Lussuria Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Ooo what does Matte Medium do? Is it an important bit Lussuria? Nah, I suppose not really - like it's possible no one would even realise it was meant to be there - but it makes me sad none-the less. I actually broke off 3 separate pieces, but due to the glory of receiving liquid GS for my birthday a while a go - I was able to repair the other 2 ok. Kinda feels like it! Also, I need to start looking for better primer, the stuff I'm using is just making things grainy Have you tried Army Painter spray? I really like that one. It seems no matter how bad I am with it, it still gives a relatively nice prime to my minis. BUUUUUT, that being said I don't have much experience with different primers. ---------- Post added at 05:11 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:08 PM ---------- Actually I've just realised, that what I'm planning will likely hide a lot of the minis back half anyways - so no one will ever see *grin* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edonil Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 I use a pretty cheap car primer. See, I've not been impressed with Army Painter's stuff when I've seen other people use it. I'm probably going to follow in Mako's footsteps and try out GW's primer again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Monkey Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 I use cheap car stuff called plastikote, never really had an issue with it. If the model is just for the contest Lussuria, you dont even need to take photos of the back..... *grin* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edonil Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Mine has been driving me nuts, so it's time to try something different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Monkey Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 My stuff goes on really thick, you pretty much think you have ruined the model...... but then it shrinks as it dries...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lussuria Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Ah see I have a can of black GW, and grey AP. Maybe it's the colour difference that makes it seem so much better to me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Monkey Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 I have heard mixed reports about army painter..... some love it some hate it. I used to use GW, but it has become cost prohibitive now...... *wink* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edonil Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Yeah, I'm hoping that a new primer will help with some of the issues I'm seeing. And the Matte Medium should hopefully help with some of the others! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Monkey Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Fair enough...... good luck with all your potions *grin* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edonil Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 No kidding, lol. Should be an interesting month...might be a frustrating one too. :-P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Monkey Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Well I cant offer any advice, just say good luck. *wink* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lussuria Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Apparently communicating to a co-worker that they need to ask their question quickly as you're on your way to the bathroom by saying 'My nephrons are tingling, be quick' is not an acceptable form of communication. I thought it was totally legit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Monkey Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Sounds legit to me, and in fact tame compared to most of the communication at my work...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamHammer Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Morning all. How's things? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lussuria Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Moving into the last 2.5 hours of shift. This can not be over soon enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamHammer Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 I can feel this day of work will be a long one. Enjoy your last couple of hours. Any plans for later? How did the painting go yesterday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lussuria Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Yea good! Made some touch ups to my Dakini bots, and have moved on to touching up the people now. It's taking nearly as long to 'fix up' all 6 of them as it does to paint a whole one hahaha. But they're looking a little nicer than they were before - but I don't think I'm going to spend too much longer on them as I'm eager to get started on something else!! *grin* Hoping to go finish working on them after work tonight (my Aleph crew currently live at a friends house). What's your plans for after work this evening? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamHammer Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Hang out with the girlfriend. I might get a bit of painting time so could get a bit more of Willie done. Hopefully I can finally make a start on the freehand challenge at lunchtime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lussuria Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Sounds like fun Does your girlfriend ever post up what she paints too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamHammer Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Not yet. She's only just started. Just going through some of the reaper Bones set, although she did just buy a couple of Citadel paint starters so that she could do things at her place too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lussuria Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Oh nice! *grin* Hope she's enjoying it!! My younger cousin has been hovering over my shoulder asking about my painting of minis lately too, so I'm hoping to pick up some nice reaper minis for her so she can paint with me sometimes. Yaaay! Love having people to paint with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamHammer Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 It is nice having someone to share it with. Now I just need to get her into gaming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edonil Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Start with something like Showdown. (nods) Then build up to minis, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lussuria Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Does she play any games already? Card games? Video games? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamHammer Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Video and card games. But no wargaming yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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