Struggling with Painting Miniatures? We share the top Warhammer 40k painting tips for smooth blends, realistic highlights, and eye-catching armies!
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Show Summary:
We discuss everything involving Warhammer 40k painting, along with some fun topics to keep things interesting. Here are the key takeaways:
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(00:01 – 01:08) Introduction & Q&A Setup
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(02:21 – 04:50) Would You Rather
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(18:53 – 25:00) News: Games Workshop Releases & Logistics Issues
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Upcoming Warhammer releases: High Elves, Wood Elves teased.
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Discussion on Games Workshop’s frequent delays and supply chain struggles.
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(29:18 – 31:19) Miniature Painting Lights Comparison
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Army Painter team discusses the best lighting for miniature painting.
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BenQ light ranked the best; Game Envy lights are considered the most cost-effective.
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(37:00 – 41:30) Essential Miniature Painting Steps
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Priming, base coats, shading, highlighting, and finishing touches.
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Using weathering pencils and alternative techniques for realism.
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(45:30 – 49:17) Overcoming Fear of Ruining Miniatures
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Encouragement for new painters: “Your first mini will suck, just do it!”
- Tips for overcoming decision paralysis in color choices and techniques.
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(53:41 – 55:56) Army Painter vs. Other Paint Brands
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Addressing a lighthearted controversy over brand preference.
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Discussion on the strengths and affordability of Army Painter products.
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(58:05 – 1:04:14) Priming Strategies & Time-Saving Techniques
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Using colored primers for efficiency.
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Airbrushing and glazing methods for quick, high-quality results.
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(1:06:26 – 1:10:22) Planning & Time Management for Army Painting
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Breaking painting into manageable steps to prevent burnout.
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Efficiency tips for getting models tabletop-ready quickly.
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(1:13:07 – End) Closing & Q&A Winner Announcement
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Hosts will review questions and announce the winner next week.
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Wrap-up and thanks to the audience and Army Painter for their support.
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This week’s podcast covered all things miniature wargame painting with reflections on different products and recommendations overall.
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