According to Celestial Dragon King, on 31-8-06 14:11 the word on the street was... ... Although I've not tried it with Vallejo, as I've not tried spraying that...
According to Arthur H. Johnson II, on 31-8-06 22:37 the word on the street was... ... I've recently discovered Rackham (http://www.rackham-store.com) figures ...
I've been using vallejo model colors through my airbrush thinned with rubbing alcohol. All these cleaning supplies have an alcohol base. Some of the vallejo...
... Oh, that raises a great point--the difference between a thinner and a solvent. Especially with acrylics, there are fluids that are best for thinning, ...
Does anyone have any tips for wet-blending? I've tried rather unsuccessfully to wet blend on two pieces, and even after gathering a few tutorials online and...
One of my favorites is Iron Wind Metals. Sandra (who is a very nice person) has done a lot of work for them. If you like her work, you should definitely check...
I can't comment on the wet-blending as I've never been able to do it successfully. OTOH, a wet palette will keep your paints moist for hours at a time. My ...
... My ... can you ... to paint ... Since switching to Vallejo paints, I don't leave my paints open anymore. From a dry palette where I mix my shadows and...
To be honest, the only ways I've managed to do wet blending are: airbrush (although that's not exactly blending, it just looks like it), oils (beautiful to...
Well, there you go. Give it a try, it's simple, cheap and effective. For a quick run-down, you need ; Parchment paper (not waxed paper) on top of wet paper...
Don't forget Thunderbolt Mountain minis. Tom does some of the most nicely proportioned minis out there. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
... If alcohol is producing problems with clogging, you could just mix up a batch of glycerized water. Use a ratio of about 4 or 5 parts water to 1 part...
... I think Tom Meier is the best sculptor I've ever seen. I have a limited edition paladin set of his that I still consider the best sculpted miniatures I...
If you're after realistic and well proportioned, you should also take a look at dark sword miniatures - Tom Meier has also worked for them - they have ...
... Interesting--first I've heard of using glycerin. Tell me more about the properties of it--does it affect the drying time? I'd think it would make the paint...
Wow a lot of responses! Thanks for all your help. I'm using just a simple one action pasche airbrush. I got it just for doing base coats on space marines and...
Jimmy, I'm getting ready to go on vacation in the next day or two for a week. I'll see about this when I get back. Essentially you work dark to light with ...
So darkest layer - 45deg left next lighter layer - 45 deg right repeat to top layer ? Final highlight is small enough that 45 deg dosen't happen? Apocrypha...
As far as mini makers are concerned, I like a little bit of the old with the new. I'll still pick up some Iron Wind Metals (Old Ral Partha Line), OOP...
Hello, I have put up my first update on my new website. Still lots to go but its getting there. This week I have added a gellery for my Duel 'Cadians End'....
how best to improve my skills (such as they are)... Hi Guys, Having only recently gotten back into painting 25mm figs (after a 22 year sabbatical - or should...
Tim, there are many ways to improve you painting skills. The one I would recommend is to find a game shop that has paint days or some good painters hanging out...
Tim, Welcome to the club! Randy said it best - the face and eyes are 90% and I have a few bugged eyed mini's that will testify to this. If you have some time...
Welcome aboard, Tim. I've just been on a 2-year or so hiatus, and am only now creeping back into painting. I went through a flurry of painting a couple years...
Tim: I'm in the same boat as you are. Got back into it after a 20 year lay-off. Your skills immediately get back to where you were and in no time you'll see...
One word -- practice. While I highly encourage you to check out tutorals and tips, ultimately you just have a paint to develop your talent. And if you are...
