Warhammer 101: The Chaos Gods
14 October 2022
Warhammer miniature painting: Space Marines Captain
3 November 2022We treat our work as a hobby. That’s why we paint our miniatures with such passion and
commitment! Although miniature painting process may seem complicated and difficult, with the right amount of knowledge it becomes one of the most enjoyable ways to spend your time.
There are all kinds of steps when it comes to painting miniatures. You have to own specialized equipment, prepare everything that surrounds the miniature (including your workspace) and then you can get down to painting itself. Sounds overwhelming? Let’s simplify it!
Preparation
As I mentioned earlier, before miniature painting process starts, you need to prepare a few things. Your workspace can look however you want it to look but there should be a few mandatory items on it. First, you should have different types of paint brushes. They don’t have to be expensive at all, but there are certain features that they should have. One, very important kind of brush is a small tip brush. It’s good for detailing, which is very common when painting miniatures. You can also invest in a larger one for base coating (we do this part with an aerograph) and a stiff-bristled brush for drybrushing.
As for paints, we use acrylic ones, as they have the best coverage and durability. If you want to get started with painting your own models, we suggest buying few primary colors, some for armour and some for the skin. You can also include some metallics if you want to bring more dimension to the miniature. A very useful thing to keep in your workspace is a palette for thinning paints. It can save you lots of work.
We also use a gripping tool that grabs the miniature at its base. This makes the painting process easier, as it helps you to get to all the difficult details of the models.
Assembly

In order to make sure that the miniature is ready for painting, it just be assembled first. Each part of the model should be cut out of its sprue with surgical precision. Then, using a scalpel, delicate sandpaper and green stuff, all imperfections in the plastic are smoothed out. After that, the parts are glued together and the gaps are filled where the joints are not perfect. Finally, the miniature is ready to be painted.
Painting

Each first step to painting involves priming your miniature. The colour is dependable on your model of choice, but this is a key part of the painting process. Acrylic paints don’t stick well to most materials, so priming your miniature will asesure you that the paint will adhere to it.
After priming which takes around 10-15 minutes, you can proceed to apply the basecoats in thin and even layers. The most important thing here is to be patient with your model and cover it as smooth as possible. In our case, this is level 1 of painting. It is best used in situations when the main problem is the volume of models.
Another thing you can do is to provide your miniature with some shading and base highlighting. This gives the model more dimension and is best for painting in large quantities.
The last part is for more experienced painters. It requires more skill and it mainly deas with details, e.g. gradiends and advanced techniques such as freehands.
Miniature painting process – summary
As you can see, miniature painting process is not as complicated as it seems. As long as you remember that you are doing it as a form of fun and developing your passion – you will never get bored. And believe us, it’s the best feeling to finish your (or someone’s) dream miniature. It’s pure bliss!
You have plenty of ways to paint your miniatures and this is just our way. You can create real art!
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