The Chain of Command

[@greenoakesgames-rpgaidstab2945]

It was great seeing you at ReaperCon Brent. Look forward to seeing you again next year!

[@zosoknight]

It's weird to me that they're not bringing out DS9 stuff earlier since the bulk of the series was specifically about war, but par for the course with Star Trek merch and games. Klingon/Cardassian/Jem'Hadar missions would be fun, and a Nog mini with a detachable leg would rule. Also, I know what a Theremin is!

[@miniaturestash]

Theremin is the geekiest nerdiest instrument out there Brent! As I quote Wikipedia "Theremin is an electronic musical instrument controlled without physical contact by the performer. I played one at a science museum I hugged from all the kids that day

[@PaintBravelyThePodcast]

haha perfect!

[@AVS_uk]

Cats definitely always fun to have around on screen

[@miladelpamatmat]

So glad you were able to see Reapercon. This year was my second year going and I intend on going again. While I know there are a number of conventions that have miniature classes and competitions, most of those focus more on games or historical while Reapercon is focused on the mini painting hobby. It's a friendly, supportive environment and getting the feedback from judges, instructors and others has been great.

[@ministudio7746]

The palm of your hand is the perfect place to clean your brush. Hands are great, We've been using them to do stuff for a few hundred thousand years, Your skin offers some very light abrasion, like a 2000 sand paper, which is just perfect for gripping the minuscule particles of paint between the ferrel and the bristles. A ceramic plate or a shot glass is smooth and offers no abrasion. Being able to see and feell what you are doing is also a plus. Silver polishing is done the same way, in the palm of your hand with a bit of dish soap. Speaking of misinformation....

[@margathapai4010]

can you make a patreon tier where there's a second camera that just looks at the cat, but it's still the same podcast/audio, I like the cat

[@PaintBravelyThePodcast]

We will discuss this at length to be sure, but in the meantime, there is a super secret channel called Goobertown Cats that I can guarantee will satisfy your needs for the time being :)

[@cheyannemathis5706]

I’m so glad you had fun at Reapercon! It’s such a fun and friendly con and is a great representation of Reaper as a company and the hospitality and friendliness of many people around in the community. I’ve been local in Denton for years but this was only my second year going to the con and it has quickly become the highlight of the year for me. My husband and I really enjoyed meeting you and we hope to see you back in future years for more fun games and painting.

[@natoman]

Haha, I thought of you guys when I saw Trovarian's video :D

[@christopherschlegel6412]

On the topic of painting competitions and Nova: I enjoyed the competition, but my first "open competition" style where there can be any number of gold/silver/bronze was gencon, which really set me up for some really dejected emotions with Nova. At Gencon I got silver for all 3 entries, but those entries ranged from a literally unfinished mini where i tried NMM gold for the first time, to a bust I tried really hard on. At Nova, I tried really hard, but I got nothing. I felt awful and worse than any competition before, but that was just that day. I've since recovered and excited to get back to it.

[@anotherzingbo]

There's footage (probably on KZbin) of Marina Sirtis humourously talking about why Troi went through so many costumes during TNG. It's been a while since I watched it but I recall it being worth a view. Ps, I know what a theremin is.

[@gregoryhall4062]

Never been to a con but Reaper con might have to be my first. A con advice topic on the next pod would be cool. As a noob to them it's intimidating

[@jessebbaker3]

Thank you for giving Reapercon such a great review! This was my first year to go and I can’t wait to go back. Totally plan on having a “campsite” set up and just paint and make friends for four whole days. Also would be cool to meet both you guys next year. Brent I was the guy that asked for a picture while you were playing the pirate game, sorry for the interruption but it was really cool to meet one on my Mt Rushmore KZbin mini painters.

[@shilor6348]

If you go to Windsor and Newtons webstite, it mentions that the proper storage of their brushes is to have them with the tips facing upwards! So, it is a myth that storing it that way is a bad thing.

[@goforitpainting]

Cool as always.

[@quondamreveries7258]

The whole “don’t let your brushes dry pointing up” is not only overshared, but actually false. Capillary action will draw paint & water up between the bristles to the ferrule. It really doesn’t matter which way you orient the brush as it dries, because capillary action is _stronger_ than gravity. Just make sure the brush is clean before it dries.

[@PaintBravelyThePodcast]

This one is great, thank you!

[@darrenthurman]

The video that started me using brush soap featured the palm smush, so that's how I've always done it. As a bonus, you are also washing your hands = )

[@PaintBravelyThePodcast]

It's a pervasive tip, I feel like I've seen it tons of times in video, and I know I made one where I did and said to do it at one point. I do like the 2 in 1 you mentioned, definitely good for washing your hands when you're done! Perfect way to end a hobby session :)

[@BombshellMiniatures]

Brent it was super cool meeting you at the show! If you are looking to have your trophy sculpted for ReaperCon next year (possibly a Brave Kobold with paintbrush) let me know! ~Patrick

[@PaintBravelyThePodcast]

This is Casey, when do you want to set up a video call to discuss said kobold mini? But seriously, hit either of us up on discord and we will talk!

[@BombshellMiniatures]

Hey Casey! I will get with you soon. Thanks!@@PaintBravelyThePodcast

[@chadkittleson5447]

I've found LA's Totally Awesome works great on acrylics and my airbrushed primers, but I seem to need 91% isopropyl to strip aerosol primers. Between those two things I don't seem to need any other stripping agents.

[@jeffreyhenson9630]

My favorite one = Black/white primer makes you a better painter.

[@Witchcraft467]

Great episode as always! Regarding paint strippers I think the real thing people should bare in mind is whether or not the chemicals are easily disposed of ya know? LAs Totally Awesome, Purple Power, Super Clean, etc. can go down the sink whereas things like break cleaner might need to technically be disposed of via hazardous waste locations. Now myths....the one that quickly came to my mind is the gloss coat/matte coast discussion regarding whether one is tougher than the other. For a long time I always heard to gloss coat first for strength/durability then matte coat to cut the shine and add a bit more protection. But there has always been a counter argument that, no, they are both equally as durable. My thought is that gloss is good to put down first for decals, weathering etc. and to provide a nicer finish for the next, matte coat.

[@quondamreveries7258]

On heavily used game minis, I put down a gloss coat first, then a matte coat second. My theory is that if I start to see the mini get glossy, the matte coat is starting to rub off and it’s time to apply another coat before the color rubs off. (Of course, someone could have been eating potato chips at the game table. 😃)

[@PaintBravelyThePodcast]

That's a good one! Thank you :)

[@someone1999]

Brent mentioned it this episode - don’t get paint in your ferrule. This is clearly a myth. It’s literally impossible to paint an entire mini and not get paint in the ferrule.

[@marijanashum3671]

Not a hobby tale, but I like how ONLY related to miniature painting companies promote extra-cool-fine-expensive-super brushes with thick triangle holder as something "pro". Meanwhile, rest of the world put this design into kids stuff cause this kind of shape and size is easer to hold and train proper finger grip, Faber-Castell also promote pencils with this design as something that dont roll away from table cause kids are clumsy and messy, is that what they think of us? :D

[@RenMomoDotPog]

I back casey up on the thurman(?) thing. the bing bong hypothesis had an episode with it so a lot of middle aged moms who think they can relate to their kids because of the show know what it is

[@someone1999]

There are four lights.

[@PaintBravelyThePodcast]

💡💡💡

[@YuanMekong]

I totally knew what a theremin was

[@jamesn2830]

How about the one that mineral spirits dissolves acrylic paint. grim dark compendium provides some clarity on that rumor

[@kirktate647]

Don't put metallic paints on your wet palette, as if the *larger* mica particles are going to permeate the paper when the finer pigments won't.

[@PaintBravelyThePodcast]

Ohh this is a good one!

[@philipstroud6327]

Was gonna say the same lol

[@cabe_bedlam]

I know what you meant by theremin, it's one of those things Weird Al plays, right?

[@PaintBravelyThePodcast]

lol, he probably does...

[@Joooooooooe11]

One myth that I've heard and am kind of skeptical of is that you shouldn't put metallic paint on your wet palette so as to not make the other colors on the palette "metallicy" because the metal flakes with filter through the parchment and absorb into the other colors. I've never had this happen to me, but I have no idea if this is another telephone-game falsehood or if there is some validity to it.

[@kentryu3484]

kitty says purrr

[@EDSKaR]

Brent, as my only source for Away Teams news, you best let me know when the Q model is released.

[@PaintBravelyThePodcast]

ooooh, I want to know too, we will make sure to update!!!

[@visualbasicimp]

I knew what a theremin was

[@PaintBravelyThePodcast]

There ya go!

[@HALOLAMOREUX]

I knew what a Theremin was. But I can understand people not knowing about them

[@garyjenson1326]

Fun fact: the thermion is the only instrument that you play by not touching it.

[@PaintBravelyThePodcast]

So good :)

[@garyjenson1326]

@@PaintBravelyThePodcast it's also widely excepted that Maine is full of cannibals; not Wisconsin levels, but still. Stay vigilant Goobs, we need ya.

[@asuranshadow9491]

Cant spell it, but familiar w the theramin.

[@clubjer]

I'd like to see Brent wash and point his brushes THEN put them under the microscope to see how much water is left over where hanging them tips down to dry is even necessary. Personally, I think the whole fad started because a mini painter saw a canvas painter doing it, and in their eagerness to be considered a "real" artist, started copying the practice.

[@dasefrost2884]

I am Theramin.

[@Steven-uk7uf]

Cleaning fluid detoll always thought when I heard Americans say this as a mini stripping product it never occurred to me it was British product. It is pronounced phonetically dept tal.

[@FenrirsFangz]

CAT CAM CAT CAM CAT CAM

[@mollymetroid]

i have played a theremin

[@PaintBravelyThePodcast]

yes!

[@alexdavies6948]

Don't use brake cleaner 😑

[@TexMechsRobot]

Airbrushing with "milk consistency" paint. This is nonsense. The consistency of your paint when airbrushing is HIGHLY dependent on the purpose of that paint layer.

[@theanimaster]

11:26 What’s a therman? * *googles* * Ok, what’s a _theremin_ ? * *googles images* * I still don’t know 😂 I think I need a video … * *KZbins it* * WHAT SORCERY IS THIS??!?