A little tip I use aswell is to throw down a bit of paint on the seam lines after prepping the model , and then you can see if you've missed a seam or if your cleaning work was not up to par. dark paint on a light cast or a white on a dark surface. mixed 1:1 thinner , you can just clean offf the paint before primer if needed .
Doing this for some models can be pain in the rear (especially when you're excited to get your stuff painted), but it really makes a HUGE difference. I've purchased several painted models on ebay recently where the original owner didn't take the time to do this, and the obvious mold lines just take away from the overall quality.
Perfect, I have only painted 3 of these Malifaux figurines so far. I think I have the same set of files or similar you show in the video, only mine have multicolored handles, not just the red.
I have plenty of battle scars from modeling. File marks are not an issue with the diamond files. They would only be an issue if you are using very course metal files.
Good tip for plastics, you can brush some Liquid Cement like Tenax 7R or Tamiya Extra Thin Cement on tough areas like hair or fur to blend the plastic flash into the model. Just keep brushing in the direction of the detail and the flash disappears.
Awesome, this is exactly what I was looking for! Have you ever cut yourself doing this with that hobby knife? I was using some of that MagicScuplt after it had hardened a bit and got myself pretty good. Do the file marks ever show up after the painting? I worry about the rough texture left by the filing process? Do you ever try to smooth the file marks? Thanks.
Do you recommend using either one of those lighted magnifier lamps? I'm getting ready to take this on as a new hobby and the miniatures are pretty small.
I have just started painting metal figures. I notice they have very tiny pockmarks throughout the figure, Many I can't get to for cleaning. What do you do to get a smoother surface on these areas?
Think of the mold lines as peanut butter in a peanut butter sandwitch. each half of the mold is like a piece of bread. and when one squishes the bread together when making a sandwitch, the peanutbutter ozzes out the sides all the way around. That is the flashing. now you have to scrape ( or lick mmmmm) the peanut butter all around your sandwitch. Now I want some P.B. dammm
A little tip I use aswell is to throw down a bit of paint on the seam lines after prepping the model , and then you can see if you've missed a seam or if your cleaning work was not up to par. dark paint on a light cast or a white on a dark surface. mixed 1:1 thinner , you can just clean offf the paint before primer if needed .
Doing this for some models can be pain in the rear (especially when you're excited to get your stuff painted), but it really makes a HUGE difference. I've purchased several painted models on ebay recently where the original owner didn't take the time to do this, and the obvious mold lines just take away from the overall quality.
Perfect, I have only painted 3 of these Malifaux figurines so far. I think I have the same set of files or similar you show in the video, only mine have multicolored handles, not just the red.
I have plenty of battle scars from modeling. File marks are not an issue with the diamond files. They would only be an issue if you are using very course metal files.
Always glad to hear I am doing something right
Good tip for plastics, you can brush some Liquid Cement like Tenax 7R or Tamiya Extra Thin Cement on tough areas like hair or fur to blend the plastic flash into the model. Just keep brushing in the direction of the detail and the flash disappears.
With Warhammer The Old World returning and me now suddenly owning my first metal miniatures in decades for that game system, I find myself here.
Awesome, this is exactly what I was looking for! Have you ever cut yourself doing this with that hobby knife? I was using some of that MagicScuplt after it had hardened a bit and got myself pretty good. Do the file marks ever show up after the painting? I worry about the rough texture left by the filing process? Do you ever try to smooth the file marks? Thanks.
And these videos have helped out a lot. Thanks.
thanks for the notes especially about the hair, that's been such a pain for me!
Do you recommend using either one of those lighted magnifier lamps? I'm getting ready to take this on as a new hobby and the miniatures are pretty small.
I have just started painting metal figures. I notice they have very tiny pockmarks throughout the figure, Many I can't get to for cleaning. What do you do to get a smoother surface on these areas?
I have the same file set! I feel more powerful already
You need a thin putty. Easiest way is to use GW's liquid green stuff.
Wat should I use for resin...
Same as with plastic. Scrap with a knife and sand.
K thanks
+Dragon HearthX He means sand it with a file (fingernail file) or sandpaper.
k, thanks
Great vid, thanks!
Some like them, but I'm not a fan. Tried one and it threw off my depth perception.
Okay, thanks man!!!
Think of the mold lines as peanut butter in a peanut butter sandwitch. each half of the mold is like a piece of bread. and when one squishes the bread together when making a sandwitch, the peanutbutter ozzes out the sides all the way around. That is the flashing. now you have to scrape ( or lick mmmmm) the peanut butter all around your sandwitch. Now I want some P.B. dammm
Damn this figure was so shitty :P 8 minutes to remove the useless parts :P
Your video helped me very much thanks man !!!
I hate this work, but its necessary for having nice models.