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Post by retroalias on Jan 8, 2011 21:16:10 GMT -5
1 week to paint the army! Now that will be an amazing feat.
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Post by Tom McClure on Jan 9, 2011 4:21:08 GMT -5
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Post by hodge on Jan 9, 2011 10:42:02 GMT -5
Tom, those are hot brother!
What do you use for the basing materials?
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Post by Tom McClure on Jan 9, 2011 11:40:03 GMT -5
Thanks for the kind comments, bros! I use vallejo white pumice and large cork. Jim Emerick got me hooked on it. It takes longer than spreading glue and dipping in sand, but it gives a really interesting texture. I spread it with a modelling spatula with the spear tip, and it binds the cork I press into it when it dries. Even though Gale Force 9 magnetic bases are somewhat flexible, it adheres great and doesn't pop off like I've experienced with glued sand.
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Post by hodge on Jan 9, 2011 12:03:55 GMT -5
Thanks for sharing.
I'm going to look into getting some of that stuff. I'm running out of modeling sand and I am having a hard time finding another batch that matches the texture of the stuff I've all but used up.
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Post by emrico on Jan 9, 2011 12:16:21 GMT -5
The Vallejo acrylic basing mediums are absolutely the way to go, IMO. They don't chip off like sand, have much more interesting textures (there are several available) and are just plain easier to work with. As an added bonus. If you're putting the on after priming/painting or completely separate from the model itself (as most of mine get done these days), since they are acrylic, you can mix your primary basing color right into the pumice and put it on pre-colored. Works great!
I'll never use glued sand again. Ever.
Jim
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Post by retroalias on Jan 9, 2011 20:20:34 GMT -5
Awesome stuff. I will have to try it out as I'm a huge Vallejo fanboy anyway.
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Post by jormiboced on Jan 10, 2011 13:42:50 GMT -5
I think those dryads are going to be sweet.
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Post by warhamsterdave on Jan 13, 2011 17:28:29 GMT -5
Have to agree about the dryads tom. wish that the daemonetts were out when i built all (48) mine.
Armies looking good.
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Post by Tom McClure on Jan 16, 2011 18:48:46 GMT -5
This army will look sharp next weekend. Stay tuned for painted unit pics Wednesday-ish. In the meantime, here's the 2nd rank of dryads in mid-transformation from female spirits to war aspects. Here's the painting process of the dryad "skin".
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Post by retroalias on Jan 16, 2011 21:21:59 GMT -5
What colors did you use to paint the skin?
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Post by Tom McClure on Jan 17, 2011 10:14:00 GMT -5
Get this. I lightly prime white. Then the basecoat is a $4.50 spray can of 4291 Khaki Krylon Camouflage Ultra-Flat. Vallejo bone white highlight. Devlan mud wash. A second highlight and another light wash really helps on the prominent areas.
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Post by retroalias on Jan 17, 2011 11:46:17 GMT -5
Best of both worlds. Not only easy/quick - it's also cheap!
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Post by Tom McClure on Jan 24, 2011 22:33:35 GMT -5
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Post by jormiboced on Jan 25, 2011 9:14:08 GMT -5
It was nice to see it in person. Keep up the good work!
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