I created a small CAP (computer aided painting) tutorial on how to find out which colors should I use to reproduce a given image.

For this I used three tools.

Paint Color Comparison Chart by Scott Sobieraj
Vim for Windows free text editor
Gimp for Windows free image editor

If you did not do so far, please download and install them.

Furthermore download and unzip the attached file.

1. Download the Paint Color Comparison Chart in a manageable format

Open Paint Color Comparison Chart in your favorite browser
In Google Spreadsheet: File | Download as | Web Page (.html, zipped)
unzip to a desirable location

2. Generate color mapping

Open vim and the paint range

Open vim, on Windows you can access it at Start | All Apps | ...

One thing that is always is asked about the scenery I build is water effects. I started playing with envirotex lite pour on laquer about 7-8 years ago and never even considered another product as envirotex works so well and is great to work with. Pricewise its around the same cost as the gaming water effects, costing around $1usd an ounce. I cant compare envirotex to any other products as I only have used envirotex.

Alright so these are the supplies you are going to need:
Pond or Lake scenery (finished to final paint)
Envirotex Lite Pour on Laquer (I am hoping that you guys in Europe can get Envirotex)
1oz mixing cups with measurements
Wooden or Plastic Stir sticks
Windsor and Newton Ink (for sure other companies inks would work but experimentation will definitely be required) I've become very fond of Windsor and newton drawing inks for not just tinting resin but also for painting minis with. Superb inks at a decent price.
Small Syringe (needed for controlled droplets when tinting with ink)
Xacto Knife

Here is some optional supplies for additional effects
Straws with bends (if you want dripping sludge pipes) ...

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Note: I would like to clarify that even though I came up with this idea on my own (greatly inspired ...

The Black Devil - Soviet Naval Infantry WWII

Youngs Miniatures, 1/10 scale, Bust

Painted by 10 ball, July 2014

All painted with acrylics, VMC & GW. W&N series 7 brushes, sizes 0 / 1



Hello,

Thought I would do an article for beginner’s on a larger scale. When I say beginner’s I mean experienced painters who havent moved up to over 54mm scales.

This is also an exercise for me in painting black, which is a challenge.

If you don’t fancy painting this bust, the techniques will apply to any.

As to avoid repeating myself though the whole guide I will say this at the beginning –

1. WATER DOWN THE PAINTS TO AROUND A MILK CONSISTENCY.
2. LET EACH LAYER OF PAINT DRY BEFORE MOVING ON TO THE NEXT LAYER.
3. REMEMBER CONTRAST, CONTRAST & MORE CONTRAST.
4. TAKE YOUR TIME & ENJOY !


STAGE 1. – PREP & CLEAN UP (Approx 1 – 2 hours)

Vital to get a good finish is good preparation. Take your time and get all those pesky mold lines and resin marks off. Is also a good idea to wash the resin
with dish soap to remove any grease etc








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I have just built my own wet palette with material you can find in almost every household.


You need:

1. Flat plastic box with lid. Package for meat, sausages, ham etc. (supermarket etc).
2. Parchment paper (baking paper)
3. Sponge cloth, 4mm thick, (maybe paper towel etc.

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