http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/8.page JForum - http://www.jforum.net IG infantry and thusly I've looked into Army Painter. Then thought twice as I'd rather not spend $30 on something I'm just wanting to try out to see if I like the result. I was wondering if I could use wood stain as a cheaper alternative to army painter? If so what brands would be the best for my buck? I've pondered this since I recall some people referring to army painter as repackaged wood stain/ varnish.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/505439/5251629.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/505439/5251629.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/505439/5251848.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/505439/5251848.page GMT
Minwax is both cheap and well documented as suitable for dipping. (Antique) Walnut is roughly equivalent to Army Painter's Strong Tone, from what I gather - a relatively dark brown, where it pools, but not so dark over the flats as to completely muddy all of your underlying colors. Can't speak from experience, here, but that's the scuttlebutt, according to my cursory research. Definitely do a test model to see if you like the effect before committing, but the experiment should only run you a few bucks - wood stain is reasonably cheap, even without comparing it the Army Painter product.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/505439/5252349.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/505439/5252349.page GMT Its stain and polyurethane - dips and protects.

It might be a bit thick and takes time to learn to use - so do some practice models correctly.

Also, if you don't want the glossy look (looks fine on my nids) then be ready to hit them with matte spray later.

best of luck!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/505439/5252381.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/505439/5252381.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/505439/5252422.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/505439/5252422.page GMT Had to actually dip as my right arm was in plaster at the time.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/505439/5253381.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/505439/5253381.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/505439/5253396.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/505439/5253396.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/505439/5253439.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/505439/5253439.page GMT
Dark Tone = Tudor
Strong Tone = Antique Walnut
Soft Tone = Pecan

Antique Walnut and Pecan are very common. ACE hardware is the only place I've found "Tudor", and sometimes they have to order it for me. Luckily it never takes long as it's my favorite dip. My experience is that big box home stores aren't interested in special orders, but most mom and pop hardware stores should order it for you.

Minwax is nearly the same thing as Armypainter in that they are both stain plus polyurethane mixes, and are about the same consistency with similar results. Folks have been using Minwax long before Army Painter existed.

If you want to know more about the entire process, check out my Brush-Dip tutorial
http://chicagoskirmish.blogspot.com/2012/01/with-liberty-and-brush-dipping-for-all.html]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/505439/5255676.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/505439/5255676.page GMT