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A community dedicated to the universe of Warhammer 40k, a tabletop setting in the far, distant future.

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submitted 9 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) by setsneedtofeed@lemmy.world to c/warhammer40k@lemmy.world

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Lousy smarch weather.

This thread is permanent place for hobbying questions, resources, and discussion. Feel free to post questions or work-in-progress updates here if you don't want to make a whole new thread for them, or post any great hobby resources you find so they can stay pinned at the top of the community.

Don't let this thread put any limits on your posting. This is meant to be a place in addition to, rather than instead of seeing new posts on the community.

Helpful Youtube channels for for new painters:

Paint conversion chart between Citadel and Vallejo, P3, and Army Painter.

If there is anything you'd like to see added to painting resources in the opening comment, post away and I'll take a look.

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[–] dodos@lemmy.world 2 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Does anyone do a final coat to protect their figures? If so what type of paint do you use? I've noticed the paint can get damaged pretty easily after a figure is done.

[–] setsneedtofeed@lemmy.world 2 points 8 months ago

Varnish. Citadel, Army Painter, and all the other hobby brands make their own.

I personally use Mr. Super Clear matte. It’s a little harder to find or more expensive, but it goes on absolutely matte which I have had problems with in the past with other brands. If I need parts of the mini to shine, I will brush on Vallejo glossy varnish afterwards where needed.