New to CMON - Would welcomes suggestions!

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Queequeg

New member
Hi everyone

I just registered here at CMON last week after I saw some friends referencing it as THE place to see outstanding conversions and painting.

I myself have been painting only a couple of years, but as a full time husband, father of 2 and business owner unrelated to my hobby, my painting time might approach the 1 year range in actuality.

My nephews brought over an Orc Arrer Boys unit, and I took up the hobby. Over time I found myself improving and thus investing in more units. Looking back at some of my first units I am thinking of going back and re-painting them.

At any rate, I still have a few units to go and have refrained from heavy conversions since I made a pact with myself to finish the army \'as-is\' before I take on that lofty task. That being said, I want the army to look realistic and outstanding. Eventually I will start a Wood Elf army as well, and someday pass these on to my kids.

If you have the time, check out what I have posted so far. Suggestions are much appreciated!

QueequegQueequegs Gallery

Thanks for having me,
-Q
 
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krom1415

New member
Welcome, your Gobbo Wolf Chariot looks very clean and tidy, all I can suggest is have a look at other orks in the gallery browser, for more inspiration, if you have a specific questions, just post. happy painting all the best;)
 
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matty1001

New member
Woohoo! you took my advice on the comment i gave! Don\'t quit! Keep in the forums and you\'ll get great responses and help!
 
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Queequeg

New member
Ok, so I browsed around. Looks like some good articles by members abound! One thing that seemed to elude me was information on modeling with green stuff. Invariably we always have to fill gaps, and some of us go way beyond that by sculpting a complete mini.

I have never had formal training in sculpture, so I stay away from the sculpture end of it, but often I would enjoy changing a mini\'s pose. I\'ve tried to work with green stuff and was frustrated by how sticky it was. I would leave fingerprints in the putty, or it would stick to my tools. I gave up long ago.

Can anyone recommend an article that talks about the basics of handling green stuff, how long it\'s viable on the shelf, etc.?

-Q
 
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Highbulp Billy

New member
Firstly, welcome :D that\'s a pretty good standard you\'ve set with your first posts, we expect great things from you now ;)

I\'m not particularly experienced with green stuff and I\'m sure that someone will pop along soon with the definitive link/answer but I do know that one of the elements of success in handling the stuff is to use plenty of water. Keep your fingers and your tool :redface: wet to avoid stickiness and fingerprints.

Hope that helps.
 
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GAR

New member
HOWDY.

Green stuff is a type of two part epoxy.

The key to working with it is to use lots of clean water.

Dip your tool in water often and your fingers as well if you will be handling it a lot.

Also, the best tools you can get are clay shapers. Those are absolutley the key to a smooth finish. The come in a variety of sizes and shapes, although I am an over achiever so I always buy the big sets even I only need one. never hurts to have your bases covered just in case.

Enjoy your stay:)
 
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demonherald

New member
Nice work and welcome aboard..
As Far as advice...develop a thick skin and understand 95% of the criticism you wil receive is constructive and will help...(as long as you take the advice on board)

If anything from the models in your gallery I\'d say the painting is sound but the bases could maybe do with some work..However I\'m guessing these are part of a gaming army if so fantastic standard chief..

For hints and tips on GS check out the sculpting WIP thread .....
best thing to do with it is to work on small parts at a time..Let these dry completely before working on another part.
avoid fingerprints by (not touching it :D) as well as keeping tools wet and using thin latex gloves while working with the stuff can really help.
good luck and look forward to more of your work in the future...
 
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EricJ

New member
hey! Welcome to the site, this is definately a wonderful place to learn this hobby, and view what other work is being produced out there.

For greenstuff, I\'ve been working on learning the stuff lately, and basically I would say just keep using it, fill any gap you can, and build from there, to get a feel for it. Just like when you picked up a brush the first time and it felt awkward to try to paint such a small thing, but then in time you get used to it and can do more and more. Bottom line, just enjoy doing it and do it a lot!

And get clay shapers, as mentioned, they\'re awesome
 
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Torn blue sky

New member
Welcome aboard! You\'ll find a modicum of sanity here to guide you through those tricky places.
Having said that, I\'m still very much in the dark...I like it here...
Nice Orcs and gobbos! Hehehe \"wet tools\" hehehe...
 
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