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Post by Pop goes the world on Sept 29, 2009 22:52:32 GMT -6
This thread will be a compilation of all the little tips and tricks we have come across that make painting and modeling easier.
I realized that when I teach people to paint, I always end up repeating the same things over and over.
Also, there are a million little tricks that I have picked up from other people that were so small (yet helpful), one would not even think to teach them.
With that said, hopefully this thread can be a road map for the beginning painters, and a source of new tricks for the old pros.
With that being said, post your favorite tips and tricks for everyone's benefit.
Try to keep your tricks brief- if they are too long, nobody will read them.
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Post by Pop goes the world on Sept 29, 2009 22:58:59 GMT -6
Adam's basic tips-
-Buy a good pinning set, and use it all the time. It will be the best investment you have ever made. The Gale Force 9 set is nice.
-When in doubt, pin it. If not, you will inevitably wish you had later (and it is hard to go back and do)
-Buy cheap primer. Rustoleum and Krylon are great. Trust me- it is the same shit as the expensive GW brand.
-Buy nice brushes, and replace them regularly (Preferably a 000, a 5/0, a 10/0 and 18/0, all round mid-length spotters). The quality of your painting will benefit in ways you can't even recognize.
-Don't drybrush with a brush you plan on doing detail work with again. Drybrushing will destroy any brush, but it is a good technique none the less.
-Figure out your paint scheme before you start painting. Then, just paint one model in a unit to make sure the scheme doesn't look completely stupid.
-The more shades, the better. You will never hear somebody say "you used too many shades when blending," but they will notice if you don't.
-Turning a model's head will always make it more interesting. Looking straight ahead is rigid and boring.
-Buy Retarder from an art shop to mix with your acrylic paints. It makes them dry slower, gives them a good consistence for blending, and has a funny name.
-When you think your model is done- show somebody. They will inevitably point out something you missed. Staring at the same model for several hours lends to tunnel vision.
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Post by ddaypunk06 on Sept 30, 2009 12:33:46 GMT -6
-Pay adam to paint for you. Then people will go "Woah man nice job, how long did that take? Badass!"
-lol in all seriousness. Feel free to ask for help. Many people have ideas to help you with your own ideas.
-Never leave your brushes in the cup with tip down...BAD KITTY BAD!
-A tip to myself...stop buying and paint what you already have...
-Even the boringest models can become better with a change in pose and a use of green stuff.
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Post by Andrew on Oct 20, 2009 11:35:21 GMT -6
- Less is more, and this goes for glue and paint. Too much glue and it looks sloppy/gloppy/BAD. The same goes for paint. Multiple thin layers will look better than one thick one, though it will take more time.
- When applying decals to flat surfaces, put down a gloss coat on the spot it will go (if on flat paint). This will help it attach better. When dry, apply another gloss coat for protection, then an overall flat coat for the entire model.
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Post by Sean S on Aug 14, 2010 13:40:12 GMT -6
- Don't leave your brushes, paints, or anything gaming related on your desk when you have cats and the station is by the window.....
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