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[Mikespaintedminiatures]

Another five figures which I have just painted, they are #155 'Chyaneruman', #136 'Harigorasu', #68 'Okutopasu Dragon', #121 'Hunting Man', and #81 'Amoiman'.

Mike

 

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[deano9]

Absolutely stunning mate!!

Top class painting

[Bones]

Hahaha...tighty whities!!!
Lovin the green 136!

How much for a set??????

[fisheye]

These just keep getting better. Awesome work as always.

[BodegaJustice]

Always a treat to see. Do you just pick any color scheme you feel like painting them?

[OneTallPonderosa]

Harigorasu is excellent. I mean they are all great, as usual, but he is my favorite.

 

Keep it up. 

[Mikespaintedminiatures]

Absolutely stunning mate!!

Top class painting

Cheers Deano.

These just keep getting better. Awesome work as always.

Many thanks, appreciate your comments.

[Mikespaintedminiatures]

Always a treat to see. Do you just pick any color scheme you feel like painting them?

Hi, Thanks for your comment. Yes I choose a colour scheme which I think is appropriate. The joy for me in painting these figures is exactly that, I normally paint a lot of historical/military 54mm figs which require uniform research etc which have to be correct. Nice to have a free hand occasionally on paint schemes as with these muscles, boglins, slugs etc.

Mike

[Mikespaintedminiatures]

Harigorasu is excellent. I mean they are all great, as usual, but he is my favorite.

 

Keep it up. 

Thank you for taking the time to comment, much appreciated.

[OneTallPonderosa]

Mind if I inquire into what type of paints you are using?

 

I have dabbled with both normal tube acrylics & model acrylics, but none of my stuff turns out with as nice an overall color look.

 

I am sure its 99% skill and 1% paint quality, but I since I am lacking in the skill department, I need to augment wherever I can!

[Mikespaintedminiatures]

Mind if I inquire into what type of paints you are using?

 

I have dabbled with both normal tube acrylics & model acrylics, but none of my stuff turns out with as nice an overall color look.

 

I am sure its 99% skill and 1% paint quality, but I since I am lacking in the skill department, I need to augment wherever I can!

I use acrylic paints by Vellejo. They are made in Spain but I'm sure you can get them in the US.

The key factor when painting smallish figures with acrylic paint is not to use it too thick, keep the paint reasonably fluid and if neccessary build up layers. As a guide you should have enough paint on the brush tip at the right consitency to paint a thin line on a bit of paper for about an inch in one stroke. This will also prelong the life of your brushes before they eventually clog at the base and the bristles start to seperate. Basic five phase I use is Primer, base colours, dry brushing, washes if req'd and final highlights.

The more painting you do, you will find your own technique will gradually improve, don't be afraid to experiment. Check out also some of the tutorials on youtube, there are many.

Rgds

Mike

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Here's a pic of my painting station, if you look carefully you can spot the next batch of MUSCLES which I have in progress.

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[OneTallPonderosa]

Cool, I really appreciate this info.