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I picked up some armypainter strong tone because ive kind of wanted to try it and figured it couldnt hurt to add it to my ever growing paint collection.

Does anyone that uses alot of this stuff mind giving me a few pointers.

I will be painting it on. actual dipping seems way too uncontrolled for me. Is it better to thin it out a bit with mineral spirits or better straight from the tub?

Id rather avoid the same boring tone over and over, i was thinking of adding a bit or blue/brown/black into it - is tinting it with a bit of windsor and newton oil color a good idea? does it drastically change the properties if i add a bit of oil color?

Cannot answer your questions as never tried to thin or alter color of quickshade, but definitely go for painting it on the minis: much more control, way cleaner result. Only be aware that the brush you're going to use will not last long.

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I've used the Quickshade Strong Tone (specifically on my nids way back when they were Leviathan schemed).

Definitely paint it on, otherwise it really is a disastrous mess. I used a ratty cheap hobby brush (so I could just toss it when I was done).
I didn't thin it at all, which was half the draw (because it's an incredibly resilient protective coat).
I would honestly just leave it as is, no thinner required.

But as for adding something (tints and such), I couldn't tell you. I mix up my own washes anymore for that particular direction. I feel like I've personally outgrown quickshade, just because by the time my paint jobs are done and need a protective coat, they're DONE done. Make sure you use this product in the same manner; as an option rather than a crutch.

I do have an idea for you though. Look up the wash recipes that use Future Floor Polish, and see what you can do with that. Gives the tinting colors you choose, and gives you a protective coating as well.