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Post by sgtslag on May 2, 2023 14:32:51 GMT
Wyloch, a fantasy/sci-fi gamer with a YouTube channel, did a video review of SpeedPaints 2.0. They are impressive, vibrant, and fast: 90 seconds per miniature, to completely paint several of the minis he painted and kept track of the time it took him to complete them. I do block painting + The Dip Technique/Magic Wash, using assembly line techniques. I average seven minutes, per figure, including the wash techniques, and even with a matte clear coat, at the end of the process. I asked him how they compare to The Dip Technique/Magic Wash, if he has used them. If he had not, he would not be able to give an honest answer… He replied that he has used the The Dip Technique for some of his armies featured in his videos. The SpeedPaint colors are much more vibrant, and much faster. Here's the downside to SpeedPaints 2.0… The big box of SpeedPaints he received as a gift, retail for around $100! I can buy a lot of minis for that $100 paint cost. I have 1,000+ minis painted with The Dip Technique/Magic Wash, already. They are muted in colors, but they are consistent. If I begin using SpeedPaints, the new figures will not mix well with the older minis. So, for me, personally, the cost is prohibitive, and the fact that they would not blend well with my existing armies, are a no-go, for me. If you are starting out with minis painting, I would recommend the investment in SpeedPaints 2.0. They are super-fast, and very effective. I would also highly recommend a matte clear coating, after they fully cure (24-hours would be safe). Cheers!
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Post by erho on May 15, 2023 16:01:59 GMT
Speedpaints tend to reactivate so yeah they need clearcoats sometimes a few during the process of painting them, depending on what you're painting
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Post by sgtslag on May 15, 2023 20:44:27 GMT
The SpeedPaints 2.0 supposedly are not reactivated by applying a new coat over an old, dry coat. That issue was one reason I never tried them. Now, I can't be bothered to alter my painting style, as I am too deeply invested in my old-school techniques. Cheers!
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