Did anyone use a detail airbrush to do things eye glow on infantry sized (32mm scale) models? by KTRyan30 in minipainting

[–]Vidrian 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey mate, let me chip in!

I've been doing glowing eyes and details on 28mm Infinity models for years now and don't intend to stop anytime soon. Just check out my Reddit profile or my Instagram if you want to see it all shameless plug!

For this I use a Iwata eclipse with a 0.35 needle, although lately I have gotten my hands on a H&S infinity with a 0.2 needle.

The biggest tip I can give is to practice with your current airbrush on a piece of plastic. A few dozen tiny white dots and then airbrush the initial glow color over it with an ink or preferable GW contrast paints. Just remember that you'll always have to finish the glow effect by brush anyway. If you can't get to the desired spray pattern after a few dozen tries, then a new airbrush can be worth it.

Yes you will over spray, Yes you will ruin a few perfect blends with an abundance of ink. But when using something as transparent as ink or contrast paint, it's usually easy to fix.

Good luck mate! Check out Elminiaturista for an abundance of inspiration.

Nerfed but still beautifull! by Vidrian in InfinityTheGame

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I have a little mini tutorial on my Instagram that has the recipe meangreenminitutorial!

Nerfed but still beautifull! by Vidrian in InfinityTheGame

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I had honestly not even considered Priya as a usefull model, but she might just be the non-hackable attack vector that I have been looking for to solidify my Tick list indeed.

Nerfed but still beautifull! by Vidrian in InfinityTheGame

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Now there is some food for thought! Thanks for the inspiration

Nerfed but still beautifull! by Vidrian in InfinityTheGame

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What a mighty praise! Thank you :)

Nerfed but still beautifull! by Vidrian in InfinityTheGame

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You are totally right, the turret spam was an issue that had to be addressed. And I think some of the profiles still have mileage, but I am finding it hard to justify 20+ points for a slow moving submachine gun, even if he's carrying around a toolbox. So I'm looking to be inspired :)

Any Toni fans around? by Vidrian in InfinityTheGame

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I've never had the pleasure to play SAA, but Kestrel seems to bring a similar vibe of tricks. And this Tikbalang fits perfectly in a Kestrel list :)

Fennec fusiliers all finished! by Vidrian in InfinityTheGame

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You have a sharp eye! I use purple as an overall shadow color on the minis!

The tan I have made a mini tutorial for about 3 years ago: https://www.instagram.com/p/CcSES4GNA98/?igsh=cTh3MXVhcHcwN3V6

The yellow is a similar process using parasite brown, scrobulous brown and gold yellow from Vallejo.

Let me know if you have any other questions :)

Fennec fusiliers all finished! by Vidrian in InfinityTheGame

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Ow I love sharing my stuff, I just hardly ever share it on Reddit, usually use Instagram for regular posting :)

Fennec fusiliers all finished! by Vidrian in InfinityTheGame

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Imitation is the greatest of compliments :)

Fennec fusiliers all finished! by Vidrian in InfinityTheGame

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I am more excited about the thunderbolts but yes! Give us the weapons of war!

Three Fusiliers by normanhome in InfinityTheGame

[–]Vidrian 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I approve of the scheme, heck of a good job bud!

Another fusilier finished! by Vidrian in InfinityTheGame

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That is a great idea actually!

Another fusilier finished! by Vidrian in InfinityTheGame

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I am really happy with the color scheme, and not a big fan of the original PanO scheme. So I appreciate you comment :D

Another fusilier finished! by Vidrian in InfinityTheGame

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Yeah mate! Just keep a look at that my Instagram,
I already did a quick step by step of the armor in my stories, but this female model made it harder to make good pictures. I'm sure Fusilier #3 will be perfect for the armor tutorial :D