My painting=epic fail

[ElJacho]

I\'m a lousy painter, I\'ll admit it. I\'m great at modelling, but my painting is :cussing:! I have practiced and practiced, but artistic talent just isn\'t in my DNA.
So, what I am looking for is a painting service that will give me a little above tabletop quality (I\'m using the \"2 feet away they look good\" rule). I don\'t need award-winning-showcase-painting, just good old-fashioned gaming level.

I am located in the US, so stateside would be extremely helpful. Thanks in advance!

~eJ!

 

[sg2009]

i think it might help people if you say what you want painting

 

[Sauce Devil]

Before you give up on painting, what do your minis look like?

Post a couple of photos and maybe someone can tell you where you\'re going wrong.

 

[ElJacho]

Originally posted by sg2009
i think it might help people if you say what you want painting

:duh: I knew I forgot something! I am playing Word Bearers CSM.

@Sauce Devil, I also lack enough free time to actually play let alone paint.

 

[sg2009]

if you want just gaming standard then i have heard very good comments on blue table painting. I have heard there prices arnt that bad either.

 

[ElJacho]

Originally posted by sg2009
if you want just gaming standard then i have heard very good comments on blue table painting. I have heard there prices arnt that bad either.

I have been in touch w/ them already, and you are right, they are a good group. I am just trying to comparison shop is all.

~eJ!

 

[raginggaijin]

Why not use a dip method of army painting? There is a tutorial on speed painting Orks with a synopsis on how to \'dip\' paint. Well worth the read and possibly the effort.

That\'s all I got though; no recommendations on painting services. (Sorry, mate! :redface

 

[ElJacho]

Originally posted by raginggaijin
Why not use a dip method of army painting? There is a tutorial on speed painting Orks with a synopsis on how to \'dip\' paint. Well worth the read and possibly the effort.

Actually, that\'s a really good idea! Bascoat, dip, highlight if I want, then mattespray it closed.

I guess I should use white primer, but which company, suggestions?

 

[PegaZus]

I\'d just use automotive white primer. Most chain parts stores should carry it.

I wonder if a faster way would be to hit them all with primer, then with a spray can of base coat, any quick details (pouches, etc) then do a dip/wash followed by a highlight.

I could see that being no more than an afternoon\'s worth of work.

 

[mattsterbenz]

There\'s some good sprays at Wal Mart and they are very cheap too at 96 cents each. The brand is called Colorplace. I use Flat Black and Flat White without any problems. They have other colors too but most are glossy.

If you\'re using the Colorplace sprays, prime no more than a half dozen figures at a time, as the primer drys really fast, and if you are spraying a large group some of the dry dust tends to settle on the figures toward the edges, making a fuzzy effect. 6 or less figures and you are golden! (It\'s well worth it to me considering the price).

As far as wood stain goes, I have used Minwax Polyshades (you want a stain that has polyurethane varnish in it as well), \"Antique Walnut\" shade, which is their darkest color. It certainly did the job very well. All you will need is a couple cans of Testor\'s Dullcote to get rid of the shine.

-Matt