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Blog Painting of Renown! (Just kidding... but this is my blog)

Discussion in 'Personal Paint Logs' started by Lizards of Renown, Jan 27, 2021.

  1. Lizards of Renown
    Slann

    Lizards of Renown Herald of Creation

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    Okay, so as I promised the mighty @Imrahil in his goals for 2021 thread, I'm going to take the first bash at painting in about 20 years.

    [Takes a shot of whiskey to steady shaking hands]

    ... ah, that's better. Where was I? ;)

    So this blog will be pretty boring at first as the first thing I'm doing is watching the videos from the Warhammer App on painting.

    First question I have is on contrast paints, if they're so amazing why doesn't everyone use them? Because they only give one effect? Or what?

    (Like I said, this will be pretty boring at first)
     
  2. Imrahil
    Slann

    Imrahil Thirtheenth Spawning

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    I approve of this!

    Cheers :pompus:

    To answer the question:
    The effect of the Contrast paints is a great effect. It makes painting a lot easier and faster to reach the same standard as with the normal paints.
    But still I do not use them, because I already have all my paints and started out most of my armies with the normal paints, thus I am not willing to switch over.
    Also... money.

    Grrr, Imrahil
     
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  3. btrain16
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    Contrast paints are a great tool for getting large units tabletop ready in a short amount of time. But if you want to take things up a level, and start layering in details, and deepening shades yourself, then it's just going to wind up being a more expensive version of your basecoat colour.

    I'm an inherently slow painter, so if I were in a position where I needed to paint up a pile models in a hurry to get ready for a tournament, I would go contrast paints all the way, for sure. But for painting models under no time constraint, I think the ceiling for your results is highest using "traditional" paints.
     
  4. Lizards of Renown
    Slann

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    So, would you recommend for a beginner painter with almost no talent (me) starting with traditional or contrast?
     
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  5. Imrahil
    Slann

    Imrahil Thirtheenth Spawning

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    I would recommend to start with contrast paints. As said it is quicker and easier so it might keep the fun of painting alive(for longer) ;)

    Grrr, Imrahil
     
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  6. Egres
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    May I suggest to do a zénithal before painting with the contrast paint... heard great things about going that route!!
     
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  7. Lizards of Renown
    Slann

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    Right. What's a zenithal?
     
  8. Egres
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    You can use what ever colour you want but to keep it plan and simple.... prime all black follow by a light-moderate white dust on top at a 45 degree angle to pick up all the higher point ... so you already would be starting with shadows and highlight ish and when you’ll throw the contrast paint over just make it better more contrast over all.

    You can play with more or less white over (grey seer or what colour you want).

    I’ve seen lots do it like that (YouTube) with great result. I haven’t use any yet but if and when I get some I will definitely give it a go.

    Perhaps on our Dino it wouldn’t be the best, not as many shadows as let say a SCE but still.
     
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  9. btrain16
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    I'm really excited for you to begin your painting journey. Just speaking from my own experience - My painting has improved tremendously since I began lurking silently on this forum many moons ago. The community here is so supportive, helpful and inspirational - it's definitely one of the sunniest corners of the internet, imho...
     
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  10. Lizards of Renown
    Slann

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    Nice! Okay, I'm going to start with some contrast paint and just follow the exact instructions from the Warhammer App to start with, but I'll try that out later!

    Thanks! :) Totally agreed on the forum ambience. I've never been into online forums or even social media... way too many ***holes for my liking. LO is great and I've had nothing like that since I've been here.

    Okay! Need to take the plunge and purchase my paints tonight!
     
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  11. WildColonial Boy
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    Like most here I have a large amount of money already invested in quality paints. However I have bought a couple of contrast paint colours. I find them especially useful not as the main colour but used as a wash or ink to add more depth over the top of any already applied colour.
    Not long after they came out a guy on youtube compared all the contrast paints and came up with a list of only 10 that were worth getting.
    They can and do achieve a quick and easy result but are very thin and tend to rub off unless varnished.
     
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  12. Tyranitar
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    I would say contrast paints are just another tool in the arsenal. They're good for getting nice results quickly, but also have more advanced applications like tinting or shading metal, or enriching shadows with color. Ultimately you should just try out a variety of things and do whatever you're comfortable with, you'll have more fun that way instead of trying to do what's "right"
     
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  13. Lizards of Renown
    Slann

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    Thanks everyone for the advice.

    I've gone with classic paints and ordered everything last night (gulp!), I'll watch some more of Duncan in the meantime.
     
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  14. Imrahil
    Slann

    Imrahil Thirtheenth Spawning

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    Welcome to the artistic side of the hobby
    Lets paint some 'happy little trees':D

    Grrr, Imrahil
     
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  15. WildColonial Boy
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    ....and don't forget to THIN your paints [​IMG]
     
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  16. Lizards of Renown
    Slann

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    Okay, so while I'm waiting for the paints and supplies to show up, I'm taking the Daemon Plague Toads off their sprues.

    (thanks for the tip off on these @NIGHTBRINGER , they really are wicked models)

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    I'm going to follow the painting instructions for the actual Beasts of Nurgle and see how it goes.

    I've watched some videos from HRH Lord Duncan and also one from Guy from Midwinter Minis which was quite helpful.

    [LoR looks calm on the outside, his nervousness only revealed through a single droplet of nervous sweat on his forehead...]
     
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    Slann

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    Okay, so all three PTs are assembled now. Per Royal Mail tracking my undercoat sprays should arrive today.... [cue Jaws theme tune]

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    I ordered both black and white sprays. The official guide says white, but some videos say definitely do black as it makes it easiers to handle recesses on the model (as they will already be dark).

    Can anyone weigh in on which I should use? Thanks guys.
     
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    Both?!? Prime black and then a light white spray @ 45degree..
     
  19. NIGHTBRINGER
    Slann

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    I think they are great, I'm glad you like them. I look forward to seeing you finish them!
     
  20. Lizards of Renown
    Slann

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    Okay, so I'm starting!!! Undercoating done. It seems thick enough and I'm sticking with the official paint guidelines that says white undercoat.

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    (@Imrahil you're totally right on watching post count and I am! :) thanks though)
     
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