How I use Army Painter Quickshade "dip" on my Napoleonic miniatures

[@horusheresy6949]

Lovely work. This is basically how I have been painting my historical figures for the past 10 years.

[@CullodenPaintingStudio]

Once you work the stuff out it gives great results quickly.

[@charleslatora5750]

Newbie here. This was very helpful. Just like walking I'm putting one paintbrush in front of the other one at a time. My painting skills are abhorrent but then again I'm painting for me mostly for small skirmishes. stuck being a solo gamer just hard for me to be out of the house. I'm painting for me. but help to do a better job is always welcomed. thanks again for the video. Subbed.

[@CullodenPaintingStudio]

Thanks for subbing. Glad you found the video useful. Learning to paint is a marathon, not a sprint - just keep at it and the process gets easier and easier.

[@alb639]

I only started painting in Jan 2021. I purchased Soft Tone & Strong Tone on Day 1. Before making any purchases, I watched hours and hours of KZbin videos on every facet of painting 28mm warfighting miniatures. Anyway, I've used each product one time and I couldn't stand the results. Since then I have been using AP & Vallejo washes instead of the canned Quickshades. Your video has given me the inspiration to pop those cans open and give it another go. This video also introduced me to micro brushes. About 15 seconds after you first mentioned them I immediately recognized the magic in those little sticks. So, I paused the video, hopped on Amazon, and bought a pack of 500 pink brushes for $9.99. These brushes are also offered in blue for the same price. There is a difference, however, the pink brushes have a Head Diameter: 2.0mm while the blue brushes have a Head Diameter: 2.5mm. Thanks for making a great video. I only dabble in the 28mm Ultramodern world of warfighting miniatures, but I still subscribed to your channel, sir. Painting is still painting and I am certain I could learn much from your videos.

[@CullodenPaintingStudio]

Thanks for tuning in! The microbrushes have so many uses and are just perfect for cleaning models up after washes. The tins of dip can give good results but frustratingly it does take a lot of practice to get there. I have messed up models almost beyond repair in my early days of using it. I am pretty flexible when it comes to washes and use a whole host depending on what the final result I'd like to see is. A controlled wash with dip can really speed up the process of finishing off an army if a battle-ready paint job is required.

[@BrushQuill]

Thanks for sharing, always useful to see videos on things likw this. I found the gloss finish really useful for my Bretonnians to paint fast as was applying transfers so a gloss finish was helpful.

[@CullodenPaintingStudio]

You're welcome. The gloss varnish effect is another bonus for both transfers and for protecting against chipping.

[@basicminiaturepainting]

I'm glad you did this as I've used my tin once as my models went extremely shiny

[@CullodenPaintingStudio]

The gloss finish is intense! Sometimes need a couple of coats of matt varnish to remove it entirely.

[@maryhinge6334]

Great tutorial Rory. I’ve always shied away from this stuff as it seems a bit drastic. But looks like you’ve found a way to use it effectively. 👍

[@CullodenPaintingStudio]

It took about 6 years between my first and second attempts with the stuff! Very easy to use too much and spoil a model.

[@gunner678]

Most impressive. A very useful tip. Thanks

[@CullodenPaintingStudio]

You're welcome!

[@LittleLouieLagazza]

Thank you for sharing this!

[@CullodenPaintingStudio]

Thanks for watching.

[@iainthepict55]

Even though I'm not a big fan of napoleonics,im enjoying your videos,I need all the help i can get as its been a very long time since i was a member of the airfix modellers club.

[@CullodenPaintingStudio]

Thanks for letting me know. I hope I can continue to be of use.

[@BootsontheTable]

Interesting. I used to use the dips years ago and yes I did actually dip although I tended to wipe off the excess and apart from the occasional figure dropped into the pot it was ok. My issue was the smell and dry time so I stopped using it and went to normal washes. I might have to experiment again though

[@CullodenPaintingStudio]

Could've sworn I wrote a reply to you already... Pros and cons with all these products. I haven't found a way to make use of this stuff when painting higher quality finishes yet. I'd rather put the time in with layers for the result.

[@northernprep4821]

Great work ,and as always I have come away with something from the video. 👍

[@CullodenPaintingStudio]

That's great to hear!

[@bonysminiatures3123]

interesting technique , nice figures culloden

[@CullodenPaintingStudio]

Cheers Bony!

[@worldhistoryminiatureshous9757]

Nice tutorial . This video is much appreciated ! Will be useful for my future projects . Happy to discover your channel and subscribe it .

[@CullodenPaintingStudio]

Thanks for subbing. Glad you liked it.

[@worldhistoryminiatureshous9757]

@@CullodenPaintingStudio you are welcome . If you have time please have a look as well to my work . .Would be a pleasure .

[@CullodenPaintingStudio]

@@worldhistoryminiatureshous9757 NIce, I will check it out

[@philhelm1318]

Another good method would be to use Minwax Polyshade Tudor Satin. It's similar to AP Quickshade Dark Tone, but flows a bit better and is less tacky when trying to manipulate it after application.

[@CullodenPaintingStudio]

I have heard about Minwax in a few places. I may look out for it in future.

[@mcmahon1948]

Thanks for this Video, I have a tin of strong tone can i use this to achieve similar results.I love your excellent Videos you have helped me paint my figures thanks again.

[@CullodenPaintingStudio]

That's great to hear!

[@davidhuwybarber2190]

How long did it take for your minis to dry from the Quickshade? And I mean completely dry as this stuff in the new tins seems to stay tacky forever. I've used Quickshade in the past and it took what the tin said to dry...12-24 hrs. These new tins seem like a totally different product that never dries which completely defeats the point of the products existence?! Great tutorial vid btw. 👍

[@CullodenPaintingStudio]

I've noticed it takes longer too. I leave them for 48 hours minimum, but as I usually paint my own stuff on a Sunday there's often a full week for drying.

[@marcel_schweder-composer]

Great video! Is it wise to thin the Quickshade? I find that right from the can it make the Uniforms a bit too dark and dirty.

[@CullodenPaintingStudio]

Taking dip from the can and thinning it before application is not something I have tried. I imagine having some white spirit on the brush before I apply the dip has a thinning effect though.

[@alexgramm5170]

Getting to a point where I will start some painting. Wondered how the "dirty worn look was achieved" called the DIP seems to be... yet brush applied. I have 32 scale Britains AWI swoppets also Imex Amer militia,,,with some dragoons purchased painted but will re do some to be Brit dragoons....Anyway was looking at Humbrol paint...is Army painter a more appropriate choice? Thank-you for the vid very useful.

[@CullodenPaintingStudio]

Hello. I am not very familiar with humbrol paint these days - last used their enamels in the early 90s! I am aware that they have a range of acrylics that are liked by scale modellers. I find that Army Painter are a decent choice and quite easily found. Their washes are very good. Vallejo acrylics are probably my all round favourite brand of paints - good coverages and can be thinned easily and consistently.

[@alexgramm5170]

@@CullodenPaintingStudio Great thank-you for the response!. I looked at Vallejo, after commenting . Your nod confirms for me. I'm sure between AP and V I'll be covered so to speak. Tnx for vid tutorial I'll watch more. I'm enjoying this hobby very much..I'm in the 54 mm range. Been building my own N.England style stone walls...great fun..cheers..from Massachusetts.

[@leonleese4919]

Is quick shade acrylic water based, or spirit based such as white spirit or turpentine?

[@CullodenPaintingStudio]

The stuff from the tin is spirit based. I use white spirit to wash my brushes and to remove excess shade before it has dried. They also do Quickshade in dropper bottles. That is water based.

[@massimocitolididomenico4831]

what colors did you use to create the dirty effect on the trousers?

[@CullodenPaintingStudio]

It was a while ago but I think it was Vallejo Model Color Beige Brown.