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06-08-2019, 08:15 PM | #1 |
Iron Grenadier
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How do you paint figures? Is there a primer? Is the paint that people use for those gaming figures good to use? Looking to get started customizing and just want to know the best stuff to use. Thanks for any help.
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06-08-2019, 10:56 PM | #2 |
Cobra Viper
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Simplest answer, use acrylic paint. Citadel, Model Masters, Vallejo, anything is usable as long as it's acrylic.
I always referred to this site when starting out... Custom Action Figure Tutorials
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06-08-2019, 10:58 PM | #3 |
Iron Grenadier
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Awesome. Thanks man
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06-08-2019, 11:00 PM | #4 |
Iron Grenadier
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Dude, that’s a legit site. Thanks man.
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06-09-2019, 05:55 PM | #5 |
Christian Soldier
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nevermind.
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06-09-2019, 07:17 PM | #6 |
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It takes 3 coats of paint for your primer color to not affect the paint's color. You can experiment with this. I'll use light primer to brighten up a color, or darker to tone down a color. If you're toning a color then experiment with dark washes. Example: When doing my custom Cutter I wanted his Life Jacket t have a really worn look. I grew up on the ocean and orange live vests always have a greenish/blackish stains on the seams and recessed creases. I used a dark green wash over the orange to do this and tone down the brightness of the orange. I use sable brushes but keep in mind hair absorbs water, plastic bristles won't. I have a small customer album in the Flickr link below. Feel free to hit me up with any questions.
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06-09-2019, 11:04 PM | #7 |
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You're welcome. Was invaluable to me when I started out.
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06-15-2019, 04:09 PM | #8 |
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So was at an art store and I saw some really expensive acrylic paints. Anyone heard of "Liquitex Professional Heavy Body Acrylic" they make it sound awesome but $10 a bottle. If its good (even Vallejo has its limits) it would be worth it, but before I splurge anyone try this paint before?
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