Shukitty Posted August 19, 2010 Report Share Posted August 19, 2010 Finally got around to making a forum account, been playing Malifaux since February or so. Figured a good place to start posting is to post some of my minis. Please be kind, they're my first batch. I'm working on improving my technique, but i'm used to painting on a much larger scale, these tiny figures are a real challenge for me, especially the faces and tiny details. I've gotten a lot better brushes and paints since I first started, so my newer models are looking better. This is my Rasputina. I'm not very happy with how she turned out. Maybe I'll buy another Raspy when I get better and can paint her again. I just bought a new purple and skin tone from Reaper, hopefully it'll work better then what I've been using. I like how my gamin turned out pretty well. I like my cerberus. He's the first one I finished. Pretty happy with how the stripes turned out, I was nervous when I started painting them. I think the Wendigo is my favorite. He's so cute and fuzzy, and i like how the rock turned out. I managed to get his feet just right, it looks like he's charging up the rock, ready to chew someone's face off. I've got some really cool pilars that my boyfriend and I created, but I somehow forgot to get photos of them. I'll take a whole group shot with all my guys and the pillars. Maybe my Acolyte will be done by the time I get around to it. I've also picked up a Colette box, some Coryphees and a Dreamer. Lots of painting to come! A friend of mine had my boyfriend and I paint his Lilith box. I called dibs on painting his Lilith. So rather than make another post, I'm just sticking her here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucidicide Posted August 19, 2010 Report Share Posted August 19, 2010 That Wendigo is ridiculously adorable. It looks good to me, keep it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jhono Posted August 19, 2010 Report Share Posted August 19, 2010 That Wendigo is ridiculously adorable. It looks good to me, keep it up! Agreed! Even though he'd rip my face off... i want to hug him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaced2020 Posted August 19, 2010 Report Share Posted August 19, 2010 I like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazonwarlord Posted August 19, 2010 Report Share Posted August 19, 2010 Nice start. Sounds like you really like the hobby part of the game ... The cerberus looks like he just devoured a snack and is looking for more ... The small models certainly are a challenge. As far as Raspy goes, don't worry about it. As you improve and learn more you may find you want to keep her as an example of how far you've come. That Wendigo is awesome. Keep them coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squidguy Posted August 19, 2010 Report Share Posted August 19, 2010 Awesome job, even if you feel the same way about your Rasputina as I feel about my Nino. Is there anything we can just dunk a model in that will strip all the paint in one go without dissolving the pewter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daemonkin Posted August 19, 2010 Report Share Posted August 19, 2010 @Shukitty: That's what they invented Simple Green for. You will find your skills improving over time and with practice and patience. Just remember that more layers with thinned paints are better than 1 thick layer. Just keep posting and ask for advice or tips and any one of the guys here can give some great help. Personally I like to use an artist's mixing tray (little plastic tray with 6 dimples) and I always water my paints down. The dimples help keep the paint moist by pulling the paint to the centre. I can't wait to get my paints back out - moving house at the mo. D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breadcrab Posted August 19, 2010 Report Share Posted August 19, 2010 (edited) Splendiferous to the maximus! Can't wait to see what they say about "the project" Oh Wendigo.. you cad... :love: Edited August 19, 2010 by Breadcrab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poko Posted August 19, 2010 Report Share Posted August 19, 2010 What demonkin said- they're metal, just dip them into simple green (or brake fluid) and leave to soak for a few days, then toothbrish the remaining paint off. As for the models, thinning your paint won't hurt, you want it milky consistency, runny but not watery. 2-3 layers of thin paint is better than one thick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazonwarlord Posted August 19, 2010 Report Share Posted August 19, 2010 Simple green is the best as it is non toxic to you and will not damage the mini at all. It is even safe on most plastic minis. i have had some minis (again, even plastic) in simple green for years with out harm. It can loosen the join of the glue but sometimes that is good Brake fluid is quite hazardous, I'd stay away from it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazonwarlord Posted August 19, 2010 Report Share Posted August 19, 2010 BTW, do you know about washes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadpool Posted August 20, 2010 Report Share Posted August 20, 2010 Looking good, try using some washes sometimes the fill-in blanks on minis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukitty Posted August 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2010 I have used some washes. But I refuse to pay even more money for washes, so I generally just water down my paint to do it. I used one on lilith's hair a bit, but it's pretty subtle. it was just a darker wash of her hair color. Rasputina i tried, but I didn't like how it turned out at all so ended up painting over it. Thanks all for your compliments and tips! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazonwarlord Posted August 20, 2010 Report Share Posted August 20, 2010 Kitty, I'm going to look up a simple formula to make your own washes from what you already have. I can't right now but perhaps someone has it ready at their fingertips. No need to waste more money on something so simple. I agree with ya there 100% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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