New Painter... Already Obsessed

[WhatsEcstacy]

     Hey everyone! Brand new to the hobby, been painting for a few weeks now and loving every minute of it (except for those stressful parts). I got the LTP Kit and think it was the perfect way to be introduced to mini painting. If there are any lurkers out there reading this and thinking about taking the plunge I highly recommend picking up the kit. Anyways, I still have a ways to go to match up with some of the amazing stuff I've been seeing here on the forums, but I'm really excited to keep painting and hone my skills. I took some photos of my first four minis and was really proud of them and wanted to show them off. I'm working towards painting my D&D party up. We play over video conference so they probably won't make any tables, but I thought it would be a fun thing to have on the desk. Hope you enjoy and as always C&C is very welcome.

 

First one was the Skeleton Archer from the LTP Kit. He came out of the kit doing a bit of a Neo lean... I tried he hot water trick but it didn't stick, so I propped him up with putty. Big time learning experience, but I think he turned out okay. I had the most trouble with the quiver, but it ended up being my favorite part in the end:

                         

 

Next up was a Skeleton Warrior. The second time around I thought I got a smoother looking bone color. I had the idea to paint the blue stripe on the spear to tie him in with the archer. I think it worked:

                         

The third I painted was a mummy (undead theme anyone?). He was pretty monotone, so I tried to mix it up a little with some dried blood and creepy glowing blue eyes:

                         

 

Finally, I jumped to the LTP Kit and painted the Orc Marauder. I tried to ignore most of the color instructions and mix up my own colors to test myself a bit. I'm really proud of him! I'm beginning to realize that the details make the mini, so I added some small touches like rusted chainmail and fingernails. I was brave enough to paint the teeth, but chickened out a little on the eyes. I personally think the black eyes look better on this model anyways. I think if I googly-eyed him right at the end it would have crushed me:

                         

 

Thanks again for checking out my post and for all the inspiration and tips I found reading the forums. I'm sure you will hear from me again soon. Like I said... a little bit obsessed:)

 

~WhatsEcstacy

[Cyradis]

Dude! For first paint jobs you're rockin' it! 

 

Welcome to the forums. Most of us don't bite. I won't say who does and who doesn't. Seriously, this is the nicest forum I've ever been part of. It is nicer than my own Facebook feed (probably due to the pleasant lack of politics here). Nicer than the World of Warcraft forums ever were. All good peoples from what I can tell. 

 

Ask/contribute away here!

 

May your obsession bring you much joy, and pretty pictures of minis for the rest of us 

[Darcstaar]

Great work.

Welcome to our hobby.

I bought the LTPK for my niece, and hope her results are half as good as yours.

[ced1106]

Nifty!

 

For the mummy, try an ochre color. I use Army Painter's Skeleton Bone, but Reaper should have an ochre to use.

 

Fiddle around with washes. Army Painter's brown Strong Tone Ink (in the eye dropper) is a good start for undead and unhygenic orcs!

[Thes Hunter]

Some very nice looking models there! Love the green flesh on the orc. Some nice contrast and blending there. Especially for your first time.

[Pragma]

Welcome! The orc especially looks great, I like the skin tone you achieved, and the chainmail with a bit of rust. All he's missing is the eyes - I think you should go for it. The great thing about paint is you can always cover up your mistakes.

[EvilJames]

Very Nice!

[Gadgetman!]

AAARGH!

Yet another newbie that's better than me!  

 

If you know what's best for you...

 

You'll keep on painting awesome stuff and having fun while doing it!

 

[Glitterwolf]

Welcome to the Forum!

 

Your first paint jobs are very good!

Way better than my first ones...

 

You'll get better and better when you stick around and ask advice.

Make a WIP for the next ones and you'll notice people will help you where you need it.

Also I recommend browsing this Forum and looking at Youtube videos ( search for Painting Fantasy Miniatures).

 

Reaper likes you to make separate Show Off threads for minis.

So give the next batch their own threads, and take more pics from different angles.

 

The most important thing however is to feed the Wolves Have Fun!!!

 

If you see someone posting in purple, that is meant as a joke/sarcasm/irony etc..

 

Stick around!

 

And don't forget to throw some Bacon at the Wolves!!!

[Rob Dean]

I'll jump in on the "nice orc" bandwagon!

 

It also looks like you carefully edged or blacklined the colors on the orc. Was this a technique described in the kit? (I've been thinking about buying one for my significant other...)

[Metalchaos]

You did an excellent job! You have a good hand for painting minis, looking forward to see more of your stuff. Welcome to the hobby.

[Pochi]

You're off to a great start! Welcome to the forums!

[WhatsEcstacy]

Thanks for the comments everyone! Nothing like a little positive reinforcement to get you psyched up for more painting!

 

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It also looks like you carefully edged or blacklined the colors on the orc. Was this a technique described in the kit? (I've been thinking about buying one for my significant other...)

 

The black edges you are seeing is the black wash that I used. I found that really covering the figure well in wash gives great shadows to the figure, then going back over everything with a dry brush of the base coat color returns everything to the lighter shade other than those deep recesses where the shadows should be. All of this is covered in the first part of the kit instructions when detailing the painting of the Skeleton Archer. Personally, I'm so glad I got the kit. I feel like it got me off to a good start:) Highly recommended!

[Chaoswolf]

Welcome to the forums; you're off to a very good start!

 

Your orc turned out very nicely; keep up the good work!

[Clearman]

Great work.  Welcome to the party.