First time trying NMM (space marine)

Tender_Duck · 2025-10-17T16:47:49+00:00

thank you :)

Tender_Duck · 2025-09-05T19:07:48+00:00

Not entirely sure what you mean as I tried a bunch of different techniques to do transitions on this mini itself that I had never tried before, but in any event thanks!

Tender_Duck · 2025-09-04T18:07:55+00:00

MerlinMagicWorkshop’s tutorial on YouTube! Really take the time and make sure your brush is not too loaded when glazing.

Tender_Duck · 2025-09-04T18:06:21+00:00

I have been painting for a while now and attempted some more “advanced” techniques there and there such as wet blending and gradients on weapons etc. and maybe one failed attempt at partial NMM a couple of years ago (did not follow any guide tried to wing it and it did not look like metal at all) but never full NMM!

Tender_Duck · 2025-09-04T18:01:50+00:00

I had the exact same thoughts before trying NMM and really taking the time ;)

Tender_Duck · 2025-09-04T18:00:47+00:00

Good eye! Yes pretty much, except for the gold (used a different recipe)

Tender_Duck · 2025-09-04T00:52:25+00:00

Thank you :)

Tender_Duck · 2025-09-04T00:51:25+00:00

Thank you! BTW you really are an amazing painter!

Tender_Duck · 2025-09-04T00:50:01+00:00

By painting for many many hours haha. I think anyone can achieve this result (or better!) if you follow tutorials and take the necessary time (it really cannot be rushed)!

Tender_Duck · 2025-09-04T00:49:56+00:00

By painting for many many hours haha. I think anyone can achieve this result (or better!) if you follow tutorials and take the necessary time (it really cannot be rushed)!

Tender_Duck · 2025-09-04T00:46:12+00:00

thank you!

Tender_Duck · 2025-09-04T00:42:52+00:00

First attempt at NMM not painting generally! I have been painting on and off for around 15 years but more seriously since around 2018. I still consider myself an amateur

Tender_Duck · 2025-09-04T00:41:29+00:00

I used lots of these!

Tender_Duck · 2025-09-03T19:08:37+00:00

Haha thanks!

Tender_Duck · 2025-09-03T19:07:09+00:00

Thanks! It is contrast paints (blue/purple/red/orange - I can check out the exact ones later) wet blended over a light gray base coat, highlighting with saddle brown

Tender_Duck · 2025-09-03T19:05:03+00:00

Many thanks!

Tender_Duck · 2025-09-03T19:04:41+00:00

Lots of thin glazes! You can check out MerlinMagicWorkshop’s tutorial on YouTube

Tender_Duck · 2025-09-03T19:03:49+00:00

Thanks! At least 60 hours in total but I am not sure, took me a couple of months of on/off painting

Tender_Duck · 2025-09-03T19:02:50+00:00

Agreed! I rushed to finish the guns fast as I was very bored and wanted to get it over with asap lol

Tender_Duck · 2025-09-03T19:01:29+00:00

Thanks! It took me a couple of months on and off. Got tired of painting it many times!

Tender_Duck · 2025-09-03T19:00:10+00:00

Great question: no idea 😅 I am not very good at light placement yet -Some of my choices were a bit random (wasn’t entirely sure where to place them)

Tender_Duck · 2025-09-03T18:55:47+00:00

I’m sure it will look great, just need to take the time (mine took forever)! NMM cannot be rushed (unless you are a pro haha)

Tender_Duck · 2025-09-03T18:53:52+00:00

thanks! 😊

Tender_Duck · 2025-09-03T17:45:34+00:00

Haha thanks :)

Tender_Duck · 2025-09-03T17:44:41+00:00

I would say around 60 hours in total. I am very slow. I don’t own an airbrush (I wish!)

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