disel24 Posted September 6, 2010 Report Share Posted September 6, 2010 Hello! I've heard alot about this game. I only just recently got into miniatures and have a small set up, this is a game that I will eventually look into but I wanted to learn more about it. Sadly, being in Lewiston, Id there aren't many gamers around so much of what I learn is online. Any information or advice would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoarcatsPride Posted September 6, 2010 Report Share Posted September 6, 2010 Welcome to the Forums. What type of questions do you have:question: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disel24 Posted September 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2010 LOL well man, where do I begin. I've been reading ALOT (I wonder if that's part of the problem) of different things on how to's. The first thing that I was told was that GW was the best miniatures available, period. That I should only stick with that. Of course there's many games and minis available that look outstanding BUT I'm seeing the pictures posted online so I can't really tell if the miniatures will look that when I get ahold of them. I got some GW brushes and some Reaper brushes. I got pots from Citadel, Coat D'Arms, Vallejo and some other no name for primer (That one bit me in the butt, and I have NO primer now.) So questions: What are the best miniatures to learn on? Are there particular paints that are better to work with when you're a new painter? Best primer? I've found DOZENS of websites with how to do this, that and the other. I've got copies of the Wizard's workshop on my computer. All of this stuff is great, but I'd love to just get some basic encouragement from someone who can remember being completely new to all of this and having limited funds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoarcatsPride Posted September 6, 2010 Report Share Posted September 6, 2010 (edited) In my opinion any miniature is great to learn on. All you got to do is have the time to paint and practice this great hobby. Types of paints. I recommend Coat D'Arms and Formula P3. Because thats what I use. GW paint pots get worse in my opinion every time they come out with new ones or move to another manufacturer. To produce their paint. Primers very I like Armory primers, but some one else might say their awful. Armory makes a great white primer. Most people forget what primers are for. They are supposed to be a little rough so the paint sticks better to the mini. Paint on primers are amazing also I use them every once in a while. Keep on asking if there is more questions needing answers. Edited December 20, 2011 by HoarcatsPride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disel24 Posted September 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2010 Well here's a question then. With the Primer that I got, it's just a huge block of ink. How can i get it so that it's something that I can work with and not just have to throw it away? I got it from Scale Creep and it's Derivan Minis brand black primer, I don't know if it usually comes that way. HELP! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoarcatsPride Posted September 6, 2010 Report Share Posted September 6, 2010 (edited) Not sure, never heard of the brand. Sorry, doesn't sound good if its a block of ink. What do you mean a by a block of ink? Edited December 20, 2011 by HoarcatsPride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disel24 Posted September 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2010 Bugger, I thought that was the case. Ah well, I need to go out and get new primer then. I've been using Chaos Black to Primer my stuff until now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoarcatsPride Posted September 6, 2010 Report Share Posted September 6, 2010 (edited) Your cheapest route is buying a paint on primer by Vallejo or spray by armory. Edited December 20, 2011 by HoarcatsPride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disel24 Posted September 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2010 so how long have you been doing miniatures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoarcatsPride Posted September 6, 2010 Report Share Posted September 6, 2010 (edited) I've war gamed most of my life. Started Malifaux 2 years or so ago, so i've been painting 3-4 years. Edited December 20, 2011 by HoarcatsPride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricJ Posted September 13, 2010 Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 Sounds like your getting your questions answered, so I'll just stop in to welcome you to the forums and to Malifaux. Enjoy your stay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvatarForm Posted September 17, 2010 Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 Welcome! Just a few things you should know: If you are ever in trouble or need something on these forums, PM either EricJ or WEiRD sKeTCH, multiple times if necessary. If you ever post pics, ensure the links work and the pics still exist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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