dipping

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Does anyone dip their models? if so how do you do it?

I have no idea how it is done, but i saw a tyranid army that was dipped and it was phenomenal, it gave them this shiny sick coat, that made them look really realistic, (as realistic as a fictional creature can get)

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i dont like using glossy or shiny stuff on anything unless it needs it e.g lenses or glass. i dont dip but for tyranids i agree gloss is really cool.

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so i am an idiot,

my google-fu is strong as usual and within minutes of posting i found a guide for it, for those who are interested.

www.dysartes.com/model/painting/Dipping1.php

apparently you can get satin or mat finish as well.

all i can hear is napoleon dynamite saying gosh.

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I used this method on my Nids. Bought it from a Company called Army Painter. I wouldn't advise it on anything else unless its Matt. Also seems a bit of a 'cheat' but hey.

www.thearmypainter.com/

Edit: Actually, upon reviewel of the Army Painter Website they now sell cans of Anti-Shine. I don't know the quality of this though, I can't imagine a spray/undercoat/dip then another spray would do wonders for detailed models. But I don't know.

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Thats amazing, so quick! It would be cool to paint up an entire necron army in like 1 day haha.