My first mini!

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Nattfly

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I'm not really sure where to post this. I`m really new at this. This is my first figures :tremble: My boyfriend let me paint some of his leftover Everblights.
I thought it was really funny, so I'll probably continue with the rest of the group. Hope you like it :curl-lip:


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Nsolver

Nsolver

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Way too good to be your first minis, but if they are I think it is a really good job!. Congrats on finding the hobby!
 
Nsolver

Nsolver

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Then you take it the right way!
I wouldnt dare to show my first poor night goblin mini here on the forums, however I blame it on the hobby, It is hard to get started in this hobby when you have to get about 20-30 pots of colour, brushes and then some models to paint, before you even get the chance to do a mini. You on the other hand have most of the materials at hand at start wich is good!

Welcome here by the way!
 
TrystanGST

TrystanGST

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Nsolver said:
... It is hard to get started in this hobby when you have to get about 20-30 pots of colour, brushes and then some models to paint, before you even get the chance to do a mini. ...
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I don't think that's the case at all. You can get in on this hobby for a lot less as I've learned from my time over on a forum that's a lot more tabletop game oriented, as opposed to display painting. Some companies even sell kits with brushes, minis, 4 or 5 paints, and step by step instructions. All for about $30.
 
Nsolver

Nsolver

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@trystan, yes but i think it was quite an excellent excuse for me not having the same talent! :curl-lip:
 
Fallan

Fallan

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That is a truly great first attempt! Far from everyone would have the skill to produce something similar in the beginning. I know I didn't!

Would love some close up pictures. Hard to see the details and therefore you'll have to correct me if I'm wrong now. But it looks like you could give them a bit more shadow at the transitions between the skin and the "scale thingys" to make em pop a bit more. Also around the teeth and the root of their claws.

Anyhow, awesome job! :)
 
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markallanreynolds

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Beautiful work for a beginner! I'm about to tackle my Zombicide figures and I haven't painted in over 15 years or more - I'm WAY concerned about their outcome but you give me hope ;)
 
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Nattfly

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Fallan said:
That is a truly great first attempt! Far from everyone would have the skill to produce something similar in the beginning. I know I didn't!

Would love some close up pictures. Hard to see the details and therefore you'll have to correct me if I'm wrong now. But it looks like you could give them a bit more shadow at the transitions between the skin and the "scale thingys" to make em pop a bit more. Also around the teeth and the root of their claws.

Anyhow, awesome job! :)
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Thanks everyone! You are absolutely right! I was a little afraid to use shadows and highlights. I'll try to do some more! :)
 
Chrispy

Chrispy

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Yep- you did really good starting out the gate. When I did my first couple of minis, I over sprayed primer and had no clue as to blending and such.. Heck, I was also using left over enamel paints from tank kits my brother had. So, all in all it wasn't as good as this. You must've had a good teacher or at least had some idea of what to do to get this far so quick! :D
 
Dragonsreach

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Those are pretty damn good for a first set, in fact better than one or two long term painters I'm familiar with locally.
I'm looking forward to seeing what you'll be achieving with more practise.
 
Tee999

Tee999

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nicely done nattfly. welcome to both the hobby and the forums. I second what alot of previous people said. real great work for your first go at it.
if you really find you enjoy this hobby this place has alot of good resources.

tee
 
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Nattfly

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Chrispy said:
Yep- you did really good starting out the gate. When I did my first couple of minis, I over sprayed primer and had no clue as to blending and such.. Heck, I was also using left over enamel paints from tank kits my brother had. So, all in all it wasn't as good as this. You must've had a good teacher or at least had some idea of what to do to get this far so quick! :D
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I have the best teacher. I have looked when he paints and it has probably helped a lot. I probably would not have had a clue what I would do otherwise. It has been very easy to start when all that was needed was already at home.

Thank you all! Now I was inspired to continue!
 
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