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Anonymous
7/3/2025, 2:05:55 AM No.96002674
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Here is my first mini painted, do you have any tips for beginners in how to get the best results. Things like eyes and small parts are a nightmare and just want advice for controlling brush strokes. Also, which method is best for removing paint?
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Anonymous
7/3/2025, 2:07:17 AM No.96002678
>>96002674 (OP)
I've seen a lot worse for a first mini, the best thing you can do is ju
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Anonymous
7/3/2025, 2:09:03 AM No.96002692
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>>96002674 (OP)
That's pretty damn good to be honest.
Anonymous
7/3/2025, 2:11:59 AM No.96002707
>>96002674 (OP)
Thin yo- oh wait that's not too shabby

Try shading and highlighting your model
Anonymous
7/3/2025, 2:12:41 AM No.96002711
>>96002678
Based stroke poster
Anonymous
7/3/2025, 2:19:14 AM No.96002749
>>96002674 (OP)
>starting Warhammer 40k in 2025
Kek
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Anonymous
7/3/2025, 7:35:16 AM No.96004063
>>96002674 (OP)
Paint More, those things come with experience
Anonymous
7/3/2025, 10:52:16 AM No.96004688
>>96002674 (OP)
>advice for controlling brush strokes.
You just need to properly stabilize your hands. Try searching "hand stability painting miniatures" on youtube, something will come up.

>Also, which method is best for removing paint?
I just leave mine in 99% isopropyl alcohol for a while and then use a toothbrush. Alternatively, you can buy paint strippers from common paint brands like AK, GSW....
Anonymous
7/3/2025, 11:14:09 AM No.96004752
>>96002674 (OP)
Thin your paints
Anonymous
7/3/2025, 11:31:31 AM No.96004806
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>>96002674 (OP)
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Anonymous
7/3/2025, 11:39:07 AM No.96004827
>>96002749
The game's dogshit, but getting just the minis in small numbers to paint is OK.
Anonymous
7/3/2025, 11:43:10 AM No.96004839
>>96002674 (OP)
Two tips:
>get a wash or two, I'd get a dark and dark brown/strong tone to get more details out
>grab a set of acryllic markers, I've found them to be much easier to highlight details and edges
Anonymous
7/3/2025, 12:21:50 PM No.96004947
>>96002674 (OP)
Great first mini
Working with inks and/or contrast paints will get you more definition,especially on metallic and leather parts
For the eyes and small details, get a kolinsky sable brush, you need a good tip. Doesn't have to be a extra small size like 0 or 00, a size 2 is fine, only the tip matters.
Anonymous
7/3/2025, 5:48:53 PM No.96006518
>>96004806
>>>>>
just put it in the fridge bro
Anonymous
7/4/2025, 5:09:46 AM No.96010453
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>>96002674 (OP)
Not bad for first painted mini. My advice is to stop buying GW brand metallics. They're thick, lump and just look bad.
Anonymous
7/4/2025, 5:22:04 AM No.96010516
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>>96002674 (OP)
Looks pretty good man. The trick to getting good control for the smaller details is that there is no trick, it just takes practice and earnest trying. The most helpful thing is to brace your painting hand on the heel of your off-hand (if you are holding the model up) close to the model for more measured strokes. Other than that, the thing that's helped me the most has been checking out painting channels on YT for ideas and techniques.

Since I'm also painting Black Legion, I found that instead of priming them black, I prime them grey and I paint the black almost last. That way I can be a little more loose and fast with the trim and details and clean them up with the black later. I also keep the backpacks and heads separate, it makes painting them so much faster. Also, a pass with a wash does a lot of work, but you get better results if you paint/dab it on selectively with a brush rather than slathering the model.