![]() If you are priming more than one model you can blue tack them to a box and spray them all at the same time. You want to aim for as thin a coat as possible so start the spray to one side and use a left to right motion waving it over the models. When using a spray can never directly spray the figure as that can pool the paint and fill in some of the details. A medium grey colour will work well for many paint schemes. The colour you choose will ideally be based on the final product, however it can get expensive buying multiple cans. Priming a figure to paint is a simple step, most paint ranges include spray can primers in a variety of colours. In a pinch even heavily watered down PVA glue will do. Simply water down some with clean water on a palette and use a brush some into the gaps and wipe away excess with a tissue or just your finger. There are multiple "plastic putty" products available to fix this. If your prefer a safer option The "Mould line remover" product does quite a good job and is significantly safer.Įven properly assembled Miniatures can sometimes have gaps in between parts. Rather hold the knife at 90degrees to the edge and gently "scrape" the edge of the blade along the parts in question reducing risk of damage. Avoid "sliding" the flat edge of the blade along the model as that can lead to cutting into the part and leaving flat edges where there should be detail or even leaving divot when it should be flat. Any moulding lines from the casting process should also be removed at this stage. The flat edge will let you cut close to the model with no damage and if the edge is sharp it will cut rather than tear meaning minimal clean up.Īfter cutting from the frame you will often be left with small bumps that can be cleaned off with a sharp knife. The best one to invest in first is a good, flat and sharp pair of clippers to remove the parts from the frame. Good sharp tools will make the clean up stage much easier. ![]() ![]() Try to use the right glue for the right job, plastic glue for plastic models and super glue for everything else. Always dry fit the parts together with no glue to make sure they fit and you have the right part. What ever you choose try to make sure it stays relvant to your end goals and that will keep you engaged and motivated.Īssembling a miniature can be quite a challenge in itself as each manufacturer presents its own problems and solutions. The very 1st question we get asked is "What should I paint", The short answer is what do you want to paint? Start Simple but have an end goal in mind.ĭo you want to paint a character for your new DnD campaign? Then browse the Nolzurs/Deepcuts range from wizkids.ĭo want to play Warhammer with friends or at a club? Then have a look at the Warhammer starter sets for each of the races.įancy Kickstarter board game that just arrived? Have another look at the wizkids Miniatures and find some compareable figures to practice on.
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