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97687
How about ACFX013 http://armorcast.com/store/product_info.php?cPath=100&products_id=800 if the link doesn't work just go to Cinematic Effects on armorcast.com ...
nuttja
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Jul 4, 2009
2:37 pm
97688
Bethany, It probably depends most on the type of effect you're after. You can do cool effects with clear resin, or even modeling cement used creatively. Add...
cajuratwork
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Jul 4, 2009
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97689
I don't know if this is what you had in mind but Jody TUcker used clear resin to make all the fire effects for her army including the fire ball from the mages...
Robert
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Jul 4, 2009
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97690
Some people have asked around where to get Future Floor Wax in other contries. This link was posted on the Weathering group on yahoo and it ought to help....
Rob H
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Jul 13, 2009
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97691
I entered the latest CMON contest, mainly to have a deadline to complete a mini... But I am not as happy with the results as I had hoped. I plan to continue to...
Heather ONeal
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Jul 18, 2009
1:11 am
97692
Looks pretty good to me, but for minor nit picks since you asked:   1) I think you needed one more lavel of NMM on the metal parts. They don't really pop. 2)...
Michael Koning
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Jul 18, 2009
2:51 am
97693
Thank you for the constructive feedback! 1. Agreed. I'm thinking of working in colored reflections... thoughts? the NMM already goes from pure black to nearly...
Heather ONeal
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Jul 18, 2009
7:46 pm
97694
Just finshed work on a number of figures then sprayed on a matt finish which left a white mist on them. I had heard if you respray the matt finish it will go...
majesticfeet
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Jul 22, 2009
1:44 pm
97695
What matte did you use, and what is the top layer of paint? Dan Sent from my BlackBerry. Please excuse any mispelings or typos. ... From: "majesticfeet"...
Daniel Holmes
jonascalhoun
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Jul 22, 2009
1:57 pm
97696
I'd always heard to use gloss finish if you have that problem, then, once that is dry, you go back with the matte. Some people have suggested using acetone...
Katie Gonzalez
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Jul 22, 2009
3:19 pm
97697
Another factor may have been, that you held the can too far away from the mini while spraying. If you are too far away, some of the drops may already be dry...
Dominic Heutelbeck
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Jul 22, 2009
3:39 pm
97698
Gloss finish should work, then re-cover with matte. I never use matte finish from a spray can because of this problem. Liquitex Matte Varnish is my favorite...
Dave
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Jul 22, 2009
6:08 pm
97699
The top layer would be a matt....these are previously owned pieces, I was respraying after rebasing them. I tried a GW matt but it wasn't coming out of the...
John Mcmanis
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Jul 22, 2009
7:43 pm
97700
Krylon Matte is a bit temperamental and variable. Try respraying with Dull-Cote, that usually takes care of it, at least with Krylon Crystal Clear. Usually...
Beatha Sellman
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Jul 22, 2009
8:42 pm
97701
... I've never had any problems with Krylon UV Resistant Matte up to about 65% humidity (which is as high as I've tried) other than the Krylon seems to go...
Ron Vutpakdi
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Jul 22, 2009
8:51 pm
97702
My Yahoo Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bsellman/ ... From: "Ron Vutpakdi" <vutpakdi@...> To: <mini-painter@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Wednesday, July 22,...
Beatha Sellman
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Jul 22, 2009
9:10 pm
97703
Looks like I will try with a gloss and then use the Dull-cote and see if it works. ________________________________ From: Beatha Sellman...
John Mcmanis
majesticfeet
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Jul 22, 2009
9:38 pm
97704
What scale are your four footed animals in? ________________________________ From: Beatha Sellman <bhsellman@...> To: mini-painter@yahoogroups.com ...
John Mcmanis
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Jul 22, 2009
9:38 pm
97705
Anywhere from 54mm to 1/8th scale. Don't do smaller (I airbrush mostly) - still find this group very helpful. Beatha ... From: "John Mcmanis"...
Beatha Sellman
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Jul 22, 2009
9:53 pm
97706
When it comes to basing a miniature, do you prefer to base it before priming or after? This is probably a duh question, but some minis I have look like they...
Varl
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Jul 29, 2009
8:37 pm
97707
For game minis, I would base before primer for the purpose of going fast. For exposition minis, I'll build and paint the base separatly so as to leave open...
Bruno Destrez
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Jul 29, 2009
11:24 pm
97708
Hi everyone, In the past I have painted my minis quite crisply with clean colours and little to no detail in the way of weathering, oxidisation or carbon...
nodsgrimly
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Aug 13, 2009
1:37 pm
97709
It's a matter of personal preference. For me, basing is the last step in painting any figure. I just find that it is easier to paint a figure when it is on a...
Joe
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Aug 13, 2009
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97710
Mig Productions, a spanish company, makes a line of powders specifically for doing rusts and carbon, and other generally weathering.  I'd suggest their...
Andrew Dyer
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Aug 13, 2009
3:26 pm
97711
Also the Tamiya weathering kits are very nice. Available from Starship Modeler: ...
Daniel Holmes
jonascalhoun
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Aug 13, 2009
4:06 pm
97712
I have posted a recently completed Yedharo Tauro at Coolminiornot.com under user orion1723 for comments and critiques. I had to do some modifications to it due...
orion1723
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Sep 22, 2009
1:53 pm
97713
It's not out of bounds at all, but a direct link will get you more looks... most people won't take the time to search something out but will click on a direct...
Katie Gonzalez
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Sep 22, 2009
3:12 pm
97714
To help you guys out, heres the link: http://www.coolminiornot.com/artist/orion1723 looks pretty good Orion. What scale is that?...
Paolo
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Sep 22, 2009
3:28 pm
97715
... Thanks for looking....
orion1723
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Sep 22, 2009
3:40 pm
97716
Ok, I'll give it a go.    1) Not enough contrast - between the base, and the skin tone, the entire spear, the leather armor, ax handle (and head to an...
Michael Koning
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Sep 23, 2009
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