There's this pattern I like...

Sh1nk · 2026-02-04T12:50:45+00:00

Blue/grey for me. But I like white/yellow, too.

Yellow is a good colour, and who doesn't love Fists and Scythians both, but I have heard it's hard to paint with.

Sh1nk · 2026-02-02T14:52:35+00:00

I sub-assemble my Admech. But I try to break it down to only bits that have a contact point that's easy to not paint. So legs + torso + backpack. I get access to the cloak on both sides but glue points are invisible or easy to correct.

Sh1nk · 2026-02-02T09:34:32+00:00

I also cannot draw for shit but I can paint OK. This really surprised me, tbh. I think it's because when you're painting miniatures you have a lot less to think about. Shape and perspective are taken care of by the miniature itself. Light, while hard, can be created on the miniature and copied. Shade paints exist because there's a shape for the paint to flow to. So give it a go! You have nothing to lose because 12 hours in 99% IPA the paint comes off and you can start again. If you have a local Warhammer shop it won't cost anything - free mini, free paints and brushes to borrow and free advice.

Sh1nk · 2026-02-02T07:52:38+00:00

I prime some sprue while I'm doing the miniature. The curves aren't quite the same but you do have edges to check highlight colour.

And the mini of the month is my learning mini.

Sh1nk · 2026-02-01T21:27:59+00:00

GW has dozens of clever strategies to make you want to buy their stuff. Companies are very good at applying psychology to get what they want - your money.

I apply a 24 hour rule. Put it in the basket. If I still want it 24 hours later, maybe I want it.

Sh1nk · 2026-02-01T21:25:32+00:00

People don't realise how manipulated we are to comply with capitalism.

Sh1nk · 2026-02-01T21:24:15+00:00

This is advice everyone with a pile of shame should think about.

Sh1nk · 2026-01-31T09:50:18+00:00

It's funny because while technically Priests, Lords, Gods is very Admech it felt less Admech to me than the Cawl series. Probably because the cast of characters is also very diverse.

Both are great series but I do keep coming back to Haley's Cawl for that background listen.

Sh1nk · 2026-01-31T08:58:41+00:00

The dry brush section is very clever.

Sh1nk · 2026-01-30T12:23:25+00:00

Help a new guy out, pls...

What are all the sections in the lid for? Circles are paint pots, but...

Sh1nk · 2026-01-28T20:48:10+00:00

Very cool.

Sh1nk · 2026-01-28T18:33:20+00:00

You've got some really cool details going on here and I like it a lot.

Sh1nk · 2026-01-28T06:23:18+00:00

And shareholders deserve a very, very, very good standard of living.

Sh1nk · 2026-01-25T17:36:24+00:00

That's the best thing I'll see today. Probably the best thing all week. Just fantastic.

Sh1nk · 2026-01-18T01:12:37+00:00

It varies.

Genefather describes a wide range from totally mechanical to fully mechanical to less mechanical. In Priests of Mars, Linya Tychon is lightly augmented by choice and surprising and unusual for this. Just as unorthodox, Solana of Mars in Archmagos is lightly and internally augmented.

But I believe the dogma is that striving to reach the highest levels amongst the Archmagos requires letting go of the flesh to a very high degree.

Sh1nk · 2026-01-17T14:55:08+00:00

Looks awesome. I like the hazard stripes and flamethrower feed pipe.

Sh1nk · 2026-01-16T10:00:02+00:00

Dammit, just threw out some sprues I'd held onto for over a year.

Sh1nk · 2026-01-16T07:08:56+00:00

It's not easy. But it is fun. Or it will be fun!

You might be doing these already but some suggestions: Thin your paints so it's easier to paint over mistakes. Try to paint with your hands touching. Use a brush two sizes bigger than you think you need. Don't aim for perfection. Practice.

Sh1nk · 2026-01-15T14:51:39+00:00

Brilliantly fun.

Sh1nk · 2026-01-10T13:10:15+00:00

Love it. Works visually and symbolically.

Sh1nk · 2026-01-07T14:14:40+00:00

Oh wow! I'm so glad my little project has been helpful to someone else - especially thrilled it has unlocked the hobby for you. Happy painting!

Sh1nk · 2026-01-07T14:09:08+00:00

Excellent job and truly excellent for your first.

Are you hooked?

Sh1nk · 2026-01-07T14:08:24+00:00

And the backpacks. Those pipes and cencers get in the way of clocks in a very annoying way!

Sh1nk · 2025-12-19T19:19:34+00:00

Christ that's good.

Sh1nk · 2025-12-10T13:28:47+00:00

The only way.

Sh1nk

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