We all know about the horrors of watching weeks of painting disappear under a frosted matt varnish. Hundreds of solutions have been tried. Here’s one I’ve never heard of before: olive oil.
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Painting Guide For English Civil War
Baccus 6mm has a good painting guide for the English Civil War. There’s also information on flags.
Zombie Speed Painting Tutorial
The problem with Zombie games is that you need so darn many of the things. Painting them becomes a logistical nightmare. Here’s a tutorial on a zombie speed painting technique.
Wet Palettes or Not?
I am a relatively recent convert to wet palettes. I find it useful for keeping paint fresh over an extended painting period. But it can have an effect on the paint consistency.
Here’s a good video and short blog post on wet palettes.
How To Achieve A Natural Metal Finish
If your miniatures games involve airplanes — especially early jets — you need to paint your models with a natural metal finish. Swanny Models has a good article with ideas on how to create a natural metal finish.