Newbie's 1st attempt at painting
 

Hello

One of the new kids on the block here. Been looking at all of the fantastic work you guys have been doing and I was inspired. So I took a shot at the home team - Texans in Battle Red. Figures are from Excalibur vibrating board game.

Be nice, again this was my 1st shot at it. I have new found repsect for the painters on this board. Decided to go old school minus decals. Ordered jersey numbers and will hopefully put them on next week.

So how did I do? All constructive criticism is welcomed.

You did well for your first time. I can't paint a lick so I am always impressed when someone attempts to paint. Hopefully some of the painters in the hobby will give there opinion.

Coach J

Thanks Coach.

great job for your 1st try!!!thmbsp$

I'm seeing a lot of potential there. thmbsp$ thmbsp$ I would suggest getting a good magnifying glass, some toothpicks and a razor knife. Use the knife to shave down the toothpick into a really fine point. Then use the toothpick to 'touch up' some areas where the paint is a little rough. Particullary the jersy at the arms and the socks. I'm not sure if you painted the flesh yet or not. If you did, there's a couple of spots where you accidently got some red paint on there. Just go back and touch them up with the flesh. Sometimes I think the difference between a good paint job and a bad one is simply patience and perserverence, the willingness to go back and correct mistakes as many times as is needed until it looks right. I've had times when I had to re-do a mistake 5, 8, 10 times or more. :eek: I look back at my earlier teams and I realise that the main difference between now and then is that I'm a lot more patient now. Keep up the good work. It will only get better and better. By the way, I think you're a much better painter than you are a photographer. :nhnh: Turn the flash off and manually focus. ppls$

Thanks for all of the advice. Especially about the photography. :dohdh: LOL

Ravenna

by the way. How long does it take you to finish a team. I guess I rushed through this one doing it in 6 hours huh?

Teams
 

Nice Job. As I am not a good painter, I admire anyone who trys. I paint, decal and appy cunis straps and face masks. It takes me two-three months to do a team of 50-60 players.
Tme depends upon distractions and research for teams. Most of the coaches on this site can help out with any questions you have.
GOOD LUCK, and enjoy playing with your new team.

Hey man, i like those Texans alot. For your 1st try, it is a great start. Al gave you some great pointers, pointers that point toward me as well with my painting. go back and correct mistakes. its cool for them to look like anything while you are painting, its the finished product that counts. also, the part of patience and perseverance is HUGE! But keep going, do more teams, and you will see your work get better and better.

BTW- i returned the excalibur and got another one. they are like $25 now, so i might get a few more. why? no idea!

Mike you are funny!
My wife ask me all the time why did you get that and I say why not????
Iron
Looks good so far take you time and I will look for the Saints

How long does it take me to paint a team??? Couldn't you ask an easier question, like "What is the meaning of life?" or "What does a woman really want?"

I used to be able to sit and paint for hours at a time. Now, I can paint for about an hour and then I have to get up and do something else for awhile. I would guess that the 'overall' time to do a 30 man team would be around 30 hours. I'm thinking 5 minutes here, 5 minutes there. Basically, I paint one thing like the jersey on all the figures, then let them dry over night. Then I paint helmets and let dry, etc. By the time I'm finished, anywhere from a couple of weeks to a few months have gone by. But if I was to condense the time into only counting the time it actually took to paint, I would guess about an hour per figure. That's just a guess though.

Boston, I wholeheartedly agree with this statement.

Mike, the Excalibur works prety good when it works. :D

Plus the teams come with 13 men a piece. I've found that some of the bases are pretty good too. TTQB sucks though (even though I have talked to some people who disagree). Too flimsy. At 30 bucks you might as well grab a few if not just for the players.

Also, it's good to let the little ones play on so they don't mess up your good stuff. thmbsp$

Iron Eagle,

Excellent first attempt! Take the recommendation that Al gave you and apply them to your next team. Plus learn how to thin out you paint. Once you master this you will really see how you can tighten up your work.
thmbsp$ thmbsp$ thmbsp$

Wally