Syriel Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 Basically what the title says, does dipping work with Blood Angels or the colour "Red" in general..? I know it works well on yellow and light colours and if it does it would make my job much easier.. So if anyone has done this technique could you leave a comment and possibly a picture of the finished product, thanks in advance everybody 8D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venerable Jazzman Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 I don't think it would work too well, although I've never tried it. The fact that I've never seen anyone doing it in the 7 years the board's been running would suggest likewise.. :) Dipping seems to work best on organic/pale/clothed minis, neither of which fit with red power armour. The dip sits in the curves to provide shadows, with the gloss of the dip providing the highlights. There's the Fighting Tigers dipping guide here, but it's done on a Scout, ie an organic/pale/clothed mini. Or the general guide on Dysartes. Good luck.. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Important Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 I tried for fun on a mini and I didn't like the results to be honest. But I think I use too dark red for dipping anyway. But like Brother Jazzman says it works best on organic/pale/clothed minis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACK BLΠFLY Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 Just do a DC themed army and you can paint all your Marines black. - 0b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaganius Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 Here is a link to GW Canada and a dipped BA army. LINKY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syriel Posted December 18, 2007 Author Share Posted December 18, 2007 The Dysartes effect on the Tyranid looks really nice, not so much of a fan from the GW Canada one though.. I'm guessing that dipping wont be a good choice for Blood Angels or anything with power armour :tu: Just thought that it would make my job easier and come out with a great result Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Eyes Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 a dipped bike I did, i'll post some more if I can find them. http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/index.p...c=97287&hl= "search" is a usefull tool RE P.S Jazzman has short memory :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syriel Posted December 19, 2007 Author Share Posted December 19, 2007 Looks pretty good Red Eyes, what type of dip did you buy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HJL Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 ive always been a bit snobby about dipping, its always seemed to be about as close to painting as warming food in the microwave is to cooking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venerable Jazzman Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 Jazzman has short memory Short memory! That post was October 2006: I can barely remember what happened last week, let alone last year. It's one of the joys of old age.. :) And I don't know who painted the lousy Canadian army, man that's some shoddy work.. :D Either of you fine chaps care to pass on some tips for dipping BA then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HJL Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 use a paintbrush you lazy scoundrel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertsjf Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 ive always been a bit snobby about dipping, its always seemed to be about as close to painting as warming food in the microwave is to cooking. My mom raised us on the microwave! That being said, I don't dip.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Eyes Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 http://www.dysartes.com/model/painting/Images/Gallery/RE-001.jpg one is dipped, one is not from a dysartes guide: " I use a pot of "Liberon Bistrol Lakk" for dipping, this stuff is a polyurethane stain, with a silk 'matt' finish, it can also be found in high 'gloss' (shiny). The website for the producers is www.v33.com it is quite expensive, but should be available across Europe, there are comparable dips in the UK/USA [more on this later-Ed]. It takes between 12 and 24 hours to dry, if you make a mess, then you have to clean it up with White Spirit. " I live in italy, so I use the stain v33 sells locally. RE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syriel Posted December 20, 2007 Author Share Posted December 20, 2007 use a paintbrush you lazy scoundrel! I have, for about 5 years now but I just want to see the outcome of how a good dip looks like, I probably won't use this method but it's nice to know for just general knowledge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TalonZahn Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 I think they just look too shiny. I'll stick to the old school ink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucumon Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 I use future floor wax on my mini's and it makes them shiny until i use Testor's Dull Cote. Not only does it dull the shine, it also seems to make colors blend together better. Would this not work on dipping also? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Bohemund Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 I'm not a big fan of dipping marines, but a friend of mine used army painter quick shade on his nids and I have lately tried it on my fantasy orks. It works really great and isn't that shiny. I think its not really much of a difference to floor wax but for those of you who don't like to experimenting get a that has been tried <_<. They also have a few other interesting things like base coats in different colors and much more. well here is the link. Edit: Ah I forgot to mention you can also paint it on as you would using inks. That works great and gives you more control. The only drawback is that you'll need turpentine to clean the brush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syriel Posted December 21, 2007 Author Share Posted December 21, 2007 For the quickshade do you have to order it or are there any ways to get it from a hobby store/ hardware store? edit: I just checked the site and they only deliver to people in Europe ;S is there any way to get this in Canada? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Bohemund Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 Don't know. Sry I live in Europe and their is a store that sells it here in Vienna. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgt.Krueger Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 Greetings all, I am a exclusive dipper (bad painter, old, busy with work, kids, returned to the hobby after to long an absence - lots of excuses!) I have dipped BA but they didn't turn out good at all. However I have a crimson fists army that really took well to dipping - believe it or not! I'm sorry I don't have any pictures of them, but I may remedy that soon, I owe this forum that much, having been a lurker for a long time :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackKnight1239 Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 Um...what is dipping? And would it work on my Black Templars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dietrich Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 You can dip marines, I dipped Space Wolves last year for Adepticon and they came out looking pretty good. Use a black stain, give it some good flicks, and you have to be willing to touch up the fig with a paintbrush that has some thinner on it. If you just dip and flick, it won't come out as good, because the stain is viscous enough to pool on some of the big flat surfaces, like the shoulder pads, etc. You may have to go back and touch-up some spots, like the shoulder pads, by just painting back over the stain. And give it a couple good shots with a matte sealant. Because the stain is much more viscous than inks, it doesn't behave the same. My goal is to have a solid tabletop quality army, not win awards, and it's great for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syriel Posted December 22, 2007 Author Share Posted December 22, 2007 I have a really nice link for Imperial Fist Dipping if anyone is interested: http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/index.p...;showarticle=37 Dipping = works best on light colours I suppose =/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgt.Krueger Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 It can work on dark colors as well, as I said, I have a crimson fists army plus an Inquisitor with IG all black and red gore - turned out wonderful! I will post pics as soon as my daughter brings the camera back from vacation... just you wait! The big dipper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syriel Posted December 23, 2007 Author Share Posted December 23, 2007 Awesome dude, can't wait for the pics ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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