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Reply To: Hate for the paint

March 3, 2021 at 11:57 pm #1619094

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Have you thought about using a different media to “paint” them? I’ve seen quite a few tutorials were people are “painting” their miniatures using Sharpie markers, paint pens, Gundam markers, etc. Maybe that would help?

Depending upon the complexity of the models, maybe you could use a spray paint to lay down base coats or base coat and a highlight. For example, if you are painting red, get a dark red and a light red spray paint. Spray the model completely with the dark red and then spray the light red top down. For a bit more coverage, spray at a 45 degree angle. Pick out some of the details and then do an all over wash to blend everything together.

Another option is to block in all your colors. Don’t worry about highlights and shades. Then use a product like Army Painter Quick Shade and dip them. I’ve also seen people use Minwax Polyshade that they pick up at the hardware store to do the same thing.