Author:Jenners
Master Templar on Horseback c. XII
This is an Andrea Master Templar on Horseback c. XII 54mm scale white metal kit. Â Acrylic paints from Reaper Master Series, Vallejo, and Citadel were used. Â The ground work is materials from Woodland Scenics and the whole model is sealed with Dull Cote.
Work in Progress Dragon : Basing, Groundwork, and Finishing
When satisfied with the painting, I use two part epoxy and pins to fasten the model to a base. Â I picked up this base at a craft store then stained and sealed it. Â Bases can also be found online and in hobby shops in all shapes, sizes, and materials. After the epoxy cures, groundwork can …
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Work in Progress Dragon: Painting
Once the base coat is dried, I liberally applied thinned dark blue ink over the entire model. Â I don’t always use inks and washes but it works well with tiny scales to easily shadow around every one of them. The ink will take a while to dry. Once it’s ready, I go over every …
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Work in Progress Dragon: Base Coat
I have decided to create a blue dragon.  I used a dark blue paint for the base coat and then used a dark blue ink to get into the finely detailed areas.  I like to start with a  mid range of color so that any shadowing and highlighting that is needed will be noticeable.
Work in Progress Dragon: Primed
The project then gets a thin coat of primer and airbrushed. The color of primer and airbrushed base coat depends on the final color of the model. Â If a brighter color scheme is needed, then it’s best to go with a light colored primer. I use grey and sometimes white. Â If a dark coloring is …
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Work in Progress Dragon: Assembling
I then assemble everything that can be put together without blocking the  path of my brush.  This dragon is easy enough to paint fully assembled.  I used pins, two part epoxy and epoxy putty for strength and joint filling.  The cord is used to keep the weight off of the wings until they are fully …
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Work in Progress Dragon: Preparation
The first step in any project is to lay out the parts and make sure everything is there. Â I then take one piece at at a time and remove mold lines with a file and emery paper. All the parts then get washed with a mild solution of dish soap and warm water to remove …
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Work in Progress: Dragon
I wanted to post a work in progress piece to illustrate what goes into the preparation and finishing of a miniature. I will post a part or two a day. Â This model was fairly simple but still time consuming. I use miniature files and a Bard Parker blade to clean up sprues and mold …
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Welcome
Welcome to the new site of Still Life Miniatures. Â I will keep posting pictures of new works, works in progress, tips, and articles as they come. Â The picture above is a Beastman from Warhammer. I have a handful of these guys to do and am enjoying painting them. Â I will post the pictures as I …
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