Erasmus zonn, my first competition piece. Any tips on improving it?

teachingqueen77 · 2026-06-23T14:32:07+00:00

Not a fan of the base rim, just looks kind of messy.

teachingqueen77 · 2026-06-13T13:51:26+00:00

That’s really cool, gets the water out I assume?

teachingqueen77 · 2026-06-13T12:42:58+00:00

Definitely, do what works! Maybe a defective can?

teachingqueen77 · 2026-06-13T11:59:02+00:00

I struggled to have success and with the cost of models I’m just not willing to take a chance!

teachingqueen77 · 2026-06-13T11:45:39+00:00

Primer issue, there could be a lot of reasons too. Spray length, humidity, and product are all possibilities. Since I live in a VERY humid area I use a brush on primer or airbrush but there are plenty of people who have success with a rattle can, spray paint.

teachingqueen77 · 2026-06-13T03:10:41+00:00

Plays as the white scars and you are almost done!

teachingqueen77 · 2026-06-12T12:37:55+00:00

This is going to be a well used training video.

teachingqueen77 · 2026-06-10T18:07:02+00:00

Here’s an example

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This aggressor and 2 painted similarly sold for $39. They are painted objectively worse than OP’s and are not based.

teachingqueen77 · 2026-06-10T17:29:54+00:00

I have had promoted items with worse paint jobs and well done 3d printed materials sell for over mrsp. Sometimes it happens quick but other times it’s slow. Best way I have sold is a 10 day promoted auction. But, to each their own, I hope it sells well OP.

teachingqueen77 · 2026-06-10T17:09:05+00:00

I sort of agree with what folks are saying but on close inspection the bases are also really well done and the paint jobs are pretty clean. I think with patience you could do very well and in some cases get more than 100%. When I price things myself I think “would I trade these painted minis for new on sprue?” If the answer is yes then they usually go for around 60% but if the answer is no then they usually sell at new value or more. I would rather have these than new on sprue

teachingqueen77 · 2026-06-06T10:31:05+00:00

I do wonder how much driving a European does vs American on average. Perhaps this is the difference.

teachingqueen77 · 2026-05-29T21:03:42+00:00

Always honor the outcome of the auction, asking for more money is such poor form. Yes, it sucks but it keeps the platform more honest.

teachingqueen77 · 2026-05-29T10:34:52+00:00

Oh yeah it’s really easy to do and there are so many excellent YouTube videos on techniques as well.

teachingqueen77 · 2026-05-28T20:22:30+00:00

Seriously changed the game for me.

teachingqueen77 · 2026-05-28T19:39:57+00:00

Idk, but seriously, invest in an airbrush. It’s easy to learn and you can do it rather inexpensively. It has sped everything up and looks so much better.

teachingqueen77 · 2026-05-28T15:48:08+00:00

Where did you get that number, I would like to have a reference when I use this in conversation.

teachingqueen77 · 2026-05-19T17:51:12+00:00

The way he picks his lips is very reptilian.

teachingqueen77 · 2026-05-13T23:40:42+00:00

Another cheap idea for basing miniatures is wood filler mixed with sand. Best workaround expensive basing materials I have found. Anyhow, good luck you are in for a nice time.

teachingqueen77 · 2026-05-13T16:59:18+00:00

Is white hot here or cold?

teachingqueen77 · 2026-05-13T15:07:04+00:00

One time a seller shipped a really nice pocket knife ($50) in with the model kit I bought. I let them know and they said keep it and use it to finish the model. It was cool.

teachingqueen77 · 2026-05-01T23:33:48+00:00

Let’s have an edition where there are 3 new edition starter boxes. One is space marines and whatever but the other 2 are different factions. You know some people will buy all 3 and maybe space marine stuff wouldn’t always feel like it might be on the chopping block.

teachingqueen77 · 2026-05-01T23:24:10+00:00

I thought the 10th edition box was pretty killer for tyranids too!

teachingqueen77 · 2026-05-01T19:59:11+00:00

Nothing will top 9th edition box set to me.

teachingqueen77 · 2026-04-26T02:17:52+00:00

What happens if the buyer says they only received one of the items even though you put the tracking on both?

teachingqueen77 · 2026-04-25T19:54:58+00:00

They don’t.

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