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I guess their skin does look a bit shiny now. I think I will dirty them up a bit.

Hahah, it's okay, you're not. Next batch will not be sideways. I apologize for the strain in everyone's necks.

I have devlan mud wash that came in my paints. I tried it once on sample minis, but I don't wanna screw anything up on these ones. Is there an ideal place to put that stuff on? I don't wanna get carried away and just plop it everywhere.

Is it that bad? 90 views and not one word I guess they are worse than I thought.

Okay, this time I have the right forum! Well, I thought I'd post my first attempt at painting miniatures ever. I think it turned out pretty well, but I'd like to see what everyone else thinks. I hope the images aren't too large. If so, I apologize in advance.

EDIT: Oops, wrong forum. I'm gonna post this in the right one. Well, I thought I'd post my first attempt at painting miniatures ever. I think it turned out pretty well, but I'd like to see what everyone else thinks. I hope the images aren't too large. If so, I apologize in advance.

My friend just told me he'd sell me the GW 8 paint set with the practice models, which should be practice, hence the "practice" models. I figure it's enough paint, and I'm getting it for much cheaper, so probably a worthwhile investment, at least, until I get more into this. Now, I need some primer, and I wonder what else... As I linked to earlier in this post, about getting the 8-colour Games Workshop paint set; will that be enough to give a nice, "dirty" theme, with some vibrant red in some areas? That's what I want to go for -- since it's a necromantic-like crew, I want a dirty look to them (not sloppy, but dirty ), with some vibrant red on the colourful areas, and maybe a bit of green, too. Nothing too fancy, though

That probably is some of the best advice ever. I know I'm not going to have anything good enough to win a contest. My intention was to just complete something that's respectable when playing with others. They don't have to say, "Wow, did you do that?!" though it would be nice; I just want them to not notice it because it's completely average, and nothing special. I'm also on something of a budget, and don't want to have to buy 37 different paint colours. I'm not sure how many I need, because I want a simple dark theme, with minor colour. I'm not sure what part of that was a question there, but an answer for my non-question would be great! For now, though, I'm going to read a bit and watch some videos to get a visual on this stuff. EDIT: With all the information, what will I need to buy in total, if I want a simple theme, and have a budget? ie. what colours can be lightened, and such, and what do I need? - Primer - Paints - Brushes - Whatever else...

I have never been so overwhelmed by something! Thanks for all the advice. I'm sure I'll question even further when I have the models and can actually plan out what I'm going to do.

So, I've finally found out that my gaming store can order in Malifaux products from their distributor, and I've chosen Leveticus box and maybe Desolation Engine. Aside from that, is there any advice on painting? What paint is a good value, and how much do I need to paint a crew + 1 or 2 extras? I don't know anything about painting, or what does or doesn't work. Thanks for any help! EDIT: I'm sorry if this should be in Miniature Matters or another section, but I decided on this one. So, feel free to move this if necessary.

Well, I hope that collection came over some time! I do plan to get way into it, but I would like to spread it out over time, if that's even possible. :|

Okay, so maybe it's not as extreme as the thread title, but I did stumble upon something I can see myself liking for a long time to come -- Malifaux -- and, if the great work continues, probably Puppet Wars, too. So, I have never been huge into war gaming of any type, mostly because large scale, expensive things like Warhammer have really turned me off of the idea. It all seemed like a money grab to me. I know that the models are nice and they have to make some money, but it just seems like the large scale ones want you to build bigger and bigger and bigger :frusty:armies. So, one day I stumbled upon Malifaux, via some youtube videos. These really intrigued me, forcing me to look more into it, and check out the forums and so forth. I found a game that did not require 80 books for one army, or $800 for the army itself. I see this, and the general rules are online, and also very cheap at around $15 or so, and one box set for around $30 or so. $45 give or take, to play a miniature war game? I must be missing something. But, no, I think I've found out where all the smart people go, who don't want to be scammed by large (GW-like) corporations. :disappoin So, I guess as in my thread title, I have found my calling, as far as war gaming goes. I haven't actually played yet, because I'm waiting for my local game store to get some stock in, and then I'm going to be playing as often as I can, and trying to get others involved, too. I know so many people who would easily through down $50 or so to have enough to actually play. I hope that made some sense, but I had to have my war gaming rant. Next stop, learning to paint...I guess there are a few obstacles on the way. :\

I haven't technically started playing yet, but my local game store is ordering stuff in, and I hope to, along with a friend, get others into the game. Even though I haven't played, I've read a bunch into it, watched a bunch of videos, and know that I'll thoroughly enjoy the game. Game Store: Just By Chance Games in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. It's on Google Maps.