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Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Seleucids Getting a DIP!
Recently dipped some of my Seleucid troops to add more depth to them - not to mention that "on campaign" look and feel to them. I am happy with them. However, I must say they did turn out a little darker than I expected. I used mid-tone Army Painter dip so I am not sure why they came out so dark. Perhaps I didn't mix the stuff enough - it has been sitting about for months since I last used it.
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Nice job Kurtus, they look great!
ReplyDeleteThanks Phil. They turned out nice. I actually did a ton of these models with the dip. Not sure why they came out so dark. I am happy though :)
DeleteKurtus
They all look great - I know what you mean about Army painter shading i'm having a few problems with my figures as well, I used AP strong tone on my 28's and came out to dark. I tired and it seems it works, by adding some turpentine to your Army Painter dip to thin it out before applying to your figures.
ReplyDeletecheers,
Oh that's an idea. Thanks. Funny thing is that I am using the mid-tone. I am starting to think maybe I didn't shake up the can enough before using. Either that or lack of use caused it to darken up. I don't know. Either way I will get a couple more cans. I actually want to try the light tone as well. I have the mid and dark tone. Never used the dark one except for some Warhammer skellies I painted up last year. Looked great actually.
DeleteThanks for the feedback Phil.
Kurtus
Hi there Kurtus,
DeleteI'm also experimenting with AP shading tones...shaking and/or stir in the tin - to mix it thoroughly will help as well, some of my blog followers Cyrus (Mark) at http://satrapminiatures.blogspot.com/ recommended using AP soft tone acrylic inks.
DeanM at http://wabcorner.blogspot.com/ suggested to me using turpentine to thin out any Army Painter shading tones.
all the best,
cheers,
Excellent advice. Thanks for the links to.
DeleteI think the tone gives them more depth, love the look of them.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ian. I love the dips by AP. So easy and quick. I have never had any issue with them. If I ever did I would only blame myself - like not shaking up the mix well before using :/
DeleteThanks bud.
Kurtus
Looking good - I still like those Essex figures, they do rank up well.
ReplyDeleteThey really do. I bought tons of Essex years back and am just starting to get to painting them now! They are a little smaller than say *some* of the Old Glory models - the other line I use - but for the most part they match up very well. My only complaint is the pikes themselves; they tend to bend about here an there. The piano wire would be much better but would be a lot of work converting these lil Essex guys. All in all I like them regardless. Recommended! :)
DeleteThanks for the comment.
Kurtus
They look good Kurtus. I use Polyshades by Miniwax instead of Army Painter. I brush it on instead of doing the dip & shake thing, as I get better control. After I paint it on a bunch of figures, I go back & "touch up" in places where the varnish has collected too much.
ReplyDeleteGreat advise Dave. I actually do the same thing with the Army Painter. In fact the only time I ever "dipped" a model was with some Warhammer 28mm Wood Elves. Sadly, during the "shaking-off" but I managed to snap a couple models off their bases!!! Go figure. As a result I NEVER "Shake-off" anymore - just brush it on :)
DeleteThanks for the comment.
Kurtus