Re: HeroQuest Miniatures painted

Posted by Sjeng on
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uncle phil wrote

The mummy looks great! The goblin could perhaps do with a little more definition on his skin tones? Did you black ink this figure -if so a heavier repeat would add some shadow, particularly to the sword.

Thanks! I'm happy about is too ^^
I gave the goblin a snot green base colour, with goblin green highlights / drybrush, and then another drybrush with yellow/goblin green mixed. But it doesn't show well in the picture, it's rather subtle. I might try more contrast next time.
I'll go buy some black ink wash, don't have any atm.

uncle phil wrote

Try making a bit more of a feature of the eyes. A good trick is to paint them dark and then add a stripe of lighter colour (white, yellow, red etc)

the goblin's eyes are white with red dots, the mummy has black eye holes with red dots. But it's hard to see. I need to practice on eyes, it's so tiny, and my hands aren't THAT steady lol.

uncle phil wrote

A light brush or wash of Tin bitz is good for weapons you want to look slightly rusty and worn.

Another wash I'll have to get :D (is tin bitz a wash? or can you make washes from paint?)

uncle phil wrote

Yellow is always a problem colour. MP canary yellow is about the best I have used, but still needs care. Do as mortis says and undercoat with a lighter or complimentary colour.

Will do! Thanks!