First Figures finished!!!

So the first of the Bob Murch figures are now finished. If I had seen photos of them finished when I was about to start I would have happily taken them. Now I am done I think the army painter has made their faces rather darker than I would have them. This was due to the not stirring then stirring and painting and not sponging of afterwards. Next time will be better. Funnily enough though the photos dont show up much of the shading and they look quite flat and not nearly as dark as they are in real life - clearly I need to experiment with taking photos to get a better final shot.

Which are my favourites? well I really like the marine captain and the guy with the spade - top favourite though is the rather odd choice of the bloke with the baseball bat. Although mostly in browns I really like the way the braces show up against the brown and I really like the tone of the bat. 

Painting of Figures Continues

The first lot of figures are nearing completion now. I have taken a few photos of work in progress. These are from before the adventures with Army painter shading.

Trials of using Army Painter Quick shade

Ok so just for those among us who struggle with stuff let me just say - when they tell you to tip the can 4 or 5 times to mix up the pigment - what they actually mean is get a bloody big stick and give it a good stir!!!!

I fear my figures are now going to be way over cooked as I dipped and spun on the drill and when I took them out they seemed to be no different. Having done them all I was convinced they should have more pigment so stuck a stick in and gave a stir. Sure enough there was all the pigment on the bottom - give it a quick stir and it was looking much darker.

Looked at the figures and thought I would paint it on given the amount already on - having done that - think I was still too heavy handed.

Now hoping that in drying it will lighten - worse case scenario I can repaint.......

Too much eye candy

Well not many posts this month but my Pulp figures have arrived (plus a 2nd lot) and I have started to paint them. As a rule I am a bit of a perfectionist without the diligence and so this has been a slow process for me. I am just wondering if others suffer from the eye candy depression?

My painting skills are not good and when I look at the pictures of these figures on the web I become a bit despondent. Am I alone in that - I have never used army painter dip before and am hoping that it will make all the difference.....not sure if it will though.

Still I reckon the first 12 should be completed by middle of next week.

Painting Magnifying Glass

Talking of failing eyesight - I managed to pick this up on Trade Me for NZ$7 to help with the painting. Have seen them on for over $20 so pleased with my bargain. Quality seems reasonable with the weight being good and the lens clean and clear.