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<blockquote data-quote="1Mac" data-source="post: 6081038" data-attributes="member: 48998"><p>I've got photos of my next batch of minis coming up, but this is a good time to give a quick description of my technique. After initial prep work (trimming from the sprue, cleaning flash, and making any modifications I might want), I wash the figures, then -super-glue them to appropriately-sized fender washers (most of these figures are on 3/4" washers). I then glue the mounted figures to 2" framing nails, which not only give me a good handle while I paint, but are also useful for dipping. I prime with white Krylon plastic primer and begin painting with cheap craft paints. I mostly use Delta Ceramcoat, but I use even cheaper paint for black and white. I paint one color at a time over a batch of figures, after which they come out looking something like this:</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH]56215[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>Not bad, if I may say so, but they still look a little plastic-y. I could use ink washes like mini-painters of yore to give the figures a little more depth, but I started using the "magic-dip" method. The "dip" is combination furniture polish-stain, in my case Minwax Polyshades Classic Black Satin. I attach the nail the figure is attached to to an electric drill, then dip the figure. I spin the drill inside a cardboard box to loose most of the excess, blow any large globs off that might be stuck between arms or other places, and use a paper towel to soak or dab any excess. I let it dry for a day and spray on some matte finish, after which the figures look like this:</p><p>[ATTACH]56214[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>I let the matte finish dry, then simply pry the mounted figures off the nail. And that's it!</p><p></p><p>Here are some orc specials, with Sven the viking on hand for size comparison:</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH]56216[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>These are mostly Caesar Miniatures figures. The crone is a modified Arcane Legions figure, and the drummer is a head swap with a Hat Industrie "Jungle Adventure" figure.</p><p></p><p>Here's the rest of the orc horde:</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH]56217[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>Apart from removing some weapons and other bits, these figures are as they came in the box.</p><p></p><p>Finally, some sample goblins, also from Caesar Miniatures:</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH]56212[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>These guys have even fewer modifications than the orcs.</p><p></p><p>The hordes face off!</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH]56213[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>My next project is centaurs and kobolds. It will probably be a while before they're ready, so let me know if you have any questions in the meantime!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="1Mac, post: 6081038, member: 48998"] I've got photos of my next batch of minis coming up, but this is a good time to give a quick description of my technique. After initial prep work (trimming from the sprue, cleaning flash, and making any modifications I might want), I wash the figures, then -super-glue them to appropriately-sized fender washers (most of these figures are on 3/4" washers). I then glue the mounted figures to 2" framing nails, which not only give me a good handle while I paint, but are also useful for dipping. I prime with white Krylon plastic primer and begin painting with cheap craft paints. I mostly use Delta Ceramcoat, but I use even cheaper paint for black and white. I paint one color at a time over a batch of figures, after which they come out looking something like this: [ATTACH=CONFIG]56215._xfImport[/ATTACH] Not bad, if I may say so, but they still look a little plastic-y. I could use ink washes like mini-painters of yore to give the figures a little more depth, but I started using the "magic-dip" method. The "dip" is combination furniture polish-stain, in my case Minwax Polyshades Classic Black Satin. I attach the nail the figure is attached to to an electric drill, then dip the figure. I spin the drill inside a cardboard box to loose most of the excess, blow any large globs off that might be stuck between arms or other places, and use a paper towel to soak or dab any excess. I let it dry for a day and spray on some matte finish, after which the figures look like this: [ATTACH=CONFIG]56214._xfImport[/ATTACH] I let the matte finish dry, then simply pry the mounted figures off the nail. And that's it! Here are some orc specials, with Sven the viking on hand for size comparison: [ATTACH=CONFIG]56216._xfImport[/ATTACH] These are mostly Caesar Miniatures figures. The crone is a modified Arcane Legions figure, and the drummer is a head swap with a Hat Industrie "Jungle Adventure" figure. Here's the rest of the orc horde: [ATTACH=CONFIG]56217._xfImport[/ATTACH] Apart from removing some weapons and other bits, these figures are as they came in the box. Finally, some sample goblins, also from Caesar Miniatures: [ATTACH=CONFIG]56212._xfImport[/ATTACH] These guys have even fewer modifications than the orcs. The hordes face off! [ATTACH=CONFIG]56213._xfImport[/ATTACH] My next project is centaurs and kobolds. It will probably be a while before they're ready, so let me know if you have any questions in the meantime! [/QUOTE]
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