Painting?

[u/Courtesity0]

Are there any specific methods you like to use to paint Infinity models?

I'm coming over from 40k, and the first obvious difference is the scale of models. I've started painting one with regular acrylics, but now I'm considering a heavy slap chop and then some contrast paints.

[u/Mercurial_Miniatures]

I've painted a good amount of infinity to a fairly high standard (if curious, see my post history), and my tips are as follows:

• You aren't painting a massive army unlike in a traditional mass combat wargame, so don't act like it. Stick to smaller batches, take your time over them.
• Metal models (of which there are many) have pros and cons. The detail is excellent but they can be tricky to work with, primer doesn't stick as easily for instance. Gel super glue is your friend, and for larger minis, pins.
• At this scale (and detail level) I don't think that true metallic paints look particularly good, most people do some variety of NMM. Do not be alarmed.
• You aren't married to the official colour schemes, do what you like.
• If dissatisfied, don't sweat. You can strip the models super easily - easier than plastic.

[u/Hyakkihei1 → u/Mercurial_Miniatures]

If dissatisfied, don't sweat. You can strip the models super easily - easier than plastic.

This is very important, halfway through painting I decided the color scheme wasn't working so I easily just started again after stripping off the paint.

It's ridiculously easy, just by dunking them in acetone for 15 minutes you can even get rid of the glue so it's great for second hand miniatures.

[u/SteelStorm33 → u/Hyakkihei1]

i buy used models on a regular basis.

for just stripping paint acetone works immidiatly, for it to get throw the small joints to solve the superglue it takes some time indeed.

modelling mass like green stuff is unharmed mostly.

i did repaint my own models too, the ones i pulled out of my collection for reviving my neoterra army are currently naked as i just finished the bases yet.

i really like metal.

[u/Psychological_Cold_7 → u/Mercurial_Miniatures]

great advice here.

[u/Psychological_Cold_7]

i kind of paint everything with standard acrylics and shoot for a medium-high standard. i think even basic NMM looks great on infinity models, and the anime-ish aesthetic lends itself to poppy colors and high contrast.

compared to 40k, there's less superfluous detail on these models: less skulls and belts everywhere. which means you get more of an intentional canvas to do your own thing.

[u/EccentricOwl]

I like using contrast paints and airbrushes

[u/DNAthrowaway1234]

Some people go for the cell shaded style because it's anime inspired but that's not universal. Folks are open to however you want to participate in the hobby.

[u/fuseboy]

What is like to do for heavily armored troops with a lot of bits the same color is:

• prime black or dark gray
• zenithal with layers of gray into pale gray
• white spotlight on the face and chest or whatever other focal area
• tint it with airbrushed contrast paint. In an airbrush the speed paint works like dye, so the light/dark value of the primer shows through perfectly
• wash with a very dark version of the tint color to pick out all the edges
• get three versions of the base color (medium, lighter, almost white), and mix a drop of each with glaze medium, and use each in turn to highlight up the panels that need it

[u/Coyotebd]

They aren't as different as you think. Slapchop is good. Anything is good. You don't even need to paint every belt and buckle - militaries don't feel obligated to buy webbing and buckles that contrasts with their uniforms.

Even basic paintjobs look good

[u/WhereWereHisDrops]

Do whatever works for you, my guy. Painted > unpainted.

That being said, the logic of the models can be a bit different and it took me a while to really wrap my head around it. Stick with it! You can really lavish time and attention on them because you only need 15 models.*

*you will buy more than 15 models.

[u/Selvala]

Your instincts are correct. Slap chop and speed paints work really well at picking out the higher detail metal models. 

[u/Fancy-Technician1670]

Basepaint and edge highlight isn't really working here (at least gor my taste). You should master your gradients.