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TeeDeeArt /r/dndnext
1 point
1970-01-20 03:47:56.076 +0000 UTC

PS. Also if anyone have suggestions for mini painting starting kits that'd be appreciated too!

The reaper learn to paint kit is the best. It gets you started with a good line of 10 or so beginner friendly paints, has a brush or two, 3 minis, and a guide on beginner techniques, for the same cost as all the others which are basically the same minus the minis and guide. Reaper also has a nice beginner friendly triad system (similar to gw) and quite thin paints that are almost good to go without thinning with water.

GW's starter sets come with snips and a unweildy scraper, and so they're better for the kind of kits from GW and kingdom death that need assembly. Which most dnd minis such as those from reaper and wizkids do not. Also pots not dropper bottles makes most people sad.

Army painter makes fantastic washes, the best, but its main normal paint line leaves a lot to be desired imo. Avoid for now. Army painter makes decent drybrushes, wet palletes, the best wash paints, it's just their main paints I'm really not a fan of, I don't think they are particuarly good or beginner friendly.

Vallejo sells a lot of starter sets. And has about 200 different lines of paint. The main 2 are model colour, and game colour. Avoid game colour! It's overly glossy and transparant. If these are the only paints you have you'll be sat there 10 layers deep, it won't have covered, and it will look like cheap plastic. Model colour is more matte, and its colours are more muted but with greater opacity. "but i want my things shiny and vibrant". I hear you, I appreciate that. That's when you get game colour and plop that on as the highlight. But the majority of the model needs that 'model colour' base, the first paints you get should be model colour. They model colour kits are fine sets, good to start as a paint, but without the brushes and models like the reaper set has

Scale75 is very matte, to a fault almost. And it has a unique* (darkstar does it too) gel based medium that takes ages to dry. It's not beginner friendly to work with it being this matte, it will show all your mistakes, and you'll be making a load of errors. Avoid for now.

The dnd marketed sets are either army painter or vallejo (depending on when, and which brand). I haven't gone through them all but I'd avoid given my issues with army painter, and the chance it's vallejo's game colour, not model colour.

TLDR: Reaper learn to paint: core skills kit is the best to start with, has everything you need to start, the most beginner friendly paint, and costs about the same as all the others, it's win/win/win. https://www.reapermini.com/paints/learn-to-paint-kits https://www.amazon.com/Reaper-Miniatures-08906-Learn-Paint/dp/B00NTMC49G . GW's kits are a close 2nd, if you prefer age of sigmar or kingdom death (nsfw-ish) models.

leafyhouse /r/WarhammerUnderworlds
1 point
1970-01-18 19:09:59.548 +0000 UTC

I've also never painted before, can you recommend a good...starting place? Beginning kit, tutorial you found helpful? I've looked into kits like this one.

I've also considered getting into painting, and this might help me with that as well.

unique_devil /r/Gloomhaven
3 points
1970-01-19 11:13:32.625 +0000 UTC

I'd recommend this set from Reaper and they have another called Layers I believe. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NTMC49G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_1YXgFbZF3B5BK

Those will get you making some damn good mints and teach you some good skills.

Then pick up some shade. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0189BIERC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_w0XgFb3VEWAZ0

And this paint set later on when you feel comfortable in your skills. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009162PWU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_-0XgFbMRFMBNZ

With the above resources you'll be able the paint the starters with ease as you'll have 6 minis to learn with and with the two starter sets you'll have some brushes and paints. Then expand your paints the final paint set.ane get the shade when you want to start washes and watch a few videos on that and dry brushing.and you'll be amazed at what you'll produce in a short amount of time.

None+N5O8HrtIe8zP /r/Gloomhaven
4 points
1970-01-19 03:14:03.813 +0000 UTC

A great place to start is the mini painting starter sets by Reaper:

https://www.amazon.com/Reaper-Miniatures-08906-Learn-Paint/dp/B00NTMC49G

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N458GBK/

They're not too expensive, and they are a great intro to mini painting. They also come with pieces to practice techniques on, and a lot of paints to work with as well. I'd get those, and maybe some brushes.

I also would recommend a wet palette to keep paints wet between painting sessions, magnifying glasses to help see, and a mini holder.

I also got these brushes, which seem to be working well for me, and have a mix of useful ones.

TheBurnknight /r/DnDminiatures
2 points
1970-01-19 07:51:08.539 +0000 UTC

The Reaper line of paint kits are a good way to start. Good paints, decent starter brushes and minis to practice on.

Reaper Miniatures 08906 Learn to Paint Kit Core Skills, Master Series Paint Box Set https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NTMC49G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_a.CyEbQN7SWZM

NotifyGrout /r/Miniaturespainting
1 point
1970-01-20 01:58:16.538 +0000 UTC

Paints work on any material that miniatures are made of.

I'd recommend starting with this if you're going to order online anyway: https://www.amazon.com/Reaper-Miniatures-08906-Learn-Paint/dp/B00NTMC49G

AbsentMindedNerd /r/MarvelUnited
3 points
1970-01-20 04:46:21.224 +0000 UTC

I was in the same boat several months ago. I got this beginner kit and did two of the figures in it while following directions before I moved onto the Marvel figures. A few tips: The ones that come in the kit don’t technically need primer, but the Marvel minis absolutely do. Scrub your minis with soap and a toothbrush to get the mold release off them, it makes a huge difference it paint/primer adhering to the surface. Getting a feel for how thin your paints should be is a bit challenging at first. I had a tendency to keep my paint too thick until I accidentally got the right mix of water one time and it makes a big difference as well.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00NTMC49G?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

AbsentMindedNerd /r/MarvelUnited
3 points
1970-01-20 08:27:51.319 +0000 UTC

I’d recommend trying a few figures from a starter kit before starting on your Marvel minis. I used this kit and was very satisfied and learned a ton before I moved on, and the paints and primer were good enough to get started and I then started expanding my paint and brush set from there. A few tips though:

  • While the minis in this kit really don’t need primer, your marvel ones absolutely do.

  • Clean your minis well with a toothbrush and a bit of soap. There will be a bit of mold release on them, and it will make getting the primer layer to stick properly a pain.

  • 90% of mini painting is learning how to properly thin your paints. It takes some practice and experimentation to get right, but as a rough guide, you’re looking for the consistency of milk. For some of your paints this may mean nearly 1 drop of water to 1 of pain. For others, that may mean 4 drops of paint to 1 of water. There’s no universal formula and you’re paints will slowly dry out over time, so the ratio changes. Getting a feeling for what is the right consistency is one of the main skills you need to develop early.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00NTMC49G?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

None+7dU7l4bj83Le /r/Gloomhaven
1 point
1970-01-19 11:13:35.785 +0000 UTC

I got the higher-tier version of the set you linked (the $150 box) and have been fairly happy with it. You don't need too many paints if you're just starting out, and you can always mix paints together to get shades you don't have (or close to them).

Before spending your entire budget on paint, I'd add some important stuff to your budget - a high quality brush makes all the difference (A Kolinsky sable Round #0 or #1 should be good enough for everything, https://www.amazon.com/Winsor-Newton-Kolinsky-Sable-Watercolor/dp/B0013E68SU?th=1) and stainless steel or hematite mixing balls for your paints (I use https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07Q23FVYR).

The Reaper learn to paint kits (Basic and Layer) have pretty dang good paints, as well as 6 minis to learn techniques on. The variety of paints they come with should just about cover what you need to get a decent paint job on Gloomhaven stuff.

Last but not least, I would pick up some Nuln Oil shade. It's pretty much a staple in every mini painter's collection. I'd look for it in a local hobby shop if they sell Citadel stuff; I can get mine locally for $7.80/pot, versus the $13+ on amazon.

All told, that comes right around $100 for paints, practice minis, and some very good supplies.