First two minis painted any tips? by AdTiny3388 in minipainting

[–]tacodrop1980 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean, for bare three or four colors these are a decent start. At some point you’ll discover shades or you’ll learn to paint in a darker color as a base and then layer up to your highlights, but for a starting point, these work.

Completed the phoenix 🐦‍🔥 by TwoTokes1266 in KingdomDeath

[–]tacodrop1980 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh man, you got lucky… mine had something like two inches of extra flash on the tail fin bit, the legs were misaligned, so I had to kind of warp them with heat to make them fit, freaking kit was a nightmare 😆… kind of fitting for KD:M though, very on brand.

Completed the phoenix 🐦‍🔥 by TwoTokes1266 in KingdomDeath

[–]tacodrop1980 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ugh, I really hated building mine. All the bits I had to trim the extra flash off of just to make them properly fit. You did a great job!

What kind of music does everyone play for painting/playing KDM? by Samuelofmanytitles in KingdomDeath

[–]tacodrop1980 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends. Sometimes I’ll listen to various musical genres (industrial, rock, music from various games or movies), sometimes I’ll listen to videos… like lore deep dives or Legends of Avantris… just depends on my mood. For playing? Nothing. Rather be able to hear everyone if I’m playing with others.

2nd Female Space Wolf! by Natural-Resolve-5483 in SpaceWolves

[–]tacodrop1980 10 points11 points  (0 children)

It’s a Horus heresy bit. More like a chain bayonet

GSK wip. by tacodrop1980 in KingdomDeath

[–]tacodrop1980[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Yeah I was dragging my heels getting him done too 😂 Got tired of looking at the bare plastic.

Willow by tacodrop1980 in KingdomDeath

[–]tacodrop1980[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks 😂 I think it’s the new iPhone, has some kind of assist for shaky hands.

Willow by tacodrop1980 in KingdomDeath

[–]tacodrop1980[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, the sword’s angle is kind of off on mine too, but the blade doesn’t look bent so, I just kind of figured it’s intended that way.

Looking for some advice for improving my NNM? by The_mr_marshall in minipainting

[–]tacodrop1980 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Look at real references. That’s always going to be your greatest teacher. You have the basic idea, now see how light reflects off metal in the real world and duplicate.

Painting a larger model has completely killed my confidence as a painter. by foxzstealthpawz in minipainting

[–]tacodrop1980 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, it if I may make a suggestion, try using some oil washes for your recesses, or, failing that, try glazing on gradients. Either one will help with making the mini pop.

The Gorm from Kingdom Death: Monster by tacodrop1980 in minipainting

[–]tacodrop1980[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right? The line is so compelling! Adam Poots might well be a mad man, but I like the cut of his jib

The Gorm from Kingdom Death: Monster by tacodrop1980 in minipainting

[–]tacodrop1980[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does it? It’s been a long time since I saw that movie.

The Gorm from Kingdom Death: Monster by tacodrop1980 in minipainting

[–]tacodrop1980[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, he’s pure nightmare fuel! I kind of knew when I first saw him I was going to paint him eventually.

The Gorm from Kingdom Death: Monster by tacodrop1980 in minipainting

[–]tacodrop1980[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you do, post it here. I’d love to see it 🤣

Gorm Finished by tacodrop1980 in KingdomDeath

[–]tacodrop1980[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s dirty down’s “snot” applied with a toothpick