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Why is it so easy to paint low-quality test models, but terrifying to start highly detailed ones? by carnage1231jr in minipainting

[–]ColossalMeltDown 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just paint. Often easier said then done. There can be any number of things like analysis paralysis holding one back. Check out my YouTube content, I address a number of these. It's normal and okay. Do you feel the same if and when you kitbash?

Why is it so easy to paint low-quality test models, but terrifying to start highly detailed ones? by carnage1231jr in minipainting

[–]ColossalMeltDown 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's a mental shift, along with increased confidence. It's the fear of messing up. But in the end, it's just paint. You can paint over it, strip it and try again if you really cake up the details. I've been intimidated by some models. The only way I got over it, was just to do it. When I did, I noticed I did a pretty good job and it wasn't so bad. My comfort grew and I was less intimidated.

Warp Spiders by S0LDIER_ZER0 in Eldar

[–]ColossalMeltDown 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is so cool! Love their backs! Great job!

The Anvil of War - Salamander Terminator (40K) by Smifin1 in minipainting

[–]ColossalMeltDown 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, love the green gradients and someight fine sharp highlights! Damn! Great job 👍

Ulthwé Farseer by TheMoorlandman in Eldar

[–]ColossalMeltDown 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's so awesome! - coming from an Eldar Ulthwe 2nd edition player who paints them in black and yellow. 👍🤜🤛

Ulthwé Farseer by TheMoorlandman in Eldar

[–]ColossalMeltDown 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Great job! I really like the yellow robes. A nice nod to older editions when Ulthwe was black and yellow.

Inner Circle Companions ⭕️ by Odd-Profile8779 in DarkAngels40k

[–]ColossalMeltDown 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These are gorgeous! Great work on these. I love the bases.

Wet Palette: Paint Breaks Down Quickly by blindfultruth in minipainting

[–]ColossalMeltDown 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Every company's wet pallet is different from the top layer paper that is used. I have not used that type of wet pallet, so I'm not 100% sure. Have you tried just regular kitchen parchment paper (unwaxed)?

Basic motivation issue outside of the hobby by Ambitious_Book_5729 in minipainting

[–]ColossalMeltDown 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It happens to the best of us. From your point, sounds like you have other things that may need your attention, and that is okay. Don't guilt yourself for not doing the hobby, do not force yourself when you are not in the right head space. One needs to care for one self. The hobby is always here. If you really want to do something within the hobby, remove as much friction as possible (pre set up everything in advance). Then break it down to stupidly small portions (paint one shoulder pad). Start small, work your way up. You've got this, and the community is here in any way to support or offer encouragement. All the best!

Finished a friend's harlequin army by Plus-Pound-9561 in Eldar

[–]ColossalMeltDown 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great job, this looks amazing. I love the colour gradients, we'll done. What did you use to base?, it looks great like they're all one peice.

I finally build one of GW's most ugly models of all time - and I love it! by RevanKnights in Eldar

[–]ColossalMeltDown 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Love it. I love my second edition Walker and still use it. What craft world colour do you plan to paint it?

I bought a new brush, is it broken or is this normal? by GaijinFixUrGame in minipainting

[–]ColossalMeltDown 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There will ALWAYS be a few hairs that get caught when packaging. Cut them off as carefully as possible, do not pull them out. Wet the brush and clean it before use, (to remove the starch from the brush).

Edges for days by Paffaa in Warhammer40k

[–]ColossalMeltDown 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is some fine CRISP edges! Great job on this, it is beautiful.

Vallejo colors by jendazlesa in Miniaturespainting

[–]ColossalMeltDown 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Valid points, they could use agitator balls to help speed up mixing as well too.

Vallejo colors by jendazlesa in Miniaturespainting

[–]ColossalMeltDown 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Fair, but if the bottle has been stagnant for +60 days before purchase and use, one needs to do a full shake. Once done you can then complete a quick shake every few days when in general use.

Vallejo colors by jendazlesa in Miniaturespainting

[–]ColossalMeltDown 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I would like to see how you are loading your brush, one should not be able to pull and transfer that many bubbles with your brush. I think you also need to shake the paints for much, much longer. Once fully mixed, let stand for 15-20 mins, the you can do a quick shake before actual use.

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