Having watched this video I've tried this technique out, and I must say that I was VERY impressed by how well it worked. Not only that, but it's really fun too! But seriously, use The Army Painter's Quickshade. It's definately worth the extra price in my humble opinion. Thanks!
Warhammer is great game, don't let the painting keep you from jumping on board. As long as you're practicing a little bit at a time, you'll eventually get better and better. Plus, there's all kinds of shortcuts to make a mediocre paintjob look even better, like the above power tool "dip".
I always wanted to get into Warhammer.. but the painting part always got me. I suck at painting miniatures of any kind.. and to pay for them already done by someone else... is quite a premium,. Sucks.
Hey thanks for the idea, I used a power drill just two minutes ago when I was dipping some Orcs. This is a great war to shake off access when you have to do it on an apartment deck.
I am using Minwax Polyshades 1 Step Satin - Mission Oak.
Also I bought a Minwax Polyshades 1 Step Satin - Classic Black but have not tried it out. It is darker than the Tudor but the Mission Oak is plenty dark for me.
It's actually just a large nail with a wide, flat head. I stuck the pointy in directly into the chuck of the drill. I affixed the head of the nail to the bottom of the figure's base using super glue and an accelerant. When I was done and they were dry, the nails just popped right off.
What exactly do you use for the stick that the base is attached to? Is it just a think wooden dowel like a skewer or something? I have a cheap drill and an empty printer paper box and I'd like to try this. I just need to know what the stick is made of.
It seems to be 'just enough' to work, and still not have that 'heavy dipped' look to 'em. Once they're based and have a layer of Dull Cote, they don't looked dipped at all, but still have shading and layering. I posted a couple of pics too.
Great tutorial! This is perfect when you don't want to look like some crazy person shaking miniatures from your aparment balcony :D
I'm gonna go buy some nails and try this!
MrDarwid 11 months ago
Having watched this video I've tried this technique out, and I must say that I was VERY impressed by how well it worked. Not only that, but it's really fun too! But seriously, use The Army Painter's Quickshade. It's definately worth the extra price in my humble opinion. Thanks!
sp1k8 1 year ago
Warhammer is great game, don't let the painting keep you from jumping on board. As long as you're practicing a little bit at a time, you'll eventually get better and better. Plus, there's all kinds of shortcuts to make a mediocre paintjob look even better, like the above power tool "dip".
cygnusmik 1 year ago 2
I always wanted to get into Warhammer.. but the painting part always got me. I suck at painting miniatures of any kind.. and to pay for them already done by someone else... is quite a premium,. Sucks.
fragzem 1 year ago
what does the MinWax Poly shades do to the miniature
xXSC4TMANXx 2 years ago
i still prefer normal dipping technique, and besides i think The Amry Painters "Quickshade" is much, much better :)
haltobxen 2 years ago
would it not just be easy inking them with a brush?
but this is much cooler i must admit ^.-
RetributionAngel 2 years ago
Hey thanks for the idea, I used a power drill just two minutes ago when I was dipping some Orcs. This is a great war to shake off access when you have to do it on an apartment deck.
I am using Minwax Polyshades 1 Step Satin - Mission Oak.
Also I bought a Minwax Polyshades 1 Step Satin - Classic Black but have not tried it out. It is darker than the Tudor but the Mission Oak is plenty dark for me.
DopeJedi 2 years ago
It's actually just a large nail with a wide, flat head. I stuck the pointy in directly into the chuck of the drill. I affixed the head of the nail to the bottom of the figure's base using super glue and an accelerant. When I was done and they were dry, the nails just popped right off.
cygnusmik 2 years ago
What exactly do you use for the stick that the base is attached to? Is it just a think wooden dowel like a skewer or something? I have a cheap drill and an empty printer paper box and I'd like to try this. I just need to know what the stick is made of.
highpriestrsw2 2 years ago
if you have to use a drill maybe you need a morew diluited shader
Karamazov87 4 years ago
It seems to be 'just enough' to work, and still not have that 'heavy dipped' look to 'em. Once they're based and have a layer of Dull Cote, they don't looked dipped at all, but still have shading and layering. I posted a couple of pics too.
cygnusmik 4 years ago
Seems clever, but don't you whipe off too much with that sponge? Could you post a photo of the finished mini?
geenideevooreennaam 4 years ago