Now that so many of us have finally received our Reaper Kickstarter packages, the question is how to approach such a daunting project. Gnome Stew has some advice.
Painting
Painting Faces Tutorial
This particular tutorial on painting faces is focused on a Renaissance figure, but the techniques are universal. I quite like Stuart’s results. In particular, I like the fact that he doesn’t paint the eyes, which to my mind looks better. While painted eyes are technically impressive, to my mind they too often look bug-eyed.
Future Floor Wax Now Pledge Floor Care
For years, I’ve been using Future liquid floor “wax” to make washes and improve paint flow. That product is gone from the shelves, but “Pledge Floor Care” seems to be the identical product under a new name.
I’ve got a big supply of Future, but I’d be interested in knowing whether others have found Pledge Floor Care to work as well.
Stripping Miniatures
Here’s a good article on a variety of ways to strip your miniatures.
Painting Last of the Mohicans Characters
Anatoli’s Game Room has a painting guide for character figures from Last of the Mohicans