it depends on the model really. with some things, like land raiders and rhino's, a lot of people like to paint the interiors, which means painting them in sub-assemblies.
with non-vehicle models, i wouldnt recomend it unless its a large model with lots of parts sticking out (lke tyranid monsters, dragons, shaggoths, greater daemons etc). anythi smaller than that can be painted in one piece, though painting things like shields seperately means you can paint the whole model
generally if youre painting models purely to game with, just paint them in one part. i only paint models in sections when im painting a commission for someone or am really trying to get the best job i can on it.
also, please dont paint things while on the sprue. its a waste of time (unless theyre vehicle tracks or shields). i know people whove painted entire marine armies while still on the sprue - disaster!
and never base a model before glueing the model onto the base - it wont stick. if you dont want sand touching the side of the foot, either glue the model onto struts of plasticard or pin it to the base 'foating' a millimetre or so above the base so the sand doesnt touch it, but never glue a model onto sand - itll break off in half an hour, i guarantee it. |