CraigH

The only thing you might want to consider is starting with a more basic airbrush - maybe the Badger 350. It's tough, easy to clean and easy to use. Sure, in six months, you'll want a better, dual action brush but at least with the 350 you will be able to focus more on mixing paint and less on trying not to bend the delicate Paasche needle with cleaning. Also, ask at local hobby shops if anyone there can teach you. I started based on a two hour lesson - money and time well spent I think.

Interesting idea. I don't quite see it for mass produced models (3D printing every model is too slow and expensive) but maybe for hobbyist one-offs. As far as buying your own printer...well, my thoughts on that are here in this forum: http://www.wyrd-games.net/showthread.php?26902-What-would-you-do-with-a-3D-printer/page3 Maybe CannonFodder wishes he had listened to me (sorry - couldn't resist *grin* )

Sorry if this has been addressed elsewhere but I don't see it anywhere. Anything you are willing to share regarding the future of your current metal models ? I assume Wyrd's goal is 100% plastic but there are at least 250 metal models in the current catalogue - any thoughts on the rate of conversion ? I'm more of a painter / collector than gamer and would be nice to have a full set of metals without resorting to a secondary market. I'm just curious how much I need to accelerate my acquisitions !

Nice miniature but promoting your company on another company's site...maybe go look for an independent site ?

Sorry about that Tattyted - I just keep assuming everything is about me. :-) Off to the games store - my number may increase...

Hmmm, I think there's more than that. I'm counting the Sorrows as three as there are three different models (for example) I came up with 255.

Only 49 - but that will increase tonight if I get to a not-very-local games store. Does anyone know how many unique Malifaux (that is, not including Puppetwars) models exist ?

Good luck ! Let us know how it turns out.

Are you sure you want to buy one ? The technology is still evolving and the printers aren't cheap. Have you looked into sourcing the material ? There are many companies that will print for you, for a fee of course, but typically you could do a lot of printing for the cost of the printer. You send them the .stl file and a few weeks later, you get the part. Shapeways have an interesting business model where you can sell the part to other people as well. And not trying to discourage you at all. I'm looking at this more closely again now too. I am currently working on some 70's era race cars for Formula D. I don't know your background at all but for me, it's learning CAD that is the tough part. 3D modeling isn't easy to learn on your own. In fact, if you don't know CAD, I'd suggest spending your money on a course in 3D modeling would get you further to your goal than buying the printer.

Thanks for the comments - and I wasn't trying to start a plastic / resin vs metal debate - honest !

I'll be curious to see the reaction over the next few days to this "magic resin" - especially when dropped. Note to Wyrd - if anyone there is reading the GW-fanboy forums and thinking a switch to plastic is a good idea - feed them to Teddy ! Real Men and Women play with metal !

Well....it's up to the original poster what he wants but I stand by my advice. Start with a single action - fewer variables to worry about. But regardless of what people pick, I highly recommend they try it. The quality of finish you get and way better control over a spray can makes them highly worthwhile.

AvatarForm - just the Badger 350 - external mix, single action http://www.badgerairbrush.com/Badger_350.asp If people are being charge $400 AUS, I need to get in the export business !

I'd like to humbly contradict most of the advice here. I'd suggest starting "cheap" - Badger 350 is a good beginner brush. It's tough, you're not going to bend anything while cleaning it, nor will it easily clog. True, it won't do fine detail - but neither will you when just starting out ! Then, after using it for a few months, you will have a better idea what you want / need - then go buy the "good" one. You can still use the first one for priming, etc.

I don't need a Book Three - One and Two are still keeping me busy. All I'm hoping for is the "Nightmare" version of LCB, Miss Pack and Gremlinette become more widely available. Having said that, I keep thinking there is a role for "civilians" in the game. New arrivals through the Breach, townspeople to get in the way...