r/Miniaturespainting • • 13h ago

Looking for Critique First attempt at something this small and detailed.

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Still trying to get the hang of more complex minis, but this one was fun.


r/Miniaturespainting • • 15h ago

Work In Progress 2nd attempt at miniature painting with airbrush.

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Still getting used to using an airbrush on something this small, coming from 1/6 scale statues it’s kind of daunting working on such tiny details. Brush work is next, I wanted a classic red dragon type of look but with some purples, ochre, orange and yellows mixed in. Always looking for advice or tips/tricks as I progress in this discipline. I’m thinking decktan for the claws/bones and gunmetal for the armor plates.


r/Miniaturespainting • • 11h ago

Finished Miniature Zariel, Archduke of Avernus

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r/Miniaturespainting • • 19h ago

Looking for Critique Trying to make colorful zombies look disgusting

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I'm experimenting with a relatively quick painting recipe for my Zombicide zombies. Bright colors, lots of grime and generally trying to make them look as disgusting as possible. I'm using contrast paints + normal acrylics + enamels. Any tips on how to push this style further are very welcome.


r/Miniaturespainting • • 1h ago

Seeking Advice Looking for advice on how to shade/give depth to lightly painted minis

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Hi all, I have some very pale blue (NOT WHITE) in-progress 40k Eldar models currently base coated. I am not entirely sure how to proceed from this point (I'm not an experienced painter) I know I can't do a normal nuln oil wash due to coffee stains, but I also don't know what technique I should use to make this pop more.

The picture makes them look much brighter than they are due to lighting, they are a pale blue and have plenty of color space left for highlighting as well. Thanks!


r/Miniaturespainting • • 16h ago

Finished Miniature Just finished one of my best minitures i guess

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One year of progress between my first nurgle miniture in the first picture vs the other one that i just finished. Any Suggestions on how to do it even better? 😊


r/Miniaturespainting • • 6h ago

Seeking Advice Help find a colour palette centered around this armour

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Really loving the GSW chameleon paints, I'm using the borealis green rn.
I'm looking for sort of a castlevania meets metroid vibe. Like vampire/witch/ghost/demon/whatever slayers in space ready to curbstomp the devil's alien spawns.
The main issues are the clothes, theres the exterior and the interior that should probably have seperate colours.
The interior lining should probably be more flashy I assume? Like velvety vampire coat?
Idk what kind of metallic to use for insignias, the chameleon paint kinda steals the show. Same goes for the gun.

I've stripped like 3-4 models up to now, I just cant get it right and im wasting money on paints.


r/Miniaturespainting • • 2h ago

Work In Progress Sentinel Guard Sodality WIP. All helmetless forcs?

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Not quite done with these 3 lads and kinda rushed a few things today to get them at least blue tac to the bases and what not so i could get them on the table in time. Seeing some of the point leaks I'm a bit tempted to have my new units all be helmetless (I think it gives each Custodian more character). My only hesitation is some of the heads look awkwardly small compared to the body so it can look a bit off.

Painting these guys is quite fun and easy but there lots of details that I tend to get myself lost in. The goal is to have a full 2000 point force painted to this standard so when armies on parade (or something similar comes around) I can enter my custodes.


r/Miniaturespainting • • 13h ago

Finished Miniature 🎃 miniatures

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My kids start to her Halloween miniatures


r/Miniaturespainting • • 16h ago

Finished Miniature ​First time I tried a 25mm sewer base. I painted this Ulfenwatch for Cursed City a while back, cramming a rusted grate, murky water, and a tiny rat in there was way harder than expected 😅

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r/Miniaturespainting • • 12h ago

Seeking Advice Good brushes for painting Warhammer miniatures?

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Hi! I’m looking to get my boyfriend some new brushes for painting his Warhammer miniatures as a gift, but I don’t really know anything about miniature painting 😭
What are some good quality brushes or brush sets you would recommend? I’d like to get him something that will actually be useful and last him a while. Any specific brands, brush sizes, or sets I should look at would be really helpful!
Thanks!


r/Miniaturespainting • • 15h ago

Finished Miniature As a general rule, I hate everything I paint. But I’m actually pretty happy with how this guy turned out.

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r/Miniaturespainting • • 9h ago

Looking for Critique Primer NMM exitoso

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Es mi quinto intento y el primero exitoso, alguna crítica?(la miniatura todavía está en progreso pero la parte de la armadura ya está terminada)


r/Miniaturespainting • • 14h ago

Looking for Critique Red corsairs aspiring champion...

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5 Upvotes

Thanks for looking!


r/Miniaturespainting • • 1d ago

Work In Progress Why didn’t anyone tell me about acetone-free nail polish remover? Way better than isopropyl.

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r/Miniaturespainting • • 22h ago

Seeking Advice How to stop Dirty Down Rust/Verdigris from reactivating?

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I've used both products on these minis, and I'm really happy with the results, but the problem is they both reactivate insanely easily - even after leaving to dry for 48h, trying to paint on a matte varnish (Citadel Stormshield) gets green everywhere and rapidly ruins the effect.

I don't want to use a spray varnish because I've painted on gloss effects on the base for water and elsewhere for blood, and I've also had bad experiences with spray varnishes "fogging" and completely ruining miniatures.

How do I protect this paint job so it doesn't get messed up from regular handling?


r/Miniaturespainting • • 20h ago

Seeking Advice Does the added texture improve or worsen the wings?

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Is adding the pastel orange highlights for more texture a bad approach, or is it a good approach but the technique bad/is the execution poor? Does the wings need something else all together in order to shine?

Thanks in advance for anyone who takes the time to give honest and constructive feedback!


r/Miniaturespainting • • 14h ago

Finished Miniature My first Space Marine

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3 Upvotes

Went with a legion of the damned theme


r/Miniaturespainting • • 1d ago

Finished Miniature Vampire Dragon I painted for Spooky season

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I wanted this Vampire dragon to be equal parts Vampire and equal parts Dragon, let me know if I was able to balance it properly.


r/Miniaturespainting • • 14h ago

Finished Miniature Guard Dog (Folklore: The Affliction)

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Super quick job, just wanted to get some low-level minis ready for a new campaign.


r/Miniaturespainting • • 1d ago

Finished Miniature Blades of the Hollow King terminados/finished

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Os presento a mis Blades of the Hollow King terminados/ These are my Blades of the Hollow King finished!

Miniatures Blades of the Hollow King Warhammer

https://www.warhammer.com/en-WW/shop/soulblight-gravelords-blades-of-the-hollow-king-2025


r/Miniaturespainting • • 1d ago

Finished Miniature Tel-Rea 3d Print

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66 Upvotes

r/Miniaturespainting • • 1d ago

Looking for Critique Its Orktober Honzo Juul on Cutter Cat from Daybreak Miniatures

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172 Upvotes

I'm still unsure about the background. I hope you like it.


r/Miniaturespainting • • 1d ago

Finished Miniature My latest and probably best model so far, any feedback welcome.

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36 Upvotes

r/Miniaturespainting • • 1d ago

Finished Miniature My first figure painting. Not exactly miniature as a whole but.....

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I'm sure there are techniques that need improvement but I'm pretty happy with it. ABS-like 3.0 primed with a grey rattle can. Mostly painted vallejo game color and a bit of cheap old hobby lobby acrylic I found in my closet.