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Re: Basing Movement Trays | JoeSavesTheDay

ronsaikowski — Thu, 02 May 2019 13:40:09 -0000

Agreed. In some cases, having the perfect correct color is worth the price. Otherwise, it's cheap stuff!

Re: Basing Movement Trays | JoeSavesTheDay

ronsaikowski — Wed, 01 May 2019 12:50:23 -0000

I use the cheap spray paint all the time. Firm believer in that stuff.

Re: Mini Duels Review & Other Gaming Goodies | JoeSavesTheDay

ronsaikowski — Fri, 26 Apr 2019 21:00:05 -0000

You rock, thank you!

Re: Mini Duels Review & Other Gaming Goodies | JoeSavesTheDay

ronsaikowski — Fri, 26 Apr 2019 18:11:56 -0000

Excellent, thanks for the info. I play Kill Team in a 3 foot by 2 foot area... is this mat big enough?

Re: Mini Duels Review & Other Gaming Goodies | JoeSavesTheDay

ronsaikowski — Fri, 26 Apr 2019 17:18:21 -0000

Hey, what't the surface of that game mat like? Is it glossy? It looks like it has fold marks from a memory of being folded up. Do you think those go away if you leave it flat for a while?

Re: Eldar Supreme Command Detachment | JoeSavesTheDay

ronsaikowski — Fri, 19 Apr 2019 17:48:20 -0000

I can't speak to the effectiveness, but I like the freehand on the cloak.

Re: Painting Death Company, The White Way – TUTORIAL

ronsaikowski — Fri, 29 Apr 2016 16:42:20 -0000

I too clicked through to read the article interested in seeing the process as I paint lots of white on my Deathwing. White can be a tough color to paint for a number of reasons, but it doesn't have to involve a hundred steps or involve an airbrush to get a great result.
Of course the more time you invest in painting, the better you get and your results are often better... but there comes a point where having to paint the same model 8 times to get a single color can become crippling and kill any hopes of finishing an army in the color scheme.
There are tricks that can make painting white incredibly easy. While this tutorial is indeed one way to do it, there are other ways out there. Other ways that can be much faster, just as clean results and don't require a huge financial investment.

Re: Resin Pewter Paint

ronsaikowski — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 15:00:36 -0000

Nice work on this guy. I love the muted colors overall.
Well done.

Ron, FTW

Re: Chickhammer: My First Foray Into Freehand

ronsaikowski — Thu, 24 May 2012 09:54:34 -0000

I think the freehand adds to the models. I also think that after 20 more of them, you'll be a pro at it.
The trick is not using too bright of a color and instead of trying to accurately draw the tattoo, just go for a representation. It's more important that a viewer recognizes it as body art than they recognize it as being a fish or whatever kind of image it is.

Freehand like this is used to evoke a feeling. You're doing a great job.
Ron, FTW

Re: Imperius Dominatus: Hobby: paint damage to plain metal armour

ronsaikowski — Tue, 22 May 2012 13:01:26 -0000

Thanks for sharing the post!
I'm glad folks get some good info from the site. Lots of what I do comes from reader questions and suggestions. That and inspiration from seeing other blogs.

Thanks!
Ron, FTW

Re: Sepulchre of Heroes: Genswick Imperial Guard Meltagunner Conversions

ronsaikowski — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 17:05:22 -0000

What an absolutely phenomenal conversion idea for the backpacks!
Ron, FTW

Re: Noise Marines, Complete!

ronsaikowski — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:58:42 -0000

The gold does make them pop, but the pink it was seals the deal. Wonderful work on that shade of pink.
Ron, FTW

Re: The scarab Farm is finally ready! ~ Narceron.com

ronsaikowski — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:17:11 -0000

That is an incredible amount of scarabs you have there.
Ron, FTW

Re: Annihilation/Command Barges Painted (Part 1)

ronsaikowski — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:53:37 -0000

I think they suitably mechanical. Most of the time you see them (the vehicles) painted black with some metal areas included in there. The all metal vehicle seems a bit more imposing in some ways. Almost like it's not a vehicle and more like some kind of construct or machine... not so much a flyer.

Nice job on these guys,
Ron, FTW

Re: ghost cadre: Kroot preview

ronsaikowski — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:42:04 -0000

Not having matching bases would drive me nuts too. I do like that the painting for this guy is pretty simple...basecoat, wash and a drybrush highlight.
That makes them quick to get done I'd think.
Ron, From the Warp

Re: Fixing What has Been Brokens.

ronsaikowski — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:42:28 -0000

Wow, thanks for taking the time to fix this! I appreciate the help with getting the word out with something simple like this that can can save folks lots of time and money more importantly.
Ron, From the Warp

Re: The 40k n00b: Warhammer 40k Blog Network: Re-Based - Imperial Fist Dreadnought 1

ronsaikowski — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:16:56 -0000

I agree on both counts.
1. His position looks good since his center of gravity is between his feet so he'll stand.
2. Another wash followed by a drybrush for the model will really help define the armour.

Nice work.
Ron, From the Warp

Re: Scarab project is ready for paint(all 93 of them!). ~ Narceron.com

ronsaikowski — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:41:01 -0000

Still loving these guys.
Let's see them painted up now!
Ron, From the Warp

Re: Inquisitiored Genestealer Cult Army List

ronsaikowski — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:08:40 -0000

I have always wanted to do a Cult army list. Maybe one day I'll find the time to try it out myself.
Ron, From the Warp

Re: Chaos Terminator Painting Showcase

ronsaikowski — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:40:25 -0000

Looks like a nice, solid paintjob there. The details like the crescent moon and the purple on the power weapon are nice touches.

Very nice.
Ron, From the Warp

Re: How to magnetise a Necron Annihilation/Command Barge

ronsaikowski — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:38:42 -0000

16 magnets... it always amazed me at the number of magnets we go through when doing things like this. You don't think you'll go through that many and then when it's all said and done, you count them up and are surprised.

Ron, From the Warp

Re: Farewell Google Friend Connect

ronsaikowski — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:24:54 -0000

Well we knew it was coming, it was just a matter of time. I too liked the widget and hope Google finds something suitable in its place.

Ron, From the Warp

Re: Claws and Fists: How do you paint? - reader advice wanted

ronsaikowski — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 07:57:58 -0000

I paint standing up and use this method to hold onto my models.

How to hold onto your models

I've found it to to be the best for me since the larger size helps with keeping my hand from getting cramped after painting for a few hours.

Re: Imperius Dominatus: Army Lists: Blood Angels "Jumper" - 2,000 points

ronsaikowski — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 12:22:27 -0000

Love the picture, where is it from?

Re: Fluff Vs WYSIWIG: Where to draw the lane.

ronsaikowski — Thu, 06 May 2010 08:22:57 -0000

I think if you make the effort to show what the unit has when it comes to the small things like grenades, that is good enough for me.
As for specific weapons on models (meltas, flamers, etc.) I prefer them to be the correct ones.