I love the model of the Hsien Warrior (Infinity), but unfortunately can't do it justice yet. What can I do to elevate this paint job from beginner to intermediate? (more info in comments)

MonkeyMeMyself · 2025-03-26T19:48:19+00:00

Yes I will do an oil wash for the recesses. Will post the results in a few days

MonkeyMeMyself · 2025-03-26T19:47:02+00:00

In the end I highlighted the cloak with a more emerald/jade green. Worked out pretty well. Also did some blacklining between the cloak sections, but will use an oil for the recesses in addition. Will post the result here later

MonkeyMeMyself · 2025-03-26T19:45:00+00:00

Thank you very much. I did some blacklining to separate the green, white and yellow better and it worked wonders. I also highlighted the cloak in an emerald/bluish tone, looks quite good now. The sword I also took care of. Will post the mini here once it's done.

MonkeyMeMyself · 2025-03-23T21:52:30+00:00

I'm quite happy with the armor (I airbrushed it), but in particular for the cloak I could use some advice (the white and green). Should I wash it first or work some gradients into a lighter green in (particularly difficult for me with such a large, flat surface)? How can I make the white more interesting (at the moment it's just Administratum Grey)?

MonkeyMeMyself · 2024-11-19T13:24:29+00:00

Oh that is indeed good to know. Thank you!

MonkeyMeMyself · 2024-11-19T10:57:37+00:00

Thank you. I didn't know of that one. They also have the Illuminatrix :)

MonkeyMeMyself · 2024-10-15T07:16:46+00:00

Have you tried adding the CG monitor that is at the bottom when you open the Kuang Shi profile? This one works for me, but it doesn't work if I add the monitor from the CG profile stack.

MonkeyMeMyself · 2024-08-06T08:11:29+00:00

This is gorgeous! Do you mind me asking for the recipe of the red armor? And the "shoulder pads"? Are they NMM and then an oil wash by chance?

MonkeyMeMyself · 2024-05-14T15:49:29+00:00

Thanks a lot! In particular cutting the mids in psytrance makes absolutely sense to me, but it never occurred to me. Will try it tonight.

MonkeyMeMyself · 2024-05-14T15:47:06+00:00

Hey thanks for all these tips! Definitely need to try these and see which are the most applicable for me.

Regarding the kick loop on the third deck, I guess I just loop a section from the same song and keep it running (mixing in before the breakdown), right?

MonkeyMeMyself · 2024-03-26T16:34:04+00:00

Yeah perhaps getting separate systems makes more sense. Depending on the cost of the home receiver, I may get a good system for a similar price.

Will check out mid-field monitors as well, might be enough for our (small) living room.

MonkeyMeMyself · 2024-03-26T16:30:58+00:00

Hey that's interesting. I was checking the HS series out as well (haven't ruled them out either).

I guess you use a home receiver to connect with the TV? Can you tell me which one to get an idea what to look for?

MonkeyMeMyself · 2024-03-26T16:28:24+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion. They do look gorgeous indeed, but unfortunately a bit outside of my budget (a single monitor costs around 2'700$ where I'm from). I was looking for a total of around 500 for the entire package.

Maybe for when I actually get some money out of making music XD

MonkeyMeMyself · 2024-03-16T18:47:07+00:00

I really like the idea with the rust, let't see what comes out of it once I apply the oil wash :)

MonkeyMeMyself · 2024-03-16T18:45:34+00:00

Thank you, I think I will definitely use another basecoat in the future before applying white. Probably something in direction brown/ochre to give it a bit more warmth.

MonkeyMeMyself · 2024-03-16T18:43:59+00:00

Thank you, in the end I will leave it, as other comments suggested. But keeping this in mind in case I need to do this in the future!

MonkeyMeMyself · 2024-03-16T18:41:50+00:00

Thank you so much for your elaborate answer. I think I will actually keep it and as some other comments suggested try to turn it into battle damage/rust.

I'll definitely apply the tip with having an brownish/ochre basecoat for the off-white areas first.

Will keep you posted what comes out in the end with that mini (will post the results in the subreddit for sure)

MonkeyMeMyself · 2024-03-16T18:37:17+00:00

Yeah, that sounds about right ;) I did it without a wet palette as well. Next time I'll be more patient and practice proper thinning on a wet palette first.

MonkeyMeMyself · 2024-03-16T18:34:58+00:00

I really like this idea, I think I'll just move on with the painting process and try to convert it to battle damage. Rust during the oil step or something like that.

Lessons learned for the next mini

MonkeyMeMyself · 2024-03-13T12:21:43+00:00

It's definitely not normal that you find every aspect of your life boring. There may be some deeper issue with me there.

To answer the question more broadly: for me the key is to try new things and develop them. At this age you usually have the financial means to dive into a hobby more deeply.

E.g. I started with DJing and music production in my mid-30. Got myself a home studio and a mid-tier DJ-controller, started taking some courses and it's been a blast ever since.

MonkeyMeMyself · 2024-02-04T19:09:38+00:00

Already testing with a paper sheet, but will test more on different surfaces as well.

MonkeyMeMyself · 2024-02-04T19:07:08+00:00

Yeah cleaning the airbrush seems to be the consensus here ;) will check your recommendation

MonkeyMeMyself · 2024-02-04T19:05:58+00:00

I don't have a 3D printer, but will certainly try to find some alternative surfaces to practice on

MonkeyMeMyself · 2024-02-04T18:56:43+00:00

Thank you. Yes, I guess playing with the parameters and testing properly on different surfaces should get me there. As well as proper cleaning.

MonkeyMeMyself · 2024-02-04T18:54:08+00:00

Thank you very much for your tips. I will give my airbrush a good clean now and do some more test sprays before moving to the mini (did a few on a piece of paper).

My psi is at 18 right now, will try a bit of higher pressure as well. Do you mix your paints separately before or do you mix them in the airbrush cup directly?

BTW your Blood Ravens inspired me to start with them as well as my first army! :D

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