tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668255476316917252.post8439122652318326139..comments2024-03-25T20:55:48.523+00:00Comments on Didcot Wargames Club: Hobby Sunday 11/12/16- Deathwatch VeteransMike (Didcot Wargames Club)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04136576868354842829noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668255476316917252.post-56280973823595776892016-12-14T08:30:18.837+00:002016-12-14T08:30:18.837+00:00Thanks Joe, I think my technique is improving with...Thanks Joe, I think my technique is improving with every model I paint. I just need better quality photos of them!<br /><br />Thanks for the tip on the soap, I'll give it a go. Mike (Didcot Wargames Club)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04136576868354842829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668255476316917252.post-13550199636160337212016-12-13T23:10:06.536+00:002016-12-13T23:10:06.536+00:00The black edge highlights are looking great and I ...The black edge highlights are looking great and I like the red color throughout. It helps give them a unified spot color.<br />For the brush care, I use brush soap (brokenpaintbrush.com/brush-soap) but hand soap now and then can help clear out dried paint as well. Joe Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580338400200714419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668255476316917252.post-91268635314564695232016-12-13T12:01:54.461+00:002016-12-13T12:01:54.461+00:00Cheers Ewan. Going over again and fixing my mistak...Cheers Ewan. Going over again and fixing my mistakes is hopefully going to improve things further. At least it will be a lot easier to fix mistakes on the Deathwatch than on my White Scars!Mike (Didcot Wargames Club)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04136576868354842829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668255476316917252.post-61343649182396376792016-12-12T23:10:38.224+00:002016-12-12T23:10:38.224+00:00Long time reader, first time post, etc :)
For edg...Long time reader, first time post, etc :)<br /><br />For edge highlighting I go back over the lines afterwards using my base colour, to paint over the inside of the line and cover any bits I caught by accident. The brush does nice straight lines... It's me slapping the paint on that makes the uneven or rough edges.<br /><br />Doesn't add much to the painting time and makes a huge difference to the model!<br /><br />Also, second the paint brush in mouth method...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18126357742587398422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668255476316917252.post-63626653441507617212016-12-12T18:10:05.234+00:002016-12-12T18:10:05.234+00:00Thanks for the advice guys, will give them a shot....Thanks for the advice guys, will give them a shot. Mike (Didcot Wargames Club)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04136576868354842829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668255476316917252.post-28601829306365642922016-12-12T14:30:28.698+00:002016-12-12T14:30:28.698+00:00Looking good sir.Looking good sir.Padmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05807564950701276100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668255476316917252.post-76330564508413250362016-12-12T14:11:15.298+00:002016-12-12T14:11:15.298+00:00Don't use the funky shaped GW brushes - I'...Don't use the funky shaped GW brushes - I've had three of these now (trialling them and a freebie) and the tips bend horribly after just a few uses.<br /><br />As for real brushes, can't argue with the points already made, ensuring wet bristles first and keeping the paint out of the ferrule are both good points.<br /><br />Here's what I've found works best for me.<br /><br />1. rinse out your brushes regularly, don't wait until you've applied all of one colour.<br />2. thin your paint a little - checkout warhammer tv on youtube for plentiful examples from Duncan on how to do this.<br />3. I don't use washing up liquid to shape the brush when I'm done - sounds grim but saliva does a perfectly good job. If you put the tip of the brush in between your lips when it's fully rinsed, then draw it out, twirling it at the same time, then the saliva will hold the brush together whilst it dries. A quick rinse in water before you start next time will break it down.Triple Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18002702481127525157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668255476316917252.post-29786020600143788582016-12-12T08:05:43.941+00:002016-12-12T08:05:43.941+00:00Wash with a small amount of washing up liquid, and...Wash with a small amount of washing up liquid, and shape your brush back to a point before you leave it to air dry. To do this you crease the palm of your hand and draw the bristles back horizontally while twisting the brush a couple of timesAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10227046658382408943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668255476316917252.post-2313382572934045012016-12-12T00:59:00.755+00:002016-12-12T00:59:00.755+00:00I'm not great at brush care, but there are a c...I'm not great at brush care, but there are a couple of preventative tips that I've picked up that have really helped the longevity of my brushes in the last few years. First, always wet the brush before putting it in paint. This goes a surprising way toward keeping the paint from adhering to the bristles. Drybrushing does sort of need to be an exception, which is why you should have dedicated brushes for that. <br /><br />Second, watch how much paint you get on the brush. As best you can, avoid letting it get anywhere near the metal ferrule that holds the bristles to the handle. Paint that gets stuck in there is really hard to clean out, and really contributes to messing up the tip of the brush.WestRiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12877289116827690457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668255476316917252.post-54212496988431025722016-12-11T20:08:25.218+00:002016-12-11T20:08:25.218+00:00Cheers, I'm quite pleased with how they are co...Cheers, I'm quite pleased with how they are coming along at the moment. Mike (Didcot Wargames Club)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04136576868354842829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668255476316917252.post-10662189222000162732016-12-11T14:26:53.796+00:002016-12-11T14:26:53.796+00:00Great progress mate! I've got a few squads to ...Great progress mate! I've got a few squads to do, but only as a very small Allied contingent, I think two squads and a Corvus aircraft as I love the model, but will probably have to add an HQ? Will probably need the Codex.Siph_Horridushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07159625883822754521noreply@blogger.com