Finally, my first attempt! (Pic Heavy)

[Pezler the Polychromatic]

 

Yeah, I couldn't resist picking him up when I went to the store the other day. I'm thinking bright colors for him, like blues, yellows, and silvers, but I'm imagining contrasting that with giving him a grittier embattled look, like a paladin in shining armor that's been thrown into the hell of war.

 

 

 

 

Nice =] I have to order my Reaper minis, generally, so there's eons of umming and ahhing before I buy anything. 

 

But yes, that sounds amazing =] maybe some gold, but really antique it up? Curses, now I'm excited for your paint on him too! 

 

I live 2 hours away from the nearest big city so I don't get them often, and out of the three gaming stores, only one has Reaper minis, and no Reaper paints.

 

Yes, I'm thinking that a bit of gold would be good, I have the stuff to antique it. When I went to the store I was only going to get 3 or 4 paints, I ended up buying 15. But I'm going to make a polished paladin look really gritty now, I bought some Citadel Blod For the Blood Good and tested it out, it looks amazing, The color is spot on, and when I put some on the cap, it still looks wet. I have so many plans for it now.

[Komplex]

 

 

Yeah, I couldn't resist picking him up when I went to the store the other day. I'm thinking bright colors for him, like blues, yellows, and silvers, but I'm imagining contrasting that with giving him a grittier embattled look, like a paladin in shining armor that's been thrown into the hell of war.

 

 

 

 

Nice =] I have to order my Reaper minis, generally, so there's eons of umming and ahhing before I buy anything. 

 

But yes, that sounds amazing =] maybe some gold, but really antique it up? Curses, now I'm excited for your paint on him too! 

 

I live 2 hours away from the nearest big city so I don't get them often, and out of the three gaming stores, only one has Reaper minis, and no Reaper paints.

 

Yes, I'm thinking that a bit of gold would be good, I have the stuff to antique it. When I went to the store I was only going to get 3 or 4 paints, I ended up buying 15. But I'm going to make a polished paladin look really gritty now, I bought some Citadel Blod For the Blood Good and tested it out, it looks amazing, The color is spot on, and when I put some on the cap, it still looks wet. I have so many plans for it now.

 

 

Transport is... Challenging for me, and I only know of a couple of stores in the country that carry Reaper. No doubt there are more, I just dunno where xD so ordering is generally my better bet, even if I do have to spend over £60 to get affordable (free) shipping. I just can't afford the sub £60 shipping ^^; 

 

Ha, yes, I've done that with paints... Start browsing, thinking I just want a couple, and then end up with a bajillion ^^; I love Blood for the Blood God though! I got some the other day, and I adore it =] really looking forward to using it more. 

Edited August 15, 2015 by Komplex

[Pezler the Polychromatic]

 

 

 

Yeah, I couldn't resist picking him up when I went to the store the other day. I'm thinking bright colors for him, like blues, yellows, and silvers, but I'm imagining contrasting that with giving him a grittier embattled look, like a paladin in shining armor that's been thrown into the hell of war.

 

 

 

 

Nice =] I have to order my Reaper minis, generally, so there's eons of umming and ahhing before I buy anything. 

 

But yes, that sounds amazing =] maybe some gold, but really antique it up? Curses, now I'm excited for your paint on him too! 

 

I live 2 hours away from the nearest big city so I don't get them often, and out of the three gaming stores, only one has Reaper minis, and no Reaper paints.

 

Yes, I'm thinking that a bit of gold would be good, I have the stuff to antique it. When I went to the store I was only going to get 3 or 4 paints, I ended up buying 15. But I'm going to make a polished paladin look really gritty now, I bought some Citadel Blod For the Blood Good and tested it out, it looks amazing, The color is spot on, and when I put some on the cap, it still looks wet. I have so many plans for it now.

 

 

Transport is... Challenging for me, and I only know of a couple of stores in the country that carry Reaper. No doubt there are more, I just dunno where xD so ordering is generally my better bet, even if I do have to spend over £60 to get affordable (free) shipping. I just can't afford the sub £60 shipping ^^; 

 

Ha, yes, I've done that with paints... Start browsing, thinking I just want a couple, and then end up with a bajillion ^^; I love Blood for the Blood God though! I got some the other day, and I adore it =] really looking forward to using it more. 

 

I had ordered a couple of washes from Reaper which was about $7, I just chose the regular postal courier to get the free shipping. Took a week and a half to arrive, but I didn't have to pay extra. Even got a sample of Sun Yellow! I love Reaper so much.

[Komplex]

 

 

I had ordered a couple of washes from Reaper which was about $7, I just chose the regular postal courier to get the free shipping. Took a week and a half to arrive, but I didn't have to pay extra. Even got a sample of Sun Yellow! I love Reaper so much.

 

 

Fair enough - for me, Reaper's shipping is just a pain because of course, they've gotta cross the Atlantic for me. I paid a couple of quid shipping for a UK supplier of Bones though, but erh... It's hit and miss, what's affordable and what's decently pacy. 

Citadel is my current paint of choice - much easier for me to get hold of, and ultimately cheaper, than Reaper's.

[knarthex]

Good start!

Everyone will give you advice that works for them. At this point in your journey, you will listen to all of the conflicting theories on painting, and likely try them all!

Personally, I find that different minis take different paths. For example, the Kobold you are working on. I painted that on in metal, started by painting his skin Vallejo Saddle Red, Then a wash of black. I then did his clothes and weapons pretty much at the same time, with the other 4 kobolds in the metal blister pack. I high lighted everything, and then went back to finish up his skin, eyes, nails etc.

I am only a 'table top' quality painter compared to most people giving you advice, but this is what works for ME.

 

Good luck and most of all, ENJOY yourself with it!

 

8)

George

[Pezler the Polychromatic]

Good start!

Everyone will give you advice that works for them. At this point in your journey, you will listen to all of the conflicting theories on painting, and likely try them all!

Personally, I find that different minis take different paths. For example, the Kobold you are working on. I painted that on in metal, started by painting his skin Vallejo Saddle Red, Then a wash of black. I then did his clothes and weapons pretty much at the same time, with the other 4 kobolds in the metal blister pack. I high lighted everything, and then went back to finish up his skin, eyes, nails etc.

I am only a 'table top' quality painter compared to most people giving you advice, but this is what works for ME.

 

Good luck and most of all, ENJOY yourself with it!

 

8)

George

That's interesting that you would say that, because I was planning on pretty much doing the same thing. I had debated doing the black was after painting the clothing, but it occurred to me it might be cleaner to do it first.

[knarthex]

Its the working from the inside out plan. My painting style goes all over the place with technique.

I have learned more from the peple here in the last 4 months than in 30 years of slopping paint on lead...

As I said, if it works for YOU, then do it!

But do read 'The Craft' section under the resourses tab on the home page. Read the Painting tips threads. Ask questions, people here WANT you to paint your best, and they also want to help you get better!

Have fun!

 

8)

George

[Drifter]

Yay for joining the ranks of the painters :D

Not much I can really add that hasnt been said

 

In terms of colour, I tend to start with a mid tone, make it darker with washes, then highlight up. As for where to start? I... tend to jump all over the shot lol

 

 

Nice idea with getting a feel for painting on the offcut sprues too, I wish I'd done that when I'd started lol

[Pezler the Polychromatic]

Yay for joining the ranks of the painters :D

 

Not much I can really add that hasnt been said

 

In terms of colour, I tend to start with a mid tone, make it darker with washes, then highlight up. As for where to start? I... tend to jump all over the shot lol

 

 

Nice idea with getting a feel for painting on the offcut sprues too, I wish I'd done that when I'd started lol

Thank you. When I first started I had been so afraid of really screwing up a mini with my clumsy attempts (this was before I found out that I could get Simple Green here), and then I realized that the sprues on my kobolds were bonesium as well(before I even knew what sprues were), with lettering on them so i could practice painting and washing them. Kinda proud of myself for that. Just got this started and I don't loathe my figure yet, so I must have learned something here!

[Drifter]

 

Yay for joining the ranks of the painters :D

 

Not much I can really add that hasnt been said

 

In terms of colour, I tend to start with a mid tone, make it darker with washes, then highlight up. As for where to start? I... tend to jump all over the shot lol

 

 

Nice idea with getting a feel for painting on the offcut sprues too, I wish I'd done that when I'd started lol

Thank you. When I first started I had been so afraid of really screwing up a mini with my clumsy attempts (this was before I found out that I could get Simple Green here), and then I realized that the sprues on my kobolds were bonesium as well(before I even knew what sprues were), with lettering on them so i could practice painting and washing them. Kinda proud of myself for that. Just got this started and I don't loathe my figure yet, so I must have learned something here!

 

 

Well, not hating the figure is a good start :P

Im looking forward to seeing how you progress ^^

[Pezler the Polychromatic]

 

 

Yay for joining the ranks of the painters :D

 

Not much I can really add that hasnt been said

 

In terms of colour, I tend to start with a mid tone, make it darker with washes, then highlight up. As for where to start? I... tend to jump all over the shot lol

 

 

Nice idea with getting a feel for painting on the offcut sprues too, I wish I'd done that when I'd started lol

Thank you. When I first started I had been so afraid of really screwing up a mini with my clumsy attempts (this was before I found out that I could get Simple Green here), and then I realized that the sprues on my kobolds were bonesium as well(before I even knew what sprues were), with lettering on them so i could practice painting and washing them. Kinda proud of myself for that. Just got this started and I don't loathe my figure yet, so I must have learned something here!

 

 

Well, not hating the figure is a good start :P

Im looking forward to seeing how you progress ^^

 

Same here. I'm just touching up a few places before I use the black wash on it. When I first picked the figure out I was thinking," this is my first mini, mould lines won't matter right now." And then I primed the entire thing and I was like, "AAAAAAGH!!!!! MOULD LINES!!!!!" I've been keeping busy shaving the others, doing them outside seems to help see the lines better.

[Drifter]

Ah mold lines, the painter's nemesis

I'm thankful Reapers stuff doesn't seem to have them much (or maybe I'm just used to worse quality minis) but yeah, definitely try to get rid of them if you can ^^
And yeah, daylight is easily the best lighting you'll have for it. I really should invest in a daylight lamp...

[Pezler the Polychromatic]

Alright, after touching up a few places, I've put on a wash:

 

 

Using Reaper black wash for this. May have put it on a little too thick, but that can be touched up. When I started around the head I had made the wash too weak, later on I tried the pure stuff but it was a bit too dark. I'll find a happy medium with the other figures, I'm sure.

 

When I was first painting I was having trouble holding the figure properly, so I've now mounted it on a pill bottle with two-sided tape. It seems to hold it quite securely, so I'll probably continue this for subsequent Bones figures.

[knarthex]

Alright, after touching up a few places, I've put on a wash:

 

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Using Reaper black wash for this. May have put it on a little too thick, but that can be touched up. When I started around the head I had made the wash too weak, later on I tried the pure stuff but it was a bit too dark. I'll find a happy medium with the other figures, I'm sure.

 

When I was first painting I was having trouble holding the figure properly, so I've now mounted it on a pill bottle with two-sided tape. It seems to hold it quite securely, so I'll probably continue this for subsequent Bones figures.

Another way to secure minis to bottles / handles is with hot glue. The metal minis are heavier, and the tape may not hold. Also if you fill the bottle with water, it makes it a little harder to knock over because it isn't so top heavy with the metal mini over empty plastic. You don't need to buy a hot glue gun either. If I am only glueing down 1 figure, I will take the glue stick, heat it with a candle, smear it on the fig's base, and then onto the 'handle'. If you do decide to use hot glue, make sure to score up the cap and the bottom of the base so that the glue has something to grip. 19 times out of 20, the finished figure will come off when I put an x-acto knife between the base and cap and twist the thing. Sometimes I have to peel a little glue from the bottom of the base, but it is usually no problem

The black wash I use is a formula I got from another painter on a different forum. 1/3 Didi's Magic Ink, 1/3 Future floor wax, 1/3 water with Windsor & Newton Flow Improver. Makes the black snuggle down nicely in the places where you want the shadows to be.

Here is a link to some kobolds I am working on now. And one to some finished ones.

Gives you an Idea of what I am / was working for in the description of how I painted them.

 

Hope this helps, and keep it up!

 

8)

George

 

Edited to remove commercial link. (sorry, I didn't think....)

Edited August 16, 2015 by knarthex

[Pezler the Polychromatic]

 

Alright, after touching up a few places, I've put on a wash:

 

IMG_0043.JPGIMG_0044.JPG

 

Using Reaper black wash for this. May have put it on a little too thick, but that can be touched up. When I started around the head I had made the wash too weak, later on I tried the pure stuff but it was a bit too dark. I'll find a happy medium with the other figures, I'm sure.

 

When I was first painting I was having trouble holding the figure properly, so I've now mounted it on a pill bottle with two-sided tape. It seems to hold it quite securely, so I'll probably continue this for subsequent Bones figures.

Another way to secure minis to bottles / handles is with hot glue. The metal minis are heavier, and the tape may not hold. Also if you fill the bottle with water, it makes it a little harder to knock over because it isn't so top heavy with the metal mini over empty plastic. You don't need to buy a hot glue gun either. If I am only glueing down 1 figure, I will take the glue stick, heat it with a candle, smear it on the fig's base, and then onto the 'handle'. If you do decide to use hot glue, make sure to score up the cap and the bottom of the base so that the glue has something to grip. 19 times out of 20, the finished figure will come off when I put an x-acto knife between the base and cap and twist the thing. Sometimes I have to peel a little glue from the bottom of the base, but it is usually no problem

The black wash I use is a formula I got from another painter on a different forum. 1/3 Didi's Magic Ink, 1/3 Future floor wax, 1/3 water with Windsor & Newton Flow Improver. Makes the black snuggle down nicely in the places where you want the shadows to be.

Here is a link to some kobolds I am working on now. And one to some finished ones.

Gives you an Idea of what I am / was working for in the description of how I painted them.

 

Hope this helps, and keep it up!

 

8)

George

 

That's some good advice there, I'll be sure to put some water in the bottle if I need to. Don't have a hobby store nearby that has the Magic Ink or Flow Improver,I do have Reaper black wash though. Also got the Future Floor wax, ( rebranded as Pledge Floor Care Multi-Surface Finish, just in case anyone hasn't been made aware of the change), so I might dilute the wash with that.

Edited August 16, 2015 by Pezler the Polychromatic