[Demons 102 (b), Grenadier (Demogorgon)]

2 minutes ago, Shadespyre said:

Same date stamp as mine then, probably the same model. You'd only need to separate the upper tentacles from its chins and then twist the heads forwards a little.

 

Anyway, he looks very good, and you've captured a bit of a 1980s vibe somehow

 

Thanks! Probably because I'm an amateur like most of the people painting these in the 80s. haha

[Demons 102 (b), Grenadier (Demogorgon)]

15 minutes ago, Shadespyre said:

Yes, it's an old Grenadier model (still sold by Mirliton I think) and made famous by it's TV appearances in "Stranger Things"

 

Did you re-pose it a bit? It looks a little different from the one on my shelf

 

I did not. It does look a bit different; that's why i wasn't sure. Perhaps it was bent by the previous owner.

 

found some pics from before i painted it - shows grenadier 1984

[Demons 102 (b), Grenadier (Demogorgon)]

This one took me quite some time. I just couldn't get it to look good, but i think it turned okay in the end.

 

[Shadow Dragon, Grenadier #2529]

I love the old figures too. I'm slowly building my collection of the old grenadier dragons. I have 8 so far. I will keep posting them as I complete them!

[Shadow Dragon, Grenadier #2529]

Just finished painting my largest model - it took me 4 different epoxies and 3 different glues but I finally found something that kept him together (JB Weld SteelStik)

 

Not the most realistic model, but I think it has character! Hopefully I did it justice.

 

[Grunch Warrior, Grenadier #31]

I don't really know what a Grunch Warrior is so I just went with whatever colors felt right :)

 

[Cyclops Dragon, Grenadier #58]

Just started painting minis, thought I'd share this one. This is my fourth mini I've painted; trying to improve my shading and highlight skills.

[Painted my first miniature!]

Yes, grenadier cyclops dragon. Okay, i'll post them individually!

[Painted my first miniature!]

Still working on highlights... adding bases now!

 

[Painted my first miniature!]

removing this

[Painted my first miniature!]

SO a couple of months ago i bought a bunch of miniatures and painting supplies, finally had some time to start and this is my first attempt. I tried following some zenithal priming and glazing/highlighting technique tutorials on youtube. I would very much appreciate any tips, constructive criticism!

 

EDIT: added my second and third attempts. Tips still appreciated :)

 

Thanks for all the feedback so far. I'm still painting holding the base because I haven't had a chance to go out and grab some tacky tape. I will grab some today. For the moment, I've been using a matte sealer in a spray can; is this okay or should I get something for my air brush? Still learning to use the airbrush - flow is a bit much as it's hard for me to just press down the right amount to get less paint flow.

 

I also have a big pewter dragon that doesn't seem to want to stay together no matter how much green stuff and super glue i put on it. I guess i'll have to resort to trying pinning. WIll post results when i get around to it!

 

[New miniatures! Looking for inspiration on how to paint these.]

Thanks a lot! I'm new to painting minis so i'll probably do some more common ones before i bust the wrappers off of these so i'll have time to think about it.

[New miniatures! Looking for inspiration on how to paint these.]

Just got these! Kind of afraid to open them as I don't know how valuable they are (but I inevitably will). Have any of you seen these painted before? I'm having a hard time finding examples online, and i'd like to do something unique.

 

Thanks!