Ian Campbell Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 Hey guys! These are the first miniatures I ever painted, so be gentle with the critiques! Any feedback would be appreciated, 'm still learning the ropes here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 They look great man, way better than my first ever figures! Mine were just unrecognisable blobs, but yours look pretty darn tidy!keep it up! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 Meant to ask...what's your plans for basing them? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nogoatsnoglory Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 Love em! Just like Richard said they look clean and neat which is a great start! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Campbell Posted August 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 Thanks guys! When I first got the models, I immediately dove right in, glued them together and threw them on the base without even thinking about fancying it up at all. After I finished I realized how plain and boring the bases look! I really don't know anything about basing, so I'm completely open to suggestions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
480 Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 PVA glue and sand is always a good place to start with bases. Paint the glue on (watered down a little bit) then dip the base in a pot of sand. Wait for it to dry then shake off the excess. After that, paint it with several thin layers of whatever colour you want and drybrush to highlight. Check out youtube for loads of tutorials and ideas. Also, great paint job. Nice and clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebarbalag Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 Looking good. My biggest suggestion would be to hit them with a flat sealant, like Testor's Dullcotte, once you're done with basing. It'll cut the shine and help bring the shades and highlights into harmony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nogoatsnoglory Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 Could we possibly get some more pictures, possibly of each model individually? It would be great to see each one in better detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Campbell Posted August 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 sure, I'll post them later tonight when I'm free! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Campbell Posted August 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 Sorry about the delay, I just moved back into my dorm two days ago, so things have been a little crazy! Also, sorry for the phot quality, my camera has a little trouble with some small targets! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaiuri Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 If you go down the sand route, seal it after glueing with some watered down pva. The sand should soak it up like a sponge, you'll know if its still too thick if it just sits on top. I would: 1. Paint the inside of the base with PVA, be careful around the feet, you can always wipe off any unwanted splatters with a small piece of towel or your finger! 2. Dip the base into some sand. There are loads of different grades and types out there, don't be afraid to go outside the box eg/ try a pet store (fish tank gravel can be good). 3. Gently shake off any excess sand and tidy up any lose grains that look out of place. 4. Allow to dry. 5. Seal with watered down PVA, it should look and bahave like milk when it's watered down enough. 6. Allow to dry. DON'T be tempted to start painting before it's dried, you'll end up pulling off all the sand you just added and leave horrible messy gaps everywhere. 7. Paint the colour of your choice. 8. Add grass/leaves to taste to add further interest to your bases. This is a basic recipie for simple bases. Once you've gotten a bit more experience, you can try adding larger pieces of stone, or start sculpting cobblestones, tree stumps, anything you can think of! Hope that helps! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MudgeBlack Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 The models look good and doubly so for being your first. Nicely done! Keep it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webmonkey Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 The models look good, especially for a first go. My critique falls into the photo realm. 1) Try to get a front facing light. Many of your models details are obscured by shadows. 2) Also, if you camera has it, try to use your macro function. It will really help with the focus on these smaller objects. Doing these two simple steps will help a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cy Dudley Posted August 22, 2014 Report Share Posted August 22, 2014 Well don there I would never have guest this was you first go at min painting. Nothing to add that hasn't already bean said looking foreword to seeing more from you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Campbell Posted August 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2014 Thanks for all the feedback guys! I'll be sure to give your instructions a go as soon as possible Vaiuri, and thanks for the photo advice WebMonkey! I'm looking forward to working on my next crew! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyGodzilla Posted August 22, 2014 Report Share Posted August 22, 2014 Good work man! Painted minis hit more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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