rockharder81 Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Hi everyone. :) I started painting minis just a few months ago. Here's one I'm particularly proud of, though the picture isn't all that good. I'm using my cell since my regular camera doesn't like such small subjects, LoL 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowRaven Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Very nice color. Nice clean lines, good work on the eyes. What are you using for paint and/or sealer? It is quite glossy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buglips*the*goblin Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 I'm having flashbacks. That's exactly how mine looked! If I wasn't sure that I never had that mini, I'd swear it came from my old collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockharder81 Posted May 20, 2013 Author Share Posted May 20, 2013 I use acrylic craft paint and a triple gloss top coat. I used that top coat because it's what I had available after painting a Christmas village and the minis are going to be used a lot in a D&D game. The acrylic is super fragile, so it needs to be protected. Sadly, the minis are not mine, they are for my roommate, so I don't have any control over how they are handled. LoL :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youwashock Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 (edited) A hit or two of matte varnish will help a lot. A little shine is to be expected, but you a re losing a lot of your work to the triple gloss. And welcome to minis! Edited May 21, 2013 by youwashock 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockharder81 Posted May 21, 2013 Author Share Posted May 21, 2013 I have a matte varnish after painting Kragmar the Giant Slayer for another D&D guy. My roommate just prefers the gloss. I don't mind either way. The photo really is quite poor. It's top-lit and it doesn't really show a lot of detail. I might use the varnish on the pieces I'm doing for myself though. I just bought the Guardian Dragon and I want him to be perfect. LoL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockharder81 Posted May 21, 2013 Author Share Posted May 21, 2013 Another that I really love. She was the second I painted. Her arm was a real pain to assemble and the glue made a huge mess of her arm. I have since learned better ways to attach pieces. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buglips*the*goblin Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 No primer? Since you mention fragility of the coat, and since they bear a shocking resemblance to how I originally painted, I'm going to guess not. But we can help with that. Some primer, lining, and thinned paint and it's a whole new world of possibility. If your experience is anything like mine, it's a lot easier too. How long did these take? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockharder81 Posted May 21, 2013 Author Share Posted May 21, 2013 (edited) Yup, no primer or lining. I just learned about both of these things yesterday while combing these forums. I have lots of ideas since joining Reaper. ;) They take me anywhere from 2 to 5 hours, start to finish. ETA: To be fair, the one that took 2 hours was a halfling and she was really tiny. LoL Edited May 21, 2013 by rockharder81 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KruleBear Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Nice start milk these forums for all the hints you can. And welcome to an addictive hobby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buglips*the*goblin Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Yup, no primer or lining. I just learned about both of these things yesterday while combing these forums. I have lots of ideas since joining Reaper. ;) They take me anywhere from 2 to 5 hours, start to finish. Your real name's not Spligub, is it? Well, I can tell from your work posted and the time it took that it's pretty much almost exactly what I was doing. Normally I don't like to give advice in show-off or WIP threads unless asked. I'm only doing it here because I can see what you're doing and it's how I was doing things. You've definitely got the skills to do very good work, you'll just need to make a few changes to tools and methods. It really will be a lot easier, and you'll be amazed what you can do. The Reaper learn to paint kits are the best deal and easiest way to get going good fast, if those are an option. Kits 1 & 2 at least, the rest if you can. That'll get you some primer, some paint, some brushes, and teach you some neat things. It's all pretty easy stuff, but the results can amaze. It looks like you've got good control and a good eye, so I strongly recommend trying the kits out to build your foundations and let the full range of your ability shine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockharder81 Posted May 21, 2013 Author Share Posted May 21, 2013 LoL! No, my real name is not Spilgub. ;) I will definitely check out everything I can on the forums and try to branch out a little. The whole thing started with my roommate asking me to paint him a single figure to use in his current campaign. It has grown to include many possible characters for him, baddies for the current campaign, and a few pieces for myself to play with. It has taken over half of my kitchen table and has gotten really out of hand. :D 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buglips*the*goblin Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 You couldn't have found a nicer board for the subject. Glad you came by, and any questions you've got, ask away. Plenty of friendly folks here more than happy to help out and share the miniature madness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thes Hunter Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Nice good clean painting. Love it and love to see more of your work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockharder81 Posted May 21, 2013 Author Share Posted May 21, 2013 Thanks! It's nice to get feedback and a little bit of praise. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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