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r4wr89 · 01-17-2007

lol. thanks for all the responses to the black outlining post...more important though, how do you all motivate yourselves to paint? i always get all my paints out and stuff, and then get distracted and wander off doing something else...i've heard that painting while your friends are beside you painting works, but i don't see many of my 40k playing/painting friends often...any other suggestions ? lol

-ant

experiment 626 · 01-17-2007

i usually throw on a favourite cd. this way, i want to listen to it all and to keep myself busy, i might as paint/convert something!

having upcoming events is also a good motivator too!

hope this helps,
cheers!

rintinglen · 01-17-2007

My personall rule is to never play a model until it is painted (which may be the reason so many of my models look so crappy). By not letting myself play with them until painted, it makes me get busy.
Also, there is so little stuff on Tv that I like, that I have little problem heading out to the garage, turning on a ballgame and putting the brushes to work.

Inquisitor Kasimir · 01-18-2007

Seeing other nicely done armies inspires me.
Also ,as Stitch said,upcoming events usually makes for some late nights..

Kas.

r4wr89 · 01-18-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inquisitor Kasimir

Seeing other nicely done armies inspires me.
Also ,as Stitch said,upcoming events usually makes for some late nights..

Kas.

haha. seeing other nicely painted models inspires me as well...but then i just sit around. sigh.
maybe in the summer i can get a job at a hobby shop or something, then maybe i'll be more inspired with the exposure to other armies...dang it i'm not 18 yet...maybe they'll let me in 7 months early? haha XP

thanks all ;]
-ant

01-18-2007

Well, depending on the theme for my army, I watch a movie. Reading Eisenhorn has really gotten me really wanting to build and paint a rogue Inquisitor. I find music, or a good background movie helps. Also, as proved tonight, friends hefting huge miniatures catlogues with threats of beatings help!

DeAd_cOmMaNdO · 01-19-2007

easy: my motivation is Money! (i havent painted one of my own models in years)

Cagarner · 01-19-2007

Hmm, My motivation would be that I never field any unpainted models. If i do reush them, it only makes them look crap and then I feal I have wasted my money!

Killermoose · 01-19-2007

I just make sure I paint a few models a week, so that my all-black Eldar army is slowly getting some lovely colour! The important thing to do (I find) is only to paint when you want to,otherwise you never end up doing a good job.

Dan296 · 01-19-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeAd_cOmMaNdO

easy: my motivation is Money! (i havent painted one of my own models in years)

aak! heretic!
jp.
i usually set a deadline for when this squad or vehicle or army is going to be done. upcomeing events help. sometimes though im just in the mood to paint, or im bored. yesterday for example i was increadibly bored so i painted my deamon prince and bloodletters and they turned out great! ill post some pics.

Templar Mikeel · 01-20-2007

If you ever get boared, or need motivation, just find some great pics on the net that other people have posted. Then, pop in a movie or cd, get some food and a drink, then sit down and paint every model until either the movies done or your neck is so cramped you can't move it with a crane.

Cagarner · 01-21-2007

For great, inspirational models, I would recommend this site: www.coolminiornot.com

Mr Nude · 01-21-2007

I only paint when i get inspired, lately i seem to have misplaced my muse so im getting my gt ticket tomorrow so hopefully that will "inspire" me to paint my 140 strong empire army, ugh all that white and red... But music is a very good idea, make sure its upbeat though cause ive dozed off a few times and found my face suddenly turned shadow grey.

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experiment 626 Filthy, Dirty Radical Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: lost in a blizzard, somewhere near toronto! Posts: 3,148 Rep Power: 4 Thanks: 40 Thanked 310 Times in 223 Posts	i usually throw on a favourite cd. this way, i want to listen to it all and to keep myself busy, i might as paint/convert something! having upcoming events is also a good motivator too! hope this helps, cheers! __________________ "Who are you to question my methods?! A 'Puritan' is simply a coward who hides behind a veil of pretended faith and denounces his loyal brother as a traitor out of simple jealousy!" - Inquisitor Odion

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Cagarner The Omnissiah Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Posts: 1,429 Rep Power: 3 Thanks: 46 Thanked 51 Times in 22 Posts	Hmm, My motivation would be that I never field any unpainted models. If i do reush them, it only makes them look crap and then I feal I have wasted my money! __________________

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Killermoose The Ruler of Earth Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Good old England! Posts: 1,059 Rep Power: 2 Thanks: 19 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	I just make sure I paint a few models a week, so that my all-black Eldar army is slowly getting some lovely colour! The important thing to do (I find) is only to paint when you want to,otherwise you never end up doing a good job. __________________ By trying we can easily learn to endure adversity -- another man's, I mean. - Mark Twain

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Cagarner The Omnissiah Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Posts: 1,429 Rep Power: 3 Thanks: 46 Thanked 51 Times in 22 Posts	For great, inspirational models, I would recommend this site: www.coolminiornot.com __________________

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rintinglen Trooper Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Downey, CA Posts: 118 Rep Power: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	My personall rule is to never play a model until it is painted (which may be the reason so many of my models look so crappy). By not letting myself play with them until painted, it makes me get busy. Also, there is so little stuff on Tv that I like, that I have little problem heading out to the garage, turning on a ballgame and putting the brushes to work.

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Inquisitor Kasimir Primer Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Neva IV Posts: 28 Rep Power: 0 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Seeing other nicely done armies inspires me. Also ,as Stitch said,upcoming events usually makes for some late nights.. Kas.

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Lord Commander Erus.. Guest Posts: n/a	Well, depending on the theme for my army, I watch a movie. Reading Eisenhorn has really gotten me really wanting to build and paint a rogue Inquisitor. I find music, or a good background movie helps. Also, as proved tonight, friends hefting huge miniatures catlogues with threats of beatings help!

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DeAd_cOmMaNdO Conscript Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0 Thanks: 88 Thanked 62 Times in 69 Posts Blog Entries: 5	easy: my motivation is Money! (i havent painted one of my own models in years)

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Mr Nude Trooper Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Dublin Posts: 53 Rep Power: 0 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I only paint when i get inspired, lately i seem to have misplaced my muse so im getting my gt ticket tomorrow so hopefully that will "inspire" me to paint my 140 strong empire army, ugh all that white and red... But music is a very good idea, make sure its upbeat though cause ive dozed off a few times and found my face suddenly turned shadow grey.