So I’m getting ready to dive into the world of finally painting my Star Wars Legion minis. I’m planning on getting an Army Painter speedpaint 2.0 set to start. Should I also buy the wash set? I’m not sure if it would improve my results as a beginner, though I imagine I will want them if I keep up with painting. I’m intending to start by getting this Army Painter’s stuff:

Speedpaint most wanted 2.0 set

Most wanted brush set

Matte white primer

Matte varnish

Project paint Station

    • Homo_Stupidus@lemmy.worldOP
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      1 year ago

      I’ve been watching some of those videos, but I’m not really sure if slap chop works for mostly white like stormtroopers and clone troopers? It also doesn’t seem like it would be helpful for death troopers or imperial special forces.

      • toadyody@tabletop.place
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        1 year ago

        The white SpeedPaint is actually a runny light grey that shades the panels of the stormtrooper armor. If you’re not sure how well a paint job will work just try it out. If you’re really worried practice on some cheap toys or something and just study how the paint affects them.

        Slap chop works best with models with lots of detail to catch the dry brush, but works fine on just about anything.

        If you’re going SpeedPaint washes aren’t necessary, they’re essentially a base coat and wash in one step. I would recommend some normal paints to do highlights with. Highlights are pretty tricky with speed paints.

        • Homo_Stupidus@lemmy.worldOP
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          1 year ago

          Yeah I intend to buy a box of cheap minis on Amazon to test and practice with before moving on to my actual minis.