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A show about board game miniatures painting: tutorials, how tos, workflows, product reviews and recommendations.

@BraveSirDave


    • Jul 30, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    20 - Warcolours, P3, and Scale75 Paint Reviews

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2021 44:07


    Welcome to Layers, A Miniature Painting Podcast Thank you for supporting me on Patreon! Find me on various platforms: YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, the Miniature Painters Guild on BoardGameGeek. Even Facebook! In this episode, the last (?) part of our hobby paints overview series; we review Warcolours, P3, and Scalecolor paints. Links to things mentioned in the show: Warcolours Warcolours on Amazon (Only sets seem to be available. I recommend buying a few individual colors first.) Warcolours fluorescents Warcolours glazes Warcolours transparents Warcolours one-coats Privateer Press Paints (P3) P3 on Amazon P3 mixing guide Privateer Press two-brush blending tutorial on YouTube Scale75: Scalecolor (Amazon) Metal and Alchemy (Amazon) Inktensity (Amazon) FX Range Artist Range Instant Colors The track Skyline (Original Mix) is used with permission of its composer Martin Peter. Thank you Martin!

    19 - Army Painter and Reaper Paints Reviews

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 32:26


    Welcome to Layers, A Miniature Painting Podcast In this episode: Layers is now on Patreon! Thank you for your support! Also, we review Tamiya Clear acrylic paints, the Army Painter, and Reaper Paints. Find me on various platforms: YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, the Miniature Painters Guild on BoardGameGeek. Even Facebook! Links to things mentioned in the show: BraveSirDave on Patreon Youtube: How to Paint Iron Man Tamiya Clear Red X-27 (Amazon) Tamiya Clear Yellow X-24 (Amazon) Tamiya X-20A Thinner (Amazon) Army Painter B attlefield basing products (Amazon) Quickshade vs. Wood Stain Comparison Quickshades (Amazon) Reaper Paints (Amazon) The track Skyline (Original Mix) is used with permission of its composer Martin Peter. Thank you Martin!

    18 - An Overview of Vallejo Paints and Products - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 44:39


    Welcome to Layers, A Miniature Painting Podcast In this episode: An update to our review of the Citadel line, including contrast paints! And the second part of our overview of Vallejo paints and products. Find me on FaceBook: Layers Podcast Follow me on Instagram and/or Twitter! Find me on BoardGameGeek in the Miniature Painters Guild (I'm ScoobyG over there). I frequent /r/minipainting as well. Links to things mentioned in the show: Citadel Contrast Paints (Amazon) Citadel Technical Paints (Amazon) Citadel Layer (Amazon) Citadel Base (Amazon) Citadel Air (Amazon) Vallejo Model Wash (Amazon - Black - Dark Grey) Vallejo Pigments (Amazon) Vallejo Pigment Binder (Amazon) How to Make Desert Bases - Angel Giraldez (YouTube) Vallejo Surface Primer - Amazon Vallejo Mecha Color - Mecha Color Primer on Amazon Stynylrez Primer on Amazon Vallejo Glaze Medium (Amazon) Vallejo Thinner Medium (Amazon) Vallejo Airbrush Thinner (Amazon) Vallejo Airbrush Cleaner (Amazon) Vallejo Plastic Putty (Amazon) Vallejo Varnishes on Amazon Vallejo Airbrush Flow Improver (Amazon) Vallejo Crackle Medium (Amazon) Vallejo Diorama Effects (Brown Earth Texture on Amazon) Vallejo Scenery Gamers Grass (Amazon) Vallejo Scenic Accessories Vallejo Hobby Tools Vallejo Books and Publications   The track Skyline (Original Mix) is used with permission of its composer Martin Peter. Thank you Martin!

    17 - An Overview of Vallejo Hobby Paints and Products - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 50:25


    Welcome to Layers, A Miniature Painting Podcast In this episode: We look at Vallejo and its expansive collection of hobby products for scale modelers and miniature painters. Find me on FaceBook: Layers Podcast Follow me on Twitter: @BraveSirDave. Find me on BoardGameGeek in the Miniature Painters Guild (I'm ScoobyG over there). I frequent /r/minipainting as well. Links to things mentioned in the show: Vallejo Hobby Catalogue (Vallejo paints on Amazon) Model Color Game Color Vallejo/Nocturna sets: Fairy Flesh, Malefic Flesh, Imperial Purple, Crimson Red (Nocturna paints on Amazon) Nocturna N-Paints Kickstarter Panzer Aces Model Air  Game Air Game Air review by SchnauzerFaceMinis on YouTube Some Game Air colors (Amazon): Barbarian Flesh, Light Livery Green, Hexed Lichen, Dead Flesh, Squid Pink  Mecha Color (Amazon) Airbrush Premium Metal Color (Amazon: Gold, Copper, Silver) Liquid Metal (Amazon: Liquid Gold) Eccentric Colors/The Shifters (Amazon: The Shifters)     The track Skyline (Original Mix) is used with permission of its composer Martin Peter. Thank you Martin!

    16 - A Comprehensive Guide to Games Workshop Paints

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2019 65:30


    Welcome to Layers, A Miniature Painting Podcast In this episode: A comprehensive guide to Games Workshop paints. We tackle the ultimate miniature painting question: are Citadel paints worth it? (Spoiler alert: mostly yes.) Find me on FaceBook: Layers Podcast Follow me on Twitter: @BraveSirDave. Find me on BoardGameGeek in the Miniature Painters Guild (I'm ScoobyG over there). I frequent /r/minipainting as well. Links to things mentioned in the show: Dental paper points 15-40 (Amazon) X-ACTO blades 611 (Amazon) El Latigo (back view) Citadel Painting & Modeling (includes link to their painting app)   The track Skyline (Original Mix) is used with permission of its composer Martin Peter. Thank you Martin!

    15 - Airbrushing for Miniature Painters - Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2019 64:24


    Welcome to Layers, A Miniature Painting Podcast In this episode: the last part of our series on airbrushing for miniature painters where we look at additional equipment you may find useful, and dive into practical workflows. Find me on FaceBook: Layers Podcast Follow me on Twitter: @BraveSirDave. Find me on BoardGameGeek in the Miniature Painters Guild (I'm ScoobyG over there). I frequent /r/minipainting as well.   Links to things mentioned in the show: Redgrass Everlasting wet palette Gabriela (back view) Viana (back view) AK Interactive Ultramatte Varnish (Amazon) (Please note: the high priced copies I mention in the episode have disappeared from Amazon’s stock and the prices are currently in line with the MSRP) Quick disconnect airbrush adapter (Amazon) G-MAC adapter with integrated pressure control (Amazon) Teflon, aka thread tape (Amazon) Spraying booth (Amazon) Braided hose (Amazon) Vallejo Airbrush Thinner (Amazon) Createx Reducer (Amazon) Liquitex Airbrush Medium (Amazon) Soft dental picks for nozzle/chamber cleaning (Amazon) Paper points for nozzle cleaning (Amazon) Needle Lubricant (Amazon) The track Skyline (Original Mix) is used with permission of its composer Martin Peter. Thank you Martin!   Time stamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:23 - Redgrass Everlasting Wet Palette Review 12:02 - What I’ve Been Painting 27:35 - Main Topic: Airbrushing part 3 1:03:42 - Outro

    14 - Airbrushing for Miniature Painters - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2018 35:44


    Welcome to Layers, A Miniature Painting Podcast In this episode: Everything you ever wanted to know about the airbrush (and then some, and then some more).   Links to things mentioned in the show: Jay Adan’ review of the Grex Tritium (YouTube) Will Pattison’s channel (YouTube) Iwata Eclipse HP-CS (Amazon)   The track Skyline (Original Mix) is used with permission of its composer Martin Peter. Thank you Martin! Follow me on Twitter: @BraveSirDave. Find me on FaceBook: Layers Podcast Find me on BoardGameGeek in the Miniature Painters Guild(I'm ScoobyG over there). I frequent /r/minipainting as well.   Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:02 - Main topic: the airbrush 34:55 - Outro

    13 - Airbrushing for Miniature Painters - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2018 41:53


    Welcome to Layers, A Miniature Painting Podcast In this episode: A closer look at the Rising Sun minis. Choosing a compressor for airbrushing. Links to things mentioned in the show: Rising Sun Painting showcase - Clans Painting showcase - Monsters My painted minis so far Reaper paints: Vampiric Skin Triad Dusky Skin Triad   Orange recipe: WC One Coat Red Orange (alt: GW Troll Slayer Orange), GW Fuegan Orange, WC Orange 3 (alt: GW Fire Dragon Bright), WC Yellow 3 (alt: GA Moon Yellow) Compressor page on Wikipedia The track Skyline (Original Mix)is used with permission of its composer Martin Peter. Thank you Martin! Follow me on Twitter: @BraveSirDave. Find me on FaceBook: Layers Podcast Find me on BoardGameGeek in the Miniature Painters Guild(I'm ScoobyG over there). I frequent /r/minipainting as well. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:48 - What I've been painting: Rising Sun 16:00 - Choosing a compressor 41:17 - Outro

    12 - Tiny Plastic Bottles

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2018 37:36


    Welcome to Layers, A Miniature Painting Podcast In this episode: Layers returns, CMON is on a tear, Kingdom Death figures get painted, and dropper bottles get harshly judged. Links to things mentioned in the show: CMON games: Rising Sun (BGG, Kickstarter) World of Smog: Rise of Moloch (BGG, Kickstarter) Zombicide: Green Horde (BGG, Kickstarter) HATE (BGG, Kickstarter) Zombicide: Invader (BGG, Kickstarter) Arcadia Quest: Riders (BGG, Kickstarter) My Kingdom Death: Monster painted survivors (warning, Facebook links): Lucy Allister Zachary Erza The track Skyline (Original Mix) is used with permission of its composer Martin Peter. Thank you Martin! Follow me on Twitter: @BraveSirDave. Find me on FaceBook: Layers Podcast Find me on BoardGameGeek in the Miniature Painters Guild (I'm ScoobyG over there). I frequent /r/minipainting as well. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:51 - News 10:02 - What I’ve been painting 23:45 - Storing and transferring paints 37:08 - Outro

    11 - The Life and Works of Jay Adan - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2017 41:01


    Welcome to Layers, A Miniature Painting Podcast In this episode: The second part of our discussion with pro painter Jay Adan Follow me on Twitter: @BraveSirDave. Find me on FaceBook: Layers Podcast` Find me on BoardGameGeek in the Miniature Painters Guild (I'm ScoobyG over there). I frequent /r/minipainting as well. Links to things mentioned in the show: Jay’s Flickr page (this episode’s cover art is Jay's work) Jay’s blog Jay’s YouTube channel Six Questions for Pro Painters The track Skyline (Original Mix) is used with permission of its composer Martin Peter. Thank you Martin!

    10 - The Life and Works of Jay Adan - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2017 59:51


    Welcome to Layers, A Miniature Painting Podcast In this episode: A discussion with pro painter Jay Adan. Follow me on Twitter: @BraveSirDave Find me on FaceBook: Layers Podcast Find me on BoardGameGeek in the Miniature Painters Guild (I'm ScoobyG over there). I frequent /r/minipainting as well. Links to things mentioned in the show: “Ask me anything” thread on BoardGameGeek Jay’s Flickr page Jay’s blog Jay’s YouTube channel California Air tools compressors Winsor & Newton Series 7 brushes Rosemary & Co Jay’s work on Starship Trooper models The track Skyline (Original Mix) is used with permission of its composer Martin Peter. Thank you Martin!

    9 - Choosing a Brush for Miniature Painting

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2017 30:16


    Welcome to Layers, A Miniature Painting Podcast In this episode: Why do Winsor & Newton Series 7 cost so much, and what is a sable anyway? Find me on FaceBook: Layers Podcast Follow me on Twitter: @BraveSirDave. Find me on BoardGameGeek in the Miniature Painters Guild (I'm ScoobyG over there). I frequent /r/minipainting as well. Links to things mentioned in the show: The many uses of the pin vise (YouTube) Winsor & Newton Series 7 brushes The sable (NOT what your brushes are made of) The siberian weasel (aka the kolinsky) Rosemary & Co: Series 33 (the one I recommend) Series 22   Citadel small layer brush (pure red sable) Masters Brush Cleaner & Preserver The track Skyline (Original Mix) is used with permission of its composer Martin Peter. Thank you Martin!

    8 - Kingdom Death Minis Assembly

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2017 48:09


    Welcome to Layers, A Miniature Painting Podcast In this episode: Do you have what it takes to put together Kingdom Death models? If not, I got you covered. Find me on FaceBook: Layers Podcast Follow me on Twitter: @BraveSirDave. Find me on BoardGameGeek in the Miniature Painters Guild (I'm ScoobyG over there). I frequent /r/minipainting as well.   Links to things mentioned in the show: Layers #5: Prepping Your Minis Sprue cutters: Xuron cutters (I got this model) Tamiya cutters Citadel cutters Godhand cutters   Glue: Tamiya extra-thin plastic cement Not providing a link for the Testors cement

    7 - Additives and Mediums (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2017 36:20


    Welcome to Layers, A Miniature Painting Podcast In this episode: The second part of our look at mediums and additives. Find me on FaceBook: Layers Podcast Follow me on Twitter: @BraveSirDave. Find me on BoardGameGeek in the Miniature Painters Guild (I'm ScoobyG over there). I frequent /r/minipainting as well. Links to things mentioned in the show: The products with a * next to them are the ones I use and/or recommend. The links below are affiliate links and help support the podcast, however I suggest trying to find these products locally, as they are typically sold above MSRP on Amazon. YMMV. Flow aid: Winsor & Newton Flow Improver * Liquitex Flow Aid *   Retarder: Slow-Dri Fluid Retarder * Golden Retarder * (This product has been renamed Wetting Agent) Vallejo Retarder “Medium”   Mediums: Liquitex Matte Medium Les Burstley’s wash recipe Liquitex Airbrush Medium * Golden Airbrush Medium * Vallejo Glaze Medium * Vallejo Thinner Medium * Warcolours Acrylic Thinner * Army Painter Warpaints Medium P3 Mixing Medium Citadel Lahmian Medium *   Other stuff/miscellaneous: Vallejo Airbrush “Flow Improver” * (recommended ONLY if you have an airbrush) Metal Medium, Iridescent Medium Vallejo Pigment Binder Vallejo Crackle Medium Citadel Agrellan Earth * Vallejo Chipping “Medium”   The track Skyline (Original Mix) is used with permission of its composer Martin Peter. Thank you Martin!

    6 - Additives and Mediums (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2017 45:44


    Welcome to Layers, A Miniature Painting Podcast In this episode: Kingdom Death is coming, Bjorn from Massive Darkness and his rippling muscles, and the first part of a closer look at mediums and additives. Find me on FaceBook: Layers Podcast Follow me on Twitter: @BraveSirDave. Find me on BoardGameGeek in the Miniature Painters Guild (I'm ScoobyG over there). I frequent /r/minipainting as well. Links to things mentioned in the show: Kingdom Death: Monster Publisher’s page (has pictures of all the figures in the core game) says that the game is sold out, but it looks like you can still preorder here. BoardGameGeek entry Bjorn from Massive Darkness My painted Bjorn Another angle (a better view of the pouches) Sorastro: Han Solo - Imperial Assault on YouTube   The track Skyline (Original Mix) is used with permission of its composer Martin Peter. Thank you Martin!  

    5 - Prepping Your Minis

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2017 43:10


    Welcome to Layers, A Miniature Painting Podcast In this episode: trying out some new P3 paints, painting Massive Darkness, prepping and cleaning up your minis. Follow me on Twitter: @BraveSirDave. Find me on BoardGameGeek in the Miniature Painters Guild (I'm ScoobyG over there). I frequent /r/minipainting as well. Links to things mentioned in the show: P3 Grymkin set My painted Liliarch Magic Sculpt Kneadatite (green stuff) Sculpting tools Vallejo Plastic Putty   The track Skyline (Original Mix) is used with permission of its composer Martin Peter. Thank you Martin!  

    4 - All About Primers (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2017 50:49


    Welcome to Layers, A Miniature Painting Podcast In this episode: a Kickstarter project, painting a couple of okay Rum & Bones minis, and the second and final part of our big guide on priming and primers. Follow me on Twitter: @BraveSirDave. Find me on BoardGameGeek in the Miniature Painters Guild (I'm ScoobyG over there). I frequent /r/minipainting as well. Links to things mentioned in the show: The Everlasting wet palette on Kickstarter My painted DeMarco (Rum & Bones Second Tide) My painted Snapjaw Snapjaw's trench coat   The track Skyline (Original Mix) is used with permission of its composer Martin Peter. Thank you Martin!  

    3 - All About Primers (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2017 50:56


    Welcome to Layers, A Miniature Painting Podcast In this episode: some tech-related news and thoughts, painting Santorini and choosing your first project, and the first part of our big guide on priming and primers. A primer on primers, if you will. Follow me on Twitter: @BraveSirDave. Find me on BoardGameGeek in the Miniature Painters Guild (I'm ScoobyG over there). I frequent /r/minipainting as well. Links to things mentioned in the show: Citadel paint app iTunes Google Play Santorini BoardGameGeek entry My painted builders My painted Golden Fleece     The track Skyline (Original Mix) is used with permission of its composer Martin Peter. Thank you Martin!

    2 - The Bosun Painting Guide

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2017 37:40


    Welcome to Layers, A Miniature Painting Podcast In this episode: a review of Massive Darkness, and a painting guide for Rum & Bones Second Tide. Follow me on Twitter: @BraveSirDave. Find me on BoardGameGeek in the Miniature Painters Guild (I'm ScoobyG over there). I frequent /r/minipainting as well. Links to things mentioned in the show: Cthulhu Wars BoardGameGeek entry Onslaught 3 Kickstarter campaign Massive Darkness BoardGameGeek entry Kickstarter campaign Bosun Painting Guide The track Skyline (Original Mix) is used with permission of its composer Martin Peter. Thank you Martin!

    1 - Craft Paints vs. Hobby Paints

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2017 41:31


    Welcome to Layers, A Miniature Painting Podcast   Follow me on Twitter: @BraveSirDave. Find me on BoardGameGeek in the Miniature Painters Guild (I'm ScoobyG over there). I frequent /r/minipainting as well. Links to things mentioned in the show: Zombicide: Green Horde BoardGameGeek entry Kickstarter campaign Cthulhu Wars BoardGameGeek entry Onslaught 3 Kickstarter campaign List of new P3 paints, probably not exhaustive:  Caspian Flesh Wash, Kossite Flesh Wash, Piggy Purple Ink, Retribution White, Arcantrik Green, Lyossan Flesh, Asheth Grey, Blighted Flesh, Blight Shroud, Mage Hunter Green, Gravedigger Denim, Sickly Skin, Deathless Metal. Relevant Privateer Press forum thread. My painted human bosun from Rum & Bones: Second Tide. How is paint made? Wikipedia article Will Kemp art school article The track Skyline (Original Mix) is used with permission of its composer Martin Peter. Thank you Martin!

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