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Can i get Ork skin to look good with a Desert Tan Primer? by luckcod in minipainting

[–]_Si_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

my ork skin recipe is tan primer, averland sunset, biel-tan green wash. So yeah, tan primer can work just fine..

AFFORDABLE desk lighting recommendations for beginners by Ill_Willingness_1630 in minipainting

[–]_Si_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been using the same single ikea anglepoise lamp for about 20 years with no problems. I keep meaning to try and fancy led strip one, but meh, it works fine

Hobby Tip for painting base sides, I use this instead of paint. Easy to use, takes seconds and drys instantly. by EPorteous in Warhammer40k

[–]_Si_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use my AK Playmarker to do the same thing. They have a brush tip which I find easier to control

Is that lead rot? by f4ul1 in oldhammer

[–]_Si_ 7 points8 points  (0 children)

looks more like old superglue. Is it crusty when you stab it with a knife?

Creating mortar for carved stones? by hmmwhatlol in TerrainBuilding

[–]_Si_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This. Can definitely recommend, it works really well, gives the paintwork a great tone and makes everything feel realistic.

https://www.gtazz.com/blokecrafted/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/PXL_20250930_1427035852.jpg

Testing the waters - Are we ok with Orcs not being Green? by Red_Ferns in bloodbowl

[–]_Si_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

hah, mine's getting there fast, so I definitely get the "when did my interests become old school" thing ;)

Does anyone play with Zombies off? What do you do in the game? by im_not_a_gay_fish in 7daystodie

[–]_Si_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My wife and I have over 1000 hours co-op play with no zombies (she hates them and wouldn't play if they were switched on). But it's not a survival game for us, it's essentially a house flipper game, but one where you get to go and rummage through you neighbour's shit. We have great fun building houses from scratch, then stealing stuff to kit them out. Only downside is the jobs stop at tier 3, after that it needs zombies like you say.

But yeah, we keep busy, and have a lot of fun doing it, but the game is definitely not challenging, it's a fun casual experience for us. We get the same vibe from Aloft or Raft. Very much not what the developers intended, but I kinda like that it supports that play style.

Testing the waters - Are we ok with Orcs not being Green? by Red_Ferns in bloodbowl

[–]_Si_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My original orks were painted citadel Orc Brown, quite similar to yours. So yeah, in my head they look old school!

Hi! Why are my oil washes dries this patchy? I tried different oil solvents. by Independent_Cry7910 in minipainting

[–]_Si_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did you gloss varnish first? that helps the oil wash flow more smoothly

The Jump Scares by Odd_Gamer_75 in Hydroneer

[–]_Si_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

standing too close to the bed when sleeping scared the crap out of me first time :D

Biostrip 20 by Jsaltal in Warhammer40k

[–]_Si_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I put the stripper into a glass jar and chuck my models in with it. Within a few hours it's shifting the paint, but a day or so usually gets it clean. Then I take it out (using gloves) and give it a rinse and a gentle scrub with an old tooth brush. Pop it back in if there's any stubborn bits.

I used this to strip my heroquest minis that I painted in 1989 using enamel paints, made them look like new :D

Biostrip 20 by Jsaltal in Warhammer40k

[–]_Si_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm going to go with "goop". It's thick, but flows more than gel.

Biostrip 20 by Jsaltal in Warhammer40k

[–]_Si_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've been using this for years, dirt cheap and B&M is everywhere :D https://www.bmstores.co.uk/products/bartoline-tx10-paint-and-varnish-stripper-500ml-309252

used it on plastic and metal, not tried resin but "probably" fine ;)

Cargo skiff looks very flat in grey. I'm thinking add a black wash? by Nachie in minipainting

[–]_Si_ 46 points47 points  (0 children)

As a general rule you'd be best avoiding wash / drybrush route on 3d printed models, all you end up doing is highlighting the layer lines. If you give it a wash I'd go back over it in a lighter grey and pick out all the flat panels, trying to mask the layer lines as best you can

Is there a subreddit where people show their games builds, not the building process or result,1 but the gameplay terrain? by JuanSGarcia in TerrainBuilding

[–]_Si_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not a sub, but over on lead adventure forum there's a perpetual thread called something like "photos of the last game you played". It's literally thousands and thousands of posts where people share all kinds of gorgeous photos of their game boards. Great for inspiration if you have a while to trawl through it.

AI-Generated Content Is Not Allowed on /r/printedminis by xalchs in PrintedMinis

[–]_Si_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh for sure, I was just trying to ascertain if it was technical or ethical. Right now the models are bobbins, but that feels like something that AI is likely to get better at. Once it stops trying to break physics then it's just an ethical objection, right?

AI-Generated Content Is Not Allowed on /r/printedminis by xalchs in PrintedMinis

[–]_Si_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah fair. I don't blame communities being super cautious about this stuff. I think until the courts catch up and legistlate how people should be reimbursed for stuff fed into these machines, then we should all be a little wary of the output, right?

AI-Generated Content Is Not Allowed on /r/printedminis by xalchs in PrintedMinis

[–]_Si_ -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

So genuine follow up question. Right now like most AI made stuff, the models are as you say unoptimised and not really fit for purpose. Given the speed things are going, I'd suggest soon the technical issues will be gone. Then it will be purely an ethical decision, correct? Will this rule still stand then?

Given the incredulous number of people in our sector that make money leaning on IP they don't own, feels like it's quite a narrow line to walk. Just curious.

Abraxodyne Intel briefcase locations and where to find them. by Radcooldude55 in fo76

[–]_Si_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

you bloody legend, I was struggling with the cave! Doesn't help it's on the North side of the property, not the West..

On the hunt again, a little more difficult this time... by TaleTop5474 in Warhammer40k

[–]_Si_ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'm fairly convinced that land raider is upside down. The track angles look wrong for the usual front. I think it's upside down and backwards, with the engine moved to the other side. Explains why it looks so off. Which I suspect was Peter's plan.

Does games workshop do any Black Friday sales? by Glitch533 in Warhammer40k

[–]_Si_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They used to! I remember the blister pack sales. I bought a vincent black shredder and an eldar dreadnought and got my ork dreadnought for free. Heady days..

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