PAINTING IS A LARGE PART OF THE HOBBY
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Citadel Miniatures is one of the key activities of the Games Workshop hobby. Some of the most devoted hobbyists spend more time painting their armies than actually getting them onto the tabletop to battle against an opponent. This fascination is understandable – collecting and painting new troops to bring to bear on your enemies is exciting in its own right. Not only can you watch as the ranks of your army swell before your very eyes, but you have the satisfaction of knowing that you painted it all yourself.
IF YOU CAN HOLD A PENCIL, YOU CAN PAINT A MINIATURE
utting brush to model and getting good results really isn't impossible. From the oldest veteran wargamer to the youngest general, everyone around the world enjoys the painting part of the hobby. The old Hobby Center adage, "If you can hold a pencil, you can paint a miniature," has been proven many times over by many Warhammer gamers. All you need is a reasonably steady hand, a bit of patience, and a willingness to practice a few easy techniques, and you're already halfway there!
WITH A FEW TIPS AND TECHNIQUES,
YOU'LL SOON HAVE AN ARMY TO BE PROUD OF
here are a few basic ideas and guidelines that you should remember when you sit down to paint:
Remember Your Goal and Stick To It
When you start a new painting project, remember why you're painting it. Are you painting an entire army or just a single miniature for a painting competition like the illustrious Golden Demon? A single model for this competition could take months to complete, but you wouldn't want to pour that much valuable time into painting a single miniature for a massive Orc & Goblin army. Know what your goal is and stay on target!
Choose A Good Work Space
A good place to paint models can never be underestimated! It's a good idea to find a relaxing environment with a lot of elbow room. If you can secure an area that can be solely dedicated to the hobby, so much the better. Make sure that you have put down some newspaper to protect your work area, grab a handful of paper towels for those inevitable spills, and have everything else you'll need on hand. Some hobbyists prefer to work in solitude, but there's something to be said about painting with a group of like-minded individuals.
Use the Right Tools
You will need a minimum of two brushes: one small brush for details and a larger brush for painting bases and large areas of the model. You'll also want to have a mug of clean water on hand as well as a white palette, desk lamp with a color-adjusted "daylight" bulb, and (of course) your Citadel Colour model paints.
Undercoat Your Models
Use either black or white spray primer to undercoat your models before you start painting them. The purpose of the undercoat is twofold: it provides a flat base color to paint over, and it bonds to the metal or plastic much better than undercoating your miniatures with standard acrylic model paint. Use the primers in a well-ventilated area and away from open flame and surfaces that you care to not damage, like the hood of your father's sports car.
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Relax! This Is A Hobby
Keep practicing. Don't get upset if things don't go right the first time you sit down to paint. This is a hobby that requires time and patience. Just take it slow and enjoy yourself. If you do run into problems, talk to other hobbyists at your local Games Workshop Hobby Center, read some painting articles on our web site, or pick up an issue of White Dwarf magazine. All three are excellent sources of hobby knowledge and inspiration.
We Make Brushes and A Huge Range of Paints
The Citadel Colour Paint Range consists of scores of different paints, inks, and metallic colours to choose from. We also sell a Warhammer Starter Paint Set, which contains a load of miniatures and paints that make it easy to learn how to paint.
If you're looking for paintbrushes, we make a wide range of sizes: Fine Detail, Detail, Standard, Basecoat and Large Drybrushes are available in small and large sizes. Also available is the Tank Brush for your war machine painting needs.
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