First Attempt at dipping

[Aspie]

Just wanted to share my first attempt at dipping, I was a little sceptical about the process, but I must say I am now a dipping convert. (Apologizes for the choice of minitaures ) 

[Big Al]

They look good. It is a pity that you didn't photograph them before you dipped them for a Before and After effect.  

[John at Warlord Games]

oh no apologies needed,,  what great lookin soldiers mate,, if thats the first time, well.... good on ya!! john s

[Colonel White]

Aspie- Its nice to see that you are a convert for this product. Since I did a write up /review just over 3 years ago I use this product as I would use any tool.The only areas for some  reason the product doesn't quite cut it for me, unless someone can give me any tips, is the use on special characters /leaders.  I generally have to paint these the conventional way ie. blending,washing,  highlighting and varnishing if for gaming use. However on saying this because I save a lot of time painting rank and file troops I find I can spend more time painting characters anyway.

[Colonel White]

There appears to be a duplicate thread here I posted on the other one along with Big Al!

[sarge]

I wasnt sure about the dip. I spent a lot of time painting nice figures but never finished any complete units. I started using the dip and soon had 200 bolt action ww2 28mm figures completed. Then between March and August this year I painted nearly 600 perry ACW perry figures. Two complete armies. Now I actually have completed painted armies that I can play with ,painted to an acceptable standard for war gaming purposes. I used to paint figures and never play a game because nothing was finished now I can !!

[BigMike]

The more Dipped models I see the more tempted I am to start, anyone any recommendations on weather it's better to dip or paint on or is it just personal preference?

[potter]

The more I read the more I tempted...Only a few things put me off...A)Smell...(Keep windows and doors open or better still do it outside)B)Shine (Yeah I know I can matt coat them later...even so...)C)Possible risk of spending and not liking the product...(Err sounds like life really...) Right thats quashed any doubts I may have had and I've talked myself out of not liking it.Ok, so for ECW Scots, and Parliamentarian Dragoons and troopers (buff coats) am I better off with soft or dark coats?Most figs are painted quite light colours, apart from my Covenanters, so should I be using a lighter shade?  I don't want them ending up too dark, or obscuring any of the colours too much.

[General Lee]

sarge said:

I wasnt sure about the dip. I spent a lot of time painting nice figures but never finished any complete units. I started using the dip and soon had 200 bolt action ww2 28mm figures completed. Then between March and August this year I painted nearly 600 perry ACW perry figures. Two complete armies. Now I actually have completed painted armies that I can play with ,painted to an acceptable standard for war gaming purposes. I used to paint figures and never play a game because nothing was finished now I can !!

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 do you have pictures of your mini's?

[BigMike]

potter said:

C)Possible risk of spending and not liking the product...(Err sounds like life really...) Right thats quashed any doubts I may have had and I've talked myself out of not liking it.Ok, so for ECW Scots, and Parliamentarian Dragoons and troopers (buff coats) am I better off with soft or dark coats?Most figs are painted quite light colours, apart from my Covenanters, so should I be using a lighter shade?  I don't want them ending up too dark, or obscuring any of the colours too much.

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Point C concerns me too, Warlord team, is there any chance you could speak to army painter about releasing a trial size pot of the three different shades so that people could try them without forking over a nearly £25? (by the time you've got the anti shine stuff)  I'd happily pay a couple of quid for a humbrol type tin for a little test! Cheers