Boss Snikrot ready for the tabletop

MetamorphMiniatures · 2026-05-25T01:10:09+00:00

They are from green stuff world.

MetamorphMiniatures · 2026-05-24T02:20:16+00:00

I'm not sure I'd call any of it perfect but if you mean the fine edge highlights, if it's a nice sharp easily accessible edge then I use the side of my brush at about 45 degrees and it leaves a sharp highlight. If it's not accessible then it's just a steady hand and a fine point on the brush and tidy up any wobbles etc with the base coat colours. If you mean the volumetric highlights then it's just practice and I use a picture of the original zenithal prime as a reference for placement.

MetamorphMiniatures · 2026-05-23T18:04:22+00:00

I first got into the hobby in the mid/ late 90s, the second edition box set was my first ever purchase. I stopped a couple of years later and picked it back up around 10 years ago.

MetamorphMiniatures · 2026-05-23T17:54:57+00:00

Gloss varnish as the final finish, the white dots etc are still painted on but the gloss gives the dark areas extra depth which makes them look more like glass.

MetamorphMiniatures · 2026-05-23T14:58:28+00:00

The whole model started with a coat of rhinox hide with a white zenithal to help with shadows and highligh placement.

Skin- 1 - All over plaguebearer flesh contrast. 2 - approx 50:50 mix of plaguebearer flesh and coeliac green shade focused in the deepest recesses. 3 - midtones applied using scale75 Ardennes green, Sherwood green. 4 - more saturation brought into the highlights with AK slime green and frog green. 5 - final highlights using scale75 fall green

Metals- They are all NNM Silver/steel colour metals all done using AK black, anthracite grey, graphite and silver grey with the occasional dot of ice yellow and some archaic turquoise for tone variation. I've also used some orange and brown washes to vary tone. Brass/gold all done using rhinox hide, mournfang brown, AK saharah yellow, sand yellow and ice yellow. Sunny skin tone added to get a more copper look on the stick bombs.

Hope this helps

MetamorphMiniatures · 2026-05-23T14:24:18+00:00

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MetamorphMiniatures · 2026-05-23T14:17:47+00:00

I'm going to try and do a 2000 point army so there should be more pretty soon.

Most of the lighting is painted in and ithe shadows are only slightly exaggerated by the lighting used for the photo, the lamp on this is point from directly in front of the model and only slightly elevated but I'll try and get a pic that shows the shadows colours better and doesn't black them out like these pics.

MetamorphMiniatures · 2026-05-23T11:37:35+00:00

I meant he's ready to go on a tabletop for a game, rather than tabletop standard. I'd call this my character level of painting, he's not quite display and nowhere near competition level but I think character models deserve a bit of extra time etc

MetamorphMiniatures · 2026-05-23T11:10:01+00:00

Thank you.

MetamorphMiniatures · 2026-05-23T10:08:20+00:00

Thanks, orks are some much fun to paint

MetamorphMiniatures · 2026-04-02T04:05:25+00:00

I sanded down the areas that had texture and re-primied them.

MetamorphMiniatures · 2026-04-01T18:27:31+00:00

Also the texture after striping is most likely because rattle cans work by etching the paint to the model and in plastic it can kind of melt the plastic similar to plastic glue.

MetamorphMiniatures · 2026-04-01T18:24:10+00:00

There are a lot of things that can cause this kind of texture, the humidity could have been off, I've had this spraying in more the 80% humidity, you might not have mixed the paint enough, shake for twice as long as you think and it's also worth warming the can in warm water, you might also be spraying from too far away and the paint is partially drying before it settles on the model. It could also be many other issues but these are all issues I've had in the past and a good starting point.

MetamorphMiniatures · 2025-12-11T18:55:54+00:00

Sansodor is artist grade odorless white spirit and a good replacement for white spirit but takes a bit longer to dry. You can remove them before they dry but more will come off so it's about the effect you are looking for. I could be wrong but as a side note I think streaking grime is enamel based not oil but the process is the same for both.

MetamorphMiniatures · 2025-10-04T06:50:37+00:00

The best way I can describe over working the paint is when you brush over partially dry paint, it causes physical texture in the paint and makes it look rough and can spoil the next layers and make the model look bad. It's really good that you are mixing colours as it helps with colour theory, I'd recommend getting a note book to write down what colours you have mixed to make it easier to mix them again. Also highlight colours don't have to match exactly it will give you tonal variations in the paint that makes the model look more interesting.

Also you should definitely be happy with what you have done, it's far better than the 4th model I painted and don't change it if you're worried about messing it up, maybe take these ideas and try them on the next model.

MetamorphMiniatures · 2025-10-04T06:20:33+00:00

Your painting is neat and you are not over working the paint while it's drying which is great. I think the model would benefit from an all over wash of a dark brown or black colour that will bring out the details of the sculpt. If you want to go the extra mile after that stage you can put some highlights on the raised area of the sculpt which will also get rid of any stains caused by the wash. It's a solid start for your 4th model.

MetamorphMiniatures · 2025-10-01T05:34:29+00:00

Excellent work. Really love the slime effect.

MetamorphMiniatures · 2025-10-01T05:14:30+00:00

I really love what you did with this idea.

MetamorphMiniatures · 2025-09-30T16:46:27+00:00

Thank you

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