"Necessary Equipment for Painting Miniatures" Topic

"There are quite a few "nice to have" pieces of painting equipment to consider, and some that you absolutely need…."

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Armand

I also would put good lighting at the top of the list.

Although sightly off topic (but related): I decided to do a nostalgia build of the old Monogram Ju-87D Stuka, first molded in 1968. But I decided to rescribe all the panel lines (to bring it to modern standards). I cannot do it in artificial light, but only with daylight. Good lighting counts.

Damon

I recommend acrylic paints, the kind found in craft stores like Hobby Lobby, Michael's, or Jo-Ann Fabrics

Oh God no, that stuff is utter shite. I had a terrain project so bought some like back in the day. The primer was rough, the paint didn't cover or was spackle. How did I ever think this was good? It's quality hobby paint or nothing for me!

Best thing for painting? Brush control! As soon as you can stay between the lines and your painting doesn't look like it was done by an epileptic we can discuss value contrast and all that.

"Oh God no, that stuff is utter shite. I had a terrain project so bought some like back in the day. The primer was rough, the paint didn't cover or was spackle. How did I ever think this was good? It's quality hobby paint or nothing for me!"

And therein lies the first problem Mr. Elmo. If he is using the Delta Ceramcoat, that's the wrong type of acrylic craft paint to use. Ceramcoat is used for certain projects mostly, (notice the first five letters of the name)….

If you use the acrylic crafts, use the Folk Arts, or Apple Barrel variety. They're economical, you get a wonderful variety of colors, and they last longer than a small pot of GW paints where you have to take a payday loan out to get 3-5 of them. Remember that some people can't afford the "pricey paints", and/or are just getting started.

The craft paints are good for groundwork, weathering, base coloring of large pieces, etc. I've also done a lot of good figure painting using them.

pricey paints", and/or are just getting started.

Like I said, brush control. If you can't paint a line the paint won't matter.

Those TaylorMade clubs still haven't made me golf like Tiger.

If you're located in the continental U.S. your local HobbyTown USA should offer a nice selection of acrylics without having to take out any payday loans. They also carry a lot of other items like washes, varnishes, flock, etc.

Thanks!

Armand

I use a variety of acrylics from all the makers & have rarely had any problem with them. The "economy" paints are too thin so I avoid them but Apple Barrel, Ceramcoat & Folk Arts. I have a few GW paints & Vallejo also but the majority are acrylics from Michael's etc.

Thanks also..

Armand