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Post by malory on Jun 7, 2024 6:06:11 GMT
Miniatures in 1/72 scaleWhat do you think of miniatures in 1/72 scale?
Do you use them?
If you do, what is your favourite BW? Personaly I really like them. I have two DBA armies in this scale and my Napoleonic Prussians are in this scale. They require a bit of a different approach to painting- they need a good wash, a good primer and a good gloss varnish, before the dull coat. But overall they are great value for money, I like their proportions and specially in WWII and Napoleonics you have a ton of options.
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Post by jim1973 on Jun 7, 2024 7:16:33 GMT
Miniatures in 1/72 scaleWhat do you think of miniatures in 1/72 scale?
Do you use them?
If you do, what is your favourite BW? Personaly I really like them. I have two DBA armies in this scale and my Napoleonic Prussians are in this scale. They require a bit of a different approach to painting- they need a good wash, a good primer and a good gloss varnish, before the dull coat. But overall they are great value for money, I like their proportions and specially in WWII and Napoleonics you have a ton of options. With some I painted a while back, I gave them a coat of PVA before painting to give them some tooth and stop paint flaking off. Jim
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Post by malory on Jun 7, 2024 11:17:21 GMT
Personaly I really like them. I have two DBA armies in this scale and my Napoleonic Prussians are in this scale. They require a bit of a different approach to painting- they need a good wash, a good primer and a good gloss varnish, before the dull coat. But overall they are great value for money, I like their proportions and specially in WWII and Napoleonics you have a ton of options. When some a while back I gave them a coat of PVA before painting to give them some tooth and stop paint flaking off. Jim Interesting. Did it work better than simply using a primer?
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Post by jim1973 on Jun 7, 2024 13:22:39 GMT
Worked back then. It would depend on the primer. Flat smooth plastic surfaces may not give paint a good hold. I think modern primers can overcome that but haven't thought about it for a while. I would wash them in detergent before priming to remove any residue from manufacturing.
Cheers
Jim
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Post by kaiphranos on Jun 7, 2024 14:02:44 GMT
Yes, I have always washed with detergent first and then started with an undercoat of gesso. Different manufacturers seem to use different plastics in some cases; some are harder or more flexible than others, but I haven't had any issues with paint not sticking.
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Post by Brian Ború on Jun 21, 2024 12:23:54 GMT
Miniatures in 1/72 scaleWhat do you think of miniatures in 1/72 scale?
Do you use them?
If you do, what is your favourite BW? Personaly I really like them. I have two DBA armies in this scale and my Napoleonic Prussians are in this scale. They require a bit of a different approach to painting- they need a good wash, a good primer and a good gloss varnish, before the dull coat. But overall they are great value for money, I like their proportions and specially in WWII and Napoleonics you have a ton of options. Hi malory, Which BW do you prefer for them? 60 mm I presume...
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Post by claudermilk on Jun 21, 2024 13:19:56 GMT
I will assume the plastic formulation is meant for allowing painting, but another non-DBA/HOTT project I'm working on is mainly 28mm plastic figures. They are from Perry and Warlord, so are intended to be primed & painted with acrylic hobby paints. I use Army Painter primer and paints with no issue at all. I then use Rustoleum matte clear enamel to seal them; it's cheaper than the hobby paint options and I'm not worried about clogging detail any more for a clear armor coat.
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