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97723
Hi, I just wanted to remind everyone that the 2009 Military History Weekend in Williamsburg, VA is this upcoming Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Check out the...
larry
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Oct 17, 2009
11:09 am
97724
From the pics, it appears as though you're very precise with your brush, so good job there. The first thing that drew my attention in a negative way, however,...
Scott Danby
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Oct 17, 2009
11:10 am
97725
... The main reason to thin paints is that thick paints will show brush strokes as well as give an uneven surface. If you're only applying a single layer,...
Ron
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Oct 17, 2009
2:04 pm
97726
No nothing in particular, I was trying a little lighter technique for the skin coloring as well as the blue on the loin cloth. I was also trying to do a little...
orion1723
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Oct 18, 2009
11:51 am
97727
... Hi I really like the skin tone and the way the wood turned out. I also prefer the limited pallet of the iron/bronze age look. It is grittier and more...
tcarpenterjr
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Oct 18, 2009
4:26 pm
97728
thanks for the feedback. good catch on the base size. I make them using a plastic lid and plaster of paris. maybe I will try some smaller lids. I am not sure...
orion1723
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Oct 18, 2009
10:39 pm
97729
Many miniature painters will try to convince you that only miniature paints work if you want decent results. Don't believe them. It's not like they're trying...
Steve Myers
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Oct 19, 2009
10:42 pm
97730
Craft paints are great. I don't like mixing so I buy GW paints when I want a specific "odd" color for details but 90% of my paints are of the craft variety....
Mike Tavares
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Oct 19, 2009
11:52 pm
97731
I use a mix of craft paints and Reaper, with a few games workshop thrown in for good measure, I thin all the paints to one degree or another depending on what...
orion1723
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Oct 20, 2009
12:31 am
97732
The problem with the cheap paints is that when you dilute them severely, like for airbrushing, you end up with very grainy paints because they have less...
Beatha Sellman
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Oct 20, 2009
12:59 am
97733
Beatha, If you're getting drying of paints, you owe it to yourself to switch to a wet palette! I can keep even the cheapest of paints on my palette for days ...
Steve Myers
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Oct 21, 2009
8:11 pm
97734
I am re-basing hundreds of miniatures (Dreamblade and Mage Knight) for use in Dungeons and Dragons. Those minis come on a larger base than works well with...
Steve Myers
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Oct 21, 2009
8:42 pm
97735
Steve - Unless you want to use Steel Washers mate, try Litko... There is a link to them on the front of my site: http://wargaming.info/ - you can get bases 1"...
John Moher
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Oct 21, 2009
8:49 pm
97736
Agree, Litko is the way to go. 100 bases for $12 is tough to beat: ...
Mike Tavares
shreak
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Oct 21, 2009
8:58 pm
97737
My 2 cents – As stated by others what you are paying for is pigment. More pigment equals more cost. Finely ground pigment costs more than more coarsely...
TitaniasWing@...
hjblush
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Oct 21, 2009
9:19 pm
97738
In a message dated 10/21/2009 4:43:11 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, seomarketer@... writes: oes anyone know of a good vendor who sells wooden (or another...
Grimmnar@...
logangrimmnar
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Oct 21, 2009
9:27 pm
97739
... Yeah Grimm - that was one of the outfits I was thinking of that do the terrain textured 'GW Style' bases in metal or plastic IIRC... Trouble is they are...
John Moher
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Oct 21, 2009
9:31 pm
97740
In a message dated 10/21/2009 5:32:14 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, mycenius@... writes: Yeah Grimm - that was one of the outfits I was thinking of that...
Grimmnar@...
logangrimmnar
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Oct 21, 2009
9:43 pm
97741
Gale Force 9 does a wooden economy round base that is inexpensive. They also have hexs and rectangles. ...
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hjblush
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Oct 21, 2009
9:47 pm
97742
... Ahh - right - sorry - hadn't seen those previously... -- John Moher - Auckland, New Zealand. http://wargaming.info/...
John Moher
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Oct 21, 2009
9:55 pm
97743
... What are they made from - plywood? Or some sort of cheaper MDF or Customwood? Website doesn't seem to say? J. -- John Moher - Auckland, New Zealand. ...
John Moher
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Oct 21, 2009
9:57 pm
97744
(HDF) high-density fiberboard, also called Masonite http://www.gf9.com/gf9_econo/box_o_bases_more_info.htm ... From: John Moher <mycenius@...> To:...
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hjblush
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Oct 21, 2009
10:00 pm
97745
I don't think I dare use house paint in my airbrush - I didn't pay anywhere near this for mine, but it now retails at $350 (Iwata Micron C). Nozzles alone are...
Beatha Sellman
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Oct 22, 2009
3:30 am
97746
Heather, While I'm glad you found a paint that you like, I have to say that my experience doesn't mirror your own. I have tried various paint lines which ...
Steve Myers
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Oct 22, 2009
3:33 am
97747
Interesting Steve . . . I am glad that you have good luck with craft paint - it's not worth it for me to "fight" with those paints. I guess we have to agree...
TitaniasWing@...
hjblush
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Oct 22, 2009
4:25 am
97748
... I haven't used every paint out there; mainly Citadel, Vallejo and various craft paints. I've found the Vallejos I purchased (from a local hobby store) to...
Bill Hamilton
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Oct 22, 2009
12:19 pm
97749
I think that this discussion is, for the most part, coming from those of you who paint a low volume of very high quality work; meaning several miniatures a...
Mr.Y
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Oct 22, 2009
2:50 pm
97750
I understand your point about single mini vs army painting, but I'd say that it doesn't lead your need for quality paint. let me explain: Large army painting...
Bruno Destrez
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Oct 22, 2009
10:57 pm
97751
Heather, I would be very interested in your findings. I haven't found any real difference in results between mini and craft paint, which may be due to ...
Steve Myers
cajuratwork
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Oct 24, 2009
10:20 pm
97752
A late two cents from a remote part time painter... I have used Reaper, Reaper Master, GW, and a couple different craft brands from Michael's/JoAnne Fabrics. ...
Chris Moran
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Oct 26, 2009
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