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The guide to using Warpaints The techniques, tricks & tips for painting armies of wargaming miniatures! 7 | ATS. i Its ter f MIXING BASECOATING / INKS & ADVANCED Fore) Rec) DRYBRUSHING EFFECTS PUTO SION) Introduction Painting miniatures is science, at least that is what it [aiid can be perceived as sometimes, The products used are a indeed science, but you should not worry about that A} f yy om, ~ that is our job. You need to focus on the techniques [i 1 that will make your army project the best you have ever gas rs ; done - without worryingabout anything ese Yourjob- IPA aaa is to have fun - we aim to make that possible, eS TTT 5 ‘This guide is trying to demystify the art of painting wargaming miniatures - and putting some useful techniques to the test. We hope you'll enjoy it and as a consequence: "GET MORE TIME FOR GAMING”! Before putting brush to miniature you need to decide on your colour palette for your army (see page 4). Once that is done choose your Colour Primer and spray on the basecoat. Now you have a 100% acrylic surface to paint on - a perfect start. HOW TO SPRAY: Siren EST Max distance of 20cm 3. Move the can at all times vw Ted nto All Colour Primers should. be applied directly onto ur miniatures like a normal primer ~ no need to undercoat first as with a normal colour spray!. Watch Video tutorial on how to use Colour Primer. Brushes come in many shapes and sizes, each with a different use and purpose. The Army Painter's brushes all have names that will identify their main task - making it easier to pick the right brush for the job. The type of hair on the brush also plays a big part - and the Wargaming range utilize different types depending on the task - thus giving you the best tool to work with. SS For bik painting the Regiment Brush isthe key 0 efficiency and speed. Mieteente a sited EXPANDING THE LIFE OF YOUR BRUSH! Contract am et om Mere icra MeN oma aa nt - as well as thoroughly NR ome EONS painting. To keep the tip intact never press the brush tip into the bottom of a glass of water - but roll” the brush on the sides, squeezing the Pe TRe Cty SST For tiny details, the Insane Detail is the undisputed king. rn For tanks and large monsters, use the Vehicle Brush. ——== with details. Available Warpaints: NR All Wargaming brushes have a professional triangular handle giving you the perfect grip thus increasing your accuracy =) Warpaints: Waterbased colours ‘The 43 degree angle Drybrush i unique and highly effective ‘Wargamer: Character 1 Acrylic colours are offen referred to as “Waterbased Colours’ The Warpaints are just that and are 100% non j toxic. i All Warpaints share the same acrylic Shake well before use resin-formulation as a base and thus you can mix them together to create unique variations or higlights - you can even mix them with the Quickshade Inks for really cool effects!

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