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El Lobo | 17 Dec 2017 12:57 p.m. PST |
New to hobby and would therefore like to hear your advice on what paints you use for your sci fi figures.I am looking to do a "Aliens" type game and would like advice on painting Marine camo,Aliens, scenery ,dropship etc.Thanks in advance |
Gear Pilot | 17 Dec 2017 1:47 p.m. PST |
I generally use historical camo schemes for my sci fi figures. I painted my 15mm colonial marines figures using the panting guide developed by Mick Farnworth. Here is a link: PDF link |
colgar6 | 17 Dec 2017 1:54 p.m. PST |
There has been a series of occasional articles on exactly this subject published in Miniature Wargames Magazine recently ( link ) . * The Aliens APC is described in detail in the January 2018 edition ( yes, I know it's still 2017 – but next January's issue is out already ) . * There was an article on painting the dropship in the August 2017 edition. * I'm fairly certain that there was a third article on the marine camouflage in another issue of the same magazine not so long ago, but I don't recall which one. From memory, all of these were extremely detailed articles. Hope this helps, Hugh |
Goober | 17 Dec 2017 5:52 p.m. PST |
I use automotive primer to undercoat the figures (Halfords grey, black and white, if you are in the UK). I also use the Army Painter sprays to get a good basecoat on them. Army Green is a good, all purpose green for most sci-fi armies (it also makes perfect Apple Green for early/mid WW2 Russian tanks). For subsequent detailing and shading I use a mix of GW, Vallejo and some Coat d'arms. The CDA themed sets are a good starting point – I have the US one and it will do for most camo schemes with a little creative mixing. link |
Frederick | 17 Dec 2017 7:13 p.m. PST |
All great suggestions For my Sci Fi Marines I use the GW Paints – start with a couple of light coats of Waagh! Flesh (which is a dark green) and after that Nuln Oil for the creases |
Stryderg | 18 Dec 2017 4:41 p.m. PST |
I go the other route. I like my paint schemes "factory fresh" and easy to recognize. So I go for bold blocks of colors (blues, reds, blacks, sometimes grey). Obviously my tastes are not the norm here, but I like them. Oh, and I'm a cheapskate, so I tend to use craft paints (Walmart's Apple Barrel and the like). |
El Lobo | 19 Dec 2017 10:46 a.m. PST |
Thanks for all the advice. |
Scary Robots ate my Puppy | 21 Dec 2017 8:39 a.m. PST |
For my Aliens figs I base them in black and drybrush light grey over them. This really brings out the texture of the Giger biomech details. I then pick out a few details around the mouth and claws. A grey/brown stand contrasts nicely. |
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