I don’t think there is any way to cheat in finishing a mini. Speed paints are just one of infinite options.
I personally rarely use them, and when I do use them it is for precise purposes. I have observed that using speed paints as the default for every purpose leads to a desaturated, watercolor kind of look that tends to be imprecise.
it’s definitely flat. that said, my fable attempts have impressed. they got.me back into the hobby. so they are responsible for my poverty. and then my resin 3d printer.
No, not in any way. They are a tool like anything else. I use them for speedpainting and getting models ready quickly. I also use them as basecoats, glazes, filters, washes like other paints as part of the process when painting slow. I really like them as a part of my toolbox along with heavy body acrylics, “regular” acrylics from various manufacturers, inks and washes. (Painted minis since 2002 or so)
I started way back in the day with high viscosity enamel paints. we impossible with my skill set to get great results. None the less we were always happy with the results. Recently got back into the hobby and used speed paints. what a difference.
Is it cheating to use speed paints?
I don’t think there is any way to cheat in finishing a mini. Speed paints are just one of infinite options.
I personally rarely use them, and when I do use them it is for precise purposes. I have observed that using speed paints as the default for every purpose leads to a desaturated, watercolor kind of look that tends to be imprecise.
it’s definitely flat. that said, my fable attempts have impressed. they got.me back into the hobby. so they are responsible for my poverty. and then my resin 3d printer.
No, not in any way. They are a tool like anything else. I use them for speedpainting and getting models ready quickly. I also use them as basecoats, glazes, filters, washes like other paints as part of the process when painting slow. I really like them as a part of my toolbox along with heavy body acrylics, “regular” acrylics from various manufacturers, inks and washes. (Painted minis since 2002 or so)
I started way back in the day with high viscosity enamel paints. we impossible with my skill set to get great results. None the less we were always happy with the results. Recently got back into the hobby and used speed paints. what a difference.