Posted: 9/26/2008 6:53:00 AM EDT
| Does anyone have a link to the post not too long ago by the guy that was showing how to paint models? I think he was showing how to paint using the dark color first then using lighter shade on the panels. I have looked and can not seem to find it. Thanks |
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I used to paint lead D&D miniatures. I did the darker areas first then dry brushed the lighter colors. I usually whitewashed the entire miniature first. Unless it was armored then I black washed it then dry brushed the highlights on the armor. ETA tag for the original thread. I would like to get back into painting them as I recently found an old box of Ral Partha and Grenadier miniatures I never painted. They must be 25 yrs or older. |
ost. I used to love building models.. but the more I got into it, the more detailing I wanted to do but then I didn't have the immediate results I wanted  I can respect the people who have the patience to do the work on this stuff... I still have boxes of models from over 10+ years ago, waiting for assembly. |
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Four ways to panel line (assuming you have a good model with recessed panel lines - not a cheap model with raised lines). 1. paint in a dark colour and then paint the lighter colour on the panels. Only works if you're brush painting - no good with an airbrush. 2. paint in the final colour then brush ground chalk into the panel lines. Wipe off the excess chalk and fix with a sealant. This is the best way for very fine panel lines, especially on a pristine model, but the sealant can spoil the finish unless done well. 3. brush pigment ink into the panel lines. This has to be done very carefully for a pristine effect. If the model is to be weathered then paint roughly and wipe the excess off downwards - great start to the weathering. 4. use a fine technical drawing pen to draw in the panel lines. Very easy but only works if the lines are fairly thick and the paint has been very smoothly applied. |
Theres an easier way to get a weathered look if thats what your after. Paint the model the colors desired. Coat it with clearcoat. Mix a dark colored oil paint with turpintine ( the wash) and paint the cracks and lines you want to be darker, you can be as messy as you want with this. Let it dry for at least two hours. Take a lint-free cloth and dip it in the turpintine. Gently wipe away the excess wash from around the shaded areas. When your done apply another coat of flat clearcoat and your done. This process is called "washing" Is this what you want to do? The photos were taken quickly so excuse the lack of proper lighting.   |
Heck, Grenadier went out of business in 96...I think. I have a pile of them from the early 80s some where. |
You use the same style of washing I do...the post I am looking for shows how to do it dark color first. Interesting way to do it and I wanted to try but of couse I did not subscribe tot he thread. 
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Pre-shading on ArfCom NTM |
Thanks!!! that is the one I was looking for. 
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do you paint the top coat in acrylics and then the wash in enamal or oils? |