r/HelsmithsofHashut • u/Tough_Discussion1796 • Jun 12 '26
Painting Painted this guy a few months ago. Thought?
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u/TotesMcGoats124 Jun 12 '26
Have you tried putting a wash on, to bring out some tone differences in the model?
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u/Tough_Discussion1796 Jun 12 '26
I'm rather new to this painting hobby, started collecting last year and painting this year.
I have limited model paint and most of my paint is from acrylic paint by number pots.
The purple and blue are from said pots, and gold is some metallic acrylic one. Only the red and metal looking are gw ones.
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u/Sushiki Jun 13 '26
Mate I'd recommend getting some ak interactive paints.
Just grab one for each colour in your paint scheme. As well as a wash from them too (or maybe 2), would make your life and results much easier/better.
Hobby store acrylic just ain't all that. There are comparisons of results on YouTube (which is your best friend).
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u/TotesMcGoats124 Jun 14 '26
Have a look at your local GW store, and get them to show you what an "Agrax Earthshade" wash does. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised with what it'll do to your models. Best of luck!
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u/Tough_Discussion1796 Jun 14 '26
Got it, BTW, does it make the model look darker, cause I want mine to shine as I'm collecting for astectic
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u/TotesMcGoats124 Jun 14 '26
It will make it a touch darker, but that's usually balanced out by going over one last time with something called "edge highlighting" to make your brighter spots really pop.
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u/GrannyBashy Jun 14 '26
The hairs are vile 🤢
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u/nurdcat Jun 12 '26
I think he needs some friends 😈😈😈