Game Prep - Getting Started with Miniature Painting
7In this video, we discuss painting miniatures. How to get started. What supplies will be needed? How does priming, painting, varnishing work? Where can I find great tutorials? Links to everything discussed available below.
Note: no one sponsored this video, these are all just my opinions from my own experiences.
Tutorials:
Sorastro, Learn from the best: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu5Pmz1wY-NWCYy21vikKAg
Starter Kits:
(I recommend the reaper bones kit with the clean-up tools over the army painter all in one kit.)
Army painter all in one: https://www.amazon.com/The-Army-Painter-Hobby-Set/dp/B07NKC6PY9
Army Painter basing set: https://www.amazon.com/Army-Painter-Battlefields-Basing-Set/dp/B07NKZT1BM
Reaper Bones Starter Kit: https://www.amazon.com/Reaper-Miniatures-08906-Learn-Paint/dp/B00NTMC49G
Miniature Cleanup Tools (for mold lines/seams): https://www.amazon.com/BXQINLENX-Professional-Modeler-Building-Repairing/dp/B01GH6B3Z6/
Magnifier Lamp: https://www.amazon.com/Brightech-LightView-Flex-Magnifying-Lamp/dp/B01K10XA1O
Types of paint:
Droppers:
Army Painter: https://shop.thearmypainter.com/index.php
Reaper: https://www.reapermini.com/paints
Vallejo: https://acrylicosvallejo.com/en/
Pots:
Citadel: https://citadelcolour.com/
Privateer Press: https://store.privateerpress.com/paint-hobby/
Primers:
Top 10 primers article: https://tangibleday.com/top-10-primers-for-plastic-and-metal-miniatures-reviews-and-tips/
Spray Primers:
(I prefer spray primer to paint on primer. I will admit the citidel primers are really nice, but very expensive. I use Krylon brand primers for most projects)
Citadel Black: https://www.amazon.com/Primer-Chaos-Black-2015-Edition/dp/B0122W4YJQ/
Citadel Grey: https://www.amazon.com/Citadel-Paint-Contrast-Spray-Grey/dp/B07T2H1SBR
Krylon Brand: https://www.amazon.com/Krylon-K05131507-All-Purpose-Interior-Decorator/dp/B001B73WCO
Paint On Primers:
Liquitex: https://www.amazon.com/Liquitex-Neutral-Gray-Gesso-237ml/dp/B001UNVGCW
For metal minis: https://www.amazon.com/Rust-Oleum-249331-Automotive-12-Ounce-Primer/dp/B003CT4AO8
Miniatures:
Bones: https://www.reapermini.com/miniatures/bones
Nolzur's from WizKids: https://wizkids.com/dnd-unpainted/
D&D Board Games: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=D%26D+board+games&i=toys-and-games&ref=nb_sb_noss_2
Varnish & Protect:
Spray on:
Testor's Dullcote - The best spray primer in the world: https://www.hobbylobby.com/Crafts-Hobbies/Model-Kits/Paint-Brushes/1260-Dullcote-Spray-Lacquer/p/1045
Paint on:
Liquitex: https://www.amazon.com/Liquitex-5208-Varnish-Bottle-Multicolor/dp/B000KNPLTM/
Bonus - Airbrush Info:
https://www.miniaturesofdeath.com/how-to-start-painting-miniatures-with-airbrush/
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