I've never played used to read the books of my brother when I was younger thats it but I watch streamers play but I wanna start off learning to build and paint minis as I'm a recovering addict only 2 months clean and desperatly need things to occupy my newfound time with and my brother used to play 40k and build and painted armies suggested painting minis said it was fun therapeutic and good for keeping him focused jw if anybody would suggest some never done this b4 friendly kits and maybe somebody on YouTube thats good at teaching how to paint them!!! If no kits maybe you can leave a list of what I need to get started if so it would be lifesaving thanks in advance
First of all, from one person in recovery to another (I have two years and eight months to the day as of writing this), congratulations on getting clean. I know from personal experience that the first few months can be the hardest and, yeah, finding some hobbies to occupy yourself in a constructive (or at least non-self destructive) way is a big help. D&D in general is a great way to socialize and practice things like just getting along and cooperating with others since you're playing as part of a team, and there are plenty of peripheral things about the hobby to occupy you outside of actual game time. Like painting minis. I've never been very artistic myself, but a quick Youtube search brought up a bunch of tutorial videos on the subject. Here are links to a few that seem informative and easy to follow, at least upon a brief skimming.
It comes with some basic paints, a detail brush and a mini of Minsc and Boo to paint. It's not the greatest quality paint, but it was enough to let me know that I'd enjoy it and it's worth investing more in. I'd recommend doing that or something similar. Enough to give you a try but not so much that you'll be upset if you don't like it.
Afterwards, I got a 3D printer and a subscription to HeroForge so I could design my own figures and print them. I also currently use MZ4250's stuff off of shapeways (Google it, eg "MZ4250 Death Knight Shapeways"), he provides free STLs for pretty much all the monsters and creatures etc. You don't need a 3D printer though, you could get a local 3D printing shop to print them for you. Alternatively, you can order them premade minis off of Amazon, though that can get expensive quite quickly (getting a 3D printer is only economical if you're doing tons of them). I've also switched to Citadel paints, which are easier to obtain and better value for money in the long run.
You can learn how to do different effects on YouTube, there are tons of instructional videos there. Army Painter do some videos as well.
Initially, you just need something to paint, a few basic paints (plus primer) and a detail brush (one with a small cross section of bristles so you can really get the fine details in). Optionally, you can get a slightly larger brush for covering larger areas. You'll also need a palette or a substitute for one - any smooth, hard surface that you don't mind wrecking will work. I use old paint pots that my girls weren't using, but you could even use an old tea plate.
A bit of advice, either do it in daylight or use a bright lamp. It's surprising how much light you actually lose using normal light bulbs and how much harder it is to see spots that you've missed in the nooks and crannies.
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I've never played used to read the books of my brother when I was younger thats it but I watch streamers play but I wanna start off learning to build and paint minis as I'm a recovering addict only 2 months clean and desperatly need things to occupy my newfound time with and my brother used to play 40k and build and painted armies suggested painting minis said it was fun therapeutic and good for keeping him focused jw if anybody would suggest some never done this b4 friendly kits and maybe somebody on YouTube thats good at teaching how to paint them!!! If no kits maybe you can leave a list of what I need to get started if so it would be lifesaving thanks in advance
First of all, from one person in recovery to another (I have two years and eight months to the day as of writing this), congratulations on getting clean. I know from personal experience that the first few months can be the hardest and, yeah, finding some hobbies to occupy yourself in a constructive (or at least non-self destructive) way is a big help. D&D in general is a great way to socialize and practice things like just getting along and cooperating with others since you're playing as part of a team, and there are plenty of peripheral things about the hobby to occupy you outside of actual game time. Like painting minis. I've never been very artistic myself, but a quick Youtube search brought up a bunch of tutorial videos on the subject. Here are links to a few that seem informative and easy to follow, at least upon a brief skimming.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfGVQ3YLSrM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suWA50bKraQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSp54e6_FFc
Good luck and stay chill!
I stared off with the Army Painter Adventurer's Paint Set.
The Army Painter Dungeons and Dragons Official Paint Line Adventurer's Paint Set : Amazon.co.uk: Toys & Games
It comes with some basic paints, a detail brush and a mini of Minsc and Boo to paint. It's not the greatest quality paint, but it was enough to let me know that I'd enjoy it and it's worth investing more in. I'd recommend doing that or something similar. Enough to give you a try but not so much that you'll be upset if you don't like it.
Afterwards, I got a 3D printer and a subscription to HeroForge so I could design my own figures and print them. I also currently use MZ4250's stuff off of shapeways (Google it, eg "MZ4250 Death Knight Shapeways"), he provides free STLs for pretty much all the monsters and creatures etc. You don't need a 3D printer though, you could get a local 3D printing shop to print them for you. Alternatively, you can order them premade minis off of Amazon, though that can get expensive quite quickly (getting a 3D printer is only economical if you're doing tons of them). I've also switched to Citadel paints, which are easier to obtain and better value for money in the long run.
You can learn how to do different effects on YouTube, there are tons of instructional videos there. Army Painter do some videos as well.
Initially, you just need something to paint, a few basic paints (plus primer) and a detail brush (one with a small cross section of bristles so you can really get the fine details in). Optionally, you can get a slightly larger brush for covering larger areas. You'll also need a palette or a substitute for one - any smooth, hard surface that you don't mind wrecking will work. I use old paint pots that my girls weren't using, but you could even use an old tea plate.
A bit of advice, either do it in daylight or use a bright lamp. It's surprising how much light you actually lose using normal light bulbs and how much harder it is to see spots that you've missed in the nooks and crannies.
If you're not willing or able to to discuss in good faith, then don't be surprised if I don't respond, there are better things in life for me to do than humour you. This signature is that response.