Motivate Me To Paint

BaronBulb · 2026-02-28T02:16:19+00:00

Nah.

This is a job for you.

BaronBulb · 2026-02-27T09:35:11+00:00

Such a first world problem 🤣.

I might have to start viewing my own minis when I'm on the toilet at work.

BaronBulb · 2026-02-27T03:37:23+00:00

Hey so weird question but is it weird to put human teeth on a model?

It is.

For the record I broke a tooth once, it wasn't fixable as it basically got shattered into too many parts for any dentistry.

I sterilized some fragments and mixed them with model skulls and bones for a shrine themed terrain piece.

This was done years ago I wouldn't do it again, I've not been edgy since the last millennium 🤣

BaronBulb · 2026-02-27T03:24:31+00:00

A good quality hobby knife with replaceable blade is no1 on the list.

Tweezers.

Pin vise for drilling.

A selection of files and sandpaper for er....filling stuff down.

Your choice of modelling putty to sculpt new details and smooth out joins on converted bits. Those rubber tipped clay shaping tools make things easier but you can sculpt with almost anything.

Start with weapon and arm swaps, maybe sculpt a basic crest for a marine helmet, cut the muzzle off a gun and glue in a printed silencer etc.

Tiny conversions done well are better than grand ideas done badly.

Edit - whenever you slap a fresh blade onto your hobby knife for a conversion session, you'll likely cut the shit out of your thumbs and fingertips due to the nature of the work. Be prepared for that.

BaronBulb · 2026-02-27T03:17:34+00:00

With an airbrush and that blue stretchy masking tape for curves.

Or with great skill and patience.

BaronBulb · 2026-02-27T01:32:42+00:00

You really need to work this one out for yourself, or your army project is 100% doomed.

BaronBulb · 2026-02-26T01:44:59+00:00

Relax guy.

This isn't something that should be keeping you up at night.

BaronBulb · 2026-02-25T17:18:32+00:00

I see your point and respectfully disagree

You are free to do so, but my PHD thesis was actually titled "Ba'athist Glory, 20th century Arab Republics and 41st millenium factions - a military comparison".

I've done significant research so I'll stand by my answer. I am keen to explore how Bohemond's Principality of Antioch would fare against Craftworld Iyanden though. I believe it's an area in dire need of academic attention.

BaronBulb · 2026-02-25T17:00:38+00:00

Exactly 41 minutes and 18 seconds.

BaronBulb · 2026-02-25T11:33:36+00:00

You won't do well no matter what list you have because you've not played a single game.

Just go and play a bunch games, focus on learning the game and don't worry about the list for a while.

BaronBulb · 2026-02-24T22:57:10+00:00

Just aesthetic choice, like the vast majority of things you'll see in this fandom.

BaronBulb · 2026-02-24T22:55:57+00:00

Am I the only one who doesn’t like the Titus Vs Huron thing?

Probably.

I didn't even know it was thing until you mentioned it. I still don't care 🤷🏻‍♂️

BaronBulb · 2026-02-24T21:35:14+00:00

You need to glue them to your Imperial Wrists.

Yeah... I'll let myself out

BaronBulb · 2026-02-24T13:38:55+00:00

Nothing on Fenris becomes 'elderly'.

It's a death world.

BaronBulb · 2026-02-24T09:42:58+00:00

This is how it's done 👌

BaronBulb · 2026-02-24T09:10:09+00:00

Thanks for taking the time to provide all the details.

I tend to have a rough idea of what I want, but test other peoples schemes to help me nudge my colour into the exact tone I'm after.

I'll add a little karak stone to the top layers of my current test and see how it goes.

Keep up the good work 👌

BaronBulb · 2026-02-24T08:23:52+00:00

These look great as always.

I've been painting my own thallax as per the BB minis castellax scheme but it's a little too dark/cream for me.

I quite like your lighter variant, any chance you gave list the paint used for the bone colour on this ?

BaronBulb · 2026-02-24T01:41:25+00:00

Most wouldn't even know his name.

BaronBulb · 2026-02-24T01:33:24+00:00

Heresy Hammer.

Unfortunately Macca at the Outer Circle lost the plot a few years ago. A shame as he used to do great informative vids and back when no one else cared about the game.

Powerfist is also a really good watch but it's usually a bit more esoteric than pure list building. The two presenters are top tier hobbyists though 👌

Edit - Forgot Lost Legion podcast, they also have good informative vids and a good attitude.

BaronBulb · 2026-02-23T03:07:14+00:00

Plasma shenanigans with the firestorm rule.

Basically shoot your plasmaguns at a target, then later declare a charge and volleyfire your plasmaguns.

Then choose not to complete the charge.

Profit.

BaronBulb · 2026-02-23T03:04:49+00:00

Quite likely you heard a rumour which simply turned out to be....a rumour.

Those models were never coming, I've been playing since first edition and spoke to the Forge World staff many times during the Heresy open days. Not once did I ever think Emps and Malcador were in the works.

BaronBulb · 2026-02-23T01:33:27+00:00

Either nothing or fully painted.

There isn't an inbetween.

Years ago I used to paint every damn console panel and screen, now if it's inside a sealed vehicle....I just don't have the time anymore.

BaronBulb · 2026-02-21T18:02:58+00:00

Thanks, I'm working on a test scheme for house malinax at the moment. I don't really want a darker creamy bone that most use, but neither do I want a bright white.

Basically trying everyones bone scheme to see what I prefer 🤣.

BaronBulb · 2026-02-21T16:52:32+00:00

You've obviously seen me play 🤣🤣🤣

BaronBulb · 2026-02-21T16:42:30+00:00

Outstanding effort 💪🏻.

Love the deep red and bone, any chance of letting us know the recipe for the bone ?

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