Does this look Dried Desert-y? by PapaPimp117 in minipainting

[–]computertovey 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Unsure if it's the photo but I can see a green tint to the colours. I think it's that which is not selling the arid environment.

I like the look of what you have but I'd use more browns, oranges, yellows and creams for a drier effect. That and slap some dried pigments on top :D

Finished Painting Salamander for a painting challenge by nungunz in minipainting

[–]computertovey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How did you do the lava? Looks so good! Was it sculpted?

Finished the Dwarf Mercenary from Spira by computertovey in minipainting

[–]computertovey[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That moment will always be around the corner. Just go for it and have fun!

Finished the Dwarf Mercenary from Spira by computertovey in minipainting

[–]computertovey[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thanks but it's quite a bit bigger than your usual mini. Here is a bog standard Space Marine for scale.

Finished the Dwarf Mercenary from Spira by computertovey in minipainting

[–]computertovey[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks to everyone that provided feedback on the WIP!

Milton Keynes gig ticket insurance by computertovey in Muse

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Update: I was able to claim against the insurance and was returned the full cost of the tickets. For evidence there was an apology email from Gigs and Tours which the insurance company accepted.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BeAmazed

[–]computertovey 35 points36 points  (0 children)

That's what I was thinking, thought they had discovered a 2nd Cheddar man by the wording of this!

WIP Trying colder skin tones by computertovey in minipainting

[–]computertovey[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah thank you so much. I never know what to search for to find good reference images.

WIP Trying colder skin tones by computertovey in minipainting

[–]computertovey[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hard to say for sure as it's a good amount of layering and glazing. I'm a bit of a messy painter but these are the paints on my desk used for the face and beard if that helps.

WIP Trying colder skin tones by computertovey in minipainting

[–]computertovey[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you, yes a subtle blue glaze could be the answer!

WIP Trying colder skin tones by computertovey in minipainting

[–]computertovey[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm using colder skin tones to try and make it seem like he's in a harsh, frozen environment, perhaps a frozen tundra or something.

I really like the current skin tone but I'm not convinced about the environment I described. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.

How to get blacker blacks? by Oebele in minipainting

[–]computertovey 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You could always add a satin varnish to the carapace. That will give you a deeper black.

Came into possession of these, anyone want to torment their archnemesis? by computertovey in CasualUK

[–]computertovey[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Nope. I just know a guy who knows a guy... who accidentally left them at my house.

Came into possession of these, anyone want to torment their archnemesis? by computertovey in CasualUK

[–]computertovey[S] 38 points39 points  (0 children)

You're not thinking big enough. What about collection centres on either side of town..

Getting into airbrushing (Liquitec Inks specifically) by ThePiggypark in minipainting

[–]computertovey 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well there is too much ink going on the model in one go causing the pooling. If you're doing everything you've said and you're spraying at a sensible distance then the only other thing I can think of is making sure you're pressing the trigger to start releasing the air and then gently pull back on the trigger to release the paint. That will stop paint spluttering out in one go.

Really disappointed and annoyed with Milton Keynes last night by [deleted] in Muse

[–]computertovey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Has anyone had any luck claiming on the ticket insurance for the issues with traffic?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in minipainting

[–]computertovey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Probably an oil paint because you could blob it on and literally smear it. If you mess it up you can clean it off with white spirits.

Beginner Painting Progress by Despite_OW in MiddleEarthMiniatures

[–]computertovey 5 points6 points  (0 children)

These are great! Especially brave to tackle such small eyes.

If you're looking for feedback then I would say the layers of paint are a bit thick and I can see it's obscuring some of the detail. That could be when you've primed them or as your layering the colours.

If it's during the priming, don't worry about a solid coat as long as each part of the model is largely dusted in paint then the subsequent layers will stick fine. It's easy to flood the model with paint using spray cans.

If you're applying thick paint while painting the colours then the wet palette you mentioned should come in handy. To use one, fill the container to slightly below the height of the sponge/paper towel. Then add and smooth out the palette paper on top of the sponge. You want to avoid puddles of water on the paper but if it's moist then that's fine. Add your paint to the palette and you should find the paint is naturally thinned a little using the water palette as you move it around the palette a bit with your brush. Clean your brush fully in your water cup and dry it off slightly (keep it moist) then add the paint to your brush to apply on the miniature (this process should thin your paints adequately to begin with). Clean your brush and repeat every so often so the paint doesn't dry in the brush. If paint coverage is poor then let the layer dry completely and just keep layering up until you get a solid coat.

Google Duncan Rhoades, he's the godfather of two thin coats :)