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I am in the process of painting a sm army but undercoating all the models in black takes way to long and Im 12 so I cant use choas black spraypaint. Does anyone have any tips,hints etc on how to quicky undercoat modes ?Thanks. (I mainly have this problom with single models not large vechiles but termies i find pretty easy)

just because you can't spray em legally doesnt mean an adult can't. Get one of your parents to do it would be my idea.

paint faster? you could basecoat using the major color of your army (ie blue for ultrasmurfs, red for BA, green for dark angels) that way you eliminate a step in the process, other than thati cant think of anything that would still allow your models to look good...

Ive taken chaos black paint, put it on a tile and mixed it with water -- turns out great, spreads well, and it quick

jordanis wrote:paint faster? you could basecoat using the major color of your army (ie blue for ultrasmurfs, red for BA, green for dark angels) that way you eliminate a step in the process, other than thati cant think of anything that would still allow your models to look good...

Yes but my dad says I have to paint them propaliy(yes I know I cant spell)or ill get in trouble. that. Oh and im only allowed to paint utrlamarines! that even more!!!!


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KRUDD wrote:Ive taken chaos black paint, put it on a tile and mixed it with water -- turns out great, spreads well, and it quick

That is a good idea ill think ill try that.

Why is he putting such restrictions on what your able to do, i guess i can see from his standpoint the whole not using spray paint but only allowing you to paint one type of marine? WHere is his support of creativity ??

Well, good to see you painting on a friday night than out causing trouble lol

KRUDD wrote:Why is he putting such restrictions on what your able to do, i guess i can see from his standpoint the whole not using spray paint but only allowing you to paint one type of marine? WHere is his support of creativity ??

I dont no.But he is an artist!

spya wrote:

jordanis wrote:paint faster? you could basecoat using the major color of your army (ie blue for ultrasmurfs, red for BA, green for dark angels) that way you eliminate a step in the process, other than thati cant think of anything that would still allow your models to look good...

Yes but my dad says I have to paint them propaliy(yes I know I cant spell)or ill get in trouble. that. Oh and im only allowed to paint utrlamarines! that even more!!!!

thats just asenine...and confusing...i cant imagine why your dad would make such restrictions...anyways, tell him there is no "proper" way to paint a model, its however you want to paint it, if hes looking to teach you the proper way to do it, he should help you prime them... "properly" lol

My suggestion is that you ask your dad to teach you, how to spray paint responsibly. Have him show you, demonstrate that you understand, and see if he'll cut you some slack

Assuming that you just want a painted army on the table rather than a half painted half undercoated, then you could try just base coating the major colours. You get all your minis coloured quickly and if you're Dad complains you can say it's just a base coat. Once you've got it to that point you can go back and add details/shading/layering. If you need anything else to convince him then just have 4-5 of the base coated models painted using different techniques and/or shades.

Also don't let others limit how you paint. Take their advise but adapt it to your own style before applying it. Experiment alot, you're likely to come across a method or combination that you really like.

Thanks for the help but if you dont do what he says he yells like crazy and when he yells its scary!

Stand up for yourself to put it simply, or get one of your mates to spray for you.

Wait wait wait... spray paint has an age requirement? When did this happen?

Get gesso it doesnt have age restrictions and you can get it at an arts and crafts store. dont understand where your dad is going with this buy restricting you so much. try to tell him you can paint them different ways


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Soladrin wrote:Wait wait wait... spray paint has an age requirement? When did this happen?

on the back of the can i think
correction it says keep out of the hands of children sort of thing on the back

I think there might be some confusion going on here about who's doing the restricting of what.

I believe it's GW that won't sell the spray paint to under-18's because of legal concerns about solvent abuse.

And Spya's dad wants his models to be his own work.

If I'm correct, perhaps your Dad could go with you to get the spray and, if he's concerned, make sure you're using it sensibly - protecting the surrounding area with old newspaper, not sniffing it, etc...

Relative to the cost of the models, primer is always worth the cost, even at GW's prices. Of course, there are less expensive alternatives out there too.

I no how to use spray paint and im allowed to get it BUT ineed to use my OWN money and give it to him so he buys it and gives it to me.

So spya have you had the chance to paint anything? If so post some pictures

I hand prime all my models, always have
you just get quick at it, really.

KRUDD wrote:So spya have you had the chance to paint anything? If so post some pictures

Yes i painted a termie,ork nob,dreadnat,sm with falmer,ig person.I will post them later today or tommorw.

How do you prime your models without spray?

Absolutionis wrote:How do you prime your models without spray?

I paint the whole model with choas black if thats priming(im only 12)

well some say that the best paint to use to prime is chaos blask or shadow grey if you've still got one hanging around. I still remember the days when all mini's were hand primed because we didn't have citidel spray paints the primer was a stinky white gunk" ahhh the good old days how much did they actualy suck!

I still dont get the point of posting this

Khorne Flakes wrote:I still dont get the point of posting this

Well first i just asked how to quickly undercoat a model without using spraypaint!!

Then you talk about how your parents wont let you get creative FTWWTF

Can any of our Aussie members suggest modestly-priced alternatives to GW primer that's readily available out there?

Wait your dads an artist and hes not allowing you to get creative? /facepalm

Khorne Flakes wrote:I still dont get the point of posting this

Why the negativity ? Asked a question and people are simply discussing the post ..


Spya are you watering the chaos black down and then putting it on?

KRUDD wrote:

Khorne Flakes wrote:I still dont get the point of posting this

Why the negativity ? Asked a question and people are simply discussing the post ..


Spya are you watering the chaos black down and then putting it on?

agreed

KRUDD wrote:
Spya are you watering the chaos black down and then putting it on?

not yet but i will try today later.