Tabletop Warhammer?

Von Smallhausen · 25 Jul 2011 at 17:18

I paint the edges brown then coat the base with pva before dipping it in sand. A few splashes of pva with grass to finish off.

kylew · 25 Jul 2011 at 17:28

I base miniatures before painting if I'm using sand. Glue the sand/ballast to the base and undercoat the model once the glue's dry, then paint the base using a dark basecoat, dry brushing lighter shades, then patches of grass if needed. I've always painted the edges of the bases green though.

Flickeh · 25 Jul 2011 at 17:35

I have three grades of ballast/sand. I put some superglue on the base and spread it with a piece of card before dipping it in my tub of fine sand. Once dry i put superglue on a smaller area and put medium ballast on and gradually build it up to make a small mound.
Once i'm happy i prime my model Grey normally and go from there.
Painting the base i coat a dark brown (Charred Brown Vallejo game colour) then dry brush highlights. For my Big Mek i used water effects around one foot then once dry i coated with Sepia wash to give it a muddy look.

El_Commi · 25 Jul 2011 at 19:45

Hmm- good stuff. My real issue is with painting the stone/ballast though. It's sandy coloured and if I paint it a muddy brown I need to use water to loosen up the psint, which makes the Pva run.. pita

I'll manage i guess

Flickeh · 25 Jul 2011 at 20:16

El_Commi said:
Hmm- good stuff. My real issue is with painting the stone/ballast though. It's sandy coloured and if I paint it a muddy brown I need to use water to loosen up the psint, which makes the Pva run.. pita
I'll manage i guess

Use superglue instead. If it's still too loose try putting more superglue over it to hold it in place. Works best before you prime it though.

El_Commi · 26 Jul 2011 at 09:56

I hate using super glue tbh. I'm more included to glue my hands to the model than anything.
But I do see how it would rock- I'd imagine the extra texturing it offers is pretty good too.

My ballast isn't sand, it's like... the GW stuff, only cheaper, but harder to paint using GW basecoats.

greyfox591 · 26 Jul 2011 at 14:37

i used to collect years ago but stopped as i had no time for it after joining the army.
wouldnt mind collecting them again but what 40k army to collect??.... hmmmm...

Blackstar_solar · 26 Jul 2011 at 14:52

I just finished my first Eldar Ranger and now starting on the rest of the squad.

Thoughts?

kylew · 26 Jul 2011 at 14:58

El_Commi said:
I hate using super glue tbh. I'm more included to glue my hands to the model than anything.
But I do see how it would rock- I'd imagine the extra texturing it offers is pretty good too.

My ballast isn't sand, it's like... the GW stuff, only cheaper, but harder to paint using GW basecoats.

You have to wait until the glue's dry first, once the glue is dry and you've undercoated (I prefer black undercoats) you should have no problem with the PVA and painting.

kylew · 26 Jul 2011 at 14:59

Blackstar_solar said:
I just finished my first Eldar Ranger and now starting on the rest of the squad.

Thoughts?

I like it, it's nice and neat, just a little flat. Some more obvious highlighting and shading would make it I think.

Blackstar_solar · 26 Jul 2011 at 15:00

kylew said:
I like it, it's nice and neat, just a little flat. Some more obvious highlighting and shading would make it I think.

Tbh I think that's my (poor) camera work

There's plenty of depth "in person" I think.

El_Commi · 26 Jul 2011 at 15:27

kylew said:
You have to wait until the glue's dry first, once the glue is dry and you've undercoated (I prefer black undercoats) you should have no problem with the PVA and painting.

That's what my g/f said too. But even after a couple hours drying time it still molts. (I water down the paint for basing).

Being that she is an art buff, she reckons it's **** Pva. Recommends Tesco's own brand- so will be giving that a blast this weekend.

*edit*
Very nice eldar

Raziel1 · 26 Jul 2011 at 21:22

Currently taking a break from painting units & working on getting some scenery done. Bought my self a Witchfate Tor, Tower of scorcery at the weekend. Have got it all built (as much as I can any way) & am currently painting it.

Managed to get an extra level on the tower using the ruined all sections, it will look like its been hit by several cannon balls or other artillery.

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all the parts

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close up of the main body

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Ladders, floors, ruined walls & stair cases

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intact section, this will be glued on top on the main body

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Tower top. This won't be glued on, giving access to the inside of the level below it

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Precariously balanced assembly. It will be a lot more sturdy when completed, but need to paint it in bits so i can get the insides to paint them

El_Commi · 26 Jul 2011 at 22:41

Nice piece of kit. Do you have a dedicated gaming area set up? I'm planning one when we move house in the next few months. Can't wait

Raziel1 · 26 Jul 2011 at 23:41

Yeah, I have my own little nerd cave set up. Got all my gaming stuff in it, PC, games consoles & a perminently set up gaming table. Currently working on a couple of fanatsy armies & a new table & scenery.

I'm thinking of picking up the manor house kit for some scenery when I've got the tower done. Looks like you get a decent amount of stuff in there for the price

El_Commi · 27 Jul 2011 at 10:30

The new graveyard looks pretty nice too. Looks like too much for a small graveyards, but spread out over a table, will look win imo. You should throw up some pics of your set up

Kosmiche · 27 Jul 2011 at 12:24

Always wondered about Warhammer, I just dont understand how the game is played.

Is it a simple or complex game? Where in the uk are games held? I dont have a games workshop anywhere near me I dont think.

Thanks

Flickeh · 27 Jul 2011 at 12:57

Eames said:
Always wondered about Warhammer, I just dont understand how the game is played.

Is it a simple or complex game? Where in the uk are games held? I dont have a games workshop anywhere near me I dont think.

Thanks

I've never played Warhammer Fantasy if that's what your asking about. I have watched some friends play it and it seems much more tactical than Warhammer 40k. The magic phase itself seems like a lot of fun with the way dispelling works. Which is one of my main reason for starting a Fantasy army this month.

I would recommend going checking the Games Workshop website and seeing what's closest to you. You can ask if there's any gaming clubs closer to you so you can check it out.
The only problem with the Games Workshop stores this time of year is that they're full to the brim with kids all day, hard to move around and check out products. But it is handy if you want to learn how to play.

Kosmiche · 27 Jul 2011 at 13:47

Sorry I meant warhammer 40k.

I play DOW 2 and love the sci fi setting.

Raziel1 · 27 Jul 2011 at 17:59

El_Commi said:
The new graveyard looks pretty nice too. Looks like too much for a small graveyards, but spread out over a table, will look win imo. You should throw up some pics of your set up

Pics will be posted when I've had a bit of a tidy up. The place is a total mess at the moment, bits boxes everywhere, books & models all over the place etc.

Got me the manor house set today along with some paints, so get to have some fun tonight starting to build it. looks like there are a ton of options with it, so will have a play around & see what I can do.