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  3. Posted · Edited by Cronus269

    When will we get these?? It seems like it has been forever. The unofficial FAQ on BGG works very well, but I would still like to see an official one sooner rather than later. Also, I am dying to here about any expansions for the game. I hope they don't add much in the way of new mechanics since the game takes a long time as it is. One good idea I saw on BGG was to have the objective tokens be worth something and even have it be worth something to defend them successfully. That could be cool. But I hope the expansions focus mostly on new races, units, and maybe upgrade cards.

     

    PS. It seems like Space Marines could use a bit of a buff...

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    Regarding Citadel Inks, is the reference to Citadel paints in general or their specific Inks line? From what I can tell, that's been discontinued?

    People are referring to their "shades" and "glazes". At least I was. Shades will be the most important and useful for you. I Have been using Nuln Oil, Agrax EarthShade, and Seraphim Sepia a lot on these minis, (I used Beil-tan green for the trandoshans). 

     

    PS if you like the "dirty" look of some of the storm troopers out there, they do use a black wash (like Nuln Oil), but some of the cleaner paint jobs that I have prefered (in the movies they look immaculately clean lol) just get the black parts with thin, black paint and no shading, but that can be tedious.

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    Thanks for all the tips, guys! Think I'm going to mix up Vallejo and Citadel's together, take the best of both worlds.

     

    In regards to the gloss v matte, is it worth putting the gloss on, then finishing with a matte rather than missing out the gloss completely? Having thought about it, I would prefer the matte finish but I'm reading that a matte finish by itself isn't the best protection for the paint.

     

    In regards to getting a wide range of colours, would this box set be worth investing in?

     

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tjbuGL53Hs

     

    Also, wehre's the best place to learn what techniques to use? For example, it wouldn't have crossed my mind to ever use a black wash on white Stormtrooper's.

     

    Keep the tips coming guys! Would be great if some members could write up a rough paint guide for the figures too. Would be very much appreciated. I'm one of those guys that likes to have instructions to fall back on, I'm not ashamed to admit it, manliness be damned! (Natually, I appreciate many methods are personal preferences, but it's great to have choice)

    I think it is unnecessary to Gloss and then Matte. It does provide better protection, but *can* make the model look a little "thick" (its not as bad as it sounds). If you are planning on just throwing these models in a box when your not using them, then by all means gloss then matte, but if you are going to keep them in foam, a good matte finish (like testors) will be just fine.

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    @ Cronus269 & Anyone else who may know- what is the issue with hand painting the matte varnish on? I've done this for years and actually prefer it over spray as I know that I can accomplish a complete and even cover of the model.

    In my experience, you get more even, thin coverage when you spray vs handpaint. but its just preference. And it is faster.

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    Good choice on the Vallejo. I have the game color, game air, and model air lines. I'm mostly using game air and game color, but I also airbrush as much as I can. Even if you don't have an airbrush, you should consider the game air line because the paints will already be thinned for you and they have finer pigment (if you don't, ALWAYS THIN YOUR PAINTS). As for washes, I typically use GW citadel washes and glazes, they really do seem to be the best. Vallejo makes a gloss coat (it's just called Gloss Coat I think) that is basically what ard coat is and it's what I use for the shiny helmets and storm troopers and such. unless you are going to gloss the whole model, be sure to give it a matte or satin (you'll probably want matte) finish. Testors is the best (get it at hobby lobby), but any matte coat will work. Use a spray can for that, don't hand paint it on. Then hand paint any areas you want glossy. Hope this helps.

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