Miniature Masterpieces: It’s all about perspective

A quick search of the internet will reveal a plethora of painted figurines from all genres, types, styles, and skill levels, e.g., Fantasy, Armour, Gundam.  These finished pieces represent a significant investment of time regardless of your skill level and experience.

We mentioned previously, figurines enhance the gaming experience, especially for those who take great pride in displaying their finished pieces.

Whether it’s a Masterpiece or not. It is a matter of perspective.

As a guide, we’ve listed below what has worked for us

1. Choose a figurine/miniature/model you want to paint within your budget.
2. When starting, purchase just the colours, glue, and brushes you need.
   • Use the box art, instructions, and box descriptions as a guide to help you
   • YouTube, Google, and Book Art are other good reference sources
   • Or ask the shop assistant to help you.
3. What materials you don’t use, keep for the next project.
   • Your collection of paints and materials will grow over time.
4. If provided, do read the instructions.
   • You’ll be surprised how many mistakes can be avoided by reading the instructions!
   • This is true for even the most experienced painter or hobbyists.
5. You will make mistakes!
   • Yes, This is normal! Yes, it is frustrating, but don’t give up.
   • This is how EVERYONE learns, and we mean everyone.
6. Preparation
   • You may need to wash the figure in soapy water to remove any residual oil/dust before painting.
   • Prepare your figure by removing any blurs, flash, or seams on the parts.
   • Apply a Basecoat; this provides an even clean surface to which the paint(s) can adhere.
7. Try not to apply paint too thickly.
   • It’s better to apply several thin layers of paint.
8. In the beginning, paint one section or piece at a time, letting it dry thoroughly.
   • With experience, you’ll learn to have multiple pieces drying while you paint other parts or details.
9. Final Assembly
   • “Dry’ Fit pieces before applying glue.
   • Once fully assembled touch-up any missed areas, etc.
10. When you have finished.
    • Ask yourself what you could do better next time?
    • And how? For example thinning the paint, using less glue?

Ultimately it’s your Masterpiece, Hobby and Imagination. It’s all about the best you can do.  And most of all, having fun.

Share your Masterpieces (or Disaster pieces?) with Mythic! We’d love to see what you’ve done.

At Mythic Figurines, we will continue to release new races and characters.  Mythic’s Figurines suit Hobbyist of all skill and experience levels.

Regards