Yo Dawg, Today I’m going to answer the age old question, checkers; how do they work!? Get your squares on point with this video!
I’m coming in from the Hollywood beats lab and I’m about to unleash some amazing Hobby Tech on you. I’m going to show you the fastest and easiest way to get your checkers game right.
Step 1. Mechanical Pencil in your checkers
Step 2. Airbrush ready black, it’s great because it’s the right consistency. We’re going to go over the pencil marks. Go Slow and Methodical. Don’t draw horizontal lines.
Pro-Tip: don’t overload your brush on water, it’ll make the paint runny and mess up your checks.
Step 3. The triangles, we’ve done this in the past but you don’t need to pencil these out. These are super easy.
Step 4. Mix white and grey to edge the white boxes. You’re going to want hard edges and transition in.
Step 5. Touch up the boxes and make sure your boxes super black.
Step 6. We’re adding some very dark grey into the black squares, we’re doing some lines and leaving the hard black edge.
Step 7. All that’s left to do is the blending and you’re done.
Check out the video below for the full scoop!
“For great hobby glory!”
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About the Author: Kenny Boucher
Kenny Boucher
Job Title: Master of Miniature Artistry & Podcast Writer
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About Kenny Boucher: Tabletop gaming since the late 1990s; Kenny joined the Spikey Bits team in 2011, communicating his vast knowledge in articles about how to paint miniatures and more.
Kenny Boucher is not just a name but a brand synonymous with top-tier miniature painting in the world of tabletop wargaming. As the creative force behind Next Level Painting, Kenny has earned his place as a respected authority in the hobby community.
Along with Rob, he co-founded and co-hosted the Long War Podcast, which has over 350 episodes. His unparalleled skills, innovative techniques, and engaging tutorials have made him a go-to resource for hobbyists looking to elevate their painting game.
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