Should I invest in washes as a beginner? (lemmy.world)

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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

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[-] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

The whole point of Speedpaints is that they are supposed to be a one layer solution.

I use Speedpaints 1.0 and they work pretty well for me.

One recommendation I would make: learn about slapchop: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=slapchop+miniature+painting

[-] [email protected] 2 points 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.

[-] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

No idea, I mostly paint goblins nowadays :)

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