ironking Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 Just heard about the "quickshade" technique a few minutes ago and I was wondering what it was. For those who don't know - it's not so much a technique as it is dipping your mini's using Army Painters Quick Shade product. It seems to give quick a gloss finish, which they reckon you can get rid off with an anti-shine matt varnish (another of their products). So as per the topic description: Have you used Army Painter products like Quick Shade, Anti-Shine Matt Varnish? Also interested in the primers - any comments? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/203168-quick-shade-and-army-painter-products/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmande Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 I gave the army spray a try (the bleached bone one) on a few models; covered well, though I think I had a faulty can because it ran out pretty quickly. The dip is just awesome if used right (don't base a model before using it or else it'll pool in the spaces, and be careful not to shake off too much of the dip - though you can always re-dip it). The dip also rocks because it doubles as a gloss coat and adds extra protection from chipping. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/203168-quick-shade-and-army-painter-products/#findComment-2421746 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gman Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 I have not, but going to be ordering some of the sprays for wife's SW army. But I found out from a friend who has painted a 1750 bug army using primarily their spray color for base coat, a wash, and then dipping. He has a massive IG army using their spray for basecoat, and then the dip. I think he brushes the dip on lightly so as not to overdo it. But it looks fantastic really, for a fast, tabletop quality army. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/203168-quick-shade-and-army-painter-products/#findComment-2421770 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shieldwall Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 Personally, I wouldn't recommend any sort of quick shade. You will achieve much better, much more controlled results by just using the new GW washes. Sure, it might take a little longer and slightly more effort, but frankly, most of the stuff I've seen finished off with qickshade was not to my liking. The sprays are pretty cool though. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/203168-quick-shade-and-army-painter-products/#findComment-2421854 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmande Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 That's somewhat true; armies that have a low model count are better suited to taking your time painting each model to at least a tabletop standard. Armies that require a lot of troops, on the other hand (Orkz, 'Nids, Tomb Kings, Vampire Counts) benefit more from dipping. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/203168-quick-shade-and-army-painter-products/#findComment-2421858 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironking Posted June 3, 2010 Author Share Posted June 3, 2010 Has anyone tried the Tamiya primers - if so: What is the difference between their Surface Primer and Fine Surface Primer? Also has anyone tried their Matte Varnish spray? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/203168-quick-shade-and-army-painter-products/#findComment-2422377 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimtooth Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Quick Shade will get you table top quality fast to get playing. If you like the hobby aspect at all, you will want to go the long road of paint, wash, highlight, etc, etc. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/203168-quick-shade-and-army-painter-products/#findComment-2422404 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DV8 Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Quick Shade will get you table top quality fast to get playing. If you like the hobby aspect at all, you will want to go the long road of paint, wash, highlight, etc, etc. Agreed. I have never, nor will I ever, consider using any sort of Army Painter or Quick Shade. It's just...not an aesthetically pleasing look (no matter how fast it is). DV8 Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/203168-quick-shade-and-army-painter-products/#findComment-2422513 Share on other sites More sharing options...
prof_nexus Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 I'm doing all my rank-and-file with the quickshade, my personalities the old fashioned way with inks, highlights, etc. Very pleased with how it's turning out. I don't recommend the quickshade for vehicles, though. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/203168-quick-shade-and-army-painter-products/#findComment-2422529 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaegerAD Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Has anyone tried the Tamiya primers - if so: What is the difference between their Surface Primer and Fine Surface Primer? Also has anyone tried their Matte Varnish spray? Yes i tried the primers,easy said : the diffrence is the fine primers "paint" is much more finer , you kann do a thiner layer of primer. The matte varnish spray , what you want to know? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/203168-quick-shade-and-army-painter-products/#findComment-2422617 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiplash Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 i bought the Army Painter Quickshade Strong Tone I tried it out on a few marines and didnt like the result however it is great for bases, scenery and wolves if you leave pools/globules of the stuff it does look very glossy but in recesses abd in fine layers it looks fine Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/203168-quick-shade-and-army-painter-products/#findComment-2422860 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopToffee Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 I use Army Painter for my Space Wolves.... Personally, given my level of talent (and free time) the dip gives a much better result than I could manage on my own... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/203168-quick-shade-and-army-painter-products/#findComment-2423008 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironking Posted June 4, 2010 Author Share Posted June 4, 2010 Yes i tried the primers,easy said : the diffrence is the fine primers "paint" is much more finer , you kann do a thiner layer of primer.The matte varnish spray , what you want to know? I've heard from others on some of the other forums I belong to [as heretical as that may seem] that the fine surface primer leaves a much smoother finish which doesn't allow the subsequent layers of paint to "grip" very well... any comment? Matte varnish spray - whats the finish like? I've had mixed comments. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/203168-quick-shade-and-army-painter-products/#findComment-2423762 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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