28mm Naps Army Painter Style

[fng]

Having been a wargamer and figure painter for over 30 years I was some what undecided on the AP hype that suddenly hit the wargaming community a while back, thinking to myself could you really just base coat a figure and then dip it for amazing results.In the end I thought I would give it ago on a period I had been threatening to do for ages, all of the photo's below are figure's just base coated then a brush coat of Army Painter Strong Tone and a couple of highlights.

























So if you haven't tried it yet give it ago.
Regards
Nick

[grant]

Excellent stuff! I have been using the AP for my entire French Nap project, but mine don't look as nice as yours. I think because I don't highlight after.

[Paul @ Warlord Games]

Lovely!

Must... Avoid... Naps...

[mikeland]

Very fine job, lovely colours... and great base tufting, I love the step by step too. I think if I ventured into Naps territory again id be tempted to use dip.. (or just buy 54mm figs for skirmishing)

[grant]

Interestingly, I use Dark Tone - not Strong Tone. Maybe I will try the mid one next unit, which are a unit of Lights.

[gorgarrak]

But is it art?...
If it does the job I'm all for it, too many times have i got into the debate of "cheating" at painting, but different projects require different approaches, the hordes needed for naps require a good looking but quick and easy approach and the Army Painter fits the bill nicely.
also lovely minis.

Mike

[grant]

I think many of the results that people can get - like FNG and Phil - with AP greatly exceed the results of "hand painting". By no means do I wish to start a debate!

I view AP as a tool - no different than a spray primer vs. a brush-on primer, a dremel vs a hand drill, and if it gets you to the finish line, with or without time savings, with a great looking mini, then I'm all for it!

[grecian1959]

fng do you apply the highlights onto the dried gloss finish of the dip and then matt varnish?

[fng]

No mate,after the dip gloss coat is dry I then use the AP matt spray to dull down the gloss finish.When that is dry I then add the highlights I require. Works with great results. I also finish the figure with a matt spray to protect the figure, GW purity seal or vallejo matt.

Nick

[grecian1959]

Thanks for the info Nick as when i start my Nap austrians i intend to use dark tone over white n highlight crossbelts etc afterwards by the way like your site as well lovely work keep it up n keep inspiring ok