BiscuitNibbler wrote:Well its a little too late for some of that info. My girlfriend knew it was something I was thinking about so she bought huge box of space marines (think it was $215?), their codex, the rules, a citadel hobby starter set and several citadel brushes and a couple of extra paints and a can of primer. I'm not completely new to modeling, just miniatures. I worked on model cars and tanks and what no. What I really don't understand is how to blend and highlight.
Good girl!
Anyway, blending is an advanced technique best learned after youve painted an army or two. Easiest way to start is:
-Build model, clean model with soap and water. Always do this, nothing sucks more than a well painted model you spent hours on chipping because it was oily/dirty.
-Spray primer black. A later of solvent paint helps paint bond better. A single light layer will do.
-Basecoat. For you, you can skip this for most of the model, your model is already black--just hit the spots the spray missed. Paint the guns, metal bits, etc in a darker color than what you want it to look like.
-Washes. Again, no reason to wash the black bits. Liberally apply black or brown ink to everything else. This adds depth and shading.
-Drybrush, layer or both. Depending on the texture, one is more appropriate. On most flat areas, layer. On denseky textured areas and corners, drybrush. Pick a color one shaee lighter than the basecoat, and use a light hand.
-Optionally, highlight. Use a much lighter shade than the last layer. In thr case of black, this will be light gray or even white. The lighter the color, the lighter you need to apply it. Paint on only the corners and most raised edges.
-Topcoat with a matte sealer. This protects your paintjob.
You can always skip or streamline steps for a quicker army. Paint to whatever standard you like.
