"GW Contrast Paints with Wild West Miniatures" Topic
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| The Dao | 19 Feb 2020 9:10 a.m. PST |
I recently pulled out an archive of Wild West miniatures I purchased from OldGlory25s in 2011. I find the GW Contrast Paints are providing a decent look, but most importantly are allowing for a quicker finish of so much unpainted boxes I have in storage. It also helps my locally stocked store stay in business. Overall, a feel good painting story. Photos of final product here:
jasonwglasser.com/gallery |
| mrwigglesworth | 19 Feb 2020 10:13 a.m. PST |
I found out the same thing with WWW2 and Ancients. |
| The Dao | 19 Feb 2020 11:28 a.m. PST |
Yes, large armies are definitely easy to table now. I have caught a lot of flak for using them, but it was either this method or end up leaving thousands of unpainted metal figures surviving beyond me:) |
| Thomas Whitten | 19 Feb 2020 1:27 p.m. PST |
Those look pretty nice. Above average, actually, and better than my standard dipped figures I table. |
| svsavory | 19 Feb 2020 7:32 p.m. PST |
They look good to me. I've been thinking of trying the contrast paints. I too have a backlog of gunfighter figures, but unfortunately they are black-primed. |
| KevinV | 19 Feb 2020 7:41 p.m. PST |
Nice. Thanks for posting. The quantity of my work has increased with contrast paint as well. Lots getting done. |
korsun0  | 20 Feb 2020 4:18 a.m. PST |
whats the thoughts on varnishing? I've heard that they really need some protection/can rub off raised areas easily. I'm not piling on as I have bought a heap to try, just curious to hear from those who have used them. cheers
Jon. |
| The Dao | 20 Feb 2020 7:35 a.m. PST |
I have used Vallejo Matte brush on to protect. I heard the same, but I believe it has to do with the GW primers? not sure? I have used Flat White Krylon primer/paint, rather than their sprays. No issues with paint loss. I have also painted MARS Vietnam plastic 54mm figures with the GW Contrast, heavily handled with no paint loss. For those, I used same primer above, then Vallejo Gloss brush on, and then Vallejo Matte brush on. link |
| korsun0 | 20 Feb 2020 9:09 a.m. PST |
Thanks for the advice mate, much appreciated. I like the look of your 54mm, they are nice indeed, so I'll follow your Vallejo advice, cheers
Jon. |
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