Painting lots of models faster - 40K Terra

Chaosrocks · 3 Weeks Ago

Hey guys. I am in the process of painting 48 spinegaunts(well, it will be 54 but not yet). So, I was wondering if you have any tips for painting lots of models. I really want to get it done so I can play with a painted army, but I dont want it to take forever. Also, I do not want to do things that will drasticly reduce the quality of the paint job, such as not thinning my paint.

Thanks in advance guys.

Warmaster Romulas · 3 Weeks Ago

when painting large armies like that do them
in large groups you got 48
do 12 at a time
do them in steps
1 prime
2 base coat
3 following coats
4 details
5 highlighting
6 basing
7 sealing
those are just general steps figure out what works for you but plan it out and stick to a system and youll get them done in no time

Baron von Lexus · 3 Weeks Ago

Ya paint squads in an assembly line fashion where you go through each color on every model. It can be a big pain but at the end instead of having one guy done at a time you have 10 or 15. Thats what I do and it helps out alot.

Hope this helps,
BvL

liveevil2000 · 3 Weeks Ago

Here is what I did when I had 55 marines to paint.
Primer and base coat all the models (its the easiest thing to do)
Next I grab a few at a time (5-6) something I feel I can do in a couple of nights.
Apply 1 color at a time until complete (no basing)
Move on to the next bunch.
Once they are all painted I then do decals and basing as I feel this is the easiest step for me.
Then seal and play.
I did 55 marines in 2 weeks this way. 3 hours a night / 5 nights a week

This is what works for me. Just find a groove that works for you and go with it.

Brother Warchild · 3 Weeks Ago

I agree with all the comments since there basicly thesame LOL!!
But def prime them all first then go from there. Good luck Brother and make sure you get some pics up when you get some done

iNsOmNiAc'S dReAm · 2 Weeks Ago

All great advice, I would also recommend sticking to no more then 3 basic colors for the majority of the model. The more complicated your color patterns are, the more time you'll spend on em.

Lord Commander Erus · 2 Weeks Ago

dipping works for kroot, tyranid and the like... I can link you a guide

Chaosrocks · 2 Weeks Ago

Thanks for all the comments guys. I'll defidently try to get up some pics once they're done. The probably wont be anything too remarkable, but if you want them I'll try. Hopefully, the monsters will sweet though.

Baron von Lexus · 2 Weeks Ago

We always want pics man!

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Chaosrocks Trooper Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lakeview, Michigan Posts: 145 Rep Power: 1 Thanks: 27 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Painting lots of models faster Hey guys. I am in the process of painting 48 spinegaunts(well, it will be 54 but not yet). So, I was wondering if you have any tips for painting lots of models. I really want to get it done so I can play with a painted army, but I dont want it to take forever. Also, I do not want to do things that will drasticly reduce the quality of the paint job, such as not thinning my paint. Thanks in advance guys. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. A Proud Jesus Freak.

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Baron von Lexus Lord Commander Militant Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ohio, still waiting for a GW Store. Posts: 1,104 Rep Power: 1 Thanks: 34 Thanked 54 Times in 45 Posts	Re: Painting lots of models faster Ya paint squads in an assembly line fashion where you go through each color on every model. It can be a big pain but at the end instead of having one guy done at a time you have 10 or 15. Thats what I do and it helps out alot. Hope this helps, BvL __________________ Immer Isenherz! - 501st Death Korps of Krieg To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Self-Proclaimed Resident Krieg Expert To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. "The Krieg method of war is a measure of thier discipline and thier sacrifice. It demands respect from all - friend and foe alike." -Lord Commander Militant, Segmentum Obscurus Tutorials: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. + To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. + To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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liveevil2000 Master of Evil Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 182 Rep Power: 1 Thanks: 9 Thanked 25 Times in 17 Posts	Re: Painting lots of models faster Here is what I did when I had 55 marines to paint. Primer and base coat all the models (its the easiest thing to do) Next I grab a few at a time (5-6) something I feel I can do in a couple of nights. Apply 1 color at a time until complete (no basing) Move on to the next bunch. Once they are all painted I then do decals and basing as I feel this is the easiest step for me. Then seal and play. I did 55 marines in 2 weeks this way. 3 hours a night / 5 nights a week This is what works for me. Just find a groove that works for you and go with it. __________________ Evil~ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Evil is as Evil does

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Brother Warchild Grandpa Nurgle Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Fenris-AKA-Olympia Washington Posts: 1,592 Rep Power: 2 Thanks: 355 Thanked 125 Times in 106 Posts	Re: Painting lots of models faster I agree with all the comments since there basicly thesame LOL!! But def prime them all first then go from there. Good luck Brother and make sure you get some pics up when you get some done __________________ Support your fellow Terrans VOTE ON To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Games ( LINK ) My Stuff ( links ) To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. MY Trade Stuff @ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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Chaosrocks Trooper Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lakeview, Michigan Posts: 145 Rep Power: 1 Thanks: 27 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Painting lots of models faster Thanks for all the comments guys. I'll defidently try to get up some pics once they're done. The probably wont be anything too remarkable, but if you want them I'll try. Hopefully, the monsters will sweet though. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. A Proud Jesus Freak. Last edited by Chaosrocks; 2 Weeks Ago at 01:37 PM.

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Baron von Lexus Lord Commander Militant Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ohio, still waiting for a GW Store. Posts: 1,104 Rep Power: 1 Thanks: 34 Thanked 54 Times in 45 Posts	Re: Painting lots of models faster We always want pics man! __________________ Immer Isenherz! - 501st Death Korps of Krieg To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Self-Proclaimed Resident Krieg Expert To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. "The Krieg method of war is a measure of thier discipline and thier sacrifice. It demands respect from all - friend and foe alike." -Lord Commander Militant, Segmentum Obscurus Tutorials: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. + To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. + To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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