Federation Commander Forum Index Federation Commander
A NEW fast paced board game of starship combat!
 
 FAQFAQ   SearchSearch   MemberlistMemberlist   UsergroupsUsergroups   RegisterRegister 
 ProfileProfile   Log in to check your private messagesLog in to check your private messages   Log inLog in 

Question about painting.
Goto page 1, 2  Next
 
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Federation Commander Forum Index -> Miniatures
View previous topic :: View next topic  
Author Message
count_zero99uk
Lieutenant JG


Joined: 04 Dec 2008
Posts: 81

PostPosted: Sun Dec 14, 2008 8:23 pm    Post subject: Question about painting. Reply with quote

When painting minitures, do it straight from the tub or use a pallet?

In the dim and distant (i was painting Hero Quest minis when that came out new) i did it straight from the pot.

However ive noticed the Valejo ones seem to have a nossel on the end.

Thanks again
Zero.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Scoutdad
Commodore


Joined: 09 Oct 2006
Posts: 4754
Location: Middle Tennessee

PostPosted: Sun Dec 14, 2008 8:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I always use a pallet.

1) Leaving the paint jar open while you use it causes it to dry.
2) Most every paint you use is too thick and needs to be thinned...
3) ever knocked over a full bottle of paint?
4) A pallet makes mixing, blending, high-lighting, shading even easier. Just add a little white... then a little more... then a little more...
_________________
Commander, Battlegroup Murfreesboro
Department Head, ACTASF
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Yahoo Messenger
count_zero99uk
Lieutenant JG


Joined: 04 Dec 2008
Posts: 81

PostPosted: Sun Dec 14, 2008 8:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

thanks for the swift reply.

currently putting an order together on that site i posted you.

im looking at getting one of these http://www.expotools.co.uk/447_1_10889.html to asist me.

Im like a kid at christmas.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
djdood
Commodore


Joined: 01 Feb 2007
Posts: 3412
Location: Seattle, WA

PostPosted: Sun Dec 14, 2008 9:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

You'll love that "helping hands" fixture. I have two of those and use them constantly.
_________________
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Visit poster's website
Scoutdad
Commodore


Joined: 09 Oct 2006
Posts: 4754
Location: Middle Tennessee

PostPosted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 2:35 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I never had any luck using those... personal preference again, I guess.

I can't make anything come out right if I have mechanical holders and a stationary magnifier. I'd much rather hold it in my own fingers... that way just feels more natural to me... although it does sometimes make it difficult to paint some of the smaller items on the funny shapes...
_________________
Commander, Battlegroup Murfreesboro
Department Head, ACTASF
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Yahoo Messenger
djdood
Commodore


Joined: 01 Feb 2007
Posts: 3412
Location: Seattle, WA

PostPosted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 3:56 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

If I tried to hold the mini in one hand and paintbrush in the other, it would look like I painted them in an earthquake.
_________________
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Visit poster's website
Scoutdad
Commodore


Joined: 09 Oct 2006
Posts: 4754
Location: Middle Tennessee

PostPosted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 5:05 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

djdood wrote:
If I tried to hold the mini in one hand and paintbrush in the other, it would look like I painted them in an earthquake.


That would be alright... as long as you're trying to paint realistic looking, random tiger stripes on a Lyran ship , or a Lyran ship, or on a fleet of Lyran Ships... Wink
_________________
Commander, Battlegroup Murfreesboro
Department Head, ACTASF
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Yahoo Messenger
count_zero99uk
Lieutenant JG


Joined: 04 Dec 2008
Posts: 81

PostPosted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 12:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

ok im having dificulty finding a pallet, dont know why id have thought it would be a simple enough thing to find.

What do people use?

I thought about a tile or glass plate, but how thin does it get would it spill off?

Ah well just some random thoughts, ive odered squadren box 1 now, should be in the store on weds Smile.

Ta ta for now
Zero.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Scoutdad
Commodore


Joined: 09 Oct 2006
Posts: 4754
Location: Middle Tennessee

PostPosted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 2:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I've seen several people use a ceramic tile for a pallet...

That and an old saucer, a styrofoam plate, even an old piece of a formica countertop.
_________________
Commander, Battlegroup Murfreesboro
Department Head, ACTASF
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Yahoo Messenger
djdood
Commodore


Joined: 01 Feb 2007
Posts: 3412
Location: Seattle, WA

PostPosted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 8:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I got my pallet for a dollar in the craft section of my local full-service store. It's just a cheap thin little plastic thing and that's all that is needed.
_________________
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Visit poster's website
Scoutdad
Commodore


Joined: 09 Oct 2006
Posts: 4754
Location: Middle Tennessee

PostPosted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 9:30 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sounds like the same one I got... about $1 and came from the local Walmart.

It's round, plastic, and has 12 depressions or "wells" around the perimeter for paints.
_________________
Commander, Battlegroup Murfreesboro
Department Head, ACTASF
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Yahoo Messenger
djdood
Commodore


Joined: 01 Feb 2007
Posts: 3412
Location: Seattle, WA

PostPosted: Tue Dec 16, 2008 12:29 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

That's the one. Probably the most cost-effective $1 I've ever spent on hobbies.
_________________
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Visit poster's website
Paul B
Lieutenant Commander


Joined: 27 Dec 2006
Posts: 240

PostPosted: Wed Dec 17, 2008 2:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

count_zero99uk wrote:
ok im having dificulty finding a pallet, dont know why id have thought it would be a simple enough thing to find.

What do people use?


I have a "paper pallette" which is basically like a sketchbook but instead of regular paper it has one side good for putting paint on it and mixing it (ie it's waterproof). Then once your paper gets too dirty you can just rip out the sheet and toss it (and then use the clean sheet underneath), rather than having to clean a pallette every time. Though usually I just mix overtop of old paint as it doesn't really do much anyway.

You can find them in any sort of art supply store I would think. Pad of it probably costs around 7-10 dollars.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
count_zero99uk
Lieutenant JG


Joined: 04 Dec 2008
Posts: 81

PostPosted: Thu Dec 18, 2008 11:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hey all, got my Squadron Box 1 today. All the minis look fine appart from the deflector disk on the federation frigate appears to have some heavy flashing on it.



There are images from other angles in this folder http://s94.photobucket.com/albums/l116/count_zero99uk/fed%20commander/

Could anyone advise the best way to fix it.

All my tools arived as well today. So just the paint to order.

Im going to do all the federation ships with a white coat rather than the light gray ive seen on some models. Im still waiting for a firm to send me the Valejo colour charts but things are moving.

oh and i got a nice pallet for £0.99 so im happy.

Should be a fun christmas for me.

Thanks all
Zero.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
malleman
Lieutenant Commander


Joined: 12 Jan 2008
Posts: 307
Location: Lafayette, LA

PostPosted: Fri Dec 19, 2008 12:10 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Zero,

I would use a hobby knife to remove most of the excess flash and then sand down the center of the dish with a Dremel all purpose tool. I would use one of the cone tips. You will probably loose some of the detail in the process. You can then use some green stuff to reform the dish if it is lopsided. If the antenna is completely removed during the process make a new one out of plastic and glue it to the dish. After you prime the mini you probably won't be able to even tell that you reworked the dish. Good luck and have fun over the holiday Very Happy .
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Display posts from previous:   
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Federation Commander Forum Index -> Miniatures All times are GMT
Goto page 1, 2  Next
Page 1 of 2

 
Jump to:  
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum


Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group