Models to Paint again

Jaystation · 1 Aug 2014 at 19:35

Hey,

When I was a little younger, I used to do the whole warmer tabletop thing - However, I didn't enjoy the gaming nearly as much as I enjoyed painting. I figured this would be a good place to ask as oppose to GD.

I'm looking to get back into painting figures etc, but I don't think I want to go the Warhammer route again. What else is out there, in the same kind of realm, that I can collect and paint, without having to worry about the playing side too much??

Tunney · 1 Aug 2014 at 20:36

Your best bet is probably to check out an online retailer like Wayland who stocks miniatures for a range of games.

The biggest alternatives are Warmachine (steam punk), Infinity (sci-fi) and Flames of War (WWII). If you don't care about playing then there's plenty of manufacturers to choose from.

Warbie · 1 Aug 2014 at 22:13

Warmachine and Hordes if you fancy a similar alternative to GW stuff. If you just want some fun minis to paint, my fave is Hasslefree Miniatures:

http://www.hfminis.co.uk/

They've got stuff like the L4D cast, Mad Max, Evil Dead Ash etc. They have great zombies!

Shamikebab · 1 Aug 2014 at 22:51

If you don't want to play then the world really is your oyster. There are plenty of great minis out there to paint! Do you prefer fantasy or sci-fi stuff?

mnc fear · 17 Jul 2015 at 23:05

Might not be your cup of Tea but Malifaux by Wyrd minatures has some outstanding minis

Sure they can be a pain to build but are great to paint

You can pick them up in almost any game shop

GTanny · 18 Jul 2015 at 04:22

is it just the warhammer tabletop you dont enjoy? im currently paining the minis from space hulk but its a board game not a normal warhammer game.

a lot of other board games come with minis, although lower quality minis in general stuff like Super Dungeon Explore are still top quality (theres a couple of other top quality ones but its too early to think too much)

may just be me but i have tried painting without an end goal for the minis and it never had the same motivation as painting them so i could play with them and as i dont play warhammer minis boardgames give me this reason.

Shamikebab · 18 Jul 2015 at 10:40

Guys this thread is from almost a year ago

GTanny · 18 Jul 2015 at 18:15

Lol whoops, I wasn't even back into painting myself so I'm not in a position to offer advice in 2014.

drs101 · 21 Jul 2015 at 13:59

The infinity range is the best 28mm sci-fi range I have ever seen, the detail is amazing and a real challenge to paint well.

Knight models are good, I love Red Box Games and Reaper pathfinder ranges for fantasy stuff.

As mainly a painter I wouldn't touch games workshop with a barge pole, sad really as citadel was a great brand /company before they changed direction many many moons ago.

As for paints, I have recently started using Scale 75 and its great stuff, and the Vallejo model range, I like my paint flat mat and add my own sheen when needed.