jmt
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 Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2011 10:10 pm Post subject: Re: Newbie help |
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| The_Rock wrote: | Newbie questions:
1. Paint then assemble or assemble then paint? |
In general, assemble then paint. Only do the reverse if there's something that your brush can't reach (not usually a problem with SFB/FC figures).
| Quote: | | 2. Can someone list a set of equipment and supplies I should go buy for doing these? |
- soap and water to wash the release agent of the sprues
- hobby wire cutters to remove pieces from sprue (find the ones with the flat blades
- xacto knife and some modeling files to clean up flash, etc. An emory board works well too.
- spray on primer - white, gray, or black - depending on what your colors are (white for lighter colors, black for darker colors, gray for medium colors).
- a set of acrylic paints - almost any will do from the larger bottles available at craft stores to the miniature specific ones. My personal favorite is Vallejo Model color but then I paint more 25mm figures than ships
- a set of good brushes (size 0 or 1 with good tips)
- a clear matt sealer in spray can (not gloss)
That is about it -there's more stuff depending on how involved you want to get.
| Quote: | | 3. Can someone link or email a good tutorial? |
http://www.how-to-paint-miniatures.com/
You're welcome.
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