War Gamming Models...

I dont play but i have a lot of fun paining Reaper Miniatures (reapermini.com) and have learned a bit about how colors work from doing it in such a small scale.

Each year I score one of the Reaper'con  Sophies, they are fun.

The detail is just incredible. How do they get them out of the molds??

David

I painted white metal miniatures back when I was into War gamming/Dungeons and Dragons (late 70's early 80's).

The same painting skills and techniques are used. Shading, weathering, dry brushing, etc.

I acquired hundreds of the white metal figures(still in original packaging) and a few plastic figures (horrible detail)  when a local toy/game store (Toys By Roy) closed its doors.

I remember the miniature makers had their equivalents of plastic model makers. Horrible detail (like Aurora), lots of "flash" (like Lindburg) and the better ones (Revell/Monogram). The only maker I can remember is Ral Partha, one of the better ones.

The newer miniatures I've seen are absolutely beautiful, fantastic detail. They seem to be made of a plastic or ceramic material and from what I hear takes paint very well.

The "Hero Clic" line comes prepainted and are pretty well done.

I'm not sure the ole eyeballs would be up the the task of painting these little guys.

I have been interested in miniatures for a few years now. Haven't jumped into it yet. And like you I am not interested in the games, but I like some of the figures you can get. Painting them up takes a good bit of skill to do well and that is what I find the most interesting. Someday I plan to get into it. I dream of doing dioromas of battles wtih them some day. Some of the fanasty figures are pieces of in of themselves. Once I have alittle more disposable income I plan to get into them actually start painting some up.

Cant help you there but I have seen some great detail in the gaming peices.

There are some great small footprint diorama possibilities.

Post some pics if you get anything going.

Mike