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97425
I've started experimenting with P3 paints lately, and mainly what I notice is that they have a tendency to contract - especially when thinned - on the model as...
jubilant_creations
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Sep 2, 2008
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97426
Have you tried a bit of glycerized water or a bit of thinned matt medium? ... -- ... NightLife's Den at http://www.mageblade.co.uk/den/index.html Why won't God...
Rob H
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Sep 2, 2008
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97427
Haven't tried matte medium. What I usually use is plain water or a mix of Reaper Flow Improver and water. Is there a particular brand that seems to work best...
jubilant_creations
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Sep 2, 2008
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97428
white glue as a paint additive? never heard of such a thing. IMHO, I don't think that would work at all. i've used future floor wax, thinned down, as a...
Craig Stocks
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Sep 2, 2008
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97429
... Glycerized water is just airbrush thinner without the alchol. You can pick up a bottle of glycerin at Walgreens. I use a 8 to 1 ratio water to glygerin....
Rob H
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Sep 3, 2008
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97430
I have been thinking of purchasing the P3 paint range from Privateer Press, I have read a number of reviews which rate them very highly. But does anyone have...
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Sep 11, 2008
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97431
February? You're making announcement for a competition that's not till February? That's right let me repeat that: Genghis Con XXX February 12 - 15th, 2009,...
Kris Marquardt
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Sep 14, 2008
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97432
I can't believe nobody has used the P3 washes and inks! If you have, I am really interested to hear you views on them. someone... anyone... [:)] [Non-text...
cc_geo
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Sep 16, 2008
3:57 pm
97433
I haven't used them myself, but perhaps you could try asking here instead: http://www.steve-dean.co.uk/ ... From: cc_geo To: mini-painter@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
Stephen.Carroll@...
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Sep 16, 2008
6:09 pm
97434
... Just don't post pix of your stuff unless you have REALLY thick skin... or so that was my experience a couple years ago, when I stopped... but I won't get...
Chris Moran
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Sep 22, 2008
2:54 am
97435
That's right the 1st update. After a series of emails with Sally this last weekend, Hasslefree's contribution to Genghis Con XXX will be a limited edition 28mm...
Kris Marquardt
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Sep 22, 2008
11:20 pm
97436
Hi. Am interested in what people (especially in the UK) are using for gluing metal figures together, if not superglue. M...
Mark Watson
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Oct 2, 2008
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97437
... I'vw always been a fan of JB Weld. Gorilla also makes a great super glue. -- ... NightLife's Den at http://www.mageblade.co.uk/den/index.html The Mark...
Rob H
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Oct 2, 2008
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97438
For something with a little bit more working time (and non-toxic!), try Aves Apoxie Sculpt and Aves Apoxie paste... www.avesstudio.com Dan ... -- Daniel...
Daniel Holmes
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Oct 2, 2008
5:43 pm
97439
Hi Mark, Where superglue is not an option I use 'green stuff'. I still don't know its name but that is what all the poeple at the wargames exhibitions call...
Charles Kirke
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Oct 3, 2008
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97440
Hello everyone, I'm new to the list, but I'd like to point ya'll towards the Crocodile Games online painting competition: ...
Alex Bates
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Oct 3, 2008
2:12 pm
97441
According to Charles Kirke, on 03-10-08 12:16 the word on the street was... ... That is one of its brand names; it's a two-part epoxy putty originally sold for...
Gurth
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Oct 3, 2008
3:19 pm
97442
Hey big guy! How did you manage to miss joining before this? Anyway, glad to see you made it and thanks for the heads up on the comp. -- Deane P. Goodwin ...
Deane P. Goodwin
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Oct 4, 2008
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97443
When just using the two-parter for glueing purposes instead of modeling (since I've rarely used it for this purpose myself), I'm curious how thinly you make...
dpsherman823
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Oct 4, 2008
2:41 pm
97444
I once used Duco 5 minute epoxy glue on a dragon figure to attach the wings (with a couple of small pins). Someone dropped it, and the wing broke off, not at...
CLIFFORD LINTON
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Oct 4, 2008
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97445
I realize this is an old subject, but what digital cameras can you all recommend for taking pictures of minis? It must be a decent overall camera for regular...
CLIFFORD LINTON
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Oct 11, 2008
10:54 pm
97446
Look for one which has a very good macro (it represented by a flower on some cameras). I went to Circuit City and tried out several on that setting to find...
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Oct 11, 2008
11:10 pm
97447
Photography has been an enigma for mini painters for years, and there's lots and lots of tutorials on it... check out coolminiornot.com or even my website. My...
David Rosenthal
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Oct 12, 2008
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97448
I use a Nikon D60s, it's an SLR, with a non-digital auto-focus Nikkor 60mm, and natural light. In fact, my set-up probably runs about $15, not counting the...
Beatha Sellman
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Oct 12, 2008
2:03 am
97449
I agree with everything David has said   Here is my photo setup, homemade, with 3 100 Watt Daylight bulbs, diffused with white fabric.   ...
Joseph Riddle
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Oct 12, 2008
2:08 am
97450
Also be aware that it is possible to photograph down to TOO MUCH detail, which can actually take away from a mini's appearance. Extreme example: I did a...
Bill Tricomi
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Oct 18, 2008
3:32 pm
97451
Yes! I think that is a major good point. Most of my posted pix of minis are as close and detailed as i can get... still use the coolpix 995. CMON peeps are not...
Chris Moran
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Oct 23, 2008
10:59 pm
97452
"CMON peeps are not forgiving at all at that detail." You know, that's EXACTLY what I was thinking about when I wrote my response. If you give someone the...
Bill Tricomi
zobrion
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Oct 24, 2008
1:15 pm
97453
... I remember this piece from GenCon. It is one of the most phenomenal pieces of work I've ever seen. -- Deane P. Goodwin Goodwin's Painting Service ...
Deane P. Goodwin
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Oct 24, 2008
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97454
Hi Deane! How you doing? I still owe you a tape measure!! Bill ... -- Bill - "There's something inherently challenging about fighting with a bunch of...
Bill Tricomi
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