The Warband of Ngo Khan Do: Mourngul Renegades
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Naagruz
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@ Zhu, I do use oils. They are probably one of the most enjoyable mediums. 
I use acrylics, pigments, & enamels as well. You just can't beat enamels for certain metal effects.
My basing is really simple. It starts with a blob of GS to tack the mini to the base. For slotted minis, I use blu-tack to stabilize the mini upright while the GS dries. I like to use GS versus milliput because it is slightly flexible & not as likely to crack off.
Next, bits of cork are added around the base.
Finally, milliput/magic sculpt are worked around the rest of the base & blended into the cork. I use actual pebbles to give the putty texture & add some grit.
I use acrylics, pigments, & enamels as well. You just can't beat enamels for certain metal effects.
My basing is really simple. It starts with a blob of GS to tack the mini to the base. For slotted minis, I use blu-tack to stabilize the mini upright while the GS dries. I like to use GS versus milliput because it is slightly flexible & not as likely to crack off.
Next, bits of cork are added around the base.
Finally, milliput/magic sculpt are worked around the rest of the base & blended into the cork. I use actual pebbles to give the putty texture & add some grit.
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majorsmith
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very nice indeed! very nice paintwork and basing
Blue in VT
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Man these are Fabulous....I love when I log in and see an update to this thread!
Keep it rolling!
Cheers,
Blue
Keep it rolling!
Cheers,
Blue
Thantsants
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Lovely work and Aggaroth is looking nice and smelly!
Blue in VT
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Agreed! looks amazing! I will press you for more info on your technique when I return to my Dip project....after the LPL, and the Brets are all finished up.... 
Cheers,
Blue
Cheers,
Blue
Naagruz
Member
I'll get a pictorial how-to pulled together, but my process is as follows:
- Undercoat white. Zenithal undercoating works great as well.
- Apply thin coats of color. Not quite a wash, but it helps to let that white undercoat shine through & do your highlighting for you.
- Reapply thin coats of color where needed.
- Brush on dip (MinWax Polyshades Tudor in my case). You don't always want it on every part of the mini & you want to keep the dip from pooling in odd spots. I actually hold the mini horizontal (I paint with my figs mounted on corks) & gently blow on it to get the dip to dry evenly & avoid the funny things that gravity can do to the dip.
- Brush on Testors Model Master Flat Clear Lacquer where you want to get rid of the post-dip gloss.
- Highlight & detail where needed.
Pooling is the enemy & the one thing that is most likely to screw your end result up. This is why you really don't want to just slop the dip on or submerge your mini. Schools of thought vary, but I don't think you should have to shake the dip off the mini or use powertools to get a decent end result.
- Undercoat white. Zenithal undercoating works great as well.
- Apply thin coats of color. Not quite a wash, but it helps to let that white undercoat shine through & do your highlighting for you.
- Reapply thin coats of color where needed.
- Brush on dip (MinWax Polyshades Tudor in my case). You don't always want it on every part of the mini & you want to keep the dip from pooling in odd spots. I actually hold the mini horizontal (I paint with my figs mounted on corks) & gently blow on it to get the dip to dry evenly & avoid the funny things that gravity can do to the dip.
- Brush on Testors Model Master Flat Clear Lacquer where you want to get rid of the post-dip gloss.
- Highlight & detail where needed.
Pooling is the enemy & the one thing that is most likely to screw your end result up. This is why you really don't want to just slop the dip on or submerge your mini. Schools of thought vary, but I don't think you should have to shake the dip off the mini or use powertools to get a decent end result.
phreedh
Member
Cheers for the run-down. I'm curious how dip would work as a first layer after white primer. Like a pre-shading wash, over which thinned paint mixed with matte medium would be applied.
I'll have to try that. I have a tin of old FAP dip. Tried dipping a few models for a board game. Worked reasonably well.
I'll have to try that. I have a tin of old FAP dip. Tried dipping a few models for a board game. Worked reasonably well.