
Does it really matter what basing material is used when basing a model? I want to start basing my Space Wolves and I'm looking at this video with a great base but it says to use the GW texture paint agrellan earth but I only have armageddon dust on hand. I'm gonna be painting over the texture paint anyway so why does it matter?
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What is the point of being alive if you don't at least try to do something remarkable? ~ Mario Novak
I never fear death or dyin', I only fear never trying.
Good luck. Looks awesome thus far. Also yay, tartaros pattern terminator armour!
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Part of the base I'm working on has the rocky outcrop from the CSM terminator HQ kit. I want to paint it up like ice since I want to do a cracked ice base but I'm not really sure what colors to use. I was considering doing the same colors for the base but I'm not sure it would end up looking right.
Have any of you painted up a piece to look like ice and have any tips? Can't really find anything on youtube, I'm only finding videos for cracked ice bases.
PSN: Reaper_Stragint, Steam: DoublePitstoChesty
What is the point of being alive if you don't at least try to do something remarkable? ~ Mario Novak
I never fear death or dyin', I only fear never trying.
There should be lots of painting tutorials fr crystals and such. Paint it like that but only use light blues and whites?
Ah, I didn't think about crystals. I will look up some videos and see what I can find. Thank you
Edit: My first try at a ice crack base.
Not sure it is good though. Bunch of little cracks. Not sure if it will really fit a ice base. The plan is to paint the top white and then use either baharroth blue or ahriman blue with lahmian medium to kind of wash the base and get it into the cracks.
The middle is kind of sparse on cracks because I'm putting the rock base terrain thing from the CSM terminator HQ on that spot.
Edit: decided since it is a base and easy to replace of clean off I just went forward.
This is the base finished.
Once I paint the terrain on top I'm gluing it on like that.
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What is the point of being alive if you don't at least try to do something remarkable? ~ Mario Novak
I never fear death or dyin', I only fear never trying.
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StragintDo Not GiftAlways DeclinesRegistered Userregular
Finished the base. Feeling pretty good about the base.
PSN: Reaper_Stragint, Steam: DoublePitstoChesty
What is the point of being alive if you don't at least try to do something remarkable? ~ Mario Novak
I never fear death or dyin', I only fear never trying.
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valhalla13013 Dark Shield Perceives the GodsRegistered Userregular
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I'm trying to decide whether to base my Primaris the same as my oldMarines.
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Librarian's ghostLibrarian, Ghostbuster, and TimSporkRegistered Userregular
I went to a game store and bought a paintbrush called The Psycho. It was pretty small. Could be smaller.
Small update. Now with more gemstones and a caledorian rune on the shoulder.
My phone is incapable of capturing the colour of his armour. There is a scaly green glaze over the turquoise, that just gets removed by the camera. He's actually a bit more greenish turquoise than blueish turquoise.
I mean, that's one of the most beautiful paint jobs I've ever seen, so it's probably for the best that the cold, unfeeling robot eye has removed some subtlety from it - I'm not sure I'd have been able to take it, otherwise.
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StragintDo Not GiftAlways DeclinesRegistered Userregular
I haven't painted my knight in a while and I've forgotten which gold I used on it. Not sure how to figure it out.
I need to either write down what I used for future stuff or just finish stuff in a good time frame.
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What is the point of being alive if you don't at least try to do something remarkable? ~ Mario Novak
I never fear death or dyin', I only fear never trying.
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Always have a notebook handy and always write shit down because no matter how obvious you think it is you will not remember what you did weeks from now.
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Yeah, definitely keep a book handy. I'm not looking forward to when I use up the black base I made for my Dropfleet stuff. It was an eclectic mix of colours so fucking who knows whenever I have to deal with that again. :P
Case in point: I painted plaguebearers 2 days ago and I've already forgotten what I used to highlight their swords. Was it white or pallid wych flesh? Who knows!
Hi friends. I know i've not posted here in forever, I know. But I thought i'd share some work i've done lately.
This is about 1600 points of Kharadron Overlords - i'm still working on the Ironclad, and i'll be at 2,000 points fully painted. I guess I couldn't wait to share my work.
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Gabriel_Pitt(effective against Russian warships)Registered Userregular
A different, worse colour
I suddenly wish I was back in NoVa and playing Age of Sigmar...
I haven't painted my knight in a while and I've forgotten which gold I used on it. Not sure how to figure it out.
I need to either write down what I used for future stuff or just finish stuff in a good time frame.
I have a word doc file that dates back almost 20 years when I realized 'wait, how DID I paint these sisters the first time' and has a writeup of every model I've done since then. Useful when I get back to old projects. Or new ones that I forgot just how I did a color.
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Luckily I figured out the gold but yea, I'm gonna start writing this down.
For the gloss on the knight and two warglaives, I was thinking of using gloss nuln oil. Does that usually look good on a dark metallic?
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What is the point of being alive if you don't at least try to do something remarkable? ~ Mario Novak
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I started a Google spreadsheet, and use it on my phone when I'm painting. Helps having it right on hand, since I always have my phone on me anyway.
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Yea, the airbrush I used with the smaller paint well sprayed paint when I'd push the plunger down instead of just air until I pulled back so it was kind of annoying. I think I just need a new set of airbrushes or maybe a new hose.
My brother started painting it and so far it is looking good.
What is the point of being alive if you don't at least try to do something remarkable? ~ Mario Novak
I never fear death or dyin', I only fear never trying.
Edit: The pictures looked way less grainy on imgur.
Edit2: Let my fingers out of the picture. Total focus should be on the model.
Edit3: I think my cell phones camera is just ass.
What is the point of being alive if you don't at least try to do something remarkable? ~ Mario Novak
I never fear death or dyin', I only fear never trying.
For camera phone shots, I find the best thing to do is sit the miniature near the end of my desk, then I can use the edge of the desk as a brace to hold the camera still.
Oh, that makes sense. I'm pretty sure my finger print can be stolen with those pictures.
I will take some better pictures.
What is the point of being alive if you don't at least try to do something remarkable? ~ Mario Novak
I never fear death or dyin', I only fear never trying.
A toothpick? Popsicle sticks. Mostly I just use old brushes, though.
Full-sized clay sculpting tools tend to be too big for base work (depending on the size of the base), and those dental tools are more useful for greenstuff/putty sculpting than basing.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rEWFTVYoLI
I tried toothpicks and just couldn't get the right.... smear...
Little popsickle sticks might work though.
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That is really cool. I need a video like that but for frost weapons.
What is the point of being alive if you don't at least try to do something remarkable? ~ Mario Novak
I never fear death or dyin', I only fear never trying.
Actually, I might be able to make a more helpful recommendation if I knew what kind of basing you were doing. What look are you shooting for? What materials are you using? Are you using any of the GW technical thingies for basing effects?
these are stupidly fun to paint.
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I've been having lots of problems with dust, so I'm ordering some extra seals for my detolf. My suggestion is to never leave unsealed models out in the open.
Of course, he's a high elf from Caledor! So now he has 16 more jewels on him.
You may tell him to try Schmincke soft-touch varnish for airbrush.
I've been using Dullcote over Vallejo Gloss for a while now, and there's more than a few times that things have turned out a little plastic-y looking. It doesn't bother me, but it's weird.
What is the point of being alive if you don't at least try to do something remarkable? ~ Mario Novak
I never fear death or dyin', I only fear never trying.
Have any of you painted up a piece to look like ice and have any tips? Can't really find anything on youtube, I'm only finding videos for cracked ice bases.
What is the point of being alive if you don't at least try to do something remarkable? ~ Mario Novak
I never fear death or dyin', I only fear never trying.
Ah, I didn't think about crystals. I will look up some videos and see what I can find. Thank you
Edit: My first try at a ice crack base.
Not sure it is good though. Bunch of little cracks. Not sure if it will really fit a ice base. The plan is to paint the top white and then use either baharroth blue or ahriman blue with lahmian medium to kind of wash the base and get it into the cracks.
The middle is kind of sparse on cracks because I'm putting the rock base terrain thing from the CSM terminator HQ on that spot.
Edit: decided since it is a base and easy to replace of clean off I just went forward.
This is the base finished.
Once I paint the terrain on top I'm gluing it on like that.
What is the point of being alive if you don't at least try to do something remarkable? ~ Mario Novak
I never fear death or dyin', I only fear never trying.
What is the point of being alive if you don't at least try to do something remarkable? ~ Mario Novak
I never fear death or dyin', I only fear never trying.
My phone is incapable of capturing the colour of his armour. There is a scaly green glaze over the turquoise, that just gets removed by the camera. He's actually a bit more greenish turquoise than blueish turquoise.
I need to either write down what I used for future stuff or just finish stuff in a good time frame.
What is the point of being alive if you don't at least try to do something remarkable? ~ Mario Novak
I never fear death or dyin', I only fear never trying.
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Perhaps I can interest you in my meager selection of pins?
This is about 1600 points of Kharadron Overlords - i'm still working on the Ironclad, and i'll be at 2,000 points fully painted. I guess I couldn't wait to share my work.
I have a word doc file that dates back almost 20 years when I realized 'wait, how DID I paint these sisters the first time' and has a writeup of every model I've done since then. Useful when I get back to old projects. Or new ones that I forgot just how I did a color.
For the gloss on the knight and two warglaives, I was thinking of using gloss nuln oil. Does that usually look good on a dark metallic?
What is the point of being alive if you don't at least try to do something remarkable? ~ Mario Novak
I never fear death or dyin', I only fear never trying.