Hestis Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Hi all. I just got my Bones Learn to Paint Kit, and am eager to get started. I had a question, though. Instead of the mini for #77148 Mangu Timur, mine came with the one that I have attached a picture of. It's similar, but there are a lot more little details on it (in other words, I probably won't be attempting this one until I get some experience under my belt). The orc and skeleton are the same, so I was just curious if anyone knows if they've swapped this one to a different mini, or if I just got an oddball. Thanks! Also, I wasn't sure whether to post this here, or in the Bones forum, so if it needs to be moved, please do so. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladystorm Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Thank you for asking. The other model is currently out of stock and we have substituted this one in its place. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ced1106 Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Sweet substitute! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Jim Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 That looks like 77150: Ragnaros, Evil Warrior ($2.99) by Bobby Jackson. http://www.reapermini.com/OnlineStore/Bones/sku-down/77150 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hestis Posted June 19, 2015 Author Share Posted June 19, 2015 Good to know. I actually like this one more, it seems like there's some more ability to do some customization on it. I think some of those smaller details might have to wait until I get some practice in, though. Thanks for the reply! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talae Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Don't be intimidated by it. Start with the others in the kit, if you prefer, but jump in and have fun! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crowley Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Don't be intimidated by it. Start with the others in the kit, if you prefer, but jump in and have fun! Yup, this. Exactly this!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrjones Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 I'm painting this one currently (I too got the LTPK). I've restarted twice now being unhappy at how it has been coming out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heisler Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 I'm painting this one currently (I too got the LTPK). I've restarted twice now being unhappy at how it has been coming out. At this point I would just recommend finishing it even if you are unhappy with it. Painting is a learning process after all and sometimes you just have to finish it and let it be and move on to the next. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hungerfan Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Yeah I have not been crazy about my Orc but need to finish it and just grab another from my magic Bin of Bones and try again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decklin Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Good haul - I like your substitute mini more than the manga that came in my ltpk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YronimosW Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 I'd gotten that mini as part of one of the first two Bones Kickstarters, and rather enjoyed painting it, and it's a cool mini besides, congratulations :-) It was one of the first minis I tried painting after being out of the mini-painting hobby for a couple decades. It doesn't have to be difficult to paint - it's not a bad place to start if you're new to dry-brushing, thanks to the really deep and sharp details. I regret I don't have a different view of the mini yet, but here's a picture showing a close-up of the sword I believe I swapped from another mini: Seeing it in close-up, I regret not trimming the flash off the edges - I'm re-learning this stuff as I go. I "speed-painted" it, and it took about an hour while distracted, watching something on TV. I'm pretty sure a new painter, with better eyes, less shaky hands, and a better attention to detail could do better in the same amount of time... and could do MUCH better by taking his/her time. I think the hardest part for me to paint was the shield - I tried getting fancy with that, and was way out of practice. If you're interested, I describe some how-to information on this and other minis I painted with similar techniques, including a step-by-step illustrated how-to for a dry-brushed, armored orc: (link) Welcome to miniature painting - good luck, and have fun! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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