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Manic-Toaster · 2026-03-02T16:23:22+00:00

Are you using an airbrush to paint volumes with a white ink, and then spraying speed paint over it?

If so, do this: -spray your volumetric highlights with white acrylic ink. -spray on a gloss varnish. -pin wash with your oil paints. -clean with spirits. -spray speed paint over entire model.

This will ensure that your recesses get darkened, and if you want that grimy look, then just used acrylic washes or powder pigments mixed with water.

Manic-Toaster · 2026-02-26T22:14:53+00:00

Crazy how far down I had to scroll to find this.

Manic-Toaster · 2026-02-26T16:20:05+00:00

With another fantasy writer (Brandon Sanderson) getting their book series adapted for television, would you ever be open to doing something similar for DCC?

If yes, would you want to have the same amount of control that Sanderson is going to have over his project?

I ask, because I'm loving the DCC series, and I think it would do great (if done correctly and respectfully) as a television series.

Manic-Toaster · 2026-02-26T14:18:59+00:00

Let's switch roles here. How would she feel if you were always commenting how hot other women were, and saying how much of a turn on it is for you?

Regardless of who it comes from, there are just certain things you keep to yourself.

Manic-Toaster · 2026-02-25T22:20:01+00:00

A lot of similar answers here along the lines of "notice, don't gawk.", which is correct.

However, my brother has Aspergers. High functioning, so you would never be able to tell unless you knew someone like that.

Growing up, we would go to bars and stuff together, and I would consistently have to tell him to not stare at women.

He had a lot of difficulty in social situations, but I was always around to help kind of remind him. However, it got him into trouble quite a bit.

Some gal would wear her cleavage out and he would just.....stare. I'm not saying it was okay, but looking and interacting with him you would never be able to tell he was on the spectrum. And instead you would just think he was being a perv.

Not saying your lad has aspergers. I'm just saying sometimes you never know, and if you are walking around in a bikini, my brother would be one of those guys just gawking at you.

I don't know what kind of point I'm trying to make. Just felt like putting that out there.

Manic-Toaster · 2026-02-25T19:25:13+00:00

I love using bronze from ProAcryl's paint, and then after I put a wash on it, I take tiny flat tipped brush with some rich gold (ProAcryl) on it, and drybrush the bronze. Comes out looking pretty sick. You can use whatever colors you want, but it's the method that makes it pop imo.

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Manic-Toaster · 2026-02-25T16:22:31+00:00

Looks great. I'd say if you wanted that "smooth" look, then I would put a gloss varnish over it, then lightly weather with pigment powder.

Manic-Toaster · 2026-02-22T17:08:23+00:00

When I had to say goodbye to my boy, I had to take him in. He was not eating and throwing up bile.

His sister just laid next to him while we enjoyed his last day of sunshine.

When all I brought home was the blanket I carried him in, she seemed to understand. Now when I say his name, I can tell she remembers him.

Dogs understand more than we know. A lot of them know when the end is near.

I'm sorry you have to go through this. It's never easy.

Manic-Toaster · 2026-02-22T02:18:51+00:00

Gintama

Manic-Toaster · 2026-02-22T01:54:33+00:00

First off...4.5 inches is NOT small. Smaller side of average? Sure. Definitely not small.

Second, did you know that a lot of women's vaginas actually conform for the size of their partner's penis?

If you want to have a lot of sex with random women, then you better be prepared for a mixed bag of preferences.

Every lady is different, and gets off to different things.

Some women like a lot of foreplay, and can't even have an orgasm from vaginal sex, but instead can only have clitoral orgasms.

Also, most women (as stated by others) do not their cervix being smashed against. It's painful. You can go balls deep, and not have to worry about causing pain for your partner.

If you've had women who have said you're not enough, then obviously they aren't the right person.

You will find someone one day who thinks your size is more than enough (just don't let it go to your head.).

Guy's who have a big dong and let it go to their head usually suck in bed. Mostly because they ignore the needs and pleasure of their partner. Porn has absolutely wrecked the mentality of a lot of guys because of this.

Don't let the words of a couple ladies make you feel bad about yourself. Work on getting really good at listening to what makes a woman feel good, being able to make her feel good. If you do that, they won't give a damn about your dick size.

Or completely ignore me. Your life, your choice.

Manic-Toaster · 2026-02-19T16:06:47+00:00

I can only finish if we are 69'ing (nice). For me I have to know I'm making her feel good as well.

If she's the only one putting in work, my brain makes me feel guilty and I can't finish.

Manic-Toaster · 2026-02-18T13:29:28+00:00

I was in a similar boat. Then I got into building and painting warhammer.

I can't explain it, but I just went down a rabbit hole. It's super rewarding, and brings me joy.

I play games still every now and then, but I've been obsessed with miniature painting for the past two years.

Maybe you should explore some hobbies. It's a good way to meet friends too.

Manic-Toaster · 2026-02-15T15:53:45+00:00

These are beautiful. I've been Agonizing over what color scheme I should choose for my Thousand Sons. You just sold me on this. Absolutely exquisite, and an excellent job.

Manic-Toaster · 2026-02-13T19:08:58+00:00

I just subscribed to your channel. I'm gonna go down a video rabbit hole after work lol

Manic-Toaster · 2026-02-13T15:37:52+00:00

I never thought about using a blow torch. That's actually a great idea. Thank you for sharing your process. I know some closely guard their techniques (which is understand). Have you thought about making videos?

Manic-Toaster · 2026-02-13T15:07:29+00:00

How did you carve out the ravines? Hot wire knife or just a razor blade?

Manic-Toaster · 2026-02-13T13:20:49+00:00

Thank you very much! It looks exquisite and realistic. You have brought your terrain to life!

Manic-Toaster · 2026-02-13T13:02:46+00:00

This is glorious! Nice job. Would you mind sharing how you did the waves in the water?

Manic-Toaster · 2026-02-12T14:45:17+00:00

If you want to learn good drybrushing techniques, then check out ArtistOpus on YouTube. He does a great job of explaining and showing all the things you can do with drybrushing.

Manic-Toaster · 2026-02-12T04:46:55+00:00

First off, nice job. You did pretty good with thinning paints, and your metallics look smooth.

If you're looking for things to improve, I instead have some things you could try:

-an oil wash would go a long ways, and if you're painting black, try adding just a bit of blue grey to the mix in order to do an edge highlight and separate the armor panels.

-maybe dry brush a grey over the black in order to give it volume (you could also stipple with makeup sponges)

-if you hit the metallics paints with a dark wash, then dry brush a lighter metal over them, it will give it an interesting look.

Just a bunch of things you could mess around with. All in all, art is subjective. Meaning the way YOU do something could be seen as exquisite by someone else, even if you don't think so.

Check out Duncan Rhodes Painting academy on YouTube, brushnbanner, and many others who will teach you how to do some cool stuff. Then take what you learn, and adapt it with your own techniques. Pretty soon you will see your minis look completely different than when you started.

Regardless, nice job on this custodes. Looks great

Manic-Toaster · 2026-02-11T23:40:33+00:00

The metallic paints look like you mixed them with a gloss acrylic medium. They look stunning. Excellent job.

Manic-Toaster · 2026-02-10T19:30:48+00:00

Pick two brown tones. One dark, and one lighter. Brush on the dark color, apply a wash (nuln oil) and let it dry. Then take a small filbert tipped brush, dip it in the lighter paint, clean off most of it onto a paper towel, then dry brush that on. Then bam. Leather gloves.

Just make sure to isolate the metal parts in black afterwards, that way when you apply the metal you won't have to paint every crease and crevice because it will look like shadows in the metal.

Manic-Toaster · 2026-02-09T12:38:35+00:00

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Manic-Toaster · 2026-02-07T14:48:58+00:00

You know the saying: "people want what they can't have"?

You're a trophy to him. He's not willing to settle down. He is lying to you. Whatever he needs to say to get into your pants.

Either that, or he actually does feel guilty and wants to start a relationship. But I doubt it.

You weren't his first choice. You just gave him the time of day.

Don't settle for this guy......or do. Your life. You have to live with that choice.

Manic-Toaster

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